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Merced council opens review of county ‘islands’; directs staff inventory and subcommittee work
Summary
Staff and LAFCO explained the legal and practical steps to annex unincorporated county 'islands' inside city limits; council directed staff to inventory 11 island areas, work with LAFCO and the county, and form a small council subcommittee to evaluate priorities and costs.
City planning staff and LAFCO representatives presented an overview on Sept. 15 of county ‘islands’ — unincorporated pockets surrounded by the City of Merced — explaining the Cortez‑Knox‑Hertzberg Act procedures, protest thresholds and the variability of services and infrastructure across island areas.
Acting Planning Manager Johnny Lan walked council through types of annexations, common…
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