Agenda packet — Tulare City Council, December 2, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

Acquisition, Including
Preservation
The needs assessment and market analysis data indicate that there is a need for additional housing that is affordable to both renter and owner households. Funding acquisition can help lower the total cost of development and leverage limited funding to create needed affordable homes.

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources
Introduction
The City of Tulare may use multiple resources to carry out activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents over the next five years, including entitlement funds. The Office of Community Planning and Development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funds, to the City of Tulare. The City of Tulare receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) each year. This funding will be used to address the highest priority needs addressed in this Consolidated Plan.

Table 55: Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan $
Annual Narrative Description
Allocation $
Program
Income $
Prior Year
Resources $ Total $
CDBG Public
Federal
Administration,
Public Services,
Homeless
Services,
Affordable
Housing, and
Public Facility
Improvements
$714,971 $5,000 $80,029 $800,000 $3,300,000
CDBG activities include
public
services, homeless services,
affordable housing, public
facility
improvements, economic
development, and
administration.

HOME
Public
Federal
Administration,
Affordable
Housing, CHDO
Set-Aside
$364,207 $135,792 $0 $500,000 $1,440,000
HOME activities include
administration, affordable
housing development and
tenant based rental
assistance, and CHDO
eligible set-aside activities
HOME State
Administration
and Homeowner
Assistance $375,000 $100,000 $0 $475,000 $475,000
The City was awarded HOME
funds from the State of
California and supports
homebuyer assistance
and home repair activities.

Behavioral
Health Bridge
Housing
(BHBH)
State
Public Services
and
Homeless
Servies
$365,379 $0 $0 $365,379 $365,379
The City anticipates a BHBH
award through the Tulare
County Health and Human
Services (Agency) to support
start-up infrastructure, as well
as, operational and support
services
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Explain how Federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.

The City of Tulare will continue to leverage a variety of funding sources to carry out housing and community development activities. This includes private, federal, state, and local funds. The City regularly seeks additional funding sources to address priority needs, which includes HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding administered by the Housing and Community Development Department of the State of California. The City will continue to partner with developers and subrecipients to fund additional housing and services available to the community.

CDBG does not require matching funds.

HOME funds received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development involve a match contribution of participating jurisdictions (PJ). The HOME Program requires that a PJ match an amount equal to 25 percent of the total HOME funds draw down for project costs. This means that for every $1 spent in HOME project funds, the PJ must contribute the equivalent of $0.25 of non-Federal resources. The PJ is only required to match project funds. This includes funds drawn down for: acquisition and/or rehabilitation or new construction of rental or homebuyer projects; homebuyer assistance programs; tenant based rental assistance; and, homeowner rehabilitation. Division staff recommend the implementation of one or more of the following approaches to satisfy the matching obligation on an annual basis:

1. Public or private non-Federal cash invested in HOME-assisted or HOME match-eligible housing projects;

2. Value of any land or real property permanently contributed to a HOME-assisted or a HOME match-eligible project, minus any debt burden, liens, or encumbrances on the property; and

3. Value of site improvements associated with new single-family or multifamily HOMEassisted or HOME match-eligible project.

The City anticipates a matching obligation amount of $94,000 to $68,000 annually. The structure of the City’s CHDO set-aside as well as an evaluation of near and long term capital and housing projects will influence both the size and type of match source / credit.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

A current CDBG owned public facility functions as emergency and transitional shelter for women and children. The facility is maintained by the Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission, nonprofit organization. Public improvement projects may be carried out on City-owned real property and/or the public right of way.

Discussion
The City uses a variety of resources to address the priority housing and community development needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. Its possible for the City to deploy CDBG to assist with public infrastructure improvements associated with HOME-assisted multifamily development, which may lessen pre-development and construction costs for a new project, while also enabling the use of local capital improvement project financing in support of a HOME-assisted project that may satisfy all or a portion of the City’s HOME match obligation.

Since the City of Tulare does not receive ESG funds directly from HUD, the City will continue to partner with local service providers and other organizations to apply for funding for other affordable housing and homelessness related federal and/or state programs, such as Permanent DRAFT – Proposed Amendment to City of Tulare 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan

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Local Housing Allocation, Encampment Resolution Funding, and the CalHome programs.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Table 56: Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible
Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served
Housing Authority of
Tulare County PHA
Planning
Public Housing
Rental
Region
Kings/Tulare
Homeless Alliance
Continuum of
Care
Homelessness
Planning Region
City of Tulare Public
Works, Parks and
Recreation, and other
Departments
Government
Economic Development
Homelessness
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
Neighborhood Improvements
Public Facilities
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Fair Housing Council
of Central California
Non-profit
Organization Planning Region
Tulare County Government
Planning
Public Facilities
Public Services
Region
Assess strengths and gaps in the institutional delivery system.

The Tulare Community Development Department administers CDBG and HOME funding on behalf of the City of Tulare. The Community Development Department will manage and operate the housing related projects and be the point of contact for other City departments and non-profit organizations. The Department will work with other City Departments to carry out CDBG and HOME funded activities to improve public facilities and infrastructure and will work with nonprofit organizations to carry out housing development, housing rehabilitation, tenant-based rental assistance, public service and public facility improvement activities.

The Tulare City Council reviews capital improvements and projects within the City. The City works closely with outside groups and agencies to work towards common housing and community development objectives and to maximize the use of limited resources. The City continues to have ways for residents and organizations to provide feedback to overcome barriers in communication and ultimately broaden access to services.

The strengths in the delivery system are through the interdepartmental communication and collaboration. City Departments work together and with organizations and agencies that assist the community in establishing priorities for the use of CDBG and HOME funding.

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Most service delivery gaps that might exist are due to limited funding. The needs far exceed the funding resources made available. As a result, even high-priority projects may have to wait years to be funded. Public engagement revealed needs to enhance public services to assist seniors.

When asked about what gaps exist in the survey, organizations state there is a shortage of affordable housing options, insufficient homeless prevention programs, and lack of comprehensive disability services for individuals with disabilities. Transportation also was mentioned as a gap for residents to access services in the city.

Table 57: Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to
People with
HIV
Homeless Prevention Services
Counseling / Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X X
Mortgage Assistance X X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X X
Education X X
Employment and Employment
Training
X X
Healthcare X X

HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X X
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth.

There are a variety of services available in the City of Tulare that address the needs of homeless persons. Utilizing coordinated assessment, service providers in the city assess and offer services to homeless individuals and households. The organizations link individuals and families with available services, employing the use of HMIS and coordination among service providers.

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Employment, health and mental health services are available within the community and are targeted to the homeless population through the City's service providers.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above.

There are numerous service providers in the City of Tulare that offer a variety of services to residents. Serving homeless individuals continue to be a gap in the city. However, the City will soon complete a new emergency shelter to provide safe, temporary housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This facility will offer essential services and will help residents transition toward stable, long-term housing. City staff will continue to collaborate closely with the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance, as the designated Continuum of Care agency.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs.

The City will continue to share information, make referrals, attend local meetings, engage in discussion, provide operational support (via CDBG), and promote educational and training opportunities as a way to overcome gaps in the current service delivery system.

The City will continue to identify and work with new service providers that can address various community needs. City staff will continue to communicate and meet with current and new local service providers and explore opportunities and leverage funding to address various housing and community service needs. Additionally, the City will continue to work with the Alliance and partner with housing, service, and faith-based organizations to identify and address current and future gaps in service delivery.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Table 58: Goals Summary
Goal Name Years Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Preserve and
expand
affordable
housing
opportunities
2025-
2029
Affordable
Housing;
Homeless;
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
Citywide
Affordable Housing
Neighborhood
Preservation
CDBG:
$700,000.00
HOME:
$1,455,000
60 Households – Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
30 Households – Tenant Based Rental Assistance
60 Units – New Multifamily Rental Development Project(s) Revitalize
communities
2025-
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public
Infrastructure
Improvements
Neighborhood
Preservation
CDBG:
$2,500,000.00
3,200 Households - Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities with Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Enhance public
services
2025-
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development;
Homeless
Citywide
Homeless Services
Public Services
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$900,000.00
500 Persons Assisted – Public Service
Activities other than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
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Table 59: Goal Description
Goal Name Goal Description
1 Preserve and expand affordable
housing opportunities
Increase and preserve affordable rental and
homeownership housing opportunities by improving
access to a diverse set of affordable housing
options.
2 Revitalize communities
Develop vibrant neighborhoods by investing in public
facilities, critical infrastructure, and/or nonprofit
facilities that provide increased accessibility to
services.
3 Enhance public services
Improve community and supportive services by
addressing critical needs and increasing access to
services for families and residents with special
needs, especially for persons experiencing or at risk
of homelessness.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2).

Over the next five years, the City of Tulare expects to provide affordable housing to households defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) through housing rehabilitation assistance, homeownership assistance, tenant based rental assistance, and multifamily rental development projects. Almost all households assisted with home repair assistance are anticipated to be extremely low-income and low- income households, with approximately 40 extremely low-income, 70 low-income, and 40 moderate-income households anticipated to be assisted.

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement –

91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement).

The City does not own or manage public housing. HATC does not have a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement. HATC adheres to applicable federal, state and local fair housing laws, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and further promoting fair housing to all.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements.

HATC actively includes public-housing residents in the policy making process. An equitable and transparent policy making process that includes the opinions of public housing residents is achieved through the participation of two tenant commissioners on the HATC Board. Furthermore, HATC has installed a Resident Counsel which is made up of five residents from all of HUD funded programs (Multifamily Housing, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing). The Resident Counsel works with HATC staff on evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of HATC rental assistance programs. This provides members the opportunity to provide input on necessary program modifications.

Furthermore, HATC arranges and promotes at least two public hearings on an annual basis. The first is to inform and discuss the agency’s submittal of the MTW Annual Plan to HUD, which outlines proposed budgetary and policy modifications to the rental assistance programs and affordable housing programs the agency administers. The second is a public hearing to review and discuss the agency’s submission of its MTW Annual Report to HUD- a report that analyzes the outcomes and outputs of the objectives outlined in the MTW Annual Plan. Public notices informing residents of Tulare County of the time and date of the public hearings are published by HATC in the local newspaper.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? HATC is not designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902.

Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation.

Not applicable.

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SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The following summarizes major non-governmental, governmental, environmental and infrastructure constraints that may impact housing investment.

Cost of Housing Development: The cost of developing housing, including land costs and construction costs, is rising rapidly. The increasing cost of construction and the limited availability of financing contribute to the cost of housing and can hinder the production of affordable housing.

Environmental Review. State and federal law (California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, California and federal Endangered Species Acts) require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, zone changes, etc.). Costs and delays resulting from the environmental review process are added to the cost of developing housing.

Planning and Development Fees. Fees charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing. The City collects permit and development impact fees to cover the administrative and services expenses generated from construction projects such as processing permits and building inspections. These fees often limit the supply of affordable housing created due to the additional costs associated with housing construction.

Permit and Processing Procedures. The processing time required to obtain approval of development entitlements and building permits is often cited as contributing to construction costs.

In development parlance, “time is money” and developers can incur significant holding costs while waiting out a delay. The City's permit procedures expedite planning and building approvals where possible and are not likely to unduly constrain housing development.

Lack of funding: There is a lack of federal, state, and local funding and the funding that is available is increasingly competitive. The time and effort needed to identify, compete for, and layer affordable housing funds is a major constraint to development of affordable housing.

Land Use Controls. In terms of land use controls, the General Plan establishes the location and amount of land that will be allocated to residential development but also establishes the intensity of development (in terms of unit densities and total number of units) that will be permitted. While nearly all components or elements of the General Plan contain goals and policies that influence residential development, it is the Land Use Element that has the most direct influence. The City of Tulare’s development standards do not contain any unduly restrictive provisions. Building height, setbacks, lot areas, and parking are generally within the range of other cities in the State.

Although Tulare’s development regulations allow for a variety of densities throughout the city, development standards are not sufficiently flexible to avoid posing a constraint to development.

Emergency shelter requirements could also limit housing access for unsheltered individuals.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing.

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the overall cost of housing and development of new affordable homes.

By reviewing local conditions and regulations that may impact the housing market, Tulare can prepare for future growth through actions that protect the public's health and safety without unduly adding to the cost of new housing production. Recent Housing Element updates include strategies and actions to address barriers to and facilitate progress towards the City’s affordable and inclusive housing goals. These strategies include, but are not limed to, the following. • Work collaboratively with jurisdictions in the county to efficiently address housing issues and find regional solutions.
• Provide an adequate supply and range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of residents.
• Facilitate the development of affordable housing and protect the existing supply of affordable housing to extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households. • Maintain and improve the city’s existing housing stock. • Support and provide housing and services for people with special needs in the community.

People with special needs include, but are not limited to, seniors, families with children, people with disabilities, single-parent families, farmworkers, and people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. • Utilize energy conservation and sustainable measures for new and rehabilitated housing. • Promote housing opportunities and access for residents regardless of age, race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, disability, or economic level in compliance with local, state, and federal fair housing laws.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs.

The City of Tulare works closely with the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance, the region’s lead agency for Continuum of Care (CoC). The Alliance Housing Navigators, Kings View PATH Team, and Tulare County Mental Health Crisis Team canvas the city to conduct outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Street outreach is conducted with techniques such as traumainformed care, critical time intervention and motivational interviewing. Both the navigation and PATH teams leverage peers to create rapport and trust. Outreach teams assist with connections to mainstream benefits, obtaining documents required for housing (e.g. proof of homelessness, disability certification), provide hygiene kits, transportation assistance, and coordinate warm hand-offs to services such as mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. Program materials are offered in Spanish & other languages upon request. CoC members offer resources for other communication including sign language & accommodations for physical disabilities (e.g., dial-a-ride paratransit).

The Alliance outreach efforts for persons experiencing homelessness also occur through events, like weekly events through Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) as well as the annual Point in Time (PIT) count. The one-day PIT survey provides a snapshot of the adults, children in households and unaccompanied youth living in Tulare who meet HUD’s definition of homelessness. Information gathered through the PIT is used to understand the causes and trends of homelessness over time, as well as to determine the unmet shelter and service needs of the homeless. On January 27, 2025, stakeholders worked together to collect sheltered and unsheltered homeless data. The Alliance publicly releases its PIT report annually in June.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

The City will continue to work with Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance to utilize the coordinated entry system to find appropriate and adequate services and housing for persons in need of emergency and transitional housing. A permanent homeless shelter will be constructed at the Hillman Health Campus by 2026. In addition to the local facilities, the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance has a variety of emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing options available to homeless households from Tulare. These provide a variety of services including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. There are also regional human services available, including Family Services of Tulare County, whose focus is to provide physical and emotional safety services to families with children.

The City will continue to engage and coordinate with the CoC and Tulare County Homeless Task Force. Regular meetings allow the City to stay aware of funding and partnership opportunities that meet both local and regional emergency shelter and transitional housing needs.

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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

Pursuant to current HUD directives, Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance established a coordinated entry system whereby a homeless individual or family, seeking shelter and services is directed to a streamlined system that facilitates access to appropriate housing and services. The system screens applicants for eligibility for services, such as homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and other interventions.

The needs and strengths of each household are assessed to determine which interventions will be most effective and appropriate, while also prioritizing people for assistance based on the severity of their needs. All HUD funded service providers participate in the coordinated entry process. Through the system, homeless households are placed in appropriate housing, such as rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs.

According to HUD’s Strategies for Preventing Homelessness, “Homelessness prevention is an essential element of any effort to end homelessness either locally or nationwide.” This HUD report indicates it is less expensive and disruptive to keep a household housed in place. To this end, the City will explore the use of CDBG funds to support programs that provide direct assistance to households at risk of becoming homeless. The City will also participate in regional homeless planning efforts, including the Tulare Kings Alliance-CoC’s Discharge Plan, which aims to prevent individuals leaving institutions, hospitals, etc., from becoming homeless.

The CoC's prevention strategies focus on effective discharge planning, with an emphasis on requiring foster care programs, in-patient mental health hospitals, hospitals and correctional facilities to provide discharge planning services to clients to ensure that they have access to housing and other needed support services, including respite care, upon discharge. Action steps include convening a working group with stakeholders to examine the discharge planning policies and systems within corrections facilities and each County's human service agencies and identifying initiatives to improve those policies and systems; identifying "cross-cutting" initiatives to improve policies and practices across multiple County agencies. In addition, due to the number of probation and prison sites located within the region, the CoC has adopted a plan to develop a Continuum-wide, multi-system community re-entry plan that includes housing.

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SP-65 Lead Based Paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards.

As discussed in MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing, there is a correlation between low- and moderate-income households and lead-based paint hazards. To address this relationship, City staff implementing the CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program will ensure all assisted homes are assessed for lead-based paint hazards. If lead hazards are identified, project funding may be allocated to mitigate or remove lead-based paint hazards. City staff may also provide information to homeowners about lead-based paint hazards.

The Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) works to increase awareness about the hazards of lead exposure, to reduce lead exposure in the environment, and to increase the number of children who have been tested for exposure to lead. The CLPPP offers home visits, education about lead poisoning, and environmental home inspections to the families of children with severe lead poisoning. The CLPPP also provides information and education to the general public, medical providers, and community-based organizations.

City staff will continue to provide information to contractors about lead-based paint hazards and its requirements. In addition, the City will continue to collaborate with other agencies, like Habitat for Humanity of Tulare/Kings Counties and Self-Help Enterprises, to ensure that housing rehabilitation programs maintain compliance with HUD regulations regarding lead-based paint hazards.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Lead-based paint was widely used in residential properties prior to 1978, when it was banned.

The U.S. Congress banned the use of lead-based paint in residential structures and environments in 1971 (United States Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act), but this regulation was not implemented until 1978 by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission). There is a risk of lead-paint hazards in homes built before 1978, and lead is a danger to children because it can affect a child’s ability to learn and grow. As presented in Tulare’s most recent Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, 2021 CHAS data indicated that there were 524 owner occupied units, and 1,359 renter occupied units that were built before 1980 and had children under six years old present in the household.

By providing information regarding lead-based paint hazards, residents can take immediate action to ascertain their risk level and take corrective or preventive action. The City will continue to implement its housing rehabilitation program, which will directly decrease the amount of units with lead-based paint hazards.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City’s housing rehabilitation program policies and procedures require that all properties constructed prior to 1978 to be tested for lead. If lead is found, it will be removed or encapsulated as required by current HUD regulations. Policies and procedures may be revised, as needed.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of PovertyLevel Families.

According to the 2023 5-Year American Community Survey, 16.9% of the City’s population is living at or below the poverty level, and certain types of households have a higher incidence of poverty, including renter households, families with children, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. The City will use CDBG funding to support activities that will help reduce the number of families experiencing poverty by:
• Preserving and expanding affordable housing opportunities, including providing home repair assistance to low-income families
• Supporting homeless prevention strategies through funding services • Providing supportive services, like job training and placement services, for low-income people to help them move out of poverty
• Continue to coordinate with area public service agencies to build additional supports for low-income residents
In addition to these local efforts, State and Federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty in the city. Federal programs, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start, provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary state programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, and Medi-Cal, which provide individuals and families with employment assistance, food subsidies, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs. Additional services are available to assist persons with substance use and mental health challenges.

The City will continue to partner with organizations to provide services and address the needs of low- and moderate-income families.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The City’s anti-poverty strategy calls for assisting lower income households, especially for seniors, the people with disabilities, and families with children. These strategies directly align with the activities set forward in this plan. The commitment of HOME funds annually to a tenant-based rental assistance program and the support for HATC’s rental assistance programs for very lowincome renters is consistent with the City’s affordable housing plan. Additionally, programs that provide financial assistance and senior services will assist households that may be at risk of becoming homeless by allowing them to redirect limited income toward maintaining housing.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements.

The City of Tulare’s Community Development Department ensures programmatic, financial, and regulatory performance and compliance of HUD’s entitlement funding received by the City. The City carries out the following to ensure federal and local regulations are met.

Technical Assistance - Prior to implementation of CDBG and HOME activities, subrecipients meet with City staff to review policies and procedures. Subrecipient organizations are informed of CDBG and HOME federal regulations, retention, budget, scope of work, reimbursement procedures and reporting requirements. Subrecipient agreements contain detailed federal requirements, monitoring and reporting procedures. Throughout the Program Year, City staff provide ongoing technical assistance to promote compliance and successful performance.

Monitoring - The monitoring process involves desk audits of program reports, invoices, supporting documentation, and on-site monitoring reviews. The City completes risk assessments on each subrecipient. If compliance and/or performance issues are observed, City staff will conduct an on-site monitoring visit. The monitoring visit will examine the use of funds, eligibility of the service area, eligibility of the intended beneficiaries, compliance with federal requirements, such as, the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM), debarment list, prevailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3 requirements, and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements according to CPD Notice 16-04. As part of this process, City staff will continue to monitor for potential fraud, conflict of interest, and mismanagement of CDBG and HOME funds.

Audit Review – Prior to entering into a contract agreement with the City, subrecipients expending more than $750,000 in federal funds in the prior fiscal year are required to submit a copy of a Single Audit to ensure 2 CFR Part 200 requirements are being met. Subrecipients that do not require a Single Audit will continue to be required to submit Audited Financial Statements. This serves as additional monitoring means to evaluate the financial accountability of subrecipients.

MBE/WBE – Through a partnership with the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, the City promotes and encourages outreach and development of economic business opportunities of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) within the City.

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Action Plan
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Tulare uses multiple resources to carry out activities that benefit low- and moderateincome residents. The City receives HUD entitlement funding each year, including CDBG and HOME. The City’s Community Development Department administers the entitlement and participating jurisdiction funding on behalf of the City of Tulare. In addition to CDBG and HOME grant funds through HUD, the City may receive state or other local funding to address community needs and amplify the impact of entitlement grant funds when possible.

For Program Year (PY) 2025-2026, the City’s CDBG entitlement allocation is $714,971; the City’s HOME participating jurisdiction allocation is $364,207.50 and one-time participation threshold contribution is $135,792.50; the City also estimates $5,000 in program income and $80,029 of prior year CDBG rollover, with a total of $1,300,000 for the first-year Annual Action Plan.

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Anticipated Resources
Table 60: Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan $
Annual Narrative Description
Allocation $
Program
Income $
Prior Year
Resources
$
Total $
CDBG Public
Federal
Administration,
Public Services,
Homeless Services,
Affordable Housing,
Public Facility
Improvements, and
Economic
Development
$714,971 $5,000 $80,029 $800,000 $3,300,000
CDBG activities include public
services, homeless services,
affordable housing, public facility
improvements, economic
development, and
administration.

HOME Public
Federal
Administration,
Affordable Housing,
CHDO Set-Aside
$364,207.50 $135,792.50 $0 $500,000 $1,440,000
HOME Activities administration
(10%), affordable housing
preservation via tenant based
rental assistance and new
affordable housing via
multifamily rental unit
construction, and initiation of
CHDO set-aside (15%)
HOME State
Administration,
Affordable Housing $375,000 $100,000 $0 $475,000 $475,000 The City was awarded HOME
funds from the State of California
and supports homebuyer
assistance
and home rehabilitation activities
for low-income residents.

Behavioral
Health
Bridge
Housing
(BHBH)
State Public Services and
Homeless Servies $365,379 $0 $0 $365,379 $365,379
The City anticipates a BHBH
award
through the Tulare County
Health
and Human Services (Agency) to
support start-up infrastructure,
as
well as, operational and support
services
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Tulare will continue to leverage a variety of funding sources to carry out housing and community development activities. The City will work with nonprofit organizations and other government institutions to secure additional resources to address priority needs set forth in this plan. The City seeks out additional funding sources to address priority needs, which includes HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding administered by the Housing and Community Development Department of the State of California. The City will continue to partner with developers and subrecipients to fund additional housing and services available to the community. CDBG does not require matching funds. The City provides CDBG and HOME funds to partner organizations through an RFP process and will continue to leverage funding, when possible. CDBG does not require matching funds.

The City is only required to match project funds drawn on yearly basis between October 1st and September 30th. This includes funds drawn down for: acquisition and/or rehabilitation or new construction of rental or homebuyer projects; homebuyer assistance programs; tenant based rental assistance; and, homeowner rehabilitation. Division staff recommend the implementation of one or more of the following approaches to satisfy the matching obligation on an annual basis:

1. Public or private non-Federal cash invested in HOME-assisted or HOME match-eligible housing projects;

2. Value of any land or real property permanently contributed to a HOME-assisted or a HOME match-eligible project, minus any debt burden, liens, or encumbrances on the property; and

3. Value of site improvements associated with new single-family or multifamily HOMEassisted or HOME match-eligible project.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan A current CDBG-owned public facility functions as emergency and transitional shelter for women and children. The facility is maintained by the Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission, nonprofit organization. Public improvement projects may be carried out on City-owned real property and/or the public right of way.

Since the City of Tulare does not receive ESG funds directly from HUD, the City will continue to partner with local service providers and other organizations to apply for funding for other affordable housing and homelessness related federal and/or state programs, such as Permanent Local Housing Allocation, Encampment Resolution Funding, and the CalHome programs.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 61: Goals Summary
Goal Name Years Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Preserve and
expand
affordable
housing
opportunities
2025-
2029
Affordable
Housing;
Homeless;
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
Citywide
Affordable
Housing
Neighborhood
Preservation
CDBG:
$187,500
HOME:
$100,000 for
TBRA and
$275,000 for
MF Rental
Housing
Development
15 households assisted with home repairs
7 households assisted with TBRA
50 affordable MF housing units (upon completion of project(s)) Revitalize
communities
2025-
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public
Infrastructure
Improvements
Neighborhood
Preservation
CDBG:
$364,500 640 households assisted
Enhance public
services
2025-
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development;
Homeless
Citywide
Homeless
Services
Public Services
CDBG:
$106,000.00 90 persons assisted (Homeless Services)
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Goal Description
Table 62: Goal Description
Goal Name Goal Description
1 Preserve and expand affordable housing
opportunities
Increase and preserve affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities by improving access to a diverse set of affordable housing options.
2 Revitalize communities
Develop vibrant neighborhoods by investing in public facilities, critical infrastructure, and/or nonprofit facilities that provide increased accessibility to services.
3 Enhance public services
Improve community and supportive services by addressing critical needs and increasing access to services for families and residents with special needs, especially for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Based on the Consolidated Plan priority needs and goals discussed earlier, the following activities have been allocated CDBG and HOME funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Projects
Table 63: Project Information
# Project Name
1 Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements
2 Homeless Services
3 Affordable Housing – Homeowner Rehabilitation
4 Affordable Housing – Tenant Based Rental Assistance
5 Affordable Housing – Multifamily Rental Unit
Development
6 CDBG and HOME Program Administration and Planning
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
These projects will address the priority needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. The priority needs identified in this Plan include infrastructure and public facilities, affordable housing, homelessness services, public services, neighborhood preservation, and economic development. Projects and activities are selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process and will address the needs of low- and moderate-income households.

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AP-38 Projects Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Revitalize Communities
Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources CDBG: $364,250
Description The City of Tulare will fund one or two infrastructure and/or public facility projects under this category
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
It is estimated that these activities will benefit 640
households.

Location Description Citywide and prioritizing low- and moderate-income areas.

Planned Activities Planned activities will be used to build or improve public infrastructure and public facilities.

Goal Outcome Indicator 640 Households - Public facility or infrastructure activities for low/moderate-income housing benefit
2 Project Name Homeless Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Enhance Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Services
Public Services
Expected Resources CDBG: $106,000
Description The City will establish agreements with local organizations to provide street outreach, case management, and housing
navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
90 people experiencing homelessness
Location Description Services are available citywide, prioritizing people in the city’s temporary encampment.

Planned Activities Planned activities will include public services.

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3 Project Name Affordable Housing – Homeowner Rehabilitation Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources CDBG: $187,500
Description The City will preserve the existing stock of affordable housing units through rehabilitation and repairs to primary building features (e.g., roofing, siding, flooring).

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
The City will preserve the existing stock of affordable housing units through principally minor rehabilitation and repairs to primary building features (e.g., roofing, siding, flooring).

Location Description Services will be available citywide.

Planned Activities Planned activities may include providing home repair, activity delivery, and addressing lead-based paint hazards.

Goal Outcome Indicator 15 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated 4 Project Name Affordable Housing – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Expected Resources HOME: $100,000
Description The City will mitigate particular adverse effects of residents experiencing housing cost burden and/or living in substandard rental housing.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
The City will assist 7 moderate to very low-income households with monthly rental assistance payments over at least six months.

Location Description Services will be available citywide.

Planned Activities Planned activities may include the implementation of a TBRA program with the Housing Authority of Tulare County and assist with marketing, application intake, income eligibility
determinations, unit inspections, and rental agreement oversight.

Goal Outcome Indicator 7 Low-Income Households Assisted 5 Project Name Affordable Housing – Multifamily Rental Unit Development Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources HOME: $275,000
Description The City will expand the stock of affordable housing through one or more HOME-assisted multifamily development projects. The subsidized housing will involve rent limits, on-site property management and tenant services, and social and economic benefits to the tenants and adjoining neighborhood.

Target Date 6/30/27
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The City will contribute HOME funds as part of a full development / construction financing for one or more new multifamily rental development projects. The beneficiaries of the project(s) include moderate, low, and very-low income residents.

Location Description City-wide; Investment of HOME funds to said goal / project due to involve any geographic priorities.

Planned Activities Planned activities may include a Request for Proposal process and obligation of HOME funds to a qualifying developer or CHDO for the construction of new affordable multifamily rental housing.

Goal Outcome Indicator 50 multifamily rental housing units (upon completion of project(s)) 6 Project Name CDBG and HOME Program Administration and Planning Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Revitalize Communities
Enhance Public Services
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement
Homeless Services
Public Services
Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources CDBG: $142,000
HOME: $50,000
Description This project will fund the City’s oversight, planning, compliance, financial, and other grant management activities to ensure proper use of CDBG and HOME funds and delivery of services.

Target Date 6/30/2026 (CDBG) and 9/30/2026 (HOME)
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This is an administrative activity.

Location Description This administrative activity will mainly take place at 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274.

Planned Activities Planned activities include administration and planning.

Goal Outcome Indicator N/A
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of lowincome and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Tulare will not direct CDBG or HOME funds to one or multiple target areas, but instead CDBG and HOME funds will be available citywide for eligible activities that serve low- and moderateincome residents and neighborhoods. Public improvement and public facility improvement projects will be prioritized in low- and moderate-income communities.

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically CDBG funds will be available citywide for eligible projects that serve low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods. The City selects activities each year through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. There is no geographic requirement or priority in the RFP. It is likely that public infrastructure improvements will be located in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods where the service area meets grant requirements to serve low- and moderate-income residents.

Homeowners assisted with home rehabilitation will be determined through an application process and no geography is prioritized in the selection process.

Discussion
CDBG and HOME funds will be allocated to programs that serve eligible Tulare residents citywide or in low- and moderate-income areas.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
During FY 2025-2026 the City is planning to help at least 15 low- and moderate-income homeowners with needed minor rehabilitation; such as, ADA accessibility, energy conservation, weatherization and emergency home repairs via a partnership with nonprofit organization.

Additionally, the City anticipates assisting 7 moderate to very-low income households with tenant based rental assistance.

Table 64: One Year Goals for the Number of Households
to be Supported by Population Type
Population Type Number of Households
Homeless 2
Non-Homeless 15
Special Needs 0
Total 17
Table 65: One Year Goals for the Number of Households
to be Supported by Program Type
Program Type Number of Households
Rental Assistance 7
Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 15
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 22
Discussion
The City will also utilize non-entitlement grant funds, such as state HOME and CalHome funds, to provide special loan financing to assist Tulare residents to purchase existing or new housing and complete necessary home rehabilitation or full reconstruction work. And, including state HOME funds committed to an existing TBRA program, the City anticipates at least 10 additional households to the figure included with the one year goals.

In addition, the City partners with Family Services of Tulare County to provide 12 permanent supportive housing vouchers annually, through the Tulare Housing First voucher programs for chronically homeless individuals with a disability. The City supports the 12 chronically homeless individuals maintain housing stability, by utilizing Housing Successor funds under public services each year.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City does not own or manage public housing. The Housing Authority of Tulare County (HATC) works closely with the City, the Continuum of Care “Alliance”, and the Tulare County Homeless Taskforce. Actions planned by HATC this year are referenced below.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing HATC is currently developing the Demaree Apartments that will serve households at 80% of the area median income (AMI) and lower. The Demaree Apartments is a new construction, family, mixed-income project. There will be 222 total units, 220 of which will be restricted between 30% and 80% of the AMI. There will be 90 one-bedroom units, 75 two-bedroom units, and 57 threebedroom units. Two of the three-bedroom units will serve as unrestricted manager’s units. The Demaree Apartments are expected to be completed by June 2026.

The HATC participates in a Moving to Work (MTW) Program, which offers housing for 5-years at a flat rate, based on unit bedroom size instead of being income-based. The MTW program is designed to give rental assistance to families who are working to achieve self-sufficiency from all types of governmental assistance while they are in the process of achieving that goal. Successful applicants are encouraged to seek higher paying employment and/or further their education. An increase in family income does not increase the monthly rent. Families can continue the MTW program for a maximum of 5 years, or until their income reaches 120% of the AMI, at which time assistance will be terminated or they will be given 6-months to move out. Many of the MTW participants transferred to MTW from HATC’s conventional low rent and Section 8 programs.

Others were referred to the MTW program by HATC’s partner agencies, such as Tulare County Health and Human Services and CSET.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HATC created a Resident Council composed of 5 residents from HUD-funded programs (Multifamily Housing, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, and public housing). The Resident Council works with HATC staff on evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of existing rental assistance programs. This structure was put into place to give public housing residents the opportunity to provide input on program modifications. HATC is proactive in the inclusion of public-housing residents in the policy making process. As required, two public housing tenants sit on the HATC Commission board. Between the Resident Council and tenant representation on the Board an equitable and transparent policy-making process has been put into place.

A vital driving factor that continues to influence HATC programs is the goal of tenant selfsufficiency. HATC views homeownership as a long-term goal for most participants. HATC staff works with tenants to effectively provide them with the necessary resources to achieve homeownership. HATC’s annual re-examination notice provides participants with an extensive referral list that aids homeownership. Effective collaboration between their agency and other public and nonprofit agencies is imperative to help promote homeownership among all HATC’s tenants. Lastly, HATC created “RentTrack Payment, an online payment system which allows residents to utilize their rental payments made on time to raise or build individual credit scores.

RentTrack has increased credit scores an average of 132 points over a 2-year period.

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If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable.

Discussion.

The City of does not own or manage public housing.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities –

91.220(i)
Introduction
This section describes the City’s one-year goals and the specific action steps it will undertake in the program year to carry out the homeless strategy outlined in the Consolidated Plan’s SP-60 Homelessness Strategy. This section will also describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and specify the activities it will undertake to serve the emergency, transitional, and permanent housing as well as supportive service needs of homeless and special needs populations.

Each year the King/Tulare Homeless Alliance conducts a Point in Time (PIT) count. Through the PIT count, the Alliance is able to acquire a snapshot of the adults, children in households and unaccompanied youth living in the City who meet HUD’s definition of homelessness. Information gathered through the PIT count is used to understand the causes and trends over time of homelessness, as well as to determine the unmet shelter and service needs of the homeless. The City will continue to support the Alliance’s efforts s in the annual bi-county PIT count.

Describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs.

The Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance supports the Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) in providing various resources and access to service providers for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping to assess their individual needs. LINC brings together social service providers, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to help families locate affordable housing, employment and mental health and substance abuse treatment along with other needed services. Services include ID vouchers, free cell phones, housing assessments, enrollments to mainstream benefits, employment assistance, health/mental health services, legal assistance, and free meals.

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Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

The City of Tulare is developing a permanent homeless shelter which will be constructed at the Hillman Health Campus by 2026. There are a variety of emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing options available to unhoused households from Tulare.

The Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission operates a 16-bed shelter for women and children up to 12 years of age. The Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission recently opened a 12-bed shelter for males aged 13 and up. Both shelters are up to 90 days; however, clients can stay longer if they have no other options. Both shelters provide meals, showers, laundry and beds. The City works closely with the Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission and supports their mission and vision to end homelessness within our City.

The City partnered with Self-Help Enterprises, the County and the City of Visalia to open Eden House in 2020, a 22-bed transitional housing that provides on-site case management and supportive services for individuals that need additional on-site services as they transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

The City also supports Family Services of Tulare County with case management assistance to continue to provide transitional housing services to the unhoused population of Tulare. Family Services continues to provide approximately a dozen chronically homeless individuals permanent supportive housing voucher rental assistance each year.

Lastly, the City continues to partner with the local Continuum of Care and Tulare County Homeless Task Force. The City regularly participates in monthly meetings with the CoC and Tulare County Homeless Task Force to stay up to date on incoming funds and collaborating projects to address emergency shelters and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

The City of Tulare will dedicate funds over the five-year plan period to the regional CoC. The regional CoC seeks to provide funding for homeless services over the next year. Agencies will utilize coordinated assessment, which helps connect unhoused individuals and households with services that can help them to transition to self-sufficiency. All HUD-funded service providers participate in the coordinated entry process. The City continues to partner with the Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission, Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance, Family Services of Tulare and Kings View PATH team to help chronically homeless individuals, homeless families, and unaccompanied youth transitioning to permanent housing and independent living.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or DRAFT – Proposed Amendment to the City of Tulare 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan

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private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

Discussion
The City’s homeless strategy continues to address and help prevent homelessness by supporting local service providers as they engage and assess the City’s unhoused population. Funding may also be provided to support rapid re-housing programming efforts that help ensure homeless individuals obtain housing and the support services needed to achieve and maintain selfsufficiency.

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AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
The Strategic Plan summarized the major non-governmental, governmental, environmental and infrastructure constraints that may impact housing investment, which include:
• Cost of housing development
• Environmental review
• Planning and development fees
• Permit and processing procedures
• Lack of funding
• Land use controls
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Local policies and regulations can affect the quantity and type of residential development, but local governments have little or no influence upon the national economy or the federal monetary policies which influence housing and, specifically affordable housing development, which typically requires significant public subsidies. Yet, these factors are the ones that most significantly impact the overall cost of housing and development of new affordable homes.

Discussion
There is a strong need for more affordable housing in Tulare, which is illustrated through input from community members at focus groups and in survey results as well as the City’s housing and demographic data. Although there are not sufficient funds to build new affordable housing using only CDBG funds, the City will continue to implement policies that may increase the number of affordable housing units. The Housing Element outlines actions that the City will take to increasing the amount of affordable housing.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
The following section describes the planned actions or strategies that the City of Tulare will pursue in the next year to:
• Address underserved needs
• Foster and maintain affordable housing
• Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards
• Reduce the number of poverty-level families
• Develop institutional structure
• Enhance coordination
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

During FY 2025-2026, the City will encourage and support HATC’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for special needs populations including seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households. CDBG-funded public infrastructure and facility improvements to be undertaken during the year will revitalize low- and moderate-income communities and allow improved or expansion of services. This includes mobility enhancements that benefit individuals with physical disabilities. Projects and activities will be selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process and will address the needs of low- and moderate-income households. The RFP process will require comprehensive evaluations that ensure projects and activities are targeted toward meeting underserved needs.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the next year, the City of Tulare will continue to promote CDBG and state HOME funding for low- and moderate-income households. This includes supporting activities such as home repair for homeowners and renters, homeownership assistance, development of new homes available for rent and ownership, development of homes for special needs populations, and development of a variety of housing options. The City will continue to affirmatively further fair housing and promote housing opportunities and access for residents regardless of age, race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, disability, or economic level in compliance with local, state, and federal fair housing laws. With the availability of HOME funds as a participating jurisdiction, the City will seek to leverage yearly HOME funds to initiate and complete new affordable multifamily rental housing development project(s). Given the typical real estate development sequence and need to acquire sizable investments of other federal and/or state financing for site acquisition, construction, and/or operating subsidies, the City will only obligate available HOME funds to qualifying developers and viable projects. A tentative timeline involves the commission of a new HOME-assisted before June 30, 2027.

In addition, the City will carry out strategies to maintain and improve affordable housing as listed in the City’s Housing Element, which include:
• Work collaboratively with jurisdictions in the county to efficiently address housing issues and find regional solutions.
• Provide an adequate supply and range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of residents.
• Facilitate the development of affordable housing and protect the existing supply of affordable housing to extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households • Maintain and improve the city’s existing housing stock.

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• Support and provide housing and services for people with special needs in the community.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
City staff will continue to inform contractors about lead-based paint hazards and the associated requirements reducing risk. Additionally, the City will continue to collaborate with agencies like the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency and Self-Help Enterprises to ensure that housing rehabilitation programs maintain compliance with HUD regulations regarding lead-based paint hazards.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will continue to support activities that aim to reduce the number of households living in poverty by:
• Preserving and expanding affordable housing opportunities, including providing home repair assistance to low-income families.
• Supporting homeless prevention strategies through funding services. • Providing supportive services, like job training and placement services, for low-income people to help them move out of poverty.
• Continue to coordinate with area public service agencies to build additional supports for low-income residents.

The goal of these efforts will be to help households gain access to additional services to help create a new level of self-sufficiency and address issues of poverty.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue to share information, make referrals, attend local meetings, engage in discussion, provide operational support (via CDBG), and promote educational and training opportunities as a way to overcome gaps in the current service delivery system. City staff will identify and collaborate with new service providers, while continuing to communicate and meet with current providers to address various community needs. Additionally, the City will partner with the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance as well as with housing, services organizations to identify and address current and future gaps in service delivery.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Tulare does not operate public housing. HATC provides rental assistance within the community. Federal legislation requires that the Housing Authority prepare five-year and one-year plans that highlight its mission, goals, and objectives as it relates to public and assisted housing programs. The City will review the Authority’s plans and will provide HATC the opportunity to consult on the City’s Consolidated Plan. The goal of this cross-consultation is to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents.

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will coordinate efforts with nonprofit partners to promote the efficient and effective use of limited public resources to address needs and accomplish goals in the Consolidated Plan.

Discussion
The City’s AI is currently being prepared and will be approved concurrently with the approval of this Consolidated Plan. Over the next year, the City of Tulare will continue to direct funding to help meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in the city. These efforts, along with the efforts of numerous other public and private agencies, will help to address the priority needs established in this plan.

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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Each HUD program covered by Consolidated Plan regulations must address certain programspecific requirements. Below are the requirements for the CDBG program as prescribed by the Consolidated Plan template.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
$5,000

2. The amount of proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan $0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total $5,000
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities $0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate-income 70%
Overall Benefit: A consecutive period of 1, 2, or 3 years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low- and moderate-income. Specify the years covered that include this Action Plan.

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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

No other form of investment shall be used beyond those identified in Section 92.205. 2.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

No HOME funds will be used for homebuyer activities in Program Year 2025.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds (See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4)) are as follows:

Not Applicable.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

Not applicable.

5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR

91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

A HOME TBRA program is planned in the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan. As currently designed, this TBRA program will not prioritize available funds for people with special needs or disabilities.

6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and

91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

See above.

7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

Not applicable.

Discussion
See above.

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Appendix 1: Map
Map 1: Low- and Moderate-Income Block Groups
Source: PolicyMap. (n.d.). CDBG eligibility status as of FY2023 [Map based on data from HUD: Data downloaded from https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/acs-low-mod-summary-data/]. Retrieved March 14, 2025, from http://www.policymap.com
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Appendix 2: 2025 AAP Summary Detail and
Certified Resolution
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Appendix 3: Citizen Participation Comments
The following comment was received during the 30-day comment period for the draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Comment 1: “Shared housing, like in San Francisco.”
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Appendix 4: Community Engagement Surveys
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City of Tulare, CA
Consolidated Plan
Appendix 4 – Community Engagement Survey
Results
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Overview
The City of Tulare used multiple modes for obtaining input from community residents and stakeholders to develop the 2025/26-2029/30 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025/26 AAP. Two surveys, the Community Organization Survey and the Resident Survey, were used to gather feedback and information from organizations and residents within the community for the 2025/26-2029/30 Consolidated Plan. The City also consulted with state and regional agencies and local service providers. Two community meetings took place during the community needs assessment where City staff encouraged community members and organization leaders to take the surveys. The meetings were held as follows:
• AI/Consolidated Plan 101 Info Session
o City of Tulare Public Library (Council Chambers); 491 North M Street, Tulare, CA 93274 o Tuesday, December 17, 2024 @ 7PM
• Community/Housing Need Input Public Hearing
o City of Tulare Public Library (Charter Mtg. Room); 491 North M Street, Tulare, CA 93274 o Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 5PM
o Virtual option via Microsoft Teams
Marketing efforts for the surveys, focus groups, and community meetings took various forms. Both English and Spanish flyers were created to advertise the surveys; the flyers were physically posted in government buildings, included in utility bills due during the month of February 2025 to roughly 20,000 households, and distributed to three organization listservs on December 19, 2024 and January 13, 2025 – the Tulare Chamber of Commerce listserv (over 1,000 stakeholders), the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA) listserv (over 300 stakeholders), and the Community Care Coalition listserv (managed by the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency). A social media posting on the City of Tulare’s Instagram page on January 7, 2025, advertised the resident survey to the public.

Outreach to agencies and organizations centered around two organization email blasts, sent on December 20, 2024, and January 13, 2025. These email blasts encouraged organizations to register for the focus group and submit a survey response.

Additional outreach included personalized email messages from the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to an agency and organization list encouraging participation in Consolidated Plan development efforts, as well as personal outreach from council members to constituents.

The Community Organization Survey had 2 respondents, and 57 individuals responded to the Resident Survey. No responses were logged for the Spanish Resident Survey.

Community Organization Survey Results
Two organizations responded to the Community Organization Survey, as shown in Table 1. Both organizations were classified as adjacent local government units. The survey asked about several topics, including gaps in programs and services, housing, economic development, community services, organizational collaboration and partnerships, and funding and resource allocation.

Due to the receipt of only two responses on the community organization survey, the results will be presented in summary to acknowledge the difficulty of drawing reliable conclusions or making representative statements of all Tulare organizations. However, the organization survey response generally reflected many of the trends seen in the resident survey, whose results are elaborated in more detail in the following section.

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Table 1: Community Organization Survey Respondents
No. Organization Name Respondent’s Role Type
1 Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission Board President Adjacent local government unit
2 Tulare City School District (K-8
th grade) Community School
Coordinator
Adjacent local
government unit
Total 2
Gaps
When asked about what gaps organizations see in the current programs and services in the City of Tulare, a shortage of affordable housing options, insufficient homeless prevention programs, and lack of comprehensive disability services for individuals with disabilities were all selected. Affordable housing services and substance abuse/recovery services were identified as the types of services or programs that are missing in the city and should be developed. Underserved populations in the City were identified via a ranking scale by organization respondents. People with limited English proficiency, individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, and elderly individuals were ranked as the populations that are most underserved in Tulare.

Housing
Several questions dug deeper into the nature of the housing gap in the city. Both respondents rated the availability of affordable housing as below average. Specific housing types needed in the community were identified as affordable housing, transitional housing, duplexes and triplexes, and single-family homes. The biggest barriers to accessing affordable housing in the community were high rental costs, community opposition to affordable housing, and homelessness or housing instability. To address these issues, respondents recommended long-term strategies of affordable housing development and preservation, comprehensive homeless prevention and support services, and inclusive community engagement and planning.

Economic Development
Respondents were also asked about economic development needs in the city. Specific questions about the quality of public infrastructure (e.g. roads, parks, utilities) and the availability of jobs and employment opportunities showed that respondents generally found these to be at an average level of acceptability.

Respondents found the quality of public infrastructure like roads, parks, and utilities to be acceptable or good overall.

However, several economic development issues were identified as pressing, especially affordable housing development. Economic diversification and public safety enhancement were also identified as economic development issues. These results track the gaps previously identified in affordable housing.

Community Services
Access to health and social services for low-income residents were rated as very accessible. However, when asked to select the primary barriers to accessing services like education and childcare, respondents noted issues with cost, transportation, and limited availability of services. A public transportation-specific question rated community access as good and acceptable.

Organizational Collaboration and Partnerships
Collaboration among community organizations was generally identified as good and fair, with the primary barriers to effective collaboration being communication, competition for funding, and resource constraints.

Respondents felt that identifying shared organizational goals/visions and resource sharing would enhance organizational partnerships.

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Funding and Resource Allocation
Organizations identified unpredictable grant funding cycles and insufficient funding allocations as their most significant funding challenges. The types of funding most needed to support organization needs were capacity building funds and operating grants.

Community Residents Survey Results
The Community Residents Survey gathered feedback from residents across the city to support efforts in understanding residents’ funding priorities. The survey collected information on topics including demographic and housing characteristics of respondents, housing needs, community services, and economic and community development initiatives.

Survey results demonstrate that 52% of respondents agree that there are areas in the city where housing is affordable. There appeared to be a slight preference for focusing on affordable rental housing, particularly for seniors, as a housing solution; however, residents generally favored multiple housing and homeless solutions with few clear priority standouts. Respondents identified a need for job creation/retention and job training programs.

Demographics
Almost 95% of respondents lived in the City limits, with most respondents residing in Northeast Tulare (34%) or Southeast Tulare (34%). Respondents were primarily concentrated in Council Districts 4 and 5.

About 68% of respondents worked in Tulare. Demographics of survey respondents differed slightly from the general population. Most respondents were older, have greater household incomes, and had smaller household sizes compared to city-wide averages.

What is your age?
Figure 1
Most respondents are aged 55 or older and can generally be described as higher income earners, with 49% of respondents reporting an annual income of $107,400 or more. About 25% of respondents reported living with a spouse or partner, and 21% reported living in a two-parent household with minor children. Among survey respondents, 89% were homeowners, 9% were renters, and 2% lived with others. Survey respondents had smaller household sizes compared to the overall population with an average of 2.7 individuals, compared to an average of 3.4 in the city.

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What is your total household income?
Figure 2
Approximately 70% of respondents have a bachelor’s degree or higher; the remainder of respondents have a high school diploma or associate’s degree. Most respondents (about 63%) were currently employed; about 59% of employed respondents work full-time for an employer, while about 15% were self-employed full-time. The remaining respondents worked part-time for an employer or are retired. The racial makeup of respondents was as follows:
• 68% identified as White
• 9% identified as Multiracial
• 4% identified as some other race
• 2% identified as Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
• 2% identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native
• 9% chose not to respond
Additionally, Hispanic individuals were underrepresented in the survey with only 19% of respondents identifying as Hispanic, compared to 59.7% in the city population.

Housing
Several questions asked respondents about housing needs in the city. Approximately half of all survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed that there are areas of the city where low- to moderate-income households can afford rent. About one-third (32%) of respondents were neutral on this statement, and 16% disagreed or strongly disagreed. This indicates mixed perspectives among respondents regarding the topic of housing affordability in Tulare. If respondents felt there were areas of the city where housing is affordable, about 58% said they would fear for their safety in those areas. Respondents commonly cited feeling unsafe in areas where housing is more affordable perceived crime, gang violence, lack of street lighting, and presence of deteriorating/unkept properties.

As evidenced below, there were divided opinions on priority housing needs among residents, with several needs receiving high priority. The highest priority need appeared to be affordable rental housing for older adults. Additionally, respondents identified construction of affordable rental housing, homeownership assistance and housing counseling, and rehabilitation of single-family homes as important priority needs.

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What are the greatest housing needs in the City of Tulare? Figure 3
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What priority level should be given to the following types of affordable housing development solutions if implemented during the next 5 years?
Figure 4
When asked about affordable housing development solutions, respondents appeared to favor senior housing, affordable housing, and affordable “rent-to-own” housing the most. However, residents indicated no clear preference for specific homeless solutions, with multiple types of solutions receiving roughly equal preference; generally, all homeless solutions included in the survey received a moderate to high priority level ranking. Additionally, home repair assistance for owners was the most common affordable housing program to be identified as a high priority need among respondents (see table below). Home repair assistance for small landlords and lead paint testing/abatement respectively received low priority rankings from more than 40% of respondents.

What priority level should be given to the following types of affordable housing programs if implemented during the next 5 years?
Figure 5
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Community Services
When asked to prioritize supportive service needs domestic violence services, anti-crime programs, mental health services, and senior services and activities received a high priority ranking from more than 50% of respondents. Almost 50% of respondents identified tenant/landlord counseling as a low priority supportive service need.

What priority level should be given to the following types of supportive services if implemented during the next 5 years?
Figure 6
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Economic and Community Development
Respondents were asked about priority economic development initiatives and respondents most ranked business mentoring and technical assistance to nonprofits as low-level priorities. Respondents also demonstrated a preference for job creation/retention and job training programs, with 50% of respondents ranking it as a high-level priority. An additional survey question identified language barriers, lack of childcare, and education barriers as top challenges that may prevent people from getting jobs. Resident responses related to job and employment opportunities contradict the two community organization responses which rated employment opportunities as good and acceptable.

What priority level should be given to the following types of economic development initiatives or projects if implemented during the next 5 years?
Figure 7
When asked about community development and revitalization initiatives or projects needed in the next five years, over half (57%) of respondents ranked rehabilitating vacant or foreclosed properties as a high priority need. Maintaining and cleaning up vacant lots was also ranked as a high priority by 52% of respondents.

Demolishing vacant buildings and redeveloping/repurposing vacant lots to green infrastructures were the community development initiatives that received the lowest priority rankings.

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What priority level should be given to the following types of community development/revitalization initiatives or projects if implemented during the next 5 years? Figure 8
When asked about priority rankings for types of public infrastructure improvement initiatives or projects, all options were skewed with high-priority ratings. Street/road improvement projects were reported as the highest priority with 75% of respondents ranking it as a high priority need. Streetlighting and sidewalk improvement projects respectively received high priority ranking by more than 50% of respondents. Survey results indicate that public infrastructure improvement projects related to transportation are the highest priority amongst respondents.

What priority level should be given to the following types of public infrastructure improvement initiatives or projects if implemented during the next 5 years? Figure 9
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Social and Recreational Services
There was a wide range of responses on questions regarding the availability of programs like sports leagues and summer camps, and organized group activities and enrichment programs for youth in low- and moderate-income households, as well as the availability of recreational facilities in low- and moderateincome neighborhoods, with respondents skewing toward agreement that these opportunities and amenities are available. Specifically, respondents indicated that sports leagues, after-school programs, and Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs were most available in the community.

Summer camps and job training or employment were least selected as available. Also, two respondents indicated they believed there are no organized activities or programs available in Tulare.

Online Stakeholder Survey Results – Amendment
Process
Design and method of survey
A total of nine questions involved participant contact information and status, personal understanding of the CDBG and HOME Programs as well as the Consolidated Plan contents, and input on how to expend the available CDBG and HOME funds. The survey concluded with two brief open ended written response questions. City staff composed, marketed, and reviewed results to the survey. Only the questions pertaining to a respondent’s status and input on programming are summarized. The remaining questions involve contact information as well as questions without responses.

Consolidated Plan needs and goals confirmed by respondents All three respondents selected preserve and expand affordable housing and revitalize communities as “priority” goals.

Commit avaialble CDBG funds to existing activities addressing housing rehabilitation and public infrastructure improvements
Two of the three respondents selected the minor home rehabilitation program and the planned infrastructure and utility system improvements for Tulare-Dayton Ave neighborhood as activities to receive additional CDBG funds.

Commit HOME funds to rental assistance for low-income households and the development new multifamily rental housing within the community
Two of the three respondents identified the establishment of a rental assistance program as well as investment into the construction of new and affordable multifamily rental housing as projects to receive HOME funds.

Other Input Received
Respondents identified the implementation of assistance for accessory dwelling unit development as well as the commitment of available CDBG funds to the construction of the forthcoming emergency shelter as other investments and projects for the City to consider.

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Appendix 5: Engagement Artifacts
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Public Notices and Affidavits
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Public Presentation
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Public Meeting/Survey Advertisements
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Copies of social media, website, and related flyers
during substantial amendment process will be added.

Public Notice for City of Tulare
Publication of a Draft Amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY2025/26-FY2029/30) and Annual Action Plan Participate in Public Comment Period, Public Meeting on November 12th 2025, and Public Hearing on December 2nd 2025
The City of Tulare has published a draft amendment to the five-year Consolidated Plan for FY2025/26-FY2029/30 and Annual Action Plan for FY2025/26. The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan establish a place-based, market-driven strategy for decisions about how federal and state grant funds will be allocated to address housing and community development needs. These plans are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Tulare to receive federal grant funding, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. After an initial 30-day comment period, public meeting on October 8th, public hearing on October 21st, and an online survey, City staff are proposing amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The amendment to the Consolidated Plan proposes a commitment of new HOME funds to the development of affordable multifamily rental housing and tenant based rental assistance for low-income residents. While, the amendment to the Annual Action Plan proposes a reallocation of available CDBG funds to existing activities as well as an obligation of HOME funds to the development of affordable rental housing and tenant based rental assistance.

The proposed amendments align with the Consolidated Plan goals identified below for reference, in particular the funding changes contribute to activities and projects that address goals number one and two.

1. Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities

2. Revitalize Communities

3. Enhance Public Services
Proposed Change to the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan
Activity Type & Name Original
Allocation
New Allocation (if
different)
Federal Program - Source
Public Infrastructure and Facilities
Improvements
$302,000 $364,500 CDBG
Services for People Experiencing
Homelessness
$106,000 $106,000 CDBG
Affordable Housing Preservation $250,000 $187,500 CDBG
Program Administration and Planning
(incl. Fair Housing)
$142,000 $142,000 CDBG

Subtotal
$800,000 $800,000 CDBG
Development of Affordable Multifamily
Rental Housing
$0.00 $275,000 HOME
Tenant Based Rental Assistance $0.00 $100,000 HOME
Community Development Housing
Organization Set-Aside (Required)
$0.00 $75,000 HOME
Program Administration and Planning $0.00 $50,000 HOME

Grand Total
$800,000 $1,300,000 CDBG & HOME
Proposed Change to the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Project Anticipated CDBG
Resources
Percentage
Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements $1,500,000 42% Homeless Services $530,000 15%
Affordable Housing $870,000 24%
Program Administration and Planning (incl. Fair Housing) $700,000 19% Total $3,600,000
Project or Activity Anticipated HOME
Resources
Percentage
Development of Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing $975,000 54% Tenant Based Rental Assistance $375,000 21%
Community Housing Development Organization Set-Aside $270,000 15% Program Administration and Planning $180,000 10%
Total $1,800,000
Public Comment Period: Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the draft amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan and the specific allocations of CDBG and HOME funds to the projects/actions contained therein to Norveen Brar, Housing and Grants Specialist, via email at [email protected], by phone at (559) 684-4222, in person or by mail to 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274. The drafts will be available by October 31st, 2025 on the Community Development Department’s website at https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing-grants-services/reports , and paper copies will be available at the Tulare Public Library located at 491 North ‘M’ Street in Tulare, CA 93274, and at the Permit Technician window on the first floor of City Hall (411 East Kern Avenue). Comments will be accepted between October 31st, 2025 and December 2nd, 2025.

Public Meeting/Public Hearing: Members of the public, particularly residents of the City of Tulare, are invited to participate in one (1) public meeting and two (2) public hearings to receive presentations and offer feedback on the Draft Amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan and the funding allocations to projects/actions contained therein.
• Public Meeting – Tuesday, November 12th, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM o In-person: Tulare Public Library, ‘Charter’ meeting room, 491 North ‘M’ Street in Tulare, CA 93274 o Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWZiv2o7do1JY0OvGe1_aw • Public Hearings - Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at 5:30 PM o In-Person: Tulare Public Library, Council Chamber, 491 North ‘M’ Street in Tulare, CA 93274 o View online: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftulare3805 A summary of public comments received will be included in the final plans. For additional information or to request accessible arrangements, please contact Alexis Costales, Housing and Grants Manager, via email at [email protected], by phone at (559) 684-4224, in person or by mail to 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274.

Notice Published on October 31st, 2025.

The City of Tulare does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or familial status in the administration of its programs and activities. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Tulare will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact the Community Development Department at (559) 684-4224.

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Establish Assessment District 2025-02

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution establishing Assessment District 2025-02 for the FNC Subdivision and ordering associated public improvements for the district.

SUMMARY
Attached is a resolution to establish a new landscape maintenance district. This new district will provide for maintenance of local streets within the development, maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, pedestrian sidewalks and block walls associated with common lot areas, maintenance and regulatory compliance for the storm water retention basin serving the district, and maintenance of neighborhood park and playground equipment. With this new district, the following maintenance activities are specifically included:
• Assessments are subject to yearly increases in the Consumer Pricing Index (CPI.) • Common lot sidewalk repairs due to accidents, ground settlement, tree damage, or vandalism. • Graffiti Abatement.
• Common lot landscape and irrigation maintenance.
• Block wall maintenance.
• Routine storm water retention basin maintenance and regulatory compliance measures. • Routine maintenance and life-cycle replacement of neighborhood park and playground equipment.
• Local street maintenance within the assessment district boundaries.

The attached engineers report outlines the procedural costs and location of the district. The recommended maximum benefit assessment of $766.58 per single-family equivalent represents a fullbuild out scenario of 546 single-family lots in accordance with the approved tentative subdivision map of FNC Subdivision. As previously indicated, benefit assessments are subject to annual increases based upon the Consumer Pricing Index (CPI). A public hearing to receive public comment regarding the establishment of the district and proposed assessment is required.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
District assessments will be used to fund City-administered maintenance contracts, repairs, utilities, and administrative costs that provide special benefit to the properties within the district boundaries.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff are not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

Item #: 11.2
Public Hearing

PUBLIC NOTICE
A notice of public hearing was published on November 16, 2025, in the Visalia Times Delta, a minimum of 14 days prior to the proposed public hearing on December 2, 2025.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approval with changes could delay the proposed development of the FNC Subdivision.

2. Denial would result in there being no mechanism for the assessment of fees to maintain landscaping and park improvements within the common lot areas of the FNC Subdivision. Additionally, there would be no supplemental maintenance provided for streets within the district boundaries.

3. Tabling the item could delay the processing and approval of the pending FNC Subdivision final map.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. LMD 2025-02 Formation Engineer’s Report
Reviewed/Approved:

RESOLUTION 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVYING OF FEES FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025- 02 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council, at their regular scheduled meeting on November 18, 2025, adopted Resolution 2025-62, a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of Assessment District 2025-02, City of Tulare, Tulare County, California, and directed the preparation and filing of an Engineer’s Report on the proposed formation.

Section 2. The Engineer, for the proceedings, has filed an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk.

Section 3. The owners of all properties within the boundaries of the proposed assessment district have filed their consent to the formation of the proposed district, the adoption of the Engineer’s Report, and the levy of assessments stated therein.

Section 4. The City Council hereby orders the improvements and the formation of the assessment district described in Resolution 2025-62 and in the Engineer’s Report.

Section 5. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Engineer’s Report, thereby establishing the maximum assessment for the district based upon its full buildout scenario and subject to annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments and levies the assessment for the Fiscal Year 2026.

Section 6. The City Council hereby forwards the following attachments to the Tulare County Recorder’s Office for recordation:
a. Clerk’s Certification to County Auditor; and
b. Engineer’s Report for Assessment District 2025-02.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 2nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Patrick Isherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
ATTEST:

Marc Mondell, City Clerk
By Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
The presence of an electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the Tulare City Council.

DATED:

By:

Chief Deputy City Clerk and Clerk
Of the Council of the City of Tulare
By:

Chief Deputy City Clerk and Clerk
Of the Council of the City of Tulare
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the _______ day of ___________20___ I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the Council of the City of Tulare, California, on the Tulare, California, on the _______ day of ___________20___ I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Tulare on the _______ day of ___________20___
ENGINEER’S REPORT

CITY OF TULARE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

FOR THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
2025-02
November 18, 2025
Michael W. Miller, City Engineer
• Common lot lanscaping maintenance
• Common lot irrigation systems maintenance
• Park lanscaping maintenance and replacement
• Park irrigation systems maintenance and replacement
• Park equipment maintenance and replacement
• Pedestrian sidewalks associated with common area lots • Block walls associated with common area lots
• Street maintenance costs associated with local streets and alleys • Storm water basin maintenance
This report consists of the four parts, as follows:

Part A -
Part B - An estimate of the cost of the improvement.

Part C - Diagrams of the landscape maintenance assessment district.

Part D - An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvement.

Plans and specifications for the improvements are filed with the City Clerk. Although separately bound, the plans and specifications are a part of this report and are included in it by reference.

Michael W. Miller, Engineer of Work for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-02 City of Tulare, Tulare County, California makes this report, as directed by the City Council, pursuant to Sections 22586 and 22623 of the Streets and Highway Code (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972).

ENGINEER’S REPORT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2025-02
(Pursuant to Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)
The FNC Subdivision improvements which are subject of this report are listed as follows:
• Seven-foot tall block wall along common lots dedicated for landscaping purposes. •
• Public sidewalks along frontages of common lots dedicated for landscaping purposes. • Neighborhood park and playground improvements and appurtenances. •
PART A
(Assessment District No. 2025-02 Improvements)
Detailed landscape plans and specifications will be filed with the Engineering Services Department and are incorporated in this report by reference. The following improvements are within this proposed assessment district:

Landscaping and irrigation systems within common lots dedicated for landscaping purposes.

Supplemental preventative maintenance measures for local streets and alleys located within the district boundaries.
•
•
•
•
Number of single-family equivalents/assessments: 546
Total Landscape/Park Area: approx. 538,325 square feet
Contract Maintenance $195,735.00
PART B
(Assessment District No. 2025-02 Estimate of Cost)
Total cost of maintenance for the purposes of district formation are based upon the following factors:

Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for the Los Angeles – Anaheim area.

Funding for the replacement of neighborhood park and trail improvements and appurtenances is based on an estimated 20-year life cycle.

Assessments include supplemental preventative maintenance measures for local streets and alleys located within the district boundaries.

Assessments also include repairs due to vandalism or accidents; cost of supplying water and electricity; annual county and city administrative charges; contract maintenance charges; graffiti abatement; and miscellaneous charges such as public hearing notices.

Postage $231.45
Repairs and Maintenance (Common Lot & Park Areas) $21,963.66 Local Street Preventative Maintenance & Materials $31,424.00 Park and Trail Equipment Replacement $5,890.70
Ponding Basin Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance $21,744.96 General Supplies $43,389.00
Utilities $68,690.00
Printing, Copying, Advertising $386.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenses For Assessment District No. 2025-02 $418,554.60 City Administrative Fees $27,261.83
Tulare County Administrative Fees $1,838.00
Exhibit A – Assessment District Boundaries and Vicinity Map Exhibit B – Lot Numbering and Subdivision Phasing Map
Exhibit C – Local Streets Within District
Exhibit D – Common Lot Areas Within District
Exhibit E – Common Lot Block Walls Within District
Exhibit F – Basin Maintenance Areas Within District
PART C
(Assessment District No. 2025-02 Diagrams)

a) Total project acreage subject to assessment = 140.3 acres b) Single-family residential (SFR) acreage = 140.3 acres c) SFR density = # SFR Units / SFR Acreage = 546/ 140.3 = 3.89 DU / acre b) Multi-family residential (MFR) acreage = 0 acres
e) MFR to SFR equivalents = SFR Density x MFR acrage = 3.89 x 0 = N/A f) Total number of SFR equivalent units subject to assessment = 546 g) Proposed assessment per SFR equivalent at time of formation = $418,554.60 / 546 = $766.58 h) Proposed single-family lot assessment at time of formation = $766.58 PART D
(Assessment District No. 2025-02 Assessment of the Estimated Cost of the Improvements) Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Establish Assessment District 2025-03

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution establishing Assessment District 2025-03 for the Valov, Lekkerkerker, and Fernandes Subdivisions and ordering associated public improvements for the district.

The attached engineers report outlines the procedural costs and location of the district. The recommended maximum benefit assessment of $466.03 per single-family equivalent represents a fullbuild out scenario of 509 single-family lots in accordance with the approved tentative subdivision map of Valov, Lekkerkerker, and Fernandes Subdivisions. As previously indicated, benefit assessments are subject to annual increases based upon the Consumer Pricing Index (CPI). A public hearing to receive public comment regarding the establishment of the district and proposed assessment is required.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff are not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

Item #: 11.3
Public Hearing

PUBLIC NOTICE
A notice of public hearing was published on November 16, 2025, in the Visalia Times Delta, a minimum of 14 days prior to the proposed public hearing on December 2, 2025.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approval with changes could delay the proposed development of the Valov, Lekkerkerker, and Fernandes Subdivisions.

2. Denial would result in there being no mechanism for the assessment of fees to maintain landscaping and park improvements within the common lot areas of the Valov, Lekkerkerker, and Fernandes Subdivisions. Additionally, there would be no supplemental maintenance provided for streets within the district boundaries.

3. Tabling the item could delay the processing and approval of the pending Valov, Lekkerkerker, and Fernandes Subdivisions final maps.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. LMD 2025-03 Formation Engineer’s Report
Reviewed/Approved:

RESOLUTION 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVYING OF FEES FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025- 03 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council, at their regular scheduled meeting on November 18, 2025, adopted Resolution 2025-63, a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of Assessment District 2025-03, City of Tulare, Tulare County, California, and directed the preparation and filing of an Engineer’s Report on the proposed formation.

Section 2. The Engineer, for the proceedings, has filed an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk.

Section 4. The City Council hereby orders the improvements and the formation of the assessment district described in Resolution 2025-63 and in the Engineer’s Report.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 2nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Patrick Isherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
ATTEST:

DATED:

By:

Chief Deputy City Clerk and Clerk
Of the Council of the City of Tulare
By:

CITY OF TULARE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

FOR THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
2025-03
Michael W. Miller, City Engineer
November 18, 2025
• Common lot lanscaping maintenance
• Common lot irrigation systems maintenance
• Park lanscaping maintenance and replacement
• Park irrigation systems maintenance and replacement
• Park equipment maintenance and replacement
• Pedestrian sidewalks associated with common area lots • Block walls associated with common area lots
• Street maintenance costs associated with local streets and alleys • Storm water basin maintenance
This report consists of the four parts, as follows:

Part A -
Part B - An estimate of the cost of the improvement.

Part C - Diagrams of the landscape maintenance assessment district.

Part D - An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvement.

Plans and specifications for the improvements are filed with the City Clerk. Although separately bound, the plans and specifications are a part of this report and are included in it by reference.

Michael W. Miller, Engineer of Work for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-03 City of Tulare, Tulare County, California makes this report, as directed by the City Council, pursuant to Sections 22586 and 22623 of the Streets and Highway Code (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972).

ENGINEER’S REPORT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2025-03
(Pursuant to Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)
The Valov, Lekkerkerker, and Fernandes Subdivision improvements which are subject of this report are listed as follows:
• Seven-foot tall block wall along common lots dedicated for landscaping purposes. •
• Public sidewalks along frontages of common lots dedicated for landscaping purposes. • Neighborhood park and playground improvements and appurtenances. •
PART A
(Assessment District No. 2025-03 Improvements)
Detailed landscape plans and specifications will be filed with the Engineering Services Department and are incorporated in this report by reference. The following improvements are within this proposed assessment district:

Landscaping and irrigation systems within common lots dedicated for landscaping purposes.

Supplemental preventative maintenance measures for local streets and alleys located within the district boundaries.
•
•
•
•
Number of single-family equivalents/assessments: 509
Total Landscape/Park Area: approx. 268,762 square feet
Contract Maintenance $97,722.00
PART B
(Assessment District No. 2025-03 Estimate of Cost)
Total cost of maintenance for the purposes of district formation are based upon the following factors:

Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for the Los Angeles – Anaheim area.

Funding for the replacement of neighborhood park and trail improvements and appurtenances is based on an estimated 20-year life cycle.

Assessments include supplemental preventative maintenance measures for local streets and alleys located within the district boundaries.

Postage $215.77
Repairs and Maintenance (Common Lot & Park Areas) $10,965.49 Local Street Preventative Maintenance & Materials $27,071.00 Park and Trail Equipment Replacement $5,890.70
Ponding Basin Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance $21,894.16 General Supplies $21,662.00
Utilities $34,294.00
Printing, Copying, Advertising $360.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenses For Assessment District No. 2025-03 $237,207.37 City Administrative Fees $15,405.26
Tulare County Administrative Fees $1,727.00
Exhibit A – Assessment District Boundaries and Vicinity Map Exhibit B – Lot Numbering and Subdivision Phasing Map
Exhibit C – Local Streets Within District
Exhibit D – Common Lot Areas Within District
Exhibit E – Common Lot Block Walls Within District
Exhibit F – Basin Maintenance Areas Within District
PART C
(Assessment District No. 2025-03 Diagrams)

a) Total project acreage subject to assessment = 105.9 acres b) Single-family residential (SFR) acreage = 105.9 acres c) SFR density = # SFR Units / SFR Acreage = 509/ 105.9 = 4.81 DU / acre b) Multi-family residential (MFR) acreage = 0 acres
e) MFR to SFR equivalents = SFR Density x MFR acrage = 4.81 x 0 = N/A f) Total number of SFR equivalent units subject to assessment = 509 g) Proposed assessment per SFR equivalent at time of formation = $237,207.37 / 509 = $466.03 h) Proposed single-family lot assessment at time of formation = $466.03 PART D
(Assessment District No. 2025-03 Assessment of the Estimated Cost of the Improvements) Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Fire
Submitted by: Ryan Leonardo, Fire Marshal
Agenda Title: Fire Code Adoption

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Pass-to-print an ordinance to amend Sections 3.04 and 3.08 of Title 3 (Fire Regulations) of the Tulare Municipal Code.

SUMMARY
The 2025 California Fire Code has been incorporated into Title 24, as Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations and it will take effect on January 1, 2026. California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City, by ordinance, to make changes or modifications to the requirements contained within the provisions of the California Fire Code and other regulations adopted pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 17921(a) that result in more stringent local requirements.

This public hearing is to receive public input and provide opportunity for the Council to consider the approval and pass-to-print of an Ordinance that will set forth the amendments and modifications to the California Fire Code fulfilling the requirements of the California Health & Safety Code.

The local amendments proposed for adoption are limited to those essential to effectively administer code responsibilities in daily operations and to maintain previous amendments as approved by City Council relating to fire and life safety. These amendments are listed in Chapter 3: Fire Regulations of the City Code.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item did receive legal review and no comments were provided.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A notice of public hearing was published in The Visalia Times Delta on November 14, 2025, which is at least number 10 days prior to the public hearing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table
If the amended ordinance is not adopted, the City would be unable to enforce any local modifications to the California Fire Code.

Item #: 11.4
Public Hearing

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance
Reviewed/Approved:

ORDINANCE 2025-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS 3.04 AND 3.08 OF TITLE 3 (FIRE REGULATIONS) OF

THE TULARE MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Tulare as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 3.04 (Fire Department) of Title 3 (Fire Regulations) of the Tulare Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced with the following:

Chapter 3.04: Fire Department
Sections:

3.04.010 Code enforcement.

3.04.020 Rules and regulations.

3.04.030 Right of entry.

3.04.040 Apparatus and equipment usage.

3.04.050 Unlawful tampering with apparatus or equipment.

3.04.060 Interference with emergency operations.

3.04.070 Fire operations.

3.04.075 Fire lanes.

3.04.080 Fire hydrant clearance.

3.04.090 Investigations.

3.04.100 Powers of arrest.

3.04.110 Misdemeanors.

3.04.010 Code Enforcement.

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the City pertaining to the following:
(A) The prevention of fires;
(B) The suppression of dangerous or hazardous fires;
(C) The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials; (D) The installation and maintenance of alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment; (E) The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
(F) The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards; (G) The maintenance of exists; and
(H) The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

3.04.020 Rules and regulations.

The Fire Chief, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards, as may be necessary from time to time, to carry out the intent of this code.

3.04.030 Right of entry.

Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Chief has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition which makes such a building or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or designee may enter the building or premises, at all reasonable times, to inspect the same or to perform any duty authorized by this code.

3.04.040 Apparatus and equipment usage.

Only authorized personnel shall operate or otherwise ride on any fire apparatus while en route to an ORDINANCE 2025-XX

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emergency incident.

3.04.050 Unlawful tampering with apparatus or equipment.

No person shall tamper with, handle, remove or otherwise injure any hose, ladder, fire apparatus or other equipment belonging to the City.

3.04.060 Interference with emergency operations.

Except as directed by authorized personnel, it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with any Fire Department personnel performing their duty.

3.04.070 Fire operations.

The Fire Chief, or any other officer of the Fire Department in charge of the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or property, shall have the authority to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous situations and take any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of their duty.

3.04.075 Fire lanes.

No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, except when in conflict with other traffic, in a fire lane. Fire lanes may be designated on public or private property.

Any person in violation of this section is subject to an administrative fine. Vehicles may also be subject to removal at the owner's expense.

3.04.080 Fire hydrant clearance.

No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle within ten feet of a fire hydrant, except as provided in California Vehicle Code § 22514.

3.04.090 Investigations.

All fires are investigated to determine the origin and cause. Any fire where a suspect has been identified, an injury or death has occurred, or the fire loss is significant of suspicious cause shall be referred to Fire Department investigator(s) who shall complete the investigation to determine cause, to secure and process evidence and to apprehend and prosecute those involved in criminal activity.

3.04.100 Powers of arrest.

Each member of the Fire Department is hereby granted police power to arrest any person violating any of the terms or provisions of this chapter. If the arrest is to be made at any time or place other than the site and time of the emergency incident where the crime was committed, the Police Department or Fire Department investigator shall make the arrest.

3.04.110 Misdemeanors.

Failure to depart the lands and structures embraced within the emergency scene when requested to do so by Fire Departmental personnel, entering within clearly established boundaries denoting a restricted area, or violation of any of the other terms of this chapter are misdemeanors.

SECTION 2. Chapter 3.08 (Fire Prevention Code) of Title 3 (Fire Regulations) of the Tulare Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced with the following:

Chapter 3.08: Fire Prevention Code
Sections:

3.08.010 Adoption of fire codes, regulations, and standards.

3.08.020 Establishment and duties of Bureau of Fire Prevention.

3.08.030 Definitions.

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3.08.040 Dangerous and illegal fireworks.

3.08.070 Amendments to the California Fire Code (CFC).

3.08.080 Safe and sane fireworks.

3.08.090 Appeals.

3.08.100 Penalties.

3.08.110 Repeal of conflicting ordinances.

3.08.010 Adoption of fire codes, regulations, and standards.

The City hereby adopts and incorporates into this code, as if fully set forth at length herein except as modified or amended by § 3.08.070, the following fire codes, standards and regulations to be controlling within city limits:
(A) The 2025 2022 California Fire Code (CFC), which is drafted in the image of the 2024 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), and which is found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, part 9, including Appendices AB through QN.

3.08.020 Establishment and duties of Bureau of Fire Prevention.

The California Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City, which is hereby established, and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Marshal.

3.08.030 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL FIREWORKS. All fireworks not defined and classified as "Safe and Sane" under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 19 et seq.

JURISDICTION. Where the word is used in the California Fire Code, it shall mean the "City of Tulare".

3.08.040 Dangerous and illegal fireworks.
(A) In order to enforce this chapter, only visual verification is required by an enforcement officer of where the offense occurred. Any person observed possessing dangerous or illegal fireworks, or accepting responsibility, may be issued a citation. In all other instances, any adult person legally entitled to reside at the location where it is reasonably believed dangerous or illegal fireworks originated may be cited. (B) In addition to any other remedy, penalty, or punishment stated herein or authorized by state law, each person who possesses or causes to be ignited dangerous or illegal fireworks, or violates any other provision of state law, as it relates to the sale, possession, or use of dangerous and illegal fireworks shall be subject to the imposition of an administrative fine. The schedule of administrative fines for such violations shall be imposed as per § 3.08.040(D).
(C) Persons in possession of dangerous and illegal fireworks in excess of 5,000 pounds shall be punishable under Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12700(b)(4). Persons in possession of "destructive devices" as defined in Cal. Penal Code § 16460, shall be punishable under Cal. Penal Code § 18710. (D) Each person who violates any section of this code shall be subject to the administrative fine as provided below:

Number of Offenses Amount of Fine
First violation $2,000
Second violation $3,000
Third and all subsequent violations $4,000
Possession for sale $10,000
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(E) For purposes of calculating the fine amount as specified in this section, the number of offenses shall include every documented instance within a 36-month period. (F) Fines collected pursuant to this section shall be utilized for the safe disposal of confiscated fireworks, public outreach to prevent the possession or use of illegal fireworks and for the continued enforcement of this section.
(G) Any duly appointed City of Tulare employee, as specified in this code, having the authority to issue an administrative citation, may lawfully enforce the provisions of this section. (H) Any person wishing to appeal a citation as issued per this section, shall follow the procedures as established in §§ 1.61.010 and 3.25.010 of this code. An advanced deposit of 50% of the fine levied shall be required. This shall not preclude an appellant the right to apply for a hardship.

3.08.070 Amendments to the California Fire Code (CFC).

The following sections of the 2025 2022 California Fire Code (CFC) are amended and modified, for purposes of this chapter, as follows:

Section 105.6.30 of the California Fire Code is amended to read:
105.6.32.34 Open Burning. An operational permit is required for any open burning, which has been approved by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

Prohibited Open Burning. Notwithstanding other provision, open burning is prohibited as follows:

3. The fire code official is authorized to order the immediate extinguishment of any unauthorized open burning and may issue administrative citations and seek to recover costs in accordance with Sections

1.61 and 3.25 of this Code.
903.3.7 Fire Department Connections. Fire department connections for automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed a minimum of 10 feet away from the exterior walls of the structure and be located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

A 101.3. The board of appeals shall consist of five fire code officials, or their designee, from the following jurisdictions: Tulare County Fire, Kings County Fire, Visalia, Porterville, Dinuba and Fresno City.

The City of Tulare fire code official shall serve as an ex officio and this appeals board shall only convene as needed.

C103.3 Maximum spacing. The maximum spacing between fire hydrants shall be 500 feet for residential development and 300 feet in commercial and multi-family developments.

CC105.1 The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed 300 feet for any school building.

D103.5(l) Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet. Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 16 feet.

D 106.1 Projects having more than 50 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

The following list of CFC sections are not adopted by the City of Tulare and are hereby deleted:
109.1 through 109.3 111.1 through 111.4

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3.08.080 Safe and sane fireworks.
(A) Condition of sale. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association or organization to sell, or offer for sale, any fireworks within the city, except as expressly permitted under the terms of and for the time period set forth in this section.
(B) Time of sale. Subject to the provisions of the State Fireworks Law (Cal. Health and Safety Code, Division II, Part 2 and §§ 12500—12637), and the provisions of this code and Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12599.5, "safe and sane" fireworks as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12529, may be sold within the city beginning at 12:00 p.m. on June 28 through 1112:00 p.m. July 4 6 (hereinafter "days of sale"). The daily hours of sale on days of sale shall be 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pyrotechnic displays may deviate from these restrictions subject to applicable provisions of the Cal. Health and Safety Code and provided they are approved by the Fire Chief or their designated representative. (C) Permit required. No person, firm, association, corporation or organization shall sell fireworks within the city without first having obtained a permit thereof ("fireworks permit"). Prior to issuance of a permit, the requesting party shall fulfill all municipal licensing requirements and fire safety conditions outlined by the Fire Department. All permit applications shall be received in the Fire Marshal's office by no later than 5:00 p.m. May 1 of each year. Each sales booth must obtain its own permit. (D) Information required for application. Each applicant for such permit shall file a written application within the Bureau of Prevention including:
(1) Tulare Fire Department Fireworks Application Form;
(2) Property Use Agreement Form with required signatures; (3) Certificate of Liability Insurance;
(4) State Fire Marshal Fireworks Retail License;
(5) Copy of the organization's non-profit status, such as 501(c)(3) filing. (E) Qualified organization. Permits shall only be granted to nonprofit organizations, corporations or local community service organizations organized primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment or charitable purposes (hereinafter "qualified organization"), which can demonstrate that a majority of their financial resources and manpower are donated to projects of benefit to the total community within the city limits of Tulare.
(F) Number of available firework permits.
(1) The total number of fireworks permits available to the public shall be determined by one booth for every 4,500 persons residing within the city as determined by the Planning Department population statistics.
(2) (a) Once approved for a fireworks permit, a qualified organization shall maintain the right to that permit from year to year unless terminated by any of the following:

1. A failure to engage in the business of retailing safe and sane fireworks in the city during the prior calendar year;

2. A safety violation that in the determination of the Fire Department created or had the potential to create a danger to the public;

3. A failure to maintain the requirements of this section; or

4. Any other violations of federal, state, or local law. (b) Such termination is immediate. An appeal may be made to the City Council by ORDINANCE 2025-XX

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giving notice to the City Manager within five days of receipt of notice of revocation. (3) If a permit becomes available, either due to termination, voluntary relinquishment, or an increase in population, a notice shall be posted publicly for a two-week application process. All completed applications will be reviewed and one eligible organization will be selected randomly by the City Clerk's Office to fill the vacancy. Applications can be picked up at either the Fire Department or the City Clerk's Office. All completed applications must be turned in to the City Clerk's Office by the date and time specified in the public notice.
(G) Application insurance requirements. Each applicant for a permit shall provide, prior to the issuance of any permit, a policy of public liability insurance with coverage of at least $1,000,000. (H) Fees.
(1) Prior to issuance of a fireworks permit, a permit fee, as determined by the current fee schedule for fireworks booth investigation, must be tendered to the city upon receipt of permit. (2) A $50 safety clean-up fee is required for each organization approved to sell. This fee is forfeited to the city in the event that the sales booth site is not left in a clean and orderly condition.

Organizations forfeiting this fee must resubmit this fee prior to being permitted to sell the following year. (I) Identification of fireworks booth locations.
(1) Each application shall contain a description of the site desired. Written permission of the property owner must be included in the application.
(2) No booth shall be within 100 feet of any flammable liquid storage. (3) No booth shall be placed closer than 30 feet to any building or structure. (4) No booth shall be placed within 400 feet of another booth. (J) Fireworks booth construction.
(1) All retail sales of fireworks shall be permitted only from within a temporary fireworks booth.

The sale from any other building or structure is hereby prohibited. (2) Fireworks booths need not comply with provisions of the Uniform California Building Code; provided the booth is erected under the supervision of the local Building Inspector who shall require the booth be constructed in a manner which will, reasonably, ensure the safety of attendants and patrons. (3) Each booth shall have a minimum of two exit doors.
(4) All lighting appliances used in the booth must be safe and in good condition, all bulbs or fluorescent tubes must be shielded against accidental breakage or contact. No heating devices of any kind are permitted in or near fireworks booths.
(5) All electrical wiring, including the power source, shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. Electrical wiring shall be at least 12 feet above the ground when subject to foot traffic, and 16 feet above the ground when subject to vehicle traffic. (K) Operational requirements.
(1) No person other than a member of the licensee organization will be permitted to sell or otherwise participate.
(2) All permits are non-transferable.
(3) All persons engaged in the selling of fireworks shall be over the age of 18 years. At least one person 21 years of age or older must be in attendance and in charge during the hours of booth operation.
(4) The hours of operations shall be limited as identified in division (B) of this section. (5) Fireworks may be sold at the booth only.
(6) No sale or delivery thereof shall be made to any person under 16 years of age in accordance with Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12689(b). (7) All permits and licenses shall be posted inside the booth. (8) Broken or damaged fireworks are not to be sold. The items will be collected and a receipt issued so credit may be received from the vendor.
(L) Safety and security.
(1) Each stand shall be provided with two fire extinguishers, rated 2A10BC or better. Such equipment is to be serviceable and accessible during all business hours. (2) No smoking is allowed within 50 feet of any booth.
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shall be posted within the booth.
(4) All weeds and combustible material shall be cleared from the location of the stand or within 30 feet thereof.
(5) No person shall light or cause to be lit any fireworks or other combustible article within 200 feet thereof.
(M)Permit revocation.
(1) If, in the judgment of the Fire Chief or his or her agent or the Building Inspector or his or her agent, the construction of the booth or the conduct of the operation therein do not conform to the provisions of this section or if in any way the operation of the stand poses a threat to public safety, such officers or either of them, may have the permit revoked and/or the booth immediately closed. (2) No person shall sell, store, hold or possess any fireworks classified as dangerous, including firecrackers, rockets or the like, from or within any booth. If such is discovered, the permit will be revoked and the booth immediately closed.
(3) Failure to remove all traces of the booth and/or any debris resulting from the operation thereof within 48 hours of the close of business on July 6, shall result in the loss of the cleanup security deposit.
(4) A minimum of one representative from each organization must attend the annual safety meeting, provided by their respective fireworks vendor. On the second Tuesday of May of each year, at 6:00 p.m., there shall be a meeting of all fireworks permittees and the Fire Marshal, at 800 South Blackstone in the city. Any organization failing to have a representative at this meeting will suffer loss of their permit.

3.08.090 Appeals.

Whenever the Fire Marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Fire Marshal to the Board of Appeals within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed.

3.08.100 Penalties.
(A) Except as specified below, any person who violates any of the provisions of this code or standards hereby adopted or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the city or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by both the fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) (1) In addition to any other remedies, penalties, or punishments stated herein, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, any person who violates any of the provisions of this code or standards shall also be responsible for all costs associated with the safe disposal of all confiscated fireworks as well as all expenses, costs, fees and fines associated with the investigation of the charges. (2) The City shall provide cost reimbursement to the State Fire Marshal if required pursuant to regulations to be adopted by the State Fire Marshal addressing the State Fire Marshal's cost for the transportation and disposal of dangerous and illegal fireworks seized by the city, which costs will be part of any administrative fine imposed. However, such cost reimbursement shall not be required unless and until the State Fire Marshal provides services for the disposal of dangerous and illegal fireworks. (3) If the administrative fee, costs, or the cost of removal are charged against either 1) the owner of a parcel of land pursuant to this section; or 2) the person cited pursuant to § 3.08.040 who is also the property owner where the citation was given, and said fees, costs, or costs of removal are not ORDINANCE 2025-XX

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paid within 30 days of the date of the order, or the final disposition of an appeal therefrom, such costs may be assessed against the parcel of land pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 38773.5 and may be transmitted to the tax collector for collection. Said assessment shall have the same priority as other city taxes.
(C) The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

3.08.110 Repeal of conflicting ordinances.

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 this XX day of XXXX 202X, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Patrick Isherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
ATTEST:

Passed to Print:

Published:

Effective:

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Community Development - Planning
Submitted by: Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
Agenda Title: Zone Amendment 765

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Pass-to-print an ordinance to approve Zone Amendment 765 to apply the Mixed Use (MU) Overlay zone in order to facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development to be located on the south side of Corvina Avenue, west of Hillman Street (APN 166-250-093).

SUMMARY
This is a request by Holmes Properties LLC to apply the Mixed Use (MU) Overlay zone in order to facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development. The development is proposed to be located on the south side of Corvina Avene, west of Hillman Street (APN 166-250-003). The development proposes to construct 8 duplexes (16 units) and approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of commercial building space.

The subject property is designated Community Commercial within the general plan and is zoned C-3 (Retail Commercial). Chapter 10.080 – Land Use Tables of the City of Tulare Municipal Code lists multiple-family dwellings as being allowed in the C-3 zone “only as part of a mixed-use development.” Chapter 10.46 – Mixed-Use Overlay Zone states, “applications for incorporation into the Mixed-Use Overlay zone shall be processed consistent with Chapter 10.86 – Zoning Amendments.” The applicant has submitted this request in order to apply the mixed-use overlay zone consistent with the ordinance.

On October 27, 2025, the City of Tulare Planning Commission voted 3-0 with two commissioners absent to recommend that the City Council approve Zone Amendment No. 765. Staff has reviewed the proposed development and has found it to be consistent with Chapter 10.46 – Mixed-Use Overlay Zone. The project meets the required development standards set for the zone such as density, setbacks, building height, allowed uses etc. Staff believe that the findings required to be made per Chapter 10.46.050, found below, can be made.

FINDINGS
A. That the site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the uses, densities, and intensities of development and all yards, open spaces, setbacks, walls and fences, parking areas, loading areas, landscape, and other features required.

B. That the traffic generated by the proposed development and the public services and facilities required can be provided by existing and planned infrastructure.

ENVIROMENTAL
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is exempt from Environmental Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15332.

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Item #: 11.5
Public Hearing

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and was published in The Visalia Times Delta on November 20th, 2025, which is at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. No comments have been received regarding the project in response to the public notice that was provided.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Commission Package

2. Ordinance
Reviewed/Approved:

Staff Report
Meeting: Planning Commission
Date: October 27, 2025
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
Agenda Title: Zone Amendment No. 765

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Zone Amendment No.765 to apply the Mixed Use (MU) Overlay zone in order to facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development to be located on the south side of Corvina Avenue, west of Hillman Street (APN 166-250-093).

Staff has reviewed the proposed development and has found it to be consistent with Chapter 10.46 – Mixed-Use Overlay Zone. The project meets the required development standards set for the zone such as, density, setbacks, building height, allowed uses etc. Staff believe that the findings required to be made per Chapter 10.46.050, found below, can be made.

B. That the traffic generated by the proposed development and the public services and facilities required can be provided by existing and planned infrastructure.

ENVIROMENTAL
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is exempt from Environmental Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15332.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Item #: 6.2
Public Hearing

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and was published in The Visalia Times Delta on October 16th, 2025, which is at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. No comments have been received regarding the project in response to the public notice that was provided.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Approve with changes
Deny
Table

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- Location Map
Attachment 2- Proposed Site Plan
Attachment 3- Proposed Floor Plan
Attachment 4- Rendering
Attachment 5- Planning Commission Resolution No. 5531
Reviewed/Approved:

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DOCUMENT NO. 2024-0040841,
RECORDED SEPT. 5, 2024 IN TULARE

COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS

CORVINA APARTMENTS NORTH
SCALE: 1" = 20'

SITE PLAN
PREPARED BY :

SEQUOIA CONSULTING, INC.

STEVEN J. MACIAS, PE
131 E. KERN AVE.

TULARE, CA 93274

SITE INFORMATION
APN: 166-020-006
GROSS AREA: +/-1.57 ACRES
SEWER SERVICE: CITY OF TULARE
STORM DRAIN SERVICE: CITY OF TULARE
WATER SERVICE: CITY OF TULARE
SOLID WASTE: CITY OF TULARE
ELECTRICAL SERVICE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
GAS SERVICE: N/A - NO GAS WILL BE PROVIDED
TELEPHONE SERVICE: AT&T
FLOOD ZONE: X
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: G-CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) EXISTING ZONING: C-3
EXISTING USE: VACANT
PROPOSED USE: MIXED USE (COMMERCIAL AND MULTI

FAMILY)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

PARCEL 1 OF A PARCEL MAP NO. 5409, IN THE CITY OF TULARE, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 55 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 17, TULARE COUNTY RECORDS.

VICINITY MAP
(NOT TO SCALE)

PROJECT LOCATION NORTH

DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
MULTIFAMILY PORTION:

PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS: 16 UNITS (8-DUPLEXES)
UNIT TYPE: 3 BED/2 BATH
NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING STALLS: 32 COVERED / 4 UNCOVERED NUMBER OF PROVIDED STALLS: 32 COVERED / 5 UNCOVERED
COMMERCIAL PORTION:

TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,000 SF
TOTAL REQUIRED STALLS: 7 STALLS (1 VAN ACCESSIBLE)
TOTAL STALLS PROVIDED: 7 STALLS
LELAND AVE. RETHERFORD ST.

GLASS AVE.

CORVINA AVE.

PASEO DEL LAGO
SR 99N. HILLMAN ST. N. GEM ST. ROME CT. WARSAW AVE.

LISBON AVE.

RESOLUTION NO. 5531

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TULARE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE AMENDMENT NO. 765 TO THE CITY

COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission at a regular meeting held October 27, 2025 considered a request by Holmes Properties, LLC. to apply the Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone to a property located on the south side of Corvina Avenue, west of Hillman Street (APN 166-250-003, in accordance with Chapter 10.46, in order to facilitate development of the property; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission determined that the proposed amendment is in the public interest; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission determined the proposed action will promote the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Title as prescribed in Section

10.02.020 of the Tulare City Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission determined that the proposed request will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and, WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission determined that the site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the uses, densities, and intensities of development and all yards, open spaces, setbacks, walls and fences, parking areas, loading areas, landscape, and other features required; and, WHEREAS, the City of Tulare Planning Commission determined that the traffic generated by the proposed development and the public services and facilities required can be provided by existing and planned infrastructure; and,

WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is exempt from Environmental Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15332.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tulare Planning Commission that Zone Amendment Application No. 765 is hereby recommended to the City Council for adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this twenty-seventh day of October, 2025 by the following recorded vote:

AYES:_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ NOES: ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: ______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ______________________________________________________________

________________________________

CHUCK MIGUEL, CHAIRMAN
City of Tulare Planning Commission
ATTEST:
_______________________________

MARIO ANAYA, SECRETARY
City of Tulare Planning Commission

ORDINANCE 2025-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BEING A PART OF SECTION 10.24.05 OF SAID CODE ZONE AMENDMENT 765
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tulare finds that this application is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Zoning Title prescribed in Section 10.06.010 of the Tulare City Code; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tulare finds that this zone change is in conformance with the adopted General Plan for the City of Tulare; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tulare finds That the site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the uses, densities, and intensities of development and all yards, open spaces, setbacks, walls and fences, parking areas, loading areas, landscape, and other features required; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tulare finds that the traffic generated by the proposed development and the public services and facilities required can be provided by existing and planned infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tulare finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is exempt from Environmental Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15332
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Tulare as follows:

SECTION 1. The Zoning Map of the City of Tulare as referred to in Section 10.06.040 of the City Code of the City of Tulare, and as enacted, being made a part of the Zoning title of said Code in Section

10.06.040; thereof, a property portion of said map, being attached hereto, is hereby amended as follows:

REZONING approximately 1.57-acres of property to apply the Mixed Use (MU) Overlay zone in order to facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development proposed to be located on the south side of Corvina Avene, west of Hillman Street (APN 166-250-003)., as set forth more specifically on said map.

SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this XX day of XXXX 202X, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Patrick Isherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
ATTEST:

Passed to Print:

Published:

Effective:

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Roberts, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Agenda Title: Proposed Sales Tax Measure

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and discuss the long-term financial sustainability of City services and revenue enhancement for the General Fund via voter approval of a potential sales tax measure; and provide staff direction.

SUMMARY
At its March 21, 2025 strategic planning study session, Council heard a presentation from the City’s consultant, FM3, on a citywide survey that was conducted regarding budget priority issues, the need for additional funds for city services, and support for a potential 1-cent sales tax measure.

The City has historically adopted balanced budgets for its General Fund. However, with the City’s major revenues – utility users’ tax, sales & use tax, transactions & use tax, and property taxes; those funding sources are expected to flatten or increase at a slower rate than the expenditures. This constraint leads to the possibility of a future structural deficit, where ongoing revenues exceed ongoing operational expenditures in the future. Over the past few years, the City has taken, or planned, steps to reduce operating costs (i.e. privatization of street sweeping, electric meter totalization, and energy efficiency projects) and is working on other strategies. These strategies include an update to the City’s cost allocation plan to defray or allocate operational costs incurred by General Fund departments which serve other departments with funding sources other than the General Fund, commissioning various studies to ensure full recovery of costs incurred by the City for services it provides directly to specific customers, and establishing various reserves designed to help the City withstand economic downturns or short-term revenue shortfalls. The City has also delayed some capital improvement projects and deferred maintenance on its capital assets, including its streets and facilities. While these efforts have strengthened the City’s financial position, they appear to have delayed what appears to be a possible structural deficit. Although the City’s reserves are healthy, they are only intended to help the City withstand short-term economic downturns and/or revenue shortfalls.

A structural deficit is a persistent imbalance that occurs when expenses are anticipated to consistently exceed revenues. It is not a temporary shortfall caused by an economic downturn. Instead, a structural deficit is a persistent incongruence between income and expenses. When cities are faced with a structural deficit, if they do not take corrective actions, they may eventually be forced to reduce services and programs, and delay maintenance and repairs of facilities. Given the steps the City has already taken to reduce or delay costs and to enhance its existing revenue sources, an infusion of new revenue is the remaining means of avoiding a structural deficit. Following many discussions with the City’s consultants over several months, City staff recommend placing a sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot as a necessary step to ensure the City’s fiscal sustainability.

Significant Anticipated New Costs (Not Comprehensive)
The City has various needs of significant cost for which current revenue sources will not suffice on an ongoing basis. The three most significant are public safety staffing, costs related to mitigating the impacts of homelessness, and street repair and maintenance.

Item #: 12.1
General Business
Public Safety Staffing
Additional firefighters are needed in the Fire Department, and additional sworn officers are needed in the Police Department. Given current funding levels, the City cannot hire additional positions without significantly impacting other departments and services.

At the current staffing level, it is difficult to maintain adequate police and fire shift strength. Providing one new 24-hour 7-days-a-week position requires five new employees. With the footprint of the City continuing to grow, calls for service are expected to increase significantly.

This year, the City hired 12 additional firefighter positions using a three-year, $4.6 million, FEMA SAFER grant. Additional funding is necessary in order to support these positions at the conclusion of the grant funding period.

In 2022, the City, with a population of 69,000, employed approximately 76 police officers. From 2022 to 2025, Council approved 6 additional officers, bringing its total to 82, and the City’s population is now 73,000 citizens, with issuances of building permits increasing rapidly. By comparison, similar sized cities in California employ 95-105 officers. Staff recommend the addition of at least 12 additional sworn police positions. While this augmentation of staff would not bring the City’s levels to the average of cities its size, it would significantly enhance public safety. The initial cost of these positions would be approximately $2.2 million annually.

Homelessness Mitigation
Currently, the City maintains a temporary encampment to manage its unhoused guests, while an emergency shelter facility is being constructed to replace the encampment. The temporary encampment provides a safe camping area for people experiencing homelessness with access to basic facilities, including portable restrooms, mobile showers, hand-washing stations, electrical outlets, picnic tables, storage for personal items, food service provided by local charities, access to a mobile care clinic, and support from the City’s Homeless Outreach Team, which provides assistance with finding permanent housing, medical, psychiatric, and addiction services. The emergency shelter facility, to be completed in spring 2026, will replace the temporary encampment, and will provide the same amenities and services.

The annual cost to operate the emergency shelter facility is estimated to be $3 million, with approximately 15-20% of the costs offset by grant revenues.

Street Repair and Maintenance
Significant new funds are needed to maintain and rehabilitate the City’s roadways. In 2020, 33% of the City’s public roads and alleys had a pavement condition index (PCI) in either the “poor” or “very poor” category. By 2025, that percentage has increased to 43%. As pavement conditions deteriorate, the cost to return them to a state of good repair increases exponentially. For example, the cost to rehabilitate a roadway from “poor” to good” (slurry seal, $1.07 per square foot) is substantially less than the cost to rehabilitate a roadway from “very poor” to “good” (full reconstruction, $15-20 per square foot).

The City relies primarily on three major sources, other than the General Fund, to fund its street maintenance projects: revenues received from the State of California’s Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA), the State’s Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), and the City’s apportionment of Measure R local transportation sales tax measure dollars. Combined, these revenues are estimated to provide the City $5.3M annually. In order to receive RMRA revenues, cities are required to contribute a level of local discretionary funding, known as Maintenance of Effort (MoE), to street-related maintenance and repairs/replacement annually, based on its average General Fund expenditures for fiscal years 2009 through 2012 (as reported in their Annual Street Reports for those fiscal years). The City of Tulare’s current MOE requirement is approximately $1.6 million. As evidenced by the worsening City-wide PCI, these funds are not sufficient to keep the City’s roads in good condition.

