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March 3, 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 — 48 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.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
  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.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.
  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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Mansionette Drive and Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA APN 231-040-021; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: V. Beglinger, Cox Castle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 25-195
  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) 25-196
  12. C. CALL TO ORDER
  13. C.1. Invocation - Bruce Metcalf, Rescue Mission
  14. C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. D. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:38
  16. 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.
  17. E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 3:25
  18. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  19. F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS ▶ jump to 3:28
  20. F.1. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Gateway Quilters’ Guild REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Gateway Quilters’ Guild. 25-156 ▶ jump to 3:31
  21. F.2. SUBJECT: Recognition of University of California, Merced Student Maddison Crump for Being a Recipient of This Year’s Regents Foster Youth Award REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will recognize Maddison Crump. 25-157 ▶ jump to 10:45
  22. G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 13:44
  23. H. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 13:59
  24. 23 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.
  25. I. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 21:12
  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.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. 25-040 approved Pass
  28. I.2. SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of February 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161. 25-183 approved Pass
  29. I.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 4, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only. 25-147 approved Pass
  30. I.4. SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2024 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 October 7, 2024. 25-127 approved Pass
  31. I.5. SUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement with Vestis Services, LLC, in the Annual Amount of $97,750 for Uniform Rental and Cleaning Services of Work Apparel and Miscellaneous Items for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) Through June 30, 2030 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Services Agreement with Vestis Services, LLC, in the annual amount of $97,750 for uniform rental and cleaning services of work apparel and miscellaneous items for the Public Works, Airport, and Parks and Recreation Departments. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the services agreement with Vestis Services, LLC, in the annual amount of $97,750 for uniform rental and cleaning services of work apparel and miscellaneous items for a period of two-years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods; and, B. Approving future amendments to adjust the number of uniforms and miscellaneous items provided based on staffing levels, or changes in uniform safety and visibility needs; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-091 approved Pass
  32. I.6. SUBJECT: Approval to Wave Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Government Services Multi-Channel Sales Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive competitive bidding, approving an agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet to continue using its online marketplace to sell City of Merced surplus vehicles, equipment, and other miscellaneous surplus items as needed via online auction. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waving the competitive bidding process based on Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 which states it may be waived with the approval of the city council; and, B. Approving the Sales Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-018 approved Pass
  33. I.7. SUBJECT: Approval of a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for workers’ compensation litigation matters to adjust the hourly compensation rate. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-152 approved Pass
  34. I.8. SUBJECT: Approval of the Fifth Amendment with Hanson Bridgett, LLP, the Third Amendment with Wilke Fleury, LLP, and the Second Amendment with Prentice Long, PC for a Total Amount not to Exceed $235,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Fifth Amendment with Hanson Bridgett, LLP, the Third Amendment with Wilke Fleury, LLP, and the Second Amendment with Prentice Long, PC for a total amount not to exceed $235,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Fifth Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Hanson Bridgett LLP in an amount not to exceed $95,000; and, B. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement with Wilke Fleury, LLP in an amount not to exceed $80,000; and, C. Approving a First Amendment to a Legal Services Agreement with Prentice Long, PC in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 25-180 approved Pass
  35. I.9. SUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program Resources and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreement with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project for the Acquisition/Rehabilitation "Supportive Housing Project" Approved with the Amended 2024 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the execution of Program Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project ($586,381). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an agreement for the program identified in the amended 2024 HUD Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2024-25 CDBG funds with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project in the amount of $586,381 for the Acquisition/Rehabilitation “Supportive Housing Project” Program; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute, and if necessary, direct staff to make minor modifications to the agreement as described above and as attached, and all associated documents and exhibits. 25-144 approved Pass
  36. I.10. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Modified Resolution Authorizing the Previously Approved Homekey+ Grant Application with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP and Rescinding Resolution 2025-06 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a modified resolution due to changes desired by the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) authorizing the submittal of a joint application for participation in HCD Homekey+ Grant Program with Up Holdings California, LLC and UP Mercy Village LP and Rescinding Resolution 2025-06. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Rescinding previously approved Resolution 2025-06; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2025-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, rescinding Resolution No. 2025-06 and authorizing a Joint Application and Participation in the Homekey Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the Homekey Program; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Standard Agreements if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary to participate in the Homekey+ Grant Program 25-163 approved Pass
  37. I.11. SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-04 by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado), Located on N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday May 1, 2025, From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Consideration of a Request for a City of Merced Co-Sponsorship REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the closure and use of City streets on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday, May 1, 2025, for a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Co-Sponsorship. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the street closure of N Street between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday May 1, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and, Should the City Council decide to Co-Sponsor the Event City Council - Adopt a Motion B. Approving City of Merced Co-Sponsorship at an estimated $3,023.41 per event, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in the Administrative Staff Report. 25-135 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:25
  38. I.12. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5424 for Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6, Subdivision for 20 Lots at Coffee Street and Childs Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks Phase 6 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting the Final Map #5424 for 20 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of Childs Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 6 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-13, 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 (#5424); 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. 25-149 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:20
  39. I.13. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5422 for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision for 76 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of M Circle and Bellevue Road, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting Final Map #5422 for 76 single-family lots, located at the southwest corner of M Circle and Bellevue Road, and the subdivision agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2025-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision (#5422); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West Villages 18 - 22, Phase 4 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 25-151 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:37
  40. J. ACTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 29:38
  41. J.1. SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #24-03 for the Old Dominion Annexation REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #24-03 for the Old Dominion Annexation project. The proposed annexation consists of approximately 260.5 acres, with a developed area of 170.3 acres. The project will include mixed-use development generally located north of Bellevue Road, between G Street and Golf Road, south of Farmland Road. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Old Dominion Annexation project. 25-129 approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:40
  42. K. REPORTS ▶ jump to 52:07
  43. K.1. SUBJECT: Accept the Report on a Potential Rental Registry Program and Provide Direction REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting the report on a potential rental registry program and provide direction. RECOMMENDATION Accept the report on a potential rental registry program and provide direction to staff. 25-177 approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:11
  44. L. BUSINESS ▶ jump to 165:22
  45. L.1. SUBJECT: Council Member Dupont’s Request to Discuss the City Council Policy C-1 How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Dupont’s Request to Discuss the City Council Policy C-1 How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps. 25-159 approved Pass ▶ jump to 165:25
  46. L.2. 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. 25-046 ▶ jump to 207:37
  47. L.3. 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. 25-051 ▶ jump to 213:20
  48. M. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 218:26