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Meeting date/time:
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1/6/2025
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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24-963
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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24-1181
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced High School Women’s Water Polo Team
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize members of the Merced High School Women’s Water Polo Team for their achievements. | | |
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24-1195
| 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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24-1202
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of December 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161. | | |
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24-1200
| 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 2024. | | |
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24-1209
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Increase in Contingency in the Amount of $73,089.83 for Additional Unanticipated Work Reflected in Contract Change Order No. 7 with Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for the Orchard Lane Sewer Relocation Project No. CP190025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving proposed Contract Change Order No. 7 for unanticipated work, with an increase in contingency in the amount of $73,089.83 for Project No. CP190025 Orchard Lane Sewer Relocation Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving proposed Contract Change Order No. 7 with an increase in contingency of $73,089.83 for a total contingency amount of $160,713.33, which is approximately 18.34% of the original contract amount; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-007
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution to Amend the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist, Effective January 1, 2025, to Comply with State of California Minimum Wage Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize amendments to the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist effective January 1, 2025, to comply with State of California minimum wage requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting a Resolution 2025-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary range for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-009
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5421 for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 3 Subdivision for 39 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of M Circle and Bellevue Road, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 3 Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting Final Map #5421 for 39 single-family lots, located at the southwest corner of M Circle and Bellevue Road, and the subdivision agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 3 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2025-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 3 Subdivision (#5421); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 3 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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24-1213
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $43,820 in Grant Funds from the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the Merced Police Department to Purchase Portable and Pole-Mounted Cameras for the Real Time Crime Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to accept grant funding from the US Department of Justice offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $43,820 from the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to purchase portable and pole-mounted cameras for the Real Time Crime Center.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant in the amount of $43,820 from JAG; and,
B. Approving the use of pooled cash until grant funds are reimbursed; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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25-013
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request and Use of City Owned Real Estate by the Revered Dr Martin Luther King Committee for the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community March and Celebration on January 20, 2025, West 24th Street from the West Entrance of the Amtrak Station to I Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 24th Street to West Main Street and the Use of a Portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the use and closure of West 24th Street from the West entrance of the Amtrak Station to I Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 24th Street to West Main Street and a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 20, 2025, to hold a march, parade and food preparation for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the request by Tamara Cobb and the Revered Dr Martin Luther King Committee to close West 24th Street from the West entrance o | | |
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24-1230
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Santos Ford for the Purchase of Four (4) New SUV Interceptor Hybrids for a Cost of $59,571.67 Each, Four (4) New SUV Interceptor (Gasoline) for a Cost of $57,428.32 Each, and Two (2) Police Responder Supercrew Pickups for a Cost of $54,992.70 Each, Totaling $577,985.36 for the Police Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Santos Ford for the purchase of eight (8) new SUV Interceptors (four Hybrid and four Gasoline) and two (2) Police Responder Supercrew Pickups for the Police Department for a total cost of $577,985.36.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Santos Ford for the supply of eight (8) new SUV Interceptors (four Hybrid and four Gasoline) and two (2) Police Responder Supercrew Pickups for the Police Department for a total cost of $577,985.36; and,
B. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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24-1228
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit an Application to the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program to Provide Financing, for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing an application to the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, for certain improvements to the wastewater treatment facility.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing staff to apply for Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase VI Improvements, Project No. 8798-110, funding through the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, in an amount of $61,855,000; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the filing of a loan/grant application with the State Water Resources Control Board for the upgrade of the wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines and other infrastructure, stating its intention to reimburse expenditures paid prior to the issuance of the obligation, and designating the City Manager as the authorized representati | | |
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25-020
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for Environmental Consulting Services to the City of Merced as the Successor Agency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, extending the contract term to June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Provost & Pritchard to perform the additional work required, include the additional compensation of eight hundred twenty-eight thousand and two hundred Dollars ($828,200.00), and extending the contract term to align with the R Street Remediation Project Plan as detailed through the Memorandum and Project Update (Attachment 1); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the agreements and any necessary documents. | | |
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25-021
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and adopting a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, which is due to the Department of Finance by February 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Successor Agency - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution SA 2025-01, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) including Administrative Budget for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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24-1097
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission’s Denial of Conditional Use Permit #1277, Initiated by AT&T Mobility; This Application Involves a Request to Construct a 55-Foot-Tall Wireless Communication Tower in the Form of a Stealth Mono-Pine Tree at 1717 E. Olive Avenue, Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of E. Olive Avenue and Parsons Avenue, with a General Plan Designation of Low Density Residential (LD), and a Zoning Classification of (R-1-6)
REPORT IN BRIEF
AT&T Mobility is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit #1277 to construct a 55-foot-tall wireless communication tower in the form of a stealth mono-pine tree at 1717 E. Olive Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the appeal of AT&T of the Merced Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit #1277; or,
B. Adopting Resolution 2025-__ , a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, denying the appeal of AT&T of the Mer | | |
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24-1110
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for EDN Group (DBA EDN Private Patrol) to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to EDN Group (DBA EDN Private Patrol).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to EDN Group (DBA EDN Private Patrol). | | |
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25-022
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 1017-Economic Development Opportunity in the Amount of $100,000 and Transferring $250,000 from Fund 5003-Airport Industrial Park to Fund 5006-Airport CIP Fund
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance from 1017-Economic Development Opportunity in the amount of $100,000 and transferring $250,000 from Fund 5003-Airport Industrial Park, for a total amount of $350,000 for the design phase of the new fuel storage and bulk loading/unloading system at the Merced Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 1017-Economic Development Opportunity in the amount of $100,000, transferring to Fund 5006 Airport CIP and appropriating the same to the Fuel Farm Project CP220067; and,
B. Approving the transfer of $250,000 from Fund 5003-Airport Industrial Park Projects to be Determined to Fund 5006 Airport CI | | |
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24-1156
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Acceptance and Consideration of Deed Restriction for Community Park 42 for the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and complying to the deed restriction from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services and recognizing Community Park 42 aligning with the public purpose of the 2018 Parks Bond Act Per Capita Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the Deed Restriction from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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24-1227
| 1 | K.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Acceptance and Appropriation of $22,074 from the Merced County Remote Access Network Board as Reimbursement Funding for the Purchase of Message Switch Server, 3-Year Subscription to RedHat Services and Installation of a CalPhoto Interface from Tyler Technology
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval to accept and appropriate $22,074 in Remote Access Network (RAN) funding from the Merced County Remote Access Network for the purchase of a new virtual message switch server along with the services to configure and a three-year subscription to RedHat services. We will also be purchasing the technical services needed for a new CalPhoto interface through Tyler Technology.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting $22,074 in revenue from the Merced County RAN Board, increasing revenue and appropriating the same in Fund 1000-General Fund (Police Division) for the purchase of computer equipment and services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash for the purchase until the reimbursement | | |
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25-017
| 1 | K.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of the General Fund in the Amount of $103,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Art Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of the General Fund in the amount of $103,000 for fiscal year 2024/25 art projects.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of the General Fund in the Amount of $103,000 for Fiscal year 2024/25 Art Projects; and, | | |
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25-008
| 1 | L.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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25-024
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Update on City Council Designated Representative(s) to Various Organizations and Areas of Interest Related to City Business
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update on City Council Designated Representative assignments for 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting City Council designated representatives to various organizations and areas of interests related to City Business. | | |
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24-1182
| 1 | M.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Request to Display the African American Flag in Bob Hart Square in Honor of Black History Month as Submitted by the NAACP Beginning on February 1, 2025 Through February 28, 2025 and to Include this Request on the Annual Flag Calendar Adopted by the City Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request from the NAACP to Display the African American Flag in Bob Hart Square on February 1, 2025 through February 28, 2025 in honor of Black History Month and to include this request on the annual Flag Calendar adopted by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the request to be added to the Flag Calendar for the 2025 year in accordance with Council Policy C-7 regarding the display of commemorative flags; and,
B. Bringing a Resolution back for adoption. | | |
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25-016
| 1 | M.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Display the Pride Flag at Bob Hart Square for the Month of June 2025 per City Council Policy C-7
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the request to display the Pride Flag at Bob Hart Square for the month of June 2025 per the City Council Policy C-7.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the request to display the Pride Flag at Bob Hart Square for the month of June 2025; and,
B. Bringing a Resolution back for adoption. | | |
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24-1197
| 1 | M.4. | | 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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24-1199
| 1 | M.5. | | 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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