EXETER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 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 Jacob Johnson Vacant
CHIEF OF POLICE MAYOR PRO TEM CITY ATTORNEY
John Hall Jeff Wilson Julia Lew
FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY
TREASURER
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY PLANNER
Eekhong Franco Frankie Alves Greg Collins
Bobby Lentz
CITY CLERK Vickie Riddle 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, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street in Exeter CA 93221.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jacob Johnson, Jeff Wilson, Frankie Alves, Bobby Lentz, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, 1
Francesca Quintana, and 2Christina Arias.
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the closed session to order at 6:00 p.m. 1 Only present for a portion of closed session item C.1. 2 Only present for a portion of closed session item C.1.
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 Johnson 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. 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiations
Agency Negotiator: Adam Ennis
Employee Groups: All represented and unrepresented employees Mayor Johnson adjourned the closed session at 7:02 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 Johnson called the regular session to order at 07:03 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew confirmed there were no reportable actions taken out of closed session.
E. INVOCATION
Presented by Pastor Allen Wittenberg
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comment was presented.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Tulare County Fire Update
Presented by Charlie Norman, Fire Chief
2. Exeter Ambulance Update
Presented by Stuart Nickels, District Manager
I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of February 11, 2025, regular meeting minutes (pp. 4 – 7)
2. Approval of February 12, 2025, special meeting minutes (pp. 8 – 9)
3. Payment of Bills (pp. 10 – 14)
4. February 14, 2025, Payroll (pp. 15 – 20)
5. Approval of a revision to the previously approved street closure for the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Farmer’s Market to reflect each Wednesday night between the hours of 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM to include the use of Mixter Park and closing E Street from Pine Street South to the public parking lot adjacent to Wildflower subject to the conditions presented by Staff (pp. 21 – 24)
6. Award and authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement with Kaweah Pump, Inc. of Visalia, CA in an amount of $77,726.71 for emergency repair and rehabilitation work at Well E11-W (pp. 25 – 28)
7. Adoption of updated City of Exeter Public Improvement Standard Plans (pp. 29 – 145)
8. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute Addendum No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Exeter and Chief of Police John Halll extending the term of the agreement through May 27, 2025 (pp. 146 – 153)
9. Approval of Invoice #204744 from West Valley Construction of Campbell, CA in the amount of $21,246.74 from expenditure account 105.461.080.003 for emergency water valve repair (pp. 154 – 161)
Approval of Consent Calendar as presented
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and seconded by Council Member Riddle that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. The motion carried 5-0.
J. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Continued discussion and direction regarding potential adjustments and balloting of the City’s Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts (LLMAD’s) to assist in improving the future financial balance of the districts (pp. 162 – 163) QK Director of Municipal Services John Doyel provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the item up for public comment.
Council Member Alves stepped down from the dais as a City Council Member and provided a public comment as a member of the public. Alves requested that a decision be made regarding Glen View Estates LLMAD.
No further public comments were received.
2. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter approving notice time requirements and City Administrator’s designation of specified locations as critical infrastructure for purposes of City of Exeter Code of Ordinances Chapter 9.36 (pp. 164 – 184)
City Attorney Julia Lew provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Adoption of Resolution 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, as amended, approving notice time requirements and City Administrator’s designation of specified locations as critical infrastructure for purposes of City of Exeter Code of Ordinances Chapter 9.36.
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON ALVES (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Mayor Johnson and seconded by Council Member Alves to adopt Resolution 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, as amended, approving notice time requirements and City Administrator’s designation of specified locations as critical infrastructure for purposes of City of Exeter Code of Ordinances Chapter 9.36. The motion carried 5-0.
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves attended and shared information regarding the Chamber Awards Dinner. Alves also reminded everyone that the Farmers Market would be held tonight an encouraged them to attend as well as the karaoke at Bellcraft brewery. Alves also shared information regarding the upcoming Motorfest event and second annual city-wide yard sale. Alves thanked Operations Manager Dan Espinola for his work on numerous City projects. Alves shared information regarding the City’s latest meeting with the State of California regarding the Tooleville Project and that the project is still underway. Alves reminded everyone of the new area code in Tulare County.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson requested an item be placed on a future agenda to discuss the City Council’s Goals and Objectives. Wilson also requested that City Staff look into a code enforcement issue that was brought to him by a resident. Wilson requested that City Staff also look into littering issues around Wilson Middle School as well as graffiti issues around town.
Council Member Riddle shared updates on downtown revitalization efforts that are currently underway.
Riddle shared information regarding a film crew that will be filming around town. Riddle shared her excitement over the lighted Trail System project as well as her work with Operations Manager Eddie Wendt. Riddle requested an item be placed on a future agenda regarding traffic treatment in high risk areas. Riddle shared the latest updates from TCAG and TCRTA.
Council Member Lentz shared that information from the GSGSA Rural Communities meeting he attended.
Mayor Johnson had no report.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis, Police Chief John Hall, 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 Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
Prepared by:
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk