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Votes at a glance: Merced council approves consent items, property transfer, DOJ grant; federal building sale approved with recusal
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. Motion by Council member Smith; second by Council member Harris. Result: passed unanimously.
- H‑10: Acceptance of a Department of Justice grant in the amount of $112,026 (Tobacco Law Enforcement/Office of the Attorney General) to address underage drinking; Council member Smith noted the item requires five votes. Motion by Council member Smith; second by Council member DuPont. Result: passed with Council member Zhang voting no.
- H‑11: Introduction of Ordinance 25‑87 to amend Chapter 10.24 to prohibit pedestrian crossings outside crosswalks and repeal the prohibition on standing in roadways (narrow enforcement preserved for imminent danger). Motion by Council member Harris; second by Council member DuPont. Result: passed unanimously (first reading/introductory action).
- H‑13: Resolution approving sale of the Merced Federal Building at 415 West 18th Street. Council member DuPont recused himself because MCOE is a client of his firm; the motion (mover: Council member Harris; second: Council member Smith) passed with DuPont recused.
- I‑2: Adoption of Resolution 2026‑01 adopting Council Policy C‑2 (distribution of city awards and recognitions) with small edits (making some 'should' language 'shall' and clarifying signature lines). Motion by Council member Harris; second by Council member DuPont. Result: passed unanimously.
Votes and procedural notes are drawn from the meeting record; vote tallies reflect statements recorded in the meeting rather than separate certified minutes.
