City Council Agenda January 16, 2024
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 16, 2024, 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 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 268-100-005. Agency Negotiator: Patrice Hildreth and Jason Ridenour. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Thomas J. and Deborah L.
O'Sullivan Trust. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Two (2) 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: Two (2) cases. 6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION
TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Vice Mayor Carrillo
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
City Council Agenda January 16, 2024
Employee of the Month - Casey Neria
Employee Service Awards
Police Department Awards Presentation
Porterville Homecoming Queen and Court
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the Council on any matter of interest, whether on the agenda or not. Unless additional time is authorized by the Council, all commentary shall be limited to three minutes.
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 - January 4, 2024
2. Library & Literacy Commission - January 9, 2024
3. Arts Commission
4. Animal Control Commission - January 11, 2024
5. Youth Commission - January 10, 2024
6. Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee (TUTOC) II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Water Conservation Phase IV Status Update - December 2023
2. Proclamation Issuance Report (December 2023)
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 Emergency Power Generators Re: Consideration to approve the purchase of emergency power generators from United Rentals in an amount not to exceed $416,548.
2. Authorization to Purchase Traffic Signal Controller and Camera Re: Consideration to approve the purchase of a traffic signal controller and traffic detection camera for an amount not to exceed $12,134.
3. Police Department Fitness Gym / Wellness Upgrade
Re: Consideration to approve the purchase of new exercise and wellness equipment for the Police Department for a total cost of $18,776.61 plus applicable sales tax to be paid with Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant funding.
4. Police Vehicle Replacement
City Council Agenda January 16, 2024
Re: Council authorization for staff to locate and negotiate the purchase of one standardized police vehicle up to a cost not to exceed $78,000 and an additional 10% contingency for the total purchase of this vehicle.
5. Consideration of FirstTwo Agency License
Re: Consideration to authorize staff to enter into a two-year contract with FirstTwo; and authorize payment in the amount of $12,000 which will be reimbursed by CalOES.
6. Authorization to Repair Westwood Estates Wall
Re: Consideration to authorize the repair of the Westwood Estates block wall by Advanced Concrete for an amount not to exceed $7,700.
7. Authorization to Repair Police Department HVAC Unit
Re: Consideration to approve the repair of the Police Department HVAC unit from Johnson Controls for $6,455.77; and approve the draft resolution authorizing the appropriation not to exceed $6,455.77 from the General Fund Facility Deferred Maintenance / Equipment Replacement Designated Fund for the repair.
8. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Phase 2 of Well No. 34 Project (Pumping Plant) Re: Considering approval of the Plans and Project Manual for Phase 2 of Well No. 34 Project which includes the installation of a 250 HP pump, electrical system, piping and other necessary items to complete pumping plant; and approve an agreement for construction management services with Dee Jaspar & Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $139,218.
9. Award of Contract - Airport Architectural/Engineering Consultant Services Agreement
Re: Consideration to award the Airport Consultant Service Agreement to Tartaglia Engineering and authorize staff to negotiate project-specific Authorization of Services (AOS) in accordance with FAA grant requirements.
10. Acceptance of Project - Island Annexation Area 475 Sewer Project Re: Consideration to accept the Island Annexation Area 475 Sewer Project which is generally bound by Pioneer Avenue to the north, Henderson Avenue to the south, and Indiana Street to the west, as complete.
11. Acceptance of Project - Island Annexation Area 479 Sewer Project Re: Consideration to accept the Island Annexation Area 479 Sewer Project 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, as complete.
12. Authorization to Extend Reclamation Area Lease Agreement Re: Consideration to authorize the extension of the Reclamation Area Lease Agreement with Rick Perigo for the management of 617.15 acres with a 43.79 acre compensation at $165 per acre for an annual sum of $94,604.40; and authorize the signing of a 5-year Lease Extension Agreement with Rick Perigo Roadsiding.
13. Authorization to Execute Consultant Services Agreement - 2025 Biosolids Management Plan
Re: Consideration to authorize Carollo Engineers to develop the 2025 Biosolids Management Plan for a not to exceed amount of $22,816.20.
14. Consent to Sublet - Lot No. 34E at the Porterville Municipal Airport City Council Agenda January 16, 2024
Re: Authorizing the sublet of the airport hangar on Lot 34E from Lessee, Mike Quatacker and Debbie Quatacker to Lessor Jason Malcolm, on a month-to-month tenancy.
15. Consent to Sublet - Lot No. 30 A1, A2 and A3 at the Porterville Municipal Airport Re: Consideration to authorize the Lessee, Matt Quatacker, Mike Quatacker and Debbie Quatacker, to sublet airport hangars on Lot No. 30 A1, A2, and A3 at the Porterville Municipal Airport to Wings Aloft Incorporated, on a month-to-month-tenancy.
16. Authorization for Out-of-State Travel for the Battalion Chief Training Program.
Re: Consideration to authorize travel out-of-state for the Battalion Chief training program located in Pensacola, Florida, from February 4 through 10, 2024.
17. Authorization of Out-of-State Travel for Fire Department Personnel Re: Consideration to approve out-of-state travel for Fire Department personnel to the Rosenbauer Manufacturing Facility located in South Dakota, for identifying specifications and attending meetings related to the purchase of fire apparatus.
18. Ratification of New Classification and Approval of Job Description for Fire Inspector Re: Consideration to ratify the establishment of a new classificiation and approve the Job Description for Fire Inspector within the Fire Department to be funded by Measure I.
19. Draft Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Applications to CalRecycle Re: Consideration to approve the draft resolution authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, the Public Works Director, as the Signature Authority to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure Grant funding from CalRecycle.
20. CDBG Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee and Citizen Participation Plan
Re: Considering adoption of the 2024 Citizen Participation Plan and the appointment of existing Committee members to the Citizens' Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee for a one-year term.
21. Status Report - Developer Impact Fees
Re: Consideration to accept the Status Report on Developer Impact Fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
22. Consideration of Letter of Support for Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Re: Council authorization for a letter of support for the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program.
23. Approval of Community Civic Event - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - Culture Anniversary Event - February 3, 2024
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce to hold the Culture Anniversary event on February 3, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
24. Approval of Community Civic Event - Porterville Kiwanis Club - Food Trucks in the Park - February 10, 2024
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Porterville Kiwanis Club to hold the "Food Trucks in the Park" event at Veterans Park on February 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Veterans Park.
25. Status and Review of Local Drought Emergency
City Council Agenda January 16, 2024
Re: Considering approval of the continuance of the Declaration of Local Emergency.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
26. Consideration of Employment Agreement Between the City of Porterville and Patrice Hildreth
Re: Council consideration of the Employment Agreement Between the City of Porterville and Patrice Hildreth; and if approved, schedule ceremonial swearing in for the next regular City Council meeting on February 6, 2024.
27. Consideration of Adoption of Draft Resolution of the City Council of the City of Porterville Affirming its Commitment to the Principles of Liberty and Medical Freedom
Re: Consideration to adopt the draft resolution of the City Council of the City of Porterville Affirming its Commitment to the Principles of Liberty and Medical Freedom.
28. Status and Review of Declaration of Local Flood Emergency Re: Review of the Declaration of Local Emergency made on March 13, 2023, concerning the significant weather event and impacts or likely impacts relative to increased flow of the Tule River.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Tulare County Water Commission - January 8, 2024
2. Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) Committee - December 27, 2023; January 10, 2024
3. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ETGSA) - January 11, 2024
4. CalVans Board - January 11, 2024
5. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) Board - January 15, 2024
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 February 6, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.
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