<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 3/21/2022 at 6:00 PM</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=915940&amp;GUID=D2CB3C97-E881-4F0B-B8C0-B63F9355D380</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=D2CB3C97-E881-4F0B-B8C0-B63F9355D380&amp;ID=915940&amp;M=CalendarDetail" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>22-185</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5526162&amp;GUID=03C17330-305E-43EE-9549-66ED1E2411B1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">03C17330-305E-43EE-9549-66ED1E2411B1-2025-08-14-22-01-50</guid><description>File #: 22-185&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: B.1.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Closed Session Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Closed Session Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-186</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5473160&amp;GUID=B33FFC28-F331-44E4-B1B8-5315B2C86E50</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B33FFC28-F331-44E4-B1B8-5315B2C86E50-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-186&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: B.2.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Closed Session Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; James Lodwick v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number ADJ12352285 and ADJ12352286; AUTHORITY:  Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Closed Session Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-227</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527302&amp;GUID=0C73DB6D-B739-4FBD-8FD2-248EB3E36684</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0C73DB6D-B739-4FBD-8FD2-248EB3E36684-2025-08-14-22-01-53</guid><description>File #: 22-227&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: F.1.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Ceremonial Matter Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: City of Merced Fire Department Swearing in Ceremony for Newly Promoted Fire Engineer Tom Sletto and Newly Promoted Fire Marshall Manuel Abeyta

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Fire Chief Derek Parker will swear in a newly promoted Fire Engineer and a newly promoted Fire Marshall.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ceremonial Matter Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-226</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527440&amp;GUID=C0DA1108-FCB9-4C92-B4A8-7DC8D53F4100</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C0DA1108-FCB9-4C92-B4A8-7DC8D53F4100-2025-08-14-22-01-53</guid><description>File #: 22-226&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: F.2.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Ceremonial Matter Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Recognition of Local Amateur Boxer Rene “Hulk” Martinez for his National Silver Gloves Championship

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Accepted by Rene Martinez.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ceremonial Matter Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-225</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527301&amp;GUID=85E885BA-AC41-48B9-9D9E-73125CCEC26E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">85E885BA-AC41-48B9-9D9E-73125CCEC26E-2025-08-14-22-01-53</guid><description>File #: 22-225&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: F.3.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Ceremonial Matter Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Recognition of The American Legion for Their Continued Support of Youth Baseball and Youth Softball Programs in the City of Merced

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Accepted by Members of the American Legion Post 83.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ceremonial Matter Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-240</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527303&amp;GUID=DDDC3882-391F-4883-8FA3-48E413732056</link><guid isPermaLink="false">DDDC3882-391F-4883-8FA3-48E413732056-2025-08-14-22-01-53</guid><description>File #: 22-240&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: F.4.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Ceremonial Matter Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation to Honor Golden Valley Health Centers’ 50th Anniversary

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Received by a representative from Golden Valley Health Centers.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ceremonial Matter Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-205</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5524435&amp;GUID=2F798269-E5F9-4FF5-9480-1573C506072E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2F798269-E5F9-4FF5-9480-1573C506072E-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-205&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.1.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-140</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527300&amp;GUID=7284239B-982B-405B-A3C9-2F716DD8D907</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7284239B-982B-405B-A3C9-2F716DD8D907-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-140&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.2.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of February 7, 2022.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-151</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5461854&amp;GUID=C8B2FF2E-2A56-4632-840D-FF4B25AC733D</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C8B2FF2E-2A56-4632-840D-FF4B25AC733D-2025-08-14-22-01-49</guid><description>File #: 22-151&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.3.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of August 18, September 8, October 6 and 20, 2021 

RECOMMENDATION 
For information only.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-187</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529077&amp;GUID=15B72B31-B257-40D7-94A8-BD0AC787F596</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15B72B31-B257-40D7-94A8-BD0AC787F596-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-187&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.6.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of the Purchase of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from Horizon Distributors, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $80,000; and J A Momaney Services, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000 through June 30, 2022

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations.

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 an annual supplies and services agreement; and,

B.  Approving the agreement with Horizon Distributors, Inc. for purchase of irrigation parts, equipment, and supplies in the amount not to exceed $80,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and,

C.  Approving the agreement with J A Momaney Services, Inc., for purchase of traffic signa&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-129</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527299&amp;GUID=62D90AAF-FE9F-4B65-8BBC-523A27FFA167</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62D90AAF-FE9F-4B65-8BBC-523A27FFA167-2025-08-14-22-01-50</guid><description>File #: 22-129&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.7.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Sports Officiating, Scorekeeping, and Scheduling with Merced Area Sports Officials (MASO) in an Additional Amount of $8,640, for a Total Contract Amount of $35,390

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Considers approving a first amendment to professional services agreement for sports officiating, scorekeeping, and scheduling with Merced Area Sports Officials (MASO) with an additional amount of $8,640.

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a first amendment to Professional Services agreement for sports officiating, scorekeeping, and scheduling with Merced Area Sports Officials (MASO) with an additional amount of $8,640, and, authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-193</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529078&amp;GUID=6D849FA8-55A8-4F0A-A829-D0FEE28878FF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6D849FA8-55A8-4F0A-A829-D0FEE28878FF-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-193&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.8.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow Piggybacking onto County of Riverside Agreement #8084445 and #7754679 for Microsoft Licensing of Software and Subscriptions to Crayon Software and Microsoft for a Period of April 1, 2022, to March 31,2025 in a not to Exceed Amount of $215,202.00 and Approving Contract Documents

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding due to piggybacking onto County of Riverside Agreement #8084445 and #7754679 for Microsoft Licensing of Software and Subscriptions to Crayon Software and Microsoft for a Period of April 1, 2022, to March 31,2025 in a not-to-exceed amount of $215,202.00 and approving Contract Documents.

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Adopt a motion:

A.  Waiving the City’s competitive bid requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 due to piggybacking and approving contract documents; and,

B.  Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and,

C.  Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary interfund transfers; and,

D.  Authorizing the Ci&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-125</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529076&amp;GUID=FE1C939D-A799-4734-8DC4-991C4C4C88E1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">FE1C939D-A799-4734-8DC4-991C4C4C88E1-2025-08-14-22-01-50</guid><description>File #: 22-125&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.4.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Housing Successor Agency Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(f) Including, but not Limited to, Housing Asset Fund Activities, Compliance with Expenditure and Surplus Limits, Real Property Assets and Loans Receivable

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced in Fiscal Year 2020-21 per California Senate Bill (SB) 341, which requires the City to prepare an annual report on the City’s compliance with Housing Successor requirements imposed by Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(f). 

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-201</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529079&amp;GUID=5CFEE38D-77B1-4B10-9E23-1C4A6729572E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5CFEE38D-77B1-4B10-9E23-1C4A6729572E-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-201&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: I.5.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Amended Resolution for the Public Facilities Impact Fee Administrative Policy A-32

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Amend Resolution 2022-07, adopted by City Council on February 7, 2022, to correct omissions in Exhibit A (Administrative Policy A-32) that did not reflect changes adopted previously by City Council on October 18, 2021.

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Amended Resolution 2022-07, An Amended Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Administrative Policy and Procedure A-32 Regarding Public Facilities Impact Fees.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-213</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529080&amp;GUID=E8D7DEDF-F862-40B0-B2EE-04CDEE2B460C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E8D7DEDF-F862-40B0-B2EE-04CDEE2B460C-2025-08-14-22-01-52</guid><description>File #: 22-213&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: J.1.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Public Hearing Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Public Hearing to consider the introduction of an Ordinance amending chapter 1.17 entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code. 

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2538, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending chapter 1.17 entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Public Hearing Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-202</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529042&amp;GUID=32CF20CA-717C-4EDB-924A-E03210CF8765</link><guid isPermaLink="false">32CF20CA-717C-4EDB-924A-E03210CF8765-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-202&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: K.1.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Report Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Report and Presentation on Ada Givens Pool Rehabilitation

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Provide a report to seek direction from City Council on the Ada Givens Pool Rehabilitation.

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 a statement of services agreement; and,

B.  Approving a supplemental appropriation of $170,000 from the unreserved and unencumbered balance in the General Fund and/or Fund 085-Measure Y Parks and Recreation for project 122011 Ada Givens Pool Restoration; and,

C.  Approving a Statement of Services Agreement with Dale Butterworth Pools, for the rehabilitation of the Ada Givens Pool; and,

D.  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.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-120</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527284&amp;GUID=FC5ED4FA-7DC5-40E2-AE49-42C267A8BB9E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">FC5ED4FA-7DC5-40E2-AE49-42C267A8BB9E-2025-08-14-22-01-50</guid><description>File #: 22-120&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: K.2.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Report Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2021 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 Implementation Actions and Acceptance of the 2021 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 
Accepts for information only the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and allows the public an opportunity to provide oral testimony and written comments regarding the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.  

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the 2021 General Plan Annual Report and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-183</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5528357&amp;GUID=CBF034D9-0972-41A7-9073-A3D7ADD6365D</link><guid isPermaLink="false">CBF034D9-0972-41A7-9073-A3D7ADD6365D-2025-08-14-22-01-50</guid><description>File #: 22-183&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: K.3.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Report Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #21-03 for Robert and Kimber Lee Rogina

REPORT IN BRIEF 
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #21-03 for Robert and Kimber Lee Rogina, 151 acres of mixed-use development on the west side of G Street at Old Lake Road.

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed by Robert and Kimber Lee Rogina.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-223</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5529081&amp;GUID=E4ED2907-B998-41B2-B508-9BF4607EF720</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E4ED2907-B998-41B2-B508-9BF4607EF720-2025-08-14-22-01-53</guid><description>File #: 22-223&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: L.1.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Business Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on the Appointment and Reappointment Process for Board and Commissions

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Discuss and provide staff direction on the appointment and reappointment process for Board and Commissions.

RECOMMENDATION 
Provide staff direction on the appointment and reappointment process for Board and Commissions.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Business Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-203</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5527318&amp;GUID=F86E7680-E7B0-4D0D-B34F-280D0E304635</link><guid isPermaLink="false">F86E7680-E7B0-4D0D-B34F-280D0E304635-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-203&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: L.2.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Business Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SUBJECT: Seeks City Council Direction to Continue the Adoption of Resolution Making Findings to Hold City Council, Commission, and Committee Meetings Using a Combination of In-Person/Virtual (Hybrid) Meetings Under Assembly Bill (AB) 361, if not, to Continue the Hybrid Changes Currently in Place and to Allow for Dais Seat Assignment Direction

REPORT IN BRIEF 
Seeks City Council direction on the continuation of In-Person/Virtual City Council, Commission and Committee meetings by making the necessary findings that during a proclaimed state of emergency or that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing as outlined in AB 361. Should the City Council choose not to adopt the necessary findings, staff are seeking direction on retaining any of the hybrid changes currently in place.  In addition, with the City Council returning to regular assigned seating, this item allows for the discussion of future seat assignments. 

RECOMMENDATION 
City Council - Considers a motion:

A.  Adopting Resolution 2022-13, a Resolution of the City Counci&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Business Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-206</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5524436&amp;GUID=4F7F97E5-2048-450B-A259-DD220E68DFA9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4F7F97E5-2048-450B-A259-DD220E68DFA9-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-206&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: L.3.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Business Item&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Business Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>22-207</title><link>https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5524437&amp;GUID=12B70BBA-EDB0-4F15-8B55-F97FE0C0A9E3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12B70BBA-EDB0-4F15-8B55-F97FE0C0A9E3-2025-08-14-22-01-51</guid><description>File #: 22-207&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: L.4.&lt;br /&gt;Type: Business Item&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Business Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>