Sales Tax Measure Process & Timeline
If Council were to vote to include a sales tax measure on the ballot, Council must also specify whether the measure will be a general tax measure, or a special tax measure. Revenues from a general tax measure may be used for any purpose. A general tax measure requires a simple majority approval (50% plus 1) by voters. Revenues from a special tax measure must be used for a specific purpose (e.g. public safety, parks, street improvements, etc.). A special tax measure requires two-thirds (66.67%) voter approval. Staff recommend Council consider a general tax measure.

State law requires two-thirds of the City Council, or 4 out of 5 council members, to vote in favor of placing a tax measure proposal on the ballot. State law further requires a proposed tax measure of the City be placed on a consolidated election that also includes Tulare councilmembers on the ballot. As such, the November 2026 election would be the next opportunity for a tax measure to be considered by the City’s voters.

Key dates to consider related to a sales tax measure include:

June 2026 City Council Resolution to place sales tax measure proposal on ballot August 2026 Notification to Tulare County Registrar of Voters November 3, 2026 Election Day
December 2026 Certification of Election and
December 2026 Notification to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Pursuant to Section 7265 of the California Revenue & Taxation Code, a new district tax or an increase to a district tax becomes operative no earlier than the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning more than 110 days after the election on the ordinance proposing the tax. If the proposed measure were approved by voters at the 2026 general election, collection of the revenue (by retailers) would begin in April 2027, and the City’s initial receipt of revenues would first occur in October 2027. The potential structural deficit is the most critical issue facing the City. However, prudent and calculated actions now can prevent the long-lasting fiscal impacts that would otherwise jeopardize City services, programs, and capital improvements. Therefore, staff seek authorization to take the steps necessary, and any other direction Council sees fit, to solicit voter approval of a sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Staff are only seeking direction with this item.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Authorize staff to move forward (with or without specific other direction)

2. Deny authorization to move forward

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS
None
Reviewed/Approved:

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Marc Mondell, City Manager
Agenda Title: Memo on Homelessness Funding Legislation

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a memo from the City’s lobbyist, Townsend Public Affairs, regarding their recent activities, updates, and next steps in exploring opportunities to advance Tulare’s priorities related to homelessness funding, Continuum of Care governance, and potential state-level accountability measures; and provide direction to staff thereto.

SUMMARY
Following the City Council’s October 21 workshop, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) engaged with state legislative offices and the League of California Cities (CalCities) to explore opportunities aligned with Tulare’s homelessness policy priorities. The attached memo outlines key developments and potential legislative pathways for the 2026 session.

Key Highlights:
• Legislative Engagement: TPA met with the offices of Senator Grove, Senator Hurtado, and Assemblymember Macedo. All expressed interest in supporting efforts to improve access to homelessness funding and enhance governance and accountability. Assemblymember Macedo’s office is open to including a Tulare-supported proposal in their 2026 legislative package. • Coalition Proposals for 2026:
o Expanding HHAP Access for Small Cities: CalCities is drafting legislation to improve smallcity access to Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funds through mechanisms such as a set-aside or direct allocation.
o Consolidated Application Process: A proposal is being developed to streamline applications for HHAP, ERF, and other state programs to reduce administrative burden on small jurisdictions.
• Tulare-Initiated Concepts:
o A proposed 10% HHAP allocation for small cities was deemed politically infeasible, but alternative approaches through Continuum of Care allocations may be viable. o The statutory cap on Housing Successor Funds was recently increased via AB 1782; staff input is needed on whether further changes are warranted. o Concepts related to Brown Act applicability and a potential Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) request to review Continuum of Care accountability received positive feedback.

Next Steps:
• CalCities will share draft legislative language for review. • TPA is coordinating with the Speaker’s Office to assess legislative viability. • Key legislative deadlines begin in January 2026.

Staff is seeking Council direction on the following:

1. Support for CalCities’ legislative proposals to expand HHAP access and streamline funding applications.

Item #: 12.2
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2. Feedback on the Housing Successor Fund cap, whether additional amendments should be pursued.

3. Interest in pursuing a Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) request to evaluate Continuum of Care accountability and funding delivery.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Memo
Reviewed/Approved:

State Capitol Office ▪ 925 L Street • Suite 1404 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • Phone (916) 447-4086 • Fax (916) 244-0209 Federal Office ▪ 600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE • Suite 360 • Washington, DC 20003 • Phone (202) 546-8696 • Fax (202) 546-4555 Southern California Office ▪ 1401 Dove Street • Suite 430 • Newport Beach, CA 92660 • Phone (949) 399-9050 • Fax (949) 476-8215 Northern California Office ▪ 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza • Suite 204 • Oakland, CA 94612 • Phone (510) 835-9050 • Fax (510) 835-9030 Central California Office ▪ 744 P Street • Suite 308 • Fresno, CA 93721

M E M O R A N D U M
To: City of Tulare
From: Townsend Public Affairs
Date: November 24, 2025
Subject: Homelessness Funding Legislation
Following the City’s October 21 workshop, Townsend Public Affairs engaged legislative offices and the League of California Cities (CalCities) to explore opportunities to advance Tulare’s priorities related to homelessness funding, Continuum of Care governance, and potential state-level accountability measures. This memo summarizes those conversations, provides updates on proposals aligned with Tulare’s interests, and outlines next steps as we prepare for the 2026 legislative year.

Meetings With Legislative Offices
Since the October workshop, TPA met with the Legislative Directors for Senator Shannon Grove, Senator Melissa Hurtado, and Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo. Each office expressed interest in supporting efforts to expand access to homelessness funding, and improve governance and accountability structures.
• Assemblymember Macedo’s Office offered to reserve space in their 2026 legislative package, pending further development of concepts.
• Senator Hurtado’s Office indicated openness to pursuing a “good-government” style proposal, specifically around transparency or accountability improvements within homelessness systems.
• Senator Grove’s Office offered helpful feedback on the need to make a budget request should the City pursue related funding requests in 2026.

Coalition Proposals for 2026
In early November, TPA collaborated with CalCities regarding early legislative concepts for the coming year. They are developing two proposals that closely align with Tulare’s interests:

Expanding Small-City Access to Continuum of Care HHAP Funding CalCities is exploring legislation to open the Continuum of Care-dedicated Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding to small jurisdictions through one or more mechanisms:
• A small city set-aside,
• A minimum percentage, or
• A direct allocation pathway.

Our primary shared objectives are to establish a clear and consistent mechanism for small cities to access HHAP funding and to recognize the participation of small jurisdictions in regional homelessness initiatives and project development.

Creating a Consolidated Homelessness Funding Application There may be an effort to create a streamlined, consolidated application for small jurisdictions that would encompass HHAP, ERF, and potentially other state homelessness programs.

Key details under development include:
• Identifying which entity would draft and manage the consolidated application; • Determining the receiving and administering state agency; and • Ensuring the application reduces duplication and administrative burden.

The City’s input would be invaluable to both proposals, particularly in terms of local experience applying to HHAP and ERF, including any challenges or inefficiencies encountered.

Tulare-Initiated Concepts and Feedback from Stakeholders Dedicated 10% HHAP Allocation to Small Cities
One concept discussed at the October workshop was to require a 10% allocation from HHAP for small cities. TPA discussed this proposal with the City’s legislative delegation and other stakeholders, and it is clear that a direct 10% reallocation of HHAP funding to small cities would be politically infeasible. Any proposal redirecting resources away from large cities and counties is expected to face strong opposition.

However, CalCities’ alternative potential approach to draw funding specifically from the portion of HHAP allocated to Continuums of Care would be more viable, and the City could be a valued partner in this effort.

Housing Successor Fund Cap Increase
During a meeting earlier this summer with the City, a proposal was discussed to increase the statutory cap on using Housing Successor Funds for emergency shelter operations and affordable housing construction. However, this cap was recently increased from $250,000 to $500,000 by AB 1782 (Ta, 2024). TPA has notified the City and solicited feedback on whether more amendments are needed.

Applicability of the Brown Act to Continuums of Care
Continuums of Care are federally created entities, and their governance structure varies:
• City- or County-led Continuums of Care are typically already subject to the Brown Act. • Nonprofit-led Continuums of Care generally are not subject to the Brown Act, while some may follow similar transparency mechanisms.

State legislation attempting to impose Brown Act requirements may face structural and legal challenges depending on the Continuum of Care governance type, but could be explored through a transparency-focused concept.

Potential JLAC Request Regarding CoC Accountability
Another complement to legislation discussed at the workshop was to request the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to examine the administration of Continuums of Cares and their delivery of state homelessness funding. This proposal received positive feedback from the City’s legislative delegation and local government stakeholders as a concept that could unveil potential solutions that would lead to greater transparency and local delivery of funds.

Next Steps
CalCities is drafting legislative language for its proposals and has offered to share it with TPA and the City for review and input.

TPA has contacted the Speaker’s Office and will meet with their housing staff to elevate these proposals and assess which concepts may be viable in the 2026 legislative cycle.

Upcoming Legislative Deadlines
January 5, 2026: Legislature Reconvenes
January 31, 2026: Two-Year Bill Floor Passage Deadline
February 20, 2026: Bill Introduction Deadline
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Cross Avenue Traffic Calming Presentation

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a presentation receiving traffic calming measures and their potential application to Cross Avenue between Blackstone Street and Lincoln Street and provide direction to staff thereto.

SUMMARY
The City of Tulare has received multiple citizen requests to evaluate traffic operations and safety concerns along Cross Avenue between Blackstone Street and Lincoln Street, particularly at the intersections of Brentwood Street and Coehlo Avenue. These concerns were forwarded to the City’s Transportation Management Team, which authorized traffic studies for both intersections. 4Creeks of Visalia, CA was tasked with preparing the studies under their existing on-call services contract with the City to evaluate whether all-way stop or traffic signal warrants identified in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) were met for either intersection. The findings of the traffic studies indicated that warrants for the installation of a traffic signal were met for the intersection of Cross Avenue and Brentwood Street, while warrants were not met for the installation of either an all-way stop or traffic signal at the intersection of Cross Avenue and Coelho Avenue. The studies concluded that an all-way stop could be considered at the intersection of Cross Avenue and Brentwood Street as an interim measure until a traffic signal could be installed, but that the intersection of Cross Avenue and Coelho Avenue should remain as-is (two-way stop for Coelho Avenue traffic).

When presented with the findings and recommendations of the traffic studies on October 7, 2025, Council expressed concerns that they did not adequately address traffic safety along the subject stretch of Cross Avenue. Consideration of an all-way stop installation at Cross and Brentwood Street was tabled, and staff was directed to return at a later date with alternative solutions to address vehicle speeds and other traffic safety issues.

Staff has prepared a presentation on traffic calming measures and how they might be employed along Cross Avenue between Blackstone Street and Lincoln Street. This presentation was provided to the City’s Transportation Management Team, which provided feedback for Council’s consideration that will be discussed during the presentation. Following the presentation, staff is requesting that Council provide direction regarding the following:

1. Which, if any, traffic calming strategies presented would Council like to see employed on the subject segment of Cross Avenue?

2. For improvements requiring significant lead time or cost (i.e., traffic signal, roundabout, or curb ramp modifications), what priority should be assigned to completing work?

3. What is Council’s direction regarding the prior traffic study finding that a traffic signal is warranted at the intersection of Cross Avenue and Brentwood Street, and the recommendation that consideration be given to an all-way stop as an interim measure?

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Improvements would be completed under CIP Project EN0061 – Transportation Expansion. In fiscal year 2026-2026, funding in the amount of $88,300 was allocated for “Traffic Safety Enhancements”. Should Item #: 12.3
General Business
costs of proposed improvements exceed this amount, additional funding would need to be appropriated.

The sources of funding for CIP Project EN0061 are:
• Gas Taxes
• Measure R Local
• General CIP Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes – Staff would work to address changes requested by Council.

2. Deny – Council could deny all options presented by staff, and direct that additional traffic studies be prepared. The City could incur liability by not following the recommendations of the prior traffic studies prepared by 4Creeks, which were based upon the standards and guidelines contained within the CA MUTCD.

3. Table – Tabling the item would further delay implementation of the recommendations of the prior traffic studies, which could carry some liability risk.

ATTACHMENTS
None
Reviewed/Approved:

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Marc Mondell, City Manager, on behalf of Vice Mayor Harrell Agenda Title: Provide Assistance to Relocate B-17 Bomber and F-4 Phantom

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide direction to staff in regard to Vice Mayor Harrell’s request for the City to provide assistance to Amvets Post 56 in moving the B-17 Bomber and F-4 Phantom to the north side of the Mefford Hangar.

SUMMARY
Vice Mayor Harrell submitted a Council Item Request Form (attached) requesting the City’s assistance in relocating the two historical plans at the airport to the north side of the Mefford Hangar. On November 18, 2025, it was the consensus of Council to have staff add this item to a future agenda for discussion.

Staff is seeking Council’s direction in response to this request.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council Item Request Form
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 12.4
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COUNCIL ITEM REQUEST FORM
The Council Item Request Form is for members of the City Council to submit written requests to the City Clerk’s Office for inclusion of an item on a future City Council meeting agenda. At the meeting where the initial written request is heard, discussion shall be limited to whether the item should be added to an agenda and a date, not the merit of the item. A majority vote of the City Council is required for the item to be added to a future Council meeting agenda for action. No more than 10 items may be submitted collectively for consideration by all councilmembers at any regular meeting of the Council, and in that regard, no individual councilmember may submit more than three items for consideration at any regular meeting of the Council. In the event more than 10 items are submitted collectively, no more than two items shall be accepted for consideration from any one councilmember.

NAME OF REQUESTING COUNCILMEMBER TODAY’S DATE AGENDA DATE

ITEM TITLE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF ITEM
Item #: 10.1
Future Agenda Item
Stephen Harrell 10/29/2025 11/18/2025
Discuss assisting Amvets Post 56 in moving the B-17 Bomber and F-4 Phantom to the North side of the Mefford hangar.

Both the B-17 and the F-4 attract many people traveling Highway 99, both aircraft have been mentioned in travel magazines and news articles.

Amvets post 56 was notified by CalTrans that with the widening of Highway 99 both aircraft will have to be moved along with fencing and the memorial dedicated to those from Tulare that died in service to their country in VietNam.

The Amvets post is still awaiting approval from the Air Force on moving the B-17. Since the B-17 still belongs to the Air Force if it cannot be moved several other cities have requested it be given to them. The F-4 was purchased outright.

When Cyclum made their presentation to council on their project I asked the presenter about moving the aircraft to the North side of the hanger he stated "that he came from an Air Force family and they would love to have both aircraft located their." Valley Aircraft has moved both aircraft before and has the ability to do it again.

I request council to consider directing staff to start working with Amvet's post 56 and Cyclum in making necessary arraingements to get both aircraft moved to a safe location so they can still be seen from Highway 99 and be a part of Cyclum's project.

Stephen C. Harrell Dist. 3
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: December 2, 2025
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Roberts, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Agenda Title: Annual ROPS and Administrative Budget

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Tulare Redevelopment Agency approving and adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 time period (ROPS 26-27) and the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Administrative Budget.

SUMMARY
Redevelopment agencies were dissolved statewide in 2012. The City of Tulare (“City”) elect-ed to serve as the Successor Agency to the Tulare Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”). It is responsible for winding down former Tulare Redevelopment Agency (“Former RDA”) obligations. State law requires the Successor Agency to prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) on an annual basis to request funding for payments owed in the upcoming fiscal year. The Successor Agency must also prepare an administrative budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The ROPS must be approved by the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency (“Oversight Board”) and submitted to the California Department of Finance (“DOF”). The ROPS for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (“26-27”), attached as Exhibit “A,” is due to DOF by February 1, 2026. A copy of the ROPS must also be submitted to the Tulare County Auditor-Controller (“Auditor-Controller”) and the State Controller’s Office, and posted on the City website.

The ROPS requests funding for enforceable obligations from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (“RPTTF”), or property tax increment revenue, as well as reserve balances and other funds. All ROPS expenses and funding sources must be approved by the Oversight Board and DOF.

The Tulare ROPS 26-27 requests $3,516,079 in expenses, of which $2,776,552 is from RPTTF, and $739,527 is from Reserve Balance. The following sections elaborate on the enforceable obligations listed on the ROPS and significant aspects of the Cash Balances.

Debt Service Payments (Items 21 through 24)
The 2017 Bond Indenture of Trust requires the Successor Agency to request funding for each calendar year’s debt service in the ROPS B period. The ROPS 26-27 requests to spend $739,527 in a reserve balance set aside from the ROPS 25-26 to pay debt service due in August 2026, $270,467 in RPTTF to pay debt service due in February 2027, and $770,467 in RPTTF as a reserve for debt service due in August 2027.

Land O’ Lakes Agreement (Item 4)
The first request for additional funding is for the Owner Participation Agreement (“OPA”) with Land O’ Lakes, Inc. (Item 4). The ROPS 25-26 requested $0 due to the agreement end date having passed on June 30, 2024. However, staff has identified two prior-year payments that were not made: $186,477.09 for FY 2021-22 and $191,142.10 for FY 2022-23, for a combined total of $377,619.

Both the ROPS 21-22 and ROPS 22-23 approved payments of $280,000. Although payments were owed for those years, they were not made due to an oversight with City/Successor Agency staffing changes.

The Prior Period Adjustment (“PPA”) 21-22 and 22-23 reported $0 paid on Item 4, subsequently reducing Item #: 13.1
Successor Agency
the ROPS 24-25 and 25-26 Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (“RPTTF”) distributions by $560,000. However, payments are still owed to Land O’ Lakes under the OPA.

The Successor Agency requested $377,619 on the Amended ROPS 25-26 to cure the missed payments.

However, the amount was denied by DOF in which DOF stated that the Agency's assistance pursuant to the OPA expired on July 19, 2024 and that HSC section 34177 (o) (1) (E) states that an agency may only amend the amount requested for payment of approved enforceable obligations.

Since the Amended ROPS does not allow for a meet-and-confer process with DOF, the Successor Agency is re-requesting the $377,619 on the ROPS 26-27. The meet-and-confer process is an opportunity for a successor agency to request additional review by DOF for disputed items on an Annual ROPS.

City-Redevelopment Agency Loan (Item 12)
The second request for additional funding is for the City-Redevelopment Agency (“RDA”) Loan (Item 12).

The City and the Former RDA entered into a Loan Repayment Agreement (“Agreement”) on April 20, 2010, which was subsequently amended on June 29, 2010, February 1, 2011, and March 9, 2011 (“Third Amendment”). In order to assist the Former RDA in carrying out its redevelopment activities, the City advanced funds to the Former RDA from time to time in accordance with cooperation agreements for individual redevelopment projects. The Third Amendment formally acknowledged the amount of outstanding advances and established formal repayment terms for the Agreement (“City-RDA Loan”).

State law limits annual payments on the City-RDA Loan to one half of the difference between the previous Fiscal Year’s residual revenue and the Fiscal Year 2012-13 residual revenue. Residual revenue is the amount of RPTTF revenue—property taxes distributed by the Auditor-Controller—available after deducting ROPS obligations, administrative fees, and taxing agency pass-through payments.

The Successor Agency originally requested $600,000 on the ROPS 25-26 for the City-RDA Loan based on a projected residual RPTTF of $4.3 million. Actual residual revenues totaled $5.2 million, resulting in an underpayment of approximately $763,000. The Amended ROPS 25-26 sought to correct this and update the base-year residual RPTTF from $2,502,897 to $1,524,880 to reflect unreported pass-through payments on the County Auditor Controller’s (“CAC”) RPTTF Distribution Reports.

As part of DOF’s review of the Amended ROPS 25-26, the CAC submitted updated RPTTF Distribution Reports to reflect the correct base-year residual RPTTF value of $1,524,880. However, DOF denied the amount requested on the Amended ROPS 25-26, stating that pursuant to HSC section 34177 (o) (1) (E), amendments on the Amended ROPS are permitted only if a revision is necessary for the payment of approved enforceable obligations and stated that increasing the City Loan payment amount is not necessary.

The Successor Agency has prepared a maximum payment for the ROPS 26-27 based on the correct base-year residual RPTTF value of $1,524,880. The Fiscal Year 2025-26 residual RPTTF is projected to be approximately $3.6 million, resulting in a maximum payment of approximately $1,103,842:
$3,566,173 - $1,524,880 = $2,041,293 / 2 = $1,020,646
The actual FY 2026-27 City-RDA Loan payment cannot be calculated until after the January 2026 RPTTF distribution, which was unavailable at the time the ROPS was prepared. The ROPS requests $1.1 million in case the actual amount of residual RPTTF distributed in January 2024 permits a higher loan repayment amount.

Other Obligations
The Successor Agency is required to prepare an Administrative Budget and submit it to the Oversight Board for approval. The Successor Agency is requesting $250,000 (ROPS Item 14). An Administrative Budget for the fiscal year is attached as Exhibit “B” to the accompanying resolution.

The Successor Agency requests $3,000 in RPTTF to pay for LRPMP Property Disposition Costs (Item 26) associated with selling a Successor Agency property.

The Successor Agency requests $4,000 to pay fiscal agent fees on the 2017 Bonds (Item 6) and $1,000 to cover the cost of preparing a required annual continuing disclosure that describes the security of the 2017 Bonds (Item 25). Both are required aspects of the 2017 Bonds’ management.

In total, the Successor Agency requests to receive and spend $2,776,552 of RPTTF in Fiscal Year 2026-

27. In addition, the Successor Agency requests to spend $739,527 in reserves set aside from Fiscal Year 2025-26 on August 1, 2026 debt service.

Cash Balances
The Report of Cash Balances shows cash balance activity in FY 2023-24. Funds are being spent in a timely manner and consistent with the approvals of the Oversight Board and DOF. The Cash Balances page helps the Successor Agency to identify other funds available to spend on enforceable obligations.

The estimated remaining available cash balance that DOF may use in-lieu of RPTTF as of FY 23-24 is $32,369 in Other Funds earned from interest income.

ROPS 23-24 Prior Period Adjustment
As required by HSC section 34186(c), the Successor Agency prepared a reconciliation between approved and actual payments on enforceable obligations from the ROPS covering Fiscal Year 2023-24 and submitted this reconciliation to the County Auditor-Controller by October 1, 2025. The reconciliation showed a difference of $162,585 between approved and actual expenditures. This amount will be applied to expenditures in Fiscal Year 2026-27.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
ROPS 26-27 must be approved by the Successor Agency and Oversight Board and submitted to the State Department of Finance (“DOF”) by February 1, 2026 for the Successor Agency to receive RPTTF, administered by the Tulare County Auditor-Controller (“Auditor-Controller”), and pay enforceable obligations during the ROPS 26-27 period. If the ROPS is not submitted on time, the Successor Agency may be subject to a $10,000 penalty per day.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. ROPS 26-27

3. FY 2026-27 Administrative Budget
Reviewed/Approved:

RESOLUTION SA-2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER TULARE REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 PERIOD AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare elected to serve as the Successor Agency to the former Tulare Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”) pursuant to Assembly Bill x1 26 (“ABx1 26”) as codified in the California Health & Safety Code (“HSC”); and
WHEREAS, ABx1 26 was amended by Assembly Bills 1484 and 471 and Senate Bill 107 (collectively, the “Dissolution Act”); and
WHEREAS, among the duties of successor agencies under the Dissolution Act as amended is the preparation of an annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”), per HSC Section 34177 (I), that includes the ensuing two six-month periods for consideration by an oversight board and the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) for purposes of administering the wind-down of financial obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, HSC Section 34177 (I) further requires that the proposed ROPS be transmitted to the oversight board, after which time the oversight board may approve the ROPS and the Successor Agency’s transmittal of the adopted ROPS to DOF, the County Auditor-Controller, and the State Controller’s Office for their consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare County Consolidated Oversight Board ("Oversight Board"), formed July 1, 2018, has jurisdiction over the Successor Agency; and WHEREAS, the proposed ROPS 26-27 covering Fiscal Year 2026-27, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, has been prepared and is consistent with the provisions of the Dissolution Act and in the format made available by DOF; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency is required to prepare an annual administrative budget and submit it to the Oversight Board per HSC Section 34177 (j); and WHEREAS, the Successor Agency prepared the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Administrative Budget in accordance with the Dissolution Act, attached hereto as Exhibit “B”; and WHEREAS, the Oversight Board will review the ROPS 26-27 and Administrative Budget on January 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency desires to approve the ROPS 26-27 and the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Administrative Budget and transmit them to various parties as required by the Dissolution Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Successor Agency to the Former Tulare Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. Approval of the ROPS 26-27. The Successor Agency hereby approves and adopts the ROPS 26-27 covering the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, as required by the Dissolution Act. The Successor Agency accepts changes Resolution 2025-XX

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made by the Consolidated Oversight Board in advance in order to enable the Successor Agency to submit the ROPS 26-27 to DOF by the deadline of February 1, 2026.

Section 3. Approval of Success Agency Fiscal Year 2026-27 Administrative Budget.

Pursuant to the Dissolution Act, the Successor Agency approves the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Administrative Budget for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 submitted herewith as Exhibit B, which is incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 4. Posting and Transmittal. The City Manager or another representative of the Successor Agency is hereby authorized and directed to post a copy of the ROPS 26-27 on the City’s website and transmit a copy of the ROPS 26-27 to the offices of the Tulare County Auditor-Controller, the State Controller’s Office, and the State of California Department of Finance.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Successor Agency to the Former Tulare Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tulare this 2nd day of December 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Patrick Isherwood, Success Agency Chair
ATTEST:

Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Summary Filed for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Period Successor Agency: Tulare
County: Tulare
Current Period Requested Funding for Enforceable
Obligations (ROPS Detail)
26-27A Total
(July -
December)
26-27B Total
(January -
June)
ROPS 26-27
Total
A Enforceable Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) $ 739,527 $ - $ 739,527 B Bond Proceeds - - -
C Reserve Balance 739,527 - 739,527
D Other Funds - - -
E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G) $ 1,735,619 $ 1,040,934 $ 2,776,553 F RPTTF 1,485,619 1,040,934 2,526,553
G Administrative RPTTF 250,000 - 250,000
H Current Period Enforceable Obligations (A+E) $ 2,475,146 $ 1,040,934 $ 3,516,080 Certification of Oversight Board Chairman:

Name Title
Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the Health and Safety
code, I hereby certify that the above is a true and
accurate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the above named successor agency. /s/
Signature Date
Tulare
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - ROPS Detail July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

OPA/DDA/
Construction
04/21/
2011
07/19/2026 Land 'O
Lakes Inc
Payment
per OPA
Downtown/
Alpine
377,619 N $377,619 - - - 377,619 - $377,619 - - - - - $- 6 US Bank Fees 06/30/
2011
08/01/2040 U S Bank Trustee for
bonds
All Areas 60,000 N $4,000 - - - 4,000 - $4,000 - - - - - $- 12 City of
Tulare -
Loan
City/County
Loan (Prior
06/28/11),
Cash
exchange
03/09/
2011
08/01/2040 City of
Tulare
Loan for
various
projects in
project
area
All Areas 13,942,946 N $1,100,000 - - - 1,100,000 - $1,100,000 - - - - - $- 14 Salary &
Benefits,
consultants
and
Attorney
Cost
Admin
Costs
02/01/
2012
06/30/2067 City of
Tulare
Salary and
Benefits,
consultants
and
attorney
costs
All Areas 6,000,000 N $250,000 - - - - 250,000 $250,000 - - - - - $- 21 2017 Tax
Allocation
Refunding
Bonds -
Series A
Refunding
Bonds
Issued After
6/27/12
02/01/
2017
08/01/2040 U S Bank Bonds
issued to
refund
2010
bonds
All Areas 8,973,275 N $442,600 - 313,100 - - - $313,100 - - - 129,500 - $129,500 22 2017 Tax
Allocation
Refunding
Bonds -
Series B
Refunding
Bonds
Issued After
6/27/12
02/01/
2017
08/01/2040 U S Bank Bonds
issued to
refund
2010
bonds
All Areas 8,939,224 N $567,394 - 426,427 - - - $426,427 - - - 140,967 - $140,967 23 Reserve
for 2017
Tax
Allocation
Refunding
Bonds -
Series A
Reserves 02/01/
2017
08/01/2040 U S Bank Reserve
for next
period's
debt
service
payment
All Areas 8,973,275 N $334,500 - - - - - $- - - - 334,500 - $334,500 24 Reserve
for 2017
Tax
Allocation
Refunding
Bonds -
Series B
Reserves 02/01/
2017
08/01/2040 U S Bank Reserve
for next
period's
debt
service
payment
All Areas 8,939,224 N $435,967 - - - - - $- - - - 435,967 - $435,967 25 2017 Fees 02/01/ 08/01/2040 City of Continuing All Areas 14,000 N $1,000 - - - 1,000 - $1,000 - - - - - $-

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Item
#
Project
Name
Obligation
Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date
Payee Description Project
Area
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Retired
ROPS
26-27
Total
ROPS 26-27A (Jul - Dec)
26-27A
Total
ROPS 26-27B (Jan - Jun)
26-27B
Total
Fund Sources Fund Sources
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds RPTTF Admin
RPTTF
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds
RPTTF
Admin
RPTTF
Bonds
Continuing
Disclosure
2017 Tulare Disclosure
prepared
by City
staff
26 LRPMP
Property
Disposition
Costs
Property
Dispositions
07/01/
2021
06/30/2022 RSG; Craig
Smith &
Associates;
Troy Guy -
Broker;
Anderson
Real
Estate
Group
Broker
opinions of
value and
other costs
of property
disposition
not paid
from sale
proceeds
All Areas 3,000 N $3,000 - - - 3,000 - $3,000 - - - - - $- Tulare
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Report of Cash Balances July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.

A B C D E F G H
ROPS 23-24 Cash Balances
(07/01/23 - 06/30/24)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued
on or before
12/31/10
Bonds issued
on or after
01/01/11
Prior ROPS
RPTTF and
Reserve
Balances retained
for future
period(s)
Rent, grants,
interest, etc.

Non-Admin
and Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/23)
RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution
amount.
1,426,031 1,166,829 E): $464,700 and $961,331 for 2017 TAB Reserve in ROPS 23-24 G): $308,484 in
20-21 PPA for ROPS 23-24 + $330,972 in
21-22 PPA for ROPS 24-25 + $527,363 in
22-23 PPA for ROPS 25-26
2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/24)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 23-24 total
distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
32,369 2,495,659 E) Interest income earned G) RPTTF
Distribution
3 Expenditures for ROPS 23-24 Enforceable Obligations
(Actual 06/30/24)
1,426,031 1,135,683 E): $464,700 and $961,331 for 2017 TAB Reserve in ROPS 23-24 G): RPTTF
expenditures match PPA 23-24 minus reserve
amounts held for Item 23 ($753,700) and Item
24 ($752,385)
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/24) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts
distributed as reserve for future period(s)
1,505,885 G) $330,972 in 21-22 PPA for ROPS 24-25 +
$527,363 in 22-23 PPA for ROPS 25-26+
$162,585 in 23-24 PPA for ROPS 26-27
5 ROPS 23-24 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 23-24 PPA
form submitted to the CAC
No entry required 1,020,920 G) $330,972 in 21-22 PPA for ROPS 24-25 + $527,363 in 22-23 PPA for ROPS 25-26+
$162,585 in 23-24 PPA for ROPS 26-27
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.

Non-Admin
and Admin
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/24)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
$- $- $- $32,369 $- F: Other Funds Ending Balance
Tulare
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Notes July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Item # Notes/Comments
4 6
12 14
21 22
23 24
25 26
Expense Category Responsibility Budget
Amount
Personnel Costs
City Council / Successor
Agency
• Hold & attend Agency/City meetings
• Review, discuss, & provide direction to staff $ 5,000 City Manager Department • Provide direction to other staff and consultants as needed 7,500 City Clerk Division
• Prepare & post agendas & minutes
• Maintain records
• Attend Agency/City meetings
10,000
Finance Department
• Prepare Agency/City and Oversight Board agenda
statements/reports & other documents
• Review ROPS & Prior Period Adjustment submissions
• Maintain records
• Process payment of enforceable obligations
• Review & discuss Agency/City matters with consultant & provide direction thereto
• Meet & confer with County Auditor-Controller &
Department of Finance as needed
• Attend Agency/City meetings
• Attend Oversight Board meetings
25,000
Successor Agency Staff • Administration and implementation of Agency wind-down 10,000 Total Personnel Costs $ 57,500
Services
Consultants
• Prepare ROPS, PPA, staff reports, and resolutions
• Assist with calculations for and administration of the Land O' Lakes Owner Participation Agreement
• Coordinate with and answer questions for Oversight
Board, County Auditor-Controller, and Department of
Finance
• Monitor and project cash flow to ensure sufficient
revenues for obligations and to inform Agency staff of
expected revenues
$ 20,000

ATTACHMENT B
Successor Agency to the Tulare Redevelopment Agency
Administrative Budget
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
City Attorney
• Provide general legal services as needed
• Attend Agency/City meetings
• Review staff reports and resolutions
10,000
Financial Services • Audits and other financial services as needed $ 12,500 Total Services Costs $ 42,500
Other
Remaining Administrative
Cost Allowance
Remaining Administrative Cost Allowance as
authorized/required by Cal. Health & Safety Code §
34171(b)(3)*
$ 150,000
Total Other Costs $ 150,000
Total Budget Costs $ 250,000
* Cal. Health & Safety Code § 34171(b)(3):
“Commencing July 1, 2016, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the administrative cost allowance shall be up to 3 percent of the actual property tax distributed to the successor agency by the county auditor-controller in the preceding fiscal year for payment of approved enforceable obligations, reduced by the successor agency’s administrative cost allowance and loan repayments made to the city, county, or city and county that created the redevelopment agency that it succeeded pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 34191.4 during the preceding fiscal year. However, the administrative cost allowance shall not be less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) in any fiscal year, unless this amount is reduced by the oversight board or by agreement between the successor agency and the department.” * Cal. Health & Safety Code § 34171(h)(1):

The department may review an oversight board action taken pursuant to this part. Written notice and information about all actions taken by an oversight board shall be provided to the department as an approved resolution by electronic means and in a manner of the department’s choosing. Without abrogating the department’s authority to review all matters related to the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule pursuant to Section 34177, oversight boards are not required to submit the following oversight board actions for department approval:
(A) Meeting minutes and agendas.
(B) Administrative budgets.
(C) Changes in oversight board members, or the selection of an oversight board chair or vice chair. (D) Transfers of governmental property pursuant to an approved long-range property management plan. (E) Transfers of property to be retained by the sponsoring entity for future development pursuant to an approved longrange property management plan. * Cal. Health & Safety Code § 34171(i):

Oversight boards shall have fiduciary responsibilities to holders of enforceable obligations and the taxing entities that benefit from distributions of property tax and other revenues pursuant to Section 34188. Further, the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 1000) of Title 1 of the Government Code shall apply to oversight boards.

Notwithstanding Section 1099 of the Government Code, or any other law, any individual may simultaneously be appointed to up to five oversight boards and may hold an office in a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or community college district.

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Tulare City Council
December 2, 2025