City Council Agenda April 1, 2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 1, 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 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 255-240-013. Agency Negotiator: Jason Ridenour. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Danny Henderson. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
2 - Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiators: Jason Ridenour and Yuliana Andrade. Employee Organizations: Porterville City Employee Association, Porterville Safety Support Unit, and Porterville Police Officer Association. 3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Josefina Pacheco. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Mireya Robledo. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
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5 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Amanda Wingfield. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
6 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three (3) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff.
7 - 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 Meister
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Alex Pollock
Employee Service Awards
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.
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 Measure R Program Supplements to the Cooperative Agreement - Bridge Repairs
Re: Consideration to approve the attached Resolutions in support of the Program Supplements to the Cooperative Agreement totaling $2,000,000, for repairs to several of the City's bridges, including the Plano Street Bridge at the Tule River, the Porter Road Bridge at the Porter Slough, and the Westwood Street Bridge at the Porter Slough.
2. Authorization to Repair Porter Road Bridge
Re: Considering approval to initiate a purchase order to Romanazzi General Engineering for $127,700 for Porter Street Bridge repairs, with an additional $12,770 for a 10% construction contingency and $12,770 for construction management, surveying, quality control, and inspection services, bringing the total project cost to $153,240.
3. Authorization to Repair Westwood Street Bridge at the Porter Slough City Council Agenda April 1, 2025
Re: Considering approval to initiate a purchase order to Steelex Industrial in the amount of $14,935, for the Westwood Street Bridge repairs, with an additional $1,493.50 for a 10% construction contingency and $1,493.50 for construction management, surveying, quality control, and inspection services, bringing the total project cost to $17,922.
4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Fourth Street Water Replacement Project Re: Considering approval of the Plans and Project Manual for the project, which consists of replacing the existing undersized water main and water laterals in the area and provide a fire connection to the community center project, located on Fourth Street from Morton Avenue to Henderson Avenue.
5. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Pavement Preservation Project Re: Considering approval of the Plans and Project Manual for the Pavement Preservation Project located on Date Avenue from Main Street to Orange Avenue, Date Avenue from Plano Street to Park Street, Orange Avenue from Main Street to Plano Street, Lime Street from Henderson Avenue to just north of Sandra Court, North Grand Avenue from just west of W. North Grand Avenue to Highway 65, and Henderson Avenue from Indiana Street to Jaye Street (a total of approximately 8.44 lane miles) to include various types of pavement treatments.
6. Authorization to Distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Transit Center Renovation Project
Re: Council to consider the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Transit Center Renovation Project located at 61 W. Oak Avenue.
7. Amendment to Consultant Services Contract - Baseball Field Design Project Re: Consideration to execute Addendum No. 1 to the QK, Inc Service Agreement at an agreed upon fee of $89,250 for the design of the second baseball field; and consider the execution of Addendum No. 2 to the QK, Inc Service Agreement at an agreed upon fee of $15,900 for the design of the Sports Complex master plan layout of the improvements.
8. Consent to Sublet - Lot No. 32C at the Porterville Municipal Airport Re: Consideration to authorize the Lessee, Michael Quatacker and Debbie Quatacker, to sublet airport hangar on Lot No. 32C at the Porterville Municipal Airport to Adryel Levis commencing on March 1, 2025 and expiring on February 28, 2027.
9. Consent to Sublet - Lot No. 34E at the Porterville Municipal Airport Re: Consideration to authorize the Lessee, Michael Quatacker and Debbie Quatacker, to sublet airport hangar on Lot No. 34E at the Porterville Municipal Airport to Angel and Lorena Leon, on a month-to-month tenancy, commencing on March 1, 2025.
10. Request for Proclamation - Parental Rights Month
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim the month of April as "Parental Rights Month" in the City of Porterville.
11. Request for Proclamation - Frontline Worker Appreciation Month City Council Agenda April 1, 2025
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim the month of May as "Frontline Worker Appreciation Month" in the City of Porterville.
12. Request for Proclamation - Easter Holiday Week - Blessings of Liberty Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim Easter Holiday Week in the City of Porterville.
13. Request for Proclamation - Holy Week - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim Holy Week in the City of Porterville.
14. Request for Proclamation - Easter Holiday Week - Porterville Church of Christ Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim Easter Holiday Week in the City of Porterville.
15. Request for Proclamation - Holy Week - Porterville Church of God Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim Holy Week in the City of Porterville.
16. Request for Proclamation - Easter Holy Week - Porterville Church of the Nazarene
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim Easter Holy Week in the City of Porterville.
17. Approval of Revised Street Closures and Event Map - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - Spring Festival - April 5, 2025
Re: Consideration to approve the revised street closures and event map for the Porterville Chamber Spring Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025.
18. Approval of Community Civic Event - Children's Miracle Network - City Color Run/Walk - April 26, 2025
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Children's Miracle Network to hold the "City Color Run/Walk" event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Veterans Park, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
19. Approval of Community Civic Event - Parenting Network - Calling All Superheroes - April 30, 2025
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Parenting Network to hold the "Calling All Superheroes" event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Zalud Park, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
20. Approval of Community Civic Event - Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana Inc - Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Sunday Fiesta - May 3 - 4, 2025
Re: Consideration to to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc., to hold the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade down Main Street on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Fiesta at Veterans Park on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
21. Approval of Community Civic Event - Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter and Rollin' Relics Car Club - Rollin' Relics Car Show - May 10, 2025 City Council Agenda April 1, 2025
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter and Rollin' Relics Car Club to hold the "Rollin' Relics Car Show" event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Veterans Park, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
22. Consideration of Authorization of Additional Funds for Main Street Project Re: Consideration to approve the upgrade of the trees to be replaced on Main Street from 24" box trees to 48" box trees; and appropriate Measure I funding in the amount of $187,120.90 to cover the cost of the larger trees.
23. Authorization to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Proposed 2025 Public Transportation Service Changes
Re: Council to consider the authorization to schedule a public hearing on May 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to receive public input on proposed changes to public transportation services in response to anticipated reductions in federal and state funding.
24. Approval of Measure R Program Supplement to Cooperative Agreement - Trail Maintenance
Re: Consideration to approve the draft resolutions in support of the Program Supplements to the Cooperative Agreement for the maintenance and security direct costs as incorporated into the Measure R Expenditure Plan with Amendment 5.
25. 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.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
26. Consideration of Appointment to the Arts Commission Re: Considering the appointment of an individual to serve on the City's Arts Commission.
27. Consideration of Appointments to the Downtown Porterville Committee Re: Consideration of appointments to the Downtown Porterville Committee.
28. Nomination of Representative to Tulare County California Identification System (CAL-ID) and Remote Access Board (RAN Board)
Re: Council to consider a candidate to nominate for appointment by the City Selection Committee as the City Mayor Member to the County of Tulare CALID/RAN Board.
29. Authorization to Purchase a "Happy Easter" Banner for Main Street Re: Consideration to purchase a "Happy Easter" banner for Main Street.
30. Consideration of Airport Lease Agreement – Lot No. 9 Re: Consideration to approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Porterville and Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc. for Lot No. 9 at the Porterville Municipal Airport and waive the conditions outlined in Porterville Charter Section 68 specific to this lease renewal.
31. Council Consideration and Implementation of Financial Assistance Program for Mixed-Metering
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Re: Council to provide direction to implement irrigation meter assistance for nonprofits and commercial accounts with 0% interest financing.
32. Consideration of Continuation of the Zero-Fare Program Re: Council to consider the continuation of the Zero-Fare Program beyond June 30, 2025.
33. Amendment to Consultant Services Contract - Emergency Operations Center Re: Consideration to execute the Consultant Service Agreement for the design of the Station 71/Emergency Operations Center Project and the design of the remodel of Centennial Plaza with COAR Design Group in the amount of $1,140,250; authorize a design contract contingency in the amount of $114,025; and authorize an appropriation of Measure I Funds in the amount of $60,500.
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 - March 19, 2025
2. Tulare County Economic Development Corp. (TCEDC) - March 26, 2025
3. Porterville Groundwater Sustainability Agency - March 27, 2025
4. Tulare County Association of Governments Board Training - March 27, 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 April 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
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