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Meeting date/time:
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12/1/2025
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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25-1052
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, City Attorney Craig Cornwell, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro Employee Organization: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57, Merced Police Non-Sworn Unit, and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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25-1054
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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25-993
| 1 | F.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Presentation on the Youth Jobs Training Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented by Youth involved in the Youth Job Training Program by the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment. | | |
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25-773
| 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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25-1049
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of November 2025
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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25-1061
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of September 9, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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25-1048
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Tax Transparency Commission Minutes of May 14, 2025, and August 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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25-1011
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of March 19, 2025, April 9, 2025, May 7, 2025, May 21, 2025 June 4, 2025, July 9, 2025, July 23, 2025, August 6, 2025, and September 17, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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25-1047
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of September 15, 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 September 15, 2025. | | |
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25-1009
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-0031 and the Use of Bob Hart Square by David Padilla to Host the Annual “Cheerful Giving” Event, Located on W. Main Street Between K Street and Canal Street, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, From 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Consideration of a Request for a City of Merced Co-Sponsorship
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by David Padilla for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Sunday, December 14, 2025, for the annual Cheerful Giving Event. The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between K Street and Canal Street, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Co-Sponsorship.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the use of Bob Hart Square and the street closure of W. Main Street, between K Street and Canal Street, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and,
B. Approving City of Merced Co-Sponsorship at an estimated $777.93 for the event, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in the Administrative | | |
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25-1023
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Design Professional Services Agreement for a Term of Five (5) Years with Vasquez & Company LLP for Professional Auditing and Related Services in the not to Exceed Amount of $300,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Design Professional Services Agreement for annual audit and related professional services with Vasquez & Company LLP.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Vasquez & Company LLP in the not to exceed amount of $300,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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25-1029
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization for Additional Payment of Litigation Costs in Connection with the Retainer Agreement with Marderosian and Cohen for 2023 Flood Litigation
REPORT IN BRIEF
On July 3, 2023, the City Council approved a Retainer Agreement with Marderosian and Cohen to represent the City in litigation seeking recovery of damages against California Department of Fish and Wildlife (23CV-03845) related to the January 2023 flooding events emanating from Bear Creek and other related creeks, rivers, channels, and flood control and irrigation facilities located in Merced County, California.
After further review of the original approvals, staff identified that while the Retainer Agreement was authorized, litigation costs were not included in that authorization. On September 15, 2025, the City Council approved the payment of litigation costs associated with the representation.
To date, the City has incurred approximately $350,000 in litigation costs, primarily related to deposition expenses and expert witness retainer agreements. Staff anticipates an additional $175,000 in costs through | | |
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25-1056
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education Extending the Term to June 30, 2026, Pertaining to Community Park #42.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026, regarding Community Park #42.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-1015
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Contract Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of $184,376 with Diede Construction Inc. for CP230052 - Stephen Leonard Building Rehab
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $184,376 with Diede Construction Inc. for extra work to the Stephen Leonard Building due to Fire, Vandalism, and Owner Betterments.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $184,376 with Diede Construction Inc. for extra work to the Stephen Leonard Building due to Fire and Vandalism damage; and,
B. Authorizing City Manager to execute the necessary documents | | |
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25-1064
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request to Set a Public Hearing Regarding the Speed Zone Ordinance
REPORT IN BRIEF
At the conclusion of the November 17, 2025 public hearing regarding the proposed Speed Zone Ordinance, City Council moved to continue the public hearing to a future date. Staff is requesting that the continued public hearing be held on December 15, 2025, to consider amending Merced Municipal Code Section 10.16.010- Speed Limits to implement recommendations made in the speed zone study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a public hearing for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM to consider amending the Speed Zone Ordinance. | | |
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25-1051
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance that Changes the Land Use Designation for 3.19 Acres from “Commercial Office” to “Self Storage” at 1380 East Yosemite Avenue and for 4.86 Acres from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” at 3595 Parsons Avenue, Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of East Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance that Changes the Land Use Designation for 3.19 Acres from “Commercial Office” to “Self-Storage” at 1380 East Yosemite Avenue and for 4.86 Acres from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” at 3595 Parsons Avenue, Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of East Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2585, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, changing the land use designation for 3.19 acres from “Commercial Office” to “Self-Storage” at 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue and for 4.86 acres from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” at 3595 Parson Avenue, generally located at the southwest corne | | |
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25-827
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Introduction of Ordinances Adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 of the California Code of Regulations Known as the California Building Standards and Fire Code, and Legislative Findings Supporting Local Amendments, to the City of Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to Introduce Ordinances adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 California Code of Regulations known as the California Building Standards and Fire Code, and Legislative Findings supporting Local Amendments, to the City of Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing Ordinance 2582, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Title 17.04, “Building Code,” Sections 17.04.010, 17.05.010, 17.06.010, 17.07.010, 17.09.010, 17.10.010, 17.12.010, 17.20.010, 17.24.010, 17.28.020, and 17.34.010, 17.11.010 of the Merced Municipal Code to adopt by reference the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Code, California Energy Code, California Reference St | | |
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25-844
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Trust Point Protection Group to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Trust Point Protection Group.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-71, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Trust Point Protection Group. | | |
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25-845
| 1 | J.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Boosted Knight 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 Boosted Knight Patrol.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-72, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Boosted Knight Patrol. | | |
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25-988
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Setting Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution for Parks and Community Services Fee Schedule
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting a date of December 15, 2025 to host a Public Hearing in consideration of a resolution supporting the proposed Parks and Community Services fee schedule including the addition of Bob Hart Square Plaza.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Providing staff direction on considerations for new fee schedule; and,
B. Setting a date for a Public Hearing to consider a resolution. | | |
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25-992
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Direction to Proceed with Site Selection and Planning for Merced Fire Station No. 56 and the Emergency Operations Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
In alignment with the ongoing development and expansion of Merced’s public safety infrastructure, this report provides direction to proceed with the site selection and planning process for the new Merced Fire Station 56 and the Emergency Operations Center. This project is critical to meeting the city’s growing demands for emergency services and to ensure public safety is in alignment with Merced’s growth to the north.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing City Staff to proceed with site selection and planning process for Public Safety CIP, project CP090007 Fire Station 56. | | |
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25-954
| 1 | K.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Accept and Appropriate $69,252 in Grant Funds from the FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department and to Waive Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Purchase of a Novo Digital Radiography Portable X-Ray Machine
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to accept grant funding from the FY2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department in the amount of $69,252, and waiving the competitive bidding requirement for the purchase of a portable x-ray machine.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-73, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services FY2024 Grant Assurances Agreement for a Portable X-Ray Machine; and,
B. Accepting FY 2024 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $69,252; and,
C. Approving increase in revenue in the amount of $69,252 in Fund 1000-General Fund (Police Division) and appropriating the same | | |
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25-955
| 1 | K.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Accept and Appropriate $45,018 in Grant Funds from the FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department and to Approve the Waiving of Competitive Bidding for the Purchase of a Med-Eng Bomb Suit and Helmet with Communications Package
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution authorizing to accept grant funding from the FY2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department in the amount of $45,018.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-74, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services FY2024 Grant Assurances Agreement for Bomb Squad Equipment; and,
B. Accepting FY 2024 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $45,018.; and,
C. Approving increase in revenue in the amount of $45,018 in Fund 1000-General Fund (Police Division) and appropriating the same to purchase Bomb Squad suit and helmet; and,
D. Authorizing the use o | | |
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25-1070
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of the December 2, 2025, Special Meeting to Potentially Appoint and Fill the Council District 2 Vacancy and Forming Interview Questions to be Asked at the Special Meeting and Discussion on a Potential Special Election
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council will discuss the format and the type of interview questions to ask applicants for the December 2, 2025, Special Meeting to potentially appoint a District 2 Council Member.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide Staff direction on the format of the Special Meeting and forming interview questions for applicants. | | |
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25-950
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Smith’s Request to Discuss the Structure of Council Subcommittee’s
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Smith’s request to discuss a more robust and transparent process regarding Council subcommittees.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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25-1008
| 1 | L.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Focus Group for One Member from the Recreation and Parks Commission
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the appointment of a Recreation and Parks Commissioner to the Citizen Advisory Focus Group.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing one individual to serve as the Recreation and Parks Commission representative. | | |
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25-1043
| 1 | L.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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25-1045
| 1 | L.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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