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May 6, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 57 items

  1. 1 Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
  2. 2 NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
  3. 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. 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. 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. 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.
  5. 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. 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 and should be limited to 300 words or less. Please specify which portion of the agenda you are commenting on, for example, Public Hearing item #, Consent item #, or Oral Communications. Your comments will be mentioned to the City Council at the appropriate time. Any correspondence received after 1 PM will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record. You may provide telephonic comments via voicemail by calling (209) 388-8688 by no later than 1 PM on the day of the meeting to be added to the public comment. Voicemails will be limited to a time limit of one (1) minute. Please specify which portion of the agenda you are commenting on, for example, Public Hearing item #, Consent item #, or Oral Communications. Your comments will be played during the City Council meeting at the appropriate time. For Public Hearing items, if you wish to speak live during the meeting, please leave callback information and you will be contacted with further details. 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 y debe limitarse a 300 palabras o menos. Por favor, especifique qué parte de la agenda está comentando, por ejemplo, # Articulo de la Audiencia pública, # artículo de consentimiento, o Comunicaciones orales. Sus comentarios serán mencionados al Ayuntamiento en el momento apropiado. Cualquier correspondencia recibida después de la 1 PM se distribuirá al Ayuntamiento y se conservará para el registro oficial. Puede proporcionar comentarios telefónicos a través del correo de voz llamando al (209) 388-8688 a más tardar a la 1 PM del día de la reunión para que se agreguen al comentario público. Los mensajes de voz estarán limitados a un límite de tiempo de un (1) minuto. Por favor especifique qué parte de la agenda está comentando, por ejemplo, número de artículo de la audiencia pública, número de artículo de consentimiento o comunicaciones orales. Sus comentarios se reproducirán durante la reunión del Ayuntamiento en el momento adecuado. Para los temas de audiencia pública, si desea hablar en vivo durante la reunión, deje la información de su llamada y lo contactaremos con más detalles. 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. Tej ntaub ntawv thov muab xa rau cityclerk@cityofmerced.org thiab tsis pub muaj tshaj 300 los lus los yog txawg dua. Thov qhia tias qhov twg hauv daim ntawv tswj koj xav tawm suab rau, piv txwv li, kev sab laj kaws, nqes # los sis kev sib tham ntawm ncauj lus. Koj cov tswv yim muab rau lub rooj sib tham thaum lub sij hawm tsim nyog. Tej ntaub ntawm txais tau tom qab 1 teev tav su mam muab rau cov Nom Tswv (City Council) thiab tso hauv cov ntaub ntawv teev tseg. Koj muaj feem tso suab hauv xov tooj uas yog hu (209) 388-8688 ua ntej 1 teev tav su hnub sib tham thiaj koj lub tswv yim muab tso hauv daim ntawv tswj. Tso suab hauv xov tooj tsis pub ntev tshaj (1) feeb. Thov qhia qhov twg hauv daim tswj tias koj xav tawm suab rau, piv txwv li, zej tsoom tawm suab #, khoom tso cai #, los sis kev sib tham ntawm ncauj lus. Cov suab kaws hauv xov tooj mam tso mloog thaum lub caij tsim nyog rau thaum sib tham. Yog koj xav tawm suab thaum sib tham, thov tso koj tus xov tooj, ib tus tib neeg ua hauj lwm mam li hu koj. 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.
  7. 7 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
  8. 8 Accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be arranged by contacting the City Clerk at (209) 388-8650. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber.
  9. A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
  10. B. CLOSED SESSION
  11. 11 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)].
  12. B.1. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION One (1) Potential Case Pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.9 24-427
  13. B.2. SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 24-435
  14. B.3. 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; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 24-409
  15. B.4. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): 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; 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 24-410
  16. B.5. 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 24-411
  17. B.6. 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; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 24-412
  18. C. CALL TO ORDER
  19. C.1. Invocation - Pastor Ella Luna Garza, United Methodist Church, Merced
  20. C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  21. D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:30
  22. 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.
  23. E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 3:36
  24. F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS ▶ jump to 3:39
  25. 24 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  26. F.1. SUBJECT: Continued City Council Volunteer of the Year Awards REPORT IN BRIEF Council Members nominated a volunteer within their district to highlight those who have given back to their community. This is a continuation for the District 1 volunteer. 24-380 ▶ jump to 3:47
  27. F.2. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Merced Hmong American Day REPORT IN BRIEF Received by members of the Hlub Hmong Center. 24-436 ▶ jump to 7:26
  28. F.3. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Bike Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. 24-357 ▶ jump to 16:42
  29. F.4. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services of Merced County. 24-358 ▶ jump to 23:39
  30. F.5. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program REPORT IN BRIEF Received by representatives of the Merced TNR. 24-375 ▶ jump to 30:09
  31. G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 33:02
  32. H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 34:19
  33. 32 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.
