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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-11-04 — Merced Planning Commission meets Nov. 4 — here's what's on the agenda](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/8256ed96-fbb7-4523-a040-741446d60253): Planning Commission
- [2026-11-02 — Council fixes Bob Hart Square fountain, votes down police camera grant objection, kicks downtown parking study to staff](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/c49f79eb-d2d3-48c6-aa15-bd2b457bcd44): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-10-26 — Recreation & Parks Commission meeting fizzles out — no quorum, no votes, just a $1,000 diaper station donation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/5c843c4f-bdcd-4491-b1b4-ef592016d804): Recreation & Parks Commission
- [2026-10-19 — Council picks 'Porch on Main' for downtown lot, adopts 10-year parks plan, and buys 120 new police pistols](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/f4255909-26b8-42e1-9996-863829424c12): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-10-05 — Council puts El Capitan parking deal on hold, clears Bear Creek for storm prep and votes down nothing all night](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/59396bbf-3119-4fc9-98c7-b0b7e5b807d5): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-09-30 — City will re-run maintenance district ballots next spring, with Fahrens Park getting special attention](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/2a251cc0-1223-4a07-b6a1-678b7842d123): Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure Subcommittee
- [2026-09-28 — Parks commission sets October 28 tour of youth centers, hears push on youth sports safety law](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/5540285f-330a-4460-8277-38b904840278): Recreation & Parks Commission
- [2026-09-22 — Fire aid deal with county may get 6-month extension; e-bike towing rules headed to council](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/6f01d5f3-f715-47f9-af23-9bea00423a9e): Public Safety Subcommittee
- [2026-09-21 — Council previews 10-year parks plan, hears flood worries and $1.5M fire truck funding news](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/b6c69c8e-62ee-4f8a-aef5-08a9b893c667): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-09-14 — Personnel Board sets backup November dates for a fired employee's appeal hearing](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/fcf99891-9a2d-45ab-91c6-3f2df10a7583): Personnel Board
- [2026-09-09 — Gas station gets OK to sell beer and tobacco near Joe Herb Park — but not through a night window](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/36d4ddb1-2f7d-4888-bfec-53a2316235e3): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-08 — Council funds youth and senior programs, lands $238K police grant — and debates murals, carports and flood prep](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/85a8e58d-2124-4150-b7a5-f882c48c80c1): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-09-02 — Subcommittee backs 'Porch on Main' plan for downtown lot and sets 3 meetings a year](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/68e3d733-45f7-470d-9e08-98e1d4f82bb6): Finance and Economic Development Subcommittee
- [2026-08-24 — Commission signs off on Parks Master Plan, sends it to City Council for final adoption](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/72abb061-b162-4467-9e62-a452f250a6e8): Recreation & Parks Commission
- [2026-08-20 — Parks Commission set to weigh in on Merced's Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/4d7714ca-deed-4da2-a595-62e78cd16437): Recreation & Parks Commission
- [2026-08-18 — Airport board backs new ad fee schedule to bring in extra revenue for Merced Yosemite Regional Airport](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/889f3e58-1e7a-4236-b687-568dc7f0539b): Regional Airport Authority
- [2026-08-17 — Council approves $5M grant application for sports complex, adopts substandard-housing inspection rules over one no vote](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/6a813e84-add1-4a8d-9ee4-9aadfde897cb): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-08-11 — Merced's Tax Transparency Commission set to review Measure C and Y spending reports](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/dc14b450-0a3f-44df-80fa-368f279fb7f3): Tax Transparency Commission
- [2026-08-10 — Personnel Board sends new job descriptions back for fixes and starts planning a 4-day termination appeal hearing](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/f4a1ca24-b6c2-485e-934d-2114c59da298): Personnel Board
- [2026-08-05 — Merced planners greenlight 161-home subdivision tweak and weigh in on the city's 20-year vision](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/6a59babe-ce49-4e34-b7fd-09eeb4333eee): Planning Commission
- [2026-08-03 — Council puts 1-cent sales tax on November ballot, with 'youth services' added after public pushback](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/3c5c16dc-b024-4871-9a7c-71837fce89b3): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-07-27 — Parks Commission sets Aug. 20 study session on $100 million parks master plan wish list](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/ae511f3d-8d18-43e0-b02c-a9cfa36eecf1): Recreation & Parks Commission
- [2026-07-20 — Council adopts housing element after 4-year state review, but tables parks master plan 60 days](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/da302418-9956-400d-947b-6b46341fbbc8): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-07-16 — Commission commits up to $15,000 to a 250th anniversary mural — and pumps the brakes on the rest of its art budget](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/5d12f6c4-9e23-4a49-8011-b2fb73e810ea): Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [2026-07-06 — Council cracks down on repeat slumlord landlords with $1,000-a-day fines, adopts new park fees, and punts on Northeast Merced opportunity zone](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/496a3666-5e43-4ac4-ab6b-e1490a2534b1): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-06-23 — South Merced wins $400K state grant for safety planning — and a 15-year commissioner says goodbye](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/4386ee55-cf44-49a4-a39e-38df61312516): Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [2026-06-22 — Recreation & Parks Commission cancels June meeting — next up in July](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/82605283-7a3d-44e1-a77d-dca2fd280ffb): Recreation & Parks Commission
- [2026-06-17 — Merced Planning Commission backs 6th-cycle housing element, sending it to City Council with a 5-0 vote](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/70e57085-149f-4a3a-b489-8f38af567090): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-15 — Council OKs controversial self-storage on Yosemite Ave over neighborhood objections, adopts $461.5M budget](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/c2802a40-5294-4922-903b-79c898452165): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-06-08 — Personnel Board OKs consent items, hears hiring update, and digs into probationary timelines](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/1d06ecaf-11d6-4b28-a048-f00aa83aac1e): Personnel Board
- [2026-06-03 — Merced Planning Commission signs off on five-year infrastructure plan as city braces for major growth](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/e75243d3-748f-4eb8-a66b-0e4c9e5d1ad1): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-01 — Council splits on budget fix, backs $1,000 council stipend, and advances anti-slumlord ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/8c9206ed-a7a1-414d-a12b-1998f019d306): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-05-27 — Residents push for a bolder, more inclusive Merced vision as advisory group shapes General Plan](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/b26a3784-2d37-4db6-8825-ce18197ec8cd): Citizen Advisory Focus Group
- [2026-05-26 — Merced's general plan update takes shape: housing affordability, air quality and growth dominate joint study session](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/8c841be8-cc04-4af8-a1ba-5bc2aa332834): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-05-20 — Merced moves to pause new downtown food truck approvals while planners study the rules](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/70bece7d-dee4-40fb-9870-45bb23511d67): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-18 — Council extends downtown event moratorium unanimously, but quorum issues stall housing map and self-storage votes](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/815d551e-b46c-479b-825d-ed56e71e4767): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-05-12 — Sales tax revenue is up, cannabis tax is down — and hundreds more LED streetlights are coming](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/98255d2c-5d82-4ffb-9dcf-e5e27dd48cb5): Tax Transparency Commission
- [2026-05-06 — Two new food truck sites approved — and commissioners want a pause on future approvals](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/85bab01f-95c9-45d5-b8ca-c093425ea7f4): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-04 — Slumlord crackdown moves forward: Council advances repeat housing violator ordinance 4-2, with $1,000-a-day fines still to come](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/b9e70a6b-7317-43bd-a33f-3d74bcea4b81): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-04-30 — Merced stipend commission votes to recommend city council pay bumps](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/f5aebc19-90ff-4304-956b-5a1fbba5004c): Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [2026-04-28 — Merced reviews Active Transportation grant scope and attendance report](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/c4ae8dbb-742f-42d2-a402-c931966fd1d6): Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [2026-04-21 — Merced airport board reviews air service transition, passenger stats, and marketing reports](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/2562bdc0-542c-4bf1-91ed-4cd8a0fb8e1b): Regional Airport Authority
- [2026-04-20 — Merced City Council weighs emergency street-closure permit moratorium and 290-acre University Vista annexation amendment](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/2a4a3595-58ab-428a-aece-831868aedc4e): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-04-16 — Merced stipend panel pushes council pay talks to May meeting](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/957f117f-5c18-4739-bc9f-0b7844e72e9b): Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [2026-04-13 — Merced Personnel Board approves job eligibility list and selects a new chair.](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/658e1ef9-571f-43ee-b393-183b28031100): Personnel Board
- [2026-04-08 — Commission clears the way for a homeowner to build an ADU by vacating an old street easement near 7th Street](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/9ab61813-b4da-4e79-bad4-96da8529f0ec): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-06 — Merced OKs $1.7M for affordable housing, updates dev fees, and eyes massive 366-acre annexation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/c63d1b07-9f74-45f2-b3f9-8d95c7754ff8): City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- [2026-04-02 — Merced stipend commission gets a refresher on rules and picks new leaders](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/38094a2a-e5a0-49e1-a185-47c12ce95a3d): Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [2026-03-26 — Merced approves R Street mural and Blue Heron sculpture projects](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/bd2759ad-647b-4a34-9376-3d1735581119): Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [2026-03-23 — Merced Community College recommended for Stephen Leonard Youth Center lease](https://californiarecord.org/merced/meetings/81a21f57-b6c2-499f-b122-fc9f01baf0cf): Recreation & Parks Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [election debate](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/election-debate): governance · priority: medium
- [Flood Risk and Climate Resilience](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/el-nio-flood-preparedness-and-creek-maintenance): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Bicycle and pedestrian safety policy](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety-policy): roads · priority: high
- [Fahrens Park One maintenance district funding crisis](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/fahrens-park-one-maintenance-district-funding-crisis): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/parks-recreation-and-open-space-master-plan): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Mural RFP artist pay dispute](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/mural-rfp-artist-pay-dispute): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Jobs and Economic Development](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/business-license-and-tax-study): budget · priority: high
- [Comprehensive General Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/comprehensive-general-plan-update): zoning · priority: critical
- [Housing Affordability and Housing Mix](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: critical
- [Equitable Funding Across Art Forms](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/public-art-program-future-and-artist-pay): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Downtown redevelopment of 626 W. Main Street](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/new-construction): general · priority: high
- [Bob Hart Square fountain repair vs. planter conversion](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/bob-hart-square-fountain-repair-vs-planter-conversion): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [East 21st Street Safety](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/east-21st-street-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Alleged Assault at El Portal Imaging](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/alleged-assault-at-el-portal-imaging): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Water operator job descriptions cite outdated certifying agency](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/water-operator-job-descriptions-cite-outdated-certifying-agency): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Food Truck Regulation and Planning Commission Authority](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/food-truck-regulation-and-planning-commission-authority): zoning · priority: high
- [Sweetie animal cruelty case](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/sweetie-animal-cruelty-case): public-safety · priority: medium
- [VST Development Infrastructure Financing via JPA/CFD](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/vst-infrastructure-financing-via-jpa-with-mcoe): development · priority: high
- [Highway 59 widening and Black Rascal Creek bridge](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/highway-59-widening-and-black-rascal-creek-bridge): roads · priority: high
- [Road pavement projects update](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/roads-project-status): roads · priority: high
- [Blue Light Camera Program donation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/police-surveillance-camera-trailers): public-safety · priority: medium
- [2026-2036 Parks Master Plan adoption](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/2026-2036-parks-master-plan-adoption): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Downtown parking](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/downtown-parking): roads · priority: high
- [Vacating unused street easements](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/vacating-unused-street-easements): development · priority: low
- [Road Funding Shortfall](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/road-funding-shortfall): roads · priority: high
- [police headquarters spending](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/police-headquarters-spending): public-safety · priority: high
- [FY 2027/28 budget input process](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/fy-202728-budget-input-process): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [CDBG grant funding for local services](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/cdbg-grant-funding-for-local-services): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Devonwood Apartments infrastructure contribution](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/new-development): development · priority: medium
- [Structure of the new Finance and Economic Development Subcommittee](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/structure-of-the-new-finance-and-economic-development-subcommittee): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Fire department hazmat readiness](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/fire-department-hazmat-readiness): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Park naming in Campus Parkway development](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/park-naming-in-campus-parkway-development): parks-rec · priority: low
- [El Capitan hotel parking agreement terms](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/el-capitan-hotel-parking-agreement-terms): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Kiwanis donation for park diaper changing station](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/kiwanis-donation-for-park-diaper-changing-station): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Environmental Justice in South Merced](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/environmental-justice-in-south-merced): environment · priority: high
- [Downtown parking shortage](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/downtown-parking-shortage): roads · priority: high
- [High-speed rail station location and SB 198](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/high-speed-rail): general · priority: high
- [FY 2026-27 city budget](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/fy-2026-27-city-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Measure Y budget: code enforcement, fire equipment and park improvements](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/measure-y-budget-code-enforcement-fire-equipment-and-park-improvements): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Repeat Housing Code Violators Program adopted](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/repeat-housing-code-violators-program-adopted): public-safety · priority: high
- [Police grants for DUI enforcement and equipment](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/police-grants-for-dui-enforcement-and-equipment): public-safety · priority: high
- [Fire Department ALS Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/fire-department-als-expansion): public-safety · priority: high
- [Measure C sales tax revenue running ahead of budget](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/measure-c-sales-tax-revenue-running-ahead-of-budget): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [1-cent sales tax measure for November ballot](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/1-cent-sales-tax-measure-for-november-ballot): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Community Park 42 buildout](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/community-park-42-buildout): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Airport terminal replacement checkpoint costs](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/airport-terminal-replacement-checkpoint-costs): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Financing](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/wastewater-treatment-facility-financing): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Bicycle, e-bike and street takeover safety](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/bicycle-e-bike-and-street-takeover-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Alcohol and tobacco sales near Joe Herb Park](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/alcohol-and-tobacco-sales-near-joe-herb-park): zoning · priority: high
- [Attack on special needs student](https://californiarecord.org/merced/issues/attack-on-special-needs-student): public-safety · priority: medium


## Development applications (33)

- [Devonwood Apartments fee in-lieu agreement](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/devonwood-apartments-fee-in-lieu-agreement): other · approved
- [Main Street Valet Lane and Parking Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/main-street-valet-lane-and-parking-improvements): other · pending
- [Merced Commons Plaza](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/merced-commons-plaza): other · pending
- [Virginia Smith Trust Development](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/virginia-smith-trust-development): other · under-review
- [Porch on Main](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/porch-on-main): other · approved
- [Vacation 26-0002 — Canal Street easement (Bob Hart Square extension)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/vacation-26-0002-canal-street-easement): other · approved
- [Vacation 25-0001 — K Street easement at 400 West 7th Street](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/vacation-25-0001-k-street-easement-at-400-west-7th-street): other · approved
- [Comprehensive General Plan Update — Draft Vision Statement](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/comprehensive-general-plan-update-draft-vision-statement): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Sohal #8 Merced Convenience Store and Car Wash](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/sohal-merced-convenience-store-and-car-wash): conditional-use · approved
- [Tentative Subdivision Map No. 1321 — Minor Modification No. 26-0008](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/tentative-subdivision-map-no-1321-minor-modification-no-26-0008): subdivision · approved
- [Housing Element Update and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-0001 (RHNA Rezones)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/housing-element-update-and-zoning-ordinance-amendment-26-0001): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Stonefield Home, Inc. Public Facilities Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement — M Street Circle](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/stonefield-home-inc-public-facilities-impact-fee-creditreimbursement-agreement-m): other · approved
- [Minor Modification #26-0008 and Environmental Review #26-0061](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/minor-modification-and-environmental-review): other · tabled
- [General Plan Amendment #24-06 — 6th Cycle Housing Element and Related Actions](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/general-plan-amendment-6th-cycle-housing-element-and-related-actions): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Self-Storage Facility, 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/self-storage-facility-1380-e-yosemite-avenue): site-plan · approved
- [Bellevue Ranch North Village 24A (Tract 5431)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/bellevue-ranch-north-village-24a): subdivision · approved
- [Bellevue Ranch North, Village 24A Subdivision (Final Map No. 5431)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/bellevue-ranch-north-village-24a-subdivision-final-map-no-5431): subdivision · tabled
- [Two food trucks at 400 Mercy Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/two-food-trucks-at-400-mercy-avenue): conditional-use · approved
- [Multi-food truck facility with drive-through, 131 West Main Street](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/multi-food-truck-facility-with-drive-through-131-west-main-street): conditional-use · approved
- [University Vista Annexation (Annexation #22-02)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/university-vista): annexation · under-review
- [Annexation-25-0003](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/annexation-25-0003): annexation · under-review
- [UC Villages Annexation Project](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/uc-villages-annexation-project): annexation · under-review
- [Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Phase 1D](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/virginia-smith-trust-phase-1d): subdivision · approved
- [Mission 82 Annexation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/mission-82): annexation · under-review
- [University Industrial Park](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/university-industrial-park): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Phase 1A](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/virginia-smith-trust-phase-1a): subdivision · approved
- [Large Lot Map for Virginia Smith Trust Specific Plan (VST) Phase 1](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/large-lot-map-for-virginia-smith-trust-specific-plan-phase-1): subdivision · approved
- [Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Phase 1E](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/virginia-smith-trust-phase-1e): subdivision · approved
- [Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Phase 1C](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/virginia-smith-trust-phase-1c): subdivision · approved
- [Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Phase 1B](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/virginia-smith-trust-phase-1b): subdivision · approved
- [Ardison Annexation and Baxter Ranches Annexation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/ardison-annexation-and-baxter-ranches): annexation · under-review
- [Buildco Preliminary Annexation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/buildco-preliminary): annexation · under-review
- [High-Speed Rail Merced Station Relocation (Southeast Merced)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/development/high-speed-rail-merced-station-relocation): other · under-review


## Community topics (50)

- [Tenant protections (K.1)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/tenant-protections-k1): development
- [High-Speed Rail Station Location](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/high-speed-rail-station-location): roads
- [Sweetie animal cruelty case](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/sweetie-animal-cruelty-case): public-safety
- [HSR station relocation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/hsr-station-relocation): development
- [Mural RFP artist pay](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/mural-rfp-artist-pay): business-jobs
- [Sales tax measure](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/sales-tax-measure): taxes-budget
- [Self-storage project](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/self-storage-project): development
- [Fahrens Park I maintenance district](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/fahrens-park-i-maintenance-district): taxes-budget
- [Substandard buildings policy (J.2)](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/substandard-buildings-policy-j2): public-safety
- [El Niño flood preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/el-nio-flood-preparedness): environment
- [El Portal Imaging assault allegation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/el-portal-imaging-assault-allegation): public-safety
- [Police misconduct](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/police-misconduct): public-safety
- [Public art funding](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/public-art-funding): parks-rec
- [Councilmember Thao flag salute](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/councilmember-thao-flag-salute): public-safety
- [Respect for police department](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/respect-for-police-department): public-safety
- [AB 481 military equipment](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/ab-481-military-equipment): public-safety
- [East 21st Street safety](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/east-21st-street-safety): public-safety
- [El Niño emergency resolution](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/el-nio-emergency-resolution): public-safety
- [Tree replacement on I.4](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/tree-replacement-on-i4): environment
- [Day of Unity for immigrant communities](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/day-of-unity-for-immigrant-communities): public-safety
- [Parks master plan](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/parks-master-plan): parks-rec
- [AB 2010 spay and neuter law](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/ab-2010-spay-and-neuter-law): public-safety
- [Police chief recognition](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/police-chief-recognition): public-safety
- [Homelessness solutions and a fireworks tax](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/homelessness-solutions-and-a-fireworks-tax): public-safety
- [Gateway to Yosemite race results](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/gateway-to-yosemite-race-results): parks-rec
- [County flood preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/county-flood-preparedness): public-safety
- [Porch on Main proposal](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/porch-on-main-proposal): development
- [Hispanic Heritage Month](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/hispanic-heritage-month): community
- [Vacation 25-0001 — K Street easement](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/vacation-25-0001-k-street-easement): development
- [Youth bicycle safety](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/youth-bicycle-safety): public-safety
- [Paws on Patrol — police canine event](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/paws-on-patrol-police-canine-event): public-safety
- [Voter turnout press conference](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/voter-turnout-press-conference): community
- [Paws on Patrol event](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/paws-on-patrol-event): public-safety
