SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 13, 2022, 5:30 PM
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Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Tate
Invocation
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.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
1. Acceptance of Official Canvass and Statement of Votes for November 8, 2022, Election Re: Accepting canvass and results of the November 8, 2022, election from Tulare County Registrar of Voters.
2. Recognition of Council Member Milt Stowe
3. Recognition of Council Member Lawana Tate
4. Administration of Oath of Office, Presentation of Certificates of Election, and Seating of New City Council
5. Reorganization of City Council
Re: Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor by Members of Council.
6. Consideration of City Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions Re: Considering appointments of Council Members to various boards and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT – to the meeting of December 20, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
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Item No. 1.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – DECEMBER 13, 2022
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Official Canvass and Statement of Votes for November 8, 2022, Election
SOURCE: Administrative Services
COMMENT: On November 8, 2022, a municipal election was held for the purpose of electing individuals to the available four-year term City Council Offices in Districts 1 and 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the City Charter, after any municipal election, the elections official must duly canvass the returns and declare the results thereof. The City's election was conducted as a consolidated general election with election services provided by Tulare County. Pursuant to Elections Code, the County Registrar of Voters conducted its official canvass, and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the Certified Statement of Votes at its meeting on December 6, 2022.
Pursuant to the Certified Statement of Votes, candidate Raymond Beltran was elected in District 1 with 1,245 votes; and candidate Greg Meister was elected in District 2 with 1,174 votes.
Copies of Tulare County Registrar of Voter's Certified Results of the Canvass and Statement of Votes are attached for Council's reference, as is the Tulare County Board of Supervisor's Certified Approval of same.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the draft Resolution accepting the Certified Canvass and Statement of Votes of the November 8, 2022, Municipal General Election from the Tulare County Registrar of Voters.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution
2. Certified Canvass
3. Certified Statement of Votes
4. Tulare County Board of Supervisors Approval
Appropriated/Funded:
Review By:
Department Director:
Final Approver: John Lollis, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. ____-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORTERVILLE ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONDUCTED AS
A CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Porterville duly called a Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to fill one (1) four-year term office of City Council in District One, and one (1) four-year term office of City Council in District Two; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10400 et seq., the City Council ordered the consolidation of the November 8, 2022, election with other elections being held in the jurisdiction, and requested that Tulare County Elections Office provide services for said election; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare County Registrar of Voters has certified the canvass and election results of the November 8, 2022, consolidated election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porterville that the City of Porterville does hereby accept the Official Statement of Votes of the Consolidated General Election of November 8, 2022, as Certified by the Tulare County Registrar of Voters and approved by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors on December 6, 2022, as follows:
CITY COUNCIL OFFICES:
District One – One four-year term City Council Office:
Raymond Beltran* 1,245 votes 70.22%
Lawana Tate 528 votes 29.78%
District Two – One four-year term City Council Office:
Greg Meister* 1,174 votes 62.65%
Jason Gurrola 700 votes 37.35%
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2022. _________________________________
Martha A. Flores, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Lollis, City Clerk
By: _________________________________
Patrice Hildreth, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Item No. 6.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – DECEMBER 13, 2022
SUBJECT: Consideration of City Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions SOURCE: Administrative Services
COMMENT: With the change in the composition of the City Council due to the recent election, there are now vacancies on various boards and committees on which selected Council Members serve. Attached is a list of the current appointments as of December 13, 2022, for Council's consideration.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider appointments.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Appointment of Council Members to Various Boards and Committees
Appropriated/Funded:
Review By:
Department Director:
Final Approver: John Lollis, City Manager
As of December 13, 2022
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES & BOARDS Committee/Board Member/Alternate Appointment Date Meeting Information Tulare County Association of Governments/ Martha Flores - Member 12/13/2016 Meets monthly; Third Monday; 1:00 PM; meeting location varies Transportation Planning Agency ("TCAG") VACANT- Alternate www.tularecog.org Tulare County Taskforce on Homelessness Martha Flores - Member 12/10/2018 Meets monthly; Third Wednesday; 1:30 PM Claudia Calderon - Alternate 7/16/2019 Tulare County Professional Development Center 4031 W. Noble Avenue, Visalia; www.tchhsa.org
Tulare County Economic Development Martha Flores - Member 12/8/2020 Meets monthly; Fourth Wednesday at 7:30 AM Corporation ("TCEDC") John Lollis - Alternate 1/14/2009 Exeter Historical Museum, 125 S. B Street, Exeter www.sequoiavalley.com
Council of Cities Martha Flores - Member 12/10/2018 Meets bi-monthly; Third Wednesday; 3:00 PM VACANT - Member Visalia Administration Boardroom, 220 N. Santa Fe Street, Visalia Porterville Area Development Authority Don Weyhrauch - Member Meets monthly; Third Friday; 3:00 p.m. ("PADA") VACANT - Member (Only two members will attend meetings at any given time.) Joint City/School District Committee VACANT - Member Meets quarterly or as needed. Notification of meetings provided.
Kellie Carrillo - Member 12/8/2020
Ad Hoc Committee - Proposition 64 Don Weyhrauch - Member Ad Hoc Committee concerning the consideration of regulating Regulation of Marijuana VACANT - Member 7/20/2021 marijuana business activities per Prop 64.
Ad Hoc Committee - Provision of Kellie Carrillo - Member 12/8/2020 Ad Hoc Committee to address local water issues. Meets as needed.
Local Water Services VACANT - Member 7/20/2021
Tule River Improvement JPA Don Weyhrauch - Member Meets quarterly; Lower Tule Irrigation District Conference Michael Knight - Alternate 12/13/2016 Room, 357 E. Olive Avenue, Tipton Tulare County City Selection Mayor - City Member Meets as needed. Notification of meetings provided.
Committee Designee - Alternate Designee may attend in absence of the Mayor
Tulare County Local Agency N/A Board of Supervisors Board Room Formation Commission ("LAFCO") 2800 W. Burrel Avenue, Visalia, First Wed. @ 2 p.m. www.lafco.co.tulare.ca.us/lafco/
Tulare County Regional Transit Agency VACANT - Member Meets monthly; Third Monday; 3:00 PM ("TCRTA") Don Weyhrauch - Alternate 2/15/2022 Meets across the county at member agencies www.tularecog.org
PDC Advisory Board John Lollis - Member 1/14/2009 Meets annually at Porterville Developmental Center Mayor - Alternate 26501 Road 140, Room 59
Internal City Audit Committee Martha Flores - Member 12/13/2016 Meets as needed in La Barca Conference Room, Kellie Carrillo - Member 5/18/2021 Porterville City Hall. Notification of meetings provided.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control N/A Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at District ("SJVAPCD") Board 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue, Fresno, CA.
San Joaquin Valley Special City Selection VACANT - Member Notification of Meetings provided; Members can attend Committee Don Weyhrauch - Alternate via video-teleconference in Bakersfield or Fresno District Office.
Eastern Tule Groundwater Don Weyhrauch- Member Meets monthly; First Thursday; 2:00 PM Sustainability Agency JPA Michael Knight - Alternate 7/16/2019 City Hall, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville Ad Hoc Committee - COVID-19 Kellie Carrillo - Member 12/8/2020 Meets as needed.
VACANT - Member 2/15/2022
Local Initiatives Navigation Center Committee VACANT - Member 7/20/2021 Meets monthly. "LINC Committee"
As of December 13, 2022
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES & BOARDS Committee/Board Member/Alternate Appointment Date Meeting Information
Ad Hoc Military Banner Committee Kellie Carrillo - Member Meets as needed. Notification of meetings is provided.
Ad Hoc Library Facility Planning Committee Kellie Carrillo - Member Meets monthly or as needed. Notification of meetings is provided.
Mighty 190 Committee Kellie Carrillo - Member 2/15/2022 Meets monthly or as needed. Notification of meetings is provided.
VACANT - Member 2/15/2022
As of December 13, 2022
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES & BOARDS Committee/Board Member/Alternate Appointment Date Meeting Information