  34. I. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 51:33
  35. 34 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.
  36. I.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. 24-328 approved Pass
  37. I.2. SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of April 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $37,000 and of Public Works contracts under $84,338. 24-378 approved Pass
  38. I.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation & Parks Commission Minutes of February 26, 2024 and March 25, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 24-342 approved Pass
  39. I.4. SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024, January 29, 2024, February 5, 2024, February 15, 2023, February 20, 2024, February 24, 2024, March 4, 2024, and March 18, 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 January 23, 2024, January 29, 2024, February 5, 2024, February 15, 2023, February 20, 2024, February 24, 2024, March 4, 2024, and March 18, 2024. 24-377 approved Pass
  40. I.5. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Designating the City Manager or Deputy City Manager as the Authorized Agent for the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution designating the City Manager or Deputy City Manager as the authorized agent for and on behalf of the City of Merced for Financial Assistance from the Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for recovering costs associated with declared emergencies. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-45, a Resolution of the City of Council of the City of Merced, California, designation of authorized agent to file applications and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance. 24-185 approved Pass
  41. I.6. SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement, and Authorizing the Agreement with the Merced Main Street Association for $40,000 for Services and the Administration of the Downtown Business Improvement Area for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving an Agreement between the City of Merced and the Merced Main Street Association for $40,000 to provide services to the Downtown Business Improvement Area during Fiscal Year 2023-2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 based on the Merced Main Street Association’s proven experience of providing the Administration of Downtown Services since 2015 and providing continuity during the formation of the PBID; and, B. Approving the agreement with the Merced Main Street Association for Downtown Services for 2023-2024 in the amount of $40,000; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 24-417 approved Pass
  42. I.7. SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with Green Horizon, Inc., for Turf Maintenance of all City-Owned Parks, in an Annual Amount of $314,160 for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2026, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an Agreement for Services with Green Horizon, Inc., for maintenance services in an annual amount of $314,160 at City Parks. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an Agreement for Services with Green Horizon, Inc., in the annual amount of $314,160, to provide landscape maintenance services at City-owned parks for two years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods, effective July 1, 2024; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-331 approved Pass
  43. I.8. SUBJECT: Award Bid to Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs for the Gateway Monuments, Project No. CP230058, in the Amount of $515,618 as Part of the Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Clean California State Beatification Program REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder, Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs, in the amount of $515,618 for the Project CP230058 - Gateway Monuments, that will be located at Highways 59, 99, and 140 as part as CALTRANS Clean California State Beautification Program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the Gateway Monuments, Project No. CP230058, to the Lowest Responsive Bidder, Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs in the amount of $515,618; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the total contract; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments. 24-391 approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:46
  44. I.9. SUBJECT: Award the Managed Cybersecurity Operations Center Bid to SecureSky Inc for a Period of One Year, with the Approval to Extend Four Additional One-Year Periods, for the Cumulative Total Amount of $431,438 for the Five-Year Period REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the Managed Cybersecurity Operations Center bid to Secure Sky Inc for a Period of One Year, with the approval to extend four additional one-year periods, for the cumulative total amount of $431,438 for the five-year period. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding managed cybersecurity operations center service bid to SecureSky Inc; and, B. Authorizing the Not to Exceed spending authority to SecureSky Inc for $431,438; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary Documents to include, documents for the four additional one-year extensions; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments. 24-455 approved Pass
  45. I.10. SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement for Professional Services and Award Granicus a Contract for Website Redesign and Content Review Services in an Amount not to Exceed $222,061 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirements of Professional Services pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the Professional Services Agreement with Granicus for website redesign and content review services in the amount not to exceed $222,061. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for Professional Services; and, B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Granicus for website redesign in the amount not to exceed $222,061; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents or contracts; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. 24-423 approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:28
