CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
January 8, 2024
REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The City Council of the City of Atwater met in Regular Session this date at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers located at the Atwater Civic Center, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California; Mayor Nelson presiding.
INVOCATION:
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Steve Mead.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nelson.
ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Present: City Council Members Ambriz, Cale, Button, Mayor Nelson
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Waterman, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director, City Attorney Splendorio, Police Chief Salvador, Finance Director Nicholas, Public Works Director Vinson, Battalion Chief Ayuso, City Clerk Billings, Assistant City Clerk Martin
MAYOR OR CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nelson reported that the Closed Session Calendar was cancelled.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for January 8, 2024 Page 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED:
MOTION: City Council Member Button moved to approve the agenda as posted.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond and the vote was: Ayes:
Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: None. The motion passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding items on the Consent Calendar.
No one came forward to speak.
City Manager Waterman provided a comment regarding the Consent Calendar and the Salary Schedule.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment
MOTION: City Council Member Cale moved to approve the Consent Calendar as posted. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: None.
The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
1. a.) December 26, 2023
b.) January 8, 2024
ACTION: Approval of warrants as listed.
MINUTES: (Citizens' Oversight Committee)
2. September 5, 2023 - Regular meeting
ACTION: Acceptance of minutes as listed.
MINUTES: (Planning Commission)
3. November 15, 2023
ACTION:Acceptance of minutes as listed.
MINUTES: (City Council)
4. December 11, 2023
ACTION:Approval of minutes as listed.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for January 8, 2024 Page a AGREEMENTS:
5. Authorizing, Approving and Awarding a Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) for the repair of a Pump located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Public Works Director Vinson)
ACTION: Authorizes, approves, and awards a Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) with ITT Goulds Pump Inc. of Placentia, CA for the replacement of a pump located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $35,976 plus any freight and taxes; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTIONS:
6. Adopting City of Atwater Salary
Conforming to State of California
Director Sousa)
ACTION: Adoption of Resolution No.
Schedule C-24 Effective January 1,
Minimum Wage Increase.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Schedule C-24 Effective January 1, 2024,
Minimum Wage Increase (Human Resources
3441-24 Adopting City of Atwater Salary
2024, Conforming to State of California
Ordering a Summary Vacation of Certain Public Right-of-Way within the City of Atwater; and Adopting a Resolution Approving Variance No. 23-14-0400 and Waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance, by title only, Approving Zone Change No. 23-14- 0100 for a Parcel Located at 1789 Elm Street (APN: 002-181-041) (Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Thompson)
Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Thompson provided background information on this item.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tom Raymond moved to Adopt Resolution No. 3440-24 Ordering a Summary Vacation of Certain Public Right-of-Way within the City of Atwater, Northwest Corner of Elm Avenue and Winton Way; and to Adopt Resolution No. 3442-24 Approving Variance No. 23-14-0400 for a Parcel Located at 1789 Elm Street (APN: 002-181-041); to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1066, by title only Approving Zone Change No. 23-14-0100 for a Parcel Located at 1789 Elm Street (APN: 002-181-041) . The motion was seconded City Council Meeting Action Minutes for January 8, 2024 Page 4 by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: None. The motion passed.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Manager Updates
City Manager Waterman had nothing to report.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Notice to the public was read.
Mayor Nelson clarified that under the Brown Act, members of the public are entitled to directly address the City Council and are not entitled to address their comments to other members of the public or to staff.
Mayor Nelson opened public comment
Linda Dash spoke regarding the salary schedule.
Jim Price spoke regarding city finances.
Christan Santos, Field Representative for Congressman John Duarte, provided an update regarding Congressman Duarte's office.
Les Nickerson spoke regarding property behind his home.
Mari Montoya spoke regarding sidewalks and curbs.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Council comments
City Council Member Button had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond had nothing to report.
City Council Member Ambriz had nothing to report.
City Council Member Cale spoke regarding the great Christmas season and congratulated Old Town Atwater regarding the Ice-Skating Rink.
Mayor Nelson wished everyone a Happy New Year!
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for January 8 2024 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 6:28 PM.
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK