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Meeting date/time:
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3/17/2025
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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25-230
| 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 § 54956.9(d)(2) | | |
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25-231
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Jasso vs. City of Merced; WCAB Case Number FRE- ADJ 15524679; Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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25-226
| 1 | F.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Tahitian Dance Performance
REPORT IN BRIEF
A Tahitian dance performed by the South Pacific Dance Company. | | |
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25-160
| 1 | G.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Vietnam War Veterans Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution. | | |
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25-041
| 1 | J.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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24-1162
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of NASPO ValuePoint Agreement #MA1502 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D.B.A. Verizon Wireless Amendments Number Four Through Eight for Wireless Data and Voice Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a NASPO ValuePoint Agreement #MA1502 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D.B.A. Verizon Wireless Amendments Number Four Through Eight for Wireless Data and Voice Services.
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 purchases to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through NASPO ValuePoint, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approval of NASPO ValuePoint Agreement #MA1502 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D.B.A Verizon Wireless Amendments Number Four Through Eight for Wireless Data and Voice Services; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-202
| 1 | J.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ahead Inc Doing Business as Kovarus Inc for a Server and Storage Area Network System for $306,453.22 with 5% Contingency in an Amount not-to-Exceed $321,776 in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Through the State of California’s Cooperative Agreement 1-24-70-19-19-70-19H1
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ahead Inc Doing Business as Kovarus Inc for a Server and Storage Area Network System for $306,453.22 with 5% Contingency in a not to Exceed Amount of $321,776 in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Through the State of California’s Cooperative Agreement 1-24-70-19-19-70-19H1.
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 the State of California’s cooperative purchasing program; and,
B. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-24-70-19-19 (Enterprise Technology); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the nece | | |
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25-006
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2024 General Plan Annual Report Summarizing the Status of the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan and the Steps Taken to Implement the General Plan Policies and Implementation Actions and Acceptance of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summarizing the City’s Progress in Meeting the City’s Share of Regional Housing Needs and the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element Including Number of Entitlements, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy for All Housing Types
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and allows the public an opportunity to provide oral testimony and written comments regarding the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Report and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only. | | |
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25-200
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Two 2025, Hybrid Engine, AWD, Toyota Sienna from Certified Toyota Dealership(s) with Funding from the Youth Community Access Grant Award for an Amount Not To Exceed $102,764.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive competitive bidding requirements and purchasing two 2025, Hybrid Engine, AWD, Toyota Sienna from certified Toyota Dealerships for a not to exceed amount of $102,764.00 to meet deliverables for the Youth Community Access Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the competitive bidding process for a direct purchase; and,
B. Approving the purchase of two 2025 Hybrid, AWD, Toyota Sienna from a Certified Toyota Dealer(s) for an amount not to exceed $102,764.00; and,
C. Authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue a Purchase Order and the City Manager to execute any other necessary documents. | | |
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25-164
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Card-Lock Fuel Station Service Agreement and a Fuel Delivery Services Agreement with Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc., for the Term of July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2027, with the Option to Extend for Three Additional One-Year Periods Through June 30, 2030
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two separate multi-year service agreements with Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc., to provide fueling services for City vehicles for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential extension through June 30, 2030.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Service Agreements with Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc., to provide card-lock fueling services for City vehicles; and,
B. Approving a Service Agreement with Van De Pol Enterprise, Inc., to provide fuel delivery services to all City dispensing stations and various generator sites; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents including executing option periods. | | |
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25-181
| 1 | J.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Statement of Service with Park Planet, in the Amount of $108,208.63, for a Measure Y Funded Project to Replace Playground Equipment at Dennis Chavez Memorial Park CP250044 and Diego Rivera Park CP250043
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Statement of Service with Park Planet for a Measure Y funded project to replace playground equipment at two parks in South Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for standardizing existing park equipment; and,
B. Approving a Statement of Service with Park Planet in the amount of $108,208.63 for playground equipment at two (2) parks and approving change orders up to 10% of the contract price; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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25-150
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan and Approval of Environmental Review #25-06 Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15262
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution to approve the Multi-Jurisdiction Local Road Safety Plan and approving Environmental Review #25-06 - Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15262.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Multijurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan. | | |
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25-155
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(060) for Use of $80,896 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment to Supplement the Construction Phase Funding for Project No. CP220064 - Sidewalks Along Parkwest Street and McGregor Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $80,896 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment for construction of sidewalks on Parkwest Street between Woodward Avenue and Windsor Avenue; McGregor Street between Home Avenue and Stuart Drive; Windsor Avenue between Parkwest Street and South R Street, Woodward Avenue between Parkwest Street and South R Street, and Home Avenue between Parkwest Street and McGregor Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment funds in the amount of $80,896; and,
B. Approving a budget amendment increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $80,896 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP220064 for costs associated wit | | |
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25-133
| 1 | K.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Increase Revenue from the California Office of Emergency Services in the Amount of $38,000 and Appropriate the Same in the General Fund for the Existing Contract with Forensics Nurse Specialist of Nor CA (FNSNC), LLC for a not to Exceed Amount of $76,000 for Specialized SART Exams Through August 1, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase in revenue from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in the amount of $38,000 and appropriating the same in the General Fund for the existing contract with Forensics Nurse Specialist of Nor CA (FNSNC), LLC for a not to exceed amount of $76,000 for specialized SART exams through August 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an increase in revenue in the amount of $38,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services and appropriating the same in the General Fund to continue the contract for local forensic exam services for victims and suspects involved in sexual assault investigations; and,
B. Approving up to $76,000 with Forensic Nurse Specialists through August | | |
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25-229
| 1 | K.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Accept Revenue from an Insurance Claim and Appropriate $1,401,256.94 for the Sun Star Building and Approve a Statement of Service with CVE Demolition for $211,775 Plus 20% Contingency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a partial proof of loss payment from McLarens Property Insurance Company for the claim submitted to Alliant Property Insurance for damages caused by the August 27, 2024, structure fire to the Merced Sun Star Building.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Ratifying the Emergency Declaration due to the fire of the Sun Star Building; and,
B. Approving the Partial Proof of Loss Sworn Statement; and,
C. Accepting, Increasing Revenue in the amount of $1,401,256.94 and appropriating the same in Fund 5004 Public Safety CIP; and,
D. Ratifying Waiving Competitive Bidding due to the Emergency Declaration and approving a Statement of Services with CVE Demolition to demolish the Merced Sun Star building for $211,775 plus 20% contingency for a not to exceed amount of $254,130; and,
E. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimburseme | | |
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25-026
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced (City) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 per Senate Bill (SB) 341 (DeSaulnier 2013-14), which requires the City to prepare an annual report on the City’s compliance with housing successor requirements imposed by Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 34176.1(f).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. | | |
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25-217
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointments to the Planning Commission (District 4)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill a seat on the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing an individual to serve as a member of the Planning Commission (District 4); or,
B. Directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-218
| 1 | M.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 3)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill a seat on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing an individual to serve as a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 3); or,
B. Directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-216
| 1 | M.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 3 and 4)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill the Districts 3 and 4 seats on the Tax Transparency Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 3 and 4); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants. | | |
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25-048
| 1 | M.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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25-052
| 1 | M.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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