EXETER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 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
INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE MAYOR PRO TEM CITY ATTORNEY
Rob Schimpf 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, April 8, 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, Francesca Quintana, Chief Schimpf, and Christina Arias. 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the closed session to order at 6:00 p.m.
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: Unrepresented Positions: Misc. Department Heads and City Administrator
2. 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Existing Litigation: City of Exeter v. Lillian Dignan, Tulare Superior Court No. VCU315971
3. 65956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Potential Initiation of Litigation: One (1) Case
4. 65956.9(d)(2) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three (3) Cases Mayor Johnson adjourned the closed session at 6:58 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 07:00 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew confirmed there were no reportable actions taken out of closed session.
E. INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Johnson.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Alves.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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 March 25, 2025, regular meeting minutes (pp. 4 – 8)
2. Payment of Bills (pp. 9 – 13)
3. March 28, 2025, Payroll (pp. 14 – 19)
4. Approval of a request from the Exeter Mural Gallery and Downtown Merchants for the use of Mixter Park on the 2nd Saturday of each month between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and a Special Event Permit fee waiver in the amount of $166.00 (pp. 20 – 28)
5. Quarter 1 Treasurer’s Report (pp. 29 – 30 )
6. Quarter 2 Treasurer’s Report (pp. 31 – 32)
7. Approval of Police Department temporary restroom rental for an additional three (3) months through the end of the repair and remodel of the Police/Administration building (pp. 33 – 34)
8. Approve and authorize Mayor to sign and submit a letter of opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 79 (Wiener) regarding transit-oriented development and its implications for local land use authority (pp. 35 – 38)
Approval of Consent Calendar as presented
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Council Member Alves 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:
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. Discussion and direction regarding appointment to Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee (pp. 39 – 40)
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager City Clerk/Human Resources Manager Francesca Quintana provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the item up for public comment. No public comment was received.
Approval to open the application process to appoint a representative to the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee, as discussed
1st 2nd Result JOHNSON WILSON RIDDLE ALVES LENTZ
JOHNSON ALVES (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Mayor Johnson and seconded by Council Member Alves to open the application process to appoint a representative to the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee, as discussed. The motion carried 5-0.
2. Receive three-month update on the repair and remodel of the Police Department/Administration Building (pp. 41 – 43)
Presented by Adam Ennis, City Administrator
City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the item up for public comment. No public comment was presented.
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves shared that he will be attending the upcoming SJV Special City Selection Committee meeting as well as provided an update of upcoming community events.
Council Member Riddle welcomed a local student observing the city council meeting. Riddle provided information from the latest TCAG meeting and funding programs for City projects. Riddle shared information regarding the latest Park Master Plan meeting that was held and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and his family for their attendance and support, she is excited for what’s to come.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson thanked the Police Department for helping monitor activity at City Park. Wilson also shared that he spent time with the residents of Rocky Hill Haciendas educating them about LLMADs.
Wilson inquired about Blossom Estates landscaping with city staff and requested follow up.
Council Member Lentz had no report.
Mayor Johnson highlighted the success of the recent City Wide Yard Sale, noting that it brought additional revenue into Exeter and was a great event.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis, Interim Police Chief Rob Schimpf, City Attorney Julia Lew, 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 7:54 p.m.
Prepared by:
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk