Agenda packet — Tulare City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

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City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare, CA 93274 www.tulare.ca.gov
Mission Statement
To promote a quality of life making Tulare the most desirable community in which to live, learn, play, work, worship and prosper.

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City Councilmembers
Patrick Isherwood, Mayor
Steve Harrell, Vice Mayor
Jose Sigala
Terry A. Sayre
Dennis A. Mederos
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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION - Debra Epps, Assistant Pastor of Living Christ Church, to deliver an invocation.

3. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

3.1 Recognition for Lauren Starr of Tulare Western High School, awarded as the 2026 Edison Scholar.

3.2 Proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of America, July 4, 2026.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public wishing to comment on any item not appearing on the agenda may address the City Council at this time. State law prevents Council from acting on any matter not on the agenda; however, your comments may be referred to staff for follow up. This is also the time for the public to comment on items listed under the Consent Calendar or to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes. Comments related to Public Hearing and General Business items will be heard at the time those items are discussed. In fairness to all who wish to speak, public comment is limited to a total of fifteen minutes with each speaker allowed three minutes, unless otherwise extended by Council. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence. For those that wish to provide public comment while attending the meeting remotely, press *9 on your phone to raise your hand or click “Raise Hand” in the webinar.

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

6. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

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

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

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

7.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting of June 2, 2026. [M. Wilcox]

7.3 Acceptance of Donation to the Tulare Public Library.

7.4 Council Travel and Community Improvement Budgets Expenditure Report.

Recommended Action: Receive a Fiscal Year 2026 year-to-date report on each councilmember’s Travel Budget and Community Improvement Budget. [M. Wilcox]

7.5 Declare 1370 South O Street Surplus Property.

7.6 Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment.

7.7 Economic Development Updates.

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

7.8 Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group Side Letter of Agreement No. 2.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 between the City and Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group (TFCO), incorporating the Fire Marshal classification into the bargaining unit and amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 adopted December 2, 2025. [J. Venegas]

7.9 Barry Slater, d/b/a Rep’d, Inc. Agreement for Community Engagement & Communications.

7.10 Landscape Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution of intention to set the public hearing date to adopt landscape maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 for July 21, 2026. [M. Miller]

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

7.12 Deferred Improvement Agreement for Prosperity Avenue Improvements Associated with Phase 1 of the F&C Farming Subdivision.

7.13 Award Contracts for Project FM0051 Tulare Business Innovation Zone Maker Space.

Recommended Action: [M. Miller] Award and authorize the City Manager to sign contracts related to construction of Project FM0051 Business Incubator Maker Space; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of each contract amount.

Task Description Contractor Amount

1. Construction Contractor GC Builders of Hanford, CA $400,905.00

2. Labor Compliance Labor Consultants of California of Hanford, CA $10,200.00 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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7.14 California League of City Employees Association Side Letter of Agreement No. 3.

7.15 Purchase of Nautilus Ride-On Scrubber.

7.16 Lobbyist Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs.

8. PUBLIC HEARING - Comments related to Public Hearing items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of thirty minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by Council. For those that wish to provide public comment while attending the meeting remotely, press *9 on your phone to raise your hand or click “Raise Hand” in the webinar.

8.1 Amendment to the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.

Recommended Action: Approve the Application and Amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a Standard Agreement and any related materials to obligate and expend 2022 and 2023 PLHA Funds. [J.

Cervantez; N. Brar]

9. GENERAL BUSINESS - Comments related to General Business items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of thirty minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by Council. For those that wish to provide public comment while attending the meeting remotely, press *9 on your phone to raise your hand or click “Raise Hand” in the webinar.

9.1 Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Recommended Action: Review Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan. [J. Gomez]

9.2 Eligible Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0.

9.3 Revisions to Appointment Process for Council-Appointed Bodies.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.1 Display “In God We Trust” in Council Chamber.

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

Submitted By: Vice Mayor Harrell

11. STAFF UPDATES
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tulare City Council is Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Diana Smith, hereby certify, in conformance with Government Code Sections 54954.2, that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Diana Smith
Deputy City Clerk
Office of the City Manager
411 East Kern, Tulare, CA 93274
559.684.4200 | www.tulare.ca.gov
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Marc Mondell, City Manager
Subject: June 16, 2026 Agenda Memo
Date: June 10, 2026
Time estimates are provided as part of the Council’s effort to manage its time at Council meetings. Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress.

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

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION - Debra Epps, Assistant Pastor of Living Christ Church, to deliver an invocation.

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

3.1 Recognition for Lauren Starr of Tulare Western High School, awarded as the 2026 Edison Scholar.

3.2 Proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of America, July 4, 2026.

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Communications are to be submitted to the City Manager’s Office ten days prior to a Council Meeting to be considered for this section of the agenda. No action will be taken on matters listed under communications; however, the Council may direct staff to schedule issues raised during communications for a future agenda. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per topic unless otherwise extended by Council. [Time Estimate: 6:00 p.m.]

6. COUNCIL REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST [Time Estimate: 6:00 p.m.]

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

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

7.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting of June 2, 2026. [M. Wilcox]

7.3 Acceptance of Donation to the Tulare Public Library.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting a monetary donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Tulare Public Library for library purposes and approve a budget amendment to appropriate the funds into the Library budget. [B. Beck] Summary: The Tulare Public Library has received a donation of $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The donation has been provided without restrictions and may be used to support general library programs, collections, materials, supplies, equipment, or other library needs as approved by Library staff and City administration.

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices recommend governing body approval when donations impact the City budget. A budget amendment is required to appropriate the funds into the Library’s operating budget. Upon acceptance, staff will deposit the funds into the appropriate revenue account and allocate the appropriation accordingly.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): Approval will increase Library revenues by $10,000 and create a corresponding expenditure appropriation within the Library’s operating budget. There is no impact to the General Fund beyond the receipt and use of the donation.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.4 Council Travel and Community Improvement Budgets Expenditure Report.

Recommended Action: Receive a Fiscal Year 2026 year-to-date report on each councilmember’s Travel Budget and Community Improvement Budget. [M. Wilcox] Summary: In accordance with Resolution 2025-04, the City Council established guidelines governing the use of each councilmember’s annual Travel Expense Allotment and Community Improvement Budget. For Fiscal Year 2026, each councilmember was allocated:
• $5,000 for travel and event expenses
• $5,000 for community improvement purposes that directly benefit the community (e.g., roll-off bins for cleanup projects, signage, or nonprofit support with documented status) The policy requires that:

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1. Quarterly, staff provide a report to the City Council on the current balances and past use of travel funds for each councilmember.

2. At least annually, the City Council receive a report on the Community Improvement Budget balances and uses.

This report fulfills those requirements.

The tables below summarize year-to-date expenditures and remaining balances for each councilmember for Fiscal Year 2026. All expenditures shown have been reviewed by staff for compliance with travel and community improvement guidelines.

Council District 1 - Travel Budget
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Per Diem $ 190.25
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Hotel $ 1,169.11
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Mileage Reimbursement $ 275.80 2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Registration $ 675.00 2026 ICSC Monterey - Registration & Membership $ 700.00 2026 ICSC Monterey - Per Diem $ 190.50
October Mileage Reimbursement $ 67.20
2026 ICSC Monterey - Mileage Reimbursement $ 287.10
2026 ICSC Monterey - Hotel $ 765.62
2026 ICSC Monterey - Hotel Parking $ 199.65
Salute to Dairy Event Ticket (x2) $ 150.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 4,670.23
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 329.77
Council District 1 - Community Improvement Budget
Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 1,000.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,000.00
Council District 2 - Travel Budget
2025 State of the City Ticket (x2) $ 110.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 110.00
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,890.00
Council District 2 - Community Improvement Budget
Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 1,000.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,000.00
Council District 3 - Travel Budget
2025 State of the City Ticket (x1) $ 55.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 55.00
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,945.00
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Council District 3 - Community Improvement Budget
Breast Cancer Awareness Worship Service Donation $ 250.00 2025 Festival of Trees Sponsorship (1/2) $ 500.00
NCAA Wrestling Event Sponsorship $ 2,000.00
New Life Ministries Juneteenth Event Sponsorship $ 1,200.00 Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 4,950.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 50.00
Council District 4 - Travel Budget
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Per Diem $ 190.25
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Hotel $ 1,622.96
2025 State of the City Ticket (x1) $ 55.00
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Mileage Reimbursement $ 275.80 2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Registration $ 675.00 Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 2,819.01
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 2,180.99
Council District 4 - Community Improvement Budget
HACER Cinco de Mayo Event Sponsorship $ 400.00
Roma Lodge 1573 Sign Sponsorship $ 300.00
Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 1,700.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 3,300.00
Council District 5 - Travel Budget
Rotary Crab Feed Event Ticket (x2) $ 250.00
CPRS Conference - Hotel $ 329.40
CPRS Conference - Per Diem $ 95.25
CPRS Conference - Mileage $ 285.65
TCAAAW Fashion Show Event Ticket $ 500.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 1,460.30
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 3,539.70
Council District 5 - Community Improvement Budget
Tulare Baseball Association Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
2025 Festival of Trees Sponsorship (1/2) $ 500.00
COMIX Boys & Girls Club Event Sponsorship $ 1,500.00
New Life Ministries Juneteenth Event Sponsorship $ 500.00 Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 4,500.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 500.00
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Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. All expenditures shown have been charged to councilmember budget allocations adopted as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.5 Declare 1370 South O Street Surplus Property.

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution declaring 1370 South O Street (APN 181-070- 062) to be surplus land and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act. [T. Gaffery] Summary: The City owns the Tulare Cares Temporary Encampment property located at 1370 South O Street (APN 181-070-062). With the opening of the new homeless shelter, the encampment site will no longer be operational.

Prior to disposing of surplus property, or participating in negotiations to dispose of surplus property, the City must follow the process prescribed in the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220, et seq.,). If approved, staff will submit a Notice of Availability to all required government agencies and housing sponsors. An entity desiring to purchase or lease surplus property offered by the City shall notify the City in writing within 60 days after the City’s Notice of Availability and the City must enter into good faith negotiations. After the 60 days, staff will provide City Council an update on next steps.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): The eventual sale of the property would result in additional revenue coming to the general fund.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.6 Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment.

Recommended Action: Approve the report filed by the Tulare Downtown Association Board of Directors as the appointed Advisory Board for the Parking and Business Improvement Area; and adopt a resolution of intention to levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2027 and set a public hearing to levy the proposed assessments on July 7, 2026. [M. Roberts] Tulare City Council Meeting Page 6 of 23
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Summary: On May 5, 1987, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1523 establishing the Parking and Business Improvement Area ("Area”) to fund property-related improvements and activities within the designated boundaries (direct benefit) in the downtown area. The Area is split into two zones: Zone A (Primary Benefit Zone) and Zone B (Secondary Benefit Zone).

There are assessments and charges fixed and levied on business located within the Parking and Business Improvement Area. The following table provides the assessments for each Zone.

Assessments are due at the same time business license fees are due.

Zone A (business license required) 175% of business license fee Zone A (business license not required) $30/employee*; min. semiannual assessment of $200, max. semiannual assessment of $1,000
Zone B (business license required) 87.5% of business license fee Zone B (business license not required) $17.57/employee*; min. semiannual assessment of $122.06, max. semiannual assessment of
$610.33
*Employed for at least 20 hours per week
Revenue generated from the collection of the assessments for the Area may be used for acquisition, construction, installation, or maintenance of any tangible property with an estimated useful life of five years or more including, but not limited to, parking facilities, benches, trash receptacles, street lighting, decorations, parks, and fountains. Revenue may also be used for promotion of activities including, but not limited to, promotion of public events which benefit businesses in the Area and take place on or in public places within the Area, furnishing music in any public place in the Area, and activities which benefit businesses located and operating in the Area.

An Advisory Board was appointed by Council as required by the Ordinance to make recommendations on the expenditure of revenues derived from the levy of assessments, on any proposed changes to the Area including any benefit zones within the Area, on the classification of businesses, as applicable, and on the method and basis of levying the assessments. The Advisory Board is required to prepare and submit a report for each fiscal year which shall include the following:

1. Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the Area or benefit zones within the Area.

2. The improvements and activities to be provided for the fiscal year.

3. An estimate of the cost of providing the improvements and activities for the fiscal year.

4. The method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each business owner to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against their business for the fiscal year.

5. The amount of any surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.

6. The amount of any contribution to be made from sources other than the assessments levied.

Once Council approves the report, a resolution is adopted stating Council’s intention to levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2027 and set a public hearing for same. The City Clerk’s Tulare City Council Meeting Page 7 of 23
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Office will give notice of the public hearing by publishing the resolution of intention once in a newspaper of general circulation in Tulare not less than ten days before the public hearing.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): The cost to publish the notice of public hearing is estimated to be $200-300 and is accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.7 Economic Development Updates.

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

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

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.8 Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group Side Letter of Agreement No. 2.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 between the City and Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group (TFCO), incorporating the Fire Marshal classification into the bargaining unit and amending the Tulare City Council Meeting Page 8 of 23
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 adopted December 2, 2025. [J. Venegas]
Summary: The City and TFCO met and conferred regarding amendments to the current MOU.

The proposed Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 incorporates the Fire Marshal classification into the bargaining unit as the duties, responsibilities, level of authority, and organizational placement of the Fire Marshal position align closely with those of other classifications represented by TFCO.

Key revisions include:
1) Adding the Fire Marshal classification
2) Updates to salary, standard work periods, management leave, bilingual pay and deferred compensation.
3) Update to uniform allowance to incorporate Fire Marshal classification 4) One-time uniform allowance payout to Fire Marshal classification in the amount of $2,450. 5) Clarification of vacation accrual schedules, leave accumulation limits, and sick leave accumulation provisions for shift and non-shift employees. 6) Updates to life insurance and disability insurance language.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): Funding for this Side Letter will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 general fund budget and will be accounted for in subsequent years as part of the development process. The one-time payout provision is approximately $2,450, which is manageable within the existing Fire Department budget.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.9 Barry Slater, d/b/a Rep’d, Inc. Agreement for Community Engagement & Communications.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a three-year professional services agreement with Barry Slater, d/b/a Rep’d, Inc. for community engagement and communications in the amount of $25,000 annually for a total contract value of $75,000, subject to minor and clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager. [J. Bowling]
Summary: Over the past 2 years, the City of Tulare has partnered with Rep’d, Inc., a communications and community engagement platform that enhances public access to information and strengthens communication between residents and local government. The platform powers the "Ask City Hall" feature, which is available on the City’s website.

Rep’d allows City staff to provide video responses to frequently asked questions, creating a more personal and transparent way for residents to receive information directly from City Tulare City Council Meeting Page 9 of 23
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employees. By maintaining a library of recorded responses, the platform helps reduce repetitive inquiries and improves staff efficiency by making answers readily available to the public.

Residents can receive information through several methods. When a question is asked, the platform first searches existing content and provides relevant video responses previously recorded by City staff. Additionally, the system uses Artificial Intelligence to generate instant text-based responses using information available on the City’s website, providing residents with access to information 24 hours a day. If a question cannot be answered through existing content or website information, it may be submitted directly to staff for review and response.

Based on the results of the initial two-year long trial, staff recommend entering a three-year contract with Rep’d, Inc. Continuation of this service will allow the City to maintain the Ask City Hall feature, expand its library of community information, improve public access to City services and information, and support the City’s long-term communication and community engagement objectives.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): This contract will result in annual payments for three fiscal years. The funds are currently budgeted in the adopted budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. Additional funding will be required for FY 2028 and FY 2029.

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

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

Legal Review: Subsequent contract approval to be revised by the City Attorney.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

7.10 Landscape Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution of intention to set the public hearing date to adopt landscape maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 for July 21, 2026. [M. Miller] Summary: The City is required to adopt a resolution of intention to set a public hearing date to establish landscape maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2027. The attached resolution of intention serves as the public notice and is published in the local newspaper.

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

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes - Staff will make any requested revisions to the draft Resolution of Intention; 2) Deny - Not an option. Adoption of a Resolution of Intention and subsequent public hearing are legally required steps in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for establishing assessments for the coming fiscal year; or 3) Table - Assessments for the coming fiscal year must be adopted by Council and provided to the Tulare County Tax Collector’s office by August 10. To provide sufficient time for the City to complete the assessment adoption process by the August 10, 2026 deadline, it is recommended that this item not be tabled.

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

Recommended Action: Conditionally approve the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City subject to receipt of the signed final map, all fees, and other required items prior to August 15, 2026. [M. Miller] Summary: Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502, which was adopted on March 10, 2025, approved the tentative subdivision map for the F&C Farming subdivision. This subdivision is situated on the southeast corner of Prosperity Avenue and Morrison Street and comprises approximately 134.85 acres with a total of 556 single-family lots at full buildout. The development of the subdivision is being completed in phases. Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision will consist of 166 single-family residential lots and 6 outlots.

On April 7, 2026, Council conditionally approved the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for this project subject to receipt of the signed map, all fees, and all other required items prior to June 8, 2026. The subdivider is requesting to enter into a deferred improvement agreement with the City for project-related improvements to Prosperity Avenue, the consideration of which is also on tonight’s Council agenda. All other required items for recordation of the final map have been received.

Since the deadline for Council’s prior conditional approval will expire prior to consideration of the deferred improvement agreement, staff is recommending that Council renew its conditional approval of Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision for an additional 60 days, resulting in a new conditional approval expiration date of August 15, 2026.

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

Environmental Review: The tentative subdivision map for F&C Farming was approved by the Tulare Planning Commission on March 10, 2025 by Resolution No. 5502. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared in support of the tentative map, and the Planning Commission made the finding that economic and social benefits of the project in Tulare, consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Tulare General Plan, outweigh and override the significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts that would result from future project implementation.

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

Legal Review: The final 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 part of the agenda.

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Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes - Changes would result in delay to the project schedule; 2) Deny - Construction of the proposed single-family residential project would not be permitted; or 3) Table - Tabling this item could adversely impact the Developer’s construction schedule.

7.12 Deferred Improvement Agreement for Prosperity Avenue Improvements Associated with Phase 1 of the F&C Farming Subdivision.

Recommended Action: Approve a short-term deferred improvement agreement subject to any minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager with SJV Horizontal, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, allowing certain Prosperity Avenue improvements including median island, roadway lighting, and pavement construction associated with Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision to be deferred for a maximum of five (5) years, or prior to the commencement of construction of Phase 3 of the F&C Farming subdivision, whichever occurs first. [M. Miller]
Summary: Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502 adopted on March 10, 2025 approved the tentative subdivision map for the F&C Farming subdivision. This subdivision is situated on the southeast corner of Prosperity Avenue and Morrison Street and comprises approximately 134.85 acres with a total of 556 single-family lots at full buildout. The development of the subdivision is being completed in phases. Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision will consist of 166 single-family residential lots and 6 outlots.

As a condition of Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502, the subdivider is required to construct improvements along the project’s Prosperity Avenue frontage. These frontage improvements include pavement reconstruction from the new lip of gutter to the north edge of pavement, raised median with landscaping/irrigation and stamped concrete, median roadway lighting, and related improvements. During the design development of the Phase 1 off-site improvements, it became apparent that constructing the project’s Prosperity Avenue improvements at this time would create potential traffic safety concerns. There is insufficient transition length west of Morrison Street to shift the eastbound traffic lane to its ultimate alignment south of the center median island. As a result, even if the median island and ultimate eastbound lanes were constructed with Phase 1, all traffic would still have to remain on the existing roadway north of the median island. Temporary traffic control would need to be installed and maintained until sufficient pavement transitions could be constructed west of Morrison Street, which could be a significant length of time. Deferring the Prosperity Avenue improvements will provide time for the City to develop a capital improvement project along Prosperity Avenue that would complete the south side of Prosperity Avenue from Mooney Boulevard to Morrison Street. That CIP project would provide a smooth transition to the F&C Farming subdivision frontage improvements or at least acquire sufficient right-of-way for the developer to construct a minimal pavement transition.

The term of the proposed short-term deferred improvement agreement for the installation of the Prosperity Avenue improvements would be a maximum of five (5) years, or prior to commencement of construction of the public improvements for Phase 3 of the F&C Farming subdivision, whichever comes first. By securing the Prosperity Avenue improvements through a separate deferred agreement, these improvements would no longer be required under the subdivision improvement agreement for Phase 1. As such, a Notice of Completion could be approved for Phase 1 after completion of all other required public improvements, allowing the Subdivider to move forward with development of future phases while still providing the City with the necessary assurances that required Prosperity Avenue improvements will be completed.

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acceptable security equal to 110% of the proposed improvement cost, and a payment bond equal to 50% of the performance bond.

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

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

Legal Review: The Short-Term Deferred Improvement Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes - Staff would work with the Subdivider to incorporate any changes directed by Council; 2) Deny - If denied, the Prosperity Avenue improvements would be required to be installed as a part of Phase 1. Temporary traffic control would be required to remain in place for an undetermined amount of time; or 3) Table - Tabling this item could adversely impact the Subdivider’s construction schedule.

7.13 Award Contracts for Project FM0051 Tulare Business Innovation Zone Maker Space.

Task Description Contractor Amount

1. Construction Contractor GC Builders of Hanford, CA $400,905.00

2. Labor Compliance Labor Consultants of California of Hanford, CA $10,200.00 Summary: Capital Improvement Project FM0051 consists of tenant improvements to a portion of the basement of the Tulare Business Innovation Zone Building (TBIZ) to create a Maker Space. Work to be performed includes modifications to existing electrical, lighting, and lowvoltage systems, the installation of new roof mounted HVAC equipment, and installation of owner-provided finishes, fixtures and equipment.

The Maker Space will play a vital role in the success of the business accelerator. It will be equipped with essential tools, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, a CNC Machine, a Carbon Cutter, soldering irons, various wood and metal cutting equipment, hand tools, a textile room (i.e., sewing room), a computer lab / training room, cabinetry and workstations.

The resources provided will create a cutting-edge environment where emerging businesses can receive hands-on training, have access to wraparound services, and be provided with the facilities and resources needed to develop prototypes and products. This initiative is supported by key collaborative partners, including the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, small Business Development Center, U.S. Commercial Services, Tulare County Workforce Investment Board, Tulare City Council Meeting Page 13 of 23
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College of the Sequoias, Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, Southern California Edison, and others.

The Maker Space project extends an existing City Program or function to meet the Council’s vision and explicit direction and was included in the City’s 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) approved by Council.

A detailed breakdown of the construction contracts required for the subject project is as follows:

1. Construction Contract: GC Builders
Following completion of the project plans and specifications, the design architect provided a final architect estimate of $450,000.00 for construction. On May 7, 2026, three bids were opened in response to Request for Bids #26-840; the Maker Space Improvement Project. The bid opening results are attached. The bids received from prospective contractors ranged from $389,270.00 to $400,905.00.

Staff conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the bids received. Through that process it was determined that the two (2) lowest apparent bidders based upon the bid results read aloud at time of bid opening were non-responsive to the requirements of the bid solicitation, as follows:
• The bid submitted by Sage Construction in the amount of $389,270.00 was non-responsive due to a failure to provide sub-contractor dollar amount or percentage of total bid completed on the bidder’s list of sub-contractors. • The bid submitted by BDM Inc in the amount of $399,875.00 was nonresponsive based on information contained in the bidder’s list of subcontractors, specifically: 1) having the prime contractor listed as a subcontractor, and 2) the amount of work to be performed by sub-contractors exceeded the maximum permissible percentage of work.

GC Builders of Fresno CA submitted the lowest bid that was determined to be responsive to all requirements of the bid solicitation in the amount of $400,905.00.

Therefore, it is recommended that the construction contract be awarded to GC Builders in that amount.

2. Labor Compliance Monitoring: Labor Consultants of California This project is subject to Prevailing Wage requirements. To ensure proper wages are paid and accounted for in accordance with ever-changing state and federal requirements, it will be necessary to monitor labor compliance for contractors and consultants subject to these requirements. Due to the complexities involved, the City lacks the necessary expertise and resources to perform this work.

Labor Consultants of California, based in Hanford, CA, is included on the list of prequalified On-Call Labor Compliance Monitoring consultants. The company has demonstrated in its proposal that it possesses the necessary skills, expertise, and resources to meet the City’s needs and timeframe for completing the project work. Labor Consultants of California has reviewed the scope of this project and proposes to perform the necessary services on a time-and-materials basis, not to exceed $10,200, in accordance with the provisions of their on-call contract. This amount is in line with industry standards and aligns with the City's experience on projects with similar scopes of work.

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Staff recommends awarding and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign contracts related to CIP Project FM0051–TBIZ Maker Space. Additionally, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager or their designee to approve contract change orders up to 10% of each contract's amount.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): The following funding sources have been programmed for CIP Project FM0051: 330 Other General City-wide Grants (SBA); 400 General CIP Fund.

Environmental Review: This project does not require environmental review 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 part of the agenda.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny - Reject all bids received for CIP Project FM0051 and direct staff to re-bid the project; or 3) Table - Tabling the item would delay the project schedule.

7.14 California League of City Employees Association Side Letter of Agreement No. 3.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 between the City and California League of City Employees Association (CLOCEA) revising Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 adopted October 15, 2024. [J. Venegas] Summary: The City and CLOCEA met and conferred regarding an amendment to the current MOU. The proposed Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 updates one provision within the current MOU.

Key revision:
1) Adding the Water Treatment Supervisor classification to the list of classifications eligible for Certification Pay.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): Funding for this Side Letter will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 general fund budget and will be accounted for in subsequent years as part of the development process.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

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7.15 Purchase of Nautilus Ride-On Scrubber.

Recommended Action: Award the purchase of a PowerBoss Nautilus Ride-On Scrubber to Haaker Total Clean in the amount of $88,599 and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget approving the use of Fund 605 Fleet replacement fund balance and the appropriation of $88,599. [C. Orr]
Summary: Currently, the Parks Division uses a hot pressure washer, which is towed by a truck, to clean hard surfaces in parks and other facilities. For cleaning areas such as the Del Lago pathways, it requires two people; one to drive the truck and the other to operate the pressure washer.

The PowerBoss Nautilus is a heavy-duty, industrial ride-on scrubber-sweeper designed to clean large hard surfaces. It has an all-in-one capability, using cylindrical brushes to sweep up small debris while simultaneously scrubbing the surface in a single pass.

Unlike pressure washing, which only removes dirt, the Nautilus uses cylindrical brushes to sweep and scrub simultaneously in one pass. This eliminates the need for pre-sweeping or multi-stage cleaning. This machine can cover large or lengthy areas significantly faster than manual methods, with cleaning speeds up to 7.7 mph. One operator on a ride-on scrubber can achieve results that might take a team several hours to complete with pressure washers.

Pressure washers use a high volume of water that often runs into drains. The PowerBoss is highly water efficient. It has a powerful 11,500 CFM vacuum and integrated squeegee and uses a large 105-gallon tank to capture runoff. Additionally, this unit runs off propane which promotes cleaner emissions. A hot water pressure washer uses a gas engine and a diesel burner for water heating.

The anticipated uses for the machine are Del Lago Park, the pedestrian overpass, Zumwalt Park, and around civic buildings. These are just some examples where staff currently pressure wash.

Three bids were obtained from Minuteman International, Wholesale Equipment, and Haaker Total Clean. The bid provided by Haaker Total Clean was the lowest and reflected a 15% LACCCD Master Purchasing Agreement Discount.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): The PowerBoss Nautilus Ride-on Scrubber was not budgeted in the FY 2026 vehicle/equipment replacement budget. Staff is requesting approval of the attached resolution authorizing the appropriation of $88,600 from Fund 605 Fleet Replacement fund balance for the purchase of the scrubber.

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

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7.16 Lobbyist Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for lobbyist services in the amount of $84,000 for Year 1 and Year 2 and $96,000 for Year 3, for a total contract value of $264,000, subject to minor and clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager. [M. Mondell]
Summary: The City contracts for professional state and federal lobbying services to support legislative advocacy, secure funding, and advance City priorities. Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) is a California-based legislative advocacy firm with experience representing municipal agencies throughout the state.

The attached Consultant Services Contract establishes a new agreement term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The agreement includes legislative monitoring, advocacy, grant assistance, relationship-building, and regulatory representation, as detailed in Exhibit A and the Addendum to Exhibit A.

Under the contract, TPA will provide comprehensive state and federal advocacy services. The Addendum to Exhibit A specifies services that include but are not limited to:
• Conducting a detailed orientation
• Developing and implementing a legislative strategy
• Building and strengthening legislative relationships
• Coordinating advocacy trips
• Tracking legislation
• Crafting testimony and position letters
• Drafting bill language
• Identifying budget and funding opportunities
• Providing regular progress reports
• Preparing and filing required lobbying disclosure reports The monthly fee structure in the Addendum specifies:
• Year 1: $7,000 per month ($84,000 annually)
• Year 2: $7,000 per month ($84,000 annually)
• Year 3: $8,000 per month ($96,000 annually)
Optional Years 4 and 5 appear in the document but are not part of the requested approval.

All reasonable business and travel expenses are included within the monthly fee.

The contract includes standard terms for indemnification, confidentiality, termination, and insurance requirements (Exhibit B).

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): The total cost of the three‑year agreement is $264,000.

The cost for Year 1 is included in the adopted budget, and annual appropriations for Years 2 and 3 will be included in future budget cycles.

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

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

Legal Review: The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

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Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

8.1 Amendment to the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.

Cervantez; N. Brar]
Summary: The California legislature created the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program in 2017 through Senate Bill 2, also known as the Building Homes and Jobs Act. This law created a permanent source of funding for local governments to support housing projects and programs. The PLHA program disburses funds collected from a fee on real estate transactions. These funds are placed in the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. Each year, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) distributes about 70% of this money to cities and counties. PLHA funds are distributed in two main ways: as a formula allocation given to local governments based on a formula similar to the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and, through a competitive application process for special projects, often focused on homelessness.

The City of Tulare, designated as a ‘formula allocation’ grantee, was allotted a total of five PLHA rounds of funding (e.g., 2019-2023). On July 21, 2020, the City Council of the City of Tulare adopted resolutions 2020-39 and 2020-40 to apply for the first two rounds of PLHA funds and establish a five-year plan for the balance of PLHA funds. Under the current PLHA Plan, the City of Tulare committed 2019-2023 funds to the Santa Fe Commons rental housing project as part of overall construction financing and as a necessary operating subsidy. This aligns with the PLHA Program eligible activity involving predevelopment, development acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very-low, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies. See PLHA Program Guidelines, available at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/funding/plha, for details about eligible activities and other terms. These guidelines implement, interpret, and make specific Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2, Atkins) as authorized by Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 50470. To-date, the City expended a total of $813,377, comprised of the 2019 and 2020 PLHA allocations, to aide construction and related costs for the Santa Fe Commons project, an affordable rental housing community of 137 deed restricted units. And, in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the City Council committed $544,671, which involved only the 2021 PLHA allocation, as an operating subsidy for supportive services and other resources for low-income tenants of the Santa Fe Commons project. The affordable rental housing construction costs and operating subsidies are classified under Section 301 (a)(1) of the HSC Section 50470.

With the adoption of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City’s Housing Division identified how to deploy remaining PLHA funds to address a range of goals. In the event City’s seek to change to the scope of PLHA activities implemented and/or a budget change in excess of 10 percent, the City must complete a formal amendment to its existing PLHA Plan. As Tulare City Council Meeting Page 18 of 23
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required by the California HCD and PLHA program guidelines, the Housing staff published a notice on June 5, 2026, in the Visalia Times Delta and Tulare Advance Register, that called attention to proposed changes to how remaining PLHA funds were to be expended. Staff arranged a 10-day public comment period and a public hearing before the City of Tulare City Council for consideration of a plan amendment. The proposed amendment calls for the obligation of remaining PLHA funds, both the 2022 and 2023 allocations totaling $482,228, to the eligible activities identified in Section 301 (a)(6) and (a)(7). These PLHA eligible activities involve supportive services and case management for unhoused people and accessibility modifications in lower-income owner-occupied housing. A total of $289,336 will be obligated to services for people experiencing homelessness and $192,892 to housing improvements for income eligible homeowners with a disability. According to PLHA program guidelines, the City must commit 40 percent of its PLHA funds to an ‘owner occupied housing’ type eligible activity when completing a plan amendment. As such, a plan amendment will commit 60 percent of available PLHA funds for the delivery of special homelessness services and 40 percent as part of existing single family housing rehabilitation program offerings.

Housing staff recommend the approval of the PLHA Plan amendment as presented. HCD requires the execution of a plan amendment involving 2022 PLHA funds before June 30, 2026.

Housing staff will bring separate service agreements for PLHA funded homelessness and housing rehabilitation efforts for Council’s consideration at a later meeting in July of this year.

Fiscal Impact & Funding Source(s): Appropriate 2021 PLHA funds in the amount of $544,671 across the current and forthcoming fiscal years per the terms of an agreement for payment through fund (310) and an account to be determined. Finance Department did not establish an account for PLHA funds in the current fiscal year.

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

Potential Conflict of Interest: Mayor Isherwood has a potential conflict of interest due to his employment with Self-Help Enterprises.

Legal Review: This item involves an obligation of funds to PLHA activities and potential thirdparty organizations through separate service agreements. The City Attorney’s Office will review all related agreements prior to Council consideration.

Public Notice: This item requires public hearing and was noticed on June 5, 2026, within the Visalia Times Delta and Tulare Advance Register legal notices section. This publication date allowed for a 10-day comment period.

Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table. If approval is not given, the City risks a delay and inability to utilize its 2022 PLHA funds.

9.1 Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Recommended Action: Review Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan. [J. Gomez] Summary: In October 2025, the City Council authorized a contract with Kosmont & Associates to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). The goal of an EDSP is to provide Tulare City Council Meeting Page 19 of 23
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a comprehensive analysis of Tulare’s demographic, economic, and market landscape and develop goals and strategies to support economic development objectives and streamline development.

Kosmont has concluded their analysis and has prepared the attached draft EDSP which identifies various strategies and proposed actions along with a recommended roadmap for staff to implement over the next 3 years. Following Council’s review of the Strategic Plan, it will then be finalized and adopted at the next City Council meeting.

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

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

9.2 Eligible Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0.

Recommended Action: Recommend census tracts 06107002100, 06107003002, and 06107002901 to be submitted to Go-Biz for the Governor’s nomination and inclusion in California’s opportunity zones. [J. Gomez]
Summary: The Opportunity Zone Program was first established by the federal government in 2017 and was scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026. However, in 2025 legislation was passed to make this a permanent part of the federal tax code and is commonly referred to as Opportunity Zones 2.0. The program offers preferential federal tax treatment for capital gains invested in qualified projects located within designated low-income census tracts. This incentive is designed to reward long-term capital that generates sustained economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization in historically underserved areas.

Under the new criteria, a census tract must satisfy either of the following to qualify:
• Median family income (MFI) below 70 percent of the metropolitan average or the statewide average (for non-metro areas).
• Poverty rate of 20 percent or greater, plus a newly established MFI cap set at 125 percent of the applicable state or metro median.

Updates to Opportunity Zones will be done every 10 years with their designations remaining in place for that time period.

Under the new designation requirements, the City of Tulare has 6 census tracts that are eligible and are identified on the attached map: 06107002203, 06107002204, 06107002100, 06107003002, 06107002202, and 06107002901. Under the federal requirements, the Governor can only nominate 25% of all eligible tracts statewide, so we should prioritize which tracts to submit for consideration and will be the most competitive. Submitting all six tracts would allow the Governor to pick and choose meaning our preferred tracts could not be selected. It is also possible that none of the tracts we submit will be nominated by the Governor.

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Upon reviewing the 6 eligible tracts for the City of Tulare, staff took into consideration some of the priorities identified by Go-Biz that will be the most competitive and align with statewide and regional economic development objectives including the following:
• Clear redevelopment opportunities
• Infrastructure and planning readiness
• Regional economic importance
• Consistency with General Plans and Housing Element
• Alignment with regional initiatives such as California Jobs First • Balance between need & readiness
• Existing developer interest
• Strong potential for measurable economic impact
Three particular tracts meet these priorities and also have significant potential for residential, commercial, and industrial development compared to the other tracts which have fewer opportunities for growth.
06107002100
This tract is very large with most of it being located in the County, however, the area that the City would focus on for economic development includes the north-west area of Hwy 99 and Cartmill Avenue. This is interchange can have a significant economic impact with new development already under way and planned on the east side of Hwy 99. This has a large trade area extending beyond city limits and will also capture travelers on Hwy 99.

In August 2025, ZacTax analyzed the potential impacts of future development within a two-mile radius of the Cartmill and Hwy 99 interchange. A mix of retail, commercial, residential, and industrial construction is expected to produce growth in general fund revenues by $4.1 million annually in excess of the costs of serving this area. It is anticipated that it could take 10-15 years to reach 80% buildout within a 0.5 mile radius of this interchange. Annexation by the City will be needed in order to achieve this positive fiscal impact.

A feasibility study is underway for a Regional Sportsplex which would be a significant anchor for economic activity in the north-west area of Hwy 99 and Cartmill Avenue if located in this tract.

The City has begun planning its expansion of its wastewater treatment plant to increase capacity to 12 mgd for the Industrial Plant and 7.1 mgd for the Domestic Plant. These improvements will allow for continued growth for residential, commercial, and industrial development. 06107003002
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north then south on West Street to Bardsley Avenue, I Street to the east, and Paige Avenue to the south. This tract includes our wastewater treatment plant.

The south side of Inyo Avenue that incorporates a section of State Route 137 is in this tract.

The City has recently engaged with a firm to create a plan for the Inyo Avenue Corridor Streetscape, Placemaking, and Revitalization project. This effort will support community and market driven planning, identify redevelopment opportunities, and position targeted sites for future public and private investment. Additionally, the City’s Active Transportation Plan provides a strong foundation for this effort identifying key challenges and the need to better serve this underserved area.

In addition to this commercial corridor, the availability of industrial land that runs parallel with the Union Pacific Railroad opens up opportunities for regional distribution and logistics centers.

The City already has one site listed as part of the California Jobs First Business Ready Sites Program within this tract. The California Central Logistical Gateway consists of 168.81 acres and is available for the development of a logistical or distribution center.

The City is also considering the relocation of its Corporation Yard to this tract. This move will launch commercial development opportunities in this area. As commercial and industrial needs grow, the City will annex several undeveloped parcels that are currently within the County’s jurisdiction.

According to the 2035 General Land Use Map, this tract includes Retail Commercial, Service Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and Residential land uses for future development.

According to the City of Tulare 2023-2031 Housing Element, there are 7 sites identified on the RHNA inventory totaling 164.09 acres. Several subdivisions are either under construction or going through entitlement. A commercial developer has also been meeting with City staff and touring potential sites in this area for development opportunities. 06107002901
The boundary for this tract includes I Street to the west, Tulare Avenue to the north, Hwy 99 to the east, and Paige Avenue to the south. This area includes the historical core of Downtown and a large section of our industrial zone.

According to the 2035 General Land Use Map, this census tract includes Commercial, Industrial, and Residential land uses for future development.

Since the Tulare Downtown Master Plan was adopted in 2024, the City has initiated efforts to revitalize the downtown area by providing financial assistance to businesses and property owners to rehabilitate historic buildings and develop vacant sites. Redeveloping a historic downtown can be cost-prohibitive for the private sector, which is why additional incentives like being in an opportunity zone would be beneficial. A key element to redeveloping our downtown also includes affordable housing. Sites have already been identified for immediate and future mixed-use opportunities.

The City is finalizing an Economic Development Strategic Plan which will identify industry clusters in order to enhance, attract, and grow circular manufacturers aligning with the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs Initiative and California Jobs First core principles by emphasizing equity, environmental stewardship, high-quality jobs, and a resilient economy grounded in data-based planning and community benefits. With several agriculturally related industrial plants and businesses in this tract, the City’s desire is to attract other manufacturers to this area. These Tulare City Council Meeting Page 22 of 23
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facilities provide employment to our residents and those in rural communities nearby. The opportunity to develop additional facilities with higher paying wages will create a significant economic benefit to our region.

Conclusion
For these reasons staff recommends that the City Council submit census tracts 06107002100, 06107003002, and 06107002901 as having the most competitive elements that Go-Biz is prioritizing.

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

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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

9.3 Revisions to Appointment Process for Council-Appointed Bodies.

Recommended Action: Review the current appointment process for Council-Appointed Bodies, consider revisions to the Handbook of Council-Appointed Bodies, specifically focused on streamlining the appointment process, and provide direction to staff thereto. [M. Wilcox obo Councilmember Mederos]
Summary: Councilmember Mederos requested a future agenda item to discuss and potentially revise the appointment process for Council-Appointed Bodies to ensure a consistent, transparent, and clear process for Council, staff, and applicants. Staff has prepared revisions in anticipation of this discussion that standardize the timeline and procedures for vacancy postings, application periods, interviews, and appointment scheduling, ensuring a uniform and efficient process across all Council-Appointed Bodies.

Staff recommends that Council review the proposed revisions and provide direction regarding either further revisions or adoption as-is. Once Council agrees to the revisions, staff will bring back the revised Handbook of Council-Appointed Bodies for adoption by resolution.

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

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

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

Legal Review: This item does not require legal review.

Public Notice: This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as part of the agenda.

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Agenda Memo - June 16, 2026
Alternative Action: 1) Approve with changes; 2) Deny; or 3) Table.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE SUBMITTED [Time Estimate: 7:30 p.m.]

10.1 Display “In God We Trust” in Council Chamber.

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

Submitted by: Vice Mayor Harrell

11. STAFF UPDATES [Time Estimate: 7:35 p.m.]

12. ADJOURNMENT [Time Estimate: 7:40 p.m.]
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tulare City Council is Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare.

WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, affirming the thirteen American colonies’ resolve to form a new nation founded upon the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government; and
WHEREAS, for 250 years, the United States of America has grown and progressed through the contributions, perseverance, and spirit of its people, whose pursuit of freedom and opportunity has shaped the character of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the Semiquincentennial marks a historic milestone that invites all Americans to reflect on our shared story, honor the generations who came before us, and look with optimism toward the future we continue to build together; and
WHEREAS, communities across the country are gathering to commemorate this anniversary through celebrations that highlight American history, culture, and unity; and WHEREAS, on July 4, 2026, Independence Day, our community will host Echoes of America, a special Semiquincentennial celebration at the Adventist Health Amphitheater at Zumwalt Park, featuring a performance by the Sequoia Symphony, bringing residents, families, and visitors together in recognition of our nation’s 250th year; and
WHEREAS, this local celebration reflects our community’s pride, patriotism, and enduring commitment to the values that have guided our nation since its founding.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the City Council of the City of Tulare, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2026, as a day of celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, and encourage all residents in the City of Tulare to join together at Echoes of America in commemorating this remarkable milestone in our nation’s history.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we celebrate this historic occasion with gratitude for our past, appreciation for our present, and hope for the generations to come.

Dated this 16th day of June 2026.

Patrick Isherwood, Mayor
Stephen C. Harrell, Vice Mayor
Jose Sigala, Councilmember
Terry A. Sayre, Councilmember
Dennis A. Mederos, Councilmember
Proclamation
Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Title: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting of June 2, 2026.

SUMMARY
The meeting minutes for the June 2, 2026 meeting are provided for Council review and approval.

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

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

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

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Meeting Minutes
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 7.2
Consent

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City Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare, California Proper notice of this regular meeting of the Tulare City Council was given pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2.

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

Sayre, Dennis A. Mederos
Staff Present: City Manager Marc Mondell; City Attorney Mario U. Zamora; Chief Deputy City Clerk Melissa Wilcox; Assistant City Manager Thomas W. Gaffery IV; Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberts; Deputy City Engineer Michael Winton; Public Works Director Trisha Whitfield; Assistant Community Services Director Brian Beck; Police Chief Fred Ynclan; Fire Battalion Chief Brandon West; General Services Director Manny Correa; Community Development Director Mario Anaya; Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Jennifer Gomez; Human Resources Director Janie Venegas; Principal Planner Steven Sopp; Finance Budget Manager Jacob Del Cid

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Isherwood called to order the regular meeting of the Tulare City Council at 5:33 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 491 North M Street.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance, and an invocation was given by John Maher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Tulare.

3. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

3.1 Resolution of Remembrance for Flora Johnson. Mayor Isherwood presented the Resolution of Remembrance for Flora Johnson to members of the board of Grandma’s House and family members of Ms. Johnson.

3.2 Proclamation for National Salvation Army Week, May 11-17, 2026. Mayor Isherwood read and presented to Major Vasquez a proclamation proclaiming May 11-17, 2026 as National Salvation Army Week in the City of Tulare.

3.3 Proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month, June 2026. Vice Mayor Harrell read a proclamation proclaiming June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month in the City of Tulare.

3.4 Proclamation for National Dairy Month, June 2026. Councilmember Mederos read and presented to Jacob Fraga, on behalf of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, a proclamation proclaiming June 2026 at National Dairy Month in the City of Tulare.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ray Vallejo addressed the Council regarding concerns with the Tulare CARES Temporary Encampment.

Erica Mejia addressed the Council regarding parking issues in front of her business in Downtown Tulare and requests a designated parking spot for her business.

Alberto Aguilar addressed the Council inquiring about when the Cesar Chavez Memorial Park Review Committee will be meeting, expressed concern with alleyway maintenance behind Grandma’s House, and expressed concern with lack of park tree maintenance at Del Lago Park.

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5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Update on the HWY 99 Widening/Paige Interchange Project by Caltrans. Shavonne Conley, Caltrans Project Manager, provided an update on the widening project. Questions posed by Council were responded to by Ms. Conley.

5.2 Update on the Tulare Mail Theft Case by the Tulare Police Department. Police Chief Ynclan provided an update on the recent mail theft case.

6. COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Mondell advised there were no communications.

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

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.10 were removed from the Consent Calendar.

It was moved by Councilmember Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for items 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.10.

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

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

8.2 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting of May 19, 2026. [M. Wilcox]

8.3 California League of City Employees Association Side Letter of Agreement No. 2.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 between the City of Tulare and California League of City Employees Association (CLOCEA) clarifying revisions to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 adopted October 15, 2024. [J. Vanegas]

8.7 Award Purchase of Night Vision Goggles.

Recommended Action: Award the purchase of specialized night operations equipment from Black Box Safety Company under the League of Oregon Cities Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (RFP #2530) in the amount of $95,807.18, plus applicable freight costs, if required. [R. Guerrero]

8.8 Award Contracts for EN0098 Various Streets Northeast of Dayton and Tulare.

Recommended Action: [M. Miller] Award and authorize the City Manager to sign contracts related to construction of CIP Project EN0098 Various Streets Northeast of Dayton and Tulare; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of each contract amount.

Task Description Contractor Amount

1. Construction Contractor 99 Pipeline of Porterville, CA $7,268,707.60

2. Inspection 4 Creeks of Visalia, CA $618,660.00

3. Materials Testing Krazan of Clovis, CA $120,220.00

4. Surveying Lane Engineers of Tulare, CA $149,400.00

5. Labor Compliance Labor Consultants of California of
Hanford, CA
$30,600.00

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8.9 Approve Program Guidelines for HOME Investment Partnerships Program Activities.

Recommended Action: Approve Program Guidelines for the City of Tulare HOME OwnerOccupied Rehabilitation and First-Time Homebuyer Assistance activities; and authorize the City Manager and/or their designee to finalize and submit said guidelines to the California Housing and Community Development Department. [J. Cervantez; N. Brar]

ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

8.4 Downtown Tulare PBID Summary Report.

Recommended Action: Receive the Summary Report of the Formation and Engagement Activities of a Downtown Property Based Business Improvement District (PBID) with no further action recommended at this time. [J. Gomez]
Council Action: Councilmember Mederos pulled this item to request a verbal report. Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Gomez provided a verbal report in response to said request. Questions posed by Council were responded to by Ms. Gomez and City Manager Mondell. It was the consensus of Council to receive the Summary Report as presented.

8.5 Project Delivery Schedule for EN0097 International Agri Center Way Extension.

Recommended Action: Receive and file the project delivery schedule for capital improvement project EN0097 International Agri-Center Way Extension, and direct staff to circulate to project stakeholders. [M. Miller]
Council Action: Councilmember Mederos pulled this item to request a verbal report. Deputy City Engineer Winton provided a verbal report in response to said request. Various revisions were requested by Councilmember Mederos. Councilmember Sigala requested to see a funding schedule for the project. City Manager Mondell advised staff would start creating that schedule and provide it to Council as the project progresses. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Mayor Isherwood, and unanimously carried to receive and file the project delivery schedule for capital improvement project EN0097 International AgriCenter Way Extension as amended to include revisions as requested by Councilmember Mederos and direct staff to circulate to project stakeholders.

8.6 Cooling & Heating Resilience Center Relocation.

Recommended Action: Authorize the relocation of the Cooling & Heating Resilience Center from Prosperity Sports Park (PSP) to the Tulare Public Library. [M. Ott] Council Action: Councilmember Sigala pulled this item to express concern regarding impact of moving the center to the library, specifically security and cleanliness and recommended that a additional security be brought in when the cooling/heating center is open, provide enhanced cleaning, and distribute additional communications regarding the opening of the center during extreme heat and cold events. Fire Battalion Chief West explained why the library was chosen as an ideal location. City Manager Mondell advised that he will notify Council if the need arises that additional security or cleaning is necessary. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Sayre, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

8.10 Acceptance and Appropriation of 2024 CalHome Program Grant.

Recommended Action: Accept and appropriate a 2024 CalHome Program Award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and authorize the execution of a standard agreement, any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program. [J. Cervantez] Council Action: Mayor Isherwood pulled this item to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest (employed by Self-Help Enterprises). With no discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Harrell, seconded by Councilmember Sayre, and carried 4 to 0 (Mayor Isherwood recused) to approve the item as presented.

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9. PUBLIC HEARING

9.1 Active Transportation Plan Adoption.

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution adopting the City of Tulare 2026 Active Transportation Plan.

Presented By: Principal Planner Sopp; Ruta Jariwala of TJKM Transportation Consultants Public Comment: The public hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m. Craig Shyman inquired about what attributes were included in the collision analysis. The public hearing was closed at 8:17 p.m.

Council Action: Councilmember Sigala inquired about the implementation of the recommendations within the study. City Manager Mondell advised that recommended projects be incorporated with capital improvement projects. Councilmember Sigala inquired about restriping bike lanes on West Street as well as using green paint for bike lanes. City Manager Mondell advised he would report out on this issue in Council’s weekly report. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

10. GENERAL BUSINESS

10.1 Actions Related to the 2026 Municipal General Election.

Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution calling the General Municipal Election, requesting and consenting to consolidation with the statewide general election on November 3, 2026, and requesting election services from the Tulare County Registrar of Voters; 2) Adopt a resolution calling an election and submitting to voters an additional one-cent Transactions and Use Tax Measure for general purposes; 3) Introduce and authorize the submission to voters of an ordinance amending Tulare Municipal Code Chapter 5.78 to increase the Transactions and Use Tax by one cent, contingent upon majority voter approval; and 4) Adopt a resolution of intention conveying the Council’s intended use of revenue from the additional one-cent general sales tax measure.

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

Council Action: Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Sigala, and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution calling the General Municipal Election, requesting and consenting to consolidation with the statewide general election on November 3, 2026, and requesting election services from the Tulare County Registrar of Voters. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution calling an election and submitting to voters an additional one-cent Transactions and Use Tax Measure for general purposes. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to introduce and authorize the submission to voters of an ordinance amending Tulare Municipal Code Chapter

5.78 to increase the Transactions and Use Tax by one cent, contingent upon majority voter approval. It was moved by Councilmember Mederos, seconded by Councilmember Sigala, and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution of intention conveying the Council’s intended use of revenue from the additional one-cent general sales tax measure as discussed including to support public safety, roads, homelessness, parks, economic development, and recognizing that investment in youth also helps to prevent crime and gang activity.

10.2 Adoption of City of Tulare Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget.

Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the City of Tulare Fiscal Year 2027 Budget totaling $205,503,980, including a General Fund operating budget where revenues plus operating transfers in exceed expenditures plus operating transfers out by $22,755; approving several additional capital improvement projects totaling $1,953,540 using available unassigned General Fund fund balance, establishing the appropriations therefor, and authorizing the City Manager to approve the necessary interfund transfers; and adopting the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program; 2) Adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2027; and 3) Adopt a resolution establishing the Position Authorization

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Resolution for Fiscal Year 2027; and 4) Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the City’s Master Salary Schedule.

Presented By: Chief Financial Officer Roberts; Finance Budget Manager Del Cid Public Comment: There were no public comments.

Council Action: Councilmember Mederos inquired about the history of investment interest revenue on an annual basis. Councilmember Sigala requested that the $22,000 surplus be applied to expenses related to opening and operating the cooling/heating center. City Manager Mondell advised this could be added to the contingency account providing the City Manager discretion to utilize those funds for that purpose. Councilmember Sigala requested a breakdown of costs and funding sources regarding the Tesori project. It was moved by Mayor Isherwood, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrell, and unanimously carried to approve the item as amended to include the $22,755 surplus applied to City Manager Contingency.

11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE SUBMITTED

12. STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on department activities.

13. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

13.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiations (Govt. Code § 54956.8) Property: 1370 South O Street (APN 181-070-062)
Agency Negotiator(s): Assistant City Manager Gaffery
Negotiating Parties: Unknown
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment

13.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 2 cases Council recessed to closed session at 9:23 p.m.

14. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Council reconvened from closed session at 9:47 p.m.

15. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no reportable action.

16. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to discuss, Mayor Isherwood adjourned the regular meeting at 9:47 p.m.

This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special and/or regular meeting held on June 2, 2026, as approved by the Tulare City Council.

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

By Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Community Services - Library
Submitted by: Brian Beck, Assistant Community Services Director Agenda Title: Acceptance of Donation to the Tulare Public Library

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution accepting a monetary donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Tulare Public Library for library purposes and approve a budget amendment to appropriate the funds into the Library budget.

SUMMARY
The Tulare Public Library has received a donation of $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The donation has been provided without restrictions and may be used to support general library programs, collections, materials, supplies, equipment, or other library needs as approved by Library staff and City administration.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Approval will increase Library revenues by $10,000 and create a corresponding expenditure appropriation within the Library’s operating budget. There is no impact to the General Fund beyond the receipt and use of the donation.

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. Letter from Carnegie Corporation of New York

2. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 7.3
Consent

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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, the Tulare Public Library has received a monetary donation in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) from Carnegie Corporation of New York in recognition of the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence; and WHEREAS, the City of Tulare is grateful for the generosity and support of community members who contribute to enhancing library services and programs; and WHEREAS, acceptance of this donation requires the City Council to authorize a budget amendment to appropriate the funds into the Library’s operating budget.

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

Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the donation of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to the Tulare Public Library for general library purposes.

Section 2. The City Council authorizes a budget amendment increasing Library revenues by $10,000 and establishing a corresponding expenditure appropriation in the Library’s operating budget.

Section 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all actions necessary to process and utilize the donated funds consistent with this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 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: June 16, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Title: Council Travel and Community Improvement Budgets Expenditure Report

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a Fiscal Year 2026 year-to-date report on each councilmember’s Travel Budget and Community Improvement Budget.

SUMMARY
In accordance with Resolution 2025-04, the City Council established guidelines governing the use of each councilmember’s annual Travel Expense Allotment and Community Improvement Budget. For Fiscal Year 2026, each councilmember was allocated:
• $5,000 for travel and event expenses
• $5,000 for community improvement purposes that directly benefit the community (e.g., roll-off bins for cleanup projects, signage, or nonprofit support with documented status) The policy requires that:

1. Quarterly, staff provide a report to the City Council on the current balances and past use of travel funds for each councilmember.

2. At least annually, the City Council receive a report on the Community Improvement Budget balances and uses.

This report fulfills those requirements.

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Council District 1 - Community Improvement Budget
Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 1,000.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,000.00
Council District 2 - Travel Budget
2025 State of the City Ticket (x2) $ 110.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 110.00
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,890.00
Council District 2 - Community Improvement Budget
Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 1,000.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,000.00
Council District 3 - Travel Budget
2025 State of the City Ticket (x1) $ 55.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 55.00
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 4,945.00
Council District 3 - Community Improvement Budget
Breast Cancer Awareness Worship Service Donation $ 250.00 2025 Festival of Trees Sponsorship (1/2) $ 500.00
NCAA Wrestling Event Sponsorship $ 2,000.00
New Life Ministries Juneteenth Event Sponsorship $ 1,200.00 Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 4,950.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 50.00
Council District 4 - Travel Budget
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Per Diem $ 190.25
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Hotel $ 1,622.96
2025 State of the City Ticket (x1) $ 55.00
2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Mileage Reimbursement $ 275.80 2025 CalCities Annual Conference - Registration $ 675.00 Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 2,819.01
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 2,180.99
Council District 4 - Community Improvement Budget
HACER Cinco de Mayo Event Sponsorship $ 400.00
Roma Lodge 1573 Sign Sponsorship $ 300.00
Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 1,700.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 3,300.00

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Council District 5 - Travel Budget
Rotary Crab Feed Event Ticket (x2) $ 250.00
CPRS Conference - Hotel $ 329.40
CPRS Conference - Per Diem $ 95.25
CPRS Conference - Mileage $ 285.65
TCAAAW Fashion Show Event Ticket $ 500.00
Total FY 2026 Travel Expenditures $ 1,460.30
Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 3,539.70
Council District 5 - Community Improvement Budget
Tulare Baseball Association Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
2025 Festival of Trees Sponsorship (1/2) $ 500.00
COMIX Boys & Girls Club Event Sponsorship $ 1,500.00
New Life Ministries Juneteenth Event Sponsorship $ 500.00 Independence Day Event Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Total FY 2026 Community Improvement Expenditures $ 4,500.00 Balance as of June 5, 2026 $ 500.00

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. All expenditures shown have been charged to councilmember budget allocations adopted as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution 2025-04 - Policy
Reviewed/Approved:

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RESOLUTTON 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE

ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR USE OF COUNCIL TRAVEL BUDGET AND

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Tulare City Council may attend local, regional, and state conferences, meetings, seminars, and events of benefit to the City; and WHEREAS, on June 7, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution 16-21 which established guidelines for members to attend conferences, meetings, seminars, and events that serve a demonstrable public purpose and necessity and charging expenses related thereto to the appropriate account; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 18-02 amending Resolution 16-21; and
WHEREAS, since the established and amended guidelines, a Community lmprovement budget has been added for each councilmember which require guidelines.

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

Section 1. Resolution 16-21 and 18-02 are hereby repealed Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Travel Expense and Community lmprovement Budget Policy as provided in Exhibit A attached.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 4th day of February 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes: Members Mederos, Harrell, Sigala, Sayre, and lsherwood Noes:

Absent:

Abstain
None
None
None
Patrick lsherwood (Feb 12. 2025 09t43 PST)
Patrick lsherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
ATTEST:

Marc Mondell, City Clerk
By Melissa Hermann, Chief Deputy City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A
Travel Expense and Gommunity lmprovement Budget Policy
iflji:Ir:J$ti*=$L., is to estabtisrr tre suidetines appticabte for officialtravel by elected city Councilmembers and to comply with California Government Code S 53232,2. Travel by City Councilmembers is an appropriate activity and expense when performed for a public purpose.

Official travel shall be limited to events from which the City derives specific benefits through attendance of a councilmember and shall be supported. Councilmembers shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of these official duties.

This policy also establishes guidelines for use of councilmembers' Community lmprovement Budgets.

COMPLIANCE
This policy, and any changes thereto, shall be adopted by City Council at a public meeting pursuant to California Government Code S 53232.2(b).

All documents related to reimbursable expenditures are public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. Any personal information, including credit card numbers contained on any receipts, may be redacted before publicly releasing such records.

When considering potential travel activities, members of the City Council shall ensure that California Open Meeting (Brown Act) requirements are not violated.

City Councilmembers shall comply with Administrative Policy CM-16 Travel Policy, except where superseded by this policy. Any expenditures that are not described in these policies or the lnternal Revenue Service reimbursable rates, must be approved by the City Council at a public City Council meeting before the expense is incurred (Government Code S 53232.3(0).

QUALIFYING TRAVEL EXPENSE OCCURRENCES
For purposes of this policy, the types of occurrences that qualify councilmembers to receive reimbursement of actual and necessary travel expenses include:

A. Communicating with representatives of regional, state, national government, international governments, and Sister City counterparts, their various agencies and entities on issues of interest and/or impact to the City, as well as communicating on City adopted or authorized policy positions.

B. Attending educational seminars and trainings designed to improve City Councilmembers' skills and information levels.

C. Participating in regional, state, and national organizations whose activities and conferences affect the City's interests (e.9., League of California Cities).

D. Attending City-sponsored or community events, excluding political events.

COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL EXPENSE ALLOTMENT
A. Travel Expense Allotment: Each councilmember will be provided funds, on an annual basis as part of the adoption of the annual City budget, to cover expenses associated with attending local, regional, and state conferences, meetings, seminars, and events that serve a demonstrable purpose and necessity. Councilmembers will only receive funds from the travel expense allotment for actually incurred travel expenses. Remaining funds

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in each councilmembers' travel expense allotment at the end of the fiscal year will not be rolled over into the next fiscal year.

B. Exceeding Travel Expense Allotment: Any travel that will cause a councilmember to exceed their allotment must be approved by a majority vote of the City Council prior to expending travel funds.

G. City Gouncilmember Travel Expense Allotment Distribution: Allotments may be adjusted and agreed upon by City Council during the annual budget process. All councilmembers shall receive an equal budgeted travel expense allotment.

COORDINATION OF TRAVEL
Coordination of all City Council travel for conferences, meetings, seminars, and events shall be made through the City Manager's Office, including, but not limited to conference registration, hotel accommodations, airline, rental or fleet vehicle, mileage reimbursement, qualified expense reimbursements, processing of per diem, event RSVP, ticket purchases, etc.

REPORTS AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At each regular meeting of the City Council, councilmembers shall briefly report on meetings attended at the City's expense (Government Code $ 53232.3(d)).

Quarterly, the City Manager's Office shall provide a report at a City Council meeting that includes the current balances and past use of the travel funds for each councilmember.

TRANSPORTATION
Councilmembers engage in travelto attend various meetings to which they have been appointed, educational seminars, meetings of other government and non-government agencies on which they sit as the City of Tulare representative, and to attend various local community functions and events as part of the City's outreach efforts. Councilmembers may request reimbursement for expenses related to transportation (mileage reimbursement) through the City Manager's Office.

MEALS
Councilmembers shall be entitled to reimbursement for meals and associated gratuities in compliance with the rates and policies established for City employees per Administrative Policy CM-16 Travel Policy; however, councilmembers are required to submit original itemized receipts documenting meal expenses in order to be eligible for reimbursement (Government Code $ 53232.3(c)).

LODGING
For overnight travel related to attending events, conferences, seminars, or meetings, the City shall pay for hotel accommodations for those dates specified in the program/invite, including one night in advance for purpose of early morning program start time, if applicable. Extra hotel accommodations are at the sole expense of the councilmember.

GOVERNMENT AND GROUP RATES
Councilmembers shall use government and group rates offered by a provider of transportation or lodging services for travel and lodging when available (Government Code $ 53232.2(e)). lf the group rate is not available at the time of booking, councilmembers shall use comparable lodging that is consistent with the lnternal Revenue Service rates for reimbursement.

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UPGRADED ACCOMMODATIONS
Costs related to any request to upgrade travel accommodations over conference rate, the lnternal Revenue Service rates, or economy fares (hotel, room preference, airfare, etc.) shall be borne by the requesting councilmember by reimbursement to the City.

OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION
Councilmembers provide official City representation and support at events such as at retirement and separation functions; awards functions; special ceremonies; non-profit fundraising events where the proceeds of the event benefit a civic, cultural, or charitable organization providing services for the benefit of Tulare residents and/or businesses that foster the City's overall livability; and similar activities; and as such may incur necessary meals and food-related expenses. ln such cases, the individual acting in their official capacity and the expense of the councilmember and significant other is incurred for the benefit of the City and is reimbursable at full cost, if the City has not already purchased admission tickets for the councilmember and significant other. The City will not cover donation tickets in lieu of attending the event.

TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM
ln order to receive reimbursements, councilmembers must complete and submit the Travel Expense Form (assistance provided by the City Manager's Office) and be in compliance with the following pursuant to Government Code $ 53232.3(b-c):

A. Travel Expense Forms should be submitted within a reasonable time after incurring the expense, not to exceed 60 days.

B. Travel Expense Forms shall be accompanied by all the receipts documenting each expense except as provided for below.

C. By signing the Travel Expense Form, the councilmember shall certify that the expenses for which reimbursement is sought were incurred on behalf of the City in the performance of official duties and that they are in compliance with this policy and the City's Administrative Policy CM-16 Travel Policy.
ln the event that a receipt, invoice, cancelled check, or other documentation is lost, the councilmember shall make a good faith effort to obtain a duplicate copy. lf documentation cannot be obtained, the councilmember may complete a Missing Receipt Form to document the details of the expense and describe how the expense was necessary to the performance of their official duties. lt is understood that the use of a Missing Receipt Form shall be for rare, infrequent circumstances and shall not be abused. A Missing Receipt Form will not be accepted for expenditures over $1 00.00.

ETHICS TRAINING
Since councilmembers receive salary and reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, all councilmembers shall receive at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and ethics laws relevant to their public service every two years.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BUDG ET
The City Council Community lmprovement Budget is used to provide a benefit to the community.

Examples of use include providing roll-off bins for a clean-up project, purchasing signs for memorial intersections, and donating funds to a certified non-profit for a specific use in the community (must show proof of certified non-profit status).

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A. Councilmembers shall coordinate with the City Manager's Office when considering use of their Community lmprovement Budget.

B. Use of these funds does not require Council approval; however, a report shall be provided to the City Council at a public meeting no less than once per fiscal year showing the current balance and use of each Community lmprovement Budget.

POLICY VIOLATIONS
Violations of this policy, including falsifying expense reports, may result in any or all of the following (Government Code $ 53232.4):

A. Loss of reimbursement privileges.

B. Demand for restitution to the City.

C. Any other applicable state or federal penalties, including criminal prosecution

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Thomas W. Gaffery IV, Assistant City Manager Agenda Title: Declare 1370 South O Street Surplus Property

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve a resolution declaring 1370 South O Street (APN 181-070-062) to be surplus land and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act.

SUMMARY
The City owns the Tulare Cares Temporary Encampment property located at 1370 South O Street (APN 181-070-062). With the opening of the new homeless shelter, the encampment site will no longer be operational.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The eventual sale of the property would result in additional revenue coming to the general fund.

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

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

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 7.5
Consent

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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
DECLARING 1370 SOUTH O STREET (APN 181-070-062) TO BE SURPLUS LAND AND

DIRECTING STAFF TO COMPLY WITH THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
WHEREAS, the City owns 1.87 acres of real property located at the northeast corner of South O Street and East Walnut Avenue (1370 South O Street, APN 181-070-062), hereinafter “Property”; and WHEREAS, under the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Sections 54220, et seq., surplus land means land owned in fee simple for which a local agency’s governing body takes formal action at a regular public meeting declaring land to be surplus and not necessary for a local agency’s use; and WHEREAS, land must be declared either “surplus” or “exempt surplus” as supported by written findings before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it; and WHEREAS, the Property is vacant and not necessary for Agency use; and WHEREAS, the Act requires that before the Agency disposes of the Property or engages in negotiations to dispose of the Property, the Agency shall proceed to dispose of the Property pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54222, City staff will send a written Notice of Availability to sell the surplus property to the entities and agencies identified in Government Code Section 54222, et seq., and if one of the entities/agencies desires to purchase the property after having received notice, it must indicate its intent to do so in writing within 60 days of receiving the notice, and the disposing agency and the other entity/agency shall negotiate in good faith for a period of 90 days on the price and terms for the disposition of the property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54230.5, City staff will provide the Department of Housing and Community Development a description of the notices of availability sent, and negotiations conducted with any responding entities, in regard to the disposal of each parcel of surplus land.

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

Section 1. The City Council hereby declares the Property located at 1370 South O Street, APN 181-070-062, to be surplus as there is no current or anticipated City use intended for the property and the City therefore intends to dispose of said Property.

Section 2. City staff is hereby directed to send all notices and take all actions required by the Surplus Land Act so the CIty may dispose of the Property.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

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ATTEST:

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Roberts, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Title: Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the report filed by the Tulare Downtown Association Board of Directors as the appointed Advisory Board for the Parking and Business Improvement Area; and adopt a resolution of intention to levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2027 and set a public hearing to levy the proposed assessments on July 7, 2026.

SUMMARY
On May 5, 1987, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1523 establishing the Parking and Business Improvement Area ("Area”) to fund property-related improvements and activities within the designated boundaries (direct benefit) in the downtown area. The Area is split into two zones: Zone A (Primary Benefit Zone) and Zone B (Secondary Benefit Zone).

There are assessments and charges fixed and levied on business located within the Parking and Business Improvement Area. The following table provides the assessments for each Zone. Assessments are due at the same time business license fees are due.

Zone A (business license required) 175% of business license fee Zone A (business license not required) $30/employee*; min. semiannual assessment of $200, max. semiannual assessment of $1,000
Zone B (business license required) 87.5% of business license fee Zone B (business license not required) $17.57/employee*; min. semiannual assessment of $122.06, max. semiannual assessment of $610.33
*Employed for at least 20 hours per week
Revenue generated from the collection of the assessments for the Area may be used for acquisition, construction, installation, or maintenance of any tangible property with an estimated useful life of five years or more including, but not limited to, parking facilities, benches, trash receptacles, street lighting, decorations, parks, and fountains. Revenue may also be used for promotion of activities including, but not limited to, promotion of public events which benefit businesses in the Area and take place on or in public places within the Area, furnishing music in any public place in the Area, and activities which benefit businesses located and operating in the Area.

1. Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the Area or benefit zones within the Area.

2. The improvements and activities to be provided for the fiscal year.

3. An estimate of the cost of providing the improvements and activities for the fiscal year.

4. The method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each business owner to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against their business for the fiscal year.

5. The amount of any surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.

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Consent

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6. The amount of any contribution to be made from sources other than the assessments levied.

Following the creation of the Parking and Business Improvement Area, the City Council appointed the Tulare Improvement Program Corporation, now known as the Tulare Downtown Association, as the Advisory Board and has continued to serve as such since then. The report filed by the Tulare Downtown Association for Fiscal Year 2027 is attached for Council review. Once Council approves the report, a resolution is adopted stating Council’s intention to levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2027 and set a public hearing for same. The City Clerk’s Office will give notice of the public hearing by publishing the resolution of intention once in a newspaper of general circulation in Tulare not less than ten days before the public hearing.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The cost to publish the notice of public hearing is estimated to be $200-300 and is accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted 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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Tulare Downtown Association Report

2. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:

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TULARE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Annual Report
2026-2027
Lino Pimentel, President

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TULARE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors
Member-At-Large: Don LeBaron, 830 Sycamore, Tulare, CA 93274, 936-3244 Member-At-Large: Lino Pimentel, Lino Pimentel Real Estate, 260 N “J” St, Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 688-1900
Zone A : Artemisa Valdez, Kings View South Tulare Mobile Services, 201 N K St, Tulare, CA 93274,
Zone A: Jacob Fraga, Tulare Real Estate Team, 241 E Kern Ave, Tulare, CA 93274, (559)334-7990
Zone A: Adrian Herrera, 151 South “K” Street, Tulare, CA 93274 (559)684-2728
Zone A: Chris Beck, Motor Cars Inc, 213 E King Ave, Tulare, CA 93274, (559)688-0404
Zone A: Michael Limas, Kern Square, 126 E Kern Ave Tulare, CA 93274, (707)592-7997
Zone B: Adrian Madrid, Madrid Real Estate Team, 120 North M Street, (559)688-1800
Zone B: Karen Bravo , Land O Lakes, 400 S M St, Tulare, CA 93274, (559) 687-8287
Zone B: Anthony Torrez, The Well Coffee Shop, 126 S N St, Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 510-1076
City Appointments
City Council Steve Harrell, Councilmember
Police Department Sgt Chris Marvin, Tulare Police Department

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The downtown is divided into two physical zones, “A” and “B” and one “virtual” zone, “C”.

Of the 335 operating business addresses within the boundaries of the assessment district, 57 of
them appear to not have a business license. Refer to Appendix A for possible non-licensed businesses.

In Zone A, a total of 205 businesses paid the
assessment last period, with 51 businesses
failing to pay.

Only 15 businesses are classified as Zone C ,
of which 8 don’t pay the assessment.

NOTE: Most of the non-paying “C” Zone
businesses are larger corporations where
local managers aren’t responsible for processing and paying business license fees or assessments.

In Zone B, one business was closed, one
was purchased by a large corporation (see
note on Zone C), two were not confirmed to
be operating, one is vacant, two businesses
claimed the assessment didn’t apply to
them.

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2025 -2026 Outlook
For this fiscal year, the Tulare Downtown Association:

Continues implementation of the Clean and
Safe program for Downtown Tulare.

The Clean and Safe program removed 12,270
pounds (6.1TONS) of trash from the streets of Downtown Tulare June 2025 —May, 2026. This is a 100% increase over same period last year.

Supports and manages the Tulare Tower Square PBID
As managers of the Tower Square PBID, we continue to make recommendations and oversee implementation of board objectives.

Continues real estate vacancy tracking system.

Our website features a page for available real estate for potential occupants and investors.

The site has dropped from an historic high of 21 properties a few years ago to only nine available properties.

Continues “Project Re-Connect”
In cooperation with the Tulare PD, addresses homelessness and under-employment issues through job initiatives and assistance.

Supports activities at Zumwalt Park.
“Best damn park in the county!”
Pounds of Trash Removed per Month; Jun 2026—May, 2026
Our Clean and Safe Team removed nearly 6,000 pounds of
trash July –Dec, 2024
Clean and Safe addressed over 30 incidents of human waste clean up in the downtown district.

In 2024 July—December, Clean and Safe removed 6
pieces of discarded furniture.

MAY
JAN
FEB

MAR APR
As with last
year, the
trash and
refuse removal increased with
the warmer
months.

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TDA and Tulare Downtown Foundation Together
Producing events and other promotional activities for the Downtown, the Association and Foundation work together and with other entities both inside and outside the downtown..

These events include but are not limited to:
• Taco Truck Throwdown
• Mad Scientist Night STEAM Educational Event
• Vintage Days
• Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee/Historic Wild West Wagon Ride
• Tulare Christmas Parade
• Annual Banquet
These events benefit the businesses of the downtown, bring visitors to the city’s core and maintain downtown’s visibility through various partnerships.

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Recommendations to Tulare City Council for 2026-2027
The Tulare Downtown Association Inc. Board of Directors, offers the following recommendations for the management and operation of activities associated with the Tulare Parking and Business Area during the fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027):
 Continue addressing funding issues in aftermath of PBID initiative.  Consider updating BID (current TDA) funding model to more intuitive approach.  Work with the City, Code Enforcement and Police Department to control graffiti, vandalism, and crime in the downtown.  Continue to coordinate with the Tulare Police Department in implementing Project Reconnect to help individuals on the street reconnect with family.  Continue to work with the Tulare Chamber of Commerce as well as other organizations and individuals in their efforts to encourage growth in Downtown Tulare.  Support efforts to market and develop downtown, especially in regard to the newly remodeled and reopened Zumwalt Amphitheater and blossoming businesses in the downtown.  Attached is the approved TDA budget for providing the improvements and the activities for fiscal year 2025-2026.
 Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in the last 15 years, the economy has experienced a total cumulative inflation rate of roughly 47% meaning prices have increased nearly 1.5 times over the past 15 years. Fully implementing business license compliance and assessment participation is more crucial than ever.
 Refer to Appendices A, B and C following report for breakdown on businesses within the district for no business license (A), no longer operating (B) and outside district (C) Lino Pimentel, President
Tulare Downtown Association

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Appendix A: Businesses with No Business License on File Southern Tire Mart 362 S "K" Street
Sozinho Insurance 124c N "L" Street
4 Creeks Carol Atwater 132 S "N" Street
A F Services 219 N "M" Street
A1 Window Tinting 444 E Cross Ave
ABSOLUTE DESIGN 128 N "M" Street
American Thunder Rick Allison 515 E Cross Ave
Anderson Management 124 N "L" Street
Andrade's Construction 229 N "N" Street
Art Life 564 E Kern Ave
Barber Ink 130 E Kern Ave
Barb's Bookkeeping
Blue Print Fitness Joseph 138 S "K" Street
BR Tax Planners 442 N "M" Street
Cardoza Real Estate Group 151 N "N" Street
Coco Loco 286 E Cross Ave
Confia Tax Service 243 S "K" Street
Cora's Cakes Luvia Herrera 204 S "K" Street
Cora's Cakes Luvia Herrera 210 S "K" Street
Cream Base 533 E Cross Ave
DENNIS BUHLER, DENTIST DENNIS BUHLER 202 S "N" Street
Gaither Family Home 306 S "N" Street
Gallardo Agency Thelma Gallardo 220 N "J" Street
Granite-Tile-Cabinets 444 E Cross Ave
Griffin Liquor Store 115 E Cross Ave
Kelly Brooks Insurance Company Kelly Brooks 225 N "M" Street Lino Pimentel Real Estate Lino Pimentel 256 N "J" Street LITIGATION SUPPORT Marilyn Brazil 135 N "K" Street
MARTIN INSURANCE AND INVESTMENTS Dean Martin 515 E Kern Ave Mi Panderia Bakery 204 E Cross Ave
Momentum Dance Academy Chrystal Reynolds 161 N "N" Street New Horizons Timothy Zavala 327 S "K" Street
Nito Customs 444 E Cross Ave
Nu-Clear Media Creative Studios 304 E King Ave
Octapharma Plasma 180 E Cross Ave
Opus Escrow 161 N "M" Street
Paradise Auto Spa 300 S "J" Street
Portilla Club 200 N "J" Street
Premier Realty 250 N "M" Street
QME Evaluation 130 N "M" Street
Rancho Grande Mexican Resaurant 250 E Cross Ave
Robinson Financial Group Don Damschen 442 N "M" Street
ROUND TABLE PIZZA Trisha Smith 150 E Cross Ave
Secure Alliance 157 S "K" Street
Smoke 7 540 E Cross Ave

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No Business License on File (Con’t)
Soul Good 216 S "K" Street
Studio 11 124 E Kern Ave
Sumruld Family LP 124 N "L" Street
Super 7 Liquors 536 E Cross Ave
Surf Thru Carwash 433 N "J" Street
The Shop 410 N "K" Street
Tulare Realty Wayne Denning 100 E Kern Ave
Uh La La Coffee 122 E Kern Ave
Mike Muller Alkem 120b N "L" Street
Garcia Martial Arts 315 S "L" Street
California Rural Legal Assistance 438 N "M" Street
Gather 141 S "K" Street
Tulare Real Estate Team 157 S "K" Street
Appendix B: Businesses No Longer Operating in DT.

LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE MISSION
49 W TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-0000

NEXUS POINT MARKETING
141 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4003

EMERALD GRACE FLORAL DESIGN
254 N L ST
TULARE CA 93274-4116

MI CASA BELLA
118 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274

YOU-BE'S U-BAKE PIZZA
580 E KERN AVE
TULARE CA 93274
2026 Taco Truck Throwdown

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Appendix C: Businesses No Longer Operating in
Assessment District Boundaries

FRINGE SALON AND SPA
262 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274

JAMES C MA DDS INC
125 N N ST
TULARE CA 93274

ALADDIN LOUNGE
135 E TULARE
TULARE CA 93274

BANK OF THE SIERRA
246 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4133

BARKER SHOP
1406 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-3063

BROWN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, LLC
446 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274

CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
1905 HILLMAN ST
TULARE CA 93274-4148

LEWIS INSURANCE
1108 LELAND AVE
TULARE CA 93274

TINTA LLC
525 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274

NAILS BY POSTIE
223 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274

POWER CALIFORNIA
209 NORTH N ST
TULARE CA 93274

POWERCA ACTION
209 NORTH N ST
TULARE CA 93274

SHERLANE DE LA CRUZ
144 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4147

BODY SCULPTING BY ALICIA
209 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4005

CREATIVE TOUCH BY LC
209 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4005

SMITH & MEDEROS REALTY
265 E WASHINGTON AVE
TULARE CA 93274
THREADS & THINGS LLC1
100 W INYO AVE
TULARE CA 93274

VALLEY OAK CREDIT UNION
255 E KING AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4109

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Appendix D: Assessment Non-Payers
Business/Individual Address Zone Reference # Status

ALEX COVARRUBIAS
245 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4013 A bl BL-27294 06/30/2025 NO

AMELIA HAIR DESIGN
572 E KERN AVE
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-25426 12/31/2025 NO

BEATRIZ BEAUTY SALON
260 N L ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-26442 12/31/2025 NO

BEAUTIFIED STUDIO BY IMELDA
210 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-28270 06/30/2025 NO

BOUTIQUES BY JESSICA
266 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274-2842 A bl BL-24891 12/31/2023 NO

CHENDITOS BARBERSHOP, JOSE LARA JR
245 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4013 A bl BL-26095 06/30/2024 NO

CLAUDIA LOPEZ
219 E TULARE
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-28180 06/30/2026 NO

CORA CAKES
204 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-26321 06/30/2026 NO

DMK PARTY RENTALS & DECORATION LLC
117 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-26980 12/31/2025 NO

EL TACO VOLADOR
240 N L ST
TULARE CA 93274-4116 A bl BL-25286 12/31/2023 NO

ELEVATE BARBER LOUNGE
117 S M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4125 A bl BL-27270 12/31/2023 NO

ELISA ALONZO
124 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-25913 06/30/2024 NO

ELITE TAX SERVICES
150 S N ST
TULARE CA 93274-4212 A bl BL-27622 12/31/2024 NO

EMILIA VILLA
219 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-28527 12/31/2025 NO

ERICA'S FLOWER BOUQUETS
201 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-12364 06/30/2026 NO

ERNEST DIAZ
139 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4011 A bl BL-25019 12/31/2025 NO

ESSENCE BEAUTY
137 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4019 A bl BL-28302 12/31/2025 NO

FADE MASTERS
465 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4009 A bl BL-23288 06/30/2025 NO

FERNANDO DIAZ
139 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4011 A bl BL-25072 06/30/2026 NO

FRESH CUT FACTORY
205 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4013 A bl BL-26007 12/31/2024 NO

GOLDEN BLADE BARBER SHOP INC
215 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4132 A bl BL-27141 12/31/2025 NO

HALEY FARIA
124 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-26820 12/31/2023 NO

HAZEL'S KITCHEN
237 N L ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-10941 12/31/2025 NO

IZEL LILIANA HERNANDEZ LMFT
115 S M ST, SUITE F
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-27434 12/31/2024 NO

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Appendix D: Assessment Non-Payers (Con’t)
Business/Individual Address Zone Reference # Status

JANETTE LIMAS
162 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-24914 06/30/2026 NO
JANNETTE DAY'S ALLIED/1 - HEARING AID
CENTER
140 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4147 A bl BL-21060 12/31/2025 NO

JASMINE VALDIVIA
144 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4147 A bl BL-27603 06/30/2024 NO

JC SIGNS
113 S M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4125 A
cont BL-27673
06/30/2026 NO

LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE MISSION
49 W TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-0000 A bl BL-27033 06/30/2025 NO
LIGI ENTERPRISES INC.
204 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274-2852 A bl BL-25780 12/31/2025 NO

MADRID'S TEAM REALTY
120 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4137 A bl BL-23235 06/30/2026 NO

NAILSXEVELYN
137 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4019 A bl BL-28300 12/31/2025 NO

PEEL & POLISH
144 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274-4147 A bl BL-27891 12/31/2024 NO

PELICANS SNOBALS TULARE
440 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-27968 12/31/2025 NO
PRODIGY HEALTHCARE INC.
115 S M ST
UNIT A
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-27263 06/30/2024 NO

QUICK AND CLEAN LAUNDRY TULARE
246 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274-2842 A bl BL-27843 12/31/2025 NO

SAGE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
LLC
157 S K ST
STE 1
TULARE CA 93274 A
cont BL-27555
12/31/2025 NO
SIMPLIFIED BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE327 E KING AVE
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-18371 12/31/2025 NO

STERLING & SMITH FUNERAL HOME
415 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4009 A bl BL-21326 12/31/2025 NO

T-SHIRT AND MORE
232 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274-2852 A bl NO

TAP YARD, LLC
151 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-28089 12/31/2025 NO

THE PROTEIN SPOT
576 E KERN AVE
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-27728 12/31/2025 NO

THE WISE FROG
412 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-27736 06/30/2025 NO

TROPHY SHOPPE
120 E KERN
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-24701 12/31/2025 NO

TULARE MERCANTILE
139 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4019 A bl BL-28426 12/31/2025 NO
V.I.P. PIZZA
235 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274-4005 A bl BL-09394 06/30/2025 NO
VALI COFFEE CO.
241 E KERN
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-27958 12/31/2025 NO

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Appendix D: Assessment Non-Payers (Con’t)
Business/Individual Address Zone Reference # Status

VERONICA ANDERSON
144 N M
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-28415 12/31/2025 NO

WYNDI GALLAWAY
219 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274 A bl BL-25082 06/30/2025 NO
CALIFORNIA BEAN & PEA INC.
302 N N ST
TULARE CA 93274 B bl BL-16701 06/30/2026 NO

RICHELLE'S RELAXATION RETREAT
302 NORTH "N" ST
TULARE CA 93274 B bl BL-23099 06/30/2025 NO

RES-COM PEST & TERMITE CONTROL
305 S M ST
TULARE CA 93274-5428 B bl BL-11325 06/30/2025 NO

BLANK N SHIP INC
415B E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274 B
bl
bl BL-28349 12/31/2025 NO

SELF-SPA
446 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274 B bl BL-27418 06/30/2025 NO

SERENE HEALTH
441 N N ST
TULARE CA 93274-4249 B bl BL-26720 06/30/2025 NO

MONICA LEAL THERAPY
440 E KING AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4223 B bl BL-28373 12/31/2025 NO

FRINGE SALON AND SPA
262 N M ST
TULARE CA 93274 B bl BL-24688 12/31/2023 NO

MAJESTY HAIR SALON
541 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274-2843 B bl BL-27533 06/30/2025 NO
TACOS Y TORTAS CHALIOS #4 & BASE
CREAM
533 E CROSS AVE
TULARE CA 93274-2843 B bl BL-25571 12/31/2023 NO
BMO BANK N.A.
333 E TULARE AVE
TULARE CA 93274 C bl BL-28170 06/30/2026 NO

KINGS VIEW MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE
201-209 N K ST
TULARE CA 93274 C bl BL-28557 06/30/2026 NO

LOVE INC OF TULARE COUNTY
250 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 C bl BL-26309 12/31/2024 NO

LOVE INC THRIFT STORE
316 E KERN AVE
TULARE CA 93274-4108 C bl BL-11888 12/31/2024 NO
TULARE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES160 N N ST
TULARE CA 93274 C bl BL-27052 06/30/2026 NO
USED TREASURE INC.
232 S K ST
TULARE CA 93274 C bl BL-16202 12/31/2024 NO

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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE

DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Sections 36500 et seq. and Tulare Municipal Code Chapter 8.48, has previously created the Parking and Business Improvement Area (“Area”) which contains Benefit Zone A and Benefit Zone B; and WHEREAS, the City Council has designated the Tulare Downtown Association as the Advisory Board for said Area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Tulare Municipal Code Section 8.48.08, said Advisory Board has prepared a report for Fiscal Year 2027 for said Area and has presented same to the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary that the City Council review said report, address any proposed changes in regard to boundaries of the Area and Benefit Zones or method and basis of levying assessments, and establish a date for a public hearing to be held on the levy of the proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2027.

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

Section 1. The City Council has received and reviewed the Fiscal Year 2027 report filed by the Advisory Board which is on file with the City Clerk.

Section 2. A full and detailed description of the improvements and activities to be provided for Fiscal Year 2027, the boundaries of the Area and Benefit Zones within the Area, and the proposed assessments to be levied upon the businesses within the Area are included in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. A public hearing shall be held by the City Council on July 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare, on the levying of the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 at which time written and oral protests may be made.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 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

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The presence of an electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the Tulare City Council.

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Economic Development & Redevelopment
Submitted by: Jennifer Gomez, Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Agenda Title: Economic Development Updates

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive an update on economic development activities.

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

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

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

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

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. May 2026 Economic Development Bulletin
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 7.7
Consent

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The Economic Development

BULLETIN
May 2026
Building Permits
149 Building Permits - Total Valuation $10,719,243.00
Residential
Single Family, Accessory/Alterations/Additions,
Re-Roof, Photovoltaic, Patio/Porch/Carport,
Pool/Spa/Water Feature, Multifamily
Commercial
New, Alterations/Additions, Tenant
Improvements, Site Improvements, Signage
142 7
Net New Business Licenses
10 New Businesses
Business Address
Power Pro Diesel 1125 E. Batavia Ct.

Armando’s Auto Repair 1410 North J St.

Chavita’s Lemonade Stand 650 Dogwood Ave.

VL Home 1982 Greyhound Ave.

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Bell Exterior Cleaning 3201 Industrial Pl.

Griswold Home Care for Tulare & Kings Counties 548 E. Kern Ave.

Tulare Thai Express 560 E. Kern Ave.

Skyline Auto 1354 E. Bardsley Ave.

Premier Property Management 250 North M St.

All California Real Estate 250 North M St.

Active Projects
Status of Active Projects
Project Title & Description Address
International Agri-Center Way Interchange
Construction 80% Completed
Anticipated Completion July/Aug 2026
Hwy 99 & International Agri-Center Way
International Agri-Center Way Extension
Design Phase - 100%
Environmental Phase - Anticipated Completion Sept.
2026
Connecting Laspina St. to Turner Dr.

Wild Oak
Single Family Residential - 83 lots
Under Construction - nearing completion
W. Pleasant Ave. btw La Dawna St. & Alpha St.

Santa Fe Trail Residential
Multi-Family Residential - 40 units
Under Construction
North M Street & Santa Fe Trail

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Ginder Apartments
Multi-Family Residential - 216 units
Plans approved
N. Retherford btw E. Cartmill Ave. & E. Corvina Ave.

Glass Avenue
Mutli-Family Residential - 54 units
Under construction
N. Retherford btw E. Cartmill Ave. & E. Corvina Ave.

Villas @ Sierra Ranch
Single Family Residential - 90 lots
Under Construction
N. Retherford btw E. Corvina Ave. & E. Leland Ave.

Sorrento
Single Family Residential - 132 lots
Under construction
SW Corner of Mooney Blvd. & Cartmill Ave.

KCOK 4, 6, 7
Single Family Residential - 95 lots
Under construction
Morrison St. btw Prosperity Ave. & Castlerock Ave.

KCOK 5 & 9
Single Family Residential - 88 lots
Under construction - nearing completion
Morrison St. btw Castlerock Ave. & Seminole Ave.

Caltrans: Hwy 99 Widening Project & Paige Ave.

Interchange
Design Phase - 95%
Farrar 2, 3, & 4
Single Family Residential - 257 lots
Under construction
Morrison St. btw Seminole Ave. & Pine Valley Ave.

Fulton Estates
Single Family Residential - 183 lots
Under construction
SW Corner of Tulare Ave. & Rd. 124
Hidden Ridge
Single Family Residential - 30 lots
Under construction
Bardsley Ave. btw Mammoth St. & Morrison St.

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Mission Creek
Single Family Residential - 273 lots
Under construction
SW Corner of Bardsley Ave. & Rd. 124
Cottonwood 3
Single Family Residential - 86 lots
Under construction
SE Corner of Foster Dr. & Mooney Blvd.

Maverik Travel Center
Under Construction
Opening Summer 2026
SE Corner of Hwy 99 & Cartmill Ave.

Sequoia Marketplace
Chipotle - under construction
Carwash - building permits issued
Service Station - building permits issued
NE Corner of Mooney Blvd. & Bardsley Ave.
iONNA EV
Permits issued to construct charging stations.
621 E. Prosperity Avenue
Fernandes Subdivision
Single Family Residential - 120 lots
Tentative Subdivision Map Approved
NE Corner of Paige Ave. & E Street
Hwy 99 Water Crossing
Environmental phase
Near intersection of Washington Ave. & Gem Street
on the west side of Hwy 99 and extend east to
Corvina Ave. alignment west of Retherford Street
F&C Farming
Single Family Residential - 543 lots
Under construction
SW Corner of Prosperity Ave. & Oakmore Road
Sam’s Foods Supermarket
Remodel of former R-N Market
Under Construction
1043 E. Bardsley Avenue
Corvina Apartments
Mixed Use - 8 duplexes & commercial
Overlay Zone Approved
SW Corner of Corvina Ave. & Hillman St.

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Santa Fe West
Single Family Residential - 171 lots
Tentative Map Approved
SE Corner of Zumwalt & E Street
Valov
Single Family Residential - 160 lots
Improvement Plans Approved
North of Paige Ave. & East of E St.

Lekkerkerker
Single Family Residential - 228 lots
Improvement Plans Approved
NE Corner of Paige Ave. & Pratt St.

Sherwood South Subdivision
Single Family Residential - 209 lots
Multi-Family Residential - 76 units
Tentative Map Approved
NE Corner of Bardsley Ave. & Enterprise St.

Dutch Bros.

Site Plans Approved
SE Corner of Hwy 99 & Cartmill Ave.

The Oasis
Commercial Development
Plans Approved
215 E. Kern Ave.

Site Plan Review
Preliminary Site Plan Review Applications
Project Title & Description Address
Marquez Brothers
Dairy Processing Plant
1025 E. Bardsley Ave.

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For any inquires on these projects, please reach out to:

Jennifer Gomez, MPA
Executive Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment [email protected]
559.684.4230 | C: 559.309.4726
425 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Janie Venegas, Human Resources Director
Agenda Title: Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group Side Letter of Agreement No. 2

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 between the City and Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group (TFCO), incorporating the Fire Marshal classification into the bargaining unit and amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 adopted December 2, 2025.

SUMMARY
The City and TFCO met and conferred regarding amendments to the current MOU. The proposed Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 incorporates the Fire Marshal classification into the bargaining unit as the duties, responsibilities, level of authority, and organizational placement of the Fire Marshal position align closely with those of other classifications represented by TFCO.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Funding for this Side Letter will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 general fund budget and will be accounted for in subsequent years as part of the development process. The one-time payout provision is approximately $2,450, which is manageable within the existing Fire Department 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 has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table
Item #: 7.8
Consent

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ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. City of Tulare and TFCO Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 Reviewed/Approved:

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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
APPROVING SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TULARE

AND THE TULARE FIRE CHIEF OFFICER GROUP
WHEREAS, the City of Tulare and the Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group (TFCO) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that covers the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and TFCO met and conferred in good faith regarding incorporation of the Fire Marshal classification into the current MOU; and WHEREAS, the parties have reached agreement on Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 to incorporate the Fire Marshal classification into TFCO and update applicable provisions of the MOU, including salary schedules, standard work periods, management leave, bilingual pay, deferred compensation, and uniform allowance provisions; and
WHEREAS, Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 provides a one-time uniform allowance payment of Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,450) to employee in the Fire Marshal classification, clarifies vacation accrual schedules, leave accumulation limits, and sick leave accumulation provisions for shift and non-shift employees, and updates life insurance and disability insurance language; and WHEREAS, the City Council is familiar with the terms and provisions of said MOU; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 between the City of Tulare and the Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and implement the Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 on behalf of the City.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

Marc Mondell, City Clerk

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Resolution 202X-XX

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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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SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT NO. 2

BETWEEN THE CITY OF TULARE AND THE

TULARE FIRE CHIEF OFFICER GROUP
JUNE 2026
This Side Letter of Agreement dated June 16, 2026 is by and between the City of Tulare (“City”) and the Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group (“TFCO”, collectively “Parties”). The Parties have met and conferred to discuss the following revisions to the December 2, 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Parties. This Side Letter of Agreement is in addition to the reopener identified in Section XIV of the MOU.

The City and TFCO have discussed and have come to an agreement on necessary clarifying revisions and amendments as follows:

I. RECOGNIGTION
The City of Tulare (“City”) acknowledges the Tulare Fire Chief Officer Group (“TFCO”) as the recognized employee organization representing the following job classifications:
• Fire Battalion Chief
• Fire Marshal
X. SALARY
Salary increases provided during the term of this MOU shall be effective the first full pay period in July as follows:

Classification Year 1
July 1, 2025
Year 2
July 1, 2026
Year 3
July 1, 2027
Battalion Chief 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Fire Marshal 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
In the future, the following cities will be used for total compensation comparisons for the Fire Battalion Chief classification: Bakersfield, Clovis, Dinuba, Fresno, Hanford, Porterville, and Visalia. During the term of the MOU, the parties agree to continued conversations regarding the methodology for comparing compensations between benchmark cities.

XV. COMPENSATION AND HOURS

A. No Changes
B. Standard Work Periods

1. Fire Department Non-Shift Personnel
The standard work period for non-shift personnel shall be forty (40) hours in a standard work week of seven (7) consecutive days. The designated work week for

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non-shift personnel shall commence at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and run through midnight on the following Friday.

2. No Changes
C. No Changes
D. No Changes
E. No Changes
F. No Changes
G. No Changes
H. No Changes
I. No Changes
J. No Changes
K. No Changes
L. No Changes
M. Management Leave
Employees shall receive management leave as follows:

1. No Change

2. No Changes

3. No Changes
N. No Changes
O. No Changes
P. No Changes
Q. No Changes
R. Bilingual Pay
Regular Employees shall receive an incentive pay of two percent (2.0%) for bilingual certification in accordance with City policy. A re-certification shall occur every 3 years.

An employee not passing the re-certification shall not continue to receive the incentive pay.

S. Deferred Compensation

1. No Changes

2. Matching Program
Effective the first full pay period of July 2026, the City shall contribute up to fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period to a Deferred Compensation Plan established by the City on behalf of eligible employees, subject to the employee satisfying the employee deferred compensation contribution match requirements established by the City.

Employees shall become eligible for the City's contribution upon successful completion of probation and completion of all required enrollment and participation

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forms. Contributions shall be made to the City's designated Deferred Compensation Plan.

The City shall have no obligation to make contributions on behalf of an employee who declines participation, fails to complete the required enrollment forms, or otherwise fails to meet the eligibility requirements of the plan.

T. Uniform Allowance

1. Regular Employees of the Fire Department
Regular Employees required to wear uniforms in the performance of their duties shall receive a uniform allowance of $1,300 per year. New employees of the Fire Department shall receive, upon initial employment, two pairs of pants, two shirts, one work jacket, one dress jacket, and one complete set of Class-A uniform. Any new or reappointed employee whose appointment begins prior to January 1 of any year shall be granted the allotment for uniform maintenance. If appointed or reappointed after January 1, employee shall be granted uniform allowance the following year.
a) As a one-time provision, $2,450 will be paid out on the first full pay period following ratification of this Side Letter to the Fire Marshal.

2. No Changes
U. No Changes

XVI. ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE

A. No Changes
B. No Changes
C. Accrual

1. Process
Vacation leave shall be accrued and credited biweekly by all eligible employees who are on pay status for 50 percent (50%) or more of the month. Those employees eligible for vacation as defined in XVI (B) shall accrue vacation at the following rates.

2. Annual Vacation Leave Accrual for Shift Employees
Annual vacation leave shall accrue at the following hourly rate:

Vacation Leave Accrual Rates in Hours
Years of Service Yearly Accrual Biweekly Accrual
0-4 136 5.23
5 147.2 5.66
6 158.4 6.09
7 169.6 6.52

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8 180.8 6.95
9 to 15 192 7.38
15 248 9.54

3. Annual Vacation Leave Accrual for Non-Shift Employees Annual vacation leave shall accrue at the following hourly rate:

Vacation Leave Accrual Rates in Hours
Years of Service Yearly Accrual Biweekly Accrual
0-4 80 3.07
5 88 3.38
6 96 3.69
7 104 4.00
8 112 4.30
9 to 15 120 4.61
15 160 6.15

D. Accumulation
Employes may accumulate up to 530 hours, which includes vacation, holidays, and management leave. If vacation is denied due to a City related emergency, such vacation may be carried over the following year as approved by the Department Head, if necessary.

E. No Changes
F. No Changes
G. No Changes
H. No Changes
I. No Changes
J. No Changes
XVII. SICK LEAVE

A. No Changes
B. No Changes
C. No Changes
D. Accumulation of Sick Leave
There is no cap on accumulation of sick leave for employees.

E. No Changes
F. No Changes
G. No Changes
H. No Changes
I. No Changes
J. No Changes
K. No Changes

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L. No Changes
M. No Changes
XVIII. OTHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE

A. No Changes
B. No Changes
C. No Changes
D. No Changes
E. No Changes
F. No Changes
G. No Changes
H. No Changes
I. No Changes
XXII. INSURANCE

A. No Changes
B. Life Insurance
The term life insurance portion of the employee health insurance plan shall be provided for employees within this bargaining unit as specified in the employee health insurance policy, in the following manner:

Annual Salary Term Life Insurance
$10,000-15,000 $10,000
$15,001-20,000 $15,000
$20,001-25,000 $20,000
$25,001-30,000 $25,000
$30,001-35,000 $30,000
$35,001-40,000 $35,000
$40,001-45,000 $40,000
$45,001-50,000 $45,000
$50,001-55,000 $50,000
$55,001 or more An annual amount equal to one times the employee’s annual rate of base earnings rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000 if not already an even multiple thereof, subject to a maximum of $150,000
The premium for said term life insurance will be at the cost of the City.

C. Disability Insurance

1. Fire Personnel
City will payroll deduct from the employee’s check the monthly disability premium amount plus the yearly cost of membership into CSFA. The City shall then pay the

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premium to the vendor. Enrollment into CSFA will be handled by the Fire Association.

CITY OF TULARE: TFCO:

Janie Venegas Cameron Long
Human Resources Director Battalion Chief

Marc Mondell Pablo Reynoso
City Manager Battalion Chief

Brandon West
Battalion Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Christina D. Smith
Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:

Marc Mondell, City Clerk
By: Melissa Wilcox
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Information Technology Services
Submitted by: Jason Bowling, Deputy City Manager/Chief Technology Officer Agenda Title: Barry Slater, d/b/a Rep’d, Inc. Agreement for Community Engagement & Communications

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a three-year professional services agreement with Barry Slater, d/b/a Rep’d, Inc. for community engagement and communications in the amount of $25,000 annually for a total contract value of $75,000, subject to minor and clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager.

SUMMARY
Over the past 2 years, the City of Tulare has partnered with Rep’d, Inc., a communications and community engagement platform that enhances public access to information and strengthens communication between residents and local government. The platform powers the "Ask City Hall" feature, which is available on the City’s website.

Rep’d allows City staff to provide video responses to frequently asked questions, creating a more personal and transparent way for residents to receive information directly from City employees. By maintaining a library of recorded responses, the platform helps reduce repetitive inquiries and improves staff efficiency by making answers readily available to the public.

Additionally, the system uses Artificial Intelligence to generate instant text-based responses using information available on the City’s website, providing residents with access to information 24 hours a day.

If a question cannot be answered through existing content or website information, it may be submitted directly to staff for review and response.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
This contract will result in annual payments for three fiscal years. The funds are currently budgeted in the adopted budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. Additional funding will be required for FY 2028 and FY 2029.

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
Subsequent contract approval to be revised by the City Attorney.

Item #: 7.9
Consent

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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. Agreement
Reviewed/Approved:

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Rep'd Master Service Agreement
This Master Service Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated this _____ day of May, 2026, (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Barry Slater, Inc d/b/a Rep’d, a Delaware corporation, with offices located at 100 S. Bedford Road- Suite 340 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (hereinafter “Service Provider”) and City of Tulare, California with offices located at 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274 (hereinafter "TULARE” or "Client"), and together with Service Provider, the “Parties,” and each a “Party”).

WHEREAS, Service Provider has developed and owns certain proprietary software consisting of a civic engagement platform that powers the digital conversation between the elected leaders of various towns and cities and their residents and provides information retrieval services through query analysis and content matching.

WHEREAS, Service Provider's platform consists of websites and software programs that are accessed through desktop, mobile web, and other applications. The Service Provider's platform, along with the software provided and the websites accessed, is collectively referred to as “Services," which is more fully described herein below.

WHEREAS, the elected leaders of TULARE were duly elected by the voters for the City in which the elected leaders serve.

WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide Client with a web-based platform to (1) enable the residents and electorate of Client to ask questions of and to engage the staff of Client all while enabling Client to provide direct answers to community questions in a convenient and searchable format (2) provide information, analytics, and insights to Client based on the engagement of the relevant electorate with the platform’s content (3) provide email marketing capabilities for video content created and posted by Client, and (4) provide information retrieval services more fully detailed herein.

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Service Provider to provide Services, as defined herein below, and Service Provider is willing to provide Services during the Term of this Agreement (See Section 3 under the terms and conditions more fully set forth below).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Service Provider and Client agree as follows:

1. Services.
a. Civic Engagement Platform- Service Provider shall provide to Client the Services set out in a Statement or Statements of Work to be issued by Service Provider and accepted by a duly authorized representative of Client (each, a “Statement of Work”). Statements of Work shall be attached as chronological appendices and shall be fully incorporated herein by reference. If Client seeks to utilize the services of Service Provider after the term of this Agreement expires, then the Parties may enter into an Additional Statements of Work. Any Additional Statement of Work shall include the term, deliverables and cost(s) for additional term and/or services sought by Client. In the event an

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Additional Statement of Work is agreed to in writing by the Parties, such Additional Statement of Work shall be deemed accepted by both Parties to this Agreement only if such Additional Statement of Work is signed and dated by the Service Provider Agreement Manager and the Client Agreement Manager, appointed pursuant to Section 3(a) and Section 4(a), respectively. Any Additional Statement of Work that is issued after the date of this Agreement, and which is signed and dated by both Parties, shall be fully incorporated into this Agreement herein by reference and shall be binding upon the Parties to this Agreement.
b. Information Retrieval Services - Service Provider shall provide Client with access to its proprietary information retrieval software (“Software”) that allows authorized users to enter queries through a user interface, analyzes queries to identify relevant keywords, synonyms, and related concepts, search Service Provider's vast index of data and information for content that matches the analyzed query; and returns information relevant to the Authorized User's query.

2. Information Retrieval Services Through Query Analysis and Content Matching (a) Definitions
(i) "Query" means a search request submitted by an Authorized User through the Software interface for the purpose of retrieving relevant information from the Service Provider's data index.
(ii) "Data Index" means Provider's compilation of data, information, and content that is searched by the Software in response to Queries.
(iii) "Query Analysis Technology" means Service Provider's proprietary methods, algorithms, and processes for analyzing Queries to identify relevant keywords, synonyms, and related concepts for the purpose of retrieving relevant information. (b) Query Analysis and Information Retrieval.

The Software shall analyze Queries submitted by Authorized Users to identify relevant keywords, synonyms, and related concepts, and shall search Service Provider's Data Index to retrieve and return information relevant to such Queries. Service Provider does not guarantee that the information returned in response to any Query will be complete, accurate, or relevant to Client's or Authorized User's intended purpose.
(c) Use of Artificial Intelligence.

The Software utilizes Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) to search, parse through, and analyze Client Data as provided by Client. Service Provider then uses an automated process to scrape through the internal data and then extract from it a text-based response or a video response. The primary goal of these technologies is to obtain targeted information more quickly, increase staff efficiency, and enhance communication. All AI applications are operated in accordance with applicable privacy regulations and internal data protection policies. While AI tools and technologies are designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy, they operate based on algorithms and probabilistic models that may not always yield perfect results.

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(d) Disclaimer Relative to the Use of Artificial Intelligence. By engaging the services of Service Provider, Client acknowledges and agrees to the following:
(i) The AI systems may process data that includes personal, confidential, or proprietary information. All data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and internal data governance policies.
(ii) The AI systems may process data that includes personal, confidential, or proprietary information. All data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our internal data governance policies.
(iii) No Guarantee of Accuracy: The AI may misidentify or overlook certain information.

Human oversight is recommended to validate critical findings. (iv) Security Measures: Service Provider shall implement robust security protocols to protect data during processing. However, no system is entirely immune to risk, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
(v) Limitation of Liability Relative to Use of AI Tools: Service Provider shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of AI tools, including but not limited to errors in data identification, breaches of confidentiality, or regulatory noncompliance. (e) Data Index Updates
Service Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to regularly maintain and update the Data Index, ensuring the relevance of the information available through the Services. Service Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and update the Data Index regularly to ensure the relevance of the information available through the Services. Service Provider shall determine the frequency and scope of such updates in its reasonable discretion. (f) Query Analysis Technology
Client acknowledges that Service Provider's proprietary Query Analysis Technology, including algorithms, methodologies, and processes used to identify relevant keywords, synonyms, and related concepts, and to match and retrieve information in response to Queries, constitutes Provider's valuable trade secrets and Confidential Information. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting Client any rights in or to such Query Analysis Technology. (g) Data Index
Client acknowledges that Service Provider's Data Index constitutes Service Provider's valuable trade secrets and Confidential Information. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting Client any rights in or to the Data Index, except for the limited right to access information retrieved from the Data Index through the Services in accordance with this Agreement.

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3. Term.

The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date set forth above and will continue until terminated by either party as provided in Section 8 below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as any one or more Statements of Work entered into pursuant to this Agreement remain in effect, this Agreement shall not terminate with respect to said Statements of Work but shall continue to govern the same until the expiration or termination of said Statements of Work unless said Statement of Work is specifically terminated per the terms of Section 8 herein.

4. Service Provider Obligations.

In addition to providing the Services, Service Provider shall:
(a) Designate a person that it determines, in its sole discretion, to be capable of acting as the primary contact/authorized representative with respect to all matters pertaining to this Agreement (the “Service Provider Agreement Manager”).
(b) Designation of the Service Provider Agreement Manager shall remain in full force and effect unless and until a successor Service Provider Agreement Manager is appointed and Service Provider provides written notice to the duly authorized representative of Client of the change. (c) Utilize Employee(s) and/or contractor(s) that Service Provider deems sufficient to perform the Services contemplated herein and as is set forth in each Statement of Work, (collectively, with the Service Provider Agreement Manager, “Provider Representative(s)”. (d) Maintain records relating to the provision of the Services under this Agreement. During the Term of this Agreement, upon Client's written request, Service Provider shall allow Client to inspect and make copies of such records in connection with the provision of the Services. Client shall provide Service Provider with at least 15 (fifteen) business days' advance written notice of Client's desire to inspect such records.

5. Client Obligations.

Client shall:
(a) Designate a person that he/she determines, in his/her sole discretion, to be capable of acting as the primary contact/authorized representative with respect to all matters pertaining to this Agreement (the “Client Agreement Manager”).
(b) Designation of the Client Agreement Manager shall remain in full force and effect unless and until a successor Client Agreement Manager is appointed and a duly authorized representative of Client provides written notice to the Service Provider of the change. (c) Cooperate with the Service Provider in the performance of the Services. (d) Promptly respond to any reasonable requests from the Service Provider relative to the provision of the Services.

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(e) Take all steps necessary to obtain any and all required licenses or consents to enable Service Provider to use the content created by Client and/or its designee and/or to otherwise use such content in connection with Service Provider’s Services. (f) Take all commercially reasonable steps to prevent Client-caused delays in the Service Provider’s provision of the Services.
(g) Have the means to monitor, control and regulate any content created or utilized by Client and/or the Client designees by and through the Services, which includes, but is not limited to, postings, images, video, account information, emails, messages and any other user communications ("Content") posted to, stored on or transmitted via our Services.

6. Grant of License
(a) Client has obtained all required licenses and/or consents from any third party who may have intellectual property and/or other proprietary rights to enable Service Provider to utilize the content created by Client or the Client's designee. Client grants to Service Provider an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide and royalty-free license to use, reproduce, host, display, transmit, distribute, save and store the Client content in electronic form via the internet and third-party networks (including, without limitation, telephone, and wireless networks) in connection with the Service Provider’s Services except that Service Provider shall not have any right to any trademarked or copyrighted material belonging to Client. Client shall have the right to permit constituents, as the end users, to access the content solely for their own end use and not for redistribution.
(b) The grant of the license to use the content created by Client or the Client's designee shall not relieve Client from its obligation to ensure that all content provided by Client or the Client designee via Service Provider’s Services does not (a) infringe upon the intellectual property or publicity/privacy right of any third-party; (b) violate any law or regulation; (c) contain defamatory, obscene, harmful to minors or child pornography; (d) know or have reason to know that it contains any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots or other computer programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information; or (e) is materially false, misleading or inaccurate.

7. Fees and Expenses.
(a) In consideration of the Services provided by the Service Provider and the rights granted to Client under this Agreement, Client shall pay fees to Service Provider as set forth in the Statement of Work. Full payment to Service Provider of the fees set forth in the Statements of Work shall constitute payment in full for the performance of the Services. Unless otherwise provided in the Statement of Work, said fees shall be due and payable within 30 (thirty) calendar days of receipt by Client of an invoice from Service Provider.

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(b) If payment is not made within 30 (thirty) calendar days of receipt by Client of Service Provider’s invoice, then such invoice shall be considered late. All late payments shall bear and be subject to interest at the lesser of the rate of 5% per month, or the highest rate permissible under applicable law, calculated daily and compounded monthly.
(c) Service Provider shall provide Client with a listing of all expenses that either will be incurred, or are likely to be incurred, by Service Provider in providing the Services contemplated herein.

Service Provider shall not incur any such expenses without the written consent/approval of the Client Agreement Manager.
(d) Client shall reimburse Service Provider for all expenses actually incurred by Service Provider within 30 (thirty) days of receiving an invoice from the Service Provider with relevant receipt(s) and/or reasonable documentation supporting the expense incurred. If payment is not made within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of the invoice for expenses, then the invoice for expenses shall be considered late. All late payments shall bear and be subject to interest at the lesser of the rate of 5% per month, or the highest rate permissible under applicable law, calculated daily and compounded monthly. Service Provider shall not suspend Services for nonpayment unless (i) Client has received at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice, and (ii) such nonpayment is undisputed.

8. Termination
(a) Notice and Opportunity to Cure.
(i) If Client believes that Service Provider has breached a material provision of this Agreement, then the duly authorized representative of Client shall provide written notice to the Service Provider, notifying Service Provider of the specific provision of the Agreement that Client believes has been breached, along with sufficient detail to allow Service Provider an opportunity to cure such alleged breach.
(ii) Upon receipt of written notice from the duly authorized representative of Client of the provision of the Agreement that Client believes Service Provider has breached, then Service Provider shall use reasonable commercial efforts to promptly cure any such breach. (iii) If Service Provider is unable to cure any such breach within 30 (thirty) days of written notice from Client, then Client may, at its option, terminate the Agreement by serving written notice of termination to Service Provider.
(iv) In the event the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8(a)(iii) above, Service Provider shall, within 30 days after the effective date of termination, refund to Client any unearned fees paid by Client as of the date of termination for Services not rendered on a pro-rated basis.
(v) Upon termination or expiration, Service Provider shall provide reasonable transition assistance for up to ninety (90) days to ensure continuity of services and transfer of data.

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(b) Either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective upon written notice to the other Party (the “Defaulting Party”), if the Defaulting Party:
(i) Breaches a material provision of this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure. (ii) Becomes insolvent or admits its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due. (iii) Becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, which is not fully stayed within seven business days or is not dismissed or vacated within 45 business days after filing. (iv) Is dissolved or liquidated or takes any corporate action for such purpose. (v) Makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. (vi) A receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent is appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.
(c) In addition to all other remedies available under this Agreement or at law (which the Service Provider does not waive by the exercise of any rights hereunder), Service Provider shall be entitled to suspend the provision of any Services if Client fails to pay any fees when due hereunder.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 8.(b), Service Provider may terminate this Agreement before the expiration date of the Term on written notice to Client if Client fails to pay any amount when due hereunder and: (a) such failure continues for 15 (fifteen) days after Client's receipt of written notice of nonpayment; or (b) if Client is late with 3 (three) payments in any 6 (six) month period.
(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, either Party may terminate this Agreement or any Statement of Work for convenience upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Service Provider.

9. Warranty by Client:
(a) Client warrants that (i) it has the right to enter into this Agreement and the authority to grant the rights granted herein, and (ii) it is not a party to any agreement, contract, or understanding that would prevent, limit or hinder Client's performance of this Agreement. (b) Client represents and warrants that (i) Client or Client's designee owns the user content transmitted by Client or Client's designee on, through or in connection with the Services, or otherwise has the right to grant the license set forth in this Section 9, and (ii) the transmission of content by Client or Client's designee on, through or in connection with the Services and any Third Party Services provided in connection with the Services does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights or any other rights of any person or entity. Client agrees to pay for all royalties, fees, and any other monies owing any person or entity by reason

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of the use of any user content transmitted by Client or Client's designee on or through the Services or any Third-Party Services provided in connection with the Services. (c) Client further represents and warrants that Client has obtained or will obtain any and all required licenses or consents to enable Service Provider to use the content created by Client or Client's designee and/or to otherwise use such content in connection with Service Provider’s Services.
(d) Client further represents and warrants that Client is solely responsible for the conduct of Client and/or Client’s designee(s) and their respective activities on, through or related to our Services and, Client is solely responsible for creating a password for the Client account and Client is responsible for all conduct or activities on, through or by use of the account provided to Client in connection with the Services.

10. Limited Warranty by Service Provider
(a) Service Provider warrants the following:
(i) that Service Provider shall perform the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and subject to the conditions set forth in the Statement of Work. (ii) that Service Provider shall utilize personnel with the skill, experience, and qualifications necessary for Service Provider to fulfill its obligations under the terms of this Agreement. (iii) that Service Provider shall provide its Services in a timely and professional manner in accordance with generally recognized industry standards for similar services. (b) Service Provider makes no representations or warranties with respect to any Content created by Client and/or any conduct of Client relative to the use of any such Content. Client is solely and exclusively responsible for Client's creation, use, interaction with or reliance on any Content created and/or utilized by Client and the conduct of Client in the use of any such content. (c) Service Provider is not a party to, is not involved in, has no interest in, makes no representations or warranties and has no responsibility or liability with respect to any communications, transactions, interactions, disputes or any relations whatsoever between Client and any other person or organization.
(d) EXCEPT FOR THAT WHICH IS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN SECTION 4, SERVICE PROVIDER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW.

11. Ownership and Use of Data
(a) The Parties agree that Service Provider shall have the sole and exclusive right to the ownership of all types of data collected by and through the use of the Services, however Client shall retain all right, title, and interest in and to all data, content, and information provided by or generated on behalf

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of Client, including all engagement data and analytics (“Client Data”). Service Provider is granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use Client Data solely to perform the Services. Service Provider may use aggregated and de-identified data for internal business purposes, provided such data cannot reasonably be used to identify Client or its users. Upon request or termination, Service Provider shall provide Client with a complete export of all Client Data in a reasonably usable format. (b) Personally identifiable information (“PII”) of public users or TULARE users shall not be retained in any way. PII includes but is not limited to including basic identity/demographic data, engagement data, behavioral data, and attitudinal data. Non-PII data may be utilized by Service Provider to, amongst other things, improve marketing, improve the experience of TULARE and on-site engagement analytics. Service Provider shall have the right to use tools such as Google Analytics, to track webpage views, test variables, gauge website performance, track website behavior, sharing, engagement, bounces and exits. TULARE hereby relinquishes and releases any claim to the ownership of any and all non-PII data collected by and through TULARE’s use of the Services.

TULARE may utilize any data that Service Provider intentionally shares with TULARE. (c) Service provider agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal laws governing its services, including but not limited to data protection statutes and data privacy statutes. In addition to state and federal compliance, Service Provider shall 1) have a program to protect data in their systems, 2) immediately advise TULARE of any breach of Service Provider’s systems, 3) keep a record of any such breaches or attempted breaches it becomes aware of, and 4) to the extent practical, ensure any 3rd parties of Service Provider do the same.

12. Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA")
It is Service Provider’s policy to expeditiously respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). Content creators can use the DMCA takedown notices to protect their content and other intellectual property from unauthorized use or infringement on social media platforms and other websites. Social media and other online platforms, such as the Service Provider’s platform, are required to remove access to alleged infringing material upon receipt of a valid notice sent pursuant to the DMCA. Failure to comply with a DMCA takedown notice puts Service Provider at risk of losing its “Safe Harbor” protection, which shields it from liability for copyright and/or other intellectual property infringement.

If a valid DMCA takedown notice is received by Service Provider, then Service Provider will take prompt action to temporarily disable access to the alleged infringing material. Service Provider will provide the DMCA takedown notice to Client within 7 (seven) business days of its receipt. Client shall promptly notify Service Provider of whether Client believes the takedown notice was issued in error or if the alleged infringing material should be removed.

If Client believes the alleged infringing material should be removed, Service Provider will take prompt action to remove the alleged infringing material. If Client believes the takedown notice was issued in error and desires to contest the takedown, then Client must submit a written counter-notification to challenge the takedown. Client must submit the counter-notification to challenge the takedown directly to the Service Provider. Service Provider will promptly forward the counter-notification to the party alleging infringement. If the party alleging infringement does not file legal action against Client and/or Service Provider within 14 (fourteen) business days from receipt of Client's counternotification, upon the written request of Client, Service Provider will remove the temporary hold and allow access to the claimed infringing content.

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In the event legal action is filed against Service Provider due to Client's refusal to allow Service Provider to comply with the takedown notice, then Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Service Provider harmless in accordance with Section 15.

13. Limitations of Liability
(a) Service Provider, along with its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, shareholders, successors and assigns, shall under no circumstances be liable to TULARE for any access to, use of, or reliance on TULARE’s content which may be accessed through Service Provider’s Services by TULARE or anyone third-party. Service Provider shall in no way be liable for any harm, injury, loss or damages of any kind incurred by TULARE or anyone else (including, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, statutory, exemplary or punitive damages).

This limitation of liability applies regardless of, but is not restricted to, whether the alleged liability, harm, injury, loss or damages arose from authorized or unauthorized access to or use of our Services or content accessed through our Services; any inability to access or use our Services or content accessed through our Services, or any removal, deletion, limitation, modification, interruption, suspension, discontinuance or termination of our Services or content accessed through our Services. This limitation of liability also applies regardless of, but is not restricted to, whether the alleged liability, harm, injury, loss or damages arose out of breach of contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, regardless of whether such damage was foreseeable. This Limitation of Liability shall not apply to third party claims described in Section

15. Indemnification.
(b) These limitations will also apply with respect to damages resulting from any transactions or potential transactions, goods or services promised or exchanged, information or advice offered or exchanged, or other content, interactions, representations, communications, or relations through, related to, or as a result of the provision of Services or content accessed through our Services (including, without limitation, any links on our Services and links in content accessed through our Services).

14. Confidential Information, Intellectual Property.
(a) During the Term, and for a period of two (2) years following the expiration or termination of the Term, each Party (the "Receiving Party") will retain in confidence non-public information, technology, materials, trade secrets and know-how of the other Party (the “Disclosing Party”) disclosed to or acquired by the Receiving Party pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement that is either designated (i.e. marked or stamped) as proprietary or confidential or, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as proprietary or confidential ("Confidential Information");. Receiving Party will protect the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, taking precautions at least as great as those taken to protect its own confidential information of a similar nature, but in no event less than reasonable precautions. Receiving Party will also notify the Disclosing Party promptly in writing in the event Receiving Party learns of any unauthorized use or disclosure of any of the Disclosing Party’s

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Confidential Information and Receiving Party will cooperate in good faith to remedy such occurrence to the extent reasonably possible.
(b) Each Party agrees that the Confidential Information and all intellectual property, and trade secrets of the other Party existing now or developed later by the other Party, shall remain the exclusive property and trade secrets of the other Party.

15. Indemnification
(a) TULARE agrees to indemnify and hold Service Provider harmless, along with its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, shareholders, successors and assigns harmless from and against any third-party claim, cause of action, demand or damages related to or arising out of:
(a) content that TULARE posts or transmits (including but not limited to content that a thirdparty deems defamatory or otherwise harmful or offensive); (b) activity that occurs through or by the negligent use of the TULARE account (including, without limitation, all content posted or negligently transmitted by the TULARE account related to all of the interactions between TULARE and others); (c) TULARE’s negligent use of or reliance on any user content; and (d) TULARE’s violation of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation includes payment of any attorneys' reasonable fees and costs incurred by Service Provider. Service Provider reserves the right, at Service Provider’s own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by TULARE, and TULARE agrees to cooperate with Service Provider’s own defense of any such claims.
(b) Service Provider agrees to defend, indemnify and hold TULARE harmless, along with its Council, elected and non-elected officials, representatives, successors and assigns harmless from and against any third-party claim, cause of action, demand or damages related to or arising out of:
(a) Service Provider’s violation of this Agreement, or (b) because of Service Provider’s negligence in the performance of this agreement. This indemnification obligation includes payment of any attorneys' fees and costs incurred by TULARE. TULARE reserves the right, at TULARE’s own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by Service Provider, and Service Provider agrees to cooperate with TULARE’s own defense of any such claims.
(c) Indemnification Relative to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Service Provider harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, damages, judgments, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to which they may be subject to because of or related to any claim or legal action filed against Service Provider due to Client's refusal to allow Service Provider to comply with a valid takedown notice because of or related to any claim that the intellectual property rights of a content creator have been violated through the use of Service Provider’s Services.

16. Insurance
Service Provider shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract agreement, at its own cost and expense, the following insurance policies and coverage with companies qualified and approved to do business in California with an AM Best Rating of A- VII or higher and as acceptable toClient. Service Provider’s Services shall be fully remote.

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(a) Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability – Statutory. If the Service Provider has any employees in the State of California, Service Provider shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for all persons employed directly or indirectly by Service Provider. The Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 by disease-policy limit, and $1,000,000 by disease-each employee. No proprietor, partner, executive officer, or member shall be excluded. In the alternative, Service Provider may rely on a self-insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the standards of the California Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of Client. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or Service Provider, if a program of self-insurance is provided, shall allow, and be endorsed to waive all rights of subrogation against Client and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.

The requirement to maintain Statutory Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance may be waived by the Client upon written verification that Service Provider does not have any employees.
(b) Cyber Liability. Service Provider shall provide Cyber Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by Service Provider in this agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information or personally identifiable information (PII), alteration of electronic information, extortion, and network security. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as well as regulatory fines and penalties, and credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient to respond to these obligations.
(c) All Coverages.

Any available insurance proceeds broader than, or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the additional insureds. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified; 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 are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Service Provider.

Prior to commencement of work, the Service Provider shall furnish the Client with certificate(s) of insurance evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements above. All required endorsements shall be attached to the certificate(s), including additional insured, waiver of subrogation, primary coverage, and notice of cancellation endorsements. The Service Provider shall provide complete or certified copies of all required insurance policies if requested by the Client.

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17. Conflict with Statement of Work
A particular Statement of Work may contain terms in addition to those contained herein, provided that the terms do not conflict with the provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement shall control over any conflicting provisions in any Statement of Work, except to the extent that a provision of this Agreement is expressly superseded by the terms of such Statement of Work.

18. Entire Agreement.

This Agreement, including and together with any related Additional Statements of Work, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. The Parties acknowledge and agree that if there is any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of any Statement of Work, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall supersede and control.

19. Notices.

All notices, consents, requests, demands and other communications given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made: (i) when delivered personally to recipient; (ii) on the business day sent by email if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next business day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient; (iii) one (1) business day after being deposited for overnight delivery if delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier, charges prepaid (with written confirmation of receipt); or (iv) three (3) business days after being sent through United States Mail by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. Notice shall be given in each case to the following addresses (or to such other address as a Party may specify in the future by notice given to the other Parties pursuant to this provision):
(a) Notice to Client:

City of Tulare, California
411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
with email to: [email protected]
(b) Notice to Service Provider:

Rep'd
100 S. Bedford Road- Suite 340
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
with email to [email protected]

20. Survival
All indemnity provisions of the Agreement shall survive termination, expiration, or cancellation of this Agreement. The confidentiality obligations set forth in Section 13 shall survive the termination of the Agreement.

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21. Severability.

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable but that by limiting such provision, it will become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

22. Amendments.

No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing, identified as an amendment to this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

23. Waiver.

No waiver by any Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right remedy, power, or privilege.

24. Assignment.

The Parties may not assign or transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the other Party’s express prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Client shall not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement, including by virtue of any merger or corporate reorganization, which will be a deemed assignment, without the prior written consent of Service Provider. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section 23 shall be null and void. No assignment or delegation shall relieve Client of any of its obligations under this Agreement.

25. Successors and Assigns.

This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.

26. Relationship of the Parties.

The relationship of the Service Provider to Client is that of an independent contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party in any manner whatsoever.

27. No Third-Party Beneficiaries.

This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

28. Choice of Law and Attorneys’ Fees

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This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract made under, and shall be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to principles or rules or conflict of laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of laws of another jurisdiction.

In the event that any action, suit, or other legal or administrative proceeding is instituted or commenced by either party hereto against the other party arising out of or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the non-prevailing party. For purposes of this Agreement, “prevailing party” means (a) in the case of the Party initiating the enforcement of rights or remedies, that it recovered substantially all of its claims, and (b) in the case of the Party defending against such enforcement, that it successfully defended substantially all of the claims made against it. If a Party prevails in part, and loses in part, the Judge, Arbitrator or other adjudicator presiding over such proceeding shall award a reimbursement of the fees, costs and expenses incurred by such Party on an equitable basis.

29. Choice of Forum.

Each Party irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that it will not commence any action, litigation, or proceeding of any kind whatsoever against the other Party in any way arising from or relating to this Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, attachments, and appendices attached to this Agreement, and all contemplated transactions, including but not limited to, contract, equity, tort, fraud, and statutory claims, in any forum other than the US District Court for the Eastern District of California or the courts of the State of California and any appellate court from any thereof. Each Party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and agrees to bring any such action, litigation, or proceeding only in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the courts of the State of California. Each Party agrees that a final judgment in any such action, litigation, or proceeding is conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

30. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS

AGREEMENT, INCLUDING EXHIBITS, SCHEDULES, ATTACHMENTS, AND APPENDICES

ATTACHED TO THIS AGREEMENT, IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT

ISSUES AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY

WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY EXHIBITS,

SCHEDULES, ATTACHMENTS, OR APPENDICES ATTACHED TO THIS AGREEMENT, OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. THE PARTIES SPECIFICALLY CONSENT TO A BENCH TRIAL WITH THE APPROPRIATE JUDGE ACTING AS THE FINDER OF FACT.

31. Headings.

The section and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

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32. Integration.

This Agreement, including the exhibits, appendices, documents and instruments referred to herein or therein, constitute the entire Agreement, and supersede all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

33. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be taken to be an original; but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same document. Counterparts may be delivered via electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

34. Force Majeure.

The Service Provider shall not be liable or responsible to Client nor be deemed to have defaulted or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Service Provider including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or hostilities (whether war declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest, national emergency, revolution, insurrection, epidemic, lock-outs, strikes, or other labor disputes (whether or not relating to either party’s workforce), or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials, or telecommunication breakdown or power outage, provided that, if the event in question continues for a continuous period in excess of 30 days, Client shall be entitled to give notice in writing to Service Provider to terminate this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written above.

SERVICE PROVIDER:

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City of Tulare, California
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APPENDIX A

STATEMENT OF WORK
This Statement of Work (“SOW”) is entered into between Client and the Service Provider in accordance with the terms of the Master Services Agreement, effective as of December 26, 2025 (the “Agreement”).

Capitalized terms used but not defined in this SOW shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement.

The Goal:

The objective(s) of the Agreement is to provide Client with a web-based platform for Client to (1) engage the questions of the residents and electorate of Client by providing relevant responses and/or video answers from Client, (2) provide information, analytics, and insights to Client based on electorate engagement with the platform’s content, and (3) provide email marketing capabilities for Client video content.

Term of Use:

This SOW covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

Deliverables:

During the term of use, Service Provider will provide Client with the following deliverables:
(a) Customized Webpage:

Service Provider will build a customized Rep’d webpage experience branded for Client. The functionality of this Rep’d webpage will be consistent with the designs presented to Client by Service Provider prior to entering into the subject agreement. (b) Technical Support:

Service Provider will address and remedy any technical issues related to the Rep’d webpage within a commercially reasonable period of time.
(c) Account Management:

Service Provider will provide account management services to Client to ensure that the service and Rep’d webpage are meeting the needs and expectations of Client. (d) Video Hosting:

Service Provider will be responsible for hosting and maintaining all data and video content uploaded to Client's Rep’d webpage.
(e) User Engagement Data and Analytics:

Service Provider will provide Client with reports of data trends, analytics, and insights based on user engagement with the webpage and content therefrom

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Payment:

The Total cost for each 12-month Term is $25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand dollars and zero cents).

TULARE desires to pay the total cost of the Services annually. Service Provider will provide an invoice to TULARE on or about July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028. Each invoice shall be for $25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand dollars and zero cents). TULARE shall pay the Service Provider within 30 days of receipt of each invoice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Statement of Work to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the day and year first written above.

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Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Landscape Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution of intention to set the public hearing date to adopt landscape maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 for July 21, 2026.

SUMMARY
The City is required to adopt a resolution of intention to set a public hearing date to establish landscape maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2027. The attached resolution of intention serves as the public notice and is published in the local newspaper.

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 - Staff will make any requested revisions to the draft Resolution of Intention.

2. Deny - Not an option. Adoption of a Resolution of Intention and subsequent public hearing are legally required steps in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for establishing assessments for the coming fiscal year.

3. Table - Assessments for the coming fiscal year must be adopted by Council and provided to the Tulare County Tax Collector’s office by August 10. To provide sufficient time for the City to complete the assessment adoption process by the August 10, 2026 deadline, it is recommended that this item not be tabled.

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1. Resolution of Intention
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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
CONVEYING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT REGARDING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

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

Section 1. The City Council intends to levy and collect assessments within the landscape maintenance districts for Fiscal Year 2027. The area of land to be assessed is located within the City of Tulare, Tulare County.

Section 2. The improvements to be made in these assessment districts are generally described as follows:
89-01 North Oaks Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $110.00.
89-02 The Grove Subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $324.00 for 32 lots, 1 lot at $486.00 and 3 lots at $648.00.
90-01 Southgate Villa No. 11 – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $190.00 for 18 single family lots and $570.00 for 3 multi-family lots.
91-01 Westwood Village Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $94.00. 93-01 Sunrise Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas within the District, and 50% of maintenance costs of Sunrise Park. Proposed assessment is $112.00.
2000-01 Del Lago Subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $336.00 for 1,261 lots and 3 lots at $672.00. 2001-01 Autumn Glen Subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $44.00. 2003-01 Shadow Wood and Majestic Subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas. Proposed assessment is $60.00. 2003-02 Kaweah Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk along the public trail adjacent to the T.I.D. canal, north of Levin Avenue. Assessment is $42.00. 2005-01 Academy Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall, and sidewalks for landscaping lot areas, trail improvements adjacent to the T.I.D. canal, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $148.00. 2005-02 Palm Ranch, Woodbridge, and Cambridge Subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, neighborhood park maintenance, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $200.00.

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2005-03 Admiral Estates, Gail Estates, and Heritage North Subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls, and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas and the storm drainage basin serving the district, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $242.00.
2005-04 Valley Estates, Montecito, and Sherwood North Subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks for landscaping lot areas, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment $148.00. 2005-05 Rancho Ventura - maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. This subdivision is not built at this time. Assessment is $0.00; no assessment is proposed to be collected this coming fiscal year.
2005-06 The Greens and KCOK Ranch Subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks for landscaping lot areas and the storm drainage basins serving the District, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $190.00 for 392 lots and 1 lot at $380.00. 2005-07 Westgate Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks for landscaping lot areas and the storm drainage basin serving the District, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $170.00.
2005-08 California Ranchos and Cottonwood Estates – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks for landscaping lot areas and the storm drainage basins serving the District, maintenance of trail improvements along the T.I.D. canal, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $154.00 for 159 lots and 1 lot at $308.00.
2007-01 Goble Court Subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall, street trees and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Proposed assessment is $80.00. 2010-01 Sycamore – maintenance of sycamore trees and repair of curb, gutter and sidewalks along Sycamore Avenue and along the east side of Cherry Avenue from Tulare Avenue to San Joaquin Avenue.

Assessments are subject to yearly increases of up to 2.5%. Proposed assessment is $205.00. 2016-01 Sierra Vista No. 2 – maintenance of trail improvements along the T.I.D. canal. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $203.00 for 50 lots, and 1 lot at $406.00.
2018-01 Willow Glen and Kensington Estates subdivisions – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, maintenance costs for the storm drain basins serving the district, neighborhood park maintenance, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $363.00. 2018-02 The Greens At Oak Creek subdivision and Phases 2 thru 4 of the Oak Creek development – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, maintenance costs for the storm drain basin serving the district, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases

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in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $208.00 for 88 lots, $263.00 for 15 lots, $312.00 for 12 lots, and $3,120.00 for 1 lot. 2020-01 The Farrar Estates subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, maintenance costs for the storm drain basin serving the district, neighborhood park maintenance, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $399.00.
2021-01 The Oakcrest subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, maintenance y costs associated with the storm drain basin serving the district, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries.

Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Proposed assessment is $212.00.
2021-02 The Liberty Hill subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, maintenance and regulatory costs associated with the storm drain basin serving the district, neighborhood park maintenance, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $337.00. 2022-01 The Fernjo Estates subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, maintenance and regulatory costs associated with the storm drain basin serving the district, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $273.00.
2024-01 Wild Oak subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, neighborhood park maintenance, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets and alleys within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $558.00. 2024-02 Fulton Estates subdivision – maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block walls and sidewalks of landscaping lot areas, neighborhood park maintenance, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $399.00. 2025-01 Mission Creek subdivision - maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, block wall and sidewalk for landscaping lot areas, neighborhood park maintenance, maintenance and regulatory costs associated with the storm drain basin serving the district, and supplemental preventative maintenance of local streets within the District boundaries. Assessments are subject to yearly increases in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proposed assessment is $254.00. 2025-02 F&C Farming subdivision - maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, pedestrian sidewalks and block walls associated with common lot areas, maintenance of local streets, maintenance and regulatory compliance associated with a storm water retention basin, and maintenance of neighborhood park and appurtenances serving the area within the District boundaries. This subdivision is not built at this time. Assessment is $0.00; no assessment is proposed to be collected this coming fiscal year.
2025-03 Valov, Lekkerkerker & Fernandes subdivisions - maintenance of landscaping, irrigation systems, pedestrian sidewalks and block walls associated with common lot areas, maintenance of local streets,

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maintenance and regulatory compliance associated with a storm water retention basin, and maintenance of neighborhood park and appurtenances serving the area within the district boundaries. These subdivisions are not built at this time. Assessment is $0.00; no assessment is proposed to be collected this coming fiscal year.

Section 3. The City Council hereby directs the City Engineer to file the annual Engineers Report for the assessment districts with the City Clerk as required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.

Section 4. All interested person are referred to said report for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.

Section 5. On July 21, 2026, at the hour of 5:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding assessments for Fiscal Year 2027. The hearing will be held at the meeting place of the City Council located at the Tulare Public Library and Council Chamber, 491 North M Street, Tulare, California.

Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give the notice of public hearing required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Patrick Isherwood, President of the Council
and Ex-Officio Mayor
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Final Map Acceptance for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conditionally approve the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City subject to receipt of the signed final map, all fees, and other required items prior to August 15, 2026.

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

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The tentative subdivision map for F&C Farming was approved by the Tulare Planning Commission on March 10, 2025 by Resolution No. 5502. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared in support of the tentative map, and the Planning Commission made the finding that economic and social benefits of the project in Tulare, consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Tulare General Plan, outweigh and override the significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts that would result from future project implementation.

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

LEGAL REVIEW
The final 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.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes – Changes would result in delay to the project schedule.

2. Deny – Construction of the proposed single-family residential project would not be permitted.

3. Table – Tabling this item could adversely impact the Developer’s construction schedule.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502

2. F&C Farming Phase 1 Subdivision Agreement

3. F&C Farming Final Map
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Engineering
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Deferred Improvement Agreement for Prosperity Avenue Improvements Associated with Phase 1 of the F&C Farming Subdivision

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve a short-term deferred improvement agreement subject to any minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager with SJV Horizontal, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, allowing certain Prosperity Avenue improvements including median island, roadway lighting, and pavement construction associated with Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision to be deferred for a maximum of five (5) years, or prior to the commencement of construction of Phase 3 of the F&C Farming subdivision, whichever occurs first.

SUMMARY
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5502 adopted on March 10, 2025 approved the tentative subdivision map for the F&C Farming subdivision. This subdivision is situated on the southeast corner of Prosperity Avenue and Morrison Street and comprises approximately 134.85 acres with a total of 556 single-family lots at full buildout. The development of the subdivision is being completed in phases. Phase 1 of the F&C Farming subdivision will consist of 166 single-family residential lots and 6 outlots.

During the design development of the Phase 1 off-site improvements, it became apparent that constructing the project’s Prosperity Avenue improvements at this time would create potential traffic safety concerns. There is insufficient transition length west of Morrison Street to shift the eastbound traffic lane to its ultimate alignment south of the center median island. As a result, even if the median island and ultimate eastbound lanes were constructed with Phase 1, all traffic would still have to remain on the existing roadway north of the median island. Temporary traffic control would need to be installed and maintained until sufficient pavement transitions could be constructed west of Morrison Street, which could be a significant length of time. Deferring the Prosperity Avenue improvements will provide time for the City to develop a capital improvement project along Prosperity Avenue that would complete the south side of Prosperity Avenue from Mooney Boulevard to Morrison Street. That CIP project would provide a smooth transition to the F&C Farming subdivision frontage improvements or at least acquire sufficient right-of-way for the developer to construct a minimal pavement transition.

As such, a Notice of Completion could be approved for Phase 1 after completion of all other required public improvements, allowing the Subdivider to move forward with development of future phases while still providing the City with the necessary assurances that required Prosperity Avenue improvements will be completed. SJV Horizontal, LLC will be required to provide the City with a performance bond or other acceptable security equal to 110% of the proposed improvement cost, and a payment bond equal to 50% of the performance bond.

Item #: 7.12
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FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

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

LEGAL REVIEW
The Short-Term Deferred Improvement Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes – Staff would work with the Subdivider to incorporate any changes directed by Council.

2. Deny – If denied, the Prosperity Avenue improvements would be required to be installed as a part of Phase 1. Temporary traffic control would be required to remain in place for an undetermined amount of time.

3. Table – Tabling this item could adversely impact the Subdivider’s construction schedule.

ATTACHMENTS

1. F&C Farming Short-Term Deferred Improvement Agreement Reviewed/Approved:

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Engineering Services - Project Management
Submitted by: Michael Miller, City Engineer
Agenda Title: Award Contracts for Project FM0051 Tulare Business Innovation Zone Maker Space

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award and authorize the City Manager to sign contracts related to construction of Project FM0051 Business Incubator Maker Space; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of each contract amount.

Task Description Contractor Amount

1. Construction Contractor GC Builders of Hanford, CA $400,905.00

2. Labor Compliance Labor Consultants of California of Hanford, CA $10,200.00

SUMMARY
Capital Improvement Project FM0051 consists of tenant improvements to a portion of the basement of the Tulare Business Innovation Zone Building (TBIZ) to create a Maker Space. Work to be performed includes modifications to existing electrical, lighting, and low-voltage systems, the installation of new roof mounted HVAC equipment, and installation of owner-provided finishes, fixtures and equipment.

The resources provided will create a cutting-edge environment where emerging businesses can receive hands-on training, have access to wraparound services, and be provided with the facilities and resources needed to develop prototypes and products. This initiative is supported by key collaborative partners, including the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, small Business Development Center, U.S. Commercial Services, Tulare County Workforce Investment Board, College of the Sequoias, Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, Southern California Edison, and others.

The Maker Space project extends an existing City Program or function to meet the Council’s vision and explicit direction, and was included in the City’s 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) approved by Council.

A detailed breakdown of the construction contracts required for the subject project is as follows:

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• The bid submitted by Sage Construction in the amount of $389,270.00 was nonresponsive due to a failure to provide sub-contractor dollar amount or percentage of total bid completed on the bidder’s list of sub-contractors.
• The bid submitted by BDM Inc in the amount of $399,875.00 was non-responsive based on information contained in the bidder’s list of sub-contractors, specifically: 1) having the prime contractor listed as a sub-contractor, and 2) the amount of work to be performed by sub-contractors exceeded the maximum permissible percentage of work.

GC Builders of Fresno CA submitted the lowest bid that was determined to be responsive to all requirements of the bid solicitation in the amount of $400,905.00. Therefore, it is recommended that the construction contract be awarded to GC Builders in that amount.

Labor Consultants of California, based in Hanford, CA, is included on the list of pre-qualified OnCall Labor Compliance Monitoring consultants. The company has demonstrated in its proposal that it possesses the necessary skills, expertise, and resources to meet the City’s needs and timeframe for completing the project work. Labor Consultants of California has reviewed the scope of this project and proposes to perform the necessary services on a time-and-materials basis, not to exceed $10,200, in accordance with the provisions of their on-call contract. This amount is in line with industry standards and aligns with the City's experience on projects with similar scopes of work.

Staff recommends awarding and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign contracts related to CIP Project FM0051–TBIZ Maker Space. Additionally, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager or their designee to approve contract change orders up to 10% of each contract's amount.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The following funding sources have been programmed for CIP Project FM0051 • 330 – Other General City-wide Grants (SBA)
• 400 – General CIP Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project does not require environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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

LEGAL REVIEW
Subsequent contract approval to be reviewed by the City Attorney.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was included on the agenda.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny – Reject all bids received for CIP Project FM0051 and direct staff to re-bid the project.

3. Table – Tabling the item would delay the project schedule.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. Bid Schedule – GC Builders

2. Labor Compliance Proposal – Labor Consultants of California

3. Bid Summary

4. Project Budget Sheet
Reviewed/Approved:

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PROJECT MANAGER(s):

PROJECT DESCRIPTION &
PURPOSE:

KEY POINTS:

PROJECT STATUS:

PROJECTED START DATE:

PROJECTED END DATE:

FUTURE M & O:
(Additional Cost & Department
Responsibility)
CRITERIA (1-8):

To Date Remaining Year 2026/2027 2027/2028 2028/2029 2029/2030 2030/2031 010 - Administrative $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 020 - Conceptual $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0202 - Engineering $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 030 - Preliminary Design $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0610 - Property Acquisition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 040 - Environmental $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0998 - Development Services Time $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 050 - Final Design $8,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,200.00 0202 - Professional Services/Consultant $8,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,200.00 0996 - Project Management Time $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0998 - Development Services Time $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 060 - Right of Way/Property $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 070 - Construct/Implement $27,920.24 $0.00 $782,079.76 $503,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,313,800.00 0200 - Professional Services/Consultant
0205 - Labor Compliance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 0611 - Construction Management $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0612 - Materials Testing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0400 - Permits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 0700 - Construction/Labor & Materials Costs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400,000.00 0607 - Equipment/Materials $27,920.24 $0.00 $782,079.76 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $810,000.00 Business Incubator Maker Space
(Capital)
PROJECT #: FM0051
2026 - 2031 CIP Facility Maintenance
(Capital)
Gladys Gonzalez, Michael Miller, Bryan Cahill
The City of Tulare has secured federal funding to develop the Tulare Business Innovation Zone (TBIZ) busine accelerator. This initiative supports the creation of new small businesses, generates job opportunities, prov training for underserved populations, and promotes financial growth for local residents. A key component effort is the development of the TBIZ Maker’s Space, which plays a vital role in the success of the business accelerator. This space fosters both short-term economic recovery and long-term resilience for the City of T and the broader region, particularly as small businesses continue to recover from the effects of the COVIDpandemic. The Maker’s Space will be equipped with essential tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, soldering irons, and sewing machines. These resources create a cutting-edge environment wher emerging businesses can receive hands-on training, access wraparound services, and develop prototypes a products. This initiative is supported by key collaborative partners, including the Tulare Chamber of Comm Small Business Development Center, U.S. Commercial Service, Tulare County Workforce Investment Board, of the Sequoias, Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, Southern California Edison, and other Economic Development
District(s): All
Underway
9/1/2024
6/30/2025
TBD
Criteria 5: Project extends an existing City Program or function to meet the Council's vision and explicit dir Costs Description Prior Fiscal
Years Total
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Future Fiscal Years
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0996 - Project Management Time $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 0998 - City Staff Time $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0999 - Contingency $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45,800.00 080 - Close Out $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total Costs: $36,120.24 $0.00 $782,079.76 $503,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,322,000.00 To Date Remaining Year 2026/2027 2027/2028 2028/2029 2029/2030 2030/2031 330 - Other General City-wide Grants (SBA) $0.00 $0.00 $597,874.04 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $597,874.04 400 - General CIP Fund $36,120.24 $0.00 $184,205.72 $503,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $724,125.96 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Funding: $36,120.24 $0.00 $782,079.76 $503,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,322,000.00 G/L #'s:

Notes:

Funding Sources Prior Fiscal
Years Total
FY 2026-2031 CIP. Revised 12/16/25 to reflect PS&E contract addendum approved by Council this date.

Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Future Fiscal Years
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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Janie Venegas, Human Resources Director
Agenda Title: California League of City Employees Association Side Letter of Agreement No. 3

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 between the City and California League of City Employees Association (CLOCEA) revising Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 adopted October 15, 2024.

SUMMARY
The City and CLOCEA met and conferred regarding an amendment to the current MOU. The proposed Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 updates one provision within the current MOU.

Key revision:
1) Adding the Water Treatment Supervisor classification to the list of classifications eligible for Certification Pay.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Funding for this Side Letter will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 general fund budget and will be accounted for in subsequent years as part of the development process.

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

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

LEGAL REVIEW
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. City of Tulare and CLOCEA Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 7.14
Consent

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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE
APPROVING SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT NO. 3 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TULARE

AND THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the City of Tulare and the California League of City Employees Association (CLOCEA) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that covers the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and CLOCEA met and conferred in good faith regarding an amendment to a certain provision of the current MOU; and WHEREAS, the parties have reached agreement on Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 to address adding the Water Treatment Supervisor classification to the list of classifications eligible for certification pay; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is familiar with the terms and provisions of said MOU; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tulare, as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 between the City of Tulare and the California League of City Employees Association, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and implement the Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 on behalf of the City.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

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Page 1 of 1 ends

SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT NO. 3

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF TULARE

AND THE

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
June 2026
This Side Letter of Agreement dated June 16, 2026 is by and between the City of Tulare (“City) and the California League of City Employees Association (“CLOCEA”, collectively “Parties”) The Parties have met and conferred to discuss the following revision to October 15, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Parties.

The City and CLOCEA have discussed and have come to an agreement on a necessary clarifying revision and amendment as follows:

1. Article XIX – COMPENSATION AND HOURS
Section X – Certification Pay
Section X is hereby amended to include Water Treatment Supervisor (Cross Connection Specialist) to the list of classifications eligible for the benefit.

CITY OF TULARE: CLOCEA:

Janie Venegas Mike Cosenza
Human Resources Director CLOCEA Administrator
Marc Mondell Steve Garcia
City Manager CLOCEA Tulare President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Christina D. Smith Marc Mondell, City Clerk
Deputy City Attorney By: Melissa Wilcox
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Community Services
Submitted by: Chris Orr, Community Services Director
Agenda Title: Purchase of Nautilus Ride-On Scrubber

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award the purchase of a PowerBoss Nautilus Ride-On Scrubber to Haaker Total Clean in the amount of $88,599 and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget approving the use of Fund 605 Fleet replacement fund balance and the appropriation of $88,599.

SUMMARY
Currently, the Parks Division uses a hot pressure washer, which is towed by a truck, to clean hard surfaces in parks and other facilities. For cleaning areas such as the Del Lago pathways, it requires two people; one to drive the truck and the other to operate the pressure washer.

This machine can cover large or lengthy areas significantly faster than manual methods, with cleaning speeds up to 7.7 mph. One operator on a ride-on scrubber can achieve results that might take a team several hours to complete with pressure washers.

The anticipated uses for the machine are Del Lago Park, the pedestrian overpass, Zumwalt Park, and around civic buildings. These are just some examples where staff currently pressure wash.

Three bids were obtained from Minuteman International, Wholesale Equipment, and Haaker Total Clean.

The bid provided by Haaker Total Clean was the lowest and reflected a 15% LACCCD Master Purchasing Agreement Discount.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The PowerBoss Nautilus Ride-on Scrubber was not budgeted in the FY 2026 vehicle/equipment replacement budget. Staff is requesting approval of the attached resolution authorizing the appropriation of $88,600 from Fund 605 Fleet Replacement fund balance for the purchase of the scrubber.

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.

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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

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 $88,599 from Fund 605 Vehicle Replacement for the purchase of a PowerBoss Nautilus Ride-On Scrubber.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

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Buyer:

Factory Rep:

Haaker Total Clean
4490 S K St
Quote Date : 04/22/26
Expires : 05/22/26
• Cleans 130,000 sq ft per hr (12,077 m2 per hr) • KUBOTA Gasoline, Diesel or LP Powered • 45" (114.3 cm) Cleaning Path • Aluminum Radiator, Industrial Heavy-Duty • 60" (152 cm) Path w/opt. 16" Side Scrub Brush • Parking Brake ( standard ) • Two 45" (114 cm) Cylindrical Scrub Brushes • Power Steering • Cylindrical Scrub Brush Diameter 12" (30 cm) • PRO Scrub Standard • 3.9 cu. ft. (.060 m3) 390 lbs. Debris Hopper • Forward Speed 7.7 mph (12.8 km/h) • 60" Hydraulic High Dump Hopper Standard • Reverse up to 4 mph (4.8 km/h) • Quick View Hydraulic Squeegee • Heavy Duty Air Cleaner • 90 Gallon (379 L) Solution Tank, 90 Gallon (379 L) Recovery Tank • Head, Tail and Instrument Lights • 15 gallon demisting chamber • Weight: 3,450 lbs ( 1564 kg) • Clogged Filter Indicator • Shipping Weight: 5,300 lbs ( 2404 kg) • Solution/Recovery Tank Warning Lights • L x W Frame x H: 95 x 55 x 60.5" • Durable, Rust-Free, Large Poly Tanks • L x W Frame x H: 241 x 137 x 241 cm • Automatic Squeegee Lift in Reverse • L x W x H: 95 x 56 x 83.5" with OHG • Cylindrical Wet Sweep Scrub System • L x W x H: 241 x 137 x 212 cm with OHG • (1) 180 Mid-Grit Cylindrical Brush, Standard
• Engine Air Filter Indicator
• Stainless Steel Side Squeegee Band Clamp
• Rotomolded Hopper with Stainless Steel Bottom Standard • Stainless Steel Scrub Deck NAUTILUS HD Rider Scrubber-Sweeper Warranty:

Parts / Replacement Parts
Labor
Travel (2 hour cap)
Engine
Tanks
Extended Warranty Available up to +24 months / +3,000 hours Tulare, Ca 93274
Chris Orr
City of Tulare
3981 S. K St.

Tulare, CA 93274
Jacob Kirk
36 Months / 3,000 Hours
phone: 559-378-7891 email: [email protected]
BUILT-IN “THE POWER OF CLEAN” INCLUDES:

Standard Equipment and Features NAUTILUS High Dump Rider Scrubber / Sweeper • Auto Shutdown ( High Temp / Low Oil ) Std Gas/LPG / Hour Meter • Cast iron engine / cast iron block - Powered by Kubota • (2) Side Squeegees, (1) Rear, (1) Inner SqueegeeLinatex Standard • Stainless Steel Door Hinge
• Stainless Steel Rear Squeegee Band Clamps
• Stainless Steel Squeegee Assembly

NAUTILUS HD (HIGH DUMP)
24 Months
180 Days
60 Months / 3,000 Hours **
10 Years
PowerBoss O-Ring faced hydraulic hose seal design come with a 3 year leak proof warranty.

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Base Configuration
Description Part Number Price Qty. Extended Price
Nautilus HD LPG PB45HLP $75,963.86 1 $ 75,963.86
Opt- TGT Heated Solution, LP Includes Install. 731507-A $4,069.23 1 $ 4,069.23 Opt -Suspension Seat w Seat Belt Naut/HD Includes
Install. 730007 $999.37 1 $ 999.37
TANK, LP, STEEL, 33.5LB CYLINDER Includes Install. 3302649 $425.00 1 $ 425.00 Opt - Side Sweep Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730037 $3,451.18 1 $ 3,451.18 Opt -Pressure Washer 2000PSI Nautilus/HD Includes
Install.
730041 $3,708.45 1 $ 3,708.45
Opt - Front Wheel Fender Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730052 $151.48 1 $ 151.48 Opt - Low LP Indicator Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730042 $218.93 1 $ 218.93 Opt - Back-up Alarm Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730008 $560.18 1 $ 560.18 Opt - Light, Amber LED, Sol Tnk Naut/HD Includes Install. 730189-4 $460.77 1 $ 460.77 Opt - Wash-Down Spray Hose Nautilus/HD Includes
Install.
730040 $1,384.31 1 $ 1,384.31
Broom, 45" 180 Grit Abrasive, PH 731588-PH Included 1
Squeegee, Side, Linatex, Nautilus 730644 Included 1
Squeegee, Front, Linatex, Nautilus 730787 Included 1
Squeegee, Rear, Linatex, Nautilus 730788 Included 1
36 Months Parts, 24 Months Labor Standard Included 1
1 1
$ (11,394.58) 1 $ (11,394.58)
Subtotal $ 1.00 $ 79,998.18
Freight $ 2,000.00 1 $ 2,000.00
Subject to all applicable taxes Tax 8.25% 1 $ 6,599.85
MACHINE TOTAL* $ 88,598.03
Quote Special Instructions:

LACCD Master Purchasing Agreement Discount (15% on machine only)

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Terms and Conditions
Ask your local sales rep for estimated lead times. Verify details when placing your order All orders subject to acceptance by Haaker Total Clean
Prices subject to change without notice. Subject to any applicable taxes Terms: Net 30 days pending credit approval, otherwise COD All orders are subject to Haaker Total Clean's Terms and Conditions Quote Date : 46134
Customer Number
Sold To Information (Please Verify)
Company:

Address:

Name:

Phone:

Ship to Information (Please Verify)
Company:

Address:

Name:

Phone:

Shipping/Carrier Instructions: Order Special Instruction:

TBD
Customer Purchase Order No.
(please attach copy)
Tax Exempt Yes
No
If Yes, attach a copy of your exemption certificate.

Requested Delivery Date
Chris Orr
Authorized Buyer (please print) Phone Number
Authorized Buyer Signature
Power Boss Representative
The Power of Clean
Haaker Total Clean 2070 N. White Ave. La Verne, CA 91750 PHONE:909-598-2706 · FAX:909-598-1427
Tulare, CA 93274
Order Placement Information: To place your order, fill in PO# and customer signatures, call or fax to the numbers listed below. Customer Purchase Order is required.

If information is missing, orders will be entered and held until all information is received.

City of Tulare
3981 S. K St.

Chris Orr
408-710-0591/[email protected]
City of Tulare
3981 S. K St.

Tulare, CA 93274
Chris Orr
408-710-0591/[email protected]
408-710-0591

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Buyer:

Factory Rep:

PowerBoss
14N845 US Route 20
Quote Date : 04/23/26
Expires : 05/23/26
• Cleans 130,000 sq ft per hr (12,077 m2 per hr) • KUBOTA Gasoline, Diesel or LP Powered • 45" (114.3 cm) Cleaning Path • Aluminum Radiator, Industrial Heavy-Duty • 60" (152 cm) Path w/opt. 16" Side Scrub Brush • Parking Brake ( standard ) • Two 45" (114 cm) Cylindrical Scrub Brushes • Power Steering • Cylindrical Scrub Brush Diameter 12" (30 cm) • PRO Scrub Standard • 3.9 cu. ft. (.060 m3) 390 lbs. Debris Hopper • Forward Speed 7.7 mph (12.8 km/h) • 60" Hydraulic High Dump Hopper Standard • Reverse up to 4 mph (4.8 km/h) • Quick View Hydraulic Squeegee • Heavy Duty Air Cleaner • 90 Gallon (379 L) Solution Tank, 90 Gallon (379 L) Recovery Tank • Head, Tail and Instrument Lights • 15 gallon demisting chamber • Weight: 3,450 lbs ( 1564 kg) • Clogged Filter Indicator • Shipping Weight: 5,300 lbs ( 2404 kg) • Solution/Recovery Tank Warning Lights • L x W Frame x H: 95 x 55 x 60.5" • Durable, Rust-Free, Large Poly Tanks • L x W Frame x H: 241 x 137 x 241 cm • Automatic Squeegee Lift in Reverse • L x W x H: 95 x 56 x 83.5" with OHG • Cylindrical Wet Sweep Scrub System • L x W x H: 241 x 137 x 212 cm with OHG • (1) 180 Mid-Grit Cylindrical Brush, Standard
• Engine Air Filter Indicator
• Stainless Steel Side Squeegee Band Clamp
• Rotomolded Hopper with Stainless Steel Bottom Standard • Stainless Steel Scrub Deck NAUTILUS HD Rider Scrubber-Sweeper Warranty:

Parts / Replacement Parts
Labor
Travel (2 hour cap)
Engine
Tanks
Extended Warranty Available up to +24 months / +3,000 hours 24 Months
180 Days
60 Months / 3,000 Hours **
10 Years
PowerBoss O-Ring faced hydraulic hose seal design come with a 3 year leak proof warranty. 36 Months / 3,000 Hours
phone: 1-800-323-9420 email:

BUILT-IN “THE POWER OF CLEAN” INCLUDES:

NAUTILUS HD (HIGH DUMP)
Pingree Grove, IL 61040
Chris Orr
City of Tulare
Jim Hoffman

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Base Configuration
Description Part Number Price Qty. Extended Price
Nautilus HD LPG PB45HLP $75,963.86 1 $ 75,963.86
Opt- TGT Heated Solution, LP Includes Install. 731507-A $4,069.23 1 $ 4,069.23 Opt -Suspension Seat w Seat Belt Naut/HD Includes
Install. 730007 $999.37 1 $ 999.37
Opt - Side Sweep Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730037 $3,451.18 1 $ 3,451.18 Opt -Pressure Washer 2000PSI Nautilus/HD Includes
Install.
730041 $3,708.45 1 $ 3,708.45
Opt - Front Wheel Fender Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730052 $151.48 1 $ 151.48 Opt - Low LP Indicator Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730042 $218.93 1 $ 218.93 Opt - Back-up Alarm Nautilus/HD Includes Install. 730008 $560.18 1 $ 560.18 Opt - Light, Amber LED, Sol Tnk Naut/HD Includes Install. 730189-4 $460.77 1 $ 460.77 Opt - Wash-Down Spray Hose Nautilus/HD Includes
Install.
730040 $1,384.31 1 $ 1,384.31
Broom, 45" 180 Grit Abrasive, PH 731588-PH Included 1
Squeegee, Side, Linatex, Nautilus 730644 Included 1
Squeegee, Front, Linatex, Nautilus 730787 Included 1
Squeegee, Rear, Linatex, Nautilus 730788 Included 1
36 Months Parts, 24 Months Labor Standard Included 1
MACHINE TOTAL* $ 90,967.76

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Quote Special Instructions:

Terms and Conditions
Ask your local sales rep for estimated lead times. Verify details when placing your order All orders subject to acceptance by Minuteman Interantional Inc Prices subject to change without notice.

Terms: Net 30 days. Subject to any applicable taxes and dealer profile.

All orders are subject to Minuteman's Terms and Conditions Quote Date : 46135
Customer Number
Sold To Information (Please Verify)
Company:

Address:

Name:

Phone:

Ship to Information (Please Verify)
Company:

Address:

Name:

Phone:

Shipping/Carrier Instructions: Order Special Instruction:

TBD
Customer Purchase Order No.
(please attach copy)
Tax Exempt Yes
No
If Yes, attach a copy of your exemption certificate.

Requested Delivery Date
Authorized Buyer (please print) Phone Number
Authorized Buyer Signature
Power Boss Representative
The Power of Clean
PowerBoss
1-800-323-9420 | www.powerboss.com
Chris Orr
City of Tulare
Chris Orr
Order Placement Information: To place your order, fill in PO# and customer signatures, call or fax to the numbers listed below. Customer Purchase Order is required.

If information is missing, orders will be entered and held until all information is received.

City of Tulare

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Buyer Address Information
Company
Address
City, State Zip
Buyer Name
Phone/Email
Dealer Information
Company
Address
Sales Rep
Email
Phone
Website
STANDARD FEATURES Warranty
*Standard features are for base models with no options chosen. 36 months Parts/ 24 months Labor 45" Scrub Path Installed By
90 gallon Solution Tank Authorized Service Provider
Heated Solution Payment Terms
Up to 5 hours run time Payment Prior To Shipment
ITEM PART # PRICE EACH QTY EXTENDED PRICE
Machine PB45HLP $ 75,963.86 1 $ 75,963.86
Option 731507-A $ 4,069.23 1 $ -
Option 730007 $ 999.37 1 $ 999.37
Option 3302649 $ 425.00 1 $ 425.00
Option 730037 $ 3,451.18 1 $ 3,451.18
Option 730041 $ 3,708.45 1 $ 3,708.45
Option 730052 $ 151.48 1 $ 151.48
Option 730042 $ 218.93 1 $ 218.93
Option 730008 $ 560.18 1 $ 560.18
Option 730189-4 $ 460.77 1 $ 460.77
Option 730040 $ 1,384.31 1 $ 1,384.31
Brom 731588-PH Included 1 Included
Squeegee 730644 Included 1 Included
Squeegee 730787 Included 1 Included
Squeegee 730788 Included 1 Included
Warranty Standad Included 1 Included
Subtotal $ 87,323.53
State and Local Taxes 8.25% $ 7,204.19
Freight $2,000 $ 2,000.00
$ 96,527.72
36 Months Parts, 24 Months Labor
Wash-Down Spray Hose Nautilus/HD
45" 180 Grit Abrasive
Side, Linatex, Nautilus
Front, Linatex, Nautilus
Rear, Linatex, Nautilus
Total Machine Cost
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Side Sweep Nautilus/HD
Pressure Washer 2000PSI
Front Wheel Fender Nautilus/HD
Low LP Indicator Nautilus/HD
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Light, Amber LED, Sol Tank Naut/HD
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PowerBoss Nautilus-HD
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City of Tulare
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Tulare, CA 93274
Chris Orr
408-710-0591/[email protected]

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: City Manager
Submitted by: Marc Mondell, City Manager
Agenda Title: Lobbyist Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for lobbyist services in the amount of $84,000 for Year 1 and Year 2 and $96,000 for Year 3, for a total contract value of $264,000, subject to minor and clarifying changes approved by both the City Attorney and the City Manager.

SUMMARY
The City contracts for professional state and federal lobbying services to support legislative advocacy, secure funding, and advance City priorities. Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) is a California-based legislative advocacy firm with experience representing municipal agencies throughout the state.

All reasonable business and travel expenses are included within the monthly fee.

The contract includes standard terms for indemnification, confidentiality, termination, and insurance requirements (Exhibit B).

Item #: 7.16
Consent

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FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
The total cost of the three‑year agreement is $264,000. The cost for Year 1 is included in the adopted budget, and annual appropriations for Years 2 and 3 will be included in future budget cycles.

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
The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Agreement
Reviewed/Approved:

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 1

CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ("Contract") is made and entered into as of this 1st day of July 2026 by and between City of Tulare, a municipal government (“Client”), and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”). For valuable consideration, Client and Consultant agree:

1. Term.

This Contract is effective as of the date above. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall remain in full force for the period set forth in Exhibit “A.”

2. Services.

Consultant will, in accordance with the terms of this Contract, perform the services described in Exhibit “A,” (“Services”).

3. Fees.

Client agrees to pay Consultant for the Services in accordance with the provisions of the Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "A." The Consultant will submit a monthly invoice to Client reflecting the fee and including any expenses incurred for such month. Client shall pay each billing within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof.

4. Expenses.

Subject to prior written authorization, Client shall reimburse Consultant for all itemized expenses with third party vendors incurred while providing Services as defined herein on behalf of Client. Such expenses shall be billed to the Client on a monthly basis and reimbursement thereof will be due upon receipt.

5. Laws, Rules and Regulations.

Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, exercising the standard of care applicable to Consultant’s profession.

6. Lobbyist Registration.

As a lobbyist employer, Client is required to file a Form 602 with the California Secretary of State, a quarterly Form 635, and register with the United States Congress. Consultant will prepare all forms for Client’s signature and will file the forms on your behalf of Client.

7. No Condition to Payment.

It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder and the payments made hereunder are not in any way contingent upon the achievement of any specific result including, without limitation, the defeat or enactment of any legislative or administrative proposal. Consultant does not guarantee, represent or warrant any specific results in connection with the provision of Services. The parties hereto agree that such sums as are paid pursuant to this Contract shall be deemed to be the reasonable value of Services rendered hereunder.

8. Independent Contractor.

Client confirms to Consultant that the Services provided by Consultant to Client hereunder are not of a type performed by Client on its own behalf and are not within the scope of Client’s

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 2 usual business. It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder shall be so rendered by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of Client. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between Client and Consultant or any employee or agent of Consultant.

Consultant’s performance of the Services shall not be subject to the control and direction of Client. Both parties acknowledge that Consultant is not an employee for state or federal tax purposes. Consultant fully retains the right to contract with and perform services for other parties during the entire term hereof.

9. Work Product.

Any tangible work product that is developed by Consultant shall be the property of the Client.

10. Indemnification.

Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, demands, and actions, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent arising out of or resulting from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its employees, agents, or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement.

The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises solely from the sole negligence or willful or active misconduct of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, or volunteers; and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law.

11. Insurance.

Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract agreement insurance policies and coverage in accordance with EXHIBIT “B” attached hereto and made a pert hereof.

12. Confidentiality.

Consultant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of files or other information it is provided or develops during the course of its work for Client. It is understood, however, that disclosure of certain information provided by Client may be necessary or appropriate in the course of its representation of Client. Such disclosures shall be made upon consultation with Client or Client’s designated representative and with written consent from the Client

13. Termination.

This Contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party specifying desired date of termination.

14. Contract Modifications.

Client and Consultant agree that the terms and conditions of this Contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties signatory hereto as to the matters set forth herein.

Client and Consultant may modify the terms of this Contract only by executing a written Contract Addendum, which shall reference this Contract and shall be executed by the parties’ signatory hereto.

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 3

15. Attorneys Fees.

Client and Consultant agree that the prevailing party in any dispute under this Contract shall be entitled to an award of attorneys’ fees and costs as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

16. Certification of Non-Discrimination.

By signing this Contract, Consultant certifies that it does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap or medical conditions.

17. Notice.

Notice and written communications sent by one party to the other shall be personally delivered or sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:

To Client: City of Tulare
411 East Kern Avenue
Tulare, California 93274

To Consultant: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
1401 Dove Street, Ste. 430
Newport Beach, CA 92660

18. Execution.

The representatives of Client and Consultant warrant that they have authority to sign on behalf of and bind their principals and have caused this Contract to be duly executed the day and year first above written.

"CONSULTANT" "CLIENT"
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., CITY OF TULARE
a California corporation a municipal government
By: __________________________________
Name: _Christopher Townsend_________

Title: __ President ___________________
Name: ______________________________
Title:________________________________
By: ________________________________

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 4 EXHIBIT “A” TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES

TERM: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029

FEE SCHEDULE: Please see attached Addendum to Exhibit “A” for schedule for full schedule of fees.

SERVICES: Please see attached Addendum to Exhibit “A” for full description of services provided.

Client Initials _________
Consultant Initials _________

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 5 ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT “A”

The Services provided pursuant to the terms of the Contract for Consultant Services are the following:

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
Year 1: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services $7,000* Year 2: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services $7,000* Year 3: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services $8,000* Optional Year 4: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services $8,000* Optional Year 5: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services $8,000* • Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Develop Legislative Strategy Included
• Implement the Legislative Strategy Included
• Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships Included
• Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan Included • Coordinate Advocacy Trips Included
• Track Legislation Included
• Craft Testimony and Position Letters Included
• Draft Bill Language Included
• Budget Funding Opportunities Included
• Provide Progress Reports Included
• Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports Included *The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses.

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 6 EXHIBIT “B” TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract agreement, at its own cost and expense, the following insurance policies and coverage with companies qualified and approved to do business in California and acceptable to City.

Commercial General Liability. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and $1,000,000 products and completed operations. The policy shall include a per project or per location general aggregate endorsement. If a per project/location endorsement is not available, the limit for the general aggregate shall be doubled. The policy shall allow and be endorsed as primary and not seek contribution from the City’s coverage. The policy(s) shall provide and be endorsed to include, the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds on ISO form CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 (or equivalent). Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies by Consultant shall not affect coverage provided to the City. Coverage shall state that Consultant’s 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. Coverage shall provide and be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.

Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability – Statutory. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 by disease-policy limit, and $1,000,000 by disease-each employee. No proprietor, partner, executive officer, or member shall be excluded. In the alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the standards of the California Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of City. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or Consultant, if a program of selfinsurance is provided, shall allow, and be endorsed to waive all rights of subrogation against City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. The requirement to maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance may be waived by the City upon written verification that Consultant does not have any employees.

Professional Liability. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that insures against professional errors and omissions that may be made in performing professional services in the minimum amount of $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 the start of work, and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the work.

All Coverages
Any available insurance proceeds broader than, or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the additional insureds. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified; 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 are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Consultant.

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Master Contract between City of Tulare and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 7 Each required insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled 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. If a carrier will not provide the required notice of cancellation, the Consultant shall provide written notice to the City of a cancellation no later than five (5) business days before cancellation.

All self-insurance, self-insured retentions, and deductibles must be declared and approved by the City.

Evidence of Insurance - Prior to commencement of work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificate(s) of insurance evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements above. All required endorsements shall be attached to the certificate(s), including additional insured, waiver of subrogation, primary coverage, and notice of cancellation endorsements. The Consultant shall provide complete or certified copies of all required insurance policies if requested by the City.

Hired Parties. Consultants who will use subcontractors or other parties to provide materials, services, or perform construction or other work for the Consultant must enter into a written and executed contract agreement with each of its subcontractors, subconsultants, agents, and/or any other parties, collectively, “hired parties”. The contract agreement must contain a defense, indemnification and hold harmless provision in favor of the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. The contract agreement shall also cause the hired parties to comply with the insurance requirements required of the Consultant, including providing an additional insured endorsement for ongoing operations. Consultant shall obtain certificates of insurance and endorsements from each of its hired parties and provide a copy to City upon request.

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Community Development - Housing
Submitted by: Jessica Cervantez, Housing and Grants Specialist Norveen Brar, Housing and Grants Specialist
Agenda Title: Amendment to the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Application and Amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a Standard Agreement and any related materials to obligate and expend 2022 and 2023 PLHA Funds.

SUMMARY
The California legislature created the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program in 2017 through Senate Bill 2, also known as the Building Homes and Jobs Act. This law created a permanent source of funding for local governments to support housing projects and programs. The PLHA program disburses funds collected from a fee on real estate transactions. These funds are placed in the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. Each year, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) distributes about 70% of this money to cities and counties. PLHA funds are distributed in two main ways: as a formula allocation given to local governments based on a formula similar to the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and, through a competitive application process for special projects, often focused on homelessness.

The City of Tulare, designated as a ‘formula allocation’ grantee, was allotted a total of five PLHA rounds of funding (e.g., 2019-2023). On July 21, 2020, the City Council of the City of Tulare adopted resolutions 2020-39 and 2020-40 to apply for the first two rounds of PLHA funds and establish a five-year plan for the balance of PLHA funds. Under the current PLHA Plan, the City of Tulare committed 2019-2023 funds to the Santa Fe Commons rental housing project as part of overall construction financing and as a necessary operating subsidy. This aligns with the PLHA Program eligible activity involving predevelopment, development acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential livework, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very-low, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies. See PLHA Program Guidelines, available at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/funding/plha, for details about eligible activities and other terms. These guidelines implement, interpret, and make specific Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2, Atkins) as authorized by Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 50470. To-date, the City expended a total of $813,377, comprised of the 2019 and 2020 PLHA allocations, to aide construction and related costs for the Santa Fe Commons project, an affordable rental housing community of 137 deed restricted units.

And, in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the City Council committed $544,671, which involved only the 2021 PLHA allocation, as an operating subsidy for supportive services and other resources for low-income tenants of the Santa Fe Commons project. The affordable rental housing construction costs and operating subsidies are classified under Section 301 (a)(1) of the HSC Section 50470.

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obligation of remaining PLHA funds, both the 2022 and 2023 allocations totaling $482,228, to the eligible activities identified in Section 301 (a)(6) and (a)(7). These PLHA eligible activities involve supportive services and case management for unhoused people and accessibility modifications in lower-income owner-occupied housing. A total of $289,336 will be obligated to services for people experiencing homelessness and $192,892 to housing improvements for income eligible homeowners with a disability.

According to PLHA program guidelines, the City must commit 40 percent of its PLHA funds to an ‘owner occupied housing’ type eligible activity when completing a plan amendment. As such, a plan amendment will commit 60 percent of available PLHA funds for the delivery of special homelessness services and 40 percent as part of existing single family housing rehabilitation program offerings.

Housing staff recommend the approval of the PLHA Plan amendment as presented. HCD requires the execution of a plan amendment involving 2022 PLHA funds before June 30, 2026. Housing staff will bring separate service agreements for PLHA funded homelessness and housing rehabilitation efforts for Council’s consideration at a later meeting in July of this year.

FISCAL IMPACT & FUNDING SOURCES
Appropriate 2021 PLHA funds in the amount of $544,671 across the current and forthcoming fiscal years per the terms of an agreement for payment through fund (310) and an account to be determined. Finance Department did not establish an account for PLHA funds in the current fiscal year.

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

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Isherwood has a potential conflict of interest due to his employment with Self-Help Enterprises.

LEGAL REVIEW
This item involves an obligation of funds to PLHA activities and potential third-party organizations through separate service agreements. The City Attorney’s Office will review all related agreements prior to Council consideration.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item requires public hearing and was noticed on June 5th, 2026, within the Visalia Times Delta and Tulare Advance Register legal notices section. This publication date allowed for a 10-day comment period.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table
If approval is not given, the City risks a delay and inability to utilize its 2022 PLHA funds.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Current PLHA Plan for City of Tulare

2. PLHA Application with Amendment for the City of Tulare

3. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved:

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Yes
New & Streamlined
Submission Deadline
5-Year Plan Amendment
Submission Deadline
n/a n/a
n/a n/a
n/a n/a
n/a 06/30/2026
02/28/2027 06/30/2027
Application Version: Revised: 04/29/2026
Year 5 (2023)
End of Document
Gavin Newsom, Governor
State of California
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Tomiquia Moss, Secretary
Department of Housing and Community Development
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Housing and Homeless Program Implementation and Management, PLHA Program 651 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Email: [email protected]
Website: Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Allocation Years
Year 1 (2019)
Year 2 (2020)
Year 3 (2021)
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Year 4 (2022)
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) December 29, 2023 Amended May 12, 2025
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Formula Allocation
Cycle 1 (2019-2023)
Returning Applicant - Streamlined
Returning Applicant - Streamlined + Amendment
Returning Applicant - Amendment Only
New Applicant
Please select ONLY one of the following application form for submittal:

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X
Electronic File Name
Application and Adopting the PLHA
Plan (2022-2023 Allocations)
Resolution
Gov't TIN
Applicant Delegation Agreement
Plan Adoption Resolution
Reuse Plan
Executed Application
X
X
Instructions Revised: 04/29/2026
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Applications must be submitted electronically to the Department’s HCD Portal Sign In website. To receive an award of CY 2022 funds, applicants are required to submit an application and demonstrate a fully compliant Housing Element and submittal of the applicable Annual Progress Report(s) no later than February 28, 2026. All CY 2022 funds must be awarded by June 30, 2026 or they will revert to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund per statute.

This NOFA will remain open to eligible applicants through June 30, 2027.

Applications must be on the Department’s forms and cannot be altered or modified by the Applicant. Excel forms must be in Excel format and 'save as' .xls or .xlsx. Do not 'save as' .xlsm or .pdf format. If you encounter problems with the application, please fill out the Application Support worksheet and email the entire workbook to Application Support at [email protected].

General Instructions Additional instructions and guidance are given throughout the Formula Allocation Application in "red" text and in cell comments.

Guideline references are made with "§" and the corresponding guideline section number. "Yellow" cells are for Applicant input. Failure to provide the required attachments and documentation will disqualify your application from consideration.

Required attachments are indicated in "orange" throughout the New Applicant Application. Failure to provide the required attachments and documentation may disqualify your application from consideration. Electronically attached files must use the naming convention in the PLHA Application. For Example: "App1 Tin" or "Reuse Plan".

Threshold items are indicated in "blue" cells.

Applicant must complete the following worksheets in the PLHA Formula Allocation Application.

Formula Allocation Application - For All applications
"Red" shaded cells indicate the Sponsor has failed to meet a requirement of the program. Cells in the worksheet shaded in "red" indicate that the Applicant has failed to meet the minimum required.

Pursuant to section 302(c)(4) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan for 2022-2023 allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant certifies compliance with all public notice, comment, and hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

Document Description
302(c)(4) Plan - For New Applicant, Returning Applicant (Streamlined + Amendment) and Returning Applicant (Amendment Only) applications Threshold
Requirement
X
Checklist
Urban County - For All applications
Disclosure of Application (California Public Records Act Statutes of 1968 Chapter 1473): Information provided in the application will become a public record available for review by the public, pursuant to the California Public Records Act Statutes of 1968 Chapter 1473. As such, any materials provided will be disclosable to any person making a request under this Act. The Department cautions Applicants to use discretion in providing information not specifically requested, including but not limited to, bank accounts, personal phone numbers and home addresses. By providing this information to the Department, the Applicant is waiving any claim of confidentiality and consents to the disclosure of submitted material upon request.

Included?
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Included
Provide a signed Gov't TIN Form
Provide a copy of the signed application. Signature can be typed into the Excel workbook, PDF with Docusigned signature or PDF with wet ink signature in blue ink preferred. Included Legally binding agreement between Delegating and Administering Local Governments. §302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content.

PLHA webpage for Plan Adoption Resolution Document , located under our Forms tab.

Program Income Reuse Plan describing how repaid loans or accrued interest will be used for eligible activities in Section 301.

Included
Included
X
X
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No
No
Applicant:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code: County:
559-684-4200
Address: City: State: Zip Code:
559-684-4224
Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Select below:

Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
File Name: Yes
Date
Local Government Formula Allocation for Returning Applicants - Amendment Only (2022-2023) Revised: 04/29/2026 Eligible Applicant Type: Entitlement_Returning
Local Government Recipient of PLHA Formula Allocation: Tulare Instructions: If the Local Government Recipient of the PLHA Formula Allocation delegated its PLHA formula allocation to a Local Housing Trust Fund or to another Local Government, the Applicant (for which information is required below) is the Local Housing Trust Fund or administering Local Government. The PLHA award will be made to the Applicant (upon meeting threshold requirements) and the Applicant is responsible for meeting all program requirements throughout the term of the Standard Agreement.

The 302(c)(4) Plan template worksheet requires first choosing one or more of the Eligible Activities listed below. If "Yes" is clicked, the 302(c)(4) Plan worksheet opens a series of questions about what precise activities are planned. ***Please note that 40% of each allocation being requested with this application MUST be allocated to an activity that supports Homeownership in accordance with the NOFA*** Ownership activities are 2,3,4,7,8,9 (activities 2,3,4, & 8 will only count as ownership if the funds will go towards ownership sub activities as opposed to rental housing sub activities including ADU's) If the PLHA funds are used for the same Activity but for different Area Median Income (AMI) level, select the highest AMI level the Activity will serve (you can always go lower than what is listed but you may not serve higher than what is listed without completing a plan amendment in the future).

For each remaining year (2022-2023), the percentages allocated to activities must add to 100% annually including the allowable administrative costs of up to 5%. §300 Eligible Applicants
§300(a) and (b) Eligible Applicants for the Entitlement and Non-Entitlement formula component described in Section §100(b)(1) and (2) are limited to the metropolitan cities and urban counties allocated a grant for the federal fiscal year 2017 pursuant to the federal CDBG formula specified in 42 USC, Section §5306 and Non-entitlement local governments.

City of Tulare
411 East Kern Ave
2022 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount: n/a n/a Admin requested? 2023 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount: n/a n/a Admin requested? Tulare CA 93274 Tulare
Authorized Rep Name: Marc Mondell Authorized Rep Title: City Manager Authorized Rep Email: [email protected] Authorized Rep Phone:
411 East Kern Ave Tulare CA 93274
Contact Name: Alexis Costales Contact Title: Housing and Grants Manager Contact Email: [email protected] Contact Phone:
411 East Kern Ave Tulare CA 93274
§301 Eligible Activities
§301(a) Eligible activities are limited to the following:
§301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to Extremely low-,Very low-, Low-, or Moderateincome households, including necessary operating subsidies. §301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of AMI, or 150 percent of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days. §301(a)(3) Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds. §301(a)(4) Matching portions of funds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176. §302 Threshold Requirements
§301(a)(5) Capitalized Reserves for services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing. §301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At-risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid re-housing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing. §301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing. §301(a)(8) Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments. §301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance. §301(a)(10) Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more affordable housing Projects, or matching funds invested by a county in an affordable housing development Project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the Project. The county fiscal incentives shall be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing Project. Matching funds investments by both the county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest deferred loan to the affordable housing Project. §302(c)(5) Is the applicant submitting a plan amendment with this application? (If you wish to reallocate more than 10 percent of funds among Activities from the previously approved 5-Year Plan included in the PLHA program Standard Agreement, Exhibit E you must submit an updated plan and resolution approving the new plan) 40% of each allocation being changed must go towards an ownership activity.

If a reallocation of more than 10 percent of funds was made (and Applicant is amending their plan with this application). Applicant has completed the 302(c)(4) Plan tab and had it discussed and approved at a publicly-noticed meeting of the governing body.

Application and Adopting the PLHA Plan
(2022-2023 Allocations) Resolution -
Amendment
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content.

PLHA webpage for Application and Plan Adoption Resolution Document Uploaded to HCD?
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2022 Allowable Local Admin (5%):
2023 Allowable Local Admin (5%):

On behalf of the entity identified below, I certify that: The information, statements and attachments included in this application are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and I possess the legal authority to submit this application on behalf of the entity identified in the signature block.

Marc Mondell City Manager
Authorized Representative Printed Name Title Signature
Certifications
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0 0
55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 55 Years 2022 2023
Supportive/Case
Management
Services
Operating and
Capital Costs for
Emergency
Shelters
60% 60%
30% 30% TOTAL
718 717 1435
90 90 180

N/A N/A
2022 2023
Accessibility
modifications in
Lower-income
Owner-Occupied
Housing
Accessibility
modifications in
Lower-income
Owner-Occupied
Housing
40% 40%
100% 100%
60% 60% TOTAL
442 442 884
6 6 12
5 5
§302(c)(4) Plan Revised: 04/29/2026
In the form of a low-interest loan, the 2019-2020 PLHA funds assisted with construction / development phase of Santa Fe Commons I and through conversion to permanent financing. And, the 2021 PLHA funds, will be deployed as a grant for a two-year span of special on-site supportive services and tenant financial assistance to sustain their housing and address other needs.
§302(c)(4)(A) Describe the manner in which allocated funds will be used for eligible activities. §302(c)(4)(B) Provide a description of the way the Local government will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for households with incomes at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). §302(c)(4)(C) Provide a description of how the Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the Local Government’s Housing Element.

Activities Detail (Activities Detail (Must make a selection on Formula Allocation Application worksheet under Eligible Activities, §301)) §301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-,very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary Operating subsidies. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for each proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity.

The City's 2019-2020 funds (100%) will be used to develop affordable rental housing as construction and/or gap financing for the Santa Fe Commons project (located at 537 N West St, Tulare CA, 93274). This project will include a unit mix of one, two-, and three-bedroom units for households with incomes at or below 60% area median income, with a set-aside of units for people at or below 50% and 30% area median income and 39 units for people exiting homelessness. The City's 2021 funds (100%) will be expended as an operating subsidy grant for the delivery and coordination of supportive services for all low-income tenants of the Santa Fe Commons project. This includes a portion of the salary and benefits of housing specialists (2.5 FTE) and unique tenant stability, debt, and utility assistance funds. And, 40% of the City's 2022-2023 funds will be expended as grants to execute housing rehabilitation projects for low-income homeowners to address health and disability needs, with the balance of these funds (60%) distributed as a grant for case management and housing navigation services for unhoused guests of the Tulare Cares Emergency Shelter (located at 530 E O'Neal Ave, Tulare CA 93274) and/or as a general operating subsidy. 74% of the City's 2019-2023 funds will be leveraged within an overall construction financing package and as an operating subsidy for the development and sustainability of an affordalbe rental housing project with 138 units (which includes one property manager unit). All tenants of this Santa Fe Commons project have a household income at or below 60 percent AMI. The balance of PLHA funds, consisting of $192,892 of 2022-2023 funds will permit the completion of necessary home improvements to accommodate health and disability needs of low-income homeowners (prioritized to owners with an income at or below 60%) and $289,336 will assist the delivery of essential supportive services for unhoused people utilizing a new emergency shelter with congregate, non-congrate, and interim housing options.

The City's 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023 through 2031) includes a Housing Plan of seven goals and policies (see section F7 of Housing Element). The City's PLHA Plan involves activities that directly align with Goal 2: Housing Development, Goal 3: Affordable Housing Options, and Goal 5: Housing for Persons with Special Needs.

First, the Santa Fe Commons project, supported with gap financing and an operating subsidy, increased the supply and type of affordable rental housing for individuals and families with low- to extremely-low incomes. And, as a 137 affordable rental housing project, the City achieves high density within an infill site. And, with 2022 and 2023 PLHA funds, the City will preserve existing housing stock by way of rehabilitation work that achieve reasonable accommodations for low-income homeowners with a disability, as well as, deliver services with nonprofit organizations for people who are experiencing homelessness.

Complete the table below for each proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity to be funded with 2022-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served.

Santa Fe Commons I-II completed construction in 2022 and 2023 respectively, with full occupancy achieved in mid-2023 for the balance of rental units a part of Phase II. As such, 2019-2020 PLHA funds are expended as of Fiscal Year 2024-2025. And, 2021 PLHA funds will be disbursed and expended over Fiscal Years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 as an operating subsidy for the Santa Fe Commons community. City of Tulare established a grant agreement in May 2026 with Self-Help Enterprises to formalize a two-year budget and oversight process to assess impact for tenants and an effective expenditure timeline. §302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.

The City's Community Development Department held a request for proposal process in March to April of 2026 to review, and potentially obligate, available PLHA funds to programs that involve case management, housing navigation, and other supportive services for unhoused people who utilize a designated encampment area located within the City of Tulare (1370 South 'O' St) and other unhoused people who may utilize a new emergency shelter project that will begin intake and occupancy in July 2026. Deployment of 2022 and/or 2023 PLHA funds will involve agreements with qualified nonprofit and/or other public agencies for services coordination and achieving sustainable interim and permanent housing exits for unhoused clients.

City anticipates the formation of necessary agreements with existing or new providers to deploy PLHA funds within the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026-2027. These agreements will involve one to two-year performance timelines. As such, the disbursement and expenditure of 2022 and 2023 PLHA funds will be complete on or before June 30, 2028.

City will leverage at least forty percent of 2022 and 2023 PLHA funds to provide grant financing to low-income homeowners residing within the City of Tulare city limits to complete necessary accessibility modifications. A program operator will implement this specific housing rehabilitation activity. The operator, such as a nonprofit community housing development organization, will provide eligibility determinations for the homeowner, rehabilitation inspection and project write ups, project bidding management, billing, and program reporting assistance. The City anticipates implementing this activity comparable to Community Development Block Grant owner occupied rehabilitation guidelines and include a per client financing cap. Individual project examples may include, the installation of ramps, grab bars, and kitchen and bathroom adjustments.

Complete the table below for each proposed Activity to be funded with 2022-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served. §301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity. §302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity. §301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity.

Complete the table below for each proposed Activity to be funded with 2022-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served. §302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.

Funding Allocation Year
Type of Eligible Activity
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for Each Affordable Housing Activity
What Percentage of the Percentage Above Will be Used for Ownership Housing?
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level.

Note: complete for years 2022 and 2023 only
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served §302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity
Funding Allocation Year
Type of Eligible Activity
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for the
Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level.

Note: complete for years 2022 and 2023 only
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served §302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity (55 years required for rental housing projects)
Funding Allocation Year
Type of Eligible Activity
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for the
Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
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0% 0%
100% 100%
100% 100%
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Please note: In order for Allocated Calculator to calculate correctly, "Admin Requested" must be answered "Yes" or "No" in the PLHA Application tab.

City anticipates the formation of a necessary agreement with an existing operator, Self-Help Enterprises, to deploy PLHA funds within the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Such an agreement, with program guidelines, will involve a two-year performance timeline. As such, the disbursement and expenditure of 2022 and 2023 PLHA funds will be complete on or before June 30, 2028.

Uploaded to HCD? Application and Adopting the PLHA Plan (2022-2023 Allocations) Resolution
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content. File Name:
2023 Allocation - Year 5
Admin Requested
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Total Percentage of Funds
Allocated (2023)
2022 Allocation - Year 4
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RESOLUTION 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULARE

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT

LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $296 million under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq. (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2)); and
WHEREAS, the State of California (the "State"), Department of Housing and Community Development ("Department") issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") dated 10/15/2024 under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program; and WHEREAS, City of Tulare is an eligible Local government who has applied for program funds to administer one or more eligible activities, or a Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund to whom an eligible Local government delegated its PLHA formula allocation; and WHEREAS, the Department may approve funding allocations for PLHA Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, NOFA, Program requirements, the Standard Agreement, and other contracts between the Department and PLHA grant recipients.

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

Section 1. If the City of Tulare (the “Applicant”) receives a grant of PLHA funds from the Department pursuant to the above referenced PLHA NOFA, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds in a manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and laws, including without limitation all rules and laws regarding the PLHA Program, as well as any and all contracts Applicant may have with the Department.

Section 2. Applicants is hereby authorized and directed to receive a PLHA grant, in an amount not to exceed the five-year estimate of the PLHA formula allocations, as stated in Appendix B of the current NOFA CY 2023 of $1,910,598 in accordance with all applicable rules and laws.

Section 3. Applicant hereby agrees to use the PLHA funds for eligible activities as approved by the Department and in accordance with all Program requirements, Guidelines, other rules and laws, as well as in a manner consistent and in compliance with the Standard Agreement and other contracts between the Applicant and the Department.

Section 4. Pursuant to Section 302(c)(4) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan Amendment for the 2020-2023 Allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant hereby adopts this PLHA Plan and certifies compliance with all public notice, public comment, and public hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

Section 5. Applicant certifies that it has or will subgrant some or all of its PLHA funds to another entity or entities. Pursuant to Guidelines Section 302(c)(3), “entity” means a housing developer or program operator, but does not mean an administering. Local government to whom a Local government may delegate its PLHA allocation.

Section 6. Applicant certifies that its selection process of these subgrantees was or will be accessible to the public and avoided or shall avoid any conflicts of interest.

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Section 7. Pursuant to Applicant’s certification in this resolution, the PLHA funds will be expended only for eligible Activities and consistent with all program requirements.

Section 8. Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the development of an Affordable Rental Housing Development, the Local government shall make PLHA assistance in the form of a low-interest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, and such loan shall be evidenced through a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust and a Regulatory Agreement shall restrict occupancy and rents in accordance with a Local government-approved underwriting of the Project for a term of at least 55 years.

Section 9. Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard Agreement, the PLHA Program Guidelines and any other applicable SB 2 Guidelines published by the Department.

Section 10. The City Manager is/are authorized to execute the PLHA Program Application, the PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to Applicant, as the Department may deem appropriate.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tulare on this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Economic Development & Redevelopment
Submitted by: Jennifer Gomez, Exec. Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Agenda Title: Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan.

SUMMARY
In October 2025, the City Council authorized a contract with Kosmont & Associates to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). The goal of an EDSP is to provide a comprehensive analysis of Tulare’s demographic, economic, and market landscape and develop goals and strategies to support economic development objectives and streamline development.

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

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

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

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan
Reviewed/Approved:

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2301 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 4140
El Segundo, CA 90245
TEL: 424-297-1070 | URL: www.kosmont.com

CITY OF TULARE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
JUNE 2026

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CITY OF TULARE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Kosmont Companies Staff City Council Staff & Advisory
Ken K. Hira, President
Thomas Jirovsky, Senior Advisor
Fernando Sanchez, Vice President
Lily Schenk, Project Analyst
Patrick Isherwood, Mayor
Stephen C. Harrell, Vice Mayor
Jose Sigala, Councilmember
Terry A. Sayre, Councilmember
Dennis A. Mederos, Councilmember
Marc Mondell, ICMA-CM, AICP, City Manager
Jennifer Gomez, Exec. Director, Econ. Devt.

Gladys Gonzalez, Sr. Mgmt. Analyst, Econ. Devt.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction Page 4

2. Background Page 8

3. Summary of Existing Conditions Page 15

4. Economic Development Strategies Page 23

5. Economic Development Tools Page 41
Appendix Page 51
A. Demographic and Economic Profile Page 52
B. Market Demand Analysis Page 98
C. Stakeholder Outreach Page 123

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1. INTRODUCTION
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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INTRODUCTION
Kosmont Companies ("Kosmont"), a real estate and economics advisory firm serving hundreds of local governments for over 40 years, was retained by the City of Tulare ("City" or “Tulare") to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan (“EDSP”). The goal of the EDSP is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the existing conditions in the City, identify and develop a list of prioritized economic development goals and objectives, and provide stakeholder-informed implementation strategies to support economic development objectives and streamline development.

Kosmont’s approach to preparing the EDSP included the following tasks:
 Review of relevant documents together with a tour of the City  Interviews / feedback from City staff, City Councilmembers, and community stakeholders  Assessment of regional economic trends, including analysis measuring regional specialization within key industries  Analysis of local demographic and market conditions, including visitation trends  Identification of key opportunities, strategies, and economic development tools Supplemental to the EDSP, Kosmont also evaluated the economic benefits from the proposed Project Vesta Retail Development and the recently-opened Adventist Health Amphitheater at Zumwalt Park.

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OVERVIEW – HISTORY
 The City is one of the ten fastest-growing cities in California among cities with populations over 30,000 residents. It is the second largest city in Tulare County, and population has grown by nearly 20% in the last 15 years  The City is well positioned in California’s Central Valley along Hwy 99 and contains access to rail and airport infrastructure. The City’s physical location was identified as a key asset for further industrial and logistics growth over the long-term. The City has a large industrial base (over 6M square feet) and is home to a large amount of ag-processing facilities  Tulare is a major agriculture center and is home to the International Agri-Center. The Agri-Center hosts the annual World Ag Expo, drawing over 100,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors from across the U.S. and over 50 countries  The City is located in one of the country’s top agricultural producing regions with over 1.6 million acres of harvested land, a crop valuation of ~$7.9 billion, and exporting to over 90 different countries  Downtown Tulare is the City’s historic civic and commercial core located west of Hwy 99, with Zumwalt Park and the Adventist Health Amphitheater as major anchors in the Downtown. Downtown’s business mix includes local restaurants, specialty retail, personal services, offices, and civic uses. It is also home to the Tulare Business Innovation Zone (“TBIZ”)  In addition to a large industrial base, the City has nearly 4 million square feet of retail. Retail centers are primarily concentrated along Hwy 99 and along Prosperity Ave. in the north of the City. The Tulare Outlets draws ~4 million visits annually Source: City of Tulare, 2024 Annual Report
(Accessed May 2026)

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OVERVIEW – RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
 City is home to several businesses in agriculture and ag-processing, and is leveraging its proximity along Hwy 99 and rail infrastructure to attract businesses in ag tech, distribution, logistics, last-mile, and warehousing, evidenced by the construction of the 99 Central Logistics Center (500,000+ SF distribution facility, additional ~1.1M SF proposed). Further, a proposed Business Park and Inland Port could support long-term job creation in these industries, while creating opportunities to improve infrastructure and services to the nearby Matheny Tract  City adopted the Downtown Master Plan Update in 2024 that provided a formal framework for public and private reinvestment, redevelopment incentives, highlighted key development opportunity sites, highlighted challenges to Downtown Tulare, and strategies to address identified challenges.

For this effort, the City recently received the 2025 Award of Excellence for Comprehensive Plans from the CenterCal section of the APA  Zumwalt Park and the Adventist Health Amphitheater opened in 2025 anchors Downtown Tulare as a destination for concerts and events  The City purchased the County Courthouse in 2021. After extensive renovations, the Tulare Business Innovation Zone (“TBIZ”) opened in July 2025 as a business accelerator, offering 15,000 SF of private offices, coworking space, and a makerspace with industry-grade machinery and tools. TBIZ offers mentorship opportunities, accelerator programs classes, and a resource center for start-ups and small businesses  Tulare recently adopted economic development incentives and programs to attract new business and assist existing businesses in the City. The Downtown TASTE (Tulare Assistance for Small Town Eateries) program assists restaurants looking to expand to or rehab/renovate existing space in Downtown Tulare by providing forgivable loans or grants. Additionally, under Tulare’s Economic Development Investment Program, the City may provide fee waivers / reductions, infrastructure improvements, and sales / property tax abatements to projects with a mixed-use, hotel, grocery, and destination retail use where a positive return on investment to the City and community can be determined  College of the Sequoias Tulare Campus opened an Applied Technology & Trades complex in 2024 further enhancing workforce training to prepare Tulare’s young labor force to work in the ag/ag-tech jobs in Tulare

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2. BACKGROUND
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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BACKGROUND
The City’s economy is supported by several factors:
 City is well-positioned along Hwy 99 and rail infrastructure to attract additional industrial/flex space tenants. Additional construction at 99 Central Logistics Center
 Adventist Health Amphitheater in Zumwalt Park serves as an anchor for Downtown Tulare
 TBIZ is a significant resource for start-up business and entrepreneurs  Tulare Outlets, a 268,000 SF outlet center, receives ~4 million visits per year
 College of the Sequoias, Tulare Campus is a 495-acre campus, including a 320-acre working farm, with 3,700 students and over 1,100 full time faculty. It is home to the Agriculture Division including ag business management, equipment technicians, animal science, horticulture, and water management programs. Recently opened Applied Technology & Trades complex serves to enhance workforce development
Sources: College of the Sequoias Tulare Campus (Accessed May 2026) From Left to Right: Exterior image of COS Tulare Campus; Aerial image of Tulare Outlets shopping center; 99 Central Logistics Center; Adventist Health Amphitheater at Zumwalt Park

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COMMUNITY ASSETS
Kosmont has identified significant community assets:

Downtown Tulare – The City’s historic and civic core. Due to age of buildings, there are ADA and other building code issues that may make reuse difficult. There is a need for a more diverse mix of tenants and improved lighting, landscaping, and signage.

Significant investments have been made to enhance Downtown, including the opening of the Adventist Health Amphitheater (drawing ~73,000 visits) and TBIZ in 2025. Additionally, the City implemented the Downtown TASTE program that provided forgivable loans / grants to businesses looking to grow in Downtown Tulare or repair / improve existing shop space.

The City pursued a Tulare Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District (“PBID”) to provide funds for a Cleaning and Maintenance Program and a Safety and Homeless Mitigation Program.

The PBID is not proceeding currently, but Kosmont encourages the City to revisit when the right mix of property owners are ready to proceed. The goals of these PBID programs will be to retain tenants, increase occupancy, improve walkability and safety, and encourage shoppers to visit Downtown Tulare. The City is also looking to add a Downtown Public Market.

Top Left and Right: Examples of historic buildings in Downtown Tulare Below Left: Adventist Health Amphitheater in Zumwalt Park Below Middle and Right: Tulare Business Innovation Zone

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COMMUNITY ASSETS
International Agri-Center (“IAC”) is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 whose goal is to promote California’s agriculture industry. The IAC owns 700 acres and offers corporate and banquet facilities.

The IAC hosts two major events during the year – the World Ag Expo (2.6M SF of exhibitor space, over 100,000 visitors, 1,200 exhibitors from around the world) and the California Antique Farm Equipment Show (celebrating the region’s agricultural past).

Additionally, the IAC hosts ~20 equestrian events and several sports/recreation events throughout the year, the Ag Museum, along with AgVentures, an ag learning center for children (draws ~10,000 students annually)
A recent study cited the economic impact of the IAC was ~$101 million annually, of which $53 million is from the World Ag Expo.

Given the opening of the new Highway 99 interchange scheduled for 2026 and the IAC’s large visitor draw, the IAC is interested in expanding and bringing a hotel and restaurant to its campus and develop a climate-controlled equestrian center.

Top Left and Right: Scenes from the World Ag Expo
Below Left: Demonstration at the California Antique Farm Equipment Show Below Right: Event at the Banquet Hall at IAC

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COMMUNITY ASSETS
The Tulare County Fairgrounds are located just half a
mile south of Downtown Tulare and host the annual
Tulare County Fair (drawing over 100,000 visitors),
along with livestock shows, conventions, and
motorsport events at the Thunderbowl Raceway.

Additionally, the Fairgrounds offer 50 acres of open
space, banquet hall space, and a livestock area for rent year-round. ~100,000 people visit the Fairgrounds for
interim events.

Adventist Health Amphitheater opened in 2025
showcasing a dozen musical performances drawing over
10,000 attendees to downtown, the majority from
outside Tulare County. Kosmont estimates over
$250,000 in off-site retail spending from attendees,
while hotels receive +250 new room nights from
visitors, artists / crew.

Sources: Tulare County Fairgrounds
(www.tcfair.org) (Accessed May 2026)
Top Left: Livestock demonstration at the Tulare
County Fair; Top Right: Thunderbowl Raceway;
Bottom Left: Adventist Health Amphitheater
Bottom Right: Aerial from the Tulare County Fair

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COMMUNITY ASSETS
 Parks: The City of Tulare maintains 18 parks / recreation assets, including community parks, sports facilities, and trail/skate areas, totaling 363 acres. Notable parks include:
➢ Prosperity Sports Park – 20 acres, four softball fields, a clubhouse, lighted basketball court
➢ Live Oak Park – ~19 acres, picnic shelter for 70 people, baseball field, exercise course, horseshoe pits, lighted tennis courts, volleyball court
➢ Del Lago Community Park – ~14 acres with a lake,
basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, water play area, and picnic shelters
➢ Zumwalt Park – Serves as a core gathering space in
Downtown Tulare with the Adventist Health
Amphitheater
Sources: City of Tulare
(https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/communityservices/parks-recreation) (Accessed May 2026) Top Left: Prosperity Sports Park
Top Right: Live Oak Park
Bottom Left: Del Lago Community Park
Bottom Right: Zumwalt Park

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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sources: City of Tulare
(https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/communityservices/parks-recreation) (Accessed May 2026) Top Left: Spring Carnival Eggstravaganza
Bottom Left: Tulare Hometown Christmas Parade
Right: Fall Festival
 Dozens of community events are funded by the City
and Chamber every year. Some notable events
include:
➢ Spring Carnival Eggstravaganza at Prosperity
Sports Park offers egg hunts, crafts, games, and
food vendors
➢ Fall Festival at Zumwalt Park – first annual fall
festival occurred in 2025
➢ Tulare Hometown Christmas Parade and Tree
Lighting at Zumwalt Park
➢ Crush Party – an annual wine/food tasting event
hosted by the Tulare Chamber of Commerce in
conjunction with College of the Sequoias Tulare
Campus

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3. SUMMARY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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CITYWIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Kosmont has identified major projects that may positively impact economic development in the City for many years to come.

Business Park / Inland Port – The City is exploring the development of a Business Park and Inland Port to support long-term investment and job creation.

The Business Park is planned for offices, warehouses, and other industrial uses, while the Inland Port will support large logistics users that help increase efficient distribution of goods away from seaports.

The recommended project area is near the Matheny Tract, an unincorporated area of Tulare County. Staff recommends annexing the Matheny Tract to deliver proper infrastructure to the area Project Vesta – Proposed retail project to be located near Cartmill Ave. and Hwy 99. This project is slated to be anchored by a +150,000 SF big box retailer, a 12-island gas station, and several retail / restaurant tenants. Upon buildout and ongoing operations, Project Vesta is estimated to support 647 County-wide jobs and yield $1.5M in gross annual general fund tax revenues
Indoor Sports Facility and Entertainment Complex – The City is looking to improve its retail, entertainment, and sports facilities options, by developing an entertainment district anchored by a new indoor sports facility along Hwy 99.

The indoor sports facility is projected to be ~100,000 SF with eight basketball courts. The sports facility is anticipated to offer weekday community programming and draw regional youth/amateur sports tournaments on the weekend. The proposed facility is projected to host 30 tournaments and draw 579,500 visits annually
The project will also contain restaurants, including destination “eatertainment” venues that blend food and experiences (e.g., Dave & Busters, Top Golf, F1 Arcade), retail shops, and hotels This complex is intended to create a year-round visitor destination, expand local entertainment options, and generate hotel stays and visitor spending. A recent study by Victus Advisors projected this project to yield $31M in annual economic output, 404 sustainable full and part-time jobs, 41,000 annual hotel nights, and nearly $1M in sales and hotel TOT revenues

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SUMMARY

ECONOMIC PROFILE
Employment
 More residents leave the City to go to work compared to workers coming into the City for work, yielding a net outflow of jobs  Employees who work in Tulare are coming from Visalia, Porterville, Fresno, Hanford, and Bakersfield. Employed residents living in Tulare go to Visalia, Fresno, Porterville, Bakersfield, and Corcoran for work  The top five industries with the most employees in the City are:
retail trade, health care and social assistance, manufacturing, accommodation and food services, and education services. Of these industries, three (health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and retail trade) are among the top five fastest growing industries in Tulare County
 The jobs/housing ratio for Tulare is 1.56, slightly higher than County and State (1.53 and 1.48, respectively). This number indicates a possible need for more housing in Tulare to accommodate the labor force that works in the City
Location Quotients
 Location quotients were calculated for broad industry categories at a citywide level (Tulare vs Visalia and Tulare County) along with specific categories (e.g., ag tech/support, food and beverage manufacturing, distribution, and population-serving industries [retail, hotel, medical facilities]) at a countywide level (Tulare County vs. San Joaquin Valley Counties [Fresno, Kern, and Kings])
 Tulare has a higher concentration of jobs in utilities, manufacturing, retail trade, information, and accommodation and food services compared to Visalia. Although the City is showing less specialization, it is gaining ground in transportation and warehousing, admin and support, and health care and social assistance
 Tulare County has a regional specialization in general agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, other manufacturing, and logistics and distribution
 Tulare could try to attract ag tech/support and manufacturing businesses given the County increased regional specialization in those categories
See Appendix A for more information.

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SUMMARY
ECONOMIC PROFILE (CONT’D)
Visitation Trends
 Visitation data to Tulare was pulled from Placer.ai, a mobile data analytics provider
 In 2025, Tulare received a total of 18.2 million visits from out-ofmarket visitors and 2.1 million visits from employees who work in the City, but live outside of the City
 Visits declined during Covid, but returned to pre-pandemic levels by April 2021. Since thien, visits by out-of-market visitors and inbound commuters have grown 5% and 10%, respectively
 ~63% of visitors and employees are of Hispanic ethnicity and have lower levels of education (17% have a bachelor’s degree or higher).

Incomes are distributed more evenly across visitors and employees  67% of inbound commuters come from within 10 miles of the City.  Out-of-market visitors are coming to Tulare from a broader area, given 38% of visits come from within 10 miles of the City, 32% from 10 to 30 miles away, and 30% from over 30 miles away
 The most popular location in the City is Tulare Outlets with 811,000 visitors*
 According to Placer.ai, Tulare has a retail sales surplus of ~$87.0 million in categories of gasoline stations, auto parts/accessories, and shoe stores
 According to Placer.ai, many retail categories are exhibiting sales leakage, indicating consumers are going elsewhere to shop/dine. The total retail sales leakage observed totals ~$356.6 million  Tulare retail categories exhibiting “brick & mortar” retail sales leakage include limited and full-service restaurants, grocery stores, and building material and supply stores. City may consider attracting these retailers (See Table in Appendix A.4 for a full list of retail categories exhibiting retail sales leakage)
 Retail sales appear to be leaking to centers north of the City’s boundaries (along CA-63/Mooney Blvd.) in Visalia
See Appendix A for more information. *Visitors includes out-of-market visitors and inbound commuters. The figure does not include residents.

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SUMMARY

MARKET TRENDS AND RETAIL MARKET
Market Trends
 Retail: Retail store closures, bankruptcies, and e-commerce has changed economics of retail centers; Retail centers are being reimagined into mixed/blended use developments; Retail is driven by trip-generators like entertainment, experience, and essential  Office: Leasing activity has declined as remote work becomes new normal; shift to suburban offices and integrating office amenities in blended use environments
 Industrial: E-commerce is accelerating growth of industrial; Significant demand for fulfillment, last-mile, flex / R&D, and warehouse facilities  Residential: Home have become live, play, and work environments; Home offices are the new home amenity as single and multifamily housing projects are designed to accommodate work space  Hospitality: The hospitality sector was hurt significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic; Leisure travel is showing signs of rebounding Retail
▪ 3.9 million SF of retail in the City
▪ Approximately 105,000 SF added to the City’s retail market in the 10-year period between 2014 and 2024; while three buildings were removed
▪ Reduced demand for retail space due to e-commerce trends; major retail space is available in the City at Tulare Pavilion (64,423 SF), including former Big Lots
▪ Continued population growth is spurring interest in additional retail ▪ Retail vacancy at ~4% is slightly higher than Visalia and the County.

Retail rents in Tulare at $18 psf are moderately lower than Visalia at $21 psf
▪ A 5,000 SF Chick-fil-A opened in May 2026 at SEC of Cartmill Ave. and Hwy 99
▪ Substantial retail sales are currently leaking to Visalia shopping centers
See Appendix B for more information.

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Office
▪ Relatively small 1 million SF office market in the City ▪ Within past 10-year period, there has been office space built, totaling 107,900 SF, including a 41,100 SF medical office built in 2024 ▪ Office vacancy at ~1% is lower than that of Visalia and Tulare County; while office rents at $23 psf are on par with Visalia and the County
▪ One new 5,200 SF office building recently opened in Q1 2026 ▪ Per CoStar, there is no office space currently planned, proposed, or under construction
Industrial / Flex
▪ Industrial/Flex is largest land use type in City with 6.1 million SF ▪ Industrial vacancy in the City is ~10% and is lower than Visalia, while rents at ~$11 psf are higher than Visalia
▪ Within the ten-year period of 2014 to 2024, 628,500 SF (including a 544,100 SF distribution facility at 99 Central Logistics Center that is still vacant)
▪ ~61,300 SF was recently added to the industrial / flex market in 2026 (CNS Business Park, opened February 2026) along with two other 5,000 SF industrial warehouse buildings
▪ Another 1.1 million SF of industrial distribution facilities are proposed at the 99 Central Logistics Center and an additional 1.1 million SF is proposed at 2918 Pratt St.

SUMMARY

OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL / FLEX MARKETS
See Appendix B for more information.

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SUMMARY

MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL MARKET
Multifamily Residential
▪ Strong multifamily residential market in the City (3.0% vacancy in Q1 2026), lower than both Visalia and Tulare County.
▪ Market rents in Tulare are ~$1,300 per month for average unit size of 950 SF. Visalia multi-family market rents are moderately higher at ~$1,550 for average 880 SF units. On a per SF basis, Visalia rents are 25% higher
▪ 51% of Tulare units are market-rate, 47% of units are affordable, and 2% of units are in a building with a mix of market-rate and affordable units. Senior housing accounts for 9% of housing units
▪ Majority of the City’s units are Class C (57%), followed by Class B (35%) and Class A (8%)
▪ Between 2014 and 2024, a total of 386 units were built in four buildings. The largest project was The Riviera Apartments, a 168- unit market-rate building built in 2019.
▪ There has been no new multifamily construction in the City since the Orchards 79 project was built in 2023, adding 87 market-rate apartments
▪ According to CoStar there are currently no multifamily buildings planned, proposed, or under construction. There was an 82-unit senior market-rate apartment building proposed, but plans have been cancelled
See Appendix B for more information.

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SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS RECEIVED
Strengths
▪ Stronger leadership, vision, and responsiveness from City ▪ City has strategic regional location and transportation access (Hwy 99, rail) ▪ Established agriculture / industrial / logistics base ▪ Downtown momentum and reinvestment
▪ Competitive business environment
▪ Young workforce and expanding support ecosystem for business growth Challenges
▪ Retail leakage to Visalia
▪ Infrastructure and service capacity constraints
▪ Limited shovel-ready sites
▪ Uneven private-sector investment across neighborhoods, particularly on Westside ▪ Community skepticism
▪ Downtown lacks critical mass
Opportunities
▪ Expand retail, dining, and entertainment
▪ Build on Downtown Tulare and Amphitheater momentum
▪ Prepare more development-ready sites
▪ Leverage interchange and growth corridor investments
▪ Attract Westside commercial development
▪ Strengthen partnerships for business and workforce growth Outreach is a key part of the EDSP process and involves gathering information from key stakeholders regarding the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities affecting economic development in the City. Kosmont conducted stakeholder outreach through March 2026 and interviewed representatives from a variety of groups (four City Council members, four business and non-profit organizations, two City staff members / Planning Commission, and two local commercial real estate brokers. Key findings are summarized below.

See Appendix C for more information.

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4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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STRATEGIES / PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
Kosmont has identified Economic Development Strategies and for the City’s consideration.

Below is a summary that is followed by supporting detail and action items:

1. Business Expansion, Attraction & Retention (“BEAR”)

2. Establish Business Incentive Program for targeted retail / commercial /industrial

3. Sales Tax Initiative (case studies)

4. Housing as Economic Development (Housing Element for Economic Development HEED®)

5. Utilize Value Capture

6. Expand Sports Facilities

7. Downtown Placemaking

8. Federal Opportunity Zones

9. Gather Performance Metrics to measure annual progress Following the strategy section is a discussion of economic development tools the City may utilize to achieve its economic development goals
Source: Kosmont Companies

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BUSINESS EXPANSION, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
A vibrant business sector is important to the fiscal health of the City. BEAR is the keystone of most economic development departments. Ideally the City should focus on attracting industries with diverse employment opportunities, that embrace new technology and offer higher paying jobs.

Business-friendliness (“How to get to Yes”) is a vital component to support the needs of businesses, developers and to foster entrepreneurship, and bolster the local economy.

Action Item 1: Develop technical assistance programs to support emerging businesses/entrepreneurs in the City.

Action Item 2: Proactively work with business/property-owners to understand challenges and opportunities that may align with the City’s economic development goals. Regularly contact the top 25 sales tax generators / employers Action Item 3: Pursue Healthcare providers (new and expansion).

Action Item 4: Create customized development agreements/incentive packages to facilitate major tenants.

Source: Kosmont Companies

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BUSINESS EXPANSION, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
Action Item 5: Conduct outreach to property owners regarding development opportunities and challenges Action Item 6: Plan check review process with a set number of days for initial submission and subsequent submittals Action Item 7: Consider adding business concierge or ombudsman to Econ Dev or Planning Dept to assist new business or development applications.

Action Item 8: Attend ICSC and other conferences to meet with major retailers / restaurants / hotels / developers / brokers.

Source: Kosmont Companies

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BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The City currently has two programs to incentivize businesses in Tulare – the Downtown TASTE program and the Economic Development Investment Program (“EDIP”). The Downtown TASTE program provides forgivable loans/grants to restaurants expanding or renovating their property in Downtown Tulare. EDIP provides financial assistance in the form of fee waivers, infrastructure improvements, and sales/property tax abatements to small and large businesses so long as they meet minimum capital investment and job creation requirements. Small businesses may receive up to $150,000.

Before considering any new program, it is important to set specific goals (e.g., assist small business, expand job creation, attract major tax generator, attract downtown development) and create a system to measure the success of each initiative. Cost of implementing can vary: job credits, façade improvement, and infrastructure represent out of pocket costs, while tax sharing agreements and fee waivers are offset by new development tax revenues.

Examples of incentives include:
 Fast track permitting
 Tax sharing agreements / tax abatements
 Job tax credits / Workforce training
Source: Kosmont Companies
 Façade Improvement Program
 Infrastructure investment
 Fee waivers / deferrals in targeted areas

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SALES TAX INCREASE CASE STUDIES
City officials are evaluating a proposed 1% local sales tax increase for the November 2026 ballot. If approved, the measure would raise an estimated $16 million annually to fund local public safety, street repairs, and emergency homeless shelter. A portion of the proposed sales tax could be used to support economic development as has occurred in other
comparable cities. Kosmont researched several other sales tax measure case studies in comparable cities.

City of Turlock (2020) – a ¾ cent general sales tax measure to maintain emergency services and fund a roads program (over 12 miles of roads have been upgraded)
City of West Sacramento (2024) – a 1 cent general sales tax measure that funds public safety staffing, roads, parks/trails, and public safety facilities (fire station, police HQ, park upgrades) City of Bakersfield (2018) – a 1 cent sales tax measure to fund additional public safety positions, homelessness services, a “Clean City initiative” (neighborhood and community amenity enhancement), business retention strategies
City of Chino (2024) – 1 cent sales tax measure that funds park/recreation beautification efforts, street/sidewalk improvements, drinking water improvements, flood control, and drought resilience
City of Victorville (2020) – 1 cent sales tax measure funding police/fire services, code compliance staff, homeless shelter, and library/rec center upgrades
City of Hanford (2024) – 1 cent general sales tax measure funding new police/fire facility and staff, maintenance to city parks and streets, and homelessness services
City of Stockton (2013) – ¾ cent general sales tax measure that restored city services. Office of Violence Prevention funded, along with hundreds of police officers. Community services were restored and expanded (e.g., library, parks, public works).

Additional economic development programs were funded (e.g., fee waivers, business attraction incentives)

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Generate new demand for
commercial and retail uses
Significantly boost new tax revenues
Support local jobs

ROOFTOPS NEEDED
New housing can:

E-commerce will capture 25% of sales within 5 years
(~$9k per CA household)
Housing / hybrid living spaces
Keeping “wallets” in local communities
Townhomes by Landsea Homes in Ontario, CA
HEED®: HOUSING ELEMENT FOR

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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UTILIZE VALUE CAPTURE REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES
Public and private sector real estate can be important assets to leverage for long-term economic development benefits.

CaptureValue from Private Real Estate
• From Value Capture Zoning VCZ® – Development Opportunity Reserve (D.O.R.®) allows cities to create a “bank” of new density in zoning / specific plans, allowing them to give the density to projects that deliver community benefits & public amenities.
• From Tax Increment and Special Districts – Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (“EIFD”) use property tax increment and Community Facility Districts (“CFD”) are tools to fund important local and regional infrastructure. This will be particularly helpful for major development projects in the future, such as the Business Park / Inland Port, Indoor Sports Complex / Entertainment District, Project Vesta, etc.
• From Public Private Partnerships – Enter into partnerships with property-owners to commit local government resources, help solicit development proposals that will advance both the property owner’s goals and the community’s goals.

Capture Value from Public Real Estate
• Cities can use a variety of sale or lease strategies to capture the value of their properties, while also increasing the General Fund tax base.

Source: Kosmont Companies

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PROPOSED BUSINESS PARK
Source: Kosmont Companies
Action Item 1: Establish Community Facilities Districts to help major landowners finance the infrastructure backbone and enable them to attract developers who market to major users in need of near-term space for rent.

Action Item 2: City Econ Dev Staff to participate in NAIOP and other industrial organizations to promote the Business Park.

Action Item 3: Consider creating a Specific Plan with an emphasis on assisting economic growth.

Action Item 4: Explore feasibility of EIFD to refund CFD Special Taxes paid by developers for the upfront infrastructure (See Section 5 discussion of EIFD financing strategies).

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SPORTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
In the past decade, youth sports facilities have become a major economic driver for suburban communities across the U.S. with families traveling hours to participate in weekend tournaments for baseball, softball, soccer, tennis etc. In early 2022, the City retained Victus Advisors to analyze the potential for an indoor sports center. They found significant support for an indoor facility to serve weekend tournaments (e.g. basketball, pickleball, cheer leading).

During the week, the facility would be used by local groups.  Victus estimated the center could increase overnight hotel visits and generate over $700 million in total economic activity (over a 30-year period) and substantial hotel and sales tax revenue.  Kosmont research found exciting examples of sports facilities built in rural/suburban areas that expanded into major entertainment centers that can be good examples to consider.

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EXAMPLE - ADVENTHEALTH SPORTS PARK

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
 Opened: 2024
 Owned/Operated by Bluhawk Sports
 Size: 420,000 sf indoor sports & entertainment
complex
 Facilities: 3,200-seat multipurpose arena, 8 basketball courts, 1,500-seat NHL regulation ice rink, 40,000 sf
indoor turf football field, e-sports arena, performance training center
 Hawk’s Outpost (family entertainment center)

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EXAMPLE - SAND MOUNTAIN PARK & AMPHITHEATER

ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
 Size: 130-acre sports, leisure, wellness & entertainment venue. Opened: 2021
 Owned by the City of Albertville
 Operated by The Sports Facilities Companies
 Outdoor Features: outdoor water park, 9 diamond turf
fields, 5 multi-sport turf fields, 18-hole disc golf course, 17 slot RV park, 16 tennis courts, 5,000+ capacity
amphitheater, 2 basketball courts, 2 sand courts
 Indoor Amenities: fitness center, 2 racquetball courts, 2- ane indoor track, 8-lane aquatics center, 4 hardwood
courts, 25,000 sf event space, concession area

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DOWNTOWN PLACEMAKING
Source: Kosmont Companies
A healthy Downtown is important to a city, but the age of many buildings makes reuse challenging.

Action Item 1: Consider programs to help existing businesses (such as façade improvement programs,street / outdoor retail) and help existing properties expand allowable uses in storefront spaces and allowing small scale manufacturing, food makers, artisans, breweries, woodworkers). Support non-profits willing to develop collaborative spaces with other resources in underutilized buildings. The Downtown TASTE program currently offers some assistance in the form of forgivable loans / grants.

Action Item 2: Develop a Food Incubator / Food Hall or Indoor Market that links Downtown Tulare to the region’s agricultural identity (currently being explored)
Action Item 3: Evaluate publicly-owned opportunity sites in the downtown area – such as the surface parking lots– to evaluate potential reuse strategies that aim to add gathering places, activities, and other amenities.

Action Item 4: Invest in physical improvements that can create sense of place and further activate the downtown area—through gateway signage and wayfinding, public art, pedestrian-oriented improvements such as plazas and outdoor spaces,street improvements, micro-transit services. Encourage a blend of uses including housing, office, retail, restaurants, entertainment to activate Downtown at different times of the day.

Action Item 5: Grow social media engagement channels, social medial influencer/engagement channels, as well as marketing/trade publications to promote Downtown businesses and events.

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PLACEMAKING BY DESIGN, DISTRICTS & EVENTS
The Medical
Main Street
district in
Lancaster, CA
aims to be a
blended use area
centered around
major medical
anchors that
includes many
complementary
uses.

Murals in downtown
Providence, RI add
character and highlight
local artists and themes.

Events like the CicLAvia bike / walk fairs in
Los Angeles and the Mission Inn Festival of
Lights in Riverside, CA are memorable and
engaging activations of public spaces.

Distinctive signs –
such as the neon
signs in Fillmore and
the Star Theatre in
Oceanside – can give
an area a distinctive
sense of place.

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FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY ZONES
Opportunity Zones (OZs) were created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a federal economic development tool to encourage private investment in underprivileged census tracts. OZs can help attract long-term private investment in economically disadvantaged areas by offering tax deferrals on capital gains, a partial tax reduction (investors receive a basis step-up, meaning a portion of the original gain isn’t taxed), or tax-free appreciation (investor pays no federal capital gains tax on new appreciation earned from the OZ investment if the investment is held for over 10 years).

An update to the federal OZ legislation occurred in July 2025, tracts for consideration need to be identified and submitted to the State by end of July 2026. The State needs to formally submit nominated census tracts by Fall 2026 to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the new law will take effect 1/1/2027. The differences between the original legislation (OZ 1.0) and the updated legislation (OZ 2.0) is below. Priority can be given for OZ boundaries within an EIFD (or Resolution of Intention is adopted). Rural census tracts receive higher tax reductions of 30%.* Areas Designation Process Tract Eligibility Existing OZ Tracts Investor Tax Benefit OZ 1.0 Based on census tracts designated in
2018
Governors nominated 25% of census
tracts
Broad eligibility with census tracts up to
80% area median income
Current tracts remain part of the
original program (remain in effect until
12/31/2028)
Deferral of capital gains until 12/31/2026
OZ 2.0 New tract map to take effect on
1/1/2027
Governors may nominate up to 25% of
census tracts, but under stricter
eligibility
Stricter eligibility; Up to 70% area
median income or poverty rate of 20%
or greater and median family income less
than 125% of area median, plus new cap
on preventing high-income tracts from
qualifying.

OZ 1.0 tracts do not automatically carry
forward; They must be redesignated.

New designation rounds occur every 10
years
Rolling five-year gain deferral structure
for new investments. 10% basis step-up
after five years, potential federal tax
exclusion on appreciation after 10 years
NOTE: Investors may still be able to use OZ 1.0 through 2028 for Qualifying Opportunity Fund investments, but the original OZ 1.0 capital-gain deferral deadline remains 12/31/2026. Following the deadline, deferral and step-up benefits end for new investments, though the 10-year exclusion may still apply to longer-held investments.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Online (Accessed May 2026) Notes: *A rural area is defined as an area other than a city or town with a population greater than 50,000 and an urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town.

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OZ 2.0 ELIGIBLE CENSUS
TRACTS
Sources: ESRI; U.S. Dept. of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Online
(Accessed May 2026)
NOTE
Census tracts covering parts of Downtown
Tulare, northern Tulare, and southern
Tulare (by the Agri-Center) do not qualify
under OZ 2.0 standards.

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PERFORMANCE METRICS
In order to track economic development progress, it is important for the City to maintain annual business and development data analytics to keep on top of economic and market trends:

1. Commercial Building Permits in Key Areas – measure commercial developer interest

2. Assessed Value of Commercial and Industrial Property – show increased private sector investment

3. Number and Type of Business Licenses – measure new business formations

4. Employment by Industry – show success in commercial and industrial business attraction and employment growth

5. Sales Tax Revenues by Geographic District – measure success in attracting businesses and economic activity

6. Hotel Tax Revenues – measure success in attracting more visitors

7. Hotel Visitor Survey – identify types of visitors, short term vs longer term stays

8. Annual Survey of Business Owners – identify issues regarding City permitting / zoning process and other programs

9. Special Event Data attendance estimates – show success of community outreach efforts Source: Kosmont Companies

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ECON DEV ROADMAP – IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES
While establishing priorities for economic development is the City Council’s prerogative, Kosmont was asked to recommend a roadmap for implementing the various strategies discussed over the next 3 years. 6 Month Priorities could include:
 Assign responsibility to gather Performance Metrics
 Plan Business Expansion, Attraction and Retention (“BEAR”) and incentive policies in concert with the Chamber of Commerce 12 Month Priorities could include:
 Initiate BEAR and incentive policies
 Consider forming EIFD or CFD to fund infrastructure
 Downtown Placemaking events
2-3 Year Priorities could include:
 Provide report to Council on BEAR success and other Economic Performance Metrics  Leverage EIFD or CFD to fund infrastructure
 Examine new sports facilities district
 Master plan for Federal Opportunity Zone
 Implement Value Capture Strategies

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5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (“TIF”) TOOLKIT
Enhanced
Infrastructure
Financing District
(EIFD)
Most flexible, most
widely used
Climate Resilience
District
(CRD)
NEW - focus on climate
related mitigations &
infrastructure
TIF Districts can elevate eligibility for State funding Community
Revitalization
& Inv.

Authority
(CRIA)
More emphasis on
affordable housing (25% setaside)
TIF Fundamentals
TIF is a method of capturing
increased property tax revenue
from new development or
property value increases within
a designated area to fund
public improvements or those
that implement public policy,
such as housing.

How it Works
As private property investment
occurs, the resulting increase
in property tax revenue is
“captured” and deposited into
a separate TIF fund and used
to pay for public improvements
within a district.

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WHY PUBLIC AGENCIES AUTHORIZE TIF DISTRICTS?

1. Resource Preservation: No encumbrance of existing City / County resources

2. Private Sector Catalyst: Private sector investment induced by district commitment on a “but for” basis accelerates growth of net fiscal revenues, job creation, housing production, essential infrastructure improvements

3. Other Public Money (“OPM”): Ability to attract tax increment contributions from other taxing entities (e.g., County, special districts); Increased priority for Federal / State grants loans (e.g., for TOD, water, housing, parks, remediation). Provides increased priority for grant fundings

4. No New Taxes: TIF districts do not impose a new tax on residents. They capture the value of new development

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EIFD WITH A POTENTIAL CITY/COUNTY PARTNERSHIP
Federal & State Sources
• Cap-and-Trade / HCD grant & loan
programs (AHSC, IIG, TCC)
• Prop 68 parks & open space grants
• Prop 1 water / sewer funds
• Caltrans ATP / HSIP grants
• Federal DOT / EPA / EDA funding
• Federal IRA and IIJA direct funds
• Prop 4 (10B)
Private Sector based Funding Sources
• Development Agreement / impact fees
• Benefit assessments (e.g. contribution from CFD)
• Private investment
• Private tax credits available through IRA and IIJA for climate investments
▪ Ideal strategy includes a County contribution
➢ Tulare receives approximately 11.5% of every $1 collected in property taxes on average (varies by Tax Rate Area) ➢ City additionally receives equivalent of approximately 12.3% of property tax in lieu of MVLF, also available to EIFD ➢ County receives approximately 33.0% of every $1 collected in property taxes on average ➢ School-related entities cannot participate
▪ TIF Districts which involve a City / County joint effort are more likely to win state grant funding sources

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VALUE CAPTURE ZONING /

UPDATED SPECIFIC PLANS
• Increase Flexibility: Review and revamp zoning and permitting requirements to ensure flexible requirements that can accommodate market and changing business and customer dynamics. • Streamline Process: Identify business and project categories that are particularly beneficial and create a fast and predictable process for review / approval.
• Encourage Active Uses: Provide an easy permit process for interesting and dynamic uses – such as pop-up users, live music / events, outdoor dining permits, and artistic improvements / installations – that can enhance visitors’ experiences
• Incentivize Reuse of Struggling Spaces: Provide flexible building permit rules for properties suited for adaptive reuse and incentivize conversion of vacant commercial buildings into other uses (such as hotel and residential). • Specialize: Tailor requirements for infill development to recognize the often-challenging circumstances involved in infill developments.

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VALUE CAPTURE ZONING (VCZ®)

USES ZONING AS CURRENCY
City “manufactures”
new bank of Density via
Specific Plan / Zoning
City places pre-approves new
Density places in DOR® Bank &
adopts amenity list;
Development projects apply
City selectively distributes DOR®
Density for Projects that deliver
Amenities & Infrastructure via D.A.
(Zoning as Currency)
What is a DOR® Bank? Pre-approved new density that is linked to preapproved public amenities / infrastructure or a density fee via a Development Agreement
When possible, Cities should avoid giving away density in a specific plan or entitlements without tying density to projects that deliver community benefits and public amenities and/or pay fees

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CASE STUDIES USING VALUE CAPTURE ZONING®
VALUE CAPTURE ZONING VCZ® STRATEGY:

HERMOSA BEACH

LAND VALUE RECAPTURE PROGRAM
City council recently approved a land value recapture program to recover & reinvest land value increases via new approved residential zoning for redevelopment in the City’s commercial districts.

Market-rate housing developments will be required to pay $76 - 104 per square foot to a Hermosa Beach fund that aims to support development of affordable housing.

VALUE CAPTURE ZONING VCZ® STRATEGY:

BUELLTON
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY RESERVE (D.O.R.)®
The City of Buellton included a D.O.R.® tool in its Avenue of the Flags Specific Plan to encourage development in the downtown area and create a vibrant main street.

D.O.R.® tool trades zoning incentives (density, building heights, parking, setbacks, fees, etc.) to projects that deliver community amenities, infrastructure, or other benefits.

The following communities have implemented or are considering Value Capture Zoning VCZ® / D.O.R.®:
• El Monte
• Temecula
• Palmdale
• Buellton
• Placentia
• Burbank
• Seaside
• Jurupa Valley
• Scotts Valley
• Hermosa Beach

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GRANTS AND OTHER PUBLIC FUNDING
 There is a wide variety of grant programs and funding sources available through the state and federal government.
 New grant programs are added every year, many with a focus on housing and climate resiliency.
 Cities should periodically review available grant sources and pursue grants that align with the City’s economic development goals (a grant-writing firm can provide assistance if the City’s internal resources are limited).

Recent Economic Development &
Climate Grant / Funding Programs
• Regional Early Action Planning (REAP)
• Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
• Infill Infrastructure Grants (IIG)
• Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
(AHSC)
• Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF)
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• ICARP Regional Resilience Grant Program (RRGP)
• Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF)
• Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention
(HHAP)
• Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF)
• Coastal Conservancy Grants
• Adaptation Planning Grant Program (APGP)
• Strategic Growth Council grants
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ON

STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL
Federal Programs State Programs
Inflation Reduction Act
(IRA)
Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law
(Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs
Act) [IIJA]
Affordable Housing
and Sustainability
Communities
Program (AHSC)
Infill Infrastructure
Grants (IIG) +
Catalyst Program
(IIGC)
Multifamily Housing
Program (MHP)
Funds available through tax
credits and rebates for
individuals and tax-exempt
financing for projects aimed at
inducing private sector
investment.

Funds for roads, bridges,
railroads, broadband, water,
public transportation, airports,
cyber security, climate
resiliency, brownfield cleanup,
electric vehicles, and more
CA Program:

EIFD Preference
$1 - $30 million awards
for affordable housing,
housing infrastructure,
transportation, related
amenities, program costs
CA Program:

EIFD Preference
$1 - $7.5 million grants for
infill projects / areas, gap
funding for
infrastructure for
residential / mixed-use
with some affordability
requirements
Funding for rental housing;
includes land lease
payments, construction /
rehab, offsite
infrastructure
improvements
$400 Billion in IRA Funds, $550 Billion in Federal Infrastructure Funds, Millions More in State Programs

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CITY OF TULARE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
JUNE 2026
2301 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 4140
El Segundo, CA 90245
TEL: 424-297-1070 | URL: www.kosmont.com

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APPENDIX
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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CITY OF TULARE – EDSP
A – DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE

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SUMMARY

DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE
City Revenue Information
 Tulare is highly reliant on sales and use tax compared to other cities in California. In 2024, 44% of City tax revenues to the general fund come from sales and use tax, while the California cities average is 22%
 The City is not overexposed to hotel tax risk since just 3% of the City’s general fund revenues in 2024 comes from transient occupancy tax (“TOT”). In contrast, TOT is 6% of general fund tax revenues across California cities.
 Principal sales tax revenue generators in the City include gas stations, restaurants/bars, motor vehicles and parts, and building materials
 In the 10-year period between 2014 and 2024, sales tax revenues in Tulare have grown by 53% (4.3% per year). Over the same period, sales tax revenues from the County Pool have more than doubled.

County Pool revenues grew significantly due to rise in e-commerce sales, (10-year compound annual growth rate of 7.3%)
Population and Household Demographics
 72,200 residents and 17,100 households in the City (2nd largest city in Tulare County, following Visalia)
 City has a significant daytime population (~67,300)
 Average household size in the City is 3.26, on par with the County (3.23) and higher than the State (2.80)
 Median age in the City is 32.2, younger than both County and State (33.1 and 38.4, respectively)
 12% of Tulare residents hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher (30% lower attainment than the County, 68% lower than the State)  Education levels are correlated with incomes. The average household income in Tulare is $103,500 (7% higher than County, 28% lower than State)
 Tulare is an affordable city compared to most cities in California. The average price of a home in Tulare is $347,900, slightly lower than the Countywide average price of $355,900 and more than 50% lower than the average price of a home in the State ($763,300)

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SUMMARY
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE (CONT’D)
Employment
 More residents leave the City to go to work compared to workers coming into the City for work, yielding a net outflow of jobs  Employees who work in Tulare are coming from Visalia, Porterville, Fresno, Hanford, and Bakersfield. Employed residents living in Tulare go to Visalia, Fresno, Porterville, Bakersfield, and Corcoran for work  The top five industries with the most employees in the City are:
retail trade, health care and social assistance, manufacturing, accommodation and food services, and education services. Of these industries, three (health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and retail trade) are among the top five fastest growing industries in Tulare County
 The jobs/housing ratio for Tulare is 1.56, slightly higher than County and State (1.53 and 1.48, respectively). This number indicates a possible need for more housing in Tulare to accommodate the labor force that works in the City
Location Quotients
 Location quotients were calculated for broad industry categories at a citywide level (Tulare vs Visalia and Tulare County) along with specific categories (e.g., ag tech/support, food and beverage manufacturing, logistics and distribution, and population-serving industries [retail, hotel, medical facilities]) at a countywide level (Tulare County vs. San Joaquin Valley Countries [Fresno, Kern, and Kings counties])
 It was observed that Tulare has a higher concentration of jobs in utilities, manufacturing, retail trade, information, and accommodation and food services compared to Visalia and Tulare County. Although the City is showing less specialization, it is gaining ground on Visalia and the County in transportation and warehousing, admin and support, and health care and social assistance
 Tulare County has a regional specialization in general agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, other manufacturing, and logistics and distribution, although adjacent counties are starting to take a larger share of the logistics and distribution industry. Tulare County increased its regional specialization in ag, ag tech/support, and manufacturing relative to adjacent counties

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DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE (CONT’D)
Visitation Trends
 Visitation data, including visitor and employee demographics, to Tulare was pulled from Placer.ai, a mobile data analytics provider  In 2025, Tulare received a total of 18.2 million visits from out-ofmarket visitors and 2.1 million visits from employees who work in the City but live outside of the City (inbound commuters)  Although visitation from both inbound commuters and out-ofmarket visitors dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, visits returned to pre-pandemic levels by March/April 2021. Since this period, visits by out-of-market visitors and inbound commuters averaged 5% and 10% higher, respectively, compared to pre-pandemic levels
 ~63% of visitors and employees are of Hispanic ethnicity and have lower levels of education (17% have a bachelor’s degree or higher).

Incomes are distributed more evenly across visitors and employees  Inbound commuters to Tulare travel from a more local area given 67% of inbound commuters come from within 10 miles of the City.  Out-of-market visitors are coming to Tulare from a broader area, given 38% of visits come from within 10 miles of the City, 32% from 10 to 30 miles away, and 30% from over 30 miles away
 The most popular location by number of visitors in the City is Tulare Outlets with 811,000 visitors (including inbound commuters and out-of-market visitors)
 Retail categories exhibiting retail sales leakage in Tulare and low online sales leakage potential include limited and full-service restaurants, grocery stores, and building material and supply stores  Retail sales appear to be leaking to several centers just north of the City’s boundaries (along CA-63/Mooney Blvd.) in Visalia

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2024 GENERAL FUND TAX REVENUES
CITY OF TULARE VS. ALL CA CITIES
Source: Kosmont Companies; CA DOF; CDTFA (Accessed November 2025) Notes: Other revenues may include interest, penalties, delinquent taxes, employer payroll tax, etc.

City of Tulare
Property Taxes, 39.1%
Sales and Use Tax,

21.9%
Transient Occupancy
Taxes & STR Fees,

6.0%
Utility User Fee, 4.9%
Business License Tax,

6.3%
Franchise Fee, 3.5%
Transportation Tax,

3.5%
Property
Transfer Fee,

4.0%
Construction, 1.5%
Parking , 0.5%
Admission, 0.1%
Other, 8.6%
All CA Cities
Property Taxes,
27%
Sales and Use Tax,
44%
Trainsient
Occupancy Taxes ,
3%
Utility User Fee,
15%
Business License
Tax, 15%
Franchise Tax, 4%
Transportation
Tax , 5%
OTHER %, 0%

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HISTORIC TAX REVENUE GROWTH TABLES (2018-2024)

CITY OF TULARE VS TULARE COUNTY CITIES VS ALL CA CITIES Source: Kosmont Companies; CA DOF; CDTFA (Accessed June 2024) Note: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

City of Tulare
YEAR TOTAL PROPERTY SALES AND USE HOTEL PROP % SALES % HOTEL % 2018 $ 36,815,014 $ 10,826,529 $ 16,255,205 $ 1,391,793 29.4% 44.2% 3.8% 2019 $ 39,925,870 $ 11,383,962 $ 16,751,599 $ 1,503,337 28.5% 42.0% 3.8% 2020 $ 42,247,784 $ 11,995,479 $ 16,362,273 $ 1,431,231 28.4% 38.7% 3.4% 2021 $ 42,930,445 $ 12,761,555 $ 19,980,548 $ 1,565,612 29.7% 46.5% 3.6% 2022 $ 48,339,300 $ 13,318,797 $ 23,290,064 $ 1,985,244 27.6% 48.2% 4.1% 2023 $ 55,052,310 $ 14,188,128 $ 21,973,584 $ 1,936,266 25.8% 39.9% 3.5% 2024 $ 56,283,302 $ 15,388,191 $ 24,875,477 $ 1,415,608 27.3% 44.2% 2.5% % Chg. 53% 42% 53% 2% (7%) 0% (33%)
Tulare County Cities
YEAR TOTAL PROPERTY SALES HOTEL PROP % SALES % HOTEL %
2018 $ 185,630,034 $ 48,873,757 $ 67,740,780 $ 5,523,175 26.3% 36.5% 3.0% 2019 $ 202,662,057 $ 51,619,935 $ 73,019,716 $ 5,596,596 25.5% 36.0% 2.8% 2020 $ 219,401,022 $ 54,203,238 $ 75,675,659 $ 5,066,266 24.7% 34.5% 2.3% 2021 $ 247,367,321 $ 56,891,228 $ 85,337,852 $ 6,140,036 23.0% 34.5% 2.5% 2022 $ 279,549,166 $ 59,096,406 $ 96,716,514 $ 8,033,337 21.1% 34.6% 2.9% 2023 $ 285,767,859 $ 64,270,396 $ 89,224,525 $ 7,867,531 22.5% 31.2% 2.8% 2024 $ 290,619,077 $ 70,650,973 $ 90,888,600 $ 7,602,906 24.3% 31.3% 2.6% % Chg. 57% 45% 34% 38% (8%) (14%) (12%)
All CA Cities
YEAR TOTAL PROPERTY SALES HOTEL PROP % SALES % HOTEL %
2018 $ 31,799,746,521 $ 12,890,489,342 $ 7,005,395,050 $ 2,585,451,532 40.5% 22.0% 8.1% 2019 $ 34,539,905,371 $ 14,177,924,698 $ 7,726,240,615 $ 2,748,778,129 41.0% 22.4% 8.0% 2020 $ 34,343,088,470 $ 14,733,616,783 $ 7,273,442,316 $ 2,052,851,870 42.9% 21.2% 6.0% 2021 $ 37,523,287,391 $ 15,875,562,038 $ 7,935,922,642 $ 1,299,716,160 42.3% 21.1% 3.5% 2022 $ 42,007,714,014 $ 16,441,856,815 $ 9,212,861,760 $ 2,532,105,390 39.1% 21.9% 6.0% 2023 $ 43,920,939,706 $ 17,707,029,878 $ 9,407,047,833 $ 2,981,574,028 40.3% 21.4% 6.8% 2024 $ 45,316,851,574 $ 18,600,289,452 $ 9,401,813,931 $ 3,019,232,378 41.0% 20.7% 6.7% % Chg43% 44% 34% 17% 1% (6%) (18%) 9.1 General Business 59 of 127 DRAFT
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HISTORIC TAX REVENUE GROWTH (2018-2024)

CITY OF TULARE VS TULARE COUNTY CITIES VS ALL CA CITIES Source: Kosmont Companies; CA DOF; CDTFA (Accessed November 2025) 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Property Tax Revenue
Growth Since 2018
Tulare Tulare County Cities All CA Cities
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Sales Tax Revenue
Growth Since 2018
Tulare Tulare County Cities All CA Cities
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-30%
-10%
10%
30%
50%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOT Revenue
Growth Since 2018
Tulare Tulare County Cities All CA Cities

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Year City Subtotal County
Pool
City
Total
2014 $8,981,000 $996,000 $9,977,000
2015 $8,860,000 $1,276,000 $10,136,000
2016 $8,799,000 $1,110,000 $9,909,000
2017 $9,118,000 $1,060,000 $10,178,000
2018 $9,331,000 $1,140,000 $10,471000
2019 $10,160,000 $1,347,000 $11,507,000
2020 $9,781,000 $1,425,000 $11,206,000
2021 $12,917,000 $1,947,000 $14,864,000
2022 $13,565,000 $2,160,000 $15,725,000
2023 $13,138,000 $2,261,000 $15,389,000
2024 $13,291,000 $2,016,000 $15,307,000
10-Year Growth 48% 102% 53%
COVID-19 Effect
(2019-2020) (3.7%) 5.8% (2.6%)
CAGR 4.0% 7.3% 4.3%

SALES TAX REVENUES BY YEAR
CITY OF TULARE (2014-2024)
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Change Since 2018: City Subtotal and
Share of County Pool
TULARE TULARE County Pool

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RETAIL SALES BY CATEGORY BY YEAR
CITY OF TULARE (2015-2023)
Retail
Category 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 % Growth (2015-23)
2023 % of
Total
Motor Vehicle
& Parts $106,094,166 $110,148,955 $117,752,525 $108,391,118 $109,235,715 $121,612,043 $140,496,856 $130,962,796 $120,742,789 13.8% 9.2% Home
Furnishings $6,751,058 $7,290,753 $6,285,732 $5,618,548 $5,997,474 $4,865,401 $5,866,733 $4,028,479 $3,446,879 (48.9%) 0.3% Building
Materials $78,162,202 $75,609,267 $76,983,566 $83,935,183 $83,522,941 $107,520,534 $120,078,742 $123,046,301 $117,045,561 49.7% 8.9% Food & Beverage $32,907,910 $31,701,419 $32,489,037 $34,727,713 $33,157,729 $31,726,323 $36,264,044 $41,137,853 $40,903,503 24.3% 3.1% Gas Stations $163,094,477 $151,461,579 $168,256,694 $188,071,610 $197,720,544 $167,444,922 $224,576,252 $294,545,022 $269,278,671 65.1% 20.6% Clothing Stores $72,204,111 $78,110,825 $79,072,433 $85,980,269 $93,871,679 $77,893,554 $120,115,639 $107,314,901 $104,321,340 44.5% 8.0% Gen.

Merchandise $93,213,520 $92,842,717 $88,194,267 $90,546,822 $93,507,165 $107,441,608 $118,129,343 $117,838,787 $116,868,257 25.4% 8.9% Restaurants/Bars $81,466,187 $87,411,274 $89,338,139 $90,801,729 $94,770,574 $91,065,635 $124,198,097 $133,616,436 $142,621,115 75.1% 10.9% Other Retail $41,861,120 $44,427,478 $46,175,118 $46,020,315 $48,096,189 $55,049,050 $70,977,121 $71,536,736 $77,440,388 85.0% 5.9% Total Retail &
Food Services $675,754,751 $679,004,267 $704,547,511 $734,093,307 $759,880,010 $764,619,070 $960,702,827 $1,024,027,311 $992,668,503 46.9% 75.8% All Other Outlets $194,634,293 $192,215,260 $207,630,266 $206,533,531 $232,687,273 $225,420,019 $300,913,996 $313,730,790 $317,189,906 63.0% 24.2% TOTAL $870,389,044 $871,219,527 $912,177,777 $940,626,838 $992,567,283 $990,039,089 $1,261,616,823 $1,337,758,101 $1,309,858,409 50.5% 100.0% Source: CA DOF; CDTFA; Kosmont Companies (Accessed November 2025) Notes: *Numbers reflected are in thousands of dollars. Other retail may include pet supply stores, tobacco stores, art dealers, etc. All other outlets refers to business to business or business to government transactions. Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

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POPULATION & INCOME

CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE
2025 Tulare
City
Tulare
County
California
State
Population 72,227 483,050 39,563,914
Daytime Population 67,281 470,608 39,400,957
Households 17,088 148,132 13,785,669
Average HH Size 3.26 3.23 2.80
Median Age 32.2 33.1 38.4
% Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4% 17.6% 39.2%
% Hispanic Origin 65.6% 67.5% 40.7%
Per Capita Income $28,894 $29,526 $50,026
Median HH Income $75,413 $75,463 $101,136
Average HH Income $103,544 $96,125 $143,246
Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online (Accessed November 2025)

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8%
9% 9%
16%
14%
13%
11%
10%
6%
3%
1%
7% 7%
8%
16%
14%
13%
11%
10%
8%
4%
1%
5% 6% 6%
13%
15%
14%
12%
12%
10%
5%
2%
0-4 5-9 10-14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85+ Tulare Tulare County California
Median Age
City of Tulare 32.2
Tulare County 33.1
California 38.4
POPULATION BY AGE – 2025

TULARE HAS A YOUNGER POPULATION COMPARED TO COUNTY AND STATE Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online (Accessed November 2025)

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POPULATION BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT – 2025

TULARE HAS LOWER LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
21%
33% 33%
8%
4%
23%
29%
31%
11%
6%
14%
21%
26%
24%
15%
No high school diploma High school graduate or
equivalent
Some college or
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree Graduate or prof. degree
Tulare Tulare County California
Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online (Accessed November 2025); Notes: Population observed includes people aged 25 and older. % Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Tulare 12.4%
Tulare County 17.6%
California 39.2%

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7%
6%
7%
12%
19%
14%
20%
10%
7%
9%
7% 7%
11%
17%
15%
18%
9%
8% 7%
5% 5%
8%
13% 12%
18%
12%
21%
<$15K $15-$25K $25-$35K $35-$50K $50-$75K $75-$100K $100-$150K $150-$200K $200K+ Tulare Tulare County California
POPULATION BY INCOME - 2025
36% OF TULARE HOUSEHOLDS EARN >$100K ANNUALLY
HH Income Median Average
Tulare $75,413 $94,998
Tulare County $75,463 $96,125
California $101,136 $143,246
Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online (Accessed November 2025)

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58%
38%
4%
56%
38%
6%
51%
43%
6%
Owner Occupied Renter Occupied Vacant
Tulare Tulare County California
HOUSING BY TENURE - 2025

TULARE HAS MORE OWNER-OCCUPIED UNITS
Avg. HH Size
Tulare 3.26
Tulare County 3.23
California 3.26
Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online (Accessed November 2025)

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HOME VALUE HISTORY
2016 - 2025
$763,288
$355,852
$347,883
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
1/1/2016 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 1/1/2019 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 1/1/2022 1/1/2023 1/1/2024 1/1/2025 California Tulare County Tulare

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11.3%

9.9%

7.1%

6.5%

6.1% 6.0%

10.5%

8.1%

5.3%

6.2%

7.0%

13.3%

11.7%

11.2%

10.4% 9.7% 9.7%

13.3%

10.6%

8.2%

9.8%

10.3%

7.6%

6.2% 5.5%

4.8% 4.3% 4.1%

10.1%

7.3%

4.3% 4.7%

5.3%
0%
4%
8%
12%
16%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Tulare Tulare County California

UNEMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE
Source: California Employment Development Department (Accessed November 2025); Notes: Numbers are not seasonally adjusted. Annual averages are observed for years 2014 to 2024.

Unemployment Rate
(August 2025)
Tulare 8.0%
Tulare County 10.3%
California 5.8%

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TULARE

EMPLOYMENT

DENSITY MAP
The highest concentrations of
employment in the City of Tulare
area along 99 Hwy. and E. Prosperity
Ave. in the northern section of the City.

There are some additional areas of high
employment in the southern portion of
the City (major industrial facilities and
Agri-Center).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic
Studies (2023, Accessed February 2026)

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EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

CITY OF TULARE
Resident Employed Population (Age 16+)
Sector Share
Health Care and Social Assistance 15.1%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 11.6%
Educational Services 10.7%
Retail Trade 9.6%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Accommodation and Food Services 8.5%
Public Administration 6.9%
Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation 5.1% Construction 5.0%
Transportation and Warehousing 4.5%
Wholesale Trade 3.0%
Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 2.7%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2.5%
Finance and Insurance 1.4%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.1%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 0.9%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.6%
Utilities 0.6%
Information 0.6%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 0.1%
Workers Employed in Study Area (Age 16+)
Sector Share
Retail Trade 14.6%
Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
Manufacturing 13.4%
Accommodation and Food Services 12.1%
Educational Services 11.1%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 9.0%
Construction 3.9%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.6%
Public Administration 2.9%
Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 2.8%
Wholesale Trade 2.8%
Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation 2.3% Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2.0%
Finance and Insurance 1.4%
Utilities 1.4%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.0%
Information 0.6%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.5%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 0.1%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%
“Industries in which City residents work” “Jobs in the City” Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies (2023, Accessed February 2026) Notes: Categorized by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Industry Sectors

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TULARE RESIDENT

CONCENTRATION
MAP
Residents are mostly located in the
northern section of the City (north of
Foster Dr. / Paige Ave.). There is a sizable
population west of the rail tracks.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic
Studies (2023, Accessed February 2026)
Employed residents / Sq. Mile
Employed residents / Sq. Mile
Employed residents / Sq. Mile
Employed residents / Sq. Mile
Employed residents / Sq. Mile
Employed residents
Employed residents
Employed residents
Employed residents
Employed residents

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Outflow:

Where Residents Commute To For Work
City Count Percentage
Tulare city, CA 6,305 23.5%
Visalia city, CA 6,135 22.8%
Fresno city, CA 995 3.7%
Porterville city, CA 578 2.2%
Bakersfield city, CA 511 1.9%
Corcoran city, CA 502 1.9%
Delano city, CA 407 1.5%
Los Angeles city, CA 363 1.4%
Exeter city, CA 301 1.1%
Hanford city, CA 281 1.0%
Dinuba city, CA 243 0.9%
Goshen CDP, CA 220 0.8%
Tipton CDP, CA 186 0.7%
Clovis city, CA 182 0.7%
Lindsay city, CA 180 0.7%
San Jose city, CA 132 0.5%
Farmersville city, CA 131 0.5%
Pixley CDP, CA 121 0.5%
Sacramento city, CA 110 0.4%
San Francisco city, CA 108 0.4%
San Diego city, CA 90 0.3%
Shafter city, CA 83 0.3%
Selma city, CA 74 0.3%
Madera city, CA 70 0.3%
Camarillo city, CA 67 0.2%
All Other Locations 8,491 31.6%
Inflow:

Where Workers Come From
City Count Percentage
Tulare city, CA 6,305 34.1%
Visalia city, CA 3,223 17.4%
Porterville city, CA 528 2.9%
Fresno city, CA 486 2.6%
Hanford city, CA 386 2.1%
Bakersfield city, CA 267 1.4%
Clovis city, CA 225 1.2%
Corcoran city, CA 214 1.2%
Los Angeles city, CA 194 1.0%
Exeter city, CA 164 0.9%
Farmersville city, CA 164 0.9%
Lindsay city, CA 162 0.9%
Lemoore city, CA 138 0.7%
Dinuba city, CA 135 0.7%
Delano city, CA 119 0.6%
Selma city, CA 88 0.5%
Goshen CDP, CA 73 0.4%
Pixley CDP, CA 71 0.4%
Woodlake city, CA 70 0.4%
Tipton CDP, CA 68 0.4%
Reedley city, CA 67 0.4%
East Tulare Villa CDP, CA 66 0.4%
Kingsburg city, CA 62 0.3%
Ivanhoe CDP, CA 61 0.3%
San Jose city, CA 58 0.3%
All Other Locations 5,105 27.6%
WORKER

DESTINATIONS &

ORIGINS

CITY OF TULARE
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic
Studies (2023, Accessed February 2026)

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Workers employed in City
but living outside
Workers living & employed
in City
Workers living in City but
employed outside
*Employment Ratio = People employed within City (living and working in City + those who come into City for work) / Employed population of City (living and working in City + workers who live in the City, but work outside of the City) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies (2023, Accessed February 2026)

WORKER INFLOW / OUTFLOW

CITY OF TULARE
Reference Tulare Tulare
County
Workers Living and Working 6,305 110,517
Workers Coming (Inflow) 12,194 60,067
Workers Going (Outflow) 20,561 71,834
Net Inflow/Outflow (8,367) (11,767)
Employment Ratio* 0.69 0.94
 Employees who work in the City are coming from Visalia, Porterville, Fresno, Hanford, and Bakersfield
 Employed residents living in Tulare are traveling to Visalia, Fresno, Porterville, Bakersfield, and Corcoran for work
 Per the 2023-2024 ACFR, top 10
employers in Tulare include:
➢ Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. (1,178 employees)
➢ Tulare City School District (1,027)
➢ Tulare Joint Union High School District
(646)
➢ Land O’Lakes Inc. (470)
➢ Adventist Health Hospital (410)
➢ City of Tulare (381)
➢ Dryer’s Grand Ice Cream (350)
➢ Lactalis Heritage Dairy (238)
➢ Walmart (218)
➢ U.S. Cold Storage of CA (201)

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Industry 2022 2032
Annual
Growth
2022-2032
Total
Growth
2022-2032
Total
Change
2022-2032
Health Care and Social Assistance 18,750 23,580 483 4,830 25.8% Accommodation and Food Services 12,730 12,900 17 170 1.3% Professional, Scientific, and Tech. Services 2,390 2,620 23 230 9.6% Admin. and Support / Waste Mgmt. 8,150 9,670 152 1,520 18.7% Retail Trade 16,850 17,560 71 710 4.2%
Information 630 650 2 20 3.2%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 990 1.120 13 130 13.1% Transportation and Warehousing 8,630 10,920 229 2,290 26.5% Other Services (excludes Private
Household Workers) 3,840 4.040 20 200 5.2%
Educational Services (Private) 1,030 1,140 11 110 10.7% Government 33,200 34,100 90 900 2.7%
Construction 7,400 8,170 77 770 10.4%
Wholesale Trade 4,250 4,470 22 220 5.25%
Financial Activities 3,660 3,740 8 80 2.2%
Mgmt. of Companies and Enterprises 600 570 (3) (30) (5%) Utilities 660 730 7 70 10.6%
Manufacturing 13,370 14,550 118 1180 8.8%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 37,540 38,540 95 950 2.5% Self-Employment 11,970 12,230 26 260 7.8%
Total Employment 186,640 201,250 1,366 13,660 8.4%

EMPLOYMENT

PROJECTIONS BY

INDUSTRY

TULARE COUNTY
Manufacturing, warehouse and health
care show major growth potential
Source: California Employment Development Department, (November 2025) Notes: Other refers to self-employed and private household workers. Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate negative numbers.

Professional and Business Services include professional, scientific, tech services, admin support and waste management and remediation, and management of companies.

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CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR
CITY OF TULARE VS CITY OF VISALIA (2018 – 2023)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic
Studies, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics
(2023, Accessed February 2026)
-571
-265
-58
-47
-45
-41
-41
-28
-23
-8
-4
1 56
56 66
153
266
296
324
881
-1,000 -500 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Construction
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Finance and Insurance
Wholesale Trade
Information
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Public Administration
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Educational Services
Other Services (excluding Public Administration)
Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation Transportation and Warehousing
Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Accommodation and Food Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
City of Tulare City of Visalia

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LOCATION QUOTIENTS INTRODUCTION
Location quotients (“LQ”) are ratios that aid in assessing an area’s specialization within an industry. Here, we are using LQ’s to compare Tulare’s share of employment in an industry to the shares in Visalia and Tulare County.

If the LQ is equal to 1, employment shares are proportional. If the LQ is greater than 1, then Tulare has a higher concentration of employment, and the industry has a regional specialization. An LQ less than 1, indicates less concentration and regional specialization.

The following slide contains 2018 and 2023 LQ’s for Tulare compared to Visalia and Tulare County. It is observed that the City of Tulare has a higher concentration of jobs compared to Visalia and Tulare County in the following industries: utilities (power generation / distribution, natural gas, water / sewage), manufacturing, retail trade, information (includes data processing, telecommunications, broadcasting, etc.), and accommodation and food services (includes hotels, caterers, bars, restaurants). It is important to note, however, that while Tulare continues to have an advantage in these categories over Visalia and Tulare County, it is losing ground to those two areas in utilities.

The City of Tulare shows the least specialization in the following industries: construction, transportation and warehousing, admin and support, health care and social assistance, arts / entertainment, and public administration. The City is, however, gaining ground on Visalia and Tulare County in the following industries: transportation and warehousing, administration and support, and health care and social assistance.

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LOCATION QUOTIENTS (2018-2023)
CITY OF TULARE VS. CITY OF VISALIA VS. TULARE COUNTY
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal EmployerHousehold Dynamics (2023, Accessed February 2026) Notes: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate negative numbers. 2018 LQ 2023 LQ 2018-2023 LQ Chg.

NAICS Industry Tulare /
Visalia
Tulare /
Tulare County
Tulare /
Visalia
Tulare /
Tulare County
Tulare /
Visalia
Tulare /
Tulare County
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 5.74 0.54 1.80 0.41 (68.6%) (23.1%) Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction - 0.58 - 0.00 - (100.0%) Utilities 6.13 2.59 5.07 2.44 (17.2%) (6.0%)
Construction 0.97 1.16 0.71 0.87 (26.9%) (24.8%)
Manufacturing 2.31 1.50 2.67 1.71 15.6% 14.5%
Wholesale Trade 0.82 1.11 0.90 1.08 9.1% (2.1%)
Retail Trade 1.30 1.64 1.55 1.75 19.7% 6.2%
Transportation and Warehousing 0.75 0.73 0.85 0.87 12.6% 18.5% Information 1.07 1.76 1.68 2.07 56.4% 17.6%
Finance and Insurance 0.57 1.08 0.89 1.27 55.4% 18.1%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.26 1.66 0.81 1.18 (35.5%) (28.6%) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1.34 2.02 0.73 1.26 (45.1%) (37.9%) Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.78 1.13 0.73 1.06 (6.4%) (6.4%) Administration & Support, Waste Mgmt. and Remediation 0.27 0.37 0.33 0.43 22.0% 15.3% Educational Services 0.90 1.06 1.05 1.06 16.9% 0.5%
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.55 0.85 0.66 0.96 21.1% 14.0% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 0.28 0.30 0.14 0.13 (49.9%) (56.9%) Accommodation and Food Services 1.25 1.60 1.42 1.70 13.5% 6.3% Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 1.00 1.30 1.05 1.40 5.0% 7.7% Public Administration 0.34 0.66 0.31 0.57 (8.9%) (13.5%)

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TULARE EMPLOYMENT LOCATION QUOTIENT / JOBS CHANGE
(2018-2023) / SECTOR SHARE OF TOTAL (EXCL. MINING)
CITY OF TULARE VS. CITY OF VISALIA
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal EmployerHousehold Dynamics (2023, Accessed February 2026) Notes: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate negative numbers.

Agriculture, Forestry,
Fishing and Hunting, -571
Construction, -58 Utilities, 1
Manufacturing, 266
Wholesale Trade, -41
Retail Trade, 296
Transportation and …
Information, -41
Finance and Insurance, -45
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, -47
Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services, -265
Management of
Companies and
Enterprises, -8
Administration &
Support, 66
Educational Services, 56
Health Care and Social Assistance, 881
Arts, Entertainment, and
Recreation, -28
Accommodation and
Food Services, 324
Other Services (excluding Public
Administration), 56
Public Administration, -23
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0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 Tulare Job Growth (2018-2023)
Location Quotient (Tulare / Visalia)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal EmployerHousehold Dynamics (2023, Accessed February 2026) Notes: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate negative numbers.

TULARE EMPLOYMENT LOCATION QUOTIENT / JOBS CHANGE
(2018-2023) / SECTOR SHARE OF TOTAL (EXCL. MINING)
CITY OF TULARE VS. COUNTY OF TULARE
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and
Hunting, -571
Utilities, 1
Construction, -58
Manufacturing, 266
Wholesale Trade, -41
Retail Trade, 296
Transportation and
Warehousing, 153
Information, -41 Finance and Insurance, -45
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, -47
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services,
-265
Management of Companies and
Enterprises, -8
Administration & Support, 66
Educational Services, 56
Health Care and Social Assistance, 881
Arts, Entertainment, and
Recreation, -28
Other Services (excluding Public Accommodation and Food Services, 324 Administration), 56
Public Administration, -23
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INTRODUCTION TO NAICS CODES
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Accessed March 2026)  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is a standardized system used to classify businesses by industries  NAICS Codes were utilized in the Location Quotient analyses  2-digit NAICS codes refer to a broad industry category. In our analysis, we included some of these industries, such as general agriculture (NAICS 11), wholesale (NAICS 42), and populationserving industries which Kosmont defined as the combination of retail (NAICS 44 and 45), health care and social assistance (NAICS 62), accommodation and food services (NAICS 72), and other services [e.g., repair/maintenance, salons, etc] (NAICS 81)  4-digit NAICS codes were used to highlight more specialized industries. For example, Ag Tech/Support includes farm machinery and equipment manufacturing, food product machinery
manufacturing, testing labs (including soil and food testing), ag consulting, and R&D in the physical/engineering sciences (including ag tech). Other manufacturing refers to manufacturing of apparel, nondurable goods (wood, paper, petroleum, plastics), and manufacturing of metals. Logistics and distribution includes various modes of transportation (rail, truck, pipeline) and warehousing and storage.

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LQ/EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY (TULARE COUNTY VS.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ADJACENT COUNTIES)
Location Quotients
 Kosmont calculated the 2014, 2019, and 2024 location quotients comparing Tulare County with adjacent counties in the San Joaquin Valley (including Fresno, Kern, and Kings Counties). Specific industry data was found at the County level
 Industries observed include: general agriculture, ag tech/support, food and beverage manufacturing, other manufacturing, logistics and distribution, wholesale, and population-serving industries (e.g., accommodation and food services, medical)
 Tulare County appears to have a higher regional specialization relative to the three adjacent counties in the following industries:
general agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, other manufacturing, and logistics and distribution
 In the ten-year period between 2014 and 2024, Tulare County increased its regional specialization in general ag, ag tech/support, and the manufacturing categories.
 While Tulare County does not have a regional specialization in ag tech compared to neighboring counties, the industry is growing significantly in Tulare County
 Tulare County does have a regional concentration in logistics and distribution, but it is shifting to the adjacent counties Employment Growth Trends
 Across the observed categories, Tulare County is growing in each category. Comparatively, general ag and ag tech/support has shown a decline in employment in the adjacent counties
 Although ag tech/support is only a small concentrated portion of employment in both Tulare County and the surrounding counties, the share of employment has grown in Tulare County, while it has declined in neighboring counties
 Logistics and distribution comprise the largest share of total employment across the observed geographies, however, it is a much larger industry in the adjacent counties
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Accessed March 2026)

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LOCATION QUOTIENTS (2014, 2019, 2024)
TULARE COUNTY VS. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COUNTIES (FRESNO, KERN, KINGS) Tulare County / SJV Counties LQ
Chg.

NAICS Industry (NAICS Code) (2014-2024) 2014 LQ 2019 LQ 2024 LQ General Agriculture (11) 1.41 1.57 1.60 12.8%
Ag Tech/Support (3331, 3332, 5413, 5416, 5417) 0.54 0.58 0.65 20.3% Food and Beverage Manufacturing (311, 312) 1.36 1.33 1.48 8.9% Other Manufacturing (313-316, 32, 33, excl. 3331, 3332) 1.26 1.56 1.27 1.3% Logistics and Distribution (481-488, 4931) 1.42 1.01 1.08 (23.8%) Wholesale (42) 0.77 0.89 0.75 (1.7%)
Population-Serving Industries (Retail, Hotels, Medical Facilities) (44, 45, 62, 72, 81) 0.98 0.85 0.94 (4.8%)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Accessed March 2026) Notes: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate negative numbers. General Agriculture refers to crop/cattle farming, fishing/hunting, forestry/logging, and support activities for crop production. Ag Tech/Support includes farm machinery and equipment manufacturing, food product machinery manufacturing, testing labs (including soil and food testing), ag consulting, and R&D in the physical/engineering sciences (including ag tech). Other manufacturing refers to manufacturing of apparel, non-durable goods (wood, paper, petroleum, plastics), and manufacturing of metals. Logistics and distribution includes various modes of transportation (rail, truck, pipeline) and warehousing and storage.

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EMPLOYMENT GROWTH BY CATEGORY (2014-2024)
TULARE COUNTY VS. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COUNTIES (FRESNO, KERN, KINGS) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies, Longitudinal EmployerHousehold Dynamics (Accessed March 2026) Notes: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate negative numbers.

Tulare County
NAICS Industry (NAICS Code) 2014 2024 Growth
(2014-2024)
% Sector Share
(2014)
% Sector Share
(2024)
% Sector Share
Growth
General Agriculture (11) 34,140 36,133 1,993 23.0% 20.4% (11.4%) Ag Tech/Support (3331, 3332, 5413, 5416, 5417) 1,334 1,611 277 0.9% 0.9% 1.1% Food and Beverage Manufacturing (311, 312) 6,567 7,467 900 4.4% 4.2% (4.8%) Other Manufacturing (313-316, 32, 33, excl. 3331, 3332) 4,254 5,164 910 2.9% 2.9% 1.7% Logistics and Distribution (481-488, 4931) 5,101 7,949 2,848 3.4% 4.5% 30.5% Wholesale (42) 3,842 4,089 247 2.6% 2.3% (10.9%)
Population-Serving Retail, Hotels, Medical Facilities
(44, 45, 62, 72, 81) 48,059 61,619 13,560 32.3% 34.7% 7.4% Total Employment (All NAICS Categories) 148,560 177,403 28,843 100.0% 100.0% - San Joaquin Valley Counties
NAICS Industry (NAICS Code) 2014 2024 Growth
(2014-2024)
% Sector Share
(2014)
% Sector Share
(2024)
% Sector Share
Growth
General Agriculture (11) 115,320 105,264 (10,056) 16.2% 12.8% (21.4%) Ag Tech/Support (3331, 3332, 5413, 5416, 5417) 11,831 11,560 (271) 1.7% 1.4% (15.9%) Food and Beverage Manufacturing (311, 312) 23,110 23,470 360 3.3% 2.8% (12.6%) Other Manufacturing (313-316, 32, 33, excl. 3331, 3332) 16,146 18,834 2,688 2.3% 2.3% 0.4% Logistics and Distribution (481-488, 4931) 17,202 34,221 17,019 2.4% 4.1% 71.2% Wholesale (42) 23,939 25,215 1,276 3.4% 3.1% (9.4%)
Population-Serving Retail, Hotels, Medical Facilities
(44, 45, 62, 72, 81) 233,733 306,338 72,605 32.9% 37.1% 12.8% Total Employment (All NAICS Categories) 709,809 824,760 114,951 100.0% 100.0% -

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A.4 – VISITATION TRENDS
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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OUT-OF-MARKET VISITORS AND INBOUND COMMUTERS
CITY OF TULARE (1/1/19 – 12/31/25)
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed September 2025)
28% drop in visits from
March to April 2020
17% drop in visits from
March to April 2020

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OVERALL VISITS COMPARED TO 2019 BASELINE YEAR
CITY OF TULARE (1/1/19 – 12/31/25)
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed September 2025)
December is a peak month for
visits by inbound commuters
(peak month since 2021)
March 2021 was the month when visits by out-of-market visitors returned above baseline year levels. Visits by inbound commuters first passed this mark just a month later. Since March 2021, visits by out-of-market visitors averages 5% higher than baseline year levels and visits by inbound commuters averages 10% higher.

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CITY OF TULARE
OUT-OF-MARKET VISITOR DEMOGRAPHICS 1/1/25 TO 12/31/25
Demographic Highlights
Total Visits 18.2 million
Avg. Days Spent in Market 7.4
Total Visitors 2.4 million
Average HH Size 3.21
Number of Households
(calculated) 747,700
Med. Visit Length 1 hr. 15 min.

Avg. Visit Length 3 hrs. 7 min.

Most Common Ethnicity Hispanic (63.3%)
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 17.4%
Median HH Income $71,500
Average HH Income $92,900
Source: Placer.ai; STI Popstats 2024 (Accessed January 2026) Visitor Household Incomes
< $50,000 34.4%
$50,000 - $100,000 32.1%
> $100,000 33.5%
Visitor Ethnicities
Hispanic 63.3%
White 25.9%
Asian 5.2%
Other 3.4%
Black 2.2%
Education Levels (Aged 25+)
High School or Less 51.7%
Some College/Associates 30.9%
Bachelor’s or Higher 17.4%

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OUT-OF-MARKET VISITOR ANALYTICS 1/1/25 TO 12/31/25
Top 10 Visitor Origins (Zip Codes)
Zip Code City / Area
Serviced
# of Visits by Outof-Market Visitors
93277 Visalia 1.7 million
93291 Visalia 1.5 million
93257 Porterville 1.4 million
93274 Tulare 1.2 million
93292 Visalia 1.1 million
93247 Lindsay 650 thousand
93230 Hanford 547 thousand
93272 Tipton 526 thousand
93212 Corcoran 519 thousand
93256 Pixley 388 thousand
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed January 2026)
▪ 38% of visits come from within 10 miles of the City; another 32% come from between 10 and 30 miles; another 30% from 30+ miles away
▪ Top 10 visitor origins are listed in the table below by zip code

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INBOUND COMMUTER DEMOGRAPHICS 1/1/25 TO 12/31/25
Demographic Highlights
Total Visits 2.1 million
Avg. Days Spent in Market 161.5
Total Visitors 13,000
Average HH Size 3.26
Most Common Ethnicity Hispanic (62.8%)
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 16.6%
Median HH Income $74,700
Average HH Income $94,200
Source: Placer.ai; STI Popstats 2024 (Accessed January 2026) Notes: Inbound commuters refer to people who come to the City for work. This does not include the number of resident workers which totals ~18,200. Median and average visit length is unavailable for employees.

Visitor Household Incomes
< $50,000 32.5%
$50,000 - $100,000 32.6%
> $100,000 34.9%
Visitor Ethnicities
Hispanic 62.8%
White 28.4%
Asian 4.0%
Other 3.2%
Black 1.7%
Education Levels
High School or Less 52.5%
Some College/Associates 30.9%
Bachelor’s or Higher 16.6%

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INBOUND COMMUTER ANALYTICS 1/1/25 TO 12/31/25
Top 10 Inbound Commuter Origins (Zip Codes)
Zip Code City / Area
Serviced
# of Visits by Inbound
Commuters
93277 Visalia 1,900
93291 Visalia 1,700
93292 Visalia 1,300
93274 Tulare 1,100
93257 Porterville 814
93230 Hanford 522
93272 Tipton 499
93247 Lindsay 496
93212 Corcoran 390
93256 Pixley 364
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed January 2026)
▪ 67% of inbound commuters come from within 10 miles of the City; another 29% come from between 10 and 30 miles
▪ Just 4% of inbound commuters who work in the City come from beyond 30 miles
▪ Top 10 origins are listed in the table below by zip code

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CITY OF TULARE

TOP IN MARKET LOCATIONS BY NUMBER OF VISITS
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed January 2026)
Notes: Visit numbers include out of market visitors, employees, and residents in the last 12-month period.

City of
Tulare
Target
43rd in visits out of 296 Targets in CA

2.1M visits (85th percentile, 94th nationwide)
Walmart
99th in visits out of 208 Walmarts in CA

2.4M visits (52nd percentile, 60th nationwide)
Monte Vista Plaza

2.1M visits
Key Tenants: Smart & Final (596,800
visits, -3% YOY)
Starbucks (424,300 visits, -1% YOY)
The Village

2.2M visits
Key Tenants: Vallarta Supermarket
(872,800 visits, +4% YOY)
Planet Fitness
(483,600 visits, +7% YOY)
Tulare Marketplace

3.1M visits
Key Tenant: Target
(2.1M visits, +1% YOY)
Plaza Del Lago

4.1M visits
Key Tenants: Walmart
(2.4M visits, +1% YOY);
Foods Co.
(1.2M visits, +5% YOY)
Tulare Outlets

3.0M visits
Key Tenant: Galaxy Theatres
(700,200 visits, -1% YOY);
Nike Factory Outlets
(404,000 visits, +1% YOY)
Prosperity Plaza

1.4M visits
Key Tenant: Lowe’s
(551,700 visits, -1% YOY)
Heritage Place

1.4M visits
Key Tenants: Grocery Outlet
(441,100 visits, +6% YOY);
Dollar Tree (292,900 visits, +29% YOY)
Tulare Pavilion Shopping Center

2.1M visits
Key Tenants: Ross (645,800visits, +10% YOY);
Dollar Tree (238,500 visits, -16% YOY)

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TOP VISITED

IN MARKET

LOCATIONS
1/1/25 TO 12/31/25
Residents
Location Total
Visitors
Plaza Del Lago
1110 E. Prosperity Ave. 58,200
Walmart*
1110 E. Prosperity Ave. 53,600
Tulare Market Place
2195 E. Prosperity Ave. 53,000
Tulare Pavilion Shopping Center
1475 Hillman St. 50,800
The Village
621 E. Prosperity Ave. 50,100
Monte Vista Plaza
1089 E. Prosperity Ave. 49,500
Target*
2195 E. Prosperity Ave. 49,400
Tulare Outlets
1407 Retherford St. 48,700
Prosperity Plaza
1019 E. Prosperity Ave. 44,600
Heritage Plaza
170 E. Cross Ave. 43,800
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed January 2026)
Notes: *Walmart is located within the Plaza Del Lago shopping center (thus 53,600 of the 58,200 resident visitors to shopping center are visiting Walmart). Similarly, the Target located at the Tulare Market Place make up 49,400 of the 53,000 resident visitors.

