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 2026, 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.
Passed to Print:
Published:
Effective:
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: February 3, 2026
Department: Fire
Submitted by: Michael Ott, Fire Chief
Agenda Title: Fire Station 64 Progress Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive an update on the activities surrounding the development and planning for Fire Station 64.
SUMMARY
Staff is presenting an update on the development and planning of next-generation fire stations for the City of Tulare. The presentation includes recommendations from the 2023 Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover, as well as key accomplishments achieved by the Fire Department over the past three years.
The primary focus of this presentation is the evolution of Fire Station 64—where planning began, its current status, and the path forward. This item is informational in nature and does not require action by the City Council currently.
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
None
Reviewed/Approved:
Item #: 9.1
General Business
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: February 3, 2026
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Marc Mondell, City Manager obo Councilmember Sigala Agenda Title: Consideration of Establishing a No Commercial Truck Parking Zone
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the establishment a “No Commercial Truck Parking” zone on Inyo Avenue between West and Maricopa Streets and on West Street between Tulare Avenue and Pleasant Street.
SUMMARY
Councilmember Sigala submitted a request asking the Council to consider directing staff to research the possibility of designating “No Commercial Truck Parking” zones on Inyo Avenue between West and Maricopa Streets and West Street between Tulare Avenue and Pleasant Avenue. This discussion is not about approving the zone at this time; rather, it is to determine if the Council wishes staff to conduct analysis and return with findings and options at a future meeting.
If the Council directs staff to proceed, the next steps would include:
• Reviewing current municipal code provisions related to truck parking. • Assessing traffic and parking patterns in the proposed areas. • Consulting with Public Works and Police Departments regarding enforcement feasibility. • Providing cost estimates for signage and installation.
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
None
Reviewed/Approved:
Item #: 9.2
General Business
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: February 3, 2026
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Marc Mondell, City Manager obo Councilmember Sigala Agenda Title: Consideration of Traffic Calming Measures on E Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of traffic calming measures on E Street between Bardsley and Lemonwood Avenues.
SUMMARY
Councilmember Sigala submitted a request asking the Council to consider directing staff to research options for traffic calming on E Street. The intent is to address speeding concerns along this approximately 0.7-mile stretch, which may pose safety risks for pedestrians and other roadway users.
This discussion is not about approving any measures at this time; rather, it is to determine if the Council wishes staff to conduct analysis and return with findings and options at a future meeting.
If the Council directs staff to proceed, the next steps would include:
• Reviewing traffic data and speed studies for E Street. • Identifying potential traffic calming strategies.
• Consulting with Public Works and Police Departments regarding feasibility and enforcement. • Providing cost estimates and potential funding sources.
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
None
Reviewed/Approved:
Item #: 9.3
General Business
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: February 3, 2026
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Janie Venegas, Human Resources Director
Agenda Title: City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Manager Marc Mondell and adopt a resolution amending the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Schedule and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to update the Salary Schedule accordingly.
SUMMARY
The Fifth Amendment modifies the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, effective February 7, 2026.
The key changes are as follows:
• Base Salary Increase: Provides a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the City Manager’s annual base salary, raising it to $262,340.26 annually. • One-Time Compensation: $2,500 (performance compensation) Executive level staff received a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment effective December 27, 2025. Additionally, executive level staff also have the opportunity to earn one-time performance compensation. This amendment ensures the City Manager’s compensation remains competitive with similar positions in comparable municipalities and supports the City Manager’s ability to effectively perform his duties.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is FY 2026 fiscal impact of $40,704.89 for the remaining five months of this fiscal year 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 has been reviewed for form and does not require additional legal action.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Approve with changes
2. Deny
3. Table
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement
2. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:
Item #: 9.4
General Business
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF TULARE
CITY MANAGER’S
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Fifth Amendment to the City of Tulare’s City Manager’s Employment Agreement (“Amendment”) is made on the 3rd day of February, by and between the CITY OF TULARE, a municipal corporation (“City”), and MARC MONDELL (“Employee”), with respect to that Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and effective on this same date.
For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to the terms as stated below:
1. The following terms as stated in the Agreement shall be amended as follows:
Section 4: Compensation
The City Manager’s annual base salary shall increase by three percent (3.0%), resulting in a new salary of two hundred sixty-two thousand, three hundred forty dollars and twentysix cents ($262,340.26), which equates to twenty-one thousand, eight hundred sixty-one dollars and sixty-nine cents ($21,861.69) per month, paid and earned on the city’s normal pay schedule.
The City Manager shall also receive a one-time bonus of $2,500 for exceptional work per City of Tulare Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 431 Department Head Performance Incentive Program.
Except as set forth in this Addendum, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Changes in compensation shall be effective the first full pay period following ratification of this agreement by all parties.
Dated: CITY OF TULARE
By:
Patrick Isherwood, Mayor
Dated: EMPLOYEE
By:
Marc Mondell
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
AMENDING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2026 SALARY SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO UPDATE THE SALARY SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY WHEREAS, Section 36506 of the California Government Code requires that the City Council shall, by Resolution or Ordinance, fix the compensation for all appointive offices and employees; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sectio 570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulation, pay rates shall be duly approved and adopted by the City Council in accordance with requirements of public meeting laws and be publicly available in a salary schedule which identified the position title, the pay rate for each position, which may be stated as a single amount or as multiple amounts within a range, and that indicates the time base, including but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), requests all CalPERS contracted employers to list their compensation levels in one document, approved and adopted by the governing body, in accordance with Title 2, California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and meeting all the requirements thereof; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-36 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Position Control Budget (PCB) and Salary Schedule; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to maintain equitable and appropriate salary relationships between executive-level classifications and their subordinate positions; and WHEREAS, certain executive classifications are recommended to receive a market adjustment inclusive of a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), while others are recommended to receive a 3% COLA; and
WHEREAS, the recommended adjustments are outlined in Exhibit A, which reflects both the current salary schedule and the proposed updated compensation levels; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to update the City’s Master Salary Schedule to incorporate the approved adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves a three percent (3%) base compensation increase for the City Manager effective February 7, 2026.
Section 3. Resolution 2025-36 is hereby amended to include the compensation adjustment as indicated above.
Section 4. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to update the Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Schedule to reflect the adjustment outlined above.
Resolution 2026-XXX
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 3rd day of February 2026, 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.