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Meeting date/time:
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2/18/2025
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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25-136
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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25-137
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: Finance Officer; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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25-039
| 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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25-134
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Display the Council Approved Commemorative Flag at Bob Hart Square per City Council Policy C-7
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to display a Council approved commemorative flag in Bob Hart Square per the City Council Policy C-7.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-10, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the display of a commemorative flag on the City flagpole in Bob Hart Square from April 11, 2025 to May 9, 2025. | | |
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25-062
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Investment Management Agreement with Chandler Asset Management Inc. to Provide Investment Portfolio Management Services for Three Years with an Additional Two One (1) Year Extensions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of an Investment Management Agreement with Chandler Asset Management Inc. to provide investment portfolio management services for three years with an additional two one-year extensions.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Investment Management Agreement with Chandler Asset Management Inc. for Investment Portfolio Management Services for three years with an additional two one-year extensions; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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25-114
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Salary Tables for the Years 2023 and 2024 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 Tables for the Years 2023 and 2024 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 2025-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California approving the City-Wide Salary Tables for 2023 and 2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-120
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Funds of $200,000 from Fund 2513 - Low Moderate-Income Housing to Complete the 73 South R Street - CC915 Merced, Inc. Affordable Container Home Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving funds of $200,000 from Fund 2513 - Low Moderate-Income Housing to complete the 73 South R Street - CC915 Merced, Inc. affordable container home project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving funds of $200,000 from Fund 2513-Low Moderate-Income Housing, to CC915 Merced, Inc. towards a 100% affordable housing project at 73 South R Street and issuing them a letter of commitment; and,
B. Authorizing the drafting of funding contribution agreements and covenants for Council approval at a later meeting. | | |
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25-090
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approve the Purchase of Parts, Equipment, and Supplies as Necessary for Public Works Fleet Maintenance and Operations Through June 30, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, and supplies for Public Works maintenance and operations for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
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 $60,000 with Belkorp AG LLC through June 30, 2025; and,
C. Approving the purchase up to $75,000 with Ray Gaskin Service through June 30, 2025; and,
D. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Orders. | | |
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25-109
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Trojan Technologies Group ULC for Programming, Software, Licensing, and Parts Necessary for Improvements to the Trojan 3000 Plus Ultraviolet Disinfection System at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Capital Project CP250065, in the Amount not to Exceed $280,153.69
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, supplies, and services for the wastewater treatment facility needed to improve and maintain the UV disinfection system through manufacturer supplied parts and service.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for sole source purchases; and,
B. Approving a Design Agreement for Professional Services with Trojan Technologies Group ULC, for Programming, Software, Licensing, and Parts Necessary for Improvements to the | | |
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25-131
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled City Council Districts Adding the UC Merced Annexation Area and the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Annexation Area to City Council District 6 of the Council District Map
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption Ordinance amending Chapter 1.17 adding the newly UC Merced Annexation area and the newly Virginia Smith Trust Annexation area to City Council District 6 of the Council District map.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2576, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code. | | |
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25-125
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Introduction and Review of the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2025 First Year Annual Action Plan; and Receipt of Public Comment for the Public Hearing
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation and discussion of the HUD 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 First-Year Annual Action Plan; and Opportunity for Public Participation and Comment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the preliminary draft of the 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2025 First Year Annual Action Plan document; and,
B. Provide comment, if any, on the recommended distribution of five-year goals, objectives, and priorities as determined by the needs assessment outreach conducted to-date. | | |
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25-108
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding in the Amount of $2,500 for FY 2024-2025 from Merced County First 5- Community Engagement Event Sponsorship Program for Free Fundamental Basketball Clinics for Tiny Tots
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $2,500 from First 5 Merced County Fundamental Basketball Clinic for Tiny Tots to expand no cost recreational programing to youth.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from First 5 Merced County and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Contribution Account in the amount of $2,500; and,
B. Appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Operating Materials, Services and Supplies; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-111
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations in the Amount of $405,158 and Budget Amendments in Various Funds
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presents the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Financial Report, seeks approval of General Fund Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $405,158 and Budget Amendments in Various Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the deletion of one Development Associate position and adding one Economic Development Administrator; and,
B. Approving the deletion of one Park Worker I/II position and adding one Recreation Field and Facility Worker; and,
C. Approving Resolution 2025-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending the Classification Plan by Updating the Personnel Allocation in the Economic Development Department by Deleting one Economic Development Associate Position and Adding one Economic Development Administrator position; the Parks and Community Services Department by Deleting one Park Worker I position and adding one Recreation Fiel | | |
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25-103
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on Programs Within the Draft Housing Element, Public Input Received, and Seek Council Direction Regarding Requests for Additional Programs from the Public
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review programs within the Draft Housing Element, Public Input received and seek Council direction on the inclusion of additional programs from the public.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and provide policy direction to staff. | | |
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25-132
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Smith’s Request to Discuss the City Council Policy C-7 Display of Flags at City Facilities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Smith’s request to discuss City Council Policy C-7 Display of Flags at City Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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25-045
| 1 | L.2. | | 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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25-050
| 1 | L.3. | | 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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