Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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11/16/2026
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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26-935
| 1 | | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representative: Che I. Johnson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney AUTHORITY: California Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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26-859
| 1 | H.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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26-924
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to City Attorney Employment Agreement Extending the Term for One Month to Allow for Finalization of a Renewed Employment Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving a one-month extension of the City Attorney Employment Agreement to allow additional time to finalize a renewed employment agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-70, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a second amendment to the City Attorney employment agreement extending the term for one month to allow for finalization of a renewed employment agreement; and
B. Approving the Second Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement, extending its term for one month. | | |
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26-839
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agricultural Lease Agreement for the Bloss Ranch Property with Joel A. Cozzi for Cattle Grazing from December 21, 2026, to May 31, 2030, with an Option to Extend for One Additional Three-Year Term, in the Amount of $29,000 Per Year
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers an agricultural lease agreement for the Bloss Ranch Property, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with Joel A. Cozzi, for cattle grazing in an annual amount of $29,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the agricultural lease agreement with Joel A. Cozzi; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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26-889
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement with AKEL Engineering Group, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $183,460 to Develop and Implement a Zero Discharge Flushing Route Plan to Utilize the NO-DES Equipment for the Water Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement for engineering services and tasks related to the development, testing, and implementation of a drought-friendly comprehensive mainline flushing system designed to utilize the Water Department’s NO-DES equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with AKEL Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $183,460; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-820
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies for the Reporting Period of October 1, 2025, Through September 30, 2026, Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §13146.2 and §13146.3
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual Compliance Report regarding performance of annual inspections pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (HSC) §13146.2 and §13146.3.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Merced Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. | | |
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26-868
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on December 21, 2026, for the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees as Required by Government Code Section 66000 et. seq. and City Council Resolution 88-72
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to set a Public Hearing for December 21, 2026, to accept public comment and consider approving the annual report regarding the collection and spending of Development Impact Fees.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-71, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a date when the final annual report of development fees will be available for public review, and setting a Public Hearing thereon for December 21, 2026.
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26-903
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Pavement Coatings Co., a Stock Corporation, for R Street Rubberized Cape Seal from Childs Avenue to W. 13th Street, Project Number CP260056, in the Amount of $692,734.30
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Co., a Stock Corporation, in the amount of $692,734.30 for Project CP260056, R Street Rubberized Cape Seal from Childs Avenue to W. 13th Street.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Awarding the Construction Contract for R Street Rubberized Cape Seal from Childs Avenue to 13th Street, Project CP260056, to Pavement Coatings Co., a Stock Corporation, in the amount of $692,734.30; and,
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B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the total contract.
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26-866
| 2 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Special Tax Consulting Services to form and establish a Citywide Community Facilities Districts (CFD) with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a resolution and approving a professional services agreement for special tax consulting services to form and establish a Citywide CFD with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. (Goodwin).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-72, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a professional services agreement for special tax consulting services with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc.; and,
B. Approving the professional services agreement with Goodwin to provide special tax consulting services; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | | |
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26-921
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of the Second Amendment to Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) Administration Contract with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to add an Additional Scope of Work and Associated Compensation for Annual Administrative Services for the to-be Formed and Established Citywide CFD
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a resolution and amending the CFD Administration Services Contract with Goodwin Consulting, Inc. (Goodwin) to ensure the annual administrative services are completed once the Citywide CFD has been formed and established.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-73, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a second amendment to the community facilities districts administration contract with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc.; and,
B. Approving the second amendment to CFD Administration Services Contract with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | | |
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26-898
| 1 | I.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Stop-Gap Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Merced and Merced County on Behalf of the Merced County Fire Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Six-month extension to the Stop-Gap Fire Services Agreement for Fire and Emergency Services between the City of Merced and Merced County commencing January 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a first amendment to the Stop-Gap Fire Services Agreement between Merced City Fire Department and Merced County on behalf of the Merced County Fire Department commencing January 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2027; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to increase revenue in the amount of $170,560 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the General Fund-Fire Division. | | |
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26-894
| 1 | I.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Progressive Design Build Contract with F & H Construction, Inc. for the Phase 1 Design of Fire Station 56, Project CP090007, in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $554,000.00
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the progressive design build contract for Phase 1 design of Fire Station 56, CP090007, for an amount not to exceed $554,000.00 with F & H Construction, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Approving a Progressive Design Build Contract with F & H Construction, Inc. for the Phase 1 Design of Fire Station 56, Project CP090007, in a not-to-exceed amount of $554,000.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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26-877
| 1 | I.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Increase the Contract in the Amount of $142,962 with All About Buildings for the Design Build Agreement and Reallocation of Unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding in the Amount of $73,485 to Project CP220072 Applegate Park Zoo Renovation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to increase the contract in the amount of $142,962 for Project No. CP220072 Applegate Park Zoo Renovation and the reallocation of unspent ARPA funding from multiple projects to Project No. CP220072 Applegate Park Zoo Renovation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Approving the increase in the contract in the amount of $142,962 for Project No. CP220072 - Applegate Park Zoo Renovation for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Order No. 1 with All About Buildings; and,
B. Approving the reallocation of ARPA funding of $56,648 from Project No. GR223024 - Job Training to Project No. CP220072 - Applegate Park Zoo Rehab; and,
C. Approving the reallocation of ARPA funding of $16,417 from Project No. GR223025 - Expanded Youth Ser | | |
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26-893
| 1 | I.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Merced and the Merced Union High School District for Engineering and Other Supportive Services Rendered in Support of Preparing Community Park 42-North (CP42-North) for Future Construction Funded by Merced County American Rescue Plan Act
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Merced and the Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) to reimburse MUHSD for engineering and other supportive services rendered in preparation of CP42-North for future construction, utilizing Merced County American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated to the City of Merced pursuant the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced, County of Merced, Merced County Office and Education, and Merced Union High School District.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Merced and the Merced Union High School District for engineering and other supportive services rendered in preparation of Community Park 42-North for future constructi | | |
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26-925
| 1 | I.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Deposit, Reimbursement, and Contribution Agreement (Services Only) for the Virginia Smith Trust
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a resolution and approving a deposit, reimbursement and contribution agreement for services only by and between the City of Merced (City) and the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) to providing a funding mechanism for the costs associated with the creation of a Citywide Community Facilities District (CFD) of which it will be a part.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-74, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving deposit, reimbursement and contribution agreement with Virginia Smith Trust to facilitate the formation of a citywide community facilities district; and,
B. Approving the Deposit, Reimbursement and Contribution Agreement by and between Virginia Smith Trust and the City; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to accept developer deposits received in the amount of $60,500.00 pursuant to the Deposit, Reimbursement an | | |
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26-926
| 1 | I.6. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Deposit, Reimbursement, and Contribution Agreement (Services Only) for Lennar Homes of California, LLC
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a Resolution and approving a deposit, reimbursement, and contribution agreement for services only by and between the City of Merced (City) and the Lennar Homes of California, LLC (Lennar) to providing a funding mechanism for the costs associated with the creation of a Citywide Community Facilities District (CFD) of which it will be a part.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-75, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving deposit, reimbursement and contribution agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLC to facilitate the formation of a citywide community facilities district; and,
B. Approving the Deposit, Reimbursement and Contribution Agreement by and between Lennar Homes of California, LLC and the City; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to accept developer deposits in the amount of $30,000.00 receiv | | |
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26-918
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Summary of the Local Evaluation Report and Financial and Compliance Audit of the CalVIP Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will present a summary of the CalVIP Local Evaluation Report that was written by Social Policy Research Associates. This report analyzed the program parameters, data, and outcome measures of the City’s Pathways to Success program. In addition, a Financial and Compliance Audit was conducted by Vasquez & Company LLP. The financial report summarizes program expenditures from October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025.
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26-920
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on the Status of the Vegetation Maintenance on the Various Creeks
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Works staff will provide an informational Report on the ongoing efforts with regards to the vegetation maintenance along the various creeks in preparation for the forecasted El Nino.
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Information Only. | | |
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26-860
| 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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26-861
| 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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