City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority - Regular Meeting

CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL

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SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957

26-361

SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, City Attorney Craig Cornwell, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson; Employee Organization: Merced Police Non-Sworn Association. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6

26-380

SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 415 W. 18 Street, Merced, CA APN 031-064-007; 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. Tietjen, Merced County Office of Education; Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8

26-381

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: K. Price, Valley Children's Hospital, Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8

Invocation - Mark Mayo, Bear Creek Community Church

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

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.

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

26-238

SUBJECT: Proclamation - Foster Care Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by representatives of the Merced College NextUp.

26-280

SUBJECT: Proclamation - Downtown Merced Lao New Year REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Sue Emanivong

26-327

SUBJECT: Special Presentation 2026 Merced Real Estate Update, Presented by Loren Gonella, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker Commercial Select Real Estate, Merced, CA REPORT IN BRIEF Loren Gonella, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker Commercial Select Real Estate, will be sharing an update on Merced Real Estate.

WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC COMMENT

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.

26-290

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.

26-332

SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of April 2026 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $39,000 and of Public Works contracts under $87,278.

26-359

SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2026 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 January 5, 2026.

26-281

SUBJECT: Award of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Legacy ERP System Support to THOR, Inc. for a Five-Year Term and a not to Exceed Amount of $196,300 REPORT IN BRIEF Staff recommends awarding an RFP for Legacy ERP System Support to THOR, Inc. for a five-year term and a not to exceed amount of $196,300 with specialized expertise required to maintain the City's Legacy ERP System during ERP transition. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the RFP and approving the Agreement with THOR, Inc; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents

26-364

SUBJECT: Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider Parks and Community Services Proposed Updated Fee Schedule to Include New Rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT), and the Addition of Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42), and Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course REPORT IN BRIEF Parks and Community Services is requesting a Public Hearing be set to consider new fees to be added to the current fee schedule for Recreation Facility Use. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing for June 1st, 2026, to consider revisions to the current fee schedule that would include new fees for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater and the addition of Merced Regional Sports Complex, and Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course.

26-365

SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase Orders with Valley Animal Hospital for Veterinary Services in the Amount not to Exceed $47,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing purchase orders with Valley Animal Hospital in an amount not to exceed $47,000 for veterinary services supporting Animal Control operations and Police K9 care through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Staff intends to complete a competitive bidding process for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for veterinary services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue purchase orders with Valley Animal Hospital for veterinary services in an amount not to exceed $47,000 through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

26-330

SUBJECT: Award Bid to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc., a California Stock Corporation for Construction of Phase 1 of General Vang Pao Park, Project CP240049 in the Amount of $986,977.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Stockbridge General Contracting in the Amount of $986,977.00 for the construction of Phase 1 of General Vang Pao Park, Project CP240049, including Aletha June Playground and the General Vang Pao Memorial, located at the corner of Cardella Road and Freemark Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the construction contract for Aletha June Playground in General Vang Pao Park, Project CP240049 to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $986,977.00; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed $42,328.00.

26-331

SUBJECT: Authorizing the Purchase of a Restroom Building for Project CP220061 - Community Park 42 (CP- 42) with CXT Precast Concrete Products in the Amount of $129,355.90 Through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Process REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive of the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of a restroom for Community Park 42 in the amount of $129,355.90. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as allowed by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to utilize cooperative agreements through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of a 10' x 17' Cortez Restroom in the amount of $129,355.90 through Sourcewell Contract # 052725-CXT; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents as required to purchase the above-described buildings.

26-352

SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers for Design and Engineering Services for Project CP200037 - Municipal Well Site No. 23 in the Amount not to Exceed $1,106,975.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three-year professional services agreement for design and engineering services for Project CP200037 Municipal Well Site No. 23 with Black Water Consulting Engineers in the amount not to exceed $1,106,975.00 RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting, for Design and Engineering Services for Project CP200037 - Municipal Well Site No. 23 in the amount not to exceed $1,106,975.00; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.

26-372

SUBJECT: The First Reading of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to Create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program REPORT IN BRIEF This Ordinance proposes a new Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to Create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program to establish standards and procedures to penalize rental property owners who demonstrate a pattern of neglect, unresolved violations, or unsafe conditions for tenants to preserve rental housing supply within the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance 2591, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Chapter 8.53 of the Merced Municipal Code to create a Repeat Housing Code Violators Program; and, B. Setting the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption.

26-340

SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute and Deliver Construction Installment Sale Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board to Provide Financing for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes execution and delivery of agreement for up to $50,000,000 of low-cost financing through the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program for certain improvements to the wastewater treatment facility. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2026-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California authorizing the execution and delivery of a Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any other necessary documents.

26-286

SUBJECT: Acceptance and Appropriation of an Additional $2,970.00 of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Home Investment Partnership Program - American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) Funds That Were Due to the City With the Original Allocation of HOME-ARP Funds in April of 2021; and, Approval of an Updated HOME-ARP Conditional Commitment Reservation Letter for the Mercy Village Apartments Project for Use of the Additional Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating $2,970.00 of additional HOME-ARP funding that HUD has determined are owed to the City, in order to add them to the original 2021 HOME-ARP grant funding for use towards eligible activities; and, Approval of an Updated Conditional HOME-ARP Funding Commitment Reservation Letter to Upholdings to allow the Mercy Village Apartments affordable housing project to use the additional funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2026-20, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Accepting and Authorizing Appropriation of An Additional $2,970.00 of Home Investment Partnership Program - 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) Funds; and, B. Authorizing issuance of an updated HOME-ARP Conditional Commitment Reservation Letter to Upholdings California, LLC, developer of the Mercy Village affordable housing project at 3015 Park Avenue, to allow use of the additional HOME-ARP funding, for a total amount of up to $1,961,248 towards eligible costs of the project; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to perform all necessary budget adjustments.

26-232

SUBJECT: Approval of a Design Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell Corporation, for Construction Management Services for Project CP090007 - Fire Station 56 in the Amount of $676,190 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three-year design professional services agreement for Construction Management services for Fire Station 56 with Kitchell Corporation in the amount of $676,190. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Design Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell Corporation, for Construction Management Services for Project CP090007 - Fire Station 56 in the amount of $676,190; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.

26-353

SUBJECT: Approval of a Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Transit Powers Authority for Merced County REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Transit Powers Authority for Merced County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Transit Powers Authority for Merced County; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

26-333

SUBJECT: Accept Grant Funds from the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) Funded by Opportunity Merced in the Amount of $124,725 to Support Parks and Community Services Implementation of the Trailblazers Outdoor Recreation Program REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from Central Valley Community Foundation funded by Opportunity Merced in support of an outdoor recreation program focused on mentorship, vocational training, and nature-based recreation for teens through Parks and Community Services, Trailblazers Outdoor Recreation. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing the acceptance of Grant from Central Valley Community Foundation in the amount of $124,725; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents; and C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed.

26-335

SUBJECT: Accept Grant Funds from Central Valley Community Foundation (Opportunity Merced) in the Amount of $27,000, and Private Donations Collected by United Way of Merced County from Legacy Donors in the Amount of $16,000, and Proceeds from T-Shirt Sales in the Amount of $1,738 in Support of the Replacement of the Clock in Bob Hart Square Through the Time Well Spent Initiative REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from Central Valley Community Foundation (Opportunity Merced) and private donations collected by United Way of Merced County in support of replacing the clock in Bob Hart Square through the Time Well Spent initiative. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Grant Agreement with Central Valley Community Foundation and accepting grant funding in an amount not to exceed $27,000; and, B. Authorizing the acceptance of Legacy Donations collected by United Way of Merced County not to exceed $16,000; and, C. Authorizing the acceptance of proceeds from Time Well Spent t-shirt sales from United Way of Merced County $1,738; and, D. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Donation Acceptance Agreement. E. Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to sign necessary documents. F. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.

26-336

SUBJECT: Approving Professional Services Agreement with Merced City School District Expanded Learning Opportunity Funding to Support Parks and Community Services FUNdamentals Youth Sports Programs Including Jr. Giants Baseball, NFL Flag Football, and Jr. NBA/WNBA Basketball and Accepting Funding in Amount of $231,588.05 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving professional services agreement for Merced City School District Expanded Learning Opportunity Funding to support Parks and Community Services FUNdamentals youth sports programs including Jr. Giants Baseball, NFL Flag Football, and Jr. NBA/WNBA Basketball and accepting funding in amount of $231,588.05 This contract would cover the cost of up to 500 K-6th grade MCSD students participation in recreation programs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing the City Manager to sign Professional Service Agreement with Merced City School District; and, B. Authorizing acceptance of $34,738 and increasing revenue in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Service, Cost Recovery Youth Sport Division.

26-334

SUBJECT: Report on the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission's Selections of the R Street Undercrossing Mural Design and the Recycle Sculpture Design Awards REPORT IN BRIEF City staff to report on the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission's Selections of the R Street Undercrossing Mural Design and the Recycle Sculpture Design Awards. RECOMMENDATION Information Only.

26-326

SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto's Request to Discuss Downtown Parking on 18th Street REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto's request to discuss downtown parking on 18th Street. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.

26-291

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.

26-292

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.

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