AGENDA
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Regular Session -7:00 p.m.
137 North "F" Street, Exeter, California
MAYOR
CITY ADMINISTRATOR Frankie Alves PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Adam Ennis MAYOR PRO TEM Jaymon Quall:
CHIEF OF POLICE Justin Mills ITY ATTORNEY
John Hall COUNCIL MEMBERS Julia Lew
FINANCE DIRECTOR/ Jacob Johnson CITY PLANNER
CITY TREASURER Vicki Riddle Greg Collins
Rainbow Moore Barbara Sally CITY ENGINEER
CITY CLERK Spencer Supinger
Shonna Oneal
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FEBRUARY 14, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to AB 361, this meeting will be conducted utilizing in-person, teleconferencing and electronic means. The physical location will be open to the public.
Remote Viewing and Attendance: Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting may do so via Zoom at the below link:
Please click this URL to join.
https://us02web.zoom.us/i/89905654993?pwd=S1VHY01BOGZ3UmVjeElrTXVtQmNNZz09 Passcode: 674753 Description: CITY OF EXETER CITY COUNCIL 2/14/2023 Pending no technical difficulties, the Council meeting will also be streamed (for observation only) via Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/TheCityOfExeter/.
Staff Reports related to items on the agenda are available on the City's website at www.cityofexeter.com and available for viewing at the Council Chamber.
Submission of Public Comments: Members of the public wishing to comment on an item may do so in the following ways:
1. Online: You may join the Zoom Webinar at the above link. Once public comment for the item you would like to speak on is called, please raise your virtual hand, your name will be called, and your microphone will be unmuted.
In Person: The public may also present public comments in person at the Council Chambers, but the City strongly encourages the public to participate electronically to comply with the socia listancing recommendations. Participants are required to follow local, State, and CalOSHA health guidelines. Individuals are encouraged to wear a mask over the mouth and nose.
Please direct any questions to the Office of City Clerk, 559-592-9244.
MEETING AGENDA
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Pastor Brandon Zoll C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters that are not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Exeter City Council. In compliance with public meeting laws, Council cannot discuss topics that are not included on the published agenda. This is also the time for citizens to comment on items listed on the Consent Calendar or to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes. Public comments related to all pulled Consent Calendar Items and all Individual Business or Public Hearing Items that are listed on this agenda will be heard at the time that item is discussed or at a time the Public Hearing is opened for comment.
In fairness to all who wish to speak tonight, comments shall be limited to five (5) minutes for each individual, ten (10) minutes for an individual representing a group, and thirty (30) minutes overall for the entire public comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Mayor. Although not required, speakers are asked to begin their comments by stating their name and city of residence.
D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (if any):
a. Commendation for Lieutenant Liz Yarber and Lieutenant Brett Inglehart - Chief of Police John Hall
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
1. Approve regular minutes of January 24, 2023
2. Payment of Bills
3. Payroll: January 20, 2023 and February 3, 2023
4. Affirm emergency repairs on the City's water distribution system completed by Lyles Utility Construction, LLC of Fresno, CA and authorize payment in the amount of $26,114.02 for said repairs.
5. Consideration to authorize the HOME Investment Partnership loan in the amount of $952,381 to be assumed by Juan Carlos Gutierrez; and to authorize the City Administrator to execute a loan subordination agreement in the amount of $800,000; to authorize the City Administrator to execute the necessary documents to transfer the loans and regulatory agreements to Juan Carlos Gutierrez, for the apartment complex at 211 North F Street.
F. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
Comments related to Individual Business and Public Hearing Items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 30 minutes per item. The Mayor may reasonably limit or extend the public comment period to preserve the Council's interest in conducting efficient, orderly meetings.
1. Adopt Resolution 2023-05 creating the Ad Hoc Public Safety Task Force, and appointing two Council members to the task force, to include community involvement in reviewing and evaluating public safety departments and providing presentations and reports to the City Council of its findings and recommendations related to how the City can support the departments - City Administrator Adam Ennis
2. Receive the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Audited Financial Statements for the City of Exeter, review the financial condition of the City, and provide feedback - Finance Director Rainbow Moore
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EXETER CITY COUNCIL
3. Consideration of new agreement with John Hall for the position of Chief of Police and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr. Hall to serve in that capacity for a term not to exceed two (2) years at a monthly rate of $11,526.00 (Step E), consistent with the established salary of the Chief of Police classification as revised by the updated salary schedule item on this agenda - City Administrator Adam Ennis
4. Adopt Resolution 2023-06 amending the City's 2022/23 salary schedule changing the Chief of Police salary range effective February 27, 2023 - City Clerk/Human Resources Manager Shonna Oneal
G. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
H. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
I. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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City of Exeter
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Exeter, in the Administrator's Office; and that I posted this Agenda orthe bulletin board in the Finance Office and on the bulletin board outside of City Hall on February 10, 2023.
Shona Sheal
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