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ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE
February 24, 2022
A Special Joint Session of the City Council, Board of Public Utilities, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chamber, 491 North M Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dennis A. Mederos, Terry A. Sayre, Jose Sigala, Stephen C.
Harrell, Patrick Isherwood
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES PRESENT: Ray Fonseca, Renee Soto, Tony Sozinho PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Chuck Miguel, Sandi Miller, Chad Petersen, Jorge Diaz
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRESENT: Mike Jamaica, Craig Hancock, Armando Da Silva (no quorum present)
STAFF PRESENT: Marc Mondell, Megan Dodd, Trisha Whitfield, Tim Doyle, Andrew Bettencourt, Darlene Thompson, Fred Ynclan, Doyle Sewell, Janice Avila, Traci Myers, Mario, Michael Miller, Brian Beck, Jason Bowling, Jose Rivas, Nick Bartsch, Ivan Nicar, Jason Glick, Stephen Sopp, Melissa Hermann
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL JOINT SESSION
Mayor Mederos called to order the Special Joint Session at 1:15 p.m.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR
Mayor Mederos led the Pledge of Allegiance and introductions were made by the advisory body members that were present.
CITIZEN COMMENTS - Comments from the public are limited to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Speakers will be allowed three minutes. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
Donnette Silva-Carter, Tulare Chamber of Commerce CEO, called to express her gratitude for members serving on advisory bodies and announced that a new micro grant has become available.
OPENING COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
Opening comments were provided by City Manager Marc Mondell. 8420
PRESENTATION ON ARPA FUNDED PROJECTS AND CITY VISION BY CITY
MANAGER
City Manager Marc Mondell provided an update on the ARPA funded projects as well as shared his vision for the City.
PRESENTATION ON 2022 WORK PLAN
• Information regarding board responsibilities, adopted budget, current and future challenges and opportunities, and projects and initiatives may be shared o City Council
o Board of Public Utilities
o Planning Commission
o Parks and Recreation Commission
Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Renee Soto, Planning Commissioner Chuck Miguel, and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Craig Hancock provided presentations for their respective commissions.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Questions posed by Council were responded to by commissioners and staff.
CLOSING REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mederos adjourned the Special Joint Session at 3:59 p.m.
President of the Council and Ex-Officio
Mayor of the City of Tulare
ATTEST:
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Chief Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of the
Council of the City of Tulare