Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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4/20/2026
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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26-294
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation. Two (2) potential case. Pursuant to California Government Code Section Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) | | |
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26-295
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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26-315
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION In RE: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 (Remnant Defendants) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-324
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, City Attorney Craig Cornwell, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson; Employee Organization: Merced Police Non-Sworn Association. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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26-285
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by representatives of the City of Merced Public Works Department, Parks and Trees Division. | | |
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26-264
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: City Council Volunteer of the Year Awards
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Members nominated a volunteer within their district and the Mayor nominated one at-large volunteer to highlight those who have given back to their community. | | |
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26-249
| 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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26-088
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Procure One (1) New Cardiac Monitor for the Fire Department and Utilize a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY, Amendments #1 and 2), in an Amount not to Exceed $60,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Fire Department’s request to procure one (1) new LIFEPAK 35 (LP35) Cardiac Monitor from Stryker utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement (Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY, Amendments #1 and 2) in an amount not to exceed $60,000 and waive the competitive bidding process.
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 due to cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the use of Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY, Amendments #1 and 2; and,
C. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) new cardiac monitor (LIFEPAK 35) from Stryker in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and,
D. Authorizing issuance of the Purchase Order and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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26-237
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Animal Control Services Contract with the County of Merced to Extend the Term of the Agreement for One Additional Year for the Housing, Handling, Securing, Transfer and Disposition of Dogs and Cats Captured by Ordinance or Code and Delivered by the City’s Designated Animal Control Provider
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a one-year amendment to the existing Animal Control Services contract with the County of Merced (Contract #329) to continue providing housing, handling, and related services for animals impounded by the City of Merced. The proposed amendment extends the contract term through June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving First Amendment to Services Agreement with the County of Merced to extend the agreement for Animal Control services for one additional year through June 30, 2027; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-293
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approve the Purchase of Parts, Equipment, and Supplies as Necessary for Public Works Fleet Maintenance and Operations Through June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, and supplies for Public Works maintenance and operations for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
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 $50,000 with ARI Phoenix, Inc., dba ARI Hetra, through June 30, 2026; and,
C. Approving the purchase up to $200,000 with C&R Royal SVC, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
D. Approving the purchase up to $150,000 with Ferguson US Holdings, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
E. Approving the purchase up to $100,000 with Grainger through June 30, 2026; and,
F. Approving the purchase up to $300,000 with Horizon Distributors through June 30, 2026; and,
G. Approving the purchase up to $120,000 with McCain Traffic Supply (Swarco McCain) through June | | |
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26-298
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Elevator Modernization Services from TK Elevator Corporation Utilizing the OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Contract #R200502 in the Amount of $431,673.63 for the Shannon Parcade Elevator Project CP250038
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 as a result of cooperative purchasing and approving the purchase of elevator modernization services for the Shannon Parking Structure through the OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract #R200502 in the amount of $431,673.63.
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 purchases necessary for standardization on particular types of equipment; and,
B. Approving the purchase elevator modernization service from TK Elevator Corporation, in the amount of $431,673.63; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the contract documents, and approval of future contract amendments not to exceed 10% | | |
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26-261
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $21,300 from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of Fund 7008 Support Services and Authorize Procurement of SB 707 Compliance Technology up to $123,824, for Public Meeting Access and Broadcasting Systems
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a supplemental appropriation of $21,300 from the unreserved, unencumbered balance of Fund 7008-Support Services, waive competitive bidding as permitted by Municipal Code, and authorize the procurement of SB 707 compliance technology for a total cost not to exceed $123,824.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation of $21,300 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 7008-Support Services and appropriating the same to Software subscription account; and,
B. Waiving the City competitive bidding requirements as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for standardization of equipment and cooperative purchasing; and,
C. Authorizing the increase of expenditure authority under the | | |
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26-311
| 1 | J.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Rescinding Resolution 2026-17 and Establishing Inspection Procedures for Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
California AB 548 requires cities to develop policies and procedures to meet specific requirements for inspecting buildings when a housing unit is found to be substandard or in violation of state housing laws. The attached Resolution rescinds the prior policy adopted on March 16, 2026, and allows for City Council to further consider additional language for this policy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2026-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 2026-17 and Establishing Inspection Procedures for Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy; and,
B. Adopting a policy for said inspection procedures; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-316
| 1 | J.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Street Closure Encroachment Permits Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the approval, issuance, processing, or appeal of street closure encroachment permits under Merced Municipal Code Section 12.42 and other administrative policies, while allowing limited administrative approvals under defined criteria. The moratorium will provide the City time to evaluate and implement a comprehensive regulatory framework governing street closures to ensure public safety, coordination, and consistency in application.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Ordinance 2590, An urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a temporary moratorium on street closures, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858; and
B. Directing staff to study and return with proposed amendments to the Merced Municipal Code to establish a comprehensive frame | | |
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26-206
| 1 | J.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Consideration of Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission to Honor the Request to Name the Stage in Bob Hart Square Plaza, Merced Rotary Stage
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requesting Council’s consideration of the application for naming the Stage in Bob Hart Square Plaza, Merced Rotary Stage; accepting and appropriating a one-time contribution of $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Requesting Council’s consideration of the proposed Facility naming application by Merced Rotary Club to name the Stage in Bob Hart Square Plaza to Merced Rotary Stage; and,
B. Accepting a contribution of $50,000 from Merced Rotary Club, increase revenue in Fund 5000-Parks and Community Service CIP and appropriating the same to CP220073 Bob Hart Square Expansion for the betterment of the plaza. | | |
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26-236
| 1 | J.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with University Vista Master Plan, LLC, Relating to the University Vista Annexation (Annexation #22-02) to Annex 290 Acres of Land Located at the Northwest Corner of Bellevue Road and Lake Road to the City of Merced, and Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving amendments to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with University Vista Master Plan, LLC, and the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates to increase the amount of the contract for environmental services 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 University Vista Master Plan, LLC, in the amount of $49,706, which includes the increase in contracted environmental services ($45,188) and management time by City staff ($4,518) for a total contracted amount of $990,748; | | |
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26-296
| 1 | J.6. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: City of Merced Letter of Comment to the DRAFT 2026 Business Plan and Technical Supporting Document as Published by the California High-Speed Rail Authority
REPORT IN BRIEF
City staff prepared a Letter of Comment concerning High-Speed Rail’s DRAFT 2026 Business Plan including the Technical Supporting Document. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council if they desire to submit the Letter of Comment to the High-Speed Rail Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Letter of Comment to the High-Speed Rail Authority’s DRAFT 2026 Business Plan including the Technical Supporting Document; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to send a Letter of Comment to the California High-Speed Rail Authority regarding the DRAFT 2026 Business Plan and Technical Supporting Document on behalf of the City Council of the City of Merced. | | |
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26-279
| 1 | J.7. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of the City Council FY 2026/2027 Goals and Priorities, Including the Following Strategic Priority Areas: Public Safety and Quality of Life; Infrastructure and Transportation; Economic Development; Parks and Community Services; Fiscal Sustainability; and Governance and Engagement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the City Council FY 2026/2027 Goals and Priorities, including the following Strategic Priority Areas: Public Safety and Quality of Life; Infrastructure and Transportation; Economic Development; Parks and Community Services; Fiscal Sustainability; and Governance and Engagement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the City Council FY 2026/2027 Goals and Priorities, including the following Strategic Priority Areas: Public Safety and Quality of Life; Infrastructure and Transportation; Economic Development; Parks and Community Services; Fiscal Sustainability; and Governance and Engagement. | | |
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26-309
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Presentation and Discussion of Senate Bill 707 Teleconferencing Rule Changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide an overview of the legal changes to the teleconferencing rules contains in the Brown Act as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 707 in 2025 and their impact on the City. This is the second presentation on this topic, with the first presentation occurring at the April 6, 2026 Merced City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Discuss and provide direction to staff for further implementation and planning purposes. | | |
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26-247
| 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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26-248
| 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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