City Council Agenda November 19, 2024
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 19, 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 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Guadalupe Herrera. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Porterville v. Tulare County Regional Transit Agency and Abul Hassan, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU312913, and related cross-action.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Pastor Isabel Vela v. Porterville Police Department, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU311765.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Amber Moreno v. City of Porterville et al., U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Fresno Division, Case No. 1:21-CV-00865-JLT-BAM.
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5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Four (4) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiffs.
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 Vice Mayor Carrillo
Invocation
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 - November 7, 2024
2. Library & Literacy Commission - November 12, 2024
3. Arts Commission
4. Animal Control Commission
5. Youth Commission - November 13, 2024
6. Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee (TUTOC) II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Water Conservation Phase IV Status Update - October 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.
1. Approval of Draft Minutes of November 5, 2024
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of November 5, 2024.
2. Authorization to Repair City Well No.15
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Re: Consideration of approval for the repair of City Well No. 15, located on the South West Corner of Morton Ave. and G St. by Carver Pump, for an amount not to exceed $11,518.
3. Authorization to Replace Police Vehicle
Re: Consideration to authorize staff to purchase one 2024 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for $48,460.00 plus tax, license, and fees; and the purchase of emergency equipment upfit for the vehicle, including Motorola radio, in the amount of $23,932.29.
4. Authorization to Amend Approved Purchase of Routeware Waste Collection Equipment In-Cab Technology and Billing Systems
Re: Council to consider the correction to the authorization of purchase price for Routeware Waste Collection Equipment In-Cab Technology and Billing Systems software and equipment.
5. Authorization to Reject All Bids for Mini Side Load Refuse Truck RFP No. 24- 25-SR1985 and Reissue with Revised Specifications
Re: Council to consider rejecting all bids for RFP No. 24-25-SR1985 for two miniside load refuse trucks and direct staff to reissue the RFP with revised specifications to meet budgetary requirements.
6. Amendment No. 1 to 4Creeks, Inc. Newcomb Street & Mulberry Avenue Traffic Signal Design Service Agreement
Re: Consideration to authorize Addendum No. 1 to the 4 Creeks, Inc. Service Agreement at an agreed-upon fee of $10,861, for the design of an extension of an existing storm drain main along Newcomb Street from approximately 550 feet (550') north of Mulberry Avenue southward to this intersection, related to the Newcomb Street & Mulberry Avenue Traffic Signal Project.
7. Authorization to enter into General Services Agreement with Western Pump, Inc. for Fuel System Upgrades
Re: Consider the approval of a General Services Agreement with Western Pump, Inc. for fuel system upgrades at the City Corporation Yard and Porterville Airport at a total project cost not to exceed $365,000.
8. Authorization to enter into General Services Agreement with Northern United Fence for Security Fencing Project
Re: Consideration to approve a General Services Agreement with Northern United Fence for the installation of security fencing at the City's Corporation Yard, at a total project cost not to exceed $150,000.
9. Authorization to enter into General Services Agreement with BigBelly Solar, LLC for Trash Receptacles Project
Re: Consideration to approve a General Services Agreement with Bigbelly Solar, LLC for providing trash receptacles to enhance waste management efforts within city limits, at a total cost not to exceed $270,000.
10. Request for Authorization to Extend the Zero-Fare Program for Public Transportation Services
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Re: Consider authorizing the extension of the zero-fare program for fixed-route and ADA paratransit services until June 30, 2025, supporting increased transit access and operational efficiency during the ongoing development of a regional fare system.
11. Reauthorization of Professional Services Agreement with Clean Energy for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station Maintenance Services with FTA Terms and Conditions
Re: Consideration to approve the revised professional services agreement with Clean Energy for the maintenance of the City’s CNG fueling station.
12. Update and Approval of FY 2023 and FY 2024-25 Transit Programs and Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claims
Re: Consideration to approve revised FY 2023 TDA Claim and updated FY 2024-25 Transit Program of Projects to align with updated funding allocations and project priorities, ensuring compliance with Tulare County Association of Governments and Federal Transit Administration requirements.
13. Cooperative Agreement with Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) for SB 125 Program Funding
Re: Consider approval of a Cooperative Agreement with the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) for the allocation of SB 125 Program funds which will provide $11,000,000 in funding for the City’s Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Project.
14. Request For Will Serve Letter - 1065 E. Cleo Ave.
Re: Considering approval and issuance of a Will Serve Letter to authorize a second water service connection at the property.
15. Approval of Community Civic Event - Rotary Club of Porterville and Porterville Chamber of Commerce - Children's Christmas Parade – December 5, 2024 (Alternatively on December 12, 2024, in the Event of Rain) Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Rotary Club of Porterville and the Porterville Chamber of Commerce to hold the Children's Christmas Parade on December 5, 2024, or alternatively on December 12, 2024, in the event of rain, on December 5, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
16. Council Member Requested Agenda Item - Consideration of "Merry Christmas" Banner for Main Street
Re: Consideration to add to the Council Agenda of December 3, 2024, an item to consider the purchase and installation of a "Merry Christmas" banner for Main Street.
17. 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 relative to flood event.
SECOND READINGS
18. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1908, Amending Series 200 of the Porterville Development Ordinance
Re: Amending Series 200, Section 201.02 of the Porterville Development Ordinance regarding off-site parking in Residential Zone districts.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
19. Consideration of Establishing a Standing Cannabis Committee Re: Council to consider abolishing the Ad Hoc Cannabis Committee and considering the establishment of a standing Cannabis Committee to review cannabis-related matters.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. CalVANS - November 14, 2024
2. Porterville Area Development Authority (PADA)- November 15, 2024
3. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) - November 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 December 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
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