CITY OF MERCED
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber
Merced Civic Center
2nd Floor
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
6:00 PMMonday, December 19, 2022
Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
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A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
B. CLOSED SESSION
The legislative body shall provide the public with an opportunity to address the body on any item described in Closed Session [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].
B.1. 22-975 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: City of Merced v. PG&E B.2. 22-976 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) Potential Lawsuit
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B.3. 22-956 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Properties: APN #’s 049-200-005, 049-200-020, 049-200-022, 049-200-019, 049-200-023, 049-200-017, 049-200-021, 049-200-024, 049-200-025, 049-220-018, 049-220-019, 049-220-016, 049-220-020, 049-220-015, 065-030-004, 049-240-016, 049-240-017; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Robert C. Rice, Sandton Capital Partners and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B.4. 22-969 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Pastor Juan Ochoa, Calvary Assembly of God Merced C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. ROLL CALL
D.1. In accordance with Government Code 54952.3, it is hereby announced that the City Council sits either simultaneously or serially as the Parking Authority and the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority. City Council members receive a monthly stipend of $400.00 by Charter for sitting as the City Council; and the Mayor receives an additional $100.00 each month as a part of the adopted budget and Resolution 2020-86. The members of the Parking Authority and the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority receive no compensation.
E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
F. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
G. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public who wish to speak on any matter not listed on the agenda may speak during this portion of the meeting and will be allotted 5 minutes. The Mayor may, at his discretion, reduce the time to 3 minutes if there are more than 3 speakers, in order to accommodate as many speakers as possible. State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the public comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter that is listed on the agenda will be called upon to speak during discussion of that item.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Council member, individual, or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the item will be discussed and voted on separately.
H.1. 22-952 SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and a summary title may be read with further reading waived.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.
H.2. 22-938 SUBJECT: Approval of a Contract for Advocacy Services with Renne Public Law Group, LLC DBA Renne Public Policy Group for Legislative Affairs Advocacy and Consulting Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year contract with Renne Public Law Group, LLC, doing business as Renne Public Policy Group, for Legislative Affairs Advocacy and Consulting Services in the amount not to exceed $216,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a contract for legislative affairs advocacy and consulting services with Renne Public Law Group, LLC doing business as Renne Public Policy Group through June 30, 2025 in the amount not to exceed $216,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.3. 22-942 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist, Effective January 1, 2023, to Comply with State of California Minimum Wage Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize amendments to the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist effective January 1, 2023, to comply with State of California minimum wage requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-79, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary range for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.4. 22-949 SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request and Use of City Owned Real Estate by the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee for the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community March and Celebration on January 16, 2023, Along Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 8th Street to West 18th Street and the Use of a Portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the use and closure of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 8th Street to West 18th Street and a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 16, 2023, to hold a march, parade and food preparation for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the request by Tamara Cobb and the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee to close Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 8th Street to West 18th Street and to cone off a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 16, 2023, to hold the march and prepare food as part of a community celebration.
H.5. 22-940 SUBJECT: Acceptance of a Type III Fire Engine and Approval of an Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type III Fire Engine by and Between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the City of Merced
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept the Type III fire engine and enter into an “Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type III Fire Engine” by and between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the Cal OES Type III fire engine; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type III Fire Engine between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (State) and the City of Merced (Transferee) for the transfer of Cal OES Fire Engine No. 5309.
H.6. 22-912 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for Modifications to the Public Facilities Impact Fee Administrative Policy A-32
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting Resolution 2022-78 to modify Administrative Policy A-32 to change the boundaries of the Infill Development Zone, and other changes related to the collection and reimbursement of the City’s Public Facilities Impact Fees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2022-78, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Administrative Policy and Procedure A-32 Regarding Public Facilities Impact Fees.
H.7. 22-955 SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of the General Fund in the Amount of $15,000 for the Installation of Gates, Bollards, and Cyclone Fencing at Joe Herb Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of the General Fund in the amount of $15,000 for the installation of gates, bollards, and cyclone fencing at Joe Herb Park.
