CITY OF ATWAT E R
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
August 11, 2025
Council Chambers — 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Nelson, Mayor Pro Tern Cale, Council Members Ambriz, Raymond, Rochester
Absent: None
INVOCATION:
Provided by Chaplain Mead.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by City Council Member Raymond.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Ambriz
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENATIONS:
• Proclamation of Recognition — Proclamation presented to the 4t" of July Committee
• Certificate of Recognition — Michael Gozales
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION: Rochester
SECOND: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Approved Items:
• Item 1: Warrant Registers — July 28, 2025, and August 11, 2025 • Item 2: City Council Minutes — May 31, 2025 (Special meeting) • Item 3: Resolution No. 3558-25 Approving Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority • Item 4: Resolution No. 3559-25 Approving a General Construction Contract with Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. for the Replacement of a Water Service Line Located at 325-329 E. Bellevue Road Purchase Agreement — Granulated Activated Carbon Exchange at Well 18
• Item 5: Resolution No. 3560-25 Approving Agreement between City of Atwater and Atwater Elementary School District for School Resource Officer for 2025-26 School Year
• Item 6: Resolution No. 3546-25 Approving Budget Amendment Amending Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to Establish a New Fund for an Approved Capital Improvement Project, Downtown Pedestrian Improvements Project- Phase 2 • Item 7: Purchase Agreement with Xybix Systems, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of Dispatch furniture
• Item 8: Resolution No. 3561-25 Approving a Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for four (4) Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles • Item 9: Resolution No. 3562-25 Awarding a Cooperative State and Local Government Agreement for File Conversion Services and Cloud-Based Document Management Software
• Item 10: Awarding a Sole Source Purchase From JWC Environmental For One (1) Rotor and Gearbox Assembly for "Muffin Monster" Wastewater Influent Screenings Washer Compactor for the Wastewater Treatment Plant • Item 11: Approving specifications and authorizing advertising and Call for Bids for the purchase of an Electric Street Sweeper
REPORTS AND PRESETATIONS FROM STAFF:
Adopting the City of Atwater Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax Program Guidelines
MOTION: Council Member Rochester Adopting Resolution No. 3563-25 approving the City of Atwater Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax Program Guidelines; seconded by Council Member Raymond.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for August 11, 2025 Page 3
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments were received regarding various public signs, city staff, public safety staffing, and upcoming community events.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Members and Mayor provided individual updates.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Update provided by City Manager Hoem.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Number of cases (2)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiations regarding property price and terms of payment. Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Hoem and Public Works Director Vinson. Negotiating Parties:
National Retail Properties, LP Property Location: 303 E. Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA 95301 APN 156-060-011
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of case: City of Atwater v. Robert Hugo Carbajal, et al. (Merced County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV-00807)
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney reported there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.
APPROVED:
MICHAEL G. NELSON
MAYOR
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for August 11 2025 Page 4 ATTEST:
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK