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ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
March 15, 2022
A Redistricting Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Tulare Public Library and Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dennis A. Mederos, Terry Sayre, Jose Sigala, Stephen C.
Harrell, Patrick Isherwood
STAFF PRESENT: Marc Mondell, Mario Zamora, Josh McDonnell, Matt Machado, Doyle Sewell, Janice Avila, Traci Myers, Trisha Whitfield, Michael Miller, Darlene Thompson, Jason Glick, Jason Bowling, Jose Rivas, Nick Bartsch, Melissa Hermann
I. CALL TO ORDER REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Mederos called the Redistricting Public Hearing to order at 6:02 p.m. noting that this was a continued public hearing from March 1, 2022.
II. 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.
Luis Huerta Silva, Tulare, commented on his desire to keep his community of interest intact which would be accomplished with Public Maps 204d and 206d.
III. REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing to adopt Resolution 2022-07 approving the By-District Elections, adjusting the boundaries of City Council Election Districts following the 2020 Federal Census and confirming such Council District Boundaries map. Council reviewed and discussed draft maps. Ken Chawkins, NDC, responded to questions posed by Council. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Mederos, seconded by Vice Mayor Sayre, and carried 3-2 (Council Members Harrell and Sigala voting no) to adopt Resolution 2022-07 adjusting the boundaries of City Council Election Districts Boundaries using Public Map 204d.
IV. ADJOURN REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Mederos adjourned the Redistricting Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. 8428
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Tulare Public Library and Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dennis A. Mederos, Terry Sayre, Jose Sigala, Stephen C.
Harrell, Patrick Isherwood
STAFF PRESENT: Marc Mondell, Mario Zamora, Josh McDonnell, Matt Machado, Doyle Sewell, Janice Avila, Traci Myers, Trisha Whitfield, Michael Miller, Darlene Thompson, Jason Glick, Jason Bowling, Jose Rivas, Nick Bartsch, Melissa Hermann
V. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Mederos called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Council Member Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was given by Father Ivan of St. Rita’s Church.
VII. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Mederos requested those who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the Council, or to address or request a matter be pulled from the Consent Calendar to do so at this time. He further stated comments related to General Business matters would be heard at the time that matter is addressed on the agenda.
Wendy Baker, Tulare resident, requested Council consider a support letter for AB 2017.
John Harman, Tulare Downtown Association, expressed gratitude for the Fire Department, Police Department, and City staff for assisting downtown with recent fires. Mr. Harman also expressed frustration with criminal activity by homeless individuals.
Xavier Avila, Tulare resident, requested support for AB 2017. Mr. Avila also expressed frustration with criminal activity by homeless individuals.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
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IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Harrell, seconded by Council Member Isherwood, and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented with the exception of item 5.
1. Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
2. Approve minutes of the February 24, 2022 special joint session and March 1, 2022 regular meeting. [Submitted by: M. Hermann]
3. Confirm Council Member Harrell’s appointment of Jocelyn Correa to the Planning Commission with a term ending December 31, 2025.
4. Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with QK, Inc. of Visalia, CA in an amount not to exceed $282,466 for professional consulting services associated with the comprehensive update of the City of Tulare Zoning Code. [Submitted by: M. Anaya]
5. Adopt Resolution 2022-09 declaring 7,500sf of City-owned property at the southwest corner of Cartmill Avenue and Akers Street, APN 166-240-003, as surplus property; and adopt Notice of Exemption, which determines that the potential sale of the lots is exempt from environmental review. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Council Member Sigala requested to pull this item for clarification. Staff provided response thereto. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Isherwood, seconded by Council Member Harrell, and carried 4-1 (Council Member Sigala voted no) to adopt Resolution 2022-09, as amended.
6. Adopt Resolution 2022-10 authorizing the City of Tulare to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”) funds not to exceed $1,500,000 to implement the following three (3) activities: First-Time Homebuyer (with or without Rehabilitation) Program that will supply down payment and closing cost assistance, an Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program to eligible low-income families within the City of Tulare, and a Tenant Based Rental Assistance to provide rent subsidies and/or security deposits to eligible households for a minimum term of six months; adopt Resolution 2022-11 approving the program guidelines; and authorize the City Manager or his/her designee(s) to execute a standard agreement, any amendments thereto, and any and all other documents or instruments necessary or required by HCD for participation in the HOME program. [Submitted by: T. Myers]
7. Approve the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Phases 2 & 3 of The Greens at Oak Creek Subdivision for recordation, and accept 8430
all easements and dedications offered to the City. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
8. Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with NV5 for geotechnical and materials testing services related to City Project EN0092, Pratt Street/Mefford-Choice Tracts Improvement Project in the amount of $153,357; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($15,335.70) of the contract amount. [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
9. Authorize the City Manager to complete and execute the documents necessary to accept the dedication of property located as a portion of APN:
169-360-041 for the use of public right-of-way for Project EN0088 – Prosperity Avenue & West Street Improvements Project, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [Submitted by: N. Bartsh]
X. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
1. Spotlight on Excellence – Employee Recognition [Submitted by: M.
Mondell] City Manager Marc Mondell recognized Jose Rivas and Sherri Metz as this quarter’s Employee Recognition recipients.
2. Community and Economic Development Update [Submitted by: T. Myers] Community and Economic Development Director provided a presentation.
Questions posed by Council were responded to by staff.
XI. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – G.C. 54954.2(c) XII. GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Community and Economic Development
(a) Receive and file the City of Tulare Housing Successor Agency Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-21. [Submitted by: Traci Myers] Community and Economic Development Director Traci Myers provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. It was moved by Council Member Harrell, seconded by Council Member Sigala, and unanimously carried to receive and file the report as presented.
2. Engineering
(a) Consider a request by The Gas Company to patch Pleasant Avenue utilizing infrared heating. [Submitted by: M. Miller] City Engineer Michael Miller provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration.
Miguel Ramirez, The Gas Company representative, provided comments and responded to questions posed by Council. Following discussion, it was 8431
moved by Council Member Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Sayre, and unanimously carried to approve the request by The Gas Company.
XIII. STAFF UPDATES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – G.C. 54954.2(c) Council Member Sigala requested to place an item on a future agenda regarding a strategic plan on homelessness. City Manager Marc Mondell advised that staff is working on composing a memo for Council and should be provided within the next 30 days.
Council Member Sigala requested and received consensus on having a closed session item for labor negotiations surrounding the possibility of privatizing street sweeping services.
XIV. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Mederos adjourned the regular session at 9:05 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