CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
June 8, 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 Daniel Perez of Victory Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Council Member Rochester.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Nelson, Mayor Pro Tern Cale, Council Members Ambriz, Raymond, Rochester
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Cale
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment was received regarding the Atwater Fourth of July, Police Chief recruitment and hiring procedures, and an update on Bloss Healthcare.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as posted.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Cale
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Public comment was received regarding the City issued credit cards.
Approved Items:
• Item 1: Warrants — May 28, 2026; June 4, 2026
• Item 2: Minutes (City Council) — May 11, 2026 — Regular meeting • Item 3: Adoption of Resolution No. 3619-26 approving the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and delegating authority to the City Treasurer to invest funds in accordance with the Statement of Investment Policy. • Item 4: Adoption of Resolution No. 3620-26 approving a new Schedule "A" agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for fire service operations from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in an amount not to exceed $18,624,412 over three years; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Atwater.
• Item 5: Adoption of Resolution No. 3621-26 Approving and Ratifying a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Atwater and the Atwater Miscellaneous Employees Unit American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 2703, Council 57, Regarding Terms and Conditions of Employment Relating to Article 6 (Salaries), Section 6.1 (Salary Ranges) and Section 6.2 (Job Classification Review and Compensation Adjustments) of the Current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the City. • Item 6: Adoption of Resolution No. 3622-26 Approving and Ratifying a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Atwater and the Atwater Mid-Managers Group American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 2703, Council 57, Regarding Terms and Conditions of Employment Relating to Article 6 (Salaries), Section 6.1 (Salary Ranges) and Section 6.2 (Job Classification Review and Compensation Adjustments) of the Current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the City. • Item 7: Waiving the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. CS 1081 adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, No. 26-5-0100 amending Chapter
17.34 "Office Commercial District", Chapter 17.35 "Neighborhood Commercial District", Chapter 17.36 "Central Commercial District", Chapter 17.37 "Thoroughfare Commercial District" and Chapter 17,38 "General Commercial District" of the Atwater Municipal Code.
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REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF
Receiving and Accepting the City of Atwater's Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025
City Manager Hoem presented the City of Atwater's Annual Financial Report. No further action necessary; informational item only. Public comment was opened and no comments were received.
Accepting the City of Atwater Police Department 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report
Police Chief McEachin verbally presented the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report. Public comment was opened, and no comments were received.
MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Rochester.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3623-26 setting the City of Atwater's Miscellaneous Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
City Manager Hoem presented the item. Public hearing was opened and no comments were received.
MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to adopt Joint Authority Resolution No. 3624-26, Resolution No. AFPD 1-2026, and Resolution No. SA 2026-1 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, approving Fund Expenditures and Fund Transfers, and a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program with any modifications from the budget review and public hearing; to adopt Resolution No. 3625-26 establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limitation; to adopt Resolution No. 3626-26 amending the City of Atwater Classification Plan and adopting Salary Schedule A-27, effective June 18, 2026.
City Manager Hoem presented the item.
Public hearing was opened and comments were received regarding community efforts and economic development.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes for June 8, 2026 Page 4 MOTION: Rochester
SECOND: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Members and Mayor provided individual updates.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Update provided by City Manager Hoem.
CLOSED SESSION
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (pursuant to Government Code Section 54957): Title: City Manager
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of case: Jake LeBeaux v. City of Atwater, et al.; Case No. 26CV01949 Public comment was opened and comment was received regarding the City Manager performance evaluation.
MAYOR OR CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Nelson reported out from closed session and there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
APPROVED:
MIC AEL G. N: LSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
GISE;LA PERALTA
DEPUTY CITY CLERK