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 "city": "Merced",
 "state": "CA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofmerced/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Recreation & Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review PROS Master Plan and recommend adoption to City Council",
   "summary": "The Recreation & Parks Commission will review the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan, including its findings, recommendations, priorities, and implementation strategies. The commission will provide feedback and direction to staff, and may adopt a motion recommending that the City Council consider adopting the plan as presented or with revisions. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment, future agenda requests, and commission comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2146_A_Recreation___Parks_Commission_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2146&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Merced Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission regular meeting",
   "summary": "This is the regular meeting of the Merced Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, public comment, consent calendar, reports, business, adjournment) with no specific items listed for discussion or action.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2104&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meeting with no listed action items",
   "summary": "This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only standard opening procedures, public comment, and adjournment, with no public hearings or action items scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2092_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2092&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Regional Airport Authority ",
   "headline": "Airport Authority to recommend new advertising fee schedule to City Council",
   "summary": "The Regional Airport Authority will consider recommending a proposed advertising fee schedule for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to the City Council. The proposal would launch a two-year pilot program allowing commercial advertising inside the terminal, with tiered rates from $750 to $10,000 per year. The board will also receive informational reports on airport operations, passenger and cargo data, and marketing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2072_A_Regional_Airport_Authority__26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2072&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority",
   "headline": "Council to consider $5M urban greening grant for Merced Regional Sports Complex",
   "summary": "The Merced City Council will consider applying for up to $5 million in state grant funds to add pedestrian pathways, landscaping, shade trees, and an additional sports field at the Merced Regional Sports Complex. The council will also vote on a resolution establishing inspection procedures for multi-unit substandard buildings, and discuss tenant protection at the request of Council Member Xiong. Several consent items include contracts for technology, water reporting, and landfill access.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2015_A_City_Council_Public_Finance_and_Economic_Development_Authority_Parking_Authority_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2015&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Tax Transparency Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review Measure C and Y revenue and expense reports",
   "summary": "The Tax Transparency Commission will review and accept as information the Measure C and Measure Y revenue and expense reports for the period ending June 30, 2026. The commission may also provide direction to staff as a recommendation to the City Council. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and requests to add items to future agendas.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2030_A_Tax_Transparency_Commission_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2030&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Personnel Board ",
   "headline": "Personnel Board to set dates for terminated employee appeal hearing",
   "summary": "The Merced Personnel Board will consider approving new and revised job descriptions, including a Lead Recreation and Field Facility Worker and Water Distribution/Systems Operators. The board will also set dates for a terminated employee's appeal hearing, likely in September or October, requiring up to four days.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2143_A_Personnel_Board__26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2143&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission Meeting",
   "summary": "The Merced Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on various items, including approval of meeting minutes and a minor modification. The commission will also hold a study session on the draft vision statement of the Comprehensive General Plan Update. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or discussions on significant projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2091_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2091&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority",
   "headline": "City Council considers 1¢ sales tax measure for November 2026 election",
   "summary": "The City Council is deciding whether to place the Vital Services Protection Measure, a 1¢ sales tax, on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The body is also considering several vehicle purchases for city departments and a zoning ordinance amendment to comply with state housing laws.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/8/2014_A_City_Council_Public_Finance_and_Economic_Development_Authority_Parking_Authority_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2014&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Recreation & Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan",
   "summary": "The Recreation & Parks Commission will review the 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan. The body may set a date in August for a study session or Open House to examine the plan's framework for park maintenance and capital investment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2045_A_Recreation___Parks_Commission_26-07-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2045&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meeting will address consent calendar and pending actions",
   "summary": "The Merced Planning Commission will open with a moment of silence and pledge of allegiance, followed by roll call and public comment. The commission will consider items on the Consent Calendar, public hearings and action items, and other business before adjourning. No specific projects or contracts are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2090_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2090&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Regional Airport Authority ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2071_A_Regional_Airport_Authority__26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2071&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $892,186.92 purchase of two side‑loader refuse trucks",
   "summary": "The Merced City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including resolutions to vacate easements on Canal Street and West 7th Street and a series of equipment purchases. The largest expenditure is the approval of two 2025 Peterbilt 520 side‑loader refuse trucks for $892,186.92. The Council will also adopt a categorical exemption and SB 244 analysis, and waive competitive bidding for the purchases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2013_A_City_Council_Public_Finance_and_Economic_Development_Authority_Parking_Authority_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2013&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Arts and Culture Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on recommended public art projects for 2025/26 budget",
   "summary": "The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission will consider approving subcommittee-recommended public art projects from the 2025/26 budget. If approved, the projects will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for future agenda requests and commissioner comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2139_A_Arts_and_Culture_Advisory_Commission_26-07-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2139&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Personnel Board ",
   "headline": "The Personnel Board has no specific action items listed for this meeting",
   "summary": "This is a procedural agenda for the July 13, 2026, Personnel Board meeting. No specific reports, business items, or action items are detailed in the provided document.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2140_A_Personnel_Board__26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2140&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "No specific agenda items listed for the July 8, 2026 meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2089_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2089&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority",
   "headline": "Council approves $479,994 drone contract and $282,000 groundwater cleanup deal.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/7/2012_A_City_Council_Public_Finance_and_Economic_Development_Authority_Parking_Authority_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2012&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews CARB grant update and its own roles and responsibilities",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2137_A_Bicycle_and_Pedestrian_Advisory_Commission_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2137&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Recreation & Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Parks commission receives monthly department update",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2044_A_Recreation___Parks_Commission_26-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2044&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to recommend 6th Cycle Housing Element to City Council",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2134_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2134&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Regional Airport Authority ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2070_A_Regional_Airport_Authority__26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2070&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority",
   "headline": "City Council calls November election for three council seats",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2011_A_City_Council_Public_Finance_and_Economic_Development_Authority_Parking_Authority_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2011&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Arts and Culture Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on Bob Hart Square arch sculpture and $14,500 signage funds",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2136_A_Arts_and_Culture_Advisory_Commission_26-06-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2136&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Personnel Board ",
   "headline": "Personnel Board to approve new Cybersecurity Specialist job description and WWTP supervisor hiring list",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2135_A_Personnel_Board__26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2135&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review five-year Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2026-2031 to determine if proposed projects align with the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan. They will also consider a street vacation (Vacation #26-0002) on the consent calendar, and continue a public hearing on a minor modification to a future meeting. The consent calendar includes approval of previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2087_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2087&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority",
   "headline": "Merced City Council considers fire engine purchase and zoo renovations",
   "summary": "The Council will review several items including a $388,443 fire engine purchase and a $20,000 donation for the Applegate Zoo. Closed session discussions include litigation matters and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/6/2010_A_City_Council_Public_Finance_and_Economic_Development_Authority_Parking_Authority_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2010&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Citizen Advisory Focus Group",
   "headline": "Visioning exercise for Merced General Plan Update",
   "summary": "The Citizen Advisory Focus Group will discuss and begin a visioning exercise for the Comprehensive General Plan Update. They will also approve the minutes from the February 25 meeting and the annual attendance report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofmerced.legistar1.com/cityofmerced/meetings/2026/5/2132_A_Citizen_Advisory_Focus_Group_26-05-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2132&GID=566&G=1C29E361-3F48-437F-B491-D2C9C6BE4513"
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