The Delhi Municipal Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on November 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Business includes monthly reports, two brief presentations, and a proposed list of small purchases to be paid from the council's remaining COVID funding balance.

Discussion Points

•Addition of Local Planning Council to monthly reports
•Request for reimbursements for LCAP festival expenses
•Use of remaining COVID balance for small equipment and supplies

Nov

Merced Subbasin GSA Agenda Packet November 12, 2026

The Merced Subbasin GSA Governing Board is scheduled to consider contract and budget actions for the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program, receive presentations on cover crops and El Niño/recharge preparation, review the Land Repurposing Program Year 4, and hold a public hearing on an appeal of staff's denial of Alternative Source credit recognition on November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Discussion Points

•Appellant submitted a 2025 recognition form by Dec. 10, 2025 but later submitted forms for 2024 and 2023 after the deadline; staff denied the late submissions.
•Draft Contract No. 2026‑06 would place a perpetual easement on 77 acres and retire allocations on approximately 162 acres; easement payment contingent on DGS appraisal.
•EKI plans to prepare LRP annual reports and initiate multi‑aquifer pumping and data‑gaps analysis.
•EKI’s scope includes monitoring network gap assessment, monitoring well planning and construction management, LRP project management, and technical support tasks.
•Noncompliance may trigger rescission and multi‑year ineligibility under Section 2.5.3.8.
•Parties must submit a Cover Crop Attestation Form in the GAP with supporting documentation (photos, seed invoices, management records).
•Phase 1 LRP currently has 11 participants across Years 1–3.
•Prior appeals had been approved in different circumstances; staff presents this appeal for final board determination.
•Project budget lines: $875,000 easement value; $50,000 project management; $75,000 native grassland seeding.
•Protective conditions include use of existing infrastructure or screened temporary pumps, limitations on recharge locations, and reporting to State Water Board (Notice, Preliminary, Final).
•River Partners requested a reallocation of $8,500 from Tasks 2 and 6 into Task 7 to cover program management.
•Section 1242.1 allows flood diversions to recharge groundwater when a local or regional agency posts imminent flood risk notice, subject to protective conditions and reporting.
•Section 1242.1 expires Jan. 1, 2029; it does not create a water right and diverting parties must follow reporting and protective requirements.
•Section 2.5.10 required forms and a Dec. 15, 2025 deadline for recognition of Alternative Source credits.
•TAC recommended allowing up to 3 inches of additional Eligible Inches when rainfall ≥12 inches, and up to 2 inches for rainfall 9–12 inches.

Nov

City of Los Banos California, City Council Meeting, November 4, 2026

Los Banos City Council held its Nov. 2, 2026 meeting. Staff updated the council and public on proposed route alternatives for the California High-Speed Rail’s Gilroy-to-Y (Merced) segment; the council approved purchases of emergency tents for local encampments and introduced (waived first reading of) an ordinance to align the municipal code with AB 1572 on non‑functional turf; department reports and several public comments were heard.

Discussion Points

•Authority posted Notice of Preparation for supplemental EIR covering Alternatives 4, 5, 6 and 7; staff described potential impacts and schedule.
•Consent agenda items listed (warrants, investment report, minutes, resolutions accepting completion and contracts).
•Museum representative flagged cultural resources along Alternatives 6 and 7.
•Ordinance implements AB 1572; city must update ordinance by Jan. 1, 2027; discussions on transition and standards update.
•Resident requested review of an allegedly derogatory social‑media comment by a council member and that the letter be included in the public record.
•Tents purchased due to anticipated El Niño impacts and continued need while One Tree housing units are completed.

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved.
•First reading waived; ordinance introduced; scheduled for second reading Nov. 18, 2026.
•Resolution 7180 approved to authorize purchase

Directions

•City attorney to receive the communication (noted attendance at CalPELRA conference forthcoming) and determine next steps if any.
•Form standards updates with Public Works and Parks & Rec; consider ad hoc committee to identify landscaping alternatives.
•None (public comment received).
•Proceed with filings and contract amendments as authorized.
•Proceed with sole‑source procurement for Kodiak tents and execute documents.
•Staff to post meeting times and links for public comment; encourage community participation at Authority meetings.

Nov

Emergency Medical Care Committee meeting

Merced County Emergency Medical Care Committee met Nov. 4, 2026, with agenda items including EMS agency reports, a paramedic program update, AMR operations and a quarterly ground ambulance response compliance review; the agenda was posted Oct. 27, 2026.

Nov

Merced County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 11/4/2026

The Merced County Planning Commission packet for its Nov. 4, 2026 meeting contained three substantive planning items: an administrative permit for Sensient Agricultural Ingredients (continued to Dec. 2, 2026), a zoning-variance/minor-subdivision request for Sierra Vista Dairy, and a zone-variance/property-line adjustment request by Danny Suarez. Staff recommended CEQA exemptions or no further review for each application.

Discussion Points

•Staff described the proposal as two temporary storage units for raw agricultural products, to be held until transported for processing.
•Staff described the requested reduction in the agricultural buffer (34 feet) and the property‑line configuration changes.
•Staff recommended a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) and approval subject to conditions.
•Staff recommended no further CEQA review pursuant to Section 15162 based on the 2030 General Plan EIR.
•Staff recommended the commission open/close the public hearing and then make findings to approve or deny per conditions.

Nov

LeGrand Municipal Advisory Council - Regular Agenda (November 2, 2026)

The Le Grand Municipal Advisory Council met Nov. 2, 2026, to hear departmental reports, consider a Tri County transportation resiliency plan and review local items including a Planada clean-up day and a covered stop sign near a school.

Discussion Points

•Tri County Transportation Resiliency Plan listed as new business.

Nov

Hearing Officer Meeting Agenda Packet 11/2/2026

Merced County Hearing Officer agenda for Nov. 2, 2026 included four proposed minor subdivisions across the county; staff recommended CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15315 for each and asked the Hearing Officer to open/close public hearings and approve the subdivisions subject to findings and conditions.

Discussion Points

•Proposal to subdivide approx. 6.3 acres into five net-acre parcels and a remainder parcel; APNs 207-110-016 and 207-110-017.
•Requested subdivision into two net-acre parcels (1.50 and 1.49 net acres).
•Requested subdivision of approximately 3.7 acres into Parcel 1 (2.00 acres) and Parcel 2 (1.65 acres).
•Staff recommended CEQA categorical exemption and approval subject to findings and conditions.
•Staff recommended CEQA categorical exemption under §15315 and approval subject to findings and conditions.
•Staff recommended CEQA categorical exemption under §15315 and approval subject to findings and standard conditions.
•Staff recommended finding of categorical exemption under CEQA §15315.
•Subdivision of approximately 1.42-acre parcel into Parcel 1 = 0.779 net acres and Parcel 2 = 0.464 net acres.

Oct

Franklin / Beachwood Municipal Advisory Council - Regular Meeting (October 28, 2026)

The Franklin/Beachwood Municipal Advisory Council was scheduled to meet Oct. 28, 2026, at Joe Stephani Elementary School to receive reports from a county supervisor and several county departments and community groups; the agenda included a public comment period with a five-minute limit per speaker and listed the next meeting for Jan. 27, 2027.

Oct

The First 5 Merced Commission Meeting is scheduled for ocotber 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Merced County Department of Public Health, 260 E. 15th Street. Commissioners will review initiatives and projects supporting children 0 to 5 in Merced County.

First 5 Merced County met Oct. 26, 2026 in Merced to consider routine consent items, hear two public hearings (the FY 2025-26 annual audit and annual report) and consider three action items: a $10,000 capacity-building grant for Merced PAL, a $25,000 Playful Places pilot, and a contract-term amendment with Valley Children’s Healthcare.

Discussion Points

•Amendment permits unspent Year 1 funds to roll into Year 2; the total contract amount remains $107,471.64.
•Amendment realigns contract term to the Commission’s fiscal year to simplify budgeting and reporting.
•Annual report documents program outputs (books mailed, children served) and one-time capital investments.
•Audit identifies a significant deficiency related to year-end accruals; management recorded an audit adjustment.
•Audit shows a planned drawdown of fund balance as expenses exceeded revenues by $1.43 million for FY 2025-26.
•Evaluation notes sample-size limits and recommends outreach to increase Latino enrollment in DPIL.
•Merced PAL completed the capacity-building cohort; staff required equipment and reformulated scope to better serve ages 0–5.
•Pilot designed to test four site types and simple evaluation methods (observation, parent survey, site-coded sign-ups).
•Report provides month and year-to-date expenditures vs. appropriations and prints a trust fund balance.
•Safety, cleaning, and insurance requirements for host sites are central conditions for participation.
•Staff recommended accepting the report with no fiscal impact; as a consent item it would be accepted with one motion unless pulled.
•The packet requires a registration and attendance system and final reporting to First 5 Merced County.

Oct

City of Los Banos California, City Council Meeting, October 21, 2026

Los Banos City Council discussed staff recognitions and new hires, heard an assemblymember legislative update (including a $5 million state investment for a chromium-6 water treatment project), reviewed a proposed community benefit grant program and an economic development strategic plan, selected the Ag Sports Complex as the preferred aquatic center site to pursue grants, and introduced an updated fireworks ordinance tied to new state law.

Discussion Points

•Ag Sports Complex largest site (~30 acres), allows phasing and more parking but requires clean‑closure process (anticipated by Aug. 2027).
•Concerns raised about proposed Presidential State East project impacts: estimated ~371 single‑family homes, ~120 apartments, approx. 5,000 added car trips per day as reported by a resident.
•Letter from Norm Perry requests corrective action for recurring balls entering private property at College Greens Park and referenced a police report (2504130031).
•Safety at B & Ward near Pacheco High School after a student was struck; residents asked for stoplight or other engineering remedies.
•Smaller downtown sites (5th & H; H St 2nd–4th) would be more central but constrain size and parking.
•Staff proposed $50,000 initial budget with maximum awards about $10,000 (20%) to allow broad reach; scoring emphasizes community benefit and measurable outcomes; proposed scoring committee composition includes two council appointees, planning and parks & rec commission members and one staff member.
•Survey showed strong public interest (1,194 responses; ~90% indicated they or someone in their household would likely use a facility); priorities include affordability, splash pad and family amenities.

Decisions

•Council appointed selection committee members (mayor and Chavez as members; Yamas as alternate) and authorized staff to release the NOFA for the Community Benefit Grant Program.
•No formal council action taken at meeting; issues referred to staff for evaluation.
•Preferred site chosen: Ag Sports Complex. Staff to pursue grant and partnership steps.

Directions

•Select Ag Sports Complex as preferred site; staff to develop additional sample site plans, pursue grants (notably LWCF due 2027‑01‑14) and explore public‑private operating partnerships; ensure affordability options are included.
•Staff to release NOFA and include audit/accountability reporting; incorporate council feedback on priorities and transparency of scoring.
•Staff to review park fencing and intersection safety measures; public works and parks staff to follow up on College Greens Park and fencing/timelines.

Oct

City of Los Banos California, City Council Meeting, October 7, 2026

Los Banos City Council met Oct. 7, 2026 to receive staff briefings and public comment on telecommunications siting, state turf-reduction rules, park projects (a pump track, Colorado Ballpark renovation, Southpointe Basin), and to approve a conditional use permit for an off‑sale beer-and-wine license at 740 G Street. Council also approved routine consent items and heard multiple department reports.

Discussion Points

•AB 1572 restricts potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf; phased compliance differs by property type.
•Funding: $775,000 appropriated; estimated concept ~$950,000; skate park (~$580,000) and fencing (~$50,000) impact costs.
•Los Banos qualifies as a disadvantaged community and has extended time for city‑owned properties until 2031 when funding is available.
•Phase 1 estimated at $7.85M (southern two ball fields, core infrastructure); Phase 2 estimated at $8.91M (northern field, skate park, parking).
•Planning Commission approved a 50‑foot monopine; public raised RF health, proximity to schools, and visual impacts.
•Planning Commission recommended approval and no public comments were received at council hearing.
•Preliminary construction estimate ~ $1.35M; $905K for basin/Ward Road improvements and $440K for picnic/shade area; adopted FY26/27 appropriation is $1.68M.
•Project refocused on sidewalk continuity, fencing and a small picnic area rather than full basin development.
•Project scope: two asphalt pump loops (beginner and intermediate), synthetic turf areas, optional concrete skate park and lighting not included due to cost.
•Site is existing convenience market; applicant proposes security cameras and hours 6AM–midnight.
•Staff cannot regulate RF health but can regulate site selection, stealth design, landscaping, setbacks and objective standards.
•The city has a $1M state reimbursement (reimbursement grant) and $800K park development fund appropriation; a multi‑million gap remains.

Decisions

•Resolution 7174 adopted; CUP 2026-06 approved.

Directions

•Adopt resolution and approve CUP; staff to finalize permit conditions and coordinate with applicant on ABC licensing requirements.
•Proceed with design of pump track loops; include skate park as bid alternate; include fence as bid alternate; staff to prepare construction documents for next phase.
•Proceed with Phase 1 engineering and bidding; include northern field and skate park as bid alternates where appropriate; pursue grants and financing options.
•Proceed with refined scope and engineering; staff to evaluate cost reductions such as seeding only basin slopes and return with options.
•Staff to draft general plan and zoning amendments with preferred locations and design standards, and return for council review.
•Staff to inventory turf on city properties, develop phased conversion prioritization, and return with ordinance readings in November.

Sep

September 24, 2026, Ongoing Planning Council Agenda. Minutes

Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Planning Council reviewed an RDA evaluation of the Restart (MHSA) program showing 185 clients served in FY25-26 and recommending clearer outreach, housing pathways and partner coordination. Staff reported on a suicide-prevention event with over 500 attendees, workforce hires, upcoming community events, and procedural updates including a revised IRP process and the FY27-28 annual update timeline.

Discussion Points

•Annual update timeline: reduced community planning requirements but retains 30-day public review and March 31 submission.
•Council members discussed client outreach, signage, incentives, and housing pathways as methods to reduce no-shows.
•IPS is improving the referral process with IT support.
•IRP draft aims to meet state 30-day resolution encouragement.
•Large attendance at suicide-prevention event reported.
•Multiple client success stories reported (weight loss, sobriety, housing transitions).
•RDA presented mixed-methods findings on referrals, services and client outcomes.
•Workforce growth (15–20 new employees) and persistent vacancies (12%) discussed.

Decisions

•No formal policy decision recorded; recommendations to be implemented administratively and tracked.

Directions

•BHRS/IPS to continue work with IT to streamline referrals.
•BHRS to consider implementing clearer voluntary materials and outdoor signage; explore client incentives; expand partner outreach and create feedback loops.
•Members encouraged to share stakeholder contacts and support recruitment/outreach.
•Sharon will circulate stakeholder list and inquire about moving an OPC/CHC meeting to resolve scheduling conflicts.

Sep

September 24, 2026, Cultural Humility, Health Equity, and Social Justice Committee Agenda. Minutes

Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services committee met Sept. 24, 2026 to review cultural humility efforts, language access, service barriers tied to immigration fears and economic stress, approve minutes, and identify next steps including community outreach and training.

Discussion Points

•Immigration enforcement fear linked to declines in day-program participation and increased anxiety among volunteers and clients.
•Immigration fears and economic stressors are reducing service engagement; language access beyond Spanish is a significant gap; county penetration rate cited as baseline measure.
•Need for more granular demographic data and client experience measures; county metrics used as base measures.
•New food pantry days and donation partnerships; SSP site and peer-support group schedules; Leader-for-Leader academy funding.
•State will accept integrated plan in lieu of Cultural Competence Plan updates for two years; reporting alignment being pursued.
•Translation quality and bilingual staffing are insufficient for Hmong, Punjabi and Mien speakers.

Decisions

•Approve previous meeting minutes; accept plan to solicit presenters and training resources.

Directions

•Advocate for translator involvement earlier in material creation and expand recruitment strategies.
•Align annual updates and accountability reporting with BHSA integrated plan.
•Bring flyers to next meeting; staff coordinate with D Street Shelter and partner organizations.
•Include immigration impacts in outreach plans and invite grassroots presenters.
•Staff to identify grassroots presenters and produce quarterly report for county leadership.
•Staff to strengthen workforce and language-access performance measures and present recommendations to leadership.

Aug

August 27, 2026, Cultural Humility, Health Equity, and Social Justice Committee Agenda. Minutes

Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Cultural Humility, Health Equity & Social Justice Committee met Aug. 27, 2026 to discuss changes to MHSA cultural-competency requirements, new 2028 language-access documentation, workforce and interpreter standards, declining referrals and outreach barriers, and committee structure going forward.

Discussion Points

•Approval of minutes
•Committee discussed CLAS standards and data gaps
•Committee must decide whether to remain standalone or merge into another stakeholder body
•Counties must document cultural‑competence work in the BHSA Integrated Plan starting 2028
•Counties must document local language needs and engagement strategies by 2028
•DHCS CRLAC definition and county obligations
•DHCS provided a survey to collect language access data
•Hmong interpreter certification pathway is less developed
•Incident where a non‑Hmong interpreter misinterpreted a client and caused trauma
•Interest in Faith in the Valley presentation and school 988 card distribution suggestion
•Need to document disparities and workforce strategies
•Old MHSA standalone Cultural Competency Plan requirement ended June 30, 2026
•Potential community‑defined evidence practices in Merced
•Recommendation for Spanish interpreters to hold National Healthcare Interpreter Certification
•Referrals down significantly early in fiscal year
•Some clients decline services due to fear of losing Medi‑Cal or misperceiving outreach as CPS/SSA visits
•Staff tasked with data collection and documentation for Integrated Plan
•Transportation, childcare, rising costs are barriers to attendance

Decisions

•Minutes approved

Directions

•Collect DHCS survey data and identify threshold languages
•Collect documentation (disparities, language access, workforce, CDEPs) for Integrated Plan
•Consider WET funding for workforce development
•Document subcontractor/provider compliance in Integrated Plan
•Explore continuing‑education programs and standardized terminology for interpreters
•Explore rapid‑response trainings and faith‑based presentations
•Increase psychoeducation and outreach via community groups and CHWs
•Inventory CDEPs and document them for Integrated Plan
•Staff to collect DHCS survey data, inventory CDEPs, explore interpreter training and return with proposals
•Staff to return with proposal on committee structure
•Survey interpretation accuracy and document findings in Integrated Plan

Aug

August 27, 2026, Ongoing Planning Council Agenda. Minutes

Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Planning Council met Aug. 27, 2026 to begin the 2027–28 annual update of the BHSA Integrated Plan, review stakeholder outreach and community feedback from the 2026 planning cycle, and hear program and consumer updates including a Wellness Center anniversary open house on Sept. 17.

Discussion Points

•Access challenge: lower entrance often locked; call ahead
•BHRS hiring of ~21 positions to meet evidence‑based practices
•Board of Supervisors sign off if full community planning is held
•Client recovery milestones (100 days sobriety, drug court graduation)
•Collect program data tied to intended outcomes and expenditures
•Comprehensive stakeholder roster presented
•IPS employer outreach and peer support certification progress
•List of housing programs and FSP offerings
•NAMI Merced County relocated to Main Street (second floor)
•Post draft for 30 days public comment; obtain CEO/BH director sign off; send to DHCS for review
•Preliminary note that Merced County Public Health may receive ~$800,000 for suicide prevention
•Program delivery model (contracted partners vs county-operated)
•Recommendation to include public health and more internal BHRS children's staff
•Review BHSA 3‑year plan implementation (since July 1, 2026)
•Suicide Prevention event scheduled for Sept. 16, 2026

Directions

•Staff to circulate draft timeline and collect program data for annual update
•Staff to reach out to recommended stakeholders
•Staff to share vendor information and event details

Aug

City of Los Banos California, City Council Meeting, August 20, 2026

The Los Banos City Council met Aug. 19, 2026. Council recognized new hires and employees of the month, heard public praise for new pickleball courts and neighborhood safety requests, approved a broad consent agenda, ratified an assistant city attorney contract, and approved preconstruction work for Fire Station 4, a county repaving collaboration on Pioneer Road, and an updated property tax‑sharing agreement with Merced County.

Discussion Points

•City cost share estimated at $250,000; staff estimated savings against standalone contract.
•Consent agenda contained a wide list of procurement and grant actions.
•County completed paving and agreed to extend work to Ortigalita creating continuous pavement.
•Need to reduce outside legal costs; improve responsiveness by adding in‑house counsel.
•No items were pulled for separate discussion.
•Position budgeted; employment agreement required for management classification.
•Preconstruction fee $283,125 is included in $13M budget according to staff.
•Project scope may exceed initial $13M estimate; preconstruction work will refine scope.
•Request for comprehensive tree maintenance by certified arborist and potential budget consideration.
•Stop sign installation praised as quick safety fix.
•Strong public support for new pickleball courts and request for lighting.

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved unanimously.
•No action this meeting; items remain in public forum and may be tracked for future staff follow‑up.
•Resolution 7147 adopted; contract ratified.
•Resolution 7148 adopted; MOU authorized.
•Resolution 7149 adopted.

Directions

•City Attorney's office to integrate duties currently performed by outside counsel.
•Design‑build team to produce schematic design, cost estimates and basis of design documents.
•No formal council action taken this meeting.
•Position effective Aug. 24; HR to complete onboarding.
•Process MOU and payment; report back on closeout.
•Staff directed residents to existing speed bump request process and council to consider tree maintenance in budget.
•Staff to return with final design‑build agreement for council approval.

Aug

August 13, 2026, Quality Improvement Committee Meeting (August 13, 2026). Minutes

The Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Quality Improvement Committee met Aug. 13, 2026. Staff announced two national awards for CARE Act/Court work and crisis stabilization services, reviewed job-code guidance for meeting time, and heard a consumer report noting an art sale that raised over $1,000; RAFT and The Center will be invited to report in future meetings.

Discussion Points

•Julianne Sims announced two national awards recognizing CARE Act/CARE Court implementation and Crisis Stabilization Services partnerships; staff cited reduced youth placement times to within seven minutes.
•Lanetta Smyth presented slides 4–10 of the Consumer Input Report and reported an art sale raised over $1,000 to support Wellness Center clients.
•Review of appropriate job codes staff should use for QIC meeting preparation time.

Directions

•Invite RAFT and The Center to provide updates at future QIC meetings.

Aug

Emergency Medical Care Committee Meeting

Merced County Emergency Medical Care Committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026, to receive routine EMS reports and informational updates including a paramedic program briefing and quarterly ambulance compliance figures.

Discussion Points

•Listed draft EMS Policy & Procedures for committee review
•Quarter 2 ground ambulance response compliance reporting (April–June 2026)
•Scheduled EMS Medical Director and Administrator informational reports

Aug

City of Los Banos California, City Council Meeting, August 5, 2026

Los Banos City Council discussed multiple infrastructure projects with Caltrans, approved a 2.4% PBID assessment increase, adopted a small-business infomercial program, ratified a fire chief appointment, reviewed the police military-equipment report and renewed its ordinance, and authorized litigation actions in closed session.

Discussion Points

•Closed-session consideration of anticipated litigation and authority to initiate receivership for specific properties.
•Inventory and acquisitions (suppressors, ammunition), UAV missions and internal audits; zero complaints or applications of force involving military equipment reported.
•Multiple Caltrans projects (roundabouts, repaving, safety projects, I‑5 rehab) and staging constraints (utility relocations, dam-raising) were explained to council.
•PBID covers 77 parcels; proposed 2.4% CPI-based increase; requested more data to justify increase.
•Program builds on pilot success; production constrained by capacity and budget; selection committee composition spelled out.
•Selection process described as exhaustive; candidate served successfully in interim capacity.

Decisions

•Council adopted Resolution 7134 with the suggested amendment.
•Council authorized initiation of litigation/receivership for named properties.
•Council ratified the appointment; effective date and salary as presented.
•Council renewed Ordinance 12‑17 as presented.
•Resolution 7133 adopted authorizing FY26–27 PBID budget increase.

Directions

•City Attorney to initiate litigation and receivership processes as authorized.
•Staff to continue coordinating with Caltrans on construction staging and signal timing; report back as project details solidify.
•Staff to gather and present metrics (foot traffic, vendor feedback, performance measures).
•Staff to hold community engagement meeting on Aug. 21 and report feedback at second reading in September.
•Staff to publish application and manage selection process; ensure eligibility checks including local business license and compliance with ordinances.

Jul

July 23, 2026, Ongoing Planning Council Agenda. Minutes

The Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Ongoing Planning Council met July 23, 2026 to review the triennial audit, launch the BHSA 3-year integrated plan, discuss persistent disparities and outreach strategies, announce upcoming prevention events, and approve minutes.

Discussion Points

•Barriers include systemic issues and cited federal changes affecting Medi-Cal funding.
•Capital projects include children's campus renovations and Winton Clinic work; space sought for JCID.
•Event date and partner invitations explained.
•Fundraising and upcoming client events to build engagement.
•Peer de-escalation and client reintegration success stories.
•Persistent disparities for Latino, Hmong and African American communities noted.
•Plan features: FSPs (Turning Point, La Familia), IPS, culturally specific youth programs, workforce stipends, Cornerstone LMS.
•RESTART program ending Jan 17, 2027 and resuming Jan 18 as ICM FSP.
•Triennial review and audits are primary current work for BHRS; staffing expansion under BHSA plan is underway.

Directions

•BHRS to provide a comprehensive list of programs by the Monday after the meeting.
•BHRS will provide a complete list of programs by the Monday after the meeting.
•Emphasize outreach in community locations and coordinate multi-program visits.
•Partners encouraged to plan tables and materials.

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