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June 2, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 50 items

  1. 1 NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 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.org 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.org 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.org 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
  4. 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK/COMENTARIO DEL PÚBLICO / KEV HLOOV RAU TEJ PEJ XEEM TXOG KEV TAWM SUAB, NCAUS LUS:
  5. 5 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.org 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.org /departments/city-clerk/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.org, 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.org 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.org/ departments/city-clerk/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.org, 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.org 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.org /departments/city-clerk/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.org, Facebook Live, los sis Comcast Public Access Channel 96.
  6. A. CALL TO ORDER
  7. A.1. Invocation - Pastor Ella Luna-Garza, United Methodist Church, Merced
  8. A.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  9. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:57
  10. B.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.
  11. C. CEREMONIAL MATTERS ▶ jump to 5:03
  12. C.1. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and The Longest Day REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Mario Pena of the Alzheimer's Association. 25-228 ▶ jump to 5:05
  13. 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  14. C.2. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Pride Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by representatives of the CalPride Valle Central. 25-524 ▶ jump to 14:33
  15. D. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 21:35
  16. E. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 21:45
  17. 16 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.
  18. F. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 31:47
  19. 18 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.
  20. F.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. 25-527 approved Pass
  21. F.2. SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of May 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161. 25-522 approved Pass
  22. F.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Reports REPORT IN BRIEF Annual attendance review conducted with results filed with the City Clerk's Office. RECOMMENDATION For information only. 25-523 approved Pass
  23. F.4. SUBJECT: Information Only - Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Minutes of July 18, 2024, September 19, 2024, and November 26, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 25-266 approved Pass
  24. F.5. SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of August 27, 2024, and December 10, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 25-235 approved Pass
  25. F.6. SUBJECT: Information Only - Tax Transparency Commission Minutes of November 12, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 25-537 approved Pass
  26. F.7. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Annual Base Salary and Approving the Publicly Adopted Pay Scale for the City Attorney, City Manager, and Finance Officer as Set Forth in the Proposed First and Second Amendments to the Employment Agreements REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting Resolutions to adopt the annual base salaries and the publicly adopted pay scales for the City Attorney, City Manager, and Finance Officer as set forth in the proposed First and Second Amendments to the Employment Agreements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Employment Agreements with the City Attorney, City Manager and Finance Officer; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2025-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary range for the City Attorney; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2025-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary range for the City Manager; and, D. Adopting Resolution 2025-37, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary range for the Finance Officer; E. Authorizing June 9, 2025, as the effective date of the respective Agreement Amendments for the City Attorney, City Manager, and Finance Officer; and, F. Authorizing staff to submit the adopted Resolutions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for confirmation of annual salary amounts and pay scales. 25-542 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:25
  27. F.8. SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for Administration of State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) CalHome 2021 Programs; and, Acceptance of the Revisions to CalHome 2021 Guideline Documents for the Homebuyer Acquisition Only, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, and Owner-Occupied ADU/JADU Programs REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving of the First Amendment to the City of Merced Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises with corrections to align with the HCD CalHome 2021 Standard Agreement; and, considers acceptance of necessary revisions to the program guideline documents for each of the three programs administered by Self-Help Enterprises on behalf of the City (First Time Homebuyer, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, and Owner-Occupied ADU/JADU construction) to increase the maximum loan amounts to reflect the changes published by HCD in 2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to the City of Merced Subrecipient Agreement with Self Help Enterprises, modifying the program funding details to correctly align with Exhibit E of the executed HCD CalHome 2021 Standard Agreement; and, B. Approving the Revised CalHome 2021 First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines to match the HCD updated Guidelines; and, C. Approving the Revised CalHome 2021 Owner-Occupied ADU/JADU’s Program Guidelines to match the HCD updated Guidelines; and, D. Approving the Revised CalHome 2021 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program Guidelines to match the HCD updated Guidelines; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, amendments, or agreements necessary to complete the grant activities stipulated in the 2021 CalHome Standard Agreement #21-CALHOME-17112. 25-243 approved Pass
  28. F.9. SUBJECT: Approval and Ratification of an Agreement with Belfor USA Group, Inc., dba Belfor Property Restoration and an Increase in Contingency in the Amount of $89,950 for Change Order 1 with CVE Demolition, Inc. for Additional Work Related to the Sun Star Building Demolition Project, CP250067 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to ratify the agreement with Belfor Property Restoration for emergency mitigation services and approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $89,950 for Change Order 1 due to the additional scope of work to demolish the existing foundation at the Sun Star Building. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Ratifying an Agreement with Belfor USA Group, Inc., dba Belfor Property Restoration in the amount of $118,116.36; and, B. Approving of the Increase in Contingency of $89,950 for a total contingency amount of $132,305, which is approximately 62.47% of the original agreement amount, for Change Order 1 with CVE Demolition. Inc., for demolition of the foundation at the Sun Star Building; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute and sign the necessary documents. 25-300 approved Pass
  29. F.10. SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply to Provide Parts and Equipment and Outfit Ten (10) New Patrol Units for the Merced Police Department for a Total Cost of $187,377.78 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply to provide parts and equipment and outfit ten (10) new Patrol Units, eight (8) Ford Explorer Interceptor SUVs and two (2) Ford F-150 Police Responder pickups, for the total cost of $187,377.78. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply to provide parts and equipment and outfit 10 new Patrol Units, 8 Ford Explorer Interceptor SUVs and 2 Ford F-150 Police Responder pickups, in the amount of $187,377.78; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price. 25-535 approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:55
  30. F.11. SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the Purchase and Delivery of Ferric Chloride to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an Amount not to Exceed $1,112,000 Through June 30, 2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of Ferric Chloride for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of Ferric Chloride to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $1,112,000 through June 30, 2027; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-505 approved Pass
  31. F.12. SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for the Purchase and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an Amount not to Exceed $496,178 Through June 20, 2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite for the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water, and Facilities Maintenance departments. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving a Services Agreement with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite to the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $496,178 through June 20, 2027; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-508 approved Pass
  32. F.13. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5427 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 5, Subdivision for 32 Lots at Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 5 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution approving Final Map # 5427 for 32 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and approves the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision (# 5427); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 25-517 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:03
  33. F.14. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5428 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6, Subdivision for 20 Lots at Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution approving Final Map #5428 for 20 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and approves the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision (# 5428); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 25-518 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:03
  34. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  35. 34 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.
  36. G.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 2025-26 Proposed Budget and After Hearing all Comments Continue the Public Hearing to June 16, 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Public Hearing to afford the interested public an opportunity to provide input on the content of the 2025-26 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 2025-26 Budget; and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the June 16, 2025, Council Meeting. 25-536 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:25
  37. H. ACTION ITEMS
  38. H.1. SUBJECT: Report to Allow for Public Input on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 During the Public Meeting REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is requesting 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 16, 2025. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion seeking public input on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Maintenance Districts’ budgets, without taking action until the Public Hearing is closed on June 16, 2025. 25-213 approved Pass ▶ jump to 228:33
  39. H.2. SUBJECT: Authorization of Use of South Merced Funding from General Fund of $350,000 and Economic Development Opportunity Funding of $154,291 Towards the Completion of Stephen Leonard Youth Center Up to an Amount not to Exceed $504,291, Transferring to and Appropriating Within Fund 5000-Parks and Community Services Capital Improvement Project (CIP) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the use of South Merced Investment funding and Economic Development Opportunity Funds in an amount not to exceed up to $504,291 to complete construction and increase the safety, security and utility of Stephen Leonard Youth Center. The Department of Parks & Community Services and Development Services is requesting Council direction on work to be added and the matching allocation of funding from the South Merced project allocated in the General Fund and Economic Development Opportunity Funding to address the unforeseen costs and prioritized work to complete the buildings restoration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the allocation of $350,000 from the General Fund CP240001 South Merced Improvement transferring to Fund 5000-Park and Community Service CIP and appropriating the same to CP230052 Stephen Leonard Building Repair; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 1017- Economic Development Opportunity in the amount of $154,291, transferring to Fund 5000-Park and Community Service CIP and appropriating the same to CP230052 Stephen Leonard Building Repair. 25-530 approved Pass ▶ jump to 238:16
  40. H.3. SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate $12,585 in Grant Funds From the FY2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department to Purchase a Solution to Assist in Radio Inadequacies that Exist Within Our Current Radio System REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to accept grant funding from the FY2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Merced Police Department in the amount of $12,585. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting FY 2023 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $12,585, increase revenue, appropriating the same in Expense Fund 1000-General Fund (Police Division); and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash until grant funds are reimbursed. 25-528 approved Pass ▶ jump to 282:03
  41. H.4. SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Merced County Funding in the Amount of $14,428 and Approve a Subrecipient Agreement with Merced Multicultural Arts Center for a Lighting System Upgrade Project in a not to Exceed Amount of $14,428 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the acceptance and appropriation of Merced County funding in the amount of $14,428 and authorizing a subrecipient agreement with the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) for a lighting system upgrade project, in an amount not to exceed $14,428. Execution of the subrecipient agreement is contingent upon the City receiving the funds from the County. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the acceptance of Merced County funding in the amount of $14,428, increasing revenue and appropriating the same in General Fund 1000; and, B. Approving a subrecipient agreement with Merced Multicultural Arts Center in a not to exceed amount of $14,428; contingent upon receipt of funds from Merced County; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-529 approved Pass ▶ jump to 284:16
  42. H.5. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F040 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(063), (Project No. CP250076), CMAQ Multi-Use Path on Community College Drive and Yosemite Avenue Project, for the Use of $84,103 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 $84,103 in CMAQ Grant funding for Preliminary Engineering for the Multi-Use Path on Community College Drive and Yosemite Avenue Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-32, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F040; and, B. Accepting CMAQ grant funds in the amount of $84,103 for preliminary engineering costs associated with the design of the Multi-Use Path on Community College Drive and Yosemite Avenue Project; and, C. Increasing revenue 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. 25-501 approved Pass ▶ jump to 291:47
  43. H.6. SUBJECT: Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding in the Amount of $750 for FY 2024-2025 from United States Tennis Association Northern California Operating Materials, Services and Supplies (Tennis Rackets, Balls) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $750 from USTA for H.I.T.S. (Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork, Sportsmanship) tennis equipment grant. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting $750 grant funds from United States Tennis Association Northern California in Fund 1018-Parks & Community Service; and, B. Increasing contribution revenue in the amount of $750 and appropriating the same to Operating Materials, Services and Supplies in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-531 approved Pass ▶ jump to 295:50
  44. H.7. SUBJECT: Approval of the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to Include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services. 25-550 approved Pass ▶ jump to 297:38
  45. I. REPORTS
  46. I.1. SUBJECT: City Attorney Office’s Presentation on Receivership Activities for Fiscal Year 24-25 REPORT IN BRIEF The City Attorney has prepared to present an update on substandard properties that have been submitted to his office for review and enforcement. 25-560 ▶ jump to 311:52
  47. J. BUSINESS
  48. J.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. 25-525 ▶ jump to 329:25
  49. J.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. 25-526 ▶ jump to 333:03
  50. K. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 334:15