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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2025 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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25-691 1B.1. 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
25-692 1B.2. 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
25-693 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Glenn et al. v. County of Merced, et al. MSC Case No. 24CV-01073 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
25-694 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Perez-Ramirez et al. v. County of Merced, et al. MSC Case No. 24CV-00234 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
25-685 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition to Merced High School Track and Field Players for Winning the Division 3 Section Championship - Requested By Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Merced High School Track and Field players.   Not available Not available
25-594 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
25-608 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Valley Children’s Hospital’s Request to Approve a Modified Second Amendment and Restated Grant Deed REPORT IN BRIEF: Considers approving Valley Children’s Hospital’s request to approve a modified Second Amended and Restate Grant Deed with minor changes to the terms related to Covenant to Construct. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the modified Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Hospital for 301 E. Yosemite Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 231-040-021); and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-626 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the Salary Table for 2025 to Bring the City of Merced in Compliance with the CalPERS Requirement for a Publicly Available Pay Schedule REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Salary Table for 2025 to bring the City of Merced in compliance with the CalPERS requirement for a publicly available pay schedule. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-51, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California approving the City-Wide Salary Table for 2025; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-641 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a 5-year Software License Agreement with Samsara via Carahsoft for GPS and Telematic Hardware and Software for City of Merced Fleet Vehicles for a Total Contract Amount of $112,578 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers entering into a 5-year License Agreement with Samsara via Carahsoft for GPS and Telematic hardware and software to provide real-time GPS tracking, and predictive maintenance alerts - all from a single integrated platform in the amount of $112,578 utilizing the cost savings 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 a 5-year License Agreement with Samsara via Carahsoft through Sourcewell National Cooperative Purchasing contract #020221-SAM; and, C. Approving future amendments to adjust the number of vehicles with licensed software based on addition a   Not available Not available
25-635 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Three One-Year Annual Renewal Extensions with ESO Solutions, Inc. for a Records Management System in the Amount of $36,130.94 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and approve the extension of an existing agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. for a records management system software program for three one-year renewals in the amount of $36,130.94 and 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 pursuant to annual service or supply agreement and purchases necessary for standardization on particular types of equipment; and, B. Approving three one-year annual renewal subscriptions with ESO Solutions, Inc. for $36,130.94; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-652 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval and Establishment of the 2025-2027 Master Tow Service Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the 2025-2027 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect August 1, 2025, and expire July 31, 2027. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving and establishing the 2025-2027 Master Tow Service Agreement; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-627 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., for the PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) Groundwater Project No. CP260031 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.   Not available Not available
25-651 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Reject All Bids Received for Project No. CP240040 IT Generator Replacement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to reject all bids received for CP240040 IT Generator Replacement to update the Information Technology Department’s emergency generator at the Merced Civic Center due to insufficient project funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Rejecting all bids received for Project No. CP240040 IT Generator Replacement due to insufficient funding; and, B. Directing staff to re-evaluate the project design and re-bid the project.   Not available Not available
25-681 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with MCYL1, LLC, Relating to the Annexation of the Yosemite Lake Village Project to the City of Merced, Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of G Street and Old Lake Road REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with MCYL1, LLC, to change the payment schedule of the De Novo contract 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 MCYL1, LLC; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements.   Not available Not available
25-655 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5426 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 8, Subdivision for 36 Lots Near the Southeast Corner of Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 8 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the Final Map #5426 for 36 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 8 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 8 Subdivision (#5426); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 8 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-665 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #25-0001, Zone Change #25-0002, and Environmental Review #25-0006, Initiated by Stonefield Home, Inc., Applicant for TRS Enterprises, Inc., Property Owner. The General Plan Amendment Would Amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Low Density Residential (LD), and the Zone Change Would Change the Zoning Designation from Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) to Low Density Residential (R-1-5) for an Approximate Five (5) Acre portion of a Larger Site to Allow for the Development of Approximately Twenty-Seven (27) Single-Family Lots, Previously Approved for this Site, by Tentative Subdivision Map #1263 (“Crossing at River Oaks”). The Subject Site is Generally Located on the South Side of E. Childs Avenue, Approximately 780 Feet East of the Intersection of E. Childs Avenue and Coffee Street REPORT IN BRIEF Considers changing the General Plan land use designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Low Density Residential (LD), and the zoning classification from Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) to Low Density    Not available Not available
25-556 1J.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal #25-0002 of Planning Commission’s Approval of Conditional Use Permit #25-0006, Initiated by Brenda Morgun; This Application Involves a Request to Construct a 55-Foot-Tall Wireless Communication Tower in the Form of a Stealth Mono-Palm Tree at 3400 Parsons Avenue, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of Brookdale Drive and Parsons Avenue, with a General Plan Designation of Open Space - Park Recreation (OS-PK), and a Zoning Classification of Low Density Residential (R-1-6) REPORT IN BRIEF Public hearing to appeal #25-0002 of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit #25-0006 to construct a 55-foot-tall wireless communication tower in the form of a stealth mono-palm tree at 3400 Parsons Avenue; initiated by Brenda Morgun. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: For Project Denial A. Adopting Resolution 2025-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Appeal of the Merced Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit #25-0006; or, For Project Approval B. Adopting Re   Not available Not available
25-606 1K.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Acceptance and Appropriation of a Private Donation in the Amount of $200,000 to the Parks and Community Services Department to Fund the Third Zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for Three Consecutive Years REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating a private donation of $200,000 to fund a third Zookeeper for three consecutive years. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the donation of $200,000 to cover the expense for a third Zookeeper for three consecutive years; and, B. Increasing Donation Revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services in the amount of $65,085 and appropriating the same for the first year’s funding for Zoo Personnel Expenses; and, C. Accepting the remainder of $134,915 into a deposit account until the year it is needed to be used; and, D. Approving to reallocate $65,085 from General Fund transfer for 1018 4010- Zoo Personnel Expenses to Ballfield Maintenance, account 1018 4020- Fields & Facilities Operating Materials & Supplies.   Not available Not available
25-677 1K.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, for Additional Drilling for the Airport Remediation Site Investigation and a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $15,000 From Fund 6001 Water Operations REPORT IN BRIEF: Considers approving a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the additional drilling to the work program and investigation at the Airport Remediation Site as required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board in the amount of $15,000 for a contract total of $468,565. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for the additional drilling to the work program and investigation at the Airport Remediation Site as required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board in the amount of $15,000; and, B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $15,000 from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of    Not available Not available
25-676 1K.3. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for Environmental Services, and a First Amendment to a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Gardner Ranch 2, LLC, and Gardner Commercial, LP, for the Reserve Annexation (Annexation #16-01) Consisting of Approximately 70 Acres of Land, Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and Gardner Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek in the amount of $58,290 (from $202,820 to $261,110) to complete environmental services for the Reserve Annexation (Annexation #16-01),consisting of approximately 70 acres of land, generally located at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and Gardner Avenue, and approving an amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Gardner Ranch 2, LLC, and Gardner Commercial, LP, to increase by $64,119 to (from $223,102 to $287,221) to fund the Dudek contract and to reimburse for City staff time to manage the contract. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Appro   Not available Not available
25-683 1K.4. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with De Novo Planning Group for Environmental Services, and a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with The Dominion Village at Merced, LLC, for the Old Dominion Annexation (Annexation #25-0001) Consisting of Approximately 260 Acres of Land, Generally Located North of Bellevue Road, South of Farmland Road, East of G Street and West of Golf Road REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an Agreement for Professional Services with De Novo Planning Group in the amount of $362,304 to perform environmental services for the Old Dominion Annexation (Annexation #25-0001), consisting of approximately 260 acres of land, generally located north of Bellevue Road, south of Farmland Road, east of G Street and west of Golf Road, and entering into a deposit and reimbursement agreement with the Dominion Village at Merced, LLC, in the amount of $398,534.40 to fund the De Novo contract and to reimburse for City staff time to manage the contract. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with   Not available Not available
25-639 1K.5. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Authorization to Submit a Joint Application with CC915 Merced to the Central Valley Opportunity Fund for a $150,000 Matching Grant and Authorization to Accept, Execute, and Appropriate that Grant, If Awarded, to the 73 South R Street Affordable Veterans Container Home Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the joint application with CC915 Merced and grant agreement to the Central Valley Opportunity Fund (CVOF) for a $150,000 matching grant. Authority to accept, execute, and appropriate that grant, if awarded, to the 73 South R Street affordable veterans container home project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the submission of a joint application with CC915 Merced to the CVOF for a matching grant of $150,000 towards a 100% affordable housing project at 73 South R Street; and, If awarded, B. Authorizing to accept, increase revenue, and appropriate grant funds up to $150,000 in Fund 2016-Homekey CC915 for the 73 South R Street affordable housing project; and, C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement fro   Not available Not available
25-653 1K.6. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Land Use Determination #25-01 - Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for Abraham Santana, for Alcohol Sales for On- and Off-Site Consumption for Una Mas Taproom at 420 West Main Street REPORT IN BRIEF This report provides options for the City Council to consider making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), as required by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a Type 40 alcohol license (allowing the sale of beer for on-site or off-site consumption) for Una Mas Taproom, located at 420 West Main Street. This alcohol license allows people of all ages (including minors), as allowed by the State Department of Alcoholic Control. This license type also requires that the business provide appetizers and snacks. The applicant will be remodeling the exterior and interior of the building. The exterior 3D rendering is found at Attachment 10, and interior design concepts are found at Attachment 11. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow Una Mas Taproom, located at 420 West   Not available Not available
25-565 1L.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Update Regarding Stop Gap Aid Agreement for Fire Services and Emergency Operations Coordination Between the City of Merced and Merced County REPORT IN BRIEF Update regarding the Stop Gap Aid Agreement for Fire Services and Emergency Operations Coordination between the City of Merced and Merced County for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-698 1M.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Anti-Slumlord Ordinance Discussion REPORT IN BRIEF City Council previously expressed interest in exploring a potential “Anti-Slumlord Ordinance” as an alternative to the previously proposed Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program, which was not adopted. The Council requested that staff review a model adopted in another jurisdiction-specifically, the City of Fresno-as a potential framework. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps.   Not available Not available
25-695 1M.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Harris’ Request to Discuss Blighted Property Enforcement REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Harris requested a discussion on whether the City needs a specific "Blighted Property Ordinance" to better address nuisance properties. This memo outlines the City’s existing legal framework under the Merced Municipal Code, as well as available enforcement tools including receivership and administrative fines. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps.   Not available Not available
25-687 1M.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss a Potential Ballot Measure for the 2026 General Election REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss adding a ballot measure to the 2026 General Election. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.   Not available Not available
25-595 1M.4. 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
25-596 1M.5. 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