Porterville City Council
September 2, 2025

City Council Agenda September 2, 2025

AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET

PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 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: Richard Tree. Employee Organizations: Porterville City Firefighter Association, Fire Officer Series, and all unrepresented management employees. 2- Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Eduardo Alvarez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Angela Torres. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: State Farm Insurance as Subrogee of Elvia Fernandez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.

5- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. Newsom, et al., No. 23-3694 (Ninth Circuit), D.C. No. 8:23-cv-00421-FWS-ADS.

City Council Agenda September 2, 2025

6 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Two (2) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiffs.
7 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: Four (4) Cases. 8 - 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 Rivas
Invocation

PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Zachary Watson

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. Youth Soccer Uniforms

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 August 19, 2025
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of August 19, 2025.

2. Ratification of Emergency Expenditure- Police Department HVAC Repair City Council Agenda September 2, 2025

Re: Council to consider ratifying the payment for the emergency repair to the Police Department's HVAC unit to Johnson Controls for $7,431.07.

3. Authorization to Purchase Furniture for the Transit Center Re: Consideration to purchase furniture for the Transit Center from ULINE, an authorized GSA vendor, in the amount of $19,676.42 with a 10 percent contingency for a total authorization of $21,644.06.

4. Purchase First Due Records Management Software
Re: Consideration to enter into an annual contract with First Due to provide comprehensive fire department records management software services at a cost of $21,400.00 for Year 1, with subsequent years subject to a 10 percent annual increase for ongoing service adjustments, technical support, and operational costs, and authorize staff to negotiate contract renewal for services annually.

5. Acceptance of Project - Porter Street Bridge Repairs Re: Considering acceptance of the project from Romanazzi General Engineering, and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion for the project consisting of repairs related to undermining damage to the Porter Street Bridge.

6. Acceptance of Project - Plano Street Bridge Repair
Re: Considering acceptance of project from 99 Pipeline, Inc., and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion for the project consisting of repairs related to undermining damage to the Plano Street Bridge.

7. Acceptance of Project - Santa Fe Byway Revitalization and Beautification Project Re: Considering acceptance of project from S & B Sons, Inc., and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion for the project consisting of improvements to the existing asphalt trail, one (1) new picnic shelter, a new playground, and a workout equipment area with shelter, benches, water fountains, and solar trail lighting for improvements to public safety.

8. Authorization of a $2,500 Donation to the Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant
Re: Consideration to approve a $2,500 donation to support the 79th Annual Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant, funded by the City Council’s Special Purpose fund.

9. Joint Funding Agreement Burton School District for a School Resource Officer Re: Council to consider an agreement with Burton School District for Joint Funding for a School Resource Officer for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

10. Request for approval to renew an Agreement with OACYS Technology for Broadband Internet Service
Re: Consideration to renew the agreement with OACYS Technology to provide dedicated point-to-point broadband service at the City’s Field Services location, for a term of thirtysix (36) months at a total cost of $18,864.

11. Authorization to Reorganize the Transportation Department Re: Consideration to reorganize the Transportation Department by transferring the Shop and Refuse Divisions from the Public Works Department to the Transportation Department.

City Council Agenda September 2, 2025

12. Authorization for Reorganization of the Parks and Leisure Services Department Re: Consideration to reorganize the Parks and Leisure Services Department to reclassify the Parks and Leisure Services Specialist to Assistant Parks and Leisure Services Director, add a Parks Maintenance Worker I funded through Measure R, and amend the Employee Pay and Benefits Plan.

13. Approval of Revised Community Civic Event - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - ReDOiTT Block Party - September 27, 2025
Re: Consideration to approve the revised Community Civic Event application submitted by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce to hold the ReDOiTT Block Party on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

14. Authorization to Discontinue Membership with the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC)
Re: Council to consider discontinuing the City’s membership with the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC), resulting in an annual savings of $35,000.

15. Authorization of Opposition Letter for Assembly Bill 84 Re: Consideration of a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 84 (Muratsuchi), “Charter School Accountability Reforms,” on behalf of the City of Porterville.

16. Authorization of Opposition Letter for Assembly Bill 495 Re: Consideration of a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 495 (Rodriguez), the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025,” on behalf of the City of Porterville.

17. Authorization of Opposition Letter for Senate Bill 79 Re: Consideration of a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 79 (Wiener), the “Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act,” on behalf of the City of Porterville, as requested by Councilman Green.

18. 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

19. Consideration of an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the 2030 General Plan and an Ordinance Amending Series 200 of Chapter 21 of the Porterville Municipal Code, Pertaining to an Increase in Residential Densities in the RM-3 Zone District Re: Hold a public hearing to receive public comment, consider a draft resolution approving the addendum to the Porterville 2030 General Plan EIR and the amendment to the Land Use Element of the 2030 General Plan; and consider a draft ordinance increasing the maximum density in the RM-3 High Density Residential District from 30 to 30.5 units per acre.

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20. Public Hearing to Consider the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Henderson Commercial Development, amending the General Plan to reflect the Land Use Designation for the site to Retail Centers and approving the Conditional Use permit for PRC-2018-24-C
Re: Hold the public hearing to receive public comment and consider certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023060320) for the Henderson Commercial Development Project, adoption of CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, approval of a General Plan Amendment to change APN 246-240-020 from Low Density Residential to Retail Centers, and approval of Conditional Use Permit PRC 2018- 024-C for a 92,060 square foot commercial center including a Type 21 off-sale alcohol license.

21. 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Re: Consideration of the Draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by the required deadline of September 30, 2025.

SCHEDULED MATTERS

22. Consideration of Appointment to the Arts Commission Re: Considering the appointment of an individual to serve on the City's Arts Commission.

23. Consideration of Mosquito Abatement District
Re: Council to consider whether the City of Porterville should pursue membership in the Tulare County Mosquito Abatement District or explore the feasibility of creating a City of Porterville Mosquito Abatement District, and provide direction to staff.

24. Acceptance of College Avenue and Triunfo Avenue Improvements - Porterville College Updated Circulation
Re: Consideration to accept the public improvements related to College Avenue and Triunfo Avenue; approve Porterville College’s plan to complete the required landscape improvements in the 2026–2027 fiscal year; and provide direction regarding the responsibility for maintenance of the landscape area until a Landscape and Lighting District can be established.

25. Consideration of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Setting of Date for Public Hearing
Re: Consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Budget and set a Public Hearing for September 16, 2025.

Adjourn to a meeting of the Porterville Public Improvement Corporation.

PORTERVILLE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
291 N. MAIN STREET, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
City Council Agenda September 2, 2025

(PIC) Roll Call: Directors/President

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION SCHEDULED MATTERS
PIC26.Annual Meeting of the Public Improvement Corporation Re: Conduct the annual meeting of the Porterville Public Improvement Corporation by approving a resolution electing officers and accepting the annual status report of outstanding debt as of June 30, 2024.

Adjourn to a meeting of the Porterville City Council.

AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.

1. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency - August 7, 2025 (carried over)

2. Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness - August 20, 2025

3. Cannabis Committee Meeting - August 25, 2025

4. Tulare County Economic Development Corp. (TCEDC) - August 27, 2025

5. Downtown Porterville Committee Meeting - August 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 September 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

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City Council Agenda September 2, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: 1. Youth Soccer Uniforms
SOURCE: Parks and Leisure Services
COMMENT: Youth Fall Soccer is an annual youth sports program administered by Parks and Leisure Services that takes place at the Porterville Sports Complex from July to October with games having begun on August 16, 2025. Staff requested quotes from three companies who specialize in mass soccer uniform production for the 2025 uniforms, which include a jersey, shorts, and a pair of socks for each player. The specifications include jerseys of varying colors for each team, the City of Porterville soccer logo, and a number on the back of each jersey.

One requirement of the vendor's quote was to have all uniforms delivered by August 8, 2025. On July 15, 2025, City Council authorized the purchase of the 2025 Youth Fall Soccer uniforms from SCORE Sports at the unit price of $19.95 for players and $9.95 for coaches for a total estimated cost of $10,444.20.

SCORE Sports was unable to produce the uniforms on time, causing the participants to not have uniforms for the first two games of the season. City staff was forced to move on to the second-lowest quote which was from Pro Time Sports, who is able to fulfill the order in an expedient manner while honoring their original quote of $24.60 per player uniform and $1.25 per coach shirt for an estimated cost of $13,819.03. Final costs may vary depending on the exact number of youth and adult sizes required. The expenditure for the uniforms is recovered from the registration fees. The City has purchased soccer uniforms from Pro Time Sports in the past and has been pleased with the outcome.

RECOMMENDATION: Informational only
ATTACHMENTS:

Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Donnie Moore, Parks and Leisure Services Director
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Item No. 1.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Draft Minutes of August 19, 2025
SOURCE: Administrative Services
COMMENT: Presented for Council's approval are the draft Minutes of August 19, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Council approve the draft Minutes of August 19, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Minutes of August 19, 2025
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Yuliana Andrade, Administrative Services Director
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET

PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 19, 2025, 5:30 PM
Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call: Council Member AJ Rivas, Council Member Raymond Beltran, Vice Mayor Ed McKervey, Mayor Greg Meister

Absent: Council Member Stan Green

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:

A. Closed Session Pursuant to:
1 - Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 253-018-001. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Dr. Wilson Park. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price. 2 - Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 302-110-054. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and To Be Determined. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price. 3- Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Employee Organizations: Porterville City Firefighter Association, Fire Officer Series, and All Unrepresented Management Employees. 4- Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Andrew Long. Agency Claimed Against: City of Porterville.
5- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Dennison v. City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court No. PCU 321032 6- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Johnson v. City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court No. VCU312902 7- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. Newsom, et al., No. 23-3694 (Ninth Circuit), D.C. No. 8:23-CV-00421-FWS-ADS.
8 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation: Two (2) cases in which facts are not yet known to potential Plaintiffs.
9 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: Two (2) cases.

6:33 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED

SESSION
City Attorney Julia Lew reported action pertaining to A-4, as follows:

A-4. On a MOTION made by Mayor Meister, and SECONDED by Vice Mayor McKervey, the City Council denied the claim filed by Andrew Long.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 01-081925
Disposition: Claim denied.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Meister.

Invocation – members of the public came forward and gave an invocation.

PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Former Mayor A. Monte Reyes
Outstanding Business Honoree - Valley Strong Credit Union City Pool Season Review
Sports Complex Master Plan Layout Update
Tulare County Economic Development Corporation Presentation

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• John Coffee, Porterville, raised concerns regarding traffic signals and signs, city liability, RFP costs, and a water replacement project; urged prioritization of a library over a sports park. • Cheyenne Ortiz, Lindsay, proposed restoring the abandoned animal shelter in partnership with the city
• Brier Tillery, Director of the Veterans Homecoming Queen and Miss Porterville Pageant, spoke on behalf of the Veterans Homecoming Queen and Miss Porterville Pageant, citing community service efforts, declining participation, and requesting City support for scholarships.
• Brock Neeley, Porterville, questioned the project scope related to Villa striping and its completion.
• Russell Betancourt, Springville, commented on potential Medicaid cuts, City spending priorities, and urged protection of the community against Christian nationalism. • Jean Vafeades, Porterville, expressed concerns regarding the safety of recycled water use at the sports complex and requested a city presentation on the issue. • Marshall Denning, Porterville, suggested fundraising ideas for the City’s 100th-year charter celebration to help offset costs.

REPORTS
I. City Commission and Committee Meetings

1. Arts Commission - July 22, 2025 – No report was provided.

2. Animal Control Commission - August 14, 2025
Vice Chair Kathleen Harris reported on animal shelter staffing, facilities, rescue partnerships, spay/neuter tracking, advertising, and a pending name change. Vice Chair Kathleen Harris also announced her resignation due to relocation.

II. Staff Informational Reports

1. Traffic Concerns - Plano Street between State Route 190 and city limits South of Worth Avenue

CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Council Member Beltran, Item No. 10 was pulled for further discussion.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Council Member Beltran, SECONDED by Mayor Meister that the City Council approve Items Nos. 1-9 and 11-13. The motion carried unanimously.

1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2025
Recommendation: That the Council approve the draft Minutes of August 5, 2025.

Documentation: M.O. 02-081925
Disposition: Approved.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF GYM EQUIPMENT
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Accept the donation of exercise equipment from Planet Fitness for use at the City’s three fire stations; and

2. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute the General Equipment Release to complete the transfer.

Documentation: M.O. 03-081925
Disposition: Approved.

3. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT - QK

SURVEYING AND TOPOGRAPHY
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Authorize the Engineering & Project Management Director to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with QK, Inc. in the amount of $220,660 for surveying and topography services for the Westwood Area (Westwood Street, Westfield Avenue, Mathew Street, and Henderson Avenue); and

2. Authorize progress payments up to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

Documentation: M.O. 04-081925
Disposition: Approved.

4. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT - FOURTH STREET WATER

REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Award the Fourth Street Water Replacement Project to 99 Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $757,018;

2. Authorize progress payments up to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount;

3. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency to cover unforeseen costs; and

4. Authorize a ten percent (10%) allocation for construction management, surveying, quality control, and inspection services.

Documentation: M.O. 05-081925
Disposition: Approved.

5. AUTHORIZATION FOR STREET CLOSURE - PIONEER DAYS & RIB COOK-OFF Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the temporary closure of Main Street from Morton Avenue to Putnam Avenue, and on Harrison Avenue, Thurman Avenue, and Cleveland Avenue from Division Street to the alley just east of Main Street, on October 4, 2025, from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM, during Pioneer Days.

Documentation: M.O. 06-081925
Disposition: Approved.

6. APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ESRI SOFTWARE ANNUAL

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RENEWAL
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) annual maintenance agreement in the amount of $12,535.

Documentation: M.O. 07-081925
Disposition: Approved.

7. APPROVAL OF JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH KERN COMMUNITY

COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR A PART-TIME RESERVE POLICE OFFICER Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Agreement for Joint Funding for a part-time Reserve Police Officer for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and

2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Porterville.

Documentation: M.O. 08-081925
Disposition: Approved.

8. APPROVAL OF JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH PORTERVILLE UNIFIED

SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Agreement for Joint Funding for School Resource Officers at Porterville Unified School District for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and

2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Porterville.

Documentation: M.O. 09-081925
Disposition: Approved.

9. STATUS AND REVIEW OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL FLOOD EMERGENCY Recommendation: That the City Council receive the report of status and review of the Declaration of Local Emergency and determine the need exists to continue said Declaration.

Documentation: M.O. 10-081925

Disposition: Approved.

11. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF

PORTERVILLE AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT UNIT
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Porterville and the Public Safety Support Unit (PSSU) for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as outlined in the attached draft Resolution and Exhibit A.

2. Adopt the draft Resolution ratifying the MOU and amending the Employee Pay and Benefit Plan to reflect its provisions, and

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and any documents necessary to implement its provisions.

Documentation: Resolution No. 77-2025
Disposition: Approved.

12. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE

PORTERVILLE CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Porterville and the Porterville City Employees Association (PCEA) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as outlined in the attached draft Resolution and Exhibit A.

2. Adopt the draft Resolution amending the Employee Pay and Benefit Plan for employees holding positions represented by PCEA; and

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and any documents necessary to implement the provisions herein, pending final approval by the City Attorney.

Documentation: Resolution No. 78-2025
Disposition: Approved.

13. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY

OF PORTERVILLE AND THE MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL SERIES Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Porterville and the Management & Confidential Series for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as outlined in the attached draft Resolution and Exhibit A.

2. Adopt the draft Resolution ratifying the MOU and amending the Employee Pay and Benefit Plan for positions represented by MCS; and

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and all documents necessary to implement its provisions.

Documentation: Resolution No. 79-2025
Disposition: Approved.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

14. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2025-001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PRC 2024-025-C
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comments;

2. Find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions;

3. Adopt the draft resolution approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2025-001, subject to conditions of approval; and

4. Adopt the draft resolution approving Conditional Use Permit PRC 2024- 025-C, subject to conditions of approval.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item and Community Development Director Claudia Calderon presented the staff report.

Mayor Meister opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. and closed the public hearing 8:01 p.m. when no one came forward to speak.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Council Member Beltran, SECONDED by Council Member Rivas that the City Council find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions; adopted the draft resolution approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2025-001, subject to conditions of approval; and adopted the draft resolution approving Conditional Use Permit PRC 2024-025-C, subject to conditions of approval.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NONE: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: Resolution No. 80-2025
Disposition: Approved.

SECOND READINGS

15. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO. 1915, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE XV, SECTION 17-15, PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS DETERMINED ON CERTAIN

STREETS
Recommendation: That the City Council give Second Reading to Ordinance No. 1915, waive further reading, and adopt said Ordinance.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item, and City Attorney Julia Lew presented the staff report.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Council Member Rivas, SECONDED by Council Member Beltran that the City Council give second reading to Ordinance No. 1915, being an

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE XV, SECTION 17-15, PRIMA FACIE SPEED

LIMITS DETERMINED ON CERTAIN STREETS, OF THE PORTERVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, waive further reading, and adopt said ordinance.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: Ordinance No. 1915
Disposition: Approved.

16. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO. 1916, AMENDING ARTICLE 611 OF CHAPTER 21 ("DEVELOPMENT CODE"), SERIES 600 CONCERNING

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES AND PREPARATION OF

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS BY CONSULTANTS
Recommendation: That the City Council give Second Reading to Ordinance No. 1916, waive further reading, and adopt said Ordinance.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item, and City Attorney Julia Lew presented the staff report.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Mayor Meister, SECONDED by Vice Mayor McKervey that the City Council give second reading to Ordinance No. 1916, being an

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE AMENDING ARTICLE 611 OF CHAPTER 21 ("DEVELOPMENT CODE"), SERIES 600 CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES AND

PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS BY CONSULTANTS,
waive further reading, and adopt said ordinance.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green

Documentation: Ordinance No. 1916
Disposition: Approved.

SCHEDULED MATTERS

17. EASTERN TULE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY COMMITTEE

VACANCY
Recommendation: That the City Council consider appointing someone to serve as the City of Porterville's alternate on the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Committee.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item, and Acting Deputy City Manager Donnie Moore presented the staff report.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Council Member Beltran, SECONDED by Council Member Rivas that the City Council appoint Acting Public Works Director Robert Alvarez to serve as the City of Porterville Alternate Member on the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Committee.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 11-081925
Disposition: Approved.

18. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF ARTICLE 305 – SIGNS

OF PORTERVILLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Provide feedback on the proposed updates to the Sign Ordinance; and

2. Provide direction to staff, up to and including scheduling a public hearing for adoption.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item, and Community Development Director Claudia Calderon presented the staff report.

Director Calderon explained that the goal of the revisions is to ease regulatory requirements, streamline processes, and reduce unnecessary regulation for businesses. The proposed changes include:
• Retaining only provisions necessary for public safety, health, and life, ensuring signs do not obstruct visibility, are structurally sound, do not block emergency access, and avoid hazards from lighting or placement.
• Eliminating permit requirements for certain temporary and incidental signs. • Expanding allowances for wall-mounted sign placement. • Consolidating outdated size and height limitations.
• Simplifying the banner approval process.
• Adding flexibility for business identification during changes in occupancy.

Mayor Meister described the revisions as a “foot in the right direction” toward making Porterville more business-friendly, while acknowledging that some may feel the regulations have been reduced too much.

Ken Woodman, a property owner and liaison for his tenants, provided feedback on proposed sign regulations and raised several points:
• A-frame signs: He appreciated the clarification requiring five feet of clearance but asked whether businesses could have a second A-frame sign on a “stoop” area immediately in front of their business, noting that each sign represents a significant investment (up to $500). He observed that the existing draft allowed only one. • Window signs: After initially misreading the proposal, he acknowledged that 100% window coverage is now allowed, a positive change for businesses seeking sunblocking or advertising opportunities. • Wall signs: He confirmed that “channel letters” are permitted for wall signs, but not mandatory, reflecting deregulation.
• Roof signs: He was informed that all regulations regarding roof signs have been removed.
• Balloons/Banners: He learned that prohibitions on balloons, banners, streamers, and pennants have been entirely removed from the ordinance.

Mr. Woodman expressed appreciation for the updates, noting that the revisions would make Porterville more business-friendly.

The Council discussed A-frame, window, and temporary sign regulations, ultimately approving two amendments: allowing two A-frame signs per business and extending temporary signage for new businesses from 30 days to one year, while noting concerns about 100% window coverage to be addressed later.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Mayor Meister, SECONDED by Council Member Rivas that the City Council approve staff's recommendation to amend Chapter 305

(signs) of the Porterville Development Ordinance, including the following:
allowing two A-Frame signs (one on the sidewalk and one at the business front/doorway); extending the duration of temporary signs for new business from 30 days to one year; and setting a public hearing for the second meeting in September 2025.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 12-081925
Disposition: Approved.

19. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE MAIN STREET

RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - DECORATIVE STREET LIGHT POLES

RESTORATION
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff on one of the following options:

1. Authorize a sole source contract amendment with the City’s existing painting subcontractor to perform the recoating of all decorative streetlight poles at a not-to-exceed cost of $175,000, with funding from Measure I; or

2. Authorize staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals for the recoating work to solicit competitive bids, with the intent of identifying potential cost savings; or

3. Authorize a hybrid approach in which the existing contractor immediately recoats a limited number of high-visibility poles, while staff issues an RFP for the remainder of the poles.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item, and the Engineering and Project Management Director Javier Sanchez presented the staff report.

Director Sanchez presented options for restoring signal poles, noting full replacement at $10,000 per pole versus recoating at $1,500 per pole. Three contracting approaches were considered—issuing an addendum to the existing contractor, rebidding, or a hybrid approach— with recoating identified as the most cost-effective option.

Mayor Meister highlighted city investments in Main Street improvements, emphasized that painting poles for $150,000 would properly revitalize downtown, and noted that replacing poles with Edison would cost around $940,000.

Council Member Beltran proposed creating a landscape and lighting district for downtown to fund self-sustaining maintenance projects and expressed concern about cumulative costs from smaller projects.

Council Member Rivas supported the painting project, noting Main Street looks nice and asked about the durability of the three-coat paint system.

Vice Mayor McKervey highlighted that the city owns traffic signals (painted for consistency) and that Edison-owned poles would be costly and take years to replace; suggested extending the paint’s life with local staff and proposed an amendment requiring completion by the November 11 parade or rebidding if that deadline to complete cannot be met.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Vice Mayor McKervey, SECONDED by Council Member Rivas that the City Council approve staff’s recommendation, including painting of the poles, with two key amendments: (1) the project must be completed by November 11th, to be ready for the parade, and if this deadline is not met, Council will consider re-issuing the project for a new bid; and (2) the paint will have glossy finish to match the existing streetlights.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 13-081925
Disposition: Approved.

10. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE AND THE PORTERVILLE PEACE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Porterville and the Porterville Peace Officers’ Association for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, as outlined in the attached draft Resolution and Exhibit A.

2. Adopt the draft Resolution ratifying the MOU and amending the Employee Pay and Benefit Plan to reflect its provisions; and

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to implement its provisions.

Interim City Manager Tree introduced the item, presenting the staff report and the proposed two-year MOU (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027). The MOU outlines salary increases, contributions toward medical premiums, incentive pay, adjustments to uniform allowances,

updated compensation for advanced POST certifications, and classification changes, with all other previously negotiated benefits and working conditions remaining in effect.

Council Member Beltran expressed concerns, despite supporting law enforcement, that the proposed agreement would worsen the city’s budget deficit, questioned the fiscal reliance on Measures I and H, highlighted fairness issues for other departments facing hiring freezes, and noted a $600,000 impact to the general fund.

Mayor Meister inquired why Council Member Beltran had not pulled other similar negotiation items for discussion.

Council Member Beltran responded that the other negotiations were closer in line at 3%, which was closer to what the city is able to afford. He clarified that the police department is the largest department and that its MOU is significantly more substantial.

Mayor Meister noted that while the Police Department is the largest budget, it is not the largest bargaining group. He explained that a 3% increase for other bargaining units would amount to approximately $1.5 million, whereas the police department’s bargaining unit increase has a $600,000 impact on the general fund.

Vice Mayor McKervey supported the agreement, citing past budget issues and commending the police department’s efforts in reducing homelessness, restoring public safety, and emphasizing the need for competitive pay to retain officers.

Mayor Meister echoed support, praising police efforts, including the gang task force and crime reduction, while noting the agreement reflected negotiations and his commitment to supporting officers.

Council Member Rivas expressed support following the discussion, commending the police department and noting progress in addressing budget concerns.

The consensus of the Council was that, despite concerns regarding fiscal responsibility, the benefits of approving the MOU for police retention and recognition of performance outweighed the immediate budget impact.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Vice Mayor McKervey, SECONDED by Council Member Rivas that the City Council approve staff’s recommendation, including painting of the poles, with two key amendments: (1) the project must be completed by November 11th, to be ready for the parade, and if this deadline is not met, Council will consider re-issuing the project for a new bid; and (2) the paint will have glossy finish to match the existing streetlights.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None

ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 13-081925
Disposition: Approved.

AB 1234 REPORTS

1. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency - August 7, 2025 Due to the absence of Council Member Green, this report was carried over to the next meeting.

2. Porterville Municipal Airport Committee Meeting - August 13, 2025 Council Member Rivas reported on the approval of the minutes, noting his election as Chair, review of the master ground lease, updates to the capital improvement plan, and proposed goals to attract aviation businesses and promote future events.

3. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) - August 18, 2025 Council Member Rivas reported on regional transportation planning, public transit coordination, Measure R financing, and funding approvals for local transportation projects.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• John Coffee, Porterville, stated that earlier comments from the dais were insulting to the police department and expressed support for their performance.

OTHER MATTERS
• Council Member Beltran addressed the Fourth Street water project as an important investment for future development, clarified that recycled water at the sports complex is closely monitored and safe, and reiterated budget concerns related to the police department MOU and potential increases in the city’s deficit.
• Vice Mayor McKervey emphasized the importance of supporting law enforcement despite budget challenges, praised police efforts in restoring public safety and reducing homelessness, expressed support for creative approaches to the abandoned Lindsay animal shelter, and reported on the Heritage Ad Hoc Committee’s efforts to plan educational walking tours and memorial projects for the city’s 100th charter anniversary and the nation’s 250th birthday.

• Mayor Meister reaffirmed support for the police and fire departments while noting budget constraints, highlighted positive community events including National Night Out and a PD hiring ceremony, reported on meetings regarding street maintenance, light poles, and federal funding priorities, discussed congressional redistricting concerns and potential voter ID initiatives, and reflected on a recent town hall meeting where he emphasized that the focus was not about partisan politics but about promoting Porterville, serving its residents, and demonstrating care for the community.

Mayor Meister moved to donate $2,500 to the Veterans Homecoming Queen and Miss Porterville Pageant, with details to be discussed at a future meeting.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Vice Mayor Meister, SECONDED by Council Member Rivas that the City Council approve Mayor Meister’s request to bring an item to a future meeting, as a Scheduled Matter, to consider a donation of $2,500 to the Veterans Homecoming Queen and Miss Porterville Pageant.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 14-081925
Disposition: Approved.

Mayor Meister also moved to send opposition letters for AB495 and AB84 regarding caregiver definitions and charter school reform.

COUNCIL ACTION: MOVED by Vice Mayor Meister, SECONDED by Vice Mayor McKervey that the City Council approve Mayor Meister’s request to bring an item to next meeting, as a Scheduled Matter, to consider and discuss a Letter of Support in oppositions to Assembly Bill 495 and Assembly Bill 84.

AYES: Rivas, Beltran, McKervey, Meister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Green
Documentation: M.O. 15-081925
Disposition: Approved.

Lastly, Mayor Meister raised concerns about safety and inappropriate materials at the library, citing incidents involving homeless individuals and specific books in the children’s section. He proposed relocating such materials to the adult section if required by funding, and agreed to discuss the matter further in closed session following advice from the City Attorney regarding potential legal issues.

• Interim City Manager Tree clarified that the city has not yet drafted a policy regarding the Freedom to Read Act. He reported on traffic control support for schools, agreements with Porterville College and Porterville Unified, new council meeting technology, the upcoming cannabis committee meeting, and preparation of the draft budget for the September meeting. He expressed appreciation for city staff and directors for their work on various initiatives and addressed the increase in illegal sidewalk vending, emphasizing compliance with business licensing and health regulations.

CLOSED SESSION
None.

ADJOURNMENT –
The Council adjourned at 9:34 p.m. to the meeting of September 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Fernando Gabriel-Moraga,
Chief Deputy City Clerk
SEAL
Greg Meister, Mayor
Item No. 2.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Ratification of Emergency Expenditure- Police Department HVAC Repair SOURCE: Parks and Leisure Services
COMMENT: City Council authorized the replacement of the Police Department's HVAC unit due to its continual maintenance issues. The unit is due to be installed this fall.

On August 6, 2025, at 9:15 PM, Johnson Controls had to be dispatched out for an emergency repair. The HVAC unit was initially installed by Johnson Controls, and they have serviced the unit over the years.

Upon arrival, Johnson Controls inspected the unit and a condensing fan blade had broken off the motor during operation, resulting in coil damage. A refrigerant leak also occurred and was repaired. On August 7, 2025, Johnson Controls returned to the Police Department to replace the broken condenser fan blade. Also, refrigerant was added, and the refrigerant hoses were connected. The total cost for this emergency repair was $7,431.07, which included an emergency call-out overtime rate on August 6. The expenditure is recommended to be paid out of the General Fund Reserve Deferred Maintenance/Equipment Replacement Fund.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize payment for the emergency repair to the Police Department's HVAC unit to Johnson Controls for $7,431.07 out of the General Fund Reserve Deferred
Maintenance/Equipment Replacement Fund.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution

2. Johnson Controls Invoice PD
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Donnie Moore, Parks and Leisure Services Director
Item No. 2.

Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk 1 RESOLUTION NO.: _______-2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE

AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE FACILITY DEFERRED

MAINTENANCE / EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT DESIGNATED FUND FOR THE

EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC UNIT
WHEREAS: The City of Porterville purchased an HVAC unit from Johnson Controls in 2009 for the Porterville Police Department;
WHEREAS: The HVAC unit has not been operating efficiently or effectively over the past several years;
WHEREAS: On August 6, 2025, the HVAC unit stopped operating and required an emergency repair in the middle of the night in order to maintain a tolerable working temperature for Police Department personnel;
WHEREAS: The City of Porterville Municipal Code Section 2-31.3, established the Facility Deferred Maintenance / Equipment Replacement Designated Fund for the exclusive purpose of providing funds to support one-time City facility deferred maintenance and / or equipment replacement costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That the City Council of the City of Porterville make a finding that the repair of the Police Department HVAC unit is within the intent and purpose of the Facility Deferred Maintenance / Equipment Replacement Designated Fund; and

2. That the City Council of the City of Porterville does hereby approve and authorize the appropriation not to exceed $7,431.07 from the Facility Deferred Maintenance / Equipment Replacement Designated Fund for the immediate repair of the Police Department HVAC unit.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2025. _____________________________
Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Tree, Interim City Clerk
By: __________________________________________
Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Item No. 3.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase Furniture for the Transit Center SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: The Porterville Transit Center, located at 61 W. Oak Avenue, was originally constructed in 2003 and has served as the central hub for the City’s public transit system. Since that time, the facility has not undergone a comprehensive furniture replacement, and much of the original furnishings have exceeded their useful life. As part of the broader Transit Center Renovation Project, which includes painting, stucco repairs, and flooring replacement, staff is recommending the purchase of new furniture to modernize the facility and improve functionality for both staff and the public.

ULINE is an authorized vendor under the General Services Administration (GSA). This designation allows the City to procure furniture directly through GSA’s streamlined purchasing process, which ensures competitive pricing, compliance with federal procurement standards, and efficiency in execution.

Utilizing GSA procurement avoids the need for a separate formal bid while still ensuring best-value purchasing for the City.

Staff has obtained a purchase estimate from ULINE in the amount of $19,676.42, which includes chairs, desks, filing cabinets, bookcases, training tables, and accessories suitable for the Transit Center’s offices and public areas. The proposed furnishings will replace aging equipment and provide a more functional and professional environment to support ongoing transit operations.

Funding for the purchase is available through the City’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant CA-2025-116, which allocates $500,000 for Transit Center improvements. The FTA will fund 80 percent of the authorized project cost, while the remaining 20 percent local match will be funded through Local Transportation Funds (LTF). With the inclusion of a 10 percent contingency, the total authorization for this purchase is $21,644.06, of which $17,315.25 will be reimbursed by the FTA and $4,328.81 will be funded by LTF.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

Item No. 3.

1. Authorize the purchase of furniture for the Transit Center from ULINE, an authorized GSA vendor, in the amount of
$19,676.42, with a 10 percent contingency for a total
authorization of $21,644.06;

2. Authorize the use of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant CA-2025-116 and Local Transportation Funds (LTF) to fund the purchase; and

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary purchase order documents, subject to final review and approval by the Finance Director.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report - June 3, 2025

2. Uline Transit Center Estimate
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Item No. 5.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for the Transit Center Renovation Project SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: On April 1, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to issue Request for Proposals (RFP No. 24/25-SR2003) for the renovation of the Porterville Transit Center at 61 W. Oak Avenue. Constructed in 2003, the facility has experienced visible wear and deterioration and is in need of updates to maintain safety and improve usability for both the public and staff. The renovation scope includes interior and exterior painting, stucco repairs, and flooring replacement.

The RFP was released on April 10, 2025, and a mandatory pre-bid site walk was conducted on April 24, 2025. Proposals were due by May 8, 2025. A best-value evaluation process was used, scoring each proposal on technical merit, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, and cost competitiveness. A summary of the scoring matrix is included as an attachment for transparency.

Three proposals were received. After evaluating all proposals, Sage Construction & Development LLC was determined to be the most responsive and responsible proposer. Their proposal demonstrated a clear understanding of the project requirements, a reliable schedule, strong qualifications, and offered the lowest bid at $120,590.47.

The total project budget is $132,649.52, including a 10% contingency. Funding is provided through the FY 2024-25 State of Good Repair (SGR) Program, which will fund $113,600 (80%) of the project. The remaining $19,049.52 (20%) will be funded through Local Transportation Funds (LTF), as identified in the Transportation Department’s approved Program of Projects.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Award the Transit Center Renovation Project to Sage
Construction & Development LLC in the amount of $120,590.47;

2. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $12,059.05, for a total project budget of $132,649.52;

3. Authorize the Transportation Director or designee to prepare a purchase order, subject to final review by the City Attorney; and
Item No. 5.

4. Authorize staff to issue a Notice to Proceed upon issuance of the purchase order and receipt of required bonds and insurance.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report - April 1, 2025

2. RFP 24-25-SR2003 Scoring Matrix

3. Sage Construction Proposal
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager

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Item No. 4.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Purchase First Due Records Management Software SOURCE: Fire
COMMENT: The Porterville Fire Department currently relies on a Records Management System (RMS) platform to manage a wide range of operational records, including incident reporting, fire prevention inspections, training documentation, asset and hydrant management, and other daily activities. This system is critical to our ability to accurately document and track our work, meet federal and state compliance requirements, and provide transparent reporting to city leadership and the community.

Our current RMS vendor was acquired by another company and as a result, the existing software remains operational but is no longer supported or updated. Additionally, starting January 1, 2026, federal guidelines require fire departments to transition reporting from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). Non-compliance could risk eligibility for critical federal and state grants and reduce the value of our data for strategic planning and resource allocation which our current platform il be non-compliant.

To identify the best replacement, the department conducted a detailed evaluation of several leading RMS vendors with the most applicable to our needs being ESO, ImageTrend and First Due. Staff received the following quotes:

Vendor Year 1 Total
First Due $21,400.00
ImageTrend $22,233.75
ESO $24,525.40
To make an informed decision, the Porterville Fire Department reviewed several records management software vendors, using criteria such as:
• Ability to support NERIS compliance and transition from NFIRS • Comprehensive feature set (incident reporting, inspections, hydrants, pre-plans, training, inventory)
• Modern, user-friendly interface accessible in the field and at the station • Integration capabilities with CAD and existing systems • Cloud security, scalability, and mobile access
• Vendor stability, implementation support, and customer service • Total cost of ownership, including long-term maintenance and licensing • Surrounding agency
Item No. 4.

After this review, First Due was identified as the best solution to meet the department’s operational, compliance, and long-term data needs. Notably, Tulare County Fire Department, who is our largest mutual aid partner, is also moving forward with First Due.

This alignment creates an important opportunity for seamless data sharing and interoperability, improving coordination during joint responses and large-scale incidents, and further enhancing regional public safety.

The service is structured as an annual contract. The first year, which includes all startup and implementation requirements, is projected at $21,400. Subsequent years will reflect a modest increase of 10% annually to account for ongoing service adjustments, technical support, and operational costs. Funding for this contract will be allocated through the Fire Department Operating Budget.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Porterville Fire Department to enter into an annual contract with First Due to provide comprehensive fire department records management software services at a cost of $21,400.00 for Year 1, with subsequent years subject to a 10 percent annual increase for ongoing service adjustments, technical support, and operational costs, and authorize staff to negotiate contract renewal for services annually.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. First Due

2. Image Trend Quote RMS

3. ESO RMS Quote
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Bryan Cogburn, Fire Chief
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Porterville Fire Department (CA)
We are excited to present pricing for the First Due Suite! Please see detailed breakdown below. It is important to note that First Due is a cloud-based system, and all Support, Maintenance, Hosting and Upgrades are ALWAYS INCLUDED. 107 Seventh St
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Valid Until: Sep 30, 2025
Quote Number: 1545132000432800328
First Due Modules and Implementation Services Included - Description Occupancy Management & Pre-Incident Planning
Manage Occupancies, Pre-Incident Mapping, ArcGIS Maps, Fire Systems, Hazardous Material, and Contacts.

Responder
Web Responder dashboard and Responder iOS/Android App with notifications, statusing and routing.

Hydrant Management - Basic
Manage Hydrants including hydrants visible on pre-plan & response map, hydrant list, hydrant types, hydrant uploads, ArcGIS hydrant layers, and hydrant setup
Inspections
Field Inspections, Configurable Checklists, Violation Management, Virtual Inspections, Inspections Scheduler, and Integrated Pre-Incident Planning.

Investigations
Organize, analyze and document investigations, keeping case information secure and separated from, but integrated with other modules.

Incident Reporting - NFIRS
NFIRS Incident Documentation, State and Federal Compliance with automated submission.

Incident Reporting - NFIRS EMS+
Includes standard NFIRS EMS Module with additional fields for enhanced patient documentation. Fields include Treatments, Procedures, Medications, Vitals, Signature
Personnel Management
Store, Manage and Access Employee Records including demographic data, certifications and employment information.

Assets & Inventory
Assets, vehicles, equipment and inventory management, assets and equipment checks, and work order management.

Motorola Flex/Spillman CAD Integration
Receive CAD Data to support First Due Responder and Incident Reporting modules via sFTP utilizing the Motorola Flex First Due Fire RMS Export
Essentials Online Training Package
Up to 4 Hours Online Training with certified First Due Instructor Implementation and Configuration Services
Services related to configuring and customizing the First Due Platform as described in the Statement of Work.

One-Time Subtotal $ 1,400.00
Subscription Subtotal $ 20,000.00
Total Year 1 $ 21,400.00
*Excluding Tax
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Dear Porterville Fire Dept - CA,
Thank you again for the opportunity to present this proposal to you. We are excited about the prospect of partnering with you and look forward to supporting your organization’s goals.

At ImageTrend, we are passionate about connecting life’s most important data to drive innovation and outcomes in healthcare and emergency response. Our solutions empower EMS, hospitals, community paramedicine (CP), critical care, fire services, and preparedness teams with integrated software, data analytics, and services to deliver patient-centric healthcare and enhanced public safety.

Headquartered in Eagan, Minn., ImageTrend is dedicated to providing scalable, future-focused solutions, supported by our commitment to exceptional implementation and client care.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the proposal further, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to your feedback and am happy to assist in any way to move things forward.

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Description Qty Fee Type Unit Price Total
CAD Distribution 1 Recurring $2,437.50 $2,437.50
Staffing Solution Integration 1 Recurring $2,625.00 $2,625.00 Modules Setup & Implementation 3 One Time $168.75 $506.25 Elite™ Site to Site Transfers 1 Recurring $375.00 $375.00 Elite™ Rescue Essential - SaaS 1 Recurring $12,000.00 $12,000.00 Elite Rescue Essential - Setup & Implementation 1 One Time $4,290.00 $4,290.00 Total Net Price $22,233.75
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Quote Date: 01/23/2025
Customer Name: Porterville Fire Department (CA)
Quote #: Q-190688
Quote Expiration date: 10/31/2025
ESO Account Manager: Bryce Knupp
*Additional fees may be applied by Customer’s billing or CAD vendor for certain integrations or interfaces, and Customer is encouraged to discuss this with the applicable vendor.

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Customer Porterville Fire Department (CA) Payor Porterville Fire Department (CA)
Address 40 W Cleveland AVE
Name Chris Pisani Name Isaac Buller Porterville CA, 93257-3649 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] s
Billing Frequency Annual
Phone (559) 782-7526 Phone 559-781-5087 Initial Term 12 months EHR
Product Volume Price (USD) Discount (USD) Total (USD) Fee Type EHR Access 5000 Incidents $6,770.00 ( $677.00 ) $6,093.00 Recurring EHR CAD Integration 5000 Incidents $2,495.00 ( $2,495.00 ) $0.00 Recurring EHR Setup & Online Training 1 Sessions $595.00 ( $119.00 ) $476.00 One-time NEMSIS Data Import (One-Time) 5000 Incidents $4,195.00 ( $4,195.00 ) $0.00 One-time Fire
Product Volume Price (USD) Discount (USD) Total (USD) Fee Type ESO Fire Incidents 6000 Fire Incidents $4,195.00 ( $419.50 ) $3,775.50 Recurring ESO Inspections 6000 Fire Incidents $2,098.00 ( $209.80 ) $1,888.20 Recurring ESO Properties 6000 Fire Incidents $2,517.00 ( $251.70 ) $2,265.30 Recurring ESO Activities 6000 Fire Incidents $1,678.00 ( $167.80 ) $1,510.20 Recurring ESO Hydrants 6000 Fire Incidents $1,259.00 ( $125.90 ) $1,133.10 Recurring Fire Incidents CAD Integration 6000 Fire Incidents $1,258.00 ( $125.80 ) $1,132.20 Recurring Fire Setup & Online Training 2 Sessions $1,190.00 ( $238.00 ) $952.00 One-time Fire Incidents NFIRS Data Import 6000 Fire Incidents $4,195.00 ( $4,195.00 ) $0.00 One-time Properties & Inspections Data Import 6000 Fire Incidents $4,195.00 ( $4,195.00 ) $0.00 One-time Asset Management/Checklist
Product Volume Price (USD) Discount (USD) Total (USD) Fee Type ESO Checklists 6000 Fire Incidents $2,147.00 ( $214.70 ) $1,932.30 Recurring ESO Asset Management 6000 Fire Incidents $2,684.00 ( $268.40 ) $2,415.60 Recurring Asset Management Online Training 1 Sessions $595.00 ( $119.00 ) $476.00 One-time Checklist Online Training 1 Sessions $595.00 ( $119.00 ) $476.00 One-time Inventory
Quote Date: 01/23/2025
Customer Name: Porterville Fire Department (CA)
Quote #: Q-190688
Quote Expiration date: 10/31/2025
ESO Account Manager: Bryce Knupp
Product Volume Price (USD) Discount (USD) Total (USD) Fee Type Inventory Setup & Online Training 1 Sessions $625.00 ( $625.00 ) $0.00 One-time Total Recurring Fees USD $22,145.40
Total One-Time Fees USD $2,380.00
TOTAL FEES USD $24,525.40
All Fees herein are in USD
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Quote Date: 01/23/2025
Customer Name: Porterville Fire Department (CA)
Quote #: Q-190688
Quote Expiration date: 10/31/2025
ESO Account Manager: Bryce Knupp
EHR
Product Description
EHR Setup & Online Training Webinar Training Session
NEMSIS Data Import (One-Time) Import of legacy NEMSIS data from 3rd party vendor into ESO for reporting and record retrieval. Some limitations may apply.

EHR Access
Patient care reporting suite for BLS and First Responder EMS agencies, or for all service-level agencies in a multi-agency or statewide implementation. Includes EHR web and mobile client, Quality Management, Basic Personnel Management, Insights Reporting Tool, Analytics, Patient Tracker. Allows for unlimited users, unlimited mobile applications, live support, state and federal data reporting, ongoing weekly web training, software updates and upgrades.

EHR CAD Integration Interface to integrate CAD data into EHR mobile and web application. Includes ongoing maintenance and support. Additional fees from your CAD vendor may apply.

Fire
Product Description
Fire Setup & Online Training Setup and Webinar Training Session for ESO Fire.

Fire Incidents NFIRS Data Import Data migration from previous RMS platform.

Properties & Inspections Data
Import
Data migration of Properties data and inspection reports into ESOs Properties and Inspections applications from a previously used RMS.

ESO Fire Incidents Includes Auto EHR-import or Auto-CAD import, federal NFIRS data reporting, software updates and upgrades.

ESO Inspections
Includes the ability to manage multiple code sets, using those to developed customized Check-lists for inspections. The application allows you to schedule, manage, execute and finalize inspections as well as reschedule any required follow up inspections.

ESO Properties Includes CAMEO integration, Pre-Plan view. Stores property and occupant history (presence of chemicals and tanks, Incidents, and previous inspections).

ESO Activities Application for tracking non-response activities, including Operations and Community Risk Reduction and Daily Log.

ESO Hydrants Inventory and document testing and status of hydrants.

Fire Incidents CAD Integration Allows for integration of CAD data into the FIRE application. Ongoing maintenance included. Additional fees from your CAD vendor may apply.

Asset Management/Checklist
Product Description
Asset Management Online
Training Setup and Webinar Training Session for ESO Asset Management.

Checklist Online Training Setup and Webinar Training Session for ESO Checklists.

ESO Checklists Web-based apparatus checklist for Fire and EMS.

ESO Asset Management Web-based asset management for Fire and EMS.

Inventory
Product Description
Inventory Setup & Online Training Setup and Webinar Training Session for ESO Inventory.

Quote Date: 01/23/2025
Customer Name: Porterville Fire Department (CA)
Quote #: Q-190688
Quote Expiration date: 10/31/2025
ESO Account Manager: Bryce Knupp
The subscription term shall begin 15 calendar days after the Effective Date (Subscription Start Date).

All Fees are invoiced on or about the Effective Date. After the Initial Term, Recurring Fees are due on the anniversary of the Subscription Start Date.

Item No. 5.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Project - Porter Street Bridge Repairs SOURCE: Engineering and Project Management
COMMENT: Romanazzi General Engineering has completed the Porter Road Bridge Repair work to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Caltrans. The repair work was required due to intentional undermining damage done to the area by unknown individuals.

Staff tracks construction costs of all Capital Improvement Projects and reports construction expenditures when the project is accepted by City Council. At its meeting on April 1, 2025, the Council authorized an expenditure of $153,240 for construction, construction contingency, construction management, and quality control and inspection services. The following itemizes the construction-related costs into two categories: 1) the construction contract, and 2) a combination of construction management and quality control.

1. Final Construction Cost is $127,700

2. Construction management, quality control, and inspection service costs are $5,579.51
Total project construction costs equate to $133,279.51, which is less than the $153,240 overall budget approved by Council at the time of award. Funding for this project is provided by Measure R - Regional.

Romanazzi General Engineering requests that the Council accept the project as complete. Staff has reviewed the work and found it acceptable.

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:

1. Accept the project as complete; and

2. Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Locator Map
Item No. 5.

Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Javier Sanchez, Engineering & Project Management Director Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

BRIDGE EMERGENCY REPAIR

LOCATOR MAP
NORTH
0 250 500
SCALE: 1" = 250' PORTER RD

MORTON AVE

PUTNAM AVE
SUBJECT LOCATION ALL AMERICA CITY HWY 65 INDIANA ST
Item No. 6.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Project - Plano Street Bridge Repair SOURCE: Engineering and Project Management
COMMENT: 99 Pipeline, Inc has completed the Plano Street Bridge Repair work to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Caltrans. The repair work was required due to intentional undermining damage done to the area by unknown individuals.

Staff tracks construction costs of all Capital Improvement Projects and reports construction expenditures when the project is accepted by City Council. At its meeting on April 15, 2025, the Council authorized an expenditure of $148,947 for construction, construction contingency, construction management, and quality control and inspection services. The following itemizes the construction-related costs into two categories: 1) the construction contract, and 2) a combination of construction management and quality control.

1. Final Construction Cost is $124,123

2. Construction management, quality control, and inspection service costs are $6,382.69
Total project construction costs equate to $130,505.69, which is less than the $148,947 overall budget approved by Council at the time of award. Funding for this project is provided by Measure R - Regional.
99 Pipeline, Inc requests that the Council accept the project as complete. Staff has reviewed the work and found it acceptable.

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:

1. Accept the project as complete; and

2. Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Locator Map
Item No. 6.

Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Javier Sanchez, Engineering & Project Management Director Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ENGINEERING DIVISION

CITY OF PORTERVILLE
291 NORTH MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CA. 93257
(559) 782-7462
NORTH 0 250'
SCALE: 1"=250'
E. DATE AVE.

E. ORANGE AVE.

E. DATE AVE.

S. PLANO ST.

Item No. 7.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Project - Santa Fe Byway Revitalization and Beautification Project
SOURCE: Engineering and Project Management
COMMENT: S & B Sons, Inc. has completed the Santa Fe Byway Project per plans and specifications. The project included improvements to the existing asphalt trail, one (1) new picnic shelter, a new playground and workout equipment area with shelter, benches, water fountains, and solar trail lighting for improvements to public safety. The Santa Fe Byway (formerly known as Railsto-Trails) runs north to south between Henderson Avenue and Walnut Avenue along the old Santa Fe Railway. The project also included the installation of playground equipment and two (2) sculptures.

Staff tracks construction costs of all Capital Improvement Projects and reports construction expenditures when the project is accepted by City Council. At its meeting on March 4, 2024, the Council authorized an expenditure of $5,090,288.89 for construction, construction contingency, construction management, and quality control and inspection services. The following itemizes the construction-related costs into two categories: 1) the construction contract, and 2) a combination of construction management and quality control.

1. Final Construction Cost is $4,554,915.19

2. Construction management, special equipment, quality control, and inspection service costs are $456,236.46
Total project construction costs equate to $5,011,151.65, which is less than the $5,090,288.78 overall budget approved by Council at the time of award.

Funding for this project includes $2,919,402 from a Clean California Grant and $2,091,749.65 from Measure R - Alternate Transportation funds.

S & B Sons, Inc. requests that the Council accept the project as complete. Staff has reviewed the work and found it acceptable.

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:

Item No. 7.

1. Accept the project as complete; and

2. Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Locator Map
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Javier Sanchez, Engineering & Project Management Director Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

NORTH NORTH
Item No. 8.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization of a $2,500 Donation to the Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant
SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: At the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the Mayor’s request to place this item on the agenda to provide financial support for the 79th Annual Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant. The pageant is a longstanding community tradition that honors local veterans and promotes civic pride. Approval of this donation will demonstrate the City’s continued support for veteran-focused events and community engagement.

Staff will coordinate with the event organizers to remit the donation and ensure proper recognition of the City’s support, consistent with City policies.

Funding is available in the Special Purposes Fund.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a $2,500 donation to support the 79th Annual Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant from the Council’s Special Purposes fund, and authorize the Interim City Manager and Finance Director to process the expenditure and execute any documents necessary to effectuate this action.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk RESOLUTION _____-2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PORTERVILLE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

FROM THE SPECIAL PURPOSES RESERVE FUND FOR DONATION TO THE

PORTERVILLE VETERANS HOMECOMING QUEEN PAGEANT
WHEREAS, there is interest in allocating funds to be used in connection with Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant to provide financial support for the 79th Annual Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant; and WHEREAS, the City of Porterville Municipal Code Section 2-31.6 established the Special Purposes Reserve Fund for the purpose of providing funds to support one-time city special events, projects, and/or purposes that benefit the community; and WHEREAS, the City believes that use of the City’s Special Purposes Reserve Funds is appropriate to the Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant, an event that honors local veterans and promotes civic pride;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porterville as follows:

1. The City Council finds that supporting Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant for the benefit of honoring local veterans is within the intent and purpose of the Special Purposes Reserve Fund; and

2. The City Council does hereby approve and authorize the appropriation of $2,500 from the City’s Special Purposes Reserve Fund for funding a donation to the Porterville Veterans Homecoming Queen Pageant.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2025.

Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Tree, Interim City Clerk
By:

Fernando Gabriel-Moraga
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Item No. 9.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Joint Funding Agreement Burton School District for a School Resource Officer SOURCE: Police
COMMENT: The Porterville Police Department currently has one (1) Police Officer assigned as a School Resource Officer for the Burton School District. During school hours, the officer responds to reports of criminal activity at all school sites within the City of Porterville. In addition, the officer provides requested security for after-school functions throughout the school year, which is paid separately from the Joint Funding Agreement. Burton School District has shared in the funding of the School Resource Officer and has agreed to renew the Joint Funding Agreement in which they share costs.

The estimated salary and benefit cost for the School Resource Officer during the term of the 2025-2026 school year is $140,000 per officer. Burton School District has agreed to pay 65% of the salary and benefits for one (1) School Resource Officer. Based on the formula above, for this term, the City shall contribute an estimated $64,000 for one (1) School Resource Officer position assigned to the Burton School District. This represents 35% of the estimated salary and benefits costs for one (1) School Resource Officer, as well as an additional $15,000 in estimated ancillary costs. Burton School District will contribute $91,000 for one (1) School Resource Officer, which represents 65% of salary and benefits costs for the School Resource Officers.

One School Resource Officer will generally be assigned to the Burton School District, with the officer generally responsible for all their respective schools.

This assignment will not preclude the ability of the Officer to respond to other areas as needed. Department staff are requesting Council approval to enter into an agreement to continue the School Resource Officer program with Burton School District.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Agreement with Burton School District for Joint Funding for a School Resource Officer for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and

2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreements on Item No. 9.
behalf of the City of Porterville.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2025-2026 Burton School District Joint Funding Agreement Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Jake Castellow, Chief of Police
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk 1 JOINT FUNDING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into as of July 1, 2025, between the CITY OF PORTERVILLE (“CITY” or “DEPARTMENT”), and the BURTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (“BSD” or “DISTRICT”) (each a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”), with reference to the following:

A. The Parties wish to continue efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for children attending school campuses in the City of Porterville, and the Parties believe this is vital to the educational process.

B. The Parties desire to share in the costs of supplying a “School Resource Officer” (“SRO”) to respond to reports from BSD officials concerning criminal and other activities occurring on the BSD campuses that jeopardize the safety and security of the children attending these schools.

C. The Parties are willing to enter into this Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth below:

ACCORDINGLY, IT IS AGREED:

1. The term of this Agreement shall be for one year, commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026.

2. The CITY shall provide one sworn police officer to act as a “School Resource Officer” effective at the beginning of the school year, August 2025, and concluding at the end of the school year, June 2026. The SRO shall respond to school reports of criminal activity or other activity threatening the safety and security of children occurring on BSD school campuses located within the CITY’s geographical limits, as well as Summit Charter Collegiate Academy, Summit Charter Intermediate Academy and Lombardi Elementary School. The guidelines and expectations of the SRO program are attached as Exhibit A. Nothing in this agreement prohibits the SRO from assisting other law enforcement officers when necessary due to high priority needs of the DEPARTMENT as determined by the on-duty supervisor. 2 3. The DEPARTMENT will be responsible for selecting which DEPARTMENT employee will serve as the SRO, or the acting SRO for days when the designated SRO may be on leave, absent for training, or otherwise not available.

4. The maximum estimated salary and benefit cost for an SRO during the term of this Agreement is $140,000. This does not include any ancillary costs or overtime costs.

5. One SRO shall be assigned to the BSD and the salary and benefit costs for the one SRO shall be divided as follows: The CITY shall pay 35% of the salary and benefits cost, as well as all ancillary costs; BSD shall pay the remaining 65% in salary and benefits costs.

6. Based on the formula above, for this term, the CITY shall contribute up to $49,000 to the SRO position. This represents 35% of the maximum estimated costs of salary and benefits for the position, plus approximately $15,000 in ancillary costs.

7. Based on formula above, for this term, BSD shall contribute up to, but no more than, $91,000 for one SRO position. This represents 65% of the maximum estimated salary and benefits costs ($140,000).

8. The amounts to be contributed by BSD shall be due and payable as follows: BSD shall pay the amount as invoiced by the CITY, on an annual basis, of the actual costs (excluding ancillary) but no more than the contribution amounts specified above, within thirty days of receiving said invoice(s). The full contribution amounts shall be paid by the end of the CITY’s fiscal year (June 30, 2026).

9. It is understood and agreed that if the funding is either discontinued or reduced for specified positions, any Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.

In such event, the affected Party shall provide the other Party(ies) with at least sixty (60) days prior written notice of such termination.

10. It is mutually understood and agreed that the SRO at all times while carrying out this Agreement shall be acting as a CITY employee. The CITY shall retain the right to control and direct the services of the SRO pursuant to this Agreement, and shall retain the usual management rights, powers, and authority of an employer over such employees. The CITY will make every effort to ensure that scheduling of vacation leaves and training sessions for the SRO are made with consideration of the needs of the DISTRICT.

11. The certificated administrators of each school shall be responsible for student discipline and shall make all decisions regarding the imposition of discipline for students enrolled at their campus.
3 12. The parties agree that the SRO shall be deemed to be a “school official” for the performance on SRO’s duties on behalf of the DISTRICT. The SRO shall therefore be allowed access to student records but the DISTRICT is in direct control of the use, maintenance, and disclosure of student records in accordance with Education Code section 49076 and other applicable provisions of law. School officials shall allow the SRO to inspect and copy any student records maintained by the school for which the SRO has a “legitimate educational interest” within the scope of the SRO’s service under this Agreement. This includes access to student directory information to the extent permitted by DISTRICT policy, classroom assignments, attendance records, and discipline files. However, the SRO may not inspect or copy confidential student records outside the scope of the SRO’s service, except as allowed by law.

If confidential student record information is needed in an emergency to protect the health or safety of a student or others, the DISTRICT may disclose to the SRO information that is needed to respond to the emergency situation based on the seriousness of the threat to someone’s health or safety, the need of the information to meet the emergency situation, and the extent to which time is of the essence.

If confidential student record information is needed by the SRO but no emergency situation exists, the information may be released only upon the issuance of a subpoena, a court order or written authorization of the parent/guardian.

Pursuant to Education Code section 48902, the principal or designee shall notify the SRO of any acts of a student that may violate specified provisions of the Penal Code and Education Code. This may require the disclosure of the student’s name or other identifying information to the SRO, along with information related to the underlying offence.

13. Neither the DISTRICT nor the CITY shall discriminate because of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status, age, or sex against any person by refusing any person or privilege offered to or engaged by the general public.

14. Indemnity-The DISTRICT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all liability, claims, damage, cost, expenses, awards, fines, judgments, and expenses of litigation (including, without limitation, costs, attorney fees, expert witness fees and prevailing party fees and cost) of every nature arising out of or in connection with the SRO’s performance of work or his or her failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the Agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the active negligence by the CITY, or the gross or willful misconduct of the assigned officer.
4 The CITY shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DISTRICT, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all liability, claims, damage, cost, expenses, awards, fines, judgments, and expenses of litigation (including, without limitation, costs, attorney fees, expert witness fees and prevailing party fees and cost) of every nature arising out of the active negligence by the CITY or the gross or willful misconduct of the assigned officer during the performance of work hereunder.

If the DISTRICT rejects a tender of defense by the CITY and/or the assigned officer under this Agreement, and it is later determined that the CITY and/or the officer breached no duty of care and/or was immune from liability, the DISTRICT shall reimburse the CITY and/or officer for any and all litigation expenses (including, without limitation, costs, attorney fees, expert witness fees and prevailing party fees and cost). A duty of care or immunity determination may be made by a jury or a court, including a declaratory relief determination by a court after the CITY and/or officer settles a liability claim, with or without participation by the DISTRICT.

The Parties acknowledge that it is not the intent of the Agreement to create a duty of care by the CITY or its assigned officer that they would not owe in the absence of the Agreement. The Agreement does not create and affirmative duty of care (including, without limitation, a duty to protect, a duty to deter and/or a duty to intervene) the CITY or the assigned officer and the absence of the assigned officer and/or patrol vehicle is not a material breach of this Agreement. The Parties further acknowledge that by entering into this Agreement neither the CITY nor its assigned officer intends to waive any immunities to which they would be entitled in the absence of the Agreement.

15. Except as otherwise required by law, any notice to be given shall be in writing and shall be either personally delivered, sent by facsimile transmission, or sent by firstclass mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

CITY:

City Clerk of the City of Porterville
291 N. Main Street
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-782-7442
Fax: 559-782-7452
BSD:

Burton School District
264 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
5 Phone: 559-781-8020
Fax: 559-781-1403
Notice personally delivered is effective when delivered. Notice sent by facsimile transmission shall be deemed received upon successful transmission. Notice sent by first class mail shall be deemed received on the fifth day after mailing. Any Party may change the above address, phone number, or fax number by giving written notice pursuant to this paragraph.
a. No modification, amendment or addendum to this Agreement shall be valid unless it is set forth in writing and is signed by the parties. b. Termination.
i. The right to terminate this Agreement under this provision may be exercised without prejudice to any other right or remedy to which the terminating Party may be entitled to by law or under this Agreement.

1. This Agreement may be terminated by any Party should another Party:
a. be adjudged bankrupt,
b. become insolvent or have a receiver appointed,
c. make a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors,
d. suffer any judgment which remains unsatisfied for
30 days and which would substantively impair the
ability of the judgment debtor to perform under this
Agreement, or
e. materially breach this Agreement.

2. For any occurrences except item (e), termination may be effected upon written notice by the terminating Party
specifying the date of termination, with at least sixty (60) days advance written notice.

3. Upon a material breach, the Agreement may be terminated following the failure of the defaulting Party to remedy the breach to the satisfaction of the non-defaulting Party(ies) within five (5) days of written notice specifying the breach.

If the breach is not remedied within the five (5) day period, the non-defaulting Party may terminate the Agreement on further written notice specifying the date of termination. 6 4. If the nature of the breach is such that it cannot be cured within a five (5) day period, the defaulting Party may submit a written proposal within that period which sets forth a specific means to resolve the default. If the non-defaulting Party(ies) consent to that proposal in writing, which
consent shall not be unreasonable withheld, the defaulting Party shall immediately embark on its plan to cure. If the default is not cured within the time agreed upon, the nondefaulting Party(ies) may terminate upon written notice specifying the date of termination.
ii. Effects of Termination. Termination of this Agreement shall not terminate any obligations to indemnify, to maintain and make available any records pertaining to the Agreement, to cooperate with any audit, to be subject to offset, or to make any reports or pre-termination contract activities.
c. This Agreement, including all recitals, constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by the mutual written agreement of the Parties. This Agreement is invalid unless approved by the legislative body of each Party, although it may be executed by an authorized agent of each Party. An authorized agent of the CITY shall be a person specifically authorized by the legislative body of the CITY to execute this Agreement, at the level of City Manager or City Attorney or equivalent.
d. This Agreement reflects the contributions of all Parties and accordingly the provisions of Civil Code Section 1654 shall not apply to address and interpret any uncertainty.
e. Unless specifically set forth, the Parties to this Agreement do not intend to provide any other party with any benefit or enforceable legal or equitable right or remedy.
f. The failure of any Party to insist on strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of any right to do so, whether for the breach or any subsequent breach. The acceptance of any Party of either performance or payment shall not be considered to be a waiver of any preceding breach of the Agreement by any other Party. g. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. If any provision of this Agreement is found by any court or other legal authority, or is agreed by the Parties, to be in conflict with any code or regulation governing its subject, the conflicting provision shall be considered null and void. If the effect of nullifying any conflicting provision is such that a 7 material benefit of the Agreement to either Party is lost, the Agreement may be terminated at the option of the affected Party.
h. Each Party agrees to execute any additional documents and to perform any further acts that may be reasonably required to effect the purposes of this Agreement.
i. It is expected that this agreement will continue into coming years. In June of each year of the agreement, the Chief of Police and the Burton School District Superintendent, or their designees, shall convene a meeting to discuss the activities of the SRO during the previous school year. If the agreement is continued, the Chief of Police shall provide the new salary and benefits costs for the position, and the new agreement will indicate the amount of funding each party shall be responsible for.

THE PARTIES, having read and considered the above provisions, indicate their agreement by their authorized signatures below.

CITY OF PORTERVILLE:
________________________________________
Jake Castellow, Chief of Police
BURTON SCHOOL DISTRICT:
_________________________________________
David Shimer, Superintendent
8 EXHIBIT A

GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATION OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM The School Resource Officer Program is a collaborative effort by the Porterville Police Department, Porterville Unified School District, and Burton School District focused on preventing juvenile delinquency, maintaining a safe school environment, and providing a positive law enforcement presence in the school community. This effort will help bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and students in order to increase positive attitudes toward law enforcement, and reduce juvenile crime.

The exclusive focus on the physical and social territory of the school is an important aspect of the SRO program. Unlike law enforcement officers who respond to school problems as a result of calls for service or 911 calls by school personnel, the SRO knows the school’s physical layout and is aware of who belongs on school property and who does not.

School Resource Officers have two main functions: law enforcement officer and advisor.

As a law enforcement officer, the SRO maintains a safe and secure school environment in which “teachers feel safe to teach and students feel safe to learn.” The SRO acts as an advisor to students, parents, teachers and staff on the law, delinquency, violence, substance abuse, child abuse and other law enforcement related issues.

The SRO may talk to students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff about problems and concerns they may have, and help them find possible solutions through referrals to counselors or appropriate social service or legal agencies for additional support and assistance.

The most effective way a SRO can accomplish these functions is to be a positive role model and mentor. Students learn from every interaction they may have with a SRO. It is essential for a SRO to be a positive role model who endorses high moral standards, exercises good judgment and discretion, is consistent and fair, respects students, and displays a sincere concern for the school community.

School Resource Officers must maintain a professional appearance, be visible, accessible and willing to talk to students. The SRO shall attend and participate in school activities, interact positively with students and the community, taking their concerns seriously while maintaining a supportive and positive relationship with faculty and school administrators.

The SRO is an extension of his/her agency as well as the school principal’s office, as the officer’s duties are comprised of both law enforcement and education. The SRO reports to both his/her agency commander and the school principal. Although the SRO will not serve as a disciplinarian, and disciplining students will remain the responsibility of the school faculty and administrators, the SRO will serve as a means for establishing cooperation, order and safety so that learning can 9 take place, the business schools are about. This does not prevent the SRO from taking action in his/her official capacity.

Duties and expectations of the SRO shall include, but not be limited to the following:
• To protect lives and property for the citizens and public school students. • To enforce Federal, State and Local criminal laws and ordinances, and to assist school officials with the enforcement of Board of Education Policies and Administrative Regulations regarding student conduct.
• To investigate criminal activity committed on or adjacent to school property. • To counsel public school students in special situations, such as students suspected of engaging in criminal misconduct, when requested by the principal or the principal's designee or by the parents of the student.
• To assist other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concerning students attending the school(s) to which the SRO is assigned. • To provide security for special school events or functions, such as PTA meetings, at the request of the principal or other school official. • To prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact with students and school personnel.
• To establish liaison with school principals, faculty, and students. • To inform the students of their rights and responsibilities as lawful citizens. • To provide liaison between students and social agencies which provide needed services.
• To participate in campus activities when invited and feasible. • To be aware at all times of the responsibility to improve the image of the uniformed law enforcement officer in the eyes of the students and the community.
• To confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus or involving students at school-related activities.

Item No. 10.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Request for approval to renew an Agreement with OACYS Technology for Broadband Internet Service
SOURCE: Finance
COMMENT: The City of Porterville’s IT Division currently utilizes a dedicated point-to-point broadband connection through OACYS Technology to provide 500Mpbs/500Mbps dedicated synchronous internet connection and to support connectivity at the Field Services location. This connection is essential for reliable communication and data access between City facilities.

The current service agreement is due for renewal and staff is requesting approval to renew the agreement with OACYS Technology. To ensure uninterrupted service and potentially improve both cost and performance, IT staff conducted a competitive review of available service providers.

To ensure competitive pricing, IT staff requested quotes from three vendors for 500Mbps/500Mbps dedicated synchronous internet connection:

Vendor Dedicated Speed (Down/Up) Monthly
Rate
36-Month
Total
OACYS Technology 500Mbps/500Mbps $524 $18,864
Firefly (AT&T) 500Mbps/500Mbps $848 $30,508
Charter
Communications
Unresponsive
OACYS Technology quoted a 3-year contract at a cost of $524 per month or $18,864 for thirty-six (36) months to provide broadband internet service for the Field Services location. The proposed cost represents a savings of $274 per month compared to the current rate and is lower than the proposal from Firefly (AT&T) for $848 per month. Despite several attempts to obtain a quote from Charter Communications, the vendor has been unresponsive. Funding is available in the Public Works Divisions' operating funds.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize staff to renew the agreement with OACYS Technology to provide dedicated point-to-point Item No. 10.
broadband service at the City’s Field Services location, for a term of thirty-six (36) months at a total cost of $18,864.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. OACYS

2. Firefly (AT&T)
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Janie Rodriguez, Finance Director
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk 767 N. Porter Road • Porterville, CA 93257 • 559-781-4123 OACYS.com

Business Internet Renewal Quote
Date Produced March 3, 2025
Customer City of Porterville
Service Address 555 N. Prospect St. Porterville, CA
OACYS can renew the following Dedicated Internet Access business plan option via wireless to the address listed above, with a start date in Sept 2025 to match the end of the current service contract.

Dedicated Internet Access via Wireless
(Download/Upload)
Term
(months)
Monthly
Cost
Install Cost
500 Mbps / 500 Mbps 36 $524 $0
We can send over a service order agreement when you are ready. OACYS is also able to provide phone services and other IT support services when requested.

Let us know if you have an interest in any other speed or term options. Pricing above is specific to the service address listed above and cannot be applied for any other locations.

Regards,
Ador Cardenas
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
OACYS Technology
[email protected]
(559) 781-4123

SOLUTIONS PROPOSAL
Quote Date: 7/30/2025
Company Info:

Company: City of Porterville
Address: 555 N. Prospect Street Suite/Floor:

City, State ZIP: Porterville, CA 93257
Customer Info: Firefly Partner Info:

Customer Contact: Robert Campos Firefly Partner Company:

Customer Phone: (559) 782-7432 Firefly Partner Rep:

Customer Email: [email protected] Firefly Partner Phone:

Firefly Partner Email:

Carrier Description Quantity Term (Mo) Price / Unit Total Install MRC Sub Total AT&T 500 MB ADI 1 36 $847.45 $0.00 $847.45
Total Charges Install / MRC:

Item Quantity Price / Unit Sub Total
$0.00
Total Construction / Other One Time Charges (NRC):

NOTES:

Services Charges (Monthly Charges and Installation Fees) Installation Charges (NRC)
Proposal valid for 30 days from Quote Date above (Special Promos may have a shorter validity date) All prices quoted are continent upon Site Surveys being performed in advance of the quote. [email protected]
Prices do not include taxes, fees, surcharges or long distance charges, if applicable.

Mobilizing Partners,LLC.

Edgar Arriaga
707-580-8196
This quote is provided by an Authorized Channel Partner of the Firefly Partner Program.

Item No. 11.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization to Reorganize the Transportation Department SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: Staff has reviewed the City’s organizational structure to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen oversight, and align resources with operational needs. Transferring the Shop and Refuse Divisions from Public Works to Transportation will consolidate related functions, improve coordination, and streamline management.

This reorganization will place fleet services and refuse operations under a single department, improving direct oversight of refuse vehicle maintenance, enhancing accountability, and strengthening coordination between field operations and shop support. By aligning these functions, the City will ensure a more efficient use of equipment and personnel. The action reallocates existing resources and does not require additional funding beyond what is appropriated in the FY 2025–2026 budget.

All changes will take effect at the start of the next pay period following City Council approval.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Authorize the transfer of the Shop and Refuse Divisions from the Public Works Department to the Transportation Department, and

2. Authorize the necessary amendments to the Employee Pay and Benefits Plan and related documents, with all changes to take effect at the start of the next pay period following City Council approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

Appropriated/Funded:

Item No. 11.

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Item No. 12.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization for Reorganization of the Parks and Leisure Services Department SOURCE: Parks and Leisure Services
COMMENT: In an effort to enhance leadership capacity, provide greater supervisory coverage, and aid in succession planning, staff recommend reclassifying the Parks and Leisure Services Specialist position, currently at Salary Range 218 ($5,765 – $7,035), to Assistant Parks and Leisure Services Director at Salary Range 248 ($7,772 – $9,483). Under direction, the Assistant Parks and Leisure Services Director would assist in the management of the department; perform high-level supervisory duties; and serve as Director of Parks and Leisure Services in the absence of the Director. The position would be funded through the General Fund, with costs fully covered by departmental savings. The recommended reorganization is the result of considerable deliberation focused on ensuring efficiency while providing the high level of services residents expect within the current resources available.

With the City's continued network of trails being expanded, including the Tule River Parkway Phase III and the Santa Fe Byway, along with the upcoming opening of the Butterfield Corridor, an accompanying considerable expansion of maintenance is required. The City secured County Measure R funds dedicated to trail maintenance under the Transit/Bikes/Environmental Mitigation (Air Quality) Program in the amount of $450,000 over three years, with the expectation of resubmitting for another round of funding thereafter.

The addition of this Parks Maintenance Worker I, is critical to maintaining these valuable assets that the City is investing so much in. Staff is recommending this Parks Maintenance Worker I position for trail maintenance be paid for out of the aforementioned Measure R funds. Some duties of this position would include tree, plant, and shrub maintenance; replacing sprinkler heads; making adjustments to irrigation systems; and applying herbicides.

All changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, contingent upon Council's adoption of the FY 2025–2026 budget.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve the Assistant Parks and Leisure Services Director Job Item No. 12.

Description;

2. Reclassify the Parks and Leisure Services Specialist (Salary Range 218: $5,765 – $7,035) to Assistant Parks and Leisure Services Director (Salary Range 248: $7,772 – $9,483), funded by departmental savings within the Parks and Leisure Services Department;

3. Authorize the addition of a Parks Maintenance Worker I funded through the Measure R Expenditure Plan; and

4. Authorize the necessary amendments to the Employee Pay and Benefits Plan and related documents.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Job Description - Assistant Parks and Leisure Services Director
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Donnie Moore, Parks and Leisure Services Director
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ASSISTANT PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES DIRECTOR

DEFINITION
Under direction, assists in the management of the Parks and Leisure Services Department; performs high-level supervisory duties managing staff and daily operations; assists in preparation of division budgets; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Parks and Leisure Services; serves as Director of Parks and Leisure Services in the absence of the Director.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position serves as a member of the City’s management team. The employee in this position works under the direction, is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of the Department Head.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by the employee of this class. Not all assigned duties may be listed.

1. Assists the Director in developing and implementing goals and objectives, and provides guidance in a variety of aspects of Parks and Leisure Services.

2. Plans, manages, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve recreation service goals and performance measures. Establishes performance requirements.

3. Recruits, selects, trains, and supervises personnel.

4. Oversees daily work operations and recommends changes to programs, services, policies, and procedures, as needed.

5. Researches, writes, and administers grants to enhance Department programs and achieve goals.

6. Assists in planning the department’s budget and with capital improvement project management.

7. Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and members of the public.

8. Facilitates, oversees, implements, and evaluates results of recreation programming.

9. Researches new and innovative programs and trends and adapts and introduces programs to meet community needs.

10. Identifies, and develops marketing and publicity plans and strategies for the City’s leisure services. Oversees development and distribution of media releases, flyers, newsletters, and other publicity materials.

11. Represents and supports the policies and procedures established by the City Council and City Manager.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and/or Experience
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or recreation and parks administration and five years of management experience in professional recreation and park development of library services, which included at least two years of supervisory and administrative responsibility, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public recreation, library services, and park development and management; role of citizen commissions and committees; organization of city government; principles of public administration, management, and public relations; community problems, needs, and resources as related to recreation, library services, and park facilities; budget preparation, contract and grant administration and recreation financing.

Ability to:

Plan and direct work through others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, community leaders and the general public; make public presentations; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and written directions; analyze situations and resolve problems within established laws, rules, regulations, and policies; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.

Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Drivers’ License.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, bend, reach, kneel and stoop. Some duties are physically demanding requiring moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally weighing more than 80 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work may be performed under all conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather and noise.

Date Adopted:

Item No. 13.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Revised Community Civic Event - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - ReDOiTT Block Party - September 27, 2025
SOURCE: Finance
COMMENT: At its meeting on August 5, 2025, the City Council approved the request submitted by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce to hold the ReDOiTT Block Party on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The original request listed the event hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and the closure of Main Street from Putnam Avenue to North of Garden Avenue from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM to allow for event setup and cleanup. The Porterville Chamber of Commerce has submitted a revised Community Civic Event Application updating the event hours from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM to 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. They are also proposing revised street closures to include Main Street, from Mill Avenue to just north of Garden Street, and Oak Avenue, from North Division Street to the east alley.

Additionally, they are requesting to include a beer garden, which will be hosted by the MECCA and added to the event’s vendor list. An outside amplifier permit has been revised and approved from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The revised Community Civic Event application has been routed according to the Ordinance regulations and reviewed by all City departments involved.

There are no changes to the staff comments, with the exception of a revision to Exhibit B, which is attached to this report.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the revised Community Civic Event application submitted by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce to hold the ReDOiTT Block Party on Saturday, September 27, 2025, subject to the requirements and restrictions contained in the Application and Agreement, Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and Exhibit C.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Revised CCE Application and Agreement, Exhibit B, Insurance, and Map
Item No. 13.

Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Janie Rodriguez, Finance Director
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CITY OF PORTERVILLE
291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257
559-782-7451 Fax: 784-4569 3.ci.porterville.ca.us
(Incomplete applications can delay permit process)

APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR A PERMIT TO HOLD A

COMMUNITY CIVIC EVENT OR OTHER ACTIVITY TO BE HELD ON PUBLIC PROPERTY Event date: ----------
Event time:

Sponsoring organization: Phone#
Address:

Authorized representative: Phone#
-------------------------
Phone#
Address:

Event chairperson:

Location of event
Location map must be attached
Description of event:

Purpose of event:

Non-profit organization status:
(IRS Determination)
City services requested
Barricades (quantity):
(fees associated with these services will be billed separately):

Police protection Yes No
Other:

Street sweeping Yes ___ No __ _
Refuse pickup Yes No
Parks facility application required:

Assembly permit required:

Yes
Yes
No
No
Attached
Attached
Event Flyer:

E-mail address:

Website:

Application date:

Name of Event:

Yes No If yes, please attach copy
The application will be forwarded for staff review to gather comments and identify any special requirements or conditions for this event.
[email protected]
portervillechamber.org/redoitt-committee
7/8/25 9/27/25
5pm to 8pm
ReDOiTT Block Party
Porterville Chamber of Commerce 559-784-7502
93 N. Main St. Suite A, Porterville, CA
Kristy Martin 559-310-6210
93 N. Main St. Suite A, Porterville, CA
Raffaella Woods 559-310-0134
Downtown Main St. - Putnam to north of Garden
Block Party, Food Vendors, Music, Business Specials, Dog Parade Community Event
501c6
10-15
5pm to 9pm
Massey Missakian 559-359-6212
Beer Garden

CITY OF PORTERVILLE

APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR A PERMIT TO HOLD A COMMUNITY CIVIC EVENT OR OTHER ACTIVITY

TO BE HELD ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
What constitutes a Community Civic Event?
Anon-profitorganiŒationwishestosponsoraneventthatisopentothecommunityatlargeandwillutilietubqic property. Most ofthetime, CommunityCivic E‡entsrevuirestreetorsidewalpclosures.ThisapplicationmustbesubmittedNOLESSTHAN30 DAYSPRIORtothedateoftheevent inordertoobtainCityCouncilapproval. All City Code requirements aredescribedinordinance15-20(e)1-23andasamendedinordinance1613.Forafulldescziptionpleasevisitour CityofPortervillewebsiteatwww.ci.uorterville.ca.us/wovt/Cit‰Clerk/, PortervilleMunicipal Codes. Forquestionsorconcernsplease call559-782- 7451or559-782-7457. Anypersonwhoviolatestheprovisionsinthiscode,shallbedeemedguiltyofeitheramisdemeanororaninfraction,with penaltiesofonehundred($100)forthefirstviolation. Liability insurance: Thesponsoringorganization/applicantagreestoprovideandkeepinforceduringthetermofthispermitapolicyofliability andpropertydamageinsuranceagainstliabilityforpersonalinlury, includingaccidentaldeath, aswellasliabilityfor properƒy damagewhichmay ariseinanywayduringthetermofthispermit. ThesponsoringorganiŽation/applicant'sinsurancecoverageshallapplyasprimar‹to,and onanon-contributorybasiswith,anyotheravailablecoverageoftheCity.TheCityofPortervilleandSuccessorAgencŠtothePorterville RedevelopmentAgencyshallbenamedasadditionalinsured.ACertificateofLiabilityInsuranceandAdditionalInsuredEndorsementsample formsareenclosedforyourconvenience.ThisoriginalcertificateandendorsementshallbesubmittedtotheFinanceDepartmentwiththe application. The council shall condition the granting of a CCE permit upon the sponsoring entity's 8ling wit/1 the council apolicy of public liability insurance in which the city has been named as insured or coinsured with the permittee. The policy of insurance shall insure the city, its o7cers, and its employees against all claims arising out of, or in connection with, the issuance of the CCE permit or the operation of the permittee or its agents or representatives, pursuant to t/1e permit. The policy of insurance shall provide coverage of no less than two mi6 ion dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence of bodify injury and property damage, combined single limit. (Ordinance 15-20(e) 18)
___AuthorizedRepresentativeInitial
Alcohol liability insurance: Organization/Applicantwillobtainanalcoholpermitifanyalcoholicbeveragesaretobeserved. Theinsurance policy shall beendorsed toincludefulllixuor liability inanamountnotlessthanonemillion dollars ($1,000,000)peroccurrence. TheCityof Portervilleshallbenamedasadditionalinsuredagainstallclaimsarisingoutoforinconnectionwiththeissuanceofthispermitortheoperationof thepermitted,his/heragentsorrepresentativespursuantthepermit. Claims-madepoliciesarenotacceptable. ___AuthorizedRepresentativeInitials Health permit: Organization/Applicantwillobtainorensurethatallparticipantsobtaina'TemporaryFoodFacilities'permit(s) fromtheTulare County Public Health Depa}„ment, if any food is to be served in connection with thisCommunityCivic Event. To contact the TulareCounty EnvironmentalHealthDepartmentlocatedat5957S.MooneyBlvd.,Visalia,CA, 93277, call559-733-6441,orfaxinformaionto559-733-6932;or visit theirwebsite:www.tularehhsa.org.
___AuthorizedRepresentatiˆeInitials
First aid station: Organization/Applicantwillestablishafirstaidstation,withclearlypostedsigns,toprovidebasicemergencycare,suchasice/hot packs,bandages,andcompresses. __AuthorizedRepresentativeInitials Toilet rental service: Applicantshallhavecare.custodyandcontroloftheequipmentandshallbearresponsibilityandliability÷ralllossand damagetotheequipmentandforitscontentswhileattheCity'slocation.Applicantshallnotoverload,moveoraltertheey ipmentandshalluse
theequipmentforitsintendedpurpose.Applicantshallbere~ponsibleforanydamagestoCity'spropertyresultingfromcompany'sprovisionof serviceshereunder.Applicantshallconfkrmwiththeservicecompanythenumberofportabletoilets,standardandhandicap,andwashsinks neededforthenumberofexpectedattendees. ___AuthorizedRepresentativeInitials Agreement: The sponsoringorganization/applicantagreestocomplywithallprovisionsoftheCommunityCivicEventOrdinance15-20(e),as amended,andthetermsandconditionssetforthbyCityCouncilandstatedinExhibit'A.' Thesponsoringorganization/applicantagrees, during the termofthispermit,tosecure and hold theCityfreeandharmlessfrom allloss,liability,andclaimsfordamages,costsandchargesofany kind or characterarisingoutof,relatingto, orinanywayconnectedwithhis/herperformanceofthispermit. Saidagreementtoholdharmlessshallinclude andextendtoanyinmurytoanypersonorpersons,orpropertyofanykindwhatsoeverandtowhomeverbelonging,including,butnotlimitedto,said organization/applicant,andshallnotbeliabletotheCityforanyinnurytopersonsorpropertywhichmayresultsolelyorprimarilyfromtheactionor non-actionoftheCityoritsdirectors,officers,oremployees.ApprovaloftheCommunityCivicEventsPermitbythePortervilleCityCouncilpertains onlytoauthorizedactivitiesconductedatdesignatedlocationswithintheincorporatedareaoftheCityofPorterville,andsuchapprovalshallnotbe construedorinterpretedtoauthorizesponsorutilizationofpublicright-of-waysoutsideoftheourisdictionoftheCityofPorterville. (NareofO{gania€ion) (Sjgsa†|e) (Da‚e)
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CITY OF PORTERVILLE

VENDOR/PARTICIPANT LIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE APPLICATION AND

AGREEMENT FOR A PERMIT TO HOLD A COMMUNITY CIVIC EVENT OR OTHER ACTIVITY

TO BE HELD ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Name of event: -------------------------------------
8 pons or in g organization: ---------------------------------------- Location: -------------------------Event date: --------Event time: ------ All vendors are required to complete the business license permit form. List all firms, individuals, organizations, etc., that will engage in selling at or participate in the above-named event. NO PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. Vendors with no valid City of Porterville business license are required to pay $1 per day to the City, with the exceptions of non-profit organizations per *City of Porterville Municipal Code 15-20(E) Community Civic Events (16). This form should be completed at the time of application, but must be submitted NO LESS THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

Vendor name Address/Telephone Business
License
reguired?
Type of Activity
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ReDOiTT Block Party
Porterville Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Main St. - Putnam to north of Garden 9/27/25 5pm to 8pm J&R Meat Company 24 S. Cobb, Porterville
(559) 781-3792
Food Booth
Baja Fish & Shrimp Tacos 1111 N. Patsy Dr., Porterville (559) 350-3181
Food Booth
Stix Churroholics
1601 W. Olive Ave., Porterville
(559) 789-6766 Food Booth
Stafford's Chocolates 114 N. Main St., Porterville
(559) 784-6640 Food Booth
El Nuevo Mexicali 370 N. Main St., Porterville
(559) 781-1742
Food Booth
Mill St. 5pm to 9pm
The Mecca 170 N. Main St., Porterville
(559) 784-5912 Beer Garden

CITY OF PORTERVILLE

REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURES AND PUBLIC PROPERTY USAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE

APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR A PERMIT TO HOLD A COMMUNITY CIVIC EVENT OR OTHER ACTIVITY

TO BE HELD ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Name of event: ____________________________ _
Sponsoring organization: ________________________ _
Event date: _________________ _ Hours: ________ _
ATTACH MAP MARKING AREAS TO BE CLOSED OR USED:

Street Name
Sidewalks
Parking lots and
spaces
Closed
From which Street
From which sidewalk
Location
To which Street
To which sidewalk
Activity
ReDOiTT Block Party
Porterville Chamber of Commerce
9/27/25 5pm to 8pm
Main St. Putnam North of Garden Block Party
Street closures 3pm to 10pm
5pm to 9pm
Mill
Oak Ave. Division East Alley Block Party/Beer Garden

BEER
GARDEN
Item No. 14.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization to Discontinue Membership with the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC)
SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: The City of Porterville was a founding member of the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) in 1983, and has remained active and consistently involved in its operation and funding since the organization's inception, with the exception of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year. The TCEDC was formed in 1983 by the County of Tulare and the county's eight incorporated cities for the express purpose of recruiting new industry to Tulare County and encouraging the development of new jobs through industrial promotion.

Over the years, the City benefited from several successful projects through its participation in the TCEDC, such as the location of Walmart Distribution (1991) and ProDocument Solutions (2003). In 2007, the City was also successful in securing Southern California Edison’s purchase of approximately 35 acres of industrial property for its maintenance facility, which continues to operate and expand.

Despite these earlier successes, the City’s more recent experience with TCEDC has not demonstrated a measurable return on investment. While Porterville has consistently provided its annual financial contribution of $35,000, there has been a lack of direct investment back into Porterville in the form of business attraction, expansion, or retention projects. Efforts such as Certified Sites and federally designated Opportunity Zones were supported by the City but did not produce results locally. A 2019 SWOT analysis conducted by TCEDC identified challenges such as lack of highway access, limited rail service, and few vacant industrial buildings, further limiting Porterville’s competitiveness.

The City has evaluated its external partnerships, including TCEDC, to ensure alignment with the City Council’s goals and priorities. In keeping with the Council’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, efficient use of resources, and delivering value to the community, it is clear that the lack of meaningful investment outcomes from TCEDC membership no longer justifies the cost.

Non-renewal of TCEDC membership will result in $35,000 in annual savings, Item No. 14.
which can be reallocated to locally driven economic development strategies that provide measurable outcomes and directly benefit Porterville residents.

The City remains committed to regional cooperation but recognizes that its membership with TCEDC has not yielded the desired investment outcomes.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the discontinuation of the City’s membership with the Tulare County Economic Development
Corporation (TCEDC).

ATTACHMENTS: 1. TCEDC invoice
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Item No. 15.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization of Opposition Letter for Assembly Bill 84 SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT:

At the August 19, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council approved the Mayor’s request to place this item on the agenda for consideration. At the request of the Mayor, staff has prepared a draft opposition letter for Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84). While the stated purpose of the legislation is to increase oversight of charter school finances, the City has serious concerns about its impact on local educational options, student access, and program funding.

AB 84 would redirect funding away from instruction and into expanded administrative oversight, threatening the personalized education models that have proven effective for students with diverse needs, including foster youth, rural learners, students recovering from trauma, and children with disabilities.

The legislation also seeks to impose enrollment caps and curtail partnerships with community enrichment providers, which would penalize flexible learning environments and undermine their ability to deliver innovative programs.

These non-classroom-based charter schools already operate on lean budgets and are not eligible for Expanded Learning Opportunity Program grants, meaning AB 84 would further erode their capacity to provide enriched, student-centered education.

The measure also raises broader concerns regarding educational choice.

Families in Porterville and across California rely on flexible, community-based classroom alternatives to address the unique learning needs of their children.

By imposing a one-size-fits-all approach, AB 84 would limit those options and reduce the effectiveness of the educational system in meeting student needs.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and submit a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 84 (Muratsuchi), known as “Charter School Accountability Reforms,” on behalf of the City of Porterville.

Item No. 15.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Opposition Letter - Assembly Bill 84 (Muratsuchi) Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Date: September 2, 2025
Honorable Alexandra M. Macedo
33rd Assembly District
1021 O Street, Suite 5530
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0033
Re: Opposition to AB 84 (Muratsuchi) – Charter School Accountability Reforms Dear Honorable Macedo:

On behalf of the City of Porterville, I respectfully oppose AB 84. While enhancing oversight of charter school finances is important, this bill’s broad mandates will limit educational choice, impede classroom instruction, and harm students, particularly those served by non-classroom-based charter schools.

AB 84 redirects funding away from instruction toward new bureaucracy, threatening personalized education models that serve students with diverse needs, including foster youth, rural learners, students recovering from trauma, and those with disabilities. By imposing enrollment caps, curtailing partnerships with community enrichment providers, and expanding administrative oversight, the bill penalizes flexible learning environments and defunds their innovative programs. These charter schools already operate on thinner budgets than traditional schools and are not included in Expanded Learning Opportunity Program grants; AB 84 would further erode their ability to deliver enriched, student-centered education.

Moreover, the bill undermines the principle of educational choice. Families in Porterville and across the state rely on flexible, community-based classroom alternatives to meet their children’s unique learning needs. AB 84 would lock students into a one-size-fits-all system that fails to serve them effectively.

For these reasons, I urge you to oppose AB 84 unless it is amended to preserve flexible learning models, protect funding for direct instruction, and safeguard educational options for all students.

Sincerely,
Greg Meister
Mayor, City of Porterville
Item No. 16.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization of Opposition Letter for Assembly Bill 495 SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: At the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the Mayor’s request to place this item on the agenda for consideration. At the request of the Mayor, staff has prepared a draft opposition letter for Assembly Bill 495 (AB 495). While the stated intent of the legislation is to help families in crisis, the City has serious concerns regarding its impact on parental rights, child safety, and local agencies.

As drafted, AB 495 allows “non-relative extended family members,” broadly defined as adults with mentoring or familial connections, to enroll children in school and consent to medical care without a parent’s signature, court review, or background check. By removing these safeguards, the bill increases the risk of unauthorized custody and potential exploitation while limiting parents’ ability to make critical decisions for their children’s education and health.

The bill further requires schools and childcare facilities to adopt new Attorney General guidance and maintain expanded family safety plans. While wellintentioned, these provisions amount to unfunded mandates for local agencies, imposing added administrative and financial burdens without ensuring stronger protections for children or families.

For Porterville, these provisions could directly affect local schools, childcare providers, and families, placing pressure on already limited resources while undermining the City’s role in safeguarding children and supporting families.

Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing and care of their children, and AB 495, as written, weakens that principle.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and submit a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 495 (Rodriguez), known as the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025,” on behalf of the City of Porterville.

Item No. 16.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Opposition Letter - Assembly Bill 495 (Rodriguez) Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Date: September 2, 2025
Honorable Alexandra M. Macedo
33rd Assembly District
1021 O Street, Suite 5530
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0033
Re: Opposition to AB 495 (Rodriguez) – Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 Dear Honorable Macedo:

On behalf of the City of Porterville, I respectfully oppose AB 495. While the intent to help families in crisis is commendable, the bill undermines parental rights and creates risks to child safety.

AB 495 allows “non-relative extended family members,” broadly defined as adults with a mentoring or familial connection, to enroll children in school and consent to medical care without a parent’s signature, court review, or background check. By removing these safeguards, the bill opens the door to unauthorized custody and potential exploitation, while sidelining parents from critical decisions about their children’s education and health.

The measure also requires schools and childcare facilities to adopt new Attorney General guidance and maintain expanded family safety plans, creating additional unfunded mandates for local agencies. While well-intentioned, these provisions impose burdens without ensuring stronger protections for children or families.

Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing and care of their children. AB 495, as written, erodes that principle. I respectfully urge you to oppose this bill unless it is substantially amended to strengthen safeguards and preserve parental authority.

Sincerely,
Greg Meister
Mayor, City of Porterville
Item No. 17.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization of Opposition Letter for Senate Bill 79 SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: At the request of Councilman Green, staff has prepared a draft opposition letter for Senate Bill 79 (SB 79). SB 79 proposes to mandate higher-density housing near transit areas by overriding local housing elements and zoning regulations. While the intent of expanding housing supply is acknowledged, the City of Porterville has significant concerns with the bill as written.

If enacted, SB 79 would diminish the City’s ability to guide growth in a manner that reflects community values and infrastructure capacity. Porterville has invested considerable time and resources into carefully developing its general plan and housing strategies, which are designed to balance economic development, housing needs, and neighborhood preservation. By overriding these plans, SB 79 would impose a one-size-fits-all mandate that does not take into account the unique circumstances of the community.

The bill also raises concerns regarding affordability and displacement.

Porterville’s naturally occurring affordable housing stock could be at risk of elimination without a requirement for replacement, placing vulnerable residents at risk of losing housing. This is especially problematic in areas near transit, where much of the city’s lower-income population resides. Rather than advancing equity, the measure could accelerate gentrification and put additional pressure on residents who already face housing insecurity.

In addition, the legislation assumes that local infrastructure and transit systems can absorb significant new development without requiring corresponding state investment. For Porterville, this would mean added demand on streets, utilities, and public services without assurance of funding to support such growth. This imbalance would reduce the quality of life for existing residents and shift the financial burden to the City.

The City Council’s opposition emphasizes that while addressing the housing crisis is a statewide priority, solutions must respect local planning efforts, protect affordability, and ensure growth is matched with appropriate infrastructure and environmental considerations. For these reasons, the City of Item No. 17.

Porterville opposes SB 79 in its current form and urges amendments that preserve local accountability and protect vulnerable residents.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and submit a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 79 (Wiener), known as the “Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act,” on behalf of the City of Porterville, as requested by Councilman Green.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Opposition Letter - Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk Date: September 2, 2025
California State Assembly – Appropriations Committee
1021 O Street, Suite 8220
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Opposition to SB 79 (Wiener) – “Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act” Dear Chair Wicks:

On behalf of the City of Porterville City Council, I respectfully oppose SB 79. While the goal of expanding housing near transit is well-intentioned, this bill removes essential local control, weakens affordability protections, and risks harmful impacts on our communities.

SB 79 overrides local housing elements and zoning, imposing a one-size-fits-all mandate that disregards carefully developed community plans. It offers limited affordability requirements and does not ensure replacement of naturally occurring affordable housing, putting low-income residents at risk of displacement. By concentrating high-density development in “transit rich” but often lower-income neighborhoods, the bill could accelerate gentrification rather than improve equity.

The measure also assumes that infrastructure and transit can absorb significant growth without requiring corresponding investment. Cities would face development pressures that strain resources, reduce quality of life, and sidestep important environmental safeguards by exempting many projects from CEQA review.

The housing crisis demands solutions, but they must respect local planning, protect vulnerable residents, and ensure growth is sustainable. SB 79 does not achieve that balance. For these reasons, I urge you to oppose this bill unless substantially amended to preserve affordability, prevent displacement, and restore local accountability.

Sincerely,
Greg Meister
Mayor, City of Porterville
Item No. 18.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Status and Review of Declaration of Local Flood Emergency SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: On March 13, 2023, former Mayor Martha A. Flores, in conjunction with Acting City Manager Patrice Hildreth, declared the existence of a local emergency within the City of Porterville. This declaration was made pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Porterville Municipal Code and in response to a series of storm systems impacting the Porterville area, increasing flows in the Tule River and posing a significant threat to life and property. The City Council ratified the declaration at its Special Meeting on March 17, 2023, in accordance with the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code § 8558 et seq.). Per State requirements, the declaration must be renewed every sixty (60) days to remain in effect. At its most recent meeting on August 19, 2025, the Council renewed the emergency declaration.

Staff continues to work with FEMA to resolve outstanding claims and identify a timeline and path forward. In an effort to reduce the size of the agenda binder while still keeping the Council informed, staff is including only the most current Armory Census as an attachment to this report. Once the declaration of local flood emergency is officially concluded, and in coordination with FEMA guidance, staff will prepare a final close-out report that includes all supporting documentation and attachments currently on file.

Chronology of Emergency Response Actions:
• March 10–19, 2023: Tulare County Sheriff and City officials issued a series of evacuation warnings and mandatory orders due to rising water levels and flood threats, including areas near Success Lake, River Springs Drive, and Rio Vista Avenue.
• March 13, 2023: The City declared a Local Emergency.
• March 15–25, 2023: City Public Works performed extraordinary flood mitigation efforts. Evacuation orders were adjusted based on river activity.
• March 17, 2023: The City Council ratified the emergency declaration. • April 11, 2023: The Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) and Emergency Shelter relocated from Porterville College to the Porterville Armory.

Item No. 18.
• April 14–May 5, 2023: The City and County executed an MOU to continue Armory TEP operations without Cal OES funding. • May 5, 2023: The City assumed full operational and financial responsibility for the Armory site.
• May 16, 2023: The Council approved a one-year no-cost license agreement for exclusive use of the Armory.
• April–July 2023:
o Council approved emergency expenditures including water rescue equipment, mobile ADA-compliant restrooms, and flood mitigation services.
o Due to contract violations, TopKnotch Security was terminated and replaced by Good Guard Security for ongoing Armory safety services.
• State and Federal Declarations:
o Governor Newsom issued Executive Orders N-6-23, N-7-23, and N-10-23 to support flood response and recovery.
o President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration (April 3, 2023) activated federal recovery funding; FEMA formally closed the incident period on July 10, 2023.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the report of status and review of the Declaration of Local Emergency and determine the need exists to continue said Declaration.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Armory Census
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Item No. 19.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration of an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the 2030 General Plan and an Ordinance Amending Series 200 of Chapter 21 of the Porterville Municipal Code, Pertaining to an Increase in Residential Densities in the RM-3 Zone District
SOURCE: Community Development
COMMENT: The State of California has passed several pieces of legislation, including SB 330 (Housing Crisis Act of 2019), SB 8, and SB 9, to address the housing shortage in the state. Under SB 330, and SB 8 which extended SB 330’s timeline until 2030 and expanded definitions, local jurisdictions are prevented from changing the land use and zoning designations of residential parcels to non-residential uses without concurrently rezoning/redesignating other parcels within the jurisdiction to “ensure there is no net loss,” of residential capacity.

BACKGROUND: At its City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, under a Scheduled Item, Staff informed the Council of the various historic zoning and development ordinances adopted by the City since 1940 and the associated densities.

Since the first zoning ordinance (Ord. 383) was adopted in 1940, the Council has taken action to reduce the maximum density from the original unlimited maximum to a density of 30 units per acre currently in effect in the City’s RM-3 (High Density Residential) districts. In accordance with historic density standards and to encourage infill development within the City, Council directed staff to undertake an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance, General Plan, and the General Plan Environmental Impact Report to allow for an increase of 0.5 units in the RM-3 zone standards to an overall total of 30.5 units per acre.

ANALYSIS: The amendment to the 2030 General Plan and the Porterville Development Ordinance (Ordinance 1873) to increase the density of High Density Residential land use designation and zoning (RM-3) to 30.5 units per acre would result in an increase of 90 potential residential units across the City within the High Density Residential (RM-3) zoning district. This action would be in line with General Plan Guiding Policy LU-G-8, “Allow and encourage efficient infill development in existing neighborhoods.” This action is distinct Item No. 19.
from, but related to, a proposal to amend the planned land use of APN 246- 240-020 from Low Density Residential to Retails Centers, and would serve to maintain--technically to increase by a small margin--residential development capacity.

ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Environmental Coordinator made a preliminary determination that the proposed amendments are exempt from further environmental review in accordance with CEQA Section 21093(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, as the amendment only proposes minor technical modifications and would not result in new significant impacts, nor will the amendment substantially increase the severity of impacts identified in the General Plan EIR. Staff submitted a task order request to the environmental planning firms on the City’s on-call consulting contract list for the Environmental Review of the amendment. LSA was selected as part of the process and prepared an addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which was certified by the City of Porterville in March 2008.

The addendum concluded that the proposed density increase from 30 units per acre to 30.5 units per acre would not require major revisions to the General Plan EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. The analysis confirmed that the density increase is within the scope of the General Plan EIR and will not have new or more severe significant effect, and that no new mitigation measures are required; therefore, no subsequent EIR or further CEQA review is required prior to the approval of the proposed density increases in the General Plan and RM-3 District, and adoption of an addendum is appropriate. Aside from any notice associated with related entitlements, there is no public comment period for an addendum.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council,

1. Hold the noticed Public Hearing and receive public testimony regarding the proposed general plan amendment and
ordinance;

2. Find that the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164;

3. Adopt the draft resolution approving the addendum to the Porterville 2030 General Plan EIR and the amendment to the Land Use Element of the 2030 General Plan; and

4. Approve for first reading the draft ordinance increasing the density in the RM-3 (High Density Residential) district from 30 units per acre to 30.5 units per acre, read by title only, waive further reading, and order the ordinance to print.

Item No. 19.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. EIR Addendum- Porterville RM-3 Density Increase

2. Draft Resolution

3. Draft Ordinance
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Claudia Calderon, Community Development Director
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk

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2565 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 172, Clovis, California 93611 559.490.1210 www.lsa.net

MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 7, 2022
TO: Jason Ridenour, Community Development Director, City of Porterville FROM: Amy Fischer, Principal
Cara Carlucci, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum for the Porterville High Density Residential Density Increase Project, Porterville, California This document, prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the regulations and policies of the City of Porterville, provides information and analysis concerning the proposed Porterville High Density Residential Density Increase Project (proposed project). This document is an Addendum to the Porterville 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR), which was certified by the City of Porterville in March 2008. 1 This Addendum to the General Plan EIR evaluates whether the density changes associated with the proposed project would result in new or substantially more adverse significant effects or require new mitigation measures not identified in the General Plan EIR. See Attachment A for a full description of the proposed project. The City of Porterville is the Lead Agency under CEQA. In accordance with CEQA Section 21093(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, this Addendum tiers off the General Plan EIR, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

INTRODUCTION
To encourage infill development and to increase potential housing units within the City, the proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance (1873) to increase the density of High Density Residential (RM-3) to

30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. All other requirements of the RM-3, including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. This would result in an increase of 167 potential residential units across the City within the High Density Residential (RM-3) zoning district. This increase is in line with General Plan Land Use Element Guiding Policy LU-G-8, which states “Allow and encourage efficient infill development in existing neighborhoods.”
This Addendum is prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 which states: “the lead agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.” Section 15162(a) specifies that “no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines one or more of the following:”
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1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;

2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or

3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(e), the purpose of this Addendum is to describe and evaluate the proposed project, assess the proposed modifications to the project evaluated in the General Plan EIR, and identify the reasons for the City's conclusion that changes to the proposed project and associated environmental effects do not meet the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR.

Attachment A to this Addendum provides a complete description of the proposed project.

Attachment B to this Addendum provides the Environmental Checklist prepared for the project. This checklist provides information to: 1) compare the environmental impacts of the proposed project with impacts expected to result from development approved in the General Plan and evaluated in the General Plan EIR; 2) demonstrate that the proposed project would not result in new or more severe significant environmental impacts; 3) provide new or revised mitigation measures not identified in the General Plan EIR; and 4) conclude that no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project would be undertaken since the General Plan EIR was adopted resulted in new or more severe significant environmental effects.

FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
The following discussion summarizes the reasons that a subsequent EIR, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, is not required and an Addendum to the General Plan EIR is the appropriate CEQA document. The following findings are supported by the substantial evidence included in Attachment B, Environmental Checklist.
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Substantial Changes
Per the analysis included in Attachment B, Environmental Checklist, the proposed minor modifications to the project evaluated in the General Plan EIR would not result in new significant impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR, would not substantially increase the severity of impacts identified in the General Plan EIR, and would not require major revisions to the General Plan EIR. Therefore, the proposed changes to the project would be minor modifications, not substantial changes, and an Addendum is the appropriate document to address these minor modifications rather than a subsequent or supplemental EIR.

Substantial Changes in Circumstances
As described in the Environmental Checklist for each topic, environmental conditions in and around the project site have not changed such that implementation of the proposed minor modifications to the General Plan EIR would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of environmental effects identified in the General Plan EIR, and thus would not require major revisions to the General Plan EIR.

New Information
No new information of substantial importance, which was not known or could not have been known when the General Plan EIR was certified, has been identified which shows that the proposed minor modifications to the General Plan EIR associated with the proposed project would be expected to result in: 1) new significant environmental effects not identified in the General Plan EIR; 2) substantially more severe environmental effects than shown in the General Plan EIR; 3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously determined to be infeasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the City declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or 4) mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the General Plan EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the City declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. In addition, the proposed minor modifications would require no new mitigation measures, as described throughout the Environmental Checklist, because no new or substantially more severe impacts are expected beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

CONCLUSION
The proposed density increase described in this Addendum would not require major revisions to the General Plan EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. The analysis contained in the Environmental Checklist confirms that the density increase is within the scope of General Plan EIR and will have no new or more severe significant effects and no new mitigation measures are required. Therefore, no subsequent EIR or further CEQA review is required prior to approval of the proposed project, as described in this Addendum.

Attachments: A: Project Description
B: Environmental Checklist Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 ATTACHMENT A – P ROJECT DESCRIPTION
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The following describes the City of Porterville General Plan and Development Ordinance Amendment for the proposed Porterville High Density Residential Density Increase Project, referred to as the “proposed project,” in the City of Porterville (City). This project description is part of the preparation of an Addendum to the Porterville 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR), which was certified by the City of Porterville in March 2008. 1 The City is the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency for the proposed project.

PROJECT LOCATION
The City of Porterville is located in Tulare County, west of the Sierra Nevada. The City is located primarily north of California State Route (SR) 190, and east of SR 65, approximately 20 miles southeast of Visalia. The City limits encompass 18.6 square miles and includes the airport and agricultural/conservation land in the southeast portion of the City. Figure 1 shows the regional location of Porterville.

The project area consists of all properties within the City of Porterville designated as High Density Residential (RM-3). Figure 2 shows the City’s General Plan designations and Figure 3 shows the zoning designations.

PROJECT BACKGROUND
The State of California (State) has passed several pieces of legislation, including Senate Bill (SB) 330 (Housing Crisis Act of 2019), SB 8, and SB 9, in recent years to address the housing shortage in the State. Under SB 330, local jurisdictions are prevented from changing the land use and zoning designations of residential parcels to non-residential uses without concurrently rezoning/redesignating other parcels within the jurisdiction to ensure there is no net loss of residential capacity.

In a historical context, since the adoption of Ordinance 383 as the original Zoning Ordinance of Porterville in 1940, the City has gradually reduced the allowed density in residential districts. Under Ordinance 383, the high-density residential designation did not have a maximum density. Ordinance 478, adopted in 1949, established an effective maximum density of 72 units per acre (minimum of 600 square feet of lot area per family). Ordinance 707, adopted in 1962, established an effective maximum density of 43 units per acre in all high-density residential districts (1,000 square feet of lot area per unit). This density was maintained until the current development ordinance, Ordinance 1873 was adopted in 2010. Upon its adoption, Ordinance 1873 established new maximum densities allowed in high density residential zones as follows: 41 units per acre within Downtown Mixed Use (D-MX), 33 units per acre in Downtown-High Density (DRM-3), and 30 units per acre in High Density 1 Porterville, City of. 2008. Porterville 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report. March.

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Residential (RM-3). In addition, the Porterville 2030 General Plan Land Use Element states that the High Density Residential classification is intended to accommodate attached homes, two- to fourplexes, and apartment buildings with a maximum density of 24 units per gross acre.

PROPOSED PROJECT
State housing element law assigns the responsibility for preparing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the Tulare County region to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG). TCAG, and other California councils of governments (COGs), undertake the RHNA process prior to each housing element cycle. The current RHNA is for the fifth housing element cycle and covers a 9.75-year projection period (January 1, 2014, to September 30, 2023).2 Based on the fifth cycle of the RHNA Plan for Tulare County, the City of Porterville was allocated 3,196 residential units to be approved or planned for by 2023. As of December 1, 2021, the City has approved 621 building permits for new residential units. Overall, by 2023, the City is expected to approve or plan for the remaining 2,575 units.

To encourage infill development and to increase potential housing units within the City, the proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance (1873) to increase the density of High Density Residential (RM-3) to 30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. All other requirements of the RM-3, including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. This would result in an increase of 167 potential residential units across the City within all designated High Density Residential (RM-3) properties. This increase is in line with General Plan Land Use Element Guiding Policy LU-G-8, which states “Allow and encourage efficient infill development in existing neighborhoods.”

APPROVALS NECESSARY
As part of the proposed project evaluated in this Addendum, the following approvals would be required:
• The adoption of this Addendum
• General Plan Amendment
• Development Code Amendment
2 Tulare County Association of Governments. 2014. Final Regional Housing Needs Plan for Tulare County 2014—023. Adopted June 30.

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ATTACHMENT B

ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15164
Per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(a), “the lead agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred”. This checklist confirms that the Porterville High Density Residential Density Increase Project (proposed project) described in Attachment A, is within the scope of the Porterville 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR), which was certified by the City of Porterville in March 2008.
1 This Environmental Checklist supports the finding that the proposed project would not result in new or substantially more severe significant effects, and no new mitigation measures are required for the proposed project.

In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 21094(c) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15152(a), this Addendum tiers off the General Plan EIR, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

This environmental checklist is used to: 1) compare the environmental impacts of the proposed project with impacts expected to result from development of the General Plan evaluated in the General Plan EIR; 2) demonstrate that the proposed project would not result in new or more severe significant environmental impacts; 3) provide new or revised mitigation measures not identified in the General Plan EIR, and 4) demonstrate that no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project would be undertaken since the General Plan EIR was certified resulted in new or more severe significant environmental effects.

In summary, no new or more severe significant impacts were identified for the proposed density increase that were not identified and mitigated in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures would be required for the proposed project. The proposed project includes an increased density of High Density Residential (RM-3) from 30 units per acre to 30.5 units per acre and an increase in the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. The proposed project only includes sites already designated for residential development and does not change land uses or densities on any other sites. For all environmental topics addressed in the following checklist, there have been no substantial changes in environmental circumstances that would result in new or more severe significant environmental effects than were identified and evaluated in the General Plan EIR. Therefore, no subsequent EIR or further CEQA evaluation is required for the proposed density increase. 1 Porterville, City of. 2008. Porterville 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report. March.

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1.1 AESTHETICS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway
c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?

1.1.1 Discussion

1.1.1.1 Scenic Vistas
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, in order to conserve the existing open space and unique landscape features and protect views, the City adopted a Hillside Development Ordinance. In addition, the Foothill Growth Management Plan, an element of the existing Tulare County General Plan, helps guide development in the area. Much of Porterville has views of the eastern foothills as well as Sierra Nevada Mountains. Because most development in the city is two stories or less in height, many streets and parks have views of the hillsides, although some views are framed and partially obscured by buildings and trees. Views from areas within developed neighborhoods would generally not change, with the potential exception of areas adjacent to infill sites. Overall, public views would not be significantly altered or blocked.

The General Plan EIR found that allowing urban development within existing vacant hills would alter the visual character of the open slopes; however, the impacts of development on visible hillsides would be minimal because the City’s Hillside Development Ordinance and General Plan policies call for protecting foothill ridgelines, limiting development on visible hillsides, and preserving viewsheds.

In addition, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, the General Plan also calls for community design standards for new residential development. The General Plan EIR determined that compliance with the City’s Hillside Development Ordinance and the General Plan policies would ensure that less than significant impacts occur on the City’s scenic vistas.

The proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance to increase the density of High Density Residential (RM-3) from 30 units per acre to 30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. All other requirements of the RM-3,

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including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. The proposed project does not change land uses on any sites. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with the City’s Hillside Development Ordinance and General Plan policies related to scenic vistas. Therefore, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to scenic vistas beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.1.1.2 Scenic Resources
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, scenic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Tule River are available from State Route 190, which is eligible for State Scenic Highway designation eastward from the State Route 65 intersection. The General Plan EIR found that these views from along the highway would change with the introduction of industrial, residential and commercial development, streets, and night lighting. However, the General Plan EIR determined that compliance with the City’s Hillside Development Ordinance and the General Plan policies would reduce impacts on an Eligible State Scenic Highway corridor to a level that is less than significant.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with the City’s Hillside Development Ordinance and General Plan policies related to scenic resources. In addition, there would not be a significant number of additional units along scenic resources and no land use changes are proposed that could impact scenic resources.

Therefore, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to scenic resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.1.1.3 Visual Character
The General Plan EIR found that the aesthetic resources of the City, Tule River, hillsides, ridgelines, and historic buildings, could potentially be impacted by new development unless it is thoughtfully designed, and therefore, the General Plan includes policies that are aimed at protecting existing neighborhoods and preserving historic resources. The General Plan EIR also found that new development proposed on vacant sites within the planned urban area could also alter the surrounding rural visual character through increased densities and intensities. The General Plan EIR determined that General Plan policies that establish design standards would reduce potential scale and character effects and ensure that existing visual quality is preserved.

Although the proposed project would increase the maximum density of High Density Residential and would require a General Plan Amendment and amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance, the future residential uses would be consistent with the proposed General Plan designations and zones. In addition, all other requirements of the RM-3, including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies related to visual character. In addition, no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to visual character beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

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1.1.1.4 Light and Glare
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, future development under the General Plan would increase the amount of light in the Planning Area due to street lighting, flood lights, security lighting, private residential lights, and automobile headlights. Within the unincorporated areas, new development would introduce ambient urban light to a rural area with only limited light sources at present. The General Plan EIR found that the increase in development throughout the Planning Area (incorporated and unincorporated areas) would increase the amount of ambient light, interfering with views of the night sky, especially in more urbanized areas, and altering the nighttime character of the Planning Area. City’s Municipal Code and General Plan policies would ensure that less than significant light and glare impacts would occur.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with the City’s Municipal Code and General Plan policies related to light and glare. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to light and glare more severe than beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.1.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.1.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-3: Amend the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) in order to guide growth through annexation and development, and the efficient extension of public services to new areas. • LU-I-12: Require residential development on slopes over six percent to comply with the Hillside Development Ordinance.
• LU-I-14: Allow residential developments to employ creative site design, landscaping, and architectural quality that blend with the characteristics of each location and its surroundings and offer superior design solutions.
• LU-I-15: Adopt community design standards for new residential development. • LU-I-17: Require that all new subdivisions preserve natural, cultural, and biological resources, including stands of large trees, historic and landmark trees (in healthy condition as determined by licensed/certified arborist) and rock outcroppings, to the maximum extent feasible. • LU-I-18: Protect existing residential neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities and land uses, and environmental hazards.
• LU-I-20: Establish standards for pedestrian-oriented design in neighborhood centers. Pedestrian orientation design standards may include, but would not be limited to:
○ Limitations on maximum block length

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○ Minimum sidewalk width
○ Required streetscape improvements, including street trees ○ Building height and articulation
○ Building setbacks
○ Location of entries
○ Parking location and required landscaping
• LU-I-21: Prohibit new strip commercial developments.
• LU-I-25: Establish buffering requirements and performance standards intended to minimize harmful effects of excessive noise, light, glare, and other adverse environmental impacts. • LU-I-34: Utilize redevelopment, or other tools where available, to revitalize and preserve historic buildings.
• OSC-I-5: Require, as a condition of any Resort Residential development, commitments to permanent open space, and preservation of ridges and steep hillside land that form the scenic backdrop of the Resort Residential district.
• OSC-I-13: Preserve Rocky Hill as an open space resource through the establishment of a conservancy, Open Space District or other device.
• OSC-I-27: Protect and enhance the natural habitat features of the Tule River and open space corridors within the Planning Area.
• OSC-I-28: Require protection of sensitive habitat areas and special status species in new development site designs in the following order: 1) avoidance; 2) onsite mitigation, 3) offsite mitigation, and 4) purchase of mitigation credits.
• OSC-I-29: Require assessments of biological resources prior to approval of any development within 300 feet of any creeks, sensitive habitat areas, or areas of potential sensitive status species.
• OSC-I-31: Require, as part of the proposed Tule River Corridor Plan, measures to protect and enhance riparian zones, natural areas and wildlife habitat qualities; and establish and maintain a buffer along the river where development shall not occur, except as part of the parkway enhancement (e.g., trails and bikeways).
• OSC-I-71: Update the City’s inventory of historic resources to determine sites or buildings of federal, State, or local historic significance.

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• OSC-I-73: Require that new development analyze and avoid any potential impacts to archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources by:
○ Requiring a records review for development proposed in areas that are considered archaeologically sensitive;
○ Studying the potential effects of development and construction (as required by CEQA); ○ Developing, where appropriate, mitigation measures to minimize potential impacts; and ○ Implementing appropriate measures to avoid the identified impacts. • PSCF-I-8: Provide lighted facilities for active community recreation areas in order to extend usability, whenever possible.

1.1.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

There would be no new impacts related to aesthetics associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
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Impact
Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as
defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

1.2.1 Discussion

1.2.1.1 Conversion of Farmland
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, buildout of the General Plan would convert substantial amounts of Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to nonagricultural use. As such, the General Plan EIR determined this impact to be significant and unavoidable. The proposed project would increase the maximum density of RM-3 and would only include properties already designated as RM-3. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the conversion of farmland more severe than beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.2.1.2 Conflict with Zoning for Agricultural Use or a Williamson Act Contract The General Plan EIR determined that the conversion of lands under Williamson Act contracts would result in a less-than-significant impact as the General Plan recognizes the lands with current 10-year contracts and General Plan policies would preserve them.

Although land under Williamson Act contracts and land for agricultural uses exists within the City, implementation of the proposed project would not convert any farmland to a non-agricultural use as the proposed project only includes properties within the City of Porterville designated as RM-3. In addition, no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed Development Code Amendment would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract.

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As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act Contract more severe than beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.2.1.3 Conflict with Zoning for Forest Land, Timberland, or Timberland Production The project area includes all designated RM-3 properties within the City of Porterville. Therefore, the proposed project would not require the rezoning of any existing parcels or land use designations for forest land or timberland uses. As such, the proposed project would not result in impacts to forest land or timberland more severe than impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.2.1.4 Result in the Loss of Forest Land
As discussed above, the proposed project would not convert forest land to non-forest use.

Therefore, the proposed project would not result in impacts to forest land more severe than impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.2.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.2.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-5: Require contiguous development within the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) unless it can be demonstrated that development of property which is contiguous to urban development is unavailable.
• OSC-I-1: Adopt resource protection regulations for Agricultural/Rural/Conservation areas designated on the General Plan Land Use Diagram.
• OSC-I-2: Work with the County with the objective of:
○ Retaining agriculture and open space areas around the City, consistent with the General Plan; and
○ Notifying the City of development applications to areas adjacent to the City’s Planning Area. • OSC-I-16: Decline requests for annexation of any land subject to an ongoing Williamson Act contract.
• OSC-I-17: Prohibit the conversion of prime agricultural land for urban development through General Plan amendments unless there are no other feasible alternatives for development. • OSC-I-18: Adopt a Right to Farm Ordinance to facilitate the continuance of agricultural activities within the Planning Area until the land is needed to accommodate population and employment growth.

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• OSC-I-20: Work with Tulare County and non-profit land trusts to establish and fund programs for purchase of conservation easements, which may assist property owners who want to maintain agricultural and rural land in the Planning Area.

1.2.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to agriculture and forestry associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.3 AIR QUALITY
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Significant
Impact
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Required
Reduced
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Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) affecting a substantial number of people?

1.3.1 Discussion

1.3.1.1 Clean Air Plan Consistency
The proposed project is located within the City of Porterville. Porterville is part of the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin (SJVAB), which is within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). The SJVAPCD is responsible for air quality regulation within the eight county San Joaquin Valley region.

Both the State of California (State) and the federal government have established health-based Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) for six criteria air pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), lead (Pb), and suspended particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). The SJVAB is designated as non-attainment for O3 and PM2.5 for federal standards and non-attainment for O3, PM10, and PM2.5 for State standards.

An air quality plan describes air pollution control strategies to be implemented by a city, county, or region classified as a non-attainment area. To bring the San Joaquin Valley into attainment, the SJVAPCD has developed the 2013 Plan for the Revoked 1-Hour Ozone Standard (Ozone Plan), adopted on September 19, 2013.2 The SJVAPCD also adopted the 2016 Plan for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard in June 2016 to satisfy Clean Air Act requirements and ensure attainment of the 75 parts per billion (ppb) 8-hour ozone standard.3

2 San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2013. 2013 Plan for the Revoked 1-Hour Ozone Standard.

September 19. Website: www.valleyair.org/Air_Quality_Plans/Ozone-OneHourPlan-2013.htm (accessed February 2022). 3
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2016. 2016 Plan for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard.

June 16. Website: www.valleyair.org/Air_Quality_Plans/Ozone-Plan-2016.htm (accessed February 2022).

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To assure the SJVAB’s continued attainment of the USEPA PM10 standard, the SJVAPCD adopted the 2007 PM10 Maintenance Plan in September 2007.
4 SJVAPCD Regulation VIII (Fugitive PM10
Prohibitions) is designed to reduce PM10 emissions generated by human activity. The SJVAPCD adopted the 2018 Plan for the 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 Standards in November 2018 to address the USEPA 1997 annual PM2.5 standard of 15 µg/m3 and 24-hour PM2.5 standard of 65 µg/m3 , the
2006 24-hour PM2.5 standard of 35 μg/m³, and the 2012 annual PM2.5 standard of 12 μg/m³.5 CEQA requires that certain proposed projects be analyzed for consistency with the applicable air quality plan. For a project to be consistent with SJVAPCD air quality plans, the pollutants emitted from a project should not exceed the SJVAPCD emission thresholds or cause a significant impact on air quality. In addition, emission reductions achieved through implementation of offset requirements are a major component of the SJVAPCD air quality plans.

The General Plan EIR found that over the long term, implementation of the General Plan would result in an increase in criteria pollutant emissions primarily due to related motor vehicle trips, which would exceed the annual SJVAPCD thresholds for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and organic gases (ROG). However, the General Plan EIR also determined that the General Plan commits the City to support federal, State and SJVAPCD efforts to reduce emissions through its policies to reduce automobile use and increase the use of alternative transportation, and therefore, the General Plan would not interfere with the SJVAPCD’s efforts to achieve and maintain air quality standards.

However, the General Plan EIR determined that because the full scope and effectiveness of the General Plan measures is not fully known, this impact was considered significant and unavoidable.

The proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance to increase the density of RM-3 to 30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical changes or development. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be reviewed based on, among other things, consistency with SJVAPCD air quality plans as a part of the City’s development review process. In addition, no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with clean air plan consistency beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.3.1.2 Criteria Pollutant Analysis
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, air quality impacts resulting from the implementation of the General Plan fall into two categories: short-term impacts due to construction, and long-term 4 San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2007. 2007 PM10 Maintenance Plan and Request for Redesignation. September 20. Available online at: www.valleyair.org/Air_Quality_Plans/docs/ Maintenance%20Plan10-25-07.pdf (accessed February 2022). 5 San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2018. 2018 Plan for the 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 Standards. November 15. Available online at: www.valleyair.org/pmplans/documents/2018/pm-planadopted/2018-Plan-for-the-1997-2006-and-2012-PM2.5-Standards.pdf%20 (accessed February 2022).

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impacts due to traffic and the operation of other mobile and stationary sources. Construction activities would affect local particulate concentrations primarily due to fugitive dust sources and increase other criteria pollutant emissions from equipment exhaust. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the General Plan commits the City to use Best Management Practices to reduce construction emissions, including airborne naturally occurring asbestos, consistent with SJVAPCD guidelines, resulting in less than significant impacts.

In addition, as discussed above, the General Plan EIR determined that over the long term, implementation of the General Plan would result in an increase in criteria pollutant emissions primarily due to related motor vehicle trips, which would exceed the annual SJVAPCD thresholds for NOx and ROG, resulting in a significant and unavoidable impact.

The proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance to increase the density of RM-3 to 30.5 units per acre. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed.

As no construction or demolition is proposed as part of the project, no short-term construction emissions are anticipated as a result of project implementation. Long-term emissions are associated with any change in permanent use of a project site by on-site stationary and off-site mobile sources that substantially increase emissions. Stationary-source emissions include emissions associated with electricity consumption and natural gas usage. Mobile-source emissions typically result from vehicle trips associated with a project. The proposed project does not propose any physical development; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would generate vehicle trips, electricity consumption, and natural gas usage, which could contribute to the significant long-term impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process for new construction, and may require subsequent analysis to evaluate the potential to result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of criteria pollutant emissions. However, the proposed project itself would not itself result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of criteria pollutant emissions. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe criteria pollutant impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.3.1.3 Sensitive Receptors
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, development (in particular infill development) resulting from buildout of the General Plan could place sensitive land uses near local intersections or roadways associated with air pollutant emissions that exceed State or federal ambient air quality standards. In addition, the General Plan EIR states that existing sensitive land uses near local roadways that experience increased levels of traffic resulting from build out of the General Plan could be exposed to air pollutant emissions that exceed State and/or federal ambient air quality standards.

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The General Plan EIR found that CEQA documentation prepared for individual projects (resulting from implementation of the General Plan) would have project-specific data and would be required to address, and to the extent feasible, mitigate any significant or potentially significant air quality impacts. However, the General Plan EIR determined this impact would be significant and unavoidable.

As described above, the proposed project would not significantly increase short- or long-term emissions as the proposed density increase does not propose any physical improvements. Although future residential development associated with implementation of the proposed density increase would involve new construction and improvements, all future discretionary projects developed would be subject to separate review on a project-specific basis. Therefore, the proposed project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to sensitive receptors beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.3.1.4 Odors
The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan in itself would not create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people. The proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance to increase the density of RM-3 to 30.5 units per acre. Residential uses are not expected to result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people.

Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe odor impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.3.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.3.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-16: Adopt guidelines and incentives for using green building standards in new construction. • C-I-7: Require street tree planting as part of an urban forestry program. • OSC-I-33: Protect, revitalize and expand Porterville’s urban forest through public education, sensitive regulation, and a long-term financial commitment that is adequate to protect this resource.
• OSC-I-34: Continue to require street tree planting in new development and support the City’s tree planting fund.
• OSC-I-58: Continue to assess air quality impacts through environmental review and require developers to implement best management practices to reduce air pollutant emissions associated with the construction and operation of development projects.

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• OSC-I-59: Require preparation of a Health Risk Assessment for any development subject to the Air Toxics “Hot Spots” Act.
• OSC-I-60: Require dust control measures as a condition of approval for subdivision maps, site plans, and all grading permits.
• OSC-I-61: Coordinate air quality planning efforts with other local, regional and State agencies. • OSC-I-62: Be proactive in educating the public about the linkages between land use, transportation and air quality.
• OSC-I-63: Notify local and regional jurisdictions of proposed projects that may affect regional air quality.
• OSC-I-64: Investigate replacing City vehicles with low-emission technology. • OSC-I-65: When asbestos has been identified in the preliminary soils report, require all new development and public works projects to comply with all provisions of State and regional ATCM regulations for control of airborne asbestos emissions relating to construction, road maintenance, and grading activities.

1.3.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to air quality associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
New
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Significant
Impact
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Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?

1.4.1 Discussion

1.4.1.1 Candidate, Sensitive, or Special-Status Species The General Plan EIR found that there are a number of sensitive plant and animal species that are known to occur or have the potential to occur in the Planning Area; and therefore, impacts on special-status species could occur through conversion of habitat to other land uses, or through direct mortality or harm resulting during construction-related activities. However, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, at the time individual development applications are submitted, the City will assess development proposals for potential impacts to significant biological resources pursuant to CEQA and associated State and federal regulations. In addition, implementation of General Plan policies establish specific measures to protect and preserve sensitive habitats that support protected species. However, the General Plan EIR still considered this impact to be significant and unavoidable.

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increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on special-status species as a part of the City’s development review process. In addition, all future residential development would be required to implement General Plan policies related to candidate, sensitive, and special-status species. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with candidate, sensitive, or special-status species beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.4.1.2 Riparian Habitat and or Other Sensitive Natural Communities As identified in the General Plan EIR, areas along the Tule River and other local waterways contain riparian habitat. Riparian habitats support a variety of plant and wildlife species along watercourses or water bodies adaptable to seasonal flooding. In addition, other sensitive habitats in the Planning Area include annual grassland, wetlands, montane hardwood, agricultural croplands and orchards, and vernal pools. Areas of particular concern include the grassland habitat in the eastern foothills and central portion of the Planning Area, south of Tule River. Development resulting from buildout of the General Plan will result in the conversion of riparian and other sensitive habitats to urban land uses as well. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the protection of environmentally sensitive areas, such as riparian habitat and other natural communities, is a key initiative of the General Plan.

However, this impact was still considered significant and unavoidable.

As discussed in Section 1.4.1.1 above, the proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community as a part of the City’s development review process. In addition, all future residential development would be required to implement General Plan policies related to riparian habitat and other sensitive natural communities. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.4.1.3 State or Federally Protected Wetlands
As discussed in Section 1.4.1.1 above, the proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on any State or federally protected wetlands as a part of the City’s development review process. In addition, all future residential development would be required to implement General Plan policies related to wetlands. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with State or federally protected wetlands beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

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1.4.1.4 Migratory Fish or Wildlife Species
The General Plan EIR determined that development proposed under the General Plan would largely be on land contiguous to existing development. In addition, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, policies within the General Plan strive to establish specific measures that the City would implement to protect and preserve wildlife corridors. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that with implementation of the General Plan policies, impacts would be less than significant.

As discussed in Section 1.4.1.1 above, the proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on migratory fish or wildlife species as a part of the City’s development review process. In addition, all future residential development would be required to implement General Plan policies related to migratory fish and wildlife species. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with migratory fish or wildlife species beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.4.1.5 Conflict with Local Policies, Adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, or Natural Community Conservation Plan
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the General Plan was developed to ensure coordination with all adopted plans. In addition, the General Plan EIR determined that future projects in accordance with the General Plan would address impacts to special status species in conformance with all applicable plans. Further, State and federal regulations would require adequate mitigation measures (e.g., selective preservation, replanting, sensitive site planning, etc.) for all development that will adversely impact significant biological resources. As such, this impact was considered less than significant.

The project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to address impacts to special status species in conformance with all applicable plans and require adequate mitigation measures. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.4.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.4.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-3: Amend the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) in order to guide growth through annexation and development, and the efficient extension of public services to new areas.

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• LU-I-5: Require contiguous development within the UDB unless it can be demonstrated that development of property which is contiguous to urban development is unavailable. • LU-I-17: Require that all new subdivisions preserve natural, cultural, and biological resources, including stands of large trees and rock outcroppings, to the maximum extent feasible. • LU-I-23: Establish an incentive program that will provide for density and FAR bonuses for mixed use development that includes amenities for public benefit, such as workforce housing, pedestrian-oriented facilities (outdoor seating, plazas, weather protection, and transit waiting areas), historic preservation, cultural facilities, public art and water features, and open space preservation.
• LU-I-43: Require master planning using a specific plan [in the Resort Residential community]—as authorized by the Government Code—or a similar planning program (e.g. a PD Planned Development Plan).
• C-I-7: Require street tree planting as part of an urban forestry program. • OSC-I-3: Establish a secure funding source for open space acquisition and management. • OSC-I-4: Establish standards for the management and maintenance of open space within subdivisions, and require formation of open space acquisition and maintenance districts where necessary and appropriate, to protect open space resources. • OSC-I-6: Support the preservation of the Yaudanchi Ecological Preserve. • OSC-I-11: Support regional and sub-regional efforts to acquire, develop, and maintain, open space lands.
• OSC-I-12: Establish priorities for open space preservation and acquisition based on an evaluation of:
○ Significant natural areas that are historically, ecologically, or scientifically unique or are outstanding, important or threatened;
○ Wildlife habitats and fragile ecosystems in need of protection; ○ Watersheds or significant water recharge areas;
○ Lands suitable for recreation such as biking, photography or nature study; and ○ Land suitable for agricultural production.
• OSC-I-13: Preserve Rocky Hill as an open space resource through the establishment of a conservancy, Open Space District or other device.

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• OSC-I-26: Adopt habitat conservation regulations, including requirements and incentives to incorporate natural, wildlife habitat features into new development and public landscapes, parks, and other public facilities.
• OSC-I-27: Protect and enhance the natural habitat features of the Tule River and open space corridors within the Planning Area.
• OSC-I-28: Require protection of sensitive habitat areas and special status species in new development site designs in the following order: 1) avoidance; 2) onsite mitigation, 3) offsite mitigation, and 4) purchase of mitigation credits.
• OSC-I-29: Require assessments of biological resources prior to approval of any development within 300 feet of any creeks, sensitive habitat areas, or areas of potential sensitive status species.
• OSC-I-31: Require, as part of the proposed Tule River Corridor Plan, measures to protect and enhance riparian zones, natural areas and wildlife habitat qualities; and establish and maintain a buffer along the river where development shall not occur, except as part of the parkway enhancement (e.g., trails and bikeways).
• OSC-I-33: Protect, revitalize and expand Porterville’s urban forest through public education, sensitive regulation, and a long-term financial commitment that is adequate to protect this resource.
• OSC-I-34: Continue to require street tree planting in new development and support the City’s tree planting fund.
• OSC-I-35: Consult with all responsible agencies about wetland and vernal pool habitat potentially affected by development.
• OSC-I-36: Establish a “no net loss” policy for wetlands and vernal pools, including credits for land banking and off-site mitigation, and maintain a protection zone around wetlands, riparian corridors, and identified habitat areas where development shall not occur, except as part of a parkway enhancement program (e.g., trails and bikeways).

1.4.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to biological resources associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?

1.5.1 Discussion

1.5.1.1 Historic Resources
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, most of the City’s historic resources, including the four structures currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register are located in proximity to the downtown Porterville area, near Main Street and Morton Avenue. The General Plan EIR found that downtown intensification could potentially threaten additional historic structures not yet registered or deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Place, but which are sites of local importance. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that subsequent projectrelated demolition, damage, or alteration of historic buildings or structures or their immediate surroundings could impair the significance of a historic resource or adversely alter those physical characteristics of an historical resource that convey its historical significance. However, the General Plan EIR found that with compliance with General Plan policies, impacts would be less than significant.

The project area consists of all lands within the City designated RM-3. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase that would demolish or alter historic structures would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process. Demolition or alteration of historic structures may either be denied or subject to further environmental review and evaluation, including mitigation. In addition, future residential development would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to historic resources. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with historic resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.5.1.2 Archaeological Resources
As identified in the General Plan EIR, according to the Southern San Joaquin Valley Archaeological Information Center at California State University in Bakersfield, the Porterville Planning Area is considered extremely sensitive due to the number of recorded cultural resources. It can be assumed that there is a probability of uncovering and identifying additional archaeological deposits. Existing

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national, State and local laws as well as policies in the General Plan reduce these potential impacts on historic and archaeological resources to less than significant levels.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with national, State and local laws as well as policies in the General Plan pertaining to historic and archaeological resources. Therefore, potential impacts to archaeological resources would remain at a less-than-significant level. In addition, no physical development or land use changes are included in the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to archaeological resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.5.1.3 Disturbance of Human Remains
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, all future development in the Planning Area would be in accordance with State laws pertaining to the discovery of human remains. Accordingly, if human remains of Native American origin are discovered during project construction, the developer and/or the Planning Department would be required to comply with State laws relating to the disposition of Native American burials, which fall within the jurisdiction of the Native American Heritage Commission (PRC Sec. 5097). If any human remains are discovered or recognized in any location on the project site, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until:
a. The Tulare County Coroner/Sheriff has been informed and has determined that no investigation of the cause of death is required; and
b. If the remains are of Native American origin,
• The descendants of the deceased Native Americans have made a recommendation to the landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated grave goods as provided in PRC Section 5097.98, or
• The Native American Heritage Commission was unable to identify a descendant or the descendant failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours after being notified by the commission.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with State laws pertaining to the discovery of human remains and the disposition of Native American burials. In addition, no physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, potential impacts to human remains would remain at a less-thansignificant level. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to human remains beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

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1.5.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.5.3 Applicable Policies
• LU -I-17: Require that all new subdivisions preserve natural, cultural, and biological resources, including stands of large trees and rock outcroppings, to the maximum extent feasible. • LU-I-34: Utilize redevelopment, or other tools where available, to revitalize and preserve historic buildings.
• OSC-I-71: Update the City’s inventory of historic resources to determine sites or buildings of federal, State, or local historic significance.
• OSC-I-72: Develop agreement with Native American representatives for consultation in the cases where new development may result in disturbance to Native American sites. • OSC-I-73: Require that new development analyze and avoid any potential impacts to archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources by:
○ Requiring a records review for development proposed in areas that are considered archaeologically sensitive, including hillsides and near the Tule River; ○ Studying the potential effects of development and construction (as required by CEQA); ○ Developing, where appropriate, mitigation measures to minimize potential impacts; and ○ Implementing appropriate measures to avoid the identified impacts.

1.5.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to cultural resources associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.6 ENERGY
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?

1.6.1 Discussion

1.6.1.1 Result in Wasteful, Inefficient, or Unnecessary Consumption of Energy Resources As discussed in the General Plan EIR, buildout under the General Plan will increase the total demand for electrical energy in Porterville. The General Plan EIR also determined that on-going energy efficient building and appliance standards would achieve Statewide reductions. The General Plan EIR found that implementation of these standards and other State requirements at the local level will reduce projected electrical generation. However, the General Plan EIR found that the significance of this impact would be unknown.

No physical development and no land use changes are included in the proposed project. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be constructed using energy efficient modern building materials and construction practices, in accordance with California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and the Chapter 11 of the City’s Municipal Code, which contain the Green Building Ordinance and Energy Code, respectively. The new buildings also would use new modern appliances and equipment, in accordance with the 2006 Appliance Efficiency Regulations (Title 20, CCR Sections 1601 through 1608). Therefore, the proposed project would not result in the wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of fuel or energy and would incorporate renewable energy or energy efficiency measures into building design, equipment use, and transportation. As such, impacts related to consumption of energy resources would be less than significant.

1.6.1.2 Conflict with or Obstruct a State or Local Plan for Renewable Energy or Energy Efficiency In 2002, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1389, which required the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop an integrated energy plan every two years for electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels, for the California Energy Policy Report. The plan calls for the State to assist in the transformation of the transportation system to improve air quality, reduce congestion, and increase the efficient use of fuel supplies with the least environmental and energy costs. To further this policy, the plan identifies a number of strategies, including assistance to public agencies and fleet operators in implementing incentive programs for zero emission (ZE) vehicles and their infrastructure needs, and encouragement of urban designs that reduce VMT and accommodate pedestrian and bicycle access.

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The CEC approved the 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report in March 2021. 6 The 2020 Integrated
Energy Policy Report provides the results of the CEC’s assessments of a variety of energy issues facing California. Many of these issues will require action if the State is to meet its climate, energy, air quality, and other environmental goals while maintaining energy reliability and controlling costs. The 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report covers a broad range of topics, including implementation of Senate Bill 350, integrated resource planning, distributed energy resources, transportation electrification, solutions to increase resiliency in the electricity sector, energy efficiency, transportation electrification, barriers faced by disadvantaged communities, demand response, transmission and landscape-scale planning, the California Energy Demand Preliminary Forecast, the preliminary transportation energy demand forecast, renewable gas (in response to Senate Bill 1383), updates on California electricity reliability, natural gas outlook, and climate adaptation and resiliency.

As indicated above, no physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be constructed using energy efficient modern building materials and construction practices. As such, the proposed project would not conflict with California’s energy conservation plans as described in the CEC’s 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency and there would be no impact.

1.6.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.6.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-16: Establish guidelines and incentives to promote green building techniques and materials in residential development.
• OSC-I-66: Adopt guidelines and incentives for using green building standards in new construction.
• OSC-I-67: Incorporate cost-effective energy conservation measures into all building programs owned by the City, including construction, operations and maintenance. • OSC-I-68: Publish best practices guide to saving energy on the City’s website and other City publications.
• OSC-I-69: Establish regulations to allow flexibility in site planning, solar orientation, roof design, and landscaping to decrease summer cooling and winter heating needs. • OSC-I-70: Ensure City codes allow for environmentally acceptable alternative forms of energy production and green building techniques.
6 California Energy Commission. 2020. 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report. Docket No. 20-IEPR-01.

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1.6.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to energy associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv. Landslides?
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating direct or indirect substantial risks to life or property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?

1.7.1 Discussion

1.7.1.1 Seismicity and Seismic Hazards
As identified in the General Plan EIR, no Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones or known active faults are in or near Porterville, and as such, no impacts from fault-line surface rupture are anticipated. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that while Porterville is sufficiently far from known faults and consists primarily of a stable geologically formation, seismic hazards associated with ground shaking can occur. The General Plan EIR also found that land use type and intensity of development would be a factor that would affect the level of groundshaking exposure and that effects of groundshaking could range from displacement of small objects to major structural damage or collapse.

In addition, the General Plan EIR determined that landslides where steep slopes and highly erodible soils are present or rupture of underground utility lines could also occur and smaller landslides along gravel banks are also possible. As identified in the General Plan EIR, secondary effects, such as liquefaction and soil lurching, could also occur, and which could result in damage or injury.

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Further, the General Plan EIR found that portions of the Planning Area are identified as being in a liquefaction hazard zone and potentially unstable soils may exist in the groundwater-saturated alluvial deposits. Potentially unstable soils discovered during excavation are required by provisions of the Building Code to be removed and replaced, or otherwise treated to provide appropriate foundation support and to protect them from failures such as liquefaction.

The General Plan EIR found that adherence to the Seismic Zone 3 soil and foundation support parameters in Chapters 16 and 18 of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and the grading requirements in Chapters 18 and A33 of the UBC, as required by City and State law, ensures the maximum practicable protection available from ground failure under static or dynamic conditions for structures and their associated trenches, temporary slopes and foundations. The California UBC has transitioned to the California Building Code (CBC), or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), which contains the regulations that govern the construction of buildings in California. These standards were first adopted in 1978 and are updated on an approximately 3-year cycle. All buildings for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2020, must follow the 2019 standards. The next set of standards is anticipated for release in 2022.

The General Plan EIR found that Section 7-126 and 131 of the City’s Municipal Code requires preliminary soil reports and ensures that the effects of unstable soils would be addressed through corrective earthwork, grading, foundation design and construction techniques. Further, the General Plan EIR found that compliance with the UBC, the City’s Municipal Code, and General Plan policies would reduce impacts related to seismic groundshaking and ground failure to a less-than-significant level.

The project area consists of all lands within the City designated RM-3. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. The proposed project would not result in the exposure of people or new structures to the adverse effects associated with fault rupture, ground shaking, ground failure, liquefaction, or landslides. Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase that would result in the development of new structures within proximity to existing seismic hazards would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process, which would require preparation of a site-specific geotechnical investigation. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with the latest CBC standards, the City’s Municipal Code, and General Plan policies. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with seismicity and seismic hazards beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.7.1.2 Erosion/Loss of Top Soil
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, much of the Planning Area has soils with moderate to high erosion potential. Generally, areas most susceptible to soil erosion are hilly or have slopes greater than 15 percent. Lower flatlands are usually less likely to erode than those located on slopes.

Regardless, the General Plan EIR found that projects that include grading, earth moving, excavating or other construction activities would loosen soils within a construction site, which would make the soils more prone to erosion by wind or by stormwater runoff.

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As discussed in the General Plan EIR, one of the major effects of loss of topsoil is sedimentation in receiving waters, and as such, erosion control standards are set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) through administration of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process for storm drainage discharge. The NPDES permit requires implementation of non-point source control of stormwater runoff through the application of a number of Best Management Practices (BMPs). These BMPs are meant to reduce the amount of constituents, including eroded sediment, that enter streams and other water bodies. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), as required by the RWQCB, is required to describe the stormwater BMPs (structural and operational measures) that would control the quality (and quantity) of stormwater runoff. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, as part of the SWPPP, an Erosion Control Plan is required to be prepared for the project prior to the commencement of grading. In addition, as identified in the General Plan EIR, erosion control is required by the UBC, the City’s Municipal Code, and General Plan policies. The General Plan EIR found that compliance with the RWQCB, the UBC, the City’s Municipal Code, and General Plan policies would reduce impacts related to soil erosion to a level that is less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in construction or earthmoving activities that could result in the soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Future residential development that would result in ground disturbance such as grading and excavation on undeveloped sites would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with the RWQCB, the CBC, the City’s Municipal Code, and General Plan policies. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with erosion or the loss of topsoil beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.7.1.3 Expansive Soils
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, most of the Planning Area, approximately 93 percent, is considered to have soils with moderate to high shrink-swell characteristics. Areas in Porterville with steeply sloping topography are highly susceptible to soil erosion - most notably occurring during construction and grading activities. The General Plan EIR found that compliance with the UBC, the CBC, and the City’s Municipal Code would ensure that building foundations and structural systems are designed to accommodate the underlying geologic and soil conditions, which would be determined by subsequent site-specific geotechnical investigations. As such, impacts were found to be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in construction or earthmoving activities that could result in adverse effects associated with expansive soils. Future residential development that would result in ground disturbance such as grading and excavation on undeveloped sites would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with the CBC, the City’s Municipal Code, and General Plan policies. Therefore,

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the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with expansive soils beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.7.1.4 Septic Tanks/Wastewater Disposal
Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the need for new septic systems or alternative waste water disposal systems within areas known to have unstable soils. The proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to septic tanks/wastewater disposal than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.7.1.5 Paleontological Resources
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, paleontological resources have been documented to occur in the Planning Area. There is the potential to encounter unidentified fossils during construction of new development. However, the General Plan EIR determined that since new development would be required to analyze and avoid any potential impacts on paleontological resources under CEQA review on a project-by-project basis and identify mitigation measures, the potential impacts on paleontological resources would be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in adverse changes to the significance of paleontological resources within the City. Future residential development that would result in ground disturbance such as grading and excavation within paleontologically sensitive areas would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to paleontological resources. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with paleontological resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.7.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.7.3 Applicable Policies
• OSC-I-15: Preserve open space designated for public safety to minimize damage to people and property resulting from potential hazards. Such hazards include, but are not limited to: quaking, slope collapse, liquefaction, fire, earth sliding, flooding, erosion and siltation, soil compression, lateral spreading, and subsidence.
• OSC-I-21: Adopt soil conservation regulations to reduce erosion caused by overgrazing, plowing, mining, new roadways and paths, construction, and off-road vehicles. • OSC-I-22: Continue to require soils and geologic surveys for all proposed development in hillside areas.

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• OSC-I-23: Require adequate grading and replanting to minimize erosion and prevent slippage of manmade slopes.
• OSC-I-24: Require all mining and sand extraction operations to mitigate completely environmental impacts, including operations affecting water quality, habitat preservation, aesthetics and bridge undermining, and to submit reclamation and ultimate use plans for City approval prior to initiating operations.
• OSC-I-25: Work with Tulare County to ensure that reclamation and ultimate use plans for mining operations land are consistent with the General Plan.
• OSC-I-39: Adopt the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s policies on soil disturbance activities in order to minimize the disturbance of soil, vegetation, organic debris, and other materials that control runoff. These policies include:
○ Planning and conducting operations and activities in a manner that will not disturb extensive areas of soil or that will disrupt local drainage;
○ Promptly reseeding or stabilizing areas where soil is disturbed to prevent erosion; ○ Establishing restrictions on activities in water protection zones, designated by the U.S.

Forest Service and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; ○ Stabilizing and maintaining the stream flow regimen and apply soil control measures in a timely manner;
○ Prohibiting organic or earthen material from being discharged into any streams or placed at locations where they can pass into streams in quantities that could impair any beneficial use of the water; and
○ Regulating operations and activities that cause increased turbidity levels in local streams so that streams are not affected for extended periods or for more than ten percent of the time and operations and activities shall not violate water quality objectives. • OSC-I-48: Protect groundwater recharge areas by carefully regulating the type of development within these areas.
• OSC-I-73: Require that new development analyze and avoid any potential impacts to archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources by:
○ Requiring a records review for development proposed in areas that are considered archaeologically sensitive, including hillsides and near the Tule River; ○ Studying the potential effects of development and construction (as required by CEQA); ○ Developing, where appropriate, mitigation measures to minimize potential impacts; and

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○ Implementing appropriate measures to avoid the identified impacts. • PHS-I-1: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include provisions for a geologic hazards abatement district for hillside areas to ensure that geologic hazards are properly mitigated by developers or avoided prior to, or during, development.
• PHS-I-2: Maintain and enforce appropriate building standards and codes to avoid and/or reduce risks associated with geologic constraints and to ensure that all new construction is designed to meet current safety regulations.
• PHS-I-3: Provide information and incentives for property owners to rehabilitate existing buildings using construction techniques to protect against seismic hazards. • PHS-I-4: Support continued investigation by State agencies of geologic conditions within the City’s Planning Area to promote public awareness of potential geologic and seismic hazards. • PHS-I-5: Require, as part of the preliminary soil report, a construction dust management plan when it has been determined that soils contain naturally-occurring asbestos. • PHS-I-6: Require construction work on open routes be done when soil moisture is sufficient to adequately compact the tread and prevent visible dust, which may contain airborne asbestos emissions.

1.7.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to geology and soils associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?

1.8.1 Discussion

1.8.1.1 Generation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are present in the atmosphere naturally, and are released by natural sources, or are formed from secondary reactions taking place in the atmosphere. However, over the last 200 years, human activities have caused substantial quantities of GHGs to be released into the atmosphere. These extra emissions are increasing GHG concentrations in the atmosphere, and enhancing the natural greenhouse effect, which is believed to be causing global climate change.

The gases that are widely seen as the principal contributors to human-induced global climate change are: carbon dioxide (CO2); methane (CH4); nitrous oxide (N2O); hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs); perfluorocarbons (PFCs); and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).

Certain gases, such as water vapor, are short-lived in the atmosphere. Others remain in the atmosphere for significant periods of time, contributing to climate change in the long term. Water vapor is excluded from the list of GHGs above because it is short-lived in the atmosphere and its atmospheric concentrations are largely determined by natural processes, such as oceanic evaporation. These gases vary considerably in terms of Global Warming Potential (GWP), which is a concept developed to compare the ability of each GHG to trap heat in the atmosphere relative to another gas. GWP is based on several factors, including the relative effectiveness of a gas to absorb infrared radiation and the length of time that the gas remains in the atmosphere (“atmospheric lifetime”). The GWP of each gas is measured relative to CO2, the most abundant GHG; the definition of GWP for a particular GHG is the ratio of heat trapped by one unit mass of the GHG to the ratio of heat trapped by one unit mass of CO2 over a specified time period. GHG emissions are typically measured in terms of pounds or tons of “CO2 equivalents” (CO2e).

The General Plan EIR found that the primary sources of GHG emissions related to urban development in Porterville are anticipated to continue to be from the combustion of fossil fuels by motor vehicles and from electric power generation. Short-term impacts are also anticipated from construction activity that will occur during buildout under the General Plan. As identified in the General Plan EIR, in addition to promoting development patterns that will reduce the vehicles miles traveled (VMT) per capita, the General Plan includes a variety of other actions that can reduce emissions that contribute to climate change and global warming, including green building measures,

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tree planting, energy conservation in new construction, and energy management in public buildings.

However, the General Plan EIR found that the significance of this impact would be unknown.

The proposed project does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. As no construction or demolition is proposed as part of the project, no short-term construction GHG emissions are anticipated as a result of project implementation. Long-term GHG emissions are associated with any change in permanent use of a project site by on-site stationary and off-site mobile sources that substantially increase emissions. Stationary-source emissions include emissions associated with electricity consumption and natural gas usage. Mobile-source emissions typically result from vehicle trips associated with a project. The proposed project does not propose any physical development; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would generate vehicle trips, electricity consumption, and natural gas usage, which could contribute to the long-term GHG impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process for new construction, and may require subsequent analysis to evaluate the potential to result in substantial GHG emissions.

However, the proposed project itself would not itself result generate GHG emissions and would not lead to new or more severe GHG impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.8.1.2 Consistency with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans The SJVAPCD has adopted a Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), which includes suggested Best Performance Standards (BPS) for proposed development projects. As discussed above, the proposed project does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. In addition, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be constructed using energy efficient modern building materials and construction practices, in accordance with CALGreen, CPUC Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and City standards.

New buildings also would use new modern appliances and equipment. Under these requirements, future development would use environmentally sustainable building materials, building designs that reduce the amount of energy used in building heating and cooling systems as compared to conventionally built structures, and landscaping that incorporates water efficient irrigation systems, all of which would conserve energy and reduce GHG emissions. Future residential development would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to the reduction of GHG emissions. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs and would not lead to new or more severe GHG impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.8.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.8.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-2: Require a mix of civic, retail and service-oriented uses in the commercial component of neighborhood centers.

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• LU-I-5: Require contiguous development within the UDB unless it can be demonstrated that development of property which is contiguous to urban development is unavailable. • LU-I-15: Adopt community design standards for new residential development. • LU-I-16: Establish guidelines and incentives to promote green building techniques and materials in residential development
• LU-I-20: Establish standards for pedestrian-oriented design in neighborhood centers. • C-I-3: Provide for greater street connectivity by:
○ Incorporating in subdivision regulations requirements for a minimum number of access points to existing local or collector streets for each development; ○ Encouraging roundabouts over signals, where feasible and appropriate; ○ Requiring the bicycle and pedestrian connections from cul-de-sacs to nearby public areas and main streets; and
○ Requiring new residential communities on undeveloped land planned for urban uses to provide stubs for future connections to the edge of the property line. Where stubs exist on adjacent properties, new streets within the development should connect to these stubs. • C-I-10: Require traffic impact studies for all General Plan amendments that will generate more than 100 peak hour trips.
• C-I-15: Situate transit stops and hubs at locations that are convenient for transit users, and promote increased transit ridership through the provision of shelters, benches, bike racks on buses, and other amenities.
• C-I-16: Ensure that new development is designed to make transit a viable choice for residents.

Design options include:
○ Have neighborhood focal points with sheltered bus stops; ○ Locate medium-high density development whenever feasible near streets served by transit; and
○ Link neighborhoods to bus stops by continuous sidewalks or pedestrian paths. • OSC-I-62: Be proactive in educating the public about the linkages between land use, transportation and air quality.
• OSC-I-64: Investigate replacing City vehicles with low-emission technology.

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• OSC-I-66: Adopt guidelines and incentives for using green building standards in new construction.
• OSC-I-67: Incorporate cost-effective energy conservation measures into all building programs owned by the City, including construction, operations and maintenance. • OSC-I-68: Publish best practices guide to saving energy on the City’s website and other City publications.
• OSC-I-69: Establish regulations to allow flexibility in site planning, solar orientation, roof design, and landscaping to decrease summer cooling and winter heating needs. • OSC-I-70: Ensure City codes allow for environmentally acceptable alternative forms of energy production and green building techniques.

1.8.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within onequarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
g. Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?

1.9.1 Discussion

1.9.1.1 Transport, Use, Storage, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials As discussed in the General Plan EIR, although a number of businesses within the Planning Area routinely store, handle and transport hazardous substances, the use of these hazardous materials is controlled and permitted by the City’s fire department which conducts Uniform Fire Code inspections of these facilities, regulates these facilities, and otherwise ensures that risks associated with the use of hazardous materials in the community area minimized.

In addition, the General Plan EIR found that any new hazardous materials transportation, use, and disposal would be subject to State and federal hazardous materials laws and regulation as the transport of hazardous materials is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The General Plan EIR also found that hazardous materials use, storage, and disposal would be subject to hazardous materials programs administered by Tulare County Environmental Health Division (TCEHD) and regulatory programs such as the Hazardous Materials Business Plan, aboveground and under-ground storage tank programs, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste generator programs. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that hazardous

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materials policies contained in the General Plan would further ensure appropriate siting of uses, soils testing to identify contaminated sites, while also increasing public awareness of the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and ways to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials. As such, the General Plan EIR found that implementation of the General Plan would not cause an adverse effect on the environment with respect to the use, storage, or disposal of general household and commercial hazardous substances generated from future development or uses and impacts were found to be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties, but does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Residential uses would not involve transport, use, or disposal of significant quantities of hazardous materials. Small quantities of hazardous materials, such as paints and cleaning chemicals, may be used for routine maintenance. In addition, any future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations; therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the transport, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.9.1.2 Release of Hazardous Materials and Risk of Upset There are two main ways that the public and/or the environment could be affected by the release of hazardous materials from individual development sites, including: (1) exposing workers and/or the public to potentially contaminated soil and groundwater during construction and/or operation of the project; or (2) exposing workers and/or the public to hazardous building materials (e.g., lead paint, asbestos) during demolition of existing structures. However, implementation of the project would not result demolition activities or any other physical improvements.

As described above, residential uses could result in small quantities of commonly-used hazardous materials. Improper use, storage, or handling could result in a release of hazardous materials into the environment, which could pose a risk to construction workers and the public. In addition, any future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the release of hazardous materials and risk of upset than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.9.1.3 Emission of Hazardous Materials within 0.25 miles of a School As identified in the General Plan EIR, all future development would be required to comply with Education Code Section 17213 and all other applicable federal, State, and local regulations concerning any facilities having hazardous or acutely hazardous air emissions within 0.25 miles of a proposed school site as required by CEQA Statutes Section 21151.4. The General Plan EIR found that compliance with applicable regulations would ensure that schools are not exposed to hazardous emissions or materials associated with development under the General Plan. Impacts were found to be less than significant.

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Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with Education Code Section 17213 and all other applicable federal, State, and local regulations concerning any facilities having hazardous or acutely hazardous air emissions within 0.25 miles of a proposed school site. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the emission of hazardous materials within 0.25 miles of a school than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.9.1.4 Hazardous Materials Site Pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 As discussed in the General Plan EIR, General Plan policies would minimize impacts associated with hazardous materials concerns including the required remediation of contaminated sites and the establishment of buffering requirements to minimize potential exposure to hazardous materials. As such, the General Plan EIR found that compliance with General Plan policies and all other applicable local, State, and federal safety standards would reduce potential exposure of people and the environment to hazardous materials associated with development on impacted properties or demolition of older structures to a less-than-significant level.

The proposed project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. All future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process, and may require subsequent analysis and possibly mitigation to ensure that residential uses would not be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. In addition, future development would also be required to comply with General Plan policies and all other applicable local, State, and federal safety standards. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.9.1.5 Aviation Hazards
As identified in the General Plan EIR, the Porterville Municipal Airport is located in the southwestern portion of the Planning Area. The General Plan EIR found that within the Airport’s outer approach/departure approach zones, it is desirable to have low intensity industrial and warehouse uses, with retail commercial limited to auto dealerships and small retail establishments according to the Porterville Municipal Airport Master Plan Report (1990). The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the areas surrounding the airport and under the flight pattern for Agricultural, Industrial, and Recreation Open Space uses to minimize the risk of aircraft over-flight incidents and human endangerment. In addition, as discussed in the General Plan, the City will review all development proposals in the Planning Area to ensure that future development conforms to the land use compatibility criteria in the Master Plan and to the development standards of the Airport Developed/Safety Overlay in the City Zoning Ordinances. As such, the General Plan EIR found that since all proposed development would be required to comply with the General Plan and the Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed density increase would not result in any physical improvements and no land use changes are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new construction within the vicinity of an airport. Future residential development would also be evaluated on an individual

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basis as part of the City’s development review process to ensure that future development conforms to the land use compatibility criteria in the Master Plan and to the development standards of the Airport Developed/Safety Overlay in the City Zoning Ordinances. As such, the proposed project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the area due to the proximity of an airport. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to aviation hazards than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.9.1.6 Emergency Response or Evacuation Plan
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, implementation of the General Plan would increase the current number of vehicle trips and miles of vehicular travel, which would result in several local roadway facilities experiencing deterioration in their level of service. However, the General Plan EIR found that with the planned roadway improvements under the General Plan, these levels are anticipated to remain at an acceptable level of service standard. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that General Plan policies would address traffic impacts, conformance with local emergency response programs, and continued cooperation with emergency response service, and would ensure that all applicable disaster plans are updated regularly and a coordinated emergency response system is maintained with other agencies. As such, the General Plan EIR found that implementation of the General Plan would not physically impede the response times of emergency response vehicles or delay implementation of an evacuation plan, and less than significant impacts would occur.

Implementation of the proposed density increase does not include any physical development or land use changes and would not alter roadways; therefore, it would not impair the function of nearby emergency evacuation routes. In addition, future residential development would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to traffic impacts, conformance with local emergency response programs, and cooperation with emergency response service. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to emergency response or evacuation plans than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.9.1.7 Wild Fire
The General Plan EIR found that wildland fires would continue to pose a significant threat to the people and structures within the Planning Area. Although the central portions of Porterville are highly urbanized, portions of the Planning Area outside the urban core are more susceptible to wildland fires due to potential fuel loads (grassland and other vegetation). As discussed in the General Plan, compliance with General Plan policies would reduce potential exposure of people and development to wildland fires to a less-than-significant level.

Implementation of the proposed density increase does not include any physical development or land use changes and would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to wildfire. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to wild fire than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

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1.9.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.9.3 Applicable Policies
• PHS-I-13: Maintain automatic and/or mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions for fire protection.
• PHS-I-14: Enforce weed abatement programs and building and fire code requirements to assure adequate fire protection.
• PHS-I-15: Develop and expand existing public fire safety and emergency life support education programs in order to promote public awareness of fire hazards and emergency procedures. • PHS-I-16: Establish fire hazard standards and review procedures at least equivalent to State requirements to protect new development on or adjacent to the hillsides. • PHS-I-17: Require remediation and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. • PHS-I-18: Adopt a Household Hazardous Waste Program and support the proper disposal of hazardous household waste and waste oil; encourage citizens and crime watch organizations to report unlawful dumping of hazardous materials.
• PHS-I-19: Ensure that all specified hazardous facilities conform to the Tulare County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
• PHS-I-20: Prohibit specified hazardous waste residual repositories and onsite facilities utilizing incineration methods unless the facility demonstrates that it will produce insignificant levels of emissions.
• PHS-I-21: Coordinate enforcement of the Hazardous Material Disclosure Law and the implementation of the Hazardous Material Emergency Response Plan with the Tulare County Health and Human Service Agency.
• PHS-I-22: Coordinate with the Tulare County Department of Environmental Health, and other appropriate regulatory agencies during the review process of all proposals for the use of hazardous materials or those involving properties that may have toxic contamination such as petroleum hydrocarbons, CAM 17 metals, asbestos, and lead. • PHS-I-23: Require applicants of projects in areas of known or suspected hazardous materials occurrences such as petroleum hydrocarbon contamination, CAM 17 metals, USTs, location of asbestos rocks and other such contamination to perform comprehensive soil and groundwater contamination assessments in accordance with regulatory agency testing standards, and if contamination exceeds regulatory action levels, require the project applicant to undertake

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remediation procedures prior to grading and development under the supervision of appropriate agencies such as Tulare County Department of Environmental Heath, Department of Toxic Substances Control, or Regional Water Quality Control Board. • PHS-I-24: Provide cost effective fire, police, and emergency medical service within the City to minimize potential injury, loss and/or destruction to persons or property. • PHS-I-25: Maintain the City’s Class 3 ISO rating, or better, for fire protection. • PHS-I-27: Continually assess the adequacy of current funding programs for police, fire and paramedic services and investigate new funding sources. • PHS-I-28: Ensure that new development incorporates safety concerns into the site, circulation, building design and landscaping plans.
• PHS-I-29: Maintain and periodically update the City’s Emergency Management Plan. • PHS-I-30: Initiate periodic public information programs that explain the City’s emergency preparedness programs and evacuation routes and encourage each household to be selfsufficient for 72 hours after a manmade or natural disaster. • PHS-I-31: Maintain multi-jurisdictional communication systems and cooperation for emergency training, planning and management.
• PHS-I-32: Work with owners and operators of critical use facilities to ensure that they can provide alternate sources of electricity, water, and sewerage in the event that regular utilities are interrupted in a disaster.
• C-I-3 Provide for greater street connectivity by:
○ Incorporating in subdivision regulations requirements for a minimum number of access points to existing local or collector streets for each development; ○ Encouraging roundabouts over signals, where feasible and appropriate; ○ Requiring the bicycle and pedestrian connections from cul-de-sacs to nearby public areas and main streets; and
○ Requiring new residential communities on undeveloped land planned for urban uses to provide stubs for future connections to the edge of the property line. Where stubs exist on adjacent properties, new streets within the development should connect to these stubs. • C-I-28: Designate specific truck routes to provide for the safe movement of goods and hazardous materials throughout the City, ensure that adequate pavement depth, lane widths, and turn radii are maintained on the designated truck routes, and prohibit commercial trucks from nontruck routes except for deliveries.

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• C-I-35: Ensure that the land uses in the Airport environs are consistent with the Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan in order to protect the safety of persons and property. ○ Ensure no new schools and other noise sensitive uses are built within 4,000 feet of the Airport Clear Zone.
○ Ensure that any non-residential uses are not subject to aircraft hazards based on specific criteria developed to evaluate safety risks.
○ Limit residential parcels within the Airport Outer Approach/Departure Zone to at least 5- acres in size.
• LU-I-13: Discourage residential development within the Airport Safety Zone. If residential development is approved in the County within the Airport Safety Zone, it must comply with Tulare County Airport Land Use Commission’s land-use compatibility standards and density restrictions.
• LU-I-25: Establish buffering requirements and performance standards intended to minimize harmful effects of excessive noise, light, glare, and other adverse environmental impacts. • N-I-9: Work with the Tulare County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to prepare an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and updated airport noise contours, consistent with the new airport layout plan.
• N-I-10: Require the disclosure of the noise environment to prospective homebuyers where noise levels exceed “normally acceptable” standards.

1.9.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater?
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable groundwater management
of the basin?
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
i. result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii. substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding onor offsite; iii. create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff; or
iv. impede or redirect flood flows?
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?

1.10.1 Discussion

1.10.1.1 Water Quality Standards
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, implementation of the General Plan would accommodate a substantial increase in population, which would increase the quantity of wastewater generated and increase the need for effluent disposal. Additionally, the General Plan EIR determined that stormwater runoff from new urban areas contains a variety of organic and inorganic substances that may reduce the quality of groundwater resources when introduced into groundwater aquifers. As such, the General Plan EIR found that future development under the General Plan has the potential to increase the levels of pollutants in local and regional groundwater reserves and/or surface water and could result in the deterioration of the quality of water in Porterville and could contribute to groundwater quality degradation and/or contamination within the Planning Area. However, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would ensure water quality impacts would be less than significant.

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development or land use changes; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase could contribute to the groundwater quality degradation and/or contamination identified in the General Plan EIR. Future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process and would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to water quality. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to water quality than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.10.1.2 Deplete Groundwater Supplies
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, groundwater recharge occurs through precipitation, excess irrigation, incidental percolation from unlined irrigation canals and streams, and recharge of offseason imported water in recharge ponds managed by water agencies. Increased development reduces the amount of permeable surfaces suitable for recharge, increases runoff and the subsequent flow of water in streams, and increases the amount of oil and grease and other nonpoint source pollutants that enter streambeds and other recharge areas.

The General Plan EIR determined that the groundwater basin within the Planning Area stores water to meet seasonal and drought year demand and that with a typical groundwater recharge program, groundwater is artificially replenished in wet years with surplus imported water. Water is withdrawn from groundwater reserves during periods of drought or during emergency situations. Groundwater recharge programs may utilize reclaimed water during recharge activities. Groundwater recharge programs enhance a region's ability to meet water demand during years of short supply and increase the reliability of local water supplies. The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would ensure impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process and would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to water supply. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to water supply than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.10.1.3 Drainage Pattern and Surface Run-off
The General Plan EIR found that increased urban development under the General Plan would be accompanied by decreases in natural ground cover and an increase in impervious surfaces (such as paved areas and buildings). Increasing the area of imperious surface reduces the amount of rain that can be absorbed by the land and increases stormwater runoff, as well as decreasing groundwater recharge. The General Plan EIR also found that development may also cause erosion, such as when ground is cleared for construction, resulting in the siltation of creeks and reduction of their capacity to accommodate stormwater flows.

As discussed in the General Plan EIR, while no structures are proposed within a waterway which would impede or restrict floodwaters, new development may occur in the 100-year and 500-year

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floodplains. As identified on the General Plan Land Use Diagram, there are about 1,500 acres to be developed within the 100-year floodplain of which more than 60 percent is designated for residential uses. There are approximately 1,600 additional acres within the 500-year floodplain of which more than 75 percent is designated for residential uses. However, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would ensure impacts would be less than significant.

The project area consists of all lands within the City designated RM-3 sites. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development that would be located in floodplains or would result in the development of new structures or alteration of existing drainage conditions would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process.

Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to drainage pattern and surface run-off than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.10.1.4 Flood Hazard, Tsunami, or Seiche Zones
As indicated above, while no structures are proposed within a waterway which would impede or restrict floodwaters, new development may occur in the 100-year and 500-year floodplains. As identified on the General Plan Land Use Diagram, there are about 1,500 acres to be developed within the 100-year floodplain of which more than 60 percent is designated for residential uses.

There are approximately 1,600 additional acres within the 500-year floodplain of which more than 75 percent is designated for residential uses. However, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would ensure impacts would be less than significant.

The project area consists of all lands within the City designated RM-3 sites. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development would be required to comply with applicable General Plan policies. In addition, the City is not located adjacent to an enclosed body of water, and would not face the risk of inundation from seiche. Additionally, the City is not located adjacent to any coastline, and therefore would not face the risk of inundation from a tsunami. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.10.1.5 Conflict with Water Quality Control Plan or Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan As identified in the General Plan EIR, implementation of the General Plan would increase demand for water services to a degree that exceeds the limits of existing sources of water. The General Plan EIR found that even with implementation of water conservation practices, the City would have to add water supplies as it grows. The General Plan EIR also found that future demand can be met with continued groundwater pumping, surface water purchases and conservation measures. However, the General Plan EIR found that groundwater alone cannot meet the long term need.

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The General Plan EIR indicated that impacts from continued groundwater pumping on groundwater levels, changes in direction of groundwater flow, and groundwater quality are not known, and could only be determined through an extensive groundwater study. The General Plan EIR found that due to the unreliable nature of surface water and the possibility of multi-year droughts, well capacities would need to have sufficient capacity to meet almost 100 percent of City demands. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that during a multiple year drought, the City would have to rely solely on groundwater. The General Plan EIR also found that the City installs new wells at a rate necessary to keep up with demands.

In addition, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, surface water purchases and water conservation measures would be used to meet remaining demands. Surface water can also be used to recharge the aquifer. The General Plan EIR found that the City owns stormwater detention basins, which allow for incidental groundwater recharge and that the City would consider additional water detention basins for both stormwater detention and groundwater recharge. The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would mitigate impacts on groundwater recharge to a less-than-significant level.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. The proposed project does not propose any physical changes; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would contribute to the demand for water services identified in the General Plan EIR. Future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process and would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to groundwater recharge. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to groundwater supplies than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.10.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.10.3 Applicable Policies
• PU-I-1: Adopt and maintain an Urban Water Management Plan consistent with the California Water Code.
• PU-I-2: Update and implement a Water System Master Plan. • PU-I-3: Periodically review and update development impact fees, water connection charges, and monthly service charges to ensure that adequate funds are collected to operate and maintain existing facilities and to construct new facilities.
• PU-I-4: Support efforts to expand surface water supply and storage that benefits the City. These efforts will include water banking and treatment.

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• PU-I-5: Require that necessary water supply infrastructure and storage facilities are in place coincident with new development, and approve development plans only when a dependable and adequate water supply to serve the development is assured. • PU-I-6: Cooperate with surrounding water management and irrigation districts in a comprehensive water management and recharge program with the long-term goal of stabilizing the groundwater basin.
• PU-I-7: Continue to require water meters in all new development. • PU-I-8: Require that agricultural water rights be assigned to the City when agricultural land is annexed to the City for urban development, consistent with this General Plan. • PU-I-9: Work cooperatively toward a program of conjunctive surface water use with local water purveyors and irrigation districts to retain surface water rights and supply following annexation and urban development so as to protect against aquifer overdrafts and water quality degradation.
• PU-I-10: Encourage private sector use of alternative water sources to achieve a water balance, including reclaimed water for irrigation and landscaping purposes. • PU-I-11: Promote the continued use of surface water for agriculture to reduce groundwater table reductions.
• PU-I-12 Establish a comprehensive program for water conservation. • PU-I-13: Undertake a program to retrofit public buildings with water conservation features. • PU-I-14 Update and implement the Sewer System Master Plan. • PU-I-15: Acquire adequate land to be used for reclamation purposes. • PU-I-16: Periodically review and update development impact fees, wastewater connection charges, and monthly service charges to ensure that adequate funds are collected to operate and maintain existing facilities and to construct new facilities. • PU-I-17: In partnership with County, State and federal agencies, work to prevent illegal wastewater disposal or chemical disposal practices.
• PU-I-18: Update and implement the Storm Drain Master Plan. • PU-I-19: Require new development to provide storm drainage facilities and/or pay a storm drainage impact fee, consistent with the Storm Drain Master Plan.

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• PHS-I-7: Coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the County and local irrigation districts on potential flooding risks, including risks associated with dam failure. • PHS-I-8: Implement appropriate flood control measures to assure the safety of residents, while emphasizing maintenance of natural wildlife habitats and vegetation. • PHS-I-9: Require new development to provide for the perpetual funding and ongoing maintenance of detention reservoirs.
• PHS-I-10: Continue to require any new development in the floodway to obtain a permit from the California Reclamation Board and enforce the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. • PHS-I-11: Coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure that new bridges are constructed according to acceptable standards and maintained to avoid flood damage. • PHS-I-12: Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and encourage all property owners within flood hazard areas to carry flood insurance. • OSC-I-12: Establish priorities for open space preservation and acquisition based on an evaluation of:
○ Significant natural areas that are historically, ecologically, or scientifically unique or are outstanding, important or threatened;
○ Wildlife habitats and fragile ecosystems in need of protection; ○ Watersheds or significant water recharge areas;
○ Lands suitable for recreation such as biking, photography or nature study. ○ Land suitable for agricultural production.
• OSC-I-37: Establish watershed protection standards and review procedures in the Zoning Ordinance to protect groundwater resources.
• OSC-I-38: Continue to work with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for short- and long-term solutions for excessive salts in the groundwater, and maintain a valid RWQCB permit for all wastewater treatment operations. • OSC-I-39: Adopt the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s policies on soil disturbance activities in order to minimize the disturbance of soil, vegetation, organic debris, and other materials that control runoff.
• OSC-I-40: Support the identification of degraded surface water and groundwater resources and promote restoration where appropriate.

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• OSC-I-41: Monitor and enforce provisions to control non-point source water pollution, including storm water flows, contained in the United States Environmental Protection Agency NPDES program as implemented by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. • OSC-I-42: Support the collection of monitoring data for facilities or uses that are potential sources of groundwater pollution as part of project approvals, including residential and industrial development.
• OSC-I-43: Work with agricultural and industrial uses to ensure that water contamination and waste products are handled in a manner that protects the long-term viability of water resources. • OSC-I-44: Work with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to ensure that all point source pollutants are adequately mitigated (as part of the CEQA review and project approval process) and monitored to ensure long-term compliance.
• OSC-I-45: Continue to require use of feasible and practical best management practices (BMPs) and other mitigation measures designed to protect surface water and groundwater from the adverse effects of construction activities and urban runoff in coordination with the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• OSC-I-46: Adopt water well standards meeting the requirements of the State with Department of Water Resources.
• OSC-I-47: Prepare a Groundwater Management Plan and develop groundwater monitoring programs with federal, state, and local agencies and the private sector to improve local groundwater pollution detection and monitoring.
• OSC-I-48: Protect groundwater recharge areas by carefully regulating the type of development within these areas.
• OSC-I-49: Promote the combined use of recharge areas, public recreation, wetland mitigation programs and/or banking, as part of the City’s open space or recreational trail system to the extent deemed feasible by good engineering or geotechnical practice. • OSC-I-50: Do not allow new septic systems within the City unless wastewater collection facilities are unavailable and the applicant agrees to connect when permanent facilities are constructed. • OSC-I-51: Prior to the approval of individual projects, require the City Engineer and/or Building Official to verify that the provisions of applicable point source pollution programs have been satisfied.
• OSC-I-52: Establish requirements for appropriate Best Management Practices to be implemented during construction efforts to control the discharge of pollutants, prevent sewage spills, and avoid discharge of sediments into streets, storm-water conveyance channels, or waterways.

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• OSC-I-53: Require development to retain areas of open space as natural or landscaped to aid in the recharge and retention of runoff.
• OSC-I-54: Support efforts to create additional water storage where needed, in cooperation with Federal, State, and local water authorities. Additionally, support and/or engage in water banking in conjunction with these agencies where appropriate.
• OSC-I-55: Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a program to institute recharge aquifers underlying the Planning Area. The program shall make use of flood and other waters to offset existing and future groundwater pumping. • OSC-I-56: Incorporate natural drainage systems and groundwater recharge features into developments where appropriate and feasible.
• OSC-I-57: Update the emergency water conservation plan to include appropriate conservation policies that can be implemented during times of water shortages caused by drought, loss of one or more major sources of supply, contamination of one of more sources of supply, or other natural or manmade events.

1.10.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to hydrology and water quality associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established community?
b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?

1.11.1 Discussion

1.11.1.1 Divide an Established Community
Projects that have the potential to physically divide an established community include projects such as new freeways and highways, major arterials, streets, and railroad lines. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical changes or new construction that would result in the physical division of an established community. In addition, no land use changes are proposed. Future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with applicable General Plan policies. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to dividing an established community than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.11.1.2 Conformance with Land Use Plans
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the intent of the General Plan is to create land use patterns without imposing a nuisance, hazards, or unhealthy conditions upon adjacent uses. As such, the General Plan EIR found that implementation of the General Plan would create better connections between neighborhoods and commercial centers with new roads and bridges, and therefore, would not create a land use pattern that physically divides an established community. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that the General Plan would be consistent with existing land use policies and regulations and uses within development areas are expected to be compatible with one another because General Plan policies establish requirements for compatible development. Therefore, impacts were found to be less than significant.

It should be noted that according to CEQA, policy conflicts do not, in and of themselves, constitute a significant environmental impact. Policy conflicts are considered to be environmental impacts only when they would result in direct physical impacts or where those conflicts relate to avoiding or mitigating environmental impacts. As such, associated physical environmental impacts were addressed under specific topical sections (e.g., cultural resources, hazardous materials, noise, etc.) in the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would not result in any direct physical impacts that could not be mitigated to a less-than-significant level.

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The proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance to increase the density of High Density Residential (RM-3) to

30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. All other requirements of the RM-3, including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. No land use changes are proposed.

As described throughout this document, no new construction or physical changes are included as part of the project. Future development would be evaluated as part of the City’s development review process and would be subject to further environmental review and/or discretionary actions, depending on the nature of the proposed project. Future projects would be subject to the City’s standard conditions of approval for all development projects and could be subject to additional conditions and/or mitigation measures (in the event that further environmental review is required) to ensure that any future development would not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

Therefore, the proposed project would not cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. This impact would be less than significant. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to conformance with land use plans than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.11.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.11.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-1: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include use regulations, development standards, and minimum performance requirements for zoning districts as needed to implement the General Plan.
• LU-I-6: Adopt, and maintain in place, a development mitigation program to ensure that all new growth is paying its share of the costs associated with that growth. This program will include two components:
○ Local Mitigation Program: The local development fee program will establish fees, exactions, assessments or other mitigation measures to fund streets and other city-owned facilities.

Revenue provided from this program shall not be used to replace private developer funding of any required improvements that have or would have been committed to any project. ○ Regional Mitigation Program: The regional development fee program will establish fees, exactions, assessments or other mitigation measures to fund State highway and other regional transportation improvements needed to mitigate the impacts of planned development under the General Plan. Regional development impact fees may be established under this program that would apply to all new development in the City, unless exempt.

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• LU-I-7: Use other funding mechanisms to augment developer and/or mitigation fees, when and where appropriate.
• LU-I-8: Approve development projects only after making findings that one or more of the following conditions are met:
○ No General Fund revenue will be used to replace developer funding that has or would have been committed to any other public project;
○ The development project will fully fund all public facilities and infrastructure, including streets, water, sewer and storm drainage systems, parks and public safety facilities and equipment, as necessary to directly mitigate the impact of the new development; and ○ The development project will pay impact fees for public facilities and infrastructure improvements in proportion to the development’s impacts, as per the approved master plans.
• LU-I-9: Establish a comprehensive design review process for multi-family housing, commercial and industrial development with an appropriate level of review based on project type and size. • LU-I-10: Amend the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to include:
○ Minimum lot sizes and densities consistent with the Plan’s land use classifications; ○ Development standards that permit townhouses and zero-lot line attached or detached single-family dwellings on sites designated for low-medium, medium, or medium-high densities;
○ Development standards that permit second units, small family daycares, and residential care homes in neighborhoods in accord with State law; and
○ Sustainable design standards that will achieve compact, walkable neighborhoods and provide an interconnected network of local streets.
• LU-I-11: Only allow gated communities in very low density, planned development areas, and Resort Residential areas.
• LU-I-12: Require residential development on slopes over six percent to comply with the Hillside Development Ordinance.
• LU-I-13: Discourage residential development within the Airport Safety Zone. If residential development is approved in the County within the Airport Safety Zone, it must comply with Tulare County Airport Land Use Commission’s land-use compatibility standards and density restrictions.

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• LU-I-14: Allow residential developments to employ creative site design, landscaping, and architectural quality that blend with the characteristics of each location and its surroundings and offer superior design solutions.
• LU-I-15: Adopt community design standards for new residential development. • LU-I-16: Establish guidelines and incentives to promote green building techniques and materials in residential development.
• LU-I-17: Require that all new subdivisions preserve natural, cultural, and biological resources, including stands of large trees and rock outcroppings, to the maximum extent feasible. • LU-I-18: Protect existing residential neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities and land uses, and environmental hazards.
• LU-I-19: Enforce zoning and development regulations through project review, construction inspections, and code enforcement, with fees to enable full-cost recovery for providing these services.

1.11.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to land use associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.12 MINERAL RESOURCES
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?

1.12.1 Discussion
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, there are three active construction grade sand and gravel mining sites and additional aggregate resources in the Planning Area, all of which are along the Tule River. However, General Plan EIR found that the lands immediately adjacent would be protected by State and federal regulations, and are designated as parks or conservation areas and would not be subject to future urban development. As such, the General Plan EIR found that implementation of the General Plan would not preclude mining activities at the three active mines nor would it result in the loss of availability of a significant mineral resource. In addition, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, Both the City and the County have adopted Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) regulations governing the extraction of mineral resources and eventual reclamation of mining operations. The General Plan EIR found that continued implementation of these regulations would ensure that no significant impact to mineral resources would occur.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development. The proposed project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State. The proposed project would have no impact related to mineral resources. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with mineral resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.12.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.12.3 Applicable Policies
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aesthetics and bridge undermining, and to submit reclamation and ultimate use plans for City approval prior to initiating operations.

1.12.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to mineral resources associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.13 NOISE
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project result in:
a. Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?

1.13.1 Discussion

1.13.1.1 Operational Noise Impacts
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, future development within the Planning Area would result in the development of new roads near existing neighborhoods and overall increased traffic volumes, thus increasing noise levels in some areas. Based on Future Noise Contours, the General Plan EIR found that in 2030, approximately 3,500 acres (10 percent) would be within areas with noises levels equal to 60 dB. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, increases in traffic levels can be counteracted by the implementation of alternate forms of transportation and land use and road design that factor in noise concerns. Locating noise-sensitive uses away from high-noise areas (e.g. major transportation routes) and buffering noise levels through design and landscaping features would help minimize future noise-related land use conflicts. Table 3.5-3 of the General Plan EIR lists the acreage of General Plan opportunity sites (vacant or underutilized land that may be developed by 2030) by land use acreages and noise contours. On these sites, the General Plan EIR found that noise mitigation would be required as a condition of approval under the General Plan. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that implementation of General Plan policies would reduce the potential impact of increased noise but impacts would remain significant and unavoidable.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development or new construction. However, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase could generate new vehicle trips that could contribute to the significant increased traffic noise impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.

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increase in noise levels. Therefore, the project would have a less-than-significant impact related to generation of a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe noise impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.13.1.2 Construction-Related Noise and Vibration Impacts The General Plan EIR found that groundborne vibration may be incurred from construction of new development, transporting trucks, bulldozing, and drilling. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that ambient noise levels near areas of new development may temporarily increase. The General Plan EIR found that since the General Plan includes new development within the urban area and as infill development within the City, surrounding land uses may be exposed to construction-related noise. General Plan policies require insulation in the form of soundproof materials, fences, walls, and landscaping that serve as noise buffers. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that individual development projects will be subject to site-specific environmental review, which would necessitate identification of site-level mitigation if significant noise impacts are identified. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties; however, the project itself does not include any physical development or new construction. Future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process and would be required to comply with the City’s Municipal Code ordinances establishing permissible hours of noise-producing construction activity, which would ensure that short-term construction noise impacts would be less than significant. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to groundborne vibration than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.13.1.3 Aircraft Noise Source Impacts
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, it is possible that the General Plan would expose more people to airport-related noise sources because of increased industrial development adjacent to the airport site. The General Plan EIR found that the extension of the airport runway would also contribute to a slight increase in noise exposure to the surrounding uses; however, as the surrounding uses are agricultural, very few sensitive receptors exist on lands adjacent to the airport. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that very few proposed uses other than industrial abut the runway or the extension area. As such, the General Plan EIR found that this increase would cause an imperceptible change in noise exposure to sensitive receptors, or otherwise, in the area surrounding the airport and impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed density increase would not result in any physical improvements and, therefore, would not result in new construction within the vicinity of an airport. Therefore, the proposed project would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels due to the proximity of an airport. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to aircraft noise. The proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to aircraft noise than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

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1.13.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.13.3 Applicable Policies
• N-I-1: Use the community noise exposure level standards, shown in Table 9-1 [of the General Plan], as review criteria for new land uses and require a noise study and mitigation measures for all projects that have noise exposure greater than “normally acceptable” levels. • N-I-2: Require that all new residential development achieve interior noise level reductions through sound insulation and other measures to meet the land use compatibility standards by acoustical design and construction of the structure and building elements. • N-I-3: Establish standards for the basic elements of noise reduction design for a new dwelling unit exposed to DNL above 65 dB, including the following:
○ All facades must be constructed with substantial weight and insulation; ○ Sound-rated windows providing noise reduction performance similar to that of the façade must be included for habitable rooms;
○ Sound-rated doors or storm doors providing noise reduction performance similar to that of the façade must be included for all exterior entries;
○ Acoustic baffling of vents is required for chimneys, fans and gable ends; and ○ Installation of a mechanical ventilation system affording comfort under closed window conditions is required.
• N-I-4: Require sound walls or other attenuation measures designed to reduce noise by a minimum of 10 dB in residential areas adjacent to State highways when additional lanes are added or when new residential development or sensitive receptors would be exposed to noise above 65 dB.
• N-I-5: Reduce noise intrusion generated by miscellaneous noise sources through conditions of approval to control noise-generating activities.
• N-I-6: Require new noise sources to use best available control technology (BACT) to minimize noise emissions.
• N-I-7: Require noise from existing mechanical equipment to be reduced by soundproofing materials and sound-deadening installation.
• N-I-8: Work with the Tulare County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to prepare an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and updated airport noise contours, consistent with the new airport layout plan.

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• N-I-9: Require the disclosure of the noise environment to prospective homebuyers where noise levels exceed “normally acceptable” standards.
• C-I-35: Ensure that the land uses in the Airport environs are consistent with the Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan in order to protect the safety of persons and property. ○ Ensure no new schools and other noise sensitive uses are built within 4,000 feet of the Airport Clear Zone.
○ Ensure that any non-residential uses are not subject to aircraft hazards based on specific criteria developed to evaluate safety risks.
○ Limit residential parcels within the Airport Outer Approach/Departure Zone to at least 5- acres in size.
• LU-I-25: Establish buffering requirements and performance standards intended to minimize harmful effects of excessive noise, light, glare, and other adverse environmental impacts. • LU-I-32: Include standards in the Zoning Ordinance for housing and mixed use development within the Downtown area that address:
○ Building setbacks and relationship to the street;
○ Outdoor dining areas;
○ Street landscaping to create an attractive and livable environment; ○ Adequate light, air, ventilation, and noise insulation for residential units; ○ Building design, including articulation and quality of materials; ○ Ground floor uses;
○ Location and quality of parking; and
○ Height and setback transitions to adjacent lower density residential uses.

1.13.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to noise associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?

1.14.1 Discussion

1.14.1.1 Induce Population Growth
As described in the Project Description, State housing element law assigns the responsibility for preparing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the Tulare County region to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG). TCAG, and other California councils of governments (COGs), undertake the RHNA process prior to each housing element cycle. The current RHNA is for the fifth housing element cycle and covers a 9.75-year projection period (January 1, 2014 to September 30, 2023).7 Based on the fifth cycle of the RHNA Plan for Tulare County, the City of Porterville was allocated 3,196 residential units to be approved or planned for by 2023. As of December 1, 2021, the City has approved 621 building permits for new residential units. Overall, by 2023, the City is expected to approve or plan for the remaining 2,575 units.

To encourage infill development and to increase potential housing units within the City, the proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance (1873) to increase the density of High Density Residential (RM-3) to 30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. All other requirements of the RM-3, including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. This would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated High Density Residential (RM-3) properties. This increase is in line with General Plan Land Use Element Guiding Policy LU-G-8, which states “Allow and encourage efficient infill development in existing neighborhoods.”
The proposed project would result a potential increase of 167 residential units, which would result in approximately 546 additional residents based on the estimated 3.27 persons per household8 in 7 Tulare County Association of Governments. 2014. Final Regional Housing Needs Plan for Tulare County 2014—023. Adopted June 30. 8
U.S. Census Bureau. 2021. Quick Facts City of Porterville, California. July 1. Website:
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/portervillecitycalifornia,US/PST045221 (accessed June 2022).

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Porterville. The addition of 546 new residents represents 0.9 percent of Porterville’s 2020 population of 62,742.
9 While the proposed project has the potential to result in population growth, the purpose of the proposed project is to meet the State requirements and achieve RHNA goals. In addition, the population increase associated with the additional 167 units would be a small percentage of the overall anticipated General Plan growth. Therefore, the proposed project is not expected to induce substantial unplanned population growth. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to population growth than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.14.1.2 Displace Existing People or Housing
The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would not displace substantial numbers of housing or people, as the General Plan would accommodate additional housing and employment opportunities.

The proposed project would include a General Plan Amendment and an amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance to increase the density of RM-3 to 30.5 units per acre and increase the maximum density of High Density Residential in the General Plan to align with the increase. All other requirements of the RM-3, including lot sizes and use classifications would remain. The proposed density increase would accommodate additional housing and employment opportunities and would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. In addition, the project itself does not include any physical development or new construction and no land use changes are proposed.

Therefore, there would be no impacts related to the displacement of substantial numbers of people or housing units. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to the displacement of existing people or housing than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.14.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.14.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-1: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include use regulations, development standards, and minimum performance requirements for zoning districts as needed to implement the General Plan.
• LU-I-6: Adopt, and maintain in place, a development mitigation program to ensure that all new growth is paying its share of the costs associated with that growth. This program will include two components:
○ Local Mitigation Program: The local development fee program will establish fees, exactions, assessments or other mitigation measures to fund streets and other city-owned facilities. 9 Ibid.

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Revenue provided from this program shall not be used to replace private developer funding of any required improvements that have or would have been committed to any project. ○ Regional Mitigation Program: The regional development fee program will establish fees, exactions, assessments or other mitigation measures to fund State highway and other regional transportation improvements needed to mitigate the impacts of planned development under the General Plan. Regional development impact fees may be established under this program that would apply to all new development in the City, unless exempt.
• LU-I-7: Use other funding mechanisms to augment developer and/or mitigation fees, when and where appropriate.
• LU-I-8: Approve development projects only after making findings that one or more of the following conditions are met:
○ No General Fund revenue will be used to replace developer funding that has or would have been committed to any other public project;
○ The development project will fully fund all public facilities and infrastructure, including streets, water, sewer and storm drainage systems, parks and public safety facilities and equipment, as necessary to directly mitigate the impact of the new development; and ○ The development project will pay impact fees for public facilities and infrastructure improvements in proportion to the development’s impacts, as per the approved master plans.
• LU-I-9: Establish a comprehensive design review process for multi-family housing, commercial and industrial development with an appropriate level of review based on project type and size. • LU-I-10: Amend the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to include:
○ Minimum lot sizes and densities consistent with the Plan’s land use classifications; ○ Development standards that permit townhouses and zero-lot line attached or detached single-family dwellings on sites designated for low-medium, medium, or medium-high densities;
○ Development standards that permit second units, small family daycares, and residential care homes in neighborhoods in accord with State law; and
○ Sustainable design standards that will achieve compact, walkable neighborhoods and provide an interconnected network of local streets.
• LU-I-11: Only allow gated communities in very low density, planned development areas, and Resort Residential areas.

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• LU-I-12: Require residential development on slopes over six percent to comply with the Hillside Development Ordinance.
• LU-I-13: Discourage residential development within the Airport Safety Zone. If residential development is approved in the County within the Airport Safety Zone, it must comply with Tulare County Airport Land Use Commission’s land-use compatibility standards and density restrictions.
• LU-I-14: Allow residential developments to employ creative site design, landscaping, and architectural quality that blend with the characteristics of each location and its surroundings and offer superior design solutions.
• LU-I-15: Adopt community design standards for new residential development. • LU-I-16: Establish guidelines and incentives to promote green building techniques and materials in residential development.
• LU-I-17: Require that all new subdivisions preserve natural, cultural, and biological resources, including stands of large trees and rock outcroppings, to the maximum extent feasible. • LU-I-18: Protect existing residential neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities and land uses, and environmental hazards.
• LU-I-19: Enforce zoning and development regulations through project review, construction inspections, and code enforcement, with fees to enable full-cost recovery for providing these services.

1.14.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to population and housing associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.15 PUBLIC SERVICES
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i. Fire protection?
ii. Police protection?
iii. Schools?
iv. Parks?
v. Other public facilities?

1.15.1 Discussion

1.15.1.1 Police and Fire Protection
The General Plan EIR found that the current police and fire protection is designed to meet the needs of the existing population and employment base. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, development from the General Plan will add approximately 62,100 new residents and almost 35,000 new jobs to the City, increasing the long-term demand for police assistance and emergency fire response and paramedic services.

The General Plan EIR determined that a ratio of 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents would support adequate law enforcement efforts at buildout, which would require a total of 129 (82 additional) sworn officers by 2030. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that the central police station would remain and as the community grows and levels of service increase, satellite Communitybased Policing Offices would be located with other public facilities such as fire stations in shopping centers, community centers or high-crime areas in order to provide the required services.

In addition, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, in order to meet the service demand of greater population, two new fire stations were proposed by General Plan. These additional stations will help the Department to maintain its Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating and reach its response time goal. The General Plan EIR found that additional fire facilities will need to be planned as the City expands north, near the Porterville Municipal Airport and near Lake Success.

The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would reduce the impact on police and fire services to a level that is less than significant.

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increase could result in an incremental increase in the demand for police and fire protection services as a result of additional residential units across the City. However, future residential development would be required to comply with all applicable codes for fire safety and emergency access. In addition, project applicants would be required to submit plans to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits to ensure the project would conform to applicable building codes. In addition, the future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to police and fire protection, which would ensure that the proposed project would have a less-than-significant impact on police and fire protection. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to police and fire protection than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.15.1.2 Schools
The General Plan EIR found that buildout of the General Plan would result in the addition of 19,660 housing units and approximately 13,760 new students. This buildout would result in a total of approximately 31,700 students and a demand for an additional 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.10 The General Plan EIR found that the number of new students would represent a significant increase (77 percent) over current levels.

As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the General Plan Land Use Diagram illustrates proposed sites for 14 new elementary, four new middle schools, and the three new high schools. These proposed sites represent more than 430 acres in the Land Use Diagram, which are more than sufficient to accommodate the schools needed for the projected student population at buildout. Furthermore, the General Plan EIR found that General Plan policies aim to coordinate an increase in demand with the local school districts in order to ensure that this new development is met with appropriate school capacity. Therefore, the General Plan EIR found that implementation of General Plan policies ensure that new residential development does not exceed school capacity and would reduce potential impacts to a less than significant level.

The proposed project would result in an increase of 167 potential residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. As such, the proposed density increase would facilitate additional housing units and result in additional students. Based on an increase in 167 residential units, the proposed project would result in 67 elementary school students, 17 middle school students, and 33 high school students. Based on this increase, it is assumed that the increase in students would be accommodated in existing school facilities. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies and pay school impact fees to ensure that new residential development does not exceed school capacity. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to schools than were identified in the General Plan EIR.
10 This assumes 0.4 elementary school students, 0.1 middle school students, and 0.2 high school students per new housing unit and assumes average school size of 550 students (grades K-5), 800 students (grades 6-8), and 1,500 students (grades 9-12) consistent with the assumptions in the General Plan EIR.

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1.15.1.3 Parks and Other Public Facilities
The General Plan EIR found that the proposed trails, recreational facilities, and trails would improve connectivity between parks, encouraging residents to walk and cycle from their homes. Increased accessibility and connectivity are considered beneficial impacts.

The proposed project would result in an increase of 167 potential residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. As such, future residential development may incrementally increase the demand for parks or other public facilities, such as such as libraries, community centers, or public health care facilities; however it is not anticipated that a substantial increase in demand for parks or other government facilities would occur, such that new facilities would be required. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies to ensure that new residential development would not adversely affect parks or public facilities. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to parks and other public facilities than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.15.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.15.3 Applicable Policies
• PSCF-I-1: Prepare, adopt, and implement a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including:
○ Plans for the development and acquisition of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space;
○ Specific facility standards and guidelines for landscaping, lighting, signage, parking and recreational equipment design;
○ Performance guidelines to minimize water, energy, and chemical use and preserve wildlife; ○ Recommended programs for parks and recreation; and
○ Programs for enforcement of park rules.
• PSCF-I-2: Update park impact fees to fund the acquisition and development of land for park and recreation facilities, pursuant to the General Plan.
• PSCF-I-3: Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require that residential developers provide a minimum of five acres of neighborhood and community parks per 1,000 residents or pay in lieu fees.
• PSCF-I-4: Establish additional funding for the acquisition and development of specialized park and recreation facilities to serve existing and future residents.

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• PSCF-I-5: Require developers to agree to the establishment of a Park Maintenance District in new neighborhoods.
• PSCF-I-6: Establish a program for contributions to the City’s park system by non-residential developers, based on their proportional share of needs generated and use of facilities. • PSCF-I-7: Establish dedication and reservation requirements in the Subdivision Ordinance for open space, parkways and trail systems in new residential developments. • PSCF-I-8: Provide lighted facilities for active community recreation areas in order to extend usability, whenever possible.
• PSCF-I-9: Design park and recreation facilities to be as flexible as possible, so that they may adapt to changes in the population served and in the recreation programs offered. • PSCF-I-10: Place neighborhood and community parks at the core of new neighborhoods and colocate parks and school sites where possible, as depicted on the General Plan Land Use Diagram. • PSCF-I-12: Evaluate the feasibility and benefit derived from relocating the existing Sports Complex to a more accessible location that can accommodate lighted fields. • PSCF-I-13: Conduct community surveys as needed to identify unmet demand for park and recreation services.
• PSCF-I-14: Develop a safe and efficient trail network throughout the City that links parks and other key City destinations.
• PSCF-I-15: Continue to support the development of the Tule River Parkway Bicycle and Pedestrian path and the Rails to Trails Project.
• PSCF-I-16: Work with the appropriate government agencies and local businesses to produce a bicycle map that shows touring and commuting bicycle routes, mountain bike trails, and school commute routes.
• PSCF-I-17: Involve citizens, especially youths, in maintaining park areas through participation in park watches, citizen based graffiti watch and cleanup and repair. • PSCF-I-18: Cooperate with the school districts to promote joint development and use of school facilities after school hours.
• PSCF-I-19: Cooperate with local school districts to ensure that educational facilities with sufficient permanent capacity are constructed to meet the needs of current and projected student enrollment and required infrastructure is constructed when needed.

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• PSCF-I-20: Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require reservation of school sites, as shown on the General Plan Land Use Diagram, for school district acquisition for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed five years.
• PSCF-I-21: Establish zoning and development incentives for developers who provide sites to accommodate higher education institutions.
• PHS-I-24: Provide cost effective fire, police, and emergency medical service within the City to minimize potential injury, loss and/or destruction to persons or property. • PHS-I-25: Maintain the City’s Class 3 ISO rating, or better, for fire protection. • PHS-I-26: Promote a community-oriented approach to law enforcement. • PHS-I-27: Continually assess the adequacy of current funding programs for police, fire and paramedic services and investigate new funding sources. • PHS-I-28: Ensure that new development incorporates safety concerns into the site, circulation, building design and landscaping plans.

1.15.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to public services associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.16 RECREATION
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?

1.16.1 Discussion

1.16.1.1 Increase the Use of Existing Parks
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the General Plan provides for infill development on vacant and underutilized sites, which may result in the increase in use of existing park facilities. However, General Plan policies would result in an overall net increase in parkland and a higher parkland ratio than currently exists. The General Plan EIR found that this would result in better accessibility, less physical deterioration, and fewer use conflicts for all parks. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that while new parkland is intended to serve areas of increased growth, existing residents may commute to utilize new parkland facilities outside of their neighborhood – thereby lessening the use of an existing facility. The General Plan EIR determined that in consideration of the additional facilities that would be provided by the General Plan, impacts to existing recreational facilities would be less than significant. Furthermore, the General Plan includes policies on facilities maintenance to ensure any physical deterioration of existing facilities is kept to a minimum.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units throughout the City, which would incrementally increase the use of existing parks; however, it is not anticipated that a substantial increase in demand for parks would occur such that new facilities would be required. In addition, future residential development would be evaluated as part of the City’s development review process, would be subject to further environmental review and/or discretionary actions, depending on the nature of the proposed project. Future projects would be subject to the City’s standard conditions of approval for all development projects and could be subject to additional conditions and/or mitigation measures (in the event that further environmental review is required) to ensure that any future development would not adversely affect recreational facilities. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to recreational facilities maintenance. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to existing parks than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.16.1.2 Recreational Facilities
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, to meet the City’s standard of 10.0 acres per 1,000 residents, an additional 621 acres of parkland will need to be provided. The General Plan EIR found that the

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General Plan provides 910 acres of additional parkland. Applying the parkland ratio to these parks, buildout of the General Plan would result in 10.3 acres of parkland per 1,000 total residents, which exceeds the proposed standard. The General Plan EIR found that with implementation of General Plan policies, impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units throughout the City, which would incrementally increase the use of existing recreational facilities; however, the proposed project does not include nor require the construction or expansion of new or existing public recreational facilities. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in additional environmental effects associated with recreation beyond those described in this document. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to recreational facilities. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to existing parks than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.16.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.16.3 Applicable Policies
• PSCF-I-1: Prepare, adopt, and implement a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including:
○ Plans for the development and acquisition of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space;
○ Specific facility standards and guidelines for landscaping, lighting, signage, parking and recreational equipment design;
○ Performance guidelines to minimize water, energy, and chemical use and preserve wildlife; ○ Recommended programs for parks and recreation; and
○ Programs for enforcement of park rules.
• PSCF-I-2: Update park impact fees to fund the acquisition and development of land for park and recreation facilities, pursuant to the General Plan.
• PSCF-I-3: Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require that residential developers provide a minimum of five acres of neighborhood and community parks per 1,000 residents or pay in lieu fees.
• PSCF-I-4: Establish additional funding for the acquisition and development of specialized park and recreation facilities to serve existing and future residents. • PSCF-I-5: Require developers to agree to the establishment of a Park Maintenance District in new neighborhoods.

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• PSCF-I-6: Establish a program for contributions to the City’s park system by non-residential developers, based on their proportional share of needs generated and use of facilities. • PSCF-I-7: Establish dedication and reservation requirements in the Subdivision Ordinance for open space, parkways and trail systems in new residential developments. • PSCF-I-8: Provide lighted facilities for active community recreation areas in order to extend usability, whenever possible.
• PSCF-I-9: Design park and recreation facilities to be as flexible as possible, so that they may adapt to changes in the population served and in the recreation programs offered. • PSCF-I-10: Place neighborhood and community parks at the core of new neighborhoods and colocate parks and school sites where possible, as depicted on the General Plan Land Use Diagram. • PSCF-I-12: Evaluate the feasibility and benefit derived from relocating the existing Sports Complex to a more accessible location that can accommodate lighted fields. • PSCF-I-13: Conduct community surveys as needed to identify unmet demand for park and recreation services.
• PSCF-I-14: Develop a safe and efficient trail network throughout the City that links parks and other key City destinations.
• PSCF-I-15: Continue to support the development of the Tule River Parkway Bicycle and Pedestrian path and the Rails to Trails Project.
• PSCF-I-16: Work with the appropriate government agencies and local businesses to produce a bicycle map that shows touring and commuting bicycle routes, mountain bike trails, and school commute routes.
• PSCF-I-17: Involve citizens, especially youths, in maintaining park areas through participation in park watches, citizen based graffiti watch and cleanup and repair. • PSCF-I-18: Cooperate with the school districts to promote joint development and use of school facilities after school hours.

1.16.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to recreation associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.17 TRANSPORTATION
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
d. Result in inadequate emergency access?

1.17.1 Discussion

1.17.1.1 Consistency with Adopted Policies
Traffic Congestion. The General Plan EIR found that full buildout of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact on the majority of the existing circulation systems, but that there would be increased congestion on State highways, local arterials and intersections. The General Plan EIR found that State Route (SR) 190 between SR-65 and Plano Street would operate below the level of service (LOS) standard of LOS D. However, the General Plan EIR determined the City has the right to rely on the State for needed improvements to State highways and that implementation of General Plan policies would represent a program level commitment by the City to reduce this impact on the State highways system.

In addition, the General Plan EIR found that numerous roadway improvements are identified in the General Plan to ensure acceptable levels of service. The General Plan EIR found that when these improvements are completed, only one segment of a new arterial proposed between Westwood Street and SR-65 would operate at the minimum LOS threshold, D, and no streets would operate below that standard. The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would reduce the impact on the State highway and local road system to a less-than-significant level.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. The project itself does not include any physical development or land use changes; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would generate new vehicle trips and could contribute to traffic congestion.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process depending on the size and location of the development project and may require a site-specific transportation analysis on a case-by-case basis to confirm that the development would not result in circulation impacts. In addition, future residential development may be required to prepare a traffic impact study to identify potential impacts to the circulation system and mitigation measures to be implemented to ATTACHMENT B – E NVIRONMENTAL C HECKLIST
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ensure that impacts would be less than significant. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe traffic congestion impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

Public Transit Services. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, with development under the General Plan, demand for public transit services generated by the City would increase as the population increases, especially since many of the General Plan policies promote the use of public transit. The General Plan EIR found that given the projected increase in transit demand, more routes and/or greater frequency along existing routes would need to be added. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that since the City of Porterville owns the transit service, planning and implementation to meet transit demand would ensure that the impact on transit service is less than significant.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to public transit services. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts related to public transit services beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation. As discussed in the General Plan EIR, one of the main principles of the General Plan is to create a balanced transportation system that serves alternative modes of transportation as well as automobiles. The General Plan EIR found that the General Plan supports a primary bikeway network to link Downtown, neighborhoods, the transit center, schools, parks, trails, and other recreation areas and designing new arterial and collector streets to support bicycle and pedestrian activities. In addition to the planned bicycle network, the General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan policies support walking for recreation and commuting. Plan policies ensure compact, mixed use development with complimentary land uses adjacent to each other. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would increase the benefit Plan to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to pedestrian and bicycle circulation. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts related to pedestrian and bicycle circulation beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.17.1.2 Consistency with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b) The General Plan EIR evaluated VMT in the Energy Use and Climate Change section and found that the General Plan promotes a jobs and housing balance, increased transit use, and facilitates additional bicycle and pedestrian activity, which should contribute to a decrease in VMT per capita.

As discussed in the General Plan EIR, according to current traffic modeling techniques, the total daily VMT within the Planning Area would increase and the daily VMT per capita would decrease. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that the General Plan includes policies that are aimed at reducing daily VMT by linking land use and the transportation network, encouraging the use of alternative transportation, managing transportation demand, and supporting new green technology.

However, the General Plan EIR found that the significance of this impact would be unknown.

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The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. The project itself does not include any physical development or land use changes; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would generate new vehicle trips and VMT.

The City has adopted Tulare County’s Vehicle Miles Traveled Guidelines11 for evaluation of VMT impacts. As such, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process and the County’s VMT Guidelines depending on the size and location of the development project and may require a site-specific transportation analysis on a case-by-case basis to confirm that the development would not result in a significant impact to VMT. In addition, future development projects would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to VMT. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe VMT impacts beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.17.1.3 Design Features
As discussed in the General Plan EIR, the General Plan requires the construction of approximately 65 miles (140 lane miles) of new arterial and collector roads and about 25 miles (45 lane miles) of widening of existing roads to serve new development, not including new residential roads. The General Plan EIR found that this infrastructure would create short-term impacts related to construction, which would be mitigated by the City’s construction management and construction dust control requirements. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that long-term effects are less than significant because these streets and roadways would be integrated into the urban fabric, and physical consequences, such as increases in impervious surface, changes in drainage patterns and micro-climate changes due to isolated instances of removal of existing trees would be mitigated by General Plan policies.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with General Plan policies. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts related to design features beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.17.1.4 Emergency Access
The General Plan EIR found that projected traffic would not result in unacceptable levels of service on the City’s roadway system, and emergency access would not be substantially impeded.

Furthermore, the General Plan EIR found that the General Plan provides for construction of additional public safety facilities, a more interconnected street network, and a traditional street grid layout with short blocks in order to provide more connections and allows trips to be distributed over more streets. Therefore, the General Plan EIR determined that impacts to emergency access are less than significant.
11 Tulare, County of. 2020. SB 743 Guidelines. June 8. Website: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/rma/rmadocuments/planning-documents/tulare-county-sb-743-guidelines-final/ (accessed June 2022).

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Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to emergency access. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts related to emergency access beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.17.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.17.3 Applicable Policies
• C-I-1: Adopt street standards that provide flexibility in design, especially in residential neighborhoods. Revise right of way and pavement standards to reflect adjacent land use and/or anticipated traffic, and permit reduced right of way dimensions where necessary to maintain neighborhood character.
• C-I-2: Require all new developments to provide right of way and improvements consistent with the General Plan street designations and City street section standards. • C-I-3: Provide for greater street connectivity by:
○ Incorporating in subdivision regulations requirements for a minimum number of access points to existing local or collector streets for each development; ○ Encouraging roundabouts over signals, where feasible and appropriate; ○ Requiring the bicycle and pedestrian connections from cul-de-sacs to nearby public areas and main streets; and
○ Requiring new residential communities on undeveloped land planned for urban uses to provide stubs for future connections to the edge of the property line. Where stubs exist on adjacent properties, new streets within the development should connect to these stubs. • C-I-5: Install traffic calming devices, such as signage and bulbs, as needed and appropriate in existing neighborhoods.
• C-I-6: Require the installation of landscaping in center medians and at major intersections to minimize summer heat and enhance the character of the streetscapes. • C-I-7: Require street tree planting as part of an urban forestry program. • C-I-8: Develop and manage the roadway system to obtain LOS D or better during the peak hour for all major roadways and intersections in the City. This policy does not extend to residential streets (i.e., streets with direct driveway access to homes) or state highways and their intersections, where Caltrans policies apply. Exceptions to LOS D policy may be allowed by the City Council in areas, such as downtown and at highway interchanges, where allowing a lower LOS would result in clear public benefits.

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• C-I-9: Develop and manage local residential streets (i.e., streets with direct driveway access to homes) to limit average daily vehicle traffic volumes to 2,500 or less and 85th percentile speeds to 25 miles per hour or less.
• C-I-10: Require traffic impact studies for all General Plan amendments that will generate more than 100 peak hour trips.
• C-I-11: Establish and implement additional programs to maintain adequate levels of service at intersections and along roadway segments as circumstances warrant, including the following actions:
○ Collect and analyze traffic volume data on a regular basis and monitor current intersection and roadway segment levels of service on a regular basis. Use this information to update and refine the City's travel forecasting model so that estimates of future conditions are more strongly based upon local travel behavior and trends. ○ Consider, on a case by case basis, how to shift travel demand away from the peak period, especially in those situations where peak traffic problems result from a few major generators.
○ Perform periodic evaluations of the efficiency of the urban street traffic control system, with emphasis on traffic signal timing, phasing and coordination to optimize traffic flow along arterial corridors. Use traffic control systems to balance arterial street utilization. • C-I-12: Continue to require that new development pays a fair share of the costs of street and other traffic and local transportation improvements based on traffic generated and impacts on traffic service levels.
• C-I-13: Use Citywide traffic impact fees to provide additional funding for transportation improvements needed to serve new development.
• C-I-14: Require new development that will have an impact on regional transportation facilities to pay a regional transportation impact fee.
• C-I-15: Situate transit stops and hubs at locations that are convenient for transit users, and promote increased transit ridership through the provision of shelters, benches, bike racks on buses, and other amenities.
• C-I-16: Ensure that new development is designed to make transit a viable choice for residents.

Design options include:
○ Have neighborhood focal points with sheltered bus stops; ○ Locate medium-high density development whenever feasible near streets served by transit; and
○ Link neighborhoods to bus stops by continuous sidewalks or pedestrian paths.

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• C-I-17: Establish bicycle lanes, bike routes and bike paths consistent with the General Plan. • C-I-18: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to require bicycle facilities at large commercial and industrial employer sites.
• C-I-19: Increase bicycle safety by:
○ Sweeping and repairing bicycle lanes and paths on a regular basis; ○ Ensuring that bikeways are delineated and signed in accordance with Caltrans' standards, and lighting is provided, where needed;
○ Providing bicycle paths or lanes on bridges and overpasses; ○ Ensuring that all new and improved streets have bicycle-safe drainage grates and are free of hazards such as uneven pavement and gravel;
○ Provide adequate signage and markings warning vehicular traffic of the existence of merging or crossing bicycle traffic where bike routes and paths make transitions into or across roadways; and
○ Work with the school districts to promote classes on bicycle safety in the schools. • C-I-20: Give bikes equal treatment in terms of provisions for safety and comfort on arterials and collectors as motor vehicles.
• C-I-21: Develop a series of continuous walkways within new office parks, commercial districts, and residential neighborhoods so they connect to one another. • C-I-22: Provide for pedestrian-friendly zones in conjunction with the development, redevelopment, and design of mixed-use neighborhood core areas, the Downtown area, schools, parks, and other high use areas by:
○ Providing intersection "bump outs" to reduce walking distances across streets in the Downtown and other high use areas;
○ Providing pedestrian facilities at all signalized intersections; ○ Providing sidewalks of adequate width to encourage pedestrian use; and ○ Constructing adequately lit and safe access through subdivision sites. • C-I-23: Establish specific standards for pedestrian facilities to be accessible to physically disabled persons, and ensure that roadway improvement projects address mobility or accessibility for bicyclists or pedestrians.
• C-I-24: Amend the Zoning ordinance to include standards for pedestrian circulation in all new development, including patterned concrete sidewalks, pedestrian-scale lighting and tree canopy shading for walkways.

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• LU-I-2: Require a mix of civic, retail and service-oriented uses in the commercial component of neighborhood centers.
• LU-I-5: Require contiguous development within the UDB unless it can be demonstrated that development of property which is contiguous to urban development is unavailable. • LU-I-15: Adopt community design standards for new residential development. • LU-I-20: Establish standards for pedestrian-oriented design in neighborhood centers. • OSC-I-21: Adopt soil conservation regulations to reduce erosion caused by overgrazing, plowing, mining, new roadways and paths, construction, and off-road vehicles. • OSC-I-22: Continue to require soils and geologic surveys for all proposed development in hillside areas.
• OSC-I-23: Require adequate grading and replanting to minimize erosion and prevent slippage of manmade slopes.
• OSC-I-39: Adopt the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s policies on soil disturbance activities in order to minimize the disturbance of soil, vegetation, organic debris, and other materials that control runoff.
• OSC-I-60: Require dust control measures as a condition of approval for subdivision maps, site plans, and all grading permits.
• OSC-I-62: Be proactive in educating the public about the linkages between land use, transportation and air quality.
• PHS-I-6: Require construction work on open routes be done when soil moisture is sufficient to adequately compact the tread and prevent visible dust, which may contain airborne asbestos emissions.

1.17.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to transportation associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section
5020.1(k)? Or
ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.

1.18.1 Discussion
Since the General Plan EIR was certified before tribal cultural resources analysis became a CEQA threshold requirement, the determination of whether tribal cultural resources need to be analyzed for this proposed project is governed by the law on supplemental or subsequent EIRs (Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164).

The topic of the project’s potential to cause a substantial adverse change in the significant of a tribal cultural resource was not analyzed in the General Plan EIR. As such, these impacts are not required to be analyzed unless they constitute new information of substantial importance that was not known and could not have been known at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete (Public Resources Code Section 21166 and the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164). The impact of tribal cultural resources was known at the time of the certification of the General Plan EIR.

Under CEQA standards, it is not new information that requires analysis in a supplemental EIR.

However, the following discussion is provided for informational purposes.

AB 52, which became law on January 1, 2015, provides for consultation with California Native American tribes during the CEQA environmental review process, and equates significant impacts to “tribal cultural resources” with significant environmental impacts. Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21074 states that “tribal cultural resources” are:

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• Sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe and are one of the following:
○ Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources.
○ Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in subdivision (k) of PRC Section 5020.1.
○ A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of PRC Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of PRC Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.

A “historical resource” (PRC Section 21084.1), a “unique archaeological resource” (PRC Section 21083.2(g)), or a “nonunique archaeological resource” (PRC Section 21083.2 (h)) may also be a tribal cultural resource if it is included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register). The consultation provisions of the law require that a public agency consult with local Native American tribes that have requested placement on that agency’s notification list for CEQA projects. Within 14 days of determining that a project application is complete, or a decision by a public agency to undertake a project, the lead agency must notify tribes of the opportunity to consult on the project, should a tribe have previously requested to be on the agency’s notification list. California Native American tribes must be recognized by the NAHC as traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project site, and must have previously requested that the lead agency notify them of projects. Tribes have 30 days following notification of a project to request consultation with the lead agency.

The purpose of consultation is to inform the lead agency in its identification and determination of the significance of tribal cultural resources. If a project is determined to result in a significant impact on an identified tribal cultural resource, the consultation process must occur and conclude prior to adoption of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration, or certification of an Environmental Impact Report (PRC Sections 21080.3.1, 21080.3.2, 21082.3).

The project area consists of all lands within the City designated RM-3. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 potential residential units across the City within the RM-3 zoning district; however, the project itself does not include any physical development or land use changes.

Future residential development associated with the proposed density increase could impact unknown archaeological resources including Native American artifacts and human remains. As such, future residential development would be subject to AB 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18 requirements. In addition, future residential development would also be required to comply with national, State and local laws as well as policies in the General Plan pertaining to tribal cultural resources. Therefore, potential impacts to tribal cultural resources would remain at a less-than-significant level. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to tribal cultural resources beyond those identified in the General Plan EIR.

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1.18.2 Applicable Mitigation
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, nor revisions to the project, nor new information that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.18.3 Applicable Policies
• LU-I-17: Require that all new subdivisions preserve natural, cultural, and biological resources, including stands of large trees and rock outcroppings, to the maximum extent feasible. • LU-I-34: Utilize redevelopment, or other tools where available, to revitalize and preserve historic buildings.
• OSC-I-71: Update the City’s inventory of historic resources to determine sites or buildings of federal, State, or local historic significance.
• OSC-I-72: Develop agreement with Native American representatives for consultation in the cases where new development may result in disturbance to Native American sites. • OSC-I-73: Require that new development analyze and avoid any potential impacts to archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources by:
○ Requiring a records review for development proposed in areas that are considered archaeologically sensitive, including hillsides and near the Tule River; ○ Studying the potential effects of development and construction (as required by CEQA); ○ Developing, where appropriate, mitigation measures to minimize potential impacts; and ○ Implementing appropriate measures to avoid the identified impacts.

1.18.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Although this impact was not identified in the General Plan EIR, there would be no new impacts related to tribal cultural resources associated with the proposed project and additional mitigation is not required.

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1.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during
normal, dry and multiple dry years?
c. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
d. Generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
e. Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?

1.19.1 Discussion

1.19.1.1 Construction of New or Expanded Utility Facilities The General Plan EIR found that implementation of the General Plan would increase demand for water services to a degree that exceeds the limits of existing sources of water. The General Plan EIR found that even with implementation of water conservation practices, the City would have to add water supplies as it grows. In addition, as discussed in the General Plan EIR, surface water purchases and water conservation measures would be used to meet remaining demands. Surface water can also be used to recharge the aquifer. The General Plan EIR found that the City owns stormwater detention basins, which allow for incidental groundwater recharge and that the City would consider additional water detention basins for both stormwater detention and groundwater recharge. The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of General Plan policies would mitigate impacts on groundwater recharge to a less-than-significant level.

In addition, the General Plan EIR found that with planned housing and economic development, growth under the General Plan may cause wastewater flows to exceed currently available treatment capacity. However, the General Plan EIR found that when the volume of influent at the existing wastewater treatment facilities reach 80 percent capacity, the City would begin designing for additional plant capacity. In addition, the General Plan EIR found that existing sewer lines would need to be extended and upgraded in new development areas. The General Plan EIR concluded that General Plan policies ensure land is set aside for a future water treatment plant and developers pay their fair share on the cost of upgrading sewerage utilities, which would ensure that any impacts to wastewater from new development would be reduced to a less than significant level.

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Further, as discussed in Section 1.6.1.1 above, the General Plan EIR found that buildout under the General Plan will increase the total demand for electrical energy in Porterville. The General Plan EIR also determined that on-going energy efficient building and appliance standards would achieve Statewide reductions. The General Plan EIR found that implementation of these standards and other State requirements at the local level would reduce projected electrical generation. However, the General Plan EIR found that the significance of this impact would be unknown.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. This density increase is not expected to require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded facilities because such uses are not likely to generate substantial increases in demand as compared to currently allowable uses. However, future residential development would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process and would be required to comply with the most current requirements for the installation of new utility infrastructure. In addition, future residential development would also be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to utilities than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.19.1.2 Water Supply
Refer to Section 1.19.1.1. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. As such, the proposed density increase could result in an increase in water demand. Future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies to ensure that new residential development does not exceed water supply capacity. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to water supply than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.19.1.3 Wastewater
Refer to Section 1.19.1.1. The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. As such, the proposed density increase could result in an increase in wastewater treatment. Future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies to ensure that new residential development does not exceed wastewater treatment capacity. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to wastewater than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.19.1.4 Solid Waste
The General Plan EIR found that, assuming the current per capita generation rate and a 50 percent recycling or waste diversion rate for 2030, the estimated solid waste disposal demand for Porterville would be approximately 153,000 tons per year (420 tons per day).

A discussed in the General Plan EIR, Tulare County has indicated that they will not expand the Teapot Dome landfill. When it reaches capacity, the City anticipates using its transfer facility to divert waste to the either the Woodville landfill or Visalia landfill. Woodville Disposal Site, a Countyoperated Class III landfill permitted for 1,078 tons per day, is located approximately 15 miles to the northwest of the City limits. As of 2006, the landfill was at 41.5 percent capacity with a remaining capacity of 4,954,270 cubic yards and an anticipated closure data of 2026. Visalia Disposal Site,

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located approximately 35 miles northwest of the City limits, is a County-operated Class III landfill permitted to discharge up to 2,000 tons a day. As of 2006, the landfill was at 13.3 percent capacity with a remaining capacity of 16,145,600 cubic yards and an anticipated closure data of 2024. In addition, the General Plan EIR indicated that the estimated closure dates for the landfills are considered to be worst case scenarios, where diversion goals are not met. Therefore, the General Plan EIR determined that the available landfill capacity will be sufficient through the planning horizon of 2030 and with implementation of General Plan policies, impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed project would result in a potential increase of 167 residential units across the City within all designated RM-3 properties. As such, future residential development may incrementally increase solid waste generation; however, future residential development associated with the proposed density increase would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the City’s development review process for new construction, and may require subsequent analysis. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with all federal, State, and local regulations related to solid waste, solid waste diversion, reduction, and recycling during construction and operation activities. Furthermore, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan related to solid waste management and disposal capacity. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to solid waste than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.19.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the General Plan EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.

1.19.3 Applicable Policies
• PU-I-1: Adopt and maintain an Urban Water Management Plan consistent with the California Water Code.
• PU-I-2: Update and implement a Water System Master Plan. • PU-I-3: Periodically review and update development impact fees, water connection charges, and monthly service charges to ensure that adequate funds are collected to operate and maintain existing facilities and to construct new facilities.
• PU-I-4: Support efforts to expand surface water supply and storage that benefits the City. These efforts will include water banking and treatment.
• PU-I-5: Require that necessary water supply infrastructure and storage facilities are in place coincident with new development, and approve development plans only when a dependable and adequate water supply to serve the development is assured.

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• PU-I-6: Cooperate with surrounding water management and irrigation districts in a comprehensive water management and recharge program with the long-term goal of stabilizing the groundwater basin.
• PU-I-7: Continue to require water meters in all new development. • PU-I-8: Require that agricultural water rights be assigned to the City when agricultural land is annexed to the City for urban development, consistent with this General Plan. • PU-I-9: Work cooperatively toward a program of conjunctive surface water use with local water purveyors and irrigation districts to retain surface water rights and supply following annexation and urban development so as to protect against aquifer overdrafts and water quality degradation.
• PU-I-10: Encourage private sector use of alternative water sources to achieve a water balance, including reclaimed water for irrigation and landscaping purposes. • PU-I-11: Promote the continued use of surface water for agriculture to reduce groundwater table reductions.
• PU-I-12 Establish a comprehensive program for water conservation. • PU-I-13: Undertake a program to retrofit public buildings with water conservation features. • PU-I-14: Update and implement the Sewer System Master Plan. This plan will include analysis of the treatment needs as well as collector systems and disposal measures and financial mechanisms.
• PU-I-15: Acquire adequate land to be used for reclamation purposes. • PU-I-16: Periodically review and update development impact fees, wastewater connection charges, and monthly service charges to ensure that adequate funds are collected to operate and maintain existing facilities and to construct new facilities. • PU-I-17: In partnership with County, State and federal agencies, work to prevent illegal wastewater disposal or chemical disposal practices.
• PU-20: Adopt programs to promote waste reduction and recycling and expand recycling programs in multi-family residential and commercial development. • PU-21: Establish incentives for existing businesses to participate in the City’s recycling program. • PU-22: Continue participation as a member of Consolidated Waste Management Authority.

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• PU-23: Evaluate the feasibility of trash compactors in the Downtown area to eliminate multiple commercial trash containers.
• PU-24: Periodically survey residents and businesses to ensure that solid waste programs effectively address community needs and issues.
• PU-25: Adopt an environmentally preferable purchasing program for all City departments. • PU-26: Adopt a Construction and Demolition Diversion Ordinance. • OSC-I-54: Support efforts to create additional water storage where needed, in cooperation with Federal, State, and local water authorities. Additionally, support and/or engage in water banking in conjunction with these agencies where appropriate.
• OSC-I-56: Update the emergency water conservation plan to include appropriate conservation policies that can be implemented during times of water shortages caused by drought, loss of one or more major sources of supply, contamination of one of more sources of supply, or other natural or manmade events.

1.19.4 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.

Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to utilities and service systems associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.

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1.20 WILDFIRE
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?

1.20.1 Discussion
Wildland fires occur in geographic areas that contain the types and conditions of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density susceptible to risks associated with uncontrolled fires that can be started by lightning, improperly managed camp fires, cigarettes, sparks from automobiles, and other ignition sources.

As previously discussed in Section 1.9 of this Environmental Checklist, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, the General Plan EIR found that wildland fires would continue to pose a significant threat to the people and structures within the Planning Area. Although the central portions of Porterville are highly urbanized, portions of the Planning Area outside the urban core are more susceptible to wildland fires due to potential fuel loads (grassland and other vegetation). As discussed in the General Plan, compliance with General Plan policies would reduce potential exposure of people and development to wildland fires to a less-than-significant level.

Implementation of the proposed density increase does not include any physical changes and would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. In addition, future residential development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to wildfire. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to wild fire than were identified in the General Plan EIR.

1.20.2 Applicable Mitigation
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, nor revisions to the project, nor new information that could not have been known at the time the General Plan EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts, and no new mitigation measures are required.

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1.20.3 Applicable Policies
• PHS-I-13: Maintain automatic and/or mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions for fire protection.
• PHS-I-14: Enforce weed abatement programs and building and fire code requirements to assure adequate fire protection.
• PHS-I-15: Develop and expand existing public fire safety and emergency life support education programs in order to promote public awareness of fire hazards and emergency procedures. • PHS-I-16: Establish fire hazard standards and review procedures at least equivalent to State requirements to protect new development on or adjacent to the hillsides. • PHS-I-24: Provide cost effective fire, police, and emergency medical service within the City to minimize potential injury, loss and/or destruction to persons or property. • PHS-I-25: Maintain the City’s Class 3 ISO rating, or better, for fire protection. • PHS-I-27: Continually assess the adequacy of current funding programs for police, fire and paramedic services and investigate new funding sources. • PHS-I-28: Ensure that new development incorporates safety concerns into the site, circulation, building design and landscaping plans.

1.20.4 Conclusion
The General Plan EIR adequately evaluated the wildfire impacts of the proposed project. Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to wildfire associated with the proposed project and additional mitigation is not required.

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2.0 LIST OF PREPARERS
LSA Associates, Inc.
2565 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 172
Clovis, California 93611
Amy Fischer, Principal in Charge
Ashley Davis, Principal
Cara Carlucci, Project Manager
Meredith Canterbury, GIS
Lauren Johnson, Document Management
Chantik Virgil, Document Management
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3.0 REFERENCES
California Energy Commission. 2020. 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report. Docket No. 20-IEPR-01.

Porterville, City of. 2008. Porterville 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report. March.

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2007. 2007 PM10 Maintenance Plan and Request for Redesignation. September 20. Available online at:
www.valleyair.org/Air_Quality_Plans/docs/Maintenance%20Plan10-25-07.pdf (accessed February 2022).

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2013. 2013 Plan for the Revoked 1-Hour Ozone Standard. September 19. Website: www.valleyair.org/Air_Quality_Plans/OzoneOneHourPlan-2013.htm (accessed February 2022).

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2016. 2016 Plan for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard. June 16. Website: www.valleyair.org/Air_Quality_Plans/Ozone-Plan-2016.htm (accessed February 2022).

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. 2018. 2018 Plan for the 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 Standards. November 15. Available online at:
www.valleyair.org/pmplans/documents/2018/pm-plan-adopted/2018-Plan-for-the-1997- 2006-and-2012-PM2.5-Standards.pdf%20 (accessed February 2022).

Tulare, County of. 2020. SB 743 Guidelines. June 8. Website: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/rma/rmadocuments/planning-documents/tulare-county-sb-743-guidelines-final/ (accessed June 2022).

Tulare County Association of Governments, 2014. Final Regional Housing Needs Plan for Tulare County 2014—023. Adopted June 30.

U.S. Census Bureau. 2021. Quick Facts City of Porterville, California. July 1. Website:
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/portervillecitycalifornia,US/PST045221 (accessed June 2022).

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