Agenda packet — Tulare City Council, October 18, 2022 (part 2 of 2)

Dist. Co. Rte. P.M. Parcel No. Federal Aid
Project No.

Date / Revised Date
168-240-069 February 3, 2022
Owner: Parmar Brothers, Inc., a California
Corporation
Date Acquired: August 2019
Property Address: 1279 N. West St.,
Tulare, CA 93274
Property to be acquired: Part All
Locale: The subject larger parcel property consists of a single parcel of land that is located at the southwest corner of Prosperity Avenue and West Street, in northwest Tulare, California.

Total Property Area: 41,866 Sq. Ft. (larger parcel) Including Access Rights Yes No

STATUTORY BASIS OF VALUATION
The market value for the property to be acquired by The City of Tulare (the “City”) is based upon an appraisal prepared in accordance with accepted appraisal principles and procedures.

Code of Civil Procedure Section 1263.320 defines Fair Market Value as follows:
a) The fair market value of the property taken is the highest price on the date of valuation that would be agreed to by a seller, being willing to sell but under no particular or urgent necessity for so doing, nor obliged to sell, and a buyer, being ready, willing, and able to buy but under no particular necessity for so doing, each dealing with the other with full knowledge of all the uses and purposes for which the property is reasonably adaptable and available.
b) The fair market value of property taken for which there is no relevant, comparable market is its value on the date of valuation as determined by any method of valuation that is just and equitable.

Code of Civil Procedure Section 1263.321 defines the Value for Nonprofit, Special Use Property as follows:

A just and equitable method of determining the value of nonprofit, special use property for which there is no relevant, comparable market is as set forth in Section 824 of the Evidence Code, but subject to the exceptions set forth in subdivision (C) of Section 824 of the Evidence Code.

The market value for the property to be acquired by the City is based upon Code of Civil Procedure Section 1263.320 as defined above.

BASIC PROPERTY DATA
Interest valued: Fee Simple & Temporary use
Date of valuation: February 3, 2022 Original Updated
Applicable zoning: C-3 (Retail Commercial)
Area to be acquired: 230 Sq. Ft.

Highest and best use: As improved
Current use: Gasoline Fueling Station
City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 2 of 14

AREAS WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY
The proposed acquisition of new road right-of-way (ROW) will be a partial taking in fee title. The irregular-shaped taking is located at the northeast corner of the property and contains 230 square feet of total land area.

Total Area = 230 Sq. Ft.

New Road Right-of-Way
230 Sq. Ft. x $8.65/Sq. Ft. x 100% = $1,989.50
Total = $1,989.50

IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY
The only improvements that are situated in this area are grass with sprinkler irrigation.

Improvements
Lump sum = $500
Total = $500

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT (TCE)
The valuation of the temporary construction easement acquisition utilizes a somewhat different methodology because this take area will not be permanently taken and will only be needed for a relatively short period of time. During this time, the larger parcel will be without the use of this area though, and the owner must be compensated accordingly. The most appropriate method of valuing this temporary easement area is to estimate the rental value of the property within the take area over the specified term.

Ground leases for commercial properties in the local market are often structured with the annual rent being equal to 10% of the value of the underlying land. Multiplying the size of the TCE taking by the fee value of the land times the 10% rate of return and the 12-month term leads to a value for the temporary easement taking of $174.73.

Total Area = 202 Sq. Ft.

TCE
202 Sq. Ft. x $8.65/Sq. Ft. x 10% X 12 months = $174.73 Total = $174.73
Lump Sum Total = $2,664.23
City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 3 of 14

THE FOLLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE PARTIAL ACQUISITION ONLY Value of the property being
acquired including the following
improvements:

Land: $ 1,989.50
Imps: $ 500
TCE: $ 174.73
$ 2,664.23
Severance Damages (see page 4):

Cost to Cure Damages: $ 1,000
Incurable Damages: $ 0
Total Damages: $ 1,000
Benefits (see page 4): $ 0
Net Damages: $ 1,000
The total amount of any other compensation: $ 0
JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION $ 3,664.23
* Rounded To $ 3,700
Construction Contract Work $ 0
City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 4 of 14

SEVERANCE DAMAGES

COST TO CURE DAMAGE ITEMS
Lump Sum Total $ 1,000

INCURABLE DAMAGES
(Narrative explanation and calculations, if applicable) Lump Sum Total $ 0
TOTAL DAMAGES $ 1,000

BENEFITS
(Narrative explanation and calculations, if applicable) Lump Sum Total $ 0
NET DAMAGES (Total Damages less Benefits) $ 1,000

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORK ITEMS
No construction contract work will be done on the owner’s behalf by the project contractor and any corrective work will be the responsibility of the property owner.

The only damage to the property is the need to reconfigure the sprinkler system and this is best measured using the cost to cure technique. Because of the small area that will be affected, the cost of the repair is estimated to be about $1,000, which includes compensation to the property owner for coordinating the work.

City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 5 of 14

SUMMARY OF THE BASIS FOR JUST COMPENSATION
Selected Market Data
Four sales of comparable commercial properties are selected for use in valuing the subject larger parcel. These data items are narratively discussed below followed by a grid that analyzes the data and shows how each item compares to the subject.

City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 6 of 14
In comparing these sales to the subject property, consideration is given to various elements of comparison that market participates recognize as having an impact on the prices that are paid for this type of property. The comparison grid summarizes how each data item is compared to the subject. A “+” is shown if the data item is inferior to the subject, a “– ” is used if the sale is superior, and an “=” sign is indicated if the data item is generally comparable. Not all elements of comparison are weighted equally by the market and in some instances a greater magnitude of difference is appropriate for a symbol.

Based on these comparisons, the subject land should be valued above the $3.05 to $6.64 per square foot indicated by sale nos. 2 and 4, below the $15.03 per square foot reflected in sale no. 3, and at a level similar to the $8.64 of sale no.

1. Thus, a unit value of $8.65 per square foot is concluded. This is applied to the 41,866 square feet in the subject larger parcel, which results in a total land value of $362,141.

Land Size x Value per S.F. = Value of Larger Parcel Land 41,866 s.f. x $8.65 = $362,141
In a strip appraisal where the majority of the property’s improvements are not being affected by the partial acquisition, it is still important to include in the value of the larger parcel the contribution of any improvements that are being taken.

The only improvement being acquired from the subject property is some grass landscaping and its contributory value is estimated to be $500.

Adding the value of the land to the contribution of the affected improvement leads to a total value for the subject larger parcel of $362,641.

Property Valuation Discussion
Comparable 1 represents a vacant land parcel that is located along the east side of Mooney Boulevard, north of Bardsley Avenue, in Tulare. The 34,727-square-foot parcel has an interior lot orientation and it is zoned C-3 for retail commercial uses. There are no off-site improvements in place along the street frontage, but public utilities are available in close proximity. The property is just north of a new commercial development that features a Jack-in-the-Box fast food restaurant. This site was listed for sale at an asking price of $330,000 and after nine months of exposure it sold in March 2020 for $300,000 all cash or $8.64 per square foot. The buyers are franchisees of the Little Caesar’s Pizza chain and they plan to construct a new fast-food restaurant on the site.

Comparable 2 consists of a vacant commercial land parcel that is part of a newly developing commercial center in Tulare. The center is situated at the southwest quadrant of Bardsley Avenue and Mooney Boulevard and is anchored by a CVS/pharmacy store. Surrounding the pharmacy is 4.31 acres of land that was purchased by developers, who are subdividing it into smaller parcels. This is one of those parcels and it is situated toward the rear of the project. A new parcel map was recorded to create the site and it is landlocked with no direct public street frontage. Access comes from common area drives that lead to both streets. All public utilities are readily available. The zoning is C-3 for retail commercial uses by the City of Tulare. The buyers are local developers who had an agreement to build a new 5,877- square-foot adult day care facility for Social Vocational Services, who committed to lease it for a 10-year term. The land sale closed in July 2020 at a price of $250,000 all cash or $6.64 per square foot.

Comparable 3 refers to a vacant commercial lot located along the east side of ‘J’ Street, north of Prosperity Avenue, in Tulare. The interior-oriented parcel is just north of the intersection with frontage along a busy street. It has 29,266 square feet of land area and is zoned C-4 for service commercial uses by the City of Tulare. Curb and gutter are in place along the street frontage and there are two drive approaches for access. All public utilities are readily available. The site was previously improved with five old bungalow houses that had been abandoned along with a bar that was also closed City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
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down, and all of the structural improvements were cleared from the site prior to the sale. The property was listed for sale at an asking price of $450,000 in February 2020, and it sold in September 2020 for $440,000 or $15.03 per square foot. The buyers plan to develop a new market on the property.

Comparable 4 is a large vacant land parcel that is located on the east side of Mooney Boulevard, north of Tulare Avenue, in Tulare. The 4.70-acre property is in raw condition with no off-site improvements installed, but all public utilities are available to serve it. The zoning applied by the City of Tulare is C-4 for service commercial uses. The seller purchased the property in 2017 as a potential site for their Quality Paint and Body business, but they never developed the property.

Later, it was listed for sale in October 2021 at an asking price of $650,000. It took only a short time to find a buyer and in February 2022 the sale closed at a price of $625,000 or $3.05 per square foot all cash.

Value of Portion to be Acquired
The same unit value that has been estimated for the larger parcel is also applied to the portion of the site that is to be acquired in fee title for use as permanent right-of-way. To this is added the contributory value of the affected improvement leading to a total value for the permanent taking of $2,489.50.

Land Size x Value per S.F. = Land Value + Improvement Value = Value of Permanent Taking 230 s.f. x $8.65 = $1,989.50 + $500 = $2,489.50
The valuation of the temporary construction easement acquisition utilizes a somewhat different methodology because this take area will not be permanently taken and will only be needed for a relatively short period of time. During this time, the larger parcel will be without the use of this area though, and the owner must be compensated accordingly. The most appropriate method of valuing this temporary easement area is to estimate the rental value of the property within the take area over the specified term.

TCE Size x Value per S.F. x Annual Rental Rate x Term = Value of Temporary Easement 202 s.f. x $8.65 x 10% x 12 months = $174.73
Adding together the values of the various portions to be acquired results in a total value for the takings of $2,664.23.

Value of Permanent Right-of-Way Taking $2,489.50
Value of Temporary Construction Easement + $ 174.73
Taking Total Value of Takings $2,664.23
City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 8 of 14
Description of Right-of-Way Taking:

The proposed acquisition of new road right-of-way (ROW) will be a partial taking in fee title. The irregular-shaped taking is located at the northeast corner of the property and contains 230 square feet of total land area. The only improvements that are situated in this area are grass with sprinkler irrigation.

Temporary Easement Taking:

The temporary construction easement (TCE) will be used by the City of Tulare (City) or its contractors for purposes of facilitating construction of adjacent public street improvements and related purposes, in, on, over, under, through, along, and across the property. The TCE will commence upon written notice of commencement of construction and shall automatically terminate upon completion of the City’s construction or six months after commencement, whichever occurs first. Certain improvements, like concrete and structural improvements, will be protected in place and will not be removed, while other improvements may need to be cleared to allow for use of the TCE in the manner intended. If fencing needs to be taken down, the contractor will provide temporary fencing during the term to keep the property secure and the owner will be compensated for the need to replace it with permanent fencing after the TCE is terminated.

The TCE taking parallels the south side of the ROW take area. It is a linear strip of land that is 6.76 feet wide on the east end along the West Street frontage and 7.32 feet wide on the west end at the Prosperity Avenue exposure. In total, it will burden 202 square feet of land area. Grass with sprinkler irrigation is the only improvement in this area. While the sign advertising the convenience store and its gasoline prices is nearby, it will be protected in place and not disturbed by the project.

Severance damages:

Benefits:

No benefits that will enhance the value of the remainder property are anticipated as a result of the project.

Construction Contract Work:

Sometimes it is necessary to do certain work, either inside the right-of-way or on the owner’s private property, in order to restore the utility and value of the remainder property, and this work may be most economically and/or practically performed by the project’s contractor. This is known as construction contract work. For this subject property, no construction contract work will be done on the owner’s behalf by the project contractor and any corrective work will be the responsibility of the property owner. As a result, appropriate compensation, if necessary, is included in the appraisal.

City of Tulare CT Exhibit 8-EX-15A
APPRAISAL SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONT.) Page 9 of 14
Analysis of Remainder:

In the after condition, the remainder property will be slightly smaller at 41,636 square feet, which is still of sufficient size to support commercial development. The shape of the parcel will be altered only in a small and insignificant way.

Frontages along the two streets will see only minor reductions and this will not affect the property’s access or visibility.

All utilities will continue to be connected and any disruptions will be kept to a minimum during construction. The building structure will not be directly impacted and it will continue to comply with the zoning’s setback requirement. No impact to the canopy or fueling islands will be felt either, and the movement of vehicles around the site will not be disrupted.

There will be a need to make some minor adjustment to the sprinkler system in order to properly irrigate the remaining grass. The project improvements are intended to improve traffic control and intersection safety. While this will be generally beneficial to properties in the area, the project is not likely to measurably increase the value of the subject remainder.

Final Total Value Opinion:

The final total value opinion is equal to the value of the takings plus the net severance damages to the remainder, which totals $3,664.23 and is rounded to $3,700.

Value of Takings + Net Severance Damages = Final Total Value Opinion $2,664.23 + $1,000 = $3,664.23 @ $3,700
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CITY OF TULARE

AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Submitting Department: City Attorney
For Council Meeting of: October 18, 2022
Documents Attached: ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution ☒Other ☐None

AGENDA ITEM:

Approve an amendment to City Manager Marc Mondell’s Employment Agreement.

IS PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No
BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION:

An amendment to City Manager Marc Mondell’s Employment Agreement calls for a ten percent (10%) increase in salary which would bring his salary to two hundred, twenty-five thousand, three hundred, fifty-three dollars and seventy cents ($225,353.70). The Amendment also provides an additional $2,500 in deferred compensation bringing his total deferred compensation to an annual amount of $13,400.00.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an amendment to City Manager Marc Mondell’s Employment Agreement.

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW/COMMENTS: ☒Yes ☐N/A
IS ADDITIONAL (NON-BUDGETED) FUNDING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A FUNDING SOURCE/ACCOUNT NUMBER:

N/A
Submitted by: Mario Zamora Title: City Attorney
Date: October 11, 2022 City Manager Approval: ____________ AGENDA ITEM: Consent 11

FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Employment Agreement is made on the _______ day of October, 2022, by and between the CITY OF TULARE, a municipal corporation (“City”), and MARC MONDELL (“Employee”), with respect to that Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit 1, effective on October 22, 2022. City and Employee are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and singularly as a “Party.”
For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties amend the Agreement as follows:

1. The annual salary as stated in Section 4 shall be amended to two hundred, twenty-five thousand, three hundred, fifty-three dollars and seventy cents ($225,353.70).

2. The deferred compensation as stated in Section 5G shall be amended to a City contribution of five hundred fifteen dollars and thirty-eight cents ($515.38) (total of $13,400 annually) to Employee’s deferred contribution plan.

3. All terms and conditions of the Agreement not otherwise amended herein shall remain in full force and effect.

Dated: __________________ CITY OF TULARE
By: _________________________
Dennis Mederos
Mayor
Dated: __________________ EMPLOYEE
By: _________________________
Marc Mondell
ATTEST:

By: _________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT 1

CITY OF TULARE

AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development / Building For Council Meeting of: October 18, 2022
Documents Attached: ☒Ordinance ☐Resolution ☐Other ☐None

AGENDA ITEM:

Pass-to-print an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Tulare Municipal Code to adopt Appendix X of the latest edition of the California Residential Code and Appendix O of the latest edition of the California Building Code, and commencing on January 1, 2023, Appendix Z of the 2022 California Residential Code or Appendix P of the 2022 California Building Code, as applicable.

IS PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: ☒Yes ☐No
BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION:

The City of Tulare has made progress towards managing its homeless situation. However, the City continues to find that the number of homes is insufficient, that a significant portion of homeless are without the ability to obtain shelter, and that the situation has resulted in a threat to the health and safety of those persons. The City has also found that there is an ongoing need to expand the number of shelters within the City. The City of Tulare also affirms the City’s commitment to managing homelessness and offering shelter and service options for those living without shelter in our communities.

During a declared shelter crisis, Government Code Section 8698.1 allows a local agency to suspend state and local statutes, regulations, or ordinances prescribing standards for housing, health, or safety to the extent reasonably necessary to mitigate impacts of the crisis. The statute also encourages agencies to adopt minimum local health and safety standards that will apply in lieu of the California Building Standards Code to additional public facilities used to provide emergency housing.

The proposed policy outlines the minimum fire and life safety requirements that will apply during a declared shelter crisis in the City of Tulare on properties or facilities owned or leased by the City of Tulare.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW/COMMENTS: ☒Yes ☐N/A
IS ADDITIONAL (NON-BUDGETED) FUNDING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing 1
FUNDING SOURCE/ACCOUNT NUMBER:

N/A
Submitted by: Traci Myers Title: Community & Economic Development Director Date: October 11, 2022 City Manager Approval: ____________ ORDINANCE 2022-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
AMENDING TITLE 4 OF THE TULARE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT APPENDIX X

OF THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND

APPENDIX O OF THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, AND COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2023, APPENDIX Z OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE OR APPENDIX P OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, AS APPLICABLE.

WHEREAS, on July 19, 2022, the City of Tulare adopted Resolution 2022-35 declaring that a shelter crisis exists in the City pursuant to Government Code §§ 8698 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City’s citywide 2022 point-in-time count identified 212 homeless individuals, of which 31 (14.62%) were sheltered and 181 (85.38%) were unsheltered; and
WHEREAS, although the City has made progress towards combating its homeless situation, the City continues to find that the number of homes is insufficient, that a significant portion of homeless are without the ability to obtain shelter, and that the situation has resulted in a threat to the health and safety of those persons and there is a continuing need to expand the number of shelters within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council affirms the City’s commitment to combatting homelessness and creating or augmenting a continuum of shelter and service options for those living without shelter in our communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Tulare as follows:

SECTION 1. This Ordinance shall be uncodified.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall remain in effect as long as the City’s declaration that shelter crisis remains in effect.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Government Code § 8698.2, the City Council hereby reaffirms that a shelter crisis exists in City of Tulare.

SECTION 4. The local minimum building and life safety standards attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference, are adopted within the City during the pendency of the shelter crisis. These standards and the suspension of law per Government Code § 8698.1(b) shall only apply to emergency shelters installed on property owned or leased by the City. An emergency shelter that is established pursuant to this Ordinance may only be operated for a period allowed under Government Code § 8698.1(c)(3), commencing from the first day an individual uses the shelter for housing. In the event the shelter is proposed for use longer than Ninety (90) days, the local Chief Building Official and Fire Marshal shall have the right to establish ORDINANCE 20XX-XX

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more restrictive standards.

SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that the adoption of the ordinance is not a project that may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the other remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 15 of the Charter of the City of Tulare, it is ordered that a summary of this ordinance be issued in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City of Tulare for one day and that the ordinance be available in at least one public place at the City offices. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days from and after the date of its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare on the XX day of XXXX, 2022.

President of the Council and Ex-Officio
Mayor of the City of Tulare
ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of the
Council of the City of Tulare
ORDINANCE 20XX-XX

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF TULARE } ss.

CITY OF TULARE }
I, Marc Mondell, City Clerk of the City of Tulare and Clerk of the Council of said city, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 18, 2022, and finally passed, approved, and adopted at a regular meeting held on November 1, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of the City of Tulare, California, this XX day of XXXX, 20XX.

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

By Melissa Hermann, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF TULARE } ss.

CITY OF TULARE }
I, Marc Mondell, City Clerk of the City of Tulare and Clerk of the Council of said city, do hereby certify that a summary of Ordinance 20XX-XX has been published in the Tulare Advance Register, a newspaper of general circulation on XXXX XX, 20XX.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of the City of Tulare, California, this _____ day of XXXX, 20XX.

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

By Melissa Hermann, Chief Deputy City Clerk
ORDINANCE 20XX-XX

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EXHIBIT A

MINIMUM BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY

HOMELESS SHELTERS ON CITY PROPERTY
Background and Authority:

Application:

This policy outlines the minimum fire and life safety requirements that will apply during a declared shelter crisis in the City of Tulare on properties or facilities owned or leased by the City of Tulare.

Standards:

1. Emergency homeless shelter facilities shall:
a. Have an approved set of plans stamped and signed by an architect or engineer, as applicable, which includes the following (contact the Building Division for the complete list of Minimum Submittal Requirements):
i. Site Plan;
ii. Floor Plan;
iii. Mechanical Plan
iv. Electrical plan;
v. Plumbing plan;
vi. Storm water plan; and
vii. Through December 31, 2022, Accessibility Plan with notes and details showing compliance with Chapter 11B of the 2019 California Building Code, and commencing on January 1, 2023, with Chapter 11B of the 2022 California Building Code.
b. Have an emergency preparedness plan for each facility. c. Provide adequate access for emergency service vehicles. d. Have a fire safety plan for the facility approved by the local fire authority.

At a minimum, the facility shall have fire extinguishers centrally located throughout the facility. Fire extinguishers shall have regularly scheduled servicing and maintenance.
e. Provide a minimum of three (3) feet of shelter-to-shelter separation. f. Provide a minimum of five (5) feet separation between any property line and a shelter unit.
g. Provide a facility supervisor to monitor compliance with facility rules and regulations, and to notify emergency services in the event of an emergency.

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h. If pets are allowed, provide a pet management plan that includes a method to manage pet health, secure pets away from other people, store food to prevent rodent attraction, and manage the pet waste to ensure public health protection.
i. Be graded so as not to induce excessive storm water runoff or on-site ponding in habitable areas.
j. Provide for, or provide access to:
i. Sanitary facilities, including toilet, handwashing, solid waste containers, and medically necessary medical waste containers. ii. A central location for individuals to eat.
iii. Shower facilities.
iv. Storage facilities for personal items.
v. Source of potable drinking water.
vi. An area with usable natural shade or a shade structure. vii. Facilities to wash clothes and linens.

