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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/16/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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26-226 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Borba, et al. v. County of Merced, et al. MSC Case No. 23CV-04368 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
26-214 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Gateway Quilters’ Guild REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Gateway Quilters’ Guild.   Not available Not available
26-169 1I.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
26-230 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025 and December 16, 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 December 15, 2025 and December 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-181 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to St. Francis Electric, LLC. for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) (059) Merced Traffic Signal Synchronization Project Number CP220066, in the Amount of $1,386,770 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to St. Francis Electric, LLC. in the amount of $1,386,770 for the CMAQ (059) Merced Traffic Signal Synchronization Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the CMAQ Merced Traffic Signal Synchronization Project CP220066 to St. Francis Electric, LLC, in the amount of $1,386,770; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the total contract.   Not available Not available
26-204 2I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2025 General Plan Annual Report Summarizing the Status of the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan and the Steps Taken to Implement the General Plan Policies and Implementation Actions and Acceptance of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summarizing the City’s Progress in Meeting the City’s Share of Regional Housing Needs and the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element Including Number of Entitlements, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy for All Housing Types REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and allows the public an opportunity to provide oral testimony and written comments regarding the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.   Not available Not available
26-215 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement with Smarsh Inc., with the Option to Renew for Up to Two (2) Additional One-Year Terms, for a Total Potential Term of Three (3) Years and a Total not-to-Exceed Amount of $166,119 for Text Message and Social Media Archiving REPORT IN BRIEF Approve award of RFP to Smarsh Inc. for text message and social media archiving services and authorize execution of a one (1) year agreement, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year renewals, for a total potential term of three (3) years and a total not-to-exceed amount of $166,119. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the RFP to Smarsh Inc., for text message and social media archiving; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Smarsh Inc., with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a total term not to exceed three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $151,017, with additional expenditure authority of up to $15,102 (10%) for contingency, for a total authorized amount not to exc   Not available Not available
26-139 1I.6. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefits Grant to Partially Fund the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, Accepting Grant Funding if Awarded, Waiving the Competitive Bid Process, and Approval to Purchase up to (5) Vehicles and Outfit (3) Vehicles with Police Lighting and Emergency Equipment REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefits Grant program to partially fund the purchase of new vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, accepting grant funding if awarded, waiving the competitive bid process, and approval to purchase up to (5) vehicles and outfit (3) of the vehicles with police lighting and emergency equipment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2026-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to A   Not available Not available
26-211 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: First Public Hearing - Introduction and Preliminary Review of Project Funding Scoring Results and Expenditure Recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funds for Fiscal Year 2026/27, to be Included in the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan; and, Receipt of Public Comment During a Public Hearing REPORT IN BRIEF Introduces project funding request applications received for the upcoming 2026 Annual Action Plan program year and results of project scoring; Introduces the preliminary estimated budget for the 2026 Program Year; Provides a brief update for the 2026 CDBG and HOME annual allocation announcement; Informs the Public and Council about upcoming public comment opportunities; and, provides a Public Hearing to receive Public Comment regarding all information provided. RECOMMENDATION City Council - A. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment that will be considered for inclusion in the final draft of the 2026 Annual Action Plan; and,    Not available Not available
26-205 1K.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2026-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California to apply for grant funding and accept grant funding if awarded, from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program; and, If Awarded, B. Authorizing the acceptance of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant not to exceed $100,000; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments; and D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and E.    Not available Not available
26-202 1K.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $5,549 From the Unreserved, Unencumbered Balance of Fund 8503-Asset Forfeiture, Transferring to the General Fund and Appropriating the Same to the Police Department for the Purchase of TLK100 Wave Two-Way Radios 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 $5,549, transferring to the General Fund and appropriating the same to the Merced Police Department to purchase TLK100 Wave Two-Way Radios. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 8503-Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $5,549, transferring to the General Fund and appropriating the same to the Police Department for the purchase of TLK100 Wave Two-Way Radios.   Not available Not available
26-221 1  Action ItemsSUBJECT: Request to Adopt Inspection Procedure Policy for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 179970.7 REPORT IN BRIEF During the 2023 legislative session, Assembly Bill 548 (“AB 548”) was enacted. AB 548 requires cities to develop policies and procedures to meet specific requirements for inspecting buildings when a housing unit is found to be substandard or in violation of state housing laws, the city’s building official, or code enforcement officer, or building inspector determines the substandard conditions could reasonably affect other units. This Resolution adopts a policy for the City of Merced that conforms with AB 548 and California’ Health and Safety Code Section 179970.7, thereby ensuring compliance with state law. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-17, a Resolution of the City of Merced, California, Establishing Inspection Procedures for Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy.   Not available Not available
26-212 3K.4. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with UC Village, LLC, Relating to the Annexation of Approximately 37.2 Acres of Land at the Southwest Corner of Bellevue and Lake Roads Called the UC Villages Annexation Project to the City of Merced and Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving amendments to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with UC Village, LLC, and the Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group to increase the amount of the contract for environmental services and to reimburse for City staff time to manage said contract. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with UC Village, LLC, in the amount of $12,100, which includes the increase in contracted environmental services ($11,000) and management time by City staff (1,100); and, B. Approving the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Gro   Not available Not available
26-219 1L.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report on 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending (Earmark Funding) Request Submissions REPORT IN BRIEF Report on 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending (Earmark Funding) Request submissions. RECOMMENDATION For Information Only.   Not available Not available
26-096 1L.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 REPORT IN BRIEF Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced (“City”) in Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024-25 per Senate Bill (“SB”) 341 (DeSaulnier 2013-14), which requires the City to prepare an annual report on the City’s compliance with housing successor requirements imposed by Health and Safety Code (“HSC”) Section 34176.1(f). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.   Not available Not available
26-222 1L.3. Report ItemSUBJECT: Presentation and Discussion of Proposed Repeat Housing Code Violators Program Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 8.53 to the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is requesting the City to consider creating a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program to establish standards and procedures to penalize rental property owners who demonstrate a pattern of neglect, unresolved violations and unsafe conditions for tenants to maintain appropriate rental housing supply standards within the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide comments and suggestions to staff on the next steps.   Not available Not available
26-213 1M.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Appointments to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission with 6 Members to be Appointed by District and 1 Member to be Appointed At-Large REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the appointment of individuals to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing one individual to each of the six City Council Districts and one individual to be appointed at-large to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission.   Not available Not available
26-167 1M.2. 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
26-168 1M.3. 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