Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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10/19/2026
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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26-852
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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26-855
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. Viraaj Investments, LLC et al, MSC Case No. 23CV-00538 AUTHORITY: California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-856
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Evans vs. City of Merced, WCAB Fresno Case No. ADJ21506081, ADJ21506080 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-857
| 1 | B.4. | | 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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26-863
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. | | |
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26-802
| 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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26-833
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for Consultation Services for Sales, Use and Transaction Tax
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for Consultation Services for Sales, Use and Transaction Tax.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for Consultation Services for Sales, Use, and Transaction Tax; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-838
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request for West Main Street, 18th Street, Canal Street, and “O” Street, The Use of Bob Hart Square, and Power Connections at Bob Hart Square, West Main Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and West Main Street at “O” Street. Submitted by Benjamin Hernandez with the County of Merced for the 22nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. Until 7:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers allowing the use of City streets on November 11th, 2026, for the Veteran’s Day Parade. The Street Closure Request includes 18Th Street, West Main Street, H Street, Canal Street, and O Street. The use of Bob Hart Square, and power connections at Bob Hart Square, West Main Street at Martin Luther King Jr Way, and West Main Street at “O” Street.
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 as requeste | | |
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26-713
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services in Bellevue Ranch East, Bright Development, Bellevue Ranch West, University Park, Provance, University Park II, Moraga Community Facilities Districts, Village Landing, Maintenance District #1, Mansionette, Las Brisas, Fahrens Park II, La Bella Vista, Vista del Sol Maintenance Districts, and other City Trees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists for tree pruning and removal services in an amount not to exceed $413,000.00 annually at various Community Facilities Districts, Maintenance Districts, and other City locations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $413,000 annually for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend through June 30, 2031; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents and approval of future | | |
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26-843
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Award Bid to Ferro Automotive Group for the Purchase of Twelve (12) 2026 or Newer Chevrolet Pickup Trucks - Including Three (3) Chevrolet Colorado 2WD Crew Cab LT, Five (5) Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Trucks, and Four (4) Chevrolet Silverado EV e4WD Work Trucks - for a Total Cost of $627,128.61 for the Facilities, Refuse, Streets, Storm Drains, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Street Maintenance, Tree Divisions, and Merced Police Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Ferro Automotive Group for the purchase of twelve (12) 2026 or newer Chevrolet pickup trucks serving the Facilities, Refuse, Streets, Storm Drains, Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Tree, Wastewater Treatment Plant Divisions, and Merced Police Department (MPD), consisting of three (3) Chevrolet Colorado 2WD Crew Cab LT units, five (5) Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Trucks (two 4WD Crew Cab and three 2WD Regular Cab), and four (4) Chevrolet Silverado EV e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Trucks, for a total bid amount of $627,128.61.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a mot | | |
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26-846
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Award Bid to Razzari Ford for the Purchase of Two (2) 2027 Ford Explorer Active 100A RWD Vehicles for a Cost of $38,510.64 Each for the Merced Police Department to Replace Two (2) Detective Units, P-1315 and P-1316
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Razzari Ford as the lowest bidder for the purchase of two (2) 2027 Ford Explorer Active 100A RWD vehicles at the cost of 38,510.64 each, totaling $77,021.28, to replace Merced Police Department Detective Units P-1315 and P-1316 - both 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid detective vehicles identified for replacement in the City’s FY 2026/27 Vehicle Replacement schedule. Following a competitive solicitation that opened September 29, 2026, in which Razzari Ford’s bid demonstrated full compliance with all seventy-three specification requirements, offered a fifty-day delivery timeline, and was $17,330.62 less than the only other bid received from LYNK Group LLC, which did not fully comply with bid specifications.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Razzari Ford for the purchase of | | |
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26-761
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Authority to Negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement Regarding City-Owned Real Property at 626 W. Main Street (APN 031-134-025)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is requesting authority from the City Council to negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hopeton Properties, LLC, regarding the City-owned property at 626 W Main Street (APN 031-134-025) pursuant to a Request for Proposal bid.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing Staff to negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hopeton Properties, LLC, for the City-owned property located at 626 W. Main Street; and directing staff to return the Purchase and Sale Agreement to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting. | | |
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26-854
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: City Council input and Direction on Creating a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with Merced County Office of Education Board (MCOE) to Fund Critical Infrastructure for the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Development Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is seeking input and direction from the City of Merced City Council on proposed documents necessary to create a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) between the City of Merced and the Merced County Office of Education Board (MCOE) for the purpose of financing critical infrastructure to serve the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Development Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council: Provide input and direction to staff on proposed documents necessary to implement a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with the Merced County Office of Education Board (MCOE) for land secured financing to provide infrastructure to the VST project. | | |
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26-816
| 1 | J.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan as Presented to Guide Park Development, Operation, Maintenance and Capital Investment Priorities and Standards
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting the City of Merced 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan through Resolution recognizing the Strategic Action Plan as the City's long-term framework for park maintenance, recreation operation, facility management, open space designation, partnerships, funding priorities, and capital investment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-67 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving and Adopting the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Merced. | | |
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26-830
| 1 | J.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Consider Awarding a Purchase to LC Action Police Supply and Approving the Purchase of 120 GLOCK 45 Gen 5 Pistols and Accessories in an Amount not to Exceed $106,327.42
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving competitive bidding requirements for purposes of standardization and approving the purchase of 120 GLOCK 45 Gen 5 pistols, holsters, and related accessories from LC Action Police Supply in an amount not to exceed $106,327.42.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the waiver of competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code based upon the operational need for standardization and interoperability with local law enforcement partners; and
B. Approving the purchase of 120 GLOCK 45 Gen 5 pistols, holsters, and related accessories from LC Action Police Supply in an amount not to exceed $106,327.42; and
C. Authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to LC Action Police Supply in an amount not to exceed $106,327.42; and
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-845
| 1 | J.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of the General Fund in the Amount not to Exceed $1,346 and Transferring to the Fahrens Park Maintenance District to Cover the Assessment Balloting Proceeding Noticing Costs
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental budget appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of the General Fund in the amount not to exceed $1,346 and transferring to the Fahrens Park I Maintenance District to cover the assessment balloting proceeding noticing costs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a supplemental budget appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of the General Fund in the amount not to exceed $1,346, transferring to Fund 4021- Fahrens Park Maintenance District and appropriating the same to cover the assessment balloting proceeding noticing costs. | | |
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26-794
| 1 | J.6. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Three-Year Services Agreement with Cook’s Communications, Corp. in an Amount not to Exceed $300,000 for as Needed Fire Department Vehicle Upfitting, Modification, Repair, and Related Services Including an Initial Expenditure of $155,619 Plus a 10% Contingency for Current Command and Support Vehicle Purchases
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval to waive competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to maintain fleet equipment standardization and approve a three-year, not to exceed $300,000 agreement with Cook’s Communications, Corp. for as needed vehicle upfitting, equipment installation, integration, and maintenance.
Initial authorization of $155,619, plus a 10% contingency, is requested for command support vehicle outfitting detailed in Attachments 2, 3, and 4. All expenditures will be authorized on an as-needed basis.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 based on the city’s operational need for s | | |
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26-747
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Presentation of the Annual AB 481 Report Detailing Military Equipment Currently Used by the Merced Police Department and Crime Statistics Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Merced Police Department is required by State Assembly Bill 481 to report and obtain approval for the use and funding of any equipment defined under the bill as Military Equipment. Chief Stanfield will make a brief presentation that will include an inventory of all defined Military Equipment currently in use at the Merced Police Department as well as a Crime Statistics Update.
RECOMMENDATION
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26-815
| 1 | K.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: City of Merced Public Art Program and Investment Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Report on the City’s public art program, including its growth, funding and investment, artist opportunities, and the process used to review and award public art projects.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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26-803
| 1 | L.1. | | 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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26-804
| 1 | L.2. | | 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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