Farmersville public meetings in 2024

City Council

This special meeting focuses on a single resolution concerning City Manager Michael Schulte, who also serves as Interim City Attorney. The resolution recounts his four-month tenure, addresses concerns raised by Councilmember Gomez about conflict of interest and compensation, and reaffirms council support. The council will vote on adopting the resolution, which also directs staff to finalize a formal City Manager contract within 30 days and conclude an outside legal review of past city actions.

• Resolution 2024-061 affirming support for City Manager/Interim City Attorney Michael Schulte and directing a new contract within 30 days
• Resolution cites approximately $40,000/month savings from Schulte holding both City Manager and City Attorney roles
• Council directs Schulte to conclude outside third-party legal review of city actions over the past year
• Response to Councilmember Gomez's concerns about conflict of interest and compensation, which the resolution states were based on misinformation
• Prior unanimous council vote to hire Schulte as City Manager in August 2024 noted in the resolution

The City Council held a special meeting to consider Resolution 2024-061, which corrects misinformation conveyed by Councilmember Gomez during the Dec 23, 2024 meeting. After public comment and discussion, the resolution was approved with a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Gomez dissenting. The resolution provides an accurate statement of Michael Schulte's status as City Attorney and City Manager, with minor edits.

• Approved Resolution 2024-061 correcting misinformation about City Manager Michael Schulte (4-1)
• Waived full reading of ordinances and resolutions (consent agenda)

City Council

This special meeting of the Farmersville City Council includes a consent agenda to waive full reading of ordinances and a resolution directing banking entities to update authorized check signers following the appointment of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also hold a closed session for a personnel matter. Public comment is reserved.

• Resolution 2024-060 to direct banking entities to update authorized check signers (Tina Hernandez as Mayor, Araceli Ochoa as Mayor Pro Tem, Michael Schulte as City Manager, Jay Brock as City Manager Pro Tem)
• Consent agenda item to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions

The City Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution 2024-060, directing banking entities to update authorized check signers. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and a closed session for legal counsel regarding personnel.

• Approved Resolution 2024-060 directing banking entities to update authorized check signers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for the Cherry Creek Medical project, which proposes a 9,088-square-foot medical clinic and pharmacy on Farmersville Boulevard north of Walnut Avenue. The commission will vote on a resolution to approve the project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Site Plan Review 2024-01 for Cherry Medical Clinic, a 9,088 sq ft medical and pharmacy building with 48 parking spaces on Farmersville Boulevard
• Proposed use includes dental, vision, chiropractic services and an on-site pharmacy
• Staff recommends approval via Resolution 2024-17

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve a residential subdivision and related zoning changes. The body will also certify recent election results, swear in new members, and reorganize council leadership.

• Public hearing and vote on Eagle Meadows Residential Development Project, including Ordinance No. 527 for zoning changes
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-54 to certify November 5, 2024, election results
• Renewal of professional services agreement with HdL for commercial cannabis policies and fees
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment #1 via Resolution 2024-055
• Information update on Sewer Water Impact Fees

The City Council unanimously approved the Eagle Meadows residential subdivision, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan amendment, zoning change, and tentative map. The Council also adopted election results, administered oaths to Greg Gomez and Araceli Ochoa, and re-elected Tina Hernandez as Mayor and Araceli Ochoa as Mayor Pro Tem. Danny Valdovinos was appointed to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term. The HdL cannabis services agreement was tabled for a future agenda.

• Approved Eagle Meadows subdivision with resolutions and ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-54 declaring election results (5-0)
• Re-elected Tina Hernandez as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Araceli Ochoa as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Danny Valdovinos to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and finance update (5-0)
• Tabled HdL cannabis services agreement for future agenda
• Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget Amendment #1 via Resolution 2024-055 (5-0)

City Council

The provided document is a notice regarding the cancellation of meetings on December 9 and December 23, 2024. It announces that the next City Council meeting will occur on December 16, 2024. No specific agenda items were listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider applications for two new housing subdivisions. These include requests for zone amendments, conditional use permits, and tentative subdivision maps to establish single-family residential lots.

• Eagle Meadows Project: Proposal for 223 single family residential lots, a 0.53 acre park, and storm water basin south of Visalia Road
• Fagundes Project: Proposal to annex 22 acres and establish 96 single family residential lots south of Walnut Avenue
• Eagle Meadows traffic impact fees: $760 per lot
• Eagle Meadows zoning: Request to rezone 4.3 acres from General Commercial (CG) to Single Family Residential (R-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider a final request to TCAG for initial funding to develop a Downtown Specific Plan and corresponding reports. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, finance update, and requests from Kiwanis Club ($1,000) and Farmersville Youth Basketball League ($3,200). The council will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters including the City Clerk, City Manager Pro Tempore, and police retention/recruitment.

• Presentation: Introduction of Police Officer Sylvia Rocha
• Request from Kiwanis Club for $1,000 for Holiday Food Basket Giveaway
• Request from Farmersville Youth Basketball League for $3,200
• Final request to TCAG for initial funding for Downtown Specific Plan
• Closed session: Personnel discussions on City Clerk, City Manager Pro Tempore, and police retention/recruitment

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024, has been canceled. The notice also cancels the meeting for November 25, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2023-24 Development Impact Fees report. The body will also discuss 2025 street improvements and the status of the Downtown Farmersville Specific Plan.

• Public hearing for FY 2023-24 Development Impact Fees Report
• Two-year contract extension with Community Services Employment Training (CSET) for Senior Services
• Discussion on finalization of 2025 street improvements
• Status update on the Downtown Farmersville Specific Plan
• Approval of September 2024 Warrant Register and Investment Summary

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2024-02) to expand the parking lot at the Jackpot Convenience Store at 138 W. Visalia Road. The project would add seven parking spaces, including a handicapped-accessible space, and a new driveway onto Farmersville Boulevard to better accommodate the existing food truck. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting.

• CUP 2024-02: parking lot expansion at Jackpot Convenience Store (138 W. Visalia Road)
• Addition of 7 parking spaces including 1 handicap space
• New right-in/right-out driveway connection to Farmersville Boulevard
• Landscaping planters required along street frontage and north property line
• Approval of draft minutes from September 25, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on submitting a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. They will also hold public discussions on crosswalks and animal control, and consider consent items including meeting minutes. The meeting includes a closed session on litigation.

• Public hearing and vote on 2024 CDBG grant application submittal
• Public discussion on crosswalks in Farmersville
• Discussion and possible direction on animal control
• Closed session to discuss legal settlements and potential litigation (Brianna Garcia, Sabrina Perez appeal, WWTP, abatement)
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission will review a guidebook outlining roles and responsibilities for commissioners, many of whom are new. Staff will also provide an update on current planning projects and activities in the city. No public hearings or votes on permits are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of Planning Commissioner's guidebook on roles and responsibilities
• Update on major development projects and planning activities underway in Farmersville

City Council

The City Council will discuss financial reports, including the Annual Measure Q Report and the 4th Quarter Financial Update. The body is also considering funding requests for local youth organizations and a grant application for community development.

• Proposed $30,000 in Fiscal 24/25 funding for the Boys and Girls Club
• Proposed $2,000 funding request from Farmersville Youth Soccer League for Fall Festival
• Proposed collaboration with Self Help Enterprises for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant application
• Discussion of the Annual Measure Q Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Appointment of Councilmember Gomez as voting delegate for the CA League of Cities Conference

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting Urgency Ordinance 526 regarding elective office eligibility. The body is also considering a maintenance agreement for Hwy 198 and a contractor for Roy's Park irrigation.

• Urgency Ordinance 526 prohibiting a convicted felon from holding elective office
• RFP process for irrigation and landscaping at Roy's Park
• Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Tulare County for Hwy 198
• Proposal for Sierra Woods developer to pay planning and permits fees in two installments
• Swearing in of Fire Lieutenant Stuart Nickels

City Council

The Farmersville City Council holds a special closed-session meeting to discuss the employment of the City Manager. The only public action is a consent item to waive the full reading of ordinances and resolutions.

• Closed session: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT for the title of City Manager
• Consent agenda: Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the adoption of a local hazard mitigation plan and an urgency ordinance to prohibit convicted felons from holding elective office. The body is also discussing the Downtown Farmersville Specific Plan and a contract for senior services.

• Urgency Ordinance 501: Prohibiting convicted felons from holding elective office
• Resolution 2024-050: Tulare County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Automatic Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department
• Contract with Community Services Employee Training (CSET) for Senior Services
• Disposition of five Public Works Department vehicles declared as surplus

The City Council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance disqualifying anyone convicted of a felony in the past 10 years from holding elective office, with two members recused due to conflict of interest. The council also approved the consent agenda, adopted the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and tabled the Downtown Specific Plan and a senior services contract for further review. In closed session, the council approved out-of-position pay for three employees.

• Adopted urgency ordinance prohibiting felons from holding elective office (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant register, surplus vehicle declaration, and auto aid agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-050 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Tabled Downtown Farmersville Specific Plan until Sept. 9, 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled CSET Senior Services contract for further research
• Approved out-of-position pay for Police Chief, Finance Director, and Police Commander in closed session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on September 18, 2024, at the Council Chambers. This agenda is purely procedural and contains no business items.

• Meeting cancelled for August 21, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 909 West Visalia Road

City Council

The Council will consider approving a street sweeping services contract with Sweeping Corp of America and an engagement letter for the annual financial audit with Price Paige & Co. for FY 2024-25. The meeting also includes recognition of the Public Works Department, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Street Sweeping Services Contract with Sweeping Corp of America to be approved
• Engagement letter for annual audit with Price Paige & Co. for FY 2024-25
• Recognition of the Public Works Department
• Approval of minutes from July 22 and August 8, 2024
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (5 cases) and authorization to litigate County of Tulare for election law violation

The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Sweeping Corp of America for once-a-month street sweeping services at $44,440, with the condition that scheduled days not interfere with trash collection. An emergency agenda item was added to consider an Emergency Access Gate at City Hall, and the council directed staff to research gate options. In closed session, the council voted to terminate legal services with prior counsel, rejected a tort claim, and authorized Michael Schulte as Interim City Manager.

• Approved street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corp of America for once-a-month service at $44,440 (5-0)
• Added emergency agenda item 8B to consider Emergency Access Gate at City Hall (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including audit engagement letter with Price Paige & Co. (5-0)
• Authorized termination of third-party services of prior legal counsel (5-0)
• Authorized termination of all legal services with prior counsel (5-0)
• Tabled litigation against County of Tulare to next session (5-0)
• Rejected government tort claim from Daniel Padilla (5-0)
• Authorized Michael Schulte as Interim City Manager via resolution 2024-051 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting with a single general business item: discussing the recruitment of a city manager. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as public comment and consent agenda approval.

• City manager recruitment discussion

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with limited substantive items. The council will discuss the homelessness issue and consider two amended resolutions related to consolidating elections with Tulare County and authorizing the County Registrar to provide services. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and consent agenda.

• General Business item: Homelessness Meeting
• Consent Agenda item: Amended resolution 2024-014 for consolidation of elections and setting election specifications
• Consent Agenda item: Amended resolution 2024-015 requesting Tulare County to permit the Registrar of Voters to provide services to the City

The City Council unanimously approved two amended resolutions related to county election consolidation and registrar services. The council also held a general business discussion on homelessness strategies, with input from the city attorney and a Kaweah Health representative, but took no formal action on the matter.

• Approved amended resolution 2024-014 on election consolidation (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution 2024-015 for county registrar services (unanimous)
• Waived full reading of ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will conduct a public hearing to levy assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts for 2024-2025. They will also consider a contract to hire a Public Works Director and review a recommended 45-mph speed limit on N. Farmersville Blvd. A consent agenda includes a $60,000 CSET contract for senior services and a Self Help agreement for loan portfolio management.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District levies (Resolutions 2024-035-047)
• Contract to hire Public Works Director (Resolution 2024-049)
• Farmersville Blvd speed limit study recommending 45 mph between Walnut Ave and Noble Ave
• CSET Senior Services contract for $60,000
• Closed session on potential litigation (5 cases under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))

The Farmersville City Council unanimously approved a 45-mph speed zone for N. Farmersville Blvd. between Walnut Ave. and Noble Ave., based on a 2023 engineering and traffic survey. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $60,000 CSET contract for senior services, and authorized the hiring of a new Public Works Director. All votes were unanimous with Council Member Boyer absent.

• Approved 45 mph speed limit on N. Farmersville Blvd. between Walnut Ave. and Noble Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $60,000 CSET senior services contract (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Public Works Director Steven Thompson (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions levying assessments for 13 landscape and lighting districts (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2024.

City Council

The Farmersville City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will consider several items, including an updated salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The agenda also includes reviewing funding for the Los Arroyos Phase II project and a contract for senior services.

• $176,858 in PLHA funds for Los Arroyos Phase II project
• $60,000 CSET agreement for Senior Services
• Adoption of the Amended Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Fire Dispatch agreement with Tulare County
• 2024-2025 Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts Engineers Report

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a request to move an existing alcohol license to 636 S. Farmersville Blvd following a fire at the store's original location. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Irene Taff.

• Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 for La Mejor Store alcohol license transfer
• Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Irene Taff
• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Farmersville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing an agreement for an interim city manager. The agenda also includes routine items such as waiving the full reading of ordinances and resolutions, public comment, and council reports. Future agenda items include amending temporary outdoor use permits, water restrictions, and reopening two-way traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive. The meeting will adjourn to closed session to discuss the public employment title of City Manager.

• Agreement for Interim City Manager
• Waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions
• Future: Amend Ordinance – Temporary Outdoor Use Permits
• Future: Water Restrictions
• Future: Reopening Two-way Traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will review and potentially approve the draft total budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, along with a budget amendment for FY 2023-24. The agenda also includes a $2,000 funding request from Farmersville Falcons Football & Cheer, a planning commission appointment, and an expansion of the drinking water program with the Greater Kaweah GSA and Self-Help Enterprises. The meeting begins with a closed session on a public employee position and anticipated litigation.

• Adopt Ordinance 525 amending zoning for specific parcels
• Adopt Resolution 2024-021 for Teamsters Local 517 MOU
• Review $2,000 special event funding request from Farmersville Falcons Football & Cheer
• Review and approve draft total budget for FY 2024-25
• Approve expansion of drinking water program with Greater Kaweah GSA and Self-Help Enterprises

Farmersville Ad-Hoc Executive Search Committee

The Ad-Hoc Executive Search Committee is meeting to discuss the process for filling the City Manager position. This includes the appointment of a short-term acting interim manager and the coordination of a search for a permanent replacement.

• Review and appointment of a staff-level Acting (or Co-Acting) Interim City Manager for up to five weeks
• Coordination of a process to obtain an Interim City Manager subject to full Council vote
• Creation of a process for hiring a permanent City Manager, including scope of work and third-party search entities

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda for the Farmersville City Council. The council will hear department head summaries, discuss budget presentation suggestions for the upcoming May 13 meeting, and consider future agenda items. They will also ratify prior decisions from an April 28 emergency meeting, including the creation of an ad hoc committee for the City Manager search and a closed session action.

• Ratify prior council decision from April 28, 2024, emergency meeting (ad hoc committee for City Manager search)
• Ratify prior council decision from April 28, 2024, emergency closed session (Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release)
• Budget presentation suggestions for May 13, 2024 meeting (Director of Finance Steve Huntley)
• Department head summaries: City Engineer (4 Creeks), City Planner, Police, Fire/Code Enforcement, Public Works, Finance/HR
• Future agenda items: Temporary Outdoor Use Permits ordinance, site visits to Woodlake/Exeter/Lindsay, water restrictions, code enforcement ordinance updates, two-way traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive

City Council

The Farmersville City Council is holding an emergency telephonic meeting to consider creating an ad-hoc committee to manage the process of appointing an acting, interim, and permanent city manager. The committee would be authorized to appoint a staff-level acting interim city manager for up to five weeks and to coordinate the search for an interim and permanent city manager, with final appointments requiring full Council votes. The meeting also includes a closed session on public employee discipline or dismissal.

• Creation of ad-hoc committee for city manager search
• Committee authorized to appoint acting interim city manager for up to 5 weeks
• Interim city manager appointment requires full Council vote
• Permanent city manager search includes third-party search entities
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hold public hearings on adopting new water and sewer rates effective May 1, 2024, and on a General Plan Amendment/Zone Change for a site from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential and Single Family Residential. The council will also review the draft enterprise fund budgets for water, sewer, and refuse services, and consider a $274,898 contract for engineering services for the 2024 Streets Improvement Project. Other items include a $2,000 special event funding request from Farmersville Falcons Football & Cheer and a renewal of the animal control contract with the City of Visalia.

• Public hearing: new water and sewer rates (Resolution 2024-017)
• Public hearing: zone change from CG to R-1 (Ordinance 525)
• Contract with 4Creeks for engineering services, $274,898
• Special event funding request: $2,000 for Farmersville Falcons Football & Cheer
• Animal control contract renewal with City of Visalia

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a General Plan amendment and zone change for a home at 166 N Oakview Ave, and a parcel map to divide a 9.3-acre site into four parcels. They will also review the 2024 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the General Plan. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• General Plan Amendment/Zone Change 2024-01: rezone 166 N Oakview Ave from General Commercial to R-1 Single-family Residential, Resolution 2024-06
• Parcel Map 2024-01 (AMG Associates LLC): divide 9.3 acres on Farmersville Blvd into four parcels, Resolution 2024-07
• Review and approval of 2024 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency, Resolution 2024-08
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the General Fund budget comparison for FY 2024 and FY 2025. The document shows total revenues decreasing by $41,907 while total expenses decrease by $287,069. This results in the fund moving from a $177,200 surplus in FY 2024 to a $10,044 deficit in FY 2025.

• Animal Control expenses increase by $68,918 (48.27%) due to a new contract rate
• Fire Department total costs rise by $101,912 (12.21%) primarily due to added dispatch costs
• Police Department expenses decrease by $141,880 (20.49%) due to reduced one-time expenses
• Administrative Overhead total costs drop by $120,108 (35.51%)
• General Revenues decrease by $39,031 (0.76%) due to sales tax leveling off

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will consider approving a $2,000 special event funding request from Farmersville Aztecs Youth Football & Cheer, adopting a resolution to apply for state funding for a new 42-unit income-restricted senior apartment complex, and holding a public hearing on the annexation of a 14.3-acre parcel. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as approving minutes, the February 2024 warrant register, and accepting completion of the 2023 Street & Alley Improvements Project.

• Approve $2,000 special event funding for Farmersville Aztecs Youth Football & Cheer
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-009 to apply for HOME funding for a 42-unit senior apartment complex on APN 111-290-015
• Public hearing on annexation of 14.3 acres west of Farmersville Boulevard, including General Plan Amendment and zone change
• Approve February 2024 warrant register and investment summary
• Accept Notice of Completion for 2023 Street & Alley Improvements Project

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of a 14.3-acre site on the west side of Farmersville Boulevard, south of the city limit. The project includes a General Plan amendment and prezoning to allow expansion of the Public Works Yard and multi-family residential development. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes one public hearing and no other general business items.

• Annexation of 14.3-acre parcel (APN 130-030-017) west of Farmersville Boulevard, south of city limit
• General Plan amendment: southerly two-thirds from 'Service Commercial' to 'Medium-High Density Residential'
• Prezoning: northerly 3 acres as P/QP (Public/Quasi Public), remainder as RM-2.5 (Multi-Family Residential)
• Resolution 2024-03: Mitigated Negative Declaration for environmental impacts (biological, cultural, tribal resources)
• Resolution 2024-04: General Plan amendment and prezoning recommendation

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a presentation on the city's financial statements, a vote on a resolution to set the maximum number of cannabis dispensaries allowed in the city, and a review of the draft Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024-2029. The Council will also consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a request for military aerial support for the 2024 Memorial Day Parade and approving a lease agreement with Community Services and Employment Training (CSET). The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, and performance evaluations.

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will consider approving Resolution 2024-007, which adopts a mid-year budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving the January 2024 warrant register and investment summary, and a $1,050 special event funding request from the Farmersville Elite Soccer Club. A presentation by GRID Alternatives is scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-007 adopting Mid-Year Budget Amendment for FY 2023-24
• Approve January 2024 Warrant Register totaling $1,312,911.36
• Accept Investment Summary for December 2023
• $1,050 special event funding for Farmersville Elite Soccer Club
• Presentation by GRID Alternatives (Hector Uriarte)

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a new city fire station on a 1.2-acre site on Front Street, west of Farmersville Blvd. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on the Planned Development overlay zone as part of the zoning ordinance update. The meeting includes routine items like approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit 2023-04: new 8,414 sq ft fire station on 1.2 acres, north side of Front Street, west of Farmersville Blvd (APN 128-057-002)
• Resolution 2024-02 to approve the fire station project
• Zoning Ordinance Update: informational presentation on PD (Planned Development) overlay zone
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hear presentations on a business license tax analysis and a water/sewer utility rate study, and consider several action items including a cooperative agreement for the Avenue 280 widening project and a contract for construction management services for Fire Station 83. The meeting also includes consent items, council reports, and a closed session on labor negotiations and the City Attorney position.

• Business License Analysis & Ordinance Review by HdL Companies
• Water & Sewer Utility Rate Study by Willdan Financial Services
• Cooperative Agreement with Tulare County for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2
• Contract with 4Creeks for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Fire Station 83 Project, estimated $160,770
• Closed session: labor negotiations and public employment for City Attorney

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, with a presentation on a traffic study and road diet feasibility for Farmersville Blvd. The consent agenda includes adoption of three ordinances: Ordinance 521 for the Kaweah Pointe residential project (151 single-family lots), Ordinance 522 for the Gardenia Courtyards multi-family project (82 units), and Ordinance 523 to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units. The council will also discuss potential development adjacent to the Linnel Farm Labor Center and hold a closed session on the City Attorney position.

• Adopt Ordinance 521: zone change for Kaweah Pointe, 37+ acres north of Visalia Road, west of Virginia Avenue, 151 single-family lots, 3.7+ acres parks/open space, 1.4 acres multi-family
• Adopt Ordinance 522: zone change for Gardenia Courtyards, 6.64 acres east of N. Farmersville Blvd, north of Walnut Ave, 82 multi-family units, 2.7 acres commercial
• Adopt Ordinance 523: regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs
• Presentation: Farmersville Blvd. Traffic Study & Road Diet Feasibility
• General Business: Potential City Development Adjacent to Linnel Farm Labor Center

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for an 8-unit multi-family residential project on about half an acre at 190-202 N Shasta Avenue. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on new draft chapters of the city's zoning ordinance update. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit 2023-03 (Sandoval): 8-unit multi-family project, 4 parcels, east side of Shasta Avenue between Visalia Road and Costner Street, Resolution 2024-01
• Zoning Ordinance Update: informational presentation on new draft chapters
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on an ordinance regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), approve two residential developments (Kaweah Pointe and Gardenia Courtyards), and consider a lease agreement for three new police patrol vehicles. The council will also review crosswalk and intersection safety studies and authorize a $385,225 design contract for the Citrus Avenue & Road 168 Connectivity Project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 523 to regulate ADUs and JADUs
• Kaweah Pointe: 151 single-family lots, 3.7 acres parks, 1.4 acres multi-family on 37+ acres north of Visalia Road
• Gardenia Courtyards: 82 multi-family units and 2.7 acres commercial on 6.6+ acres east of N. Farmersville Boulevard
• Resolution 2024-001: lease financing for three police patrol vehicles
• Task Order with 4Creeks for $385,225 for Citrus Avenue & Road 168 design