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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/2/2025 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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25-228 1C.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and The Longest Day REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Mario Pena of the Alzheimer's Association.   Not available Not available
25-524 1C.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Pride Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by representatives of the CalPride Valle Central.   Not available Not available
25-527 1F.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
25-522 1F.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of May 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161.   Not available Not available
25-523 1F.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Reports REPORT IN BRIEF Annual attendance review conducted with results filed with the City Clerk's Office. RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
25-266 1F.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Minutes of July 18, 2024, September 19, 2024, and November 26, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
25-235 1F.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of August 27, 2024, and December 10, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
25-537 1F.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Tax Transparency Commission Minutes of November 12, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
25-542 1F.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Annual Base Salary and Approving the Publicly Adopted Pay Scale for the City Attorney, City Manager, and Finance Officer as Set Forth in the Proposed First and Second Amendments to the Employment Agreements REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting Resolutions to adopt the annual base salaries and the publicly adopted pay scales for the City Attorney, City Manager, and Finance Officer as set forth in the proposed First and Second Amendments to the Employment Agreements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Employment Agreements with the City Attorney, City Manager and Finance Officer; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2025-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary range for the City Attorney; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2025-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary range for the City Manager; and, D. Adopting Resolution 2025-37, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary r   Not available Not available
25-243 1F.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for Administration of State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) CalHome 2021 Programs; and, Acceptance of the Revisions to CalHome 2021 Guideline Documents for the Homebuyer Acquisition Only, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, and Owner-Occupied ADU/JADU Programs REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving of the First Amendment to the City of Merced Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises with corrections to align with the HCD CalHome 2021 Standard Agreement; and, considers acceptance of necessary revisions to the program guideline documents for each of the three programs administered by Self-Help Enterprises on behalf of the City (First Time Homebuyer, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, and Owner-Occupied ADU/JADU construction) to increase the maximum loan amounts to reflect the changes published by HCD in 2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to the City of Merced Subrecipient Agreement with Self Help Enterpris   Not available Not available
25-300 1F.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval and Ratification of an Agreement with Belfor USA Group, Inc., dba Belfor Property Restoration and an Increase in Contingency in the Amount of $89,950 for Change Order 1 with CVE Demolition, Inc. for Additional Work Related to the Sun Star Building Demolition Project, CP250067 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to ratify the agreement with Belfor Property Restoration for emergency mitigation services and approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $89,950 for Change Order 1 due to the additional scope of work to demolish the existing foundation at the Sun Star Building. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Ratifying an Agreement with Belfor USA Group, Inc., dba Belfor Property Restoration in the amount of $118,116.36; and, B. Approving of the Increase in Contingency of $89,950 for a total contingency amount of $132,305, which is approximately 62.47% of the original agreement amount, for Change Order 1 with CVE Demolition. Inc., for demolition of the foundation at the Sun Star Building; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to e   Not available Not available
25-535 1F.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply to Provide Parts and Equipment and Outfit Ten (10) New Patrol Units for the Merced Police Department for a Total Cost of $187,377.78 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply to provide parts and equipment and outfit ten (10) new Patrol Units, eight (8) Ford Explorer Interceptor SUVs and two (2) Ford F-150 Police Responder pickups, for the total cost of $187,377.78. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply to provide parts and equipment and outfit 10 new Patrol Units, 8 Ford Explorer Interceptor SUVs and 2 Ford F-150 Police Responder pickups, in the amount of $187,377.78; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.   Not available Not available
25-505 1F.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the Purchase and Delivery of Ferric Chloride to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an Amount not to Exceed $1,112,000 Through June 30, 2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of Ferric Chloride for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of Ferric Chloride to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $1,112,000 through June 30, 2027; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-508 1F.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for the Purchase and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an Amount not to Exceed $496,178 Through June 20, 2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite for the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water, and Facilities Maintenance departments. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $496,178 through June 20, 2027; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-517 1F.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5427 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 5, Subdivision for 32 Lots at Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 5 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution approving Final Map # 5427 for 32 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and approves the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision (# 5427); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-518 1F.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5428 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6, Subdivision for 20 Lots at Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution approving Final Map #5428 for 20 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and approves the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision (# 5428); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-536 1G.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Allow the Interested Public an Opportunity to Provide Input on the Content of the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget and After Hearing all Comments Continue the Public Hearing to June 16, 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Public Hearing to afford the interested public an opportunity to provide input on the content of the 2025-26 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Proposed Budget. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced - It is recommended that the City Council/Authorities/Successor Agency conduct the Public Hearing and provide direction to the City Manager on the content of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the June 16,   Not available Not available
25-213 1H.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Report to Allow for Public Input on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 During the Public Meeting REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is requesting to receive public input on the budgets for various Maintenance Districts during the public meeting but defers any action on the assessment levy determination until the close of the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion seeking public input on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Maintenance Districts’ budgets, without taking action until the Public Hearing is closed on June 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-530 1H.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Authorization of Use of South Merced Funding from General Fund of $350,000 and Economic Development Opportunity Funding of $154,291 Towards the Completion of Stephen Leonard Youth Center Up to an Amount not to Exceed $504,291, Transferring to and Appropriating Within Fund 5000-Parks and Community Services Capital Improvement Project (CIP) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the use of South Merced Investment funding and Economic Development Opportunity Funds in an amount not to exceed up to $504,291 to complete construction and increase the safety, security and utility of Stephen Leonard Youth Center. The Department of Parks & Community Services and Development Services is requesting Council direction on work to be added and the matching allocation of funding from the South Merced project allocated in the General Fund and Economic Development Opportunity Funding to address the unforeseen costs and prioritized work to complete the buildings restoration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the allocation of $350,000 from the General Fund    Not available Not available
25-528 1H.3. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate $12,585 in Grant Funds From the FY2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department to Purchase a Solution to Assist in Radio Inadequacies that Exist Within Our Current Radio System REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to accept grant funding from the FY2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department in the amount of $12,585. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting FY 2023 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $12,585, increase revenue, appropriating the same in Expense Fund 1000-General Fund (Police Division); and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash until grant funds are reimbursed.   Not available Not available
25-529 1H.4. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Merced County Funding in the Amount of $14,428 and Approve a Subrecipient Agreement with Merced Multicultural Arts Center for a Lighting System Upgrade Project in a not to Exceed Amount of $14,428 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the acceptance and appropriation of Merced County funding in the amount of $14,428 and authorizing a subrecipient agreement with the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) for a lighting system upgrade project, in an amount not to exceed $14,428. Execution of the subrecipient agreement is contingent upon the City receiving the funds from the County. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the acceptance of Merced County funding in the amount of $14,428, increasing revenue and appropriating the same in General Fund 1000; and, B. Approving a subrecipient agreement with Merced Multicultural Arts Center in a not to exceed amount of $14,428; contingent upon receipt of funds from Merced County; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-501 1H.5. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F040 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(063), (Project No. CP250076), CMAQ Multi-Use Path on Community College Drive and Yosemite Avenue Project, for the Use of $84,103 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Preliminary Engineering REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $84,103 in CMAQ Grant funding for Preliminary Engineering for the Multi-Use Path on Community College Drive and Yosemite Avenue Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-32, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F040; and, B. Accepting CMAQ grant funds in the amount of $84,103 for preliminary engineering costs associated with the design of the Multi-Use Path on Community College Drive and Yosemite Avenue Project; and, C. Increasing revenue an   Not available Not available
25-531 1H.6. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding in the Amount of $750 for FY 2024-2025 from United States Tennis Association Northern California Operating Materials, Services and Supplies (Tennis Rackets, Balls) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $750 from USTA for H.I.T.S. (Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork, Sportsmanship) tennis equipment grant. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting $750 grant funds from United States Tennis Association Northern California in Fund 1018-Parks & Community Service; and, B. Increasing contribution revenue in the amount of $750 and appropriating the same to Operating Materials, Services and Supplies in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-550 1H.7. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to Include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services.   Not available Not available
25-560 1I.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: City Attorney Office’s Presentation on Receivership Activities for Fiscal Year 24-25 REPORT IN BRIEF The City Attorney has prepared to present an update on substandard properties that have been submitted to his office for review and enforcement.   Not available Not available
25-525 1J.1. 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
25-526 1J.2. 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