City Council Agenda April 5, 2022
AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 5, 2022, 5:30 PM
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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 Peace Officers Association, Public Safety Support Unit, Porterville City Employees Association, Management & Confidential Series, Porterville City Firefighters Association, Fire Officer Series, and all unrepresented management employees.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Xousie Rodriguez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Kyley Horton. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Eight (8) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiffs.
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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
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Stowe
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
Employees of the Month
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 Water Commission - March 14, 2022
2 - Tulare County Homeless Task Force - March 16, 2022
3 - City Selection Committee - March 16, 2022
4 - Council of Cities - March 16, 2022
5 - San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board - March 17, 2022 6 - Tule River Active Transportation Program (ATP) Plan Meeting - March 17, 2022 7 - Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation Meeting - March 17, 2022 8 - Porterville Area Development Authority Meeting - March 18, 2022 9 - Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner - March 18, 2022 10 - Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG)/Tulare County Transportation Authority (TCTA) - March 21, 2022
11 - Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) - March 21, 2022 & March 28, 2022
12 - Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) Board - March 23, 2022
13 - Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation Meeting - March 24, 2022 & March 31, 2022 14 - Kern Community College District Luncheon - March 29, 2022 15 - COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - March 30, 2022 City Council Agenda April 5, 2022
REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff informational items.
II. Staff Informational Reports
Temple of Praise Conditional Use Permit Update Report
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 Isolation Gate Valves
Re: Authorization to purchase three (3) sixteen-inch water main isolation gate valves from Pace Supply for an amount not to exceed $28,752.
2. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Pump and Motor for City Well No. 7 & Lindale No. 7
Re: Considering approval to purchase repair parts for City Well No. 7 & Lindale No. 7 from Zim Industries in an amount not to exceed $30,383.
3. Authorization to Purchase Litter Abatement Trailer
Re: Consideration to authorize the purchase of a Litter Abatement Trailer from West Olive Welding at a cost not to exceed $20,000.
4. Authorization to Purchase Police Vehicles
Re: Consideration to authorize the purchase of three vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group for $191,947.74, retrofitting of four current K9 units to general patrol cars by Cook's Communications for $14,440.51, retrofitting of a current patrol to a Police K9 vehicle by Cook's Communications for $14,619.42, and purchasing two vehicles up to a total cost not to exceed $110,000 with a 10% contingency.
5. Ratification of Emergency Expenditure - Purchase and Installation of Boiler and Recirculation Pump
Re: Consideration to ratify an emergency expenditure for the purchase and installation of boiler equipment in the amount not to exceed $57,369 that was necessary to avoid operational failure of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and affirm such expenditure met the emergency criteria as promulgated in Article VII, Section 2-38 of the City Code.
6. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sewer Annexation Area 476 Re: Consideration to approve staff's recommended Plans and Project Manual and advertise for bids for the Island Annexation Sewer Project - Area 476. Area 476 which is generally bound by Plano Street to the east and Gibbons Avenue to the south.
7. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sewer Annexation Area 457 Re: Consideration to approve staff's recommended Plans and Project Manual and advertise for bids for the Island Annexation Sewer Project - Area 457. Area 457 which is generally City Council Agenda April 5, 2022
bound by State Route Highway 65 to the west, State Route Highway 190 to the north, and Chess Terrace Street to the east.
8. Authorization to Award Contract - Island Annexation Area 479 Sewer Project Re: Consideration to award the Island Annexation Sewer Project - Area 479, which is generally bound by Olive Avenue to the north, State Route 65 to the east, Newcomb Street to the west, and Roby Avenue to the south, to 99 Pipeline in the amount of $2,123,011.
9. Authorization to Award Freedom Fest Fireworks Contract Re: Consideration to approve a contract with Fireworks & Stage FX American, Inc. in an amount of $25,000 for the pyrotechnics display at the City's annual fireworks event at the Sports Complex in July.
10. Authorization to Award Annual Polymer Purchase Contract Re: Authorization to enter into an annual contract for the supply of polymer with the option of a one-year extension to facilitate wastewater treatment operations.
11. Authorization to Award Ferric Chloride Purchase Contract Re: Authorization to enter into an annual contract for the supply of Ferric Chloride with the option of a one-year extension to facilitate wastewater treatment operations.
12. Authorization to Negotiate a Contract - Design Services for Butterfield Stage Corridor Re: Consideration to authorize staff to negotiate with 4Creeks, Inc. for a scope of services and contract, and with Quad Knopf, Inc., if staff is unsuccessful in negotiations with 4Creeks, Inc.
13. Acceptance of Improvements - Summit Estates 2, Phase 2 Re: Consideration to accept the public improvements, including those related to the Landscape and Lighting District of Summit Estates 2, Phase 2 Subdivision, for maintenance with the exception of the drainage basin improvements.
14. Consideration of Regional Early Action Planning Request for Proposals Re: Considering an RFP for the comprehensive ordinance update related to the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant program which helps regions and jurisdictions with planning activities to meet the housing needs assessment and to spur affordable housing production.
15. Consideration to Reopen Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Request for Proposals
Re: Consideration of the Council to authorize staff to reopen the Year 2 PLHA Request for Proposals to seek additional applications.
16. Carolita Apartments Affordable Housing Development Regulatory Agreement Re: Consideration to approve the Rental Restriction Agreement between the City of Porterville and Chelsea Investment Corporation, for the proposed sixty-eight (68) unit apartment complex with a community center and garden for low-income families located generally at the southwest corner of SR 65 and W. Pioneer Avenue.
17. Selection of On-Call Materials Testing Consultants
Re: Consideration to authorize staff to negotiate on-call contracts for materials testing and field observation services with BSK Associates, Soils Engineering, Inc (SEI), Krazan & City Council Agenda April 5, 2022
Associates, Inc, Universal Engineering Sciences, RMA GeoScience, and Sequoia Valley Testing & Inspections (SVTI).
18. Retirement of Police K9
Re: Consideration to authorize the sale of "Jace" and the security Kennel to Officer Darrell Locke in the amount of $1.00.
19. Amendments to Contract with MuniServices, LLC
Re: Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 incorporating the examination of Measure I transactions and use tax records into the Consultant Services Agreement with MuniServices, LLC; approve the draft Resolution designating MuniServices, LLC. to examine the Measure I transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to those taxes collected for the City; and approve Amendment No. 3 changing MuniServices, LLC compensation to fifteen percent (15%) of revenue realized by the City from their audit.
20. Authorization to Augment Community Services & Employment Training (CSET) Henry Street Park Project Funding
Re: Consideration to authorize augmenting CSET's Henry Street Park project funding with Local Transportation Funds in the amount of $16,000.
21. Consideration of Approval of Loan Assumption for St. James Place Re: Consideration to authorize the HOME Investment Partnership loan in the amount of $952,381 to be assumed by Mr. Victor Ceballos; authorize the Redevelopment Forgiveable Loan for the remaining balance of $76,000 in accordance with the agreements to be assumed by Mr. Victor Ceballos; and authorize staff to execute the necessary documents to transfer the loans and regulatory agreements.
22. Recognition of Arbor Day 2022
Re: Consideration to authorize the recognition of Arbor Day 2022 on April 29, 2022, at the Tule River Parkway.
23. City of Porterville Annual Housing Fair Event
Re: Consideration to approve the City of Porterville Annual Housing Fair Event at Centennial Park on April 29, 2022, from 3:00 PM –7:00 PM.
24. Approval for Community Civic Event - Tule River Economic Development Corporation - Cinco De Mayo Kick Back - April 30, 2022
Re: Consideration to approve the Tule River Economic Development Corporation's Application for a Community Civic Event permit to hold the "Cinco de Mayo Kick Back" event on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the City-owned parking lot on Hocket Street and Mill Avenue, adjacent to Landing 13.
25. Approval of Community Civic Event - Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc. - Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration - April 30, 2022 - May 1, 2022 Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event Application from Comision Honorifica Mexicana-Americana, Inc. for a permit to hold the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration from April 30, 2022 to May 1, 2022.
26. Approval of Community Civic Event - Pink Heals - Rollin Relics Car Show - May 14, 2022
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Re: Consideration to approve Pink Heals and the Rollin' Relics Car Club application for a community civic event permit to hold the Rollin' Relics Car Show on May 14, 2022, Saturday, at Veterans Park from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
27. Status and Review of Local Emergency: Drought
Re: Considering approval of the continuance of the Declaration of Local Emergency.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
28. Porterville Chamber of Commerce - Request for Extension for Annual Reports Re: Consideration of request by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce for an extension to provide annual reports to the City as required by Agreement from April 15th to May 17, 2022.
29. Assembly Bill 481 - Law Enforcement Military Equipment: Funding, Acquisition, and Use
Re: Consideration to approve the draft Ordinance establishing a Miltary Equipment Use Policy and give first reading; and set a public hearing for May 17, 2022, to hear and consider public input on the proposed policy.
30. 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 12, 2022
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