Merced
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City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
The Merced City Council will review a consent calendar containing several procurement contracts and grant-funded purchases. Key decisions include awarding a four-year agreement for emergency response drones, funding groundwater remediation, and purchasing bulletproof vests and security cameras. The meeting also features a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and a ceremonial recognition.
- 4-year Motorola Solutions contract for BRINC emergency response drones up to $479,993.99
- Two agreements with Provost and Pritchard Engineering for PCE groundwater cleanup totaling $282,000
- Purchase of bulletproof vests from Angel Armor up to $61,830.40 using DOJ grant funds
- Acceptance of $20,800 MTID donation for 17 blue light camera systems
- State cooperative purchase of municipal software and tech solutions up to $275,000
Planning Commission
The provided text contains only procedural information regarding public comment rules and meeting protocols. There are no specific development projects, land use cases, or city business items detailed in this document.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
This meeting is primarily procedural boilerplate with no binding actions or public hearings. Commissioners will approve past minutes, review the commission’s roles and responsibilities, and receive an update on a state air quality grant for the Connect South Merced Safety and Mobility Planning Project.
- Approve minutes from February, August, and October 2025
- Review commission roles and responsibilities
- Receive update on CARB grant for Connect South Merced Safety and Mobility Planning Project
- Open floor for commissioner comments and future agenda requests
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will hear an informational update from the Parks and Community Services Director on recent activities. No action is required on this item.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Merced Multijurisdictional Housing Element for the 6th cycle, along with zoning code amendments for RHNA rezones, environmental review, and a SB 244 analysis. A minor modification item is tabled for further research.
- Adopt General Plan Amendment #24-06 – 6th Cycle Housing Element
- Adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment #26-0001 – RHNA rezone language
- Adopt Environmental Review #26-0068 (statutorily exempt)
- Adopt SB 244 Analysis for the city
- Item 26-541 tabled for additional staff research
Regional Airport Authority
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
The council will vote to call a general municipal election for three council members by district on November 3, 2026, consolidated with the county election. They will also award a $506,250 contract for groundwater monitoring well sampling, approve a lease with the TSA at the airport, and begin reviewing the city's conflict-of-interest code. A special presentation will cover changes to council meetings under SB 707.
- Call general municipal election for three council seats on Nov 3, 2026
- Award $506,250 contract to Provost and Pritchard for groundwater well sampling
- Approve lease with TSA for 711 sq ft at Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
- Begin initial review of city's conflict-of-interest code
- Special presentation on SB 707 changes to council meeting procedures
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
The commission will decide on two action items: approving a recommendation for the Bob Hart Square Arch Sculpture by artists Jesus Eduardo Magana, Paulina Bouyer-Magana, and Jason M. Saunders, and combining $4,500 in City Art Project Funds with $10,000 in Merced County Arts Council grant for Downtown Arts and Culture District Signage and Branding. Also includes routine agenda item requests and commissioner comments.
- Approve Bob Hart Square Arch Sculpture by Magana, Bouyer-Magana, and Saunders
- Combine $4,500 City Art Project Funds with $10,000 grant for Downtown Arts signage and branding
- Commissioners may request items for future agendas
- Commissioner comments on recent activities and events
Personnel Board
The Merced Personnel Board will review routine personnel items including a monthly employment report, meeting minutes, and a Personnel Department monthly report. The board is asked to approve an employment eligibility list for a WWTP Operations Supervisor and a new job description for a Cybersecurity Specialist I-II. No major policy changes or controversial items are on the agenda.
- Approve employment eligibility list for WWTP Operations Supervisor
- Approve new job description for Cybersecurity Specialist I-II
- Information-only review of employment opportunities that closed in May 2026
- Approve Personnel Department monthly report for May 2026
- Approve minutes from April 13, 2026 meeting