City Council Agenda April 21, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 21, 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: Colton Phillips. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case 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
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
National Junior Basketball Team Recognition
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 - April 9, 2026
2. Library & Literacy Commission - April 14, 2026
II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Community Engagement and Upcoming Budget Meetings
2. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR)
3. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR)
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 April 7, 2026.
2. Authorization to Purchase Semi-Truck
Re: Consider and authorize the purchase of one semi-truck for the Streets Division from Coast Counties Truck & Equipment in an amount not to exceed $174,503.82.
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3. Authorization to Issue a Request for Qualifications for On-Call Permit Plan Review and Building Inspection Services
Re: Council to consider the issuance of a Request for Qualifications to establish an on-call list for permit plan review and building inspection services.
4. 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.
5. Authorization to Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 with Provost & Pritchard for the Comprehensive Development Ordinance Update
Re: Consideration to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 with Provost & Pritchard for the Comprehensive Development Ordinance Update in an amount not to exceed $51,000.
6. Authorization to Negotiate a Consultant Services Agreement for the Santa Fe Sportsplex Project
Re: Consider the authorization for staff to negotiate a Consultant Services Agreement with Peters Engineering for the Santa Fe Sportsplex Project, and authorize negotiations with MDG and Verde Design if an agreement cannot be reached.
7. Authorization to Approve a 24-Month Extension of Time for the Crestview Park Residential Development Project Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Re: Considering adoption of a resolution approving a 24-month extension of time for the Crestview Park Residential Development Project Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map.
8. Authorization to Perform Inspection and Cleaning of Water Storage Reservoirs Re: Consider and authorize the inspection and cleaning of the City’s seven potable water storage reservoirs by Inland Potable Services Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,750.
9. Authorize the suspension of transit fares on April 22, 2026, in recognition of Earth Day.
Re: Consider the suspension of transit fares on April 22, 2026, in recognition of Earth Day.
10. Authorization to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Porterville Adult Day Health Care for Coordinated Transportation Services
Re: Consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Porterville Adult Day Health Care for coordinated transportation services
11. Approval of Community Civic Event — Parenting Network "Grilling with Families" Event Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event Application submitted by Parenting Network for the “Grilling with Families” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Zalud Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
12. Approval of Community Civic Event Application — Comisión Honorífica Mexicana Americana “Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Sunday Fiesta” Event Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event Application submitted by Comisión Honorífica Mexicana Americana, Inc. for the Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the Sunday Fiesta on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Veterans Park from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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13. Approval of Community Civic Event — Tulare County Junior Livestock Show and Community Fair “Porterville Fair” Event
Re: Consideration to approve the Community Civic Event Application submitted by the Tulare County Junior Livestock Show and Community Fair for the Porterville Fair event from May 13 to May 17, 2026.
14. Consideration of Proposed Enhancements to the 45th Annual Flag Day Ceremony Re: Consideration of a request by the Mayor to place proposed enhancements to the 45th Annual Flag Day Ceremony on the May 5, 2026 City Council agenda under Scheduled Matters, including additional community activities with an estimated cost of $15,000.
15. Authorization to Schedule a Public Hearing for the AB 2561 Vacancy Report Re: Consideration to authorize staff to schedule a public hearing on May 5, 2026, to present the vacancy report in compliance with AB 2561.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Approval of the 2026/2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan Re: Consider a resolution approving the 2026/2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and authorize its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
17. Amendment to Porterville Development Ordinance Article 307 Relating to Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
Re: Conduct a public hearing and consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Article 307 of the Porterville Development Ordinance related to nonconforming uses, structures, and lots.
18. Adoption of an Ordinance for Expedited Permitting of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Re: Conduct a public hearing and consider the first reading of an ordinance establishing expedited permitting for electric vehicle charging systems.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
19. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Individual Employment Agreements for the Positions of Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Department Directors Re: Consideration of a Resolution adopting a policy authorizing individual employment agreements for the positions of Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Department Directors.
20. Authorize Advertisement of a Request for Proposals for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Services
Re: Consider and authorize advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Services, and direct staff to return to the City Council with an evaluation of service delivery options and a recommendation.
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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 - April 15, 2026
2. Washington D.C. Trip - April 14 - 17, 2026
3. Tulare County Association of Governments/ Transportation Planning Agency (TCAG) - April 20, 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 May 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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