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CITY OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chamber
491 North M Street, Tulare
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Terry A. Sayre
Vice Mayor Patrick Isherwood
Councilmember Jose Sigala
Councilmember Stephen C. Harrell
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Dennis A. Mederos
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Marc Mondell; City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief Deputy City Clerk Melissa Hermann; Chief Financial Officer Diego Ibanez; City Engineer Michael Miller; Public Works Director Trisha Whitfield; Community Services Director Jason Glick; Police Chief Fred Ynclan; Fire Division Chief Cameron Long; Human Resources Director Janice Avila;
Interim Community Development Director/City Planner Mario Anaya; Executive Director of Economic Development and
Redevelopment Traci Myers; Chief Technology Officer Jason Bowling; Safety, Compliance, and Facilities Officer Manny Correa
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Sayre called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Isherwood led the pledge of allegiance and an invocation was given by City Manager Marc Mondell.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Disability Advocacy Presentation by Rebecca Donabed. Rebecca Donabed provided a presentation to the Council.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following provided public comment: Tulare Chamber of Commerce CEO Donnette Silva-Carter.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Marc Mondell advised there were no communications.
6. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council reported out on recent events and discussed items of interest.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 7.3 and 7.6 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Sigala and Vice Mayor Isherwood.
It was moved by Councilmember Harrell, seconded by Councilmember Sigala, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Mederos absent) to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of items 7.3 and 7.6.
7.1 Waive the reading of ordinances and approve reading by title only.
Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.
7.2 Regular Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted. [M. Hermann]
7.4 January 2023 Investments Report.
Recommended Action: Accept the monthly investments report for January 2023. [D. Ibanez]
7.5 Establish the Tax Rate and Fees for Retail Cannabis Sales and Other Cannabis Businesses.
Recommended Action: Approve a resolution establishing the tax rate and fees for retail cannabis sales and other cannabis businesses. [D. Ibanez]
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.3 Letter to Caltrans Regarding Safety Improvements on Inyo at Howard.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to Caltrans requesting additional traffic safety improvements for the existing school crosswalk located on Inyo Avenue (State Route 137) at Howard Street. [M. Miller] Council Action: Councilmember Sigala pulled this item to request an amendment to the letter. It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Mederos absent) to add School Board Member Connie Diaz and Superintendent Paula Adair to the “cc” section of the letter.
7.6 Submission of 2023 CalHome Program Application.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution as presented to approve the submittal of an application to the CalHome Program for up to $750,000 for FirstTime Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance within the City of Tulare. [G. Avitia] Council Action: Vice Mayor Isherwood pulled this item to recuse himself due to a business conflict. With no discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Harrell, seconded by Councilmember Sigala, and carried 3 to 0 (Councilmember Mederos absent, Vice Mayor Isherwood recused) to approve the item as presented.
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8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment Process.
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the City’s recruitment, selection, and appointment process.
Presented By: Human Resources Director Janice Avila
Council Action: This was an informational item; therefore, no action was taken.
8.2 Women’s Clubhouse Repairs and Relocation.
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide staff direction on repairs to and relocation of the Women’s Clubhouse.
Presented By: Safety, Compliance, and Facilities Officer Manny Correa Council Action: It was moved by Vice Mayor Isherwood, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Mederos absent) to direct staff to obtain quotes, fact-finding and information about the building, possible condition for removal and steps to set-up.
8.3 Discussion Regarding Homelessness in the City of Tulare.
Recommended Action: Receive updates on and discuss matters related to homelessness in the City of Tulare.
Presented By: City Manager Marc Mondell
Council Action: Councilmember Sigala requested and Council agreed for staff to provide the cost of additional portable bathrooms and dumpster at the temporary encampment as part of the report being presented in March.
9. STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on department activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sayre adjourned the regular meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Approved by Council: March 7, 2023
TERRY A. SAYRE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARC MONDELL, CITY CLERK
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By Melissa Hermann, Chief Deputy City Clerk