This request is being made to increase the safety and security of the park
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and sports fields as well as assisting in the maintenance of the site.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $15,000; transferring to Fund 424-Parks & Community Service CIP and appropriating the same in account 424-1201-647-65-00, project 123067; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.8. 22-960 SUBJECT: Approval of a Settlement Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Reimburse the City of Merced for Design and Construction of a 16-inch Water Main and Reconstruction of a Portion Roadway, Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and ADA Access Ramps on Canal Street Between 14th Street and 15th Street and Approving the Use of Pooled Cash Until Reimbursement is Received from Pacific Gas and Electric Company
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Settlement Agreement between the City of Merced and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to reimburse the City of Merced for design and construction of a 16-inch water main and reconstruction of a portion roadway, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA access ramps on Canal Street between 14th Street and 15th Street and approving the use of pooled cash in an amount up to $1,000,000 (design and construction) until reimbursement is received from PG&E.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Settlement Agreement between the City of Merced and Pacific Gas and Electric Company; and,
B. Accepting $850,000 and increasing revenue account
557-1106-331-01-11 (Cost Recovery) and appropriating the same to account 557-1106-637-65-00 (Capital Outlay) Project #121055 Canal St.
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(14th-15th); and,
C. Accepting $150,000 and increasing revenue account
450-1104-331-01-11 (Cost Recovery) and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Capital Outlay) Project #121055 Canal St. (14th-15th); and,
D. Approving the use of pooled cash in an amount up to $1,000,000 (design and construction) until reimbursement is received from PG&E; and, E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments; and,
F. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Members of the public who wish to speak on public hearings listed on the agenda will be heard when the Public Hearing is opened, except on Public Hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment. After the public has commented, the item is closed to further public comment and brought to the Council for discussion and action. Further comment will not be received unless requested by the Council.
I.1. 22-943 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 as Required by Government Code Section 66006(b)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced accepting the City’s Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees (AB 1600) as required by Government Code section 66006(b).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 which contains the information required by California Government Code Section 66006(b); and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2022-80, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting the Development Impact Fees Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Report and making findings related to unexpended developer deposits for public improvements as required by California
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Government Code Section 66001.
J. REPORTS
J.1. 22-950 SUBJECT: Report to City Council to Obtain Public Comment for an Environmental Review for the Proposed Terminal Replacement Project and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Economic Development Opportunity Fund (074) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,100,000 to Design the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from Fund 074-Economic Development Opportunity Fund, in the amount of $1,100,000, to pre-fund Airport grants for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) Terminal Replacement Project and secure public comments regarding environmental review.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,100,000 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 074-Economic Development Opportunity, transfer to Fund 461-Airport CIP and appropriate the same to account 461-1303-667-065-00, Project No. 123060; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 22-971 SUBJECT: Discussion to Accept Flag Request to be Added to the Flag Calendar for Approval
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discussion to accept flag requests to be added to the flag calendar for the 2023 year and to be approved by Council at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction to accept flag requests and to bring all request back to be added to the Flag Calendar for Council approval.
K.2. 22-974 SUBJECT: Review, Discuss, and Approve the 2023 Proclamation
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers reviewing and discussion the 2023 Proclamation Calendar for approval.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the 2023 Proclamation Calendar.
K.3. 22-966 SUBJECT: Introduction of City Council Designated Representative(s) to Various Organizations and Areas of Interest Related to City Business
REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduction of City Council Designated Representative assignments for 2023. Final assignments will be adopted by January 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Information Only.
K.4. 22-957 SUBJECT: Direction on the Format and Dates for the 2023 Community Town Halls and Strategic Planning Session to Provide Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeks direction on the format and dates for the 2023 Community Town Halls and Council Strategic Planning Session to provide input on the development of the fiscal year 2023/24 Annual Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff with dates for three Community Town Hall meetings and direction on the format and preferred dates for the Strategic Planning Session.
K.5. 22-953 SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides members of the City Council to request that an item be placed on a future City Council agenda for initial consideration by the City Council.
K.6. 22-954 SUBJECT: City Council Comments
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an opportunity for the Mayor and/or Council Member(s) to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.
L. ADJOURNMENT