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 "city": "Hercules",
 "state": "CA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hercules/",
 "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",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on 187-sq-ft addition at 211 Montego Drive",
   "summary": "The Hercules Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Design Review Permit #26-02 for a 187-square-foot second-story addition to a single-family home at 211 Montego Drive. The project would expand two bedrooms and add one bathroom in the Residential Single-Family Low Density (RS-L) zoning district. The commission is expected to vote on a resolution to approve the permit. The agenda also includes approval of the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/8/1868_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1868&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Community and Library Services Commission",
   "headline": "Hercules Community and Library Services Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The August 10, 2026 meeting of the Community and Library Services Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026. No agenda items were discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/8/1879_A_Community_and_Library_Services_Commission_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1879&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Dollar Tree retail store at 1560 Sycamore Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a general retail store. Staff recommends approving the operation of a Dollar Tree at 1560 Sycamore Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/8/1867_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1867&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council meets in closed session",
   "summary": "The Hercules City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss public employment regarding the City Manager. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major public decisions scheduled. The council will also consider any requests from members to participate remotely due to just cause or emergency circumstances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/8/1878_A_City_Council_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1878&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to meet in closed session regarding City Manager",
   "summary": "The City Council is convening for a special closed session. The body will discuss and take action on a public employment matter concerning the City Manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1877_A_City_Council_26-07-31_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1877&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to hold closed session regarding City Manager",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss public employment regarding the City Manager. The meeting is primarily procedural and focused on this single closed-session item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1876_A_City_Council_26-07-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1876&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss $5 million affordable housing funding award",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the allocation of Housing Asset Funding. The body will discuss directing staff to negotiate with one of three proposers for the award.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1875_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1875&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers calling for a November 2026 sales tax election",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss an urgency ordinance for a one cent Transaction and Use (Sales) Tax election. The body is also considering a permit for a Goodwill store and several city contracts and grants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1866_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1866&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider retail store permit at 1560 Sycamore Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a general retail store. The body will also review meeting minutes from July 6, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1865_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1865&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Finance Commission",
   "headline": "Hercules Finance Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The July 15, 2026 regular meeting of the Hercules Finance Commission has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1864_A_Finance_Commission_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1864&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Hercules City Council reviews sewer charges and garbage lien procedures.",
   "summary": "The Hercules City Council will hold public hearings on proposed fiscal year 2026-27 sewer service charges that would be billed through county property taxes and on delinquent garbage accounts that could trigger property liens. The council will also review a staff report on waterfront directional signage and process routine consent calendar items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1863_A_City_Council_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1863&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Community and Library Services Commission",
   "headline": "Hercules community services commission to discuss library commission seat, park updates",
   "summary": "The Community and Library Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with director reports on parks and recreation and library activities for June, a consent calendar to approve May minutes, and several discussion items. Key discussions include appointing a Contra Costa County Library Commission seat, a recap of recent events (Cultural Festival, Juneteenth, Membership Drive, Movie Night, Foxboro Park Ribbon Cutting), and an update on park improvements. The commission will also review upcoming events such as the Refugio Ribbon Cutting, Movie Nights, and National Night Out, and note there will be no meeting in August.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1862_A_Community_and_Library_Services_Commission_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1862&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission votes on retail store with drive-up donations at 1551 Sycamore Ave",
   "summary": "The Hercules Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a retail store with drive-up donation operations at 1551 Sycamore Avenue. Staff recommends approval and notes the project is exempt from environmental review. The meeting also covers routine consent calendar items and standard department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/7/1861_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1861&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council reviews FY 2026-27 budget, Emblem Hercules housing, and road safety upgrades",
   "summary": "The Hercules City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-27 city budget, five landscaping assessment districts, and the proposed 180-unit Emblem Hercules Apartments at 1601 Willow Avenue. The council will also vote on a $374,976.42 road restriping contract, approve stop sign installations on John Muir Parkway, and appoint an interim public works director. The meeting covers routine budget adoption, development approvals, and infrastructure maintenance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/6/1857_A_City_Council_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1857&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "The June 15 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled",
   "summary": "The scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Monday, June 15, 2026, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 6, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/6/1860_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1860&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses upcoming budget, municipal election, and police equipment policy.",
   "summary": "The Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 annual budget and ten-year capital improvement plan. They are also set to call for a November 2026 general election and review annual military equipment use by the Police Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/6/1856_A_City_Council_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1856&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Community and Library Services Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews Cultural Festival recap, park improvements, and summer events",
   "summary": "The Community and Library Services Commission will hear monthly parks and library reports, approve May meeting minutes, and discuss several community events. Action items include a Cultural Festival recap, a park improvements update, and planning for the Juneteenth celebration and summer events. No major policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/6/1859_A_Community_and_Library_Services_Commission_26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1859&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meeting cancelled for June 1",
   "summary": "This meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/6/1858_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1858&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 180-unit apartment project at 1601 Willow Ave",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving an addendum to the environmental impact report, a design review permit, vesting tentative map, and planned development plan for the 180-unit Emblem Hercules Apartments at the Loop Site. They will also discuss awarding $5 million in Housing Asset Funding to Community HousingWorks for affordable housing at Bayline, approving participation in a regional stormwater joint powers authority, and renewing the police department's military equipment policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/5/1854_A_City_Council_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1854&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Finance Commission",
   "headline": "Finance Commission to appoint member to General Plan Advisory Committee",
   "summary": "The Finance Commission will discuss and potentially appoint one of its members to the city's General Plan Advisory Committee. They will also review the quarterly report on Measure B and N funds as of April 30, 2026. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/5/1853_A_Finance_Commission_26-05-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1853&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The May 18, 2026 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026. This agenda is purely procedural with no items for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/5/1852_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1852&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to review proposed FY 26-27 budget and $5M in housing asset funding.",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 26-27 annual budget and consider additional budget requests. They will also receive a report on three proposals for $5 million in Housing Asset Funding for affordable housing developments, including Bayline, Sycamore Crossing, and Victoria Green. Additionally, the council will interview candidates for the General Plan Advisory Committee and consider appointing five to seven at-large members.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/5/1851_A_City_Council_26-05-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1851&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Community and Library Services Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review monthly parks and library reports, discuss upcoming events",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Community and Library Services Commission with no major action items. The commission will receive staff reports on parks and recreation and library activities for April, approve minutes from April 13, and discuss recaps of recent events and plans for upcoming events like the Cultural Festival and Juneteenth. A virtual training for elected and appointed officials will also be reviewed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/5/1850_A_Community_and_Library_Services_Commission_26-05-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1850&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to recommend approval of 180-unit apartment project at 1601 Willow Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of the Emblem Hercules Apartments, a 180-unit housing development at 1601 Willow Avenue. They will also discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/5/1849_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1849&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set public hearings for landscaping and lighting assessments",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a closed session on anticipated litigation. In open session, they will receive a presentation on the Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex and discuss the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority. They will vote on preliminary engineer's reports for five landscaping and lighting assessment districts, setting a June 23 public hearing. They will also consider approving an additional $10,000 for co-sponsored special events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hercules.legistar1.com/hercules/meetings/2026/4/1843_A_City_Council_26-04-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hercules.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1843&GID=587&G=02AF8BA3-7473-4C37-874D-90BC981D0DAD"
  }
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