City Council Agenda January 20, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
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Call to Order
Roll Call
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the City Council on any matter scheduled for Closed Session. Unless additional time is authorized by the Council, all commentary shall be limited to three minutes.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
A. Closed Session Pursuant to:
1- Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Larry Bennett. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Octavio Robinson. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Cox v. City of Porterville, United States District Court, Eastern District, Case No. 1:24-cv-00878-KES-SAB.
4. - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Louis Cruz v. City of Porterville, et al., U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Case No. 1:25-CV-00293-JLT-EPG.
5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Higgins v. City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU328941.
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6 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Southern California Gas Company v. Everlevel Holdings LLC, et al, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU328998.
7 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: Three (3) Cases. 6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION
TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mayor Meister
Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Sabrina Duran
Recreation Center Project Update
REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff informational items.
I. City Commission and Committee Meetings
1. Animal Control Commission - January 8, 2026
2. Library & Literacy Commission - January 13, 2026
3. Youth Commission - January 14, 2026
II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Termination of Reduced Microtransit Fare Program
2. Transit Ridership Report — Second Quarter FY 2025–26 (October–December 2025)
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.
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 City Council Agenda January 20, 2026
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. Authorization to Purchase Street Name Signs
Re: Consideration to purchase street name signs and hardware from KRC Safety Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,364.
2. Authorization to Purchase Utility and Chipper Truck Bodies Re: Consideration to purchase two utility truck bodies from Douglass Truck Bodies in an amount not to exceed $120,002.01, and one chipper truck body from Scelzi Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $52,461.13.
3. Authorization to Purchase Arena Soccer Uniforms
Re: Consideration of the purchase of uniforms for the 2026 Arena Soccer program from Net World Sports at the price of $21.99 per player.
4. Authorization to Purchase Street Sweeper Blower Wheel Re: Consideration to purchase a replacement blower wheel for Street Sweeper No. 6685 from GCS Environmental Equipment in an amount not to exceed $8,233.
5. Authorization to Purchase Hydraulic Pump
Re: Consideration to purchase a hydraulic pump for Vehicle No. 6611 from Ray Gaskin Service in an amount not to exceed $11,656.21.
6. Approval of Option to Purchase, Purchase and Sale Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for the Springville Avenue Property
Re: Consideration of an Option to Purchase and Purchase and Sale Agreement with SelfHelp Enterprises for the Springville Avenue property (APN: 260-300-034) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and related documents.
7. Authorization to Repair City Well No.26
Re: Consideration to repair City Well No. 26, including the purchase and installation of a replacement VFD from Carver Pump Service, in an amount not to exceed $21,556.
8. Authorization to Repair Refuse Truck (Unit No. 6676) Re: Consideration to repair Refuse Roll-Off Truck No. 6676 by Viking Trailer in an amount not to exceed $6,863.54.
9. Authorization to Renew FirstTwo Software Subscription for the Police Department Re: Consideration to renew the FirstTwo software subscription for a two-year term in the amount of $15,000.
10. Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals for Solar Maintenance Services Re: Consideration to approve the draft Request for Proposals for Solar Maintenance Services, authorize staff to advertise the RFP, and direct staff to negotiate and return a contract for City Council consideration.
11. Acceptance of Project - Main Street Reconstruction, Phase 2A Re: Consideration of acceptance of the Main Street Reconstruction, Phase 2A project, generally located on Main Street between Garden Avenue and Putnam Avenue, by MAC General Engineering, as complete at the total project construction cost of $1,902,021.56.
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12. Acceptance of Project - Villa Street Reconstruction Re: Consideration of acceptance of the Villa Street Reconstruction Project, generally located on Villa Street between Olive Avenue and Henderson Avenue (excluding the Porter Slough Bridge crossing), by Dawson-Mauldin, LLC, as complete at the total project construction cost of $12,301,702.45.
13. Authorization to Apply for CDBG-DR Funding for Tule River Channel Restoration Re: Council to consider authorization to apply for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funding for the Tule River Channel Restoration Project through submission of an application by the County of Tulare on behalf of the City.
14. Ratification of New Classification and Approval of Job Description for Police Department Training Coordinator
Re: Consideration to approve the establishment of a Police Department Training Coordinator classification at Range 192 ($4,449 – $5,430) and approve the corresponding job description.
15. Consideration of Appointment to the Parks & Leisure Services Commission Re: Considering the appointment of an individual to serve a four-year term on the Parks & Leisure Services Commission.
16. Status Report - Developer Impact Fees
Re: Accept the Status Report on Developer Impact Fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
17. Consideration of a Virtual State of the City Address Re: Consider the Mayor’s request to direct staff to place an item on the February 3, 2026, City Council meeting agenda to further consider a Virtual State of the City address.
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 Text Amendment to Series 200 of the Porterville Development Ordinance
Re: Hold the public hearing, and consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Series 200, Chapter 202 of the Porterville Development Ordinance to add laundromats and selfservice cleaning facilities as permitted uses in the D-MX zoning district and to allow reduced shopping center setbacks.
20. Consideration of Text Amendment to Series 600 of the Porterville Development Ordinance
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Re: Hold the public hearing, and consider the first reading of a draft ordinance approving a text amendment to Series 600 of the Development Ordinance to add Article 614 (By-Right Approval) as required by State law and Housing Element Program 3.
21. Amendment to the City Code - Changes to the Special Speed Zones and Traffic Control (Plano Street from State Route 190 to Worth Avenue)
Re: Consideration to approve the introduction of an Ordinance amending the posted speed limits on Plano Street from State Route 190 to Worth Avenue, authorize conversion of the Plano Street and College Avenue intersection to a multi-way stop, and direct staff to install required signage.
22. Adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Re: Hold a public hearing, and consider the adoption of a resolution approving the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for the 2023–2031 planning period, and submit the adopted Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for certification.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
23. Authorization to Continue Operations of the Porterville Armory Emergency Shelter Re: Council to consider the continuation of the Porterville Armory Emergency Shelter through February 2026 and direct staff to coordinate the closure of the Emergency Shelter with the Navigation Center.
24. Direction to Proceed with Selected City Charter Amendments Re: Council to consider and confirm the selected City Charter amendments and direct the Charter Review Committee to review ballot language and develop a proposed sequencing and timeline for City Council consideration.
25. Consideration of Updated City Council Order of Business Re: Consider and adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 105-2025 and establishing a revised Order of Business for City Council meetings.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Tule River Improvement JPA - January 5, 2026
2. Local Initiatives Navigation Center Committee (LINC) - January 7, 2026
3. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ETGSA) - January 8, 2026
4. Mighty 190 Committee Meeting - January 12, 2026
5. Porterville Area Development Authority (PADA) - January 16, 2026 - Cancelled
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER MATTERS
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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 February 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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