EXETER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
March 10, 2026, 6:30 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, March 10, 2026, at 6:30 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. 6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor called the closed session to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
No public comments were presented.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S)
1. GC 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiations
Agency Negotiator: Shelline Bennett
Employee Groups: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees
2. GC 54956.9 – Consideration of Liability Claims
Claimant: Deborah Ince obo Decedent Alvin Lynn Ince
Claimed Against: City of Exeter
3. GC 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Anticipated Litigation/Significant Exposure to Litigation – One (1) Case (facts not known to potential plaintiffs)
7:00 p.m.
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor called the regular session to order at 7:10 p.m. City Attorney reported for the record that action was taken on item C.2. to reject the claim from Deborah Ince.
E. INVOCATION
Led by Pastor from Bridge Church.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Johnson.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were presented.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mid-Valley Disposal Annual Update (pp. 5 – 15)
Presented by Thomas Hamon, Mid-Valley Recycling Programs Manager Thomas Hamon provided a presentation for the Council and members of the public.
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 February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes (pp. 16 – 20)
2. Approval of the Payment of Bills for February 20, 2026, and February 23, 2026 (pp. 21 – 31)
3. Approval of Payroll for the Period of February 9, 2026, to February 22, 2026. (pp. 32 – 39)
4. Authorize the Purchase of a Dump Trailer for Parks Maintenance from Big Tex Trailer World (pp. 40 – 45)
5. Approve Expenditure for Hauling and Disposal of Services for Wastewater Treatment Biosolids (pp. 46 – 53)
6. Ratify Emergency Repairs to a Fire Apparatus and Authorize Payment to Burton’s Fire, Inc. (pp. 54 – 59)
7. Authorize the City Administrator to Enter into an Agreement with Avila General Engineering Co., LLC for Demolition of the Structures Located at 310 and 314 West Firebaugh Avenue, Exeter California, to Facilitate Construction of a New Municipal Water Well Associated with the Tooleville Emergency Intertie Project (pp. 60 – 66) Approval of Consent Calendar
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON RIDDLE (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. Consider Providing Direction to Clarify Eligibility Criteria for Appointment to the Measure P Oversight Committee (pp. 67 – 74)
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager City Clerk/Human Resources Manager provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Council Member Lentz recused himself from discussion and stepped down from the dias regarding discussion on the most recent appointments.
Approval to Return with a Resolution Removing Familial Relationship Status from the Document
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON ALVES (4-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE ABSTAIN
Council Member Lentz returned to the dias.
City Council directed staff to return with a resolution clarifying that eligibility for appointment to the Measure P Oversight Committee is limited to individuals who reside within the incorporated city limits of Exeter, as well as business owners or operators whose businesses are located within the incorporated city limits, and to reopen the application period.
Approval to Return With A Resolution Clarifying That Eligibility For Appointment To The Measure P Oversight Committee Is Limited To Individuals Who Reside Within The Incorporated City Limits Of Exeter, As Well As Business Owners Or Operators Whose Businesses Are Located Within The Incorporated City Limits, And To Reopen The Application Period.
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON LENTZ (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
2. Consider Approval of a Community Beautification Project Request for Painting One (1) Fire Hydrant with a Patriotic Theme (pp. 75 – 89)
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
City Administrator provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Approval of a a Community Beautification Project Request for Painting One (1) Fire Hydrant with a Patriotic Theme
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON ALVES (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
3. Consider Approval of Options and Expenditure of Replacement of Streetlight Christmas Decoration Donor Plaques Along Pine Street in Downtown Exeter (pp. 90 – 95) Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Public Works Director provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Approval of a a Community Beautification Project Request for Painting One (1) Fire Hydrant with a Patriotic Theme
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON JOHNSON (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves reported that the basketball season concluded and commended Recreation Coordinator Eli Garver for successfully coordinating participation from two Farmersville teams this year. He announced that Co-Ed Softball will conclude on April 5. Youth Softball and Tee Ball registration will close on March 22, with games scheduled to begin on April 20. He also noted the Triathlon and Motor Fest held on March 14 and shared that he has an upcoming meeting with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reported attending the Tulare County Water Commission meeting and stated he is working with Mr. Ridenour and Mr. Boudreaux on transitioning LLMD services to in-house operations. He also attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner. He also congratulated Rick Grimsley on receiving the Officer of the Year award at the Knights of Columbus event. Additionally, he commented that the Dog Park looks great and proposed developing a tracking system for Council-approved projects.
Council Member Riddle reported attending the Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and noted it was a great event. She provided updates on water conservation efforts, and Tooleville. She also shared that a community event was held on Friday, March 6, with Mr.
Andrade, City Engineer, regarding SR 65 safety improvement.
Council Member Lentz requested that staff look into a bin be placed at the recycling center to help control trash in the area and additional ‘dump on us’ days.
Mayor Johnson thanked the Police Chief for his work on recent event the past weekend. He also expressed appreciation to Finance Director Eekhong Franco for her service to the City and wished her well.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator, Public Works Director, Chief of Police, Finance Director, City Attorney and City Clerk/Human Resources Manager provided comments/reports.
M. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk