EXETER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
May 12, 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, May 12, 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 and Jason Ridenour
Employee Groups: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees
2. GC 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation Title: City Administrator
Title: City Attorney
7:00 p.m.
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 07:16 p.m. City Attorney Lew noted for the record 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 COMMENT
No public comments were presented.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
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 April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes (pp. 5 – 9)
2. Approval of the Payment of Bills for April 24, 2026, and May 1, 2026 (pp. 10 – 20)
3. Approval of Payroll for the Period of April 6, 2026, through April 19, 2026 (pp. 21 – 28)
4. Authorize the Purchase of a New Dewatering Screw Press and Installation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (pp. 29 – 35)
5. Ratify the Emergency Repair of the City’s Vactor Truck in an Amount of $15,490.93, plus a 10% Contingency, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $17,040.00 and Authorize the Use of Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds (pp. 36 – 39)
6. Approve the Issuance of Permits to four (4) Applicants—Exeter Union High School Music Boosters, Exeter Outdoors Association, Exeter Wrestling Boosters, and The Bridge Church—for the Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks, Contingent Upon Compliance with all Required Booth Clearances, Documentation, Storage Requirements, and Applicable City, County, and State Regulations (pp. 40 – 67)
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-16, Ordering November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election; and Requesting the Tulare County Registrar of Voters to Provide Election Services (pp. 68 – 77)
8. Authorize the City Administrator to Sign an Engagement Letter with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott LLP Certified Public Accountants for Audit Services (pp. 78 – 96)
9. Authorize Staff to Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Wastewater and Drinking Water System Chief Operator Services (pp. 97 – 135)
Approval of Consent Calendar.
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON ALVES (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. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Approving the City of Exeter’s Fiscal Year 2026/27 List of Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act (pp. 136 – 140) Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Public Works Director provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m., receiving no public comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Approving the City of Exeter’s Fiscal Year 2026/27 List of Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON ALVES (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
2. Consider Appointments to Fill Vacancies on the Measure P Oversight Committee and Provide Direction Regarding Committee Membership Eligibility (pp. 141 – 159) 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.
Mayor opened the item up for public comment. No public comments were presented.
Council provided direction to allow Chair Stimpel to serve the remainder of his term on the committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson nominated to appoint Lulu Belk and Denno Daly to the vacant positions.
Motion for William Stimpel to Serve the Remainder of his Term on the Committee and Appoint Lulu Belk and Denno Daly to the Vacant Positions. 1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
WILSON LENTZ (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
3. Consider Authorizing Staff to Proceed with the Well 12 Rehabilitation Project, Including Pump and Motor Replacement, and Authorize a Sole Source Procurement through Kaweah Pump (pp. 160 – 162)
Presented by Zachary Boudreaux, Public Works Director
Public Works Director provided a report for the Council and members of the public.
Mayor opened the item up for public comment. No public comments were presented.
Approval to Authorize Staff to Proceed with the Well 12 Rehabilitation Project, including Pump and Motor Replacement, and to Authorize a Sole Source Procurement through Kaweah Pump.
1st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES RIDDLE (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves reported attending the welcome event for the new Chamber of Commerce Director. He also shared that he recently hosted friends visiting from a foreign country and brought them to experience the City’s Farmers Market. Council Member Alves further reported attending the joint meeting between the City of Exeter and the Exeter Unified School District Board and expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration opportunities with the school district.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reported attending the dog park renaming event, Brew Fest, the mural fundraiser, and the welcome event for the new Chamber of Commerce Director. He also attended the joint meeting between the City of Exeter and the Exeter Unified School District Board. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson further shared that he met with the Public Works Director to review various City projects.
Council Member Riddle reported attending Brew Fest and commented on how nice the new downtown banners look. She shared that she would be meeting with the Pink Ladies regarding ADA parking concerns. Council Member Riddle provided an update regarding previously approved ADA parking improvements and revisions. She also attended the Tulare County Water Commission meeting and provided an update. Council Member Riddle spoke about the upcoming E250 events. She further reported that the City received an Award of Excellence from the local American Planning Association for the Parks Master Plan. Council
Member Riddle requested that staff revisit halfway houses with the Planning Commission.
She additionally shared that Tulare County has drilled many new wells in the area.
Council Member Lentz reported attending Brew Fest and commented that it was a great event.
Mayor Johnson reported attending numerous events in the City as noted by the other Council Members and requested cancellation of the first City Council meeting in July to allow for a summer recess.
L. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator, Public Works Director, Chief of Police, City Attorney and City Clerk/Human Resources Manager provided comments/reports.
M. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk