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Meeting date/time:
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1/21/2025
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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25-002
| 1 | B.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: Study Session on Rezoning for the Housing Element to Meet the Requirements for the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Study Session on Rezoning to meet the Requirements of RHNA.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion. | | |
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25-078
| 1 | E.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Day of Service
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Tamera Cobb of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. | | |
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25-079
| 1 | E.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Valley Crisis Center. | | |
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25-010
| 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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24-1201
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2024, July 15, 2024, August 5, 2024, August 19, 2024, and September 3, 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 July 1, 2024, July 15, 2024, August 5, 2024, August 19, 2024, and September 3, 2024. | | |
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25-019
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime for the Design & Construction of Inclusive Themed Playground at Community Park 42, Merced’s Regional Sports Complex, in the Amount of $459,021.29
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the agreement for playground design and construction of work outlined in the Design & Build Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $459,021.29 with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime, in the amount of $459,021.29 for design and construction of the Merced Regional Sports Complex Playground; and,
B. Approving change orders up to 5% of the agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-025
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the 2024/2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Report Pursuant Federal Requirements Set Forth by Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (referred to as Plan) for the 2024/2025 years as required by Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This Plan is an update from the previous 2019/2020 years report. The Plan includes evaluations for all City owned buildings, streets, parks, programs, and services for compliance with Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the 2024/2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Report. | | |
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25-063
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Display the Council Approved Commemorative Flags at Bob Hart Square per City Council Policy C-7
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to display Council approved commemorative flags in Bob Hart Square per the City Council Policy C-7.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the display of commemorative flags on the City flagpole in Bob Hart Square for the months of February and June 2025. | | |
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25-068
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Three-Year Agreement with Granicus, LLC for Agenda Management Software, Board and Commissions Software, Community Outreach Software, Live Video Steaming, Websites, Hosting, Services and Support not to Exceed $270,210
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement for a three-year agreement with Granicus, LLC for agenda management, board and commissions, community outreach software, live video streaming, websites, hosting, services, and support not to exceed $270,210.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 Code for standardization on particular types of equipment; and,
B. Approving a three-year agreement with Granicus LLC. not to exceed $270,210; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-071
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a One Year Lease Extension Between the City of Merced and USPS (United States Postal Service) at the Bell Station (415 W. 18th Street) with an Annual Rate of $66,759
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a one-year lease extension with USPS for office space at Bell Station, with an annual rental rate of $66,759.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Lease Extension Agreement with the United States Postal Service for office space at the Bell Station with an annual rental rate of $66,759; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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25-085
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Extend the Term of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Contract to June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of extending the term of the CalVIP grant contract to June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the term extension for the CalVIP grant contract to June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-031
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Ford E-Transit Cargo Van Equipped with Flexitrax C550 System, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, from WECO Industries in the Amount of $249,862.65 for the Sewer Division
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one new Ford E-Transit Cargo Van equipped with Flexitrax C550 System, in the amount of $249,862.65. Staff has identified a vehicle that will not only aid their operation but allow the City to become compliant with California Code of Regulation Section 1962 (Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards).
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 authorizing the purchase to be made on the grounds of sole/single sourcing; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one Ford E-Transit Cargo Van equipped with Flexitrax C550 System, in the amount of $249,862.65 from WECO Industries for the Sewer Division; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
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25-032
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Side Loader Refuse Truck, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, From Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., in the Amount of $426,985 for the Refuse Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one 2024 Autocar ACX64 R/H Drive with New Way Sidewinder Refuse Side-Loading body in the amount of $426,985. Staff has identified the need to purchase a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a government procurement program (Sourcewell).
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 authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one 2024 Autocar ACX64 R/H Drive with New Way Sidewinder Refuse Side-Loading body in the amount of $426,985.00 from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 110223-NWY, adding to Refuse’s fleet; and,
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25-033
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for the Harvesting of Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application Crops with Bradley Bertuccio Hay Baling, Inc., for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 in the Amount of $101,250 and the Annual Amount of $270,000 for Subsequent Years; the Agreement Shall Have an Initial Term Beginning March 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2027, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) Ending June 30, 2029
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Agreement for Harvesting Services with Bradley Bertuccio Hay Baling, Inc., for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 for $101,250.00 and the annual amount of $270,000 for subsequent years for harvesting services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application fodder crops.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Agreement for Harvesting Services with Bradley Bertuccio Hay Baling, Inc., for the harvesting of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application Area fodder crops in the amount not to exceed $641,250 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend the | | |
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24-816
| 1 | I.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled City Council Districts Adding the UC Merced Annexation Area and the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Annexation Area to City Council District 6 of the Council District Map
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers introducing an Ordinance amending Chapter 1.17 adding the newly UC Merced Annexation area and the newly Virginia Smith Trust Annexation area to City Council District 6 of the Council District map.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2576, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code. | | |
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25-053
| 1 | I.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Kroeker, Inc. for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) (060) Sidewalks Parkwest and McGregor Project Number CP220064, in the Amount of $790,216.60
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Kroeker, Inc. in the amount of $790,216.60 for the CMAQ Sidewalks Along Parkwest and McGregor Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the CMAQ Sidewalks Along Parkwest and McGregor Project CP220064 to Kroeker, Inc., in the amount of $790,216.60; 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. Authorizing the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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25-005
| 1 | I.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Execute Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Grant Agreements with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) and to Accept and Appropriate the Local Suballocation Grant Funding of $195,493 for the General Plan Update and the Regional Competitive Grant Funding of $2,497,538 for the I Street Project for Linc Housing
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the execution of the REAP 2.0 Grant Agreements with MCAG and accept and appropriate the Local Suballocation Grant funding of $195,493 for the General Plan Update and the Regional Competitive Grant funding of $2,497,538 for the I Street Project for Linc Housing.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting $195,493 from the REAP 2.0 - Local Suballocation Grant funds, increasing revenue in Fund 3000-Development Services Planning Division and appropriating the same for the General Plan Update; and,
B. Accepting $2,497,538 from the REAP 2.0 - Regional Competitive Grant funds, increasing revenue in Fund 2014-Early Action Planning and appropriating the same for I Street Project for Linc | | |
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25-001
| 1 | I.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Joint Application and Participation in the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey+ Grant Program with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP for an Amount not to Exceed $30,000,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the submittal of a joint application for participation in HCD Homekey+ Grant Program with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP for an amount not to exceed $30,000,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing a joint application and participation in the Homekey+ Program and authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Standard Agreement and any related documents; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Standard Agreements if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary to participate in the Homekey+ Grant Program; and, | | |
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25-035
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Update on General Vang Pao Park Site Master Plan and Timeline
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update on park plan development, phased construction plan, area of focus for phase 1 and project timeline.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Information Only. | | |
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25-059
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Update on Bear Creek Restoration Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update on current design efforts as part of the restoration project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Information Item Only. | | |
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25-011
| 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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25-012
| 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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25-086
| 1 | L.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. VIRAAJ Investments, LLC et al., MSC Case No. 23CV-00538 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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