EXETER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
March 24, 2026, 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, March 24, 2026, 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 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. GC 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiations
Agency Negotiator: Shelline Bennett
Employee Groups: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees
2. 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 Johnson called the regular session to order at 07:11 p.m. City Attorney Lew noted for the records that there was no reportable action taken out of closed session.
E. INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Johnson.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Alves.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were presented.
H. 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 the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes (pp. 5 – 9)
2. Approval of the Payment of Bills for March 6, 2026 (pp. 10 – 15)
3. Approval of Payroll for the Period of February 23, 2026, to March 8, 2026 (pp. 16 – 23)
4. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Amending Resolution No. 2021-01 to Clarify Eligibility Requirements for Appointment to the Measure P Oversight Committee and Remove the Familial Relationship Restriction for Committee Members (pp. 24 – 33)
5. Adoption of Resolution 2026-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Directing the City Engineer to Prepare a Report for the current fourteen (14) City of Exeter Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts 91-01A; 91-01B; 97- 01; 98-01; 08-01; 06-01; 05-01; 05-02; 04-02; 04-03; 01-02; 23-01; 25-01, and 25-02 (pp. 34 – 37)
Approval of Consent Calendar
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
I. 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. Conduct a Public Hearing and Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. 719, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Exeter Adding Chapter 15.05 to Title 15 of the Exeter Municipal Code to Establish an Expedited Permitting Process for Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations Consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7 (pp. 38 – 57)
Presented by Julia Lew, City Attorney
City Attorney provided a report for the Council and members of the public. City Attorney clarified for the record that this ordinance would be added to Section 15.56 of the Exeter Municipal Code of Ordinances.
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Receiving no public comment, Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 719, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Exeter adding Chapter 15.05 (but revised/renumbered to Chapter 15.56) to Title 15 of the Exeter Municipal Code establishing an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7, provide first reading by title only and waive further reading, and direct staff to return the ordinance for second reading and adoption
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON ALVES (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
2. Consider Request from the Exeter 250th (E250) Committee to Accept the Donation of Patriotic and Promotion of Exeter Banners to be Installed on City Light Poles (pp. 58 – 71)
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
City Administrator provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Mayor opened the item up for public comment. No public comments were received.
Approval of request from the Exeter 250th (E250) Committee to Accept the Donation of Patriotic and Promotion of Exeter Banners to be Installed on City Light Poles 1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON ALVES (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
3. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2026-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Authorizing a Pilot Decorative Crosswalk Project on State Route 65 at San Juan Avenue (pp. 72 – 75)
Presented by Javier Andrade, City Engineer
City Engineer provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Mayor opened the item up for public comment. No public comments were received.
Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Authorizing a Pilot Decorative Crosswalk Project on State Route 65 at San Juan Avenue
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
RIDDLE LENTZ (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
4. Review of the Preliminary Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 and Provide Direction to Staff (pp. 76 – 115)
Presented by Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
City Administrator provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Mayor opened the item up for public comment. No public comments were received.
This was an informational item only and no action was taken on this item.
J. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves reported that City basketball has ended and that he was amazed at how many sign ups there were. Council Member Alves expressed appreciation for the strong level of community involvement, noting there are currently nine tee-ball teams this season. He further shared that he will be traveling to Fresno next Tuesday to attend a San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District meeting, where a representative will be nominated.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reported that he has been actively attending community events and observed a high level of activity throughout the City. He noted that the Farmers Market was well attended and that the Motor Fest Car Show was successful. He also highlighted a strong turnout at the recent Triathlon and increased activity in the downtown area. Additionally, he attended the grand opening of Stratford’s Chocolates, describing it as a successful event. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson publicly thanked Radiant Church for volunteering to place bark in the planters at the PD/Admin building. He concluded by requesting that an item regarding the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) for Blossom Estates be brought back for consideration at a future meeting.
Council Member Riddle reported that the City received funding for streetlights and for a street corridor project, with potential for additional funding. She noted that TCTRA is exploring road improvement options for Exeter and shared that she attended and enjoyed a recent Planning Commission meeting. Council Member Riddle also highlighted community contributions, including banner development by Sherri Wilson and an E250 meeting hosted at her home with City Engineer Javier Andrade. She expressed appreciation to Kiwanis for supporting the pool renovation and to the Public Works Department for coordinating permits. She announced the upcoming Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade, sponsored by the Exeter Golf Course, and concluded
by noting strong downtown activity and the success of the Stafford’s Chocolates Grand Opening event, including remarks provided by Mayor Johnson.
Council Member Lentz reported that he attended the Motor Fest Car Show.
Mayor Johnson stated that Stafford’s Chocolates Grant Opening event was successful and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to attend. He also thanked City Attorney for her continued service and contributions to the City. Additionally, Mayor Johnson expressed appreciation to the new City Engineer, Javier Andrade, commending him for his work and for consistently following through on his commitments.
K. 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.
L. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk