CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
February 12, 2024
OPEN SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The City Council of the City of Atwater met in Open Session this date at 5:02 PM in the City Council Chambers located at the Atwater Civic Center, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California; Mayor Nelson presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Members Cale, Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, Mayor Nelson
City Council Members Button and Ambriz
Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director
Thompson Waterman, Assistant City Clerk Martin
CLOSED SESSION: (Conference Room A)
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ): Name of case: Coronado v. City of Atwater; Case No. 19CV-02044 Public Employee Appointment (pursuant to Government Code Section 54957): Title: City Manager
Mayor Nelson invited public comment on Closed Session items.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting to Conference Room A for Closed Session at 5:02 PM. Closed Session was called to order at 5:04 PM.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 12. 2024 Page 2 City Council Member Button joined in Conference Room A at 5:06 PM.
City Council Member Ambriz joined in Conference Room A at 5:08 PM.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:59 PM.
REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The City Council of the City of Atwater met in Regular Session this date at 6:05 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 Police Chaplain Rich Miller.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Billings.
ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Members Ambriz, Cale, Button, Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, Mayor Nelson
None
Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director, City Attorney Splendorio, Police Chief Salvador, Finance Director Nicholas, Public Works Director Vinson, Human Resources Director Sousa, Battalion Chief Ayuso, City Clerk Billings, Assistant City Clerk Martin
MAYOR OR CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Splendorio reported that the City Council regarding existing litigation received information, provided direction, and there was no reportable action.
Regarding Public Employee Appointment the City Council received information had discussion and will continue to deliberate and reconvene after the open session concludes.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
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.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 12, 2024 Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding items on the Consent Calendar.
Jim Price spoke regarding an item on the Consent Calendar and funding matters.
Linda Dash spoke regarding funding matters and ARPA.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment.
Agenda item #4 under Agreements, "Authorizing and Approving Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Facility Designs for Purchase of Office Furniture, 11 was
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and possible action.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond moved to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Cale and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: None.
The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
1. February 12, 2024
ACTION: Approval of warrants as listed.
2. a.) January 10, 2024 - Special meeting
b.) January 22, 2024 - Special meeting
c.) January 22, 2024 - Regular meeting
ACTION: Approval of minutes as listed.
AGREEMENTS:
3. Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ayuso)
ACTION: Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents related to the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City.
4. Authorizing and Approving Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Facility Designs City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 12, 2024 Page4 for Purchase of Office Furniture (Public Works Director Vinson) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and possible action.
Public Works Director Vinson provided background information on this item.
Deputy City Manager Thompson provided background information on this item.
ACTION: Approval of minutes as listed.
OTHER ACTIONABLE ITEMS:
5. Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertising and Calling for Bids for Community Center Roof Repairs (Public Works Director Vinson) ACTION: Approves the specifications and authorizes advertising and calling for bids for the Community Center Roof Repairs, Project No. 24-01, Bid Call Number 726-24.
AGREEMENTS:
Authorizing and Approving Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Facility Designs for Purchase of Office Furniture (Public Works Director Vinson) MOTION: City Council Member Cale moved to postpone to a later date to bring back other proposals regarding Authorizing and approving a Cooperative Purchase Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Facility Designs of Fresno, California, for the purchase of office furniture, in an amount not to exceed $329,692.87; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Cooperative Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Button and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: None. The motion passed.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ayuso provided background information on this item.
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding this item.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed public comment.
Police Department 2023 Annual Report
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 12, 2024 Pages Police Chief Salvador provided background information on this item.
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding this item.
Maria Delgado spoke regarding vehicle accidents.
Mayor Nelson closed public comment.
Verbal Update Regarding Recent Storm Events and Planning Efforts Public Works Director Vinson provided background information on this item.
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding this item.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed public comment.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Manager Updates
Deputy City Manager Thompson 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.
Maria Delgado spoke regarding various road conditions.
Margie Matus spoke regarding various road conditions.
Christina Flores spoke regarding various road conditions.
Alfredo spoke regarding various road conditions.
Linda Dash spoke regarding ARPA and funding matters.
Christan Santos, Field Representative for Congressman John Duarte, provided an update regarding Congressman Duarte's office.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 12, 2024 Page 6 Jim Price spoke regarding city finances.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Council comments
City Council Member Button spoke regarding Fred Pilsbury and his memory, thoughts and prayers for his family and friends regarding his loss. He thanks City Manager Waterman for her service to the City of Atwater.
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond thanked Lori Waterman for her work and dedication.
City Council Member Ambriz thanked residents for coming and speaking regarding their concerns. He thanked staff for their reports and updates and wished City Manager Waterman all the best in her future endeavors.
City Council Member Cale spoke regarding the streets. He spoke regarding a mini library in a residential neighborhood. He thanked Lori Waterman for her work.
Mayor Nelson briefly spoke regarding the Interim City Manager appointment and the General Plan Workshops.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting the Regular Session in the name of Annie Hai/stalk.
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting to Conference Room A to reconvene Closed Session at 7:20 PM.
Closed Session was called to order at 7:25 PM.
CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employee Appointment (pursuant to Government Code Section 54957): Title: City Manager
City Attorney Splendorio reported the City Council convened in Closed Session regarding the listed on the Closed Session. As it relates to Public Employee Appointment, by a vote of 5-0, the City Council appointed Greg Thompson Interim City Manager.
The Closed Session item was completed.
ADJOURNMENT:
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 12. 2024 Page z Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 8:23 PM.
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JANMARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK