CITY OF MERCED Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
MERCED Minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson KAYSER-GRANT called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson KAYSER-GRANT led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag C. ROLL CALL
Clerk's Note: Commissioners EWING, THOMAS and ALDANA were absent, excused
Others Present: Principal Planner LAN, Associate Planner MENDOZA-GONZALEZ, Associate Engineer SOITO
Present: 4 - Member Michael Meloy, Member Peggy Hsu, Chair Lisa Kayser-Grant, and Member Excused: 3 - Vice Chair Dwight Ewing, Member Anthony Aldana, and Member Ashwin Thomas
Absent:
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
E.1 SUBJECT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes of October 24, 2023
ACTION
Approving and filing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes of October 24, 2023
ATTACHMENTS
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes of October 24, 2023
Attachments: Draft M10-24-2023.pdf
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A motion was made by Ex Officio Member MURPHY and seconded by Membe HsUl wingve the meeting minutos of October 24, 2023. The motion caried by
Aye: 4 - Member Meloy, Member Hsu, Chair Kayser-Grant, and Member McClellan No: 0
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ewing, Member Aldana, and Member Thomas F. REPORTS
F.1 SUBJECT: Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update Commission on MCAG Regional ATP & LRSP Projects. Staff from Fehr and Peers, the consultant, and MCAG will provide update to the Commission. This does not require action by the Commission at this meeting.
Associate Planner MENDOZA-GONZALEZ introduced the new Principal Planner, JONNIE LAN. Principal Planner LAN provided an introduction to the Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP).
KARI MCNICKLE and TERENCE ZHAO from Fehr and Peers and MEG PRINCE from MCAG discussed the update on both the Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and the Regional Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP).
F.2 SUBJECT: Grant Opportunities
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item has been placed on the agenda for the Commission to inform staff of various grant opportunities pertaining to projects within the City's Active Transportation Plan.
Principle Planner LAN updated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission on grant opportunities.
F.3 SUBJECT: Engineering Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide informational items to the Commission regarding Engineering, current projects, or other items not requiring action by the
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Principle Planner LAN provided an update on the potential Engineering striping program.
F.4 SUBJECT: Commissioner Comments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides Commissioners an opportunity to make a brief announcement on any activities they have attended on behalf of the City and/or on future community events/activities that relate to active transportation. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.
Chair KAYSER-GRANT commented on the Bicycle Coalition hosted Holiday Lights Ride.
G. BUSINESS
G.1 SUBJECT: Election of Officers
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Rules of Procedure call for a yearly election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
RECOMMENDATION
Nominate and elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson with separate motions.
Attachments: 2023-09-01 Bicycle and Pedestrian PUBLIC Roster - Copy.paf Election of Chairperson.
A motion was made by Member Hsu, Second by Member Meloy, to elect Member Sayser-Grant as Chairperson of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Member Meloy, Member Hsu, Chair Kayser-Grant, and Member McClellan No: 0
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ewing, Member Aldana, and Member Thomas Election of Vice-Chairperson of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
A motion was made by Member Meloy, Second by Member HSU, to elect Member
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Ewing as Vice-Chairperson of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Member Meloy, Member Hsu, Chair Kayser-Grant, and Member McClellan No: 0
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ewing, Member Aldana, and Member Thomas G.2 SUBJECT: Bike Month Discussion
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Commission will discuss Bike Month, including future activities and plans.
DISCUSSION
This is a standing item on the agenda for the Commission to discuss Bike Month, including future improvements or changes. The Commission should also discuss any activities, outreach, or education pertaining to Bike Month that it deems appropriate.
Chairperson KAYSER-GRANT updated the Commission about Bike Month plans.
G.3 SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides Commissioners an opportunity to request that an item be placed on a future Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission agenda for initial consideration.
Commission discussed items to add to the future agenda.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.
A motion was made by Member Hsu, Second by Member Meloy, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Member Meloy, Member Hsu, Chair Kayser-Grant, and Member McClellan No:
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Ewing, Member Aldana, and Member Thomas
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JONNIE LAN, SECRETARY LISA KAYSER-GRANT, CHAIRPERSON
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