EXETER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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
Jason Ridenour 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
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS - Comments from the public are limited to items listed on the closed session matters (GC 54954.3a). Speakers will be allowed three (3) minutes. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your City of residence.
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: Four (4) Cases
2. 65956.9(d)(2) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Potential Exposure to Litigation: One (1) Case, Facts not known by Potential Plaintiff 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.
7:00 p.m. (or, immediately following Closed Session)
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any)
E. INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Johnson.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters that are not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Exeter City Council. In compliance with public meeting laws, Council cannot discuss topics that are not included on the published agenda. This is also the time for citizens to comment on items listed on the Consent Calendar or to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes. Public comments related to all pulled Consent Calendar Items and all Individual Business or Public Hearing Items that are listed on this agenda will be heard at the time that item is discussed or at a time the Public Hearing is opened for comment.
In fairness to all who wish to speak tonight, comments shall be limited to five (5) minutes for each individual, ten (10) minutes for an individual representing a group, and thirty (30) minutes overall for the entire public comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Mayor. Although not required, speakers are asked to begin their comments by stating their name and city of residence.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Oath of Office of Police Lieutenant Rob Moore (p. 4) Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager 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 May 27, 2025, regular meeting minutes (pp. 5 – 11)
2. Payment of Bills (pp. 12 – 16)
3. June 06, 2025, Payroll (pp. 17 – 22)
4. Approval of an additional request from Exeter Lions Club to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol within an enclosed, controlled area at Dobson Field during the Independence Day Celebration July 03, 2025 (pp. 23 – 30)
5. Approval of Emergency Dispatch and Communication Services Agreement Between the County of Tulare and the City of Exeter for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 and Authorization for the City Administrator to Execute the Agreement (pp. 31 – 42)
6. Authorization for the City Administrator to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with the Tulare County Information & Communications Technology Department’s Radio Shop (“TCiCT”) for Radio and Communications Maintenance Services (pp. 43 – 52)
7. Approval to pay invoice from West Valley Construction in the Amount of $20,294.63 for an emergency water valve repair in the area of Glaze Avenue and South Filbert Road (pp. 53 – 64)
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. Public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 2025-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter approving the City of Exeter’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act (pp. 65 – 69) Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
2. Consider Adoption of Resolution 25-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, authorizing and directing the City Administrator to pursue the funding and development of a Local Roads Safety Plan (LRSP) (pp. 70 – 73)
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
3. Consider authorization to enter into a contract with IMS to conduct a Street Pavement Analysis, approval proposal submitted by IMS and appropriation of funds (pp. 74 – 107) Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
4. Consider authorizing arrangement of a contract with Avila General Engineering to grade the parking lot located on the southwest corner of F St. and E Palm St, transport out excess soil, transport and place in asphalt grindings; and approve necessary funds (pp. 108 – 112) Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
M. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Exeter, in the Administrator’s Office; and that I posted this Agenda on the bulletin board outside of City Hall 137 N. F St. Exeter CA 93221 on June 6, 2025 and online on the City of Exeter website.
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the City Clerk (559)592-9244. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an appropriate alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet. (28 CFR 35.102-35. 104 ADA Title II).
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the legislative body after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at City of Exeter, Administration Office 314 W. Firebaugh, Exeter CA 93221 during normal business hours.
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Francesca Quintan
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Background:
In 2019 there was an incident where two Exeter High School students were struck by a vehicle the crosswalk at Sequoia and SR 65, at the same time the City of Exeter was at the beginning of conducting the “City of Exeter Complete Street with ADA Compliance and Active Transportation Safety Enhancement Plan.” During the study in 2021, Caltrans District 6 participated in a walking audit with City Staff to view the deficiencies along the State Route 65 corridor in the City of Exeter, especially near the High School. In the fall of 2023, Caltrans began a feasibility study on the State Route 65 corridor involving Exeter Union School District, TCAG (Steet Story (Cal Berkely)), at the same time Council Member Riddle arranged a site visit with CTC Chair Ingman who saw firsthand the concerns and needs on the corridor.
With the funding approval from TCAG to conduct an ATP plan staff began the process in November 2023, by hiring TKJM to prepare the City of Exeter ATP plan (completed in October 2024). On June 17, 2024, the Cycle 7 ATP grant funding was applied for, but fell short of being awarded (next cycle will be 2026). Currently there are several safety concerns that still exist with the current infrastructure around the schools that need to be addressed to reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians.
The LSRP will give the City of Exeter another tool and opportunity to pursue additional funding to assist in making safety improvements around the schools. Developing an LRSP is the next step to qualify for other grant programs and continue working toward safer streets. If approved, staff will pursue funding for the development of a Local Safety Roads Plan with TCAG and Caltrans then bring back an agenda item to seek proposals for the plan after funding is secured.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated cost to develop the LSRP is between $75,000-$100,000. Staff will seek funding through Measure R via TCAG or apply for Caltrans Planning Grants.
Prior Council/Board Actions:
Approved the City of Exeter Complete Streets and ADA/Active Transportation Plan in 2022.
Approved the City of Exeter’s ATP Plan in October of 2024.
Attachments:
x Resolution 2025-18
Recommended motion to be made by Council/Board: I move to adopt Resolution 25-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, authorizing and directing the City Administrator to pursue the funding and development of a Local Roads Safety Plan (LRSP).
RESOLUTION 2025-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXETER
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURSUE THE FUNDING
AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL ROADS SAFETY PLAN (LRSP)
WHEREAS, the City of Exeter approved the Complete Street with ADA Compliance and Active Transportation Safety Enhancement Plan on August 09, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City of Exeter in coordination with Caltrans, Exeter Union School District and Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) prepared an Active Transportation Plan adopted by City Council on October 22, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the State Route 65 Multi-Modal Corridor Study was completed by Caltrans in February 2025; and
WHEREAS, the three above documents have identified opportunities for safety improvements within the City Limits on and near the SR 65 Corridor and near Exeter Union High School, Wilson Middle School, Rocky Hill Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kaweah Continuation School, and Little Lambs Preschool; and
WHEREAS, the City of Exeter applied for Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding Cycle 7 to make several safety improvements in SR 65 Corridor next to the schools in Exeter, which was ultimately not awarded that cycle, however the City was encouraged to re-apply for the next cycle (June 2026); and
WHEREAS, there are several safety concerns that still exist with the current infrastructure around the schools in Exeter that need to be addressed to reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, and the development of a Local Roads Safety Plan (LRSP) will make Exeter Eligible to apply for Safe Routes to School and Hazardous Safety Improvement funds from the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the LSRP will give the City of Exeter another tool and opportunity for additional funding to assist in making safety improvements around the schools, sidewalks, ADA Curb Cuts, lighted crosswalks, pedestrian Islands, bicycle lanes, flashing beacons, lane improvements and other improvements related transportation safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to pursue the development of an LRSP and authorizes the City Administrator to pursue funding opportunities to develop the LRSP through Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) or Caltrans Planning Grants to develop a Request for Proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Exeter, that the Council hereby supports and directs the City Administrator seek funding opportunities through TCAG or Caltrans to develop a LRSP.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Jacob Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk
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