Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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5/18/2026
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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26-434
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, City Attorney Craig Cornwell, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson; Employee Organization: Merced Police Non-Sworn Association. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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26-441
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: 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) | | |
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26-443
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Richter vs. City of Merced, WCAB Case No. ADJ20002314 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-442
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION De Jong vs. City of Merced, WCAB Case No. ADJ19023878 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-328
| 1 | F.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Project Update from RACE Communications
REPORT IN BRIEF
Jim Miller, Government Affairs Race Communications, will be sharing an update on the RACE Communications project. | | |
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26-382
| 1 | F.2. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Merced Arts Festival Presentation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Patricia Pratt and Earvin Mendoza, from Urbanist Collective, will be presenting on the Merced Arts Festival. | | |
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26-402
| 1 | F.3. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Merced Fire Department Advanced Life Support (ALS) Update, Recognition of National EMS Week 2026, and Presentation of Clinical Excellence Awards
REPORT IN BRIEF
In recognition of National EMS Week 2026, Battalion Chief Mickey Brunelli will provide an update on the status of the Merced Fire Department’s Advanced Life Support (ALS) program and recognize Paramedic Field Training Officers for their clinical excellence and contributions to its advancement. | | |
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26-371
| 1 | G.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Bike Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. | | |
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26-429
| 1 | J.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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26-102
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consider Approving the Consulting and Professional Services Contracts for On-Call Consultants for Planning, Environmental, and Project Support Consulting Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Recommend approving multiple Consulting and Professional Services Contracts for on-call Consultants to assist with Planning, Environmental, and Project Support Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Cupples Keller Design; and,
B. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with EMC Planning Group, Inc.; and,
C. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Environmental Science Associates; and,
D. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with GHD, Inc.; and,
E. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Helix Environmental Planning; and,
F. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with JB Anderson; and,
G. Approving a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with BKF, Inc.; and,
H. Approving a Consu | | |
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26-378
| 1 | J.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Ford F-350 Work Truck from Rush Truck Centers in the Amount of $110,743.57, Plus a 10% Contingency ($11,074.36), for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $121,817.93 as an Addition for the Water Division
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one new work truck for the Water Division in the amount of $110,743.57, plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $121,817.93, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicle will support the newly established Lead Instrumentation Technician position, improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, and reduce maintenance costs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one new Ford F-350 work truck in the amount of $110,743.57 fro | | |
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26-414
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council Administrative Policy and Procedure C-9, Legislative Body Reasonable Accommodation for Remote Participation at Meetings Subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act
REPORT IN BRIEF
An administrative policy consistent with the recent legislative updates to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) to allow for members of the City of Merced’s legislative bodies with disabilities to participate in meetings remotely as a reasonable accommodation for consideration and adoption by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2026-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting Administrative Policy and Procedure C-9, Legislative Body Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Remote Participation at Meetings Subject to the Brown Act; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to undertake any necessary steps to enact Policy C-9. | | |
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26-337
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5431 for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A, Subdivision for 10 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located West of G Street, North of Pacific Loon Court, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Final Map #5431 for 10 single-family lots, located west of G Street, north of Pacific Loon Court, and the subdivision agreement for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23A, Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2026-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Map Tract No. 5431 Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A; and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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26-406
| 1 | K.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Request to Open and Continue the Scheduled Public Hearing, Receipt of Final Public Comment, and Final Review and Approval of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2026 Annual Action Plan to the June 1, 2026, City Council Meeting, Including Approval and Award of Funding for Projects and Activities Listed in the Draft Final Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Due to the unfinalized status of the 2026 project list and related text sections of the Draft 2026 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan, as well as recalculations in progress of final HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program available funds after the April 6, 2026, Council authorization of a conditional funding commitment to an affordable housing project, the Housing Division requests City Council open the scheduled public hearing and continue it to the June 1, 2026, City Council meeting, to allow staff additional time to work out final project and budget details.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Open a Public Hearing, Accept any Public Comment from Interested Residents in Attendance, an | | |
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26-409
| 1 | K.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Site Plan Review Permit #26-0018 and Minor Use Permit #26-0030 Initiated by Eric Gonsalves, 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). This Request would Allow the Development of a Self-Storage Facility (Approximately 500 Storage Units) at a Site Zoned Planned Development #20 (P-D #20) and Designated Business Park in the General Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff recommends that this item be continued to the City Council meeting of June 1, 2026, to allow staff additional time to conduct research.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion to continue this item to the City Council meeting of June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the City Council of Chambers. | | |
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26-413
| 1 | K.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Extending a Temporary Moratorium on Street Closure Encroachment Permits Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting an urgency ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the approval, issuance, processing, or appeal of street closure encroachment permits under Merced Municipal Code Section 12.42 and other administrative policies, for a period of ten months and 15 days, while allowing limited administrative approvals under defined criteria. This extension will provide the City time to further evaluate and implement a comprehensive regulatory framework governing street closures to ensure public safety, coordination, and consistency in application with the City’s focus on the nature of the special event going forward.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Ordinance 2592, an urgency ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Extending for a Period of Ten Months and Fifteen Days, Pursuant to California Government Code 65858, a Temporary Moratorium on Stre | | |
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26-400
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Direction on the Process for Remote Participation to be in Compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 707
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide an overview of the function and use of remote public participation to be in compliance with SB 707 and request Council direction on process.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Discuss and provide direction to staff for further implementation and planning purposes. | | |
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26-433
| 1 | L.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Potential City of Merced Energy Efficiency Upgrade Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Report on potential energy efficiency energy upgrade projects for various city facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council to accept the report and provide comments and suggestions to staff on potential next steps. | | |
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26-424
| 1 | L.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Review and Discussion Regarding the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review of the City Manager’s proposed FY 2026-27 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion only. | | |
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26-404
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Mayor Pro Tempore Boyles Request to Discuss America’s 250th Birthday and California’s 150th Birthday
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Pro Tempore Boyles request to discuss America’s 250th Birthday and California’s 150th Birthday.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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26-430
| 1 | M.2. | | 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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26-431
| 1 | M.3. | | 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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