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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/15/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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Attachments: Special Meeting Notice
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25-1080 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957   Not available Not available
26-001 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 415 W. 18 Street, Merced, CA APN 031-064-007; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: S. Tietjen, Merced County Office of Education; Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8   Not available Not available
26-010 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, et al. MSC Case No. 23CV-03845 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
25-1081 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Oath of Office Pursuant to the City of Merced Charter Section 612 for the Newly Appointed City Council District Two Member REPORT IN BRIEF The newly appointed Council Two District Member will take his Oath of Office pursuant to City of Merced Charter Section 612, before taking his seat at the dais.   Not available Not available
26-008 1H.1. Special Presentation ItemSUBJECT: UC Merced Update from Chancellor Juan Muñoz REPORT IN BRIEF UC Merced Chancellor Juan Muñoz will provide Council with an update.   Not available Not available
25-774 1K.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
25-1073 1K.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025, and October 20, 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 October 6, 2025, and October 20, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1077 1K.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Affirming in Part, Without Prejudice, Appeal #25-0004 by Eric Gonsalves on Behalf of Yosemite 1380, LLC of the Planning Commission’s Recommendation of Denial of General Plan Amendment #24-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development #20; Denial of Site Plan Review Permit #551 and Minor Use Permit #24-13; and Approval of Legislative Action Agreement. The Subject Site is Generally Located on the Southwest Corner of East Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue (1380 E. Yosemite Avenue and 3595 Parsons Avenue) REPORT IN BRIEF Formalizing the adoption of Resolution 2025-70, A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Merced, California Affirming In Part, Without Prejudice, Appeal #25-0004 by Eric Gonsalves on behalf of Yosemite 1380, LLC, of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of General Plan Amendment #24-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development #20; denial of Site Plan Review Permit #551 and Minor Use Permit #24-13; and approval of legislative action agre   Not available Not available
25-1057 1K.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinances Adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 of the California Code of Regulations Known as the California Building Standards and Fire Code, and Legislative Findings Supporting Local Amendments, to the City of Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of Ordinances adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 California Code of Regulations known as the California Building Standards and Fire Code, and Legislative Findings supporting Local Amendments, to the City of Merced Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Ordinance 2582, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Title 17.04, “Building Code,” Sections 17.04.010, 17.05.010, 17.06.010, 17.07.010, 17.09.010, 17.10.010, 17.12.010, 17.20.010, 17.24.010, 17.28.020, and 17.34.010, 17.11.010 of the Merced Municipal Code to adopt by reference the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Code, California Energy Code, California Referenc   Not available Not available
25-1050 1L.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Potential Introduction of Ordinance 2584, Amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Continued Public Hearing of Ordinance 2584 amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code. Amendment to the Speed Limits section consists of modification to speed limits throughout the City. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion reintroducing Ordinance 2584, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits” of the Merced Municipal Code.   Not available Not available
25-857 1L.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as Required by Government Code Section 66006(b) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced accepting the City’s Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees (AB 1600) as required by Government Code section 66006(b). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 which contains the information required by California Government Code Section 66006(b); and, B. Adopting Resolution 2025-76, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting the Development Impact Fees Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Report and making findings related to unexpended developer deposits for public improvements as required by California Government Code Section 66001.   Not available Not available
25-1079 1L.3. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Parks and Community Services Proposed Updated Fee Schedule REPORT IN BRIEF Hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Parks and Community Services fee schedule. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-75, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Parks and Community Services program and service fees.   Not available Not available
25-1044 1M.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
25-1046 1M.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available