25-612
| 1 | F.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Engineering Report Changes, Bear Creek Restoration Project Update, Main Street One Way and 2025 SS4A Grant Project Submission
REPORT IN BRIEF
1. Since before November 2023, Staff has given the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission an Engineering Report that states:
“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.”
To better comply with the Brown Act, from this meeting forward, staff will list specific items on the Engineering Report. If the Commission would like to discuss any items not listed on the agenda of the meeting taking place, they would need to place them on a future agenda, when invited to do so.
We have attached a copy of the City project list for reference.
2. Bear Creek Trail Restoration Project
3. Main Street One Way
4. SS4A Grant Project Submission | | |
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25-615
| 1 | F.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Merced Comprehensive General Plan Update and Downtown Station Area Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City of Merced is undertaking a Comprehensive General Plan Update and the creation of a Downtown Station Area Plan. A comprehensive General Plan update is a periodic revision and update of the City’s long-term planning document, which serves as a blueprint for future development and conservation. The last General Plan was adopted in 2012. Over the past several years, individual chapters have been revised as needed. However, due to changes in State law among other things, it has been determined that it is time for the General Plan to be comprehensively updated.
A General Plan addresses a broad range of issues related to land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and community well-being. Updating it at regular intervals ensures the plan remains relevant and effective.
Through the process the community will define the Planning Area, the long-term community vision for the future (spanning about 20 years or more), establish goals, objectives, policies, and establish | | |
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25-613
| 1 | F.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Bellevue Road Bicycle Path Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is to update the Commission on the UC Merced Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grant Project - Bellevue Road Bicycle Path. UC Merced and Planning Staff will present project status. | | |
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25-609
| 1 | F.4. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Bike Month Discussion
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Commission will discuss Bike Month, including activities that took place.
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. | | |
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25-614
| 1 | F.5. | | Report Item | 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. | | |
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25-610
| 1 | G.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Election of Chair and Vice Chair
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Commission must elect Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission.
DISCUSSION
In accordance with Section 2.52.050 of the City of Merced Municipal Code,
A. In accordance with Section 704 of the Charter, the members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission shall as soon as practical organize by electing two (2) of the seven (7) voting members to serve as chair and vice-chair at the pleasure of the commission.
B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section, the members of the existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission currently serving as chair and vice-chair shall be conferred their respective roles as part of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission upon the enactment of this chapter shall retain those positions until the next annual election.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Roster | | |
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25-611
| 1 | G.2. | | Business Item | 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. | | |
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