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CITY OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tulare Public Library & Council Chamber
491 North M Street, Tulare
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Terry A. Sayre
Vice Mayor Patrick Isherwood
Councilmember Jose Sigala
Councilmember Stephen C. Harrell
Councilmember Dennis A. Mederos
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 Shonna Oneal; Community Development
Director Mario Anaya; Executive Director of Economic
Development and Redevelopment Traci Myers; Chief
Technology Officer Jason Bowling; Safety, Compliance &
Facilities Officer Manny Correa
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 7:03 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 Steve Duyst, Pastor of Tulare Community Church.
A moment of silence was held in honor of retired Fire Chief Al Miller who recently passed.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
3.1 Proclamation for Black History Month, February 2024. Councilmember Sigala read the proclamation for Black History Month.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ahead of receiving public comment, City Manager Marc Mondell provided information in regard to FPA Women’s Health opening a health clinic in a medical office on Cherry Avenue. Mr. Mondell read into the record a letter received by FPA Women’s Health in regard to services provided at the clinic which, according to the letter, does not include surgical abortions.
Item #:
Consent
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The following provided public comment: Steve Celentano regarding speeding on Lynora between Hillman and Chapman as well as following up on his request for crosswalks on Cross at Coelho; Shantel Magana, Aida Maynes, Tom Evans, Terry Hacobian, Helene Oliver, Lia Silva, Gary Hunt, Diane Sellers, Philip Pierschbacher, Dayna Holmes, Aaron Talbot, Joe Iniguez, Sue Jackson, Cindee TenBroeck, and Jimmy Malloy spoke out against abortion services being provided in Tulare; Crystal Reynolds addressed the Council regarding the ongoing issue at her place of business with transients causing property damage and leaving trash, feces, and drug paraphernalia around the perimeter of her dance studio as well as customer vehicles being vandalized; and Anna Ferreira regarding the lack of attention from the Police Department on a recent personal issue as displayed by the minimal information provided in the police report and lack of communication.
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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.8 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Councilmember Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for item 7.8.
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 Minutes of the Regula and/or Special Meeting on January 16, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted. [M. Hermann]
7.3 Minutes of the Special Meeting on January 26, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted. [M. Hermann]
7.4 Handbook for Council-Appointed Bodies Update.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution revising the Handbook for CouncilAppointed Bodies (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) to update the regular meeting dates for the Aviation Committee from recurring quarterly to monthly on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. [M. Hermann]
7.5 Amendment to the City’s Non-Utility Position Control Budget.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Non-Utility Position Control Budget (PCB) to revise the salary range for the position of Chief Financial Officer. [S. Oneal]
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7.6 Contract Approval for Project EN0102 – South K Street Improvements.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Peters Engineering Group of Clovis, CA in an amount not to exceed $440,555 for topographic surveying, geotechnical analysis, design, bidding and construction support services for Project EN0102 (formerly EN2016-12), a pavement management system project on South K Street between the Olson Avenue alignment and Paige Avenue; authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($44,056) of the contract award amount; and approve the project scope and budget. [M. Miller]
7.7 Renewal of Fresno City College Instructional Service Agreement.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to renew the Fresno City College Instructional Service Agreement with the City of Tulare Fire Department effective May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2029. [M. Ott]
7.9 Conditional Acceptance of Revised Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-06 for the Fulton Estates Development.
Recommended Action: Subject to receipt of the signed parcel map, all fees, and other required items prior to April 6, 2024, conditionally approve revised tentative parcel map No. 2022-06 for the Fulton Estates development project, accept all easements offered thereon to the City, and conditionally reject, until later accepted by a separate resolution of the City Council, irrevocable offers of dedication to the City for Oakmore Street (Road 124) and Tulare Avenue (S.R, 137). [M. Miller]
7.10 Corvina Avenue and Retherford Street Improvements Preliminary Oversize Agreement.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a preliminary oversize construction reimbursement agreement with Summit Homebuilders, Inc., a California Corporation, for construction costs associated with The Villas at Sierra Ranch residential development that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Municipal Code, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [M. Miller]
7.11 Final Map Acceptance for KCOK 5 & 9.
Recommended Action: Approve the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Phase 5 and Phase 9 of the KCOK subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City. [M. Miller]
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.8 Cycle Park Lease Extension.
Recommended Action: Approve a five-year lease agreement extension with the Temmerman Corp Inc. for the operation of the Tulare Cycle Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. [M.
Correa]
Council Action: Councilmember Mederos pulled this item to clarify the percentage of increase in the annual rental rate as the agreement states both three and five percent. Staff confirmed it was five percent. Mr. Mederos also City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2024
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raised concern over the liability insurance amount stating it isn’t sufficient. Staff advised they will consult with the Risk Management Agency regarding the appropriate amount and work with the lessee to incorporate the recommended amount into the contract. If the lessee is unwilling to meet the recommended amount, staff will bring an item back to Council for discussion. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Vice Mayor Isherwood, and unanimously carried to approve the item subject to the revisions as discussed.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023 Action Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution as presented to reallocate $100,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds from Public Infrastructure activity to Affordable Housing activity, reprogram unutilized funds to activities under the Fiscal Year 2024 Action Plan, and modify the scope of work of a public service activity.
Presented By: Housing & Grants Specialist Gladys Avitia Public Comment: The public hearing was opened at 8:42 p.m. Receiving no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 8:42 p.m.
Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Councilmember Mederos, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
8.2 Economic Development Subsidy Term Sheet with Cartmill Commons, LLC.
Recommended Action: Approve an Economic Development Subsidy Term Sheet setting forth the terms and conditions of the City’s rebate of Local Sales Tax to Cartmill Commons, LLC for installation of required infrastructure to serve development on 22 acres of vacant property located at the southeast corner of Highway 99 and Cartmill Avenue; authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement upon City Attorney approval, incorporating the terms and conditions set forth in the Economic Development Subsidy Term Sheet presented for Council’s approval; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take such other actions and execution of other documents as may be necessary to implement the agreement.
Presented By: Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Traci Myers; City Manager Marc Mondell
Public Comment: The public hearing was opened at 8:51 p.m. Receiving no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 8:51 p.m.
Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Sigala, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
8.3 Economic Development Subsidy Term Sheet with UG2 Tulare CA, LP.
Recommended Action: Approve an Economic Development Subsidy Term Sheet setting forth the terms and conditions of the City’s rebate of Local Sales Tax to UG2 Tulare CA, LP for installation of required infrastructure to serve development on 22 acres of vacant property located at the southeast corner of Highway 99 and Cartmill Avenue; authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement upon City Attorney approval, incorporating the terms and conditions set forth in the Economic Development Subsidy Term Sheet presented for City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2024
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Council’s approval; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take such other actions and execution of other documents as may be necessary to implement the agreement.
Presented By: Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Traci Myers; City Manager Marc Mondell
Public Comment: The public hearing was opened at 8:54 p.m. Receiving no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 8:54 p.m.
Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Councilmember Mederos, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE SUBMITTED
10. STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on department activities.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Approved by Council: February 20, 2024
TERRY A. SAYRE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARC MONDELL, CITY CLERK
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By Melissa Hermann, Chief Deputy City Clerk