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 PMTuesday, June 20, 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. 23-518 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Negotiating Parties:
Eric Hamm Representing IOTA Properties and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B.2. 23-514 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: three (3) Potential Cases
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C. CALL TO ORDER
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. 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
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. 23-081 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
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City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.
H.2. 23-489 SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of April 13, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
H.3. 23-512 SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of April 5, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
H.4. 23-496 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Fully Equipped All-Terrain Vehicle and Trailer with California Custom Merced Using Funds from the 2022 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and Merced Police Department Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the procurement with California Custom Merced for one fully equipped all-terrain vehicle and trailer using funds from the 2022 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and Merced Police Department budget.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 in order to standardize equipment; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one fully equipped all- terrain vehicle and trailer from California Custom Merced; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget
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adjustments; and,
E. Authoring the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order for the purchase of the all-terrain vehicle and trailer.
H.5. 23-532 SUBJECT: Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement with Renne Public Law Group, Doing Business as Renne Public Policy Group, for Additional Compensation of $3,000 and the Total not to Exceed Contracted Amount of $183,000 for Federal and State Representation for Legislative Advocacy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Merced and Renne Public Law Group, doing business as Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG), for additional compensation of $3,000 and the total not to exceed contracted amount of $183,000 for federal and state representation for legislative advocacy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Renne Public Law Group, doing business as Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG), for additional compensation of $3,000 and the total not to exceed contracted amount of $183,000 for federal and state representation for legislative advocacy; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.6. 23-475 SUBJECT: Authorization of Signing Authority for City Bank Accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers granting the City’s Officers signing authority for City bank accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
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A. Adopting Resolution 2023-40, a Resolution of the City Council of the
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City of Merced, California, authorizing signature of City checks; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2023-41, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund; and,
C. Adopting Resolution PFA 2023-01, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing signature of Authority checks; and,
D. Adopting Resolution PFA 2023-02, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund; and,
E. Adopting Resolution PA 2023-01, a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Merced, California, authorizing signature of Parking Authority checks; and,
F. Adopting Resolution PA 2023-02, a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Merced, California authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund.
H.7. 23-508 SUBJECT: Approval of Salary Tables for the Years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to Bring the City of Merced in Compliance with the CalPERS Requirement for a Publicly Available Pay Schedule
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Salary Tables for the Years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to bring the City of Merced in compliance with the CalPERS requirement for a publicly available pay schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-52, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Salary Tables for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021and 2022; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.8. 23-510 SUBJECT: Approval of Property, Boiler and Machinery Insurance Renewal Through Alliant Property Insurance Program in the Amount of
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$1,049,070.11 for Program Year 2023/2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the renewal of the City’s policy through Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP) at 55.88% premium increase, amounting to $1,049,070.44 for program year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion
A. Ratifying the renewal of the property and boiler and machinery insurance through the Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP), administered by Alliant Insurance Services for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.9. 23-476 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of Agreement for an Additional $60,000 Under the State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19D-1 (Dell/EMC Products - Enterprise Technology) with PC Specialists Inc., dba Technology Integration Group (TIG) Contract Amounts Totaling not to Exceed Amount of $140,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code and approving the agreement for an additional $60,000 under the State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19D-1 (Dell/EMC Products - Enterprise Technology) with PC Specialists Inc., dba Technology Integration Group (TIG) contract amounts totaling not to exceed amount of $140,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to piggybacking; and, B. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19D1-1 (Dell/EMC Products - Enterprise Technology); and, C. Authorizing the purchase of an additional $60,000, for a not to exceed
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total of $140,000 of goods through PC Specialists Inc., dba Technology Integration Group (TIG); and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
H.10. 23-410 SUBJECT: Approval of Two Separate Agreements for the Harvesting and Brokerage of Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application Crops with Big Iron Custom Farming in the Annual Amount of $260,000 for Harvesting Services, and San Joaquin Hay Grower’s Association for Brokerage Services; Each Agreement for a Three (3) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2023, Through June 30, 2026, with an Option to Extend the Agreements for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two separate agreements with Big Iron Custom Farming, in the amount of $260,000, for harvesting services and with San Joaquin Hay Grower’s Association for brokerage services of Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application fodder crops.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the agreement with Big Iron Custom Farming, in the annual amount not to exceed $260,000, for the harvesting of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application Area fodder crops; and, B. Approving the agreement for brokerage services with San Joaquin Valley Hay Growers Association for the brokerage of said crops; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and authorizing future contract amendments for harvesting services for varying crop acreages at a mutually agreeable rate, contingent upon available budget, through June 30, 2028.
H.11. 23-422 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-45, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acting as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, authorizing the establishment of an annual special tax for said district for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
H.12. 23-406 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Project List for the Road Repair Accountability Act (SB 1), Local Streets and Roads Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests the City Council to approve the list of projects proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds pursuant to SB1 for FY 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-42, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
H.13. 23-469 SUBJECT: Award Bid to GSE Construction Company, Inc. for the Merced WWTF Phase VI Project - Headworks Improvements, Project No. CP230035, in the Amount of $3,152,700
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to GSE Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,152,700 for the Merced WWTF Phase VI Project - Headworks Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Merced WWTF Phase VI Project - Headworks Improvements, Project No. CP230035 to GSE Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,152,700; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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H.14. 23-478 SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with RSG Inc. for Affordable Housing Consulting Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with RSG Inc. for Affordable Housing Consulting Services
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG Inc. for Affordable Housing Consulting Services by extending the end date; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements.
H.15. 23-503 SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Submittal of Joint Applications and Participation in the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Grant Program with Two Affordable Housing Developer/Applicants
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting resolutions authorizing the submittal of joint applications for participation in HCD Homekey Grant Program with CC915 Merced, Inc. and Shangri-La Industries LLC.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-43, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing a joint application to and participation in the Homekey Program with CC915 Merced, Inc.; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2023-44, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing a joint application to and participation in the Homekey Program with Shangri-La Industries LLC; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Standard Agreements if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary to participate in the
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Homekey Program; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any budget amendments necessary for the implementation of the use of the Homekey Program; and, E. Authorizing the use of pooled cash until reimbursement if one or both projects are granted awards from the Homekey Program.
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. 23-175 SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 with Adoption of Resolution for Approval, Confirmation, and Adoption of the Engineer’s Reports for the Various Maintenance Districts as Originally Submitted or as Modified
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a Resolution approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Maintenance Districts after the close of the Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts.
I.2. 23-498 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Parks and Community Services Updated Fee Schedule
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Parks and Community Services fee schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Parks and Community Services programs and service fees.
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I.3. 23-464 SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Allow Interested Persons to be Heard Regarding the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, Adoption of the Budget with Revision(s), and Appropriation of the Revenue and Approval of the Capital Projects for Each Respective Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Continued Public Hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-47, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2023-48, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Salary Range for the City Manager; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2023-49, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Salary Range for the Interim City Attorney; and,
D. Adopting Resolution 2023-50, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Salary Range for the Finance Officer; and,
E. Adopting Resolution 2023-51, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Continuing the Base Water Service Rates and Charges Unchanged; and,
F. Adopting Resolution 2023-54, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-85 and Adopting the Updated Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy; and,
G. Adopting Resolution 2023-55, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Affordable Housing Fund Policy;
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and,
H. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 7, 2023, finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects to reflect actual balances as of June 30, 2023; and,
Public Financing and Economic Development Authority - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution PFA 2023-03, Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and, B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 7, 2023, finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects to reflect actual balances as of June 30, 2023; and,
Parking Authority - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution PA 2023-03, Resolution of the City of Merced Parking Authority, adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and,
B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 7, 2023, finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects to reflect actual balances as of June 30, 2023; and,
J. REPORTS
J.1. 23-525 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Initiating the Formation Proceeding for the Property Based Improvement District for Downtown Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Developed by a coalition of property and business owners, the Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District is a proposed benefit assessment district designed to enhance safety, maintenance, and beautification programs in Downtown Merced above and beyond those already provided by the City. Petitions signed by property owners representing greater than 50% of the district budget must be received by the City prior to initiating a ballot procedure to officially establish the
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Property and Business Improvement District for Downtown Merced. The Council is being asked to adopt a resolution of intent to establish the district.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-53, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Initiating Formation Proceedings for the Business Improvements District for Downtown Merced.
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 23-526 SUBJECT: Council Member Xiong’s Request to Discuss that the City Council Consider a Tenants’ Right to Counsel Ordinance within the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Xiong’s Request to discuss that the City Council consider a Tenants’ Right to Counsel Ordinance within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction related to drafting a Tenants’ Right to Counsel Ordinance for future City Council consideration within the City of Merced.
K.2. 23-528 SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss the Consideration of City Initiated Block Party Trailer Events in Community Violence Impacted Areas
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss the consideration of City initiated Block Party Trailer Events in community violence impacted areas of the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction related to City initiated use of the Block Party Trailer for events in areas of the community that are impacted by violence throughout the City of Merced.
K.3. 23-530 SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss the Consideration of Launching a Citizenship Campaign
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss the consideration of the City Council to approve staff developing a Citizenship Campaign that would promote unity, community accountability.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction related to the development of a Citizenship Campaign promoting unity and community accountability.
K.4. 23-497 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.5. 23-458 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. 23-459 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.
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