Agenda packet — Tulare City Council, April 21, 2026 (part 1 of 4)

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City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
Tulare Public Library & Council Chamber Tuesday, April 21, 2026 491 North M Street, Tulare CA 93274 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting www.tulare.ca.gov
Mission Statement
To promote a quality of life making Tulare the most desirable community in which to live, learn, play, work, worship and prosper.

Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Council Chamber, located inside the Tulare Public Library, 491 North M Street, Tulare. Meetings are subject to cancellation. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

Public Access and Participation
Meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or viewed live online via the City of Tulare’s YouTube Channel. To provide public comment remotely, please call (559) 366-1849 during the designated Public Comment period. Note: There is a 20-second broadcast delay. If calling in, mute your viewing device to avoid feedback.

Public Comment Guidelines
Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of Tulare.

Those wishing to speak are encouraged to complete a Public Comment Card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.
• Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, unless otherwise extended by the Council. • At the start of any agenda item, the mayor may limit the number of speakers or the time allotted per comment, depending on the number of participants and length of the agenda. • When called upon by the mayor, please approach the lectern, state your name and city of residence, and begin your comments.

Rules of Conduct
To maintain order and decorum, the following rules apply:
• All remarks must be directed to the City Council as a whole, not to individual members. • Only the Council and the person recognized to speak may engage in discussion unless authorized by the mayor.
• Questions to Councilmembers or City staff must be directed through the mayor. • Comments must remain on topic, except during the general Public Comment period. • Disruptive behavior (e.g., shouting, interrupting, or creating a disturbance) may result in removal from the meeting under Government Code Sections 54954.3 and 54957.95.

Accessibility
Individuals who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (559) 684-4200 or [email protected]. The e-mail subject line should read "ADA Accommodation Request" or "Language Assistance" and the e-mail should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request.

Additional Information
• Meeting agendas and related documents are available at www.tulare.ca.gov/agendas. • Copies are also available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 411 E. Kern Avenue, Second Floor, during regular business hours.

City Councilmembers
Patrick Isherwood, Mayor
Steve Harrell, Vice Mayor
Jose Sigala
Terry A. Sayre
Dennis A. Mederos
City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

3. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

3.1 Proclamation for National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public wishing to comment on any item not appearing on the agenda may address the City Council at this time. State law prevents Council from acting on any matter not on the agenda; however, your comments may be referred to staff for follow up. This is also the time for the public to comment on items listed under the Consent Calendar or to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes. Comments related to Public Hearing and General Business items will be heard at the time those items are discussed. In fairness to all who wish to speak, public comment is limited to a total of fifteen minutes with each speaker allowed three minutes, unless otherwise extended by Council. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence. For those that wish to provide public comment while viewing the meeting online, you may call (559) 366-1849. Please note that there will be approximately a 20-second delay in broadcast for viewers. When calling in, mute the device used for viewing the meeting.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Tulare Chamber of Commerce Update on the Tulare Business Innovation Zone.

6. COMMUNICATIONS - Communications are to be submitted to the City Manager’s Office ten days prior to a Council meeting to be considered for this section of the agenda. No action will be taken on matters listed under Communications; however, the Council may direct staff to schedule issues raised during Communications for a future meeting.

7. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

8. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted in one motion without discussion. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed and considered separately.

8.1 Waive the reading of ordinances and approve reading by title only.

Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances by waived.

8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 30, 2026 and regular meeting of April 7, 2026. [M. Wilcox]

8.3 Grant Deed Associated with Bardsley Sidewalk Project.

8.4 Fleet Management Software Replacement.

8.5 CSJVRMA Pass-Through Reimbursement.

8.6 Update on Yard Sales.

Recommended Action: Receive and file an update on yard sales. [T. Gaffery]

8.7 Agreement Regarding Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Funds.

8.8 F&C Farming Subdivision Temporary Turnaround Easements.

8.9 Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement.

9. PUBLIC HEARING - Comments related to Public Hearing items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of thirty minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by Council. For those that wish to provide public comment while viewing the meeting online, you may call (559) 366-1849.

Please note that there will be approximately a 20-second delay in broadcast for viewers. When calling in, mute the device used for viewing the meeting.

9.1 General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 and Zone Amendment No. 771.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01; Pass to print an ordinance approving Zone Amendment No. 771; and adopt a resolution to adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map, General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01, and Zone Amendment No. 771. [S.

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9.2 2025 Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports.

9.3 2024-2032 6th Cycle Housing Element.

10. GENERAL BUSINESS - Comments related to General Business items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of thirty minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by Council. For those that wish to provide public comment while viewing the meeting online, you may call (559) 366-1849.

Please note that there will be approximately a 20-second delay in broadcast for viewers. When calling in, mute the device used for viewing the meeting.

10.1 Economic Development Quarterly & September Updates.

Recommended Action: Receive an update on economic development activities. [J. Gomez]

10.2 City Attorney Review Process.

10.3 Honoring “Radio Louie” Aguilar.

Recommended Action: Discuss the request submitted by Vice Mayor Harrell to recognize and honor “Radio Louie” Aguilar and provide direction to staff thereto. [M. Mondell obo Vice Mayor Harrell]

10.4 AchieveIt Strategic Plan Review.

Recommended Action: Review the draft strategic plan document and provide direction thereto. [T. Gaffery]

11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE SUBMITTED

12. STAFF UPDATES

13. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING

13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of Case: VCU317197 Laborers International Union of North America Local 294 and People of the State of California, Ex Rel. Rob Bonta, Attorney General of the State of California v. City of Tulare

13.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case

13.3 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 2 cases

14. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION

15. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - This is the time for Council to publicly report specified closed session action and the vote taken on those actions, if any.

16. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tulare City Council is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare.

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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AGENDA
I hereby certify, in conformance with Government Code Sections 54954.2, this agenda was posted in the kiosk at the front of City Hall, 411 E. Kern Avenue, as well as on the City of Tulare’s website at www.tulare.ca.gov.

POSTED: Friday, April 17, 2026 Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk Office of the City Manager
411 East Kern, Tulare, CA 93274
559.684.4200 | www.tulare.ca.gov
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Marc Mondell, City Manager
Subject: April 21, 2026 Agenda Memo
Date: April 17, 2026
Time estimates are provided as part of the Council’s effort to manage its time at Council meetings. Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress.

The Council, by consensus, reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items, and/or to continue items to another meeting. Items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda memo. This may occur to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

3. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS [Time Estimate: 5:35 p.m.]

3.1 Proclamation for National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026.

5. PRESENTATIONS [Time Estimate: 5:55 p.m.]

5.1 Tulare Chamber of Commerce Update on the Tulare Business Innovation Zone.

6. COMMUNICATIONS - Communications are to be submitted to the City Manager’s Office ten days prior to a Council Meeting to be considered for this section of the agenda. No action will be taken on matters listed under communications; however, the Council may direct staff to schedule issues raised during communications for a future agenda. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per topic unless otherwise extended by Council. [Time Estimate: 6:10 p.m.]

7. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST [Time Estimate: 6:10 p.m.]

8.1 Waive the reading of ordinances and approve reading by title only.

Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.

8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 30, 2026 and regular meeting of April 7, 2026. [M. Wilcox]

8.3 Grant Deed Associated with Bardsley Sidewalk Project.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance accepting a portion of the property at 3136 East Bardsley Avenue, APN 172-040-034, located on the north side of Bardsley Avenue associated with CIP Project EN0078, Bardsley Sidewalk Improvement Project. [M. Miller]
Summary: Capital Improvement Project EN0078 is a traffic safety project to install missing sidewalk along the north side of Bardsley Avenue in the vicinity of the Mission Oak High School campus. This stretch of Bardsley Avenue serves as a primary route for school-age pedestrians walking to the high school. In areas where there is no sidewalk, pedestrians are required to walk along the dirt roadway shoulder. Numerous citizen complaints have been received regarding this situation, especially during the winter months when the roadway becomes muddy. In such situations, pedestrians frequently opt to walk on the roadway in close proximity to vehicular traffic.

CIP Project EN0078 was included and approved as a part of the City’s 2026-2030 CIP.

Subsequently, Council directed staff to commence the right-of-way acquisition phases for the project. A contract was awarded to Paragon Group for right-of-way acquisition services.

Paragon Group completed appraisals and has been working on the City’s behalf to obtain the required right-of-way at fair market value.

At the City Council meeting of February 18, 2025, Item No. 12.10, Council approved the purchase of the property frontage at 3136 East Bardsley Avenue.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): The following funding sources were identified in the 2026- 2030 Capital Improvement Program for Project EN0078: Fund 022 – Gas Tax (HUTA); Fund 601 – Other General Fund CIP.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: The proposed agreement was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s Office.

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; or 3) Table.

8.4 Fleet Management Software Replacement.

Recommended Action: Approve a sole source agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for purchase and implementation of Fleet Management software for a maximum total contract value of $113,622.00, subject to minor or clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Tulare City Council Meeting Page 3 of 18
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Manager; authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($11,362.20); and adopt a resolution to appropriate $124,984.20 from the Equipment Replacement Fund. [J. Bowling]
Summary: The City of Tulare currently utilizes a fleet management software known as “RTA” within its fleet shop for recordkeeping purposes. Installed in 2002, this product is approaching the end of its serviceable life, with vendor support scheduled to discontinue after 2026.

Recently, the City of Tulare adopted a new financial system from Tyler Technologies, titled “EERP.” The proposed replacement for the existing fleet management software is an integrated component of this system, referred to as “Enterprise Asset Management” (EAM), which also includes an inventory module for tracking fleet-related parts.

As part of this project, mechanics will be equipped with tablet computers to document their work electronically. A review of multiple products was conducted during the selection process. The solution offered by Tyler Technologies was chosen due to multiple integration capabilities to streamline work including purchase orders, accounts receivable, general ledger, and capital assets. These integration points are expected to enhance both the efficiency and visibility of Fleet shop operations.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): An additional appropriation of $151,738.40 from the Equipment Replacement Fund is required for this project. Sufficient funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: This will be an addendum to the existing EERP Contract with Tyler Technologies. Any minor or clarifying changes to the agreement will be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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; or 3) Table.

8.5 CSJVRMA Pass-Through Reimbursement.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to reflect a pass-through reimbursement in the amount of $170,268.76 to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA). [T. Gaffery]
Summary: The City was reimbursed for costs associated with a recent legal matter. As these costs were actually incurred by the CSJVRMA, the City must remit this reimbursement to the CSJVRMA pursuant to the terms of the CSJVRMA Joint Powers Agreement.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action as it is only acknowledging a pass-through reimbursement.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

8.6 Update on Yard Sales.

Recommended Action: Receive and file an update on yard sales. [T. Gaffery] Summary: At its April 7, 2026 meeting, Council reached a consensus to hear Councilmember Sigala’s Council Item Request Form for “Establishing a City-wide yard sales weekend.” City Staff are currently researching alternatives to managing yard sales to make the process easier for residents, make yard sales free year-round (with certain parameters), reduce the administrative burden on staff, and make enforcement easier. Many cities have transitioned to free yard sales weekends (e.g.: yard sales are allowed citywide on the second weekend a month, limited to two per year) with yard sales beyond that threshold subject to a permit and fee.

Yard sale regulations are currently addressed in multiple Chapters of the Tulare Municipal Code and staff would also like to streamline this and introduce consistent definitions for garage/yard/rummage sales.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to 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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Provide staff alternate direction.

8.7 Agreement Regarding Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Funds.

Recommended Action: Approve an agreement between the City of Tulare and County of Tulare to appropriate a total of $770,139 in Behavioral Health Bridge Housing funds for a project implemented by Kings View, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement and all related materials. [A. Costales] Summary: The BHBH Program, overseen by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), involves grant financing to California county behavioral health agencies.

These agencies must use the BHBH funds to operate bridge housing settings to address the immediate and sustainable housing needs of people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions, including a serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). The program, which was signed into law in September 2022 under Assembly Bill (AB) 179 (Ting, Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022) provides funding to behavioral Tulare City Council Meeting Page 5 of 18
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health agencies for implementation of local bridge housing and related services through June 30, 2027.

The primary focus of the BHBH Program is to help people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions that prevent them from accessing help and moving out of homelessness. County behavioral health agencies, such as the County of Tulare Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), may secure BHBH funding and must clearly demonstrative how they will reach the historically underserved client populations that are most in need of supportive services. Unlike capital funding sources, such as the state’s Homekey Program, the BHBH Program primarily provides operational and supportive services funding to expand bridge housing implementation. As such, City of Tulare staff sought an agreement with the County of Tulare HHSA and deliver available interim housing and supportive services for unhoused people in the City of Tulare that have SMI and/or SUD conditions.

The BHBH program provides funding for operational and supportive services, not covered under other funding sources, to increase the total amount of bridge housing settings locally. BHBH Program settings should provide supportive services and housing navigation to assist people who have serious behavioral health conditions and are experiencing homelessness. The BHBH Program settings may be existing facilities, leased or owned by either a County behavioral health agency or a provider partner, that can be converted for use faster than a new capital project. Allowable uses of funds include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Interim housing / shelter
a. May include tiny homes, emergency shelter, motel vouchers or motel-based sheltering efforts, navigation centers, peer respite, crisis housing, transitional housing, recovery housing, and recuperative care models.

2. Housing navigation
a. Participant assistance funds such as for help with getting IDs and other vital documents, transportation, food, hygiene products, completing housing applications, and costs associated with credit reports, security deposits, utility hookups, and moderate furnishings.
b. Landlord outreach and mitigation funds such as active outreach and recruitment services to encourage property owners to consider renting to BHBH program participants, including presentations, marketing materials, incentives, and a mitigation fund to offset any damages caused by a participant.

3. Outreach and Engagement
a. *Only when combined with other allowable uses
b. Outreach to individuals experience homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness

4. Bridge Housing Start-Up Infrastructure
a. Start-up costs to make facilities more available to individuals with serious behavioral health conditions
b. Limited to $75,000 per bed
c. Examples include initial purchase of furniture, equipment, and appliances, renovations, and the purchase and placement of tiny homes and related utility hookups and supportive facilities.

The Community Development Department held Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-815 in March 2025 and received an eligible application requesting BHBH funds from Kings View. This organization’s BHBH proposal involved an operational plan for services between October 1, 2025, and June 30, 2027. Additionally, their proposal involved the referral and usage of particular interim and bridge housing options. Collectively, 8 of the tiny homes within the Tulare Cares Emergency Shelter and beds within Eden House will function as the bridge housing units Tulare City Council Meeting Page 6 of 18
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for a BHBH project. Finally, City staff reviewed Kings View’s application and supporting documentation to determine if their scope of work and plan involved:

1. A budget where at least 75 percent of the BHBH Program funds are used for costs of operating related bridge housing;

2. policies for related bridge housing that that adhere to Housing First principles and offer voluntary supportive services;

3. a plan for participants to access medication assisted treatment (MAT) and psychotropic medications for the treatment of mental disorders when applicable;

4. housing navigation and other supports for participants in accessing sustainable, affordable, and permanent housing resources;

5. a housing plan for participants that permits choice and enables participants to stay in their home communities to the extent possible, and provide for community integration in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations;

6. an operational plan and corresponding budget / funding request that maximizes all other funding sources, including Medi-Cal, to the greatest extent possible;

7. a funding request / budget where BHBH Program funds are not used to pay for existing services or housing supports that are currently reimbursed, or eligible for reimbursement through Medi-Cal, funding sources such as Mental Health Services Act-funded programs, or other federal or local programs; and,

8. a plan to complete all start-up infrastructure activities, if applicable, and make bridge housing beds / units available within one year of contract execution with the City of Tulare.

If approved as presented, the City will execute an agreement with the County of Tulare HHSA and appropriate $770,139 to Kings View for the implementation of an eligible BHBH project through June 30, 2027. Attachment A contains a copy of a draft agreement between the City of Tulare and the County of Tulare. After a significant delay to the deployment of BHBH projects and related funds through the County of Tulare, the City and its proposed subcontractor, Kings View, are poised to quickly scale and implement a BHBH project for unhoused guests utilizing the temporary encampment area and the forthcoming Tulare Cares emergency shelter who have a SMI and/or SUD.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): Appropriate BHBH funds in the amount of $770,139 across the current and forthcoming fiscal year per the terms of an agreement for payment through fund (310) and an account (768).

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: This item involves an obligation of funds to the City of Tulare and a subcontractor through an agreement with the County of Tulare to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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; or 3) Table. If approval is not given, the City risks a delay and loss of access to the BHBH funds.

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8.8 F&C Farming Subdivision Temporary Turnaround Easements.

Recommended Action: Accept Grants of Easement from F&C Farming and SJV Horizontal, LLC for temporary turnarounds for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming Subdivision and direct the City Clerk to record the same. [M. Miller]
Summary: Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502 adopted on March 10, 2025 approved the tentative subdivision map for the F&C Farming subdivision (Project). This subdivision is situated on the southeast corner of Prosperity Avenue and Morrison Street and comprises approximately 134.85 acres with a total of 556 single-family lots at full buildout. The development of the subdivision is being completed in phases. Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision will consist of 166 single-family residential lots and 6 outlots.

Through separate instruments (i.e., Grant of Easement) to be referenced on the final map of the F&C Farming subdivision, the Subdivider is granting two temporary turnaround easements in favor of the city. The temporary turnaround easements are required as the result of stubbed streets within Phase 1 that extend more than one lot in depth. City standards require temporary turnarounds in such instances to provide for solid waste collection services, emergency access, and vehicular access. The temporary easements will remain in place until the stubbed streets are extended by future phases of the subdivision when they will no longer be needed for their intended purposes. At that time, they will be quit-claimed by the City.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines. The EIR was filed with the State Clearinghouse (SCH) under SCH 2024080904.

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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes - Changing the easement location(s) would delay final map approval; 2) Deny - Denying the easement(s) would result in a non-standard condition for stubbed streets; or 3) Table - Tabling the easement(s) would delay final map approval.

8.9 Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement.

Recommended Action: Approve an Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement between BN Tulare LP, Quest Equity LLC, and the City of Tulare, subject to minor or clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager. [T. Gaffery] Summary: BN Tulare LP (Bonadelle Neighborhoods) is currently developing a project at the southwest corner of Tulare Avenue and Oakmore Street. As a part of that development, the BN Tulare LP may become entitled to development impact fee credits under the Subdivision Agreement for oversized improvements as required by the City.

In particular, is anticipated that fee credits will exceed the total transportation and storm drain impact fees payable for the project. As a result, BN Tulare LP wishes to assign up to $250,000 in excess transportation and storm drain impact fee credits to Quest Equity LLC, who is currently developing the Sequoia Marketplace project at the northeast corner of Tulare Avenue and Mooney Boulevard.

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The assignment of impact fee credits would be governed by this Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement as well as the associated Subdivision Agreement. Per Tulare Municipal Code 8.64.020(B)(4), this assignment of reimbursement rights is subject to City Council approval.

Should the assigned fee credits exceed the total transportation and/or storm drain impact fees payable for the Sequoia Marketplace project, Quest Equity LLC may apply the remaining assigned credits toward transportation and/or storm drain impact fees, as applicable, that are payable for any other project.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to 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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

Please note that there will be approximately a 20-second delay in broadcast for viewers. When calling in, mute the device used for viewing the meeting. [Time Estimate: 6:25 p.m.]

9.1 General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 and Zone Amendment No. 771.

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Summary: This is a request by Summit Home Developer to subdivide approximately 59.30- acres into 209 single-family residential lots and 19 multiple-family residential lots. The applicant proposes to establish two duplexes for a total of four (4) units on each multiple family parcel.

The proposed project site is located at the northeast corner of Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Street (APNs 168-090-010, 168-090-011). Entry access to the development will be established through one new point of access from Enterprise Street and Bardsley Avenue. Access will also be extended through adjoining development to the north and east through Alpine Avenue, Gemini Street and Justice Avenue.

General Plan Amendment
The current general plan land use designation for the project site is Low Density Residential.

The applicant is proposing to change an approximately 7.2-acre portion of the project site to Medium Density Residential in order to facilitate the construction of 19 multiple family lots that will each include 2 duplexes (4 units) for a total of 76 units.

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Zone Amendment
The current zoning for the project site is R-1-4 (Low Density Residential. The applicant proposes to amend the existing zoning designation to allow for the proposed multiple-family duplex units.

The proposed amendment would change an approximately 7.2- acre portion of the project site to RM (Medium Density Residential). The proposed RM zone would be consistent with the proposed Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation.

The Planning Commission at its March 10, 2026 meeting recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments, 3-0 with 2 members absent.

Tentative Subdivision Map
If approved, the recommended actions would enable the applicant to subdivide the project site into 209 single-family residential lots and 19 multiple-family residential lots. The applicant is proposing to establish an approximately 2.76-acre park to serve the proposed development and to contribute towards meeting the applicants’ Quimby Ordinance requirements. A 7-foot-tall block wall with backing-lot treatment will be required along Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Streets. An assessment district in conformance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 would be required to be formed to provide funding for the maintenance and servicing of park space, landscaping improvements, sidewalks, and block walls within common lot areas (including areas of backing lot treatment), and for street maintenance on local streets within the project boundaries.

Stormwater would be directed to a new stormwater basin to be established by the applicant in the southwest corner of the project site. Electrical service to the Project site will be provided by Southern California Edison. AT&T will provide telephone service and cable television service would be provided by Comcast. Natural gas service will not be provided. The Applicant will be required to extend the services to the project site and install all related improvements.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): Approval would result in additional property tax revenue to the City.

Environmental Review: An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project for public review pursuant to provisions of the Public Resources Code, State of California, Section 21000 to 21177 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Tulare was the lead agency on the preparation of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. A notice of Public Hearing for the project, and the Notice of Intent to Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration was published on January 13, 2026.

Comment letters were received during the 30-day review period from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the California Department of Conservation Division of Land Resource Protection, the California Department of Conservation Geologic Energy Management Division, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The applicant’s consultant in conjunction with city staff have prepared responses for each of the comment letters received and have been incorporated into the final IS/MND attached.

On September 25, 2025, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 65352.3 and 21080.3.1, a request for review to determine if formal consultation is appropriate was sent to relevant tribes.

No requests for tribal consultation were received from the tribe in response.

Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

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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 April 2, 2026, which is at least 20 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; or 3) Table.

9.2 2025 Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports.

Recommended Action: Receive and accept the City of Tulare Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports for the 2025 calendar year and authorize staff to submit to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development. [S. Sopp]
Summary: Government Code Section 65400 requires the City of Tulare (City) to prepare and submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan (Attachment 1) and the entire General Plan (Attachment 2). The Government Code requires the APR to be “considered at an annual public meeting before the legislative body where members of the public shall be allowed to provide oral testimony and written comments,” and then submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The attached documents were presented to the Planning Commission as a public hearing item at their April 14, 2026, meeting. The APRs are presented to City Council. Following staff’s presentation and the public hearing, as directed by City Council, City staff will submit the 2025 APRs to OPR and HCD.
2025 Housing Element APR
Housing Development Activity
In the 2025 APR, Tables A, A2, and the Summary tables summarize the housing development activity for the 2025 calendar year as follows:
• Entitlements: The city entitled 1,289 single-family residential units in 2025. Staff would note that multi-family residential units are generally permitted uses that do not require entitlement applications to be approved.
• Building Permits Issued: The City issued building permits for 468 residential units (362 single-family detached units, 4 single-family attached units, 31 multi-family units consisting of 2 to 4-unit buildings, 40 multi-family units consisting of 5+ units and 31 accessory dwelling units) (Summary).
• Certificates of Occupancy Issued: The City issued certificates of occupancy for 421 residential units (407 single-family detached units, 2 multi-family units consisting of 2 to 4-unit buildings, and 12 accessory dwelling units.) (Summary).

Progress Towards Meeting RHNA
Table B summarizes the City’s progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for the 2024 – 2031 planning cycle. Based on the number of housing units issued a building permit in 2025, Tulare has a remaining need of 3,635 RHNA units. The City has a remaining need of 748 above moderate income units, 568 moderate income units, 884 low income units, and 1,435 very low-income units.

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Income Level
RHNA
Allocation
by
Income
Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2023
-
12/30/2023
2024 2025
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total
Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Acutely
Low
Deed
Restricted
-
-
-

- -
Non-Deed -
Restricted - -

-
Extremely
Low
Deed
Restricted
-

- -
Non-Deed -
Restricted

-
Very Low
Deed
Restricted
1,435

- -
Non-Deed 1,435
Restricted

-
Low
Deed
Restricted
884

- -
Non-Deed 884
Restricted

-
Moderate
Deed
Restricted
677

- 109
Non-Deed 568
Restricted

36 2

71 Above
Moderate

1,753

202

406

397 1,005 748
Total RHNA

4,749
Total Units

238

408

468 1,114

3,635
No Net Loss Finding
In accordance with SB 166, passed in 2017, if a city approves development on a site identified to accommodate RHNA need in the Housing Element at a lower density or different income level than identified, the city needs to make a written finding that the need can be met by other sites identified in the housing element, or “identify and make available” other sites to accommodate the need within 180 days. The city did not approve any development on sites identified to accommodate RHNA in calendar year 2025. No action is being reported. 2025 General Plan APR
Adopted General Plan Amendments
State law allows the General Plan to be amended. In 2025, the city approved 1 amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan as outlined below:

GPA 2024-02 Approved Resolution 25-18
April 1, 2025
San Joaquin
Valley Homes
Changed the General Plan
land use designation on
approximately 140.32-acres
from Residential Estate and
Rural Residential to Low
Density Residential and Rural
Residential
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Major Development Project Milestones
Construction was approved, initiated, or completed within the City of Tulare for the following major projects during the 2025 calendar year:
• TBIZ
• Homeless Shelter
• Cartmill Commercial
• Sequoia Marketplace
Several residential developments, shown below, continue to build out in 2025. Additional details are provided within the General Plan Annual Progress Report (attached). • Oakcrest
• Farrar
• Liberty Hill
• KCOK
• Fulton Estates
• Wild Oaks
• Mission Creek
• Lago
• Villas at Sierra Ranch
General Plan Implementation Measures Status Update
The City implements its General Plan visions, goals, and policies through the use of many programs, projects, and tools. These implementation measures ensure the overall direction set forth in the General Plan is translated from general ideas into action, and the City’s vision for its future is met. A full list of General Plan Implementation Measures and their status is included in the APR in Attachment 2 to this staff report.
6th Cycle Housing Element Update
In 2022 City of Tulare staff began efforts to prepare the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The City has chosen to coordinate its efforts with other jurisdictions within the Region to prepare a multi-jurisdictional housing element. In 2022, a consultant was selected to assist in the preparation of the multi-jurisdictional housing element and City staff worked to provide needed information to assist in the preparation of the document. In 2023, public outreach meetings were held to solicit input from the community for incorporation into the document. The consultant also began work to prepare draft sections of the document for review by City staff.

In 2024 and 2025, city staff worked to review draft sections and provide comments, revisions and feedback. Multiple drafts were provided to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review and comment. Planning staff plans to bring the 6th Cycle Housing Element and related required zone amendments to Planning Commission and City Council for adoption in March and April of 2026.

Active Transportation Plan
In 2024, The Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) committed to provide the City of Tulare with $ 200,000 for the preparation of an Active Transportation Plan (ATP). With funding secured, the City’s Community Development Department issued a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified consulting firms to assist the City in the preparation of an ATP. Seven consulting firms submitted proposals by the deadline, with the top five being interviewed as well. TJKM Transportation Consultants scored the highest and was selected as the preferred firm selected by City staff. In 2025, Planning staff worked with the consultant to solicit public input through Tulare City Council Meeting Page 13 of 18
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public outreach and to prepare a draft of the plan. A public review draft is expected to be circulated in March 2026 with adoption anticipated by May 2026.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: The proposed action is not a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because the action being considered does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: A notice of public hearing was published in The Visalia Times Delta on April 3, 2026, which is at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

9.3 2024-2032 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving 1) an amendment to the City’s Zoning ordinance to add Chapter 10.83 By-Right Approvals; 2) an amendment to the General Plan land use designation (from Medium-Density Residential, to High-Density Residential) for 10 acres of Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 149-070- 008 to meet the Housing Element Adequate Sites requirement for the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); 3) rezone (from R-M-2 to R-M-4) for 10 acres of Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 149-070- 008 to meet the Housing Element Adequate Sites requirement for the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); 4) an addendum to the certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the City's 2014 General Plan; and 5) the 2024-2032 6th Cycle Housing Element and actions proposed in the Housing Plan. [M. Anaya]
Summary: The Housing Element is one of the eight mandated elements of a city’s General Plan. Tulare’s adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element covers the 2024-2032 planning period and addresses housing opportunities for present and future residents during this period. The Housing Element also provides the primary policy guidance for local decision making related to housing. The Housing Element has a shorter (eight-year) planning period than the other General Plan elements and is the only element that requires review and certification by the State of California through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The State Housing Element law requires (Government Code § 65580 et. Seq.) regional councils of government (in this case, the Tulare County Association of Governments [TCAG]) to identify for each city and county its “fair share allocation” of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) provided by HCD. In accordance with this state law, each city (including Tulare) and county must address their local share of regional housing needs for different income groups in their housing elements.

The State HCD conducted its mandated review of the 2024-2032 Housing Element and found the city’s Housing Element to be conditionally compliant with statutory requirements on November 12, 2025. However, the housing element cannot be found in substantial compliance until the city has completed and submitted the necessary rezone to make prior identified sites available and accommodate the lower-income Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The Tulare City Council Meeting Page 14 of 18
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housing element will substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) when all necessary rezoning and the element are adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585.

The recommended actions for City Council to approve are required for the City’s Housing Element to be formally adopted and submitted to HCD for final approval and certification.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: An Addendum to the certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the City's 2014 General Plan has been prepared for the project.

Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: A notice of public hearing was published in The Visalia Times Delta on April 1, 2026, which is 20 days prior to the public hearing.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table. Tabling or denying the recommended actions will result in the City of Tulare no longer being eligible for state housing grants and funding, such as PLHA, as well as competitive housing grant programs. The city could also face potential legal action for non-compliance.

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10.1 Economic Development Quarterly & September Updates.

Recommended Action: Receive an update on economic development activities. [J. Gomez] Summary: During the Council meeting, staff will provide a presentation covering JanuaryMarch 2026 highlighting activities and updates over the last quarter.

Attached for your reference is the March 2026 Economic Development Bulletin identifying activities and projects that took place in the previous month highlighting four elements of economic development.
• Building permits issued pertaining to residential and commercial improvements along with the total value of those improvements
• Business licenses that were issued for either new businesses, change of ownership, or businesses that failed to have a business license previously • Active projects that will have a sizeable impact on economic development • Site Plan Review projects that have been submitted to the City that could positively address commercial and residential needs
This is an informational item only and does not require any action by the City Council.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Potential Conflict of Interest: Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

10.2 City Attorney Review Process.

Recommended Action: Discuss the request submitted by Mayor Isherwood regarding developing a performance review process for the contracted City Attorney and provide direction to staff thereto. [M. Mondell obo Mayor Isherwood]
Summary: On February 25, 2026, Councilmember Patrick Isherwood submitted a Future Agenda Item Request Form requesting that the City Council review and discuss creating a performance review process for the City’s contracted City Attorney legal counsel services.

At the March 17, 2026 Council meeting, it was the consensus of Council to add the item to a future agenda for discussion.

According to the submitted request, the City Council does not currently conduct a performance review of the contracted legal counsel services provided by the City Attorney’s Office. The stated objective is to explore developing a formal performance review process, similar to the existing evaluation process for the City Manager. The request also notes interest in having the Human Resources Department participate by drafting a proposed review structure.

Staff seeks guidance from the Council on how to proceed. Specifically:
• Does the Council want the Human Resources Department to draft a proposed performance evaluation framework, similar in structure to the City Manager’s annual review?
• Are there specific performance categories, metrics, or evaluation criteria the Council wishes to include?
• Should the review process be conducted annually, biannually, or at another interval? Once direction is provided, staff will prepare materials for a future agenda item, including draft procedures, a proposed evaluation tool, and information on how similar jurisdictions conduct reviews for contracted legal counsel.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s discussion. If Council directs staff to proceed with developing and implementing a review process, staff will assess any associated costs and return with that information as appropriate.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to 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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

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10.3 Honoring “Radio Louie” Aguilar.

Recommended Action: Discuss the request submitted by Vice Mayor Harrell to recognize and honor “Radio Louie” Aguilar and provide direction to staff thereto. [M. Mondell obo Vice Mayor Harrell]
Summary: On March 9, 2026, Vice Mayor Harrell submitted a Future Agenda Item Request Form requesting Council consideration of placing a plaque in honor of “Radio Louie” Aguilar, a long‑recognized and beloved community figure in Tulare.

At the March 17, 2026 Council meeting, it was the consensus of Council to add the item to a future agenda for discussion.

The request describes Radio Louie as a familiar and cherished presence in Tulare from the 1960s through 2026. He was widely known for his kindness, his love for children, his habit of visiting Garden School to hand out pencils, and his enthusiastic participation in games of tag.

He was also a regular attendee at local baseball games and a familiar face at Zumwalt Park, often found listening to his transistor radio or playing with neighborhood children.

Vice Mayor Harrell noted that Radio Louie, who passed away on January 22, 2026, has been described as a “hometown hero” and “Tulare’s Ambassador of Good Will,” loved by generations of Tulare residents for more than 60 years. The request proposes placing a plaque on the pavilion at Zumwalt Park or elsewhere near the playground area to honor his legacy.

Staff seeks guidance from the Council on how to proceed. Specifically:
• Whether the Council supports proceeding with staff evaluation of a commemorative plaque or other recognition for Louie Aguilar;
• Preferred location(s) for possible installation, including the Zumwalt Park pavilion or playground area, as suggested in the request;
• Whether the Council wishes staff to consult with the Parks & Recreation Commission, community groups, or Louie Aguilar’s family before returning with a recommendation; • Whether alternative forms of recognition should be explored (e.g., tree planting, bench dedication, event recognition, etc.).

Once direction is provided, staff will research potential installation options, associated costs, design considerations, and any applicable permitting or Parks & Recreation Commission review requirements.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with discussing this item. Should the Council direct staff to bring back options for a plaque or other memorial, staff will return with cost estimates and funding considerations.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to 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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

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10.4 AchieveIt Strategic Plan Review.

Recommended Action: Review the draft strategic plan document and provide direction thereto. [T. Gaffery]
Summary: In December 2025, the City entered into a Software Services Agreement with AchieveIt Online, LLC to enhance public communications about the City’s strategic plan, and support strategic plan development, implementation, and reporting.

The City’s strategic priorities and goals were developed collaboratively during the Council’s annual Strategic Planning Session and subsequently built into the AchieveIt system by staff, with assistance from AchieveIt’s Strategy Consulting team. The plan represents a multi‑year, organization‑wide effort to establish goals, set performance measures, and identify initiatives that support Council’s long-term vision and the City’s mission “To promote a quality of life making Tulare the most desirable community in which to live, learn, play, work, worship and prosper.”
The draft Strategic Plan is organized around six primary Strategic Priorities, each containing goals, performance measures, initiatives, and project milestones. The six Strategic Priorities identified are:

1. Economic Development

2. Infrastructure and Transportation

3. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

4. Housing and Community Development

5. Quality of Life and Community Engagement

6. Organizational Excellence
Staff will demonstrate how the AchieveIt software can present a public‑friendly version of the Strategic Plan. Features include:
• Interactive dashboards
• Progress indicators and color-coding
• Filters by department, goal, or initiative
• Public accessibility through the City’s website
• Automated updates as staff logs progress within AchieveIt This allows residents to view real-time progress toward Council’s priorities, enhancing transparency and public trust.

Staff seeks direction on the following:

1. Does the draft plan accurately reflect Council’s priorities and intended outcomes?

2. Are any goals, initiatives, or performance measures that are missing or require revision?

3. Reporting cadence to Council.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Environmental Review: This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to 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.

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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; or 3) Table.

11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE SUBMITTED [Time Estimate: 8:30 p.m.]

12. STAFF UPDATES [Time Estimate: 8:30 p.m.]

13. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING [Time Estimate: 8:35 p.m.]

13.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case

13.3 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 2 cases

14. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION [Time Estimate: 9:35 p.m.]

15. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - This is the time for Council to publicly report specified closed session action and the vote taken on those actions, if any.

16. ADJOURNMENT [Time Estimate: 9:35 p.m.]
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tulare City Council is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare.

WHEREAS, libraries have long been places where people discover new interests, expand their knowledge, and experience the simple joy of exploring books, ideas, and resources that enrich their lives; and
WHEREAS, today’s libraries are dynamic centers of learning and connection, offering welcoming environments where residents can engage with technology, attend educational programs, participate in community events, and access trusted information; and
WHEREAS, libraries ensure free and equitable access to a wide range of materials and services—print, digital, and beyond—so that individuals of every age, background, and ability have the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed; and
WHEREAS, through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations, libraries strengthen communities by expanding access to resources, supporting student achievement, and helping residents navigate information and services; and
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting job seekers, small businesses, and lifelong learners by providing training, research tools, and spaces that encourage creativity, innovation, and personal development; and
WHEREAS, librarians and library staff dedicate themselves to creating inclusive, inspiring spaces where people can connect, discover new passions, and find a sense of belonging; and WHEREAS, this year, libraries nationwide celebrate National Library Week with the theme “Find Your Joy,” highlighting the many ways libraries help individuals uncover the stories, activities, and experiences that spark happiness and curiosity.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the City Council of the City of Tulare, do hereby proclaim the week of April 19-25, 2026 as
National Library Week
in the City of Tulare and encourage all residents to visit the library, explore its offerings, and celebrate the many ways it helps our community find joy in learning, discovery, and connection.

Dated this 21st day of April 2026.

Patrick Isherwood, Mayor
Stephen C. Harrell, Vice Mayor
Jose Sigala, Councilmember

Terry A. Sayre, Councilmember
Dennis A. Mederos, Councilmember
Proclamation
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Title: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 30, 2026 and regular meeting of April 7, 2026.

SUMMARY
The meeting minutes of the March 30, 2026 meeting and regular meeting of April 7, 2026 are provided for Council review and approval.

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. Meeting Minutes
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 8.2
Consent
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Special Joint Meeting of the Tulare City Council, Tulare Joint Union High School District Board, and College of the Sequoias Board Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare, California Proper notice of this special joint meeting of the Tulare City Council, Tulare Joint Union High School District Board, and College of the Sequoias Board was given pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.

City Council Present: Vice Mayor Stephen C. Harrell, Jose Sigala, Terry A. Sayre, Dennis A. Mederos City Council Absent: Mayor Patrick Isherwood
Tulare Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees Present: Laura Fonseca, Tyler Ribeiro, Cathy Mederos
Tulare Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees Absent: Craig Hamilton, Kelley Nicholson College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees Present: President Raymond Macareno, Vice President John Lehn, Robert Aguilar, Connie Diaz, Ken Nunes
Staff Present: City of Tulare: Marc Mondell, City Manager; Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk; Trisha Whitfield, Public Works Director; Michael Winton, Senior Civil Engineer Tulare Joint Union High School District: Lucy Van Scyoc, Superintendent; Gretchen Vander Tuig, Executive Director of Special Education and Support Systems; Vivian Hamilton, Chief Business Officer; Jason Bonds, Director of Facilities
College of the Sequoias: Brent Calvin, Superintendent/President; Luanne Waldner, Tulare Campus Provost; Jesse Wilcoxson, Vice President of Academic Services

1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Vice Mayor Harrell called to order the special joint meeting of the Tulare City Council, Tulare Joint Union High School District Board, and College of the Sequoias Board at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was given by Councilmember Sayre.

3. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR
Each legislative body introduced themselves and their staff.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT
James Cardoza, a local business owner, addressed the legislative bodies requesting future funds related to education be earmarked for manufacturing education, specifically things such as 3D design, CNC programming, CNC equipment operation, general electrical knowledge, and parts assembly.

5. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BODIES

5.1 Tulare Joint Union High School District Board
• Facilities
• Community Schools
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Dr. Van Scyoc and Ms. Vander Tuig presented on District activities, successes, and future projects. Trustee Diaz complimented the District as a parent of students that attend schools within the District. Councilmember Sigala inquired about softball parks at which Dr. Van Scyoc advised they have sufficient softball facilities but are lacking baseball facilities as Tulare Union currently uses Live Oak Park and Elk Bayou Park which is why they are planning the baseball/soccer complex next to their softball field on Bardsley Avenue.

5.2 College of the Sequoias Board
• Tulare Center Technology and Trades Complex
Dr. Calvin introduced Dr. Waldner who presented on the Tulare campus and its current offerings as well as commenting on the heavy traffic on Bardsley Avenue. Trustee Ribiero touched on recent conversations regarding what a diesel program could look like for Tulare high schools and how to set students up for success when entering COS. Councilmember Sigala inquired about the annex building at Cross Avenue and H Street. Dr. Calvin advised one of the buildings is still being leased to use in partnership with the Tulare Joint Union High School District.

Councilmember Sigala also inquired about transportation services for students within Tulare and Kings Counties, specifically expanding student access to micro transit. Dr. Calvin advised they would reach out to TCAG regarding this request. City Manager Mondell addressed the traffic concerns related to Bardsley Avenue. Trustee Diaz inquired about the future projection for concurrent/dual enrollment which was responded to by Dr. Calvin.

5.3 Tulare City Council
• Corporation Yard Project
City Manager Mondell presented on the City’s future Corporation Yard Project including a possible opportunity to partner on fleet maintenance and charging. Trustee Ribeiro inquired about the current location if the Corporation Yard is moved to the proposed location at which City Manager Mondell advised he recommended to Council to extend International Agri-Center Way (formerly known as Commercial Avenue) through that property to connect to a potential business parkinland port to the west of the railroad tracks. Trustee Nunes complimented the City on Zumwalt Park and reconfiguration of the old courthouse building.

6. CLOSING COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Closing comments were made by attendees.

7. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to discuss, Vice Mayor Harrell adjourned the special meeting at 7:18 p.m.

This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the special and/or
regular meeting held on March 30, 2026, as
approved by the Tulare City Council.

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

By Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare, California Proper notice of this regular meeting of the Tulare City Council was given pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2.

City Council Present: Mayor Patrick Isherwood, Vice Mayor Stephen C. Harrell, Jose Sigala, Terry A.

Sayre, Dennis A. Mederos
Staff Present: City Manager Marc Mondell; City Attorney Mario U. Zamora; Chief Deputy City Clerk Melissa Wilcox; Assistant City Manager Thomas W. Gaffery IV; Deputy City Manager/Chief Technology Officer Jason Bowling; Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberts; City Engineer Michael Miller; Public Works Director Trisha Whitfield; Community Services Director Chris Orr; Police Chief Fred Ynclan; Fire Chief Michael Ott; General Services Director Manny Correa; Community Development Director Mario Anaya; Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Jennifer Gomez; Human Resources Director Janie Venegas; Budget Finance Manager Jacob Del Cid

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Isherwood called to order the regular meeting of the Tulare City Council at 5:35 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Mederos led the Pledge of Allegiance, and an invocation was given by Dennis Sunderland, Pastor of Tulare Bethel Church.

3. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

3.1 Proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2026. Councilmember Sayre read and presented a proclamation to Grisel Rivera with the Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council proclaiming April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Tulare.

3.2 Proclamation for National Donate Life Month, April 2026. Mayor Isherwood read and presented a proclamation to Leo Hernandez with Donor Network West proclaiming April 2026 as National Donate Life Month in the City of Tulare.

3.3 California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) Awards of Excellence Presentation. Mel Johnson, Region 3 Representative on the State Board for CPRS, presented awards of excellence to staff for the Letters to Jack Skellington Program (Innovation Award of Excellence) and the Zumwalt Park renovation project (Park Planning Award of Excellence).

4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Ferreira, Tulare Fire Department, shared praise for administration regarding the negotiation process.

Ester Vasquez addressed the Council regarding the I Street and Cross Avenue intersection as well as the E Street and San Joaquin intersection, expressing concern for safety and requested additional stop signs.

Bruce Young addressed the Council regarding the continued closure of the social service building and lack of access to necessary services.

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Charles Byrd addressed the Council regarding the condition of the alleyways in Lincoln Tract.

Rhonda Quintero addressed the Council by telephone to request support for a citywide yard sale event.

Alberto Aguilar addressed the Council regarding the Brown Act and his belief there was a recent violation.

Donnette Silva, Tulare Chamber of Commerce CEO, addressed the Council to share upcoming Chamber events.

Lidia Huerta Donabed addressed the Council to request changing the start time of Council meetings back to 7 p.m.

Ethel Shaver addressed the Council regarding the need to invest in the Meitzenheimer Community Center.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Status of Public Health Presented by Local Health Agencies. Presentations regarding services provided and affects of the recent legislation were provided by Malorie Barragan of Family Healthcare Network, Graciela Soto Perez of Altura Centers for Health, and Tim Haydock, Katia Soto, and Daniel Ruiz of Adventist Health.

6. COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Marc Mondell advised staff received several emails from Lidia Huerta Donabed regarding various concerns.

7. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council reported on recent events and discussed items of interest.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 8.4, 8.6, 8.17, 8.20, and 8.21 were removed from the Consent Calendar.

It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for items 8.4, 8.6, 8.17, 8.20, and 8.21.

8.1 Waive the reading of ordinances and approve reading by title only.

Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.

8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting of March 17, 2026. [M. Wilcox]

8.3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2026-02.

Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance 2026-02 approving the addition of Section 120of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Tulare Municipal Code providing a streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with California Government Code section 65850.7. [M. Zamora]

8.5 Tulare City Professional Fire Fighters Association Management Group MOU.

8.7 Capital Improvements Project Dashboard for April 2026.

Recommended Action: Accept the Capital Improvements Project Dashboard for April 2026. [M.

Miller]

8.8 CIP Project FM0048 Homeless Shelter Construction Contract Amendments.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign contract amendments related to City Project FM0048 Emergency Homeless Shelter with Guida, Inc. in the amount of $18,450 for additional construction surveying services, and Superior Construction in the amount of $126,726.60 for additional street reconstruction on O’Neal Avenue between K Street and O Street; authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 5% of the amended contract amounts; and authorize a corresponding increase of up to $145,176.60 to the General CIP Fund appropriation in accordance with the revised CIP Project Sheet. [M. Miller]

8.9 Kensington Estates Phases 1 & 2 Oversize Construction Reimbursement.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an oversized construction reimbursement agreement with Presidio JJR Kensington 111, LLC, a Delaware Limited Partnership for construction costs associated with Phases 1 & 2 of the Kensington Estates subdivisions that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Municipal Code, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [M. Miller]

8.10 Kensington Estates Phase 3 Oversize Construction Reimbursement.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an oversized construction reimbursement agreement with Presidio JJR Kensington 100, LLC, a Delaware Limited Partnership for construction costs associated with Phase 3 of the Kensington Estates subdivision that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Municipal Code, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [M. Miller]

8.11 Willow Glen Phase 4 Oversize Construction Reimbursement.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an oversized construction reimbursement agreement with Presidio JJR Cypress Park 155, LLC, a Delaware Limited Partnership for construction costs associated with Phase 4 of the Willow Glen subdivision that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Municipal Code, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [M.

Miller]

8.12 Willow Glen Phase 5 Oversize Construction Reimbursement.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an oversized construction reimbursement agreement with Presidio JJR Cypress Park 155, LLC, a Delaware Limited Partnership for construction costs associated with Phase 5 of the Willow Glen subdivision that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Municipal Code, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [M.

Miller]

8.13 Notice of Completion for CIP Project EN0103 Tulare/Morrison Roundabout.

Recommended Action: Accept as complete the contract with Cen Cal Construction of Bakersfield, CA., for work on CIP Project EN0103 Tulare/Morrison Roundabout; and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder’s Office. [M. Miller] City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City of Tulare Page 4 of 7

8.14 Resolution of Intent Regarding Realignment of Oakmore Street.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution of intent regarding the future realignment of Oakmore Street north of Bardsley Avenue. [M. Miller]

8.15 Conditional Final Map Acceptance for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming Subdivision.

Recommended Action: Conditionally approve the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City subject to receipt of the signed final map, all fees, and other required items prior to June 8, 2026. [M. Miller]

8.16 Development Impact Fee Update and Nexus Study.

Recommended Action: Approve a Professional Service Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group of Temecula, CA in the amount of $129,800 for completion of a Development Impact Fee Update and Nexus Study, subject to minor or clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager; authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($12,980); and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget appropriating $142,780 from multiple Development Impact Fee Funds. [J. Bowling]

8.18 Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Successor Annual Report.

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Successor Agency Annual Report. [M. Anaya]

8.19 Fire Department Grant Fund Use.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget authorizing an increase of $191,980 to Fire Department Grant Fund and use of Fire Department Grant Fund balance for the purchase of Fire Prevention and Safety Grant and State Homeland Security Grant items. [M. Ott]

ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

8.4 Tulare City Professional Fire Fighters Association Non-Management Group MOU.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Tulare and Tulare City Professional Fire Fighters Association Non-Management Group for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; amending the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Schedule; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to update the Salary Schedule accordingly. [J. Venegas] Council Action: Councilmember Sigala pulled this item to express his gratitude for the service of the Tulare Fire Department personnel as well as for staff for keeping Council apprised of the needs of the Department. It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

8.6 Santa Fe Commons I, L.P. and Self-Help Enterprises Agreement.

Recommended Action: Approve an agreement between the City of Tulare and the Santa Fe Commons I, L.P. and Self-Help Enterprises to appropriate a total of $544,671 as an operating subsidy for the Santa Fe Commons rental housing project; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement and all related materials. [A. Costales] Council Action: This item was pulled by Mayor Isherwood who stated he needed to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest (employed by Self-Help Enterprises). With no discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Harrell, seconded by Councilmember Sayre, and carried 4 to 0 (Mayor Isherwood recused) to approve the item as presented.

8.17 Request for Qualifications for Corporation Yard Master Planning.

Recommended Action: Authorize staff to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit qualified consultants to prepare a Corporation Yard Master Plan. [T. Whitfield] City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City of Tulare Page 5 of 7
Council Action: Councilmember Sigala pulled this item for clarification regarding site review and potential impact to neighborhoods near the new Corporation Yard. Staff advised that review would be part of the study as outlined in the RFQ. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Sayre, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

8.20 First Amendment to Tripepi Smith Professional Services Agreement.

Recommended Action: Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates in the amount of $54,570 for on-call public relations services and sales tax information campaign services [M. Wilcox]
Council Action: Councilmember Sigala pulled this item to inquire if councilmembers have access to the firm to perform specific work for outreach in their districts. City Manager Mondell requested that councilmembers send him an email with specific requests. It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

8.21 Construction Award EN0088 Prosperity and West Traffic Signal Improvements.

Recommended Action: [M. Miller] Award and authorize the City Manager to sign contracts related to City Project EN0088, Prosperity and West Traffic Signal Project; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of each contract amount and approve the revised project sheet.

Services Contractor Amount
Construction Contract 99 Pipeline $3,082,653.94
Construction Inspection NV5 $378,854.40
Geotechnical Testing Krazan $21,870.00
Surveying QK $35,440.00
Labor Compliance Next Level Compliance $18,251.00
Council Action: Councilmember Sigala pulled this item to inquire about a list for minority businesses which was responded to by staff indicating there is a State registry that staff refers to.

It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Councilmember Sayre, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

9.1 Cesar Chavez Memorial Park.

Recommended Action: Establish a Council subcommittee composed of at least two Councilmembers and two Park and Recreation Commissioners to work with staff to collect community input regarding the future of Cesar Chavez Memorial Park and related signage; and provide direction on immediate signage management and next steps for potential park renaming.

Presented By: City Manager Mondell
Public Comment: Lidia Huerta Donabed, Alberto Aguilar, Victor Gonzalez, Roberto Bustos, Ethel Shaver, and Lupe Mendoza addressed the Council regarding this topic.

Council Action: Ownership of the property as well as maintenance agreements between the School District and City were questioned, and staff stated they would research and provide that information to Council prior to holding a committee meeting. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Sayre, and unanimously carried to establish a committee selecting Vice Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Sigala to sit on the committee. It was the consensus of Council to leave the monument covered for now to avoid potential vandalism.

The Council recessed at 8:49 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:56 p.m.

9.2 Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review.

Recommended Action: Review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget and provide direction thereto.

Presented By: Chief Financial Officer Roberts; Budget Finance Manager Del Cid City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City of Tulare Page 6 of 7
Public Comment: There were no public comments.

Council Action: Questions posed by Council were responded to by staff. Mayor Isherwood requested the amount related to the Police Department that is included in the total 33% vacancy consideration be broken out wanting to understand the impact if the Police Department was fully staffed. Councilmember Sigala inquired about Measure I revenue projection and whether the City is spending more than that projection or not. It was moved by Councilmember Sigala to remove the $250,000 allocation for the concert series from the Budget. The motion died for lack of a second.

9.3 TCAG Board of Governors Representative Selection.

Recommended Action: Appoint a new primary and alternate representative on the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) Board of Governors.

Presented By: Chief Deputy City Clerk Wilcox
Public Comment: There were no public comments.

Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Isherwood as the primary representative and Councilmember Sayre to remain as alternate.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.1 Establishing a Citywide Yard Sale Weekend.

Recommended Action: Direct staff to add to a future agenda or take no action.

Submitted By: Councilmember Sigala
Council Action: It was the consensus of Council to have staff add this item to a future agenda.

10.2 Establish Policy for Councilmembers to Appeal Planning Commission Decisions.

Recommended Action: Direct staff to add to a future agenda or take no action.

Submitted By: Councilmember Sigala
Council Action: There was no consensus of Council to have staff add this item to a future agenda.

10.3 Study Session on Proposed Tax Measure.

Recommended Action: Direct staff to add to a future agenda or take no action.

Submitted By: Councilmember Sigala
Council Action: There was no consensus of Council to have staff add this item to a future agenda as there is already a planned study session.

11. STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on department activities. City Manager Mondell advised that the City of Tulare is now the seventh fastest growing city in the State of California. He also advised the City is partnering with Tulare County Office of Education on a Prop 64 grant largely for youth education surrounding cannabis sales.

12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 3 cases Council recessed to closed session at 9:52 p.m.

13. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Council reconvened from closed session at 10:38 p.m.

14. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no reportable action.

City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City of Tulare Page 7 of 7

15. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to discuss, Mayor Isherwood adjourned the regular meeting at 10:38 p.m.

This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting held on April 7, 2026, as approved by the Tulare City Council.

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

By Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Project Management
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Grant Deed Associated with Bardsley Sidewalk Project

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance accepting a portion of the property at 3136 East Bardsley Avenue, APN 172-040-034, located on the north side of Bardsley Avenue associated with CIP Project EN0078, Bardsley Sidewalk Improvement Project.

SUMMARY
Capital Improvement Project EN0078 is a traffic safety project to install missing sidewalk along the north side of Bardsley Avenue in the vicinity of the Mission Oak High School campus. This stretch of Bardsley Avenue serves as a primary route for school-age pedestrians walking to the high school. In areas where there is no sidewalk, pedestrians are required to walk along the dirt roadway shoulder. Numerous citizen complaints have been received regarding this situation, especially during the winter months when the roadway becomes muddy. In such situations, pedestrians frequently opt to walk on the roadway in close proximity to vehicular traffic.

CIP Project EN0078 was included and approved as a part of the City’s 2026-2030 CIP. Subsequently, Council directed staff to commence the right-of-way acquisition phases for the project. A contract was awarded to Paragon Group for right-of-way acquisition services. Paragon Group completed appraisals and has been working on the City’s behalf to obtain the required right-of-way at fair market value.

At the City Council meeting of February 18, 2025, Item No. 12.10, Council approved the purchase of the property frontage at 3136 East Bardsley Avenue.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The following funding sources were identified in the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program for Project EN0078:

Fund 022 – Gas Tax (HUTA)
Fund 601 – Other General Fund CIP

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
The proposed agreement was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s Office.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve

2. Deny
Item #: 8.3
Consent

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Grant Deed

2. Certificate of Acceptance
Reviewed/Approved:

Office of the City Clerk
411 East Kern, Tulare, CA 93274
559.684.4200 | www.tulare.ca.gov

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the interest in real property conveyed by the Grant Deed dated April 10, 2026, from Crystal Marie Duran, Executor, to the City of Tulare, Municipal Corporation of the State of California, was duly accepted by the City Council of the City of Tulare on April 21, 2026, and by the same order of the City Council of the City of Tulare, the City Manager was authorized to execute this Certificate of Acceptance to be recorded with the Grant Deed.

CITY OF TULARE
By:

Marc Mondell, City Manager/City Clerk
ATTEST:

Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Information Technology Services
Submitted by: Jason Bowling, Deputy City Manager/Chief Technology Officer Agenda Title: Fleet Management Software Replacement

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve a sole source agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for purchase and implementation of Fleet Management software for a maximum total contract value of $113,622.00, subject to minor or clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager; authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($11,362.20); and adopt a resolution to appropriate $124,984.20 from the Equipment Replacement Fund.

SUMMARY
The City of Tulare currently utilizes a fleet management software known as “RTA” within its fleet shop for recordkeeping purposes. Installed in 2002, this product is approaching the end of its serviceable life, with vendor support scheduled to discontinue after 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
An additional appropriation of $151,738.40 from the Equipment Replacement Fund is required for this project. Sufficient funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund.

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 will be an addendum to the existing EERP Contract with Tyler Technologies. Any minor or clarifying changes to the agreement will be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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
Item #: 8.4
Consent

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft contract with Cloud Revolution
Reviewed/Approved:
2026-587792-D4L8S2 CONFIDENTIAL Page 1
Quoted By: Chris Deroche
Quote Expiration: 07/14/26
Quote Name: City of Tulare, CA - EAM
Quote Description: EERP EAM 3.27.26
Sales Quotation For: Shipping Address:

Tulare, Ca City Of City of Tulare
411 East Kern Ave. 411 E Kern Ave
Tulare CA 93274 Tulare CA 93274-4257
Tyler License Fees and Related Services
Description Qty License Hours Module Total
Year One
Maintenance
Financial Management
Inventory 1 $ 16,582.00 56 $ 16,582.00 $ 2,985.00
Enterprise Asset Management
Asset Maintenance & Performance - Per User 8 $ 17,840.00 224 $ 17,840.00 $ 3,568.00 TOTAL $ 34,422.00 280 $ 34,422.00 $ 6,553.00
Professional Services
Description Quantity Unit Price Ext Discount Extended Price Maintenance Project Management 72 $ 225.00 $ 0.00 $ 16,200.00 $ 0.00 Remote Implementation 280 $ 225.00 $ 0.00 $ 63,000.00 $ 0.00 TOTAL $ 79,200.00 $ 0.00
Summary One Time Fees Recurring Fees
2026-587792-D4L8S2 CONFIDENTIAL Page 2
Total Tyler License Fees $ 34,422.00 $ 6,553.00
Total SaaS $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Total Tyler Services $ 79,200.00 $ 0.00
Total Third-Party Hardware, Software, Services $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Summary Total $ 113,622.00 $ 6,553.00
Client’s purchase of the items listed above is subject to the Comments below Unless otherwise indicated in the contract or amendment thereto, pricing for optional items will be held For six (6) months from the Quote date or the Effective Date of the Contract, whichever is later.

Customer Approval: Date:

Print Name: P.O.#:

All Primary values quoted in US Dollars
Comments
Client agrees that items in this sales quotation are, upon Client's signature or approval of same, hereby added to the existing agreement ("Agreement") between the parties and subject to its terms. Additionally, payment for said items, as applicable but subject to any listed assumptions herein, shall conform to the following terms:
• License fees for Tyler and third party software are invoiced upon the earlier of (i) deliver of the license key or (ii) when Tyler makes such software available for download by the Client;
• Fees for hardware are invoiced upon delivery;
• Fees for year one of hardware maintenance are invoiced upon delivery of the hardware; • Annual Maintenance and Support fees, SaaS fees, Hosting fees, and Subscription fees are first payable when Tyler makes the software available for download by the Client (for Maintenance) or on the first day of the month following the date this quotation was signed (for SaaS, Hosting, and Subscription), and any such fees are prorated to align with the applicable term under the Agreement, with renewals invoiced annually thereafter in accord with the Agreement.
• Fees for services included in this sales quotation shall be invoiced as indicated below. 2026-587792-D4L8S2 CONFIDENTIAL Page 3
• Implementation and other professional services fees shall be invoiced as delivered. • Fixed-fee Business Process Consulting services shall be invoiced 50% upon delivery of the Best Practice Recommendations, by module, and 50% upon delivery of custom desktop procedures, by module. • Fixed-fee conversions are invoiced 50% upon initial delivery of the converted data, by conversion module, and 50% upon Client acceptance to load the converted data into Live/Production environment, by conversion module. • Except as otherwise provided, other fixed price services are invoiced upon complete delivery of the service. For the avoidance of doubt, where "Project Planning Services" are provided, payment shall be invoiced upon delivery of the Implementation Planning document.

Dedicated Project Management services, if any, will be invoiced monthly in arrears, beginning on the first day of the month immediately following initiation of project planning.
• If Client has purchased any change management services, those services will be invoiced in accordance with the Agreement. • Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated above, the following payment terms shall apply to services fees specifically for migrations: Tyler will invoice Client 50% of any Migration Fees listed above upon Client approval of the product suite migration schedule. The remaining 50%, by line item, will be billed upon the go-live of the applicable product suite. Tyler will invoice Client for any Project Management Fees listed above upon the go-live of the first product suite. Unless otherwise indicated on this Sales quotation, annual services will be invoiced in advance, for annual terms commencing on the date this sales quotation is signed by the Client. If listed annual service(s) is an addition to the same service presently existing under the Agreement, the first term of the added annual service will be prorated to expire coterminous with the existing annual term for the service, with renewals to occur as indicated in the Agreement.
• Expenses associated with onsite services are invoiced as incurred.

Tyler's quote contains estimates of the amount of services needed, based on our preliminary understanding of the scope, level of engagement, and timeline as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) for your project. The actual amount of services required may vary, based on these factors.

Tyler's pricing is based on the scope of proposed products and services contracted from Tyler. Should portions of the scope of products or services be altered by the Client, Tyler reserves the right to adjust prices for the remaining scope accordingly.

Unless otherwise noted, prices submitted in the quote do not include travel expenses incurred in accordance with Tyler's then-current Business Travel Policy.

Tyler's prices do not include applicable local, city or federal sales, use excise, personal property or other similar taxes or duties, which you are responsible for determining and remitting. Installations are completed remotely but can be done onsite upon request at an additional cost.

In the event Client cancels services less than four (4) weeks in advance, Client is liable to Tyler for (i) all non-refundable expenses incurred by Tyler on Client's behalf; and (ii) daily fees associated with the cancelled services if Tyler is unable to re-assign its personnel.

The Implementation Hours included in this quote assume a work split effort of 70% Client and 30% Tyler.

Implementation Hours are scheduled and delivered in four (4) or eight (8) hour increments. 2026-587792-D4L8S2 CONFIDENTIAL Page 4
Tyler provides onsite training for a maximum of 12 people per class. In the event that more than 12 users wish to participate in a training class or more than one occurrence of a class is needed, Tyler will either provide additional days at then-current rates for training or Tyler will utilize a Train-the-Trainer approach whereby the client designated attendees of the initial training can thereafter train the remaining users.

Standard Project Management responsibilities include project plan creation, initial stakeholder presentation, bi-weekly status calls, updating of project plan task statuses, and go-live planning activities.

RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the City of Tulare’s Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget (“Budget”) following a public hearing; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Administrative Policy CM-10 Budget Policies and Practices, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget any time after its adoption; and WHEREAS, City staff has proposed specific amendments to the Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council authorizes an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget authorizing an appropriation of $124,984.20 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for purchase and installation of new Fleet Management software.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 21st day of April 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.

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Thomas W. Gaffery IV, Assistant City Manager Agenda Title: CSJVRMA Pass-Through Reimbursement

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to reflect a pass-through reimbursement in the amount of $170,268.76 to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA).

SUMMARY
The City was reimbursed for costs associated with a recent legal matter. As these costs were actually incurred by the CSJVRMA, the City must remit this reimbursement to the CSJVRMA pursuant to the terms of the CSJVRMA Joint Powers Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action as it is only acknowledging a pass-through reimbursement.

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
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 8.5
Consent
RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council authorizes an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget authorizing an increasing revenue in the General Insurance Fund #602-100-103-111-136-4575 by $170,268.76 and increasing expenses in the General Insurance Fund account #602-100-103-111-136- 5525 by $170,268.76 to reflect a pass-through reimbursement to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA).

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 21st day of April 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Thomas W. Gaffery IV, Assistant City Manager Agenda Title: Update on Yard Sales

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file an update on yard sales.

SUMMARY
At its April 7, 2026 meeting, Council reached a consensus to hear Councilmember Sigala’s Council Item Request Form for “Establishing a City-wide yard sales weekend.” City Staff are currently researching alternatives to managing yard sales to make the process easier for residents, make yard sales free year-round (with certain parameters), reduce the administrative burden on staff, and make enforcement easier. Many cities have transitioned to free yard sales weekends (e.g.:
yard sales are allowed citywide on the second weekend a month, limited to two per year) with yard sales beyond that threshold subject to a permit and fee.

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

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. Provide staff alternate direction.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council Item Request Form
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 8.6
Consent
Item#: 10.1
Future Agenda Item
-- OPPORTUNITY GROWS HERli --

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

JOSE SIGALA

ITEM TITLE
Establishing a City-Wide Yard Sales Weekend

BRIEF DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF ITEM
Mr. Mayor and Council,

TODA Y'S DATE
March 31, 2026

AGENDA DATE
April 7, 2026
I would like to ask for your support in placing on our April 21, 2026, meeting agenda the following item for discussion and possible action:
• That the Council directs the City Manager and appropriate staff to research and report back to Council on the possibility of establishing a citywide designated weekend in May 2026 that would allow residents to have yard sales by waiving the current requirement for a permit or fee.

There are a number of families in our community who are struggling financially and are having a difficult time providing the basics for their families. Prices on groceries, goods and gasoline are going up every week.

Designating a weekend in mid-May for residents to have yard sales will allow some of them to earn some extra money from sales of items they no longer want but neighbors are willing to buy. This event will also allow the city to come together through a city-wide event. Other communities have done this and it has attracted folks from other cities to come and visit.

My understanding the current permit cost is about $ 7 dollars for up to three days of selling items. Staff can come back on a process they feel could be used to waive the fee and allow for yard sales across the city on a designated weekend in mid-May.

Thank you for your consideration.

JOSE SIGALA
City of Tulare Council Member, First District
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Community Development - Housing
Submitted by: Alexis Costales – Housing and Grants Manager Agenda Title: Agreement Regarding Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Funds

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an agreement between the City of Tulare and County of Tulare to appropriate a total of $770,139 in Behavioral Health Bridge Housing funds for a project implemented by Kings View, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement and all related materials.

SUMMARY
The BHBH Program, overseen by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), involves grant financing to California county behavioral health agencies. These agencies must use the BHBH funds to operate bridge housing settings to address the immediate and sustainable housing needs of people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions, including a serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). The program, which was signed into law in September 2022 under Assembly Bill (AB) 179 (Ting, Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022) provides funding to behavioral health agencies for implementation of local bridge housing and related services through June 30, 2027.

The primary focus of the BHBH Program is to help people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions that prevent them from accessing help and moving out of homelessness.

County behavioral health agencies, such as the County of Tulare Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), may secure BHBH funding and must clearly demonstrative how they will reach the historically underserved client populations that are most in need of supportive services. Unlike capital funding sources, such as the state’s Homekey Program, the BHBH Program primarily provides operational and supportive services funding to expand bridge housing implementation. As such, City of Tulare staff sought an agreement with the County of Tulare HHSA and deliver available interim housing and supportive services for unhoused people in the City of Tulare that have SMI and/or SUD conditions.

2. Housing navigation
a. Participant assistance funds such as for help with getting IDs and other vital documents, transportation, food, hygiene products, completing housing applications, and costs associated with credit reports, security deposits, utility hookups, and moderate furnishings. b. Landlord outreach and mitigation funds such as active outreach and recruitment services to encourage property owners to consider renting to BHBH program participants, including Item #: 8.7
Consent
presentations, marketing materials, incentives, and a mitigation fund to offset any damages caused by a participant.

3. Outreach and Engagement
a. *Only when combined with other allowable uses
b. Outreach to individuals experience homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness

Additionally, their proposal involved the referral and usage of particular interim and bridge housing options. Collectively, 8 of the tiny homes within the Tulare Cares Emergency Shelter and beds within Eden House will function as the bridge housing units for a BHBH project. Finally, City staff reviewed Kings View’s application and supporting documentation to determine if their scope of work and plan involved:

1. A budget where at least 75 percent of the BHBH Program funds are used for costs of operating related bridge housing;

2. policies for related bridge housing that that adhere to Housing First principles and offer voluntary supportive services;

3. a plan for participants to access medication assisted treatment (MAT) and psychotropic medications for the treatment of mental disorders when applicable;

4. housing navigation and other supports for participants in accessing sustainable, affordable, and permanent housing resources;

6. an operational plan and corresponding budget / funding request that maximizes all other funding sources, including Medi-Cal, to the greatest extent possible;

7. a funding request / budget where BHBH Program funds are not used to pay for existing services or housing supports that are currently reimbursed, or eligible for reimbursement through MediCal, funding sources such as Mental Health Services Act-funded programs, or other federal or local programs; and,

8. a plan to complete all start-up infrastructure activities, if applicable, and make bridge housing beds / units available within one year of contract execution with the City of Tulare.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Appropriate BHBH funds in the amount of $770,139 across the current and forthcoming fiscal year per the terms of an agreement for payment through fund (310) and an account (768).

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 involves an obligation of funds to the City of Tulare and a subcontractor through an agreement with the County of Tulare to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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
If approval is not given, the City risks a delay and loss of access to the BHBH funds.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Agreement
Reviewed/Approved:

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT FORM
REVISION APPROVED 07/2021

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of ,between the COUNTY OF TU¬ LARE, a political subdivision of the State of California ("COUNTY"), and CITY OF TULARE ("CONTRACTOR").

COUNTY and CONTRACTOR are each a "Party" and together are the "Parties" to this Agreement, which is made with reference to the following:

A. COUNTY wishes to enter into an agreement with CONTRACTOR to provide services for the Behav¬ ioral Health Bridge Housing Program.

B. CONTRACTOR has the experience and qualifications necessary to provide the services COUNTY requires pertaining to COUNTY'S Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program; and C. CONTRACTOR is willing to enter into this Agreement with COUNTY upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. TERM: This Agreement becomes retroactively effective as of September 1, 2025, and expires at 11:59 PM on May 31, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided below, or unless the Parties extend the term by a written amendment to this Agreement.

2. SERVICES: CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with the services shown on the attached Exhibits A and A-l.

3. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES: As consideration for the services provided by CONTRACTOR hereunder, COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR in accordance with the attached Exhibit B.

4. INSURANCE: Before approval of this Agreement by COUNTY, CONTRACTOR must file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors evidence of the required insurance as set forth in the attached Exhibit C.

5. GENERAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: COUNTY'S "General Agreement Terms and Condi¬ tions (Form revision approved as of 01/01/2021)" are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. COUNTY'S "General Agreement Terms and Conditions" can be viewed at http://tularecountycounsel.org/default/index.cfm/public-information/

6. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS: CONTRACTOR shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Exhibits listed below and identified with a checked box, which are by this reference made a part of this Agreement.

Complete Exhibits D, E, F, G, G-l, and H can be viewed at http://tularecountycounsel.org/default/index.cfm/public-information/

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT FORM
REVISION APPROVED 07/2021

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT
Exhibit D Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Business Associate Agreement
[x] Exhibit E Cultural Competence and Diversity
Exhibit F Information Confidentiality and Security Requirements I I Exhibit G Contract Provider Disclosures (Must be completed by Contractor and submitted to County prior to approval of agreement.)
I I Exhibit G1 National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care
Exhibit H Additional terms and conditions for federally funded contracts

7. NOTICES: (a) Except as may be otherwise required by law, any notice to be given must be written and must be either personally delivered, sent by facsimile transmission, or sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

COUNTY: With a Copy to:

TULARE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
AGENCY
ATTN. CONTRACTS UNIT
5957 South Mooney Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93277
Phone No.: 559-624-8000

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
2800 W. Burrel Ave.

Visalia, CA 93291
Phone No.: 559-636-5005
Fax No.: 559- 733-6318
CONTRACTOR:

CITY OF TULARE
411 E. Kern Ave.

Tulare, CA 93274
Phone No.: 559-685-2330
(b) Notice personally delivered is effective when delivered. Notice sent by facsimile trans¬ mission is deemed to be received upon successful transmission. Notice sent by first class mail will be deemed received on the fifth calendar day after the date of mailing. Either Party may change the above address by giving written notice under this section.

8. AUTHORITY: CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to COUNTY that the individual(s) signing this Agreement on its behalf are duly authorized and have legal capacity to sign this Agreement and bind CON¬ TRACTOR to its terms. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that COUNTY has relied upon this representation and warranty in entering into this Agreement.

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT FORM
REVISION APPROVED 07/2021

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT

9. COUNTERPARTS: The Parties may sign this Agreement in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together form one and the same agreement. A signed copy or signed counterpart of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of a signed original or signed copy of this Agree¬ ment.

10. MANUAL OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: The Parties may sign this Agreement by means of manual or electronic signatures. The Parties agree that the electronic signature of a Party, whether digital or en¬ crypted, is intended to authenticate this Agreement and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "electronic signature" means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with this Agreement and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign this Agreement, including facsimile, portable document format, or email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1to 1633.17), as it may be amended from time to time. [THIS SPACE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY; SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE]

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT FORM
REVISION APPROVED 07/2021

COUNTY OF TULARE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SERVICES AGREEMENT
THE PARTIES, having read and considered the above provisions, indicate their agreement by their author¬ ized signatures below.

CITY OF TULARE
Date: By
Print Name
Title
ATTEST: MELISSA WILCOX
Chief Deputy City Clerk
By:

COUNTY OF TULARE
Date: By
Amy Shuklian, Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: JASON T. BRITT
County Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Tulare
By
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form

COUNTY COUNSEL
By
Deputy
Date:

Matter #20251291
Date: HILa/^Q
Approved as to For
City Attor
By.

MARIO
Exhibit A
Scopeof Services
Program:BehavioralHealth Bridge Housing,CityofTulare
CONTRACTOR: City of Tulare
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 through 2026/2027
Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program Overview:

The primary focus of the BHBH Program is to help people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions that prevent them from accessing services and moving out of homelessness.

Through this agreement, the City of Tulare or Subcontractor, hereafter referred to as CONTRACTOR, will implement the BHBH Program at multiple sites, involving eight beds at various locations. The possible bed locations will include eight interim housing units associated with the Tulare Emergency Shelter Campus (TESC) project, which is scheduled to open in 2026. All beds, including those secured through motels and the forthcoming TESC project, are within the City of Tulare for BHBH Program-eligible individuals. The BHBH Program is a one-time, time-limited funding source with no renewals and an end date of May 31, 2027.

The BHBH Program, overseen by CONTRACTOR, will guide participants into permanent housing and offer a wide range of services through California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), other care management services, and partner organizations. Available services at the BHBH Program sites include three meals a day, comprehensive health risk assessment, care planning, housing plans, benefits linkage, care management, health promotion, recuperative care, medical respite, short-term post-hospitalization housing, housing tenancy and sustaining services, and eventually, transitional rent.

When individuals served through this program do not have established benefits, the CONTRACTOR will work with the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and other partners to provide application assistance forthose benefits. These benefits are integral to enabling individuals to contribute to their future housing costs and provide stability.

HHSA's focus during the program will be to assist program participants in transitioning to and maintaining permanent housing while providing supportive services and supporting positive transitions.

All referrals for the BHBH Program beds shall be submitted to HHSA for a final determination of eligibility.

BHBH Program participants will be entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

Entities such as HHSA, the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) team, or other agencies serving the unhoused may generate referrals to the BHBH Program. CONTRACTOR staff may also identify potential BHBH Program participants through community outreach events, the FieldBased Services program services, the county behavioral health plan, Medi-Cal managed care plans, street medicine providers, the continuum of care, and other coordinated entry system partners for referral into the BHBH Program.

Eligible Program Participants:

Eligibility for BHBH Program participation will be determined by the HHSA's Community Coordination Team (CCT). All prospective program participants must meet the definitions of having a suspected serious behavioral health condition and be homeless, as defined in this section.

Eligible individuals must also meet the program's eligibility requirements and adhere to all Program rules.

Once admitted, eligible individuals will be considered program participants.

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CONTRACTOR will ensure that all program participants are entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) with the Universal Data Elements and the Common Data Elements as defined by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Data Standards.

Serious Behavioral Health Condition:

The BHBH Program eligibility criteria are adapted from the Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) access criteria (BHIN 21-073) and the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System/Drug Medi-Cal access criteria (BHIN 21-071; BHIN 23-001), including all Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Program participants. There are no age restrictions on BHBH Program participants. To be eligible for a BHBH Program-funded project, an individual must meet the following criteria from sections 1, 2, or 3:

1. The individual has one or more of the following conditions:
a) Significant impairment, where "impairment" is defined as distress, disability, or dysfunction in social, occupational, or other important activities, including education and family relationships.
b) A reasonable probability of significant deterioration in an important area of life functioning.
c) A need for SMHS, regardless of the presence of impairment (for individuals underage 21). and the individual's condition, as defined in a, b, and/or c above, is due to either of the following:
a) A diagnosed behavioral health and/or substance-related or addictive disorder, according to the criteria of the current editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD).
b) A suspected behavioral health and/or substance-related or addictive disorder that has not yet been diagnosed.

2. The individual has at least one of the following:
a) At least one diagnosis from the current edition of the DSM for Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, with the exception of Tobacco-Related Disorders and Non-SubstanceRelated Disorders. b) At least one suspected diagnosis from the current edition of the DSM for SubstanceRelated and Addictive Disorders, with the exception of Tobacco-Related Disorders and Non-Substance-Related Disorders.

3. The individual is a CARE Program participant, regardless of whether they meet the criteria in paragraph (1) or (2) above.

Homeless:

For purposes of the BHBH Program, the definition of "homeless" is based on the definition used in the Enhanced Care Management program (ECM Policy Guide, May 2022, page 8), as outlined below.

An individual or family experiencing homelessness is defined as any of the following:
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a) An individual or family that lacks adequate nighttime residence b) An individual or family with a primary residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used for habitation
c) An individual or family living in a shelter
d) An individual exiting an institution (including incarceration) into homelessness e) An individual or family who will imminently lose housing in next 30 days f) Unaccompanied youth, homeless families, and children and youth defined as homeless under other federal statutes
g) Individuals fleeing intimate partner violence
Housing Standards:

The BHBH Program to be provided by the CONTRACTOR is a multiple-site approach composed of lowbarrier beds across the City of Tulare, utilizing harm reduction strategies and Housing First principles. The BHBH Program meets all the standards set by "Emergency Grant Solutions (ESG), Minimum Habitability Standards for Emergency Shelters" or Housing Quality Standards (HQS - which will likely transition to INSPIRE standards during the period of this agreement). Additional services to be provided by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement include three warm meals a day, housing tenancy and sustaining services, homelessness prevention planning, comprehensive health risk assessment, care planning, housing plan, benefits referrals, behavioral health and social services referrals to long-term housing, transition between levels of healthcare, coordination of care, health promotion and education, referral and linkage, and housing advocacy. These additional services will be offered by CONTRACTOR directly through the BHBH Program and through CONTRACTOR'S partner organizations.

Housing First:

Housing First is defined in WIC Section 8255 (ll)(d)(l)-(2)(A) as "the evidence-based model that uses housing as a tool, rather than a reward, for recovery and that centers on providing or connecting homeless people to permanent housing as quickly as possible. Housing First providers offer services as needed and requested on a voluntary basis and do not make housing contingent on participation in services. Housing First includes time-limited rental or services assistance, so long as the housing and service provider assists the recipient in accessing permanent housing and in securing longer-term rental assistance, income assistance, or employment." Consistent with the national Housing First model and WIC section 8255, abstinence from alcohol or other substances cannot be a requirement or prerequisite for housing funded by the BHBH Program, nor can the use of alcohol or other substances in and of itself be grounds for eviction; services are informed by a harm-reduction philosophy that recognizes drug and alcohol use and addiction as a part of tenants' lives, where tenants are engaged in nonjudgmental communication regarding drug and alcohol use, and tenants are offered education regarding how to avoid risky behaviors and engage in safer practices, as well as connected to optional evidence-based treatment. However, when indicated, funding may be used to support recovery residences and sober living environments for individuals with significant substance use disorder needs. 3 of 4
Program Reporting:

Monthly Reports
CONTRACTOR will provide HHSA with monthly data reports by the 10th of the month for the prior month's
data. The monthly reports will include the following information:
a) # of vacant beds
b) # of utilized beds
c) # of referrals received from HHSA
d) # of successful intakes/enrollments
e) # of unsuccessful intakes
a. Reason for any unsuccessful intakes (lack of contact, no interest, legal, etc.) f) Recidivism (any who were exited and reentered the Program) g) BHBH Program Population of Focus (PoF), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), SMI, CoOccurring, Unconfirmed, Total, New CARE Referrals, New CARE Participants, CARE Participants in Housing, & Veterans)
h) BHBH Program Housing Types (Shelter, Interim, Rental Assistance, Aux Funding in Assisted Living)
Quarterly Reports
CONTRACTOR shall generate quarterly reports, capturing data for the sections for People Served and the corresponding Narrative Questions.

Please see Exhibit A-l. "DHCS County Quarterly Report" for the full reporting requirements.

CONTRACTOR shall submit the data to the HHSA team, according to the Table 1Report Schedule.

Table 1Report Schedule
Report Year/Quarter Period Due Date
11 Year 4, Quarter 2 10/1-12/31/2025 1/10/2026
12 Year 4, Quarters 1/1-3/31/2026 4/0/2026
13 Year 4, Quarter 4 4/1-6/30/2026 7/10/2026
14 Year 5, Quarter1 7/1-9/30/2026 10/10/2026
15 Year 5, Quarter 2 10/1-12/31/2026 1/10/2027
16 Year5, Quarter3 1/1-3/31/2027 4/10/2027
17 Year5, Quarter 4 4/1-6/30/2027 6/10/2027
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Exhibit A-l
Quarterly Reports
Program-Behavioral Health Bridge Housing-City of Tulare Fiscal Year 2025/2026 through 2026/2027

2. Program Data Report—People Served

2.1Provide the number of unduplicated qualified participants in the BHBH program (Unduplicated number of qualified Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) participants served) this quarter and the total for the program to date.

Category People Served this
Quarter
Served This
Quarter
Served — Program
to Date
Participants Served
(experiencing homelessness
and with behavioral health
b. All Individuals (including
family members), Unduplicated

2.2 Gender: Provide the number of participants in each category who your program served this quarter and to date.

Gender Category
(check all that apply)
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served —Program
to Date
Woman 1[ 1
Man L _ — 9
Culturally Specific Identify (e.g.,
Two-Spirit) "
Transgender
Nonbinary [
Questioning j——jp-j
Different Identity
Client Doesn't Know
Client Prefers Not to Answer L
Data Not Collected

2.3 Sexual Orientation: Provide the number of participants in each category who your program served this quarter and to date.

Sexual Orientation Category
(check all that apply)
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Served—Program
to Date
Heterosexual J j
Gay
Lesbian
y
]
Bisexual
Questioning/Unsure r
Other —~~ •— i—JU
Client Doesn't Know
Client Prefers Not to Answer
Data Not Collected ! J[ j

2.4 Race and Ethnicity: Provide the number of participants in each category who your program served this quarter and to date.

Race/Ethnicity Category
(check all that apply)
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served — Program
to Date
American Indian, Alaska Native,
or Indigenous j
[
J
Asian or Asian American
Black, African American, or Afric
Hispanic/Latina/e/o
Middle Eastern or North African EZ
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanc r
I J
White 1
’
iL
Client Doesn't Know fl 1
I
Client Prefers Not to Answer t
j
Data Not Collected H

2.5 Age: Provide the number of unduplicated participants in each category who your program served this quarter and to date.

Age Category Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served—Program
to Date
17 and Under j
18-24
25-64 ]
65+
Birthdate Data not Available
(either partial data, client
doesn't know, client prefers not
to answer, or data not
collected)
1 1
Total (for validations)

2.6 Veteran Status:Provide the number of unduplicated participant veterans who your program served this quarter and to date.

Category Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served—Program
to Date
Veterans L ’

2.7 Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/Serious Mental Illness (SMI): Provide the number of participants in each category who your program served this quarter and to date.

Category Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants
Served — Program
to Date
SUD ][ 1
SMI
Co-Occurring Disorders L - 1
Unconfirmed Diagnosis
Total (for validations)

2.8 Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Program: Provide the number of people referred and served through the CARE Program.

CARE Program Data Unduplicated
Number This
Quarter
Unduplicated
Number—Program
to Date
How many CARE Court referrals
did your BHBH program
receive? L J
Of the participants referred
from CARE Court, how many
are new program participants?
Of the participants referred
from CARE Court, how many
are receiving BHBH program
housing?

3.Program Data Report—Service and Housing Delivery

3.1. Outreach
Outreach and Engagement Data Number This
Quarter
Number —
Program to Date
a. How many
unduplicatedindividuals did you
provideoutreach services
tothrough the BHBHprogram?
I i
b. How many outreach
serviceencounters did you
provide?

3.2. Shelter/Housing Provided
What is the total number of unduplicated participants housed through BHBH Program funds this quarter? What is the unduplicated number of CARE Program participants served this quarter? What is the total number of bed nights provided this quarter? ("Bed nights" are defined as the total number of nights in which an individual occupied a bed.) Please provide numbers by housing type in the following table.

Housing Type
Total Number of
Unduplicated
Individuals Served
This Quarter
Unduplicated
Number of CARE
Program
Participants Served
This Quarter
Total Number of
Bed Nights
Provided
Shelter L 1
Interim Housing
Rental Assistance J ]
Auxiliary Funding in Assisted LiviI
] |— —
Total*
*Total bed nights should equal the sum of the number provided in each type.

However,some individuals will be housed in more than one type of housing in the quarter, so thetotal number of unduplicated individuals served may not equal the sum of the totalnumber in each housing type.

3.3. Housing Stability in Selected BHBH Housing Types
Housing Type
Total Number of
Unduplicated
Individuals in
Housing Type to
Date
Number Still
Housed After six
(6) Months of
Entering BHBH
Number Still
Housed After 12
Months of Entering
BHBH
Number
Still
Housed
After 18
Months of
Entering
BHBH
Number
Not Still
Housed or
Unknown
Status
Rental Assistance j [• | EI 1
Auxiliary Funding in Assisted Livi B

3.4. Vacancy Rates
Question Number This
Quarter
Number - Program
to Date
What is the total number of
BHBH bed nights paid for by
BHBH and available? ।
,
j
i
j
What is the total number of
BHBH beo nights that were
occupied?
What is the total number of
BHBH bed nights that were
unoccupied (vacant)? ।
।

3.5. Housing Navigation
Housing Navigation Data Number This
Quarter
Number—Program
to Date
What is the total number of
unduplicated participants for
whom you provided housing
navigation services through the
BHBH program? JHow many housing navigation
service encounters did you
provide through the BHBH
program?

3.6. BHBH Program Exits (Destination in Homeless Management Information System [HMIS])
Program Exit Data Number of
Unduplicated
Participants This
Quarter
Number of
Unduplicated
Participants —Prog
ram to Date
How many participants have
exited the BHBH program?
*
.

HW -.s!sH
How many participants exited
BHBH into homelessness?
How many participants exited
BHBH to institutions?
C % • H
How many participants exited
BHBH to temporary housing?
How many participants exited
BHBH to permanent housing?
1 l_, - 1 Jb s
How many participants exited
BHBH to other destinations
(including those the program
was unable to locate)?

4. Expense Summary
Expense Summary Data This Quarter Program to Date
Total Funds Expended
Total Funds Expended in BHBH ]
Emergency Shelter/lnterimHous^^J
Rental Assistance
”
Auxiliary Funding in Assisted
Living
Housing Navigation
J
1 ~
ll
J
Total Funds Expended in StartUp Infrastructure J i
Total Funds Expended in Other
Flexible Funding Categories
Exhibit B
Budget Narrative
Program:BehavioralHealthBridge Housing,City ofTulare
CONTRACTOR: City Of Tulare
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 through 2026/2027
FundingAllocations:

SupportiveServicesStaff:

Two-Year Budget: FY 2025-27:October 1,2025,through May 31, 2027 Positions FTE YearlBHBH Year2BHBH

STAFFING
Executive Director

0.01 2,146 2,232
Regional Director

0.03 4,247 4,417
Assistant Regional Director

0.03 3,040 3,162
Admin Assistant

1.00 49,670 51,657
QI Analyst

0.05 4,383 4,558
Sr. Financial Analyst

0.05 4,990 5,190
BillingSpecialist

0.10 6,107 6,351
Program Manager

0.11 9,138 9,504
Residential Care Manager

2.00 108,493 112,833
Salary Expense 192,214 199,904
Benefits Expense 48,016 49,937
TotalSalary&Benefits 240,230 249,841
Operational Expenses:
• Participant Emergency Housing - $50,420; cost of renting motel rooms • Communication - $3,578; cost of landline phones, cell phones, and Wi-Fi • Vehicle Expense - $9,409; cost of one leased vehicle to transport staff • Insurance - $5,032; cost of liability insurance and auto insurance with roadside assistance • Information Technology - $17,636; costs related to CONTRACTOR Information Technology. • Professional Services - $62,140; costs of translation services and clinical consultation services • Computers and Software—$19,845; the cost of laptops and computer equipment for the Residential Care Managers, tablets for the Residential Care Managers and Case Managers/Navigators, protective accessories, Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) software, and 2-FA software. • General & Administrative (15%) - $112,008
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Compensation and Invoicing
• CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the budget limit is $770,139 and shall not exceed this amount, and in no event shall Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health Branch (COUNTY) pay CONTRACTOR more than the maximum contract amount for CONTRACTOR'S performance hereunder without a properly executed amendment. • Monthly invoices may be provided in a format reviewed and approved by COUNTY and must be accompanied by backup documentation to support the invoice amount reflecting the work completed according to Exhibit A, Scope of Work.
• The CONTRACTOR shall send a monthly invoice within twenty (20) days after the closing of the month. The invoice shall include the amount due and backup documentation for the amount due. After the invoice is reviewed and approved, accounts payable will process it and pay it within 30 days of invoicing.
• Invoices may be submitted to COUNTY:

Via mail to:

Tulare County HHSA
5957 Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
ATTN: Behavioral Health Branch, or
Electronically to: [email protected]
Table 1. Budget by Fiscal Year:

Fiscal Year Estimated Budget
25/26 $411,443
26/27 $358,696
Total: $770,139
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Exhibit C

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain insurance for the duration of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons and damage to property which may arise from, or in connection with, performance under the Agreement by the CONTRACTOR, his agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors, if applicable.

A. Minimum Scope & Limits of Insurance

1. Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage (occurrence Form CG 00 01). If a general aggregate applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the subject of this agreement (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01covering Automobile Liability (any auto) of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. If an annual aggregate applies, it must be no less than 2,000,000.

3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

B. Specific Provisions of the Certificate

1. If any of the required insurance is written on a claims made form, the retroactive date must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of the contract work, and must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract work.

2. The CONTRACTOR must submit endorsements to the General Liability reflectingthe following provisions:
a. The COUNTY OF TULARE, its officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, includingmaterials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operation.
b. For any claims related to this project, the CONTRACTOR'S insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the COUNTY, its officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the COUNTY, its officers, agents, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the CONTRACTOR'S insurance and shall not contribute with it. c. Each insurance policy required by this agreement shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with written notice to the COUNTY. d. CONTRACTOR hereby grants to COUNTY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of the CONTRACTOR may acquire against the COUNTY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the COUNTY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsementfrom the insurer.

3. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the COUNTY for all work performed by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.

CONTRACTOR waives all rights against the COUNTY and its officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the workers' compensation and employers' liability.

C. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Deductibles and Self-insured retentions must be declared, and any deductible or self-insured retention that exceeds $100,000 will be reviewed by the COUNTY Risk Manager for approval.

D. Acceptability of Insurance
Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current rating given by A.M. Best and Company of no less than A-: VII and a Standard & Poor's rating (if rated) of at least BBB and from a company approved by the Department of Insurance to conduct business in California. Any waiver of these standards is subject to approval by the County Risk Manager.

E. Verification of Coverage
Prior to approval of this Agreement by the COUNTY, the CONTRACTOR shall file with the submitting department certificates of insurance with original endorsements affecting coverage in a form acceptable to the COUNTY. Endorsements must be signed by persons authorized to bind coverage on behalf of the insurer. The COUNTY reserves the right to require certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.

F. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONTRACTOR may self-insure against the risks described in Section A. above through a government pooling arrangement, self-funded loss reserves, risk retention program, or other self-insurance program if CONTRACTOR delivers to COUNTY such information as COUNTY may request with respect to the adequacy of such self-insurance to cover the risks proposed to be self-insured and otherwise in form and substance acceptable to COUNTY.

WAIVERS:

I represent and attest that I am a person authorized to make representations on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, and represent the following:
(markX if applicable)
Automobile Exemption: I certify that N/A does not own nor use vehicles in the performance of the agreement for which this insurance requirement is attached.

I Workers' Compensation Exemption: I certify that N/A is not required to carry J workers’ compensation coverage or has filed an exemption with the State of California as required by law.

Iacknowledge and represent that we have met the insurance requirements listed above.

Print Name
Date:

Contractor Name
Signature
Rev. 12-18
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: F&C Farming Subdivision Temporary Turnaround Easements

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept Grants of Easement from F&C Farming and SJV Horizontal, LLC for temporary turnarounds for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming Subdivision and direct the City Clerk to record the same.

SUMMARY
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502 adopted on March 10, 2025 approved the tentative subdivision map for the F&C Farming subdivision (Project). This subdivision is situated on the southeast corner of Prosperity Avenue and Morrison Street and comprises approximately 134.85 acres with a total of 556 single-family lots at full buildout. The development of the subdivision is being completed in phases.

Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision will consist of 166 single-family residential lots and 6 outlots.

The temporary turnaround easements are required as the result of stubbed streets within Phase 1 that extend more than one lot in depth. City standards require temporary turnarounds in such instances to provide for solid waste collection services, emergency access, and vehicular access. The temporary easements will remain in place until the stubbed streets are extended by future phases of the subdivision when they will no longer be needed for their intended purposes. At that time, they will be quit-claimed by the City.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines. The EIR was filed with the State Clearinghouse (SCH) under SCH 2024080904.

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 – Changing the easement location(s) would delay final map approval.

2. Deny – Denying the easement(s) would result in a non-standard condition for stubbed streets.

3. Table – Tabling the easement(s) would delay final map approval.

Item #: 8.8
Consent

ATTACHMENTS

1. Grant of Easement (F&C Farming) with Legal Description and Plat

2. Certificate of Acceptance for F&C Farming Grant of Easement

3. Grant of Easement (SJV Horizontal LLC) with Legal Description and Plat

4. Certificate of Acceptance for SJV Horizontal LLC Grant of Easement Reviewed/Approved:

ONE SHEET ONLY
Exhibit “A”
Legal Description
That portion of Adjusted Parcel A of Lot Line Adjustment Map No. PLA 24-025 perfected by Grant Deed recorded February 28, 2025 under Document No. 2025-0009177, Tulare County Records, described as follows:

Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 6, Township 20 South, Range 25 East; Thence South 89° 16’ 30” West, along the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Section 6, a distance of 1003.04 feet to the East line of said Adjusted Parcel A; Thence along said East line the following ten (10) courses;

1. South 0° 43’ 30 East, 88.14 feet;

2. South 44° 16’ 30” West, 28.28 feet;

3. South 0° 43’ 30” East 71.72 feet;

4. South 45° 43° 30” East, 5.86 feet;

5. North 89° 16’ 30” East, 19.61 feet;

6. South 0° 43’ 30” East, 178.00 feet;

7. South 89° 16’ 30” West, 100.00 feet;

8. South 0° 43’ 30” East, 510.22 feet;

9. South 39° 44’ 48” East, 328.67 feet;

10. South 50° 15’ 12” West, 30.19 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence continuing South 50° 15’ 12” West, 24.81 feet;
Thence North 39° 44’ 48” West, 10.00 feet;
Thence North 50° 15’ 12” East, 27.34 feet;
Thence South 25° 32’ 24” East, 10.32 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Containing approximately 261 sqf.

TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING

PROSPERITY AVENUE
SCALE 1" = 150'
150' 150'
NE COR. OF SECT. 6-20/25

POINT OF COMMECEMENT
POR. NE 1/4 SECT. 6-20/25
APN: 172-010-058

EXHIBIT B
PREPARED BY:
324 S. SANTA FE, STE. A
VISALIA, CA 93292
TEL: 559.802.3052
FAX: 559.802.3215
www.4-creeks.com
APN: 172-010-057
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 EASEMENT AREA = 261 SQF. ± PLA 24-025 PER G.D. REC. 2/28/2025 DOC. NO. 2025-0009177, O.R.

E. LINE OF

ADJUSTED PARCEL A
PLA 24-025

ADJUSTED PARCEL B

ADJUSTED PARCEL A
8 9
10 PLA 24-025 PER G.D. REC. 2/28/2025 DOC. NO. 2025-0009176, O.R.

Office of the City Clerk
411 East Kern, Tulare, CA 93274
559.684.4200 | www.tulare.ca.gov

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the interest in real property conveyed by the Grant of Easement dated April 10, 2026, from F&C Farming, a California Limited Partnership, to the City of Tulare, Municipal Corporation of the State of California, was duly accepted by the City Council of the City of Tulare on April 21, 2026, and by the same order of the City Council of the City of Tulare, the City Manager was authorized to execute this Certificate of Acceptance to be recorded with the Grant of Easement.

CITY OF TULARE
By:

Marc Mondell, City Manager
ATTEST:

Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Sheet 1 of 2
Exhibit “A”
Legal Description
That portion of Adjusted Parcel B of Lot Line Adjustment Map No. PLA 24-025 perfected by Grant Deed recorded February 28, 2025 under Document No. 2025-0009176, Tulare County Records, described as follows:

Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 6, Township 20 South, Range 25 East; Thence South 89° 16’ 30” West, along the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Section 6, a distance of 1003.04 feet to the West line of said Adjusted Parcel B; Thence along said West line the following ten (10) courses;

1. South 0° 43’ 30 East, 88.14 feet;

2. South 44° 16’ 30” West, 28.28 feet;

3. South 0° 43’ 30” East, 71.72 feet;

4. South 45° 43° 30” East, 5.86 feet;

5. North 89° 16’ 30” East, 19.61 feet;

6. South 0° 43’ 30” East, 178.00 feet;

7. South 89° 16’ 30” West, 100.00 feet;

8. South 0° 43’ 30” East, 510.22 feet;

9. South 39° 44’ 48” East, 328.67 feet;

10. South 50° 15’ 21” West, 30.19 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence South 25° 32’ 24” East, 19.60 feet;
Thence South 50° 15’ 12” West, 20.00 feet;
Thence North 39° 44’ 48” West, 19.00 feet to said West line and to point hereinafter referred to as Point ‘A’;
Thence North 50° 15’ 21” East, along said West line, 24.81 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Containing approximately 426 sqf.

TOGETHER WITH that portion of Adjusted Parcel B of Lot Line Adjustment Map No. PLA 24- 025 perfected by Grant Deed recorded February 28, 2025 under Document No. 2025-0009176, Tulare County Records, described as follows:

Commencing at the aforementioned Point ‘A’;
Thence along said West line the following eight (8) courses;

1. South 50° 15’ 21” West, 120.99 feet;

2. South 0° 34’ 57” West, 482.15 feet;

3. North 89° 25’ 03” West, 195.71 feet;
Sheet 2 of 2

4. South 0° 17’ 29” West, 445.83 feet;

5. North 89° 16’ 25” West, 280.47 feet;

6. North 0° 34’ 57” East, 107.12 feet;

7. North 89° 25’ 03” West, 8.15 feet;

8. North 0° 15’ 23” East, 13.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence continuing North 0° 15’ 23” East, 32.00 feet;
Thence South 89° 25’ 03” East, 8.41 feet;
Thence North 0° 34’ 57” East, 2.00 feet;
Thence North 42° 51’ 22” East, 29.73 feet;
Thence South 89° 25’ 03” East, 15.00 feet;
Thence South 0° 34’ 57” West, 70.00 feet;
Thence North 89° 25’ 03” West, 15.00 feet;
Thence North 58° 27’ 13” West, 23.32 feet;
Thence North 0° 34’ 57” East, 2.00 feet;
Thence North 89° 25’ 03” West, 8.23 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING Containing approximately 2,376 sqf.

S0° 43' 30"E 88.14'
S44° 16' 30"W 28.28'
S0° 43' 30"E 71.72'
S45° 43' 30"E 5.86'
S89° 16' 30"W 100.00'
S0° 43' 30"E 178.00'
S0° 43' 30"E 510.22'
N89° 16' 30"E 19.61'
S89° 16' 30"W 1,003.04' S0° 34' 57"W 482.15'
N89° 25' 03"W 195.71'
S0° 17' 29"W 445.83'
N89° 16' 25"W 280.47'
N0° 34' 57"E 107.12'
N89° 25' 03"W 8.15'
N0° 15' 23"E 13.00'
S89° 25' 03"E 15.00'
N89° 25' 03"W 15.00'
S0° 34' 57"W 70.00'
N0° 34' 57"E 2.00'
N58° 27' 13"W 23.32'
S89° 25' 03"E 8.41'
N42° 51' 22"E 29.73'
N89° 25' 03"W 8.23'
N0° 15' 23"E 32.00'
N0° 34' 57"E 2.00'
N50° 15' 12"E 24.81'
S25° 32' 24"E 19.60'
N39° 44' 48"W 19.00'
S50° 15' 12"W 20.00'
S50° 15' 12"W 120.99'
S39° 44' 48"E 328.67'
S50° 15' 12"W 30.19'

PROSPERITY AVENUE
SCALE 1" = 150'
NE COR. OF SECT. 6-20/25

POINT OF COMMECEMENT
POR. NE 1/4 SECT. 6-20/25
APN: 172-010-058

EXHIBIT B
PREPARED BY:
324 S. SANTA FE, STE. A
VISALIA, CA 93292
TEL: 559.802.3052
FAX: 559.802.3215
www.4-creeks.com
APN: 172-010-057
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 TOTAL EASEMENT AREA = 2,802 SQF. ±
PLA 24-025 PER G.D. REC. 2/28/2025 DOC. NO. 2025-0009177, O.R. 150' 150'

ADJUSTED PARCEL B

ADJUSTED PARCEL A

TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING
8 9
10 2
3 4
5 6
7 W. LINE OF

ADJUSTED PARCEL B
PLA 24-025

TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING
8 PLA 24-025 PER G.D. REC. 2/28/2025 DOC. NO. 2025-0009176, O.R.

POINT 'A'
1 EASEMENT AREA 1 = 426 SQF. ±
EASEMENT AREA 2 = 2,376 SQF. ±
1 2
Office of the City Clerk
411 East Kern, Tulare, CA 93274
559.684.4200 | www.tulare.ca.gov

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the interest in real property conveyed by the Grant of Easement dated April 10, 2026, from SJV Horizontal, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, to the City of Tulare, Municipal Corporation of the State of California, was duly accepted by the City Council of the City of Tulare on April 21, 2026, and by the same order of the City Council of the City of Tulare, the City Manager was authorized to execute this Certificate of Acceptance to be recorded with the Grant of Easement.

CITY OF TULARE
By:

Marc Mondell, City Manager
ATTEST:

Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Community Development - Planning
Submitted by: Thomas W. Gaffery IV, Assistant City Manager Agenda Title: Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement between BN Tulare LP, Quest Equity LLC, and the City of Tulare, subject to minor or clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager.

SUMMARY
BN Tulare LP (Bonadelle Neighborhoods) is currently developing a project at the southwest corner of Tulare Avenue and Oakmore Street. As a part of that development, the BN Tulare LP may become entitled to development impact fee credits under the Subdivision Agreement for oversized improvements as required by the City.

The assignment of impact fee credits would be governed by this Assignment of Impact Fee Credits Agreement as well as the associated Subdivision Agreement. Per Tulare Municipal Code 8.64.020(B)(4), this assignment of reimbursement rights is subject to City Council approval.

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 was reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

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
Item #: 8.9
Consent

ATTACHMENTS

1. Agreement
Reviewed/Approved:
1 ASSIGNMENT OF IMPACT FEE CREDITS
This Assignment of Impact Fee Credits (“Assignment”) is made as of April 21, 2026 (“Effective Date”), between BN TULARE LP, a California limited partnership (“Assignor”), QUEST EQUITY LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Assignee”), and the CITY OF TULARE, a California municipal corporation (“City”). Assignor, Assignee, and City may be referred to as “Parties,” or individually as a “Party” herein.

RECITALS

1. Assignor and City executed a Subdivision Agreement for Phase 1A, effective September 25, 2025, recorded February 18, 2024 as Document No. 2024-0052394, Official Records, Tulare County; and a Subdivision Agreement for Phase 1B, effective February 18, 2025, recorded March 24, 2025, as Document No. 2025-0013090, Official Records, Tulare County; and a Subdivision Agreement for Phase 2, effective February 3, 2026, recorded March 6, 2026 as Document No. 2026-0010674, Official Records, Tulare County (collectively “Subdivision Agreement”). The terms and provisions of the Subdivision Agreement are incorporated herein by reference.

2. Assignor may become entitled to development impact fee credits under the Subdivision Agreement.

3. It is anticipated that fee credits will exceed the total transportation and storm drain impact fees payable for Assignor’s project. As a result, Assignor wishes to assign to Assignee, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in excess transportation and storm drain impact fee credits attributable to phases 1A, 1B, and 2 of Assignor’s project, totaling one hundred eighty-four (184) lots, that may accrue under the Subdivision Agreement.

4. Assignee desires to receive such assignment of excess fee credits from Assignor.

AGREEMENT
For good and valuable consideration, the mutual receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree and acknowledge as follows:

1. Assignment.

A. Subject to the terms contained herein, Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in transportation and storm drain impact fee credits arising under the Subdivision Agreement that exceed the total transportation and storm drain impact fees payable for phases 1A, 1B, and 2 of Assignor’s project. Assignor will inform City in writing as to the credit amount attributable to each phase of Assignor’s project that Assignor will assign to Assignee. Excess fee credits assigned to Assignee hereunder will accrue in accordance with the terms of the Subdivision Agreement following the full satisfaction of transportation and storm drain development impact fee obligations for Assignor’s project. 2 B. Assignor’s assignment of excess fee credits shall result in City having no obligation to render payment to Assignor under the Subdivision Agreement for transportation or storm drain improvement oversizing unless there is remaining reimbursement owed to Assignor by the City after two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in fee credits are assigned to Assignee.

C. City shall apply the assigned fee credits toward transportation and storm drain impact fees payable for Assignee’s Sequoia Marketplace project. Should the assigned fee credits exceed the total transportation and/or storm drain impact fees payable for the Sequoia Marketplace project, Assignee may apply remaining assigned credits toward transportation and/or storm drain impact fees, as applicable, that are payable for any other Assignee project.

2. Consent. City hereby acknowledges and consents to Assignor’s assignment of excess transportation and storm drain impact fee credits arising under the Subdivision Agreement from Assignor to Assignee.

3. Subdivision Agreement Amendment; No Effect on Assignor Subdivision Agreement Obligations.

A. Assignor and City intend for this Assignment to amend the Subdivision Agreement as to the matters described herein. All Subdivision Agreement terms and provisions not modified hereunder shall remain in full force and effect.

B. Notwithstanding Assignor’s assignment of excess impact fee credits hereunder, such assignment in no way alters or relieves Assignor of its obligations under the Subdivision Agreement. Assignor shall remain solely responsible for satisfying all Assignor obligations under the Subdivision Agreement.

4. Dispute Costs. In the event of any dispute between the Parties arising out of the obligations of the Parties under this Assignment or concerning the meaning or interpretation of any provision contained herein, the non-prevailing Party shall pay the prevailing Party’s costs and expenses of such dispute, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and costs. Any such attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by any Party in enforcing a judgment in its favor under this Assignment shall be recoverable separately from and in addition to any other amount included in such judgment, and such attorneys’ fees obligation is intended to be severable from the other provisions of this Assignment and to survive and not be merged into any such judgment.

5. Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which taken together be deemed one document.

6. Survival. This Assignment and the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties to this Assignment and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

7. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Assignor and Assignee do not intend, and this Assignment shall not be construed, to create a thirdparty beneficiary status or interest in, nor give any third-party beneficiary rights or remedies to, any other person or entity not a party to this Assignment. 3 8. Governing Law. This Assignment shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforceable in accordance with, the laws of the State of California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties acknowledge, agree, and collectively consent to the terms of this Assignment, and have caused it to be executed as of the date first written above. “ASSIGNOR” “ASSIGNEE”

BN TULARE LP QUEST EQUITY LLC
a California limited partnership a Nevada limited liability company By: Bonadelle Homes, Inc.
a California corporation, General Partner
By: By:

JOHN A. BONADELLE JAMES G. NUNLEY
President Member-Manager

“CITY”

CITY OF TULARE
a municipal corporation
By:

MARC MONDELL
City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM
By:

TY N. MIZOTE
Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST
By:

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

MELISSA WILCOX
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Department: Community Development - Planning
Submitted by: Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
Agenda Title: General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 and Zone Amendment No. 771

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01; Pass to print an ordinance approving Zone Amendment No. 771; and adopt a resolution to adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map, General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01, and Zone Amendment No. 771.

SUMMARY
This is a request by Summit Home Developer to subdivide approximately 59.30-acres into 209 singlefamily residential lots and 19 multiple-family residential lots. The applicant proposes to establish two duplexes for a total of four (4) units on each multiple family parcel.

General Plan Amendment
The current general plan land use designation for the project site is Low Density Residential. The applicant is proposing to change an approximately 7.2-acre portion of the project site to Medium Density Residential in order to facilitate the construction of 19 multiple family lots that will each include 2 duplexes (4 units) for a total of 76 units.

Zone Amendment
The current zoning for the project site is R-1-4 (Low Density Residential. The applicant proposes to amend the existing zoning designation to allow for the proposed multiple-family duplex units. The proposed amendment would change an approximately 7.2- acre portion of the project site to RM (Medium Density Residential). The proposed RM zone would be consistent with the proposed Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation.

The Planning Commission at its March 10, 2026 meeting recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments, 3-0 with 2 members absent.

Item #: 9.1
Public Hearing
Stormwater would be directed to a new stormwater basin to be established by the applicant in the southwest corner of the project site. Electrical service to the Project site will be provided by Southern California Edison. AT&T will provide telephone service and cable television service would be provided by Comcast. Natural gas service will not be provided. The Applicant will be required to extend the services to the project site and install all related improvements.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Approval would result in additional property tax revenue to the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project for public review pursuant to provisions of the Public Resources Code, State of California, Section 21000 to 21177 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Tulare was the lead agency on the preparation of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. A notice of Public Hearing for the project, and the Notice of Intent to Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration was published on January 13, 2026.

On September 25, 2025, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 65352.3 and 21080.3.1, a request for review to determine if formal consultation is appropriate was sent to relevant tribes. No requests for tribal consultation were received from the tribe in response.

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

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 April 2, 2026, which is at least 20 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. GPA Resolution

2. ZA Ordinance

3. PC Package (including TSM)

4. IS/MND – Sherwood South Subdivision (digital only due to size; separate document)

5. IS/MND Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:

RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01
WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council at a regular meeting on April 21, 2026 held a public hearing to consider amending the City of Tulare General Plan to change the general plan land use designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on an approximately 7.2-acre site located on the northeast corner of Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Street and associated with the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council determined that the proposed amendment is in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council determined that the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the General Plan and implementation programs which may be affected; and WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council determined that the proposed amendment’s impacts have been adequately assessed and have been determined not to be detrimental to public, health, safety, or welfare; and,
WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council determined that the proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 be adopted and will be reflected on the General Plan Land Use Map.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 21st day of April 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

ORDINANCE 2026-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BEING A PART OF SECTION 10.06.040 OF SAID CODE, ZONE AMENDMENT NO. 771
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 10.02.020 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 request will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tulare finds that a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

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 of Section

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

REZONING approximately 7.20-acres of property from R-1-4 (Low Density Residential), to the RM (Medium Density Residential) zoning designation and is located at the northeast corner of Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Street, as set forth more specifically on said map.

SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 21st day of April 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
ORDINANCE 2026-XX

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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: Planning Commission
Date: February 24, 2026
Department: Community Development - Planning
Submitted by: Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
Agenda Title: Sherwood South Subdivision

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01, Zone Amendment No. 771 and adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map. Staff also recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map subject to the findings and conditions in Resolution No. 5546. Staff’s recommendation is based on the findings and the project’s consistency with the policies and intent of the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code.

Summary
This is a request by Summit Home Developer to subdivide approximately 59.30-acres into 209 singlefamily residential lots and 19 multiple-family residential lots. The applicant proposes to establish two duplexes for a total of four (4) units on each multiple family parcel.

The proposed project site is located at the northeast corner of Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Street (APNs . Entry access to the development will be established through a one new point of access from Enterprise Street and Bardsley Avenue. Access will also be extended through adjoining development to the north and east through Alpine Avenue, Gemeni Street and Justice Avenue.

Zone Amendment
The current zoning for the project site R-1-4 (Low Density Residential. The applicant proposes to amend the existing zoning designation to allow for the proposed multiple-family duplex units. The proposed amendment would change an approximately 7.2- acre portion of the project site to RM (Medium Density Residential). The proposed RM zone would be consistent with the proposed Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation.

Tentative Subdivision Map
The proposed Tentative Subdivision Map has been reviewed for consistency with § 8.24 – Subdivision Regulations of the City of Tulare Municipal Code. In addition, staff has determined that the proposed Tentative Subdivision Map is in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act.

The development standards of the R-1-4 and RM zoning designations will apply to the Tentative Subdivision Map as well as the design standards of the city’s Subdivision Ordinance. For the singlefamily portion of the development the minimum lot size for the R-1-4 zoning designation is 4,000 square feet. Front yard setbacks are 15-foot minimum, garage setbacks will be 20-feet, and side and rear yard setbacks are 5 feet, with the exception of corner lots, which have a 10-foot side yard minimum on the street side. The minimum required lot dimensions for each zone are as follows:

Item #: 6.1
Public Hearing
District Interior Lot Width Corner Lot Width All Lots Depth R-1-4 40 feet 50 feet 65 feet
RM 50 feet 60 feet 100 feet
For parcels with an R-1-4 zoning designation, cul-de-sac lots shall have minimum street frontage of 40- feet, and shall have a minimum width as depicted in the table above, at a point along both side property lines, midway between the front and rear property lines.

The applicant is proposing to establish an approximately 2.76-acre park to serve the proposed development and to contribute towards meeting the applicants Quimby Ordinance requirements. A 7- foot tall block wall with backing-lot treatment will be required along Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Streets. An assessment district in conformance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 would be required to be formed to provide funding for the maintenance and servicing of park space, landscaping improvements, sidewalks, and block walls within common lot areas (including areas of backing lot treatment), and for street maintenance on local streets within the project boundaries.

Electrical service to the Project site will be provided by Southern California Edison. AT&T will provide telephone service and cable television service would be provided by Comcast. Natural gas service will not be provided. The Applicant will be required to extend the services to the project site.

The water distribution system within the project site would be provided and maintained by the City.

Existing water and sewer mains are located to the east and the north of the proposed development and will be required to be extended by the applicant to the project site. The proposed development will provide connections to the existing water and sewer lines. Storm water collection from the subdivision will be provided on-site. A temporary storm water basin will be provided within the project site. The applicant will be responsible for the construction of storm drain facilities subject to the approval of the City of Tulare Engineering Division.

The Site Plan Review Committee consisting of representatives from Public Works, Engineering, Planning, Community Services, Fire and Solid Waste reviewed this project with the applicant several times with the most recent Site Plan Committee review occurring on January 22, 2025.

Required Findings
Environmental:
1) That a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
2) That the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment with the incorporation of the proposed mitigation measures. 3) The Planning Commission finds that the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency.

Tentative Subdivision Map:
1) That the proposed subdivision map is consistent with applicable Tulare General Plan. 2) That the design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the Tulare General Plan.
3) That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. 4) That the site is physically suitable for the density of the development. 5) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantial and avoidable injury to fish or wildlife or their habitat.
6) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
7) That a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and State CEQA Guidelines.
8) That the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the Tulare City Municipal Code.

General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01
1) The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.
2) The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3) The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city. 4) The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

Zone Amendment No. 771:
1) The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.
2) The amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the community.
3) The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city. 4) The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
5) The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.

Conditions
Based on the approved findings, staff recommends that Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map, be approved subject to the following conditions:

A. Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map, General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 and Zone Amendment No. 771.

B. Approval of the Sherwood South Tentative Subdivision Map shall require the approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 and Zone Amendment No. 771 by the City of Tulare City Council.

1. Applicant to comply with all mitigation measures within the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, which are hereby incorporated as Conditions of Approval.

2. Final subdivision map proposed to be recorded shall be in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map.

3. Applicant shall comply with Engineering, Fire Department, and Solid Waste and Parks comments/conditions.

4. Adequate permanent or temporary fire protection facilities as approved by the Fire Chief, shall be installed prior to the issuance of any building permits and prior to the storage of combustible materials on site.

5. Final acceptance of the tract shall be contingent upon the subdividers’ providing within and/or outside the tract, drainage disposal facilities, as required to receive drainage and dispose for drainage and storm waters from this tract. Said facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Public Works/Engineering Department.

6. Applicant shall establish a landscape maintenance district prior to the recordation of the final map. All landscape plans within the landscape maintenance district shall be consistent with city standards and approved by the Community Development Director and/or the City Engineer.

7. Applicant shall record a note on final map indicating that all residential lots are subject to a landscape maintenance district pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act.

8. Applicant shall record a document notifying homeowners that the subject property is within a landscape maintenance district.

9. Applicant shall submit four copies of a landscape and irrigation plan consistent with the City’s landscape ordinance for all required landscaped out lot areas and parks space.

10. Development shall meet the City’s Quimby Act requirement and provide park space as outlined by Chapter 8.26 of the City of Tulare Municipal Code.

11. Park space shown on tentative map to be dedicated with phase one of the proposed subdivision. Park improvements to be completed at the time of recording of phase 3 of the proposed subdivision.

12. Six-foot public utility easements shall be granted along all front yards as required for public utilities.

13. Final subdivision map shall depict all easements.

14. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Public Works Director and City Engineer regarding sewage disposal and water supply facilities.

15. All lots shall meet the provisions of the applicable zoning district.

16. Street names will be consistent with street names approved by the Street Naming Committee, and approved by the Community Development Director.

17. Applicant to record a “Right to Farm” notice on final map.

18. A 7-foot block wall with backing lot treatment required along the project’s full frontage along Enterprise Street and Bardsley Avenue. Final block wall design is subject to the Community Development Director’s approval.

19. Applicant to comply with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District regulations regarding dust control during construction.

20. Applicant to comply with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Rule 9510 for the final map.

21. Applicant to provide and locate mailbox clusters as approved by the U.S. Postmaster, Tulare.

22. Applicant to provide a retaining wall wherever adjacent lot grades exceed six inches.

23. The conditions of project approval set forth herein include certain fees, dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(a), these conditions constitute a written notice of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. The Owner/Developer is hereby notified that the 90-day protest period, commencing from the date of approval of the project, beings as of the date of Planning Commission’s conditional approval of the project. If the Owner/Developer fails to file a protest regarding any of the fees, dedication requirements, reservation requirements, or other exactions contained in this notice, complying with all the requirements of Government Code Section 66020, the Owner/Developer will be legally barred from later changing such exactions.

ENVIRONMENTAL
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project for public review pursuant to provisions of the Public Resources Code, State of California, Section 21000 to 21177 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Tulare was the lead agency on the preparation of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. A notice of Public Hearing for the project, and the Notice of Intent to Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration was published on January 13, 2026.

A comment letter was received during the 30-day review period from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the California Department of Conservation Division of Land Resource Protection, the California Department of Conservation Geologic Energy Management Division, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The applicant’s consultant in conjunction with city staff have prepared responses for each of the comment letters received and have been incorporated into the final IS/MND attached.

APPEAL INFORMATION
According to the Tulare Municipal Code Section 10.70.200, decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed by filing a letter with the City Clerk, located at 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274, no later than ten (10) days after the day on which the decision was made. The appeal shall state the name of the person making the appeal, the decision that is being appealed, and the reasons for the appeal, including an error, abuse of discretion or a decision that is not supported by the evidence in the record.

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

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Approval would result in additional property tax revenue to the City.

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 January 13th, 2026, 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- Project Location
Attachment 2- Site Plan
Attachment 3- Acknowledgment of Conditions
Attachment 4- IS/MND (Sherwood South Subdivision)
Attachment 5- Comment Letter Toxic Substances Control
Attachment 6- Comment Letter DOC Division of Land Resource Protection Attachment 7- Comment Letter DOC Geologic Energy Management Division Attachment 8- Comment Letter CDFW
Attachment 9- Response to Comments
Attachment 10- Resolution 5546
Attachment 11- Resolution 5547 Reviewed/Approved:

SHERWOOD SOUTH
The proposed Sherwood Subdivision will develop 59.30 acres in the City of Tulare, transforming the current orchard and basin into a residential community. This project will introduce 228 residential lots, including 209 single-family lots with an average size of 5,000 square feet and 19 multifamily residential lots (76 multifamily units.) The development will improve the area by adding new streets and sidewalks, enhancing both vehicular and pedestrian connectivity. With a focus on these infrastructure improvements and diverse housing options, the Sherwood Subdivision will strengthen the community and offer high-quality living conditions for future residents.

SURVEYING I STRUCTURAL I CIVIL I PLANNING I ARCHITECTURE

SUBJECT

PROPERTY
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com

SET NOT FOR

CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes

SURVEYING
only, do not scale drawings

I STRUCTURAL I CIVIL I PLANNING I ARCHITECTURE

REQUIRED ENTITLEMENTS
• Tentative Subdivision Map
• General Plan Amendment
• Partial rezone to R-M-2

SITE INFORMATION
APN: 168-090-110, 168-147-018,
168-090-011
Acreage: 59.30 Acres
Jurisdiction: City of Tulare
Current Use: Orchard with Basin
Proposed Use: Single-Family Residential,
Multi Family Residential
Zoning (Existing): R-1-4
Zoning (Proposed): R-1-4, R-M-2
General Plan (Existing): Low Density Residential
General Plan (Proposed): Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential

UTILITIES
Water: City of Tulare
Stormwater: On-site Retention Basin
Sewer: City of Tulare

PROPOSED USES AND DETAILS
# DU Acres (Gross) Density (Gross)
Single-Family (R-1-4): 209 DU 45.3 acres 4.6 DU/Acre
Multi-Family (R-M-2): 76 DU 7.2 acres 10.6 DU/Acre
Basin/Parkspace: N/A 5.4 acres NA
Overall Gross Density: 4.8 DU/Acre
Multifamily Parking Requirements

UNIT GUEST

SPACES SPACES TOTAL
Parking Spaces Required: 152 15 167
Parking Spaces Provided: 152 38 190

SHEET INDEX
P1.0 Tentative Subdivision Map
P2.0 RM-2 Site Plan
P3.0 Phasing Plan
P4.0 Elevations
P5.0 Multifamily Floor Plans
P6.0 Cross Section Details

PROJECT DIRECTORY
Owner/Applicant:

Summit Home Developer
481 W Noble Dr
Farmersville, CA 93223 Phone: 559-739-9900
Contact: Todd Griffin
Agent:

David Duda, AICP (4Creeks, Inc.)
324 S Santa Fe St A Phone: 559-802-3052
Visalia, CA 93292 Contact: [email protected]
Emileo Padilla Chavez (4Creeks, Inc.)
324 S Santa Fe St A Phone: 559-802-3052
Visalia, CA 93292 Contact: [email protected]

SHERWOOD SOUTH
November 2025

VICINITY MAP
PREPARED FOR: SUMMIT HOME BUILDERS
481 W NOBLE AVE
FARMERSVILLE, CA 93223
PREPARED BY: 4CREEKS, INC.
324 S. SANTA FE ST., STE. A
VISALIA ,CA 93292

SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes only, do not scale drawings
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com

TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
P1.0

SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes only, do not scale drawings
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com
RM-2 SITE PLAN
P2.0

SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes only, do not scale drawings
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com

PHASING PLAN
P3.0

SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes only, do not scale drawings
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com

ELEVATIONS
P4.0

ELEVATIONS

NOT TO SCALE

SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes only, do not scale drawings
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com

MULTIFAMILY FLOORPLAN
P5.0

FLOORPLAN

NOT TO SCALE

SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
For planning purposes only, do not scale drawings
324 S Santa Fe, STE A
Visalia, CA
559.802.3052
[email protected]
www.4-creeks.com

CROSS SECTION DETAILS
P6.0

CROSS SECTIONS

NOT TO SCALE

dtsc.ca.gov
SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
January 15, 2026
Steven Sopp
Principal Planner
City of Tulare
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
[email protected]
RE: MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SHERWOOD SOUTH SUBDIVISION DATED JANUARY 13, 2026, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2026010340
Dear Steven Sopp,
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Sherwood South Subdivision (Project). The proposed Project involves the development of 285 new residential units consisting of 209 single-family homes and 76 units of multi-family apartments on approximately 59.30 acres in the City of Tulare. The Project site was used for agricultural purposes until 2023 per the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) completed by Krazan and Associates, Inc. DTSC recommends and requests consideration of the following comments:

1. When agricultural crops and/or land uses are proposed or rezoned for residential use, several contaminants of concern (COCs) can be present. The Lead Agency shall identify the amounts of Pesticides and Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) historically used on the property. If present, OCPs requiring further analysis are dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, toxaphene, and dieldrin. Additionally, any level of arsenic present would require further analysis and sampling and must meet approved local area baselines or thresholds. If they do not, remedial action must Steven Sopp
January 15, 2026

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take place to mitigate them below those thresholds. Additional COCs may be found in mixing/loading/storage areas, drainage ditches, farmhouses, or any other outbuildings and should be sampled and analyzed. If smudge pots had been routinely utilized, additional sampling for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and/or Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons may be required. These recommendations should be adhered to and become part of the environmental document. Please refer to the DTSC’s Human and Ecological Risk Office (HERO) webpage for the most recent guidance and screening levels.

