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November 17, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-Amended

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, Facebook Live, 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, Facebook Live 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, Facebook Live, 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 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 25-1018
  11. B.2. 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) 25-1028
  12. C. CALL TO ORDER
  13. 13 Invocation - Lamar Henderson, Human Services Agency All Dads Matter
  14. 13 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  15. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  16. D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:50
  17. 16 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 4:47
  19. F. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 4:53
  20. G. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 6:03
  21. 20 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.
  22. H. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 31:02
  23. 22 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.
  24. H.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. 25-772 approved Pass
  25. H.2. SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025, August 4, 2025, August 18, 2025, and September 2, 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 July 21, 2025, August 4, 2025, August 18, 2025, and September 2, 2025. 25-980 approved Pass
  26. H.3. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request with the Use of City Owned Property Located at Bob Hart Square, and for In-Kind Services Provided by the City of Merced, Submitted by United Way of Merced County and the Merced Christmas Collaborative for the 2025 Annual Christmas Parade on December 6th, 2025, From 10:00 A.M. Until 7:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to allow the use of City streets, the Bob Hart Square, and requested in-kind services on December 6th, 2025, for the Christmas Parade. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the street closures for the parade route: W Main St from “G” Street to “O”, “O’ Street from W Main Street to W 20th Street, and the staging area from “H Street from W Main Street to W 18th Street, W 18th St from “G” Street to Canal Street, “K” Street from W Main Street to W 19th Street.; and, B. Approving the request for in-kind services from the City of Merced including placement of the Christmas Banner across G Street, downtown street sweeping, and special event refuse service; and, C. Approving the use of Bob Hart Square from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-998 approved Pass
  27. H.4. SUBJECT: Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, for Introduction of Ordinances, and Future Adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, Thereto REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, for the purpose of introducing Ordinances, and the future adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing on December 1, 2025, to consider introducing Ordinances and the future adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto. 25-399 approved Pass
  28. H.5. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies for the Reporting Period of October 1, 2024, Through September 30, 2025, Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §13146.2 and §13146.3 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual Compliance Report regarding performance of annual inspections pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (HSC) §13146.2 and §13146.3. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Merced Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. 25-906 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:46
  29. H.6. SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $179,197.59 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Orders 2 and 3 with American Paving Co. for the Main Street Directional, Project No. CP230014 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $179,197.59 for Project No. CP230014 - Main Street Directional for the extra work reflected in Change Orders 2 and 3. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the increase in contingency in the amount $179,197.59, for a total contingency amount of $324,068.30, which is approximately 33.55% of the original agreement amount for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Orders 2 and 3; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-916 approved Pass
  30. H.7. SUBJECT: Ratification of Statement of Services Contract with Rolfe Construction Inc, for the Local Emergency Within the Territorial Limits of the City of Merced as Proclamation by Director of Emergency Services on January 7, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a motion ratifying the Statement of Services Contract with Rolfe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,061,822.88 for the temporary repairs of the Bear Creek Levee’s for the 2023 Floods. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Ratifying the Statement of Services Contract with Rolfe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,061,822.88 for the temporary repairs of the Bear Creek Levee’s for the 2023 Floods; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-994 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:41
  31. H.8. SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Merced for Road Improvements of McKee Road within Merced City Limits from North Bear Creek Drive to Yosemite Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Merced County and the City of Merced for the City to reimburse Merced County a maximum estimated amount of $995,000 for roadway improvements to McKee Road within the city limits. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion A. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merced County; and, B. Approving a reimbursement to the County of Merced in an amount not to exceed $995,000; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-970 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:33
  32. H.9. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on December 15, 2025, for the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees as Required by Government Code Section 66000 et. seq. and City Council Resolution 88-72 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to set a Public Hearing for December 15, 2025, to accept public comment and consider approving the annual report regarding the collection and spending of Development Impact Fees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a date when the final annual report of development fees will be available for public review, and setting a Public Hearing thereon for December 15, 2025. 25-856 approved Pass
  33. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 41:43
  34. 33 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.
  35. I.1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #24-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development (P-D) #20, and Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Site Plan Review Permit #551 and Minor Use Permit #24-13, Initiated by Eric Gonsalves, on Behalf of Yosemite 1380 LLC, Property Owner. The Approximate 8.05-Acre Subject Site is Generally Located on the Southwest Corner of East Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue (1380 E. Yosemite Avenue and 3595 Parsons Avenue). The General Plan Amendment Would Change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Commercial Office (CO) to Business Park (BP) for 3.19 Acres and from Commercial Office (CO) to Low Medium Density (LMD) Residential for the Remaining 4.86 Acres. The Site Utilization Plan Revision Would Change the Land Use Designation Within Planned Development (P-D) #20 from “Commercial Office” to “Self-Storage” for 3.19 Acres, and from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” for 4.86 Acres. The Proposal Would Separate the Self-Storage from the Residential Lots and Create the 28 Residential Lots. The Site Plan Review Permit Would Allow the Development of a Self-Storage Facility (Approximately 500 Storage Units). The Minor Use Permit Would be for Interface Review to Allow Commercial Development Adjacent to or Across from a Low Density Residential (R-1-6) Zone REPORT IN BRIEF Request for City Council to consider approving or denying General Plan Amendment #24-02, and Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development (P-D) #20, and the appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Site Plan Review Permit #551 and Minor Use Permit #24-13. The subject site is approximately 8.05 acres located at 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue, and 3595 Parsons Avenue. The applicant is requesting to develop a self-storage facility, and a gated residential subdivision with 28 lots. The vesting subdivision map to subdivide the land for this project (VTSM #1332) was approved by the Planning Commission on September 17, 2025. RECOMMENDATION For Project Approval: City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting an appeal #25-0004 by Eric Gonsalves on behalf of Yosemite 1380, LLC, of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of General Plan Amendment #24-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development #20; denial of Site Plan Review Permit #551 and Minor Use Permit #24-13; and approval of legislative action agreement; and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2585, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, changing the land use designation for 3.19 acres from “Commercial Office” to “Self Storage” at 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue and for 4.86 acres from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” at 3595 Parson Avenue, generally located at the southwest corner of E. Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue; and, C. Approving the Legislative Action Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. For Project Denial: City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California denying an appeal #25-0004 by Eric Gonsalves on behalf of Yosemite 1380, LLC, of the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of General Plan Amendment #24-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision #3 to Planned Development #20, and denial of Site Plan Review Permit #551, and Minor Use Permit #24-13; and, B. Adopting a motion to deny Ordinance 2585, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, changing the land use designation for 3.19 acres from “Commercial Office” to “Self Storage” at 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue and for 4.86 acres from “Commercial Office” to “Residential” at 3595 Parson Avenue, generally located at the southwest corner of E. Yosemite Avenue and Parsons Avenue; and, C. Denying the Legislative Action Agreement authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-977 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:47
  36. I.2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Potential Introduction of Ordinance 2584, Amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the introduction of Ordinance 2584 amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code. Amendment to the Speed Limits section consists of modification to speed limits throughout the City. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2584, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits” of the Merced Municipal Code. 25-863 approved Pass ▶ jump to 150:10
  37. J. ACTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 177:10
  38. J.1. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2024/2025 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $756,873 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution approving and accepting $756,873 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to appropriate funding for the Mission Avenue Road Rehabilitation project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. 25-911 approved Pass ▶ jump to 177:12
  39. J.2. SUBJECT: Approval of a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 1020-Affordable Housing in the Amount of $218,000 and Transferring to Fund 2500-Housing Administration REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is requesting a Fiscal Year 2024-25 supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 1020-Affordable Housing Fund in the amount of $218,000 and transferring to Fund 2500-Housing Administration to cover the shortfall due to staff administration of several projects. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Fiscal Year 2024-25 supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 1020-Affordable Housing in the amount of $218,000 and transferring to Fund 2500-Housing Administration. 25-991 approved Pass ▶ jump to 181:57
  40. J.3. SUBJECT: Request for General Support on Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0001 for an Annexation of and Other Entitlements for 366 Acres at the Northeast Corner of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue Submitted by Buildco REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0001 to consider support for the annexation and development of 366 acres of mixed-use development mostly at the northeast corner of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed. 25-915 approved Pass ▶ jump to 188:22
  41. K. REPORTS
  42. K.1. SUBJECT: Report on Grant Award from Central Valley Opportunity Fund in an Amount not to Exceed $27,000 to the City of Merced to Fund the Replacement of the Clock in Bob Hart Square REPORT IN BRIEF Staff report on grant award and crowd source funding opportunity awarded by Central Valley Opportunity Fund to replace the clock in Bob Hart Square. RECOMMENDATION Information Only- No Action Required. 25-947 ▶ jump to 199:00
  43. L. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 210:04
  44. L.1. SUBJECT: Council Member Harris’ Request to Discuss Revisiting the Council Code of Conduct and Ethics Resolution 2024-65 REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Harris requested a discussion on revisiting Council’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Resolution 2024-65, specifically, as it relates to violations of the Code of Conduct. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps. 25-1000 ▶ jump to 210:06
  45. L.2. SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of the December 2, 2025, Special Meeting to Potentially Appoint and Fill the Council District 2 Vacancy and Forming Interview Questions to be Asked at the Special Meeting and Discussion on a Potential Special Election REPORT IN BRIEF Council will discuss the format and the type of interview questions to ask applicants for the December 2, 2025, Special Meeting to potentially appoint a District 2 Council Member. RECOMMENDATION Provide Staff direction on the format of the Special Meeting and forming interview questions for applicants. 25-999 ▶ jump to 248:30
  46. L.3. SUBJECT: Selection of City of Merced Representatives to Participate in the May 2026 One Voice Program and Approval of Priority Projects REPORT IN BRIEF Council to decide City Representatives to participate in the One Voice Program scheduled for May 12 - 15, 2026. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Selecting to send two City Council members and one staff member to the One Voice Conference May 12 - 15, 2026; and, B. Setting proposed priorities to submit to Merced County Association of Governments by December 1, 2025. 25-987 approved Pass ▶ jump to 292:41
  47. L.4. 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. 25-948 ▶ jump to 309:31
  48. L.5. 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. 25-949 ▶ jump to 309:47
  49. M. ADJOURNMENT approved Pass ▶ jump to 310:19