EXETER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
August 12, 2025, 6:00 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 Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 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. 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor called the closed session to order at order at 6:00 PM.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
No public comments were presented.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S)
1. 54956.9(d)(3) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - 1 Case: Facts Not Known to Potential Plaintiffs
2. 54956.9(d)(3) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - 1 Case: Invoice No. REB65076085 from Robert Half
3. 54956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Potential Initiation of Litigation - 5 Cases
7:00 p.m.
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any)
Mayor called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m. City Attorney reported that there was no report out of closed session.
E. INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Johnson
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Alves.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment from Dewayne Faulkner. Faulkner spoke in regards to the Fall Festival and shared that the group has been working extremely hard and hopes the item is approved tonight. Faulkner thanked City Staff, Lions and Kiwanis for making it happen.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Oath of Office of Police Officer Green Grove (p. 5)
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk
2. Employee of the Quarter Recognition of Dan Espinola (p. 6 – 7) Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
3. Tulare County Economic Development Presentation (pp. 8 – 29) Presented by Airica de Olivera, TCEDC
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of July 12, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes (pp. 30 – 35)
2. Approval of the Payment of Bills for July 25, 2025 (pp. 36 – 41)
3. Approval of Payroll in the Amount of $89,994.28 for the Period of June 30, 2025, through July 13, 2025, with a Check Date of July 18, 2025 (pp. 42 – 49)
4. Approval of Payroll in the Amount of $99,679.12 for the Period of July 14, 2025, through July 27, 2025, with a Check Date of August 01, 2025 (pp. 50 – 57)
5. Approval of Street Closures, Facility Use, Amplified Sound Permit, and Fee Waiver for the Annual Fall Festival Activities on October 7-11, 2025 (pp. 58 - 77)
6. Approval of Street Closures, Facility Use, Amplified Sound Permit, and Fee Waiver for the CACHE fundraiser on October 25, 2025 (pp. 78 – 87)
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter Approving Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (pp. 88 – 129)
8. Affirming of the Goals and Objectives Established by the City Council at the City Council Special Meeting on June 24, 2025 (pp. 130 – 131)
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-35, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, to Direct the City Administrator to Sign an Amendment to the Supplement to the Measure R Program Cooperative Agreement (pp. 132 – 139)
10. Authorizing the Award for the Total Cost to Install the Downtown Streetlight Project from the Contractor GBI Electric of Palmdale, CA for $76,770.00, Establish a Contingency of $7,677.00, and Allocate $7,677.00 for Project Management and Inspection Services by City staff (pp. 140 – 144)
11. Approval for the City Administrator to Enter into a five-year Lease Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Procurement of (15) Officer Safety Plan Bundles, Including BodyWorn Cameras, TASER 10 Conducted Energy Weapons, and Associated Software, Training, and Support Services (pp. 145 – 161)
Approval of Consent Calendar, Noting that on Item I.8. Beautification of Parks and Facilities is a Priority Goal under ‘Quality of Life’.
1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES WILSON (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
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. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 716, An Ordinance of the City of Exeter Enacting Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-01, as Requested by San Joaquin Homes, for Properties Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Vine Street and the Northerly Extension of Elberta Avenue in Exeter (pp. 162 – 170) Presented by Tom Navarro, Contract Senior City Planner
Wilson abstained from discussion and voting on this item due to a conflict.
Mayor opened the item up for public comment.
No public comment was presented.
Mayor read the Ordinance by Title only.
Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 716, An Ordinance of the City of Exeter Enacting Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-01, as Requested by San Joaquin Homes, for Properties Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Vine Street and the Northerly Extension of Elberta Avenue in Exeter. 1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES RIDDLE (4-0) AYE ABSTAIN AYE AYE AYE
2. Consideration of Appointments to the Exeter Planning Commission for Four Expired Terms (pp. 171 – 185)
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager Appointment of Nancy Becker, Kirk Gilles, and Tommy Blackmon to the Planning Commission for a 4-Year term ending January 2029 and Appointment of Phillip Townsend to the Planning Commission for a 2-Year term ending January 2027. 1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON LENTZ (3-2) NAY AYE AYE NAY AYE
3. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2025-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Rescinding Resolution 2021-25 and Setting the City of Exeter City Parks and Recreation Areas Hours of Operation to be between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. and Closed from the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. (pp. 186 – 210) Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
Mayor opened the item up for public comment.
Public comment from Kirk Gilles. Gilles inquired as to why the park hours were not set to be dusk to dawn. City Administrator responded to Gilles at the request of the Mayor.
Adoption of Resolution 2025-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Rescinding Resolution 2021-25 and Setting the City of Exeter City Parks and Recreation Areas Hours of Operation to be between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. and Closed from the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON WILSON (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
4. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-34, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter Approving Amendments to the Exeter City Council Handbook of Rules and Procedures to Update the Process for Placing Items on the City Council Agenda (pp. 211 – 269)
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-34, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter Approving Amendments to the Exeter City Council Handbook of Rules and Procedures to Update the Process for Placing Items on the City Council Agenda 1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
5. Consider Authorizing a 30-day notice of termination for Clean Cut Landscape Management Inc. pursuant to the City of Exeter’s Landscape Maintenance Services Contract and RFB23-009 and Authorize Staff to Initiate a Formal Bidding Process for City of Exeter Park Maintenance Services and Execute a Month-to-Month Agreement with CSET for Interim Maintenance (pp. 270 – 327)
Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Mayor opened the item up for public comment.
No public comment was presented.
Authorization of a 30-day notice of termination for Clean Cut Landscape Management Inc. pursuant to the City of Exeter’s Landscape Maintenance Services Contract and RFB23-009 and Authorize Staff to Initiate a Formal Bidding Process for City of Exeter Park Maintenance Services and Execute a Month-to-Month Agreement with CSET for Interim Maintenance Authorizing
a 30-day
notice of
termination
for Clean
Cut
Landscape
Management
Inc. pursuant
to the City
of Exeter’s
Landscape
Maintenance
Services
Contract and
RFB23-009
and
Authorize
Staff to
Initiate a
Formal
Bidding
Process for
City of
Exeter Park
Maintenance
Services and
Execute a
Month-toMonth
Agreement
with CSET
for Interim
Maintenance
1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Lentz shared that National Night Out was a great event and that the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Agency has moved their meetings.
Mayor Johnson shared that this years National Night Out was a great event and thanked the Police Department for their hard work.
Council Member Alves shared that the first day of school for Exeter is coming up and that he enjoyed seeing the jets flying over the City and welcomed the Navy carrier wings home.
Council Member Riddle shared that she has actively been working with Costa’s office. Riddle shared that National Night Out was a great event and the best she has seen in years. Riddle shared her excitement over the Park Master Plan project. Riddle shared a SR65 project update and requested an update from CalTrans design team and City Administrator proposed and Council Member Riddle agreed that the update can be provided after they conduct their research. Riddle shared update on downtown overflow parking lot and her excitement for its opening.
Mayor Pro Tem spoke regarding the loss of beloved community member Mike Germaine.
Wilson spoke at Mike Garmaine’s funeral service. Wilson requested a future agenda item to rename the Bark Park in honor of Mike Germaine.
Future Agenda Item Regarding Renaming the Bark Park in Honor of Mike Germaine
Authorizing
a 30-day
notice of
termination
for Clean
Cut
Landscape
Management
Inc. pursuant
to the City
of Exeter’s
Landscape
Maintenance
Services
Contract and
RFB23-009
and
Authorize
Staff to
Initiate a
Formal
Bidding
Process for
City of
Exeter Park
Maintenance
Services and
Execute a
Month-toMonth
Agreement
with CSET
for Interim
Maintenance
1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
M. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk