CITY OF ATWATER
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
May 31, 2025
Atwater Community Center, Jesse Frago Room - 760 E. Bellevue Road, Atwater, California
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Nelson, Mayor Pro Tern Cale, Council Members Ambriz, Raymond, Rochester (City Council Member Raymond arrived to the meeting at 9:32 AM)
Absent: None
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP:
Discussion and direction regarding goals, priorities, and City-wide strategic planning.
City Council participated in a strategic planning workshop to discuss short-term and longterm priorities for the City of Atwater. Topics of discussion included public safety enhancements, infrastructure improvements, community engagement strategies, economic development opportunities, and organizational effectiveness.
Staff presented updates on ongoing projects and facilitated a collaborative discussion to refine the City's goals and vision for the next fiscal year and beyond. The Council provided input and direction to staff to continue developing a comprehensive strategic plan based on the identified priorities.
Members of the public were in attendance and were given opportunities to comment throughout the workshop. Attendees were also invited to provide written notes and Special City Council Meeting Action Minutes for May 31. 2025 Page 2 feedback on the draft plan materials shared during the session. All input will be considered as part of the ongoing strategic planning process.
No formal action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:27 PM.
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK