City Council Agenda March 4, 2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 4, 2025, 5:30 PM
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Call to Order
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 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Jason Ridenour and Yuliana Andrade. Employee Organizations: Porterville City Employee Association, Management Confidential Series, Porterville Safety Support Unit, Porterville Police Officer Association, Porterville City Firefighter Association, and Fire Officer Series.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Isela Ochoa. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Victoria Grayson v. Porterville Municipal Golf Course, et al., Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU313670.
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4 - 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.
5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: One (1) case. 6 - Government Code Section 54957 – Consultation with law enforcement regarding a credible threat to the security of public buildings and facilities 7 - Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee
Appointment/Employment: Title: City Manager
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
Employee of the Month - Darren Noe
Short Range Transit Plan
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. Staff Informational Reports
1. Short Range Transit Plan Overview
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 February 18, 2025
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of February 18, 2025.
2. Authorization to Repair City Well No. AP-2
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Re: Consideration of approval for the repair of City Well AP-2 located on the East side of West Street, just north of Edison Court, by Carver Pump Service, for an amount not to exceed $14,800.
3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Henrahan Street Reconstruction Project (Morton Avenue to Grand Avenue)
Re: Considering approval of the Plans and Project Manual for the project which includes the removal and replacement of existing asphalt, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drain pipe, replacement of the existing water main, a new fire hydrant, and other appurtenances for the Henrahan Street Reconstruction project located on Henrahan Street, between E. Grand Avenue and E. Morton Avenue.
4. Authorization to Distribute a Request for Proposals for Bus Stop Shelters Re: Consideration to authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of modernized bus stop shelters.
5. Assignment of Airport Lease - Lot No. 45
Re: Consideration to approve the Assignment of Lease for Lot No. 45 at the Porterville Municipal Airport from Aircraft 445, LLC to Briana M. Groves.
6. Assignment of Airport Lease - Lot No. 32B
Re: Consideration to approve the Assignment of Lease for Lot No. 32B at the Porterville Municipal Airport from Mason Daniel Racing to Frederick W. Dohnke.
7. Assignment of Airport Lease - Lot No. 46E
Re: Consideration to approve the Assignment of Lease for Lot No. 46E at the Porterville Municipal Airport from JLW Associates, Inc. to Jerry L. Clark and Rebecca Ann Clark Revocable Trust.
8. Assignment of Airport Lease - Lot No. 6 and Lot No. 7 at the Porterville Municipal Airport
Re: Consideration to approve the Assignment of Lease for Lot No. 6 and Lot No. 7 at the Porterville Municipal Airport from Tule River Economic Development Corporation Real Estate to Tule River Tribe of California.
9. Renewal of Airport Lease Agreement - Lot No. 9
Re: Consideration to approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Porterville and Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc. for Lot No. 9 at the Porterville Municipal Airport for a term of ten (10) years.
10. Approval of Arts Commission Chalk Art Booth at 2025 Spring Festival Re: Consideration to approve the Arts Commission to proceed with hosting the sixth annual Chalk Art booth at the 2025 Spring Festival.
11. Authorization to Approve Community Clean Up Events
Re: Consideration of declaring April 26, 2025, "Spring Clean-Up Day" and October 18, 2025, "Fall Clean-Up Day;" and authorizing the City to accept trash, litter, and yard clippings delivered by City residents receiving City residential refuse service to the Spring and Fall Clean-Up Events for free disposal.
12. Council Consideration to Amend the Self-Performed Street Maintenance Program for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
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Re: Consider approval to amend the 2024-2025 Self-Performed Street Maintenance Program, authorizing an additional expenditure of $500,000.
13. Acquisition of Right of Way for Olive Avenue and Porter Road/Cloverleaf Street Traffic Signal Project
Re: Consider approval of the acquisition of right of way and easements for the completion of the Olive Avenue and Porter Road/Cloverleaf Street Traffic Signal Project.
14. Authorization for Out of State Travel to Motorola Summit Public Safety Users' Conference in Grapevine, Texas
Re: Consideration to approve out-of-state travel for Crime Analyst Melinda Rios to attend the 2025 Motorola Solutions Summit Conference /Training in Grapevine, Texas.
15. Amendments to the Library Rules of Conduct
Re: Consideration of amendments to the Library Rules of Conduct.
16. Approval of Reorganization within the Parks and Leisure Department - Parks Division
Re: Considering approval of reorganization within the Parks and Leisure Department Parks Division.
17. Request for Proclamation - Women's Rights
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim Women's Rights in the City of Porterville.
18. Request for Proclamation - California Arbor Week - March 7th - March 14th, 2025
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim the week of March 7th - 14th, 2025, as "California Arbor Week" in the City of Porterville.
19. 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.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. Police Use of Military Equipment Annual Review (AB 481) Re: Council to receive public comment and questions concerning the annual report and the funding, acquisition, and use of the equipment; review and renew PPD Policy 704 – Military Equipment; review the AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report 2024; and by opting not to modify or rescind, affirm Ordinance No. 1892.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
21. Updated Concepts for Transit Brand Refresh
Re: Council to review and consider updated conceptual designs for the transit branding refresh, provide direction on the selection of a final design, and approval City Council Agenda March 4, 2025
to proceed with the implementation of 11 vehicles at an estimated cost of $90,139.28.
22. Council Consideration and Evaluation of Charitable Car Washes Re: Council direction regarding the continuation, reduction, or elimination of the Charitable Car Wash Permit Application Fee.
23. Consideration of the Establishment of Porterville Municipal Airport Standing Committee
Re: Considering the establishment of a standing committee to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to the Porterville Municipal Airport.
24. Consideration of Proposed Establishment of Ordinance to Protect Women's Safe Spaces
Re: Council direction on the proposed establishment of an Ordinance to Protect Women's Safe Spaces.
25. Consideration of Letter of Support and Declaration for the Establishment of a League of Charter Cities
Re: Consideration a letter of support for the establishment of a League of California Charter Cities to the Huntington Beach City Council and Declaration for the Establishment of the League of Charter Cities.
26. Review of City Council Agenda Publication Timeline
Re: Council to provide direction on the timing of the publication of the City Council agenda.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness - February 19, 2025
2. Porterville Area Development Authority (PADA) - February 21, 2025 (Cancelled)
3. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) - February 24, 2025
4. Tulare County Economic Development Corp. (TCEDC) - February 26, 2025
5. Cannabis Committee - February 28, 2025
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 March 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
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