EXETER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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
Jason Ridenour Jacob Johnson Zach Boudreaux
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, June 10, 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 1 Vicki
Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Ridenour, Julia Lew, Francesca Quintana, Rob Schimpf, and Christina Arias.
1 Teleconference participation only, non-voting participation.
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.
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.
Representative from Jack in the Box provided a brief presentation to the City Council regarding the branding and color scheme of the future Jack in the Box in Exeter.
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 Mayor Johnson adjourned the closed session at 7:04 p.m. 7:06 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 07:06 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew reported that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
E. INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Johnson.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Alves.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mike Germaine shared an update regarding lighting and watering at the Exeter Bark Park.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Oath of Office of Police Lieutenant Rob Moore
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager
I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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)
Approval of Consent Calendar as presented with item I.4. removed due to conflict 1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON ALVES (4-0) AYE AYE AYE ABSTAIN AYE
It was moved by Pro Tem Wilson and seconded by Council Member Alves that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented, except for Item No. 4. as Mayor Johnson had a conflict on that item. The motion carried 4-0.
Approval of Item I.4.
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON ALVES (3-0) ABSTAIN AYE AYE ABSTAIN AYE
It was moved by Pro Tem Wilson and seconded by Council Member Alves that Item I.4. be approved as presented. The motion carried 3-0. Mayor Johnson abstained due to a conflict.
J. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
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.
Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Zachary Boudreaux provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Receiving no public comment, Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
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, as presented.
1st 2nd Result JOHNSON WILSON RIDDLE ALVES LENTZ
ALVES LENTZ (4-0) AYE AYE ABSTAIN AYE AYE
It was moved by Council Member Alves and seconded by Council Member Lentz to adopt 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 as presented. The motion carried 4-0.
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).
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
City Administrator Jason Ridenour 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.
Adoption of 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), as presented.
1st 2nd Result JOHNSON WILSON RIDDLE ALVES LENTZ
ALVES LENTZ (4-0) AYE AYE ABSTAIN AYE AYE
It was moved by Council Member Alves and seconded by Council Member Lentz to adopt 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), as presented. The motion carried 4-0.
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.
Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Zachary Boudreaux 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.
Authorization to enter into a contract with IMS to conduct a Street Pavement Analysis, approval proposal submitted by IMS and appropriation of funds, as presented. 1st 2nd Result JOHNSON WILSON RIDDLE ALVES LENTZ
WILSON LENTZ (4-0) AYE AYE ABSTAIN AYE AYE
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and seconded by Council Member Lentz grant authorization to enter into a contract with IMS to conduct a Street Pavement Analysis, approval proposal submitted by IMS and appropriation of funds, as presented. The motion carried 4-0.
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.
Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Zachary Boudreaux provided a report for the City Council’s review and consideration.
Mayor Johnson opened the item up for public comment.
Public comment from Dustin Belvin. Belvin proposed questions and provided statements regarding Avila General Engineering.
Authorize 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, as presented. 1st 2nd Result JOHNSON WILSON RIDDLE ALVES LENTZ
ALVES LENTZ (4-0) AYE AYE ABSTAIN AYE AYE
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and seconded by Mayor Johnson to authorize the 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, as presented. The motion carried 4-0, with Council Member Riddle abstaining.
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves shared about nearby cooling centers and inquired about a cooling center in Exeter this summer and expressed his interest in having one.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson shared regarding his participation as a crossing guard at the local schools. Wilson shared his thoughts on the status of irrigation at Scroth Park. Wilson attended Adam Ennis’s retirement lunch and a Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) meeting. Wilson commented on the visible return of Code Enforcement activity in the community.
Council Member Riddle shared her concerns regarding State Route 65 and Marinette Avenue and requested the matter remain a priority with school involvement. Riddle shared information from the League of California Cities Association. Riddle requested that a future ADA parking item be agendized.
Council Member Lentz had no report.
Mayor Johnson shared that National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th and encouraged participation.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Jason Ridenour, Public Works Director Zach Boudreaux, 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 8:16 p.m.
Prepared by:
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk