City Council Agenda April 2, 2024
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 2, 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 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Austin Schwery. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Flora Kehl. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Maria Carmen Perez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: One (1) case in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff.
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6 - 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 Mayor Flores
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Lucie Leon
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.
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. Approval of Draft Minutes of March 19, 2024
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of March 19, 2024.
2. Fire Department Vehicle Repair
Re: Consideration to authorize the Fire Department vehicle repair by Porterville Collision and Cook’s Communications at a cost not to exceed $37,050.06 (inclusive of all parts, taxes, and labor, including a 20% contingency of $6,175.01).
3. Authorization for Replacement Printer/Copier/Scanner for the Engineering & Project Management Department
Re: Consideration to authorize the lease agreement of a printer/copier/scanner for the Engineering & Project Management Department from California Surveying & Drafting Supply, Inc. in the amount of $731.98 per month for the duration of the lease (up to 36 months).
4. State of California Department of Transportation Delegated Maintenance Agreement Amendment
Re: Consideration to approve the State of California Department of Transportation Delegated Maintenance Agreement Amendment; and authorize staff to submit a letter of acceptance of the amended agreement that allocates an additional $50,000 for the Litter Abatement Program from the State Department of Transportation.
5. Authorization to Execute Consultant Services Agreement - West Street Extension Improvements Project
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Re: Consideration to authorize staff to execute the Consultant Service Agreement for the design of the project with Peters Engineering Group in the amount of $858,300 (inclusive of 10% contingency) and to appropriate an additional $608,300 in Measure R Regional Funds to fully fund the project.
6. Request for Will Serve Letter – 220 S. Maurer Street Re: Consideration to adopt the draft resolution approving a second water connection service to the existing property located at 220 S. Maurer Street (APN 262-022-002) in East Porterville, for the development of a future residential dwelling unit on the property.
7. Intent to Set a Public Hearing - Vacation of a Portion of College Avenue Re: Consideration of a draft resolution rescinding Resolution No. 05-2024 and approving a draft resolution of intent to vacate and close to public use an improved segment of College Avenue at Main Street, and setting the public hearing for May 7, 2024.
8. Acceptance of the University of California, Davis Grant for the Pet Pantry and Pest Control Program
Re: Consideration to accept the University of California, Davis Grant in the amount of $81,561.00.
9. National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation in Atlanta, Georgia Re: Consideration to approve out-of-state travel for Detective Duane Cornett to attend the National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
10. Approval of Community Civic Event - Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter - Rollin' Relics Car Show - May 11, 2024
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application from Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter to hold the Rollin' Relics Car Show on May 11, 2024, at Veterans Park, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
11. Request for Proclamation - Arbor Day - April 26, 2024 Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim April 26, 2024, as "Arbor Day" in the City of Porterville.
12. 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.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Public Hearing and Consideration of An Ordinance Regulating Unsafe and Unauthorized Camping and Storage of Personal Property, and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure, and Mitigation of Harm to Public Health, Safety and Welfare Re: A public hearing and consideration of First Reading Ordinance No. 1905, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Porterville Repealing Article VII of Chapter 18 (Sections 18-76 through 18-83) of the City of Porterville Municipal Code and Replacing it with Chapter 18, Article VII.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
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14. The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act / Initiative Re: Council to consider the information regarding the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act/Initiative; and consider a Letter of Support to the Californians for Safer Communities Coalition.
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) - March 18, 2024 (Report Carried Over)
2. Council of Cities- March 20, 2024
3. City Selection Committee - March 20, 2024
4. Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness - March 20, 2024
5. Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) - March 27, 2024
6. Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA)/Budget & Finance Committee - March 28, 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 April 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
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