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Meeting date/time:
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11/17/2025
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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25-1018
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, City Attorney Craig Cornwell, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro Employee Organization: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57, Merced Police Non-Sworn Unit, and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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25-1028
| 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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25-772
| 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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25-980
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025, August 4, 2025, August 18, 2025, and September 2, 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 July 21, 2025, August 4, 2025, August 18, 2025, and September 2, 2025. | | |
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25-998
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request with the Use of City Owned Property Located at Bob Hart Square, and for In-Kind Services Provided by the City of Merced, Submitted by United Way of Merced County and the Merced Christmas Collaborative for the 2025 Annual Christmas Parade on December 6th, 2025, From 10:00 A.M. Until 7:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to allow the use of City streets, the Bob Hart Square, and requested in-kind services on December 6th, 2025, for the Christmas Parade.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the street closures for the parade route: W Main St from “G” Street to “O”, “O’ Street from W Main Street to W 20th Street, and the staging area from “H Street from W Main Street to W 18th Street, W 18th St from “G” Street to Canal Street, “K” Street from W Main Street to W 19th Street.; and,
B. Approving the request for in-kind services from the City of Merced including placement of the Christmas Banner across G Street, downtown street sweeping, and special event refuse service; and,
C. Approving the use of Bob Har | | |
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25-399
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, for Introduction of Ordinances, and Future Adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, Thereto
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, for the purpose of introducing Ordinances, and the future adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing on December 1, 2025, to consider introducing Ordinances and the future adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto. | | |
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25-906
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies for the Reporting Period of October 1, 2024, Through September 30, 2025, Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §13146.2 and §13146.3
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual Compliance Report regarding performance of annual inspections pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (HSC) §13146.2 and §13146.3.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Merced Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. | | |
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25-916
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $179,197.59 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Orders 2 and 3 with American Paving Co. for the Main Street Directional, Project No. CP230014
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $179,197.59 for Project No. CP230014 - Main Street Directional for the extra work reflected in Change Orders 2 and 3.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the increase in contingency in the amount $179,197.59, for a total contingency amount of $324,068.30, which is approximately 33.55% of the original agreement amount for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Orders 2 and 3; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-994
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Ratification of Statement of Services Contract with Rolfe Construction Inc, for the Local Emergency Within the Territorial Limits of the City of Merced as Proclamation by Director of Emergency Services on January 7, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a motion ratifying the Statement of Services Contract with Rolfe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,061,822.88 for the temporary repairs of the Bear Creek Levee’s for the 2023 Floods.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Ratifying the Statement of Services Contract with Rolfe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,061,822.88 for the temporary repairs of the Bear Creek Levee’s for the 2023 Floods; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-970
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Merced for Road Improvements of McKee Road within Merced City Limits from North Bear Creek Drive to Yosemite Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Merced County and the City of Merced for the City to reimburse Merced County a maximum estimated amount of $995,000 for roadway improvements to McKee Road within the city limits.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion
A. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merced County; and,
B. Approving a reimbursement to the County of Merced in an amount not to exceed $995,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-856
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on December 15, 2025, for the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees as Required by Government Code Section 66000 et. seq. and City Council Resolution 88-72
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to set a Public Hearing for December 15, 2025, to accept public comment and consider approving the annual report regarding the collection and spending of Development Impact Fees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a date when the final annual report of development fees will be available for public review, and setting a Public Hearing thereon for December 15, 2025. | | |
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25-977
| 1 | I.1. | | 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 Site Plan Review Permit #551 and Minor Use Permit #24-13, 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 3.19 Acres and from Commercial Office (CO) to Low Medium Density (LMD) Residential for the Remaining 4.86 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 3.19 Acres, and from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” for 4.86 Acres. The Proposal Would Separate the Self-Storage from the Residential Lots and Create the 28 Residential Lots. The Site Plan Review Permit W | | |
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25-863
| 1 | I.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Potential Introduction of Ordinance 2584, Amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the introduction of Ordinance 2584 amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code. Amendment to the Speed Limits section consists of modification to speed limits throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2584, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits” of the Merced Municipal Code. | | |
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25-911
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2024/2025 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $756,873 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving and accepting $756,873 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to appropriate funding for the Mission Avenue Road Rehabilitation project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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25-991
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 1020-Affordable Housing in the Amount of $218,000 and Transferring to Fund 2500-Housing Administration
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is requesting a Fiscal Year 2024-25 supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 1020-Affordable Housing Fund in the amount of $218,000 and transferring to Fund 2500-Housing Administration to cover the shortfall due to staff administration of several projects.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Fiscal Year 2024-25 supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 1020-Affordable Housing in the amount of $218,000 and transferring to Fund 2500-Housing Administration. | | |
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25-915
| 1 | J.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Request for General Support on Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0001 for an Annexation of and Other Entitlements for 366 Acres at the Northeast Corner of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue Submitted by Buildco
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0001 to consider support for the annexation and development of 366 acres of mixed-use development mostly at the northeast corner of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed. | | |
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25-947
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on Grant Award from Central Valley Opportunity Fund in an Amount not to Exceed $27,000 to the City of Merced to Fund the Replacement of the Clock in Bob Hart Square
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff report on grant award and crowd source funding opportunity awarded by Central Valley Opportunity Fund to replace the clock in Bob Hart Square.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only- No Action Required. | | |
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25-1000
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Harris’ Request to Discuss Revisiting the Council Code of Conduct and Ethics Resolution 2024-65
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Harris requested a discussion on revisiting Council’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Resolution 2024-65, specifically, as it relates to violations of the Code of Conduct.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps. | | |
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25-999
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of the December 2, 2025, Special Meeting to Potentially Appoint and Fill the Council District 2 Vacancy and Forming Interview Questions to be Asked at the Special Meeting and Discussion on a Potential Special Election
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council will discuss the format and the type of interview questions to ask applicants for the December 2, 2025, Special Meeting to potentially appoint a District 2 Council Member.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide Staff direction on the format of the Special Meeting and forming interview questions for applicants. | | |
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25-987
| 1 | L.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Selection of City of Merced Representatives to Participate in the May 2026 One Voice Program and Approval of Priority Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council to decide City Representatives to participate in the One Voice Program scheduled for May 12 - 15, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting to send two City Council members and one staff member to the One Voice Conference May 12 - 15, 2026; and,
B. Setting proposed priorities to submit to Merced County Association of Governments by December 1, 2025. | | |
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25-948
| 1 | L.4. | | 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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25-949
| 1 | L.5. | | 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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