CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
August 8, 2022
OPEN SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The City Council of the City of Atwater met in Open Session this date at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at the Atwater Civic Center, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California; Mayor Creighton presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Member Ambriz, Button, Raymond Mayor Pro Tern Cale, Mayor Creighton
None
City Manager Waterman, City Attorney Splendorio, Deputy City Clerk Martin
CLOSED SESSION: (Conference Room A)
Mayor Creighton invited public comment on Closed Session items.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Creighton adjourned the meeting to Conference Room A for Closed Session at 5:32 PM. Closed Session was called to order at 5:37 PM.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Number of cases (2) Closed Session adjourned at 6:03PM.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for August 8. 2022 Page 2 REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The City Council of the City of Atwater met in Regular Session this date at 6:07 PM in the City Council Chambers located at the Atwater Civic Center, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California; Mayor Creighton presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Rich Miller.
INVOCATION:
The Invocation was led by Daniel Perez.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Members Ambriz, Cale, Button, Raymond, Mayor Creighton
None
City Manager Waterman, City Attorney Splendorio, Police Chief Salvador, Community Development Director Thompson,
Finance Director Youmara, Public Works Director Vinson, Battalion Chief Ayuso, Deputy City Clerk Martin
MAYOR OR CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Splendorio reported that the City Council was provided direction and no reportable action was taken. The Closed Session agenda was completed.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED:
MOTION: City Council Member Raymond moved to approve the agenda as posted.
The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Ambriz, Button, Cale, Raymond, Creighton; Noes: None; Absent:
None. The motion passed.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
Oath of Office - Police Officer
Mayor Creighton administered the oath of office to Police Officer Edwin Lopez.
Mayor Creighton called a recess at 6:17 PM. The City Council returned to the dais at 6:22 PM.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for August a, 2022 Page 3 Certificate of Recognition - Emily Gallegos
Mayor Creighton and the City Council recognize Emily Gallegos as an All-American Athlete in Track and Field.
Mayor Creighton called a recess at 6:27 PM. The City Council returned to the dais at 6:30 PM.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Creighton opened public comment regarding items on the Consent Calendar.
One person spoke regarding the project on Harbor Drive.
Public Comment regarding items on the Consent Calendar was closed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Cale moved to approve the Consent Calendar as posted.
The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes:
Ambriz, Button, Cale, Raymond, Creighton; Noes: None; Absent: None. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
1. August 8, 2022
ACTION: Approval of warrants as listed.
MINUTES: (Planning Commission)
2. June 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting
ACTION: Acceptance of minutes as listed.
3. Awarding a General Services Agreement with Rolfe Construction for Crack Filling Along Harbor Dr (Public Works Director Vinson)
ACTION: Awards a General Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Rolfe Construction of Atwater, California for crack filling along Harbor Dr, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign and affirm contract change orders up to an additional aggregate of $5,000 (10%); and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
4. Approving Agreement with Atwater Elementary School District regarding School Resource Officer Program (City Manager Waterman)
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for August a, 2022 Page 4 ACTION: Approves a three (3) year Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Atwater Elementary School District; and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
5. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertising and calling for bids for the Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements on Laurel Avenue and Sixth Street Project (Community Development Director Thompson)
ACTION: Approves the plans and specifications and authorizes advertising and calling for bids for the Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements on Laurel A venue and Sixth Street Project, Project Number 19-5, Bid Call Number 714-22.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Confirming the Engineer's Reports and Ordering the Annual Levy for the Lighting and Drainage and Landscape Assessment Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2022/23 (Community Development Director Thompson)
Community Development Director Thompson provided background information on this item.
Mayor Creighton opened the Public Hearing for this item.
No one came forward to speak.
The Public Hearing for this item was closed.
City Council Member Button moved to adopt_Resolution No. 3332-22 Confirming the Engineer's Reports and Ordering the Continued Maintenance of the City of Atwater Lighting and Drainage and Landscape Assessment Maintenance Districts and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022123. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cale and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Button, Ambriz, Creighton; Noes: Raymond; Absent: None. The motion passed.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Presentation regarding upcoming City of Atwater Centennial Events (Community Events Coordinator Billings)
Community Events Coordinator Billings provided background information on this item.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Manager Waterman reported that City of Atwater will have an open house for the City of Atwater Administration building on August 16, 2022.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for August a, 2022 Pages COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Notice to the public was read.
One person spoke regarding the Public Safety Tax and the support of the community.
No one else came forward to speak.
CITY COUNCIL MA TIERS:
City Council comments
Mayor Pro Tem Cale spoke regarding driving around the schools and schools opening. Mayor Pro Tem congratulates Officer Lopez and Emily Gallegos for their accomplishments. He also thanked Old Town Atwater and the excitement regarding the building of the Clock Tower.
City Council Member Ambriz spoke regarding staying safe on the roads while children return to school.
City Council Member Button spoke regarding the 100-year events and the community involvement.
City Council Member Raymond spoke regarding the National Night Event at Wal Martat5 PM.
Mayor Creighton spoke regarding Jim Heller and the beloved relationship he had with the community.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned in memory of James Heller
City Council Member Ambriz adjourned the meeting at 6:56 PM. ~ec.fu,J-~
ELLMAFHIN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK