CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
September 9, 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 Pastor Rich Miller.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Council Member Button ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Present: City Council Members Ambriz, Button, Mayor Pro Tern Raymond, Mayor Nelson
Staff Present: City Manager Hoem, City Attorney Splendorio, Police Chief Salvador, Police Lieutenant Novetzke, Battalion Chief Ayuso, 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: City Council Member Cale moved to approve the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes:
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for September 9, 2024 Page 2 Cale, Ambriz, Raymond, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: None. The motion passed.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
Certificate of Recognition - Julio Gutierrez
That City Council Member Cale on behalf of the City Council recognize Julio Gutierrez for raising funds for a backpack drive for over 60 children.
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
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond 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. September 9, 2024
ACTION:Approval of warrants as listed.
MINUTES: (City Council)
2. a.) August 12, 2024— Regular meeting
b.) August 26, 2024— Regular meeting
ACTION: Approval of minutes as listed.
AGREEMENTS:
3. Approving a Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) with Calgon Carbon for Granulated Activated Carbon Exchange at Central Site (Public Works Director Vinson)
ACTION:Approving a Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) to Calgon Carbon of Moon Township, Pennsylvania for Granulated Activated Carbon (GA C) Exchange • at Central Site, in an amount not to exceed $91,590; and authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement (Purchase Order) on behalf of the City.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for September 9, 2024 Page 3
4. Approving Change Order to Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) with Tesco Controls, Inc of Sacramento, California for a Control Panel for the Future Storm Pond/Basin for Lower Shaffer Drainage Project (Public Works Director Vinson) ACTION: Approving Change Order No. 1 to Tesco Controls, Inc of Sacramento, California for a control panel for the future storm pond/basin for the Lower Shaffer Drainage Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,965.00; and authorize and direct the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Change Order on behalf of the City.
5. Approving a Construction Agreement with Champion Courts, Inc. for the Resurfacing of the Tennis Courts at Osborn Park (Public Works Director Vinson) ACTION: Adoption of Resolution No. 3485-24, Approving a Construction Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Champion Courts, Inc. of West Sacramento, California, for the resurfacing of two tennis courts in Osbom Park, City Project 24-11, in an amount not to exceed $29,300.00 and authorize construction contract change orders up to an aggregate amount of $2,930.00 (10%); and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute all contract documents on behalf of the City.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Rejection of all Bids related to the Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project- Phase II Bid Opening on August 20, 2024 (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
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Updates from the Office of the City Manager
City Manager Hoem reported the following:
• Upcoming updates to the City camping code
• Release of the Request for Proposals for Cost Allocation Plan, Development Impact Fee Study, and Comprehensive User Fee Study
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.
Michael Thurber spoke regarding trash service.
Kory Billings spoke regarding the Annual Senior Day that will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Atwater Community Center.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Council comments
City Council Member Button spoke regarding the Osborn Park Community Workshop on Thursday evening.
Mayor Pro Tern Raymond spoke regarding sports teams.
City Council Member Ambriz thanked staff for their quick responses.
City Council Member Cale spoke regarding the upcoming National Day of Remembrance.
Mayor Nelson spoke regarding the upcoming National Day of Remembrance.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 6:19 PM.
APPROVED:
MIKE NELSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK