CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
October 14, 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 Bill Mooneyham.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Council Member Tyler Button.
ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Present: City Council Members Ambriz, Button, Mayor Nelson
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond
Staff Present: City Manager Hoem, City Attorney Splendorio, Deputy City Manager Thompson, Police Chief Salvador, Lieutenant
Novetzke, Battalion Chief Ayuso, Finance Director Nicholas, Public Works Director Vinson, City Clerk Billings, Assistant City Clerk Martin
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for October 14, 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 City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes:
Cale, Ambriz, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Raymond. The motion passed.
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: City Council Member Cale moved to approve the Consent Calendar as posted. The motion was seconded by City Council Member Button and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Raymond. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
October 14, 2024
ACTION: Approval of warrants as listed.
MINUTES: (City Council)
September 23, 2024 - Regular meeting
ACTION: Approval of minutes as listed.
AGREEMENTS:
Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the preparation of Development Impact Fee annual reports pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 1600 (AB 1600) and the Mitigation Fee Act (Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Thompson)
ACTION: Adoption of Resolution No. 3492-24, approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, with RSG, Inc of Vista, California for the preparation of the Development Impact Fee reporting requirements, in a total contract amount not to exceed $80,530, after the approved contract amendment of $29,820; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
4. Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Financial Services for Comprehensive User Fee Study, Development Impact Fee Study & Full Cost City Council Meeting Action Minutes for October 14, 2024 Page 3 Allocation Plan (Finance Director Nicholas)
ACTION: Adoption of Resolution No. 3493-24 approving the award of a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Willdan Financial Services to conduct and complete a Comprehensive User Fee Study, Development Impact Fee Study, & Full Cost Allocation Plan in an amount not to exceed $102,625; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTIONS:
Acknowledging Receipt of 2024 Annual City of Atwater Fire Inspection SB1205 Compliance Report (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ayuso)
ACTION: Adoption of Resolution No. 3494-24 acknowledging receipt of 2024 annual City of Atwater Fire Inspection Compliance Report as mandated by California Senate Bill 1205.
Resolution in Support of Proposition 36: The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (City Manager Hoem)
ACTION: Adoption of Resolution No. 3495-24 supporting Proposition 36, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution Adopting an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration in Accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Project; and Approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 22-23-0100 for a Site Located East of Buhach Road and Immediately North and Adjacent to Meadow View Estates No. 1, Atwater, California (APN 005-070-023); and Approve Planned Development Final Development Plan No. 24-25- 0100 (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 regarding this item.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
MOTION: City Council Member Button moved adopt Resolution No. 3496-24 adopting an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15073; and approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 22-23-0100, and City Council Meeting Action Minutes for October 14, 2024 Page 4 approve Planned Development Final Development Plan No. 24-25-0100 for a site located East of Buhach Rd and immediately North and adjacent to Meadow View Estates No. 1, Atwater, California (APN: 005-070-052). The motion was seconded by City Council Member Ambriz and the vote was: Ayes: Cale, Ambriz, Button, Nelson; Noes: None; Absent: Raymond. The motion passed.
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.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Nelson closed the public comment.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
City Council comments
City Council Member Cale asked that everyone drive safely during Halloween and spoke regarding the Economic Development Summit.
City Council Member Ambriz wished everyone a great evening.
City Council Member Button thanked Atwater High School for including the City Council in the Coin Toss for the Bloss Bowl.
Mayor Nelson thanked City staff for the success of the Economic Development Summit and spoke regarding the loss of a former City Manager, Tom Smith.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Updates from the Office of the City Manager
City Manager Hoem reported the following:
Grand Opening - New Business
Fall Clean up - October 19, 2024 Location - 2877 Atwater Blvd. • Trunk or Treat - Atwater Police Department starts at 6PM.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for October 14, 2024 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 6:13 PM.
APPROVED:
MIKE NELSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Cella Martin
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK