Merced public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a subdivision for the Royal Wood Villas project. They will also review a request regarding the annexation and specific plan adoption for 654 acres near UC Merced. Additionally, the commission will vote to cancel its January 3, 2024, meeting.

• Royal Wood Villas: subdivision of 5.46 acres into 75 single-family lots
• Virginia Smith Trust: annexation and pre-zoning of approximately 654 acres near 4600 Lake Road
• Cancellation of the January 3, 2024, Planning Commission meeting

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Commission will hold elections for a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Members will also discuss future plans, outreach, and education regarding Bike Month.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Discussion of Bike Month activities and outreach
• Update on MCAG Regional Active Transportation Plan and Local Road Safety Plan projects
• Report on grant opportunities for Active Transportation Plan projects
• Engineering report regarding current projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider adopting an amended resolution regarding land use changes in the Bellevue Ranch Master Development Plan area. This action aims to clarify the acreage and specific lots affected by proposed revisions. The Commission will also receive a report on the annexation of the Virginia Smith Trust property.

• Amended resolution for General Plan Amendment #17-02 (Bellevue Ranch)
• Report on VST property annexation at Cardella and Lake Roads
• Approval of November 8, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission will review artist and design recommendations for seven projects funded by the Heartland Grant. The Commission is asked to adopt a motion approving these recommendations for City Council consideration on December 18th.

• Presentation of artist and design recommendations for seven Heartland Grant projects

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will review a report regarding a new logo and mural for the Merced Applegate Zoo. The meeting also includes a review of quarterly reports from Youth Center service providers. Director Jensen will provide department updates.

• Report on Merced Applegate Zoo new logo and mural
• Review of Youth Center Program Quarterly Reports
• Parks and Recreation Department updates
• Approval of September 25, 2023, meeting minutes

Regional Airport Authority

The Board will receive several informational reports regarding airport operations. These include an update on the Airport Terminal Replacement Project and a report on October 2023 passenger and cargo data.

• Update on the Airport Terminal Replacement Project
• Passenger and Cargo Report of October 2023
• Advanced Air Q3, 2023 Marketing Update
• Completion of the Airport Transient Restroom project

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission will consider appointing subcommittees to review artist submissions for seven Heartland Grant projects and the 2023/2024 Art Project. The meeting also includes a report on the condition of murals painted on City utility boxes.

• Appointing a subcommittee to score artist submissions for seven Heartland Grant projects
• Appointing a subcommittee to review recommendations for the 2023/2024 Art Project
• Report on the condition of murals painted on City utility boxes
• Reviewing Council Member Boyle’s discussion on art in council districts

Tax Transparency Commission

The Commission will review financial reports for Measure C and Measure Y as of September 30, 2023. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a process for requesting future agenda items.

• Approval of August 8, 2023, meeting minutes
• Measure C revenue and expense reports through September 30, 2023
• Measure Y revenue and expense reports through September 30, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend the General Plan and Site Utilization Plan for approximately 238.86 acres within the Bellevue Ranch Master Development Plan. The proposal includes changing land use designations to allow housing development and adjusting requirements for roadway improvements due to identified wetland areas.

• General Plan Amendment #17-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #42
• Land use designation changes for approximately 238.86 acres in the Bellevue Ranch Master Development Plan area
• Amendment to Table 6.1 regarding required roadway improvements and timing
• Cancellation of the November 22, 2023, Planning Commission meeting

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is reviewing several citizen requests regarding road safety, including stop signs, speed bumps, and school zone signage. The agenda also includes discussions on RV parking ordinances and street improvements.

• Stop signs at San Jose Ave and W. Donna Drive, and De Anza Avenue and W. Donna Drive
• School zone signage or lit up crosswalks at 21st and Cherry Ave near Charles Wright School
• Speed bumps from Hwy 59 to Stonybrook Avenue
• Stop sign at Wildcat Drive and St Tropaz Avenue
• Speed bump at El Portal Drive and Joerg Avenue

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The commission will also consider rescheduling its December 26, 2023, meeting to December 12, 2023. Additionally, members will discuss grant opportunities for the Active Transportation Plan and plan activities for Bike Month.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Motion to reschedule the December 26, 2023, meeting to December 12, 2023
• Discussion of grant opportunities for Active Transportation Plan projects
• Planning for Bike Month activities and outreach
• Approval of August 22, 2023, meeting minutes

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will review department updates and Youth Center quarterly reports. It will also consider a proposal from the Merced County Disc Golf Club to donate materials and labor for Fahrens Park. This project aims to replace carpet tee pads with concrete ones and add six new holes.

• Donation of equipment, labor, and materials up to $4,999 for Fahrens Park disc golf course upgrades
• Approval of the September 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of Youth Center Program quarterly reports

Regional Airport Authority

The provided document contains procedural information regarding public comment and disability accommodations. There are no specific business items, reports, or contracts listed for discussion.

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a proposal to annex approximately 1,139 acres for the UC Merced campus and rezone it as a public facility. The meeting also includes a density bonus request for a 156-unit affordable apartment complex on Devonwood Drive. Additionally, two requests to modify utility easements were presented.

• Annexation and rezoning of approximately 1,139 acres for the UC Merced campus
• Density bonus request for a 156-unit affordable apartment complex on Devonwood Drive
• Vacation of a 64-foot utility easement on the south side of Devonwood Drive
• Vacation of a 15-foot utility easement at 2111 Wardrobe Avenue

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will consider a request to name the Flanagan Park shelter after the Slaton Family. They will also discuss recommending $2,395 from the Wahneta Hall Trust Funds for the Applegate Park mini train. A report on the Merced Applegate Zoo is also scheduled.

• Public hearing to name the Flanagan Park shelter after the Slaton Family
• Recommendation of $2,395 from Wahneta Hall Trust Funds for the Kiddieland mini train
• Merced Applegate Zoo report by Lead Zookeeper Josh Moreno
• Approval of June 26, 2023, meeting minutes

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission will review a report regarding a proposed City of Merced sponsored public art maintenance plan and maintenance fund. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and opportunities for commission member announcements.

• Approval of July 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Report on a proposed City of Merced sponsored public art maintenance plan and maintenance fund

Regional Airport Authority

The Regional Airport Authority will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair following the expiration of the previous Vice Chair's term. The meeting also includes updates on the airport terminal replacement project, marketing efforts from Advanced Air, and reports on passenger and cargo activity.

• Selection of RAA Chair and Vice Chair
• Airport Terminal Replacement Project update
• Advanced Air Q2 2023 Marketing Update
• Merced Fire Department $3,000,000 grant for Airport Industrial Park Fire Training Center
• August 2023 Passenger and Cargo Report

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative and financial items. Key topics include a $300,000 grant for Habitat for Humanity's home rehabilitation program and a contract for fire personnel medical physicals.

• $300,000 CDBG agreement with Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties
• Professional Services Agreement with Gaetke Medical Corporation and 1582, LLC up to $64,170
• Public employee appointment for City Manager/City Clerk in closed session
• Proclamation of Constitution Week

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

This is a special meeting of the Merced City Council and associated authorities. The agenda includes a closed session specifically for interviewing a candidate for the City Attorney position.

• Closed session interview of City Attorney candidate

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will review several citizen requests regarding pedestrian safety, parking regulations, and roadway improvements. Items include requests for streetlights on G Street, new parking restrictions on B Street, and a loading zone at Sheehy Elementary School.

• Streetlights, crosswalks, and bike paths on G Street between W. Cardella Road and Mercy Avenue/Community College Drive
• 3-hour parking on the east side of B Street from Childs Avenue to 15th Street
• One accessible parking stall east of B Street near Childs Avenue
• No parking restrictions on both sides of 15th Street from G Street to approximately 1030 feet east of G Street
• Roadway and shoulder upgrades at 16th Street near G Street

The Traffic Committee unanimously approved the July 11, 2023 committee minutes. It denied Request #23-14 for streetlights and crosswalks on G Street. It approved Request #23-15 to add 3‑hour parking and an accessible stall on B Street. Requests #23-16 and #23-17 were each continued to the November 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 11 Traffic Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Request #23-14 streetlights and crosswalks on G Street (unanimous)
• Approved Request #23-15 3‑hour parking and accessible stall on B Street (unanimous)
• Continued Request #23-16 roadway/shoulder upgrades to Nov 7 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Request #23-17 unloading/loading zone at Sheehy Elementary to Nov 7 meeting (unanimous)

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The Board will consider a continued compliance order regarding property violations at 1717 Laurel Ave. The City is seeking an administrative order to correct these violations and collect penalties, costs, and restitution.

• Compliance Order Hearing: 1717 Laurel Ave

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a comprehensive update to the city's sign regulations. It will also consider a resolution to deny a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 429 W. Main Street.

• Sign/Zoning Ordinance Amendment #23-04: Comprehensive update to sign regulations
• Conditional Use Permit #1272: Denial of alcohol sales for a convenience market at 429 W. Main Street
• Cancellation of the September 20, 2023, Planning Commission meeting

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to consider several items including labor negotiations and a city manager appointment in closed session. The open session includes discussions on purchasing public safety equipment and accepting federal grant funds for firefighting supplies.

• Purchase of public safety equipment from US Night Vision Corporation not to exceed $56,017.16
• Acceptance of $842,859 in FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds for SCBA equipment and supplies
• Recognition of Xavein C. Cole as a national long jumper champion
• Proclamation of Rail Safety Month
• Proclamation of National Recovery Month

The City Council approved several funding measures, including a $1.06M appropriation for flood control and a $927,145 project for firefighting equipment. The council also authorized a 50-year water transfer agreement with the Merced Irrigation District.

• Approved $1,061,510 appropriation for Black Rascal Creek Flood Control Project (6-0)
• Approved $927,145 total project for firefighting equipment using FEMA grant and city funds (6-0)
• Approved 50-year Water Transfer Agreement with Merced Irrigation District for up to 10,000 acre-feet annually (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Cafeteria Plan for employee and retiree health benefits (6-0)
• Approved $334,037 LTF claim for South Childs Avenue and Canal Street Project (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from six dates between January and August 2023 (6-0)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will review department updates from Director Jensen. The commission will also consider a rental rate request from the Merced County NAACP and evaluate recommendations for lessees at the McNamara Youth Center.

• Co-sponsored rental rate request for Merced Senior Community Center by Merced County NAACP
• Recommendation of lessees for one-year programming at McNamara Youth Center
• Parks and Recreation Department updates from Director Jensen

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council is holding a special meeting for closed session discussions. The agenda includes interviews for City Manager candidates and the appointment of a City Attorney.

• Interviews of City Manager candidates
• Appointment of City Attorney

The City Council convened for a special meeting conducted primarily in closed session. No substantive decisions or reports were made during the public portion of the meeting.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Commission will discuss future plans and outreach for Bike Month. Staff will also provide updates on the status of the City's Active Transportation Plan and the process for installing bicycle racks.

• Discussion regarding Bike Month activities, outreach, and education
• Report on the status of the City's Active Transportation Plan
• Report on the process for installing bicycle racks for private and public projects
• Approval of the June 27, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The council will review a presentation from the Committee for a Safer Merced. Agenda items also include approving the purchase of new paving and loading equipment for the Streets Department and applying for a grant to fund energy-efficient vehicles.

• Purchase of a paving compactor for $63,319.48 and a skip loader for $127,372.71
• Grant application for two Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles for youth programs
• Presentation from the Committee for a Safer Merced
• Closed session regarding City Manager appointment/employment

The City Council approved the purchase of a paving compactor and skip loader for the Streets Department. The council also authorized a grant application for youth transport vehicles and approved the FY 2023/2024 project list for the Road Repair Accountability Act.

• Approved purchase of one paving compactor ($63,319.48) and one skip loader ($127,372.71) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-71 to apply for Youth Community Access Grant for two hybrid vehicles (7-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Merced Area Sports Officials not to exceed $43,231 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-67 changing Planning Commission meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-70 adopting the FY 2023/2024 project list for Road Repair Accountability Act (SB 1) (7-0)
• Selected R Street and Yosemite Avenue reconstruction projects as eligible roadway projects (7-0)

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring interviews for City Manager candidates during a closed session. The agenda also includes a report from the closed session and standard procedural items.

• Interviews of City Manager candidates

Regional Airport Authority

The Regional Airport Authority is receiving updates regarding the airport terminal replacement project, which is going out for a re-bid following a contractor protest. Staff will also present passenger and cargo reports from July 2023 and a quarterly marketing update from Advanced Air.

• Update on the Airport Terminal Replacement Project re-bid
• July 2023 Passenger and Cargo Report
• Advanced Air Q2 2023 Marketing Update
• Merced Fire Department $3,000,000 grant for a Fire Training Center

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

This special meeting includes a closed session regarding a public employee appointment. The discussion specifically concerns the City Manager position. Other agenda items are procedural, including roll call and adjournment.

• Closed session discussion regarding City Manager appointment/employment (Item 23-712)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding small lots and accessory dwelling units to comply with state law. The agenda also includes a permit for alcohol sales at 429 W. Main Street and a security fence request for Hooper House. Additionally, the commission will approve July 5, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #23-02 regarding housing density and small lots
• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at 429 W. Main Street
• Security fence permit for Hooper House at 575 W. North Bear Creek Drive
• Approval of July 5, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

Tax Transparency Commission

The Commission will review reports regarding the rising costs of fire apparatus and police cruisers. Members will also receive revenue and expense reports for Measure Y and Measure C as of June 30, 2023.

• Presentation on rising Fire Engine costs
• Presentation on rising Police Cruiser costs and limited supply
• Measure Y Revenue and Expense Reports - June 30, 2023
• Measure C Revenue and Expense Reports - June 30, 2023
• Presentation regarding Measure C

The Commission approved the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes and accepted revenue and expense reports for Measure Y and Measure C as of June 30, 2023. Staff provided informational presentations on the rising costs of fire engines and police cruisers, as well as general information regarding Measure C.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Measure Y revenue and expense reports as of June 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Accepted Measure C revenue and expense reports as of June 30, 2023 (4-0)

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will consider rejecting all bids for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Project due to non-responsive bidders. The agenda also includes a request to apply for FAA grant funds for airport improvements and negotiations regarding properties at Highway 140 and Snowbird Lane. Additionally, closed session items include labor negotiations and the appointment of a City Attorney.

• Rejection of all bids for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Project
• Authorization to apply for FAA Grant funds for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
• Negotiations regarding properties at Highway 140 and Snowbird Lane
• Labor negotiations with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479
• Appointment of a City Attorney

The City Council approved several administrative items via the consent calendar, including rejecting all bids for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal due to non-responsive bidders. The Council also authorized a grant application for the airport's five-year Capital Improvement Plan and amended the salary range for the Police Chief. A public hearing was held for the Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District, but the item was paused for ballot tabulation.

• Rejected all bids for Project No. CP230060 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal (6-0)
• Authorized FAA grant application and submittal of five-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-66 amending the salary range for the Police Chief (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 3, July 17, and July 24, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved non-public works contracts under $36,000 and public works contracts under $82,718 for July 2023 (6-0)
• Waived the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions (6-0)

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The Board will consider a continued compliance order regarding violations at 1717 Laurel Ave. The City is seeking an administrative order to correct these violations and collect penalties, costs, and restitution.

• Continued Compliance Order Hearing: 1717 Laurel Ave

Recreation & Parks Commission

This agenda for the Merced Recreation & Parks Commission meeting on July 24, 2023, contains only the meeting title and a print date, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate or an incomplete document, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss several items including a climate program grant. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding the interview of City Attorney candidates.

• Resolution authorizing a grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council for the Transformative Climate Communities Program Planning Grant
• Closed session discussion regarding interviews for the City Attorney position

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Transformative Climate Communities Program Planning Grant from the California Strategic Growth Council. The grant requires no matching funds.

• Approved Resolution 2023-62 to submit a grant proposal for the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant (5-0)
• Authorized the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute necessary grant documents (5-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The commission will review the minutes from its May 18, 2023, meeting. A subcommittee is also set to provide an update on prospects and proposals for a Merced Arts District. Additionally, members may request items be placed on future agendas.

• Update on proposals for a Merced Arts District
• Approval of May 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Requests to add items to future meeting agendas

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission voted to present a recommendation regarding potential arts districts to the City Council on August 21, 2023. The commission also approved the minutes from its May 18, 2023, meeting.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to make a recommendation to City Council regarding arts districts at the August 21, 2023 meeting (5-1)

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will review a presentation from Merced County regarding the Castle Inland Port. The agenda also includes proposals for personnel changes in the City Attorney’s Department and an application for regional project funding.

• Presentation on Castle Inland Port update
• Personnel and budget modifications in the City Attorney's Department
• Application to the MCAG Measure V Regional 2023 Implementation Plan
• Resolution to set a public hearing for right-of-way vacation on Main Street
• Use request for Bob Hart Square Park for 'Burgers and Brews' event

City Council approved the purchase of a new ambulance and specialized medical equipment by waiving competitive bidding requirements. The council also authorized personnel changes in the City Attorney's Department and scheduled public hearings for right-of-way and fire fee matters.

• Approved purchase of FR Conversions Pioneer II Type 2 Ambulance for $140,016.41 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Stryker Gurney, Power-Pro XT Cot, Stair-Pro, and LIFEPAK 15 for $139,715.04 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-60 to modify City Attorney’s Department personnel and budget (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-61 for MCAG Measure V Regional 2023 Implementation Plan application (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 21, 2023, to vacate right-of-way on Main Street (7-0)
• Approved use of Bob Hart Square Park for 'Burgers and Brews' event on September 23, 2023 (7-0)
• Accepted grant award up to $25,000 from CalOES for Listos California CERT Support Grant (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 7, 2023, for Fire Department’s Master Fee Schedule (7-0)

Traffic Committee

The Merced Traffic Committee will review several citizen requests regarding road safety improvements. These include proposals for new traffic controls at specific intersections and curb changes. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting.

• Request for speed bumps, pedestrian crossing lights, and a 4-way stop at M Street and 11th Street
• Request for a flashing speed limit sign at Brookdale Drive and Nottingham Avenue
• Request for a red curb in front of 312 W. Main Street
• Approval of the May 9, 2023, Traffic Committee meeting minutes

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The Board will hold a hearing regarding uncorrected violations at 1717 Laurel Ave. The City is seeking an administrative order to correct these violations and collect penalties, costs, and restitution. The Board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting.

• Compliance order hearing for 1717 Laurel Ave
• Approval of May 4, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a self-storage facility with approximately 440 units at 1965 W. Olive Avenue. The commission will also consider an application for alcohol sales at a new convenience market on West Main Street. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of previous minutes and the cancellation of the July 19 meeting.

• Self-storage development with approximately 440 units at 1965 W. Olive Avenue
• Alcohol sales permit for a new convenience market at 429 W. Main Street
• Land use change from Commercial Office to Business Park at 1965 W. Olive Avenue
• Approval of the June 21, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to consider several items including a legal retainer for flood damage recovery and a resolution regarding the city's role as a successor agency. The agenda also includes updates from the Merced County Association of Governments and various administrative approvals.

• Retainer agreement with Marderosian and Cohen for January 2023 flooding litigation
• Resolution 2023-57 regarding the City serving as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
• Amendment to Eide Bailly LLP agreement for auditing services totaling up to $218,850
• Presentation from the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)
• Closed session discussion regarding a public employee appointment for City Attorney

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will review a grant application for a temporary bicycle lane on Bellevue Road between G Street and Lake Road. Reports will also be provided regarding the Regional Active Transportation Plan and the introduction of Interim City Engineer Mike Wegley. Additionally, the commission is scheduled to discuss future activities for Bike Month.

• Approval of April 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• SS4A Grant Application for Bellevue Road bicycle lane
• Regional Active Transportation Plan report
• Discussion regarding Bike Month activities
• Introduction of Interim City Engineer Mike Wegley

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will review the April 24, 2023, meeting minutes for adoption. The agenda also includes monthly updates from youth service providers and the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Approval of April 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Updates from Partnering Youth Service Providers & Merced Senior Inc.
• Parks and Recreation Department updates from Director Jensen

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request to remodel and expand a gas station and convenience market at 1480 W. 16th Street, including off-site alcohol sales. They will also review a permit for on-site alcohol consumption at a new restaurant called The Wet Whistle at 2272 E. Yosemite Avenue.

• Expansion of gas station and convenience market at 1480 W. 16th Street
• Off-site alcohol sales request for 1480 W. 16th Street
• On-site alcohol consumption permit for The Wet Whistle restaurant
• Approval of June 7, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to discuss a real property negotiation for 3033 G Street and potential litigation. The agenda also includes a request to waive competitive bidding for a police all-terrain vehicle and trailer.

• Real property negotiation for 3033 G Street, Merced, CA
• Purchase of one fully equipped all-terrain vehicle and trailer from California Custom Merced
• First Amendment to agreement with Renne Public Law Group for $3,000 additional compensation
• Authorization of signing authority for City bank accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a property insurance renewal and several service agreements. The council also authorized signing authority for city bank accounts and updated public salary tables for 2016-2022.

• Approved property and boiler insurance renewal with Alliant Property Insurance Program for $1,049,070.11 (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 contract amendment for Renne Public Policy Group for legislative advocacy (6-0)
• Approved $60,000 additional purchase of technology goods from PC Specialists Inc. (6-0)
• Approved annual $260,000 harvesting agreement with Big Iron Custom Farming for wastewater plant crops (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-52 approving salary tables for 2016-2022 for CalPERS compliance (6-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-40, 2023-41, PFA 2023-01, PFA 2023-02, PA 2023-01, and PA 2023-02 regarding bank signing authority and investments (6-0)

Regional Airport Authority

The provided agenda for the Regional Airport Authority consists of procedural boilerplate and public comment instructions. No specific reports, business items, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the annual Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the General Plan. The agenda also includes a density bonus request for an affordable apartment complex and updates to cannabis business regulations.

• Density Bonus #23-01 for a 54-unit affordable apartment complex at 18th and I Streets
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #23-01 to increase retail cannabis dispensaries from five to ten
• Commercial Cannabis Business Permits for cultivation at 1 West Avenue
• Vacation of right-of-way on Main Street between R Street and T Street
• Resolution of Denial for a 53-lot subdivision at 1250 Cardella Road

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The Merced City Council will meet to discuss several items including property negotiations and staff appointments. The agenda includes a proposed $270,000 supplemental appropriation to the workers' compensation fund due to increased settlement activity. The meeting also features ceremonial proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth.

• Proposed $270,000 supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to the Workers' Compensation fund
• Negotiation of price and payment terms for property at 151 Hawk Drive
• Appointment of a new City Attorney in closed session
• Distribution of $3,581 from the Wahneta Hall Trust Funds to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced
• Notification of May 2023 contracts under $36,000 for non-public works and $82,718 for public works

The City Council unanimously appointed Brian L. Doyle as Interim City Attorney for a six-month term. The council also approved several consent items, including a supplemental appropriation for workers' compensation and street closures for Juneteenth celebrations.

• Appointed Brian L. Doyle as Interim City Attorney with a base monthly salary of $19,004.80 (6-0)
• Approved $270,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to Fund 7002-Workers Compensation (6-0)
• Approved street closures and use of city real estate for Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved reading by title of all Ordinances and Resolutions (6-0)
• Approved May 2023 information-only contracts (6-0)
• Approved Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Reports (6-0)
• Approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of December 13, 2022 (6-0)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will review the April 24, 2023, meeting minutes and an amended Annual Attendance Report. Staff reports include updates on senior center activities and department-wide news.

• Approval of April 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Adoption of the Amended Annual Attendance Report
• Senior Center activities update from Merced Seniors Inc.
• Parks and Recreation Department updates

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission will review the status of city-sponsored art projects and a list of available city-owned properties. The commission is also tasked with appointing members to a new subcommittee to identify potential areas for up to three arts districts.

• Approval of March 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Update on status of City sponsored art projects
• Review of city-owned properties available for art projects
• Appointment of members to an Arts District Subcommittee to identify up to three potential arts districts

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission appointed four members to a subcommittee tasked with recommending up to three arts districts within the City of Merced. The commission also approved the minutes from its March 16, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Tran, Vice-Chair Dennis, Chair Hay, and Ex-Officio Member Smith to the Arts District Subcommittee (4-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting header and a print date, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate or an incomplete agenda.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will consider a new software licensing agreement for the Merced Fire Department and an extension to a lease for an evidence storage facility. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Foster Care Awareness Month and closed session discussions regarding legal matters.

• Purchase of Sansio’s HealthEMS Master Software, not to exceed $122,142
• Lease extension for the evidence storage facility at 450/460 Grogan Avenue
• Proclamation for Foster Care Awareness Month
• Closed session discussion regarding City Attorney appointment

The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including a water truck and kitchen bins, and adopted a city-wide Integrated Pest Management Policy. The council also authorized street closures for the Merced County Fair and approved a supplemental appropriation for a replacement refuse truck.

• Approved purchase of 24,192 kitchen bins for $133,964.06 (6-0)
• Approved $289,823 supplemental appropriation and purchase of one 3600 gallon water truck for $263,475.00 (6-0)
• Approved $225,429 supplemental appropriation and purchase of one refuse roll-off truck for $204,935.40 (6-0)
• Adopted Integrated Pest Management Policy for City-owned property (6-0)
• Approved street closure of G Street for the Merced County Fair June 7-10, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 05, 2022 (6-0)

Tax Transparency Commission

The Commission will review recommended budgets for Measure C and Measure Y for the 2023/2024 fiscal year to provide recommendations to the City Council. The agenda also includes a presentation on the feasibility of a Fire Department First Responder Fee. Additionally, the Commission will select a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Review of recommended Measure C and Measure Y budgets for 2023/2024
• Presentation on Fire Department First Responder Fee feasibility report
• Selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of annual attendance report and November 8, 2022 minutes

The Commission approved the City Manager's recommended 2023/2024 fiscal year budgets for Measure C and Measure Y. Members also accepted reports on first responder fees and preliminary revenue and expense data. The body re-selected its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approved 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget recommendation for Measure C (4-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget recommendation for Measure Y (4-0)
• Accepted Fire Department First Responder Fee presentation as information (4-0)
• Accepted Measure C and Measure Y preliminary revenue and expense reports (4-0)
• Re-selected Commissioner Piuser as Chair (4-0)
• Selected Commissioner Michael as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved annual attendance report and November 8, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will review requests for traffic calming measures and signage. Items include a request for speed bumps, pedestrian crossings, and a 4-way stop at M Street and 11th Street, as well as a request for a flashing speed limit sign at Brookdale Drive and Nottingham Avenue.

• Request #23-03: Speed bumps, pedestrian crossing with lights, and a 4-way stop at M Street and 11th Street
• Request #23-12: Flashing speed limit sign at Brookdale Drive and Nottingham Avenue
• Approval of March 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from March 7, 2023. Two requests for traffic safety improvements were continued to the July 11, 2023 meeting to allow staff time to analyze data and review signage.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued request for speed bumps and 4-way stop at M Street and 11th Street to July 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued request for flashing speed limit sign at Brookdale Drive and Nottingham Avenue to July 11, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The provided document is a meeting agenda containing procedural information for the City Council and its associated authorities. No specific legislative items or business topics are listed in this document.

• City Council members receive a monthly stipend of $400.00
• Mayor receives an additional $100.00 monthly per Resolution 2020-86

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The Board will consider a continued compliance order hearing regarding violations at 1717 Laurel Ave. The City is seeking an administrative order to correct these violations and recover penalties, costs, and restitution.

• Compliance Order Hearing: 1717 Laurel Ave
• Approval of February 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of the Annual Attendance Report

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting header and a print date, with no listed items for discussion or decision. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive business to report.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to consider several contract awards and resolutions. Key items include funding for playground equipment at three parks and restroom renovations at Regional Park.

• Award of $343,070.51 to Park Planet for playground equipment replacement at Dennis Chavez Memorial Park, Diego Rivera Park, and Charles Richard Drew Park
• Award of $458,350 to T&S Intermodal Maintenance, Inc. DBA T&S West for the Regional Park Restrooms project
• Resolution to increase costs by $22,000 for Multijurisdictional Housing Element community engagement services
• Proclamation of Bike Month and Mental Health Awareness Month

The City Council denied appeals from the Hotel Association and JIVA MCE, LLC regarding a retail cannabis business permit. The council also approved several contracts for park improvements, legal services, and cybersecurity upgrades.

• Denied appeal by Edwin Kainth (Hotel Association) regarding Cannabis Business Permit #22-02R
• Denied appeal by Rajiv Pottabathni (JIVA MCE, LLC) regarding Cannabis Business Permit #22-02R
• Approved $343,070.51 contract with Park Planet for playground equipment at three parks (5-0)
• Approved $22,000 cost increase for Multijurisdictional Housing Element engagement
• Approved $50,000 legal services agreement with Telecom Law Firm PC
• Approved $1,600 agreement with Granicus, LLC for cybersecurity upgrades
• Approved non-public works contracts under $36,000 and public works contracts under $82,718

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Commission will review the Annual Attendance Report and discuss future plans for Bike Month. Staff will also provide a report regarding a $40,000 Office of Traffic Safety Grant accepted in November 2022.

• Review of the $40,000 Office of Traffic Safety Grant
• Discussion of Bike Month activities and outreach
• Approval of December 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of the Annual Attendance Report

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will review multiple requests to extend lease agreements for youth programming. These items include lease extensions for the McCombs, Central, and McNamara youth centers.

• Lease extension for Boys and Girls Club of Merced County at McCombs Youth Center with a $34,999.92 annual stipend
• Lease extension for Challenged Family Resource Center at Central Youth Center on 27th & K Street with a $7,500 annual stipend
• Lease extension for Restorative Justice League at Central Youth Center on 27th & K Street with a $7,500 annual stipend
• Lease extension for Students With Aspiring Goals and Symple Equazion at McNamara Youth Center with a $7,500 annual stipend
• Presentation by Merced Seniors Inc. regarding the Merced Senior Community Center

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting agenda. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a print date, with no listed items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no public hearings, rezonings, contracts, or other actionable items specified.

Regional Airport Authority

The Regional Airport Authority is receiving updates on several airport operations. These include progress on the Terminal Replacement Project, Advanced Air's transition to Hawthorne Municipal Airport, and marketing updates.

• Update on the Airport Terminal Replacement Project bidding process
• Advanced Air transition from LAX to Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
• Vela Marketing update regarding airport logos and taglines
• Advanced Air Q1 2023 marketing report
• March 2023 passenger and cargo reports

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The Merced City Council and associated authorities will meet to discuss legal matters in closed session and review several consent calendar items. Key topics include potential litigation regarding a cannabis business permit and an agreement for a wastewater hydrology study.

• Agreement with Marderosian & Cohen for a $50,000 hydrology study
• $50,000 supplemental appropriation from the Wastewater System Operations fund
• Closed session discussion regarding cannabis business permit litigation at 1111 Motel Drive
• Approval of the Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Merced County Association of Governments

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a $5.8M bid for Community Park 42 and a $100,444 CCTV system. The council also adopted an ordinance for displaced tenant protections and approved a $50,000 hydrology study. Various grant funds and administrative agreements were also authorized.

• Approved $5,800,580.70 bid to American Paving Co. for Community Park 42
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 9.75 'Displaced Tenant Protections' to Municipal Code
• Approved $100,444 bid to AMS.Net for a CCTV Camera System
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Marderosian & Cohen for a Hydrology Study
• Approved MOU with Merced County Office of Education to accept $650,000 for a Futsal Court
• Approved $87,236.68 lease with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for temporary portable building
• Approved Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Merced County Association of Governments
• Accepted $250 grant from United States Tennis Association Northern California

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Merced, CA Building & Housing Board of Appeals meeting on April 6, 2023. The agenda contains no listed items for decision or discussion, only the meeting header and print date.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to discuss several existing litigation matters in a closed session. The open session includes discussions on insurance payments for the Stephen Leonard Park Community Center and recruitment services for a new City Manager.

• Insurance payment of $115,526 for Stephen Leonard Park Community Center repairs
• City Manager recruitment agreement with GVP Ventures, Inc. up to $43,000
• Litigation: City of Merced, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater vs. Merced County Association of Governments
• Litigation: Appeal regarding retail cannabis business permit at 1111 Motel Drive
• Litigation: Christopher Goodwin v. City of Merced

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance and introduced a regular ordinance to add displaced tenant protections to the municipal code. Council also denied an appeal regarding a cannabis business permit and approved a preliminary annexation application for Baxter Ranches.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2547 and introduced Ordinance No. 2548 for displaced tenant protections (6-1)
• Denied appeal of Commercial Cannabis Business Permit #22-02R for 1111 Motel Drive (5-1)
• Approved preliminary annexation application #22-03 for Baxter Ranches (6-0)
• Approved $309,140.25 contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for McNamara Park (7-0)
• Approved $61,800 agreement with Mogavero Architects for Downtown Housing Feasibility Study (7-0)
• Approved Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for Circle K alcohol license at R Street and Loughborough Drive (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-24 amending General Plan Transportation Policy T-1.8 to use VMT metrics (7-0)
• Approved $77,002 in Local Transportation Funds for curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement (7-0)

Recreation & Parks Commission

This meeting consists of informational reports and training sessions. The commission will review site visitations of after school services at local youth centers and receive training on the Brown Act and general governance.

• Report on After School Services site visitations (23-292)
• New Commissioner training on Brown Act and General Governance (23-294)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to establish a food truck parking area for two vendors. The proposed site is located at 1150 Martin Luther King Jr. Way and would share a lot with the Merced Food Center. Staff recommends approval of the permit with certain conditions.

• Conditional Use Permit #1270 for food truck parking at 1150 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
• Approval of March 8, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

Regional Airport Authority

The provided agenda for the Merced Regional Airport Authority consists of procedural boilerplate and structural headings. No specific reports, business items, or consent calendar actions are detailed in this document.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The Merced City Council will meet to conduct closed session negotiations regarding properties on West Main Street and labor contracts with police associations. The council will also consider approving a $70,000 agreement for labor costing software and allocating HUD funds to the Boys and Girls Club of Merced County.

• Real property negotiations for 636, 638, and 640 West Main Street
• Labor negotiations with Merced Police Officers’ Association and Merced Association of Police Sergeants
• $70,000 agreement with GovInvest for labor costing software over four years
• $55,730 HUD grant allocation to The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County

The City Council approved funding for various community programs, including CDBG grants for local nonprofits and the HOME-ARP allocation plan. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and approved the vacation of a right-of-way in the Paseo Subdivision.

• Approved $55,730 CDBG agreement with The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County
• Approved $163,190 environmental services contract with Crawford and Bowen Planning Inc. for Branford Point project
• Approved $258,230.60 contract with Shannon Pump Company for Well #13 repairs
• Approved $278,604.48 purchase of one grapple loader truck via Sourcewell
• Rejected all bids for Project No. 123035 WWTP Phase VI due to insufficient funding
• Approved HOME-ARP Draft Allocation Plan and Resolution 2023-21
• Approved Resolution 2023-19 to vacate right-of-way in Paseo Subdivision (4-1)
• Directed staff to expand retail cannabis permits from five to ten (6-1)

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission will consider approving mural art projects for the Smiley Riley Utility Box and Youth Council Skate Park. The commission will also receive a subcommittee report regarding proposed future art projects and budget recommendations.

• Approval of Smiley Riley and Youth Leadership Institute Art Installations
• Report on future art project and project budget recommendations
• Approval of the November 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission approved the Smiley Riley Utility Box and Youth Council Skate Park Mural art projects. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from November 17, 2022. No formal vote was taken regarding future art project budget recommendations.

• Approved Smiley Riley Utility Box and Youth Council Skate Park Mural Art Projects (7-0)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Requested future agenda item for Jazz Mural discussion and restoration funding

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will meet to consider adopting Resolution 2023-20. This resolution confirms a local emergency exists within the city limits following severe storms and potential flooding proclaimed on March 9, 2023.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-20 confirming a local emergency due to severe storms and potential flooding

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a proposed amendment to the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan. The change would require using Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) thresholds instead of Level of Service (LOS) to evaluate environmental impacts of development projects.

• General Plan Amendment #23-01 regarding Merced Vision 2030 Transportation Policy T-1.8
• Adoption of VMT Thresholds and Guidelines recommended by Merced County Association of Governments
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from February 8, 2023

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is reviewing several citizen requests regarding traffic safety, including stop signs, speed limits, and parking accommodations. These items include requests for new signals, speed bumps, and handicap parking spaces throughout Merced.

• Request for 4-way stop or signal at Parsons Avenue and El Portal Drive
• Request for stop signs at East 19th Street and Cedar Avenue
• Request for stop signs at Gardenia Ave and Daffodil Ave
• Request for handicap parking space at 122 W. 20th Street
• Request for reduced speed limit and traffic monitoring on the 400 Block of W. Donna Drive

The Traffic Committee denied several requests for new stop signs, speed bumps, and handicap parking. The committee approved curb enhancements at Alicia Reyes Elementary School and visibility improvements at the Doe Court alley. Other items were deferred to the Police Department for speed surveys or enforcement.

• Approved red and white curb enhancements at Alicia Reyes Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Approved truncated domes and vegetation trimming at Doe Court alley (Unanimous)
• Approved refreshing crosswalk and adding signs at V Street and 11th Street (Unanimous)
• Denied stop signs at E 19th St and Cedar Ave, Gardenia Ave and Daffodil Ave, and Redwing Drive (Unanimous)
• Denied handicap parking at 122 W. 20th St and 1035 W. 21st St (Unanimous)
• Denied traffic signal at McKee Road and East Olive Avenue (Unanimous)
• Deferred Parsons Ave and El Portal Drive request to Police Department for speed survey (Unanimous)
• Tabled 'No Right Turn on Red' request at R Street and 22nd Street (Unanimous)

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council, Public Finance and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority will meet to conduct business including closed session discussions. The agenda features several public proclamations and a Tahitian dance performance.

• Public employee performance evaluations for the City Attorney and City Manager
• Legal conference regarding existing litigation: City of Merced, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater vs. Merced County Association of Governments
• Proclamation for International Women’s Day
• Proclamation for Gateway Quilters’ Guild
• Tahitian dance performance by the South Pacific Dance Company

The City Council agreed to an urgency ordinance providing a six-month rent freeze, just cause eviction protections, and right of first refusal for residents displaced by storms and flooding. The Council also approved funding for a Local Housing Trust Fund and authorized the purchase of a new fire engine.

• Approved urgency ordinance for 6-month rent pause, just cause eviction, and right of first refusal (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 initial and $100,000 annual funding for Local Housing Trust Fund (4-3)
• Directed Local Housing Trust Fund to be used for First-Time Home Buyer Assistance (6-1)
• Approved purchase of BME Type 3 Fire Engine for $496,718.62 plus 10% contingency (7-0)
• Approved $3.6M FEMA SAFER grant application for fire department staffing (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 annual contract for fire equipment from L.N. Curtis & Sons (6-0-1)
• Tabled General Plan Amendment #22-03 regarding Mission Avenue roadway classification (7-0)
• Denied certificate of public convenience for Universal Protection Service, LP (5-2)

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The agenda for the March 2, 2023 meeting of the Merced Building & Housing Board of Appeals contains only the meeting title and date, with no listed agenda items. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

This agenda for the Merced Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting on February 28, 2023, contains only the meeting title and date, with no listed agenda items. The document is essentially procedural boilerplate, providing no specific topics for discussion or decision.

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will receive mid-year activity reports from non-profit providers operating in City Youth Centers. These reports cover topics such as youth served, facility needs, and programming successes or setbacks. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of January 23, 2023, meeting minutes
• Mid-year activity reports from City Youth Center providers

Regional Airport Authority

The Regional Airport Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss the ongoing design of the Terminal Replacement Project. This item is presented for discussion only.

• Discussion of Terminal Replacement Project design

Planning Commission

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only the meeting header and a print date, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions for the Planning Commission to act on.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The meeting includes closed session discussions regarding litigation and a city manager performance evaluation. The council will also consider contract amendments for legal services and investment management.

• Second amendment to legal services agreement with Lozano Smith, LLP (not to exceed $300,000)
• Second amendment to investment portfolio management services with Chandler Asset Management
• Proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The City Council approved several budget amendments totaling $3,230,337, including supplemental appropriations for flood emergency response across multiple funds. Council also adopted a waste management flow control policy and approved the FY 2023/24 goals and priorities.

• Approved mid-year budget amendments and supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Approved flood emergency appropriations for Wastewater, Refuse, and Fleet operations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 to adhere to MCRWMA organic waste flow control policy (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 legal services amendment with Lozano Smith, LLP (7-0)
• Approved airport logo and tourism marketing for Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (7-0)
• Denied request to reconsider sending a letter to the Attorney General (2-5)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11 to set a public hearing for street right-of-way vacation (6-0)

Regional Airport Authority

The agenda for the February 21, 2023, Regional Airport Authority meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific reports or business matters are detailed in the provided document.

Tax Transparency Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting protocols. No specific reports or business items are listed for discussion at this meeting.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council is holding a special strategic planning session to discuss its goals and priorities. This includes policy discussions regarding public safety, economic development, parks and recreation, housing, homelessness, and city beautification. The meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on City Council goals and priorities across various departments
• Policy discussion related to public safety, economic development, and housing

The City Council conducted a strategic planning session to discuss goals and priorities across various city departments. The session focused on policy discussions regarding public safety, economic development, housing, and infrastructure. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

This agenda consists of procedural items for a town hall meeting at Weaver Middle School. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

The City Council conducted a Town Hall meeting to receive public input. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a request to abandon streets within the Paseo Subdivision to establish a gated community. An application for the annexation and pre-zoning of the UC Merced campus has been tabled until further notice. The commission also voted to cancel its February 22 meeting.

• Street vacation in Paseo Subdivision to create a gated community
• Tabling of UC Merced campus annexation and pre-zoning application for 1,026 acres
• Cancellation of the February 22, 2023, Planning Commission meeting

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The meeting includes closed session discussions regarding real property negotiations and various legal matters. The council will also consider a Black History Month proclamation and street closures for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

• Negotiation of price and payment terms for several real property parcels
• Proclamation recognizing Black History Month
• Street closure request for the Martin Luther King Jr. Community March
• Review of January 2023 Public Works contracts under $82,718
• Resolution to display commemorative flags at Bob Hart Square

The City Council approved a zone change to allow a 45-lot single-family home subdivision and extended a local emergency proclamation due to flooding. Council also approved the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan and a flight service change for Advanced Air. A proposal to increase public comment voicemail and email limits was denied.

• Approved Zone Change #431 for 45 single-family home lots at 385 S. Coffee Street (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 extending the local emergency proclamation (7-0)
• Approved Wastewater Collection System Master Plan and CEQA process (7-0)
• Approved Advanced Air's request to change flight service to Hawthorne Municipal Airport (5-2)
• Approved $61,310 CDBG agreement with Symple Equazion (7-0)
• Approved $56,145 agreement with San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 appropriation for Arbor Walkway Settlement improvements (7-0)
• Denied proposal to allow three-minute voicemails and 300-word emails (3-4)

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The Board will hold a hearing regarding uncorrected violations at 1717 Laurel Ave. The City is seeking an administrative order to correct these issues and collect penalties and costs. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Compliance order hearing for 1717 Laurel Ave
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of January 5, 2023 minutes

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

This agenda consists of procedural items for a town hall meeting at Cruickshank Middle School. It includes public comment periods and opening remarks from Mayor Matthew Serratto, but contains no specific legislative proposals or decisions.

The City Council conducted a Town Hall meeting to receive public input. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during the session.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

This town hall meeting consists of procedural items and periods for public comment. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The City Council conducted a Town Hall meeting to receive public input on various community issues. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this session.

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will consider adopting a new quarterly report format for Youth Center lessees. Staff will also provide updates on playground proposals, park signage, and lighting upgrades at McNamara Park.

• Proposed playground installations at General Vang Pao Park or Community Park 42
• Sign installation updates for several parks and the Senior Center
• LED lighting upgrades for soccer fields and the skate park at McNamara Park
• Review of a proposed quarterly report for Youth Center lessees

Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The agenda for the January 19, 2023, Merced Arts and Culture Advisory Commission meeting contains only the meeting header and a print date, with no listed items. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a proposal for a new 3,700-square-foot gas station and convenience market with tobacco and alcohol sales. Other items include a master sign program request for 1500 W. 16th Street and a roadway classification change for Mission Avenue.

• New gas station/convenience store at R Street and Loughborough Drive (CUP #1268)
• Master sign program for Auto Resources at 1500 W. 16th Street (CUP #1269)
• Mission Avenue roadway classification change from Divided Arterial to Collector
• Approval of December 7, 2022, Planning Commission minutes

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The City Council will discuss closed session legal matters, including potential litigation and employee discipline. The Council is also considering the creation of an honorary historic district for Spaghetti Acres and a vehicle purchase via a cooperative agreement.

• Authorization to purchase one aerial tree truck for $198,904
• Creation of an Honorary Historic Neighborhood District for Spaghetti Acres
• Proclamation for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
• Recognition of the Merced Cougars Peewee Team and Merced Junior Knight Team

The City Council confirmed a state of emergency following severe storms and flooding. The council also approved a residential zone change for a 45-home subdivision and designated the Spaghetti Acres neighborhood as an honorary historic district.

• Confirmed local emergency due to severe storms and flooding (7-0)
• Approved zone change for 45 single-family home lots at 385 S. Coffee Street (6-1)
• Approved honorary historic district designation for Spaghetti Acres (7-0)
• Approved $198,904 purchase of one aerial tree truck (7-0)
• Approved waterline equipment purchases from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC up to $100,000 (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 39.35 acres into CFD No. 2003-2 (7-0)
• Approved raising Pride Flag in June, Armed Forces Flag in May, and Flag of Mexico Sept 15-16 (6-0-1)
• Tabled Wastewater Collection System Master Plan until February 6, 2023 (7-0)

Regional Airport Authority

The agenda for this meeting consists of standard procedural items such as call to order and public comment. No specific business or reports are listed on the provided agenda.

Traffic Committee

The Merced Traffic Committee is reviewing several citizen requests regarding road safety and traffic control. These proposals include installing new stop signs, traffic signals, and speed bumps at various intersections. The meeting also includes discussions on handicap parking and street sweeping regulations.

• Request for a 4-way stop or traffic signal at Parsons Avenue and El Portal Drive
• Request for stop signs at East 19th Street and Cedar Avenue
• Request for speed bumps and pedestrian crossing lights at M Street and 11th Street
• Request for 'No Right Turn on Red' signage at R Street and 22nd Street
• Request for a traffic signal at McKee Road and East Olive Avenue

The committee approved and filed the meeting minutes from November 8, 2022. Several citizen requests regarding stop signs, speed limits, and parking were presented for consideration, but no decisions were recorded for these items.

• Approved Traffic Committee Minutes of November 8, 2022

Building & Housing Board of Appeals

The Board will conduct a compliance order hearing for the property located at 1717 Laurel Ave. The City is seeking an administrative order to correct violations and collect penalties, costs, and restitution.

• Compliance Order Hearing for 1717 Laurel Ave (Case 22-967)
• Approval of March 3, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

The Council will consider annexing 39.35 acres near G Street into a Community Facilities District. The meeting also includes property negotiations for West Main Street and reviews of December 2022 contracts.

• Annexation of 39.35 acres near G Street into CFD No. 2003-2
• Property negotiations for 636, 638, and 640 West Main Street
• Review of December 2022 contracts under $36,000 and $82,718
• Proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

The City Council approved several funding and infrastructure items, including a grant for violence intervention and a wastewater facility contract amendment. The Council denied a request to ask the Attorney General for a patterns and practices study of the police department.

• Approved $977,647 grant for California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program and 4 new Peer Support Specialist positions (7-0)
• Denied request to send letter to Attorney General for a Patterns and Practices Study (4-3)
• Approved $635,200 amendment for Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase VI improvements (7-0)
• Approved $115,525.93 emergency contract with ATI Restoration, LLC for Stephen Leonard Building demolition (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 to annex 39.35 acres into CFD No. 2003-2 (7-0)
• Approved public participation elements for the Police Chief recruitment process (7-0)
• Approved revising Merced Youth Council district boundaries to match City Council districts (7-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council designated representative assignments (7-0)