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Meeting date/time:
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3/3/2025
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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25-195
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Mansionette Drive and Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA APN 231-040-021; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: V. Beglinger, Cox Castle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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25-196
| 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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25-156
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Gateway Quilters’ Guild
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from the Gateway Quilters’ Guild. | | |
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25-157
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of University of California, Merced Student Maddison Crump for Being a Recipient of This Year’s Regents Foster Youth Award
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize Maddison Crump. | | |
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25-040
| 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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25-183
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of February 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161. | | |
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25-147
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 4, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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25-127
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024
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 October 7, 2024. | | |
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25-091
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement with Vestis Services, LLC, in the Annual Amount of $97,750 for Uniform Rental and Cleaning Services of Work Apparel and Miscellaneous Items for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) Through June 30, 2030
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement with Vestis Services, LLC, in the annual amount of $97,750 for uniform rental and cleaning services of work apparel and miscellaneous items for the Public Works, Airport, and Parks and Recreation Departments.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the services agreement with Vestis Services, LLC, in the annual amount of $97,750 for uniform rental and cleaning services of work apparel and miscellaneous items for a period of two-years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods; and,
B. Approving future amendments to adjust the number of uniforms and miscellaneous items provided based on staffing levels, or changes i | | |
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25-018
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Wave Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Government Services Multi-Channel Sales Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive competitive bidding, approving an agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet to continue using its online marketplace to sell City of Merced surplus vehicles, equipment, and other miscellaneous surplus items as needed via online auction.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waving the competitive bidding process based on Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 which states it may be waived with the approval of the city council; and,
B. Approving the Sales Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-152
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for workers’ compensation litigation matters to adjust the hourly compensation rate.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-180
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Fifth Amendment with Hanson Bridgett, LLP, the Third Amendment with Wilke Fleury, LLP, and the Second Amendment with Prentice Long, PC for a Total Amount not to Exceed $235,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Fifth Amendment with Hanson Bridgett, LLP, the Third Amendment with Wilke Fleury, LLP, and the Second Amendment with Prentice Long, PC for a total amount not to exceed $235,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Fifth Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Hanson Bridgett LLP in an amount not to exceed $95,000; and,
B. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement with Wilke Fleury, LLP in an amount not to exceed $80,000; and,
C. Approving a First Amendment to a Legal Services Agreement with Prentice Long, PC in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-144
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program Resources and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreement with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project for the Acquisition/Rehabilitation "Supportive Housing Project" Approved with the Amended 2024 Annual Action Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the execution of Program Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project ($586,381).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for the program identified in the amended 2024 HUD Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2024-25 CDBG funds with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project in the amount of $586,381 for the Acquisition/Rehabilitation “Supportive Housing Project” Program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute, and if necessary, direct staff to make minor modifications to the agreement as described above and as attached, and all associated documents and exhibits. | | |
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25-163
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Modified Resolution Authorizing the Previously Approved Homekey+ Grant Application with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP and Rescinding Resolution 2025-06
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a modified resolution due to changes desired by the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) authorizing the submittal of a joint application for participation in HCD Homekey+ Grant Program with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP and Rescinding Resolution 2025-06.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Rescinding previously approved Resolution 2025-06; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2025-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, rescinding Resolution No. 2025-06 and authorizing a Joint Application and Participation in the Homekey Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the Homekey Program; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Standard Agreements if sele | | |
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25-135
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-04 by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado), Located on N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday May 1, 2025, From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Consideration of a Request for a City of Merced Co-Sponsorship
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the closure and use of City streets on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday, May 1, 2025, for a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Co-Sponsorship.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the street closure of N Street between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday May 1, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,
Should the City Council decide to Co-Sponsor the Event
City Council - Adopt a Motion
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25-149
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5424 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6, Subdivision for 20 Lots at Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting the Final Map #5424 for 20 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2025-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision (#5424); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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25-151
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5422 for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision for 76 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of M Circle and Bellevue Road, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting Final Map #5422 for 76 single-family lots, located at the southwest corner of M Circle and Bellevue Road, and the subdivision agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2025-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision (#5422); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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25-129
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #24-03 for the Old Dominion Annexation
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #24-03 for the Old Dominion Annexation project. The proposed annexation consists of approximately 260.5 acres, with a developed area of 170.3 acres. The project will include mixed-use development generally located north of Bellevue Road, between G Street and Golf Road, south of Farmland Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Old Dominion Annexation project. | | |
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25-177
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Accept the Report on a Potential Rental Registry Program and Provide Direction
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting the report on a potential rental registry program and provide direction.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the report on a potential rental registry program and provide direction to staff. | | |
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25-159
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Dupont’s Request to Discuss the City Council Policy C-1 How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Dupont’s Request to Discuss the City Council Policy C-1 How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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25-046
| 1 | L.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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25-051
| 1 | L.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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