CITY OF ATWATER
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
February 23, 2026
Council Chambers — 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION:
Provided by Police Chaplain Steve Mead.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by City Attorney Splendorio.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Cale, Council Members Ambriz, Raymond and Rochester
Absent: Mayor Nelson
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Rochester
ABSENT: Nelson
VOTE: Motion passed.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 23, 2026 Page 2 PRESENTATIONS:
American Medical Response (Daniel lniquez, Regional Director and Rich Silva, Director of Communications)
Daniel Iniquez, Regional Director and Rich Silva, Director of Communications presented a PowerPoint.
Mid Valley Disposal Annual Report (Marissa Corralejo, Recycling Program Specialist)
Marissa Corralejo, Recycling Program Specialist presented an Annual Report.
Monthly report by Merced County District 3 Supervisor McDaniel Supervisor McDaniel provided the County of Merced District 3 monthly report.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments were received regarding Atwater Youth Baseball, Mid Valley Disposal, ADA accessibility, and an update for Congressman Gray's office.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Ambriz
VOTE: Motion passed.
Approved Items:
• Item 1: Treasurer's Report — December 31, 2025
• Item 2: Warrants — February 5, 2026, February 12, 2026, February 19, 2026 • Item 3 : Minutes (City Council) — January 28, 2026 - Special meeting • Item 4: Adoption of Resolution No. Resolution No. 3596-26 awarding and approving the General Services Agreement with Elite Maintenance & Tree Service of Ceres, California, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. • Item 5: Approving a Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) to Cummins Sales and Service of Fresno, California for repairs on Engine 42, in an amount not to exceed $26,098.36; and authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement (Purchase Order) on behalf of the City. • Item 6: Approval of specifications and authorizing advertising and calling for bids for Restriping Various Streets Throughout the City, Project No. 26-03, Bid Call Number 735-26.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for February 23. 2026 Page 3 • Item 7: Approval of specifications and authorizing advertising and calling for bids for Overlaying Various Streets Throughout the City, Project No. 26-04, Bid Call Number 736-26.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
Police Department Update Regarding Street Crime Activity, Unhoused Population Response Efforts, and Public Safety Initiatives
Chief McEachin provided an update regarding Street Crime Activity, Unhoused Population Response Efforts, and Public Safety Initiatives.
Approving an Amendment to the Salary Schedule to Equalize Department Head Salary Ranges
MOTION: Council Member Ambriz motioned to postpone the item of Approving an Amendment to the Salary Schedule to Equalize Department Head Salary Ranges to the meeting of September 28, 2026, to allow for more work and any negotiations that need to happen.
MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Raymond
NOES: Rochester
VOTE: Motion passed.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Members and Mayor Pro Tem provided individual updates.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Update provided by City Manager Hoem.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in the name of Margie Anderson at 8:08 PM.
APPROVED:
MICHAEL G. NELSO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK