City Council Agenda June 18, 2024
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 18, 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: 23611 Road 196, Lindsay, CA. Agency Negotiator: Jason Ridenour. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and County of Tulare. Under Negotiations: Terms and Price.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Matthew Carroll. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Gary Sell, Jr. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - 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.
City Council Agenda June 18, 2024
5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: Three (3) cases. 6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION
TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Beltran
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
July Employee of the Month - Rachel Ginsberg
Police Department Recognition for Policy Updates and Training
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.
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 - (On Summer Hiatus)
2. Library & Literacy Commission - (On Summer Hiatus)
3. Arts Commission
4. Animal Control Commission
5. Youth Commission - (On Summer Hiatus)
6. Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee (TUTOC) - May 28, 2024 II. Staff Informational Reports
Water Conservation Phase IV Status Update - May 2024
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.
City Council Agenda June 18, 2024
1. Approval of Draft Minutes of June 4, 2024
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of June 4, 2024.
2. Authorization to Negotiate the Purchase of Police Vehicles Re: Consideration to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of four (4) Police Interceptor Ford Explorers up to a total cost not to exceed $238,500, as well as upfit of emergency equipment; and due to the unique purchasing parameters requested, staff is further requesting a ten percent (10%) contingency for the total purchase.
3. Authorization to Purchase Bleachers for the Santa Fe Sportsplex through CDBG Park Improvement Funds
Re: Council to authorize the purchase of bleachers for the future Santa Fe Sportsplex through Community Development Block Grant Park Improvement Funds from WillyGoat for $57,092.71.
4. Authorization to Purchase Applicant Tracking Software and Services with NEOGOV
Re: Consideration to approve a contract with NEOGOV for applicant tracking software and services at a cost of $4,800 for start-up, $35,299 for the first two years, and $25,000 annually thereafter.
5. Ice Machine Replacement at Fire Station 72 Training Facility Re: Consideration to approve the replacement and installation of a new commercialgrade ice machine for the fire department training facility and Station 72, at a cost not to exceed $10,010 from Mike Woods Air conditioning.
6. Authorization to Participate in Cooperative Purchasing Programs on Existing Asphalt Contracts
Re: Consider authorization to participate in Cooperative Purchasing Programs on Existing Asphalt Contracts between the County of Tulare and Jaxon Enterprises.
7. Authorization to Distribute Request for Proposals - Golf Course Management Services
Re: Consideration to authorize staff to distribute request for proposals for golf course management services at the Porterville Municipal Golf Course.
8. Acceptance of Project - Main Street Reconstruction Project (Putnam Avenue to Morton Avenue)
Re: Consideration to accept the Main Street Reconstruction Project (Putnam Avenue to Morton Avenue) from Granite Construction Company as complete for a total construction cost of $1,903,893.41.
9. Acceptance of Project - Skatepark Improvement Project Re: Consideration to accept the Skatepark Improvement Project, as complete.
10. Extension of Funding Agreement with Kern Community College District (Porterville College) for a Part-time Reserve Police Officer Re: Consideration to approve the Extension Agreement by Kern Community College District for funding for a part-time Reserve Police Officer for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
11. Heritage Center Land Acquisition General Plan Consistency Determination City Council Agenda June 18, 2024
Re: Consideration to adopt a draft resolution detailing the results of its investigations pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21151.2 and Government Code Section 65402(c) concerning the property at 256 W. Orange Avenue in Porterville.
12. Amendment No. 2 to 4Creeks, Inc. Santa Fe Byway Trail Service Agreement Re: Consideration to approve Amendment No. 2 to 4Creeks, Inc. Santa Fe Byway Trail Agreement at an agreed upon fee of $26,377.32.
13. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Year 4 Application Re: Consideration to authorize the signing of the streamlined application for the 2022 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding allocation for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
14. Approve Revised FTA Procurement and Contract Administration Manual Re: Consideration to adopt the draft resolution approving the revised Procurement and Contract Administration Manual.
15. Request for Approval of a 90-Day Zero-Fare Program for Public Transportation Services Transition
Re: Consideration to approve the 90-day zero-fare program for Porterville Transit services, including fixed route and ADA paratransit services, effective July 1, 2024, and ending September 29, 2024.
16. Authorization for Out-of-State Travel For FEMA Operations Section Chief Class
Re: Council authorization for out-of-state travel for Battalion Chief Chris Pisani to attend the FEMA L-958 All-Hazard Operations Section Chief course in Carson City, Nevada, from June 25th to June 28th, 2024, with travel expenses not to exceed $500.
17. State Senate Bill 1205 Annual Fire Department Inspection Reporting Re: Consideration to adopt a draft resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Chief’s Annual Report regarding the department's inspection of specific buildings and occupancies pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
18. Ratification of New Classification and Approval of Job Description for Encampment Maintenance Worker Full and Part-Time Positions Re: Consideration of the Council to affirm the establishment of the classifications of full-time and part-time Encampment Maintenance Worker.
19. Approval of Community Civic Event - Parenting Network - Summer Picnic - June 21, 2024
Considering approval of a community civic event to take place on June 21, 2024, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Zalud Park.
20. Approval of Community Civic Event - Parenting Network - Grilling with Dads - June 29, 2024
Re: Consideration of a community civic event scheduled to take place on June 29, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Zalud Park.
21. Approval of Community Civic Event - Porterville Kiwanis Club - Watermelon Festival - July 28, 2024
City Council Agenda June 18, 2024
Re: Consideration of a community civic event scheduled to take place on July 28, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Veterans Park.
22. Approval of Community Civic Event - Parenting Network - Back to School Party - August 2, 2024
Re: Considering approval of a community civic event scheduled to take place on August 2, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Zalud Park.
23. 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
24. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
Re: A public hearing to receive public comment; and consideration of the proposed 2024-2025 FY Budget.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
25. Consideration of Calling November 5, 2024, General Election; Requesting Consolidation of Election; and Setting Specified Services Re: Considering the consolidation of the Municipal Election of November 5, 2024, with Tulare County and setting election precepts.
26. Authorization to Execute Transportation Services Agreement - Transit Management, Operations, and Maintenance of Porterville Transit Re: Council authorization to execute the Transportation Services Agreement with Tree's Sierra Management, Inc (dba SM Transit) for the Transit Management, Operations, and Maintenance of Porterville Transit.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) Committee - June 5, 2024
2. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ETGSA) - June 6, 2024
3. Tulare County Water Commission - June 10, 2024
4. Flag Day Committee - June 11, 2024
5. Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) Committee - June 12, 2024
5. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG)/Tulare County Transportation Authority (TCTA) - June 17, 2024
City Council Agenda June 18, 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 July 16, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.
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