CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 5/20/2024 at 6:00 PM

24-487

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957
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24-459

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:09 GMT

File #: 24-459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: 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
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24-460

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:09 GMT

File #: 24-460
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: 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
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24-461

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:09 GMT

File #: 24-461
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: 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
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24-462

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:09 GMT

File #: 24-462
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.5.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: 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
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24-482

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-482
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced Police Department’s Explorer Program REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by the members of the Merced Police Department’s Explorer Program.
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24-376

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:55:27 GMT

File #: 24-376
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Foster Care Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by representatives of the Merced College NextUp.
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24-381

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-381
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.3.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by members of the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
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24-499

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:11 GMT

File #: 24-499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.4.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Recognition of Merced High School Wrestler Nate Granados for Going to High School Nationals, Placing, and Securing His Status for All American REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Nate Granados of the Merced High School Wrestling Team.
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24-498

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.5.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Recognition of the Golden Valley High School Academic Decathlon Team for Winning the D3 High School Academic Decathlon State Championship REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by the Golden Valley High School Academic Decathlon Team.
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24-372

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-372
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.1.
Type: Consent Item
Title: 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.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-486

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Minutes of January 18, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-489

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only -Tax Transparency Commission Minutes of February 13, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-434

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:08 GMT

File #: 24-434
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of April 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 April 2, 2024.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-398

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:08 GMT

File #: 24-398
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Approving Standard Assurances Agreement for all California Office of Emergency Services Federal Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023 and the Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County for State Homeland Security Grant Programs - Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises for Fiscal Year 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the Standard Assurances Agreement for all California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Federal Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023 and considers approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merced County to accept any future awards of the California State Homeland Security Grant Program funds for equipment, planning, administration, training, and exercises being funded through the County to the City of Merced for Fiscal Year 2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-53, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services FY2023 Grant
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-408

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:08 GMT

File #: 24-408
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., to Conduct a Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study in an Amount not to Exceed $80,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $80,000, to conduct a solid waste collection and related services rate study. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $80,000, to prepare a comprehensive solid waste collection and related services rate study; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-483

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Request for a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $26,233 from the Building Rental and Cost Recovery Revenue to Cover Budget Shortages in Utilities and Other Costs Incurred by the Department REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request for a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $26,233 from the Building Rental and Cost Recovery Revenue to cover budget shortages in utilities and other costs incurred by the department. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion increasing revenue in the amount of $26,233 and appropriating the same in Fund 1018 for utilities and services to cover budget shortages.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-359

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #24-07 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department for Merced County Fair (37th District Agricultural Association/Merced County Fair) to Close Traffic on G Street, Between West Childs Avenue and 11th Street, During the Merced County Fair from June 5 - 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 7 - 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department for the Merced County Fair (37th District Agricultural Association/Merced County Fair) for the closure and use of City streets to control traffic for the Merced County Fair. The request seeks approval to close G Street, between West Childs Avenue and 11th Street, on June 5 - 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 7 - 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of G Street, between West Childs Avenue and 11th Street, from June 5 - 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 7 - 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., for the Merced County
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-471

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation to Extend the Term of Their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding Contract to June 30, 2026 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving of the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation to extend the term of their ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding contract to June 30, 2026. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation to extend the term of their ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding contract to June 30, 2026; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-420

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:08:37 GMT

File #: 24-420
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of the Amended and Restated Joint Land Use Agreement with Kiwanis of Greater Merced Including New Space Designated for the Operation of Kiddieland Theme Park and Train in Applegate Park REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Amended and Restated Joint Land Use Agreement with Kiwanis of Greater Merced for the administration, construction, maintenance, and operation of Kiddieland Theme Park in Applegate Park. The renewal includes an expansion of the existing footprint of Kiddieland theme park to address accessibility requirements set forth by American with Disabilities Act as well as a new path for an electric train track through Applegate Park. The renewal is required to support City Council’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation for a new train and track for Kiddieland. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Amended and Restated Joint Land Use Agreement with Kiwanis of Greater Merced for the administration, construction, maintenance, and operation of Kiddieland theme park in Applegate Park; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-437

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:09 GMT

File #: 24-437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid to Fortis General Construction, Inc. for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) (051) Sidewalks Along Olive Ave., Parsons Ave., Alexander Ave., and Hansen Ave., Project Number CP200043, in the Amount of $662,080.73 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Fortis General Construction, Inc. in the amount of $662,080.73 for the CMAQ Sidewalks Along Olive Ave., Parsons Ave., Alexander Ave., and Hansen Ave. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the CMAQ Sidewalks Along Olive Ave., Parsons Ave., Alexander Ave., and Hansen Ave, Project CP220063 to Fortis General Construction, Inc., in the amount of $662,080.73; and, B. Authorizing the 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.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-445

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:09 GMT

File #: 24-445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid to Redstone Construction, Inc. for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) (055) Nottingham Sidewalks, Project Number CP210044, in the Amount of $585,579 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Redstone Construction, Inc. in the amount of $585,579 for the CMAQ Nottingham Sidewalks from Hansen Avenue to Olive Avenue, Tamworth Court, and Buckingham Court. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the CMAQ Nottingham Sidewalks, Project CP210044 to Redstone Construction, Inc., in the amount of $585,579; and, B. Authorizing the 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 to make necessary budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-363

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-363
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.13.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5398 for Merzoian, Phase 1 Subdivision for 72 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of G Street and Merill Place (Extended), and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Merzoian, Phase 1 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the Final Map #5398 for 72 single-family lots, generally located at the northeast corner of G Street and Merill Place (extended), and the subdivision agreement for the Merzoian, Phase 1 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2024-52, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Merzoian Estates, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5398); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Merzoian, Phase 1 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-364

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-364
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #23-05, Zone Change #434, Establishment of Planned Development (P-D) #81, and Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Conditional Use Permit #1276, Site Plan Review Permit #538, and Minor Use Permit #24-02. This Request is Initiated by United Security Company, LLC, on Behalf of Nicholas Mary Lee, Trustee, Property Owner, for Approximately 3.50 Acres of Land at 470 E. Olive Avenue, Generally Located 500 West of Oleander Avenue; the General Plan Amendment Would Change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Low-Medium Density Residential (LMD) to Business Park (BP). The Zone Change Would Allow the Establishment of the Planned Development to Change the Land Use from Low Medium Density Residential (R-2) to “Self-Storage.” The Conditional Use Permit Would Allow a Live/Work Unit for an Onsite Manager for the Self-Storage Facility. The Site Plan Review Permit Would Allow the Development of a Self-Storage Facility (Approximately 681 Storage Units) with Long-Term Boat and Recreational Vehicle Parking Spaces (Approximately 74 Parking Sp
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-315

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-315
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Report - Multijurisdictional Housing Element - Public Review Draft REPORT IN BRIEF Report to review the Multijurisdictional Housing Element - Public Review Draft. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Receive and comment on the Multijurisdictional Housing Element - Public Review Draft.
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24-407

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:08 GMT

File #: 24-407
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Review of the City Manager’s proposed FY 2024-25 Budget. RECOMMENDATION For information and discussion only.
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24-477

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Appointment for City Representative to the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees REPORT IN BRIEF This report is to discuss the appointment of a city representative for the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion appointing a Council Member to the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees or provide staff direction for recruitment.
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24-476

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:10 GMT

File #: 24-476
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Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction Regarding the Merced Hotel & Lodging Association’s Tourism Based Improvement District Proposal for Merced Tourism REPORT IN BRIEF The Merced Hotel & Lodging Association is requesting that the City contribute 2% of the Transient Occupant Tax (TOT) base to be allocated to the Tourism Based Improvement District. For example, if the collected Transient Occupancy Tax is $1.8 million, then the Transient Occupancy Tax base is $18 million, which results in a potential contribution of $360,000 from the TOT collected by the City. The TOT in the City of Merced is 10%. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide staff direction on the request submitted by the Merced Hotel & Lodging Association.
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24-379

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-379
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.3.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Xiong’s Request to Discuss the Feasibility of an In-House Graffiti Abatement REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Xiong’s request to discuss the feasibility of an in-house graffiti abatement. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.
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24-373

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-373
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.4.
Type: Business Item
Title: 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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24-374

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-374
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.5.
Type: Business Item
Title: 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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