EXETER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Closed Session – 6:00 p.m.
Regular Session – 7:00 p.m.
137 North "F" Street, Exeter, California 93221
CITY ADMINISTRATOR MAYOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Adam Ennis Frankie Alves Vacant
CHIEF OF POLICE MAYOR PRO TEM CITY ATTORNEY
John Hall Justin Mills Julia Lew
FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY
TREASURER
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY PLANNER
Eekhong Franco Jacob Johnson Greg Collins
Vicki Riddle
CITY CLERK Barbara Sally CITY ENGINEER
Francesca Quintana Martin Querin
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Christina Arias
A closed session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street in Exeter CA 93221.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Milla, Barbara Sally, Jacob Johnson, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, Francesca Quintana, 1 Eekhong Franco, and Christina
Arias.
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor called the closed session to order at 6:00 p.m.
1 Only present for closed session item C.3.
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 Chambers.
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.
No public comment was presented.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S):
1. 54956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Potential Initiation of Litigation by the City: One (1) case
2. 54956.9 Consideration of Liability Claims
Claimant: Jeff Hendrick
Claimed Against: City of Exeter
3. 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiations
Agency Negotiator: Shelline Bennett
Employee Groups: All represented and unrepresented employees
4. 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Existing Litigation: Long v. City of Exeter, California Supreme Court No. S286705
5. 54956.9(d)(2) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation): One (1) case – facts not known to potential plaintiffs
Mayor Alves adjourned the closed session at 6:56 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (or, immediately following Closed Session)
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any)
Mayor Alves called the regular session to order at 07:00 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew reported that action was taken by the City Council on closed session item C.2; 54956.9 Consideration of Liability Claims, Claimant: Jeff Hendrick Claimed Against: City of Exeter. It was moved by Council Member Sally, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and approved 5-0 to reject the claim from claimant Jeff Hendrick.
E. INVOCATION:
Presented by Manuel Garcia.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mayor Alves requested those who wish to speak to do so at this time.
No public comment was presented.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
CalRecycle & Operational Update (pp. 4 – 13)
Presented by Thomas Hamon and Isaak Kulikoff, Mid Valley Disposal Mid-Valley provided a report for the Council’s review and feedback.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered 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. Approval of October 22, 2024, regular meeting minutes (pp. 14 – 18)
2. Payment of Bills (pp. 19 – 26)
3. October 25, 2024, Payroll (pp. 27 – 32)
4. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 714, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Exeter amending sections 11.01.010, 11.01.035, 11.01.090, 11.01.095, and 11.01.100 of Title 11, “City Parks and Facilities,” Chapter 11.01, “City Parks and Recreation Areas,” of the City of Exeter Code of Ordinances (Municipal Code) (pp. 33 – 49)
5. Adoption of Resolution 2024-30, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Exeter and the California League of City Employees Associations (CLOCEA) for the term July 01, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement (pp. 50 – 71)
6. Authorize amendment of total cost to sole source purchase the Downtown Streetlights from Platt Electric Supply of Visalia, CA to $396,556.88 (pp. 72 – 76) Approval of Consent Calendar as presented.
1st 2nd Result ALVES MILLS RIDDLE JOHNSON SALLY
MILLS SALLY (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and seconded by Council Member Sally that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. The motion carried 5-0.
J. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
Comments related to Individual Business and Public Hearing Items are limited to three (3) 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. Consideration of Draft Regulations Restricting Unsafe and Unauthorized Camping and Storage of Personal Property, and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure, and Mitigation of Harm to Public Health, Safety and Welfare (p. 77 – 91)
Presented by Jullia Lew, City Attorney
City Attorney Julia Lew provided a report for the review and consideration.
Mayor Alves opened the item up for public comment.
Public comment was presented by Jeff Wilson. Wilson expressed concern regarding the homeless situation at the City Park.
No further public comment was presented.
Authorize the setting of a Public Hearing for January 14, 2025, regarding Consideration of Draft Regulations Restricting Unsafe and Unauthorized Camping and Storage of Personal Property, and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure, and Mitigation of Harm to Public Health, Safety and Welfare as discussed.
1st 2nd Result ALVES MILLS RIDDLE JOHNSON SALLY
JOHNSON RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Riddle to authorize the setting of a Public Hearing for January 14, 2025, regarding Consideration of Draft Regulations Restricting Unsafe and Unauthorized Camping and Storage of Personal Property, and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure, and Mitigation of Harm to Public Health, Safety and Welfare as discussed. The motion carried 5-0.
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tem Mills thanked Marie Arroyo in the Public Works department for her hard work.
Council Member Sally reported that EDC is canceling their November and December meetings and that she also attended the SGMA Board Meeting.
Council Member Johnson reminded everyone of the Christmas Parade happening December 06, 2024.
Council Member Riddle thanked Mayor Alves and Mayor Pro Tem Mills for their military service. Riddle shared that she attended the League of Cities seminar. She also attended the TCRTA meeting. Riddle shared that she will be a presenter at the Exeter Community Service Guild. She also discussed the downtown revitalization and its progress.
Mayor Alves shared that he served as a panelist for the Public Works Director interview that was held and was impressed with the candidate. Mayor Alves shared that the Tooleville project is making progress. He also reminded folks to sign up for basketball before the deadline.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis, City Attorney Julia Lew, Finance Director Eekhong Franco, and City Clerk/Human Resources Manager Francesca Quintana provided a brief update on City and department related items.
M. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alves adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Prepared by:
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk