EXETER CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
November 19, 2025 5:00 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 Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:00 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. 5:00 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. Consider Approval of Multiple Street Closures for the Annual City of Exeter Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5, 2025 (pp. 3 – 9)
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
E. SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT
State of California )
County of Tulare ) ss.
City of Exeter )
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 November 14, 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 100 N. C St., Exeter CA 93221 during normal business hours.
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
Agenda Item Staff Report
Meeting Date:
November 19, 2025
Wording for Agenda:
Consider Approval of Multiple Street Closures for the Annual City of Exeter Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Submitting Department:
Public Works, Recreation
Contact Name:
Marie Arroyo, Senior Administrative Assistant
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the requested street closures for the annual City of Exeter Christmas Parade between 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday December 5, 2025.
For decades, families have gathered in downtown Exeter to enjoy the parade and celebrate the holiday season.
The annual Christmas Parade is one of Exeter’s most anticipated events, attracting thousands of residents and visitors to downtown. The festive celebration highlights the spirit and magic of the holiday season.
To accommodate the growing popularity of the parade, staff is requesting an extended parade route to facilitate additional community members to be able to attend. The parade is planned to begin at the traditional staging area on B Street and Rocky Hill/Pine Street, heading west, then turning south on F Street to Chestnut Street, and continuing east on Chestnut Street to disembark at D Street. Additional street closures are requested for Pine Street (F Street to G Street) for public safety, and E Street (Palm Street to Exeter Mural Gallery to allow space for food trucks and family activities. The City of Exeter Recreation Department will lead the parade logistics, with support from other city departments as needed.
The Public Works Department will post notices and provide barricades, while the Exeter Police Department will ensure public safety throughout the event.
For action by:
☒City Council
Regular Session:
☐Consent Calendar
☒Regular Item
☐Public Hearing
Review:
City Administrator
(Initials Required)
__J.R.___
Agenda Item Number: D.1.
Department Recommendation:
Summary/Background:
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
Staff time, plus an estimated cost of under $1,000 for tower light rentals to illuminate the parade route.
Annual event, last approved in 2024.
• Street Closure Application
• Parade Map
• Amplified Sound Permit
I move to approve multiple street closures for the annual City of Exeter Christmas Parade between 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Prior City Council Actions:
Attachments:
Recommended motion to be made by the City Council:
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
City of Exeter
Legend
Check-in Stations
Parade Route
Food and Snack Vendors
Closed
November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council
Cityof~ter
100 Jfortli, C Street
<Ex,ter, c;J. 93221
<Pli. #559-592-3103 'FQJ( # 559-592-3346
Title 5, Chapter 5.48 -
Sound-Amplifying Systems, Meetings, Assemblies, Parades & Processions Application for assemblies and parades on public streets, sidewalks and parks, also the use of sound amplifying equipment, within the City of Exeter. This application must be filed within ten ( I 0) days nor more than sixty ( 60) days prior to the date of the assembly, parade or meeting.
A copy of this permit must be at the operating premises of the amplifying equipment for which this permit is issued.
Name of Applicant CX t:.ter /{ ecYti.
Address /37 N F St Etckr {a I 3221
Phone No. 5.2J.... - f9 )._ - 3 7 IO exl- fl)o
Name of Organization L-::-ylft/ /ltcrtC(hvrJ Phone No. 'f~1-S92-J7/0 eJtf St)Q.l Address 137 N F st £re/-{/ L4 C/122/
Type of Event Ch,.s}rYJtJS Parde_ Location of Event P, n(, [f / k'YJwn fut? E-,,._, .>4-,...- 7 Date of Event 11/ s;/J~ Start Time ~ pm End Time {j Pm • j Type of equipment to be used J twwuv' v<li,;clt s !Trucks l Trwlers. i. A Jun Fsl- A
1. '/3,; ~ /Ak /;ro,1 . HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL PROVISIONS SET FOTH IN CITY ORDINANCE 5.48 AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE ORDINANCES &B OF EXETER. I . __])J~ j(
Appli~' ants· re Date -,
[ ] Pennit Denied
Gr~ oB ~f'i~ [ ] Permit Approved
Chief of Police (THIS ours1DE AMPUFIER PERMrr HAS BEEN APPROVED.
HOWEVER, WE URGE YOU TO REMAIN CONSIDERATE OF THE GENE'RAL PEACE AND ORDER OF THE NEIGHBORS IN THE AREA. FAJLURE TO ABIDE BY THESE REGULATIONS CAN RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT.) November 19, 2025 Special Meeting of the Exeter City Council