City Council Agenda March 3, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 3, 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: 253-160-064, 253-160-065, 253-160-068, 253-160-069, 253-160-070, 261-125-018, 261-125-020. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and James Gregory Shelton. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Celina Boelter v. Ochoa, Carlos Jose, et al., Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU316725.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Fresno Landscape Services Inc. v. Gilberto Gonzalez Jimenez; City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU331724. 4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Four (4) Cases: 1) Three cases City Council Agenda March 3, 2026
in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiffs, and 2) Letter from Attorney M.
Tsai dated 02/13/2026.
6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED
SESSION
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Green
Invocation
COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Angel Sandoval
REPORTS
This is the time for all staff informational items.
I. Staff Informational Reports
1. Wall of Fame
2. 2025-2026 Streets Division Self-Performance Report
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. Approval of Draft Minutes of February 17, 2026
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of February 17, 2026.
2. Authorization to Repair Transit Bus Engine
Re: Consider authorizing the repair and overhaul of a transit bus engine by American Truck Parts in an amount not to exceed $34,492.21.
3. Authorization to Repair Fire Engine Pump
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Re: Consider authorizing the repair, testing, and certification of Fire Engine #2191 by Burton Fire in an amount not to exceed $6,808.42, funded through the Fire Operating Budget.
4. Authorization to Issue a Request for Qualifications for On-Call Engineering and Surveying Services
Re: Council to consider declining the second one-year extension of the existing on-call engineering and surveying consultant list, authorize issuance of a Request for Qualifications to establish a new list, and approve a temporary extension of the current list until the RFQ process is complete.
5. Authorization to Advertise a Request for Qualifications for Planning Consultant Services Re: Consider authorizing staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for planning consultant services, including an on-call pool and dedicated in-house support.
6. Authorization to Enter into a Contract to Provide a Fireworks and Drone Show at Freedom Fest
Re: Consider the approval of expenditures for the 2026 Freedom Fest celebration, including authorization of fireworks services from Fireworks & Stage FX America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and a drone show from Electric Sky in an amount not to exceed $28,500.
7. Authorization to Schedule Public Hearing for 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
Re: Consider authorizing the scheduling of a public hearing for April 21, 2026, to receive public comments on the City’s proposed 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.
8. Authorization to Schedule a Public Hearing for the Ramirez Subdivision Residential Development Project
Re: Consider authorizing the scheduling of a public hearing for March 17, 2026, to consider approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map, annexation, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Ramirez Subdivision Residential Development Project located at Newcomb Street and Linda Vista Avenue.
9. Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to Porterville Development Ordinance Article 307 – Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots Re: Consider authorizing staff to set a public hearing for April 7, 2026, to consider an ordinance amending Porterville Development Ordinance Article 307 relating to nonconforming uses, structures, and lots.
10. Authorization to Approve Community Clean Up Events
Re: Consider authorizing the City to host two Community Clean-Up Events in 2026 on April 18, 2026, and October 17, 2026, at an estimated total cost of approximately $20,000, funded through the Solid Waste Operating Budget.
11. HOME Investment Partnerships Program Applications
Re: Consider adopting resolutions authorizing submission of joint HOME Investment Partnerships Program applications with Self-Help Enterprises and committing up to City Council Agenda March 3, 2026
$1,375,000 in HOME Program Income funds in support of The Foundry Affordable Rental Housing Project.
12. Appointment of a Representative to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Re: Consider appointing Josh Flowers as the City of Porterville’s representative to the Tulare County Association of Governments Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee, subject to confirmation by the TCAG governing board.
13. Approval of Community Civic Event Application - Porterville Chamber of Commerce "Spring Festival" Event
Re: Consider approving a Community Civic Event Application submitted by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce to hold the “Porterville Chamber Spring Festival” on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, including temporary street and sidewalk closures along Main Street from Olive Avenue to Morton Avenue and adjacent side streets between Division Street and Second Street.
14. Authorization for Out-of-State Travel to Washington, D.C. for Transportation Advocacy Meetings
Re: Consider authorizing out-of-state travel for the Mayor and City Manager to Washington, D.C. from April 14 through April 18, 2026, to participate in federal transportation advocacy meetings coordinated by the Tulare County Association of Governments, with an estimated total travel cost of approximately $7,000, subject to airfare reimbursement by TCAG.
15. Request for Proclamation - California Arbor Week - March 7th - March 14th Re: Considering approval of a proclamation request to proclaim March 7th - March 14th of 2026 as “California Arbor Week” in the City of Porterville.
16. Adoption of Resolution Approving and Ratifying Corrected Position Pay Plans for 2022 Re: Consider adoption of a resolution ratifying corrected 2022 Position Pay Plans to ensure CalPERS compliance.
17. Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Hartman Engineering Re: Council to consider the authorization to execute a professional services agreement with Hartman Engineering in an amount not to exceed $74,925 for streamlining planning operations and development review processes.
18. Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Graham Associates Re: Council to consider the authorization to execute a professional services agreement with Graham Associates in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for economic development operations improvements.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code Relating to Entertainment Zones
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Re: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code relating to Entertainment Zones, including designation of the Downtown area and Porterville Municipal Airport.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
20. Review of Charter Amendment Recommendations
Re: Council to review Charter amendment recommendations and provide direction regarding further development, additional Charter housekeeping, and Committee membership.
21. Appointment of Two City Councilmembers to Serve on the Tule River–City of Porterville Annual Payment Fund Selection Committee
Re: Consider the appointment of two Council members to the Annual Payment Fund Selection Committee
22. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Motorola Solutions for the BRINC Drone as First Responder Program
Re: Consider authorizing an agreement with Motorola Solutions for the BRINC Drone as First Responder Program, consisting of a one-year no-cost trial period followed by a fiveyear subscription at $139,998 annually, utilizing the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract (No. 030425-MOT), and directing staff to return in six months with a status report and recommendation.
23. Approval of Employment and Administrative Services Agreement Between the City of Porterville and Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Establishment of Limited-Term Positions
Re: Consider the approval of the Employment and Administrative Services Agreement with the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency and establishment of three limited-term positions fully reimbursed by TEGSA.
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 - February 18, 2026
2. Library Facility Planning Committee - February 19, 2026
3. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) - February 23, 2026
4. Downtown Porterville Committee - February 26, 2026
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
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Any Closed Session Items not completed prior to 6:30 p.m. will be considered at this time.
ADJOURNMENT - to the meeting of March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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