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Meeting date/time:
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2/17/2026
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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26-161
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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26-162
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 692 and 710 W. 16th Street, Merced, CA APN 031-360-001 & -027; 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. Guzman, Merced County Association of Governments; Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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26-164
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, et al. MSC Case No. 23CV 03845 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-134
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Ramadan Recognition
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by members of the Muslim Community. | | |
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26-133
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Honoring the History and Contributions of Riggs Ambulance Service and the Riggs Family
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a member of the Riggs Family. | | |
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26-030
| 1 | I.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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26-122
| 2 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 18, 2025, and January 13, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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26-106
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025
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 November 17, 2025. | | |
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26-153
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Use the State of California Department of Technology (CDT) Cooperative Microsoft Agreement and Approve Use of SHI International Corp. as the State-Awarded Reseller for Microsoft Licensing of Software, Subscriptions, and Services for the Period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, in a not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,922,641 and Approving Contract Documents
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the State of California Department of Technology (CDT) cooperative Microsoft agreement for licensing of software, subscriptions, and services with vendor Software House International for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,922,641, 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; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreements with SHI International Corp, and State of California Department of Technology (CDT) for Software Licenses, Subscriptions, and Services; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager | | |
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26-082
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-0038 by Velo Promo, LLC to Host the 38th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race, to Include M Street, from West 21st to West 18th Streets; West 18th Street, from M to N Streets; and N Street, from West 18th Street to West 21st Street, Including the Merced County Courthouse Loop on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by Velo Promo, LLC for the closure and use of City streets on Sunday, March 1, 2026, for the 38th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race. The request seeks approval to close M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to W. 21st Street, including the Merced County Courthouse loop from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to W. 21st Street, including the Merced County Courthouse loop on Sunday, March 1, 202 | | |
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26-118
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Richards, Watson & Gershon Third Amendment and Best Best & Krieger LLP Fourth Amendment in a Total Amount not to Exceed $110,000.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of Richards, Watson & Gershon Third Amendment and Best Best & Krieger LLP Fourth Amendment in a total amount not to exceed $110,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Richards, Watson & Gershon to extend the term of the contract and for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and,
B. Approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Best Best & Krieger LLP for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-103
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid by Line Item to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, PACE Supply Corp., and Core & Main LP and Approve Issuance of Purchase Orders (PO) in a Combined Amount not to Exceed $440,000 Per Year for Two Years for the Procurement of Waterworks Supplies and Allow the Purchase of Listed Items from Alternate Vendors When Awarded Vendors Cannot Fulfil Orders
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the water works supplies’ bid by line item to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, PACE Supply Corp. and Core and Main LP in accordance with the attached price list which shows the low bidder for each item for years one and two. Allow the purchase of listed inventory items from alternate vendors when awarded vendors cannot fulfill orders. Approve the issuance of POs for the procurement of water works supplies in a not-to-exceed amount of $440,000 in combined purchases for each calendar years 2026 and 2027. The total combined amount of all POs (regardless of the vendor) will not exceed the $440,000 maximum approved amount in each calendar year. All unused POs will be set to expire by December 31, 2027.
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26-140
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.50.010 - “Establishment” of the Merced Municipal Code to Update Language to Reflect the Dissolution of the Traffic Committee
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Ordinance proposes revisions to Chapter 10.50.010 - “Establishment” of the Merced Municipal Code by removing the current language “traffic committee” and replacing the wording with “city engineer or his/her designee” to align with restructuring.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2588, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 10.50.010, “Establishment”
B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. | | |
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26-141
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.20.190 “Warrants - Stop Signs” of the Merced Municipal Code to Update Language to Reflect the Dissolution of the Traffic Committee
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Ordinance proposes revisions to Chapter 10.20.190 - “Warrants - Stop Signs” of the Merced Municipal Code by removing the existing language of “traffic committee” and replacing the wording with “city engineer or his/her designee” to align with restructuring.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2589, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 10.20.190 “Warrants - Stop Signs”;and,
B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. | | |
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26-117
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments (AB 2257)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution establishing administrative remedies procedure for challenges to fees, charges, and assessments (AB 2257).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-09, a Resolution Establishing the Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments. | | |
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26-121
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $55,751 for Preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for professional services with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., to prepare a 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and supporting materials for adoption and submittal to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $55,751 for professional engineering services to prepare the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, as required under the Water Code Section 10610; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | | |
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26-160
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Affirming City Council Committee Assignments and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution re-establishing the City Council’s subcommittees and ad hoc committees as Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees consistent with the newly adopted Policy C-8 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 Council term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Resolution 2026-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, affirming assignments to City Council Committees and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities. | | |
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26-109
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet for Replacement and Approval to Purchase Two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Trucks ($63,167.50/Each), from National Auto Fleet Group, for $126,334.99 Plus a 10% Contingency ($12,633.50) for a Total not-to-Exceed Amount of $138,968.49 for the Fire Department to Replace Vehicles F-946 and F-979
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Trucks ($63,167.50/each) in the amount of $126,334.99 plus a 10% contingency ($12,633.50) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $138,968.49, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The proposed purchase will replace aging fleet vehicles and is anticipated to improve fleet reliability, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered unreserved fund balance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the amount of $138,969 to replace Vehicle | | |
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26-119
| 1 | J.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Services Agreement with Social Policy Research Associates, in the Amount of $49,075, to Perform a Local Evaluation Report for the City’s California Violence, Intervention, and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 Grant Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement with Social Policy Research Associates, in the Amount of $49,075, to perform a Local Evaluation Report for the City’s California Violence, Intervention, and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 grant program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Services Agreement with Social Policy Research Associates, in the Amount of $49,075, to perform a Local Evaluation Report for the City’s California Violence, Intervention, and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 grant program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | | |
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26-075
| 1 | J.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning and a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Lyons Investments, a California Limited Partnership, for Preparation of an Environmental Document for the University Industrial Park to Change the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Classification of Approximately 376 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Campus Parkway and State Highway 140 in the Amount of $210,486.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning along with a Reimbursement Agreement with Lyons Investments, a California Limited Partnership, for preparation of an environmental document to change the General Plan land use designation and Zoning classification of approximately 376 acres, generally located at the southeast corner of Campus Parkway and State Highway 140.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Lyons Investments, a California Limited Partnership, in the amount of $231,534.60 to cover t | | |
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26-129
| 1 | J.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $53,190.80 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Orders 3 with Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for the Craig Drive Sewer Main, Project No. CP250064
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $53,190.80 for Project No. CP250064 - Craig Drive Sewer Main for the extra work reflected in Change Order 3.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the increase in contingency in the amount $53,190.80, for a total contingency amount of $112,223.30, which is approximately 28.51% of the original agreement amount for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Order 3; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-144
| 1 | J.6. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval Directing Staff to Draft for City Council Consideration an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08, “Gaming,” to Align with Current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers directing Staff to draft and present for City Council consideration an ordinance amending Merced Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 to align with current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 and provide a strategic framework for gradually expanding gambling tables at establishments operating fewer than 20 tables.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving staff to amend provisions of Merced Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 as necessary to align with current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 to be presented to Council for its consideration; and, | | |
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26-132
| 1 | K.1. | | 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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26-034
| 1 | K.2. | | 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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