Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
Minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
4:00 PMTuesday, February 25, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson KAYSER-GRANT called the meeting to order at approximately 04:02 PM.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ex-Officio Member THOMAS led the Pledge of Allegiance, and A Moment of Silence was held.
C. ROLL CALL
CLERK'S NOTE: Ex-Officio Member SANDOVAL, CHAMBERS, and THOMAS were present.
Present: 6 - Vice Chair Dwight Ewing, Member Michael Meloy, Member Anthony Aldana, Member Ashwin Thomas, Member Peggy Hsu, and Chair Lisa Kayser-Grant D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speaker: JEAN OKUYE (County Resident).
No additional public comments were received.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
Principal Planner LAN Noted: Previous Chair/Vice Chair vote was invalid; item to return to BPAC consideration at the next meeting in April.
E.1 25-165 SUBJECT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes of December 10, 2024.
ACTION
Approving and filing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes of December 10, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes of December 10, 2024.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ewing, seconded by Member Meloy, that this
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agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Vice Chair Ewing, Member Meloy, Member Aldana, Member Thomas, Member Hsu, and Chair Kayser-Grant
6 -
No: 0
F. REPORTS
F.1 25-169 SUBJECT: Engineering Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Engineering staff will provide informational items to the Commission regarding current projects or other items. This item does not require action by the Commission at this meeting.
F.2 25-172
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.
F.3 25-170
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.
G. BUSINESS
G.1 25-168
SUBJECT: Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update Commission on the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) facilitated by the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG).
A motion was made by Member Meloy, seconded by Vice Chair Ewing, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Vice Chair Ewing, Member Meloy, Member Aldana, Member Thomas, Member Hsu, and Chair Kayser-Grant
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No: 0
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G.2 25-173 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.
G.3 25-171
SUBJECT: Requests to Add Items 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.
H.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ewing, seconded by Member Meloy, to adjourn the Regular Meeting.
Aye: Vice Chair Ewing, Member Meloy, Member Aldana, Member Thomas, Member Hsu, and Chair Kayser-Grant
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No: 0
Absent: 0
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