EXETER CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
May 9, 2023
A closed session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Mills, Jacob Johnson, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Barbara Sally
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, and Shonna Oneal
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alves called the closed session to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Mayor Alves requested those who wish to speak on matters listed on the Closed Session Agenda to do so at this time.
There were no public comments presented.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S):
Mayor Alves adjourned to closed session at 6:30 p.m.
1. 54956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel Re: Potential Initiation of litigation by the City:
One (1) case
2. 54956.95 Consideration of Liability Claim
Claimant: Janette York
Claim Against: City of Exeter
3. 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Negotiator: Adam Ennis
Employee Group: Finance Director
A regular session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:06 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Mills, Jacob Johnson, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Barbara Sally
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, Daymon Qualls, Shonna Oneal, Christina Arias, and John Hall D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any) Mayor Alves called the regular session to order at 7:06 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew reported on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Council Member Riddle and carried 4-0 (Council Member Sally absent), to deny the claim submitted by Janette York.
E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Council Member Riddle and an invocation was given by Police Chief Hall.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mayor Alves requested those who wish to speak on matters that are not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Exeter Council, or to address or request a matter be pulled from the consent calendar to do so at this time.
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Pamela Whitmire addressed the Council to provide an update on SB 7 provided information regarding the bill.
Jennifer Stimpel Director of Exeter Community Preschool addressed the Council to express concerns regarding inappropriate use of the City Park that is located across the street from her facility.
Jennifer Schell of TNT Fireworks addressed the Council to introduce herself to the Council and to thank them for their support in the approval for the fireworks fundraiser permitting.
Jose Martinez addressed the Council regarding Item 8 on the consent calendar and provided insurance information to City Administrator Adam Ennis.
G. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (if any): Proclamation in honor of Public Works Week May 21 – May 27, 2023. Public Works Director, Daymon Qualls discussed Public Works Week and Mayor Alves presented the proclamation.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mills, seconded by Council Member Riddle, and carried 4-0 (Council Member Sally absent) that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented.
1. Approve regular minutes of April 25, 2023
2. Payment of Bills
3. Payroll April 14, 2023 & April 28, 2023
4. Approval to issue permits to four (4) applicants including; The Bridge Church, EUHS Band Boosters, Exeter Outdoors Association, Inc. and Exeter Wrestling, Inc. for the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks contingent upon compliance with required booth clearances, appropriate documentation, proper on-site storage, compliance with all City Municipal Code requirements, and any County or State guidance and orders in place during the time of sales.
5. Adopt Resolution 2023-11 affirming Planning Commission Approval of a Conditional Use Permit 2022-01 to permit the construction and operation of an RV park on the west side of S. Kaweah Avenue, south of E. Firebaugh Avenue, subject to the conditions as presented.
6. Affirm $60,960.72 in rehabilitation work performed by Well Rehabilitation Services, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA, and $98,157.95 for pump replacement and related work performed by Kaweah Pump, Inc. of Visalia, CA on Well E14-W, and approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $65,000 into CIP expenditure account 105.461.080.016
7. Approve a request for a Special Event with facility use of Joyner Park and street closures of B St between Pine St and Rocky Hill for the Grand Reopening of the Exeter Museum hosted by Center for Art Culture and History – Exeter (CACHE) beginning at 10:00am June 10, 2023, and ending at 10:00pm.
8. Approve a request for a Special Event with facility use of Joyner Park and street closures of B St between Pine St and Rocky Hill for the Exeter High School Class of 1973 Reunion beginning at 12:00pm on October 14, 2023, and ending at 10:00pm.
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9. Adopt Resolution 2023-12 Directing the City Engineer to Prepare a Report for the current twenty (20) City of Exeter Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts 91- 01A; 91-01B; 97-01; 98-01; 08-01; 06-01; 05-01; 05-02; 04-01; 04-02; 04-03; 04-04; 04-05; 03-01; 03-02; 01-01; 01-02; 00-01, 00-02, and 23-01; Adopt Resolution 2023-13 Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments on Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01; 97-01; 91-01A; 91-01B; 08-01; 06-01; 05-01; 05-02; 04-01; 04-02; 04-03; 04- 04; 04-05; 03-01; 03-02; 01-01; 01-02; 00-01, 00-02, and 23-01; and set the Public Hearing for July 11, 2023.
10. Adopt Resolution 2023-14 Opposing California Assembly Bill 1090, which would authorize a county board of supervisors to remove a sheriff from office for cause.
11. Adopt Resolution 2023-15 Opposing California Senate Bill 94, which would allow for resentencing of individuals where special circumstances are found.
I. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS: None
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.
J. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council discussed items of interest.
K. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a brief update on City related items. Police Chief John Hall provided an update on the Sergeant promotion and department updates.
L. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Alves adjourned the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Christina Arias, Deputy City Clerk