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Votes at a glance: Merced council approves consent items, property transfer, DOJ grant; federal building sale approved with recusal

Merced City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 5 meeting the council approved a multi‑item consent bundle (including Ordinance 25‑86 introduction and several resolutions), approved transfer of a parcel at 626 W. Main, accepted a $112,026 DOJ grant (Zhang voted no), introduced Ordinance 25‑87 on pedestrian crossings, and approved the sale of the Merced Federal Building with Council member DuPont recusing.

Key votes taken by the Merced City Council on Jan. 5:

- Consent bundle (includes introduction of Ordinance 25‑86, ROPS adoption, amendment to a joint powers agreement with the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, and salary range amendments for seasonal recreation positions). Motion by Council member DuPont; second by Council member Harris. Result: passed unanimously.

- H‑5: Transfer of a strip of land at 626 West Main Street from the successor agency to the City of Merced.…

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