2. Buildings and/or structures used for emergency homeless shelters shall conform to the following:
a. Through December 31, 2022, Appendix X in the 2019 California Residential Code or Appendix O in the 2019 California Building Code, as applicable, and commencing on January 1, 2023, Appendix Z of the 2022 California Residential Code or Appendix P of the 2022 California Building Code, as applicable.
b. Have no less than 70 square feet for each occupant, or a minimum of fifty (50) square feet for each occupant if more than one person per structure. c. Have at least two forms of egress placed remotely from each other. One exit must lead directly to the outdoors/evacuation route. d. Have a means for natural light and natural ventilation. e. Be weatherproof and have a heat/cold barrier of some kind on or in walls and ceiling.
f. Have, as applicable, a smoke detector and a Carbon Monoxide Alarm.

3. All construction shall be performed by licensed contractors as applicable.

4. Site and operational plans shall be reviewed in advance by the Planning and Building Divisions and Fire Marshal (or local fire authority), and shall be required prior to occupancy. No such approval shall constitute the issuance of a building permit per Section 105 of the California Building Code. Any such approval may be modified or revoked at the reasonable discretion of the Chief Building Official or Fire Marshal. The Chief Building Official and Fire Marshal (or local fire authority), at their sole discretion and at any time, may cause fire-life-safety inspections to be conducted. The Chief Building Official and Fire Marshal (or local fire authority) may designate a local official to carry out this provision.

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done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the California codes or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

6. The Chief Building Official and Fire Marshal (or local fire authority) shall have the authority to establish any additional building and life safety standards on a caseby- case or as-needed basis.

CITY OF TULARE

AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Submitting Department: Engineering Services / Project Management For Council Meeting of: October 18, 2022
Documents Attached: ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution ☐Other ☒None

AGENDA ITEM:

Receive an update and presentation of the 30% progress plans for the proposed Homeless Shelter facility (Project - FM0048) and provide direction regarding the proposed heating/cooling system alternatives thereto.

IS PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No
BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION:

Over the past several years, the City has been discussing the issue of homelessness, its impacts on the community, and possible solutions. With the restrictions that resulted from the 2018 Martin vs. Boise court decision, cities cannot enforce anti-camping ordinances if there are not a sufficient number of shelter beds available for the homeless population.

At the May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting, Staff presented a memorandum outlining a conceptual plan, project phasing, potential lease options, and an operational plan for Council’s review and consideration. The primary recommendation of the memorandum was that the City partner with the County of Tulare to design, construct, and operate an emergency homeless shelter located on the County’s property at East O’Neal Avenue, east of “K” Street. The City Council approved and directed Staff to move forward with the project as presented.

On July 19, 2022, the City Council approved a contract with 4 Creeks for architectural and engineering design services for a permanent homeless shelter located on the vacant land at the Tulare County Health and Human Services facility. The initial intent of the project was to construct it in three phases. The first phase included a temporary encampment area with restroom facilities and a site office building. The permanent shelter structure with two separate training rooms and a food pantry were to be constructed in the second phase. The third and final phase was to add a modular village and additional amenities, such as storage containers, a kennel, a garden area, and an exercise court. However, due to concerns expressed by the County, the temporary homeless encampment will be constructed in a separate location. It is anticipated that the construction of the permanent facility will now be completed in either one or two phases.

As promised, an update and presentation of the design and scope of work is being brought back to the Council for consideration and comment prior to proceeding with the completion of the design. Specifically, Staff is requesting feedback with regard to the proposed heating and cooling systems being designed in the main shelter building. The main building is planned to encompass approximately 20,000 square feet with a capacity of 200 beds easily scalable upwards to 400 beds. It will include both common areas and designated sleeping areas, with varying degrees of accommodations and privacy. To address the conditioning of such a large space, two major factors must be considered when evaluating alternatives. First, what is AGENDA ITEM: General Business 1
necessary for the alternatives to comply with Title 24 Energy Code requirements of the building code? Second, what are the resulting construction and operational costs associated with those alternatives?
Air Conditioning and Full Heating
To fully condition a space, Title 24 Energy Code requires certain building standards/ratings be met, including minimum levels of building insulation. For a building of this type and use, additional measures would need to be taken, such as constructing interior walls to enclose/protect the insulation from damage/vandalism. In regards to performance, on a 100- degree day a full air-conditioning system could be expected to cool a space of this size to 75 degrees. On a 45-degree night, this system could be expected to warm the building up to 72 degrees.

Evaporative Coolers and Reduced Heating
Alternatively, with the use of evaporative coolers, fully insulating the building could be avoided and Title 24 Energy Code requirements would not apply for the cooling system. However, the Title 24 Energy Code requirements would impact the design of the heating system. To meet the efficiency requirements of the code, the levels of heating that could be provided would be reduced. With regards to system performance, on a 100-degree day an evaporative cooling system can be expected to cool a space of this size to 80 degrees. With the reduced heating system, on a 45-degree night, this system would be expected to warm the building up to 55 degrees. While this system alternative would not achieve the same temperature differential as the air conditioning and full heating system, evaporative cooling systems are much more cost efficient to construct and operate, using as much as 50% less electricity.

Currently, the cost differential between the evaporative cooling and reduced heating system and an air conditioning and full heating system (with associated/required energy efficiency upgrades) is estimated at $1.1 million. In either alternative, large ceiling fans will be utilized throughout the shelter space to provide air circulation. In weighing the alternatives, there is a need to consider the intent, function, and desired performance of the facility, while recognizing the significant difference in initial capital costs and ongoing operational costs.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW/COMMENTS: ☐Yes ☒N/A
IS ADDITIONAL (NON-BUDGETED) FUNDING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A FUNDING SOURCE/ACCOUNT NUMBER:

FM0048-040-0200
Submitted by: Nick Bartsch Title: Senior Project Manager Date: October 11, 2022 City Manager Approval: ____________

CITY OF TULARE

AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Submitting Department: City Manager
For Council Meeting of: October 18, 2022
Documents Attached: ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution ☒Other ☐None

AGENDA ITEM:

Receive the Operational Plan for the Temporary Homeless Encampment Area and provide direction thereto.

IS PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No
BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION:

As discussed at the September 20, 2022, Council meeting, staff has prepared an operational plan for the temporary homeless encampment area to be located at the northeast corner of Walnut Avenue and O Street. The operational plan is attached for Council review and consideration.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the Operational Plan for the Temporary Homeless Encampment Area and provide direction thereto.

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW/COMMENTS: ☐Yes ☒N/A
IS ADDITIONAL (NON-BUDGETED) FUNDING REQUIRED: ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A FUNDING SOURCE/ACCOUNT NUMBER:

N/A
Submitted by: Marc Mondell Title: City Manager
Date: October 12, 2022 City Manager Approval: ____________ AGENDA ITEM: General Business 2
Operational Plan for Temporary Homeless Encampment Area As a result of the 2018 Boise versus Martin legal decision, the City is unable to prohibit homeless individuals from camping on public property unless the City has an adequate number of beds available to support the homeless population. Therefore, the City is proceeding with developing an Emergency Homeless Shelter (Homeless Shelter) at Tulare County’s Hillman Health Center which will serve as the community’s long-term solution to managing homelessness. The City’s initial concept envisioned a three-phase development. The first phase would have created a Temporary Homeless Encampment Area (Temporary Encampment) within a fenced perimeter to provide an attractive alternative for homeless individuals where they could immediately start to receive services. Ongoing negotiations with Tulare County on the lease agreement for the Homeless Shelter are progressing and staff anticipates brining the lease forward to City Council for approval in November however, the County has declined the opportunity to locate the Temporary Encampment on their property.

Given that the anticipated timeline to complete design and construction of the Homeless Shelter is twelve to eighteen months, an alternative short-term solution is needed to provide a Temporary Encampment where homeless individuals can be supported. A suitable site would be free from the inherent risks of being located adjacent to an active rail line, and could serve as a centralized point of service for those entities seeking to meet the needs of those in our community experiencing homelessness. The City has purchased the 2-acre property located at the northeast corner of Walnut Avenue and “O” Street as the location for the Temporary Encampment. Its close proximity to the Hillman Health Center and the services provided at that location will be a great benefit to individuals at the Temporary Encampment, and will also facility an easy relocation to the future Homeless Shelter when it is available.

Proposed Temporary Encampment – Vicinity Map
Proposed Temporary Encampment – Street View
In its initial stage, the Temporary Encampment is intended to serve as a relocation site for the 60+ individuals located within the designated area identified in the City’s current Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program. The Temporary Encampment would have an operational focus of providing the ERF Program services at a superior level to what is currently provided at the designated area, with additional measures to address safety, sanitary conditions, and convenience for those utilizing the facility. Subsequent expansion of the facilities and services provided at the Temporary Encampment to include individuals outside of the ERF Program will occur as additional funding sources are secured, either through supplemental ERF grants or other eligible funding sources. Obtaining additional grant funding may require the preparation of a viable project plan and involve a competitive grant application process.

Prior to and subsequent to the ERF Program grant award and commencement of associated services, the City and Union Pacific Railroad have been dealing with ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian/train conflicts. There have been 12 fatalities resulting from pedestrian vs. train collisions since 2010, including 2 recently on the same day. Most, if not all, of the incidents are believed to have been intentional (i.e., suicide) and involving homeless individuals. This problem is clearly exacerbated by having multiple make-shift encampments within close proximity to an active rail line. The designated area identified in the City’s ERF Program is adjacent to the UPRR tracks, presenting significant safety concerns for inhabitants. The City has determined that these concerns can only be adequately addressed through the physical relocation of homeless individuals to the Temporary Encampment.

The City of Tulare successfully applied for and received a funding allocation of $1,566,504 through the ERF Program, with the original project plan identifying the provision of services to homeless individuals in existing, long-standing encampment sites along the Union Pacific Railroad in the vicinity of Centennial Park and Rotary Skate Park. Through the services provided, the ERF Program objectives of transitioning homeless individuals to permanent supportive housing and the restoration of designated encampment sites to their intended use may be achieved. The services provided under the ERF Program will be relocated to the Temporary Encampment to include the following:

Services Identified in City’s ERF Program Application

1. Direct Services – Case Management. One full-time employee (FTE) will provide street outreach, case management, and housing navigation services for the estimated 57 clients five days per week. The FTE will be sourced through one of the non-profit organizations of Kings Tulare CoC, Salt+Light Works, and Kings View.

2. Direct Services – Project Supervision. One manager from each of the three non-profit organizations of Kings Tulare CoC, Salt+Light Works, and Kings View will oversee, train, and offer regular technical assistance to their respective case manager/Housing Navigator and the estimated 57 clients.

3. Direct Services – Mobile Shower and Bathroom Unit. The non-profit organization, Clean The World Global LLC, has manufactured and will operate and maintain a two-stall shower and bathroom trailer serving the temporary encampment facility. The trailer is a self-contained mobile unit that will be managed by one FTE and deployed in the field three- to two-days per week. The mobile unit includes an ADA accessible stall, a sharps container, awning, display tv / monitor, and technology to support the collection of client data.

4. Direct Services – Food and Palliative Relief Items. The non-profit organization Salt+Light Works will plan, implement, and maintain a food and palliative relief item (e.g., water bottles, clothing, hygiene kits) distribution service for unsheltered residents in the temporary encampment facility. This service will be available at least three-days per week, and involves multiple staff members responsible for effective implementation and coordination.

5. Direct Services – Medical Mobile Care Unit. Adventist Health will contribute the services of their Mobile Care Unit (MCU) team to assist unsheltered residents in the temporary encampment facility. The MCU is led by a team of physicians, medical assistants, and outreach staff. Collectively, the MCU delivers first aid, wound care, medical assessments, disability assessments, and referrals to primary care providers when applicable.

6. Direct Services – Homeless Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency will commit their Homeless Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to engage and offer technical services to the unsheltered residents in the temporary encampment facility. The MDT consists of personnel from public health, human services, mental health, and fiscal divisions. This team offers benefits acquisition, alcohol and other drug counseling, and mental health assessment services.

7. Housing Options – Rent and Deposit Assistance. Through the ERF Program, the three case managers, in collaboration with City of Tulare staff, will execute a housing plan with upwards of 57 clients relocated to the temporary encampment facility from the prioritized encampment area. The housing plan will account for 12 months of rent and a standard rental deposit at available public and privately managed rental units. This subsidy is intended to facilitate an exit from homelessness to permanent housing, and to address housing affordability for at least one-year.

8. Sustainable Outcomes – Housing Stability Assistance. Through the ERF Program, the three case managers, in collaboration with City of Tulare staff, will provide funding to offset monthly utility and other household costs for upwards of 57 clients exiting homelessness from the prioritized encampment area. This subsidy is intended to address particular household costs prior to and/or after move-in, including standard monthly utilities as well as rental application fees, credit repair, and/ other costs necessary to secure and sustain housing for clients.

9. Sustainable Outcomes – Waste Removal Service. The City of Tulare Public Works Department will assist with collecting and disposing of existing and new waste accrued during the course of the two-year project ERF Program. The trash bin located at the temporary encampment facility will be serviced on a weekly, or as-needed, basis to address sanitation and general public health conditions.

Temporary Encampment Layout
The proposed layout of the Temporary Encampment is shown as Exhibit A. One hundred seventy-four (174) designated tent spaces with twenty (20) foot drive aisles meeting Fire Code requirements are provided. The typical designated tent space is twelve (12) feet wide and fifteen (15) feet deep. A common area with ten (10) picnic tables, four (4) BBQ grills, three (3) fire pits and lighting is provided in a central location. Space has also been allocated for a modular building to serve as a residence for a caretaker, which will require the addition of water and electrical service to the site. The temporary encampment facility will also feature portable restroom facilities, a designated area for mobile shower unit parking, trash enclosure areas, and space for four (4) converted shipping containers to provide secure storage for encampment residents.

Capital Improvements
Development of the Temporary Encampment will require the City to complete various capital improvements. These include:
1) Site Preparation
a. Site Grading – The 2-acre temporary encampment site will be cleared of vegetation and rough graded to ensure proper drainage, accommodate level tent spaces and provide on-site drive aisles and pathways that meet fire protection and accessibility standards. b. Perimeter Fencing – The perimeter of the temporary encampment facility will be fenced with 6-ft high chain link fencing. At least two entrances, one on Walnut Avenue and one on “O” Street coinciding with driveway approaches into the site, will be left open without fencing to provide unhindered access for the encampment residents. c. Driveway Approaches – Two (2) City standard driveway approaches would be constructed to access the temporary encampment facility, one located on Walnut Avenue and one located on “O” Street.
d. Decomposed Granite Drives – To provide access for emergency services, drive lanes consisting of decomposed granite over compacted native material will be constructed on the temporary encampment facility site. These drive aisles will meet the requirements of the City Fire Department.
e. Decomposed Granite Pathways – The walking paths between the designed tent spaces will be surfaced with compacted decomposed granite to provide all-weather access for residents.
f. Encampment Area Lighting – Five (5) pole-mounted, overhead lighting fixtures will be installed within the temporary encampment facility to provide security lighting. Lighting levels will be kept to a reasonable level so as not to be a nuisance to encampment residents.
2) Sanitation Facilities
a. Portable Restroom Facilities – Seven (7) portable restrooms, one of which will be ADA compliant, will be installed to serve encampment residents. The portable restroom units will be serviced regularly by contract forces. These items can later be relocated to the Homeless Shelter site at the Hillman Health Center campus. b. Handwash Stations – Three (3) handwash stations will be provided in conjunction with the portable restroom facilities. These items can later be relocated to the Homeless Shelter site at the Hillman Health Center campus.
c. Solid Waste Collection – A 3-yard trash bin will be located on the temporary encampment facility, and will be serviced on a weekly basis to serve the encampment residents.
3) On-site Caretaker Facilities
a. Modular Housing Unit – A modular structure will be placed within the encampment to provide residence for an on-site caretaker. The on-site caretaker’s responsibilities would be limited to observing and reporting on conditions at the temporary encampment facility, and coordinating with City staff to address concerns and schedule services.
b. 2” Metered Water Service – A 2” metered water service with a backflow prevention device will be installed to provide a source of water for the temporary encampment facility caretaker residence.
c. Electrical Service – Electrical service will be provided to the On-site Caretaker Modular Housing Unit. The service will also power a charging station located in the common area of the facility for encampment residents to recharge their electronic devices. 4) Resident Amenities
a. Tents – Tents will be purchased and provided to individuals who relocate to the temporary encampment facility. The initial quantity purchased will be sixty (60) units to meet the needs of those individuals from the designated encampment area identified in the City’s ERF Program.
b. Picnic Tables – Ten (10) picnic tables will be placed within a common area. The picnic tables will be constructed of concrete for durability, and will ultimately be relocated to the City’s Homeless Shelter facility.
c. Umbrellas – To provide shade for the picnic tables, ten (10) umbrellas will be placed in conjunction with the picnic tables within the encampment common area. d. BBQ Grills – Four (4) raised BBG grills will be placed within the encampment common area so that residents have an area to cook without being in close proximity to the tents.
e. Fire Pits – Three (3) in-ground fire pits (or similar) will be placed within the encampment common area so that residents have an area to build warming fires without being in close proximity to the tents.
f. Electrical Charging Station – A charging station will be provided within the encampment common area so that encampment residents can charge their electrical devices. g. Storage Containers – Four (4) 8’w x 20’l x 8’h locking storage containers will be purchased for the storage of encampment residents’ personally belongings and Temporary Encampment Facilities items (i.e., spare tents, umbrellas, etc.). Personal items to be stored within the storage containers will need to meet criteria to be specified by the City Fire Marshall.
5) Transportation – It is proposed that a used van be purchased to provide a means to transport encampment residents.

Table 1 – Capital Improvement Cost Estimate
Item Quantity Units Unit Cost Cost Fund Source
1 Land Acquisition 2 AC $180,407 Completed Surplus GF
2a Site Grading 1 LS $15,000 $15,000.00 Surplus GF
2b Perimeter Fencing 1,094 LF $38.00 $41,572.00 Surplus GF 2c Driveway Approaches 400 SF $8.00 $3,200.00 Surplus GF 2d D.G. Surfacing – Drive
Aisles
9,320 SF $1.10 $10,252.00 Surplus GF
2e D.G. Surfacing –
Pathways
5,200 SF $1.10 $5,720.00 Surplus GF
2f Encampment Area
Lighting
5 EA $3,500.00 $17,500.00 Surplus GF
3a Portable Restrooms
(dual unit)
3 EA $3,500.00 $10,500.00 Surplus GF
3b ADA Compatible
Restroom
1 EA $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Surplus GF
3c Handwash Stations 3 EA $1,500.00 $4,500.00 Surplus GF 3d Trash Bin (3-yard) 2 EA $1,200.00 $2,400.00 Surplus GF 4a Caretaker Facility 840 SF $120.00 $103,680.00 Surplus GF 4b 2” Metered Water
Service
1 EA $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Surplus GF
4c 2” Backflow Preventer 1 EA $2,500.00 $3,250.00 Surplus GF 4d Electrical Service 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Surplus GF 5a Tents 60 EA $150.00 $9,000.00 ERF
5b Picnic Tables 10 EA $3,000.00 $30,000.00 Surplus GF
5c BBQ Grills 4 EA $1,650.00 $6,600.00 Surplus GF
5e Storage Container 4 EA $3,800.00 $15,200.00 Surplus GF 6 Vehicle Purchase –
Used Van
1 EA $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Surplus GF
Contingency 1 LS 15% $105,000.00
Total Capital Improvement Cost $444,186,00
In addition, the City is negotiating a potential lease with the property owner to the north of the Temporary Encampment to allow for the parking of vehicles by those homeless individuals that are residing at the Temporary Encampment. If successful, there will be additional improvements necessary to allow for the parking area including; concrete drive aisle, fencing, gates, solar lighting, and security measures the total estimate of which is $50,000. Therefore, the total estimated capital improvement cost for the Temporary Encampment is $500,000.

Exhibit “A”
Proposed Temporary Encampment – Plan View
Additional Operating Costs
The majority of the initial operating costs will be covered under the ERF Program. However, there will be other operating costs which may not be eligible under the ERF Program including; utility costs (electric, water, sewer, garbage), rent for the parking area (± $11,250 for 18 months), and the cost of having a caretaker present in the evenings. The City is currently negotiating that cost with several potential organizations and will provide an update at a future date.

Example of Temporary Encampment Facility (City of Modesto, Beard Brook Park) Example of Tent Shelters (City of Modesto, Beard Brook Park) Example of Portable Restroom Facilities
Example of Portable Hand Wash Facilities
Example of Concrete Picnic Table
Example of Storage Container
Example of Modular Housing Unit (Caretaker Residence)
Temporary Encampment Operations
In its initial phase, the Temporary Encampment is intended to receive individuals relocated from the ERF Program designated encampment area until such time as they can receive permanent supportive housing. The City would need to work with individuals within the Temporary Encampment, and with the ERF Program service providers to relocate other individuals and services to the Temporary Encampment.

The Temporary Encampment would serve as a low barrier encampment site. Operating guidelines would be developed based upon accepted industry standard practices for such facilities. It is proposed that the facility would have an on-site caretaker housed in a modular unit. The caretaker would be tasked with monitoring activities and conditions within the encampment, and would coordinate with City program administrators as needed to address issues that arise.

Preliminary Schedule
Staff will pursue an aggressive schedule to develop the proposed Temporary Encampment, with the goal of accepting residents from the ERF Program’s designated encampment site by January, 2023.

Next Steps
Immediately following City Council approval of the operational plan, staff will finalize the design of the Temporary Encampment and start the process of specifying and procuring materials and equipment needed for the facility. Staff would also coordinate with Southern California Edison for electrical service to the facility, and with the affected ERF Program stakeholders and service providers for the seamless transfer of services once the facility becomes operational.

Future Phases
In its initial stage (Phase 1), the Temporary Encampment would focus on providing for the needs of individuals located within the designated encampment area identified in the City’s current ERF Program.

Subsequent expansion of the facilities and services provided at the Temporary Encampment could occur as additional funding sources are secured, either through supplemental ERF grants or other eligible funding sources. With the goal of expanding the ERF Program designated encampment area to include all remaining encampments along the UPRR corridor within the City limits, Staff will investigate the possibility of obtaining supplemental funding through the City’s current ERF Program Grant. If that is not possible, opportunities to provide addition ERF Program funding through subsequent grant cycles, or through other programs will be investigated.

Tulare City CouncilOctober 18, 2022

Tulare City Council
October 18, 2022