Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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7/6/2026
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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26-526
| 1 | B.1. | | 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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26-581
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition to Brett Parker, Requested by Council Member Shane Smith
REPORT IN BRIEF
Certificate of Recognition Received by Brett Parker. | | |
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26-487
| 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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26-543
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of June 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $39,000 and of Public Works contracts under $87,278. | | |
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26-576
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of November 5, 2025; December 17, 2025; January 21, 2026; March 4, 2026; and April 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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26-574
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of February 25, 2025; August 26, 2025; and October 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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26-575
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approve the Purchase of Bulletproof Vests from Angel Armor Using Grant Funds from the United States Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program (BVP) and Measure C for a not to Exceed Amount of $61,830.40
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers Staff’s request to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary to standardize specific types of equipment and approve the purchase of bulletproof vests with Angel Armor.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of specific equipment; and,
B. Approving the purchase of bulletproof vests from Angel Armor not-to-exceed $61,830.40. | | |
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26-469
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a 4-Year Agreement with Motorola Solutions for the Acquisition and Deployment of BRINC Emergency Response Drone Systems not to Exceed $479,993.99
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of a 4-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the purchase, deployment, and maintenance of emergency response drone systems funded through the opioid settlement fundings to support emergency overdose response and drone first responder operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a 4-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the purchase and deployment of the BRINC emergency response drone systems; and,
B. Authorizing the selection of Motorola Solutions Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder meeting the operational requirements of the Police Department; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-546
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approving Donation Acceptance Agreement and Donation of Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($20,800) from the Merced Tourism Improvement District (MTID) and Appropriating in the General Fund to be Used for the Blue Light Camera Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating a donation of twenty thousand eight hundred dollars ($20,800) from the Merced Tourism Improvement District (MTID) to fund the purchase and installation of seventeen (17) blue light camera systems, including one-year cellular service for eleven (11) City-mounted units.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Donation Acceptance Agreement and donation of $20,800 from the Merced Tourism Improvement District (MTID) for use in the Merced Police Department Blue Light Camera Program; and,
B. Increasing Contributions and Donations revenue in the amount of $20,800 and appropriating the same in the General Fund 1000 to cover the cost of (17) blue light cameras and one-year cellular service for eleven (11) of those blue light camera systems; and,
C. Authorizing the Ci | | |
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26-512
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., for the PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) Groundwater Project No. CP270047 in the Amount of $240,000 and for PCE Reporting in the Amount of $42,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two separate Professional Services Agreements for environmental remediation services and required monitoring reports for the PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) Groundwater Project in an amount of $282,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Agreement for Professional Services (cleanup contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $240,000 for PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) groundwater cleanup; and,
B. Approving the Agreement for Professional Services (reporting contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $42,000 for report drafting; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents. | | |
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26-394
| 2 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Cooperative Purchase of Technology Solutions Through State of California Cooperative Agreements, Including SLP-25-70-0063E (GovOS Software), SLP-25-70-0027W (Zscaler Software), SLP-23-70-0003D (LexisNexis Risk Solutions), SLP-25-70-0003X (Illumio), SLP-25-70-0003Z (Keeper Security), SLP-22-70-0027O (Red Hat), SLP-25-70-0027E (Samara), SLP-24-70-0064G (Accela), SLP-21-70-0025I (Granicus), SLP-22-70-0025M (CommVault), 7-17-70-40-05.79, 7-17-70-40-05.55, 7-17-70-40-05.58, 7-17-70-40-05.10, 7-17-70-40-05.88, 7-17-70-40-09, 7-17-70-40-01, and 7-24-70-40-19, in an Amount not to Exceed $275,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements and approve the use of State of California cooperative purchasing agreements for software and solutions, with a not-to-exceed amount of $275,000.
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 State | | |
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26-395
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to use the State of California Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for Technology Hardware, Including 1-22-70-31A (Dell Desktop) via Granite Data, 1-24-70-19-25 (Cisco/Commvault) via Presidio, 7-20-70-47-01.08 (Cisco) via CDW, 7-20-70-47-01.27 (Cisco) via SHI, 7-23-70-55-01.22 (Dell) via Granite, 7-23-70-55-01.04 (Dell) via CDW, 7-23-70-55-01.12 (Dell) via SHI, 7-23-70-55-04.04 (HP) via CDW, 1-22-70-34 (PC Goods) via Insight, 7-23-70-55-04.08 (HP) via Insight, 7-24-70-46-02.15 (HP) via UBEO, 7-20-70-47-02 (Cradlepoint) via Cradlepoint, 7-23-70-55-01.19 (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) via TIG, 7-23-70-55-03.01 (DELL) via ANS, 7-20-70-47-04.27 (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) via SHI, 7-23-70-55-03.19 (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) via SHI, and 7-24-70-46-02.18 (HP) via CA Surveying, with a not-to-Exceed Amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements to utilize competitively awarded cooperative purchasing agreements available through the State of California for technology hardware. The updated contract lis | | |
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26-396
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve the use of Cooperative Procurement Contracts, Including Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA Contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract #23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract #538902, and Omnia Mesa Contract #2024056-01-GOV, with a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements to utilize competitively awarded cooperative procurement contracts for technology goods and services. This request authorizes a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.
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 to utilize the cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the use of Sourcewell Contract #121923; and,
C. Approving the use of National IPA contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract #23-6692-02; and,
D. Approving the use of Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract #538902; and,
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26-399
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approve the use of Cooperative Procurement Contracts, Including Omnia Partners Contract #20240506-02 and State of Minnesota SourceWell Contract #121923 with Vendor SHI International, with a not to Exceed Amount of $175,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements to utilize competitively awarded cooperative procurement contracts for technology goods and services. This request authorizes a not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.
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 Omnia Partners Contract #20240506-02 with vendor SHI International; and,
C. Approving the use of State of Minnesota SourceWell Contract #121923 with vendor SHI International; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute future contract amendments related to motions B through C, limited to exten | | |
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26-462
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Riverland Trading, LLC, for the Supply and Delivery of Sodium Fluoride in an Amount not to Exceed $82,560 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and $90,880 for Fiscal Year 2027/2028
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Riverland Trading, LLC, for the supply and delivery of sodium fluoride through June 30, 2028.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid and approving the agreement with Riverland Trading, LLC, for the purchase of sodium fluoride in the amount not to exceed $82,560 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and $90,880 for Fiscal Year 2027/2028 for the contract term ending June 30, 2028; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents. | | |
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26-476
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement with Aqua Sierra, Inc., for Discovery and Documentation of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility’s SCADA System in the Amount of $190,246 for a Three-Year Term Ending June 30, 2029, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Two (2) Additional One-Year Terms
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year services agreement for discovery and documentation services, for the replacement of all PLC’s and related tasks for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility’s SCADA system (project CP220037) not to exceed $190,246 for the initial term of three (3) years.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Services Agreement with Aqua Sierra, Inc., for a three-year term, in the amount not to exceed $190,246, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-544
| 1 | I.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for Maintenance of Various Community Facilities Districts (CFD), in an Annual Amount of $270,240.00 for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2028, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for maintenance services in an annual amount of $270,240.00 at various Community Facilities Districts (CFD).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for maintenance services in an annual amount of $270,240.00 at various Community Facilities Districts (CFD) for two years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods, effective July 1, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents and approval of amendments or change orders up to 10% of the total contract cost. | | |
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26-568
| 1 | I.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Weed Abatement Services with Allied Weed Control for Various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintenance Districts, and Community Facilities Districts in an Annual Amount of $122,163.00 for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2028, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement with Allied Weed Control for weed abatement services in an annual amount of $122,163.00 at various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintenance Districts, and Community Facilities Districts.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with Allied Weed Control for weed abatement services in an annual amount of $122,163.00 at various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintenance Districts, and Community Facilities Districts for two years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three | | |
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26-573
| 1 | I.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approve the Purchase of Parts, Equipment, and Supplies as Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations Through June 30, 2027
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 2026/2027.
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, 2027; and,
C. Approving the purchase up to $100,000 with All-Phase Electric Supply through June 30, 2027; and,
D. Approving the purchase up to $392,000 with Amazon.com LLC through June 30, 2027; and,
E. Approving the purchase up to $50,000 with ARI Phoenix, Inc., dba ARI Hetra, through June 30, 2026; and,
F. Approving the purchase up to $75,000 with AZCO Supply, Inc., through June 30, 202 | | |
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26-580
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Approve a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2010-17 and Updating the Administrative Citations Schedule of Fines to Include Repeat Housing Code Violator Program Fines Pursuant to Section 1.10.050 of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of the proposed resolution updates the City's Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to incorporate penalties authorized under the Repeat Housing Code Violator Program and rescinds the existing schedule established by Resolution No. 2010-17.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-40, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, rescinding Resolution 2010-17 and updating the administrative citations schedule of fines to include repeat housing code violator program fines pursuant to section 1.10.050 of the Merced Municipal Code. | | |
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26-572
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing in Consideration of Parks and Community Services Fee Schedule to Include New Rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) and the Addition of Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course and Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42) and Adoption of a Resolution Approving Parks and Community Services Program and Service Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Open public hearing in review of proposed adjustments and additions to the current fee schedule for Recreational Facility Use including new rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT), and the Addition of Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42), and Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course and adoption of a Resolution approving Parks and Community Services program and service fees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving Parks and Community Services Program and Service fees.. | | |
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26-577
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Submit Census Tract 06047001801, 06047001301, 06047001302, 06047001603 for the Opportunity Zone 2.0 Submission Form to the Governor’s Office of Business Development
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requesting City Council’s approval to submit the four census tracts for State consideration of Opportunity Zone 2.0.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion for the City of Merced to submit census tract 06047001801, 06047001301, 06047001302, 06047001603 for State consideration of Opportunity Zone 2.0. | | |
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26-587
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Authorize Outreach Efforts, Including but not Limited to a Module on Engage Merced to Share Activities Relating to the High-Speed Rail Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
After reports from City Council’s High-Speed Rail (HSR) Sub-Committee and Staff, City Council will be asked to consider authorizing the creation of a module on Engage Merced and other outreach efforts.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the creation of a module on Engage Merced to share activities from August 2025 to present regarding High-Speed Rail Activities, including but not limited to, illustrating the transition of the station from Downtown Merced to Southeast Merced. | | |
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26-569
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto Request to Discuss Bicycle Safety
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Serratto request to discuss Bicycle safety.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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26-554
| 1 | L.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (District 1, District 2, District 5, District 6, Three 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 (District 1, District 2, District 5, District 6, Three 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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26-555
| 1 | L.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 2, District 5, District 6, and Two 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 2, District 5, District 6, and Two 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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26-556
| 1 | L.5. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Personnel Board to Appoint One Council Appointed Individual
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers appointing one individual to the Personnel Board.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Appointing a member to serve as the Council Appointed member for the Personnel Board; 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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26-557
| 1 | L.6. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Planning Commission (Districts 2 and 5)
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 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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26-558
| 1 | L.7. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 1, 3, 4, and 6)
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 1, 3, 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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26-559
| 1 | L.8. | | 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. Direct staff to continue the recruitment. | | |
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26-560
| 1 | L.9. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual appointments to theTax Transparency Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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26-592
| 1 | L.10. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (Two Seats)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Building and Housing Board of Appeals.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (two vacancies); 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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26-488
| 1 | L.11. | | 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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26-489
| 1 | L.12. | | 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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