EXETER CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
JUNE 8, 2022
A special meeting of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., via zoom and in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street, Exeter, California.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Barbara Sally; Frankie Alves; Dave Hails; and Steve Garver COUNCIL ABSENT: Justin Mills
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Shonna Oneal, Julia Lew, Eekhong Franco
1. Call to Order Special Meeting
Mayor Sally called the Special Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
2. Public Comment Regarding Special Meeting
Mayor Sally requested those who wish to speak on matters listed on the Special Meeting Agenda to do so at this time.
No public comments were presented.
3. Discussion and consideration of joint Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association/City of Exeter Voluntary Consolidation Negotiation two (2) month time extension request to State Water Resources Control Board and provide staff direction regarding request submittal. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Council Member Hails, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alves, and unanimously carried 4-0 (Council Member Mills absent) to send a letter regarding the six (6) week time extension request submittal for Voluntary Consolidation Negotiation to the State Water Resources Control Board as discussed.
4. Adopt Resolution 2022-19, a resolution approving the engineer’s report and assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLMAD) 91-01A; adopt Resolution 2022-20, a resolution of intention to increase this district’s annual assessments for future fiscal years beginning fiscal year 2022-2023; authorize staff to ballot property owners of this district and set the Public Hearing date for July 26, 2022, in accordance with Proposition 218. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Council posed questions and Mr. Ennis and City Attorney Julia Lew provided a response thereto. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alves, seconded by Council Member Garver and unanimously carried 4-0 (Council Member Mills absent) to adopt Resolution 2022-19 and Resolution 2022-20 as presented; authorized staff to proceed with the balloting process of LLMAD 91-01A; and set the public hearing date for July 26, 2022.
Tommy Blackmon addressed the Council in appreciation Mr. Ennis’ assistance, expressed concern that the draft report does not include tree trimming and stated he would like to review the ballot. 3:15 P.M. (or immediately following Special Session)
5. Call to Order Special Closed Session
Mayor Sally called the Special Closed Session to order at 3:30 p.m.
6. Adjourn to Special Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
a. 54956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff
b. 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Negotiator: Adam Ennis
Employee Groups: All represented and unrepresented employees
7. Reconvene Special Closed Session and Report on Special Closed Session (if any) Mayor Sally reconvened from the Special Closed Session at 4:42 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew advised there was nothing to report.
8. Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Sally adjourned the Special Meeting at 4:42 p.m.
Shonna Oneal City Clerk