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Meeting date/time:
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2/2/2026
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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26-012
| 1 | B.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: Study Session to Discuss Formation of a New Community Facilities District (CFD) for Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Study Session to discuss the formation of a new CFD for Services and review special tax rate analysis. | | |
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26-130
| 1 | D.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 415 W. 18 Street, Merced, CA APN 031-064-007; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: S. Tietjen, Merced County Office of Education; Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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26-131
| 1 | D.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Mansionette Drive and Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA APN 231-040-021; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: V. Beglinger, Cox Castle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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26-105
| 1 | H.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Merced Downtown Partnership Annual Report and Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Gloria Valdovinos, Executive Director of the Downtown Merced Partnership, will be sharing the work, progress, and impact of the Downtown Merced Partnership. | | |
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26-029
| 1 | K.1. | | Consent Item | 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. | | |
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26-091
| 1 | K.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of January 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $39,000 and of Public Works contracts under $87,278. | | |
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26-108
| 1 | K.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Service Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services in Bellevue Ranch East, Bright Development, Bellevue Ranch West, University Park, Moraga Community Facilities Districts, Las Brisas, Fahrens Park II, La Bella Vista, Vista del Sol Maintenance Districts, and Other City Trees in a Total Amount not to Exceed $413,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a service agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at various Community Facilities Districts and Maintenance Districts for a total amount not to exceed $413,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a service agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $413,000 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; and,
B. Authorizing contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | | |
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26-058
| 1 | K.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and File Community Facilities District (CFD) Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced) Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
The continuing annual disclosure reports contain certain CFD information required to be filed annually by the City per Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b) and Government Code sections 50075-50077 and 53410-53412.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the CFD Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for CFD Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced). | | |
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26-095
| 1 | K.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Modified Resolution Authorizing the Previously Approved Homekey+ Grant Application with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP, by adding Self Help Enterprises as a Co-Applicant and Rescinding Resolution 2025-15
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a modified resolution due to changes required by the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) authorizing the submittal of a joint application for participation in HCD Homekey+ Grant Program with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP to include adding Self Help Enterprises as a co-applicant and Rescinding Resolution 2025-15.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Rescinding previously approved Resolution 2025-15; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2026-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, rescinding Resolution No. 2025-15 and authorizing a Joint Application and Participation in the Homekey+ Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to partic | | |
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26-093
| 1 | L.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Assessment Ballot Proceeding Voting Results - Quail Creek, Oakmont #3, Northwood Village, East College Homes, Oakbrook, Pleasanton Park, Merced Auto Center, Ridgeview Meadows, Fahrens Park I, Olivewood, Campus North, and Hansen Park Maintenance Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept ballot results on the proposed increase in assessments to property owners in the Quail Creek, Oakmont #3, Northwood Village, East College Homes, Oakbrook, Pleasanton Park, Merced Auto Center, Ridgeview Meadows, Fahrens Park I, Olivewood, Campus North, and Hansen Park Maintenance Districts
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting assessment ballot proceeding results for the Quail Creek, Oakmont #3, Northwood Village, East College Homes, Oakbrook, Pleasanton Park, Merced Auto Center, Ridgeview Meadows, Fahrens Park I, Olivewood, Campus North, and Hansen Park Maintenance Districts; and,
B. Approving per unit annual increase in assessment levies to Quail Creek Maintenance District from $142.07 per unit to $198.18, Oakmont #3 Maintenance District from $115.97 to $191.20, Northwood | | |
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26-087
| 1 | L.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Dissolve the Traffic Committee and Transfer the Duties to City Staff
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to dissolve the Traffic Committee and transfer the related duties to City Staff for internal management and administration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Dissolving the Traffic Committee and Transferring its Duties to City Staff. | | |
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25-1072
| 1 | L.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $50,000 in the General Fund for Service Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL) for a Business License Ordinance/Fee Study and Compliance Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $50,000 in the General Fund for Service Agreement with HdL for business license ordinance/fee study and compliance services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved balance of the General Fund in the amount of $50,000; and,
B. Approving Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates to provide a business license ordinance/fee study and compliance services; and,
C. Allowing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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26-067
| 1 | L.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Authorization to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County to Manage the Distribution of a $150,000 Matching Grant from the Continuum of Care to the 73 South R Street - Veterans Village Project and Authorization to Accept, Execute, and Appropriate that Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merced County to manage the distribution of a $150,000 matching grant from the Continuum of Care to the 73 South R Street - Veterans Village Project. Authority to accept, execute, and appropriate that grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing an MOU with Merced County for the City to manage the distribution of matching funds in the amount of $150,000 for the 73 South R Street - Veterans Village project; and,
B. Authorizing to accept, increase revenue, and appropriate funds of $150,000 in Fund 2016-Homekey CC915 for the 73 South R Street affordable housing project; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement of funding is received; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to | | |
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26-057
| 1 | M.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: City of Merced Financial Forecast and CalPERS Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation of the Financial Forecast and CalPERS Update.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only. | | |
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26-072
| 1 | N.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Proposed City Council Administrative Policy and Procedure C-8, City Council Committees and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities
REPORT IN BRIEF
City officials and City staff have, after receiving Council input at direction at both the October 20, 2025 and December 1, 2025 City Council meetings, drafted a proposed City Council Administrative Policy and Procedure C-8 (“Policy C-8”) for City Council Committees and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities for consideration and adoption by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving and adopting City Council Administrative Policy and Procedure C-8, City Council Committees and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities; and,
B. Authorizing the Staff to present a Resolution for future Council Consideration adopting the various City Council committees in accordance with Policy C-8. | | |
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26-073
| 1 | N.2. | | Business Item | 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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26-033
| 1 | N.3. | | Business Item | 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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