EXETER CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
A special meeting of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., via zoom and in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street, Exeter, California.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Barbara Sally; Frankie Alves5:40p.m; Dave Hails; Steve Garver; and Justin Mills COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, Shonna Oneal, Rainbow Moore, Marie Arroyo and Eekhong Franco
1. Call to Order Special Meeting
Mayor Sally called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Public Hearing – Redistricting at 5:00 p.m.
a. Public Hearing to receive input from the Community regarding the Redrawing of Election District Boundaries and receive a report from staff and National Demographics Corporation (NDC) on the redistricting process, permissible criteria to be considered to redraw same, and selection of the proposed new district map.
City Clerk/HR Manager Shonna Oneal introduced the item and Dr. Jeff Tilton of NDC. Dr.
Tilton provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the redistricting process and presented the proposed Maps for Council’s selection. Mayor Sally opened the public hearing at 5:07 p.m., receiving no public comments, closed the public hearing at 5:07 p.m. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Hails, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alves and unanimously carried to select Map 106 as presented to be included in the upcoming first reading of the election district boundary Ordinance revision.
3. Public Comment Regarding Special Meeting
Mayor Sally requested those who wish to speak on matters listed on the Special Meeting Agenda do so at this time.
No public comments were received.
4. Authorize the purchase of two vehicle radios with associated equipment from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $10,153.78. Administrative Assistant Marie Arroyo provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alves, seconded by Council Member Mills and unanimously carried to authorize the purchase of two Motorola APX6500 radios and associated equipment from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $10,153.778.
5. Authorize the hauling and disposal of excavation debris from the City’s Corporation Yard to be completed by Vollmer Excavation, Inc. of Strathmore, CA and authorize payment in the amount of $14,960 for said hauling and disposal. Administrative Assistant Marie Arroyo provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alves and unanimously carried to authorize the hauling and disposal of excavation debris from City’s Corporation Yard to be completed by Vollmer Excavation, Inc. of Strathmore, CA and authorize payment in the amount of $14,960 for said hauling and disposal.
6. Affirm an additional $47,385.73 in emergency repairs performed on Well E13-W by Kaweah Pump of Visalia, CA, and approve an appropriation of that amount into project account 105.461.080.043. Administrative Assistant Marie Arroyo provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alves, seconded by Council Member Garver and unanimously carried to affirm an additional $47,365.73 in emergency repairs performed on Well E13-W by Kaweah Pump of Visalia, CA, and approve an appropriation of that amount into project account 105.461.080.043.
ACTION MINUTES
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
7. COVID-19 status and review the need to continue the state of emergency established by Resolution 2020-12 due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for another 60 days. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Hails, seconded by Council Member Mills and unanimously carried to continue the state of emergency established by Resolution 2020-12 due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for another 60 days.
8. Adopt Resolution 2022-03 Reaffirming Its Proclamation of a Local Emergency, Re-Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by AB 361 issued on September 16, 2021, and ReAuthorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of all Legislative Bodies of the City of Exeter for the Period of Thirty (30) Days Pursuant to Brown Act Provisions. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Hails, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alves and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2022-03 as presented.
9. Discussion and direction for expenditure plan of funds from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan Act. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Mills, seconded by Council Member Garver and carried 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Alves absent) to proceed with the purchasing process using the presented SLFRF funding of the Police Department Portable Radios ($33,000), Arborist Evaluation of City owned trees ($35,000), reconstruction of the Industrial Lift Station (up to $100,000), air conditioning and electrical repairs at City Hall/Fire Station and Senior Center (up to $80,00) and the air conditioning repairs at the Treatment Plant and Corporation Yard ($60,000) and direct staff to further develop the remaining needs discussed for this item.
10. Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Sally adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Shonna Oneal City Clerk