Atwater public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Atwater City Council will hold a public hearing to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1073 amending Chapter 17.71 “Conditional Use Permit.” The council will also vote on a General Services Agreement with Joe's Landscaping and Concrete Inc. for landscape maintenance and adopt a resolution opposing California Proposition 50. Additional items include adopting the Public Safety Master Plan and discussing a vacant commercial building ordinance and warrant register review.
- Public hearing to waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1073 amending Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.71)
- Resolution No. 3569-25 approving General Services Agreement with Joe's Landscaping and Concrete Inc. for landscape maintenance services
- Resolution No. 3570-25 opposing California Proposition 50
- Resolution No. 3571-25 adopting the City of Atwater Public Safety Master Plan
- Discussion of Vacant Commercial Building and Property Ordinance or enhanced code enforcement
City Council
The City Council will consider several contracts for police vehicles, dispatch furniture, and water line repairs. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment for downtown pedestrian improvements and guidelines for a public safety tax program.
- Contract with Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. for water line replacement at 325-329 E. Bellevue Road not to exceed $35,515.17
- Lease of four Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $57,697.44 annually for six years
- Purchase agreement with Xybix Systems, Inc. for dispatch workstations not to exceed $60,000
- Agreement with UBEO for file conversion services in the amount of $48,107.43
- Sole source purchase from JWC Environmental for wastewater plant equipment totaling $28,527.87 plus shipping
City Council
The Atwater City Council will consider approving several contracts, including a $127,650 purchase for water treatment equipment and a $55,719 agreement for animal services. The meeting also includes public hearings on assessment districts and the adoption of a new strategic plan.
- Approving $127,650 purchase for Granulated Activated Carbon at Well 18
- Approving $55,719 annual agreement for Merced County Animal Services
- Adopting new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
- Approving zoning ordinance text amendment for parking requirements
- Confirming Lighting and Drainage Assessment Districts for FY 2025/26
City Council
The council will adopt resolutions ordering the assessment engineer to prepare reports and declaring the city’s intent to levy annual assessments for the Lighting, Drainage and Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts for fiscal year 2025/26. It will also adopt a resolution initiating levy proceedings for those districts under the California Streets and Highways Code. Additional actions include approving SB 1‑funded road projects, a cleaning contract amendment with JaniTek Cleaning Solutions up to $171,380 per year, and a public hearing to amend parking requirements in the municipal code.
- Adopt Resolution No. 3544-25 and 3545-25 to order engineer reports and declare intent to collect annual assessments for Lighting, Drainage and Landscape Maintenance districts (FY 2025/26).
- Adopt Resolution No. 3456-25 to initiate levy proceedings for the same assessment districts under Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code.
- Adopt Resolution No. 3457-25 approving the FY 2025‑26 list of projects funded by SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act).
- Adopt Resolution No. 3548-25 amending the General Services Agreement with JaniTek Cleaning Solutions for cleaning and disinfecting city‑owned buildings, not to exceed $171,380 each year.
- Hold a public hearing to waive first reading and adopt Ordinance No. CS 1071 amending Chapter 17.63 “Parking Requirements” of the Atwater Municipal Code.
City Council
The Atwater City Council will vote on several resolutions, including the FY 2025-26 Statement of Investment Policy, the FY 2025-26 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, and the FY 2025-26 Budget with a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan. Additional items are a cost‑share agreement with Merced County for a fire equipment mechanic (up to $65,000), a construction contract for the Olive Avenue Overlay Project (up to $447,327), and ratification of the Community Development Director employment agreement ($135,657.96). The meeting also includes a certificate of recognition for the Atwater High School Forensics team.
- Adopt Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025-26 (Resolution No. 3536-25)
- Adopt FY 2025-26 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 3537-25)
- Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget with Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 3538-25 and related resolutions)
- Approve Cost Share Agreement with Merced County for a Fire Equipment Mechanic, not to exceed $65,000 (Resolution No. 3543-25)
- Award General Construction Contract to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for Olive Avenue Overlay Project, not to exceed $447,327 (Resolution No. 3542-25)
City Council
The Atwater City Council will consider and vote on two purchase agreements for granulated activated carbon exchange at Well 16 and Well 19, each not to exceed $126,054.77 and $127,650.00 respectively. Staff will present the draft Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget and review the draft Public Safety Expenditure Plan. A public hearing will be held on the amended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standard Agreement guidelines. Routine consent‑calendar items and regular reports will also be approved.
- Approve Purchase Agreement with Aqueous Vets for GAC exchange at Well 16 (max $126,054.77)
- Approve Purchase Agreement with Carbon Supply Inc. for GAC exchange at Well 19 (max $127,650.00)
- Budget Workshop: presentation of Draft FY 2025‑26 Proposed Budget
- Review Draft Program Guidelines and Public Safety Expenditure Plan
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt amended CDBG Standard Agreement guidelines
City Council
The Atwater City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, approve warrants and meeting minutes, and adopt several resolutions. Key decisions include a $37,500 annual data‑integration contract with Peregrine, a $21,466 amendment for a water and sewer rate study by Raftelis, and a $576,201.75 change order for the Fruitland Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase 3. The council will also hold a public hearing on vacancies and AB 2561 and receive reports from the police and housing departments.
- Resolution to approve a $37,500 per year subscription to Peregrine’s data integration platform
- Resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 for a water and sewer rate study with Raftelis Financial Consultants, up to $21,466
- Resolution to approve Change Order No. 9 to George Reed Inc. for Fruitland Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3, $576,201.75
- Public hearing on City of Atwater vacancies and recruitment efforts related to AB 2561
- Acceptance of the City of Atwater Police Department 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report
City Council
The council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including a $2,148,211 construction contract for Phase 2 of the Downtown Pedestrian Improvements Project, a $39,426.66 Camellia Pavement Replacement contract, a $108,534 amendment to the Bellevue Road Realignment design services agreement, and budget amendments for a police interview‑room camera system and a VIPER crime‑analysis program. Additional items include adoption of the Public Safety Master Plan, a side‑letter agreement with AFSCME, and routine consent‑calendar actions.
- Approve $2,148,211 contract with Agee Construction for Downtown Pedestrian Improvements Project – Phase 2
- Approve $39,426.66 contract with United Pavement Maintenance for Camellia Pavement Replacement
- Approve $108,534 amendment to Design Services Agreement for Bellevue Road Realignment/Reconstruction (total design services $1,989,352)
- Approve $38,935.02 budget amendment to purchase Axon camera system for Police Department interview room
- Approve $34,000 annual budget amendment for VIPER crime‑analysis program with Merced County
City Council
The City Council will review the Fruitland Avenue Reconstruction Project (Phase 3) to determine if construction should continue or be paused between Winton Way and Shaffer Road for re-engineering. The body will also consider routine warrants and minutes from the February 24 meeting.
- Review and discussion of Fruitland Avenue Reconstruction Project (Phase 3)
- Potential pause of construction between Winton Way and Shaffer Road to exclude traffic circles and choker islands
- Approval of warrants for March 10, 2025
- Approval of February 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Closed session conference with AFSCME Local 2703 Miscellaneous Employees Unit
City Council
The City Council will discuss mid-year revenue and expense adjustments for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The body is also considering the approval of a parcel map and associated subdivision agreement. Additionally, the council will receive a report on a city-wide fiber-optic project.
- Resolution No. 3519-25 for Mid-Year Budget Revenue and Expense Adjustments (FY 2024-25)
- Approval of Parcel Map 22-09-0100 and associated Subdivision Improvement Agreement
- Report by Race Communications on City-Wide Fiber-Optic Infrastructure Project
- Closed session regarding labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 2703
- Closed session regarding litigation: Bradley Kessler, et al. vs City of Atwater (Case No. 24CV-04683)
General
The Atwater City Council meeting on February 10, 2025 will consider routine agenda items and reports. The council will vote on a resolution to approve the Merced Regional Active Transportation Plan (Resolution No. 3519‑25). The meeting includes a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators from AFSCME Local 2703. Public comment will be accepted in person, via livestream, or by written submission.
- Consent Calendar items – routine approvals
- Treasurer’s Report for October‑December 2024
- Warrants for January 27 2025 and February 10 2025
- Approval of City Council minutes for December 9 2024, January 13 2025 (special and regular)
- Resolution No. 3519‑25 adopting the Merced Regional Active Transportation Plan
City Council
The Atwater City Council will consider several budget and contract items, including a major construction contract for the Castle Sewer Interceptor project. Council members will vote on a budget amendment to fund city‑wide traffic signal synchronization. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as warrants and a towing services agreement. Presentations and public comments will be scheduled before the votes.
- Accept warrants dated Dec 23 2024 and Jan 13 2025
- Approve General Services Agreement with Allways Towing, LLC for up to $30,000 over three years
- Budget amendment to allocate up to $143,707 for city‑wide traffic signal synchronization
- Budget amendment and construction contract for Castle Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement, not to exceed $1,714,880 (plus change orders up to $171,488)
- Mid Valley Disposal will present its annual report and 2024 Recycler of the Year award