Amended City Council Agenda February 17, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 17, 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 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 197-090-018. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and City of Lindsay. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: 2 Case(s) in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff.
6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION
TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Beltran
Invocation
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff informational items.
I. City Commission and Committee Meetings
1. Parks & Leisure Services Commission - February 5, 2026
2. Charter Review Committee - February 5, 2026
3. Youth Commission - February 11, 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.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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. Consultant Selection and Authorization to Negotiate Consultant Contract for Streamlining Planning Operations and Development Review Processes
Re: Council to consider reviewing the results of a Request for Proposals and authorizing staff to negotiate a consultant services agreement with GHD, Inc., and, if necessary, Berry Dunn, for services to streamline planning operations and development review processes.
2. Consultant Selection and Authorization to Negotiate Consultant Contract for Enhancing Economic Development Operations
Re: Council to consider reviewing the results of a Request for Proposals and authorizing staff to negotiate a consultant services agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates, and, if necessary, Economic Growth Strategies, for services to enhance the City’s economic development operations.
3. Authorization to Fund and Implement the Police Radio System Upgrade Project Re: Consideration to fund and implement the Police Radio System Upgrade Project with Motorola Solutions for $1,556,180 and authorize staff to finalize equipment scope and payment terms prior to issuing a purchase order.
4. Authorization to Purchase Playground Surfacing for Fallen Heroes Park Re: Council to consider authorization to purchase and install playground surfacing for Fallen Heroes Park from Kompan in an amount not to exceed $169,554.75, including a ten percent (10%) contingency.
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5. Authorization to Purchase Water Utility Data Management Software Re: Council to consider the purchase of AllMax Software licenses and custom reporting services for the Water Utility Division in an amount not to exceed $26,051.
6. Authorization to Purchase Playground Shade for Fallen Heroes Park Re: Council to consider authorizing the purchase and installation of playground shade structures for Fallen Heroes Park from Ross Recreation Equipment in an amount not to exceed $61,792.
7. Acceptance of Grant Deed for Lombardi Subdivision Lift Station Re: Council to consider accepting a Grant Deed of Dedication from Presidio JJR Brookside 110, LLC for a sewer lift station parcel associated with the Lombardi Subdivision.
8. Approval of Community Civic Event Application — Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sequoias "Love Our Kids 5K Fun Run and Walk" Event
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Boys and Girls Club of the Sequoias for the "Love Our Kids 5K Fun Run and Walk" event scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the City Sports Complex.
9. Consideration of a Letter Opposing California Assembly Bill 1421 (Mileage-Based User Fee Study)
Re: Consideration of a letter opposing California Assembly Bill 1421 (AB 1421), which authorizes the continuation of a state-funded mileage-based road usage charge study.
10. Authorization to Repair Fire Department Command Vehicle #2214 Re: Consider authorizing Golden State Paint and Body to complete repairs to Fire Department Command Vehicle #2214 in the total amount of $6,526.08
11. Authorization to Purchase Additional Lighted Bus Stop Sign Poles Re: Consider the purchase of twenty-four (24) additional lighted bus stop sign poles from Smart Era Lighting Systems (SELS) for the Bus Stop Sign Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $64,880.08.
12. Authorization for Access to State and Federal Summary Criminal History Information Re: Council to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Human Resources Division to access state and federal level summary criminal history information for employment purposes, including volunteers and contract employees.
13. Authorization to Repair HVAC System at Fire Station 73 Re: Consider approving HVAC system repairs at Fire Station 73 to be performed by EMCOR Services under the City’s existing service contract, in an amount not to exceed $18,035.
14. Authorization to Execute the First Amendment to the Land Lease Agreement with American Tower
Re: Council to consider the authorization to execute the First Amendment to the Land Lease Agreement with American Tower, extending the lease term, modifying rent escalation provisions, and accepting a one-time lease consideration payment.
15. Authorization to Purchase Synthetic Grass for the Murry Park Pool Deck and Authorization to Issue Request for Qualifications
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Re: Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of synthetic grass for the Murry Park pool deck from Synthetic Grass Expert in an amount not to exceed $52,250 and authorizing staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for ADA accessibility improvements.
16. Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amended and Restated Development Agreement and Related Ordinance for Coast to Coast Caregivers Corp. dba Culture Cannabis Club
Re: Consideration to set a public hearing for March 3, 2026, to consider an Amended and Restated Development Agreement and related ordinance for Coast to Coast Caregivers Corp. dba Culture Cannabis Club located at 230–232 North Main Street, Porterville, California.
17. Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amended and Restated Development Agreement and Related Ordinance for Haven #7 LLC Re: Consideration to set a public hearing for March 3, 2026, to consider an Amended and Restated Development Agreement and related ordinance for Haven #7 LLC located at 1 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, California.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Adoption of Amended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan
Re: Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony and adopt the amended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan.
19. Approval of Tentative Subdivision Map for the Morton Residential Development Re: Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony, find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, and adopt a resolution approving the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Morton Residential Development, subject to conditions of approval.
20. Consideration of Amended Conditions of Approval for Villas at Della Farms Development Project
Re: Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony, find that the proposed amendment is consistent with the previously adopted environmental document and that no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA, and adopt a resolution approving the amended Conditions of Approval for the Villas at Della Farms Development Project.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
21. Consideration of Donation to the Porterville Rescue Mission Re: Consideration of a donation to the Porterville Rescue Mission and direction to staff regarding the amount of funding to be provided from the Special Purposes Reserve Fund.
22. Appointment of City Council Member as Member Representative to the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board
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Re: Consider the appointment of a City Council Member to serve as the City of Porterville’s Member Representative on the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board.
23. Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code Relating to Entertainment Zones
Re: Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code relating to Entertainment Zones, including authorizing the initiation of the amendment, approving the Downtown Entertainment Zone Operating Standards as the management plan, and setting a public hearing for March 3, 2026.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Local Initiatives Navigation Center Committee (LINC) - February 4, 2026
2. Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency JPA (ETGSA) - February 5, 2026
3. Heritage Committee Meeting - February 9, 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 March 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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