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February 17, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 49 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. 8 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)].
  9. B. CLOSED SESSION
  10. B.1. SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 26-161
  11. B.2. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 692 and 710 W. 16th Street, Merced, CA APN 031-360-001 & -027; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: S. Guzman, Merced County Association of Governments; Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 26-162
  12. B.3. 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) 26-164
  13. C. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:04
  14. C.1. Invocation - Joel Dorman, Summit Church
  15. C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  16. D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:34
  17. 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.
  18. E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 3:24
  19. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  20. F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS ▶ jump to 3:27
  21. F.1. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Ramadan Recognition REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by members of the Muslim Community. 26-134
  22. F.2. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Honoring the History and Contributions of Riggs Ambulance Service and the Riggs Family REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by a member of the Riggs Family. 26-133
  23. G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 13:45
  24. H. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 14:03
  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. 25 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.
  27. I. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 23:51
  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. 26-030 approved Pass
  29. I.2. SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 18, 2025, and January 13, 2026 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 26-122 approved Pass
  30. I.3. SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of November 17, 2025. 26-106 approved Pass
  31. I.4. SUBJECT: Authorization to Use the State of California Department of Technology (CDT) Cooperative Microsoft Agreement and Approve Use of SHI International Corp. as the State-Awarded Reseller for Microsoft Licensing of Software, Subscriptions, and Services for the Period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, in a not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,922,641 and Approving Contract Documents REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the State of California Department of Technology (CDT) cooperative Microsoft agreement for licensing of software, subscriptions, and services with vendor Software House International for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,922,641, and approving contract documents. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bid requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreements with SHI International Corp, and State of California Department of Technology (CDT) for Software Licenses, Subscriptions, and Services; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute future contract amendments that do not exceed 125% of the value of the agreement for subscriptions-based cloud services totaling $1,922,641 for the five-year duration of the agreement and contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments for future contract amendments during the contract term; and, E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary transfer and appropriation for funds to be used explicitly for the expenditures of new software license, subscriptions, and services during the contract term. 26-153 approved Pass
  32. I.5. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-0038 by Velo Promo, LLC to Host the 38th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race, to Include M Street, from West 21st to West 18th Streets; West 18th Street, from M to N Streets; and N Street, from West 18th Street to West 21st Street, Including the Merced County Courthouse Loop on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by Velo Promo, LLC for the closure and use of City streets on Sunday, March 1, 2026, for the 38th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race. The request seeks approval to close M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to W. 21st Street, including the Merced County Courthouse loop from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to W. 21st Street, including the Merced County Courthouse loop on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to the details and conditions outlined in the Administrative Staff Report. 26-082 approved Pass
  33. I.6. SUBJECT: Approval of Richards, Watson & Gershon Third Amendment and Best Best & Krieger LLP Fourth Amendment in a Total Amount not to Exceed $110,000.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Richards, Watson & Gershon Third Amendment and Best Best & Krieger LLP Fourth Amendment in a total amount not to exceed $110,000.00. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Richards, Watson & Gershon to extend the term of the contract and for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and, B. Approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Best Best & Krieger LLP for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 26-118 approved Pass
  34. I.7. SUBJECT: Award Bid by Line Item to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, PACE Supply Corp., and Core & Main LP and Approve Issuance of Purchase Orders (PO) in a Combined Amount not to Exceed $440,000 Per Year for Two Years for the Procurement of Waterworks Supplies and Allow the Purchase of Listed Items from Alternate Vendors When Awarded Vendors Cannot Fulfil Orders REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the water works supplies’ bid by line item to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, PACE Supply Corp. and Core and Main LP in accordance with the attached price list which shows the low bidder for each item for years one and two. Allow the purchase of listed inventory items from alternate vendors when awarded vendors cannot fulfill orders. Approve the issuance of POs for the procurement of water works supplies in a not-to-exceed amount of $440,000 in combined purchases for each calendar years 2026 and 2027. The total combined amount of all POs (regardless of the vendor) will not exceed the $440,000 maximum approved amount in each calendar year. All unused POs will be set to expire by December 31, 2027. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid for the supply of water works supplies to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, PACE Supply Corp. and Core & Main LP; and, B. Allowing the purchase of supplies under the same authorization from alternate vendors when none of the awarded vendors can fulfil orders; and, C. Authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue POs to each vendor for 2026 and 2027 for an amount of $440,000 provided that the combined amounts of the POs regardless of the vendor do not exceed the aforesaid total maximum approved amount. 26-103 approved Pass
  35. I.8. SUBJECT: Consideration of the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.50.010 - “Establishment” of the Merced Municipal Code to Update Language to Reflect the Dissolution of the Traffic Committee REPORT IN BRIEF The Ordinance proposes revisions to Chapter 10.50.010 - “Establishment” of the Merced Municipal Code by removing the current language “traffic committee” and replacing the wording with “city engineer or his/her designee” to align with restructuring. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2588, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 10.50.010, “Establishment” B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. 26-140 approved Pass
  36. I.9. SUBJECT: Consideration of the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.20.190 “Warrants - Stop Signs” of the Merced Municipal Code to Update Language to Reflect the Dissolution of the Traffic Committee REPORT IN BRIEF The Ordinance proposes revisions to Chapter 10.20.190 - “Warrants - Stop Signs” of the Merced Municipal Code by removing the existing language of “traffic committee” and replacing the wording with “city engineer or his/her designee” to align with restructuring. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2589, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 10.20.190 “Warrants - Stop Signs”;and, B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. 26-141 approved Pass
  37. I.10. SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments (AB 2257) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution establishing administrative remedies procedure for challenges to fees, charges, and assessments (AB 2257). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-09, a Resolution Establishing the Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments. 26-117 approved Pass
  38. I.11. SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $55,751 for Preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement for professional services with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., to prepare a 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and supporting materials for adoption and submittal to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $55,751 for professional engineering services to prepare the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, as required under the Water Code Section 10610; and B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. 26-121 approved Pass
  39. J. ACTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 25:13
  40. J.1. SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Affirming City Council Committee Assignments and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution re-establishing the City Council’s subcommittees and ad hoc committees as Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees consistent with the newly adopted Policy C-8 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 Council term. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Resolution 2026-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, affirming assignments to City Council Committees and Appointments to Regional Organizations and Joint Powers Authorities. 26-160 ▶ jump to 25:17
  41. J.2. SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet for Replacement and Approval to Purchase Two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Trucks ($63,167.50/Each), from National Auto Fleet Group, for $126,334.99 Plus a 10% Contingency ($12,633.50) for a Total not-to-Exceed Amount of $138,968.49 for the Fire Department to Replace Vehicles F-946 and F-979 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Trucks ($63,167.50/each) in the amount of $126,334.99 plus a 10% contingency ($12,633.50) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $138,968.49, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The proposed purchase will replace aging fleet vehicles and is anticipated to improve fleet reliability, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and enhance operational efficiencies. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered unreserved fund balance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the amount of $138,969 to replace Vehicles F-946 and F-979 and appropriating the same; and B. 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, C. Approving the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Trucks in the amount of $126,334.99 from National Auto Fleet Group - Chevrolet of Watsonville, through Sourcewell contract # 091521-NAF; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order/Change Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% ($12,633.49) of the purchase price. 26-109 ▶ jump to 35:24
  42. J.3. SUBJECT: Approval of a Services Agreement with Social Policy Research Associates, in the Amount of $49,075, to Perform a Local Evaluation Report for the City’s California Violence, Intervention, and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 Grant Program REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Services Agreement with Social Policy Research Associates, in the Amount of $49,075, to perform a Local Evaluation Report for the City’s California Violence, Intervention, and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 grant program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Services Agreement with Social Policy Research Associates, in the Amount of $49,075, to perform a Local Evaluation Report for the City’s California Violence, Intervention, and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 grant program; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents. 26-119 ▶ jump to 37:59
  43. J.4. SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning and a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Lyons Investments, a California Limited Partnership, for Preparation of an Environmental Document for the University Industrial Park to Change the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Classification of Approximately 376 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Campus Parkway and State Highway 140 in the Amount of $210,486.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning along with a Reimbursement Agreement with Lyons Investments, a California Limited Partnership, for preparation of an environmental document to change the General Plan land use designation and Zoning classification of approximately 376 acres, generally located at the southeast corner of Campus Parkway and State Highway 140. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Lyons Investments, a California Limited Partnership, in the amount of $231,534.60 to cover the cost of the consultant contract and staff time for the administration of the environmental review process; and, B. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning in the amount of $210,486.00 for preparation of an environmental document for the University Industrial Park General Plan Amendment and Re-Zone; and, C. Approving an increase of revenue in the amount of $210,486.00 to account 30005020-415401 - Other Revenue Developers and appropriating the same to account 30005020-511012-Professional Services for payment to J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning; and, D. Approving an increase of revenue in the amount of $21,048.60 to account 30005020-414003 - Cost Recovery; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the documents 26-075 ▶ jump to 45:25
  44. J.5. SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $53,190.80 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Orders 3 with Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for the Craig Drive Sewer Main, Project No. CP250064 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $53,190.80 for Project No. CP250064 - Craig Drive Sewer Main for the extra work reflected in Change Order 3. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the increase in contingency in the amount $53,190.80, for a total contingency amount of $112,223.30, which is approximately 28.51% of the original agreement amount for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Order 3; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 26-129 ▶ jump to 52:02
  45. J.6. SUBJECT: Approval Directing Staff to Draft for City Council Consideration an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08, “Gaming,” to Align with Current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers directing Staff to draft and present for City Council consideration an ordinance amending Merced Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 to align with current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 and provide a strategic framework for gradually expanding gambling tables at establishments operating fewer than 20 tables. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving staff to amend provisions of Merced Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 as necessary to align with current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 to be presented to Council for its consideration; and, 26-144 ▶ jump to 54:36
  46. K. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 71:34
  47. K.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. 26-132
  48. K.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. 26-034
  49. L. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 75:15