City Council Agenda May 5, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
MAY 5, 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: Mark Alvarez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Sonia Pizano. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Cesar Diaz v. Karen Encinas; City of Porterville, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU333769
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5 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 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 Vice Mayor McKervey
Invocation
COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Patricia Medina
REPORTS
This is the time for all staff informational items.
I. Staff Informational Reports
1. Building Permit Activity Quarterly Report (Q3 FY25-26)
2. City Commission and Committee Attendance Quarterly Report (Q3 FY25-26)
3. City Council Member Appointments Attendance Quarterly Report (Q3 FY25-26)
4. Code Enforcement Quarterly Report (Q3 FY25-26)
5. Golf Course Quarterly Report Q3 (FY25-26)
6. Streets Performance Measure Quarterly Report (Q3 FY25-26)
7. Transit Quarterly Report (Q3 FY25-26)
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 City Council Agenda May 5, 2026
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 Lifeguard Stands
Re: Council to consider adopting a resolution appropriating funds and approving the purchase of lifeguard stands from Recreonics in the amount of $18,154.02.
2. Authorization to Purchase Commercial Parks Mower
Re: Consider the purchase of a commercial parks mower from Toro in an amount not to exceed $177,254.57.
3. Authorization to Repair Police Patrol Vehicle No. 3411 Re: Council to consider the repair of Police Patrol Vehicle No. 3411 by Milinich Body Works in an amount not to exceed $10,455.89 and direct staff to seek reimbursement from the responsible party.
4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Villa Street Phase 2 Culvert Project Re: Consideration to authorize the advertising for bids for the Villa Street Phase 2 Culvert Project with an estimated total construction cost of $1,694,167.
5. Authorization to Issue a Request for Qualifications for Solid Waste Services Re: Consideration to authorize the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for solid waste services and authorize negotiations with the highest-ranked firm regarding a potential franchise agreement.
6. Award of Contract for the City Council Chambers Renovation Project and Authorization of Additional Funding
Re: Council to consider the award of contract for the City Council Chambers Renovation Project to CORE Business Interiors in the amount of $52,581.00, authorize a total project amount of $57,839.10 including contingency, and approve additional project funding.
7. Approval of Transfer of Fire Department Mobile Command Trailer to Tulare County Fire Department
Re: Council to consider the transfer of Fire Department command trailer (#2196) to Tulare County Fire Department for regional emergency response use.
8. Authorization to Execute Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Certifications and Assurances
Re: Consideration to authorize the execution of the Fiscal Year 2026 FTA Certifications and Assurances.
9. Approval of State Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Re: Consider the adoption of a resolution approving the SB1 project list for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 and authorizing submittal to the California Transportation Commission for $1,785,140 in RMRA funding.
10. Approval of an Antenna Agreement with Sierra View Medical Center for Public Safety Radio Communications Equipment
Re: Consider the approval of an Antenna Agreement with Sierra View Medical Center for public safety radio communications equipment.
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11. Authorization to Submit Grant Application for Electric Utility Vehicles Re: Consideration to adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for up to two electric utility vehicles under the SJVAPCD Public Benefit Grants Program.
12. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Kern Community College District for Transit Fare Media Program
Re: Consider the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Kern Community College District for transit fare media program.
13. Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to Consider Amendment to Accessory Structure Setback Standards
Re: Consider the setting of a public hearing for June 2, 2026, to consider an amendment to Porterville Development Ordinance Section 301.01 related to accessory structure setbacks.
14. Acceptance of Quarterly Financial Status Reports - March 31, 2026 Re: Acceptance of Quarterly Financial Status Reports for the period ending March 31, 2026.
15. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Portfolio Summary Re: Accept Quarterly Investment Portfolio Summary Report as of March 31, 2026.
16. Approval of Community Civic Event and Entertainment Zone — American Conservatory "Downtown Main Street Car Show" Event
Re: Consideration of approval of the Community Civic Event and Entertainment Zone applications submitted by the American Conservatory for the Downtown Main Street Car Show, along Main Street on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
17. Authorization of Street Closure for Military Banner Ceremony Re: Consideration of a temporary street closure of Main Street between Thurman Avenue and Cleveland Avenue for the Military Banner Ceremony on May 22, 2026.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Status of Vacant Positions as Required by AB 2561
Re: Conduct public hearing and receive report on vacant positions in compliance with AB 2561.
SECOND READINGS
19. Second Reading - Ordinance 1931 - Amendment to Porterville Development Ordinance Article 307 Relating to Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots Re: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1931, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Porterville, Amending Article 307 of The Porterville Development Ordinance Regarding Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots, which was given first reading on April 21, 2026, and has been printed.
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20. Second Reading - Ordinance 1932 - Amending Article VII of Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code of the City of Porterville, Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Re: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1932, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Porterville, amending Article VII of Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code of the City of Porterville, Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems, which was given first reading on April 21, 2026, and has been printed.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
21. Award of Contract for the Main Street Parking Lot Project Re: Consider the award of the Main Street Parking Lot Project to MAC General Engineering in the amount of $1,674,950.95, authorize a total project cost of $2,009,940.95, and approve associated project funding; or reject all bids and direct re-advertisement.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Heritage Committee Meeting - April 22, 2026
2. Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency JPA (TEGSA) - April 29, 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 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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