Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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6/15/2026
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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26-524
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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26-525
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation: Two (2) Potential Case. Pursuant to California Government Code Section Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) | | |
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26-534
| 1 | F.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Special Presentation on the Upcoming Changes to Council Meetings and How Meetings will be Conducted with SB 707 in Effect
REPORT IN BRIEF
Assistant City Clerk Jennifer Parsley will provide an update to the upcoming changes to the Council Meetings and how meetings will be conducted. | | |
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26-454
| 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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26-241
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Reports
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual attendance review conducted with results filed with the City Clerk's Office.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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26-239
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Request to Begin Initial Review of the City’s Conflict-of-Interest Code in Advance of the Biennial Notice to be Filed no Later Than October 1, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency review its conflict-of-interest code biennially with the code reviewing body (City Council) notifying agencies and special districts within its jurisdiction to review their conflict-of-interest codes.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to begin an initial review of the City’s conflict of interest codes and to file the Biennial Notice with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026. | | |
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26-432
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution to Call for a General Municipal Election for Three Members of the City Council by District on November 3, 2026, to be Consolidated with the General Election to be Conducted by the County of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution calling a November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for three members of the City Council by district and requesting the County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's election with the General Election being held on the same date.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-32, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, calling a General Municipal Election for the election of three members of the City Council at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and,
B. Directing the City Manager/City Clerk and City Attorney to execute documents appropriate to carry out the tasks necessary for the General Municipal Election and to take actions related thereto. | | |
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26-339
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Contract to Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. for Groundwater Monitoring Well and Municipal Well Sampling Services in the Amount of $506,250
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $506,250 to Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. to perform groundwater sampling services to support the City’s PCE environmental investigation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a contract with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. for the five-year term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031, in the amount of $101,250 annually for each of the fiscal years FY 2026/27, FY 2027/28, FY 2028/29, FY 2029/30 and FY 2030/31 to provide groundwater well and municipal well sampling services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-490
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement, in Form, Between General Services Administration on Behalf of the Transportation Security Administration and City of Merced for Use of Approximately 711 Rentable Square-Feet in the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Lease Agreement between the City of Merced and General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA is representing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who is wanting to lease approximately 711 Rentable Square-Feet in the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Lease Agreement between the General Services Administration and City of Merced, in form; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to make changes to the Lease Agreement without changing the base rates in the Agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-491
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Lease Agreement between Contour Airlines and the City of Merced for 347 Square-Feet in the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport for a Four-Year Term, July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2030
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of Lease Agreement between City of Merced and Contour Airlines which includes leased space and common area maintenance terms for office use, ticket counter space, and other amenities in the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Lease Agreement between Contour Airlines and City of Merced, in form; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney (Approved As To Form) to make further revisions to the Agreement without changing the base rates in the Agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-507
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Best, Best & Krieger Fifth Amendment, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Second Amendment, Richards, Watson & Gershon Fourth Amendment, and Hanson Bridgett Agreement for a Total Amount not to Exceed $315,000.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval of Best, Best & Krieger Fifth Amendment, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Second Amendment, Richards, Watson & Gershon Fourth Amendment, and Hanson Bridgett Agreement for a total amount not to exceed $315,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $70,000; and,
B. Approving a Second Amendment to Agreement for Special Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $45,000; and,
C. Approving a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Richards, Watson & Gershon for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and,
D. Approving a three-year Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP for an amount not to exceed $150,0 | | |
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26-530
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Second 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 September 30, 2026, Pertaining to Community Park #42
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Second 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 September 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Second 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 September 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents. | | |
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26-523
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to Create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance adding a new Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to Create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program to establish standards and procedures to penalize rental property owners who demonstrate a pattern of neglect, unresolved violations, or unsafe conditions for tenants to preserve rental housing supply within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2591, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding a New Chapter 8.53, “Repeat Housing Code Violators Program; to the Merced Municipal Code and, | | |
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26-482
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $500,000 to Implement a Comprehensive, Department-Wide Hazardous Materials Training Program with a City Match of 10% ($45,454.55) of the Grant Funds
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution 2026-33 authorizing the submittal of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) with an estimated total project cost of $500,000 to prepare firefighters for the unique challenges posed by new energy sources and evolving transportations risks. A local match of 10% ($45,454.55) of the grant funds is required.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to Ratify the Submission of a Grant Application with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) | | |
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26-506
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Site Plan Review Permit #26-0018, Minor Use Permit #26-0030 and Environmental Review #26-0050 Initiated on Behalf of Yosemite 1380 LLC, Property Owner. The Project Site is a 3.19-Acre Portion of a 5.7-acre Parcel. The Subject Site is Generally Located on the South Side of East Yosemite Avenue Approximately 460 feet West of Parsons Avenue (1380 E. Yosemite Avenue). The Site Plan Review Permit Would Allow the Development of a Self-Storage Facility (Approximately 500 Storage Units). The Minor Use Permit would be for Interface Review to Allow Commercial Development Adjacent to or Across from a Low-Density Residential Zone at a Site Zoned Planned Development #20 (P-D #20) and Designated Business Park in the General Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request for City Council to consider and approve Site Plan Review Permit #26-0018 Minor Use Permit #26-0030 and Environmental Review #26-005. The subject site is approximately 3.19 acres of a 5.7-acre parcel located at 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue. The applicant is requesting to develop a self-storage facility, which is allowed per t | | |
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26-493
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Review and Consider the Adoption of the Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request City Council approve resolutions approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan following a Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-36 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving and adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Merced; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2026-37 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving and adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the City of Merced; and,
C. Authorizing submittal of the Final Plans to the Department of Water Resources. | | |
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26-218
| 1 | J.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 with Adoption of Resolution for Approval, Confirmation, and Adoption of the Engineer’s Reports for the Various Maintenance Districts as Originally Submitted or as Modified
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Maintenance Districts after the close of the Public Hearing and directing staff to come back to Council with cost information for an assessment ballot proceeding to establish a CPI increase for six Maintenance Districts.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2026-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts; and,
B. Directing staff to gather cost and returning to Council for approval of an assessment ballot proceeding to establish a CPI increase for the following Maintenance Districts: East College Homes, Yosemite Village, Pleasanton Pa | | |
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26-466
| 1 | J.4. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Status of Vacancies and Recruitment Strategies for the City of Merced Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to Report on Status of Vacancies and Recruitment Strategies for the City of Merced Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council hold a public hearing to receive the report on the status of vacancies and recruitment strategies for the City of Merced pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code 3502.3. | | |
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26-464
| 1 | J.5. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Continue Public Hearing in Consideration of Parks and Community Services Fee Schedule to Include New Rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) and the Addition of Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course and Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42) to July 6, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers Staff’s request to continue the noticed public hearing regarding new fees to the current fee schedule for Recreational Facility Use including new rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT), and the Addition of Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42), and Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course to July 6, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the noticed public hearing to July 6, 2026. | | |
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26-509
| 1 | J.6. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Allow Interested Persons to be Heard Regarding the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Adoption of the Budget with Revision(s), and Appropriation of the Revenue and Approval of the Capital Projects for Each Respective Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Continued Public Hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and,
B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 3, 2026, finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects | | |
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26-513
| 2 | 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 for the Airport Terminal Replacement Project CP230073
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, transferring to Fund 5006 - Airport CIP, and appropriating said funds to Airport Terminal Replacement Project CP230073, for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security equipment to be installed, relocated and/or decommissioned by a certified Maintenance Service Provider (MSP) trained by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion 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 Airport Terminal Replacement Project CP230073. | | |
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26-515
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Authorization to procure Community Outreach and Informational Mailers with AdMail for Printing and Postage Services and Division D for Digital Marketing, Approve Purchases with AdMail in a not to Exceed Amount of $46,994.53 and Approve Purchases with Division D in a not to Exceed Amount of $42,217.50
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of community outreach and informational mailers with AdMail for printing and postage services and Division D for digital marketing, waiving the competitive bidding process, and approving purchases with AdMail in an amount not to exceed $46,994.53 and approve purchases with Division D in an amount not to exceed $42,217.50.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding due to standardization as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and,
B. Approving the purchase in a not to exceed amount of $46,994.53 with AdMail for printing and postage services; and.
C. Approving the purchase in a not to exceed amount of $42,217.50 with Division D for digital marketing; and,
D. Authorizing the P | | |
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26-518
| 1 | K.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Accepting a California Air Resources Board Community Planning and Capacity Building Grant for the Connect South Merced Safety and Mobility Planning Project, Appropriating $499,725.60 Grant Funds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related Documents
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution accepting and appropriating $499,725.60 in grant funding from the California Air Resources Board Community Planning and Capacity Building (CARB) Grant Program for the Connect South Merced Safety and Mobility Planning Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-34, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting a California Air Resources Board Community Planning and Capacity Building Grant for the Connect South Merced Safety and Mobility Planning Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Grant Agreement; and,
B. Accepting grant funds in the amount of $499,725.60 from the CARB Grant Program; and,
C. Increasing revenue in the amount of $499 | | |
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26-207
| 1 | K.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Consider the Recreation & Parks Commission Recommendation to Award the Use of Stephen Leonard Youth Center to Merced Community College Through a Five-Year Lease Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the Recreation & Parks Commission recommendation to lease Stephen Leonard Youth Center to Merced Community College through a five-year agreement with a potential to extend another five years.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a five year Lease Agreement with Merced Community College for use of Stephen Leonard Youth Center with the option to extend an additional five years; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents. | | |
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26-521
| 1 | K.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Request to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Co. for the Additional Construction of the Third Phase of Development at Community Park 42 (CP-42), in an Amount not to Exceed $1,107,754.63 for Additional Work on Community Park 42 (CP-42)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff request authorization to waive the competitive bidding requirements for CP-42 for the construction of the third phase of development at CP-42, and request Council approve Contract Change Order No. 4 for an additional field, field markings, goal posts, landscaping, irrigation system, soil amendments, additional parking lot, additional sidewalk and contract quantity adjustments in the amount of $1,107,754.63.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and,
B. Approving Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Co. in the amount of $1,107,754.63 for the additional work; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-519
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s Selection of the Metal Canal Street Blossom Public Art Project in the Arch at Bob Hart Square Design Award
REPORT IN BRIEF
City staff to report on the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s selection of the metal Canal Street Blossom Public Art Project to be installed in the Arch at Bob Hart Square.
RECOMMENDATION
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26-456
| 1 | M.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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26-457
| 1 | M.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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