Out-of-Market Visitors
and Inbound Commuters
Location Total
Visitors
Tulare Outlets
1407 Retherford St. 811,000
Love’s Travel Stop
2700 S. Blackstone St. 498,300
Plaza Del Lago
1110 E. Prosperity Ave. 387,200
Pilot Travel Center
979 E. Paige Ave. 352,500
Tulare Pavilion Shopping Center
1475 Hillman St. 340,200
Tulare Market Place
2195 E. Prosperity Ave. 329,900
Walmart*
1110 E. Prosperity Ave. 286,300
Monte Vista Plaza
1089 E. Prosperity Ave. 284,100
In-N-Out Burger
1591 E. Prosperity Ave. 271,500
Galaxy Theatres Tulare
1575 Retherford St. 270,500

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RETAIL LEAKAGE
(1/1/25 TO
12/31/25)
Source: Placer.ai (Accessed January 2026)
Note: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number (leakage).

Retail categories featuring high retail
leakage and low online sales leakage
potential among Tulare consumers
include: limited- and full-service
restaurants, grocery stores, and building
material and supply stores.

UNMET RETAIL DEMAND BY RETAIL CATEGORY (TULARE CONSUMER PURCHASES) Retail Category Supply (Sales) $ Demand $ Surplus / Leakage $ Online Sales Leakage Potential
Gasoline Stations 208.6 M 141.9 M 66.7 M Low
Auto Parts / Accessories Stores 39.0 M 27.6 M 11.4 M Low Shoe Stores 16.2 M 7.3 M 8.9 M High
Furniture Stores 11.4 M 12.5 M (1.1 M) Medium
Electronics & Appliance Stores 14.5 M 17.0 M (2.5 M) High Home Furnishings Stores 8.9 M 12.4 M (3.5 M) Medium
Bars / Drinking Places 1.0 M 5.4 M (4.4 M) Low
Department Stores 19.8 M 28.0 M (8.2 M) Varies
Beer / Wine / Liquor Stores 4.0 M 13.2 M (9.2 M) Low
Sporting Goods / Hobby Stores 5.9 M 15.8 M (9.9 M) High Automobile Dealers 256.8 M 267.5 M (10.7 M) Low
Clothing Stores 42.7 M 55.7 M (13.0 M) High
Health & Personal Care Stores 63.1 M 85.7 M (22.6 M) Medium Other Gen. Merchandise Stores 121.4 M 158.8 M (37.4 M) Medium Grocery Stores 116.7 M 169.2 M (52.5 M) Low
Limited-Service Restaurants 47.3 M 103.1 M (55.8 M) Low Building Material & Supply Stores 24.5 M 85.5 M (61.0 M) Low Full-Service Restaurants 36.0 M 100.8 M (64.8 M) Low

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RETAIL LEAKAGE
MAP
Source: Placer.ai, ESRI Business Analyst
Online (Accessed January 2026)
The points on the map show the top retail
centers and establishments across retail
categories where Tulare residents shop outside
of the City. Numbers are ordered by the
number of visits made by Tulare residents to
these locations.

Tulare residents do not travel too far to shop
at these locations given most of the shopping
centers in Visalia are within a ten-to-fifteen-
minute drive time just north of the City’s
boundaries (along CA-63/Mooney Blvd.) to
shop. A majority of the top ten areas of retail
leakage are located along Mooney Blvd.

City of
Tulare
1 8
3,6
105
749
2 City of
Visalia

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TOP 10 AREAS OF RETAIL LEAKAGE
TULARE RESIDENTS (1/1/25 TO 12/31/25)
Top 10 Areas Where Tulare Resident Sales Are Leaking (by Number of Visits) Rank Location City Anchor Tenants /
Major Retail # of Residents # of Visits Average Distance From Home (mi) 1 Packwood Creek Visalia Target, Lowe’s, Best Buy 48,900 489,200 6.03 2 Costco (Visalia)* Visalia N/A 36,900 283,000 6.12
3 Visalia Pavilion Visalia WinCo Foods 31,700 279,800 6.11 4 Sequoia Mall Visalia Raising Cane’s, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, Sprouts, Nordstrom Rack 37,900 275,100 6.51
5 Sequoia Plaza Visalia Walmart, Burlington, Dollar Tree, Ashley Store 34,000 239,900 6.30 6 WinCo Foods** Visalia N/A 27,800 236,800 6.12
7 Visalia Mall Visalia JCPenney, Macy’s 41,300 236,100 7.24 8 Orchard Walk Visalia Target, Vallarta Supermarket 18,400 200,500 10.56 9 Gateway Plaza Visalia Dick’s Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, Five Below, Staples 34,100 166,700 6.26 10 Park Place Promenade Visalia Ross, Kohl’s 30,300 165,800 7.28 Source: Placer.ai (Accessed January 2026)
Note: *Costco visits does not include visits to Costco gas station. **WinCo Foods located in Visalia Pavilion.

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B – MARKET DEMAND ANALYSIS

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MARKET SUMMARY

MARKET TRENDS AND RETAIL MARKET
Market Trends
 Retail: Retail store closures, bankruptcies, and e-commerce has changed economics of retail centers; Retail centers are being reimagined into mixed/blended use developments; Retail is driven by trip-generators like entertainment, experience, and essential  Office: Leasing activity has declined as remote work becomes new normal; shift to suburban offices and integrating office amenities in blended use environments
 Industrial: E-commerce is accelerating growth of industrial; Significant demand for fulfillment, last-mile, flex / R&D, and warehouse facilities  Residential: Home have become live, play, and work environments; Home offices are the new home amenity as single and multifamily housing projects are designed to accommodate work space  Hospitality: The hospitality sector (including conventions and tourism) was hurt significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic; Leisure travel is showing signs of rebounding
Retail
▪ Slightly limited demand for retail space, given e-commerce trends; major available retail space in the City at Tulare Pavilion (64,423 SF), including former Big Lots, however, additional growth in population is spurring interest in additional retail
▪ Retail vacancy is currently higher than both the City of Visalia and the County. Historically, however, retail vacancy remained lower than Visalia and Tulare County. Currently and historically, retail rents in Tulare are lower than both Visalia and Tulare County
▪ Approximately 21 buildings totaling 105,000 SF added to the City’s retail market in the 10-year period between 2014 and 2024; three buildings were removed, yielding a net gain of 18 buildings ▪ 5,000 SF Chick-fil-A opened May 2026 at SEC of Cartmill Ave. and Hwy 99
▪ ~135,000 SF of retail proposed in the City, including the 67,500 SF “The Vineyard” shopping center at NWC Prosperity Ave. and N.

Mooney Blvd.
▪ Some retail currently leaking to Visalia shopping centers

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Office
▪ Relatively small office market in the City (1.0M SF). ▪ Within the 10-year period from 2014 to 2024, there has been a net gain in office space (11 buildings added, totaling 107,900 SF, including a 41,100 SF medical office built in 2024)
▪ Office vacancy is lower than that of Visalia and Tulare County; office rents are on par with Visalia and the County
▪ Q1 2026 vacancy decreased to just 1.1%, as new businesses have moved into office space. One new 5,200 SF office building recently opened in Q1 2026
▪ Demand for office space is further limited. Per CoStar, there is no office space currently planned, proposed, or under construction ▪ 39% of overall office space is older than 40 years, half of which (~197,400 SF) could be potentially replaced or reimagined Industrial / Flex
▪ Industrial/Flex is largest commercial land use type in City (6.1M SF) ▪ Industrial vacancy in the City is lower and rents are higher than both Visalia and Tulare County, indicating a strong industrial market ▪ Significant demand for industrial space with 13 new industrial buildings built within the ten-year period of 2014 to 2024, totaling 628,500 SF (including a 544,100 SF distribution facility at 99 Central Logistics Center, built in 2024)
▪ ~61,300 SF was recently added to the industrial / flex market in 2026 (CNS Business Park, opened February 2026) along with two other 5,000 SF industrial warehouse buildings
▪ Another 1.1M SF of industrial distribution facilities are proposed at the 99 Central Logistics Center and an additional 1.1M SF is proposed at 2918 Pratt St.
▪ ~26% of the industrial / flex space in the City is older than 40 years.

An estimated ~400K-800K SF (between a quarter or half of total industrial space) could be redeveloped or upgraded to meet the needs of shifting industrial market in the future

MARKET SUMMARY

OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL / FLEX MARKETS

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MARKET SUMMARY

MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL MARKET
Multifamily Residential
▪ Strong multifamily residential market in the City (3.0% vacancy in Q1 2026), lower than both Visalia and Tulare County. Aside from new construction spikes, multifamily vacancy generally trends lower than the observed geographies
▪ 51% of units are market-rate, 47% affordable, and 2% of units are in a building with a mix of market-rate and affordable units. Senior housing accounts for 9% of housing units
▪ Majority of the City’s units are Class C (57%), followed by Class B (35%) and Class A (8%)
▪ Between 2014 and 2024, a total of 386 units were built across four buildings. The largest project was The Riviera Apartments, a 168- unit market-rate building built in 2019. There has been no new multifamily construction in the City since the Orchards 79 project was built in 2023, adding 87 market-rate, single family home apartments
▪ According to CoStar there are currently no multifamily buildings planned, proposed, or under construction. There was an 82-unit senior market-rate apartment building proposed, but plans have been cancelled
▪ The City may consider allocating greater density to future projects to meet the demand for housing and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”) requirements (4,749 new units, 49% of which are affordable)

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B.1 – MARKET TRENDS
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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MARKET TRENDS SUMMARY
 Key trends in the post-pandemic economy:
➢ Retail
• Retail store closures, bankruptcies, and e-commerce
has driven changes in retail; Retail centers are being
reimagined (e.g., mixed/blended use development)
• Retail driven by trip-generators such as
entertainment, experience, and essentials (e.g., food)
➢ Office
• Office leasing activity dropping as remote work
becomes new normal; Social distancing led to offices
resizing/reconfiguring
• Integrating office in blended use environments;
Possible shift to suburban offices / residential
conversions
➢ Industrial
• E-commerce has accelerated growth of industrial;
• Retail and industrial are merging, with space being
used for Buy Online Pick Up in Store (BOPIS),
fulfillment, last mile and warehousing (including flex) ➢ Residential
• Homes are live, play, and work environments
• Strength in suburban markets; Home office is the
new home amenity as single and multifamily housing
developments are designed to facilitate work
• New residential sites within shopping centers
➢ Hospitality
• Hospitality sector hurt the most by COVID-19
(conventions and business), but leisure travel is
rebounding

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Housing is Not a Loss
Leader, it’s a
Growth Driver
Retail is Not Just
Retail Anymore
Telework is
Reconfiguring Office
Industrial /
Distribution is Critical
for the Economy
Housing as Economic
Development
Retail Reimagination as
Economic Development
Office Conversions as
Economic Development
Industrial & Fulfillment as
Economic Development
• New housing can generate
significant new tax revenues and
support local jobs from resident
spending
• Housing is not necessarily a net
negative fiscal impact, especially at
current property values
• U.S. retail over-built and needs
“right sizing;” Covid accelerated
trends; today its about essentials,
experience & e-commerce
• Blended/mixed use projects
integrate multiple uses (housing,
retail, open space, creative office,
hotel)
• Telework and work from home
options are reshaping the needs for
office space and business districts
• Job redistribution tied to housing
• Vacancies can lead to fiscal impact
pressure
• Modern industrial is not “your
father’s industrial” – it is a blend
• Retail can’t thrive without
distribution; Booming demand for
e-commerce, particularly smaller
last-mile delivery facilities
• Flex space (a blend of industrial,
office, research and development
space) is a growing market. Cities
can attract high tech / skill firms
with such space
Key Market and Economic Development Trends

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Generate new demand for
commercial and retail uses
Significantly boost new tax revenues
Support local jobs

ROOFTOPS NEEDED
New housing can:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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E-COMMERCE GROWTH
▪ The share of e-commerce sales
grew to 23% of total retail sales
by year-end 2025.
▪ FTI Consulting’s 2025 Online
Retail Report projections indicate
Online sales will grow 8.5%.
▪ UBS report estimates that 45,000
net retail store closures will
occur in the U.S. by 2028
(approximately 5% of the
total retail store base)
▪ E-commerce sales in the U.S. have increased steadily since 2000. The COVID-19 pandemic saw major increased online retail sales, soaring by 42% compared to 2019. E-commerce sales continued to grow by double-digits into 2021 but cooled to just 6% growth in 2022. 2023 saw an increase in e-commerce sales by 9% Sources: St. Louis Federal Reserve; FTI Consulting “2025 Online Retail Report”; UBS (Accessed March 2026)

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CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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Q3 2025
City of
Tulare
City of
Visalia
County of
Tulare
Availability
Market
Asking Rent
$PSF/Yr.
$17.73 $21.19 $19.64
Vacancy Rate 3.9% 3.0% 2.9%
Vacant SF 152,990 255,997 577,762
Net
Absorption (2,759) (14,801) (7,253)
Inventory
Existing SF 3,922,619 8,563,175 20,037,243
 Major available retail space in City
➢ 64,423 SF available at Tulare Pavilion
(1475-1687 Hillman St.), 35,500 SF fmr.

Big Lots; 28,923 SF Ross
➢ 49,348 SF available at Heritage Plaza
(110-294 E. Cross Ave.), including
21,893 SF fmr Rite Aid and 13,272 SF
fmr. Fitness Evolution
➢ 16,100 SF available at 206 N. K St.
 In the last 10 years the retail market
grew by ~105,000 SF, primarily
freestanding retail spaces
 Tulare Outlets (268,000 SF) draws
~4M visits per year
 Retail space proposed:
➢ ~135,000 SF proposed in City including
67,500 SF shopping center “The
Vineyard” at NWC Prosperity Ave. and
N. Mooney Blvd.
➢ Per CoStar, there is no retail currently
under construction or in final planning
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025); Note: Vacant space refers to all space that is not occupied by a tenant regardless of availability or lease obligation. Available space is the amount of space currently being marketed as available for lease or sale in a given time period. It includes any space that is vacant, occupied, or available at a future date. Negative net absorption refers to the fact that more tenants vacated retail space as opposed to renewing or expanding.

RETAIL MARKET OVERVIEW
Top: Tulare Pavilion
Above: Tulare Outlets

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RETAIL MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024

CITY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent PSF
2024 3,922,619 115,051 2.9% (18,238) $17.62
2023 3,922,619 96,813 2.5% (6,770) $17.12
2022 3,918,406 85,830 2.2% 15,538 $16.50
2021 3,905,880 88,842 2.3% 47,514 $15.94
2020 3,899,080 129,556 3.3% 51,586 $15.40
2019 3,853,383 135,445 3.5% (14,615) $15.10
2018 3,838,034 105,481 2.7% 14,961 $14.73
2017 3,835,606 118,014 3.1% 19,623 $14.38
2016 3,820,187 122,218 3.2% 59,903 $14.15
2015 3,820,187 178,621 4.7% 9,980 $13.84
2014 3,817,632 186,046 4.9% 14,736 $13.56

CITY OF VISALIA
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent PSF
2024 8,560,276 240,315 2.8% (91,044) $20.98
2023 8,553,425 142,420 1.7% 121,732 $20.41
2022 8,538,027 248,754 2.9% 57,719 $19.62
2021 8,514,393 282,602 3.3% 150,247 $18.94
2020 8,469,005 387,461 4.6% 42,684 $18.31
2019 8,504,870 466,010 5.5% (148,362) $17.94
2018 8,468,676 281,454 3.3% 196,283 $17.45
2017 8,431,752 440,813 5.2% 107,739 $17.07
2016 8,376,119 492,919 5.9% 70,690 $16.78
2015 8,344,940 532,430 6.4% 95,061 $16.45
2014 8,277,518 560,069 6.8% 752 $16.13

COUNTY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent PSF
2024 20,034,344 499,764 2.5% (125,469) $19.47
2023 20,009,493 349,444 1.7% 130,292 $18.97
2022 19,987,082 457,325 2.3% 153,980 $18.26
2021 19,932,744 556,730 2.8% 268,973 $17.63
2020 19,868,018 760,977 3.8% 86,990 $17.03
2019 19,852,797 832,746 4.2% (117,100) $16.69
2018 19,789,153 652,002 3.3% 296,536 $16.25
2017 19,740,510 899,895 4.6% 243,974 $15.87
2016 19,596,256 999,615 5.1% 58,392 $15.59
2015 19,564,847 1,023,098 5.2% 69,144 $15.26
2014 19,480,127 1,007,522 5.2% 135,589 $14.98
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025);
Note: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

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RETAIL MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025)
Vacancy Rates Market Asking Rent PSF

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

8.0%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
City of Tulare City of Visalia County of Tulare
$12.00
$14.00
$16.00
$18.00
$20.00
$22.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
City of Tulare City of Visalia County of Tulare

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B.3 – OFFICE MARKET
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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 Major office space in City
➢ 41,100 SF medical office at 1134 E.

Cartmill Ave. (built 2024)
➢ 35,600 SF office at 4175 Laspina St.
(occupied by SoCal Edison)
 Largest vacancy (5,100 SF) in the City
is at Del Lago Professional Center
(1186 E. Leland Ave.). Limited
vacancy in other office buildings
 According to CoStar, there is no
office space currently planned,
proposed, or under construction
 In the last 10 years there has been a
net gain in office space with 11 new
buildings totaling 107,900 SF,
including a 41,100 SF medical office
building at 1134 E. Cartmill Ave.
(built 2024)
 39% of the overall office space is 40
years or older. Roughly half of the
space (~197,400 SF) could be
potentially replaced/reimagined
Q3 2025
City of
Tulare
City of
Visalia
County of
Tulare
Availability
Market
Asking Rent
$PSF/Yr.
$23.67 $23.14 $22.77
Vacancy Rate 2.0% 3.6% 2.8%
Vacant SF 20,185 174,494 215,974
Net
Absorption 4,841 37,047 36,248
Inventory
Existing SF 1,018,460 4,789,608 7,717,891

OFFICE MARKET OVERVIEW
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025); Note: Vacant space refers to all space that is not occupied by a tenant regardless of availability or lease obligation. Available space is the amount of space currently being marketed as available for lease or sale in a given time period.

It includes any space that is vacant, occupied, or available at a future date.

Top: 1134 E. Cartmill Ave.

Middle: 4175 Laspina St.

Above: Del Lago Professional Center

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OFFICE MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024

CITY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent PSF
2024 1,018,460 24,010 2.4% 66,717 $23.46
2023 969,378 41,645 4.3% (11,014) $22.80
2022 967,518 28,771 3.0% 1,385 $22.33
2021 967,518 30,156 3.1% 18,503 $21.57
2020 956,196 37,337 3.9% (3,846) $20.67
2019 951,376 28,671 3.0% (11,385) $19.78
2018 951,376 17,286 1.8% 39,998 $19.31
2017 916,716 22,624 2.5% 19,371 $19.08
2016 910,574 35,853 3.9% (1,558) $18.32
2015 910,574 34,295 3.8% 324 $17.62
2014 910,574 34,619 3.8% 1,137 $16.63

CITY OF VISALIA
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent PSF
2024 4,785,708 216,195 4.5% (58,178) $22.97
2023 4,785,708 158,017 3.3% 4,607 $22.39
2022 4,780,428 157,344 3.3% 17,571 $21.90
2021 4,756,950 151,437 3.2% 10,433 $21.20
2020 4,733,487 138,407 2.9% 63,874 $20.37
2019 4,636,097 104,891 2.3% 41,503 $19.74
2018 4,621,834 132,131 2.9% 43,332 $19.17
2017 4,591,234 144,863 3.2% 111,640 $18.99
2016 4,582,130 247,399 5.4% 225,819 $18.14
2015 4,494,172 385,260 8.6% 4,919 $17.71
2014 4,494,172 390,179 8.7% 107,392 $16.73

COUNTY OF TULARE
Year Inventory SF Vacant SF
Total
Vacant %
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking Rent
PSF
2024 7,713,991 266,739 3.5% 10,335 $22.58
2023 7,664,909 227,992 3.0% (22,357) $21.98
2022 7,657,769 198,495 2.6% 19,658 $21.52
2021 7,634,291 194,675 2.6% 40,424 $20.81
2020 7,599,506 200,314 2.6% 117,119 $19.98
2019 7,451,433 169,360 2.3% 20,063 $19.29
2018 7,437,170 175,160 2.4% 99,853 $18.77
2017 7,367,680 205,523 2.8% 140,806 $18.58
2016 7,353,861 332,510 4.5% 248,331 $17.79
2015 7,260,336 487,316 6.7% 24,766 $17.29
2014 7,252,150 503,896 6.9% 114,972 $16.32
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025);
Note: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

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OFFICE MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025)
Vacancy Rates Market Asking Rent PSF

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
City of Tulare City of Visalia County of Tulare
$16.00
$18.00
$20.00
$22.00
$24.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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B.4 – INDUSTRIAL / FLEX MARKET
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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 Major available industrial / flex
space in City
➢ Largest industrial building in the
City is Bldg. 1 of 99 Central
Logistics Center, 544,077 SF
available, not currently leased
➢ Smaller industrial spaces totaling
~27,000 SF across seven buildings
(ranging from 1,300 to 7,500 SF)
 Over the last 10 years, 628,500
SF of industrial space over 13
buildings has been built, including
a 544,100 SF distribution facility
(Bldg 1 of 99 Central Logistics
Center, Class A, built 2024)
 60,000 SF flex space currently
under construction at 704-822
Industrial Ave. (CNS Business
Park, expected 2026); 1.13M SF
of industrial distribution facilities
proposed (99 Central Logistics
Center, expected 2026);
Additional 1.1M SF proposed at
2918 Pratt St.

Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025); Note: Vacant space refers to all space that is not occupied by a tenant regardless of availability or lease obligation. Available space is the amount of space currently being marketed as available for lease or sale in a given time period. It includes any space that is vacant, occupied, or available at a future date. Negative net absorption refers to the fact that more tenants vacated retail space as opposed to renewing or expanding.

INDUSTRIAL / FLEX MARKET OVERVIEW
Top: 99 Central Logistics Center (Bldg. 1)
Above: CNS Business Park
Q3 2025
City of
Tulare
City of
Visalia
County of
Tulare
Availability
Market
Asking Rent
$PSF/Yr.
$11.17 $8.71 $8.89
Vacancy Rate 9.5% 16.3% 12.3%
Vacant SF 574,396 3,736,501 5,481,469
Net
Absorption (11,325) (149,111) (179,946)
Inventory
Existing SF 6,053,114 22,981,239 44,468,059
 26% of industrial / flex space in
the City is over 40 years old. We
estimate between a quarter or
half of this space (~400K-800K
SF) could be redeveloped /
reimagined in the near future

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INDUSTRIAL / FLEX MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024

CITY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent
PSF
2024 6,048,154 724,046 12.0% (93,748) $11.21
2023 5,504,077 86,221 1.6% (80,821) $10.91
2022 5,504,077 5,400 0.1% 45,404 $10.42
2021 5,487,217 33,944 0.6% 60,679 $9.79
2020 5,459,407 66,813 1.2% 32,081 $9.20
2019 5,459,407 98,894 1.8% (70,765) $8.76
2018 5,455,807 24,529 0.4% 27,639 $8.33
2017 5,430,339 26,700 0.5% 23,118 $7.85
2016 5,419,639 39,118 0.7% (33,424) $7.38
2015 5,419,639 5,694 0.1% 122,085 $6.94
2014 5,419,639 127,779 2.4% 36,155 $6.54

CITY OF VISALIA
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent
PSF
2024 21,400,459 1,557,766 7.3% 5,250 $8.67
2023 20,172,018 334,575 1.7% 1,354,885 $8.40
2022 19,105,558 623,000 3.3% 696,523 $7.87
2021 18,356,172 570,137 3.1% 1,809,694 $7.21
2020 16,726,795 750,454 4.5% 636,131 $6.69
2019 15,910,676 570,466 3.6% (39,409) $6.28
2018 15,781,368 401,749 2.5% 381,224 $5.93
2017 15,580,351 581,956 3.7% 142,957 $5.54
2016 15,271,886 417,625 2.7% 13,383 $5.22
2015 15,274,213 433,335 2.8% 87,507 $4.95
2014 15,339,213 585,842 3.8% 729,499 $4.67

COUNTY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
SF
Vacant
SF
Total
Vacant
%
Total
Net
Absorp.

SF Total
Market
Asking
Rent
PSF
2024 42,882,319 3,391,350 7.9% (387,057) $8.88
2023 41,084,801 1,206,775 2.9% 1,180,952 $8.61
2022 39,998,341 1,301,267 3.3% 424,912 $8.13
2021 39,191,316 919,154 2.3% 2,259,326 $7.52
2020 37,534,129 1,521,293 4.1% 834,935 $7.00
2019 36,718,010 1,540,109 4.2% (293,690) $6.60
2018 36,573,102 1,101,511 3.0% 325,249 $6.25
2017 36,342,835 1,196,493 3.3% 318,952 $5.85
2016 36,023,670 1,197,457 3.3% (17,570) $5.51
2015 36,021,160 1,177,377 3.3% 69,468 $5.21
2014 36,086,160 1,311,845 3.6% 747,503 $4.91
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025);
Note: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

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INDUSTRIAL / FLEX MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025)
Vacancy Rates Market Asking Rent PSF

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%

12.0%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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$3.00
$6.00
$9.00
$12.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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B.5 – MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL MARKET
CITY OF TULARE – EDSP

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MULTIFAMILY MARKET OVERVIEW
Q3 2025
City of
Tulare
City of
Visalia
County of
Tulare
Availability
Asking Rent
Unit/Mo. $1,315 $1,556 $1,279
Avg. SF 943 880 900
Asking Rent PSF $1.39 $1.77 $1.42
Vacancy Rate 3.6% 9.9% 6.0%
Total # of
Vacant Units 75 549 876
Net Absorption 3 66 66
Inventory
Total # of Units 2,106 5,535 14,515
 Major multifamily buildings in City
➢ The Riviera Apts. (2311 N. Hillman Ave., 168-
unit, market-rate, Class B apartments, built
2019; 17 du/ac)
➢ Valley Oaks (351 N. West St., 151-unit,
affordable, Class A apartments, built 2008, 12
du/ac)
➢ Oak Valley (2001 E. Cross Ave., 109-unit,
market-rate, Class C apartments, built 1987,
15 du/ac)
➢ Orchards 79 (2325 Wagon Wheel Ave., 87-
unit, market-rate, Class B, for-rent singlefamily home apartments, built 2023, 5 du/ac)  According to CoStar, there was one apartment
building proposed (Grand Oak Apts.,
Retherford St., 82 units, senior market-rate
apartments), however plans were recently
scrapped
 In the last 10 years, a total of 386 units were
built across four buildings. The largest building
was The Riviera Apartments
 Consider higher densities to meet RHNA
requirement of 4,749 total housing units
(including 2,319 affordable [low and very-low
income units])
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025); Notes: Data represents the average asking rents across all unit types (studio, 1BR, 2BR, etc.). Inventory includes buildings that contain 5 or more units but does not include dormitories, mobile homes, condos, or co-ops. Negative net absorption refers to the fact that more residents vacated as opposed to moving into residential units. Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

Top: The Riviera Apartments
Middle: Valley Oaks aerial
Above: Orchards 79

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MULTIFAMILY MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024

CITY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
Units
Vacant
Units
%
Vacant
Net
Absorp.

Units
Asking
Rent /
Unit
Asking
Rent
PSF
2024 2,106 97 4.6% 70 $1,401 $1.49
2023 2,106 166 7.9% 57 $1,358 $1.44
2022 1,938 56 2.9% (20) $1,351 $1.49
2021 1,938 36 1.9% (9) $1,306 $1.44
2020 1,938 27 1.4% 29 $1,215 $1.34
2019 1,938 56 2.9% 199 $1,190 $1.32
2018 1,720 37 2.2% 7 $1,178 $1.32
2017 1,720 45 2.6% (2) $1,166 $1.31
2016 1,720 44 2.6% 12 $1,177 $1.32
2015 1,720 55 3.2% 7 $1,168 $1.31
2014 1,720 62 3.6% 42 $1,162 $1.30

CITY OF VISALIA
Year Inventory
Units
Vacant
Units
%
Vacant
Net
Absorp.

Units
Asking
Rent /
Unit
Asking
Rent
PSF
2024 5,100 206 4.0% 202 $1,561 $1.81
2023 5,034 343 6.8% 88 $1,536 $1.78
2022 4,784 181 3.8% (56) $1,516 $1.77
2021 4,784 125 2.6% (37) $1,510 $1.77
2020 4,784 88 1.8% 104 $1,332 $1.56
2019 4,744 151 3.2% 19 $1,273 $1.49
2018 4,604 171 3.7% 52 $1,232 $1.44
2017 4,604 222 4.8% 130 $1,186 $1.38
2016 4,428 176 4.0% (3) $1,152 $1.36
2015 4,392 137 3.1% 24 $1,099 $1.30
2014 4,392 162 3.7% 6 $1,045 $1.24

COUNTY OF TULARE
Year Inventory
Units
Vacant
Units
%
Vacant
Net
Absorp.

Units
Asking
Rent /
Unit
Asking
Rent
PSF
2024 14,032 589 4.2% 328 $1,274 $1.42
2023 13,966 851 6.1% 214 $1,240 $1.38
2022 13,360 458 3.4% (148) $1,214 $1.37
2021 13,260 311 2.3% 3 $1,188 $1.34
2020 13,260 314 2.4% 216 $1,089 $1.23
2019 13,189 459 3.5% 276 $1,055 $1.19
2018 12,831 516 4.0% 154 $1,029 $1.16
2017 12,673 513 4.0% 175 $1,002 $1.13
2016 12,497 511 4.1% 138 $983 $1.11
2015 12,436 589 4.7% 239 $949 $1.07
2014 12,188 580 4.8% 113 $930 $1.05
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025);
Note: Numbers in parentheses and in red indicate a negative number.

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MULTIFAMILY MARKET HISTORY
2014 – 2024
Source: CoStar (Accessed December 2025)
Vacancy Rates Asking Rent PSF

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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$1.00
$1.20
$1.40
$1.60
$1.80
$2.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
City of Tulare City of Visalia County of Tulare

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CITY OF TULARE – EDSP
C – STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH

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 Strong Momentum and Proactive Leadership
➢ Stakeholders emphasized the City is going in a positive direction ➢ City is viewed as more responsive and easy to work with ➢ Clear vision, more accountability, and greater willingness to pursue new ideas  Strong Long-Term Economic Assets (Ag and Logistics)
➢ Location along Highway 99, rail access, airport, and central location were listed as major advantages ➢ Many stakeholders noted Tulare is well-positioned for further industrial and logistics growth over the long term ➢ Ag-processing base and cold storage were described as key economic strengths ➢ International Agri-Center is seen as a major regional anchor with significant visitor and economic impact. City investments should complement, rather than compete with Agri-Center facilities and programming

SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH

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 Downtown
➢ Stakeholders acknowledged visible progress downtown and positive reinvestment efforts ➢ Need for more restaurants, nightlife, date-night options, better mix of tenants, and improved lighting / landscaping / signage  Newer Investments are Long-Term Catalysts
➢ Stakeholders viewed the amphitheater, downtown programs, and related investments as positive, but it was emphasized that these efforts will take time to reach a full impact and will require stronger programming and more local support  Infrastructure
➢ Stakeholders warned that growth may outpace infrastructure if the City does not continue planning and investing ahead of demand. Water, roads, lighting, utilities, and essential services came up repeatedly across interviews  Site Readiness
➢ Tulare can compete for development, but needs more shovel-ready sites, utilities, and entitlements in place ➢ Brokers and business leaders suggested Tulare’s opportunities improve significantly when sites are prepared in advance SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH (CONT’D)

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 Westside Needs
➢ West and Southwest Tulare was described as underserved in terms of commercial amenities and basic infrastructure ➢ Concerns regarding neighborhoods falling further behind while growth and private-sector investment is concentrated elsewhere
 Workforce Readiness / Educational Attainment
➢ Tulare has a young labor force, but workforce preparation and education levels can limit industry attraction ➢ Newer workforce education programs and the business accelerator were seen as steps to address this education gap  Retail Leakage
➢ Tulare still lags behind Visalia in terms of shopping, dining, and sales tax capture ➢ Stakeholders emphasized the need to strengthen commercial base so new residents spend more money locally  Community Perception
➢ Stakeholders noted community skepticism, apathy, and risk-aversion tied to past disappointments and failed projects ➢ Several stakeholders mentioned the City needs to do a better job telling its story and explaining the value of current / future investments
SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH (CONT’D)

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: Economic Development & Redevelopment
Submitted by: Jennifer Gomez, Exec. Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment Agenda Title: Eligible Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommend census tracts 06107002100, 06107003002, and 06107002901 to be submitted to Go-Biz for the Governor’s nomination and inclusion in California’s opportunity zones.

SUMMARY
The Opportunity Zone Program was first established by the federal government in 2017 and was scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026. However, in 2025 legislation was passed to make this a permanent part of the federal tax code and is commonly referred to as Opportunity Zones 2.0. The program offers preferential federal tax treatment for capital gains invested in qualified projects located within designated low-income census tracts. This incentive is designed to reward long-term capital that generates sustained economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization in historically underserved areas.

Updates to Opportunity Zones will be done every 10 years with their designations remaining in place for that time period.

Upon reviewing the 6 eligible tracts for the City of Tulare, staff took into consideration some of the priorities identified by Go-Biz that will be the most competitive and align with statewide and regional economic development objectives including the following:
• Clear redevelopment opportunities
• Infrastructure and planning readiness
• Regional economic importance
• Consistency with General Plans and Housing Element
• Alignment with regional initiatives such as California Jobs First • Balance between need & readiness
• Existing developer interest
• Strong potential for measurable economic impact
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General Business

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Three particular tracts meet these priorities and also have significant potential for residential, commercial, and industrial development compared to the other tracts which have fewer opportunities for growth. 06107002100
This tract is very large with most of it being located in the County, however, the area that the City would focus on for economic development includes the north-west area of Hwy 99 and Cartmill Avenue. This is interchange can have a significant economic impact with new development already under way and planned on the east side of Hwy 99. This has a large trade area extending beyond city limits and will also capture travelers on Hwy 99.

According to the 2035 General Land Use Map, this tract includes Regional Commercial, Service Commercial, Light Industrial, and Residential land uses for future development, and the City’s Housing Element identifies 4 sites on the RHNA inventory totaling 36.32 acres within this tract. The City is finalizing an Economic Development Strategic Plan which will identify industry clusters in order to enhance, attract, and grow circular manufacturers aligning with the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs Initiative and California Jobs First core principles. Commercial developers have been through site plan review for the Cartmill Center which will be located north of Cartmill Avenue between J Street and Hwy 99. Nearby property owners have also shown interest in commercial development which would need to be annexed within city limits.

A feasibility study is underway for a Regional Sportsplex which would be a significant anchor for economic activity in the north-west area of Hwy 99 and Cartmill Avenue if located in this tract.

The City has begun planning its expansion of its wastewater treatment plant to increase capacity to 12 mgd for the Industrial Plant and 7.1 mgd for the Domestic Plant. These improvements will allow for continued growth for residential, commercial, and industrial development. 06107003002
The boundary for this tract includes Enterprise Street to the west, part of Inyo Avenue to the north then south on West Street to Bardsley Avenue, I Street to the east, and Paige Avenue to the south. This tract includes our wastewater treatment plant.

The south side of Inyo Avenue that incorporates a section of State Route 137 is in this tract. The City has recently engaged with a firm to create a plan for the Inyo Avenue Corridor Streetscape, Placemaking, and Revitalization project. This effort will support community and market driven planning, identify redevelopment opportunities, and position targeted sites for future public and private investment.

Additionally, the City’s Active Transportation Plan provides a strong foundation for this effort identifying key challenges and the need to better serve this underserved area.

In addition to this commercial corridor, the availability of industrial land that runs parallel with the Union Pacific Railroad opens up opportunities for regional distribution and logistics centers. The City already has one site listed as part of the California Jobs First Business Ready Sites Program within this tract.

The California Central Logistical Gateway consists of 168.81 acres and is available for the development of a logistical or distribution center.

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The City is also considering the relocation of its Corporation Yard to this tract. This move will launch commercial development opportunities in this area. As commercial and industrial needs grow, the City will annex several undeveloped parcels that are currently within the County’s jurisdiction.

According to the 2035 General Land Use Map, this tract includes Retail Commercial, Service Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and Residential land uses for future development.

According to the City of Tulare 2023-2031 Housing Element, there are 7 sites identified on the RHNA inventory totaling 164.09 acres. Several subdivisions are either under construction or going through entitlement. A commercial developer has also been meeting with City staff and touring potential sites in this area for development opportunities.
06107002901
The boundary for this tract includes I Street to the west, Tulare Avenue to the north, Hwy 99 to the east, and Paige Avenue to the south. This area includes the historical core of Downtown and a large section of our industrial zone.

According to the 2035 General Land Use Map, this census tract includes Commercial, Industrial, and Residential land uses for future development.

A key element to redeveloping our downtown also includes affordable housing. Sites have already been identified for immediate and future mixed-use opportunities.

With several agriculturally related industrial plants and businesses in this tract, the City’s desire is to attract other manufacturers to this area. These facilities provide employment to our residents and those in rural communities nearby. The opportunity to develop additional facilities with higher paying wages will create a significant economic benefit to our region.

Conclusion
For these reasons staff recommends that the City Council submit census tracts 06107002100, 06107003002, and 06107002901 as having the most competitive elements that Go-Biz is prioritizing.

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.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Map of Eligible Census Tracts
Reviewed/Approved:

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Staff Report
Meeting: City Council
Date: June 16, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Melissa Wilcox, Chief Deputy City Clerk, on behalf of Councilmember Mederos Agenda Title: Revisions to Appointment Process for Council-Appointed Bodies

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review the current appointment process for Council-Appointed Bodies, consider revisions to the Handbook of Council-Appointed Bodies, specifically focused on streamlining the appointment process, and provide direction to staff thereto.

SUMMARY
Councilmember Mederos requested a future agenda item to discuss and potentially revise the appointment process for Council-Appointed Bodies to ensure a consistent, transparent, and clear process for Council, staff, and applicants. Staff has prepared revisions in anticipation of this discussion that standardize the timeline and procedures for vacancy postings, application periods, interviews, and appointment scheduling, ensuring a uniform and efficient process across all Council-Appointed Bodies.

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

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

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

LEGAL REVIEW
This item does not require legal review.

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Approve with changes

2. Deny

3. Table

ATTACHMENTS

1. Future Agenda Item

2. Revisions of Handbook of Council-Appointed Bodies
Reviewed/Approved:

Item #: 9.3
General Business

9.3 General Business 1 of 7

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 #:
Future Agenda Item

10.1 Future Agenda Item 1 of 5
Dennis A. Mederos 5/8/2026 5/19/2026
Amend the Handbook for Council-Appointed Bodies to Revise Appointment Process.

I request that the City Council consider adding an agenda item to discuss potential revisions to the Handbook for Council-Appointed Bodies, specifically focused on streamlining the appointment process. This discussion would not change who has appointment authority, but rather review and clarify the procedural steps from the time a vacancy is identified through the final appointment. The goal is to provide consistency, transparency, and clear guidance for both the Council and applicants.

I have worked with staff to prepare proposed revisions to the appointment process, which are attached for Council’s review.

These revisions outline a standardized timeline and procedures for vacancy posting, application periods, interviews, and appointment scheduling, ensuring a uniform and efficient process across all Council-appointed bodies.

9.3 General Business 2 of 7

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Tulare City CouncilJune 16, 2026

Tulare City Council
June 16, 2026