EXETER CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
May 23, 2023
A regular session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Mills, Jacob Johnson, Vicki Riddle, and Barbara Sally.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, Daymon Qualls, Tristan Suire, Shonna Oneal, Christina Arias, and John Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Alves called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Council Member Sally and an invocation was given by Patti Barona.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Glen Stout with New Life Church addressed the Council regarding a citation New Life Church received..
Bobby Guerra addressed the Council regarding the citation received by New Life Church.
Mike Guiness with New Life Church addressed the Council regarding a citation New Life Church received..
Brian Thoburn with Southern California Edison addressed the Council to provide an update on the upcoming mitigation plan for wildfire safety.
Troy Staib addressed the Council to express concerns with the landscape at Elberta Road and Visalia Road.
D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (if any):
a. Resolution of Commendation– Presentation of Resolution of Commendation to Finance Director, Rainbow Moore. Mayor Alves presented the Resolution of Commendation.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Sally, seconded by Council Member Riddle, and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented.
1. Approve regular minutes of May 9, 2023
2. Payment of Bills
3. Payroll May 12, 2023
4. Authorize the outfitting of two police vehicles with emergency equipment through Cook’s Communications of Fresno, CA. in the amount of $22,399.52.
5. Authorize City Administrator to execute an Amendment No. 1 to renew an agreement with Avenue Insights & Analytics, LLC of Centreville, VA, for financial systems application hosting and technology services for period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026 in the amount of $122,317.68, subject to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney.
6. Adopt Resolution 2023-16 Supporting California Senate Bill 14, which would include human trafficking of a minor within the definition of a serious felony for all purposes, including for purposes of the Three Strikes Law.
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EXETER CITY COUNCIL
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F. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Public Hearing to introduce and give first reading of Ordinance 712 Amending Title 17 of the Exeter Municipal Code by adding text amendments to Chapter 17.64 to add “Accessory Dwelling Units” as a section of the Special Uses Chapter. Assistant City Planner, Tristan Suire provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Mayor Alves opened the floor to public comment at 7:32 p.m., receiving none, closed the public comment at 7:32p.m. Council posed questions and Mr. Suire provided a response thereto. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Council Member Sally and unanimously carried to introduce and give first reading of Ordinance 712 Amending Title 17 of Exeter Municipal Code by adding text amendments to Chapter 17.64 to add “Accessory Dwelling Units” as a section of the Special Use Chapter, read by title only, and waiving further reading in full. City Attorney Julia Lew read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Adopt Resolution 2023-17 Appointing Rene Miller as Interim Finance Director, Approving Employment Agreement and authorizing the City Administrator to execute same subject to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney. City Administrator Adam Ennis and City Clerk/ Human Resources Manager Shonna Oneal provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Council member Sally, seconded by Council member Riddle and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2023-17 as presented and to authorize the City Administrator to execute the Employment Agreement subject to any minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney.
G. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council discussed items of interest. Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested an item be agendize for the next meeting regarding mid-term improvements for safety at City Park. It was the consensus of the Council to add the item requested.
H. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a brief update on City related items. Chief Hall reported the Police Department provided an employee appreciation lunch to staff and their families at the City Park on Saturday May 20, 2023.
L. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Alves adjourned the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Christina Arias, Deputy City Clerk