CITY OF MERCED
Meeting Agenda
Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure Subcommittee
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 3:00 PM
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE MERCED PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS, AND
INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE
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A. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
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 26-806 SUBJECT: Maintenance Districts Assessment Ballot Proceeding - Campus North, East College Homes, Fahrens Park I, Hansen Park, Olivewood, Pleasanton Park, and Yosemite Village Maintenance Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers recommending to City Council to authorize assessment ballot proceedings for identified underfunded maintenance districts.
RECOMMENDATION
Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure Subcommittee - Discuss and provide direction for recommending the City Council to proceed with assessment ballot proceedings for the Campus North, East College Homes, Fahrens Park I, Hansen Park, Olivewood, Pleasanton Park, and Yosemite Village Maintenance Districts.
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D.2 26-822 SUBJECT: Bob Hart Square Fountain Repairs
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review of Bob Hart Square Fountain repairs and potential alternative use as a planter.
RECOMMENDATION
Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure Subcommittee - Discuss and provide recommendation on the following:
OPTION A: Take no action; staff will complete the existing fountain repair project; or,
OPTION B: Directing staff to pursue Council direction on converting the fountain into a planter.
D.3 26-795 SUBJECT: Discussion on the Roles and Duties and Setting Reoccurring Meeting Dates and Time for the Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure 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 26-796 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.
E.2 26-797 SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Provides members of the Subcommittee to request that an item be placed on a future Subcommittee agenda for initial consideration by the Subcommittee members.
F. ADJOURNMENT
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