CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
November 10, 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
INVOCATION:
Provided by Chaplain Don Borgwardt.
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.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
Recognition - Retirement of Police Sergeant
The City Council and Police Chief McEachin recognized Police Sergeant Dave Sarginson for his retirement from the Atwater Police Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Cale
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Approved Items:
• Item 1: Treasurer's Report — September 30, 2025
• Item 2: Warrants — November 10, 2025
• Item 3: City Council Minutes — October 13, 2025 (Regular meeting) and October 27, 2025 (Regular meeting)
• Item 4: Resolution No. 3578-25 awarding and approving an Agreement for Debt Collection Services with Pacific Credit Services
• Item 5: Resolution No. 3579-25 approving submitting CMAQ/CRP Grant application for the Atwater-Livingston Canal Trailway (ALCT) • Item 6: Resolution No. 3580-25 to ratify the Interim Community Development Director Employment Agreement with Greg Greeson
• Item 7: Waiving the second reading and adopting Ordinance no. CS 1074 Amending Chapter 2.44.050 Emergency Organization
• Item 8: Waiving the second reading and adopting Ordinance no. CS 1076 Amending Chapter 17.16 "Low Density Residential Districts" of the Atwater Municipal Code to adjust the Minimum Lot Depth
• Item 9: Authorization to Record Notice of Completion for the Downtown Pedestrian Improvements Project — Phase 2
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Waive the First Reading, by Title only, and Introduce an Ordinance adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 25-12-0100 amending Chapter 17.16 "Low Density Residential Districts" of the Atwater Municipal Code to adjust the setbacks for R1-5 in Section 17.16.050 of this Chapter Public hearing was opened. No public comment was received. Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1077.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Ambriz
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Waive the First Reading, by Title only, and Introduce an Ordinance adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 25-13-0100 amending Chapter 17.12 "Administration and General Conditions" of the Atwater Municipal Code City Council Meetina Action Minutes for November 10. 2025 Paae 3 Public hearing was opened. No public comment was received. Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1078.
MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
Waive the First Reading, by Title only, and Introduce an Ordinance Adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 25-16-0100 amending Chapter 17.16 "Low Density Residential Districts" of the Atwater Municipal Code to Adjust the Setbacks for Accessory Structures (Carports) in Section 17.16.080 of this Chapter Public hearing was opened. No public comment was received. Motion to waive the first ' reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1079.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Ambriz
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
Adopting an Ordinance Repealing and Re-enacting Title 15, 'Buildings and Construction' of the Atwater Municipal Code
Public hearing was opened. No public comment was received. Motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. CS 1075.
MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Approving Use Agreement between the City of Atwater and the Atwater Police Activities League for Facility Use
MOTION: Council Member Raymond motioned to adopt Resolution No. 3581-25 Approving a Use Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Atwater Police Activities League for the use of Veterans Memorial Park Castle Youth Center and BMX Track for organized activities, and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Use Agreement on behalf of the City; seconded by Council Member Rochester.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Report from Fire and Police Departments on Key Public Safety Data (October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for November 10. 2025 _ Page 4 CAL Fire Battalion Chief Randol and Police Chief McEachin presented reports in response to City Council direction, providing an overview of key public safety data collected between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments were received regarding growth of the city, upcoming and ongoing community projects and 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 - 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)
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of case: Michael loane, Jr. vs City of Atwater; Case No. 24CV01699 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney reported City Council convened on 2 items and there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM.
APPROVED:
MICHAEL G. NELSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
JANELL MARTIN
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK