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, May 15, 2023
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. 23-417 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957
B.2. 23-425 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
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C.1. Invocation - Caesar Johnson, Christian Life Center 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. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
F.1. 23-362 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Foster Care Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation will be presented to a representative of Merced College NextUp.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
H. 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.
I. 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.
I.1. 23-078 SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions
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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.
I.2. 23-429 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of December 05, 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 December 05, 2022.
I.3. 23-134 SUBJECT: Approval of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Kaljian Family Revocable Trust for the Evidence Storage Facility at 450/460 Grogan Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the third amendment to the lease agreement exercising an option to extend the lease 5-years with a new lease rate for a ±10,410 square foot warehouse and ±1.12-acre yard for use by the Merced Police Department with the Kaljian Family Revocable Trust.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Kaljian Family Revocable Trust for the facility and yard at 460 Grogan Avenue extending the lease for five years with new lease rates; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.4. 23-352 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement, Approval of the Purchase of Sansio’s HealthEMS Master Software
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Licensing Agreement for Use of Their “Electronic Patient Care Records” System, Authorization for Four Additional One-Year Renewals, and Approval to Terminate the Existing “Electronic Patient Care Records” Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase the Sansio’s HealthEMS Master Software Licensing Agreement for use of their “Electronic Patient Care Records” system, authorization for four additional one-year renewals for a total not to exceed $122,142, and approval to terminate the existing “Electronic Patient Care Records” Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the waiving of the competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for sole sourcing based upon Sansio being the only company licensed to provide the unique necessary ePCR features needed by the Merced Fire Department; and B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to negotiate and execute the software subscription agreement with Sansio Inc. for purchase of Sansio’s HealthEMS Master Software Licensing Agreement, with four one-year renewals, for a total amount not to exceed $122,142 (including a 10% contingency) over a 5-year period, with future funding contingent upon City Council’s budget approval; 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% of the purchase price; and
D. Authorizing the City Manager to terminate the existing “Electronic Patient Care Records” system software subscription with ESO Solutions.
I.5. 23-408 SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #23-09 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department for Merced County Fair (36th District Agricultural Association/Merced County Fair) to Close Traffic on G Street, Between W. Childs Avenue and 11th Street, During the Merced County Fair from June 7th - 8th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
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and June 9th - 10th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department for the Merced County Fair (36th District Agricultural Association/Merced County Fair) for the closure and use of City streets to control traffic for the Merced County Fair. The request seeks approval to close G Street, between W. Childs Avenue and 11th Street, on June 7th - 8th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 9th - 10th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of G Street, between W. Childs Avenue and 11th Street, from June 7th - 8th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 9th - 10th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., for the Merced County Fair, subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative staff report.
I.6. 23-412 SUBJECT: Considers Adopting the Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendation to Extend Current Lease Agreements for McCombs Youth Center with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County, 27th & K Street Youth Center with Restorative Justice League and Challenged Family Resource Center and to Open McNamara Youth Center to Request for Interest for Youth Programming Over a One Year Term with an Option to Extend an Additional One Year Term Next Fiscal Year
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Recreation and Parks Commission is recommending Council’s approve the extension of lease agreements with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for the McCombs Youth Center, Restorative Justice League and Challenged Family Resource Council for the 27th & K Street Youth Center and opening a Request for Interest to lease McNamara Youth Center for afterschool and summer youth programming. All leases are subject to a one-year extension with the potential to extend one additional year.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission to extend the current Lease Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for McCombs Youth Center, Restorative Justice
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League for 27th & K Street Youth Center, Challenged Family Resource Center for 27th & K Street Youth Center for youth programming for a one-year term with option to extend an additional one-year term next fiscal year; and,
B. Authorizing staff to solicit Request for Interest (RFI) for providing youth services at McNamara Youth Center; and,
C. Authorizing City Manager or Designee to execute all necessary documents.
I.7. 23-437 SUBJECT: Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Approval for City Manager or Deputy City Manager to Sign Petition and Assessment Ballot
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is requesting that the City Council and Parking Authority authorize the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the Property Based Improvement District (PBID) petition and Assessment Ballot for City owned properties with the proposed PBID boundary.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the petition and assessment ballot in support of the Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District formation for all City-owned properties included within the PBID boundary.
Parking Authority - Adopt a Motion:
A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the petition and assessment ballot in support of the Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District formation for all City-owned properties included within the PBID boundary.
I.8. 23-438 SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $14,451,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security Act Program for Use on the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project, Project Number CP230060
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to accept CARES Act Funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal project in the amount of $14,451,000 (upon issuance by the Federal Aviation
Administration.)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to accept CARES Act funding from the FAA for use on the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documentation; and,
C. Directing staff to bring the FAA awarded grant to Council for appropriation.
I.9. 23-380 SUBJECT: Authorization to Adopt and Implement the Integrated Pest Management Policy as Required by the Central Valley Water Board (CVWB), Order Number R5-2017-0057
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to adopt and implement the policies set forth in the City of Merced’s Integrated Pest Management Policy as required by the CVWB, Order Number R5-2017-0057.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the proposed Integrated Pest Management Policy as a City-wide policy for the internal and external use of pesticides on City-owned property.
I.10. 23-389 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of 24,192 Kitchen Bins Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Toter LLC, for $133,964.06
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase kitchen
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bins mostly funded through a CalRecycle issued grant, currently budgeted, and Council approved through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of 24,192 kitchen bins in the amount of $133,964.06 from Toter LLC., through Sourcewell contract # 041521-TOT; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments and City Buyer to issue the Purchase Orders, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.11. 23-402 SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the Amount of $289,823 and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One 3600 Gallon Water Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Interstate Truck Center for $263,475.00, Plus Applicable State and DMV Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the amount of $289,823, waiving the competitive bid requirement and authorizing the purchase of one 3600-gallon water truck.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement and appropriating in Vehicle Expenditure in the amount of $289,823; and, B. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by
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Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
C. Approving the purchase of one 3600 Gallon Water Truck in the amount of $263,475.00, plus applicable State and DMV fees, from Interstate Truck Center through Sourcewell contract #060920-PMC; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments and the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.12. 23-404 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Future Reimbursement from McLaren’s Insurance for a Refuse Roll-Off Truck that is Damaged Beyond Repair, Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Fleet Replacement Fund 7006 in the Amount of $225,429, and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One Refuse Roll-Off Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Interstate Truck Center for $204,935.40, Plus Applicable State and DMV Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving future reimbursement approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet Vehicle Replacement in the amount of $225,645 and approval to waive the competitive bid requirement and authorize the purchase of one roll-off refuse truck and accept future reimbursement from McLaren’s Insurance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting insurance reimbursement and increasing revenue in the amount of $179,936.00 (estimate) from McLaren’s Insurance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement and approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from insurance is received; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement and appropriating to Vehicle Expenditure in the amount of $225,429 to purchase the replacement of the unrepairable roll-off refuse truck; and, C. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by
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Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
D. Approving the purchase of Refuse Roll-Off Truck in the amount of $204,935.40, plus applicable State and DMV fees, from Interstate Truck Center through Sourcewell contract #060920-PMC; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments and the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.13. 23-405 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One 12-Foot Dumping Flatbed Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via PB Loader Corporation for $162,539.10
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase a currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicle through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one 12-foot dumping flatbed in the amount of $162,539.10, from PB Loader Corporation through Sourcwell contract #080521-PBL; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.14. 23-407 SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services at Several Identified Priority 1 Locations in Districts 3 and 5 (Funded by
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Measure Y), Davenport, Fahrens Park I, Fahrens Park II, Mansiontette, Yosemite Gateway, and Village Landing Maintenance Districts, and Bellevue Ranch East, Cypress Terrace East, and Moraga Community Facilities Districts, in a Total Amount not to Exceed $545,425 Through the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2025 with an Option to Extend Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at several identified priority 1 locations in Council District 3 and 5, as well as various maintenance and community facilities districts for a total amount not to exceed $545,425.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $545,425 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; and,
B. Authorizing future contract amendments to add additional pruning and removal locations at a mutually agreeable rate, contingent upon available budget, through June 30, 2027; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
J. REPORTS
J.1. 23-387 SUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding Community Funding Requests, Water Rates, Parks and Community Services Program Fees, and of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review of the Community Funding Requests, Discussion and Direction on Water Rates and Parks and Community Services Program Fees, and the City Manager’s proposed FY 2023/24 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion only.
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K. BUSINESS
K.1. 23-435 SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Housing Trust Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ Housing Trust Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps.
K.2. 23-416 SUBJECT: Council Member Boyle’s Request for Council to Consider Providing City Funding for a Designated Slot as a Member of the Great Valley American Leadership Forum (ALF) Chapter Annually
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Boyle’s request to consider providing City funding for a designated slot as a member of the Great Valley American Leadership Forum (ALF) Chapter annually.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps.
K.3. 23-327 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.4. 23-329 SUBJECT: City Council Comments
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