EXETER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
May 26, 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 26, 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. .9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel
Re: Existing Litigation – One (1) Case:
Aimee Grant v. City of Exeter, et al. Tulare County Superior Court No. VCU334919
2. GC 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiations
Agency Negotiator: Shelline Bennett and Jason Ridenour
Employee Groups: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees 7:00 p.m.
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 07:00 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 Lentz.
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 May 6, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes (pp. 5 – 9)
2. Approval of May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes (pp. 10 – 11)
3. Approval of the Payment of Bills for May 15, 2026 (pp. 12 – 18)
4. Approval of Payroll for the Period of April 20, 2026, through May 3, 2026 (pp. 19 – 25)
5. Adoption of Resolution 2026-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) with the State of California State Treasurer and Officers for the City of Exeter’s Investment Account (pp. 26 – 29)
6. Approval of a Request for Street Closures for the Annual National Night Out Event Hosted by the Exeter Police Department in Collaboration with NSE Insurance on August 4, 2026 (pp. 30 – 32)
7. Approve a Street Closure Request from the Exeter Kiwanis Club for a Wading Pool Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and Independence Day Event on July 4, 2026 (pp. 33 – 47)
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Approving a One-Year Extension to the Agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. (CSET) for Use of the Exeter Carnegie Building and Authorizing Execution of the First Addendum to Agreement (pp. 48 – 59)
9. Accept and Approve the City of Exeter’s Response to the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury Report Titled “Exeter Measure P Review” and Authorize the Mayor to sign the Response Letter for Submission in Accordance with California Penal Code Section 933.05 (pp. 60 – 68)
10. Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Report for March 2026 (pp. 69 – 72)
Approval of Consent Calendar.
1 st 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. Consideration of Continued Participation in Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (pp. 73 – 74)
Presented by Michael Washam, Associate Director Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Tulare County resource Management Agency Associate 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.
Council provided direction to continue participation in TCEDC and pay dues for the current Fiscal Year (25-26) and authorized payment of dues for next Fiscal Year (26-27) for a total of $10,000.
Approval to continue participation in the TCEDC and pay dues for the current Fiscal Year (25-26) and authorized payment of dues for next Fiscal Year (26-27) for a total of $10,000.
1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON WILSON (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
2. Consider Rejection of all Bids Received for City of Exeter Request for Bids (RFB) No. 26- 01 for the 2026 Reclamite Project and Authorize Staff to Reissue RFB No. 26-01 (pp. 75 – 168)
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 reject all bids received for City of Exeter Request for Bids (RFB) No. 26-01 for the 2026 Reclamite Project and authorize staff to reissue RFB No. 26-01. 1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
ALVES JOHNSON (5-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
3. Consideration of Canceling the July 14, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting (pp. 169 – 171)
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 presented.
Approval to cancel the July 14, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. 1 st 2nd Result JONHSON WILSON ALVES RIDDLE LENTZ
JOHNSON ALVES (4-1) AYE NAY AYE AYE AYE
K. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council Member Alves reported spending time with family over the Memorial Day holiday, including visits to Pismo Beach and Sequoia National Park. He also acknowledged the significance of Memorial Day and honored those who have served the country.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reported that he and his wife recently enjoyed a road trip. He expressed concerns regarding irrigation system repairs at City parks and stated that previously identified corrective items had not been completed. He requested Council support to have the deficiencies addressed. He requested that the item be placed on a future agenda for Council discussion and direction.
Council Member Riddle reported attending meetings of the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) and the Tulare County Transportation Authority (TCTA). She provided an update regarding the State Route 65 project and discussed pedestrian safety concerns along the corridor. She also provided updates on ADA parking improvements, E250 projects, fire hydrant painting, and preparations for the June 7 wading pool event. Council Member Riddle recognized community volunteers and supporters involved in various projects and events and expressed appreciation for the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Exeter District Cemetery.
She also highlighted the downtown banner program and noted that Exeter Unified School District students are learning the City's motto and receiving City-themed stickers.
Council Member Lentz reported that recent Greater Kaweah Sustainable Groundwater Agency meetings had been canceled and announced that he would be absent from the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting.
Mayor Johnson commented on the evening use of the tennis and pickleball courts and expressed appreciation for the continued partnership between the City and Exeter Unified School District.
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 8:28 p.m.
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Francesca Quintana, City Clerk