CITY OF MERCED
Meeting Agenda
Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Public Safety Subcommittee
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:00 PM
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE MERCED PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE At least 72 hours prior to each regular Subcommittee meeting, a complete agenda packet is available for review on the City’s website at www.cityofmerced.gov or at the City Clerk’s Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. All public records relating to an open session item that are distributed to the Subcommittee will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk ’s Office during regular business hours. Spanish and Hmong translation is available at every regular meeting. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber.
PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK Members of the audience who wish to address the Subcommittee may submit a Request to Speak in one of the following ways:
• Complete a green Request to Speak card available at the back of the Council Chamber and submit it to the Clerk, preferably before the item is called and/or the meeting begins. • Scan the QR code corresponding to your preferred language (English, Hmong, or Spanish) and follow the instructions.
• Submit a Request to Speak online by visiting PublicComment.cityofmerced.gov.
Individuals participating virtually by phone must provide a valid phone number so staff can identify the caller during the meeting and must use the number they registered with to call in. Please be patient as this is a new process and there may be some disruptions or issues. Staff will do their best to ensure an efficient and transparent meeting that complies with all applicable laws.
Comments may be emailed to [email protected] no later than 1 PM on the day of the meeting. Please specify on which portion of the agenda you are commenting, for example, Action Item #, Report #, or Public Comments. Material received before the deadline will be sent to the Subcommittee , part of the record, and mentioned as part of the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Any emails received by the 1PM deadline will be posted on the City's website at www.cityofmerced.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings. Any correspondence received after the 1PM deadline will be distributed to the Subcommittee and retained for the official record.
To view the official live video broadcast of the City Council meeting, visit the City ’s YouTube channel. For convenience, the meeting may also be viewed through the City’s website at cityofmerced.gov, on Comcast Public Access Channel 96, or on AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
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Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
C.1. Members of the public who wish to speak on any matter not listed on the agenda may speak during this portion of the meeting and will be allotted 3 minutes. The Subcommittee may propose a further limit to the time available for all speakers in order to accommodate as many speakers as possible. State law prohibits the Subcommittee from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the public comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter that is listed on the agenda will be called upon to speak during discussion of that item.
D. REPORTS
D.1. 26-783 SUBJECT: Update Regarding Automatic Aid Agreement for Fire and Emergency Services Between the City of Merced and Merced County
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update regarding the Automatic Aid Agreement for Fire and Emergency Services between the City of Merced and Merced County. Staff will also provide an update on discussions related to extending the agreement.
D.2. 26-809 SUBJECT: Report Regarding Bicycle Safety Awareness and Current Community Concerns
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide a presentation to the Public Safety Subcommittee regarding bicycle safety awareness and current bicycle-related concerns within the City of Merced. The presentation will include an overview of recent trends and incidents, community concerns, bicycle safety education efforts, enforcement activities, and recommendations intended to promote safer interactions between bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians.
The presentation will also include a discussion regarding potential updates to the Merced Municipal Code to provide additional or enhanced enforcement options for bicycle-related violations and unsafe riding behaviors.
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Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
Public Safety Subcommittee: Discuss and provide direction regarding potential amendments to the Merced Municipal Code that would provide additional enforcement options related to unsafe bicycle operation and other bicycle-related violations.
D.3. 26-812 SUBJECT: Discussion on the Roles and Duties and Setting Reoccurring Meeting Dates and Time for the Public Safety Subcommittee
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Subcommittee will discuss the roles and duties of the subcommittee and discussion how often this subcommittee should meet and make a recommendation to Council for final approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide Staff direction with the Subcommittee’s recommendation for the subcommittee’s roles and duties and how often the subcommittee meets.
E. BUSINESS
E.1. 26-807 SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides members of the Subcommittee to request that an item be placed on a future Subcommittee agenda for initial consideration by the Subcommittee members.
E.2. 26-808 SUBJECT: Subcommittee Comments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an opportunity for the Subcommittee Member(s) to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.
F. ADJOURNMENT
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