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City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

June 1, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

Agenda — 54 items

  1. 1 Closed Session at 5:00 PM/Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
  2. 2 NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
  3. 3 WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE MERCED CITY COUNCIL/BIENVENIDO A LA REUNIÓN DEL CONCILIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MERCED/ZOO SIAB TXAIS TOS KOJ TUAJ RAU HAUV CITY COUNCIL LUB ROOJ SAB LAJ
  4. 4 At least 72 hours prior to each regular City Council meeting, a complete agenda packet is available for review on the City’s website at www.cityofmerced.gov or at the City Clerk’s Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. All public records relating to an open session item that are distributed to a majority of the Council will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Spanish and Hmong translation is available at every regular meeting. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber. Al menos 72 horas antes de cada reunión regular del Concejo Municipal, un paquete de agenda complete está disponible para su revisión en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofmerced.gov o en la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Todos los registros públicos relacionados con un artículo de sesión abierta que se distribuyen a la mayoría del Concejo estarán disponibles para inspección pública en la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad durante el horario comercial habitual. La traducción al español y al Hmong está disponible en todas la reuniones regulares. Los dispositivos auditivos asistidos están disponibles para las reuniones que se celebran en el Salón del Consejo. Sai kawg yuav tsum yog li 72 teev ua ntej rau txhua lub rooj sib tham ntawm cov Nom Tswv (City Council), yeej muaj tag nrho pob ntawv qhia txog tias rau cov neeg los nyeem hauv lub Nroog (City) qhov website www.cityofmerced.gov los sis nyob rau ntawm City Clerk’s lub Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Tas nrho cov ntaub ntawv teev tseg no yuav muab rau cov Nom Tswv ntawm kev sab laj pub rau tsoom pej xeem sawv daws los nyeem nyob rau hauv City Clerk’s lub Office thaum lub caij ua hauj lwm. Muaj txhais lus Mev thiab lus Hmoob. Cov cuab yeej pab kom hnov lus muaj nyob rau ntawm cov Nom Tswv qhov chaw sib tham Council Chamber
  5. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK/COMENTARIO DEL PÚBLICO / KEV HLOOV RAU TEJ PEJ XEEM TXOG KEV TAWM SUAB, NCAUS LUS:
  6. 6 Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card available at the podium in the back of the Council Chamber. Please submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Material may be emailed to cityclerk@cityofmerced.gov no later than 1 PM on the day of the meeting. Please specify which portion of the agenda you are commenting on, for example, Public Hearing item #, Consent item #, or Public Comments. Material received before the deadline will be sent to the City Council and will be part of the record and will be mentioned as part of the Written Petitions and Communications portion of the agenda. Any emails received by the 1PM deadline will be posted on the City's website at www.cityofmerced.gov/ government/city-council/council-meetings. Any correspondence received after the 1PM deadline will be distributed to the City Council and retained for the official record. To view video (if available) or listen to the City Council meeting live, go to the City’s website www.cityofmerced.gov, YouTube, or Comcast Public Access Channel 96. Los miembros de la audiencia que deseen dirigirse al Ayuntamiento deben completar una tarjeta de orador disponible en el podio en la parte de atrás de la Cámara del Concejo. Envíe la tarjeta completa al secretario de la ciudad antes de que se llame al artículo, preferiblemente antes de que comience la reunión. El material puede enviarse por correo electrónico a cityclerk@cityofmerced.gov a más tardar a la 1 p.m. del día de la reunión. Especifique qué parte de la agenda está comentando, por ejemplo, el punto # de la audiencia pública, el punto # de consentimiento o los comentarios públicos. El material recibido antes de la fecha límite se enviará al Concejo Municipal y formará parte del registro y se mencionará como parte de la parte de Peticiones y Comunicaciones Escritas de la agenda. Todos los correos electrónicos recibidos antes de la fecha límite de la 1 p.m. se publicarán en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofmerced.gov/ government/city-council/council-meetings. Cualquier correspondencia recibida después de la 1 p.m. se distribuirá al Concejo Municipal y se conservará para el registro oficial. Para ver el video (si está disponible) o escuchar la reunión del Concejo Municipal en vivo, visite el sitio web de la ciudad www.cityofmerced.gov, YouTube o Comcast Public Access Canal 96. Cov pej xeem los koom lub rooj sib tham uas xav tawm suab rau lub nroog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) muaj feem los sau ntawv hauv daim ntawv tawm suab nyob ntawm lub sam thiaj hais lus sab xis ntawm Council Chamber. Thov xa daim ntawv tawm suab no rau tus City Clerk ua ntej lub sij hawm rooj sab laj pib. Cov ntaub ntawv tuaj yeem xa email tau rau ntawm cityclerk@cityofmerced.gov tsis pub dhau li 1 PM rau hnub lub rooj yuav sib tham. Thov qhia kom meej tias nqe twg ntawd cov txheej txheem koj xav tawm tswv yim rau, piv txwv li, Cov Lus Hais hais rau pej xeem ntawd yog nqe twg #, Cov Lus Pom Zoo ntawd yog nqe twg #. los yog cov lus tso rau Pej Xeem tawm tswv yim rau. Cov ntaub ntawv tau txais ua ntej hnub kawg yuav xa mus rau cov Nom Tswv City Council thiab yuav yog ib feem ntawm cov ntaub ntawv khaws tseg thiab yuav raug hais raws li ib feem ntawm kev sau ntawv thov tuaj thiab kev sib hais ntawm cov txheej txheem. Txhua qhov email tau txais 1 PM ntawd yuav muab tso rau hauv Lub Nroog qhov website ntawm www.cityofmerced.gov /government/city-council/council-meetings. Txhua tsab ntawv uas tau txais tom qab 1 PM lawm yuav muab xa rau cov Nom Tswv City Council thiab yuav khaws tseg rau hauv cov ntaub ntawv cai. Yog koj xav saib video (thaum muaj) los sis mloog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) kev sib tham, mus saib hauv City’s website www.cityofmerced.gov, YouTube, los sis Comcast Public Access Channel 96.
  7. A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
  8. B. CLOSED SESSION
  9. 9 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)].
  10. B.1. 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) 26-483
  11. B.2. 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) 26-484
  12. B.3. 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) 26-485
  13. B.4. SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 26-486
  14. C. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 63:24
  15. 15 Invocation - Shahid Sohail, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community ▶ jump to 63:48
  16. 16 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 68:03
  17. D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 68:26
  18. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  19. 18 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.
  20. E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 70:07
  21. F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
  22. F.1. 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. 26-458 ▶ jump to 70:12
  23. G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 75:23
  24. H. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 75:43
  25. 24 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.
  26. I. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 87:01
  27. 26 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.
  28. 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. 26-451 approved Pass
  29. I.2. 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. 26-444 approved Pass
  30. I.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2026, April 16, 2026, and April 30, 2026 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 26-495 approved Pass
  31. I.4. 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: and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order. 26-358 approved Pass
  32. I.5. 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. 26-397 approved Pass
  33. I.6. 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. 26-392 approved Pass
  34. I.7. 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. 26-468 ▶ jump to 88:39
  35. I.8. 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. 26-299 approved Pass
  36. I.9. 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. 26-403 approved Pass
  37. I.10. 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 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. 26-473 approved Pass
  38. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  39. 38 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.
  40. J.1. 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 June 15, 2026, Council Meeting. 26-449 ▶ jump to 90:05
  41. J.2. 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 Compliance with the Requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs. 26-470 ▶ jump to 236:20
  42. K. ACTION ITEMS
  43. K.1. 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. 26-445 approved Pass ▶ jump to 285:55
  44. K.2. 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. 26-463 approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:35
  45. K.3. 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. 26-479 approved Pass ▶ jump to 313:26
  46. K.4. 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. 26-423 approved Pass ▶ jump to 328:59
  47. K.5. 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. 26-178 approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:19
  48. K.6. 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. 26-338 approved Pass ▶ jump to 343:24
  49. K.7. 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 and appropriating the same in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP; and, D. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 26-439 approved Pass ▶ jump to 345:04
  50. K.8. 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. 26-217 approved Pass ▶ jump to 347:17
  51. L. BUSINESS
  52. L.1. 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. 26-452 ▶ jump to 353:47
  53. L.2. 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. 26-453 ▶ jump to 354:03
  54. M. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 354:21