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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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Attachments: Special Meeting Notice
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25-741 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: Finance Officer; Authority: Government Code Section 54957   Not available Not available
25-783 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Not available Not available
25-784 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Not available Not available
25-785 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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)   Not available Not available
25-759 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - National Night Out REPORT IN BRIEF Presented to the Merced Police Department.   Not available Not available
25-706 1I.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
25-705 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Merced and Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) for Police Services in the District’s Schools for a Term of Three Years, Fiscal Years 2025 - 2028 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an MOU between MUHSD and the City of Merced to provide Police Services at the District’s schools with four (4) School Resource Officers (SRO), and notes that the school district will fund the purchase of one (1) fully outfitted police vehicle. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and Merced City School District to provide police services in the district’s schools for a three-year term; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
25-745 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Amendment to Standard Software Maintenance Agreement (SSMA) with Tyler Technologies for Public Safety Software Utilized by the Police and Fire Departments for a Term not to Exceed Five Years. The Combined Cost of the Five-Year Contract will not Exceed $1,237,782.16. The First-Year Cost is $217,645.86, with Annual Increases not to Exceed 4%. The SSMA will also Incorporate the State-Mandated Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Stop Data Collection Software into the City’s Software Inventory REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving amendment for the existing Standard Software Maintenance Agreement (SSMA), for a term not to exceed five years, and to incorporate the additional State-mandated software solution required to support compliance with state reporting obligations. This action will consolidate all Tyler public safety software utilized by the department under a single SSMA, streamlining administration and enabling unified billing. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the twelfth amendment to the Maintenance and Support Agreement wit   Not available Not available
25-758 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 15.08 and 15.40 of the Merced Municipal Code to Extend the Time During Which the City Will Refund Certain Payments for Water and Sewer Lines to the University of California, Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance that proposes revisions to Chapters 15.08 and 15.40 of the Merced Municipal Code to Extend the time during which the City will refund certain payments for water and sewer lines to the University of California, Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2580, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapters 15.08 and 15.40 of the Merced Municipal Code to Extend the Time During Which The City Will Refund Certain Payments for Water and Sewer Lines To The University of California Merced.   Not available Not available
25-740 1J.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Land Use Determination #25-03 - Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for Sair Lara, for Alcohol Sales for On- and Off-Site Consumption for Valley Public House at 521 West Main Street REPORT IN BRIEF This report provides options for the City Council to consider making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), as required by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a Type 42 alcohol license (allowing the sale of beer for on-site or off-site consumption) for a new bar called Valley Public House located at 521 West Main Street. This alcohol license allows for the sale of beer and wine, and prohibits minors from entering the premises, as allowed by the State Department of Alcoholic Control. This license type does not require that the business provide any kind of food for its customers. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow Valley Public House, located at 521 West Main Street to obtain a Type 42 license, allowing the sale of beer for on-site and off-site consumption (O   Not available Not available
25-742 1J.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance in the General Fund in the Amount of $53,250 and Approval of a Service Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group to Facilitate a Community Assessment and Public Opinion Survey REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $53,250; and, approving a Service Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group to facilitate a community assessment and public opinion survey. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $53,250 in City Manager Division; and, B. Approving a Service Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group in the amount of 53,250; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-760 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Harris’ Request to Discuss an Ordinance that Requires an Estimate Presented to Patients for Non-Emergent Medical Transportation REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Harris requested a discussion on a potential ordinance that requires an estimate presented to patients for non-emergent medical transportation. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps.   Not available Not available
25-667 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Continued Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 2, 6, and an Ex-Officio) 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 2, 6, and an Ex-Officio); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Not available
25-668 1K.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Continued Annual Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 2 and At-Large Seat) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill two seats on the Recreation and Parks Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 2 and At-Large seat); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Not available
25-669 1K.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Continued Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 2 and 6) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill two (2) seats on the Tax Transparency Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 2 and 6); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Not available
25-670 1K.5. Business ItemSUBJECT: Continued Appointments to the Citizen Advisory Focus Group (District 2) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill the vacancy on the Citizen Advisory Focus Group. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing one individual to serve as a member on the Citizens Advisory Focus Group (District 2); or, B. Directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Not available
25-707 1K.6. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
25-708 1K.7. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available