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Meeting date/time:
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6/16/2025
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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25-586
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Tyler Drive, Merced, CA APN 259-130-016; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: Tony Slaton Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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25-582
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition for the Merced United 2012 Girls for Competing and Winning First Place in their U13 Division in the NorCal State Cup
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by the Merced United 2012 Girls. | | |
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25-587
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Juneteenth
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by the NAACP. | | |
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25-532
| 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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25-372
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 18, 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 February 18, 2025. | | |
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25-497
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Services Agreement with Restore Merced, Inc., for Litter Abatement Services for a Total Amount not to Exceed $185,000 per Year for a Two (2) Year Term Ending June 30, 2027, with the Option to Extend for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) Ending June 30, 2029
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a two-year agreement, with option to extend, with Restore Merced, Inc., for litter abatement services of designated areas, in a total amount not to exceed $185,000 per contract year.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with Restore Merced, Inc., in the annual amount not to exceed $185,000 for litter abatement services of designated areas for a period of two-years, with an option to renew for a maximum of two (2) additional one-year periods; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and approving future contract amendments to exercise the term extensions. | | |
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25-559
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-38, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No.
2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, Authorizing the Establishment of an Annual Special Tax for Said District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. | | |
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25-543
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Project List for the Road Repair Accountability Act (SB 1), Local Streets and Roads Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving the list of projects proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds pursuant to SB1 for FY 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-40, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-549
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to Container Purchase Agreement to Reflect the Name Change of Schaefer International, Inc., to Schaefer Plastics International, LLC, and Exercising the First Option to Renew Through September 20, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a second amendment to the Agreement for residential waste container purchases to reflect the name change of Schaefer International, Inc., to Schaefer Plastics International, LLC and exercising the first option to renew the agreement through September 20, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Second Amendment to Container Purchase Agreement with Schaefer Plastics International, LLC, and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-551
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Property, Boiler and Machinery Insurance Renewal Through Alliant Property Insurance Program in the Amount of $1,346,650.37 for Program Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the renewal of the City’s policy through Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP) at 11.82% premium increase, amounting to $1,346,650.37 for program year 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Ratifying the renewal of the property and boiler and machinery insurance through the Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP), administered by Alliant Insurance Services for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-562
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to MID Valley Protection, for the Purchase of One (1) Solar Surveillance Camera Trailer in the Amount of $36,000 Using Funds from the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a bid in the amount of $36,000 for the purchase of One (1) Solar Surveillance camera trailer and consider waiving future competitive bidding for future purchases of these trailers to standardize equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to MID Valley Protection for the purchase of One (1) Solar Surveillance camera trailer in the amount of $36,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the total contract; and,
C. Waiving a competitive bidding requirement of future purchases of these trailers from the same vendor for standardize equipment for up to two (2) additional camera trailers during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. | | |
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25-563
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Hanson Bridgett, LLP Sixth Amendment, Richards, Watson & Gershon Second Amendment, and Wilke Fleury, LLP Fourth Amendment in a Total Amount not to Exceed $166,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Hanson Bridgett, LLP Sixth Amendment, Richards Watson & Gershon Second Amendment, and Wilke Fleury, LLP Fourth Amendment in a total amount not to exceed $166,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Sixth Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Hanson Bridgett LLP in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and exercise the second option to extend the Agreement; and,
B. Approving a Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon in an amount not to exceed $36,000; and,
C. Approving a Fourth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Wilke Fleury, LLP in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-580
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Legal Services Agreement - Litigation Matters with Richards, Watson & Gershon for a not to Exceed Amount of $150,0000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Legal Services Agreement - Litigation Matters relating to various litigation matters.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Legal Services Agreement - Litigation Matters with Richards, Watson & Gershon for a not exceed amount of $150,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-561
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing- Introduction of Ordinance Adding Section 17.32.105, “Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map”, of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adding section 17.32.105 of Merced Municipal Code adopting California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2578, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Section 17.32.105, "Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map” to the Merced Municipal Code. | | |
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25-212
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 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.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2025-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts; and,
B. Authorizing elections to establish a CPI increase for the following Maintenance Districts: Quail Creek, Oakmont #3, Northwood Village, East College Homes, Oakbrook, Pleasanton Park, Merced Auto Center, Ridgeview Meadows, Fahren’s Park I, Olivewood, Campus North, and Hansen Park. | | |
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25-552
| 1 | J.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Receipt of Final Public Comment and Approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Which Includes the 2025 First Year Action Plan; Final Determination of 2025 Project Funding Pending HUD Approval; Authorization to Complete and Submit the Final Plan to HUD for Approval; and Authorize City Manager to Execute all Related Documents and Agreements to Implement the Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an opportunity for the Public to provide their final comments relating to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2025 First Year Action Plan; Requests City Council final approval of 2025 program year project funding as recommended by staff and subsequent approval of the Draft Consolidated Plan, to enable final completion and submittal to HUD; and, Authorizes the City Manager to execute all related agreements and implementing documents, and the Finance Officer to perform necessary appropriations of HUD funds once disbursed.
RECOMMENDATION
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A. Open and conduct a Public Hearing, to receive t | | |
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25-579
| 1 | J.4. | | 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 2025-26 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 2025-26 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 2025-42, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Revising the General Fund Reserve Policy; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2025-43, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Revising the Affordable Housing Fund Policy; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2025-44, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, Californ | | |
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25-500
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding in the Amount of $3,000 from Merced County First 5- Community Engagement Event Sponsorship Program for Movies in the Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating three grant funding sponsorships in the total amount of $3,000 from First 5 Merced County Movies in the Park to expand youth activities and supplies.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from First 5 Merced County and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Contribution Account in the amount of $3,000; and,
B. Appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Operating Materials, Services and Supplies; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-503
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $4,606 From the Unreserved, Unencumbered Balance of Fund 8503-Asset Forfeiture, Transferring to the General Fund and Appropriating the Same to the Police Department’s Existing Contract Agreement with Forensic Technology Inc for the Total Revised Contract Amount not Exceed $149,290.32
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation of funds from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 8503-Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $4,606, transferring to the General Fund and appropriating the same to police department’s existing contract with Forensic Technology Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 8503-Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $4,606, transferring to the General Fund and appropriating the same to the police department’s existing contract agreement with Forensics Technology Inc; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-533
| 1 | L.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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25-534
| 1 | L.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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