2. DTSC recommends all imported soil/fill material be tested to ensure all COCs meet screening levels as outlined in DTSC's Preliminary Endangerment Assessment Guidance Manual. Furthermore, DTSC advises referencing the DTSC Information Advisory Clean Imported Fill Material Fact Sheet if importing soil/fill is necessary. To minimize the possibility of introducing contaminated soil/fill material, there should be documentation of the origins of the soil/fill material and, if applicable, sampling be conducted to ensure that the imported soil/fill material is suitable for the intended land use. The sampling should include analysis based on the source of the soil/fill and knowledge of prior land use.

3. The City of Tulare should consider soil testing as mentioned in comment #1. The Phase I ESA states, “It has been Krazan’s experience that chemical analysis of shallow soil samples for persistent pesticides/herbicides in current or former agricultural areas does not typically result in concentrations reported above regulatory screening levels; however, it has also been Krazan’s recent experience that Federal, State and local agencies and/or financial lending institutions have at times required “pesticide screening” of properties with current and/or former agricultural uses. If pesticide screening or further assessment is required by a government agency or financial lending institution, Krazan can assist with those requests.” If, in the event any COC results are above DTSC residential screening levels, DTSC recommends the City of Tulare address the contaminations within the Project area through an Environmental Site Assessment and/or receive oversight from a self-certified local agency, DTSC or Steven Sopp
January 15, 2026

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Regional Water Quality Control Board. If entering into one of DTSC’s voluntary agreements, please note that DTSC uses a single standard Request for Lead Agency Oversight Application for all agreement types. Please apply for DTSC oversight using this link: Request for Agency Oversight Application. Submittal of the online application includes an agreement to pay costs incurred during agreement preparation. If you have any questions about the application portal, please contact the relevant Regional Brownfield Coordinator for your Project.

DTSC would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the MND for the Sherwood South Subdivision. Thank you for your assistance in protecting California’s people and environment from the harmful effects of toxic substances. If you have any questions or would like clarification on DTSC’s comments, please respond to this letter or via our CEQA Review email for additional guidance.

Sincerely,
Dave Kereazis
Associate Environmental Planner
HWMP-Permitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Steven Sopp
January 15, 2026

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cc: (via email)
Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
State Clearinghouse
[email protected]
David Duda
Principal Planner
4-Creeks / Consulting Firm
[email protected]
Jennifer Blasingame
Project Manager / Project Applicant
Summit Homebuilders Inc.
[email protected]
Tamara Purvis
Associate Environmental Planner
HWMP - Permitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Scott Wiley
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
HWMP - Permitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Gavin Newsom, Governor
Jennifer Lucchesi, Director
State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation 715 P Street, MS 1904, Sacramento, CA 95814
conservation.ca.gov | T: (916) 324-0850
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
VIA EMAIL: [email protected]

STEVEN SOPP, PRINCIPAL PLANNER

CITY OF TULARE PLANNING DIVISION
411 E. KERN AVE.

TULARE, CA 93274
Dear Mr. Sopp:

INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SHERWOOD SOUTH SUBDIVISION PROJECT, SCH# 2026010340
The Department of Conservation’s (Department) Division of Land Resource Protection (Division) has reviewed the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sherwood South Subdivision Project (Project).

The Division monitors and maps farmland conversion on a statewide basis, provides technical assistance regarding the Williamson Act, and administers various agricultural land conservation programs. Public Resources Code, section 614, subdivision (b) authorizes the Department to provide soil conservation advisory services to local governments, including review of CEQA documents.

Protection of the state’s agricultural land resources is part of the Department’s mission and central to many of its programs. The CEQA process gives the Department an opportunity to acknowledge the value of the resource, identify areas of Department interest, and offer information on how to assess potential impacts or mitigation opportunities.

The Department respects local decision-making by informing the CEQA process and is not taking a position or providing legal or policy interpretation.

We offer the following comments for consideration with respect to the project’s potential impacts on agricultural land and resources within the Department’s purview.

PROJECT ATTRIBUTES
The Sherwood South Subdivision Project proposes 285 new residential units consisting of 209 single-family homes and 76 units of multi-family apartments on approximately 59.30 acres in the City of Tulare. The Project also includes a 2.76-acre park and storm drainage basin. The Project would result in onsite and offsite infrastructure improvements, including new and relocated utilities, new residential streets, and

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improvements to West Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Street. The Project site contains Prime Farmland as designated by DOC’s Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program.

PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS
The conversion of agricultural land represents a permanent reduction and impact to California’s agricultural land resources. The Department generally advises discussion of the following in any environmental review for the loss or conversion of agricultural land:
• Type, amount, and location of farmland conversion resulting directly and indirectly from implementation of the proposed project. • Impacts on any current and future agricultural operations in the vicinity; e.g., land-use conflicts, increases in land values and taxes, loss of agricultural support infrastructure such as processing facilities, etc.
• Incremental impacts leading to cumulative impacts on agricultural land. This would include impacts from the proposed project, as well as impacts from past, current, and likely future projects.
• Implementation of any City or County Agricultural Mitigation Plans, Programs, or Policies.
• Proposed mitigation measures for impacted agricultural lands within the proposed project area.

MITIGATING AGRICULTURAL LAND LOSS OR CONVERSION
Consistent with CEQA Guidelines, the Department advises that the environmental review address mitigation for the loss or conversion of agricultural land. An agricultural conservation easement is one potential method for mitigating loss or conversion of agricultural land. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15370 [mitigation includes “compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments, including through permanent protection of such resources in the form of conservation easements.”]; see also King and Gardiner Farms, LLC v. County of Kern (2020) 45 Cal.App.5th 814.)
Mitigation through agricultural conservation easements can take at least two forms: the outright purchase of easements or the donation of mitigation fees to a local, regional, or statewide organization or agency whose purpose includes the acquisition and stewardship of agricultural easements. The conversion of agricultural land may be viewed as an impact of at least regional significance. Hence, the search for replacement lands may not need to be limited strictly to lands within the project’s surrounding area. A helpful source for regional and statewide agricultural mitigation banks is the California Council of Land Trusts. They provide helpful insight into farmland mitigation policies and implementation strategies, including a guidebook with model policies and a model local ordinance. The guidebook can be found at:

California Council of Land Trusts

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Of course, the use of conservation easements is only one form of mitigation, and the Department urges consideration of any other feasible measures necessary to mitigate project impacts.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sherwood South Subdivision Project. Please provide the Department with notices of any future hearing dates as well as any staff reports pertaining to this project. If you have any questions regarding our comments, please contact Farl Grundy, Associate Environmental Planner via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Monique Wilber
Conservation Program Support Supervisor
Gavin Newsom, Governor
Jennifer Lucchesi, Director
January 27, 2026

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

Steven Sopp
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
[email protected]

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 168090011, 168090010
Project Location Address: NEC Enterprise Street and Bardsley Avenue PROJECT TITLE: Sherwood South Subdivision
Public Resources Code (PRC) section 3208.1 establishes re-abandonment responsibility when previously plugged and abandoned oil, gas or geothermal wells will be impacted by planned property development or construction activities. Local permitting agencies, property owners, and/or developers should be aware of, and fully understand, that significant and potentially dangerous issues may be associated with development near previously abandoned oil, gas, and geothermal wells.

The California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has received the above-referenced project dated January 13, 2026. To assist local permitting agencies, property owners, and developers in making safe and practical land use decisions regarding potential development near oil, gas, or geothermal wells, CalGEM provides a table in the attached enclosure of the wells within the parcel boundary or in its vicinity, based on CalGEM’s Well Finder database
(https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/doggr/wellfinder/).

CalGEM categorically advises against building over, or in any way impeding access to, oil, gas, or geothermal wells. Impeding access to a well could result in the need to remove any structure or obstacle that prevents or impedes access including, but not limited to, buildings, housing, fencing, landscaping, trees, pools, patios, sidewalks, roadways, and decking at the landowner’s expense if there is a need to access a well.

Maintaining sufficient access is considered the ability for a well servicing unit and associated necessary equipment (consisting of well servicing rig, pumping equipment, pipe trailer) to reach a well from a public street or access way, solely over the parcel on which the well is located. A well servicing unit, and any necessary equipment, should be able to pass unimpeded along and over the route, and should be able to access the well without disturbing the integrity of surrounding infrastructure. Impermeable 01/27/2026

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barriers such as asphalt, concrete, and plastic may trap hazardous gases and liquids underneath and could create a safety hazard if built over a well that later develops a leak.

CalGEM recommends that any well for which access is impeded or built over, against CalGEM’s advice, should be evaluated by a qualified petroleum professional for compliance with the statutory objectives of isolating all hydrocarbon-bearing strata; protecting underground and surface waters; prevention of subsequent damage to life, health, property, and other resources; and prevention of loss of oil, gas, or reservoir energy. CalGEM recommends that wells that do not meet these standards are abandoned or re-abandoned prior to construction. The well information can be accessed through CalGEM’s Well Finder database mentioned above. PRC section 3208, subdivision (a), provides the primary statutory authority for CalGEM to oversee adequate abandonment of wells. Additionally, CalGEM has developed the regulatory guidance for operators to be followed during well abandonment, which are listed within California Code of Regulation, title 14 (CCR) section 1723 and associated subsections (for onshore wells), and section 1745 and associated sub-sections (for offshore wells).

There is no guarantee that a well abandoned in compliance with current Division requirements as prescribed by law will not start leaking in the future. Due to the inability to predict all subsurface conditions or changes, it always remains a possibility that any well may start to leak oil, gas, and/or water after abandonment, no matter how thoroughly the well was plugged and abandoned. CalGEM acknowledges wells plugged and abandoned to the most current Division requirements as prescribed by law have a lower probability of leaking in the future, however there is no guarantee that such abandoned wells will not leak.

CalGEM advises that all wells identified on the development parcel prior to, or during, development activities be tested for liquid and gas leakage. Surveyed locations in Latitude and Longitude, NAD 83 decimal format, and leak testing results should be provided to CalGEM. CalGEM expects any wells found leaking to be reported to CalGEM immediately.

PRC section 3208.1 gives CalGEM the authority to order or permit the re-abandonment of any well where it has reason to question the integrity of the previous abandonment.

Responsibility for re-abandonment costs may be affected by the choices made by the local permitting agency, property owner, and/or developer in considering the general advice set forth in this letter. The PRC continues to define the person or entity responsible for re-abandonment as:

1. The property owner - If the well was plugged and abandoned in conformance with Division requirements at the time of abandonment, and in its current condition does not pose an immediate danger to life, health, and property, but requires additional work solely because the owner of the property on which the well is located proposes construction on the property that would prevent or impede access to the well for purposes of remedying a currently perceived future 01/27/2026

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problem, then the owner of the property on which the well is located shall obtain all rights necessary to re-abandon the well and be responsible for the reabandonment.

2. The person or entity causing construction over or near the well - If the well was plugged and abandoned in conformance with Division requirements at the time of plugging and abandonment, and the property owner, developer, or local agency permitting the construction failed either to obtain an opinion from the supervisor or district deputy as to whether the previously abandoned well is required to be re-abandoned, or to follow the advice of the supervisor or district deputy not to undertake construction that impedes access, then the person or entity causing the construction over or near the well shall obtain all rights necessary to re-abandon the well and be responsible for the re-abandonment.

3. The party or parties responsible for disturbing the integrity of the abandonment - If the well was plugged and abandoned in conformance with Division requirements at the time of plugging and abandonment, and after that time someone other than the operator or an affiliate of the operator disturbed the integrity of the abandonment in the course of developing the property, then the party or parties responsible for disturbing the integrity of the abandonment shall be responsible for the re-abandonment.

Should any wells require abandonment or re-abandonment, the responsible party must submit a Notice of Intention (NOI) to CalGEM through WellSTAR. The NOI form can be accessed in the ‘Plugging and Abandonment’ section of the following link:
https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/for_operators.

No well work may be performed on any oil, gas, or geothermal well without written approval from CalGEM. Well work requiring approval includes, but is not limited to, mitigating leaking gas or other fluids from abandoned wells, modifications to well casings, and/or any other re-abandonment work. CalGEM also regulates the top of a plugged and abandoned well's minimum and maximum depth below final grade. CCR section1723.5 states well casings shall be cut off at least 5 feet but no more than 10 feet below the surface of the ground. If any well needs to be lowered or raised (i.e. casing cut down or casing riser added) to meet this regulation, a permit from CalGEM is required before work can start.

CalGEM makes the following additional recommendations to the local permitting agency, property owner, and developer:

1. To ensure that present and future property owners are aware of (a) the existence of all wells located on the property, and (b) potentially significant issues associated with any improvements near oil or gas wells, CalGEM recommends that information regarding the below identified well(s), and any other pertinent information obtained after the issuance of this letter, be communicated to the appropriate county recorder for inclusion in the title information of the subject real property.
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2. CalGEM recommends that any soil containing hydrocarbons be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Please notify the appropriate authorities if soil containing significant amounts of hydrocarbons is discovered during development.

As indicated in PRC section 3106, CalGEM has statutory authority over the drilling, operation, maintenance, and abandonment of oil, gas, and geothermal wells, and attendant facilities, to prevent, as far as possible, damage to life, health, property, and natural resources; damage to underground oil, gas, and geothermal deposits; and damage to underground and surface waters suitable for irrigation or domestic purposes. In addition to CalGEM's authority to order work on wells pursuant to PRC sections 3208.1 and 3224, it has authority to issue civil and criminal penalties under PRC sections 3236, 3236.5, and 3359 for violations within CalGEM's jurisdictional authority.

CalGEM does not regulate grading, excavations, or other land use issues.

Should you have any questions, or if any wells are encountered that were not part of this letter, contact CalGEM at (661) 322-4031 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Emilio Flores
Office Technician

Enclosure
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Enclosure: The wells listed below are reported to be located within and nearby the parcel boundary and may have future access impeded.

APN No. API No. Well Name
168090011 No wells found
168090010 No wells found
State of California – Natural Resources Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE VALERIE TERMINI, Acting Director Central Region
1234 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, California 93710
www.wildlife.ca.gov
February 13, 2026
Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
City of Tulare Planning Division
411 East Kern Avenue
Tulare, California 93274
(559) 684-4216
[email protected]
Subject: Sherwood South Subdivision (Project)
Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) State Clearinghouse No.: 2026010340
Dear Steven Sopp:

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) received an MND from the City of Tulare (City) for the above referenced Project pursuant the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines.1
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding those activities involved in the Project that may affect California fish and wildlife.

Likewise, CDFW appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding those aspects of the Project that CDFW, by law, may be required to carry out or approve through the exercise of its own regulatory authority under the Fish and Game Code.

CDFW ROLE
CDFW is California’s Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources and holds those resources in trust by statute for all the people of the State (Fish & G. Code, §§ 711.7, subd. (a) & 1802; Pub. Resources Code, § 21070; CEQA Guidelines § 15386, subd. (a)). CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those species (Id., § 1802). Similarly, for purposes of CEQA, CDFW is charged by law to provide, as available, biological expertise during public agency environmental review efforts, focusing specifically on projects and related activities that have the potential to adversely affect fish and wildlife resources.

CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency under CEQA (Pub.

Resources Code, § 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that it may 1 CEQA is codified in the California Public Resources Code in section 21000 et seq. The “CEQA Guidelines” are found in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, commencing with section 15000.

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need to exercise regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code. As proposed, for example, the Project may be subject to CDFW’s lake and streambed alteration regulatory authority (Fish & G. Code, § 1600 et seq). Likewise, to the extent implementation of the Project as proposed may result in “take” as defined by State law of any species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish & G. Code, § 2050 et seq.), the Project proponent may seek related take authorization as provided by the Fish and Game Code.

Nesting Birds: CDFW has jurisdiction over actions with potential to result in the disturbance or destruction of active nest sites or the unauthorized take of birds. Fish and Game Code sections that protect birds, their eggs and nests include sections 3503 (regarding unlawful take, possession, or needless destruction of the nest or eggs of any bird), 3503.5 (regarding the take, possession, or destruction of any birds-of-prey or their nests or eggs), and 3513 (regarding unlawful take of any migratory nongame bird).

Unlisted Species: Species of plants and animals need not be officially listed as Endangered, Rare, or Threatened (E, R, or T) on any State or Federal list to be considered E, R, or T under CEQA. If a species can be shown to meet the criteria for E, R, or T, as specified in the CEQA Guidelines section 15380, CDFW recommends it be fully considered in the environmental analysis for the Project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Proponent: Summit Home Builders, Inc.

Objective: The proposed Project involves the construction of 285 new residential units consisting of 209 single-family homes and 76 units of multi-family apartments on approximately 59.30 acres.

Location: The Project is located in the eastern portion of the City of Tulare, ¼ mile south of Highway 137 and approximately 2 ½ miles west of Highway 99, on the northeast corner of West Bardsley Avenue and Enterprise Street. The Project site is located within Assessor’s Parcel Number’s (APN’s) 168-090-010, 168-147-018, and 168-090-011.

COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CDFW offers the comments and recommendations below to assist the City in adequately identifying and/or mitigating the Project’s significant, or potentially significant, direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on fish and wildlife (biological) resources. Editorial comments or other suggestions may also be included to improve the MND.

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The MND notes the Project site is relatively flat at approximately 250 to 270 feet elevation and consists of actively disked agricultural land that had served as orchards until recently. The MND also notes the property has been active agricultural land for more than five decades and has one large heritage native valley oak (Quercus lobata) tree. As observed by an onsite survey for the Biological Resource Assessment (BRA), an agricultural ditch (Hooper Ditch) is present along the northern edge of the Property and had water, floating vegetation such as Mosquito fern (Azolla filiculoides), algae, and mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) in the eastern sections and was dry in the western portion. The MND also notes the proposed Project site is bound by agricultural fields to the south and west, with single-family homes to the north and a new residential development to the east. Based on aerial imagery, irrigation ponds are located on the southeast border and northeast corner of the Project site.

Currently, the MND acknowledges that the Project site is within the geographic range of several special-status animal species and proposes specific mitigation measures to reduce impacts to less than significant. CDFW has concerns about the ability of some these measures to reduce impacts to less than significant and avoid unauthorized take for several special-status animal species, including but not limited to: the State threatened Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni); the State candidate western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) and Crotch’s bumble bee (Bombus crotchii); and the State species of special concern and federally proposed threatened western spadefoot (Spea hammondii).

Swainson’s Hawk
The Project site is within the geographic range of Swainson’s Hawk (SWHA), and a historical occurrence was documented within ¾-mile of the Project site (CDFW 2026).The MND states the Project site has the potential to impact nesting and foraging habitat for SWHA. The MND provides Mitigation Measure (MM) BIO-1 to mitigate for potential significant impacts and requires a focused survey for SWHA nests within ¼- mile of the Project site if Project-related activities are expected to commence between March 1 and September 15. The MND also notes that if active SWHA nests are found, CDFW shall be contacted to determine appropriate protective measures, and these measures shall be implemented prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities.

CDFW does not concur that conducting a single focused survey within ¼-mile of the Project site is sufficient to detect SWHA and their nests and sufficiently mitigate for potential significant impacts and avoid the unauthorized take of SWHA. As such, CDFW recommends MM BIO-1 be modified to include the following measures:

Recommended Mitigation Measure 1: SWHA Protocol Surveys CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct protocol surveys following the survey methodology developed by the SWHA Technical Advisory Committee (SWHA TAC 2000) the survey season immediately prior to construction. Please note Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
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this survey methodology requires that multiple surveys be conducted during the SWHA nesting season.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 2: SWHA Avoidance Buffer If Project-specific activities will take place during the SWHA nesting season (i.e., March 1 through September 15), and active SWHA nests are present, CDFW recommends a minimum ½-mile no-disturbance buffer be delineated and maintained around each nest, regardless of whether it was detected by surveys or observed incidentally. These buffers would remain in place until the breeding season has ended or until a qualified biologist has determined that the birds have fledged and are no longer reliant upon the nest or parental care for survival, to prevent nest abandonment and other take of SWHA as a result of Project activities.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 3: SWHA Take Authorization CDFW also recommends that in the event an active SWHA nest is detected, and a ½-mile no-disturbance buffer is not feasible, consultation with CDFW is warranted to discuss how to implement the Project and avoid take. If take cannot be avoided, take authorization through the acquisition of an Incidental Take Permit (ITP), pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081 subdivision (b) is necessary to comply with CESA.

Western Burrowing Owl
The California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) approved western burrowing owl (BUOW) as a candidate for potential listing as a protected species under CESA on October 10, 2024, and published these findings in the California Regulatory Notice Register (Notice Register) on October 25, 2024. As such, BUOW is now a candidate under CESA and receives the same legal protection afforded to an endangered or threatened species (Fish & G. Code, §§ 2074.2 & 2085).

The Project site is within the geographic range of BUOW and a historical occurrence was documented within approximately 8 miles of the Project site (CDFW 2026).The MND states that while the potential for occurrence of BUOW within the Project site is low, the Project has the potential to impact the species nesting and foraging habitat.

The MND provides MM BIO-2a, BIO-2b, and 2c to mitigate for potential significant impacts to BUOW. If Project activities are anticipated to occur during the BUOW nesting season, MM-BIO-2a would require a qualified biologist to conduct a focused survey for BUOW within the Project site and a 500-foot buffer within 3 days of beginning Projectrelated activities. MM BIO-2b would require consultation with CDFW if an occupied BUOW burrow is located, for appropriate avoidance buffers and to discuss the use of one-way doors. MM-BIO-2c would require additional focused surveys if there is a 14- day lapse in Project activities. CDFW does not concur that conducting a single focused survey within the Project site and 500-foot buffer is sufficient to detect BUOW and Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
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sufficiently mitigate for potential significant impacts and avoid the unauthorized take of the species. As such, CDFW recommends MM BIO-2a, 2b, and 2c be modified to include the following measures.:

Recommended Mitigation Measure 4: BUOW Focused Surveys
CDFW recommends that focused surveys, following the 2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 Staff Report) (CDFG 2012), be conducted the survey season immediately prior to construction. Please note that the 2012 Staff Report necessitates multiple surveys prior to the initiation of construction.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 5: BUOW Avoidance Buffer Should a BUOW or known BUOW den (active or inactive) be detected, either during pre-construction surveys or construction activities, CDFW recommends that nodisturbance buffers, as outlined in the 2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012), be implemented prior to and during any ground-disturbing activities.

CDFW also recommends that these buffers be implemented for both wintering and breeding BUOW.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 6: BUOW Take Authorization If a BUOW or known BUOW den (active or inactive) is detected, and the nodisturbance buffers outlined in the 2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Mitigation are not feasible, consultation with CDFW is warranted to discuss how to implement the Project and avoid take. If take cannot be avoided, take authorization through the acquisition of an ITP, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081 subdivision (b) is necessary to comply with CESA.

Western Spadefoot
The Project site is within the geographic range of western spadefoot (WESP), and a historical occurrence has been documented within approximately 8 miles of the Project site (CDFW 2026). The MND states there is no potential for WESP to occur within the Project site as there is no breeding habitat and limited upland dispersal habitat for the species in the Project site. CDFW does not concur that there is no potential for the species to occur as WESP populations have been known to persist for years in agricultural and anthropogenic habitats in the San Joaquin Valley. The BRA notes that an agricultural ditch and multiple retention ponds are present within the Project vicinity, which may provide suitable breeding habitat, and suitable small mammal burrows are present within certain within certain portions of the site for dispersal. As such, CDFW recommends the MND include the following measures:

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Recommended Mitigation Measure 11: WESP Focused Surveys CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct focused surveys for WESP, using appropriate survey methodologies, prior to any ground-disturbing activities that may occur as part of the Project.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 12: WESP Minimization and Avoidance If WESP burrows, cracks, loose soil areas or other refugia are found to be used by WESP during focused surveys, avoidance whenever possible is encouraged via delineation and observance of a 50-foot no-disturbance buffer around these resources, including all potential breeding habitat, which can include agricultural sumps and irrigation ditches in addition to any areas that pool water for only a few weeks. Avoidance of potential breeding habitat should occur even when dry, since post-metamorphic WESP juveniles have a unique adaptation to the drying of their temporary breeding pools; they utilize the dried pond bottom as a refuge, burying themselves in the dessication cracks and damp soil beneath the surface crust (Baumberger et al., 2020). If any lifestage of WESP are observed on the Project site, Project activities in their immediate vicinity should cease, allowing individuals to leave the Project site on their own accord.

On September 24, 2025, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) received a petition to list the northern population of WESP as threatened species and the southern population of WESP as an endangered species under CESA. If the Commission takes action and WESP becomes listed as a Candidate for listing pursuant to CESA (possible in 2026), or ultimately becomes listed as threatened or endangered pursuant to CESA, take authorization through the acquisition of an ITP, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081, subdivision (b), is necessary to comply with CESA if full avoidance of WESP could not be achieved. Please note that implementation of the above recommended measures would help minimize impacts to WESP as required by CEQA, but would not fully avoid impacts and thus take; additional measures would need to be implemented to avoid take of WESP. In the event that WESP becomes protected under CESA, CDFW recommends early consultation to help identify if avoidance is feasible or if not, to initiate discussions regarding the need for ITP acquisition.

Editorial Comments and/or Suggestions
Nesting Birds: To protect nesting birds, CDFW recommends that Project grounddisturbing and vegetation-disturbing activities occur during the bird non-nesting season; however, if ground-disturbing or vegetation-disturbing activities must occur during the nesting season (February 1st through September 15th), the Project applicant is responsible for ensuring that implementation of the Project does not result in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or relevant Fish and Game Code sections as referenced above.

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If the nesting season cannot be avoided, CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct a pre-construction survey for active nests no more than 10 days prior to the start of ground or vegetation disturbance to maximize the probability that nests that could potentially be impacted are detected. CDFW also recommends that surveys cover a sufficient area around the Project site to identify nests and determine their status. A sufficient area means any area potentially affected, either directly or indirectly, by the Project. In addition to direct impacts (i.e., nest destruction), noise, vibration, and movement of workers or equipment could also affect nests. CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist establish a behavioral baseline of all identified nests. Once Project activities begin, CDFW recommends having a qualified biologist continuously monitor nests to detect behavioral changes resulting from the Project. If behavioral changes occur, CDFW recommends halting the work causing that change and consulting with CDFW for additional avoidance and minimization measures.

If continuous monitoring of identified nests by a qualified biologist is not feasible, CDFW recommends a minimum no-disturbance buffer of 250 feet around active nests of nonlisted bird species and a 500-foot no-disturbance buffer around active nests of nonlisted raptors. These buffers are advised to remain in place until the breeding season has ended or until a qualified biologist has determined the birds have fledged and are no longer reliant upon the nest or on-site parental care for survival. Variance from these no-disturbance buffers is possible when there is a compelling biological or ecological reason to do so, such as when the Project site would be concealed from a nest site by topography. CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist advise and support any variance from these buffers and notify CDFW in advance of implementing a variance.

Lake and Streambed Alteration: The MND notes the Project site contains an open water canal (Hooper Ditch) extending east to west at the site's northern boundary. This feature may be jurisdictional under Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et seq. Project activities that substantially change the bed, bank, and channel of any river, stream or lake are subject to CDFW’s regulatory authority pursuant Fish and Game Code section 1600 et seq. Fish and Game Code section 1602 requires an entity to notify CDFW prior to commencing any activity that may (a) substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of any river, stream, or lake; (b) substantially change or use any material from the bed, bank, or channel of any river, stream, or lake (including the removal of riparian vegetation): (c) deposit debris, waste or other materials that could pass into any river, stream, or lake. “Any river, stream, or lake” includes those that are ephemeral or intermittent as well as those that are perennial and may include those that are highly modified such as canals and retention basins.

CDFW is required to comply with CEQA in the issuance of a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement; therefore, if the CEQA document approved for the Project does not adequately describe the Project and its impacts to lakes or streams, a subsequent CEQA analysis may be necessary for Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
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issuance. For information on notification requirements, please refer to CDFW’s website (https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/LSA) or contact CDFW staff in the Central Region Lake and Streambed Alteration Program at (559) 243-4593.

California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) Positive Submission of Data:

Please note that the CNDDB is populated by voluntary record submissions of species detections. As a result, species may be present in locations not depicted in the CNDDB but where there is suitable habitat and features capable of supporting species. A lack of an occurrence record in the CNDDB does not mean a species is not present. In order to adequately assess any potential Project-related impacts to biological resources, surveys conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist/botanist during the appropriate survey period(s) and using the appropriate protocol survey methodology are warranted in order to determine whether or not any special-status species are present at or near the Project site.

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and negative declarations be incorporated into a database which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21003, subd. (e)). Accordingly, please report any special-status species and natural communities detected during Project surveys to CNDDB. The CNDDB field survey form can be filled out and submitted online at the following link:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Submitting-Data. The types of information reported to CNDDB can be found at the following link:
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Plants-and-Animals.

FILING FEES
The Project, as proposed, could have an impact on fish and/or wildlife, and assessment of environmental document filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the Lead Agency and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by CDFW. Payment of the environmental document filing fee is required in order for the underlying project approval to be operative, vested, and final. (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 753.5; Fish & G. Code, § 711.4; Pub. Resources Code, § 21089).

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CONCLUSION
CDFW appreciates the opportunity to comment on the MND to assist the City in identifying and mitigating Project impacts on biological resources. A Mitigation and Monitoring Program (MMRP) (Attachment 1) is included to assist the City with incorporating the recommended mitigation measures provided above. Questions regarding this letter or further coordination should be directed to John Riedel, Environmental Scientist, at (559) 807-1453 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Julie A. Vance
Regional Manager
Attachment - MMRP Table
ec: State Clearinghouse
Land Use and Climate Innovation
[email protected]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Matt Nelson
[email protected]
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References
Baumberger, K., A. Backlin, E. Gallegos, C. Hitchcock, and R. Fisher. Mitigation ponds offer drought resiliency for western spadefoot (Spea hammondii) populations.

Southern California Academy of Sciences, 119(1), pp. 6-17.

California Department of Fish and Game. 2012. Staff report on burrowing owl mitigation.

California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California, USA.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2023. Survey considerations for California Endangered Species Act candidate bumble bee species. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento, California, USA.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2026. Biogeographic information and observation system (BIOS). https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS. Accessed 28 January 2026.

Swainson’s Hawk Technical Advisory Committee. 2000. Recommended timing and methodology for Swainson’s hawk nesting surveys in California’s Central Valley.

Swainson’s Hawk Technical Advisory Committee.

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP)
PROJECT: Sherwood South Subdivision
SCH No.: 2026010340

RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURE STATUS/DATE/INITIALS
Before Disturbing Soil or Vegetation
Swainson’s Hawk (SWHA)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 1:

SWHA protocol surveys
Recommended Mitigation Measure 3:

SWHA take authorization
Burrowing Owl (BUOW)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 4:

BUOW focused surveys
Recommended Mitigation Measure 6:

BUOW take authorization
Crotch’s Bumble Bee (CBB)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 7:

CBB habitat assessment
Recommended Mitigation Measure 8:

CBB focused surveys
Recommended Mitigation Measure 10:

CBB take authorization
Western Spadefoot (WESP)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 11:

WESP focused surveys
During Construction
Swainson’s Hawk (SWHA)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 2:

SWHA avoidance buffer
Western Burrowing Owl (BUOW)
Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Recommended Mitigation Measure 5:

BUOW avoidance buffer
Crotch’s Bumble Bee (CBB)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 9:

CBB avoidance buffer
Western Spadefoot (WESP)
Recommended Mitigation Measure 12:

WESP avoidance and minimization
Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Sherwood South Subdivision Response to Comments
Letter 1: Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Response 1-1
DTSC’s comment does not indicate opposition to redevelopment of former agricultural land for residential use. Instead, the comment reflects DTSC’s focus on ensuring that past agricultural land utilization, including historical application of agricultural chemicals, has been appropriately assessed. This evaluation is intended to confirm that any residual constituents associated with historical agricultural practices have been identified and addressed, as necessary, to support safe residential development. To ensure that historical agricultural land use has been appropriately assessed prior to future occupancy or redevelopment activities, an agricultural chemical screening should be conducted prior to grading activities to evaluate whether agricultural chemicals are present at the site. If agricultural chemicals above their corresponding environmental action levels are determined to be located on the site, additional environmental assessment and remediation will be warranted.

Letter 2: California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM)
Response 2-1
The letter provides general advisory information on responsibilities under Public Resources Code Section 3208.1 regarding previously plugged and abandoned oil, gas, or geothermal wells that may be impacted by development. The CalGEM Well Finder database confirms no oil, gas, or geothermal wells are located within or near the Project parcels. Therefore, no abandonment or re-abandonment actions are required at this time. If any wells or evidence of leaks are discovered during development, work shall cease immediately, and CalGEM shall be notified per PRC requirements. Any contaminated soil shall be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Well information shall be provided to the Tulare County Recorder for inclusion in title documents to inform future owners.

Letter 3: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Response 3-1
CDFW, acting as a Trustee Agency and potential Responsible Agency under CEQA, has provided comments regarding the need to assess and mitigate potential impacts to fish, wildlife, native plants, and associated habitats pursuant to the Fish and Game Code. These comments address the Project site's characteristics, including its agricultural history, the presence of Hooper Ditch, a heritage valley oak tree, and nearby irrigation ponds, which may offer habitat for special-status species. CDFW expresses concerns regarding the existing mitigation measures to reduce impacts to less than significant levels and to avoid unauthorized take for species such as the State-threatened Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni), the Statecandidate western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea), and the State species of special concern and federally proposed threatened western spadefoot (Spea hammondii).

Additional recommendations pertain to protections for nesting birds, potential jurisdictional features under Fish and Game Code section 1600 et seq., submissions to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), environmental data incorporation, and CEQA filing fees.

To address these concerns while ensuring regulatory compliance, focused surveys and preconstruction surveys will be conducted for all special-status species identified in the Biological Resources Assessment (BRA) and CDFW's comments, including Swainson's hawk, western burrowing owl, western spadefoot, and general nesting birds. These surveys will be performed by qualified biologists following established protocols recommended by CDFW and relevant technical advisory committees, as detailed below. If Project activities are determined to affect jurisdictional waters or streambeds, such as Hooper Ditch, a streambed alteration permit application will be submitted to CDFW prior to construction, as required under Fish and Game Code section 1600 et seq. Submissions to the CNDDB will be made for any special-status species detections, and applicable CEQA filing fees will be paid upon the Notice of Determination. The following detailed survey protocols, aligned with CDFW recommendations, will be implemented:

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)
Protocol Surveys: A qualified biologist shall conduct Swainson’s Hawk (SWHA) protocol surveys in accordance with the SWHA Technical Advisory Committee methodology (SWHA TAC 2000) during the nesting season immediately preceding construction. Multiple surveys are required within the defined survey period and will cover a ¼-mile radius around the Project site.

Avoidance Buffer: If project activities occur during the SWHA nesting season (March 1– September 15) and an active nest is present (whether detected by survey or incidentally), establish and maintain a minimum ½-mile no-disturbance buffer around each nest. The buffer shall remain in effect until the end of the breeding season or until a qualified biologist confirms that the young have fledged and are independent of the nest and parental care.

Take Authorization: If an active nest is detected and a ½-mile buffer is not feasible, consult with CDFW to explore options for avoiding take. If take cannot be avoided, obtain an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(b) prior to proceeding with activities that would result in take under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

Western Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea)
Focused Surveys: A qualified biologist shall conduct focused Western Burrowing Owl (BUOW) surveys in accordance with the protocols outlined in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFW 2012) during the survey season immediately preceding construction. The protocol requires multiple surveys to determine presence or absence prior to the initiation of ground-disturbing activities.

Avoidance Buffer: Upon detection of a BUOW individual or a known BUOW burrow (active or inactive), whether identified during pre-construction surveys or incidentally during construction, implement no-disturbance buffers as specified in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFW 2012). These buffers shall apply to both wintering and breeding BUOW and must be established and maintained prior to and throughout any ground-disturbing activities to minimize disturbance and avoid take.

Take Authorization: If a BUOW or known burrow (active or inactive) is detected and the nodisturbance buffers recommended in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFW 2012) cannot be feasibly implemented, consult with CDFW to identify measures for avoiding take.

Should take be unavoidable, obtain an ITP pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(b) to ensure compliance with the CESA.

Western Spadefoot (Spea hammondii)
Focused Surveys: A qualified biologist shall conduct focused Western Spadefoot (WESP) surveys using appropriate methods prior to any ground-disturbing activities.

Minimization and Avoidance: If occupied burrows, cracks, loose soil, or other refugia are identified, delineate and maintain a 50-foot no-disturbance buffer around these features and all potential breeding habitat (including temporary pools, agricultural sumps, irrigation ditches, and briefly ponded areas—even when dry). Post-metamorphic juveniles may aestivate in desiccation cracks and damp soil. If any WESP life stage is observed on site, immediately halt nearby activities to allow voluntary departure.

Take Authorization and Consultation: A petition to list northern WESP as threatened and southern WESP as endangered under CESA was received by the California Fish and Game Commission on September 24, 2025; status remains unlisted as of February 2026. The above measures minimize CEQA impacts but do not fully avoid take. Should WESP become a candidate species or be listed under CESA, obtain an ITP per Fish and Game Code § 2081(b) if full avoidance is infeasible. Early CDFW consultation is recommended in such cases to evaluate avoidance options or initiate ITP proceedings.

General Nesting Birds
Preferred Timing: Schedule ground-disturbing and vegetation-disturbing activities outside the bird nesting season (February 1–September 15) to avoid impacts. If activities must occur during this period, the Project applicant is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and applicable Fish and Game Code provisions to prevent take of nests, eggs, or birds.

Pre-Construction Surveys: If work occurs during the nesting season, a qualified biologist shall conduct pre-construction surveys for active nests no more than 10 days prior to ground or vegetation disturbance. Surveys shall encompass the Project site and a sufficient surrounding area to identify nests potentially affected directly or indirectly (via noise, vibration, or equipment/worker movement).

Nest Monitoring and Behavioral Assessment: Establish a behavioral baseline for identified active nests. Upon commencement of Project activities, a qualified biologist shall continuously monitor nests for behavioral changes indicative of disturbance. If changes occur, halt the causative work immediately and consult CDFW to implement additional avoidance or minimization measures.

No-Disturbance Buffers (if Continuous Monitoring Unfeasible): Maintain a minimum 250-foot no-disturbance buffer around active nests of non-listed non-raptor bird species and a 500- foot buffer around active nests of non-listed raptors. Buffers shall remain in effect until the breeding season ends or a qualified biologist confirms that young have fledged and are independent of the nest and parental care. Variances from these buffers may be permitted for compelling biological or ecological reasons, provided a qualified biologist supports the variance and CDFW is notified in advance.

Lake and Streambed Alteration (Hooper Ditch)
There is an open water canal (Hooper Ditch) along the northern boundary of the Project site that may be subject to CDFW jurisdiction under Fish and Game Code section 1600 et seq.

Project activities that may substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow, change or use material from the bed, bank, or channel, or deposit debris, waste, or other materials into this feature (including removal of riparian vegetation) require prior notification to CDFW.

The Project will follow all regulatory compliance related to Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et seq. as required. If it is determined that a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement is required, it will be obtained prior to the start of construction. dtsc.ca.gov
SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
January 15, 2026
Steven Sopp
Principal Planner
City of Tulare
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
[email protected]
RE: MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SHERWOOD SOUTH SUBDIVISION DATED JANUARY 13, 2026, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2026010340
Dear Steven Sopp,
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Sherwood South Subdivision (Project). The proposed Project involves the development of 285 new residential units consisting of 209 single-family homes and 76 units of multi-family apartments on approximately 59.30 acres in the City of Tulare. The Project site was used for agricultural purposes until 2023 per the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) completed by Krazan and Associates, Inc. DTSC recommends and requests consideration of the following comments:

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Sincerely,
Dave Kereazis
Associate Environmental Planner
HWMP-Permitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Steven Sopp
January 15, 2026

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VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Steven Sopp
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
[email protected]
Assessor Parcel Number(s): 168090011, 168090010
Project Location Address: NEC Enterprise Street and Bardsley Avenue PROJECT TITLE: Sherwood South Subdivision
Public Resources Code (PRC) section 3208.1 establishes re-abandonment responsibility when previously plugged and abandoned oil, gas or geothermal wells will be impacted by planned property development or construction activities. Local permitting agencies, property owners, and/or developers should be aware of, and fully understand, that significant and potentially dangerous issues may be associated with development near previously abandoned oil, gas, and geothermal wells.

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PRC section 3208.1 gives CalGEM the authority to order or permit the re-abandonment of any well where it has reason to question the integrity of the previous abandonment.

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State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation Central District, 11000 River Run Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93311 conservation.ca.gov | T: (661) 322-4031
problem, then the owner of the property on which the well is located shall obtain all rights necessary to re-abandon the well and be responsible for the reabandonment.

CalGEM makes the following additional recommendations to the local permitting agency, property owner, and developer:

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State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation Central District, 11000 River Run Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93311 conservation.ca.gov | T: (661) 322-4031

CalGEM does not regulate grading, excavations, or other land use issues.

Should you have any questions, or if any wells are encountered that were not part of this letter, contact CalGEM at (661) 322-4031 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Emilio Flores
Office Technician

Enclosure
01/27/2026

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State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation Central District, 11000 River Run Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93311 conservation.ca.gov | T: (661) 322-4031
Enclosure: The wells listed below are reported to be located within and nearby the parcel boundary and may have future access impeded.

CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency under CEQA (Pub.

Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Comment Letter 3 Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
City of Tulare Planning Division
February 13, 2026

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Proponent: Summit Home Builders, Inc.

Objective: The proposed Project involves the construction of 285 new residential units consisting of 209 single-family homes and 76 units of multi-family apartments on approximately 59.30 acres.

Docusign Envelope ID: 082D45BA-C18D-447F-BCCC-8AD00A8E7ED5 Steven Sopp, Principal Planner
City of Tulare Planning Division
February 13, 2026

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