City Council Agenda September 1, 2026
CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 1, 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: 302-110-054, 302-110-074, and 302-470-004. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Tule River Indian Tribe of California. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price. 2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Infinity Insurance as subrogee of Tyson Gibson. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville. 3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Michael Snitzer. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville.
4 - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: One (1) case in which facts are not yet known to potential plaintiff.
5 - Government Code Section 54957 -- Public Employee Performance Evaluation -- Title:
City Manager.
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
COUNCIL COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month - Eliza Gonzalez
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.
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 September 1, 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 Street Sweeper
Re: Consideration of authorizing the purchase of one Schwarze M6SE Avalanche street sweeper from Schwarze Industries through Sourcewell Contract No. 062425-SWZ, with Municipal Maintenance Equipment serving as the local dealer, in an amount not to exceed $522,248.55, including a ten percent contingency, funded through the Solid Waste Reserve Fund.
2. Authorization to Purchase Organics Containers and Education Materials Re: Consideration of authorizing the purchase of countertop compost containers from Wastequip, two-yard organics containers from Sierra Container Group, and printing and mailing of organics education materials through DataPros, in a combined amount not to exceed $67,847.67, funded through the CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant.
3. Authorization to Procure Transit Maintenance Training and Support Equipment Re: Consideration of authorizing the procurement of manufacturer-specific transit maintenance training from New Flyer of America Inc. and specialized diagnostic equipment, software, tools, and maintenance support resources from NFI Parts, Inc. for the City's nine New Flyer XN35 CNG buses, utilizing FTA Section 5339 and Local Transportation Funds.
4. Authorization to Renew San Joaquin Valley Library System Membership Re: Consideration of authorizing the renewal of the City's San Joaquin Valley Library System membership and related technology services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $49,332, funded equally from the General Fund and Measure H.
5. Authorization to Repair Fire Engine No. 2210
Re: Consideration of authorizing repairs to Fire Engine No. 2210 by Burton's Fire in an amount not to exceed $28,206.98, including a ten percent contingency, funded through the FY 2026-27 Fire Department Operating Budget.
6. Authorization to Transfer Burton Ballfields Improvements to Burton School District Re: Consideration of approving the Burton Ballfields Improvements Transfer Agreement with Burton School District, transferring the City's ownership interest in the recreational improvements located at 2375 W. Morton Avenue to the District.
7. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Year 4 and 5 Funding Awards Re: Consideration of approving Permanent Local Housing Allocation Year 4 and Year 5 funding awards to Central California Family Crisis Center, Family Services of Tulare County, and Kings View totaling $465,225.77, and authorizing issuance of a Request for Proposals for the remaining Year 4 Navigation Center Operations funding.
8. License Agreement with the County of Tulare for Local Initiatives Navigation Centers (LINC) Events at the Porterville Navigation Center
Re: Consideration of approving a License Agreement with the County of Tulare for nonexclusive use of designated parking spaces at the Porterville Navigation Center located at 140 South C Street for weekly LINC events.
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9. Authorization for Street Closure — Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off Re: Consideration of authorizing the temporary street closure of Main Street from Morton Avenue to Putnam Avenue, and Harrison Avenue, Thurman Avenue, and Cleveland Avenue from Division Street to the alley east of Main Street, on October 3, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to accommodate the Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off.
10. Authorization to Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code Regarding Entertainment Zones Re: Consideration of authorizing staff to schedule a public hearing for September 15, 2026, regarding amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Porterville Municipal Code to establish the Porterville Sports Complex as an Entertainment Zone and expand the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
11. Intergovernmental Agreement with Kern Community College District for a Porterville College School Resource Officer
Re: Consideration of approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with Kern Community College District on behalf of Porterville College for a full-time School Resource Officer from September 10, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with reimbursement of actual costs up to $184,500 annually, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
12. Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Re: Consideration of accepting the California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant No. PT27133 in the amount of $88,000 for traffic safety enforcement, education, training, and related activities.
13. Approval of a Second Municipal Water Service Connection for Property Located at 883 E.
Cleo Avenue
Re: Consideration of adopting a resolution approving a second municipal water service connection for property located at 883 E. Cleo Avenue, subject to the existing Extraterritorial Service Agreement, recorded deed restriction, and Irrevocable Agreement for Annexation.
14. 2026 Biennial Review and Amendment of the City of Porterville Conflict of Interest Code Re: Consideration of accepting the Conflicts and Disclosure Monitor Agency 2026 Biennial Report and approving amendments to the City of Porterville Conflict of Interest Code, including an updated list of designated positions.
A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2026-013-C) for Dead End Saloon at 1200 S. Main Street Re: Adjourned public hearing, continued from August 18, 2026, for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2026-013-C) to allow the operation of Dead End Saloon at 1200 S. Main Street with a Type 48 Alcoholic Beverage Control license for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption.
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16. 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Re: Consideration of conducting a public hearing, approving the City of Porterville 2025- 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and directing staff to submit the final CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by September 28, 2026.
17. Amendment to Chapter 25 of the Porterville Municipal Code Regarding Nonfunctional Turf Irrigation
Re: Council to conduct a public hearing to hear public testimony and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Porterville Municipal Code to add Section 25-32A.28 regarding the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf in accordance with State law.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
18. Approval and Ratification of 2026 Position Pay Plans Re: Consider adoption of a resolution approving and ratifying the City of Porterville's Position Pay Plans effective January 1, July 1, August 1, and August 16, 2026, reflecting compensation and classification changes previously authorized by the City Council.
19. Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Policy Options
Re: Consideration of mobilehome rent stabilization policy options and providing direction to staff regarding further evaluation and development of a proposed Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance, exploration of a negotiated Memorandum of Understanding or similar voluntary approach, or discontinuation of further work at this time.
20. Process to Fill District 3 City Council Vacancy
Re: Consideration of establishing an application and interview process to fill the vacant District 3 City Council seat resulting from the resignation of Councilmember AJ Rivas, including solicitation of Requests for Appointment and scheduling a special City Council meeting for September 17, 2026, to consider applicants and potential appointment.
AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.
1. Tulare County Taskforce on Homelessness - August 19, 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
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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 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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