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CITY OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tulare Public Library & Council Chamber
491 North M Street, Tulare
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Terry A. Sayre
Vice Mayor Patrick Isherwood
Councilmember Stephen C. Harrell
Councilmember Dennis A. Mederos
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Jose Sigala
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Marc Mondell; City Attorney Mario U. Zamora; Chief Deputy City Clerk Melissa Hermann; Assistant City Manager Josh McDonnell; Assistant Finance Director Melanie Gaboardi; City Engineer Michael Miller; Public Works Director Trisha Whitfield; Community Services Director Jason Glick; Police Chief Fred Ynclan; Fire Chief Michael Ott; Human Resources Director Janice Avila; Community Development
Director Mario Anaya; Executive Director of Economic
Development and Redevelopment Traci Myers; Chief
Technology Officer Jason Bowling
Proper notice of this meeting was given pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 and 54956.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sayre called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.
Mayor Sayre advised that Councilmember Sigala would not be in attendance due to medical reasons and excused his absence.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Isherwood led the Pledge of Allegiance, and an invocation was given by John Maher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Tulare.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following provided public comment: Jan Smith and Barbara Harrell on behalf of the Tulare Hospital and Community Health Foundation expressing appreciation for Council in regard to the Festival of Trees event; and John Thomas on behalf of the Tulare Library Foundation inviting everyone to the upcoming Night at the Library fundraising event.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Marc Mondell advised there were no communications.
Item #:
Consent
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5. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council reported out on recent events and discussed items of interest.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Sigala absent) to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
6.1 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.
6.2 Special and/or Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted. [M. Hermann]
6.3 Conditional Acceptance of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-06 for the Fulton Estates Development.
Recommended Action: Conditionally approve tentative parcel map No. 2022-06 for the Fulton Estates development project and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City, subject to receipt of the signed parcel map, all fees, and other required items prior to January 20, 2024. [M. Miller]
6.4 Data Backup Replacement.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year service and equipment contract with ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, to purchase Rubrik data protection equipment, support, maintenance, and off-site backup storage piggybacking the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) master contract; and authorize the prepayment of the entire three years not to exceed $83,409.12. [J. Bowling]
6.5 Tulare Local Road Safety Plan 2023.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution adopting the Tulare Local Road Safety Plan 2023 prepared by Peters Engineering Group on behalf of the City. [M. Miller]
6.6 Tulare Cares Temporary Encampment Revised Rules and Regulations.
Recommended Action: Approve the Tulare Cares Temporary Encampment Revised Rules and Regulations included as Attachment 1 and direct staff to utilize them in association with the operations of the Tulare Cares Temporary Encampment Rules and Regulations. [J. Glick]
6.7 Fire Department Memoranda of Understanding.
Recommended Action: Approve the enclosed MOUs for Division Chief Group, Non-Management Bargaining Group, and Management Bargaining Group. [M.
Zamora]
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6.8 Motorcycle Radios Purchase.
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of four APX 8500 Series Motorcycle Radios and accessories from J’s Communications of Fresno, CA using the quote # 2366968 in the amount of $27,807.02. [D. Hastings]
6.9 Contract Amendment with Peters Engineering Group related to design services for Project EN0093.
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract amendment in the amount of $60,000 with Peters Engineering Group for additional design services related to City Project EN0093 – Prosperity Avenue / “J” Street RR Crossing Improvements, a traffic safety improvement project to improve the UPRR crossing of Prosperity Avenue and adjacent traffic signal at “J” Street; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the revised contract amount. [M. Miller]
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
7.1 Appointment to Selection Committee for the Operator of the Tulare Emergency Homeless Shelter.
Recommended Action: Appoint one councilmember to serve on an ad hoc selection committee for an operator of the City’s planned Tulare Emergency Homeless Shelter.
Presented By: Community Services Director Jason Glick
Public Comment: None
Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Sigala absent) to appoint Vice Mayor Isherwood as the Council representative on the selection committee.
7.2 Nomination of Candidate for the SJVAPCD Governing Board.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution nominating Visalia Councilmember Elizabeth Wynn for consideration by the Special City Selection Committee for appointment to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Governing Board.
Presented By: Chief Deputy City Clerk Melissa Hermann
Public Comment: None
Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Sigala absent) to approve the item as presented.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE SUBMITTED
9. STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on department activities.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
A moment of silence was held in honor of Chuck Taylor. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Approved by Council: December 5, 2023
TERRY A. SAYRE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARC MONDELL, CITY CLERK
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By Melissa Hermann, Chief Deputy City Clerk