- [California Arts Council meeting in Merced](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/california-arts-council-meeting-in-merced): parks-rec
- [General plan vision statement](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/general-plan-vision-statement): zoning
- [Children's Discovery Center trailer dispute](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/childrens-discovery-center-trailer-dispute): development
- [Treehouse Community Center](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/treehouse-community-center): community
- [Public art program](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/public-art-program): parks-rec
- [Merced Multicultural Arts Center 30th anniversary](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/merced-multicultural-arts-center-30th-anniversary): parks-rec
- [Day of Unity and police accountability](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/day-of-unity-and-police-accountability): public-safety
- [Election information and working-class priorities](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/election-information-and-working-class-priorities): budget
- [Election and survivors of sexual violence](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/election-and-survivors-of-sexual-violence): public-safety
- [Public art RFP budgets](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/public-art-rfp-budgets): parks-rec
- [Council stipend recommendation](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/council-stipend-recommendation): budget
- [FY 2026-27 budget — tenant protections](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/fy-2026-27-budget-tenant-protections): budget
- [Pedestrian and bicycle safety](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/pedestrian-and-bicycle-safety): roads
- [Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/bicycle-and-pedestrian-advisory-commission): roads
- [Attack on special needs student](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/attack-on-special-needs-student): public-safety
- [Homeless facilities downtown](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/homeless-facilities-downtown): public-safety
- [Street safety near Farmdale Elementary](https://californiarecord.org/merced/community/street-safety-near-farmdale-elementary): roads


## Officials (72)

- [Matthew Serratto](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/matthew-serratto): Mayor
- [Darin DuPont](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/darin-dupont): District 1 Council Member
- [Yang Pao Thao](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/yang-pao-thao): District 2 Council Member
- [Mike Harris](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/mike-harris): District 3 Council Member
- [Shane Smith](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/shane-smith): District 4 Council Member
- [Sarah Boyle](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/sarah-boyle): District 5 Council Member
- [Fue Xiong](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/fue-xiong): District 6 Council Member
- [Walter Smith](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/walter-smith): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Denise Murphy](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/denise-murphy): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Anahita Foroutan](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/anahita-foroutan): Ex-Officio Member — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Cynthia Kelly](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/cynthia-kelly): Commissioner — Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [Dwight Ewing](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/dwight-ewing): Vice Chair — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Jeremiah Greggains](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/jeremiah-greggains): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Brie Wolf](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/brie-wolf): Commissioner — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Emily Sousa](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/emily-sousa): Board Member — Building and Housing Board of Appeals
- [Phyllis Vizcarra](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/phyllis-vizcarra): Board Member — Personnel Board
- [Mylia Chambers](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/mylia-chambers): Commissioner — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Emanuelle Ochoa](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/emanuelle-ochoa): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Craig Harmelin](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/craig-harmelin): Ex-Officio Member — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Rob Edward Hypes](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/rob-edward-hypes): Commissioner — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Cristina Garcia](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/cristina-garcia): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Amos Monford IV](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/amos-monford-iv): Board Member — Regional Airport Authority
- [Harpreet Takhar](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/harpreet-takhar): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Jerry Vue](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/jerry-vue): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Tammy Johnson](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/tammy-johnson): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Ana Browning](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/ana-browning): Ex-Officio Member — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Peggy Hsu](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/peggy-hsu): Commissioner — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Steve Kuykendall](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/steve-kuykendall): Commissioner — Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [Shahid Sohail](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/shahid-sohail): Board Member — Regional Airport Authority
- [Patricia Lewis](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/patricia-lewis): Commissioner — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Cheryl Hirsch](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/cheryl-hirsch): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Belinda Burnett](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/belinda-burnett): Commissioner — Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [Delvina Johnson](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/delvina-johnson): Board Member — Regional Airport Authority
- [Humberto Sandoval Jr](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/humberto-sandoval-jr): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Amanda Estrada](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/amanda-estrada): Commissioner — Recreation and Parks Commission
- [William Watkins](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/william-watkins): Ex-Officio Member — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Casey Steed](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/casey-steed): Board Member — Building and Housing Board of Appeals
- [Felipe Rojas-Flores](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/felipe-rojas-flores): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Marisa Lewis](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/marisa-lewis): Commissioner — Recreation and Parks Commission
- [Lynn Stapp](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/lynn-stapp): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [April Holloway](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/april-holloway): Commissioner — Recreation and Parks Commission
- [Lee Pevsner](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/lee-pevsner): Commissioner — Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [Marcus Arellano](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/marcus-arellano): Commissioner — Recreation and Parks Commission
- [Seferino Silva](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/seferino-silva): Board Member — Regional Airport Authority
- [Corey Plagenza](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/corey-plagenza): Ex-Officio Member — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Alison Kostecky](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/alison-kostecky): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Glen Camarda](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/glen-camarda): Commissioner — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Elizabeth Wolfrey](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/elizabeth-wolfrey): Commissioner — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Jeffrey Hawks](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/jeffrey-hawks): Board Member — Building and Housing Board of Appeals
- [Dorothea White](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/dorothea-white): Board Member — Personnel Board
- [Robert Scoble](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/robert-scoble): Board Member — Regional Airport Authority
- [Pamela Toconis](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/pamela-toconis): Board Member — Personnel Board
- [Amelia Ann Johnson](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/amelia-ann-johnson): Commissioner — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Conchita Swiggart](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/conchita-swiggart): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Colton Dennis](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/colton-dennis): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Melissa Rosales](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/melissa-rosales): Vice Chair — Personnel Board
- [Caroline Meraz](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/caroline-meraz): Commissioner — Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- [Curtis Thomas](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/curtis-thomas): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Anthony Gonzalez](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/anthony-gonzalez): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Noelle Chandler](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/noelle-chandler): Commissioner — Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
- [Matthew Van Hagen](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/matthew-van-hagen): Ex-Officio Member — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Dina Gonzalez](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/dina-gonzalez): Commissioner — Recreation and Parks Commission
- [Jeremy Salyers](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/jeremy-salyers): Ex-Officio Member — Tax Transparency Commission (Measure C and Measure Y)
- [Keith Ensminger](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/keith-ensminger): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Alberto Escobedo](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/alberto-escobedo): Board Member — Personnel Board
- [Steve Maxey](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/steve-maxey): Committee Member — Citizens Advisory Focus Group
- [Jeremy Jenkins](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/jeremy-jenkins): Commissioner — Citizens' Stipend Setting Commission
- [John Carlos](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/john-carlos): Commissioner — Recreation and Parks Commission
- [Kim Espinosa](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/kim-espinosa): Temporary Director of Development Services — Development Services Department
- [Scott McBride](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/scott-mcbride): City Manager — City Manager's Office
- [Craig J. Cornwell](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/craig-j-cornwell): City Attorney — City Attorney's Office
- [Jennifer Parsley](https://californiarecord.org/merced/officials/jennifer-parsley): Assistant City Clerk — City Clerk's Office