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Meeting date/time:
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7/7/2025
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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25-631
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: 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) | | |
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25-632
| 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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25-573
| 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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25-616
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of June 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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25-577
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of March 11, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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25-618
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025, and March 17, 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 March 3, 2025, and March 17, 2025. | | |
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25-607
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Third Amendment with California Public Policy Group for Legislative Advocacy and the Second Amendment with California Public Policy Group for Grant Writing Services for a Total Amount not to Exceed $267,500
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Third Amendment with California Public Policy Group (CPPG) for legislative advocacy and the Second Amendment with CPPG for grant writing services for a total amount not to exceed $267,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Third Amendment to Services Agreement with CPPG for legislative advocacy in an amount not to exceed $201,000; and,
B. Approving a Second Amendment to Services Agreement with CPPG for grant writing services in an amount not to exceed $66,500; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-619
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Declaring the Infeasibility of Using Public Bidding to Purchase Certain Vehicles and Authorizing Limited Direct Purchases
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution declaring the infeasibility of using Public Bidding to Purchase certain vehicles and authorizing limited direct purchases
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Declaring the Infeasibility of using Public Bidding to Purchase certain Vehicles and Authorizing Limited Direct Purchases. | | |
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25-334
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request to Approve the Recreation and Parks Commission’s Recommendation to Amending Service Agreements for Use of Central Youth Center by Restorative Justice League and Challenged Family Resource Center and Use of McNamara Youth Center by LifeLine CDC for an Additional Three-Year Term with the Potential to Extend Two Additional Years, not to Exceed 5 Consecutive Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Recreation and Parks Commission’s recommendation to amend service agreements for use of Central Youth Center by Restorative Justice League and Challenged Family Resource Center and use of McNamara Youth Center by LifeLine CDC for a Three-Year Term with the potential to extend two additional years for a not to exceed 5-year term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a service agreement with Restorative Justice League for youth programming at the Central Youth Center for a three-year term; and,
B. Approving a service agreement with Challenged Family Resource Center for youth programming at the Central Youth Center for a three-year term; and, | | |
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25-585
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-0016 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 and a Western Portion of W. 18th Street, Between N Street and M Street, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Thursday September 04, 2025, and Thursday November 06, 2025, All Dates 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, July 10, 2025, Thursday September 04, 2025, and Thursday, November 06, 2025, for a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, and a western portion of W. 18th Street, between N Street and M Street, all dates 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 | | |
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25-299
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Merced and the Merced Business Tourism Improvement District to Administer the Assessment Tax and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the agreement between the City of Merced and the Merced Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) to administer the Assessment Tax and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the agreement between the City of Merced and the Merced Tourism Business Improvement District to administer the Assessment Tax; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. | | |
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25-588
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $9,160 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Contract Change Order No. 2 with American Paving Co. for the G Street Bridge Rail Repair, Project No. CP230066
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency for additional work to paint the east and west side of the bridge railing and all four streetlights along the G Street bridge in the amount of $9,160 for Project No. CP230066 - G Street Bridge Rail Repair.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the increase in the contingency in the amount of $9,160.00 for Project No. CP230066 - G Street Bridge Rail Repair for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Order No. 2 with American Paving Company; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-593
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Award a Contract with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group Inc., for Groundwater Monitoring and Municipal Well Sampling Services in the Amount of $92,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving a contract with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. to perform groundwater sampling services to support the City’s PCE environmental investigation for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.4.210; and,
B. Awarding a contract with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. for the one-year term to provide groundwater well and municipal well sampling services in the amount of $92,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-590
| 1 | H.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve the Purchase of Parts, Equipment, and Supplies as Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations Through June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, and supplies for Public Works maintenance and operations for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.4.210 for annual supplies and services; and,
B. Approving the purchase up to $45,000 with Ag Trans Repair through June 30, 2026; and,
C. Approving the purchase up to $100,000 with All-Phase Electric Supply through June 30, 2026; and,
D. Approving the purchase up to $75,000 with AZCO Supply, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
E. Approving the purchase up to $300,000 with Badger Meter through June 30, 2026; and,
F. Approving the purchase up to $115,000 | | |
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25-519
| 1 | H.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Consulting and Professional Services Contract with ControlPoint Engineering, Inc., for Software Maintenance Services Related to the City’s Water SCADA System for a Three-Year Term, not to Exceed $300,000 for the Initial Term and the not to Exceed Amount of $100,000 for the Optional One (1) Year Extension
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year Consulting Agreement for software maintenance services and related tasks for the City’s SCADA system not to exceed $300,000 for the initial term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with ControlPoint Engineering, Inc., for a three-year term, for up to $300,000 in the initial 3-year term and $100,000 in the optional 1-year extension term; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-634
| 1 | H.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with Central Valley Lawnscapes in the Additional Amount of $9,588 to Increase Service to Downtown Merced, for a Total Annual Contract Amount of $371,148 for Maintenance of Various Maintenance Districts for the Contract Period Ending June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment with Central Valley Lawnscapes in the additional amount of $9,588 to provide weekly landscape maintenance services to the Downtown Maintenance District through June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Agreement with Central Valley Lawnscapes in the additional amount of $9,588, for a total not to exceed annual amount of $371,148, to provide weekly landscape maintenance services at Downtown Maintenance District for the contract term ending June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and execute future contract amendments. | | |
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25-633
| 1 | H.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with Green Horizon, Inc., for Turf Maintenance of all City-Owned Parks in an Additional Amount of $19,680, for a Total Annual Contract Amount of $333,840 for the Contract Period Ending June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment with Green Horizon, Inc., for maintenance services at City-owned parks for an additional amount of $19,680 to add services at Community Park 42 (CP-42) through June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Agreement with Green Horizon, Inc., in the additional amount of $19,680, for a total not to exceed annual amount of $333,840, to provide weekly landscape maintenance services at CP-42 for the contract term ending June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. | | |
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25-640
| 1 | H.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Asphalt Zipper 480Xi Gen 8 with Accu-Trak Wheel Assist, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, from Asphalt Zipper in the Amount of $296,577.94 for the Streets Division
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one (1) new Asphalt Zipper 480Xi Gen 8 with Accu-Trak Wheel Assist, and necessary attachment equipment, in the amount of $296,577.94. Staff has identified the need to add this piece of equipment, which will assist in the Street Division’s operation through the cost savings of a government procurement program (H-GAC).
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 H-GAC, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one (1) new Asphalt Zipper 480Xi Gen 8 with Accu-Trak Wheel Assist, and Necessary Attachment Equipment in the amount of $296,577.94 from Asphalt Zipper, through H-GAC contract #SM10-20 Street Maint | | |
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25-589
| 1 | H.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to LEHR Upfitters for the Purchase of Panasonic Toughbook Computers with Docking Stations for a Total Cost of $71,342.30
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding bid to LEHR Upfitters for the purchase of Panasonic Toughbook Computers with Docking Stations for a Total cost of $71,342.30.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to LEHR Upfitters for Panasonic Toughbook Computers with Docking Stations for a total cost of $71,342.30; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and the Purchasing Supervisor to issue the purchase order. | | |
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25-324
| 2 | H.18. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process and Utilize Cooperative Procurement Contracts; Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA Contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract# 23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract # 538902, Omnia Mesa Contract # 2024056-01-GOV with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process and utilize cooperative procurement contracts; Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract# 23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract # 538902, Omnia Mesa Contract # 2024056-01-GOV with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the use of Sourcewell Contract #121923; and,
C. Approving the use of National IPA contracts with Cobb County, GA con | | |
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25-326
| 1 | H.19. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contract; County of Merced 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092 051821 with AMS.net and MGT in a not to Exceed Amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contract; 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092 051821 with AMS.net and MGT in a not to exceed amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for cooperative purchase; and,
B. Authorizing the use of 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092 051821; and,
C. Authorizing the use of future contract amendment to 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092 051821 if executed by the County of Merced and contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
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25-327
| 1 | H.20. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contracts; State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-24-70-19-11 , 1-24-70-19-19 , 1-24-70-19-25 , 1-22-70-31A , 1-22-70-31B , 1-22-70-31C , 1-22-70-37 , 1-23-70-04C, 1-21-70-04A , 1-21-70-08H , 1-21-70-08B Awarded to Vendors Entisys Solutions, Inc. dba e360, Ahead, Inc., dba Kovarus, Inc. in CA , Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC , Granite Data Solutions , Dell Marketing, L.P. , PC Specialists, Inc. dba Technology Integration Group (TIG) , CDW Government, LLC , UBEO Business Services , NWN Corporation in a not to Exceed Amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contracts; State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-24-70-19-11 , 1-24-70-19-19 , 1-24-70-19-25 , 1-22-70-31A , 1-22-70-31B , 1-22-70-31C , 1-22-70-37 , 1-23-70-04C, 1-21-70-04A , 1-21-70-08H , 1-21-70-08B Awarded to Vendors Entisys Solutions, Inc. dba e360, Ahead, I | | |
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25-329
| 1 | H.21. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with City of Mesa Omnia Partners Contract 20240506, State of Minnesota SourceWell Contract 121923, and Region 4 Texas Education Service Center Omnia Contract R240304 Awarded to Vendors SHI Internation and DLT solutions, in a not to Exceed Amount of $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the Cooperative Purchase with City of Mesa Omnia Partners Contract 20240506, State of Minnesota SourceWell Contract 121923, and Region 4 Texas Education Service Center Omnia Contract R240304 Awarded to Vendors SHI Internation and DLT solutions, in a not to Exceed Amount of $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the use of City of Mesa Omnia Partners Contract 20240506 with vendor SHI International; and,
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25-328
| 1 | H.22. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with State of California Cooperative Agreements SLP-23-70-0025R ( Adobe Software) , SLP-22-70-0276H (Akamai Software ) , SLP-24-70-0132W (Cisco Software) , SLP-22-70-0151Z (Dell Software) , SLP-21-70-0027I (Docusign Software) , SLP-24-70-0025X (Freshworks Software), SLP-25-70-0063E (GovOS Software) , SLP-25-70-0027U (OpenText Software) , SLP-22-70-0151Y (VMware Software) , SLP-25-70-0023U (Zerto Software) , SLP-25-70-0027W (Zscaler Software) , COOP 7-17-70-40-05.04 , 7-17-70-40-05.55 , 7-17-70-40-05.58, 7-17-70-40-05.41 , COOP 7-17-70-40-09 , COOP 7-17-70-40-01, 7-24-70-40-19 (NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solution) Awarded to Vendors CDW Government, Savant Solutions Inc, Presidio Networked Group, Kovarus Inc, Taborda Solutions Inc, E360, AMS.net, SHI International, DLT Solutions, Insight Public Sector, in a not to Exceed Amount of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the Cooperative Purchase with State of Californi | | |
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25-605
| 1 | H.23. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Adding Section 17.32.105, “Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map”, of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption adding section 17.32.105 of Merced Municipal Code adopting California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2578, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Section 17.32.105, "Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map” to the Merced Municipal Code. | | |
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25-592
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #24-01, and Northeast Yosemite Specific Plan Amendment #6 (“Paulson Ranch”), Initiated by Stonefield Home, Inc., Property Owner. The General Plan Amendment Would Amend the Merced General Plan Transportation and Circulation Element by Modifying the City of Merced Circulation Plan (Figure 4.1) and All Associated Maps and Descriptions Throughout the General Plan, to Eliminate Destiny Drive (a Collector Road) From Going Through the Subject Site at 800 E. Cardella Road to Paulson Road (Extension). The Northeast Yosemite Specific Plan Amendment Would Modify the Design, Layout, and Circulation of the Residential Proposal Previously Approved for this Site. This Request Would Allow the Subdivision of Approximately 39.12 Acres into 104 Residential Lots (Mostly Between 6,000 and 7,000 Square Feet) and Additional Lots for a Storm Basing and Open Space; and the Subject Site is Generally Located on the South Side of E. Cardella Road, Approximately 1,900 Feet East of G Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
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25-645
| 1 | I.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #24-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development (P-D) #20, and Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map #1332, Site Plan #551, Minor Use Permit #24-13, and Environmental Review Checklist #24-25, Initiated by Eric Gonsalves, on Behalf of Yosemite 1380 LLC, Property Owner. The Approximate 8.05-Acre Subject Site is Generally Located on the Southwest Corner of East Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue (1380 E. Yosemite Avenue and 3595 Parsons Avenue). The General Plan Amendment Would Change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Commercial Office (CO) to Business Park (BP) for 2.72 Acres and From Commercial Office (CO) to High Medium Density (HMD) Residential for the Remaining 4.48 Acres. The Site Utilization Plan Revision Would Change the Land Use Designation Within Planned Development (P-D) #20 from “Commercial Office” to “Self-Storage” for 2.72 Acres, and From “Commercial Office” to “Residential” for 4.48 Acres. The Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Would Divide the Self-Storage | | |
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25-583
| 2 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Selection of Logo for the General Plan Update and Downtown Station Area Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers reviewing logos and selecting a logo prepared for the General Plan Update and Downtown Station Area Plan and selecting.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion selecting a logo from Option 1 or Option 2 for the branding of the General Plan Update and Downtown Station Area Plan. | | |
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25-629
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Request by the Tourism Business Improvement District Steering Committee to the City Council to Adopt the Slate of the Board of Directors for the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the request from the Tourism Business Improvement District Steering Committee to adopt the slate of recommended hoteliers to the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board of Directors. The appointed board members and officers will be able to proceed conducting the business of the TBID.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Appointing the following TBID Board Members; Robin Donovan, Chair, Sean Williams, Vice Chair, Tiffany Gomes, Secretary, Nitin Kumar, Treasurer; Vacant, Board Member; and,
B. Appointing a City Official to the TBID Board; and,
C. Directing the City Clerk to provide the Certified Minute Action to the TBID Board. | | |
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25-584
| 2 | J.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for and Authorization to Accept if Awarded, the Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation Grant, not to Exceed $750,000, from State of California Natural Resources Agency to Plant a Native, Drought Tolerant Urban Forest at General Vang Pao Park to Mitigate Environmental Impacts of the North Transit Hub, a Regional Transportation Facility (RTF)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to apply for $750,000 in grant funding from the State of
California Natural Resources Agency for the development of an urban forest at General Vang Pao Park to mitigate environmental impacts to the area caused by the revised development of the North Transit Hub, a Regional Transportation Facility (RTF). Grant funds will be used to offset increased CO2 and required energy use in the area by establishing an urban forest made up of native, drought tolerant, trees at General Vang Pao Park. The grantor requires the adoption of a resolution in support of the City’s grant application. Authorization is required by council to accept funding if awarded.
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25-308
| 1 | J.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Amendment with the Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for Use of McCombs Youth Center for a Five-Year Term with the Potential to Extend an Additional Five Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers amending the current lease agreement for use of the McCombs Youth Center by the Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for a five-year term with the potential to extend an additional five years.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving amended service agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for youth programming at the McCombs Youth Center for a five-year term; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-637
| 1 | J.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Enter Professional Services Agreements with Merced City School District for up to $197,474 for FY 2025-2026 to Scholarship 540 District Students in Youth Basketball and Youth Football
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Professional Services Agreements with Merced City School District (MCSD) for the use of $197,474 in Expanded Learning Opportunity Program funding to scholarship up to 540 students from MCSD to participate in Parks & Community Services Youth Basketball and Youth Flag Football programs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Professional Services Agreement with Merced City School District in amount of $78,815 to scholarship up to 200 students in youth flag football; and,
B. Approving Professional Services Agreement with Merced City School District in amount of $118,659 to scholarship up to 340 students in youth basketball; and,
C. Accepting funds from Merced City School District, increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services, for an amount not to exceed $99,985 and appropriating the same; and,
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25-498
| 1 | J.6. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Apply for and Appropriate if Awarded, Grant Funding in an Amount Up to $10,000 for FY 2025-2026 from Merced County First 5 to Support Various Children Oriented Special Events
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to apply for grant funding and if awarded, appropriate grant funding in the amount up to $10,000 from First 5 Merced County Mini Grants to support special events such as Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K Walk/Run and Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Parade Kids Activity Zone.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Application for $10,000 from First 5 of Merced County Mini Grants to support various children’s activities
B. Accepting grant funds from First 5 Merced County Mini Grant and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, up to the amount of $10,000 if awarded; and,
C. Appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Operating Materials, Services and Supplies if awarded; and,
D. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received if awarded; and,
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25-581
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Smith’s Request to Discuss the Selection and Placement of Ceremonial Items
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Smith’s request to discuss the selection and placement of Ceremonial Items on the Council Agenda.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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25-566
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (One Ex-Officio)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (1 Ex-Officio); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-567
| 1 | K.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, At-Large and One Ex-Officio)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, At-Large and One Ex-Officio); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-568
| 1 | K.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Personnel Board to Appoint One Board Nominated and One Council Appointed Individual
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers appointing one Employee nominated individual to the Personnel Board.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Appointing Phyllis Krego to serve as the Board Nominated member for the Personnel Board with a full term expiring on July 1, 2029; and,
B. Appointing a member to serve as the Council Appointed member for the Personnel Board; or,
C. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-569
| 1 | K.5. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Planning Commission (Districts 4 and 6)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill seats on the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Planning Commission (District 4 and 6); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-570
| 1 | K.6. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 2 & 5)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill seats on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 2 and 5); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-572
| 1 | K.7. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Regional Airport Authority (3 Seats)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill three vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Regional Airport Authority (3 seats); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-571
| 1 | K.8. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 2 and 6)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill two (2) seats on the Tax Transparency Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 2 and 6); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-591
| 1 | K.9. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointments to the Citizen Advisory Focus Group for the General Plan Update and Downtown Station Area Plan with up to a Total of Fourteen (14) Members to be Appointed by Districts (District 1-6), One Member to be Appointed At-Large, and (One) Member from Each of the Six Commissions Previously Selected by the City Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the appointment of individuals to the Citizen Advisory Focus Group of the General Plan and Downtown Station Area Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing one individual to each of the six City Council Districts, one individual to be appointed at-large, and one individual from each of six commissions previously defined by the City Council; or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-574
| 1 | K.10. | | 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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25-575
| 1 | K.11. | | 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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