CITY OF MERCED
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber
Merced Civic Center
2nd Floor
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
6:00 PMMonday, May 5, 2025
Study Session at 5:00 PM/Closed Session at 5:45 PM/Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
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A. STUDY SESSION ROLL CALL
B. STUDY SESSION
B.1. 25-348 SUBJECT: Study Session to Review the 2025/26 City Council Goals and Priorities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Study Session to review the 2025/26 City Council Goals and Priorities.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion.
C. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
D. CLOSED SESSION
The legislative body shall provide the public with an opportunity to address the body on any item described in Closed Session [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].
D.1. 25-387 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 E. CALL TO ORDER
E.1. Invocation - Pastor Ella Luna-Garza, United Methodist Church, Merced E.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
F. ROLL CALL
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F.1. In accordance with Government Code 54952.3, it is hereby announced that the City Council sits either simultaneously or serially as the Parking Authority, the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. City Council members receive a monthly stipend of $500.00 by Charter for sitting as the City Council; and the Mayor receives an additional $100.00 each month as a part of the adopted budget and Resolution 2024-78.
The members of the Parking Authority, the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency receive no compensation.
G. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
H.1. 25-298 SUBJECT: Parks & Community Services PROS Master Plan Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
The PROS Master Plan outlines the City of Merced’s parks and recreation system long term vision. The plan is based on analysis of existing conditions, DIS data, and community input. The next phase will focus on continued public outreach and refining recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
I.1. 25-353 SUBJECT: Continued City Council Volunteer of the Year Award
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Members nominated a volunteer within their district to highlight those who have given back to their community. This is a continuation for the District 6 volunteer.
I.2. 25-355 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Joyce Dale, Merced’s First Poet Laureate
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Joyce Dale.
I.3. 25-354 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Merced SPCA
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by representatives of the Merced SPCA organization.
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J. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
K. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public who wish to speak on any matter not listed on the agenda may speak during this portion of the meeting and will be allotted 3 minutes. The Mayor may propose a further limit to the time available for all speakers at the discretion of the City Council, in order to accommodate as many speakers as possible. State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the public comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter that is listed on the agenda will be called upon to speak during discussion of that item.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR
Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Council member, individual, or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the item will be discussed and voted on separately.
L.1. 25-295 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.
L.2. 25-344 SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of April 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161.
L.3. 25-296 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2025, February 6, 2025, and February 15, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Redevelopment Agency - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of February 3, 2025, February 6, 2025, and February 15, 2025.
L.4. 25-322 SUBJECT: Authorization to Increase the Expenditure Authority Utilizing the State of California’s CALNET 4 Agreement with AT&T Corporation Providing Telecommunication Services From $300,000 to a Total not to Exceed Amount of $475,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to increase the expenditure authority utilizing the State of California’s CALNET 4 Agreement Category 16, Long Distance Calling, Category 17, Toll Free Voice Calling, Category 18, Analog Service, Category 20, MPLS Data Network Services, Category 22, Cloud Hosted VoIP Services, Category 23, Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Ethernet Services and Features, Category 24, Flat Rate Internet Services, Category 25, Sustained Bandwidth Internet Services and Features, Category 30, broadband with internet services, with AT&T Corporation providing telecommunication services from $300,000 to a total not to exceed amount of $475,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing to increase the expenditures authority utilizing the State of California’s CALNET 4 Agreement with AT&T Corporation providing telecommunication services from $300,000 to a total not to exceed amount of $475,000 through Fiscal Year 2027-2028.
L.5. 25-232 SUBJECT: Approval to Issue Purchase Order to SNF Polydyne for the Supply and Delivery of Cationic Polymer Emulsion for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Amount of $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to authorize the Purchasing Supervisor to issue a purchase order to SNF Polydyne in the amount of $700,000 for FY 25/26 for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer emulsion for the Wastewater Treatment Plant operation through June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to
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issue a purchase order to SNF Polydyne for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer emulsion in the amount of $700,000 for the fiscal year 2025/2026.
L.6. 25-297 SUBJECT: Award of Bid to Winner Chevrolet, for the Purchase of One 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Truck, for the Fire Department, for a Total Cost not to Exceed $51,295.44
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Winner Chevrolet for the purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Truck for the newly created EMS Battalion Chief position for the Fire Department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Winner Chevrolet for the supply of one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Work Truck not to exceed $51,295.44; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Members of the public who wish to speak on public hearings listed on the agenda will be heard when the Public Hearing is opened, except on Public Hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment. After the public has commented, the item is closed to further public comment and brought to the Council for discussion and action. Further comment will not be received unless requested by the Council.
M.1. 25-304 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Cal Valley Security to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Cal Valley Security.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2025-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Cal Valley Security.
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N. ACTION ITEMS
N.1. 25-330 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution of Intent Regarding Annexations No. 28 and No. 29 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services); Acceptance of Two Petition, Consent and Waivers from Developers for Annexation in the CFD No. 2003-2 (Services) for Annexations No. 28 and No. 29; Approving Two Deposit and Reimbursement Agreements for Annexations No. 28 and No. 29; and Setting a Public Hearing for May 19, 2025, for Both Annexations.
Annexation No. 28 Consists of Approximately 4.59 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and El Redondo Drive and Annexation No. 29 Consists of Approximately
14.02 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of El Redondo Drive and Pettinotti Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution of Intent to annex a portion of the Yosemite Village development (“Annexation No. 28”) and the Royal Woods Estates development (“Annexation No. 29”) into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2; including the approval of a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement and accepting the Petition, Consent, and Waiver for the annexations; designation of future annexation areas to the CFD and set a Public Hearing for May 19, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-22, A Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the legislative body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services), declaring its intention to Annex Two Areas to said District and authorize the Levy of a Special Tax within said Annexations, Designating Certain Property for Future Annexation to Said District, and Approving Certain Agreements Related Thereto; and,
B. Setting the Public Hearing for May 19, 2025; and,
C. Accepting the Petition, Consent and Waiver from Yosemite Village Holdings, LLC, CB 1285 Yosemite Starbucks, LLC and Camelback & 59th Ave Inc. (“Annexation No. 28”); and,
D. Accepting the Petition, Consent and Waiver from Redondo and
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Cardella, LLC (Annexation No. 29”); and,
E. Accepting the deposit amount of $30,000 in Fund 4500 (CFD Formation Fund), increasing the revenue and appropriating the same to cover the cost of Community Facilities District formation and related expenditures for Annexation No. 28; and,
F. Accepting the deposit amount of $25,000 in Fund 4500 (CFD Formation Fund), increasing the revenue and appropriating the same to cover the cost of Community Facilities District formation and related expenditures for Annexation No. 29; and,
G. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement for Annexation No. 28; and,
H. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement for Annexation No. 29; and,
I. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
N.2. 25-346 SUBJECT: Approval to Execute Amendment #18 with Tyler Technology for $296,200 and $49,859 for a Performance Bond for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $5,371,306 and Approval to Execute Amendment #3 with SDI Presence LLC for $293,973 for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $1,234,818, and Increase Expenditure Authority to Thor Inc. by $20,000 for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $879,690 for ERP CIP180003 Completion, and a Five-Year SaaS Agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP Software, Hosting, Support, and Services with a Total Amount not to Exceed $2,655,064, Including a 5% Contingency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval to execute amendment #18 with Tyler Technology for $296,200 and $49,859 for a Performance Bond for a total not to exceed amount of $5,371,306 and approval to execute amendment #3 with SDI Presence LLC for $293,973 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,234,818, and increase expenditure authority to Thor Inc. by $20,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $879,690 for ERP CIP180003 completion, and a five-year SaaS Agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP software, hosting, support, and services with a total amount not to exceed $2,655,064, including a 5% contingency.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Approving eighteenth amendment with Tyler Technology for $296,200 for a not to exceed total contract amount of $5,321,447; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a $49,859 future contract amendment to extend the duration of the performance bond for the duration of the Tyler ERP project for a not to exceed total contract amount of $5,371,306 and contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
C. Approving third amendment to the professional services agreement with SDI Presence LLC for $293,973 for a not to exceed total contract amount of $1,234,818; and,
D. Authorizing an increase of $20,000 to the expenditure authority under the services agreement with THOR, Inc; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents; and,
F. Waiving the City’s competitive bid requirements as per Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and,
G. Approving a 5-year contract with Tyler Technology for $2,528,632 and 5% contingency of $126,432 for a not to exceed amount of $2,655,064 for ERP Software, Hosting, Support, Training, Education and Services; and, H. Authorizing the City Manager to execute future contract amendments with Tyler Technology with a not to exceed the expenditure authority from recommendation G and contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
I. Authorizing the City Manager to execute zero-dollar future contract amendments with Tyler Technology and contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
J. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
O. REPORTS
O.1. 25-345 SUBJECT: Update on Opioid Settlement Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Provide an update to the City Council of revenue and expenditures of Opioid Settlement Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Information Only.
P. BUSINESS
P.1. 25-293 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.
P.2. 25-294 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.
Q. ADJOURNMENT