  46. I.11. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #24-08 by Vinhos, Wine Lounge and Tapas and Merced Running Club to Host the First Vinhos Wine Fun / Run Walk 5K for Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Within the Downtown Perimeter of W. Main Street Between Canal and H Streets, H Street Between Main and 23rd Streets, W. 23rd Street Between H and Q Streets, Q Street Between 23rd and 18th Streets, and 18th Street from Q to Canal Streets REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by the Vinhos, Wine Lounge and Tapas and Merced Running Club for the closure and use of City Streets on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for the First Vinhos Wine Fun/Run Walk 5K event. The request seeks approval to close several streets in the Downtown area from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street (between H and Canal Streets), Canal Street (between W. Main Street and W. 18th Street), W. 18th Street (between Canal and Q Streets), Q Street (between W. 18th and W. 19th Streets), W.19th Street (between Q and P Streets), P Street (between W. 19th and W. 20th Streets), W. 20th Street (between Q and P Streets), Q Street (between W. 20th and W. 21st Streets), W. 21st Street (between P and Q Streets), P Street (between W. 21st and W. 22nd Streets), W. 22nd Street (between P and Q Streets), Q Street (between W. 22nd and W. 23rd Streets), W. 23rd Street (between H and Q Streets), and H Street (between W. 23rd and W. Main Streets); as detailed in the staff report. The event will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (event time from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.), for the Vinhos Wine Fun/Run walk 5K, subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. 24-360 approved Pass
  47. I.12. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5414 for Renaissance 154, Phase 4 Subdivision for 29 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located North of Merced Avenue, Approximately 2,000 Feet East of Coffee Street, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 4 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the Final Map #5414 for 29 single-family lots, located north of Merced Avenue, approximately 2,000 feet east of Coffee Street, and the subdivision agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 4 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Renaissance 154, Phase 4 Subdivision (#5414); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 4 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 24-361 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:40
  48. I.13. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5415 for Renaissance 154, Phase 5, Subdivision for 33 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located North of Merced Avenue, Approximately 2,000 Feet East of Coffee Street, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 5 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the Final Map #5415 for 33 single-family lots, located north of Merced Avenue, approximately 2,000 feet east of Coffee Street, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 5 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-50, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Renaissance 154, Phase 5 Subdivision (#5415); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Renaissance 154, Phase 5 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 24-362 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:46
  49. J. REPORTS ▶ jump to 77:33
  50. J.1. SUBJECT: Direction Regarding Potential Fire Services and Emergency Operations Coordination Between the City of Merced and Merced County Including Mutual Aid, Automatic Aid Agreement, and Service Agreement Options REPORT IN BRIEF Provide Direction to City Staff regarding potential aid agreements or service agreement between the City of Merced and Merced County. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide city staff with direction regarding aid agreements or service agreement with Merced County for the unincorporated county area adjacent to the City of Merced including County islands within the city limits. 24-430 approved Pass ▶ jump to 77:37
  51. J.2. SUBJECT: Approval of Termination Documents to Cancel and Disencumber Existing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding Commitment Agreements that were Previously Approved for the Gateway Terrace II Affordable Housing Project that Will no Longer Utilize HUD Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Termination Documents that have been prepared to terminate the existing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Community Housing Development Organization HOME (CHDO HOME) funding agreements relating to the future Gateway Terrace II affordable housing project; and, provides further information and required steps regarding ‘Part Two’ of the final corrective actions HUD repayment process relating to the October 2021 HUD Environmental Monitoring report that was discussed at the April 2, 2024, City Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Termination Documents that have been prepared to terminate the existing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Community Housing Development Organization HOME (CHDO HOME) funding agreements relating to the future Gateway Terrace II affordable housing project; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney, which may be necessary to support the above actions; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments related to these actions. 24-385 approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:17
  52. J.3. SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of the Second Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 Annual Action Plan Involving Corrections to Available Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resource Amounts, Resulting in Necessary Adjustments to CDBG Projects and Activities and Related Goals and Objectives REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2023 Annual Action Plan, which is necessary to correct calculation errors of CDBG Expected Resources that were discovered during the final approval stages of the First Substantial Amendment approved by the City Council in January 2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-51, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving Substantial Amendment #2 to the Program Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to Execute Any Related Documents, Certifications, and/or Agreements Resulting from this Amendment; Certifying Compliance with the Requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and, Authorizing Staff to Submit All Required Documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. 24-320 approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:00
  53. J.4. SUBJECT: Report on the City Council Adopted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Strategic Investment Plan, Including Seeking Direction on Other Reinvestment Options REPORT IN BRIEF Report on the City Council adopted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Strategic Investment Plan, including seeking direction from the City Council on other Reinvestment options. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction on reinvestment options related to the implementation of the ARPA Strategic Investment Plan. 24-341 approved Pass ▶ jump to 151:39
  54. K. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 181:21
  55. K.1. 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. 24-329 ▶ jump to 181:24
  56. K.2. 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. 24-330 ▶ jump to 182:49
  57. L. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 185:03