Opportunities for Improvement
Bullet 3 – TBIZ does have entry standards for accelerator tenant applications; however, complimentary business consultation services are available to all applicants (and other interested parties) for business plan development, financial projections, etc., in order to fully prepare the emerging business for success. While some may not have this readily available at entry, it would be expected that, given the access to the services, the basics of these items will be created within a short period of time in the accelerator program.
Bullet 4 – TBIZ does track this information in addition to service levels for business assistance, workshops, and outreach.
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TULARE AVANZA INITIATIVE | Phase I Findings & Recommended Path Forward | City Council | May 2026
What Small Business Owners Told Us
We see this as informational and note that the items applying to TBIZ have been, or are, in the process of being provided such as; guidance on business start-up, workshops in Spanish language, networking/trade show activities sharing information on access to capital – Spanish language staff onsite for these activities, and entrepreneurship cohort creation.
Best Practices Models
Upon review, we believe that these models do not fit the initial intention of TBIZ nor are the markets comparable to the status of Central California. That said, their outreach aspects could provide helpful information.
Recommendations: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
11. (a) Insurance requirements for rental tenants cannot be waived due to City-Chamber lease requirements, and should not be considered a barrier as referral to local insurance services is available and also supports other local, small businesses representing a cross section of the community. (b) With regard to a $50 per month mail service, the Chamber feels this service is readily available through multiple local businesses and does not align with the goal of TBIZ unless the participant is a HUB co-working user or office space tenant.
15. The minority business program for economic development recommendation is an element we would expect to see as part of the new economic development master plan under development.
The Tulare Chamber and TBIZ look forward to partnering in this effort.
16. This would be best served as a private industry or non-profit project, but not part of TBIZ.
17. This project can definitely be impactful for small business owners and the community. This is also best served as a private industry or non-profit organization led project.
18. Providing information sessions on the business license application process is an excellent idea and aligns well with the intent of TBIZ for growing and supporting emerging businesses.
Response from Spade Entertainment:
Here are some notes on Bacelia's report,
● I think the fact that 66.1% of respondents have never been to a city event and 35.5% have never heard about Zumwalt is because the community is not engaged. Based on all of the advertising we have done, and the city has invested in going into year 3 it's surprising. So, if you take Balecia's examples of advertising on ONE platform, everything similar to Fresno that could help. But doing that means an advertising buy for all the city capabilities and events for the entire year with support still from partners like Spade. My suggestion would be you go into contract with an Ad Agency and they can pull it all together and produce creative for everything in Tulare. They can also reach out to other markets to bring in travelers creating Tulare as a destination. I have some good agencies that I can recommend.
● I think having a city webpage and dedicated Social Media for Zumwalt is not a bad idea, but you have to pay to manage that, and that person would need to work with whoever is doing the shows at the Amphitheater. I think you would have to farm that out to have it make sense. Right now, we collab with you guys on all the posts, so they are getting out IncludUs Labs | www.includus.org | Prepared for the City of Tulare 35
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TULARE AVANZA INITIATIVE | Phase I Findings & Recommended Path Forward | City Council | May 2026 on your channels. The same goes with the website. If this is the route you guys take, you may want to consider just having a full-time operator (like we've been talking about) at the Amphitheater and pay them per show broken out monthly over the year. That person can do everything I do (I'm happy to talk about that) and the city would get all the ticket revenue and a larger percentage of the sponsorship
● We have to remember in the ticket counts she has some of those include donated tickets.
Arriba was not the best overall, but it should have been. I think 3 Latin concerts is more than enough. We have to sell those before we add more. We have to remember that Tulare is not our number 1 pull for tickets - Fresno was and still is. You can't look at just the breakout of Tulare - we pull from numerous cities and states. ● Ticket pricing is not an issue - it's just people's go to. Our prices our less than all other markets for these bands as we have shown and that's still the case this year ● Vendors is not going to help attendance. There is also an issue of space. I agree we should have more vendors at events like the July 4th celebration like we do for the Christmas event bit for concerts people come for the music - not the vendors. ● Staff burden - I can't really speak to that. Parking has always been a city revenue option.
Setup and teardown came in year one when ticket sales struggled. I believe there is a clear definition of what Parks and Rec does and what the operator does. Happy to discuss this further.
● Our advertising model is on point with how it should be done. Advertise heavily for announce/pre-sale (6 weeks) and the heavy 6 weeks prior to each show. There are things that run consistently, like billboards and feature different shows each month. ● Submitting a plan is fine but keep in mind sometimes we don't know what that plan is until we secure a show. We are pretty consistent with style of ads but keep in mind each band has different requirements. I feel for the most part though it's pretty on point. We have a good team. We distribute a ton of flyers and posters and even have some street teams.
We do tons of discount codes and track them, especially with our sponsors. THey in turn send them out to their database
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 5, 2026
Department: Economic Development & Redevelopment
Submitted by: Jennifer Gomez, Exec. Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Agenda Title: Entertainment District Master Developer
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate a Pre-Development Planning Agreement for an Entertainment District Master Developer as recommended by the Master Developer RFQ Selection Committee.
SUMMARY
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Tulare Entertainment District Master Developer was issued on January 6, 2026, with a pre-submittal meeting held virtually on February 3. City staff and our consultant, Victus Advisors, responded to various questions submitted by interested parties and prepared a total of three addendums. Three firms submitted their Statement of Qualifications in response to the RFQ on March 10 and interviews were subsequently held with all of them with the Master Developer RFQ Selection Committee on April 2.
Based on a comprehensive evaluation of written submittals, interviews, and overall alignment with the City’s objectives, the Committee ranked the respondents as follows:
1. PB Development
2. Card & Associates
3. Legacy (with HMH)
The Committee recommends that the City initiate negotiations with the top-ranked firm, PB Development, to commence a Phase 1 pre-development planning effort. This phase is envisioned as a minimum effort of six (6) months that includes site negotiation/acquisition, site and feasibility analysis, and development of a conceptual master plan with initial construction cost estimates and preliminary funding plan. Should negotiations not result in a mutually acceptable agreement, the Committee recommends proceeding sequentially to the second- and third-ranked firms, respectively, under the authorization granted to the City Manager under this action. Once negotiations have been concluded, the Pre-Development Planning Agreement will be brought to the City Council for approval.
PB Development was ranked highest due to its strong alignment with the City’s long-term vision, demonstrated experience delivering sports-anchored mixed-use destinations. The firm has experience delivering comparable large-scale developments anchored by sports tourism and supported by integrated retail, hospitality, and entertainment uses, which provides confidence in its ability to create a sustainable, year-round destination. Their other projects also incorporated multi-family and single-family homes.
In order for the City to proceed with this project, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Pre-Development Planning Agreement for an Entertainment District Master Developer as recommended by the Selection Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Item #: 10.3
General Business
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Approve with changes
2. Deny
3. Table
ATTACHMENTS
None
Reviewed/Approved:
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 5, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Project Management
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review the City of Tulare Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program and provide direction thereto.
SUMMARY
This is the first review of the Preliminary Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2027. A total of 63 projects are recommended for programmed funding in the coming fiscal year. Following is a list of projects with new funding proposed in Fiscal Year 2027, followed by a list of associated funding requirements. Staff will review them in greater detail during the presentation of this item.
Proposed FY 2027 CIP Projects Category
FM0051: Business Incubator Makers Space Facilities
FM2027-01: Airport Runway Pavement Management Facilities HR0003: ADA Compliance Upgrades Facilities
PK2025-01: Dxi Irrigation Management System Replacement Parks PK2027-01: Mulcahy Splash Pad Parks
FD2027-01: New Fire Apparatus Public Safety
PD2027-01: Interview Room Cameras Public Safety
SD0020: Tulare High School Farm SD Lift Station Upgrade Surface Water Management SD2027-01: Storm Drain System SCADA and Electrical Upgrades Surface Water Management SU0006: MS4 Permit Compliance Surface Water Management
IT0029: IT Equipment Maintenance Technology
IT0044: IT Equipment Replacement Technology
IT0054: Eden Replacement Phase 2 Building Permit System Technology IT2025-06: Fire Training Room AV Replacement Technology IT2027-01: Finance System Replacement Phase 1 Continuation Technology EN0060: Annual Transportation Planning Transportation
EN0061: Annual Transportation Expansion Transportation
EN0062: Annual Transportation Studies/Administration Transportation EN0078: Bardsley/Morrison Sidewalk Improvements Transportation EN0088: Prosperity & West Traffic Signal Improvements Transportation EN0097: International Agri-Center Way Extension Transportation EN0099: Various Streets Northeast of Canby St. and Tulare Ave. Transportation EN0101: Tesori-Bella Oaks Improvements Transportation
EN0105: Hwy 99 Widening / Paige Avenue Interchange Transportation EN0106: Santa Fe Trail Crossing Improvements – Cycle 12 HSIP Transportation ST0006: Annual Transportation – Pavement Management Transportation ST0007: Annual Transportation – Maintenance Transportation ST0010: LMD Supplemental Street Maintenance Transportation ST0011: Centennial Park Parking Lot Transportation
ST0012: Rollers Transportation
ST0013: Sign Printer Transportation
Item #: 10.4
General Business
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SW0008: Sewer Lift Station Upgrades Wastewater
SW0015: CCTV Sewer Camera Replacement / Upgrade Wastewater SW2027-01: Downtown Sewer Rehabilitation Wastewater
SW2027-02: Goodwin Avenue / “K” Street Lift Station Rehabilitation Wastewater WW0042: Facility Digestors Rehabilitation Wastewater
WW0061: Domestic Plant Expansion Wastewater
WW0063: Lagoon Influent Pipe Rehabilitation Wastewater
WW0065: Industrial Dewatering and Drying Expansion Wastewater WW0073: Percolation Ponds Rehabilitation Wastewater
WW0074: Industrial and Domestic Digestor Addition Wastewater WW0075: Industrial Headworks 2 VFD Replacement Wastewater WW0078: BVF Flare Replacement Wastewater
WW0079: Headworks 2 Barscreen Replacement Wastewater
WW0080: Septic Receiving Station Upgrade Wastewater
WW0081: BVF Boiler Wastewater
WW0082: Industrial Lift Station Wastewater
WW0083: SMBR Mixer and Aerator Wastewater
WT0020: Annual Well Rehabilitation Projects Water
WT0030: Annual Meter Replacement Water
WT0034: Water Electrical System Upgrades Water
WT0035: Generators Water
WT0045: New Water Well (4-2) Water
WT0048: New Water Well – DIF Funded Water
WT0049: Water Meter Infrastructure Upgrade (AMI) Water
WT0053: Annual Groundwater Recharge Basins Water
WT0055: Hwy 99 Water Crossing Water
WT0057: South “I” Street Water Line Water
WT0058: Rankin Avenue / Hwy 99 Water Crossing Water
WT0061: GIS System Water Applications Water
WT0062: Water Well Security Upgrades Water
WT2025-04: Well Site 1, 2 MG Storage Tank, Booster, TCP Trmnt. Water Fund FY 2027 CIP, $
100 - General Fund $5,094,347.16
105 - Sol. Waste & St. Sweep. Fund $100,000.00
107 - Water Fund $24,500.00
195 - Surface Water Management Fund $1,049,565.48
200 - Landscape & Light. Dist. Fund $550,000.00
205 - Law Enf. Fac. & Eqmt DIF Fund $77,500.00
206 - Fire Fac. & Eqpmt. DIF Fund $1,358,333.33
211 - Library DIF Fund $251,900.00
225 - Water Supply Fac. DIF Fund $1,359,484.43
226 - Wastewater Trmt Fac. DIF Fund $126,293.67
230 - St/Intchgs/Traff Sig DIF Fund $2,566,462.20
233 - State Highway Proj. DIF Fund $60,500.00
300 - Gas Taxes Fund (HUTA) $1,459,255.36
300 - Gas Taxes Fund (RMRA - SB1) $10,103.20
301 - Measure R Fund $1,116,247.95
320 - Engineering Grants Fund $349,920.00
330 - Other/General Citywide Grants $4,500,000.00
400 - General CIP Fund $670,000.00
405 - Sol. Wst. & St. Sweep CIP Fund $520,000.00
406 - Wastewater CIP Fund $16,675,251.91
407 - Water CIP Fund $10,599,072.40
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607 - Equipment Replacement $3,348,701.67
??? – Other (IAC Way Extension Developer
Share)
$4,470,828.45
Total Funding For FY 2027 $56,338,267.19
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Fiscal impact would result from subsequent budget adoption.
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
There is no alternative action suggested.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Reviewed/Approved:
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 5, 2026
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Roberts, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Title: Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget and provide direction thereto.
SUMMARY
This is the second draft of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which provides a preliminary overview of the City’s overall budget.
Preliminary Budget
All Funds
Projected Revenues $194,579,383
Estimated Expenditures 199,773,776
General Fund
Projected Revenues $75,909,919
Projected Transfers In 58,370
Estimated Expenditures 72,969,877
Estimated Transfers Out 8,102,047
Preliminary Surplus / (Use of Fund Balance) ($ 5,503,935) Of the total $5,503,935 use of fund balance shown, approximately $410,000 supports operating expenditures, with the remaining amount allocated to preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 CIP projects.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact to the current Fiscal Year 2026 budget, as this is in preparation for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
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
Item #: 10.5
General Business
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget
Reviewed/Approved:
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Fiscal Year 2027
Preliminary Budget
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Budget Overview -
All Funds
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All Funds
FY 27
Preliminary 2
FY 26
Adopted
FY 27 Prelim. 2
vs FY 26 Adopted
Revenues & Transfers In
Taxes $ 68,947,268 $ 3,333,091 65,614,177 $
Licenses & Permits 1,797,120 3,333,750 (1,536,630)Fines & Forfeits 591,555 866,500 (274,945)Use of Money & Property 3,903,188 3,799,922 103,266Intergovernmental 7,390,441 6,891,298 499,143Charges for Services 90,606,491 88,874,305 1,732,186Other Revenues 21,343,320 21,270,390 72,930 Total Revenues 194,579,383 $ 190,650,342 $ 3,929,041 $
Budgeted Revenues, Expenditures, & Transfers by CategoryFiscal Year 2027 Preliminary 2 vs Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted
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FY 27
Preliminary 2
FY 26
Adopted
FY 27 Prelim. 2
vs FY 26 Adopted
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Salaries & Benefits $ 61,202,268 $ 59,112,009 $ 2,090,259 Maintenance & Operations 64,863,026 59,015,230 5,847,797Internal Service Charges & Allocated Costs 24,123,959 23,484,316 639,643Capital Outlay 4,768,682 4,830,863 (62,181)Debt Service 14,352,370 14,541,212 (188,842)Capital Improvements 30,463,471 16,954,700 13,508,771 Total Expenditures $ 199,773,776 $ 177,938,329 $ 21,835,447 Summary
Revenues $ 194,579,383 $ 190,650,342 $ 3,929,041
Expenditures (199,773,776) (177,938,329) (21,835,447)
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City of Tulare
Interfund Transfers - Preliminary 2Fiscal Year 2027
From Fund (No.) To Fund (No.) Purpose
Preliminary
Transfer
General Fund (100) Aviation Fund (110) Operating Subsidy $ 50,000 Financing Authority Debt Service Fund (450) Debt Service 2,222,500 General CIP Fund (400) Capital Purchases & Improvements 5,094,347 Housing Successor Agency Fund (711) Operating Subsidy 38,500Senior Services Fund (315) Operating Subsidy 375,000Surface Water Management Fund (195) Operating Transfer 272,000Unemployment Insurance Fund (603) Employee Benefits 50,000 Total, General Fund: 8,102,347 $
Enterprise Funds
Solid Waste & Street Sweeping Fund (105) General CIP Fund (400) Capital Purchases & Improvements 106,150 $ Wastewater Fund (106) General CIP Fund (400) Capital Purchases & Improvements $ 12,290 Surface Water Management Fund (195) Operating Transfer 450,000 Water Fund (107) General CIP Fund (400) Capital Purchases & Improvements $ 7,350 Surface Water Management Fund (195) Operating Transfer 703,800
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From Fund (No.) To Fund (No.) Purpose
Preliminary
Transfer
Special Revenue Funds
Surface Water Management Fund (195) General CIP Fund (400) Capital Purchases & Improvements 1,049,565 $ Police Department Grants Fund (305) General Fund (100) Capital Purchases & Improvements $ 8,370 Gas Tax Fund (300) General CIP Fund (400) Capital Purchases & Improvements $ - Traffic Safety Fund (302) General Fund (100) Capital Purchases & Improvements $ 50,000 Water Supply Facility DIF Fund (225) Water CIP Fund (407) Capital Projects $ -
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City of Tulare
Preliminary Budget by FundFiscal Year 2027
Fund Fund Name
Estimated
Revenues
Estimated
Transfers In
Proposed
Transfers Out
Proposed
Expenditures
Fund Bal.
Impact
100 General Fund 75,509,919 $ 58,370 $ (8,102,347) $ (72,969,877) $ (5,503,935) $ 105 Solid Waste & Street Sweeping Fund * 15,118,190 - (106,150) (14,387,014) 625,026 106 Wastewater Fund * 30,588,300 - (462,290) (29,500,804) 625,206 107 Water Fund * 11,622,200 - (711,150) (13,759,337) (2,848,287) 110 Aviation Fund 441,529 50,000 - (861,968) (370,439)
194 Transit Fund - - - - -
195 Surface Water Management Fund 65,920 1,425,800 (1,049,565) (539,030) (96,875) 200 Landscape & Lighting District Fund 1,678,038 - - (452,440) 1,225,598205 Law Enforcement Facilities & Equipment DIF Fund 89,120 - - - 89,120 206 Fire Facilities & Equipment DIF Fund 274,720 - - - 274,720 210 General Facilities & Equipment DIF Fund 409,720 - - - 409,720211 Library DIF Fund 372,510 - - - 372,510215 Parks/Recreation Facilities & Equipment DIF Fund 1,258,900 - - - 1,258,900220 General Plan Maintenance DIF Fund 5 - - - 5 225 Water Supply Facility DIF Fund 2,213,900 - - - 2,213,900 226 Wastewater Treatment Facility DIF Fund 1,391,780 - - - 1,391,780 227 Storm Drain Facility DIF Fund 141,330 - - - 141,330228 Ground Water Recharge DIF Fund 172,210 - - - 172,210 230 Streets / Interchanges / Traffic Signals DIF Fund 2,323,600 - - - 2,323,600231 Streets/Medians/Landscaping DIF Fund 1,751 - - - 1,751 232 Grade Separation DIF Fund 13,390 - - - 13,390
233 State Highway Projects DIF Fund 16,480 - - - 16,480 300 Gas Taxes Fund 4,085,100 - - - 4,085,100
301 Measure R Fund 1,033,430 - - - 1,033,430302 Traffic Safety Fund 70,309 - (50,000) - 20,309
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Fund Fund Name
Estimated
Revenues
Estimated
Transfers In
Proposed
Transfers Out
Proposed
Expenditures
Fund Bal.
Impact
305 Police Department Grants Fund 127,620 - (8,370) (535,321) (416,071) 306 Fire Department Grants Fund 1,569,486 - - (1,727,336) (157,850) 310 Community Development Grants Fund 4,528,496 - - (4,027,000) 501,496315 Senior Services Fund 338,000 375,000 - (1,043,086) (330,086)330 Other/General City-wide Grants - - - - - 340 Police Forfeiture Fund 721 - - - 721
345 Vehicle Abatement Fund 31,751 - - (49,501) (17,750) 400 General CIP Fund 350,000 6,269,702 - (5,644,347) 975,355 406 Wastewater CIP Fund * 8,600,000 - - (14,143,956) (5,543,956)407 Water CIP Fund * 3,300,000 - - (10,155,168) (6,855,168) 450 Financing Authority Debt Service Fund 12,360 2,222,500 - (2,222,500) 12,360 600 Employee Welfare Fund 7,314,239 - - (6,850,392) 463,847 601 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund' 4,131,374 - - (3,987,173) 144,201602 General Insurance Fund 5,446,850 - - (5,447,472) (622) 603 Unemployment Insurance Fund - 50,000 - (52,500) (2,500) 604 Facilities Maintenance Fund 2,272,456 - (2,271,956) - 500 605 Fleet Replacement Fund 1,693,720 - - (1,719,341) (25,621) 606 Fleet Maintenance Fund 3,274,380 - - (3,290,418) (16,038) 607 Equipment Replacement Fund 794,079 - - (1,719,341) (925,262) 610 Fuel Fund 1,901,500 - - (1,896,500) 5,000
Total 194,579,383 $ $ 10,451,372 $ (10,489,872) $ (199,773,776) * Fund under purview of Board of Public Utilities Commissioners.
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City of Tulare
Preliminary Municipal Utility (Appropriations) Budget
Fiscal Year 2027
Salaries &
Benefits
Maintenance &
Operations
Int. Svc Chrgs
& Alloc. Costs Capital
Debt
Service
FY 27
Preliminary
I. Solid Waste & Street Sweeping Fund 1 2 4 & 5 6 & 7 8 Solid Waste, Commercial 1,366,033 $ 710,400 $ 1,327,351 $ 150,000 $ - $ 3,553,784 $ Solid Waste, Residential 2,742,737 2,161,960 3,314,403 350,000 - 8,569,100 Solid Waste, Roll-Off 477,738 391,000 555,725 72,000 - 1,496,463 Street Sweeping 1,985 720,000 45,681 - - 767,666
Solid Waste & Street Sweeping Fund Total 4,588,493 $ 3,983,360 $ $5,243,160 $572,000 - $ 14,387,014 $ II. Wastewater Fund 1 2 2 6 & 7 8
Sewer System 988,825 $ 1,027,440 $ 932,307 $ - $ 882,258 $ 3,830,830 $ Domestic 1,702,106 3,732,930 1,581,981 - 1,744,812 8,761,829 Energy 26,286 1,452,500 3,892 - 479,226 1,961,904
Industrial 1,674,863 5,849,410 620,007 - 6,610,242 14,754,522 Pretreatment 118,982 43,450 29,287 - - 191,719
Wastewater Fund Total 4,511,062 $ 12,105,730 $ 3,167,474 $ - $ 9,716,538 $ 29,500,804 $ III. Water Fund 1 2 2 6 & 7 8
Administration/Sales/Collection 1,136,983 $ 931,180 $ 932,978 $ - $ - $ 3,001,141 $ Distribution 1,008,637 297,300 829,107 50,000 938,425 3,123,469 Extraction 315,495 3,006,800 162,697 938,425 - 4,423,417Treatment 432,038 1,294,000 79,989 - 1,806,027 - Groundwater 51,526 1,315,000 38,758 - 1,405,284 -
Water Fund Total $ 2,944,677 $ 6,844,280 $ 2,043,530 $ 50,000 $ 1,876,850 $ 13,759,337 Grand Total - All Utility Enterprise Funds $ 12,044,233 $ 22,933,370 $ 10,454,164 $ 622,000 $ 11,593,388 $ 57,647,155
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General Fund
Budget Summary
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General Fund (100)
FY 27
Preliminary 2
FY 26
Adopted
FY 27 Prelim. 2
vs FY 26 Adopted
Revenues & Transfers In
Sales & Use Tax $ 15,900,000 $ 14,000,000 $ 1,900,000
Transactions & Use Tax 8,700,000 8,300,000 400,000Property Taxes 9,554,590 8,993,000 561,590 Property Tax In Lieu of VLF 9,100,000 8,500,000 600,000 Utility Users Tax 11,700,000 12,200,000 (500,000)Franchise Taxes 1,838,800 1,790,000 48,800 Cannabis/Dispensary Tax 900,000 1,000,000 (100,000)Transient Occupancy Tax 2,500,000 2,250,000 250,000Other Revenues 15,316,529 16,236,989 (920,460) Total Revenues $ 75,509,919 $ 73,269,989 $ 2,239,930Total Transfers In $ 58,370 $ 58,370 $ - Total Revenues & Transfers In $ 75,568,289 $ 73,328,359 $ 2,239,930 Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary 2 vs Fiscal Year 2026 AdoptedBudgeted Revenues, Expenditures, & Transfers by Category
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FY 27
Preliminary 2
FY 26
Adopted
FY 27 Prelim. 2
vs FY 26 Adopted
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Salaries & Benefits $ 43,722,255 $ 43,572,681 $ 149,574 Maintenance & Operations 16,669,834 13,500,076 3,169,758Internal Service Charges & Allocated Costs 11,333,806 11,443,608 (109,802)Capital Outlay 707,500 759,406 (51,906)Debt Service 536,482 491,040 45,442 Capital Improvements - - -
Total Expenditures $ 72,969,877 $ 69,766,811 $ 3,203,066Total Transfers Out $ 8,102,347 $ 5,014,667 $ 3,087,680Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $ 81,072,224 $ 74,781,478 $ 6,290,746 Summary
Revenues $ 75,509,919 $ 73,269,989 $ 2,239,930
Transfers In 58,370 58,370 -Expenditures (72,969,877) (69,766,811) (3,203,066) Transfers Out (8,102,347) (5,014,667) (3,087,680)
Projected Surplus / (Use of Fund Balance) $ (5,503,935) $ (1,453,119) $ (4,050,816)
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 5, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Cross Avenue Traffic Calming Presentation
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide staff direction on Cross Avenue traffic calming between Blackstone and Laspina Streets.
SUMMARY
The City of Tulare has received multiple citizen requests to evaluate traffic operations and safety concerns along Cross Avenue between Blackstone Street and Lincoln Street, particularly at the intersections of Brentwood Street and Coelho Avenue. These concerns were forwarded to the City’s Transportation Management Team, which authorized traffic studies for both intersections. 4Creeks of Visalia, CA was tasked with preparing the studies under their existing on-call services contract with the City to evaluate whether all-way stop or traffic signal warrants identified in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) were met for either intersection. The findings of the traffic studies indicated that warrants for the installation of a traffic signal were met for the intersection of Cross Avenue and Brentwood Street, while warrants were not met for the installation of either an all-way stop or traffic signal at the intersection of Cross Avenue and Coelho Avenue. The studies concluded that an all-way stop could be considered at the intersection of Cross Avenue and Brentwood Street as an interim measure until a traffic signal could be installed, but that the intersection of Cross Avenue and Coelho Avenue should remain as-is (two-way stop for Coelho Avenue traffic).
When presented with the findings and recommendations of the traffic studies on October 7, 2025, Council expressed concerns that they did not adequately address traffic safety along the subject stretch of Cross Avenue. Consideration of an all-way stop installation at Cross and Brentwood Street was tabled, and staff was directed to return at a later date with alternative solutions to address vehicle speeds and other traffic safety issues.
Staff has prepared a presentation on traffic calming measures and how they might be employed along Cross Avenue between Blackstone Street and Lincoln Street. This presentation was provided to the City’s Transportation Management Team, which provided feedback for Council’s consideration that will be discussed during the presentation. Following the presentation, staff is requesting that Council provide direction regarding staff’s recommended implementation strategy.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Improvements would be completed under CIP Project EN0061 – Transportation Expansion. In fiscal year 2025-2026, funding in the amount of $88,300 was allocated for “Traffic Safety Enhancements”. Should costs of proposed improvements exceed this amount, additional funding would need to be appropriated.
The sources of funding for CIP Project EN0061 are:
• Gas Taxes
• Measure R Local
• General CIP Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Item #: 10.6
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POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Mederos owns property within 500 feet of the project study limits.
LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Approve with changes – Staff would work to address changes requested by Council.
2. Deny – Council could deny all options presented by staff, and direct that additional traffic studies be prepared. The City could incur liability by not following the recommendations of the prior traffic studies prepared by 4Creeks, which were based upon the standards and guidelines contained within the CA MUTCD.
3. Table – Tabling the item would further delay implementation of the recommendations of the prior traffic studies, which could carry some liability risk.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 5, 2026
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Marc Mondell, City Manager
Agenda Title: Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee Formation
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution establishing the Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee and approving the bylaws.
SUMMARY
The City of Tulare is evaluating opportunities related to the potential development of a business park– inland port and the possible annexation of the Matheny Tract community. Given the complexity of these issues, including community impacts, infrastructure needs, environmental considerations, economic development opportunities, and interagency coordination, staff recommends establishing a formal advisory body to ensure broad stakeholder engagement and transparent public discussion.
The proposed Business Park–Inland Port Advisory Committee (“Committee”) provides a structure for community members, City staff, elected officials, and regional partners to collaboratively review information and develop recommendations for City Council consideration.
Purpose of the Committee
As outlined in the proposed bylaws, the Committee is strictly advisory and has no independent decisionmaking authority. Its responsibilities include reviewing and providing guidance on:
• Needs, opportunities, and challenges associated with the proposed business park–inland port project.
• Considerations related to potential annexation of Matheny Tract. • Infrastructure, public services, environmental, financial, and community impacts. • Development of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for both a Master Plan consultant and a Master Plan developer.
• Formulation of advisory recommendations for presentation to the City Council.
The Committee will automatically dissolve 18 months after its first meeting or upon delivery of final recommendations.
Membership Composition
The Committee is structured to ensure balanced representation from the Matheny Tract community, City leadership, regional agencies, and business organizations. Membership includes:
• 5 Matheny Tract community members
• 2 City Councilmembers
• 1 representative from the Tulare Chamber of Commerce
• 1 representative from the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • 6 City staff members:
o Assistant City Manager
o Community Development Director
o City Engineer
o Public Works Director
o Police Chief
o Senior Management Analyst
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• 1 representative from the County of Tulare
• 1 representative from Tulare County LAFCO
A Spanish-speaking facilitator will lead meetings, and the City Manager will participate in the first two meetings to frame expectations and project context.
Meetings and Brown Act Compliance
The Committee will meet monthly at an accessible location. All meetings will comply with the Ralph M.
Brown Act, including public noticing, posting of agendas, and opportunities for public comment.
To support language access:
• Spanish interpretation will be available at all meetings. • Agendas and materials will be translated into Spanish whenever feasible.
Meeting agendas and materials will be prepared by the facilitator with support from City staff.
Voting and Recommendations
Each committee member will have one vote, with a focus on consensus. Recommendations may be adopted by majority vote, and minority opinions may be forwarded to the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Costs associated with the Committee include consultant facilitator services, translations services, meeting materials and public noticing, and staff time to support the Committee. These costs are expected to be absorbed within existing departmental budgets or project-related funding, as applicable.
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
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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
ESTABLISHING THE BUSINESS PARK-INLAND PORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City of Tulare is evaluating opportunities related to the potential development of a business park–inland port and the possible annexation of the Matheny Tract community; and WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council desires to establish the Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee (“Committee”) with key stakeholders including members of the Matheny Tract community, City staff, elected officials, and local and regional partners to collaboratively review information and develop recommendations for City Council consideration; and WHEREAS, the bylaws of the Committee are attached hereto (Exhibit A) which outline the following for the Committee: purpose and scope of authority, membership, voting, meetings, agendas and meeting materials, public participation, and conduct; and WHEREAS, the Committee shall automatically dissolve 18 months after the date of its first meeting, or upon completion and presentation of its final recommendations to the City Council, whichever occurs first.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:
Section 1. The Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee is hereby established.
Section 2. The bylaws of the Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee attached hereto (Exhibit A) are hereby approved and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 5th day of May 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.
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EXHIBIT A
Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee
Bylaws
Article I. Establishment
The Business Park-Inland Port Advisory Committee (“Committee”) is established by the City Council of the City of Tulare for the limited purpose of evaluating and providing recommendations related to the potential development of a business park-inland port and the potential annexation of the Matheny Tract community into the City of Tulare.
Article II. Purpose and Scope of Authority
1. The Committee is strictly advisory to the City Council and possesses no independent authority to make decisions, enter into agreements, or commit City resources.
2. The Committee’s responsibilities include:
• Exploring needs, community impacts, opportunities, and challenges associated with the proposed business park-inland port project.
• Evaluating considerations related to potential annexation of the Matheny Tract. • Identifying infrastructure, public services, environmental, financial, and community concerns relevant to the project.
• Developing the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Master Plan consultant. • Developing the RFQ for a Master Plan Developer.
• Formulating advisory recommendations to be presented to the City Council.
3. The Committee’s authority is limited solely to the activities outlined above.
4. The Committee will be dissolved 18 months after its first meeting, or upon the delivery of final recommendations to the City Council, whichever occurs first.
Article III. Membership
The Committee shall be composed of the following members:
• Five (5) Matheny Tract community members
• Two (2) City Councilmembers
• One (1) representative from the Tulare Chamber of Commerce • One (1) representative from the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Six (6) City staff members
o Thomas Gaffery, Assistant City Manager
o Mario Anaya, Community Development Director
o Michael Miller, City Engineer (or his assign)
o Trisha Whitfield, Public Works Director
o Fred Ynclan, Police Chief
o Gladys Gonzalez, Senior Management Analyst
• One (1) representative from the County of Tulare
• One (1) representative from Tulare County LAFCO
Facilitator: A bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) consultant retained by the City will lead discussions and assist in meeting preparation. The facilitator is non-voting.
City Manager: The City Manager will participate in the Committee’s first two meetings to introduce the purpose and direction of the work and to answer questions. The City Manager may attend subsequent meetings if necessary or specifically invited by the Committee. The City Manager is not
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EXHIBIT A
a member of the Committee nor will he have a vote on any item, however given the City Manager’s expertise and experience in business park development he reserves the right to provide independent recommendations to the City Council which may align or differ from those of the Committee.
Article IV. Voting
1. Each appointed Committee member shall have one vote.
2. The Committee shall strive for consensus, but recommendations may be adopted by majority vote of the members present.
3. Minority opinions may be documented and forwarded to the City Council when appropriate.
4. The facilitator does not vote.
Article V. Meetings
1. The Committee shall meet once per month unless otherwise determined by the Committee and City staff.
2. Meetings shall be held at a publicly accessible, ADA-compliant location convenient for Matheny Tract residents.
3. All meetings shall be open to the public and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M.
Brown Act, including but not limited to:
• Public noticing
• Posting of agendas
• Allowing public comment
4. Language Access: Spanish interpretation shall be provided at all meetings. Agendas and meeting materials will be translated into Spanish to the extent reasonably feasible.
5. The facilitator shall preside over the meetings. The Committee shall not elect a chair or vice chair.
6. Summary minutes shall be prepared for each meeting and maintained as part of the public record.
Article VI. Agenda and Meeting Materials
1. The facilitator, in coordination with City staff, will prepare agendas and supporting materials.
2. Agendas and meeting materials will be provided in English and Spanish.
3. Agendas shall be posted at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting.
4. Meeting materials shall be distributed to Committee members in advance whenever practicable.
5. Staff may provide technical reports, maps, financial analyses, or other materials necessary to support informed Committee discussion.
Article VII. Public Participation
1. Members of the public may attend and observe all meetings.
2. Public comment shall be permitted on each agenda item, as well as on matters not on the agenda but within the Committee’s subject matter responsibilities.
3. Reasonable time limits for public comment may be established.
4. Spanish-language interpretation will be made available for public participation.
Article VIII. Conduct
1. Committee members shall engage respectfully with one another and with the public.
2. Discussion should remain focused on agenda items and within the scope of the Committee’s advisory mandate.
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3. Members shall avoid communications that could constitute serial meetings under the Brown Act.
Article IX. Sunset Clause
The Committee shall automatically dissolve 18 months after the date of its first meeting, or upon completion and presentation of its final recommendations to the City Council, whichever occurs first. No further action by the City Council shall be required for dissolution.
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