Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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6/1/2026
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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26-483
| 1 | B.1. | | 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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26-484
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Richter vs. City of Merced, WCAB Case No. ADJ20002314 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-485
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION De Jong vs. City of Merced, WCAB Case No. ADJ19023878 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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26-486
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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26-458
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition to Diego Castro, School Counselor at Hoover Middle School, Being Recognized as 2026 California School Counselor of the Year Requested by Mayor Serratto
REPORT IN BRIEF
Certificate of Recognition Received by Diego Castro. | | |
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26-451
| 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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26-444
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of May 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $39,000 and of Public Works contracts under $87,278. | | |
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26-495
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2026, April 16, 2026, and April 30, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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26-358
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Contract to Purchase a Type 6 Fire Engine and Accessories from Golden State Fire Apparatus in the Amount of $388,443.98 Plus 10% Contingency Utilizing a Government Procurement Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval to waive the competitive bidding requirements based on standardization and cooperative purchasing, approval to purchase a Type 6 Fire Engine and Accessories from Golden State Fire Apparatus in the amount of $388,443.98 plus 10% contingency utilizing a competitively bid contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council procurement program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 based on standardization and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchasing agreement through the Houston-Galveston Area Council competitively bid for a Type 6 engine and accessories: and,
B. Approving the purchase of Type 6 Fire Engine from Golden State Fire Apparatus in an amount not to exceed $388,443.98, plus 10% contingency: | | |
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26-397
| 1 | I.5. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Accept Community Contributions from University of California, Merced in the Amount of $20,000 as a Match to Add Renovations to the Bobcat Exhibit at Merced Applegate Zoo as Part of the Renovations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting contributions from University of California, Merced in support of renovations to the Bobcat exhibit at Merced Applegate Zoo and appropriate to the Merced Applegate Zoo Capital Improvement Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Donation Acceptance Agreement with University of California, Merced; and,
B. Accepting funds in the amount of $20,000, increasing revenue budget and appropriating the same to Fund 5000-Parks and Community Service Capital Fund Project CP220072, Applegate Zoo Expansion; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents. | | |
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26-392
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Forensics Nurse Specialist of Nor CA (FNSNC), LLC to Revise the SART Exam Fee Process to Charge the Agency of Jurisdiction
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of an amendment to the existing agreement with Forensics Nurse Specialist of Nor CA (FNSNC), LLC to revise the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) exam fee process, establishing that SART exam costs be charged to the Agency of Jurisdiction.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an amendment to the agreement with Forensics Nurse Specialist of Nor CA (FNSNC), LLC to revise the SART exam fee process; and,
B. Authorizing that SART exam fees be charged to the Agency of Jurisdiction; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-299
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Survey Equipment in the Amount not to Exceed $60,0000 from California Surveying and Drafting Supply Through the State of California Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA Contract ID. 1-21-66-03)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of survey equipment with California Surveying & Drafting Supply.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as allowed by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to utilize the State of California Statewide Contracting government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of survey equipment in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from California Surveying and Drafting Supply through State Leverage Procurement Agreement, Contract ID 1-21-66-03; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and purchasing to issue purchase orders as required to purchase the Survey Equipment. | | |
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26-403
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, Authorizing the Establishment of an Annual Special Tax for Said District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. | | |
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26-473
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New 2027 Chevrolet Traverse for the Purchasing Department from National Auto Fleet Group, in the Amount of $45,034.97 Plus 10% for Contingency, Through Sourcewell Contract #081325-NAF
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse for the Purchasing Department in the amount of $45,034.97, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicle will reduce maintenance costs and improve delivery efficiency.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse in the amount of $45,034.97 from National Fleet Auto Group., through Sourcewell contract #081325-NAF; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specif | | |
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26-468
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5431 for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A, Subdivision for 10 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located West of G Street, North of Pacific Loon Court, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Final Map #5431 for 10 single-family lots, located west of G Street, north of Pacific Loon Court, and the subdivision agreement for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23A, Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2026-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Map Tract No. 5431 Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A; and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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26-449
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: 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 2026-27 Proposed Budget and After Hearing all Comments Continue the Public Hearing to June 15, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to afford the interested public an opportunity to provide input on the content of the 2026-27 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 2026-27 Budget; and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the Ju | | |
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26-470
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment Regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2026 Annual Action Plan; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan; and, Final Determination and Award of Project Funding Pending HUD Approval of the Submitted Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an opportunity for the Public to comment on topics relating to the 2026 Annual Action Plan; Requests Council’s final determination and award of 2026 project funding and adoption of a Resolution approving the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, to enable final completion and submittal of the 2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD; and Authorizes the City Manager to execute all related agreements and documents.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Option 1 of the final project list and related funding amounts to be included in the Final 2026 Annual Action Plan; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2026-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan, and Certifying Comp | | |
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26-445
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s Written Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the Recommended City Council Monthly Stipend to be $1,000 and the Mayor’s Monthly Stipend to be $1,250
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s written recommendation to increase the monthly stipend for the City Council and the Mayor.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s recommendation to increase the monthly stipend it deems appropriate for the City Council and the Mayor pursuant to Section 402 of the City of Merced Charter. | | |
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26-463
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of Public Participation Procedures in Compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 707
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers establishing public comment procedures and speaker participation timelines for remote and in-person participation during City Council meetings in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 707.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a reasonable cutoff time for registration for public comment. | | |
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26-479
| 1 | K.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Consideration of the First Reading of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to Create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
This Ordinance proposes a new Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to Create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program to establish standards and procedures to penalize rental property owners who demonstrate a pattern of neglect, unresolved violations, or unsafe conditions for tenants to preserve rental housing supply within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2591, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding a New Chapter 8.53, “Repeat Housing Code Violators Program; to the Merced Municipal Code and,
B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. | | |
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26-423
| 1 | K.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council Administrative Policy and Procedure C-10, Disruption of Meetings
REPORT IN BRIEF
An administrative policy consistent with the recent legislative updates to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) to allow for members of the City of Merced’s legislative bodies with disabilities to participate in meetings remotely as a reasonable accommodation for consideration and adoption by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2026-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Administrative Policy and Procedure C-10, Disruption of Meetings; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to undertake any necessary steps to enact Policy C-10. | | |
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26-178
| 1 | K.5. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Engineering Department to Apply for the California Transportation Commission (CTC) 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Engineering Department to apply for grant funding from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant and commit to leveraging ten percent (10%) of local funding if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
Adopting Resolution 2026-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California to apply for grant funding for the California Transportation Commission 2027 Active Transportation Program. | | |
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26-338
| 1 | K.6. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Project List for the Road Repair Accountability Act (SB 1), Local Streets and Roads Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving the list of projects proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds pursuant to SB1 for FY 2026/2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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26-439
| 1 | K.7. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F041 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(064), (Project No. CP260052), CMAQ Sidewalks on West Ave., Fig Ave., and Home Ave. Project, for the Use of $46,920 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 $46,920 in CMAQ Grant funding for Preliminary Engineering for the sidewalk infill project located on West Ave., Fig Ave., and Home Ave.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2026-27 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F041; and,
B. Accepting CMAQ grant funds in the amount of $46,920 for preliminary engineering costs associated with the design of the CMAQ Sidewalks on West Ave., Fig Ave., and Home Ave. Project; and,
C. Increasing revenue in the amount of $46,920 an | | |
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26-217
| 1 | K.8. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Request to Schedule A Public Hearing on June 15, 2026, to Allow for Public Input on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 During the Public Meeting
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is requesting a public hearing 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 15, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion to schedule a public hearing on June 15, 2026, seeking public input on the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Maintenance Districts’ budgets, without taking action until the Public Hearing is closed on June 15, 2026. | | |
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26-452
| 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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26-453
| 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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