{
 "city": "Merced County",
 "state": "California",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.merced.ca.us/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Law Library Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider salary adjustment for the Law Library Director in closed session",
   "summary": "The Merced County Public Law Library Board will meet on July 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes public comment, library statistics and budget information, and action items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and review of annual reports. A closed session will address part‑time holiday pay, employee performance evaluations, and a salary adjustment for the Law Library Director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1638",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "BHRS-MHSA Ongoing Planning Council",
   "headline": "Discussion on the BHSA Integrated Plan",
   "summary": "The council will review updates and reports on behavioral health services, including the BHSA Integrated Plan, county disparities, outreach efforts, and a suicide‑prevention event. Members will hear quarterly data, a transparency accountability report, and administrative changes. The meeting will also include announcements, success stories, and planning for next steps. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1639",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission considers two extension applications for residential projects",
   "summary": "The Merced County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two extension applications. Staff recommend that no further CEQA review is required for each. The Commission will vote to adopt a resolution extending the First Term Extension of Development Agreement DA19-001 from three to six years, and to approve a two‑year extension of Major Subdivision MAS21-004. Both actions pertain to residential development projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1635",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Winton Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1637",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Snelling Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Snelling MAC meets to review correspondence and local updates",
   "summary": "The Snelling Municipal Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, review correspondence, and hear updates from local agencies including the Sheriff, Fire Department, and Public Works. The meeting will also include a discussion regarding a speed hump on Montgomery Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1636",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Castle Standing Committee",
   "headline": "Castle Standing Committee regular meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The scheduled regular meeting of the Castle Standing Committee on July 15, 2026 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1619",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Planada Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Planada MAC to review subdivision project and road infrastructure updates",
   "summary": "The Planada Municipal Advisory Council will receive reports on road infrastructure and housing inventory. The meeting includes a presentation on a major subdivision project at 9451 Krafft Rd.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1633",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "First 5 Commission",
   "headline": "First 5 Commission to review long-range financial plan and multiple service contracts",
   "summary": "The Commission will consider approving a Long-Range Financial Plan for FY 26/27 through FY 30/31. The body is also deciding on contracts for the 211 Helpline, Help Me Grow, and community engagement services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1634",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Delhi Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Delhi Municipal Advisory Council to hold regular meeting on July 9, 2026",
   "summary": "The council will receive monthly reports from local emergency services, school districts, and county departments. A community presentation by Cultiva Valle Central regarding health equity services is scheduled. The body will also discuss future agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1632",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)",
   "headline": "Board to approve $246,674 contract amendment with Woodard and Curran",
   "summary": "The Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency board will consider several actions, including updating precipitation data, approving contract amendments, and modifying groundwater allocation rules. Key decisions include a $246,674 amendment to the basinwide contract with Woodard and Curran for FY2026/27 support, a $21,000 funding commitment for subsidence monitoring, and a change to the inactive‑parcel deadline in the Groundwater Allocation Rule. The board will also review appeals to reverse prior denials of alternative‑source water credits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1627",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will decide on a zone variance and a minor subdivision in Hilmar and Delhi",
   "summary": "The Merced County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone variance and a minor subdivision request. The variance (ZV26-001 / MS26-001) seeks to increase the maximum security parcel size to 7.9 acres and lower the minimum parcel size to 9.9 acres on West Williams Avenue (APN 017-170-005). The subdivision (MS26-004) proposes a 2.49‑acre homesite split from a 33.8‑acre parcel on South Avenue (APN 046-143-015). Staff recommends categorical CEQA exemption for the variance and no further CEQA review for the subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1628",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planada Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1629",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Behavioral Health Board",
   "headline": "Behavioral Health Board to hear CRU services overview",
   "summary": "The Merced County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will consider approval of minutes from June 2, 2026, hear a presentation on Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) services, and receive committee and director reports. Public comment is also scheduled for items not on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1630",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Le Grand Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Le Grand MAC meets to discuss county services and public comments",
   "summary": "The Le Grand Municipal Advisory Council will convene to approve previous minutes, hear from county departments, and receive a report from District One Supervisor Jim Pacheco. The meeting also provides a public comment period for matters outside the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1631",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Hearing Officer",
   "headline": "Hearing Officer to decide on two minor subdivisions in agricultural zones",
   "summary": "The Hearing Officer will hold public hearings and consider approving two minor subdivisions: MS26-009 to create a 5-acre homesite from a 39.4-acre parcel near Livingston, and MS26-006 to split a 40-acre parcel into two near Hilmar. Staff recommends approval and a CEQA determination that no further environmental review is needed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-1624",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider conditional use permit for ag equipment facility at Henry and Mission",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP25-008 for Pacific Ag Rentals, LLC to build a 9,960-square-foot agricultural equipment rental and repair shop with offices, parking, a power wash station, and a fuel station at the southeast corner of South Henry Street and East Mission Avenue in Merced. Staff recommends the project be found categorically exempt from CEQA and that the permit be approved. Another item, a zone variance and minor subdivision for Raquel Bettencourt, has been postponed to the July 8, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1623",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Prop 47 Cohort III",
   "headline": "Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee to review data and program updates",
   "summary": "The Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss program updates and review data. The body will hear reports regarding Pathways to Wellness, EVALCORP data, BHRS, and GEO.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1625",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Hilmar Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Public Works will update the council on the Camden Drive landscape project",
   "summary": "The Hilmar Municipal Advisory Council will hear a report from the Merced County Sheriff, an update from the Public Works Department on the Camden Drive landscape, and a report from Hilmar Aquatics. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a preview of items for the next meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1626",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Snelling Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1622",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Castle Standing Committee",
   "headline": "Castle Standing Committee regular meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Castle Standing Committee scheduled for June 17, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1618",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Probation – Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Subcommittee (JJCCS)",
   "headline": "Juvenile justice subcommittee to review Q3 data and survey results",
   "summary": "The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Subcommittee will meet to review Q3 data and a quarterly survey with Dr. Roussos. They will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1616",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Winton Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Regular meeting with updates and public comments, no decisions scheduled",
   "summary": "The Winton Municipal Advisory Council will approve the May 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports from the Sheriff’s Department, Cal Fire, Public Works/Parks and Recreation, Planning Department, Water & Sanitary District, and Cemetery Board. A public hearing will allow residents to comment on any topic within the council’s jurisdiction, but no action will be taken on those comments. No new business or formal actions are listed for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1621",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)",
   "headline": "GSA board considers per-acre fee up to $15.11 for SGMA Phase 2",
   "summary": "The Merced Subbasin GSA will hold a public hearing on a proposed Phase 2 Funding Mechanism fee of up to $15.11 per acre to replace the expiring Phase 1 fee. The board will consider adopting the fee via resolution if fewer than 50% of property owners submit written protests. They also plan to approve a Phase 2 FY2026/2027 budget and set the annual per-acre rate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1620",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "BHRS-MHSA Ongoing Planning Council",
   "headline": "Council to review approved BHSA Integrated Plan and FY 2026-2027 programs",
   "summary": "The Merced County BHRS-MHSA Ongoing Planning Council will hear updates on the approved BHSA Integrated Plan and discuss programs and services beginning in FY 2026-2027, including Behavioral Health Services and Supports, Full-Service Partnerships, Housing Interventions, and Early Intervention Programs. Items also include contract development, reporting, oversight, and administrative changes. This is a monthly meeting with no public hearings or rezonings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1615",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)",
   "headline": "Board to approve FY2026/27 budgets and set SGMA landowner fee",
   "summary": "The Merced Subbasin GSA Governing Board will hold a special meeting including a closed session on potential litigation. Public actions include approving the FY2026/27 Administrative and Phase 1 budgets and setting the SGMA Compliance Landowner fee rate, as well as amendments to the staff support agreement with Merced County (up to $175,000) and the contract with EKI Environment and Water, Inc. (extending to June 2028). The Board will also receive a Technical Advisory Committee recommendation on modifying the Groundwater Allocation Rule to recognize cover crops.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1609",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Delhi Municipal Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Delhi MAC approves agenda and minutes, discusses future topics",
   "summary": "The Delhi Municipal Advisory Council will approve the June 2026 agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The body will also receive monthly reports from local agencies and discuss future agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1613",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "BHRS Cultural Humility, Health Equity, and Social Justice Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss BHSA Integrated Plan and 2028 Cultural Competence Plan",
   "summary": "The Cultural Humility, Health Equity, and Social Justice Committee will review the BHSA Integrated Plan approved by DHCS and the Board of Supervisors, discuss statewide goals, disparities, and real community engagement activities, and begin planning for the next Cultural Competence Plan due in 2028.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1617",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.merced.ca.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}