In-person participation by the public will be permitted. In addition, remote public participation is available in the following ways:
Submit a written public comment prior to the meeting: Public comments submitted to [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official minutes but will not be read out loud during the meeting.
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons requesting accommodation should contact the City in advance of the meeting, and as soon as possible, at (209) 357-6241.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATWATER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Atwater will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM, or as soon thereafter as may be held. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers located at the Atwater Civic Center, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California.
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Ambriz ____, Cale ____, Raymond ____, Rochester ____, Nelson ____ PUBLIC COMMENT: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, residents wishing to address the City Council regarding only the items on the agenda may do so when the item is read for consideration. You may state your name and address for the record; however, it is not required. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes or less. Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council may not discuss or take action on any item that is not on the agenda.
COMMISSIONER MEMBER INTERVIEW:
1. Interviews for one (1) scheduled vacancy on the City of Atwater Planning Commission, for the term of four (4) years, ending December 31, 2029.
COMMISSIONER MEMBER NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT:
2. Appointment of one (1) Commissioner Members to the scheduled vacancy City Council Agenda for Special Meeting of January 12, 2026 Page 2 on the City of Atwater Planning Commission, for the term of four (4) years, ending December 31, 2029.
Staff’s Recommendation: That the City Council, after opening and closing the nomination period, by roll call vote of nominee in motion to appoint one (1) candidate to fill the scheduled vacancy on the City of Atwater Planning Commission to the City of Atwater Planning Commission, for the term of four (4) years, ending on December 31, 2029.
ADJOURNMENT:
Dated this 9th day of January 2026.
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Mike Nelson, Mayor
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Application for Appointment to a Board, Commission or Committee Please be advised that the information on this form, once submitted, will become a public record subject to disclosure upon request under the Public Records Act Eligible applicants shall be a resident and registered voter within the corporate limits of the City of Atwater (AMC Title 2, Chapter 2.07, Section 2.07.010).
Name of Board, Commission or Committee for which you are applying: Planning Commission Michael Gomez
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Telephone: (Home) _ (Work)
Email Address:
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Are you a City employee? N__o ___ _ If yes, please indicated your position. _____ _ Real Estate Sales Agent
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Education (highest school year completed, degrees, etc.): Master of Bu siness Administration California Real Estate Sales License
How long have you been a resident of the City of Atwater? _1_2_y_ear _ _s __________ _
How did you hear about the vacancy? _c_o_un_ci _l _M_e_ e_ tin__g _______________ _
Identify prior public service, if any: ______________________ _ List any present and past community activities and organizations. Merced County Assoociation of Realtors Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Atwater - Winton Lions Clu b
Are you involved in any activities or organizations that may result in a conflict of interest if you are appointed to the Board/Commission/Committee? _________________ _ No
List your most relevant qualifications, education, training and/or experience related to the Board/Commission/Committee for which you are applying. If applying for the Community Development and Resources Commission, list specific qualifications m the areas of planning, recreation and/or traffic. ___________________________ _ As a Real Estate Agent, I work with Zoning Regulations and land use policy.
I understand development standards and housing supply challenges.
State the reasons you are for applying for the vacancy. I care about the cities long term direction of the city and know that my skills, qualifications, and knowledge of the area will contribute to ensure the city meets its goals.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of the Board/Commission/Committee for which you are applying. Planning Commission helps guide the cities long term vision by reviewjng development proposals and land use to ensure they align with Atwater's General Plan and zoning ordinances.
What issues do you believe are most important for the Board/Commission/Committee for which you are applying to address? HouslngS\IPIJIY.economc...,jcbs,owth.-�.-.-ma-algnsw1n ___ ..-,1ng�a1 ...
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If so, please describe.
No
I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and complete, and I understand that the information I have provided may be verified by the City.
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Return to: City Clerk
City of Atwater
1160 Fifth Street
Atwater, CA 95301
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