In-person participation by the public will be permitted. In addition, remote public participation is available in the following ways:
o Livestream online at www.atwater.org (Please be advised that there is a broadcasting delay. If you would like to participate in public comment, please use the option below).
o Submit a written public comment prior to the meeting: Public comments submitted to [email protected] by 4:00 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.
CITY OF ATWATER
City Council
AGENDA
Council Chambers
750 Bellevue Road
Atwater, California
May 11, 2026
REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Ambriz ____, Cale ____, Raymond ____, Rochester ____, Nelson _____ City Council Agenda for Meeting of May 11, 2026 Page 2
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: (The City Clerk shall announce any requests for items requiring immediate action subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Subsequent need items require a two-thirds vote of the members of the City Council present at the meeting.)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED: (This is the time for the City Council to remove items from the agenda or to change the order of the agenda.) PRESENTATIONS:
• Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
At this time any person may comment on any item which is not on the agenda. You may state your name and address for the record; however, it is not required. Action will not be taken on an item that is not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred to staff and/or placed on a future agenda. Please limit comments to a maximum of three (3) minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Background information has been provided on all matters listed under the Consent Calendar, and these items are considered to be routine. All items under the Consent Calendar are normally approved by one motion. If a Councilmember requests separate discussion on any item, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
WARRANTS:
1. a) April 30, 2026
b) May 7, 2026
Staff's Recommendation: Receive and file the reports as listed.
MINUTES: (Audit and Finance)
2. February 23, 2026 - Regular meeting
Staff's Recommendation: Acceptance of minutes as listed.
MINUTES: (City Council)
3. April 13, 2026 - Regular meeting
Staff's Recommendation: Approval of minutes as listed.
RESOLUTIONS:
4. Approving an Amendment and Extension No. 3 for Professional City Council Agenda for Meeting of May 11, 2026 Page 3
Services Agreement with Badawi & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, for Professional Audit Services for the City of Atwater for Fiscal years ending June 30, 2026 through 2028, with optional two (2) subsequent years (Finance Director Nicholas)
Staff's Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 3612-26 approving Contract Amendment and Extension No. 3 with Badawi & Associates, Certified Public Accountants and the City of Atwater, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for professional auditing services; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Contract amendment and extension on behalf of the City.
5. Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Merced County Radio Control Club (Public Works Director Vinson) Staff's Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 3613-26 approving an amended and restated Lease Agreement between Merced County Radio Control Club and City of Atwater, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for real property located at 6205 Bert Crane Road; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amended and Restated Lease Agreement on behalf of the City.
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Reporting on City of Atwater Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts in Relation to Assembly Bill ("AB") 2561 (Human Resources Director Sousa) Staff's Recommendation:
Receive staff report in compliance with Government Code § 3502.3; open the public hearing, receive public comment, and close the public hearing.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:
7. Adopting a Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings Required by SB 707 (City Attorney Splendorio)
Staff's Recommendation: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3614-26 approving a Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service in accordance with SB 707.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
• City Council Member Cale, District 1
• City Council Member Rochester, District 2
• City Council Member Ambriz, District 3
• City Council Member Raymond, District 4
• Mayor Nelson
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
8. Update from the City Manager
City Council Agenda for Meeting of May 11, 2026 Page 4
ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATION:
I, Kory J. Billings, City Clerk of the City of Atwater, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. _______________________________
KORY J. BILLINGS
CITY CLERK
SB 343 NOTICE
In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours at 1160 Fifth Street, Atwater, California.
If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda at 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California.
In compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, upon request, the agenda can be provided in an alternative format to accommodate special needs. If you require special accommodations to participate in a City Council, Commission or Committee meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office a minimum of three (3) business days in advance of the meeting at (209) 357-6241. You may also send the request by email to [email protected] .
Unless otherwise noted, City Council actions include a determination that they are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and therefore, that CEQA does not apply to such actions.
LEVINE ACT PUBLIC PARTY/APPLICANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS:
Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 (aggregated) to a Councilmember over the past 12 months, must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution aggregated, and the name(s) of the campaign contributor(s) and Councilmember(s). The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the agenda item consideration.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, nor a recitation of all legal requirements and obligations of parties/applicants and their agents. Parties and agents are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.