Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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8/17/2026
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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26-653
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation: One (1) Potential Case. Pursuant to California Government Code Section Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) | | |
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26-654
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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26-691
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | 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, City Attorney Craig Cornwell; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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26-692
| 1 | B.4. | | 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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26-613
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Breastfeeding Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Miranda Griswold, Regional Breastfeeding Liaison for Merced County WIC. | | |
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26-699
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition to Carlos David Garcia
REPORT IN BRIEF
Certificate of Recognition received by Carlos David Garcia for his rescue efforts in the July 5,2026 Car Crash. | | |
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26-619
| 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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26-693
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of May 6, 2026, May 20, 2026, June 3, 2026, and June 17, 2026 | | |
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26-625
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Cooperative Purchase Utilizing County of Merced 2026 AMS FOCUS Agreement No. 2026120 with AMS.NET in an Amount not to Exceed $160,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval of a Cooperative Purchase Utilizing County of Merced 2026 AMS FOCUS Agreement No. 2026120 with AMS.NET in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the use of the County of Merced 2026 AMS FOCUS Agreement No. 2026120 for the procurement of goods in an amount not to exceed $160,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-656
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $97,268 for the 2026-2030 Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO) Reporting Forms and Review of Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Landscape Area Measurements and Land Use Classification Datasets (CII-LAM-LUCD) for the Contract Term Ending July 31, 2030
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for professional services with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc. to complete the City’s 2026-2030 UWUO reporting forms required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) by January 1st of each year and to support the review and reporting of the City’s CII-LAM-LUCD.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $97,268 to complete the City’s 2026-2030 UWUO reporting forms required by the SWRCB and to support the review and reporting of the City’s CII-LAM-LUCD; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents. | | |
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26-678
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Early Site Access Agreement with the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) for Early Morning Operations at the Highway 59 Landfill in the Amount of $51,000 Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with the MCRWMA for conducting early morning operations at Highway 59 Landfill.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Early Site Access Agreement with the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority in the Amount not to Exceed $51,000 through June 30, 2027; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-679
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for and Authorization to Accept, if Awarded, the California Natural Resources Agency Urban Greening Grant Program, not to Exceed $5 Million for the Urban Greening of the Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP-42) Project to Enhance Climate Resilience, Expand Recreational Opportunities, and Improve Community Amenities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to apply for up to $5 million in grant funding through the California Natural Resources Agency's Urban Greening Grant Program. If awarded, grant funds will be used for the Urban Greening of the Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP-42), including pedestrian pathways, landscaping, shade trees, an additional sports field, and other amenities that improve climate resilience, accessibility, recreational opportunities, and community benefit.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-54, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving an Application for Climate Bond Grant Funds for the California Natural Resources Agency Urban | | |
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26-698
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-53 Establishing Inspection Procedures for the Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Assembly Bill 548 (2023), codified as California Health and Safety Code section 17970.7, requires local enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing inspections of multi-unit residential buildings when substandard conditions may affect additional dwelling units. The City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 2026-17 to comply with these statutory requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Rescinding Resolution 2026-17; and
B. Approving Resolution 2026-53, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Establishing Inspection Procedures for Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy. | | |
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26-635
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Xiong Request to Discuss Tenant Protection
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Xiong request to discuss Tenant Protection.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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26-671
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as Commissioners of the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4); or,
B. Directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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26-694
| 1 | K.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 6)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 6); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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26-701
| 1 | K.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Designation of A Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting, September 23rd - 25th, 2026, Anaheim, CA
REPORT IN BRIEF
Designate District Three City Council Representative Mike Harris as the City’s Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting, September 23 - 25, 2026, Anaheim, CA.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Designating District Three City Council Representative Mike Harris as the City’s Voting Delegate for the September 23 through 25, 2026, League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting; and
B. Authorizing staff to submit the Voting Delegate designation form to the League of California Cities prior to the conference. | | |
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26-620
| 1 | K.5. | | 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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26-621
| 1 | K.6. | | 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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