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CSJVRMA Category 1 Non-Technology Professional Services Prior to commencement of the Services, Consultant shall take out and maintain at its own expense the insurance coverage required by this Exhibit B. Consultant shall cause any subcontractor with whom Consultant contracts for the performance of Services pursuant to this Agreement to take out and maintain equivalent insurance coverage. Said insurance shall be maintained at all times during Consultant’s performance of Services under this Agreement, and for any additional period specified herein.
i. Commercial General Liability.
a. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. Consultant’s general liability policies shall be primary and shall not seek contribution from the City’s coverage, and be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 (or equivalent) to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. For construction projects, an endorsement providing completed operations coverage for the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37 (or equivalent), is also required.
b. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies by Consultant shall not affect coverage provided the City.
c. Coverage shall state that Consultant insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. d. Coverage shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.
ii. Business Automobile Liability. Consultant shall provide auto liability coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired autos using ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 (or equivalent) with a limit of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident.
iii. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability – Statutory. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. Proof of Worker’s Compensation is not required if Consultant provides written verification that they have no employees. iv. All Coverages.
a. It shall be a requirement under this agreement that any available insurance proceeds
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broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the Additional Insured.
Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any Insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Contractor under this agreement.
b. Each insurance policy required by the agreement shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or reduced in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice has been given to the City, except that ten (10) days’ prior written notice shall apply in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
c. All self-insurance, self-insured retentions, and deductibles must be declared and approved by the City.
d. Evidence of Insurance - Prior to commencement of work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates, additional insured endorsements, and waivers of subrogation evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements above. The Consultant must agree to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies if requested by the City.
e. Acceptability of Insurers - Insurance shall be placed with insurers admitted in the State of California and with an AM Best rating of A- VII or higher. v. Ancillary Coverages.
a. Professional Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain professional liability insurance that insures against professional errors and omissions that may be made in performing the Services to be rendered in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement, and Contractor agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement.
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 2026
Department: General Services
Submitted by: Manuel Correa, General Services Director
Agenda Title: Purchase of Two Polaris Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award the purchase of two utility vehicles for a total of $30,000 and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget approving the use of Fund 605 Fleet replacement fund balance and the appropriation of $30,000.
SUMMARY
On March 17, 2026, Council approved the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program for $210,000 which includes $30,000 for two UTVs (utility vehicles). The city will submit a $30,000 reimbursement request for the UTVs to the state.
The UTVs will facilitate access to alleys, railroad-adjacent sites, and rights-of-way locations for encampment, graffiti or illegal dumping abatement.
Three bids were obtained from Honda, Polaris and Kubata. Polaris provided the lowest bid.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The Polaris UTVs were not budgeted in the FY 2025/26 vehicle/equipment replacement budget. Staff is requesting approval of the attached resolution authorizing the appropriation of $30,000 from Fund 605 Fleet Replacement fund balance for the purchase of the UTVs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the agenda.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Approve with changes
2. Deny
3. Table
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Quotes
Reviewed/Approved:
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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 of the City of Tulare adopted the 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 Adopted Budget authorizing the appropriation of $30,000 from Fund 605 Vehicle Replacement for the purchase of two Polaris utility vehicles with full reimbursement to be provided through the Clean California Grant.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 19th 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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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael W. Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Parcel Map Acceptance – TPM 2025-04
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Parcel Map filed by Holmes Properties, LLC for the division of land located on the south side of Corvina Avenue, west of Hillman Street, and accept all dedications and easements offered to the City.
SUMMARY
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-04, filed by Holmes Properties, LLC, seeks to create four parcels and a remainder from one existing parcel of record (APN 166-250-093) to accommodate future development on the subject property. The City of Tulare Planning Commission approved the Tentative Parcel Map on November 10, 2025. This parcel map encompasses approximately 1.57 acres, with Parcel 1 measuring
0.24 acres, Parcel 2 measuring 0.24 acres, Parcel 3 measuring 0.25 acres, Parcel 4 measuring 0.30 acres, and the remainder measuring 0.54 acres.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The tentative parcel map for the Corvina Townhomes was approved by the Tulare Planning Commission on November 10, 2025, by Resolution No. 871. It was determined that the proposed project is exempt pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Division) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
LEGAL REVIEW
The parcel map will be reviewed for compliance with applicable legal requirements prior to recordation.
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 - Changes may result in a delay to the project continuing and an additional financial burden to the applicant.
2. Deny – Denial would prevent the division of the existing parcel, which may hinder the future development of the Corvina Townhomes.
3. Table - Tabling the item may cause delays in the project's continuation and result in financial burdens for the applicant.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parcel Map Committee Resolution 871
2. Parcel Map TPM 2025-04
Reviewed/Approved:
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Consent
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 2026
Department: Community Development - Housing
Submitted by: Alexis Costales, Housing and Grants Manager Agenda Title: Approve 2026 Annual Action Plan Involving CDBG and HOME Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to appropriate approximately $1,124,832 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds across public infrastructure, public services, affordable housing preservation, and program administration activities, and $791,794.52 of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds across affordable housing development, tenant based rental assistance, program administration, and community housing development organization activities; and authorize the City Manager and/or their designee to execute related agreements and all other materials as necessary for the CDBG and HOME Programs.
SUMMARY
A five-year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 – FY 2029/30 was developed over 8 months and adopted by the City Council on June 3, 2025, with a substantial amendment approved on December 2, 2025. The ConPlan involves place-based, market-driven strategy for decisions about how federal and state grant funds will be allocated to address community development, housing, and social service needs. The City’s planned projects for 2025 through 2029 reflect the needs and market realities uncovered in the ConPlan, both through data collection and input from community stakeholders and residents. Annually, the City must approve an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that obligates Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds to projects that meet ConPlan priorities to address housing and community development needs.
As of the new ConPlan and 2025 AAP, the City of Tulare is recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a CDBG entitlement and HOME Program participating jurisdiction.
HUD requires that all recipients of CDBG and HOME funds undergo extensive public outreach, review yearly progress toward ConPlan priorities and goals, and strategically deploy said funds through new Action Plans each year. A copy of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and current 2025 AAP are available on the Housing Division’s “Reports” webpage. For reference, CDBG and HOME assisted projects and activities must address one of the following ConPlan goals: preserve and/or develop new affordable housing; revitalize neighborhoods; and/or enhance public services for low-income residents and people experiencing homelessness.
Between March 5 and April 3, 2026, Community Development Department (Department) staff held a Request for Proposals (RFP) period, sought public comment, held two public meetings, and consulted with local organizations. An array of local agencies and organizations were notified of the CDBG and HOME funding opportunity and encouraged to propose activities. The City received eight (8) applications from six (6) different organizations prior to the close of the RFP period on April 3, 2026. Department staff reviewed applications according to criteria including, but not limited to, how a proposed activity and/or its sponsor organization: a) aligned with Consolidated Plan Goal(s); b) benefited low- and moderate-income households; c) demonstrated cost reasonableness and effectiveness; d) demonstrated previous experience and performance; and e) demonstrated an implementation plan for activity / project. After rating and ranking, a total of four proposals were identified as eligible and reliable recipients of CDBG and/or HOME funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
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held at City Hall and considerable on-line advertising and digital outreach was conducted to solicit input from residents and other local stakeholders. A summary of this process and all public comments received are included within the AAP document. A copy of the draft 2026 AAP was available upon request and posted on the Housing Division’s public notice and reports webpages.
The selection of activities and formation of budgets in the 2026 AAP was informed by an open and competitive RFP process, the size of 2026 CDBG and HOME allocations from HUD, and the balance of 2025 CDBG and HOME funds to repurpose in the forthcoming fiscal year. Department staff estimate that a total of $1,187,094 in CDBG funds is available for FY 2026-2027, which includes a 2026 CDBG award of $721,664, approximately $462,930 in 2025 CDBG funds, and $2,500 in CDBG Program Income.
Additionally, Department staff estimate that a total of $791,794.52 in HOME funds is available for FY 2026-2027, which includes a 2026 HOME award of $371,794.52 and approximately $420,000 in 2025 HOME funds. Collectively, Department staff anticipate a grand total of approximately $1,978,888.52 in CDBG and HOME funds to obligate to eligible activities and projects in the coming fiscal year. Table 2 provides an overview of activities and their respective subawards by program for the 2026 AAP.
Table 2 – Proposed Activities and Appropriations of the 2026 Annual Action Plan Activity Type & Name Budget
Appropriation
Federal Program –
Funding Source
Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements
–
• Tulare Dayton Ave Project
$714,000
2026 CDBG and
balance of 2025
CDBG
Services for People Experiencing Homelessness
(subject to 15% cap) –
• BHBH Project with Kings View (pending
County approval)
• Case Management and Supportive
Services for Tulare Housing I and II
Program with Family Services of Tulare
County
• $76,000
• $30,000
2026 CDBG
Affordable Housing Preservation –
• Single-Unit Housing Rehabilitation
Program with Self-Help Enterprises
$160,000 2026 CDBG
Program Administration and Planning (incl. Fair
Housing; subject to 20%
cap)
$144,832
2026 CDBG and
balance of 2025
CDBG
Subtotal $1,124,832
CDBG (includes
balance of 2025
funds)
Development of Affordable Multifamily Rental
Housing –
• Request for Proposal to occur in FY
2026-2027
$465,000
2026 HOME and
balance of 2025
HOME
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• Expand existing TBRA Program
implemented by Housing Authority of
Tulare County
$160,615.07
2026 HOME and
Balance of 2025
HOME
Community Housing Development Organization
Set-Aside (subject to 15% minimum)
• Certification and Obligation of this setaside to occur within a future Request for Proposal process
• Combine with Rental Housing
Development Project in FY26-27
$129,000 2026 HOME and 2025
HOME balance
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If the 2026 Annual Action Plan is approved as presented, Department staff will proceed with the formation of specific contracts and/or subrecipient agreements, completion of environmental reviews, and all other work related to the appropriate setup of each activity and project prior to execution of agreements and expenditure of any federal grant funds on or after July 1, 2026. Depending on the outcomes of the 2025 Annual Action Plan, combined with any unobligated balances of CDBG or HOME funds, Department staff will adjust appropriations according to guidelines of the City’s Citizen Participation Plan and prioritize changes in funding to affordable housing preservation and/or development projects in FY 2026-2027.
Any substantive change to a project’s scope of work and/or initial budget will require a substantial amendment to the 2026 Annual Action Plan and final approval from City Council following a 30-day comment period and public hearings.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Appropriate CDBG and HOME funds for activities and projects occurring in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 that will involve grant reimbursement through fund (310) and accounts (701 and 702).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Community Development Department staff find a potential conflict of interest with this action involving Mayor Isherwood, who is an employee of an organization that may receive an award of CDBG funds as part of this Annual Action Plan.
LEGAL REVIEW
This item involves an obligation of CDBG and HOME funds and CDBG and HOME program income through individual contracts or subrecipient agreements that are subject to review by the City Attorney prior to execution.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does require a public hearing and was noticed as part of a legal public notice within the Visalia Times Delta and Tulare Advance Register’s April 17, 2026, publication.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Approve with changes
2. Deny
3. Table
If approval is not given, the City risks an interruption to planned activities and the timely deployment of CDBG and HOME funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 activities and projects.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan
Reviewed/Approved:
Program Administration and Planning (subject to
20% cap) $37,179.45 HOME
Subtotal $791,794.52 HOME
Anticipated Grant Total in 2026 AAP $1,916,626.52 CDBG & HOME
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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
APPROVING THE 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare is designated an entitlement jurisdiction by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for implementing projects and/or activities within the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Tulare is recognized as a participating jurisdiction (PJ) by US HUD to receive annual allocation of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds for implementing projects and/or activities within the City; and
WHEREAS, the goals and objectives of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan include: public infrastructure and facilities improvements; direct assistance and housing for people experiencing homelessness; expansion of affordable housing opportunities including housing rehabilitation and development; public services for moderate- and low-income housing and for people with special needs; employment and training opportunities for moderate- and low-income households; and WHEREAS, the activities and projects proposed in the 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) must address Consolidated Plan goals, as well as incorporate the results of an open request for proposal process and public input; and
WHEREAS, total anticipated CDBG resources for FY 2026-2027 in the amount of $1,187,094 includes a 2026 CDBG award of $721,664, an estimated balance of 2025 CDBG funds of $462,930, and about $2,500 in CDBG Program Income; and
WHEREAS, total anticipated HOME resources for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 in the amount of $791,794.52 includes a 2026 HOME award of $371,794.52 and an estimated balance of 2025 HOME funds of $420,000; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG and HOME funding levels identified for FY 2026 proposed projects and activities may increase or decrease, per the terms of the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, to reflect the results of the FY 2025-2026 AAP and other applicable factors; and WHEREAS, between March 5 and April 3, 2026, Community Development Department staff held a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, sought public comment, held two public meetings, and consulted with local organizations to gather information and proposals for the FY 2026-2027 AAP; and WHEREAS, the City received eight (8) applications from six (6) different organizations prior to the close of the RFP process on Friday, April 3, 2026. Department staff review applications according to a variety of criteria; and
WHEREAS, Department staff notified the public and several hundred nonprofit, private, and public entities of a second public comment period through a public notice published on April 17, 2026, in two local newspapers and through the e-mail list-serves of local community-based organizations, City social media posts, and public outreach within various areas of the community; and WHEREAS, from April 18 to May 19, 2026, staff held a 30-day period for review and comment on the proposed FY 2026-2027 AAP, which involved an obligation of approximately $1,124,832 of CDBG funds and $791,794.52 of HOME funds to eligible projects and activities; and
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Resolution 2026-XXX
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan as presented.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the appropriation of CDBG funds in the amounts of $714,000 to public infrastructure improvements, $160,000 to affordable housing preservation, $106,000 to public services, and $144,832 to program administration and fair housing activities.
Section 3. The City Council hereby approves the appropriation of HOME funds in the amounts of $129,000 to a community housing development organization set-aside project, $160,615.07 to a tenant based rental assistance program, $465,000 to develop affordable multifamily rental housing, and $37,179.45 or program administration and planning activities.
Section 4. The City Council authorizes the City Manager and/or their designee(s) to execute all necessary documentation to satisfy U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG and HOME Program requirements to implement the 2026 Annual Action.
Section 5. The City Council authorizes the City Manager and/or their designee to execute agreements with those organizations identified in the 2026 Annual Action Plan to implement CDBG and/or HOME activities and projects
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 19th 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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Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027
Annual Action Plan
Community Development
Department
411 East Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................................4 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................4 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)......................................................................................8 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)...................................................................................9 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) .................................................................................................16 Expected Resources....................................................................................................................................21 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ...........................................................................................21 Annual Goals and Objectives......................................................................................................................26 Projects ...................................................................................................................................................28 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) .....................................................................................................................28 AP-38 Projects Summary.........................................................................................................................29 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f).............................................................................................34 Affordable Housing .....................................................................................................................................35 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ...................................................................................................35 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)...........................................................................................................36 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)............................................................37 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ...................................................................................40 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ............................................................................................................41 Program Specific Requirements..................................................................................................................44 Appendix A:.............................................................................................................................................48 • Citizen Participation Summary.......................................................................................................48 • Public Notices.................................................................................................................................48 • Certificate of Publications..............................................................................................................48 • City Website Post...........................................................................................................................48 (to be determined)..................................................................................................................................50
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Appendix B:.............................................................................................................................................51 • FY 2026 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan...............................................................................51 • Resolution ......................................................................................................................................51 • Public Hearing Minutes..................................................................................................................51 Appendix C:.............................................................................................................................................52 • SF-424 and SF-424B .......................................................................................................................52 • Other Certification Forms..............................................................................................................52
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) directs the use of the City’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement award of $721,664, approximately $2,500 in available CDBG program income, and an estimated $462,930 of 2025 CDBG funds remaining from the current PY to eligible projects and activities that address Consolidated Plan goals. And as a HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program ‘participating jurisdiction’, the City’s AAP also deploys a 2026 HOME award of $371,794.52 and approximately $420,000 of 2025 HOME funds from the current PY to eligible HOME projects and activities that align with Consolidated Plan goals. Collectively, the PY 2026 AAP commits a total of $1,978,888.52 to projects and activities that may enhance public services, preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities, and/or revitalize communities. The proposed projects and activities include the following anticipated funding levels: $160,000 for owner occupied housing rehabilitation; $106,000 for homelessness services; $714,000 for public infrastructure improvements; $594,000 for affordable rental housing construction and community housing development organizations; $160,615.07 for tenant based rental assistance; and, $144,832.80 for CDBG Program administration and $37,179.45 for HOME Program administration.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The 2026 Annual Action Plan is the second year of a five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. The Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 informs the City’s yearly commitments of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds.
Analysis within the ConPlan helped the City identify needs and set objectives. The Needs Assessment of the ConPlan, which summarizes the City’s needs in the areas of affordable housing and public housing, special needs housing, community development, and homelessness, identified the highest priority needs for the City. This section used different data sources, as well as citizen participation and consultation feedback to inform the assessment of needs. The identified needs are as follows:
• The most prevalent housing problem facing Tulare households is housing cost burden with over one-third (36.5%) of all Tulare households experiencing cost burden. • More renter households are impacted by housing problems, including housing cost burden and overcrowding.
• There is a large share of owner-occupied elderly households that are cost burdened and severely cost burdened.
• Homelessness persists locally, with 82% of the total number of people experiencing homelessness sleeping in places not meant for human habitation in Tulare.
The Market Analysis of the ConPlan assessed local market conditions to inform the development and execution of goals based on the expected influence of these market conditions on goal
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realization. Significant market conditions include:
• There is a need for additional housing units in Tulare, including a variety of housing types and units that are affordable to lower-income households. • Home values and rents are rising at a faster rate than income, meaning housing is continuing to become more unaffordable.
• There are a small number of homes considered to be substandard, lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, and one in ten units have children under the age of six living in homes likely to have lead-based paint hazards.
• There is a need to continue to connect residents with special needs to services and housing assistance.
The needs above form the basis for the Strategic Plan section of the ConPlan and the projects to be undertaken over the next five years. The goals and outcome indicators identified are as follows:
• Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
• Revitalize Communities
• Enhance Public Services
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Tulare regularly evaluates its past performance toward the objectives and outcomes identified in each year’s Annual Action Plan through a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). These documents evaluate performance by comparing the City’s stated goals and objectives against its actual performance. The City maintains past CAPERs on its website on the Housing & Grants Services page at the following link: CDBG / Housing Reports | City of Tulare.
In the first year of the new Consolidated Plan period (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026), the City of Tulare accomplished the following:
• Completed minor repair and rehabilitation work on 10 single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families.
• Assisted 10 people experiencing homelessness with case management, behavioral healthcare treatment, and interim housing for a substance use disorder and/or serious mental illness.
• Began infrastructure improvements in a low- and moderate-income neighborhood to address safety, environmental, and/or regulatory needs, including:
o Tulare and Dayton Ave Project - Utility System and Sidewalk Improvements • Assisted 10 low- and moderate-income households with tenant based rental assistance.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The City of Tulare used multiple modes for obtaining input from community residents and stakeholders to develop the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). These include two (2) community meetings to educate residents on the proposed AAP and solicit their feedback, and a public hearing to obtain community input on the planned projects and activities with CDBG and HOME
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funds. The City also sought comment from regional agencies and local service providers. The two (2) community meetings that took place during the 30-day period for public comment include:
• Public Comment Period – Annual Action Plan
o Tulare Advance Register and Visalia Times Delta legal notice and call for input from April 17th to May 19th, 2026
• Meeting - 2026 AAP Overview and Public Participation Opportunity o Tulare City Hall (City Manager Conference Room); 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
o Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 4PM
o Virtual option via Microsoft Teams
• Meeting - 2026 AAP Overview and Public Participation Opportunity o Tulare City Hall (City Manager Conference Room); 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
o Wednesday, May 6, 2026 @ 4PM
o Virtual option via Microsoft Teams
• Hearing - Overview of Request for Proposal Outcomes and Proposed 2026 AAP o City of Tulare Public Library (Council Chambers); 491 North M Street, Tulare, CA 93274
o Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Marketing efforts to spread awareness of the 30-day comment period and the community meetings took various forms. Both English and Spanish flyers were created and distributed to three organization listservs on March 5, 2026, and April 17, 2026 – the Tulare Chamber of Commerce listserv (over 1,000 stakeholders), the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA) listserv (over 300 stakeholders), and the Community Care Coalition listserv (managed by the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency). English and Spanish flyers were also created to advertise the community meetings. A social media posts on the City of Tulare’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to solicit input and draw attention to public meetings. A public notice advertising the community meeting on May 6, 2026, was published in the Visalia Times Delta and the Tulare Advance Register on Friday, April 17, 2026.
5. Summary of public comments
[To be determined. Staff description of all public comments received during the comment period, though correspondence, meetings, and other means].
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments were taken into consideration. No comments were not accepted.
7. Summary
A summary of the citizen participation and consultation are included in the appendices.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG and HOME
Administrator
TULARE
Community
Development Department
Narrative
The City of Tulare (City) is the Lead Agency for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement programs. The City's Community Development Department is responsible for administering the funds it receives under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Contact Information
Alexis Costales
Housing and Grants Manager
City of Tulare
411 East Kern Avenue Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 684-4224
[email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) The City composed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan based on the needs within the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), an evaluation of FY 2025-2026 project outcomes, and ongoing consultations with the public and a variety of communitybased organizations (CBO) and other stakeholders. Comprehensive engagement and opportunities for input across City departments and with public officials, local residents, CBOs, and business entities within the City of Tulare informed the establishment of the ConPlan goals and those within Annual Action Plans.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (Alliance) serves as the local Continuum of Care for the County of Tulare. The Alliance is comprised of a group of service providers, advocates, public agencies, and currently / formerly homeless individuals, and informs regional plans and coordinated entry system. The City of Tulare collaborates with the Alliance as a member agency and participates in regional meetings, establishes formal service agreements for local services, and shares information and training opportunities to improve local and regional homelessness services. And across multiple fiscal years (2023 through 2025), the City committed CDBG funds to support street outreach, case management, and housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness in Tulare. Most recently, the completed multi-year project support through two (2) state Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) awards totaling $6.3 million and provided a mix of field services for a focus population of unsheltered residents and helped enhanced their respective interim and permanent housing options. The ERF project enabled construction of sixteen (16) interim shelter units at a forthcoming emergency shelter campus within the City and established operating subsidies for eight (8) interim housing beds and twenty-four (24) permanent supportive housing units. All of these interim and permanent housing units are available for unhoused residents of Tulare through FY 27-28.
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Additional partner agencies and commitments regarding services and housing options for people experiencing homelessness include:
• County of Tulare’s Taskforce on Homelessness – City participates within this planning and resource sharing committee; • Family Services of Tulare County – commitment of Housing Successor funds, about $25,000 annually, to support their case management and wrap around services for 12 formerly unhoused individuals utilizing rental vouchers under the Tulare Housing First and Bonus Programs.
• Contribution of state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, $540,000, as operating subsidies to the Santa Fe Commons project of 100 affordable rental housing units; • Obligation of state PLHA funds, about $210,000, to community-based organizations providing case management, housing navigation, and/or specialized behavioral healthcare services for unhoused guests of the City’s emergency shelter; and, • Deployment of state Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) funds, $770,000, to Kings View Inc. for case management, housing navigation, and transitional housing services for unhoused guests of the City’s emergency shelter with a chronic mental health and/or substance use need.
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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City is not a recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, it does not assist the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance with the determination of ESG allocations or evaluating outcomes and developing policies and procedures for the administration of the regional Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 2: Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Agency /
Group /
Organization
Agency /
Group /
Organization
Type
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
How was the
agency/group/
organization consulted?
What are the anticipated
outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Habitat for
Humanity Housing
Housing Need Assessment;
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless
Special Needs; Market Analysis;
Economic Development
Participated in the
Consolidated Plan focus
group for
agencies/organizations.
Participated in the AI
focus group for
agencies/organizations.
Adventist
Health
ServicesHealth
Housing Need Assessment;
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless
Special Needs; Market Analysis;
Economic Development
Participated in the
Consolidated Plan focus
group for
agencies/organizations.
Participated in the AI
focus group for
agencies/organizations.
Agency /
Group /
Organization
Agency /
Group /
Organization
Type
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
How was the
agency/group/
organization consulted?
What are the anticipated
outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
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Tulare
Lighthouse
Rescue
Mission
ServicesHousing;
ServicesHomeless;
ServicesEducation;
ServicesEmployment
Housing Need Assessment; Public
Housing Needs; Homeless Needs -
Chronically homeless; Homeless Needs
- Families with children; Homelessness
Needs – Veterans; Homelessness
Needs - Unaccompanied youth;
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless
Special Needs; HOPWA Strategy;
Market Analysis; Economic
Development; Lead-based Paint
Strategy; Anti-poverty Strategy
Responded to the
Agency/Organization
Consolidated Plan Survey.
Tulare City
School District
Other
governmentLocal
ServicesEducation
ServicesNarrowing the
Digital Divide
Housing Need Assessment; Public
Housing Needs; Homeless Needs -
Chronically homeless; Homeless Needs
- Families with children; Homelessness
Needs – Veterans; Homelessness
Needs - Unaccompanied youth;
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless
Special Needs; HOPWA Strategy;
Market Analysis; Economic
Development; Lead-based Paint
Strategy; Anti-poverty Strategy
Responded to the
Agency/Organization
Consolidated Plan Survey.
Housing
Authority of
Tulare County
(HATC)
Housing;
PHA
Public Housing Needs; Anti-poverty
Strategy
HATC was consulted and
provided information
related to public housing
needs.
Kings/Tulare
Homeless
Alliance
Housing;
Continuum of
Care
Homeless Needs - Chronically
homeless; Homeless Needs - Families
with children; Homelessness Needs –
Veterans; Homelessness Needs -
Unaccompanied youth; Homelessness
Strategy; Anti-poverty Strategy
The Alliance was
consulted and provided
information related to
homeless needs.
Altura Centers
for Health Services-Health Housing Need Assessment; Public Housing Needs; Homelessness Strategy Responded to the
Agency/Organization AI
Survey.
Leadership
Counsel for
Justice &
Accountability
Regional
organization
Housing Need Assessment; Public
Housing Needs; Homelessness Strategy
Participated in the AI
focus group for
agencies/organizations.
County of
Tulare
Other
government –
County
Market Analysis; Economic
Development
Partnered with the City on
planning and coordination
for the regional hazard
mitigation plan.
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Agency –
Emergency
Management
Agency –
Management
of Public Land
and Water
Resources
Services –
Broadband
Internet
Service
Providers
The County was recently
awarded funding from the
State of California and is
working with the City of
Tulare and Comcast to
expand broadband
infrastructure and access
throughout the area.
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City promoted participation opportunities as widely as possible using all contacts at its disposal, including listservs, contact lists, and personal outreach from City officials; no agency was prevented or excluded from participating.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table 3: Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care
Kings/Tulare
Homeless
Alliance
The Alliance conducts the regional and local Point-InTime Survey and strategic plan to end homelessness.
The City helps support the CoC goals by providing CDBG
funding for the CoC, as well as participating in the CoC process. The City’s Strategic Plan will provide support to social services needs of the City’s residents with an
emphasis on homeless.
City of Tulare Housing
Element (2023-2031) City of Tulare
Similar to the federal Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice, the State of California-mandated
Housing Element identifies barriers to fair and
affordable housing, as well as priorities and goals to
increase the supply of housing.
City of Tulare Capital
Improvement Plan City of Tulare
This plan helped the City coordinate CDBG funding with
planned infrastructure projects that may be CDBGeligible.
Tulare County MultiJurisdictional Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan
County of
Tulare
This plan helped the City identify strategies to ensure access to affordable housing for LMI households living
in the areas of the City most vulnerable to natural
hazards.
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Narrative (optional)
None.
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting Public Meetings: Community Development Department staff held two public meetings on Wednesday, March 11th, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to discuss the RFP for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2026, and the goals within the City’s ConPlan. The meetings offered both in-person and virtual participation options. A total of one individual attended this public meeting, stating an interest in fair housing investment. The City notified the general public and local organizations of this meeting through published public notices, social media posts, and email listserv communications with an audience of several hundred agency staff. Department staff published the particular notice and distributed through partner listservs’ beginning March 5th, 2026, more than 6 days before the meeting. The Department held two additional public meetings on Wednesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, May 6th, at 4:00PM to review the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan and to receive comments. This meeting was open to the general public, local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, City Departments, and other stakeholders. Department staff provided both in-person and virtual participation options. Department staff issued a second public notice on April 17th, 2026, to announce a final 30-day review and comment period, exclusively for proposed FY 2026 projects with their estimated funding levels. The April 22nd and May 6th public meetings were announced in this final published notice and via social media posts and email listservs. Staff published and distributed this notice beginning April 17th, 2026, more than 5 days before the meeting.
Notices/Website: Department staff issued a public notice on March 5th and April 17th ahead of each public meeting, including the required public hearings, in a local newspaper of general circulation (Tulare Advance Register and Visalia Times Delta). The first public notice introduced the Request for Proposals (RFP) period, which gave interested organizations 30-days to apply and identify their funding request. Staff also distributed the public notices with information on how to participate through the listservs of the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance, Tulare County Community Care Coalition, and the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, reaching an audience of several hundred. For the final 30-day public comment period, staff posted a copy of the public notice and a draft of the 2026 Annual Action Plan at City Hall and on the Department’s webpage at - https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/communitydevelopment/housing-grants-services/public-notices.
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Public Hearings: Department staff held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. These public hearings provided an opportunity for the City Council members to receive comments on the proposed FY 2026 Annual Action Plan prior to formal adoption. In-person attendance and virtual participation via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWZiv2o7do1JY0OvGe1_aw/videos was available. For those at-home and wishing to provide comments during a council meeting, instructions were given to call (559) 366- 1849. A copy of the locally distributed public notice, a draft of the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan, and instructions on how to review said documents and participate in the public hearings, was posted at the entrance of the Tulare Public Library Council Chambers, on the City website, and on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting on May 19, 2026.
Citizen Participation Outreach Table
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
& reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/
broad
community
Published a public notice in English &
Spanish on March 5, 2026,
requesting comments and proposals
from residents and/or organizations
interested in applying for or guiding
the use 2026 CDBG and HOME
funding.
See summary –
Appendix A
All comments
and/or
applications were
accepted.
N/A
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2 Other Non- targeted/
broad
community
Distributed the March 5th Public
Notice, RFP Handbook, and
Application to several hundred
organizations via social media
posts
Residents and
representatives of
community- based
organizations
called for
homeless
All comments
were accepted.
N/A
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and through multiple email listservs. services,
improvements to the
supply of affordable
housing, and fair
housing education
services.
3 Public
Meeting
Non- targeted/
broad
community
Meetings March 11th and 18th –4:00
PM -
Requested public participation
from residents and/or
representatives of organizations
interested in applying for or
instructing the use 2026
CDBG and HOME funds.
See summary –
Appendix A
All comments
were accepted.
N/A
4 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/
broad
community
Published a public notice in English
& Spanish on April 17th, 2026,
requesting comments from
residents, organizations, and other
stakeholders on the proposed
projects and activities budgets
under a 2026 Annual Action Plan..
See summary –
Appendix A
All comments
and/or
applications were
accepted.
N/A
5 Other Non- targeted/
broad
community
Distributed the April 17th Public
Notice and a draft of the 2026
Action Plan to several hundred
organizations via social media posts
and through multiple email
listservs.
No comments
received.
All comments
were accepted.
N/A
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6 Public
Meeting
Non- targeted/
broad
community
Meetings on April 22nd and May 6th
– 4:00PM - Requested public
participation and comments from
residents, representatives of
organizations, and other
stakeholders on the proposed
projects and activities budgets
under a draft 2026 Annual Action
Plan.
See summary –
Appendix A
All comments
were accepted.
N/A
7 Public
Posting
Non- targeted /
broad
community
All public notices, NOFA materials,
and a draft of the 2026 Action Plan
were available at City Hall and on
the Department’s webpage.
No comments
received.
All comments
were accepted.
N/A
8 Public
Hearing
Non- targeted /
broad
community
Held a hearing for public comment
and/or adoption on the proposed
2026 Action
Plan on May 19th, 2026.
See summary –
Appendix A
All comments
were accepted.
N/A
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Tulare uses multiple resources to carry out activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. The City receives HUD entitlement funding each year, including CDBG and HOME. The City’s Community Development Department administers the entitlement and participating jurisdiction funding on behalf of the City of Tulare. In addition to CDBG and HOME grant funds through HUD, the City may receive state or other local funding to address community needs and amplify the impact of CDBG and HOME funds when possible.
For Program Year (PY) 2026-2027, the City’s CDBG entitlement allocation is $721,664; the City’s HOME participating jurisdiction allocation is $371,794.52; the City also estimates $2,500 in CDBG program income, $462,930 of 2025 CDBG funds, and $420,000 of 2025 HOME funds available, for an anticipated grand total of $1,978,888.52 for the PY 2026 Annual Action Plan.
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Anticipated Resources
Table 5 – Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public
Federal
Administration, Public
Services,
Homeless Services,
Affordable Housing,
and
Public Facility
Improvements
$721,664 $2,500 $462,930 $1,187,094 $2,160,000
CDBG activities include
public
services, homeless
services,
affordable housing,
public facility
improvements,
economic
development, and
administration.
HOME Public
Federal
Administration,
Affordable Housing,
CHDO Set-Aside
$371,794.5
2 $0.00 $420,000 $791,794.52 $1,080,000
HOME Activities
administration (10%),
affordable housing
preservation via tenant
based rental assistance
and new affordable
housing via multifamily
rental unit
construction, and
initiation of CHDO setaside (15%)
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Tulare will continue to leverage a variety of funding sources to carry out housing and community development activities.
The City will work with nonprofit organizations and other government institutions to secure additional resources to address priority needs set forth in this plan. The City seeks out additional funding sources to address priority needs, which includes CalHome, Encampment Resolution Funding, and Permanent Local Housing Allocation resources administered by the Housing and Community Development Department of the State of California. The City will continue to partner with developers and subrecipients to fund additional housing and services available to the community. CDBG does not require matching funds, however the obligation and drawn down of HOME funds during the federal fiscal year on HOME eligible projects will generate a match requirement from the City of Tulare.
The City is only required to match project funds drawn on yearly basis between October 1st and September 30th. This includes funds drawn down for: acquisition and/or rehabilitation or new construction of rental or homebuyer projects; homebuyer assistance programs; tenant based rental assistance; and, homeowner rehabilitation. Division staff recommend the implementation of one or more of the following approaches to satisfy the matching obligation on an annual basis:
1. Public or private non-Federal cash invested in HOME-assisted or HOME match-eligible housing projects;
2. Value of any land or real property permanently contributed to a HOME-assisted or a HOME match-eligible project, minus any debt burden, liens, or encumbrances on the property; and
3. Value of site improvements associated with new single-family or multifamily HOME-assisted or HOME match-eligible project.
The City anticipates a matching obligation amount of $94,000 to $68,000 annually. The structure of the City’s CHDO set-aside as well as an evaluation of near- and long-term capital and housing projects will influence both the size and type of match source / credit. The City will establish a match log that tracks debits, contributions, and obligations as they are generated. The City anticipates that the first HOME assisted rental housing project will involve an expenditure of state grant and/or local general funds, which should enable the City to satisfy the matching requirement for several years.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Tulare, through a ground lease with the County of Tulare, will open an emergency shelter facility for adults and families with children in June 2026. This ‘Tulare Cares Emergency Shelter’ (TCES) will provide over 150 dwelling spaces, including congregate, non-congregate, and interim housing rooms. This public facility, combined with existing privately owned overnight shelters for adult men and women, will serve as the primary emergency housing options for people experiencing homelessness. The TCES will provide basic and specialized services for guests, which include life skills, enrollment in social services, housing navigation, and behavioral health care treatment. Additionally, public improvement projects may be carried out on Cityowned real property and/or the public right of way, including the construction of new affordable rental housing.
Discussion
The City uses a variety of resources to address the priority housing and community development needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. It’s possible for the City to deploy CDBG to assist with public infrastructure improvements associated with HOME-assisted multifamily rental housing construction, which may lessen pre-development and construction costs for a new project, while also enabling the use of local capital improvement project financing in support of a HOMEassisted project that may satisfy all or a portion of the City’s HOME match obligation.
Since the City of Tulare does not receive ESG funds directly from HUD, the City will continue to partner with local service providers and other organizations to apply for funding for other affordable housing and homelessness related federal and/or state programs, such as Permanent Local Housing Allocation, Encampment Resolution Funding, and the CalHome programs.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 6: Goals Summary
Goal Name Years Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Preserve and
expand affordable
housing
opportunities
2025-
2029
Affordable
Housing;
Homeless;
NonHomeless
Special Needs
Citywide
Affordable
Housing
Neighborhood
Preservation
CDBG: $160,000
HOME: $160,615.07
for TBRA and
$350,000 for MF
Rental Housing
Development
HOME: $244,000 for
CHDO Set-Aside
HOME: $37,179.45 for
eligible program
administration and
planning
CDBG: 144,832.80 for
eligible program
administration,
planning, and fair
housing
12 households assisted with home repairs
6 households assisted with TBRA
50 affordable MF housing units (upon completion of project(s)) Revitalize
communities
2025-
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public
Infrastructure
Improvements CDBG: $364,500 640 households assisted
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Neighborhood
Preservation
Enhance public
services
2025-
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development;
Homeless
Citywide
Homeless
Services
Public Services
CDBG: $106,000.00 90 persons assisted (Homeless Services) Goal Descriptions
Table 7: Goal Description
Goal Name Goal Description
1 Preserve and expand affordable housing
opportunities
Increase and preserve affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities by improving access to a diverse set of affordable housing options.
2 Revitalize communities
Develop vibrant neighborhoods by investing in public facilities, critical infrastructure, and/or nonprofit facilities that provide increased accessibility to services.
3 Enhance public services
Improve community and supportive services by addressing critical needs and increasing access to services for families and residents with special needs, especially for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Introduction
Based on the Consolidated Plan priority needs and goals discussed earlier, the following activities have been allocated CDBG and HOME funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
Projects
Table 8: Project Information
# Project Name
1 Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements
2 Homeless Services
3 Affordable Housing – Homeowner Rehabilitation
4 Affordable Housing – Tenant Based Rental
Assistance
5 Affordable Housing – Multifamily Rental Unit
Development
6 CDBG and HOME Program Administration and
Planning
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
These projects will address the priority needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. The priority needs identified in this Plan include infrastructure and public facilities, affordable housing, homelessness services, public services, neighborhood preservation, and economic development.
Projects and activities are selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process and will address the needs of low- and moderate-income households.
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Table 9 - Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Revitalize Communities
Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources CDBG: $714,000
Description The City of Tulare will fund one or two infrastructure and/or public facility projects under this category
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
It is estimated that these activities will benefit 640
households.
Location Description Citywide and prioritizing low- and moderate-income areas.
Planned Activities Planned activities will be used to build or improve public infrastructure and public facilities
• Tulare and Dayton Ave utility, street, and sidewalk
improvement project. Occurs in a low-moderate
income area (23.02 Census Tract Block Group)
o Budget of $714,000
Goal Outcome Indicator 640 Households - Public facility or infrastructure activities for low/moderate-income housing benefit
2 Project Name Homeless Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Enhance Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Services
Public Services
Expected Resources CDBG: $106,000
Description The City will establish agreements with local organizations to provide street outreach, case management, and housing
navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
12 people at-risk of homelessness and 16 people experiencing homelessness with a behavioral healthcare need
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Location Description Services are available citywide, prioritizing people in permanent supportive housing units and unhoused people
within the City’s emergency shelter
Planned Activities
Planned activities will include public services.
Goal Outcome Indicator 28 persons assisted through public service activities 3 Project Name Affordable Housing – Homeowner Rehabilitation Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources CDBG: $160,000
Description The City will preserve the existing stock of affordable housing units through rehabilitation and repairs to primary building features (e.g., roofing, siding, flooring).
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
The City will preserve the existing stock of affordable housing units through principally minor rehabilitation and repairs to primary building features (e.g., roofing, siding, flooring).
Location Description Services will be available citywide.
Planned Activities Planned activities may include providing home repair, activity delivery, and addressing lead-based paint hazards.
Goal Outcome Indicator 8 homeowners housing rehabilitated. 4 Project Name Affordable Housing – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Expected Resources HOME: $160,615.07
Description The City will mitigate particular adverse effects of residents experiencing housing cost burden and/or living in substandard rental housing.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
The City will assist 10 moderate to very low-income households with monthly rental assistance payments over at least six months.
Location Description Services will be available citywide.
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Planned Activities Planned activities may include the implementation of a TBRA program with the Housing Authority of Tulare County and assist with marketing, application intake, income eligibility
determinations, unit inspections, and rental agreement oversight.
Goal Outcome Indicator 10 low-income households assisted. 5 Project Name Affordable Housing – Multifamily Rental Unit Development Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources HOME: $594,000
Description The City will expand the stock of affordable housing through one or more HOME-assisted multifamily development projects. The subsidized housing will involve rent limits, on-site property management and tenant services, and social and economic benefits to the tenants and adjoining neighborhood.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The City will contribute HOME funds as part of a full development / construction financing for one or more new multifamily rental development projects. The beneficiaries of the project(s) include moderate, low, and very-low income residents.
Location Description City-wide; Investment of HOME funds to said goal / project due to involve any geographic priorities.
Planned Activities Planned activities may include a Request for Proposal process and obligation of HOME funds to a qualifying developer or CHDO for the construction of new affordable multifamily rental housing.
Goal Outcome Indicator 50 multifamily rental housing units (upon completion of project(s)) 6 Project Name CDBG and HOME Program Administration and Planning Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Revitalize Communities
Enhance Public Services
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement
Homeless Services
Public Services
Neighborhood Preservation
Expected Resources CDBG: $144,832.80
HOME: $37,179.45
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Description This project will fund the City’s oversight, planning, compliance, financial, and other grant management activities to ensure proper use of CDBG and HOME funds and delivery of services.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This is an administrative activity.
Location Description This administrative activity will mainly take place at 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274.
Planned Activities Planned activities include administration, planning, and/or fair housing duties.
Goal Outcome Indicator N/A
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Tulare will not direct CDBG or HOME funds to one or multiple target areas, but instead CDBG and HOME funds will be available citywide for eligible activities that serve low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods. Public improvement and public facility improvement projects will be prioritized in low- and moderate-income communities.
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically CDBG funds will be available citywide for eligible projects that serve low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods. The City selects activities each year through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. There is no geographic requirement or priority in the RFP. It is likely that public infrastructure improvements will be located in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods where the service area meets grant requirements to serve low- and moderate-income residents.
Homeowners assisted with home rehabilitation will be determined through an application process and no geography is prioritized in the selection process.
Discussion
CDBG and HOME funds will be allocated to programs that serve eligible Tulare residents citywide or in low- and moderate-income areas.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
During FY 2026-2027 the City is planning to help at least 8 low-income homeowners with needed minor rehabilitation; such as, ADA accessibility, energy conservation, weatherization and emergency home repairs via a partnership with nonprofit organization. Additionally, the City anticipates assisting 10 lowincome households with tenant based rental assistance.
Table 10: One Year Goals for the Number of Households
to be Supported by Population Type
Population Type Number of Households
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 68
Special Needs 0
Total 68
Table 11: One Year Goals for the Number of Households
to be Supported by Program Type
Program Type Number of Households
Rental Assistance 10
Production of New Units 50
Rehab of Existing Units 8
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 68
Discussion
The City will also utilize non-entitlement grant funds, such as state HOME and CalHome funds, to provide special loan financing to assist Tulare residents to purchase existing or new housing and complete necessary home rehabilitation or full reconstruction work. And, including state HOME funds committed to an existing TBRA program.
In addition, the City partners with Family Services of Tulare County to provide 12 permanent supportive housing vouchers annually, through the Tulare Housing First voucher programs for chronically homeless individuals with a disability. The City supports the 12 chronically homeless individuals maintain housing stability, by utilizing Housing Successor funds under public services each year. Lastly, the City may obligate HOME funds, and other resources, for the construction of affordable rental housing. Upon completion of a HOME-assisted project, the City anticipates supporting 50 low-income households.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City does not own or manage public housing.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing HATC will continue to own and manage 205 Public Housing unitsin the City of Tulare. There is no plan to purchase additional public-housing units, removing any units from its inventory. During FY 2026-2027, HATC plans to continue Capital Fund improvements on units in the City. Expenditures will cover maintenance and rehabilitation in public-housing units within the City. Capital Fund expenditures covered a large range of projects: including roofing replacement, landscaping improvements, carpet replacement, Air Conditioning and Heating unit improvements.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HATC is proactive in the inclusion of public-housing residentsin the policy making process.
An equitable and transparent policy making process that includes the opinions of public housing residents is achieve through the participation of two tenant commissioners on our HATC Board. Furthermore, HATC hasinstalled a Resident Counsel which is made up of five residents from all of HUD funded programs (Multifamily Housing, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public-housing). The Resident Counsel works with HATC staff on evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of HATC rental assistance programs. This provides members the opportunity to provide input on program modifications.
A vital driving factor in the implementation of HATC programs is the promotion of tenant self- sufficiency. HATC views the goal of homeownership for program participants as one of the long-term goals for all of its clients. HATC staff works with tenants to effectively provide them with the necessary resources to achieve homeownership. HATC Annual ReExamination Notice provides public-housing participants with an extensive referral list that provides assistance with homeownership. This list includes programs managed by: CSET, Habitat for Humanity and Self Help Enterprises. HATC’s program coordinator works with any interested public housing tenant in order to effectively inform them of all the different programs that are available to them. Effective collaboration between HATC and other public and nonprofit agencies is imperative to help promote homeownership among all of its tenants.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
The City of Tulare does not own or manage public housing units.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
This section describes the City’s one-year goals and the specific action steps it will undertake in the program year to carry out the homeless strategy outlined in the Consolidated Plan’s SP-60 Homelessness Strategy. This section will also describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and specify the activities it will undertake to serve the emergency, transitional, and permanent housing as well as supportive service needs of homeless and special needs populations.
Each year the King/Tulare Homeless Alliance conducts a Point in Time (PIT) count. Through the PIT count, the Alliance is able to acquire a snapshot of the adults, children in households and unaccompanied youth living in the City who meet HUD’s definition of homelessness. Information gathered through the PIT count is used to understand the causes and trends over time of homelessness, as well as to determine the unmet shelter and service needs of the homeless. The City will continue to support the Alliance’s efforts s in the annual bi-county PIT count.
Describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs.
The City of Tulare works closely with the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance, the region’s lead agency for Continuum of Care (CoC). The Alliance Housing Navigators, Kings View PATH Team, and Tulare County Mental Health Crisis Team canvas the city to conduct outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
Street outreach is conducted with techniques such as trauma-informed care, critical time intervention and motivational interviewing. Both the navigation and PATH teams leverage peers to create rapport and trust. Outreach teams assist with connections to mainstream benefits, obtaining documents required for housing (e.g. proof of homelessness, disability certification), provide hygiene kits, transportation assistance, and coordinate warm hand-offs to services such as mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. Program materials are offered in Spanish & other languages upon request. CoC members offer resources for other communication including sign language & accommodations for physical disabilities (e.g., dial-a-ride paratransit).
The Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance supports the Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) in providing various resources and access to service providers for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping to assess their individual needs. LINC brings together social service providers, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to help families locate affordable housing, employment and mental health and substance abuse treatment along with other needed services. Services include ID vouchers, free cell phones, housing assessments, enrollments to mainstream benefits, employment assistance, health/mental health services, legal assistance, and free meals.
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Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.
The City of Tulare is developing a permanent homeless shelter which will be constructed at the Hillman Health Campus by 2026. There are a variety of emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing options available to unhoused households from Tulare.
The Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission operates a 16-bed shelter for women and children up to 12 years of age. The Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission recently opened a 12-bed shelter for males aged 13 and up.
Both shelters are up to 90 days; however, clients can stay longer if they have no other options. Both shelters provide meals, showers, laundry and beds. The City works closely with the Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission and supports their mission and vision to end homelessness within our City.
The City partnered with Self-Help Enterprises, the County and the City of Visalia to open Eden House in 2020, a 22-bed transitional housing that provides on-site case management and supportive services for individuals that need additional on-site services as they transition from homelessness to permanent housing.
The City also supports Family Services of Tulare County with case management assistance to continue to provide transitional housing services to the unhoused population of Tulare. Family Services continues to provide approximately a dozen chronically homeless individuals permanent supportive housing voucher rental assistance each year.
Lastly, the City continues to partner with the local Continuum of Care and Tulare County Homeless Task Force. The City regularly participates in monthly meetings with the CoC and Tulare County Homeless Task Force to stay up to date on incoming funds and collaborating projects to address emergency shelters and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
The City of Tulare will dedicate funds over the five-year plan period to the regional CoC. The regional CoC seeks to provide funding for homeless services over the next year. Agencies will utilize coordinated assessment, which helps connect unhoused individuals and households with services that can help them to transition to self-sufficiency. All HUD-funded service providers participate in the coordinated entry process. The City continues to partner with the Tulare Lighthouse Rescue Mission, Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance, Family Services of Tulare and Kings View PATH team to help chronically homeless individuals, homeless families, and unaccompanied youth transitioning to permanent housing and independent living.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
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According to HUD’s Strategies for Preventing Homelessness, “Homelessness prevention is an essential element of any effort to end homelessness either locally or nationwide.” This HUD report indicates it is less expensive and disruptive to keep a household housed in place. To this end, the City will explore the use of CDBG funds to support programs that provide direct assistance to households at risk of becoming homeless. The City will also participate in regional homeless planning efforts, including the Tulare Kings Alliance-CoC’s Discharge Plan, which aims to prevent individuals leaving institutions, hospitals, etc., from becoming homeless.
The CoC's prevention strategies focus on effective discharge planning, with an emphasis on requiring foster care programs, in-patient mental health hospitals, hospitals and correctional facilities to provide discharge planning services to clients to ensure that they have access to housing and other needed support services, including respite care, upon discharge. Action steps include convening a working group with stakeholders to examine the discharge planning policies and systems within corrections facilities and each County's human service agencies and identifying initiatives to improve those policies and systems; identifying "cross-cutting" initiatives to improve policies and practices across multiple County agencies. In addition, due to the number of probation and prison sites located within the region, the CoC has adopted a plan to develop a Continuum-wide, multi-system community re-entry plan that includes housing.
Discussion
The City’s homeless strategy continues to address and help prevent homelessness by supporting local service providers as they engage and assess the City’s unhoused population. Funding may also be provided to support rapid re-housing programming efforts that help ensure homeless individuals obtain housing and the support services needed to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
The Strategic Plan summarized the major non-governmental, governmental, environmental and infrastructure constraints that may impact housing investment, which include:
• Cost of housing development
• Environmental review
• Planning and development fees
• Permit and processing procedures
• Lack of funding
• Land use controls
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Local policies and regulations can affect the quantity and type of residential development, but local governments have little or no influence upon the national economy or the federal monetary policies which influence housing and, specifically affordable housing development, which typically requires significant public subsidies. Yet, these factors are the ones that most significantly impact the overall cost of housing and development of new affordable homes.
By reviewing local conditions and regulations that may impact the housing market, Tulare can prepare for future growth through actions that protect the public's health and safety without unduly adding to the cost of new housing production. Recent Housing Element updates include actions to address barriers to and facilitate progress towards the City’s affordable and inclusive housing goals.
Discussion
There is a strong need for more affordable housing in Tulare, which is illustrated through input from community members at focus groups and in survey results as well as the City’s housing and demographic data. Although there are not sufficient funds to build new affordable housing using only CDBG funds, the City will continue to implement policies that may increase the number of affordable housing units. The Housing Element outlines actions that the City will take to increasing the amount of affordable housing.
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Introduction
The following section describes the planned actions or strategies that the City of Tulare will pursue in the next year to:
• Address underserved needs
• Foster and maintain affordable housing
• Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards
• Reduce the number of poverty-level families
• Develop institutional structure
• Enhance coordination
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.
During FY 2025-2026, the City will encourage and support HATC’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for special needs populations including seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households. CDBG-funded public infrastructure and facility improvements to be undertaken during the year will revitalize low- and moderate-income communities and allow improved or expansion of services. This includes mobility enhancements that benefit individuals with physical disabilities. Projects and activities will be selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process and will address the needs of low- and moderate-income households. The RFP process will require comprehensive evaluations that ensure projects and activities are targeted toward meeting underserved needs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the next year, the City of Tulare will continue to promote CDBG and state HOME funding for low- and moderate-income households. This includes supporting activities such as home repair for homeowners and renters, homeownership assistance, development of new homes available for rent and ownership, development of homes for special needs populations, and development of a variety of housing options. The City will continue to affirmatively further fair housing and promote housing opportunities and access for residents regardless of age, race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, disability, or economic level in compliance with local, state, and federal fair housing laws. With the availability of HOME funds as a participating jurisdiction, the City will seek to leverage yearly HOME funds to initiate and complete new affordable multifamily rental housing development project(s). Given the typical real estate development sequence and need to acquire sizable investments of other federal and/or state financing for site acquisition, construction, and/or operating subsidies, the City will only obligate available HOME funds to qualifying developers and viable projects. A tentative timeline involves the commission of a new HOME-assisted before June 30, 2027.
In addition, the City will carry out strategies to maintain and improve affordable housing as listed in the City’s Housing Element, which include:
• Work collaboratively with jurisdictions in the county to efficiently address housing issues and find regional solutions.
• Assist in facilitating the construction of an adequate supply and range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of residents.
• Facilitate the development of affordable housing and protect the existing supply of affordable housing to extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households • Maintain and improve the city’s existing housing stock. • Support and provide housing and services for people with special needs in the community. People
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with special needs include, but are not limited to, seniors, families with children, people with disabilities, single-parent families, farmworkers, and people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
• Utilize energy conservation and sustainable measures for new and rehabilitated housing. • Promote housing opportunities and access for residents regardless of age, race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, disability, or economic level in compliance with local, state, and federal fair housing laws.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
City staff will continue to inform contractors about lead-based paint hazards and the associated requirements reducing risk. Additionally, the City will continue to collaborate with agencies like the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency and Self-Help Enterprises to ensure that housing rehabilitation programs maintain compliance with HUD regulations regarding lead-based paint hazards.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will continue to support activities that aim to reduce the number of households living in poverty by:
• Preserving and expanding affordable housing opportunities, including providing home repair assistance to low-income families.
• Supporting homeless prevention strategies through funding services. • Providing supportive services, like job training and placement services, for low-income people to help them move out of poverty.
• Continue to coordinate with area public service agencies to build additional supports for lowincome residents.
The goal of these efforts will be to help households gain access to additional services to help create a new level of self-sufficiency and address issues of poverty.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue to share information, make referrals, attend local meetings, engage in discussion, provide operational support (via CDBG), and promote educational and training opportunities as a way to overcome gaps in the current service delivery system. City staff will identify and collaborate with new service providers, while continuing to communicate and meet with current providers to address various community needs. Additionally, the City will partner with the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance as well as with housing, services organizations to identify and address current and future gaps in service delivery.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Tulare does not operate public housing. HATC provides rental assistance within the community.
Federal legislation requires that the Housing Authority prepare five-year and one-year plans that highlight its mission, goals, and objectives as it relates to public and assisted housing programs. The City will review the Authority’s plans and will provide HATC the opportunity to consult on the City’s Consolidated Plan.
The goal of this cross-consultation is to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents.
Tulare will continue to maintain and seek out relationships with local nonprofit organizations and other
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entities. As the City continues to support enhanced public services through grant funding, it will coordinate efforts with nonprofit partners to promote the efficient and effective use of limited public resources to address needs and accomplish goals in the Consolidated Plan.
Discussion
The City’s AI is currently being prepared and will be approved concurrently with the approval of this Consolidated Plan. Over the next year, the City of Tulare will continue to direct funding to help meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in the city. These efforts, along with the efforts of numerous other public and private agencies, will help to address the priority needs established in this plan.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Each HUD program covered by Consolidated Plan regulations must address certain program-specific requirements. Below are the requirements for the CDBG program as prescribed by the Consolidated Plan template.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $5,000
2. The amount of proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan $0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total $5,000
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities $0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate-income 70%
Overall Benefit: A consecutive period of 1, 2, or 3 years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low- and moderate-income. Specify the years covered that include this Action Plan.
2026 - 2027
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:
The City will obligate and expend remaining HOME funds received through the California Department of Housing and Community Development on first-time homebuyer assistance (FTHB), owner-occupied rehabilitation (OOR) assistance, and tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA). While a portion of HOME program income will be committed to FTHB and OOR activities, with the balance of HOME program income available for program administration and other eligible HOME projects and/or activities, such as multifamily development projects and tenant based rental assistance.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
A copy of first-time homebuyer assistance program guidelines, developed by the City of Tulare with input from the California Department of Housing and Community Development are available upon request. Below are excerpts pertaining to instances of loan recapture during the period of affordability.
The City of Tulare, as Program Lender, will recapture the entire direct subsidy. The Program Lender recaptures the entire amount of the direct HOME subsidy provided to the homebuyer, plus any interest due according to the terms of the HOME Promissory Note, before the homebuyer receives a return. The recapture amount is limited to the net proceeds available from the sale or foreclosure. In cases where there is appreciation, the homebuyer would retain any net proceeds exceeding the direct HOME assistance plus interest due that is recaptured.
In some cases, such as in declining housing markets, net proceeds available at the time of sale may be insufficient to recapture the entire direct HOME subsidy plus interest due provided to the homebuyer.
Since the HOME Final Rule limits recapture to available net proceeds, the Program Lender can recapture only what is available from net proceeds. In a scenario where recapture provisions state that the entire direct HOME subsidy plus interest will be recaptured, and there are insufficient net proceeds available at sale, the Program Lender is not required to repay to the Department, and the Department is not required to pay back to HUD the difference between the total direct HOME subsidy and the amount available for recapture from net proceeds.
• Example: A homebuyer receives $10,000 of HOME down payment assistance to purchase a home. The direct HOME subsidy to the homebuyer is $10,000, which results in a five-year Period of Affordability. If the homebuyer sells the home after three years, the grantee or state would recapture, assuming that there are sufficient net proceeds, the entire $10,000 direct HOME subsidy plus any interest due according to the terms of the HOME Promissory Note. The homebuyer would receive any net proceeds in excess of that amount.
Per 24 CFR section 92.214(a)(6), no additional HOME assistance, including rehabilitation funds, may be provided after the 1-year anniversary of the filing of the Project Completion Report through the end of the HOME Affordability Period. The HOME Affordability Period is as follows (amount does not include Activity Delivery and Administration Costs paid to the State Recipient by HCD):
Amount of HOME Assistance - Period of Affordability in Years
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Under $25,000 5 years
$25,000 to $50,000 10 years
Over $50,000 15 years
During the HOME period of affordability, the home must remain occupied by the borrower or an eligible heir, as their primary residence, or else all HOME assistance becomes due and payable.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds (See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4)) are as follows:
If an owner sells, transfers title, or discontinues principal residency in the purchased property during the HOME period of affordability for any reason, the loan is immediately due and payable pursuant to the Recapture (loan repayment) terms in the HOME Loan Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the owner of the property dies, even after the HOME Affordability Period expires, an heir may assume the HOME loan at the same rate and terms, if the heir’s household meets each of the following requirements:
• does not exceed the current HOME income limits; and
• will immediately occupy the home as their principal residence.
During the HOME period of affordability, if the property owner dies and the heir does not meet these HOME eligibility requirements, the loan is due and payable. The loan will be in default if the borrower fails to maintain required fire or flood insurance or fails to pay property taxes.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
Not applicable.
5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).
A HOME TBRA program is planned in the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan. As currently designed, this TBRA program will not prioritize available funds for people with special needs or disabilities.
6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).
See above.
7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR
92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).
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Not applicable.
Discussion
See above.
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Appendix A:
• Citizen Participation Summary
• Public Notices
• Certificate of Publications
• City Website Post
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Appendix A: Citizen Participation Summary
City of Tulare – CDBG and HOME FY2026 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Summary
Consultation / Notice of Funding Availability: Department of Housing & Community Development Department staff held a Request for Proposals (RFP) period to receive comments and/or proposals for projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. A public notice was published on March 5, 2026, in the Visalia Times Delta and Tulare Advance Register to announce the RFP, public meeting, and resources to support an application for funding. The Department called for qualifying organizations and individuals to review the informational RFP handbook and other resources, schedule a meeting with Department staff, and apply for FY 2026 funds on or before April 3rd, at 12:00PM PST (See Appendix A for copies of RFP Public Notice, Handbook, and Application). In total, the City received seven (8) complete applications proposing activities to address homelessness, affordable housing, and public infrastructure and facility improvements.
Department staff evaluated applications according to CDBG and HOME Program national objectives and standards, the City’s ConPlan, and other criteria, including, but not limited to, activity need and justification, cost reasonableness and effectiveness, and experience and past performance of the sponsor.
Public Meetings: Community Development Department staff held two public meetings on Wednesday, March, 11 and Wednesday March 18, 2026, to discuss the RFP for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2026, the CDBG and HOME Program, and goals within the City’s ConPlan.
The meeting offered both in-person and virtual participation options. A total of four individuals attended this public meeting, stating an interest in affordable housing and public services. The city notified the general public and local organizations of this meeting through published notices, social media posts, and email listserv communications with an audience of several hundred agency staff. Department staff published the public notice and distributed through partner listservs’ beginning March 5, 2026, more than 6 days before the meeting.
The Department held two follow up public meetings on Wednesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, May 6, 2026, to review the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan and to receive comments. This meeting was open to the general public, local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, City Departments, and other stakeholders. Department staff provided both in-person and virtual participation options. Department staff issued a second public notice on April 17, 2026, to announce a 30-day public review and comment period, exclusively for proposed FY 2026 projects with estimated funding levels. The April 22nd and May 6th public meetings were identified in this particular notice and announced via social media posts and email listserv outreach.
Public Hearings: Department staff scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This public hearing provided an opportunity for the City Council members to receive comments on the proposed FY 2026 Annual Action Plan prior to formal adoption. Public hearings operated
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with both in-person attendance and virtual participation via YouTube at www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWZiv2o7do1JY0OvGe1_aw/videos. For those at-home and wishing to provide comments during a council meeting, instructions were given to call (559) 366-1849. A copy of the locally distributed public notice, a draft of the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan, and instructions on how to review said documents and participate in the public hearings, was posted at the entrance of the Tulare Public Library Council Chambers, on the City website, and on the Agendas for the City Council Meeting on May 19, 2026.
Public Review and Comment: The City requested input from the public on the proposed projects and their respective budgets under the 2026 Annual Action Plan. A 30-day public review and comment period began on April 18, 2026, and concluded on May 19, 2026. The proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan was available at Tulare City Hall and on the Community Development Department webpage at -
https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing-grantsservices/reports.
Department staff published all public notices in English and Spanish in two widely circulated local newspapers and through the extensive listserv and eblast networks of local organizations.
Department staff instructed individuals requesting a special accommodation to contact Jessica Cervantez, Housing and Grants Specialist, at 559-684-4219 or [email protected].
Summary of public comments
(to be determined)
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Appendix B:
• FY 2026 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan
• Resolution
• Public Hearing Minutes
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Appendix C:
• SF-424 and SF-424B
• Other Certification Forms
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Title: Committee on Aging Appointment
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Appoint one member to the Committee on Aging to the vacant seat for a term ending December 31, 2027.
SUMMARY
The Committee on Aging is a five-member committee responsible for advising the Community Services Department on matters of senior citizen interest including such areas as recreation, social, and nutritional services. Members are appointed by the City Council, by seat and serve four-year terms. The Committee meets at 12:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Senior Community Center.
Due to the recent appointment of Ralph Cantu to the Planning Commission, who subsequently resigned from the Committee on Aging, there is a vacant seat that needs to be filled. This vacancy is a Council Seat 2 appointment, which means that Councilmember Sayre will provide a recommendation for appointment that must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Council.
On March 31, 2026, staff posted a notice of vacancy on the City’s website, social media platforms, at the City Clerk’s Office, in front of City Hall, at the Senior Community Center, and at the public library. During that period, only one application was received; however, there were three applications received previously from individuals who had expressed interest in serving on the Committee on Aging. All applications were provided to Council in advance for review.
Staff recommends Council appoint one member from the provided applications.
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
Delaying appointment may cause quorum issues.
Item #: 9.1
General Business
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications
Reviewed/Approved:
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From: [email protected]
To: Melissa Hermann; City Clerk
Subject: Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:10:18 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Board, Commission, and Committee Application Date & Time: 12/15/2024 11:10 AM
Response #: 60
Submitter ID: 9353
IP address: 2a09:bac3:627e:1232::1d0:e9
Time to complete: 28 min. , 23 sec.
Survey Details
Please complete the following information.
First and Last Name Misty Searcy Address 3071 Elsinore St Mailing Address (if
different)
Not answered Email Address [email protected]
Preferred Phone Number (559) 310-8829 Alternative Phone Number Not answered Years in Tulare 20 Employer AAA
Please indicate which boards, commissions, or committees you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one.
[×] Parks & Recreation Commission
Please provide a brief statement about yourself, background and why you are interested in serving on the above selected boards, commissions, or committees.
Hello,
As a citizen of Tulare, I find myself joining other communities to participate in all the programs and activities they offer. My daughter is currently taking piano lessons in Visalia and we most recently visited Woodlake for their Santa Workshop. These city programs are great but we would love to do these things in our home town. I am seeking a position in parks and recreation because I believe our town has so much more potential and so much opportunity for growth in this area. I want to create a program that will benefit our fellow neighbors and prevent them from having to seek enrichment elsewhere. Thank you on advance for your time.
Misty Searcy
Thank you,
City of Tulare
RESIDES IN DISTRICT 3
Committee on Aging
Library Board
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Applicant no longer interested in Parks & Recreation
Commission due to the time Commission meetings
are held. Would like to be considered for Committee
on Aging as well as the Library Board.
9.1 General Business 3 of 8
From: [email protected]
To: City Clerk
Subject: Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 10:42:39 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Board, Commission, and Committee Application Date & Time: 04/10/2026 10:42 AM
Response #: 104
Submitter ID: 10961
IP address: 2601:201:8e02:79a0:d844:6343:e2dc:372c
Time to complete: 15 min. , 29 sec.
Survey Details
Please complete the following information.
First and Last Name Johanna Corral Address 2681 Korbel Ct Mailing Address (if
different)
Not answered Email Address [email protected]
Preferred Phone Number (559) 306-7392 Alternative Phone Number Not answered Years in Tulare 55 Employer Retired State
Employee
Please indicate which boards, commissions, or committees you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one.
[×] Committee on Aging
[×] Police Department Citizen Complaint Review
Board
Please provide a brief statement about yourself, background and why you are interested in serving on the above selected boards, commissions, or committees.
I am an active 55 year old Tulare native. I am retired from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) as a Correctional Counselor II. I served over 27 years with CDCR in multiple capacities, including Appeals & Litigations Coordinators, Internal Affairs Lieutenant, Facility Captain and a team member of the Crisis Response Team~Negotiator. Additionally, I participate in the Cities Yoga in the Park and HIIT workouts at Zumwalt Park. . I believe my experience, availability, and desire to stay involved and active with my City will greatly contribute to a position on the Committee on Aging and or the Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board.
Respectively,
Johanna Corral
(559) 306-7392
RESIDES IN DISTRICT 4
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DISCLOSURE: Most of the City's boards and commissions require, by state law, that members file a Statement of Economic Interest (conflict of interest/disclosure statement) on an annual basis. Would you be willing to file such a statement in connection with an appointment? (○) Yes
Thank you,
City of Tulare
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From: [email protected]
To: City Clerk
Subject: Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 11:53:11 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Board, Commission, and Committee Application Date & Time: 02/03/2026 11:53 AM
Response #: 84
Submitter ID: 10725
IP address: 2600:1010:b358:5c90:c84d:7725:c580:198d
Time to complete: 5 min. , 29 sec.
Survey Details
Please complete the following information.
First and Last Name Cecilia Franco Address 2954 Channel Reef Ave
Mailing Address (if
different)
Not answered Email Address [email protected]
Preferred Phone Number (559) 331-2866 Alternative Phone Number Not answered Years in Tulare 6 Employer Community Medical
Center, Kaweah
Health, CSU Fresno
Please indicate which boards, commissions, or committees you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one.
[×] Committee on Aging
[×] Planning Commission
Please provide a brief statement about yourself, background and why you are interested in serving on the above selected boards, commissions, or committees.
I have grown up in Tulare, CA. I graduated in 2005 from Tulare Union and moved away for a few years. I returned to Tulare in 2020 as a new homeowner and have enjoyed seeing the growth in my community. I have been a registered nurse for 10 years, have earned 2 bachelors degrees and am back in school to become an NP at CSU Bakersfield in their Doctorate of Nurse Practice Program. My interests include mental health, gerontology, and family practice. I am now looking forward to being involved in ways to improve my community. My future goals are to work as an NP in my community and serve in more ways than nursing.
My two teenage children attend Mission Oak High School with my daughter graduating in June 2026. Tulare is my home and has a special way in my heart. I am looking forward to giving back to my community and being part of its growth and improvement.
RESIDES IN DISTRICT 5
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DISCLOSURE: Most of the City's boards and commissions require, by state law, that members file a Statement of Economic Interest (conflict of interest/disclosure statement) on an annual basis. Would you be willing to file such a statement in connection with an appointment? (○) Yes
Thank you,
City of Tulare
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9.1 General Business 7 of 8
From: [email protected]
To: City Clerk
Subject: Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:44:35 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Board, Commission, and Committee Application Date & Time: 02/03/2026 8:44 PM
Response #: 92
Submitter ID: 10733
IP address: 2600:1010:b341:a6e4:d460:c53f:5b9b:7b2
Time to complete: 9 min. , 2 sec.
Survey Details
Please complete the following information.
First and Last Name David Lazcano Address 2765 Rancheria Ct.
Tulare CA 93274
Mailing Address (if
different)
Not answered Email Address [email protected]
Preferred Phone Number (559) 556-4708 Alternative Phone Number Not answered Years in Tulare 23 Employer Five Star Sound
Please indicate which boards, commissions, or committees you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one.
[×] Aviation Committee [×] Board of Public Utilities
[×] Committee on Aging [×] Library Board
[×] Measure I Citizen Oversight Committee [×] Parks & Recreation Commission [×] Planning Commission [×] Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board
[×] Tulare Mosquito Abatement District
Please provide a brief statement about yourself, background and why you are interested in serving on the above selected boards, commissions, or committees.
I want to serve my community by representing my people in Tulare. I want to be their voice and leader in our community. I speak Spanish, want to improve our city and add value to people's lives.
DISCLOSURE: Most of the City's boards and commissions require, by state law, that members file a Statement of Economic Interest (conflict of interest/disclosure statement) on an annual basis. Would you be willing to file such a statement in connection with an appointment? (○) Yes
RESIDES IN DISTRICT 5
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Title: Policy on Handling Service Disruptions During Hybrid Public Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving the Policy on Handling Service Disruptions During Hybrid Public Meetings and directing the City Clerk to implement associated noticing and publication requirements.
SUMMARY
The City of Tulare conducts hybrid City Council meetings to expand accessibility and participation for community members who attend either in person or remotely. Recent amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act, specifically through SB 707, require legislative bodies utilizing hybrid or remote-access models to adopt a formal policy addressing how service disruptions will be handled during public meetings.
In response to these statutory requirements, staff has developed a comprehensive policy outlining procedures for identifying and responding to disruptions that impair the public’s ability to participate remotely.
The proposed Policy on Handling Service Disruptions During Hybrid Public Meetings (Exhibit A to the resolution) provides operational guidance to ensure continuity of public business, transparency, and fairness when technical failures occur. Key elements include:
• Clear definitions of service disruptions, remote participation, good-faith efforts, and the roles of the Presiding Officer, City Clerk, IT staff, and City Attorney. • Required procedures when a disruption occurs, including immediate announcement, a mandatory recess of at least one hour to allow for troubleshooting, and restoration protocols. • Communication expectations for both in-person and remote audiences during disruptions. • Roll-call findings the Council must adopt if service cannot be restored after good-faith efforts, allowing the meeting to legally proceed under Government Code Section 54953.4. • Rules for decorum and enforcement regarding disruptive remote participants, including muting, removal, or limitations when necessary to maintain order. • Recordkeeping requirements for documenting disruptions, actions taken, findings, and restoration efforts.
• Public comment considerations, accessibility requirements, and options for handling agenda items affected by disruptions.
• Training expectations for staff supporting hybrid meetings. • Annual review of the policy, with amendments requiring Council approval in open session.
Adoption of this policy ensures full compliance with state law while preserving meaningful public participation and maintaining the integrity of City Council proceedings.
FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with adoption of this policy. Any costs related to staff training, IT troubleshooting, or contingency platform maintenance are expected to be absorbed within existing departmental budgets.
Item #: 9.2
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
1. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:
9.2 General Business 2 of 7
RESOLUTION 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
ADOPTING A POLICY ON HANDLING SERVICE DISRUPTIONS DURING HYBRID PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tulare (“City”) conducts hybrid public meetings to expand access and participation; and
WHEREAS, the passage of SB 707 made significant amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) including requiring eligible legislative bodies to adopt a policy addressing service disruptions during hybrid public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt procedures ensuring transparency, fairness, and continuity of public business; and
WHEREAS, a policy on handling service disruptions during hybrid public meetings was introduced and discussed during a regular City Council meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:
Section 1. The “Policy on Handling Service Disruptions During Hybrid Public Meetings,” attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted and effective immediately.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish Exhibit A on the City’s website, include it in the Clerk’s policy repository, and provide a cross-reference within the City Council’s Handbook of Rules and Procedures.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this XX day of XXXX 202X, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Patrick Isherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
ATTEST:
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
Policy on Handling Service Disruptions During Hybrid Public Meetings
1. Purpose
This policy establishes procedures the City of Tulare (“City”) will follow to address service disruptions affecting remote access during hybrid public meetings conducted by the City Council. The policy ensures continuity of public business, meaningful public participation, and clear documentation when service disruptions occur.
2. Scope and Applicability
This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the Tulare City Council at which remote public participation is offered or required under the Brown Act.
3. Definitions
• Hybrid Public Meeting: An official meeting held in person at a noticed location that also offers remote access for public participation via the City’s official remote platform. • Service Disruption: An outage, degradation, or failure that prevents remote participants from reasonably accessing and participating in the meeting through the City’s official remote platform. Examples include internet outages, platform failures, audio/visual breakdowns, and streaming disruptions. A Service Disruption does not include technical issues, hardware failures, or internet connectivity problems outside the control of the City experienced by a remote individual participant or group of participants. • Presiding Officer: The Mayor, or the Vice Mayor in the absence of the Mayor. • Remote Participation: Any member of the public, staff, or presenter attending via the official remote platform.
• Remote Platform: The two-way audiovisual platform used to provide real-time remote public attendance and observation of meetings.
• Good-Faith Effort: Reasonable steps taken by City staff to identify, troubleshoot, and remedy the service disruption in a timely manner consistent with this policy.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
• Presiding Officer
o Immediately announces the disruption to the public.
o Recesses the open session of the meeting and reconvenes when appropriate (may meet in closed session during service disruption).
o Determines disruptive behavior by remote participants and imposes limits or removal as authorized by law.
o Leads roll call finding(s) if service cannot be restored. • City Clerk
o Coordinates agenda noticing, meeting management, and minute-taking. o Ensures public notices during disruptions and documents time stamps, actions taken, and findings.
o Maintains incident records consistent with the City’s records retention schedule. • Information Technology (IT)
o Leads technical troubleshooting and restoration efforts. o Implements contingency platforms and backup connectivity. o Provides post-incident reports to the City Clerk and City Manager. • City Attorney
o Reviews policy and advises on legal compliance and findings.
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5. Policy Statement
When a service disruption occurs during a hybrid public meeting, the City will:
1) Recess the meeting for at least one hour to attempt restoration (may reconvene meeting earlier if service is restored).
2) Undertake good-faith efforts to diagnose and restore the service as described in Section 6. 3) Reconvene the meeting after the recess to report status. 4) If service issue is not resolved after one hour, proceed with roll call vote to adopt findings that:
a. Good-faith efforts were made in accordance with this policy; and b. The public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote meeting access.
5) Continue the meeting in accordance with the adopted findings and applicable law. 6) Maintain decorum and limit/remove remote participants who disrupt, disturb, impede, or render infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting.
6. Procedures During Service Disruptions
A. Identification and Announcement
• The Presiding Officer, upon confirmation from staff of a service disruption, announces the disruption, declares a recess, and follows the steps described in Section 5. • City Clerk announces:
o Time of recess start.
o Nature of disruption (if known).
o Expected reconvening time (e.g., “We will recess for one hour to allow staff time to troubleshoot the issue. We will reconvene by [TIME], or earlier, if service is restored sooner.”)
B. Restoration Efforts (Good-Faith Efforts)
• During the recess, staff will undertake good-faith efforts to restore service as outlined below.
o Verify local connectivity.
o Restart/refresh streaming, conferencing, and audio/visual services. o Switch to backup options, if available.
o Coordinate with platform vendor support and/or ISP support. • If service is restored before the scheduled reconvening time, the City Clerk will notify the Presiding Officer, and the meeting will resume promptly.
C. Communication During Recess
• In person attendees: Staff provides periodic updates (e.g., every 15 minutes) and displays a notice slide on any in-room screens.
• Remote audience: If connectivity allows, staff will update the City’s website meeting page and the City’s official social media channels indicating the disruption, restoration efforts, and expected reconvening time.
D. Reconvening
• If service is restored, the Presiding Officer announces restoration and resumes the meeting.
• If service is not restored after one hour, the Presiding Officer reconvenes and asks the City Clerk to read the findings statement and calls for a roll call vote as described in Section 7.
o If it is adopted, the meeting proceeds.
o If not adopted, the body may continue recess to attempt further restoration, or the Presiding Officer calls for a roll call vote to direct the City Clerk to post a notice of adjournment to a date and time certain per applicable law.
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7. Required Roll Call Findings (If Not Restored)
If service is not restored prior to reconvening, the legislative body shall, by roll call vote, adopt a finding substantially in the following form:
Motion: “I move that that City Council adopt the findings that: (1) good-faith efforts were made in accordance with the City’s Policy on Handling Service Disruptions During Hybrid Public Meetings to restore remote access; and (2) the public interest in continuing this meeting outweighs the public interest in remote meeting access for this meeting.” Roll Call Vote: The Presiding Officer shall call for a roll call vote by the City Clerk.
The City Clerk shall include the exact text of the adopted findings and roll call result in the meeting minutes and the incident record.
8. Remote Participation Decorum and Enforcement
To maintain orderly conduct:
• The Presiding Officer, at their discretion, may direct the City Clerk or designee to remove or limit participation of remote attendees who disrupt, disturb, or render infeasible the meeting’s orderly conduct. Examples include sustained shouting, harassment, obscene or threatening content, flooding chat/Q&A, screen-sharing unauthorized materials, or repeated refusal to follow participation rules.
• Enforcement may include:
o Muting microphone/disabling video.
o Disabling chat or Q&A for specific participants.
o Terminating an individual’s remote session for the duration of the meeting. o Temporarily limiting remote public comment to audio-only or written submissions. • These actions shall be tailored as narrowly as possible to address the specific disruptive conduct and documented by the City Clerk in the meeting minutes pursuant to Section 9 of this policy.
9. Documentation and Recordkeeping
The City Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including the following:
• The nature and time of disruption.
• Actions taken to address disruptive behavior.
• The service restoration efforts undertaken.
• The time the meeting was reconvened, if applicable.
• Any finding adopted pursuant to Section 7 of this policy.
10. Public Comment and Agenda Management During Disruptions • If the disruption occurs during public comment or an agenda item, the Presiding Officer should prioritize returning to that item upon restoration, when feasible. • If service is not restored and the finding is adopted, the Presiding Officer may proceed with the agenda and accept alternative public input such as:
o Written comments received before or during the meeting (to be read or summarized as per Council rules).
o Request a motion to continue non-routine items that are complex, controversial, or of a great public interest to a subsequent meeting.
• The City will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities, including, but not limited to, alternate formats or methods of participation, assistance, and time extensions, consistent with ADA obligations.
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11. Accessibility and Language Access
• The City will consider temporary accommodation during disruptions (e.g., dedicated dial-in number) and maintain the availability of reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA and applicable state law.
• Where language access services are ordinarily offered for remote participation, the City will attempt to restore or provide alternative means during the disruption.
12. Training and Preparedness
The City Clerk and IT shall conduct at least annual training for staff supporting hybrid meetings, including:
• Use of primary and backup platforms.
• Decorum enforcement tools within the platforms.
• Communication protocols during recesses.
13. Effective Date; Policy Review
This policy is effective upon adoption by the City Council and shall be reviewed annually or sooner if required by law or operational needs. Any amendments to this policy must be approved by the City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the Consent Calendar.
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Title: Tulare Mosquito Abatement District Appointment
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution making an appointment to the Tulare Mosquito Abatement District Board of Directors for a term from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
SUMMARY
The Tulare Mosquito Abatement District (“District”) is governed by a six-member board of directors (“Board”) who are appointed to serve two or four-year terms. The board of directors is made up of four directors appointed by the County of Tulare, one member appointed by the City of Visalia, and one member appointed by the City of Tulare. The City of Tulare appointee serves a four-year term and is appointed by the Tulare City Council.
In 2022, Craig Smith was appointed to the Board and has served ever since. The District advised that Mr. Smith is interested in reappointment.
Staff received the following applications expressing interest in serving on the Board:
• Craig Smith
• Michael Brooks
• David Lazcano
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 2022(b), “each person appointed by a city council to be a member of a board of trustees shall be a voter in that city and a resident of that portion of the city that is within the district.” The District covers the entirety of the City of Tulare as well as surrounding areas.
The Council does not have a set policy regarding appointment for this position; however, past practice has been any councilmember has the opportunity to make a recommendation for the appointment from the applications submitted.
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
Item #: 9.3
General Business
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2. Deny
3. Table
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications
2. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:
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From: [email protected]
To: City Clerk
Subject: Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 10:34:12 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Board, Commission, and Committee Application Date & Time: 04/21/2026 10:34 AM
Response #: 105
Submitter ID: 11002
IP address: 85.116.175.5
Time to complete: 4 min. , 43 sec.
Survey Details
Please complete the following information.
First and Last Name Craig Smith Address
Mailing Address (if
different)
Not answered Email Address
Preferred Phone Number Alternative Phone Number
Years in Tulare 50 Employer Craig Smith &
Associates Inc
Please indicate which boards, commissions, or committees you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one.
[×] Tulare Mosquito Abatement District
Please provide a brief statement about yourself, background and why you are interested in serving on the above selected boards, commissions, or committees.
I have served on the Tulare Mosquito Abatement District Board for 4 years and would like to continue serving. I have been in the Real Estate Business for 48 years.
DISCLOSURE: Most of the City's boards and commissions require, by state law, that members file a Statement of Economic Interest (conflict of interest/disclosure statement) on an annual basis. Would you be willing to file such a statement in connection with an appointment? (○) Yes
Thank you,
City of Tulare
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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE TULARE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 2021, the City of Tulare is authorized to appoint one member of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, each person appointed by a city council to be a member of the Board of Trustees shall be a resident and voter in the City of Tulare; and WHEREAS, the term for the City of Tulare seat on the Board of Trustees is a four-year term with the current term expiring on June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 2023, terms for trustees shall begin in January, so to ensure compliance with said code, the new term for the City of Tulare seat will begin on July 1, 2026 and expire on December 31, 2029.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:
Section 1. _____________ is hereby appointed to the Tulare Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees for a term from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Tulare Mosquito Abatement District.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 19th 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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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 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 #: 9.4
General Business
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
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
1. Approve with changes
2. Deny
3. Table
ATTACHMENTS
None
Reviewed/Approved:
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: May 19, 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 $75,509,919
Projected Transfers In 58,370
Estimated Expenditures 72,969,877
Estimated Transfers Out 8,102,047
Preliminary Surplus / (Use of Fund Balance) ($ 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 #: 9.5
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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COUNCIL ITEM REQUEST FORM
The Council Item Request Form is for members of the City Council to submit written requests to the City Clerk’s Office for inclusion of an item on a future City Council meeting agenda. At the meeting where the initial written request is heard, discussion shall be limited to whether the item should be added to an agenda and a date, not the merit of the item. A majority vote of the City Council is required for the item to be added to a future Council meeting agenda for action. No more than 10 items may be submitted collectively for consideration by all councilmembers at any regular meeting of the Council, and in that regard, no individual councilmember may submit more than three items for consideration at any regular meeting of the Council. In the event more than 10 items are submitted collectively, no more than two items shall be accepted for consideration from any one councilmember.
NAME OF REQUESTING COUNCILMEMBER TODAY’S DATE AGENDA DATE
ITEM TITLE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF ITEM
Item #: 10.1
Future Agenda Item
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Chapter 5 – Membership
Authority
The City Council is the appointing authority for all Council-Appointed Bodies. All appointments require an affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council present unless otherwise specified. All members serve at the pleasure of the City Council for designated terms. Appointees must complete an Oath of Office administered by the City Clerk prior to assuming duties1. .
Application and Selection Process
The recruitment process begins when a vacancy occurs due to term expiration, resignation, removal, or death of a member of a Council-Appointed Body.
Application Period
• The standard application period is three weeks from the date the vacancy occurs. • If multiple vacancies exist or additional outreach is needed, the City Clerk may extend the application period.
• If no applications are received by the deadline, the application period will remain open until sufficient applications are received.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and remain on file in the City Clerk’s Office for a period of two years or once appointed, whichever occurs first.
Application Requirements
• Any candidate wishing to be considered for appointment must complete an official application.
• Applications are available from the City Clerk’s Office as well as the City’s website. • Applications remain on file for two years for future consideration. • Incumbents seeking reappointment must submit a new application by the deadline (no limit on number of terms members may serve).
• The City Clerk will notify members whose terms are expiring and confirm eligibility for reappointment.
Interview Requirement
• After the application deadline, the City Clerk will compile all applications and schedule interviews at the next available regular Council meeting. • All applications received will be included in the Council agenda packet for their review
• All applicants must be present at the interview to be considered for appointment.
The interview allows Council to ask questions and applicants to provide any additional information not provided on their application. 1 City Charter Section 17 Appointive Officers: Requires all appointive officers to take an oath of office before entering upon the duties of their office.
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• Following interviews, councilmembers must notify the City Clerk of their recommended candidate(s) prior to the next regular meeting to add to the agenda for appointment.
• Recommended appointments may be placed on the Consent Calendar for approval at the next available regular meeting. Candidates are not required to attend the appointment meeting.
• Notification and OnboardingAfter Council action, the City Clerk will notify successful and unsuccessful applicants in writing.
• Appointees will receive copies of the City’s Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment policies, the Brown Act2, and other relevant orientation materials.
Attendance
The provisions listed below shall apply to all Council-Appointed Bodies.
Any member of a Council-Appointed Body who is absent from either (1) three consecutive regular meetings; or (2) fifty percent or more of all meetings within any consecutive 12- month period of time shall automatically be removed from the Council-Appointed Body unless the City Council finds and determines that there was good cause to excuse the absences. Good cause shall include but not be limited to illness, injury, hospitalization, other medical emergencies or temporary requirements and obligations of employment or family matters.
City Council may consider removal of a member on its own volition, with or without the consensus from the Council-Appointed Body.
While it is expected that members be present at all meetings, the support staff or Chair should be notified if a member knows in advance that they will be absent.
Compensation
Members shall serve without compensation for their services unless specifically provided for in the City Charter.
Qualifications
Unless stated otherwise in the Council-Appointed Body’s bylaws, by statute, or provided for by the Council, the City Charter, or Municipal Code, all members shall maintain their principal place of residence either within the sphere of influence of the City of Tulare or within the city limits (see table below for specific requirements) at the time of their appointment and throughout the term of service.
Body Residency Requirement
Aviation Committee Sphere of Influence
Board of Public Utilities City Limits
Committee on Aging City Limits
2 SB 707 requires City to provide a copy of the Brown Act to all appointed board, commission, and committee members.
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Measure I Citizen Oversight Committee City Limits
Library Board City Limits
Parks and Recreation Commission Sphere of Influence
Planning Commission Sphere of Influence
Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board City Limits A majority of the membership for the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission must have their primary place of residence within the city limits, limiting the number of members who reside outside the city limits but within the sphere of influence.
If at any time during their term any member shall cease to maintain their principal place of residence in the City of Tulare, that member shall become ineligible to continue to serve as a member of the board, commission, or committee and said position shall be declared vacant by the City Council.
Current members of any other Council-Appointed Body are disqualified for membership if there is a direct conflict between the bodies. Members shall be permitted to retain membership while seeking any elective office; however, members shall not use the meetings, functions, or activities of such bodies for purposes of campaigning for elective office. No Council-Appointed Body member shall hold any paid position for the City of Tulare unless stated otherwise in their bylaws.
Members must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment unless otherwise specified.
Resignations and Removals
Resignations must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk who will distribute copies to City Council and appropriate staff. The City Council may remove a member by a majority vote of the Council without cause, notice, or hearing.
Term of Office
• Standard Term: Members of most Council-Appointed Bodies serve four-year terms.
• Exceptions:
o Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board: Two-year terms o Library Board: Three-year terms
• Term Expiration Dates:
o All bodies except the Library Board: December 31
o Library Board: June 30.
• Partial Terms:
o If appointed to fill an unexpired term and serve less than two years, that time does not count as a full term.
o If appointed to fill an unexpired term and serve two years or more, that time does count as a full term.
• Staggered Terms: Terms are staggered so that not all terms expire in the same year.
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• Vacancy Replacement: If a member resigns before their term ends, the replacement serves the remainder of that term only.
Vacancies, New Terms, and the Maddy Act
• Unscheduled Vacancies: Occur due to resignations, removals, or death. When an unscheduled vacancy occurs, the City Clerk will post a special vacancy notice in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall kiosk, Tulare Public Library, and City website no earlier than 20 days before and no later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs.
Appointment cannot be made for at least ten working days after the notice is posted3.
• Scheduled Vacancies (Expiring Terms): Seats become available at the end of each term. By December 31 of each year, the City Clerk prepares an appointment list of all regular advisory boards, commissions, and committees with terms expiring in the following year. This list is posted on the City’s website and made available to the public upon request4.
• Purpose of the Maddy Act: The Maddy Act (Government Code Sections 54970- 54974) ensures transparency and public awareness of upcoming appointments, encourages community participation, and broadens access to applicants. 3 California Government Code Section 54974
4 California Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act)
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