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Merced Civic Center
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Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
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6:00 PMMonday, September 15, 2025
A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
Mayor Matthew Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Sarah Boyle, Council Member Darin Dupont, Council Member Ronnie DeAnda, Council Member Michael Harris, Council Member Shane Smith, and Council Member Fue Xiong
Present: 7 -
Absent: 0
B. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tempore BOYLE called the Closed Session to order at 5:04 PM.
Clerk's Note: Mayor SERRATTO arrived to Closed Session at 5:14 PM.
B.1. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation. Two (2) potential cases.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
B.2. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Saelee vs. City of Merced; WCAB Case Number FRE- ADJ 10233181 and ADJ17651457; Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Clerk's Note: Council adjourned from Closed Session at 5:35 PM.
C. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor SERRATTO called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
C.1. Invocation - Interim Minister Zachary Pitcher, Central Presbyterian Church The Invocation was delivered by Interim Minister Zachary Pitcher of the Central Presbyterian Church.
C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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Council Member DEANDA led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
D. ROLL CALL
Mayor Matthew Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Sarah Boyle, Council Member Darin Dupont, Council Member Ronnie DeAnda, Council Member Michael Harris, Council Member Shane Smith, and Council Member Fue Xiong
Present: 7 -
Absent: 0
D.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.
E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no report.
F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
F.1. SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition to Lillyana Hawkins for Being a Recipient of the Sue and Harmon Burns Scholarship Through the Junior Giants Program- Requested By Mayor Serratto
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Lillyana Hawkins.
Mayor SERRATTO presented a Certificate of Recognition and a Proclamation to Lillyana Hawkins for being a recipient of the Sue and Harmon Burns Scholarship through the Junior Giants Program.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk’s Note: Emails were received for the following agenda items and forwarded to Council prior to the meeting.
Agenda Item L.1.: Kimberly ALFARO, Delia NEAR, David FERRY, Rakesh PALLE, Shirleen MURRAY, Mayra MEZA, Members of the Public, Elza MANGAN, Rosemarie MCCOLLOM, Rich EIDSON, Manny RIBEIRO, Richard FORDON, Joel SWEHLA, Bryan ROYEA, Steve ROVEA, and Ben MUNSON.
Agenda Item L.2.: Andrea URIBE.
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H. PUBLIC COMMENT
Aggie FREEMAN, Merced Sunrise Rotary Club, Merced - presented Fire Chief Casey WILSON with a Certificate of Recognition for his appointment as Fire Chief.
Belinda BURNETT, Merced - asked Council to speak into the microphones due to hearing disability and spoke in opposition of special flags being flown at Bob Hart Square.
Management Analyst Leah BROWN, Merced - shared updates on the General Plan Update, the Downtown Station Area Plan, and upcoming community meetings.
Chief of Police Steven STANFIELD, Merced - spoke on the accomplishments of the K-9 Unit of the Merced Police Department and introduced the K-9 Team.
James REESE, Merced - shared details of the services provided by Neighbors Unidos and upcoming community meetings.
Fernando AGUILERA, President of the Soccer Academy, Merced - spoke on the Soccer Academy focusing on preventative training and the Soccer Academy being invited to play with professionals in Ohio.
Arturo BARAJAS, Merced - spoke on the health concerns of pop-up vendors and street vendors and the impact of local business owners.
Karthik PRASAD, Representative of Congressman Adam GRAY, Merced - shared Legislative updates from Washington D.C.
Necola ADAMS, Merced - shared details of the Merced County Nut Festival and the Gospel-Fest event.
Angela LARA, Merced - shared information of her granddaughter's arrest and stated that she will be running for the Senior Center president.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item I.3. Approval of a Two (2) Year Lease Agreement with James G. Moulton, Trustee, and Lynda S. Moulton, Trustee, for a 9,000 Square Foot Facility with Initial Base Rent of $8,643.00 Per Month and an Option to Extend for an Additional Three (3) Years; was pulled for separate consideration.
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, Council Member Smith, and Council Member Xiong
7 -
No: 0
Absent: 0
I.1. 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.2. SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Inclusive Playground Equipment from Park Planet for General Vang Pao Park, for a Total Cost not to Exceed $244,627.93, Using Safe Play Initiative Grant Funding from First 5 Merced County
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of Accessible Playground Equipment to be installed at a later date at General Vang Pao Park, Aletha June Playground.
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 single source purchases; and,
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B. Approving the purchase of playground equipment for the not to exceed amount of $244,627.93 from Park Planet; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.4. SUBJECT: Authorization for Payment of Litigation Costs in Connection with the Retainer Agreement with Marderosian and Cohen for 2023 Flood Litigation
REPORT IN BRIEF
On July 3, 2023, the City Council approved a Retainer Agreement with Marderosian and Cohen to represent the City in litigation seeking recovery of damages against California Department of Fish and Wildlife (23CV-03845) related to the January 2023 flooding events emanating from Bear Creek and other related creeks, rivers, channels, and flood control and irrigation facilities located in Merced County, California.
The case is now scheduled for trial on January 27, 2026. After further review of the original approvals, staff identified that while the Retainer Agreement was authorized, litigation costs were not included in that authorization. Staff is therefore requesting Council approval to pay litigation costs associated with the representation.
To date, the City has incurred approximately $175,000 in litigation costs, primarily related to deposition expenses and expert witness retainer agreements. Staff anticipates an additional $175,000 in costs through trial.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the City to pay litigation costs incurred to date, estimated at approximately $175,000, related to the representation by Marderosian & Cohen; and,
B. Authorizing the City to pay additional litigation costs anticipated to be incurred through trial, estimated at approximately $175,000; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents
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related to the payment of these litigation costs.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.3. SUBJECT: Approval of a Two (2) Year Lease Agreement with James G. Moulton, Trustee, and Lynda S. Moulton, Trustee, for a 9,000 Square Foot Facility with Initial Base Rent of $8,643.00 Per Month and an Option to Extend for an Additional Three (3) Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a two-year lease agreement with James G.
Moulton and Lynda S. Moulton for property to be utilized by criminal justice agencies in Merced County.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and James G. Moulton, Trustee, and Lynda S. Moulton, Trustee; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary document.
Mayor SERRATTO pulled this item at the request of Council Member XIONG.
Council Member XIONG, Economic Development Associate Amanda WILLIAMS, Deputy City Manager Frank QUINTERO, and Chief of Police Steven STANFIELD discussed the account line of the contract funds, the original agreement, the possibility of extending the agreement, the funding received from the U.S. Department of Justice, and details of the Lease Agreement.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, seconded by Council Member Dupont, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, and Council Member Smith 6 -
No: Council Member Xiong1 -
Absent: 0
J. ACTION ITEMS
J.1. SUBJECT: Approval of a Proposed Ground License Agreement Between the City of Merced and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC,
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Use and Lease of Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 3400 Parsons Avenue, aka Rahilly Park, for Wireless Telecommunications Facility Purposes
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a proposed Ground License Agreement between the City of Merced and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, in connection with Use and Lease of Portion of City-Owned Property Located 3400 Parsons Avenue, aka Rahilly Park, for Wireless Telecommunications Facility Purposes.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Ground License Agreement between the City of Merced and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for use of portion of city-owned property located at 3400 Parsons Avenue, aka Rahilly Park, for Wireless Telecommunications Facility Purposes; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, in such form as approved by the City Attorney and as the City Manager shall deem appropriate, including amendments to the lease agreements, and all related documents required or appropriate in connection with completion of this lease transaction; and,
C. Approving an increase in revenue in the amount of $30,000 and appropriating the same in Fund 5000-Parks and Community Services Capital Fund; and,
D. Approving an increase in revenue in the amount of $27,000 (October-June) and appropriating the same based on Option for Use of Revenue as determined by Council.
Director of Parks and Community Services Chris JENSEN gave a slideshow presentation on the proposed Ground Lease Agreement at Rahilly Park for the wireless telecommunication facility.
Council and Mr. JENSEN discussed the proposed location of the cell tower, details of the first plan and the second plan for the proposed location, camouflaging the cell tower, and the removal section of the Lease Agreement.
Belinda BURNETT, Merced - spoke in opposition of the cell tower and shared pictures of how Rahilly Park will look after it is placed.
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Julie HORAL, Merced - spoke on the proposed location and the markings of the cell tower being off and asked who will verify the exact location of the cell tower.
Linda RYBKA, Captain of Neighborhood Watch Assocation, Merced - stated that residents of the Oakmont and Brookdale neighborhoods are against the proposed cell tower and spoke on the real estate disclosures for cell towers.
Brenda MORGUN, Merced - spoke in opposition of the cell tower and asked to return Lease Agreement funding to the maintenance and beautification of Rahilly Park.
Council, Mr. JENSEN, and City Engineer Daryl JORDAN discussed the process of the markings of the placement of the cell tower, the Engineering Department's inspection process, the timeline of the construction, details of the area of construction, the options of allocation of lease funding revenue, and the proposed location of the cell tower.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Dupont, to approve the Lease Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, and Council Member Smith 6 -
No: Council Member Xiong1 -
Absent: 0
Council discussed dedicating the Lease Agreement revenue to Rahilly Park.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, to dedicate 100% of the Lease Agreement revenue to Rahilly Park. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, Council Member Smith, and Council Member Xiong
7 -
No: 0
Absent: 0
Clerk's Note: Council took a recess at 7:26 PM and reconvened at 7:35
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J.2. SUBJECT: Approval of the 2026 Cafeteria Plan Renewal Regarding Employees’ and Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and Flexible Spending
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the renewal of the 2026 Cafeteria Plan regarding employees’ and retirees’ health and welfare benefits.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the employees’ health and welfare benefits cafeteria plan renewal for calendar year 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Risk Analyst Maggie LEMOS briefly discussed the 2026 Cafeteria Plan renewal regarding the employee and retirees' health and welfare benefits.
Jason SALTERS, MACE President, Merced - spoke on the City employees that will be affected by increase of health and welfare benefits and the Public Work staff's hard work.
Council, City Manager Scott MCBRIDE, Deputy City Manager Frank QUINTERO, and City Attorney Craig CORNWELL discussed steps the City could take to decrease health benefit rates, arranging meetings with union representatives, the impact of the price bi-weekly, the possibility of changing providers, the cost difference of medical premium coverage, and the process of re-opening labor negotiations.
Council agreed to re-open labor negotiations with AFSCME and MACE.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Dupont, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, Council Member Smith, and Council Member Xiong
7 -
No: 0
Absent: 0
J.3. SUBJECT: Report and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the U.S.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2024-25 and Authorizing Submittal of the CAPER to HUD
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve Housing Division activities as reported in the Draft 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorize its submission to HUD.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-57, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the 2024 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute and, if necessary, direct staff to make minor modifications to, the above referenced items and all associated documents as attached to this report; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments, if any.
Housing Program Supervisor Kim NUTT gave a slideshow presentation on the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Clerk’s Note: There was no Council discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, Council Member Smith, and Council Member Xiong
7 -
No: 0
Absent: 0
K. REPORTS
K.1. SUBJECT: Report on the County Islands within City Limits
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discussion on the County Islands within City Limits and the State Laws that
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Regulate the Annexation of Those Islands.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps.
Acting Planning Manager Jonnie LAN gave a slideshow presentation on the process of annexing of County islands.
Ashley SUAREZ, Merced - spoke on contaminated water and lack of sidewalks in disadvantaged unincorporated areas, details of the Senate Bill 244 funding, and asked to discuss alternatives to this process.
Council, City Manager Scott MCBRIDE, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Executive Officer William NICHOLSON, and Mrs.
LAN discussed the amenities needed in County islands, the additional services the City could provide if County islands were annexed, the services that LAFCo provides to residents in County islands, and working cooperatively with other agencies for this project. They also discussed including Agreements with County island residents that use City services, law enforcement responses to County islands, potential subcommittees that could discuss this project, the process of annexing land into the City, and creating a subcommittee to further discuss the annexation of County islands.
Council agreed to work with City staff to create an individualized assessment on City services already being provided, services that need to be added, and the potential cost and revenue for the proposed services for the listed County islands. They also agreed to create a subcommittee with Council Member SMITH, Council Member DUPONT, and Mayor
SERRATTO.
Clerk's Note: There was no formal vote taken, item was for information only.
L. BUSINESS
Clerk's Note: Council took a recess at 8:50 PM and reconvened at 8:59 PM.
L.1. SUBJECT: Consideration of the Merced Regional Airport Authority Recommendation for the Skywest Charter - Option 1, Contour Airlines - Option 2, and Advanced Air - Option 3 as the Airline Carrier to Serve the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Under the Essential Air Service and Make a Recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the Merced Regional Airport Authority’s recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a selection of an Essential Air Service carrier provider for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Regional Airport Authority’s recommendation for air carrier service to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the selection of an Essential Air Service provider by priority as follows:
Option 1. Recommend to the US Department of Transportation that SkyWest Charter with service to Los Angeles International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) serve the City of Merced as the Essential Air Service provider (subject to US DOT waiver approval); and,
Option 2. Recommend to the US Department of Transportation that Contour Airlines with Service to Los Angeles International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) serve the City of Merced as the Essential Air Service provider (subject to US DOT waiver approval); and,
Option 3. Recommend to the US Department of Transportation that Advanced Airlines with service to Hawthorne Airport and Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) serve the City of Merced as the Essential Air Service provider.
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Deputy City Manager Frank QUINTERO and Airport Manager Rhett WILLIAMS gave a slideshow presentation on the Regional Airport Authority's recommendation for the essential air service selection.
Levi STOCKTON, Founder of Advanced Air - spoke on the services that Advanced Air has provided to surrounding areas, maintaining Advanced Air in Merced, and increasing the amount of flights to and from Merced.
Barbara HUNT, Vice President of Business Operations of Advanced Air - spoke on the decrease of prices, the service to the Merced community, and shared data of the flights a week out of the Merced Airport.
Ben MUNSON, President of Contour Airlines, Merced - spoke on the
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services that Contour Airlines could offer to the Merced Airport and the proposal submitted.
Morgana DALLAS, Merced - spoke in support of Advanced Airlines and the trip from Merced to Hawthorne.
Patrick MENEZES, Merced - spoke in support of Advanced Airlines and shared details of the restrictions made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Clerk's Note: Council Member DUPONT disclosed that he has met with Advanced Airlines, Contour Airlines, and Skywest Charter.
Council, Mr. STOCKTON, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mr. QUINTERO discussed the cancelled flights from Advanced Airlines, the surveys held to Advanced Airlines customers, the services that all airlines provide, the emails of support from residents, the use of jet services in Merced, details of all proposals, the community events held by Advanced Airlines, and details of the meeting held with the City of Merced and the FAA. They also discussed the number of enplanements held a year, the potential funding Merced could receive by the FAA, the experience of flying out of Merced, the airline partnerships of Contour Airlines, details of the FAA's Essential Air Service (EAS) funding program, community outreach, the plane ticket prices of Advanced Airlines, and details of the options recommended by the Regional Airport Authority.
Council agreed to recommend the following options to the U.S. Department of Transportation:
Option 1: Contour Airlines with flights to LAX and Las Vegas.
Option 2: Advanced Airline with flights to Hawthorne and Las Vegas.
Option 3: Contour Airlines with flights to LAX and Phoenix.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Dupont, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, Council Member Smith, and Council Member Xiong 6 -
No: Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle1 -
Absent: 0
L.2. SUBJECT: Discuss Proposed Goals, Priorities, Town Halls, Budget and Financial Fiscal Year Timeline
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Smith’s request to discuss how Goals and Priorities and Town Halls should be organized with the budget process and exploring options for a biennial budget cycle.
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction to staff on proposed goals, priorities, town halls, and financial timeline.
Finance Officer Venus RODRIGUEZ gave a slideshow presentation on the Council goals, priorities, financial timeline, and planning per Council Member SMITH's request.
Council and City Manager Scott MCBRIDE discussed the proposed timeline schedule, the current timeline for goals and priorities, the process of prioritizing projects, the role of an elected official, understanding the role of City management, proposing Town Hall dates in November, community input during Town Halls, the process of the Strategic Planning Session, City management implementing recommendations by City Council, public comments during Council meetings and Town Hall meetings, and the budget process.
Ashley SUAREZ, Merced - spoke on dedicating Town Halls for community input on the City budget, allowing the community to make budget requests, holding Town Hall meetings prior to the new year, and potentially creating a funding gap for the proposed two-year budget cycle.
Council and Mrs. RODRIGUEZ discussed the direction.
Council agreed on Department priorities instead of City Manager Goals and Priorities and to add a Goals and Priorities date.
L.3. 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.
Council Member SMITH made a suggestion to have a budget code for expenses that the City incurs to comply with and benefit from the High Speed Rail.
L.4. SUBJECT: City Council Comments
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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.
Council Member DEANDA shared updates on his wife's health.
Council Member SMITH spoke on the comeback of Total Drama Island.
Council Member HARRIS spoke on Total Drama Island.
Council Member DUPONT reported on attending the Boys and Girls Club CEO meet and greet, the Department of Parks and Community Services Open House and Ice Cream social, and the celebration of the completion of the Multi-Use Pathway on Childs Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tempore BOYLE spoke on Total Drama Island, thanked City staff and City Council for the High Speed Rail meeting, and congratulated Merced Police Department for their K-9 awards and the recent homicide arrest. She also reported on attending the UC Merced's 20th celebration, the Department of Parks and Community Services Open House and Ice Cream social, the celebration of the completion of the Multi-Use Pathway on Childs Avenue, and the Merced County Food Bank fundraiser.
Mayor SERRATTO reported on attending the UC Merced's 20th celebration, the Merced County Food Bank fundraiser, the Merced Lao Boat Race, the Hispanic Independence Day celebration, and he shared upcoming community events.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:39 PM.
A motion was made by Council Member Dupont, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, that this Regular Meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Boyle, Council Member Dupont, Council Member DeAnda, Council Member Harris, Council Member Smith, and Council Member Xiong
7 -
No: 0
Absent: 0