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, March 6, 2023
Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
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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. 23-162 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 B.2. 23-213 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 B.3. 23-214 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, City of Los Banos,
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and City of Atwater, Petitioners, vs. Merced County Association of Governments, Respondents
B.4. 23-246 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Val Fogelberg, The Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints 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. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
F.1. 23-169 SUBJECT: Proclamation - International Women’s Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Sue Chappell, President, American Association of University Women Merced, Shelly Rye, Regent, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Merced River Chapter, Janet Kasper, President of Soroptimist International of Merced, Amanda Fong, President, United Women of Faith, United Methodist Church Merced, Sheilah Brooks, President, Women in the N.A.A.C.P., and Susan Walsh, President, League of Women Voters Merced County.
F.2. 23-207 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Gateway Quilters’ Guild
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from the Gateway Quilters’ Guild.
G. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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G.1. 23-193 SUBJECT: Tahitian Dance Performance
REPORT IN BRIEF
A Tahitian dance performed by the South Pacific Dance Company.
H. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
I. 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.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
J.1. 23-073 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.
J.2. 23-194 SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of February 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $36,000 and of Public Works contracts under $82,718.
J.3. 23-185 SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of January 12, 2023
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For information only.
J.4. 23-195 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2022 and November 7, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.
RECOMMENDATION
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Development/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of October 17, 2022 and November 7, 2022.
J.5. 23-217 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Display the Council Approved Italian Flag at Bob Hart Square for the Month of October per City Council Policy C-7
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to display the Council approved Italian Flag in Bob Hart for the month of October per the City Council Policy C-7.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the display of the Italian Flag on the City flagpole in Bob Hart Square for the month of October 2023.
J.6. 23-131 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Contract for Purchases of Personal Protective Equipment, Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Fire Suppression and Prevention from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an Amount not to Exceed $300,000/Annually Through June 30, 2028
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the contract for purchases of various personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, supplies, and services from L.N. Curtis & Sons through June 30, 2028.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for continued purchases of personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, materials, supplies and services used in ongoing Fire Department maintenance and operations; and,
B. Approving the purchases of personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, and supplies from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an amount not to exceed $300,000/annually through June 30, 2028; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the Agreement for Supplies and Services attached hereto, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order/Change Order(s).
J.7. 23-087 SUBJECT: Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced (“City”) in Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2021-22 per Senate Bill (“SB”) 341 (DeSaulnier 2013-14), which requires the City to prepare an annual report on the City’s compliance with housing successor requirements imposed by Health and Safety Code (“HSC”) Section 34176.1(f).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
J.8. 23-155 SUBJECT: Authorization to Apply for the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Designation Program, the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Grant, Direction on Use of Grant Funds, and Approve First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with RSG, Inc. for a Prohousing Feasibility Study
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to apply for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Prohousing Designation Program, the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program (PIP) grant, provide direction on
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proposed use of PIP funds, and approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with RSG, Inc. for the Prohousing Feasibility Study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2023-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Funds; and,
C. Providing staff direction on the proposed use of the PIP grant funds; and,
D. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Prohousing Feasibility Study by extending the end date; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
J.9. 23-186 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution of Intent Regarding Annexation No. 23 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement for Annexation No. 23, and Setting a Public Hearing for April 17, 2023; and Annexation No. 23 Consists of Approximately 8.16 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of Campus Parkway and Coffee Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests the City Council to adopt a Resolution of Intent to annex 8.16 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of Campus Parkway and Coffee Street (CFD Annexation No. 23) into the City’s CFD for Services (CFD 2003-2), including the approval of a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement for the annexation; accept the petition, consent, and waiver for Annexation No. 23; and set a public hearing and election for April 17, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Adopting Resolution 2023-17, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services), declaring its intention to annex area to said district and authorize the levy of a special tax within said annexation and approving a certain agreement related thereto; and,
B. Setting the Public Hearing for April 17, 2023; and, C. Accepting the Petition, Consent and Waiver from Campus Parkway Plaza 1, LLC for Annexation No. 23; and,
D. Accepting the deposit amount of $30,000 in Fund 150, increasing the revenue and appropriating the same to cover the cost of Community Facilities District formation and related expenditures for Annexation No. 23; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement.
J.10. 23-178 SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for the Infill Study and Preparation of a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes
REPORT IN BRIEF
First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for the Infill Study and Preparation of a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for the Infill Study and Preparation of a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes, by extending the end date; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements.
J.11. 23-177 SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for the Master Plan Set for Off the Shelf Cottage and Accessory Dwelling Unit Program
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First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for Master Plan Set for a new Off the Shelf Cottage and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for the Master Plan Set for a new Off the Shelf Cottage and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program by extending the end date; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements.
J.12. 23-199 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Purchase One (1) BME Type 3 Fire Engine Stock Model 34 (Job 3456) from Golden State Fire Apparatus for $496,718.62 Plus a 10% Contingency ($49,672)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for the purchase of one (1) BME Type 3 Fire Engine Fire Engine Stock Model 34 (Job 3456) from Golden State Fire Apparatus for $496,718.62 plus a 10% contingency ($49,672).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for standardization of equipment in purchasing a BME Type 3 fire engine; and,
B. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) BME Type 3 Fire Engine stock unit #3456 with the total purchase price of $496,718.62; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order/Change Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% ($49,671.86) of the purchase price.
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J.13. 23-206 SUBJECT: Authorization for the Fire Department to Submit a Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program with a 0% Local Match
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizing the Fire Department to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program with a 0% local match.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 SAFER Program with an estimated total project cost of $3,600,000 with FEMA providing 100% of the project cost and the city providing the 0% local match.
K. 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.
K.1. 22-717 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider General Plan Amendment #22-03, Initiated by Eric Pluim on Behalf of Gateway Park Development Partners, LLC.; this Application Involves a Request to Change the General Plan Roadway Classification from Divided Arterial to Collector for a Portion of Mission Avenue from Coffee Street to the East Side of Pluim Drive (Extended)
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report requests the City Council open the public hearing for General Plan Amendment #22-03 and table the matter until further notice. The General Plan Amendment is a request to amend the roadway classification from Divided Arterial to Collector in the General Plan Circulation Element for a portion of Mission Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion tabling General Plan Amendment #22-03 until further notice.
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K.2. 23-005 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Universal Protection Service, LP to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Universal Protections Service, LP.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Universal Protection Service, LP.
L. REPORTS
L.1. 23-243 SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on the Implementation of a Potential Urgency Ordinance Related to the Displacement of Residents Living within Rental Housing Due to Recent Storms and Flooding
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Attorney will provide the legal options available to the City Council for consideration for the implementation of a potential Urgency Ordinance related to the displacement of residents living within rental housing due to the recent storms and flooding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide staff direction on the implementation of a potential Urgency Ordinance related to the displacement of residents living within rental housing due to recent storms and flooding.
L.2. 23-215 SUBJECT: Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program Policy Direction
REPORT IN BRIEF
City Council is being requested to provide direction on key policy decisions related to the scale and potential use of program funds - program guidelines and operational approach, approach to meet program funding commitment including identification of a local funding commitment source and adjustments to the proposed 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget as well as setting a grant funding request, and preparation of an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community development (HCD) Local Housing Trust Fund Program (LHFT).
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide policy direction:
A. Scale and potential use of program funds - program guidelines and operational approach; and,
B. Approach to meet program funding commitment including identifying a local funding commitment source and adjustments to the proposed 2023-24 FY budget as well as setting a grant funding request: and, C. Provide direction to prepare a City Council Resolution declaring the establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund; and,
D. Prepare an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Local Housing Trust Fund Program (LHTF).
M. BUSINESS
M.1. 23-171 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (District 2, 3, 4, 5, and At-Large)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill seats on the Tax Transparency Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (District 2, 3, 4, 5, and At-Large); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
M.2. 23-083 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.
M.3. 23-164 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.
N. ADJOURNMENT