City Council Agenda August 2, 2022
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 2, 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 August 2, 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 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 261-130-004. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Cornerstone Main Partners II, L.P. Under Negotiation:
Terms and Price.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Five (5) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff.
3 - 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 Vice Mayor Carrillo
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of New Police Department K9's and Handlers Retirement of Community Service Officer Steve Walker
Outstanding Business Award
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 Task Force on Homelessness - July 20, 2022
2. Council of Cities - July 20, 2022 - Canceled
3. Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony - July 22, 2022
4. Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) - July 27, 2022
5. Memorial Highway Dedication Ceremony - July 29, 2022
REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff informational items.
I. Staff Informational Reports
City Council Member (District 4) Vacancy Appointment Process Golf Course Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022) OHV Park Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022) City Commission and Committee Attendance Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022)
Code Enforcement Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022) Street Performance Measure Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022) Building Permit Activity Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022) City Council Member Appointments Attendance Quarterly Report FY 2021-2022 (April - June 2022)
Charitable Car Washes Quarterly Report Calendar Year 2022 City Council Agenda August 2, 2022
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. Replacement of Protective Ballistic Vests and Equipment Re: Consideration to authorize staff to purchase fourteen (14) sets of ballistic protective vests and twenty-eight (28) ballistic plates as specified in the quote from AARDVARK; and the purchase of fourteen (14) helmets as specified in the quote from AARDVARK.
2. Flooring replacement in Police Department Records Unit Re: Consideration to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Thompson Floor Covering for the installation of new carpet at a cost of $6,638.
3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - "Center" Friant-Kern Canal Turnout and Groundwater Recharge Basin
Re: Consideration to approve staff's recommended Plans and Project Manual for the "Center" Friant-Kern Canal Turnout and Groundwater Recharge Basin just north of Avenue 160 at the Friant-Kern Canal; and authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $695,080 in Water Replacement Funds to fully fund the project.
4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Tule River Parkway Phase III Re: Consideration to approve staff's recommended Plans and Project Manual for the Tule River Parkway Phase III Project between Main and Plano Streets; and authorize staff to advertise for bids on the project with the understanding that any additional funding required to fully fund the project will be addressed during the award process utilizing bid numbers for the additional Measure R appropriation.
5. Award of Contract - Drilling Phase of Well No. 34 Project Re: Consideration to award the Drilling Phase of Well No. 34 Project to Zim Industries, Inc in the amount of $895,790.
6. Intent to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Formation of a Sewer Utility District for Island Annexation Area 474B
Re: Consideration to set a Public Hearing for September 6, 2022, for consideration to form Sewer Utility District Area 474B; and approve the Engineer's Report for Sewer Utility Area 474B.
7. Intent to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Formation of a Sewer Utility District for Island Annexation Area 475D
Re: Consideration to set a Public Hearing for September 6, 2022, for consideration to form Sewer Utility District Area 475D; and approve the Engineer's Report for Sewer Utility Area 475D.
8. Intent to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Formation of a Sewer Utility District for Island Annexation Area 476
Re: Consideration to set a Public Hearing for September 6, 2022, for consideration to form Sewer Utility District Area 476; and approve the Engineer's Report for Sewer Utility Area 476.
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9. Intent to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Formation of a Sewer Utility District for Island Annexation Area 478B & 478C
Re: Consideration to set a Public Hearing for September 6, 2022, for consideration to form Sewer Utility District Area 478B & 478C; and approve the Engineer's Report for Sewer Utility Area 478B & 478C.
10. Request for Approval to Enter into an Agreement with OACYS Technology for Broadband Internet Service
Re: Consideration to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with OACYS Technology to provide 400 Mbps broadband internet service to connect the Field Services campus to the City's datacenter for a term of thirty-six (36) months at a total cost of $28,728.
11. Authorization to Roll Unpaid Utility Accounts and Delinquent Loan Agreements to the 2022-2023 Property Tax Rolls
Re: Consideration to adopt the draft Resolution authorizing the Tulare County Auditor to place unpaid utility accounts and delinquent loan agreements on the 2022-2023 property tax rolls for collection.
12. Consideration of Litter Abatement Program Delegated Maintenance Agreement & Measure R Supplemental Agreement
Re: Consideration to approve the draft State of California Department of Transportation Delegated Maintenance Agreement; adopt the draft Resolution affirming and approving support for the Litter Abatement Pilot Program, and approve the Measure R Program Supplement to Cooperative Agreement.
13. Request for Approval to Apply for Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Re: Considering approval to file a grant application for $16,282 in funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants Program for the purchase of night vision goggles.
14. Authorization of Funds for the Design of Station 72 Classroom Remodel Project and the Reallocation of Funds for the Electrical Retrofit Project Re: Consideration to authorize the Finance Director to appropriate an amount not to exceed $25,000 in Measure I Funds for the design of the Fire Station 72 Classroom Remodel; and authorize to reallocate the Measure I Funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Training Facility Electrical Retrofit from the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year to the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
15. Preliminary Financial Status Reports - Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Re: Consideration to accept the Preliminary Financial Status Reports.
16. Quarterly Investment Portfolio
Re: Consideration to accept the quarterly Investment Portfolio Summary report as of June 30, 2022.
17. Reaffirm Conditions of State Assembly Bill 361 to Continue Remote Attendance at Public Meetings
Re: Consider adoption of a draft Resolution consistent with AB 361 to continue to allow remote attendance at public meetings.
18. Status and Review of Local Emergency: Drought
Re: Considering approval of the continuance of the Declaration of Local Emergency.
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A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Consideration of Adoption of Porterville Heritage Complex Project Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Re: Consideration to open the Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the project; adopt the draft Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; and direct staff to proceed with the Porterville Heritage Complex Project located approximately south of Olive Avenue, east of A Street, and adjacent to the Rails to Trails Parkway, on the western side of the parcel.
20. Formation of Sewer Utility District 479A
Re: City Council to open the Public Hearing, take comments, and accept any ballots, and instruct the City Clerk to receive all ballots, and count said votes on August 3, 2022, in the Jay C. Coleman Conference Room, located in City Hall, at 9:00 am and report to the Council the outcome of the voting at its meeting on August 16, 2022.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
21. Consideration of Request to Accept Donation of Banner Sign Poles on Main Street Re: Consider the recommendation of the Arts Commission to approve the request from the Porterville Exchange Club for the acceptance of the donation and installation of two banner sign poles on Main Street; direct staff to develop a draft policy for the use of the banner poles for the City Council's consideration.
22. Consideration of Draft Memorandum of Understanding Proposed by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce
Re: Consideration of draft Memorandum of Understanding proposed by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce with the City of Porterville.
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 August 16, 2022
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