EXETER CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
June 24, 2025, 4:00 PM
City Hall, 137 North F Street
Exeter, California 93221
Mayor
Jacob Johnson
Mayor Pro Tem
Jeff Wilson
Council Members
Vicki Riddle
Frankie Alves
Bobby Lentz
Notice is hereby given that the Exeter City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in person at Exeter City Hall located at 137 N. F St. in Exeter California, 93221.
Staff Reports related to items on the agenda are available on the City’s website at https://cityofexeter.ca.gov/ and available for viewing at City Hall. 4:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters that are on the agenda, and comments will be limited to the topic of the special meeting.
In fairness to all who wish to speak tonight, comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes for each individual, although not required, speakers are asked to begin their comments by stating their name and city of residence.
D. 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. City Council Goals and Objectives Session
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
E. SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT
State of California )
County of Tulare ) ss.
City of Exeter )
(pp. 3-4)
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 20, 2025, and online on the City of Exeter website. _______________________________________________
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 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.
Agenda Item Staff Report
Meeting Date:
June 24, 2025
Wording for Agenda:
City Council Goals and Objectives Session
Submitting Department:
Administration
Contact Name:
Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
City Staff recommends that the City Council hold a workshop-style discussion to identify, refine, and prioritize Council goals and objectives for the upcoming year, and work toward narrowing the list to key goals for the City Council and staff to collaboratively pursue.
The purpose of the session is to engage in a focused discussion regarding the Council’s shortterm and long-term priorities, and to establish clear and actionable goals that will help guide policy direction, budget planning, and staff workplans.
The City has held similar goal-setting sessions in previous years and has found them to be a valuable tool for strategic alignment. While the City strives to conduct these sessions annually, this year’s meeting is particularly timely given the seating of the new City Council. It provides an ideal opportunity for the City Council to collectively establish shared priorities and set the tone for the coming year.
Staff recommends that, following discussion, the City Council work toward narrowing down the list of priorities to five key goals. These selected goals will serve as the City's strategic focus areas for the upcoming year, ensuring that both the Council and staff are aligned and able to make meaningful progress.
For action by:
☒City Council
Regular Session:
☐Consent Calendar
☒Regular Item
☐Public Hearing
Review:
City Administrator
(Initials Required)
______
Agenda Item Number: D.1.
Department Recommendation:
Summary:
J.R.
Background:
City Council goal-setting sessions are a recognized best practice in municipal governance. They provide an opportunity for Councilmembers to reflect on the City’s accomplishments, respond to current challenges, and affirm or adjust the City’s direction in a collaborative setting.
The City has successfully conducted similar sessions in the past and aims to make this an annual practice to promote accountability, transparency, and strategic consistency. With a newly seated Council, this year’s session presents an excellent opportunity to establish a refreshed set of priorities and build a unified vision moving forward.
The outcomes of this session will help shape future agendas, inform budget development, and guide staff workplans throughout the year. Staff will also provide periodic updates on progress toward the identified goals.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with holding this session, though adopted goals may influence future resource allocation decisions.
• None.
I move to adopt follow goals and objectives for the Council and staff to collaboratively work toward (City Council to establish list of goals).
Attachments:
Recommended motion to be made by the City Council: