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
Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
6:00 PMMonday, March 18, 2024
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. 24-146 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Rodney Court v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Nos. STK-ADJ 12586765, STK-ADJ 12561426 and STK-ADJ 12561425; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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B.2. 24-148 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Jeffery Tomerlin v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Claim Number 20801172; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
B.3. 24-244 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
B.4. 24-245 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; 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.5. 24-246 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
B.6. 24-247 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479.
AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Bruce Metcalf, Merced Rescue Mission 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. 24-248 SUBJECT: Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the American Red Cross.
G. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
G.1. 24-170 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. 24-178 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.
J.2. 24-228 SUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation & Parks Commission Minutes of January 22, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
J.3. 24-174 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023, and January 2, 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council/Public Financing and Economic
Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
J.4. 24-253 SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $260,000 in Fund 7002-Workers Compensation from Multiple Funds Due to Increased Worker’s Compensation Medical and Professional Services Costs and the Advancement of Industrial Disability Retirement Payments in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7001-General Liability from Multiple Funds in the Amount of $500,000 Due to Premium Increases Higher than Projected in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in the General Fund in the Amount of $90,401; and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Measure C in the Amount of $52,162 to
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Contribute
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $260,000 in Fund 7002-Workers Compensation from multiple funds due to Increased Worker’s Compensation Medical and Professional Services Costs and the Advancement of Industrial Disability Retirement Payments in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; approval of supplemental appropriation in Fund 7001-General Liability from multiple funds in the amount of $500,000 due to premium increases higher than projected in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; approval of supplemental appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $90,401; and approval of a supplemental appropriation in Measure C in the amount of $52,162 to contribute.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $90,401; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from Fund 2001-Measure C in the amount of $52,162; and,
C. Approving additional revenue in the amount of $260,000 per attachment and appropriating the same to Fund 7002-Worker’s Compensation; and,
D. Approving additional revenue in the amount of $500,000 per attachment and appropriating to Fund 7001-General Liability; and,
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
J.5. 24-205 SUBJECT: Approval to Amend the Purchase Order for Graffiti Abatement from Brisco Enterprises Increasing the Total Compensation to $168,618.60
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an amendment of the purchase order with Brisco Enterprises for graffiti abatement services from $107,523.60 of abatement
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services that have already been provided from December 2023 to March 2024. This purchase order is for an additional service to the end of the fiscal year while a new Request for Proposals (RFP) is processed per Council’s request.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the amendment of a Purchase Order for Graffiti Abatement with Brisco Enterprises to increase the total compensation to $168,618.60; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Amended Purchase Order(s).
J.6. 24-243 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for and Authorization to Accept if Awarded Grant Funds of $150,000 from the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for the Development of a City-Wide Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to apply for $150,000 in grant funding from the Central Valley Community Fund (CVCF) for the development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. The grantor requires the adoption of a resolution in support of the development and implementation of a new Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. Authorization is required by council to accept funding if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving a Grant Application with the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for the Development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan; and,
If awarded,
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B. Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 CVCF Grant Funds in the amount of $150,000; and appropriating the funding to revenue and expense in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services in the amount of $150,000; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the expenditures until Grant Funds are reimbursed; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments.
J.7. 24-242 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2023/2024 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $660,768 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and accepting $660,768 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to supplement funding for the bridge railing repairs on G Street bridge, the crash cushion on G Street on the G Street undercrossing and for roadway improvements on Childs Avenue and Canal Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
J.8. 24-209 SUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2023 General Plan Annual Report Summarizing the Status of the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan and the Steps Taken to Implement the General Plan Policies and
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Implementation Actions and Acceptance of the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summarizing the City’s Progress in Meeting the City’s Share of Regional Housing Needs and the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element Including Number of Entitlements, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy for All Housing Types
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and allows the public an opportunity to provide oral testimony and written comments regarding the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the 2023 General Plan Annual Report and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.
K. REPORTS
K.1. 24-083 SUBJECT: Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced (“City”) in Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2022-23 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 2022-23.
L. BUSINESS
L.1. 24-179 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.
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L.2. 24-180 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