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, November 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. 23-1005 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Reynaldo Alvarez v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number 20811501; AUTHORITY:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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B.2. 23-1006 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Joseph Weiss v. City of Merced; Workers’
Compensation Appeals Board Case Number 17665265; AUTHORITY:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
B.3. 23-943 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Scott McBride; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
B.4. 23-945 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Scott McBride; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479.
AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
B.5. 23-947 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Scott McBride;
Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
B.6. 23-949 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 B.7. 23-1021 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Pastor Joel Dorman, First Baptist Church C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. ROLL CALL
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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, the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. 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, the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency receive no compensation.
E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
F.1. 23-1007 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Small Business Saturday
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by members of the Property Based Improvement District Formation Committee.
F.2. 23-1001 SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Diabetes Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Lauren Figg, an advocate for National Diabetes.
F.3. 23-1008 SUBJECT: Certificate for Participants that Completed the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Basic Course
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by participants of the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Basic Course.
F.4. 23-926 SUBJECT: Recognition of The Merced County Disc Golf Club for Their Donation of Labor and Materials in the Value of $4,999 and Continued Support of Disc Golf in the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by the Merced County Disc Golf Club (MCDGC). The Department of Parks & Community Services would like to recognize the MCDGC for their donation of labor and materials in the value of $4,999.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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. 23-927 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.
I.2. 23-884 SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $112,000 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety to Conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Motorcycle Enforcement, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Street Racing Enforcement, and Educational Presentations, Along with Funds for Attending Training and Funds for Checkpoint Supplies as Part of the 2023 California Office of Traffic Safety Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $112,000 from the Traffic Enforcement Program Grant to conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Motorcycle Enforcement, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Street Racing and Sideshow Enforcement, Educational Presentations;
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and, to purchase checkpoint supplies, and to attend training related to alcohol enforcement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the 2023 California Office of Traffic Safety Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the amount of $112,000; and, B. Approving the use of pooled cash until grant funds are reimbursed; and, C. Authorizing the Merced Police Department, the City Manager or Designee to execute all necessary documents.
I.3. 23-982 SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies for the Reporting Period of October 1, 2022, Through September 30, 2023, Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §13146.4
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual Compliance Report regarding performance of annual inspections pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (HSC) §13146.4.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-84, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Merced Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections in such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
I.4. 23-952 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process for Rugged Mobile Computers Solutions to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contract; (Omnia City of Tucson Contract #226017-02 Panasonic North America Connect) Through Vendors Academic Technologies, Adwar Video, ARC, CDS Office
Technologies, Code3 Technology, Diversified, GovDirect, Law and Order Technology, LLC, LEHR, MCT, Route1, Rugged Depot,
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Turn-Key Mobile, Prologic ITS in a not to Exceed Amount of $95,000 per Fiscal Year for the Length of the Omnia Contract, Expiring on April 13, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process for rugged mobile computers solutions to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contract; (Omnia City of Tucson Contract #226017-02 Panasonic North America Connect) Through Vendors Academic Technologies, Adwar Video, ARC, CDS Office
Technologies, Code3 Technology, Diversified, GovDirect, Law and Order Technology, LLC, LEHR, MCT, Route1, Rugged Depot, Turn-Key Mobile, Prologic ITS in a not to exceed amount of $95,000 per fiscal year for the length of the Omnia Contract, expiring on April 13, 2025.
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. Approving piggybacking onto the City of Tucson contract 226017-02 expiring April 13th, 2025 for a not to exceed amount of $95,000 per fiscal year; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
I.5. 23-951 SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7009-Computer Replacement in the Amount of $138,474 for the Replacement of Computers That Have Reached Their End of Useful Life
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7009-Computer Replacement in the amount of $138,474 for the
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Replacement of Computers that have reached their End of Useful Life.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 7009-Computer Replacement in the amount of $138,474 and appropriate the same for replacing end-of-life technology assets; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.
I.6. 23-978 SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendments to Renew the Professional Service Agreements with NV5 (Geotechnical Engineering,
Construction Observation, Materials Testing, and Traffic Engineering), Quad Knopf, Inc., (Surveying), JLB Traffic Engineering (Traffic Engineering), and Approval of Second Amendments to Renew the Professional Services Agreements to Advanced Mobility Group (Traffic Engineering), North Star Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), and O’Dell Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), and Approval of First Amendments to Renew and Increase Compensation to Professional Service Agreements with BSK Associates (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, and Materials Testing), Crawford & Associates (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, and Materials Testing), and Dokken Engineering (Civil Design and Engineering)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving multiple Professional Services Agreement Amendments for Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design, and Surveying services for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects. The services provided under these agreements will be funded from Capital Improvement Project budgets as needed through the contract period ending September 6, 2024, at the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit B of each original respective agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
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City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving First Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with NV5, Quad Knopf, Inc., and JLB Traffic Engineering to extend the term for services to September 6, 2024; and,
B. Approving Second Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with Advance Mobility Group, North Star Engineering, and O’Dell Engineering to extend the term for services to September 6, 2024; and, C. Approving First Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with BSK Associates, Crawford & Associates, and Dokken Engineering to extend the term for services to September 6, 2024, and increase the Not to Exceed amount for additional project support; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents; and,
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
I.7. 23-791 SUBJECT Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation to Provide Construction Administration Services for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s Improvement Project CP230073, in a not Exceed Amount of $936,446, Based on the Consultant Hourly Rates Listed Within the Agreement for the Contract Period Ending December 31, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Professional Service Agreement for Construction Administration Services for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s Improvement Project in the amount of $936,446. The service provided under the agreement will be funded by the projects budget as required through the contract period ending December 31, 2026, at the hourly rates set forth in each respective agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Service Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation to provide Construction Administration Services for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s Improvement Project in the
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amount not to exceed $936,446, for a contract period ending December 31, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
I.8. 23-950 SUBJECT: Award Bid to the Low Bidder, Day’s Generator Service, Inc., for the Replacement of the Generators at Well Site 3 and Well Site 10R2, Project Number CP180018, Awarding a Construction Contract in the Amount of $956,661
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to the low bidder, Day’s Generator Service, Inc., for the replacement of the generators at Well Site 3, located at the corner of Canal Street and 12th Street and Well Site 10R2, located on Gerard Avenue east of Campus Parkway, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency Emergency (EPA) in the amount of $956,661.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the contract to replace the emergency generators at Well Site 3 and Well 10R2, for Project No. CP180018 to the low bidder, Day’s Generator Service, Inc., in the amount of $956,661; 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; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments.
I.9. 23-891 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Unit Production Plan Including a Schedule for In-Lieu Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Considers adopting Resolution 2023-83 to amend the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Unit Production Plan including a schedule for In-Lieu Fees
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-83, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving an Amendment to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Unit Production Plan and related In-Lieu Fee Schedule.
I.10. 23-1018 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5406 for the Renaissance II, Subdivision for 5 Large Lots, Generally Located North of Merced Avenue, East of Coffee Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving of Final Map #5406 for 5 large lots, generally located north of east of Coffee Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-86, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Renaissance II Large Lot Subdivision (Final Map#5406).
I.11. 23-1019 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5407 for Renaissance 154, Phase 1 Subdivision for 30 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located North of Merced Avenue, West of Coffee Street Avenue and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 1 Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Final Map #5407 for 30 single-family lots, located north of Merced Avenue, east of Coffee Street, and the subdivision agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 1 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2023-87, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the
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Renaissance 154, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5407); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 1 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I.12. 23-1020 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5411 for Renaissance 154, Phase 2 Subdivision for 31 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located North of Merced Avenue, West of Coffee Street Avenue and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 2 Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Final Map #5411 for 31 single-family lots, located north of Merced Avenue, east of Coffee Street, and the subdivision agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 2 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2023-88, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Renaissance 154, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5411); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 2 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J. 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.
J.1. 23-932 SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Merced Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Fee Schedule
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to hear comments and adopt a resolution for the Merced Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2023-85, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Fire Department’s Master Fee Schedule - Emergency Medical Services and to Adjust Existing Fees for Inflation.
K. REPORTS
K.1. 23-889 SUBJECT: City of Merced Financial Forecast and CalPERS Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation of the Financial Forecast and CalPERS Update.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
L. BUSINESS
L.1. 23-1016 SUBJECT: Approval of the City Attorney’s Employment Agreement for a Term of Three Years and Adoption of a Resolution to Establish the Publicly Adopted Pay Scale for the City Attorney
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the City Attorney’s Employment Agreement for a term of three years and adoption of Resolution 2023-89 to establish the publicly adopted pay scale for the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the City Attorney’s Employment Agreement for a term of three years; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2023-89, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, appointing Craig Cornwell as City Attorney and
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approving an Employment Agreement therefore, including annual compensation of $250,000, plus one-time relocation benefits of $15,000, and other conditions of employment; and,
C. Authorizing staff to submit the adopted Resolution to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for confirmation of annual salary amounts and pay scales; and,
D. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents; and, E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
L.2. 23-1036 SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request for an Update from the South Merced Subcommittee
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request for an update from the South Merced subcommittee.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps.
L.3. 23-928 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.
L.4. 23-929 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.
M. ADJOURNMENT