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City of Tulare
City Council Meeting Minutes
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulare Public Library in the 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, Melissa Hermann, Fred Ynclan, Janice Avila, Mario Anaya, Traci Myers, Diego Ibanez, Michael Miller, Trisha Whitfield, Jason Glick
1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
A special meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Mederos.
2. STUDY SESSION
2.1. Update and seek City Council input on the status of the Downtown Master Plan Update process. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Executive Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment Traci Myers introduced the item.
Rick Barrett, Chris Beynon, and Phoenix Alfaro of MIG provided a presentation.
Following the presentation, Council provided input.
3. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Mederos adjourned the special meeting at 6:59 p.m.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tulare Public Library in the 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, Melissa Hermann, Fred Ynclan, Cameron Long, Janice Avila, Mario Anaya, Traci Myers, Diego Ibanez, Michael Miller, Trisha Whitfield, Jason Glick, Rodnie Roberts
4. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Mederos.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Harrell led the pledge of allegiance and an invocation was given by Councilmember Isherwood.
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PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Richie Sayavong from the California Department of Insurance provided a brief presentation regarding California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance Program.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment: Leadership Tulare Class was introduced.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Marc Mondell advised there were no communications.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council reported out on recent events and discussed items of interest.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Harrell, seconded by Vice Mayor Sayre, and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of item 9.5.
9.1. Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
9.2. Approve minutes of the November 15, 2022, special and regular meetings. [Submitted by: M. Hermann]
9.3. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2022-16 amending the Zoning Map of the City being a part of the Section 10.04.04 of said Code Zone Amendment No. 748. [Submitted by: M. Hermann]
9.4. Approve the final map for Fernjo Estates (Orchard 79) subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City on the final map. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
9.5. Approve the final map for Phase 3 of the KCOK Ranch subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City on the final map. [Submitted by: M. Miller] Councilmember Sigala pulled this item for clarification. City Engineer Michael Miller provided response thereto. It was moved by Mayor Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
9.6. Accept a grant of easement for slope grading purposes associated with the Oakcrest Subdivision and authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign a Certificate of Acceptance for the same. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
9.7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a preliminary oversize construction reimbursement agreement with Presido JJR Kensington II 100, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company for construction costs associated with Phases 3 and 4 of the Kensington Estates subdivision that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Municipal Code, City Council Minutes Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
9.8. Approve the sale of APN 191-350-011 and APN 191-070-015 to Caltrans to construct the new interchange at International Agri-Center Way (formerly known as Commercial Avenue) on State Route 99 for the amount of $293,000. [Submitted by: J. McDonnell, M. Correa]
9.9. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program application, the PLHA standard agreement and any subsequent agreement and any amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents which are related to the Program or PLHA grant award to the City of Tulare. [Submitted by: A.
Costales]
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. Pass to print an ordinance repealing and replacing Title 3 (Fire Regulations), adding Chapter 7.05 (Code Enforcement Officer) of Title 7, amending Section 7.28.030 of Chapter 7.28 (Nuisances Generally) of Title 7, and repealing Chapter 8.20 (Weed Abatement) of the Tulare Municipal Code. [Submitted by: R. Leonardo] Fire Marshal Ryan Leonardo provided a report for Council consideration. Mayor Mederos opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. With no comments received, the public hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m. It was moved by Councilmember Harrell, seconded by Councilmember Isherwood, and unanimously carried to pass to print the ordinance as presented.
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
11.1. Receive a presentation by Caltrans District 6 staff regarding their efforts to prepare a Complete Streets Study for the Inyo Avenue (State Route 137) corridor between West Street and I Street. [Submitted by: M. Miller] City Engineer Michael Miller introduced the item and a presentation was provided by Ellery Ellis from Caltrans. Public comment was received from Connie Dias and Lori who voiced concern for the safety of students crossing Inyo Street. Council provided input. No action was taken as this was an informational item only.
11.2. Review and consider a term sheet precedent to entering into an operating agreement with Spade Entertainment to serve as operator of the Zumwalt Park Amphitheatre. [Submitted by: J. Glick] Community Services Director Jason Glick introduced the item. A presentation was provided by Todd and Claudia Speelman of Spade Entertainment. Public comment was received from Adrian Herrera who supported the item. Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Sayre, seconded by Councilmember Sigala, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12. CONVENE JOINTLY AS TULARE CITY COUNCIL AND TULARE CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TULARE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
12.1. Adopt a resolution of the Successor Agency to the former Tulare Redevelopment Agency approving and adopting the recognized obligation City Council Minutes Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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payment schedule for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 period and the Fiscal year 2023-24 Administrative Budget. [Submitted by: D. Ibanez] Chief Financial Officer Diego Ibanez provided a report for Council consideration.
It was moved by Mayor Mederos, seconded by Vice Mayor Sayre, and unanimously carried to adopt the resolution as amended, removing a duplicate WHEREAS statement.
13. ADJOURN AS TULARE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND REMAIN SEATED AS THE TULARE
CITY COUNCIL
14. STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on current department activities.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None Submitted
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mederos adjourned the regular meeting at 9:41 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
Approved by Council: December 20, 2022