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, November 3, 2025
Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
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A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
B. 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)].
B.1. 25-976 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, et al. MSC Case No. 23CV 03845 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
B.2. 25-981 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, City Attorney Craig Cornwell, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro Employee Organization: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57, Merced Police
Non-Sworn Unit, and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Pastor Joel Dorman, Summit Church Merced C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. ROLL CALL
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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
F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
F.1. 25-963 SUBJECT: Proclamation - School Psychologist Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by representatives of Merced School District, Central Valley Affiliate - California Association of School Psychologists, and Merced Union High School District.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
H. 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.
I. 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.
I.1. 25-771 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.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.
I.2. 25-942 SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of October 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $39,000 and of Public Works contracts under $87,278.
I.3. 25-944 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025, June 25, 2025, and July 7, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.
RECOMMENDATION
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Redevelopment Agency - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of June 16, 2025, June 25, 2025, and July 7, 2025.
I.4. 25-630 SUBJECT: Approval to Renew an Instructional Services Agreement Between Merced Community College District and City of Merced Fire Department for Provision of In-Service Training Hours Performed by Staff Amounting to Approximately $66,667 Annually, not to Exceed $200,000 in Revenue Over a Three-Year Term
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers renewing an Instructional Services Agreement between Merced Community College District and the City of Merced Fire Department for the provision of in-service training hours performed by staff amounting to approximately $66,667 annually, not to exceed $200,000 in revenue over a three-year term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to renew an Instructional Services Agreement between Merced Community College District and the City of Merced for the
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provision of in-service training hours performed by staff amounting to approximately $66,667 annually, not to exceed $200,000 in revenue over a three-year term; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.5. 25-900 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Assuring Timely Delivery for the 2025 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Applications with Merced Association of Governments (MCAG)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution assuring timely delivery of the 2025 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program application for one project in the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Assuring Timely Delivery for the 2025 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Application with Merced Association of Governments (MCAG); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I.6. 25-937 SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Two (2) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Work Trucks From National Auto Fleet Group - Chevrolet of Watsonville, in the Amount of $53,621.61 and $62,525.18 for a Total Amount of $116,146.79 for the Sewer Division and the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Replace Vehicles E-1372 & E-1363
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of two (2) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Trucks in the total amount of $116,146.79 utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicles will replace aging equipment that will improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase efficiency in daily operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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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 two (2) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Trucks in the total amount of $116,146.79 from National Auto Fleet Group - Chevrolet of Watsonville, through Sourcewell contract # 091521-NAF; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
D. Authorizing the issuance of the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.7. 25-938 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Standardize Equipment, Authorization to Purchase Equipment for Three (3) Unmarked Units and Allow Dana Safety Supply to Supply Equipment and Outfit Three (3) New Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive competitive bidding and authorizing the purchase of equipment, with install, for Police Patrol vehicles using current budgeted funds in an amount not to exceed $110,000.
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 for equipment standardization; and,
B. Authorizing the purchase and installation of equipment from Dana Safety Supply in an amount not to exceed $110,000; and, C. Authorizing issuance of the Purchase Order(s) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
I.8. 25-912 SUBJECT: Authorization to Amend the Approved Police Budget/Personnel Allocation by Deleting (2) Crime Analyst Positions and adding (2) Crime Analyst I/Crime Analyst II; and Approve Related
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Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges for Crime Analyst I and Crime Analyst II
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution adopting salary ranges for Crime Analyst I and Crime Analyst II. Amending the personnel allocation by deleting two Crime Analyst positions and creating new positions of Crime Analyst I and Crime Analyst II. Staffing will remain at two Crime Analyst I/II positions (one at Crime Analyst 1 and the other at Crime Analyst II.)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-63, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Salary Range for the Crime Analyst I and Crime Analyst II positions within the Police Department; and, B. Approving the deletion of two Crime Analyst positions and adding two Crime Analyst I/Crime Analyst II positions.
I.9. 25-956 SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request for East Main Street, West Main Street, Canal Street, and “O” Street, the Use of Bob Hart Square, and Power Connections at Bob Hart Square, West Main Street at Martin Luther King Jr Way, and West Main Street at “O” Street. Submitted by Edward Skelton with the County of Merced for the 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. Until 7:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to allow the use of City streets on November 11th, 2025, for the Veteran’s Day Parade. The Street Closure Request includes East Main Street, West Main Street, Canal Street, and O Street. The use of Bob Hart Square, and power connections at Bob Hart Square, West Main Street at Martin Luther King Jr Way, and West Main Street at “O” Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of East Main Street, from “Calimyrna Avenue to G” Street; West Main Street, from “G” to Canal Streets; Canal Street from W. Main Street to West 18th Street; West 18th Street from Canal Street to “O” Street and “O” Street, from W. 18th Street to 20th Street, the use of Bob Hart Square, and power connections at Bob Hart Square, West Main Street at Martin Luther King Jr Way, and
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West Main Street at “O” Street as requested by Edward Skelton, Merced County Veterans Services for the 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
I.10. 25-964 SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request Submitted by Liza Servin for the 2025 Central California Band Review on November 8th, 2025, from 6:00 A.M. Until 2:30 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to allow the use of City streets on November 8th, 2025, for the Central California Band Review.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of Parsons Avenue, from Merced Avenue to Dinkey Creek; Dinkey Creek, from Parsons Avenue to Watertown Drive; Watertown Drive, from Dinkey Creek to East Childs Avenue; and East Childs Avenue, from Coffee Street to Carol Avenue, as requested by Golden Valley High School Band Boosters Coordinator Liza Servin for the 2025 Central California Band Review scheduled Saturday, November 8th, 2025. The street closures will be between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., residence within the street closure will be escorted by the Merced Police Traffic Unit; subject to the conditions of the administrative staff report.
I.11. 25-943 SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Zone Change #435 and Establishment Residential Planned Development (RP-D) #83, Changing the Land Use Designation from Business Park Residential for 61.7 Acres for an Approximate 73.7 Acre-Parcel Generally Located on the Southwest Corner of East Gerard Avenue and Campus Parkway
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance approving a zone change and establishment of a Residential Planned Development changing the land use designation from Business Park Residential for 61.7 acres for an approximate 73.7 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of East Gerard Avenue and Campus Parkway.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2581, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Zone Change #435 and Establishment Residential Planned Development (RP-D) #83, changing the land use designation from Business Park to
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Residential for 61.7 acres for an approximate 73.7 acre-parcel generally located on the southwest corner of East Gerard Avenue and Campus Parkway.
J. ACTION ITEMS
J.1. 25-966 SUBJECT: Considers Approving a Grant Agreement for the Arts in California Parks - Implementation Grant Program, in the Amount of $77,000 for the General Vang Pao Memorial Statue and Mural Project and Increasing Revenue and Appropriating the Same in the Parks and Community Services Capital Projects Fund 5000, Project Number CP240049
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a grant agreement for the Arts in California Parks - Implementation Grant program, in the amount of $77,000 for the General Vang Pao Memorial Statue and Mural Project and increasing revenue and appropriating the same in the Parks & Community Services Capital Projects Fund 5000, Project Number CP240049.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2025-66, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing acceptance of funding from Parks California for the California State Arts in Parks Implementation Grant; and, B. Approving a grant agreement with California Arts in Parks in a not to exceed amount of $77,000; and,
C. Accepting a grant from California Arts in Parks funding of $77,000, increasing revenue and appropriating the same in Parks & Community Services Capital Projects Fund 5000, Project Number CP240049; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
J.2. 25-965 SUBJECT: Request to Approve a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the Amount of $51,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
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$51,000 for property utilities and building repairs at the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the amount of $45,000 for property utilities and $6,000 in Operating Materials and Services at the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street.
J.3. 25-939 SUBJECT: Maintenance Districts Assessment Ballot Proceeding - Campus North, East College Homes, Fahrens Park I, Hansen Park, Merced Auto Center, Northwood Village, Oakbrook, Oakmont #3, Olivewood, Pleasanton Park, Quail Creek, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing an assessment ballot proceeding and setting a public hearing for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for the Campus North, East College Homes, Fahrens Park I, Hansen Park, Merced Auto Center, Northwood Village, Oakbrook, Oakmont #3, Olivewood, Pleasanton Park, Quail Creek, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts, to obtain property owner approval in advance of increase in annual levy assessments.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2025-64, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing an assessment ballot proceeding for the Campus North, East College Homes, Fahrens Park I, Hansen Park, Merced Auto Center, Northwood Village, Oakbrook, Oakmont #3, Olivewood, Pleasanton Park, Quail Creek, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts; and,
B. Setting the public hearing for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to obtain property owner approval prior to increasing the annual assessment levy to cover operation and maintenance costs to each identified District; and, C. Approving a supplemental budget appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of the General Fund in the amount not to exceed $16,546 and transferring to the various Maintenance Districts proposing an increase to assessments, to cover the assessment balloting
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proceeding noticing costs; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
J.4. 25-862 SUBJECT: Discussion on the Speed Zone Study and Request to Set a Public Hearing Regarding the Speed Zone Ordinance
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff request to set a public hearing for November 17, 2025, to consider amending Merced Municipal Code Section 10.16.010- Speed Limits to implement recommendations made in the speed zone study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a public hearing for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM to consider amending the Speed Zone Ordinance.
J.5. 25-941 SUBJECT: Approval of the Appropriation of Funds for the Public Facilities Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement Approved for the Yosemite Crossing Shopping Center in the Amount not to Exceed $241,696
REPORT IN BRIEF
On September 2, 2025, the City Council approved Final Map #5429 for Phase 3 of the Yosemite Crossings Shopping Center. This approval included a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and a Public Facilities Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement. The latter agreement allows the developer to receive impact fee credits or reimbursement for completing certain off-site improvements that exceed what is required for development. The shopping center is generally located at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street.
The developer is now requesting approval to allow for reimbursement of impact fees, rather than receiving only credits. However, the exact reimbursement amount cannot be determined at this time because it depends on future development details, such as land use and square footage of future buildings, which have not yet been finalized. To accommodate this uncertainty of future reimbursement amount, staff is requesting that the Council approve with a maximum cap not to exceed $241,696.00 (the maximum that the developer would qualify for based on Engineer Estimates approved in the approved Public Facilities Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement).
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of PFFP Facilities Roadways or Facilities Transportation Funds, in the amount not to exceed $241,696, transferring to Fund 5005-Streets and Signals CIP, and appropriating the same in Fund 5005; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 25-969 SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California Declaring the District Two City Council Seat Vacant
REPORT IN BRIEF
In the event of a City Council seat vacancy, declaring the seat vacant is the starting point to filling the vacancy by either appointment by City Council within thirty (30) days or by holding an election.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-65, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Declaring the District Two City Council Seat Vacant.
K.2. 25-967 SUBJECT: Discussion to Select Dates for the 2026 Community Town Halls and Strategic Planning Session to Provide Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff seeks direction on the dates for the 2026 Community Town Halls and Council Strategic Planning Session to provide input on the development of the fiscal year 2026/27 Annual Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff with dates for three Community Town Hall meetings and direction on the format and preferred dates for the Strategic Planning Session.
K.3. 25-909 SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
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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.
K.4. 25-910 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.
L. ADJOURNMENT