City Council Agenda March 15, 2022
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 15, 2022, 5:30 PM
Pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361, signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 16, 2021, and in an effort to protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the City of Porterville is allowing for and encouraging electronic participation at City Council Meetings. Until further notice, Porterville City Council Meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5KuhSrNMNL9nwHJVtnJvvA Alternatively, this meeting will also be available via Zoom using the following information Topic: City of Porterville - City Council Meeting of March 15, 2022 Please use the following link below to join the webinar:
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Roll Call
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the City Council on any matter scheduled for Closed Session. Unless additional time is authorized by the Council, all commentary shall be limited to three minutes.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
A. Closed Session Pursuant to:
1 - Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis and Patrice Hildreth. Employee Organizations: Porterville City Employees Association, Management & Confidential Series, Public Safety Support Unit, Porterville Peace Officers Association, Porterville City Firefighters Association, Fire Officer Series, and all unrepresented management employees.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Joaquin Valencia. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Andrew Melkonian/Home Rental Agency. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Seven (7) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff.
5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: One (1) case. 6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON
REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Reyes
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Police Officers During Critical Incidents
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the Council on any matter of interest, whether on the agenda or not. Please address all items not scheduled for public hearing at this time. Unless additional time is authorized by the Council, all commentary shall be limited to three minutes.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) /Tulare County Transportation Authority - February 28, 2022
2. LINC Committee - March 2, 2022
3. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board - March 3, 2022
4. Internal City Audit Committee - March 3, 2022
5. Porterville Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee - March 4, 2022
6. Military Banner Program Committee - March 8, 2022
7. COVID Ad Hoc Committee - March 8, 2022
8. Porterville Exchange Club Public Safety Dinner - March 9, 2022
9. Tule River Active Transportation Plan - March 11, 2022
10. Wall of Fame Ceremony - March 11, 2022
11. Tulare County Water Commission - March 14, 2022
REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff informational items.
I. City Commission and Committee Meetings
1. Parks & Leisure Services Commission - March 3, 2022
2. Library & Literacy Commission - March 8, 2022
3. Arts Commission
4. Animal Control Commission -February 22, 2022
5. Youth Commission - March 9, 2022
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6. Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee (TUTOC) - February 24, 2022 II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Water Conservation Phase IV Status Update - February 2022
2. Clean-up Event Date Change
CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar Items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar. All items removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion will be heard at the end of Scheduled Matters.
1. Authorization to Purchase Prefabricated Structure for Storage of the Early Learning Vehicle
Re: Consideration to authorize the purchase of a prefabricated structure for storage of the Early Learning Vehicle in the amount of $19,400.25.
2. Authorization to Purchase Subscription for Lease Accounting Software Re: Consideration to authorize the purchase of a subscription to Gravity Lease Management from IGM Technology for a total cost of $11,375.00.
3. Authorization to Purchase Picnic Tables
Re: Authorization to purchase picnic tables for the Murry Park Pavilion #2 from Zoom Recreation for $8,395.16.
4. Authorization to Repair Transit Vehicle #8113
Re: Consideration to authorize the transit vehicle repair by Milinich Body Works at a cost not to exceed $14,116.
5. Authorization to Rebuild Influent Pump #4
Re: Consideration to award the rebuilding of influent pump #4 located at the City wastewater treatment facility, to Shape Incorporated for a not to exceed amount of $34,135.00.
6. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - City Hall Roofing Project Re: Authorizing staff to readvertise for bids on the City Hall Roofing Project with an expanded project scope and approving an additional $145,000 in funding from the General Fund Facility Deferred Maintenance/Equipment Replacement Fund.
7. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sewer Annexation Area 478B and 478C Re: Approving staff's recommended Plans and Project Manual, and authorizing staff to advertise for bids and to negotiate construction surveying services with one of the firms as approved by City Council action via M.O. 02-100714.
8. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sewer Annexation Area 474B Re: Authorizing staff's recommended Plans and Project Manual, advertising for bids, and to negotiate construction surveying services with one of the firms as approved by the City Council via M.O. 02-100714.
9. Award of Contract for Fair Housing Education Services Re: Considering award of a contract in the amount of $15,000 to Community Services Employment Training (CSET) for the provision of Fair Housing education services.
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10. Approval of Extraterritorial Service Agreements
Re: Consideration of approval of Extraterritorial Service Agreements for municipal water services for four residential properties located on the northeast corner of Leggett Street and River Avenue in East Porterville.
11. Authorization of Street Closure for Music on Main Concert Series Re: Consideration to authorize the street closure of Cleveland Avenue between Main Street and the alley just east of Centennial Park for the proposed Music on Main Spring Concert Series to be held on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. at Centennial Park from April 8 - May 7, 2022.
12. Fourth Street Property Deed for Prop 68 Statewide Park Grant Program Park and Community Center Project
Re: Consideration to authorize the recordation with the County Recorder for a Deed Restriction running on the property owned by the City of Porterville APNs 253-050-089 and 253-050-093.
13. Acquisition of Real Property APN 302-130-030 and 302-130-010 Re: Authorizing the purchase of real property from members of the Reeder, Jaggers. Shannon, and Calvin families in the amount of $3,063,500, consisting of two parcels totaling 152.75 acres generally located on the north side of Avenue 120, just east of Road 208 and the Friant-Kern Canal in southwest Porterville.
14. Authorization to Negotiate a Contract - Design Services for Remodel/Additions at Existing Fire Stations
Re: Authorize staff to negotiate a scope of services and contract with Jeff Katz Architectural Corporation (JKA), or if unsuccessful, then with DKJ Architects, Inc., or if unsuccessful, then with Andrew Goodwin Designs.
15. Consideration of a Request for an Extension to Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2019-035- C)
Re: Consideration of adopting a Resolution to approve a requested one-year extension of Conditional Use Permit (2019-035-C) to conditionally allow the construction of a 63,108± square foot hotel located generally northeast of Henderson Avenue and Prospect Street.
16. Approval for Community Civic Event - Boys & Girls Club - 2022 Love Our Kids Fun Run - April 9, 2022
Re: Consideration to approve the Boys and Girls Club application for a community civic event permit to hold the 2022 Love Our Kids Fun Run on April 9, 2022, along Veterans Park.
SA-17. Approval for Community Civic Event - Optimist Club/PUSD/BSD - Porterville Celebrates Reading - April 2, 2022
Re: Considering approval of an annual event scheduled to take place on April 2, 2022, at Veteran's Park.
18. Status and Review of Local Emergency: Drought
Re: Considering approval of the continuance of the Declaration of Local Emergency.
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
19. Wholly-Locally Owned Cannabis Business Operating Permit for Retail Dispensary Request for Proposals Appeal – Bloom Farms
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Re: An Administrative Hearing concerning an Appeal filed on behalf of Bloom Farms regarding a RFP submission being returned as late.
SECOND READINGS
20. Second Reading - Ordinance 1891 Approving a Zone Change (PRC 2020-044) From RS-1 (Very Low Density Residential) to RS-2 (Low Density Residential) For APNs 245- 010-037, -041, AND -087
Re: Giving second reading of Ordinance 1891 approving a Zone Change, reading by title only, and adopting said ordinance to become effective in thirty (30) days.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
21. Bid Results - Fire Management Office Remodel Project That City Council:
1) Award of the Fire Management Office Remodel Project to TMJ Construction Inc in the amount of $36,875;
2) Authorize progress payments up to ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract amount; 3) Authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,000 to cover unforeseen construction costs:
4) Authorize $3,000 for construction management, quality control, and inspection services; and 5) Authorize an additional appropriation of up to $28,500 from the Facility Deferred Maintenance/Equipment Replacement Designated Fund to fully fund the project.
22. Consideration of Scheduling City Council Goal and Priority Setting Session Re: Consideration of the City Council to approve the scheduling of its Priority Projects Study Session for Tuesday, April 12, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers.
23. Status and Review of Proclamation of Local Emergency: COVID-19 Re: Considering approval of the continuation of the Proclamation of Local Emergency due to COVID-19.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
Any Closed Session Items not completed prior to 6:30 p.m. will be considered at this time.
ADJOURNMENT - to the meeting of April 5, 2022
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