CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
July 8, 2024
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 Nelson presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Members Ambriz, Cale, Mayor Pro Tem Raymond, Mayor Nelson
City Council Member Button
City Manager Hoem, City Attorney Splendorio, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Thompson,
Assistant City Clerk Martin
CLOSED SESSION: (Conference Room A)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiator regarding price and terms of payment. Agency Negotiators: Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Thompson and City Manager Hoem.
Negotiating Party: Les Nickerson
Property Location: APN 003-101-001
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiations. Agency Negotiators: Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Thompson and City Manager Hoem. Negotiating Parties: Abbruzz Etti, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC and Pai Bulldog Ranches LLC
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for July 8. 2024 Page 2 Property Locations: APN 143-260-015
143-260-016
150-030-022
150-030-034
150-030-035
150-030-036
056-250-016
056-250-035
056-010-030
056-01 0-031
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 5:31 PM. Closed Session was called to order at 5:37 PM. Closed Session adjourned at 5:57 PM.
REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The City Council of the City of Atwater met in Regular Session this date at 6:02 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 Josh Davis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Battalion Chief Aysuo.
ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Members Ambriz, Button, Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond, Mayor Nelson
City Council Member Button
City Manager Hoem, City Attorney Splendorio, Deputy City Manager Thompson, Police Chief Salvador, Battalion Chief Ayuso, Finance Director Nicholas, Public Works Director Vinson, City Clerk Billings, Assistant City Clerk Martin City Council Meeting Action Minutes for July a. 2024 Page 3 MAYOR OR CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Splendorio reported that the City Council received information regarding two items listed on the Closed Session calendar, provided direction, and there was no reportable action.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED:
MOTION: City Council Member Cale moved to approve the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Button. The motion passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nelson opened public comment regarding items on the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond 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.
Item #5 was pulled from the consent calendar for separate action and possible direction.
WARRANTS:
1. July 8, 2024
ACTION: Approval of warrants as listed.
MINUTES: (City Council)
2. June 12, 2024 - Special meeting
ACTION: Approval of minutes as listed.
AGREEMENTS:
3. Approving a Purchase Order to Aqua Metric for a New Basestation (Public Works Director Vinson)
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for July a, 2024 Page4 ACTION: Awards a purchase to Aqua Metric of Sacramento, California for a new basestation, in an amount not to exceed $53,287.50; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Purchase Order on behalf of the City.
4. Authorizing and Approving a Cooperative Purchase, Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) to Montrose Ford for the Purchase of One (1) New 2023 Dodge Charger Police Vehicle and Equipment (Police Chief Salvador) ACTION: Authorizes and approves a Cooperative Purchase, Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) to Montrose Ford, Akron, Ohio, for the purchase of one (1) new 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit with Police Equipment, in the combined amount not to exceed $56,100; and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement (Purchase Order) on behalf of the City.
This item was removed from the consent calendar for separate action and possible direction.
RESOLUTIONS:
Approving Budget Amendment for PA&ED Services with Mark Thomas and De Novo Planning Group (Deputy City Manager Thompson)
Deputy City Manager Thompson 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.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond moved to adopt Resolution No. 3473- 24 approving Budget Amendment No. 1 amending Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget regarding the Bellevue Road Realignment Project. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and to Initiate the ADU program (Deputy City Manager Thompson) Deputy City Manager Thompson provided background information on this item.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing regarding this item.
No one came forward to speak.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for July 8. 2024 Page 5 Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond moved to Adopt Resolution No. 3472-24 approving the plans and specifications for the pre-approved ADU plans and initiate the ADU program. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent:
Button. The motion passed.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Awarding Construction Services Agreement with Lawrence Backhoe Service, Inc of Atwater, California for the Water Meter Installation Project (Public Works Director Vinson) 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.
MOTION: City Council Member Cale moved to to award a General Construction Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Lawrence Backhoe Service, Inc. of Atwater, California, for the Water Meter Installation Project, City Project 24- 10, in an amount not to exceed $1,387,300 and authorize construction contract change orders up to an aggregate amount of $138,730.00 (10%); and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent:
Button. The motion passed.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Updates from the Office of the City Manager
City Manager Hoem reported the following:
• 4
th of July update from Police Chief Salvador and Battalion Chief Ayuso 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.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for July 8. 2024 Page 6 Mayor Nelson opened public comment.
Amanda Sandavol spoke regarding ongoing issues.
Jim Price spoke regarding fireworks and the fireworks application.
Adam Reed spoke regarding a community issue.
Cindy thanked public safety for a great 4
th of July.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Council comments
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond had nothing to report.
City Council Member Ambriz had nothing to report.
City Council Member Cale spoke regarding the great job that Public Safety did during the 4
th of July holiday and thanked the 4
th of July committee.
Mayor Nelson thanked the 4
th of July committee for all they did and especially the cleanup efforts.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 6:47 PM.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK