CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
March 11, 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 Mayor Pro Tern Raymond.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Billings.
ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Present: City Council Members Ambriz, Cale, Mayor Pro Tern Raymond, Mayor Nelson
Absent: City Council Member Button
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Thompson, City Attorney Splendorio, Police Chief Salvador, Finance Director Nicholas, Public Works Director Vinson, City Clerk Billings, Assistant City Clerk Martin SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED:
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Raymond moved to approve the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes:
Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Button. The motion passed.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for March 11, 2024 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding items on the Consent Calendar.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment
Agenda item #3 under Minutes, "February 26, 2024 - Regular meeting," was removed from the Consent Calendar to be brought back to the City Council meeting of March 25, 2024.
MOTION: City Council Member Cale moved to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Button. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
1. March 11, 2024
ACTION:Approval of warrants as listed.
MINUTES: (Audit and Finance Committee)
2. October 23, 2023 — Regular meeting
ACTION:Acceptance of minutes as listed.
MINUTES: (City Council)
3. February 26, 2024 - Regular meeting
ACTION: Approval of minutes as listed.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further action at a later meeting date as specified.
AGREEMENTS:
4. Approving Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company for the Preparation of Environmental Documentation for the Bellevue Road Rehabilitation and Realignment Project (Interim City Manager Thompson)
ACTION:Approves Amendment No. I to the Professional Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Mark Thomas and Company of Fresno, City Council Meeting Action Minutes for March 11.2024 Page 3 California for the preparation of the environmental documentation for the Bellevue Road Rehabilitation and Realignment Project for an amount not to exceed $150,958.00; and authorizes the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
OTHER ACTIONABLE ITEMS:
5. Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertising and Calling for Bids for Fifty (50) Portable Radios for the Police Department (Police Chief Michael Salvador) ACTION:Approval of specifications and authorizes advertising and calling for bids for fifty (50) portable radios for the Police Department, Bid Call No. 727-24.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an ordinance, by title only, Approving Zone Change No. 23-22-0300 changing the Zoning Designation from Planned Development (PD-14) to General Commercial (C-G) for the Property Located at APN: 150-190-036 (Interim City Manager Thompson)
Interim City Manager Thompson provided background information on this item.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing regarding this item.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Raymond moved to Make a finding that the project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guideline section 15332, Class 32, "In fill Development Projects;" and to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1067, by tide only, approving Zone Change No. 23-22-0300 for a parcel located on the north side of Bellevue Road approximately 0.15 miles west of Redwood Avenue (APN: 150-190-036). The motion was seconded by City Council Member Cale and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Button. The motion passed.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial Plan Overview presented by Raftelis (Public Works Director Vinson)
Public Works Director Vinson provided background information on this item and introduced Theresa Jurotich of Raftelis.
Theresa Jurotich of Raftelis presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial Plan for the City of Atwater.
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding this item.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed public comment
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Updates from the Office of the Interim City Manager
Interim 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
Billie Hansen, Mid Valley Disposal, spoke regarding Recycler of the Year.
Christan Santos, Field Representative for Congressman John Duarte, provided an update regarding Congressman Duarte's office.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Council comments
City Council Member Cale had nothing to report.
City Council Member Ambriz wished everyone a wonderful evening.
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond spoke regarding the passing of Retired State Senator Dick Monteith.
Mayor Nelson spoke regarding the various special events in the City of Atwater and the Law Enforcement Recruitment Expo.
ADJOURNMENT:
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for March 11, 2024 Page 5 Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 6:35 PM.
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK