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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