EXETER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
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 Zachary Boudreaux
INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE MAYOR PRO TEM CITY ATTORNEY
Robert Schimpf Jeff Wilson Julia Lew
FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY
TREASURER
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY PLANNER
Eekhong Franco Frankie Alves Greg Collins
Vicki Riddle
CITY CLERK Bobby Lentz 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, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 N. F St. Exeter CA 932221.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jacob Johnson, Jeff Wilson, Frankie Alves, Bobby Lentz, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, Zach Boudreaux, Robert Shimpf, Francesca Quintana, 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.
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.
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.
No public comment was presented.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S):
1. 65956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Potential Initiation of Litigation: Six (6) Cases
2. 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiations
Agency Negotiator: Adam Ennis, City Administrator
Employee Groups: All represented and unrepresented employees
3. 65956.9(d)(2) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three (3) Cases Mayor Johnson adjourned the closed session at 7:05 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 07:08 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew noted for the record that no reportable action was taken out of closed session.
E. INVOCATION
Presented by Pastor Zoll.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comment from Daniel Sepulveda. Sepulveda serves as the District Representative for Congressman Jim Costa’s Office. Sepulveda shared that both he and his office are a resource to Exeter residents and can assist as a liaison between residents and federal agencies like Medicare, IRS, Social Security. Residents may reach out to Costa’s office in Visalia and shared their contact information.
Sepulveda shared that Costa remains committed to the Exeter community.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation in honor of National Public Works Week (p. 4) Presented to City of Exeter Public Works Staff
Presented by Mayor Johnson
Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to public works staff in honor of national public works week and took their photo.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of April 22, 2025, regular meeting minutes (pp. 5 – 9)
2. Payment of Bills (pp. 10 – 14 )
3. April 25, 2025, Payroll (pp. 15 – 20)
4. Approval to issue permits to four (4) applicants including; Exeter Union High School Music Boosters, Exeter Outdoors Association, Exeter Wrestling Boosters, and the Bridge Church 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 (pp. 21 – 22)
5. Adoption of Resolution 2025-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, amending the City’s 2024/25 salary schedule, to reflect previously approved salary adjustments for the Chief of Police and City Administrator positions (pp. 23 – 30) 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 in one motion as presented. The motion carried 5-0.
J. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 2025-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01, to permit the operation of the Checkmat Jiu Jitsu Gym on property located in a CS (Service Commercial) district, located at 410 S F. Street (pp. 31 – 45)
Presented by Tom Navarro, Contract Senior City Planner
Contract Senior City Planner Tom Navarro provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Receiving no public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Adoption of Resolution 2025-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01, to permit the operation of the Checkmat Jiu Jitsu Gym on property located in a CS (Service Commercial) district, located at 410 S F. Street 1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES WILSON (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
It was moved by Council Member Alves and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to adopt Resolution 2025-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01, to permit the operation of the Checkmat Jiu Jitsu Gym on property located in a CS (Service Commercial) district, located at 410 S F. Street, as presented. The motion carried 5-0.
2. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2025-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, approving and authorizing the Mayor and/or City Administrator to execute an agreement with option to purchase for the potential acquisition of property located at 801 South Belmont Road (APN 133-080-053) and to take all necessary actions to facilitate the purchase for a well site as part of the required improvements associated with the Tooleville water system consolidation (pp. 46 – 58)
Introduced by Adam Ennis, City Administrator
Presented by Neyba Amezcua, QK Principal Project Manager
QK Principal Project Manager Neyba Amezcua provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the item up for public comment. No public comments were presented.
Adoption of Resolution 2025-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, approving and authorizing the Mayor and/or City Administrator to execute an agreement with option to purchase for the potential acquisition of property located at 801 South Belmont Road (APN 133-080-053) and to take all necessary actions to facilitate the purchase for a well site as part of the required improvements associated with the Tooleville water system consolidation
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 to adopt Resolution 2025-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, approving and authorizing the Mayor and/or City Administrator to execute an agreement with option to purchase for the potential acquisition of property located at 801 South Belmont Road (APN 133-080-053) and to take all necessary actions to facilitate the purchase for a well site as part of the required improvements associated with the Tooleville water system consolidation, as presented. The motion carried 5-0.
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves reported that he attended the SJV special city selection committee meeting in Fresno. Alves also shared that the public hearing for the LLMAD consolidation is coming up and will be on the May 27th regular meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reported that he attended national prayer day at Lincoln Elementary school as well as the swearing in of new Police Officer Brown and Community Services Officer Carrasco. Wilson also attended the TCAG retreat and learned very much.
Council Member Riddle announced that the upcoming TCRTA meeting will take place next week. Riddle shared that she also attended the TCAG retreat with Mayor pro Tem Wilson and City Staff. Riddle shared information regarding a potential bypass at SR 65 and Marinette. Riddle also provided information about the upcoming Wine Walk event.
Council Member Lentz had no report.
Mayor Johnson thanked the City Administrator for his years of service and dedication to the City of Exeter.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis, Public Works Director Zach Boudreaux, Interim Police Chief 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 8:27 p.m.
Prepared by:
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk