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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Public Safety Subcommittee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/22/2026 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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26-783 1D.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
26-809 1D.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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. 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.   Not available Not available
26-812 1D.3. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
26-807 1E.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available
26-808 1E.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Not available Not available