City Council Agenda February 3, 2026
AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 3, 2026, 5:30 PM
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: Linda Douglas. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
2- Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Marissa Rodriguez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3. - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: A.A.B v. City of Porterville, et al., U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Case No. 1:25-CV-00261-EPG
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Big Bidness LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Corporation et al v. City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU 327136
5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: Two (2) Cases. 6 - Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Annual Evaluation - Title: City Attorney.
6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION
TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Vice Mayor McKervey
Invocation
COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Robin Johnson
Former Mayor Steven Tree Recognition
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REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff informational items.
I. Staff Informational Reports
1. Building Permit Activity Quarterly Report (Q2 FY 2025-2026)
2. Code Enforcement Quarterly Report (Q2 FY 2025-2026)
3. City Commission and Committee Attendance Quarterly Report (Q2 FY 2025-2026)
4. City Council Member Appointments Attendance Quarterly Report (Q2 FY 2025- 2026)
5. Golf Course Quarterly Report (Q2 FY 2025-2026)
6. Streets Performance Measure Quarterly Report (Q2 FY 2025-2026)
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 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 Replacement Pickup Trucks
Re: Consideration to purchase one F-150 from Will Tiesiera Ford and one F-250 from Monarch Ford for an amount not to exceed $101,968.41.
2. Authorize Purchase of Replacement Drive Motor – HAV Sprayer No. 6580 Re: Considering the purchase of a replacement drive motor for HAV Sprayer No. 6580 from PBM in an amount not to exceed $10,444.57.
3. Authorization to Purchase Podcast Production Equipment Re: Consideration to approve an amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan to establish a new project titled “Podcast,” authorize the reallocation of $15,000 from the City Hall Fitness Center Upgrade project to the Podcast project, and authorize staff to purchase podcast equipment from B&H Photo and Video in an amount not to exceed $9,500, with authority to utilize GSA Advantage contract pricing.
4. Authorization to Purchase Replacement Computers
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Re: Consideration to purchase fifty-two workstations and two laptops utilizing the NASPO cooperative purchasing agreement in the amount of $79,033.33, including sales tax.
5. Authorize Transmission Replacement – Animal Control Vehicle No. 3355 Re: Considering the replacement of the transmission in Vehicle No. 3355 by Porterville Automotive in an amount not to exceed $7,524.55.
6. Authorization to Repair City Well No. 32
Re: Consider authorizing the repair of City Well No. 32 and awarding the work to Carver Pump for an amount not to exceed $62,541.
7. Authorize One-Year Sole Source Agreement with Lytx Inc. for Fleet Telematics and Video Safety Services
Re: Council to consider a one-year sole source agreement with Lytx Inc. for fleet telematics and video safety services in an amount not to exceed $21,644.48 through the National Joint Powers Alliance cooperative purchasing agreement and direct staff to evaluate alternatives for future consideration.
8. Authorization to Renew Adobe Acrobat Pro Subscriptions Re: Consideration of the renewal of seventy-three (73) Adobe Acrobat Pro licenses for City departments through CDW-G in the amount of $7,479.58, utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 121923.
9. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Main Street Parking Lot Project Re: Considering approval of the Plans and Project Manual for the Main Street Parking Lot Project, located on the former JCPenny site on Main Street, which consists of the installation of a box culvert, the placement and compaction of infill material, and the construction of a parking lot to City Standards with landscape medians and two (2) electric vehicle charging stations.
10. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Pedestrian Crossings with Rapid Flashing Beacons Project
Re: Consideration approval of staff's Plans and Project Manual for the Pedestrian Crossings with Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Project, located at various locations throughout the city, which consists of updating existing road markings and warning signs for School Zone Crosswalks, installation of straight curb returns in crosswalk paths, the replacement of curb returns that do not meet current accessibility standards, and installation of detectable warning surfaces.
11. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Putnam and Tomah Area Concrete and Water Improvements Project
Re: Consideration approval of staff's Plans and Project Manual for the Putnam and Tomah Area Concrete and Water Improvements Project, located in the area of Tomah Avenue between Lotas Street and Beverly Street, Beverly Street from Tomah Avenue to Putnam Avenue, and Putnam Avenue from Newcomb Street to Beverly Street, which consists of replacement of water mains, the installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and drive approaches on the north side of Tomah Avenue and south side of Putnam Avenue from 212 Feet West of Newcomb to 127 feet West of Mankins Circle.
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12. Authorization to Distribute Request for Qualifications - Digester 1 Rehabilitation Project Re: Considering authorization to distribute a Request for Qualifications for professional engineering and design services for the Digester 1 Rehabilitation Project and return with a recommended consultant selection.
13. Assignment of Airport Lease - Lot 30 A-1, A-2, A-3
Re: Consideration of the approval of the assignment of the airport lease for Lots 30 A-1, A2, and A-3 from Matt Quatacker, Mike Quatacker, and Debbie Quatacker to Jacob Barber / Royal Helicopter Services, LLC.
14. Approval of Community Civic Event Application — Kiwanis Club of Porterville "Valentine's Day Pop-up" Event
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Porterville for the "Valentine’s Day Pop-Up" Event scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Tule River Parkway.
15. Approval of Community Civic Event Application – Parenting Network “Calling All Superheroes” Event
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Parenting Network for the "Calling All Superheroes" event scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Zalad Park.
16. Authorization to Perform 16,000-Hour Service on CNG Compressors Re: Considering authorization for Clean Energy to perform the 16,000-hour and 20,000- hour compressor services at a cost not to exceed $130,894.10.
17. Authorization to Sign Letter Regarding Autumn Oaks Oversight Failures Re: Consider the approval of a letter to be signed by the Mayor addressing State oversight failures at the Autumn Oaks residential care facility and authorizing transmittal to relevant State and County agencies.
18. Approve Participation in Regional Uniform Fare Structure Program Re: Consider participation in the Regional Uniform Fare Structure Program to align Porterville Transit fares with Visalia Transit and TCRTA and support a regional launch date of March 1, 2026.
19. Authorization to Hold a Public Hearing - Della Farms Development Project Re: Consider authorizing a public hearing on February 17, 2026, to consider amended conditions of approval for the Della Farms Development Project.
20. Authorize Scheduling of a Public Hearing for Downtown Zoning Text Amendments Re: Schedule a Public Hearing on March 3, 2026 for Downtown Zoning Text Amendments, including use reciprocity across Downtown districts, designation of a Zoning Administrator, and creation of a Limited Zoning Review process, with required 20-day notice.
21. Appointment of Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee Members for the 2026 CDBG Program Year
Re: Consider re-appointing four members to the Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee for the 2026 CDBG program year.
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22. Consideration of Appointment to the Animal Control Commission Re: Considering the appointment of an individual to serve a four-year term on the Animal Control Commission.
23. Authorization of Leave of Absence – Charter Review Committee Re: Consideration to authorize a temporary leave of absence for Charter Review Committee Alternate Member Blain Smothermon during his military training orders with the United States Air Force Reserve.
24. Consideration of California Charter Cities Association Bylaws and Authorization to Establish Membership
Re: Review of the Draft California Charter Cities Association bylaws and authorization for the City Manager and City Attorney to finalize bylaws with Association representatives and establish Porterville as a founding member once the Association is formally established.
25. Acceptance of Quarterly Financial Status Reports - December 31, 2025 Re: Consideration to accept the quarterly Investment Portfolio Summary Report.
26. Quarterly Investment Portfolio Summary
Re: Quarterly Investment Portfolio Summary for the period ending December 31, 2025, in compliance with State law and the City’s Statement of Investment Policy.
SECOND READINGS
27. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1927 - Amending Series 200, Chapter 202 Downtown Districts of the Porterville Development Ordinance
Re: Adoption of an ordinance amending Series 200, Chapter 202 (Downtown Districts) of the Porterville Development Ordinance to update regulations in the Downtown Mixed-Use (D-MX) Zone, allowing laundromats and reducing the minimum building-at-setback-line requirement for retail shopping centers, both subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.
28. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1928 - Adding Article 614 of Chapter 21 ("Development Ordinance"), Series 600 Concerning By-Right Approvals as Required by State Law Re: Adoption of an ordinance adding Article 614 to Chapter 21 (Development Ordinance), Series 600, to establish a by-right approval process for qualifying housing developments as required by State law.
29. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1929 - Amending Chapter 17, Article XV, Section 17-15, Prima Facie Speed Limits Determined on Certain Streets, of the Porterville Municipal Code Re: Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article XV, Section 17-15 to update prima facie speed limits on portions of Plano Street, reducing the posted speed limit from 45 mph to 40 mph between State Route 190 and Worth Avenue based on recent traffic and engineering surveys.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
30. Consideration of Revised City Council Order of Business Re: Rescind Resolution No. 105-2025 and approve a resolution revising the City Council Order of Business.
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31. Approval of Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Re: Consideration of the proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 and direction regarding scheduling of a Priority Projects Study Session.
32. Approval of Amended and Restated Joint Powers Authority Agreement Establishing the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency (TEGSA)
Re: Approve the amended and restated Joint Powers Authority Agreement establishing the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency (TEGSA), acknowledge the proposed Bylaws, and appoint City representatives to the TEGSA Board.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness - January 21, 2026
2. Downtown Porterville Committee Meeting - January 22, 2026
3. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) - January 26, 2026
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 February 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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