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October 21, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final-Amended

City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

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Agenda — 52 items

1 Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
2 NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
3 WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE MERCED CITY COUNCIL/BIENVENIDO A LA REUNIÓN DEL CONCILIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MERCED/ZOO SIAB TXAIS TOS KOJ TUAJ RAU HAUV CITY COUNCIL LUB ROOJ SAB LAJ
4 At least 72 hours prior to each regular City Council meeting, a complete agenda packet is available for review on the City’s website at www.cityofmerced.org or at the City Clerk’s Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. All public records relating to an open session item that are distributed to a majority of the Council will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Spanish and Hmong translation is available at every regular meeting. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber. Al menos 72 horas antes de cada reunión regular del Concejo Municipal, un paquete de agenda complete está disponible para su revisión en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofmerced.org o en la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Todos los registros públicos relacionados con un artículo de sesión abierta que se distribuyen a la mayoría del Concejo estarán disponibles para inspección pública en la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad durante el horario comercial habitual. La traducción al español y al Hmong está disponible en todas la reuniones regulares. Los dispositivos auditivos asistidos están disponibles para las reuniones que se celebran en el Salón del Consejo. Sai kawg yuav tsum yog li 72 teev ua ntej rau txhua lub rooj sib tham ntawm cov Nom Tswv (City Council), yeej muaj tag nrho pob ntawv qhia txog tias rau cov neeg los nyeem hauv lub Nroog (City) qhov website www.cityofmerced.org los sis nyob rau ntawm City Clerk’s lub Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Tas nrho cov ntaub ntawv teev tseg no yuav muab rau cov Nom Tswv ntawm kev sab laj pub rau tsoom pej xeem sawv daws los nyeem nyob rau hauv City Clerk’s lub Office thaum lub caij ua hauj lwm. Muaj txhais lus Mev thiab lus Hmoob. Cov cuab yeej pab kom hnov lus muaj nyob rau ntawm cov Nom Tswv qhov chaw sib tham Council Chamber
5 PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK/COMENTARIO DEL PÚBLICO / KEV HLOOV RAU TEJ PEJ XEEM TXOG KEV TAWM SUAB, NCAUS LUS:
6 Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the podium in the back of the Council Chamber. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@cityofmerced.org no later than 1 PM on the day of the meeting. Please specify which portion of the agenda you are commenting on, for example, Public Hearing item #, Consent item #, or Public Comments. Material received before the deadline will be sent to the City Council and will be part of the record and will be mentioned as part of the Written Petitions and Communications portion of the agenda. Any emails received by the 1PM deadline will be posted on the City's website at www.cityofmerced.org /departments/city-clerk/council-meetings. Any correspondence received after the 1PM deadline will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record. To view video (if available) or listen to the City Council meeting live, go to the City’s website www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live, or Comcast Public Access Channel 96. Los miembros de la audiencia que deseen dirigirse al Ayuntamiento deben completar una tarjeta de orador disponible en el podio en la parte de atrás de la Cámara del Concejo. Envíe la tarjeta completa al secretario de la ciudad antes de que se llame al artículo, preferiblemente antes de que comience la reunión. El material puede enviarse por correo electrónico a cityclerk@cityofmerced.org a más tardar a la 1 p.m. del día de la reunión. Especifique qué parte de la agenda está comentando, por ejemplo, el punto # de la audiencia pública, el punto # de consentimiento o los comentarios públicos. El material recibido antes de la fecha límite se enviará al Concejo Municipal y formará parte del registro y se mencionará como parte de la parte de Peticiones y Comunicaciones Escritas de la agenda. Todos los correos electrónicos recibidos antes de la fecha límite de la 1 p.m. se publicarán en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofmerced.org/ departments/city-clerk/council-meetings. Cualquier correspondencia recibida después de la 1 p.m. se distribuirá al Concejo Municipal y se conservará para el registro oficial. Para ver el video (si está disponible) o escuchar la reunión del Concejo Municipal en vivo, visite el sitio web de la ciudad www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live o Comcast Public Access Canal 96. Cov pej xeem los koom lub rooj sib tham uas xav tawm suab rau lub nroog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) muaj feem los sau ntawv hauv daim ntawv tawm suab nyob ntawm lub sam thiaj hais lus sab xis ntawm Council Chamber. Thov xa daim ntawv tawm suab no rau tus City Clerk ua ntej lub sij hawm rooj sab laj pib. Cov ntaub ntawv tuaj yeem xa email tau rau ntawm cityclerk@cityofmerced.org tsis pub dhau li 1 PM rau hnub lub rooj yuav sib tham. Thov qhia kom meej tias nqe twg ntawd cov txheej txheem koj xav tawm tswv yim rau, piv txwv li, Cov Lus Hais hais rau pej xeem ntawd yog nqe twg #, Cov Lus Pom Zoo ntawd yog nqe twg #. los yog cov lus tso rau Pej Xeem tawm tswv yim rau. Cov ntaub ntawv tau txais ua ntej hnub kawg yuav xa mus rau cov Nom Tswv City Council thiab yuav yog ib feem ntawm cov ntaub ntawv khaws tseg thiab yuav raug hais raws li ib feem ntawm kev sau ntawv thov tuaj thiab kev sib hais ntawm cov txheej txheem. Txhua qhov email tau txais 1 PM ntawd yuav muab tso rau hauv Lub Nroog qhov website ntawm www.cityofmerced.org /departments/city-clerk/council-meetings. Txhua tsab ntawv uas tau txais tom qab 1 PM lawm yuav muab xa rau cov Nom Tswv City Council thiab yuav khaws tseg rau hauv cov ntaub ntawv cai. Yog koj xav saib video (thaum muaj) los sis mloog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) kev sib tham, mus saib hauv City’s website www.cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live, los sis Comcast Public Access Channel 96.
A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
B. CLOSED SESSION
9 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. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Reinero v. City of Merced, et al., Case Number 18CV-03052 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 24-1065
B.2. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Legal Representative Michael Jarvis; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 24-1043
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Pastor Lamar Henderson, All Dads Matter
C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:35
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 ▶ jump to 3:00
F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS ▶ jump to 3:20
18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
F.1. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Presented to a representative of the Atwater-Merced Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 24-1036
G. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 8:20
G.1. SUBJECT: Presentation from Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria Regarding the Legislative Update REPORT IN BRIEF Assemblywoman Soria will be providing a legislative update. 24-1052
H. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 20:22
I. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 20:47
24 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 3 minutes. The Mayor may propose a further limit to the time available for all speakers at the discretion of the City Council, 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 ▶ jump to 38:20
26 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. 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. 24-939 approved Pass
J.2. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request with the Use of City Owned Property Located at Bob Hart Square, Submitted by Merced Main Street Association for the 2024 Annual Christmas Parade on December 7th, 2024, From 10:00 A.M. Until 8:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers allowing the use of City streets and the Bob Hart Square on December 7, 2024, for the Christmas Parade. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of East Main Street, from Calimyrna Avenue to “G” Street, West Main Street, from “G” to “O” Streets, “O” Street from West Main Street to 20th Street including side streets, the city owned property known as Bob Hart Square, as requested by Mike Waite of the Merced Main Street Association for the 2024 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024. 24-1014 approved Pass
J.3. SUBJECT: Approval Purchase One (1) New Caterpillar Wheel Loader, Compact Construction Equipment, Model 906, and Necessary Attachment Equipment from Holt of California in the Amount of $155,357.81 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Trees and Sweeping Divisions REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one Caterpillar Wheel Loader, Model 906, in the amount of $155,357.81. Staff has identified the need to replace a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a 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 Caterpillar Wheel Loader tractor, Model 906, in the amount of $155.357.81 from Holt of California, through Sourcewell Caterpillar Inc. contract # 020223-CAT, replacing vehicle E-867; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the issuance of the Purchase Order and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price. 24-1041 approved Pass
J.4. SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $603,748.13 for Additional Unanticipated Work on the WWTF Phase VI Headworks Project Number CP230035 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving proposed change order from GSE Construction Inc., with additional contingency in the amount of $603,748.13 for Project No. CP230035 - WWTF Phase VI Headworks. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Proposed Change Order from GSE Construction, Inc., with additional contingency amount of $603,748.13, for a total contingency amount of $919,018.13, which is approximately 29.15% of the original contract amount; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 24-826 approved Pass
J.5. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Intent to Vacate the 10-Foot-Wide Storm Drain Easement at 1965 West Olive Avenue and Setting a Public Hearing for November 18, 2024 (Vacation #24-02) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public hearing for November 18, 2024, to vacate an approximately 13,850-square-foot easement at 1965 West Olive Avenue, generally located on the north side of West Olive Avenue, approximately 815 feet east of North Highway 59. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-97, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate the 10-foot-wide easement along the eastern edge of 1965 West Olive Avenue, (approximately 13,850 square feet), which would revert development rights back to the property owner of 1965 West Olive Avenue (Vacation #24-02) and setting time and place for public hearing. 24-936 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:07
J.6. SUBJECT: Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5417 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 2, Subdivision for 37 Lots at the Southeast Corner Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 2 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adoption of the Final Map #5417 for 37 lots at the southwest corner of Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 2 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-98, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5417); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 2 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 24-937 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:11
J.7. SUBJECT: Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5418 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 3, Subdivision for 36 Lots at the Southeast Corner of Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 3 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adoption of the Final Map #5418 for 36 lots at the southwest corner of Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 3 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2024-99, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 3 Subdivision (#5418); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 3 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 24-1049 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:16
K. ACTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 47:28
K.1. SUBJECT: Award Bid to Diede Construction Inc., a Stock Corporation for Project CP230052 - Stephen Leonard Building Rehabilitation the Amount of $1,515,720 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Diede Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,515,720 for the rehabilitation of Stephen Leonard Building located at 640 T Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the Stephen Leonard Building Rehab, Project CP230052 to Diede Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,515,720; and, B. Approving an increase to cost recovery revenue in Fund 5000-Parks and Community Services CIP in the amount of $1,781,840, appropriating the same in Fund 5000-Parks and Community Services CIP Project Number CP230052-Stephen Leonard Building Repairs and allowing the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the insurance company; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the total contract; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments. 24-1035 approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:34
K.2. SUBJECT: Approval to Enter into a 3-Year Agreement with the Merced County District Attorney’s Office to Share the Cost of One (1) Crime Analyst for the Merced County Violence Interruption and Prevention (VIPER) Program REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a 3-year agreement with the Merced County District Attorney’s Office to share the cost of One (1) Crime Analyst for the Merced County Violence Interruption and Prevention (VIPER) program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving of a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County District Attorney’s Office to share the cost of one (1) VIPER Crime Analysts; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 24-916 approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:08
K.3. SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution of the City of Merced City Council Regarding Certain Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Merced Executive Unit, Unrepresented Employees’ Unit, and Public Safety Managers Unit REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution of the City of Merced City Council regarding certain terms and conditions of employment for the Merced Executive Unit, Unrepresented Employees’ Unit, and Public Safety Managers Unit. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2024-100, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the terms and conditions of employment for the Merced Executive Unit, Unrepresented Employees’ Unit, and the Public Safety Managers Unit; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to make non-substantive modifications subject to City Attorney approval as to form and execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments and move positions into different funding sources if determine necessary. 24-1042 approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:40
K.4. SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #24-02 for Moe Jawad, 28.49 Acres at the Southwest Corner of Lacava Road and San Augustine Drive REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #24-02 for Moe Jawad, consisting of 28.49 acres of single-family development at the southwest corner of Lacava Road and San Augustine Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Preliminary Annexation Application #24-02 (“Lacava Road-San Augustine project’). 24-1033 approved Pass ▶ jump to 126:50
K.5. SUBJECT: Approving a Service Agreement for the Development of a Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan with 110%, Inc. in Collaboration with KTUA Planning and Architecture in the Amount of $150,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a service agreement in the amount of $150,000 for the development of a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan including community engagement, park & program assessments, prioritized capital improvement projects, and funding analysis to guide park development, standards, maintenance & programing over the next decade. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Services Agreement for the development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan with 110% Inc., in the amount of $150,000; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to make any necessary modifications and execute the necessary documents. 24-943 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:38
