CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL,
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ATWATER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACTION MINUTES
June 9, 2025
Council Chambers — 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California CALL TO ORDER:
The City Council/Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION:
Provided by Pastor Rich Miller.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by City Council Member Rochester.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Cale, Ambriz, Rochester, and Mayor Nelson
Absent: Council Member Raymond
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.
MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Rochester
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
City Council. FPD and Successor Apencv to ARA Meeting Action Minutes for June 9. 2025 Pace 2 PRESENTATIONS:
Certificate of Recognition — Atwater High School Forensics Class Mayor Nelson, on behalf of the City Council, recognized the Atwater High School Forensics Team for their accomplishments at the statewide Crime Scene Investigation competition.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
• Item 2: Approval of Warrants (June 9, 2025)
• Item 3: Adoption of Resolution No. 3536-25 approving the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025-26 and delegating authority to the City Treasurer.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Cale
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Item 4: Resolution No. 3537-25 — FY 2025-26 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Public Hearing opened and closed. No comments received.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3537-25.
MOTION: Rochester
SECOND: Ambriz
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Item 5: Resolutions adopting the FY 2025-26 Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Fund Expenditures/Transfers, Appropriations Limitation, and Salary Schedule A26. Public Hearing opened. Testimony received. Public Hearing closed.
Motion to adopt FY 2025-26 Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Fund Expenditures/Transfers, Appropriations Limitation, and Salary Schedule A-26.
MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
NO: Rochester
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed.
City Council.. FPD and Successor Agency to ARA Meeting Action Minutes for June 9, 2025 Page 3 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Item 6: Resolution No. 3543-25 — Cost Share Agreement with Merced County for Fire Equipment Mechanic. Public Comment opened. Testimony received. Public Comment closed.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3543-25.
MOTION: Rochester
SECOND: Ambriz
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Item 7: Resolution No. 3542-25 — Award of General Construction Contract to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for Olive Avenue Overlay. Public Comment and closed. No comments received.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3542-25.
MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Cale
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Item 8: Resolution No. 3541 -25 — Community Development Director Employment Agreement with Jon O'Connor. Public Comment opened. Testimony received. Public Comment closed.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3541-25.
MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
NO: Rochester
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Members of the public provided comments on matters that were not on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
Brief comments were made by Council Members Cale, Rochester, and Mayor Nelson.
City Council, FPD and Successor Agency to ARA Meeting Action Minutes for June 9,2425 Page 4
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
Update provided by City Manager Hoem.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 7:46 PM.
APPROVED:
MICHAEL G. NELSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK