City Council Agenda August 18, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 18, 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, each speaker shall be limited to three minutes.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
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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 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 261-130-002 and 253-160-059. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and State of California Department of General Services. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
3 - Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN: 268-100-001 and 268-110-034. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Smee Homes, Inc. Under Negotiation:
Terms and Price.
4- Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Bao Ying Guan. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
5 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Robert Perez. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
6 - 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 Council Member Green
Invocation
COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Porterville Neptunites
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, each speaker shall be limited to three minutes. The total time for public comment shall not exceed one hour.
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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. Authorization to Purchase Axon Standards
Re: Consideration of authorizing the addition of Axon Standards to the City's existing Axon Enterprise Agreement for the remaining 54 months of the agreement at a total cost not to exceed $73,497, funded within the Police Department's FY 2026-27 Operating Budget.
2. Authorization to Repair Police Patrol Vehicle No. 3411 Re: Consideration of authorizing the repair of Police Patrol Vehicle No. 3411 by Porterville Collision at a cost not to exceed $11,046.62, including a 10% contingency, and directing staff to pursue reimbursement of eligible repair costs and associated expenses from the responsible party.
3. Approval of Accela PublicStuff Pro (myPorterville) Renewal Agreement Re: Consideration of approving a one-year renewal with Accela, Inc. for PublicStuff Pro services supporting the myPorterville application for the period of September 17, 2026, through September 16, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $16,157.53.
4. Authorization of Traffic Signal Upgrade at D Street and Morton Avenue Re: Consideration of authorizing a sole-source purchase from Econolite for the Traffic Signal Upgrade at D Street and Morton Avenue in an amount not to exceed $72,246, including a ten percent contingency; and adopting a Resolution appropriating $72,246 from the General Fund Reserve Deferred Maintenance Fund.
5. Approval of Retirement and Sale of Police Facilities Dog Re: Consideration of approving the retirement and sale of Police Facilities Dog Bodie to his longtime handler, Melinda Rios, for $1.00, including transfer of his existing kennel and carrier.
6. Authorization to Join the Protect Public Funds Coalition in Support of Comprehensive Tort Reform
Re: Consideration of authorizing the City of Porterville to join the Protect Public Funds Coalition and support its efforts advocating for comprehensive tort reform for civil actions against public entities.
7. Approval of Joint Funding Agreement with Burton School District for a School Resource Officer
Re: Consideration of approving a Joint Funding Cooperative Agreement with Burton School District for one School Resource Officer for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with Burton School District contributing 65% of actual salary and benefit costs, up to $79,950.
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8. Authorization to Set Public Hearing for Implementation of Assembly Bill 1572 Nonfunctional Turf Requirements
Re: Consideration of setting a public hearing for September 1, 2026, regarding introduction of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the Porterville Municipal Code to implement Assembly Bill 1572 requirements prohibiting the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on specified properties.
9. Authorization to Participate in Moonshot Missions Water and Wastewater Technical Assistance Program
Re: Consideration of approving participation in the Moonshot Missions Technical Assistance Program to support evaluation of the City's drinking water and wastewater systems, development of a Technical, Managerial, and Financial improvement roadmap, and identification and pursuit of funding opportunities for PFAS treatment at Well 20, at no cost to the City.
10. Authorization of 3/8-Inch Cold Mix Asphalt Purchases Through Tulare County Cooperative Purchasing Program
Re: Consideration of authorizing the purchase of 3/8-inch Cold Mix Asphalt from Jaxon Enterprises dba Deer Creek Asphalt through the Tulare County Cooperative Purchasing Program until the City's existing grinding credit balance is exhausted, and thereafter authorizing purchases from Porterville Asphalt as the lower-priced awarded vendor.
11. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 State of Good Repair Program Project List Re: Consideration of approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 State of Good Repair Project List identifying an estimated $123,781 for the State of Good Repair Transit Fleet Replacement Project for the purchase of two hybrid transit vans; approving the State of Good Repair Program Certifications and Assurances; and adopting a Resolution authorizing administration of State of Good Repair Program funds.
12. Approval of Community Civic Event Application for the Exchange Club of Porterville Run for Life
Re: Consideration of approving the Community Civic Event Application submitted by the Exchange Club of Porterville for the Run for Life on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., including event set-up and clean-up.
13. Approval of Reappointments and Appointment to the Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee
Re: Consideration of reappointing Jerry Hall and Rae Dean Strawn and appointing Brian Redford to the Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee for terms expiring May 2030.
14. Approval of Communications Specialist Classification and Job Description Re: Consideration of establishing a Communications Specialist classification at Salary Range 232 ($6,627–$8,087 per month) and approving the associated classification specification to provide centralized Citywide communication, marketing, branding, digital media, community engagement, media relations, and public information support.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2026-013-C) for Dead End Saloon at 1200 S. Main Street Re: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Dead End Saloon at 1200 S. Main Street to allow operation of a tavern with a Type 48 ABC license for the onsite sale and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits, and consideration of adopting a Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit subject to applicable conditions of approval.
SECOND READINGS
16. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1934 - Repealing and Replacing Municipal Code Provisions Pertaining to Code Enforcement Officers
Re: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1934, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Porterville repealing and replacing Sections 2-26.1 through 2-26.4 of Chapter 2, and adding Sections 2-26.5 through 2-26.9 of the Porterville Municipal Code pertaining to Code Enforcement Officers.
17. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1935 - Amending Chapter 15 of the Porterville Municipal Code Pertaining to Business Licenses
Re: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1935, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Porterville, amending Chapter 15 of the Porterville Municipal Code pertaining to Business Licenses, including the transfer of administration of the City's Business License Program to the Planning and Engineering Department and related administrative updates.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
18. Consideration of Amendments to the City's Entertainment Zone Program Re: Consideration of potential amendments to the City's Entertainment Zone Program, including expansion of designated Entertainment Zones and review of the existing $10 wristband fee, and direction to staff regarding amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code.
19. Consideration of a Courtesy Leak Adjustment Program for Utility Customers Re: Consideration of approving a Courtesy Leak Adjustment Program and associated Program Guidelines to provide limited financial relief to eligible residential and commercial utility customers experiencing unusually high water consumption resulting from a verified leak.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
City Council Agenda August 18, 2026
1. Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency JPA (TEGSA) - August 5, 2026
2. Local Initiatives Navigation Center Committee (LINC) - August 5, 2026
3. Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency JPA (TEGSA) Special Meeting - August 10, 2026
4. Heritage Committee Meeting - August 10, 2026
5. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) - August 17, 2026
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the Council on any matter of interest, whether on the agenda or not. Unless additional time is authorized by the Council, each speaker shall be limited to three minutes. The total time for public comment shall not exceed one hour.
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 September 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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