K.6. SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit a Formal Request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Asking for Voluntary Grant Reductions of Future CDBG and HOME Allocations in Lieu of Repayment from Local Funds, Stemming from the January 2020 HUD Environmental Monitoring Findings and Corrective Actions for the Gateway Terrace II Affordable Housing Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorization to submit a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requesting Voluntary Grant Reductions (VGRs) of future annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) allocations, in lieu of the use of local funds, for repayment of prior expenditures that HUD determined were ineligible during the January 2020 Environmental Monitoring and as further determined by the October 2021 Monitoring Report that requires repayment of ineligible expenditures as a corrective action. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a formal letter to HUD requesting consideration and approval of Voluntary Grant Reductions of both CDBG and HOME for the respective repayment amounts; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager, after consultation with the Finance Officer, City Staff, and HUD, to make the final determination as to the amount and number of years to request the grant reductions to be spread, if any, to ensure that administrative budgetary obligations of the Housing Division are met. Or C. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $700,507 to repay the ineligible activities. Or D. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 1020 Affordable Housing in the amount of $700,507 to repay the ineligible activities. 24-922 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:03
K.7. SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Approving the Project Labor Agreement for the City of Merced and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Project Labor Agreement with the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Unions REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution approving the Project Labor Agreement for the City of Merced and authorizing the city manager to execute the Project Labor Agreement with the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Unions. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2024-101, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Project Labor Agreement for the City of Merced and the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Unions; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Project Labor Agreement. 24-999 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:02
K.8. SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.22 to Add Fireworks Host Liability and Enforce Stricter Penalties REPORT IN BRIEF Consideration of draft Ordinance amending Chapter 8.22 to Fireworks Host Liability and enforce stricter penalties. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 2570, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter 8.22 (Fireworks) to add Fireworks Host Liability; Enforce Stricter penalties; and Reorder/Renumber Certain Sections; and, B. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. 24-1062 approved Pass ▶ jump to 197:05
K.9. SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.30 (Regulation of Shopping Carts), and Adopting a New Chapter Pertaining to the Regulation of Shopping Carts in the City REPORT IN BRIEF Consideration of draft Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.30 (Regulation of Shopping Carts) and Adopting a New Chapter Pertaining to the Regulation of Shopping Carts in the City with the intent of putting more emphasis on the shopping cart owners to maintain carts on-site, and to facilitate the removal of carts that are found off the premises of any store. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 2569, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Repealing Chapter 8.30 (Regulation of Shopping Carts), and Adopting a New Chapter 8.30 Pertaining to the Regulation of Shopping Carts in the City; and, B. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. 24-1059 approved Pass ▶ jump to 217:17
K.10. SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.51, “Camping and Storage of Personal Property” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Considers introducing a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 9.51, “Camping and Storage of Personal Property” to create restrictions on camping in public spaces within the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 2568, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 9.51 “Camping and Storage of Personal Property” of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. 24-1054 approved Pass ▶ jump to 235:52
L. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 285:44
L.1. SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request for an Update from Staff on the South Merced Economic Development Study REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ request for an update from staff on the South Merced Economic Development study. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps. 24-981 ▶ jump to 285:52
L.2. SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request for an Update from Staff on the Efforts Made to Keep Barnes and Noble REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ request for an update from staff on the efforts made to keep Barnes and Noble. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps. 24-984 ▶ jump to 296:38
L.3. SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request for an Update from Staff on the Childs Avenue Project REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ request for an update from staff on the Childs Avenue Project. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps. 24-983 ▶ jump to 315:50
L.4. 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. 24-940
L.5. 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. 24-883
M. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 333:45