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ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
October 4, 2022
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. in the Tulare Public Library and Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dennis A. Mederos, Terry A. Sayre, Stephen C. Harrell, Patrick Isherwood, Jose Sigala
STAFF PRESENT: Marc Mondell, Mario Zamora, Janice Avila, Diego Ibanez, Clay Roberts, Justin Patananan, Melissa Hermann
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mederos called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
II. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code § 54957) Title: City Manager
Mayor Mederos adjourned to closed session at 6:16 p.m.
IV. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mederos reconvened from closed session at 7:11 p.m.
V. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Mario Zamora advised there was no reportable action.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mederos adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, October 4, 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 A. Sayre, Stephen C. Harrell, Patrick Isherwood, Jose Sigala
STAFF PRESENT: Marc Mondell, Mario Zamora, Josh McDonnell, Traci Myers, Janice Avila, Michael Ott, Fred Ynclan, Diego Ibanez, Michael 8505
Miller, Trisha Whitfield, Jason Glick, Manny Correa, Clay Roberts, Justin Patananan, Melissa Hermann
VII. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mederos called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
VIII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Mederos led the pledge of allegiance and an invocation was given by Pastor Susan Henard.
IX. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
1. Spotlight on Excellence – Employee Recognition. City Manager Marc Mondell introduced Public Works Director Trisha Whitfield who presented Gary Karas with the Spotlight on Excellence Employee Recognition Award.
2. Proclamation for Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, October 19, 2022. Mayor Mederos presented a proclamation proclaiming October 19, 2022, as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day in the City of Tulare to Tulare Chamber of Commerce CEO Donnette Silva-Carter and members of the Chamber Board.
3. Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. Mayor Mederos presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Tulare to Fire Chief Michael Ott.
X. 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.
There were no citizen comments.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Marc Mondell stated there were no communications.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented.
1. Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
2. Approve minutes of the September 20, 2022, regular meeting. [Submitted by:
M. Hermann]
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3. Adopt Ordinance 2022-13 amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04 (Parks and Recreation Commission), Section 2.04.030 (Appointments and Qualifications) of the Tulare Municipal Code to be consistent with the adopted Boards, Commissions, and Committee Handbook in regard to residency requirements and make clear the appointment process. [Submitted by: M. Hermann]
4. Accept the monthly investment report for August 2022. [Submitted by: D.
Ibanez]
5. Authorize the Mayor to execute a license, subject only to minor conforming or clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager, to allow Correa Land Company LLC to maintain an existing decorative wrought iron and block wall fence within the City’s Walnut Avenue and Marion Street rights-of-way along a portion of their adjacent residential property. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
6. Confirm Vice Mayor Sayre’s appointment of Ralph Cantu to the Committee on Aging with a term ending December 31, 2023. [Submitted by: M. Hermann]
7. Conditionally approve the final map for Hidden Ridge subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City on the final map, subject to receipt of the signed final map, all fees, and other required items prior to December 4, 2022. [Submitted by: M. Miller] XIII. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – G.C. 54954.2(a)(3) Council reported out on recent events and discussed items of interest.
XIV. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
1. Community and Economic Development Update. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Community and Economic Development Director Traci Myers provided an update on economic development in the City of Tulare.
XV. GENERAL BUSINESS - Comments related to General Business items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 30 minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by the Council.
1. Authorize advance of cash in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 to the Tulare County Regional Transit Authority (TCRTA); and authorize the mayor to sign the Cash Advance and Repayment Agreement. [Submitted by: D. Ibanez] City Manager Marc Mondell provided a report for Council consideration. Tulare County Regional Transit Authority Executive Director Rich Tree provided additional information. Public comment was received from Alma Serrano who requested consideration for free transportation. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Sayre, and unanimously carried to authorize advance of cash in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 to the Tulare County Regional Transit Authority 8507
(TCRTA); and authorize the mayor to sign the Cash Advance and Repayment Agreement subject to minor changes by the City Attorney.
2. Receive an update on the Keep Tulare Beautiful project. [Submitted by: M.
Correa] Office of Safety, Compliance, and Facilities Officer Manny Correa provided a presentation to the Council. Public comment was received by Tulare Downtown Association John Harman who praised the work and staff. This was an informational item; no action was taken.
3. Receive an update on the cooling center operations for the summer of 2022 and provide direction for future operations. [Submitted by: M. Ott] Fire Chief Michael Ott provided an overview of the item. Public comment was received by Tulare Downtown Association Director John Harman regarding the number of those who took advantage of the center and the need for signage. This was an informational item; no action was taken.
XVI. STAFF UPDATES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – GC 54954.2(a)(3) Staff provided updates to Council.
Vice Mayor Sayre requested and received consensus to have staff place an item on a future agenda to review the mobile vendor ordinance.
Councilmember Sigala requested a future item to consider writing a letter to CalTrans requesting a traffic signal at Inyo and West. Staff stated they would reach out to CalTrans requesting they provide a presentation to Council.
Councilmember Sigala requested and received consensus to have staff schedule a future study session on Keep Tulare Beautiful regarding policy changes that may need to occur. City Manager Marc Mondell stated staff will schedule a session in the beginning of 2023.
Mayor Mederos requested and received consensus to work with staff and place an item on a future agenda to formalize the process for adding items to Council agendas.
XVII. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Mederos adjourned the regular meeting at 9:27 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