City Council Agenda April 7, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 7, 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 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree and Yuliana Andrade. Employee Organizations: Management & Confidential Series, Porterville Safety Support Unit, and Porterville City Employee Association.
2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Sieng Prum. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Brandon Gonzalez v. City of Porterville, et al. Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU328948
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Gill, Essa v. 288 North Second Street, et al. Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU329615
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5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Reed, Sherry v. City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court Case No.
PCU332841
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 - Griselda Hurtado
Public Safety Employee Recognition
REPORTS
This is the time for all staff informational items.
I. Staff Informational Reports
1. Spring Community Clean-Up Event
2. Christmas Parade Update
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 City Council Minutes
Re: Considering approval of the City Council draft Minutes of March 17, 2026, March 18, 2026, and March 30, 2026.
2. Authorization to Purchase Public Records Management Software and Services City Council Agenda April 7, 2026
Re: Council to consider the purchase of public records management software and services from CivicPlus in an amount of $7,894 for the initial term and $12,788 for the second year, for a total initial two-year cost of $20,682.
3. Authorization to Purchase and Install SCADA Equipment at Rocky Hill and Martin Hill Reservoirs
Re: Consider the purchase and installation of SCADA equipment and system upgrades for the Rocky Hill and Martin Hill Reservoirs by Telstar Instruments in an amount not to exceed $40,962.
4. Authorization to Purchase and Install Transit Bus Wraps Re: Consider the purchase and installation of transit bus wraps from Transit-Media in an amount not to exceed $111,804.92.
5. Authorization to Replace Digester PLC #6 at the Wastewater Treatment Facility Re: Council to consider the replacement of Digester PLC #6 at the Wastewater Treatment Facility by Telstar Instruments in an amount not to exceed $29,170.
6. Authorization to Repair City Well No.6
Re: Council to consider the repair of City Well No. 6 by Valley Pump & Dairy Systems in an amount not to exceed $26,262.
7. Authorization to Distribute a Request for Qualifications for On-Call Escrow and Title Services
Re: Consider the distribution of a Request for Qualifications for on-call escrow and title services.
8. Authorization to Award Contract for Solar Operations & Maintenance Services Re: Council to consider awarding a contract to Bright House Energy Construction, Inc. for Solar Operations & Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $149,400.
9. Authorization to Extend Agreement for Contract Planning Services Re: Consideration to extend the Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for Contract Planning Services through December 31, 2026.
10. Request for Proclamation – Easter Holy Week – Porterville Church of the Nazarene Re: Council to consider the approval of a proclamation recognizing Easter Holy Week in the City of Porterville, sponsored by Council Member Rivas.
11. Request for Proclamation – Easter Holy Week – Porterville Church of God Re: Council to consider the approval of a proclamation recognizing Easter Holy Week in the City of Porterville, sponsored by Mayor Meister.
12. Request for Proclamation - Porterville Celebrates Reading Re: Council to consider the approval of a proclamation recognizing and celebrating the 25th Anniversary of “Porterville Celebrates Reading” in the City of Porterville, sponsored by Vice Mayor McKervey.
13. Request for Proclamation - National Pathway Day
Re: Council to consider the approval of a proclamation declaring April 16, 2026, as “National Pathway Day” in the City of Porterville, sponsored by Mayor Meister.
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14. Request for Proclamation - Arbor Day
Re: Approve a proclamation declaring April 24, 2026, as “Arbor Day” in the City of Porterville, sponsored by Mayor Meister.
15. Approval of Community Civic Event - Experimental Aircraft Association "Porterville 5k/10k" Event
Re: Council to consider a Community Civic Event application submitted by the Experimental Aircraft Association for the Porterville 5k/10k event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., including associated street closures along the approved route.
16. Approval of Community Civic Event Application — Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter and Rollin' Relics Car Club
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event application submitted by the Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter and Rollin' Relics Car Club to host the Rollin’ Relics Car Show at Veterans Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May 9, 2026.
17. Appointment to Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee Re: Consider appointment of Taha Saleh to the Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
18. Consideration of Appointment to the Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee ("TUTOC")
Re: Consider the appointment of Taha Saleh to the Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee.
19. Establishment of Mechanic III Classification and Approval of Job Description Re: Consider the establishment of the Mechanic III classification, approve the associated job description, and authorize the reallocation of one Mechanic II position to a Mechanic III position.
20. Consideration of a Letter Opposing Assembly Bill 2494 (Rogers) – Demonstration State Forests
Re: Consideration of a letter opposing Assembly Bill 2494 (Rogers), which proposes changes to the management of California’s demonstration state forests that may impact local forest management practices, timber supply, and regional economic stability.
21. Adoption of Policy for Cash Transactions in the Absence of Pennies Re: Consideration to adopt a resolution establishing a policy for handling cash transactions in the absence of pennies.
22. Consideration of Support for Senate Bill 1277 (Cost of Living Tax Credit) Re: Consideration of a letter of support for Senate Bill 1277 (Cost of Living Tax Credit) and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter.
23. Authorization to Repair the Animal Shelter Air Conditioning VFD and Smoke Detector Re: Council to consider the repair of the Animal Shelter air conditioning unit by EMCOR Services Mesa Energy (Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.) in an amount of $5,867 and approve a 10% contingency for a total project budget not to exceed $6,454.
24. Authorization to Schedule Public Hearing for Expedited Electric Vehicle Permit Review Process
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Re: Authorize the City Clerk to notice a public hearing for April 21, 2026, to consider adoption of an ordinance establishing an expedited permit review process for electric vehicle charging systems in accordance with Assembly Bill 1236.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
25. Consideration of Revocation of Business License - Rose Massage, 188 W. Olive Avenue, Porterville
Re: Conduct a public hearing and consider revocation of the business license for Rose Massage, located at 188 W. Olive Avenue, Porterville.
26. Consideration of Revocation of Business License - Star Massage, 1365 W. Olive Avenue, Suite F, Porterville
Re: Conduct a public hearing and consider revocation of the business license for Star Massage, located at 1365 W. Olive Avenue, Suite F.
27. Consideration of Revocation of Business License - Diamond Massage Spa, 1531 W. Olive Avenue, Suite A, Porterville
Re: Conduct a public hearing and consider revocation of the business license for Diamond Massage Spa, located at 1531 W. Olive Avenue, Suite A, Porterville.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
28. Approval of Agreement with Griswold LaSalle for City Attorney Services Re: Council to consider the termination of the existing City Attorney agreement with McCormick Kabot & Lew effective April 8, 2026; approve a new agreement with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP for City Attorney services effective April 9, 2026; and approve a budget amendment not to exceed $6,500 for FY 2025–26.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Downtown Porterville Committee - March 26, 2026
2. Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency JPA (TEGSA) - April 1, 2026
3. Local Initiatives Navigation Center Committee (LINC) - April 1, 2026
4. Tule River Improvement JPA - April 6, 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 April 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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