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Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025409 housing units ($124.4M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District B 2024-11-05
Nancy Howze ✓ 2,465 · Kimber Regan ✓ 1,894 · Judy Scott 1,863 · Alfred Benavides 1,000 · Martin Devine 919
City Council District A 2022-11-08
Travis Paden ✓ 2,543 · Mark A. Kairis ✓ 1,069 · Lou Martinez ✓ 673 · Amanda Saltray 1,069 · Cheyne Strawn 957 · Francisco "Frank" Ramirez 622
City Council District B 2020-11-03
Kalish Morrow ✓ 1,933 · Sue Sorensen 1,404 · Jacob Sanchez 1,217
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure H
2024-11-05 · Passed — 12,781 yes / 7,439 no
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
400 N. Douty Street , Hanford
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
400 N. Douty St
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
400 N. Douty Street, Hanford
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon May 10, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue May 25, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon Jun 14, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Mon Jul 12, 2027 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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Recent meetings
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Hanford City Council to consider eminent domain for 203 E 7th Street
The City Council will hold public hearings on landscape and lighting assessment changes and the acquisition of property via eminent domain. The body will also vote on several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts.
- Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of 203 E 7th Street by eminent domain
- Purchase of a 2027 Front Load Refuse truck for $497,506.79
- Purchase of two K9 patrol vehicles and five unmarked administration vehicles for $467,019.85
- Contract for 10th Avenue from Fargo Avenue to State Route 43 road rehabilitation for $295,747.50
- Public hearings for funding changes in Quail Run Estates and Portofino Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
July 21, 2026
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council Chambers. Members of the Public
may participate either in-person in the Council Chambers or remotely through the City’s
Public Input Platform. Any member of the public may address the City Council on matters
within the Council’s jurisdiction during the applicable public comment periods. Comments
are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker.
Speakers participating in person will be recognized first. Remote speakers will be
recognized in the order they complete the registration process through the
Public Input platform.
To participate remotely, review the instructions and register at:
https://publiccomment.hanfordca.gov/
To watch the meeting live (view only), visit:
http://livestream.hanford.city/
Members of the public may also submit written comments through the Public Input platform.
All written comments received before the close of the meeting will be included in the record.
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments b
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Commission reviews General Plan consistency for future elementary school site
The Planning Commission will discuss a finding of General Plan consistency for the acquisition of a future elementary school site. The site is intended for use by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District.
- General Plan Consistency finding for a 16.44-acre (gross) school site north of Fargo Avenue and east of 12th Avenue
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Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
July 14, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Planning Commissioners will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time
the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating
your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Community Development: Finding of General Plan Consistency, in accordance with
Public Resources Code Section 21151.2 and Government Code Section 65402, for the
acquisition of a future elementary school site by the Pioneer Union Elementary School
District. The project is located within the
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission will consider weekly closure periods for off‑leash dog parks
The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting includes routine consent‑calendar items and division updates on the sports complex, parks, marketing/sponsorship, programs, directors, and recreation events. The commission will discuss a Public Works recommendation on weekly maintenance closure periods for off‑leash community dog parks. No other specific decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Division updates – sports complex
- Division updates – parks
- Division updates – marketing/sponsorship
- Division updates – program
- Public Works recommendation on weekly maintenance closure periods for off‑leash community dog parks
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Agenda
July 13, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
To be led by Commissioner Rodriguez.
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please
begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
DIVISION UPDATES:
A. Sports Complex Updates
B. Parks Updates
C. Marketing/Sponsorship Updates
D. Program Updates
E. Directors Updates
F. Recreation and Event Updates
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Public Works: Recommendation on the weekly maintenance closure periods for the off-
leash community dog parks.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
400 N. Douty Street , Hanford
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider day care expansion permit
The Hanford Planning Commission will meet to discuss a conditional use permit for a day care expansion. The meeting includes a public hearing on the project and a standard consent calendar.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 0045-25 for day care expansion at 11303 Hanford Armona Road
- Consent Calendar: Routine items considered in one motion
- Public Comment: Citizens may comment on non-agenda items or request consent calendar items be pulled for discussion
- Appeals: Final decisions may be appealed to City Council with a $1,100.00 filing fee
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Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
June 23, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Planning Commissioners will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time
the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating
your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development: Conditional Use Permit No. 0045-25, a request by Manitas de
Amor to amend their original conditional use permit in order to construct a 3,190-square-foot
addition to their existing day care, to provide space for up to 40 infants and toddlers ages 6 –
36 months and 10 children with limi
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Hanford Council to vote on wastewater rates and approve 2026-27 budget
The Hanford City Council will vote on a new fee schedule, approve the 2026-27 budget, and consider a wastewater rate increase. The meeting also includes the introduction of new employees and the recognition of local sports teams.
- Public Hearing on new Master Fee Schedule
- Adoption of 2026-27 budget with $1.26M General Fund appropriation
- Authorization for wastewater rate increase via Proposition 218
- Approval of $2.4M contract for Grangeville Boulevard grade separation
- Approval of $3.1M HOME Investment Partnerships Program application
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
June 16, 2026
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of
residence.
STUDY SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
A. New Employee introduction: Officer Alex Arciga, Dispatchers, Amanda Dominguez,
Hyasha Crumpton, Oscar Escalera, CSO Armando Ornelas and K9 Ace (with partner
Manuel Pasillas)
B. Parks and Community Services: Receive a presentation from FM3 Research and the
Trust for Public Land, discuss the polling results, and provide policy direction regarding
whether to proceed with a recreational funding measure for the November 2026 ballot,
not proceed, or defer consideration to a future election cycle
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8)
APNs: 012045001, 012045010, 012045004, 012045005, 012046019, 012046005,
012046006, 012046007,
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review pet grooming permit and land divisions
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit and two land-use requests. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 24, 2026.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 0069-26 for a pet grooming business at 610 N. Irwin St.
- Tentative Parcel Map No. 0015-25 to divide two parcels into three parcels south of Hanford Armona Road
- Modifications to Vesting Tentative Tract 881 for Live Oak East, including changes to Acorn Lane, Amber Harvest Drive, and Sparrow Drive
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Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
June 9, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Planning Commissioners will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time
the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating
your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Community Development: Approval of the March 24, 2026 Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development: Conditional Use Permit No. 0069-26: a request to allow an
owner-operated pet grooming business to operate at 610 N. Irwin St. in the MX-D
Downtown Mixed Use zone district (APN 010-232-007).
B. Community Development: Ten
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission will approve May 11, 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates
The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 8, 2026 at the Council Chambers. Commissioners will consider the consent calendar, including approval of the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda includes division updates on the sports complex, parks, marketing/sponsorship, events, programs, and directors. A public comment period allows residents up to three minutes each to speak on non‑agenda items.
- Approval of the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (consent calendar)
- Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
- Sports Complex update (division update)
- Parks update (division update)
- Marketing/Sponsorship update (division update)
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Agenda
June 8, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
- Commissioner Rodriguez
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please
begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Approval of the May 11, 2026 Meeting Minutes
DIVISION UPDATES:
A. Sports Complex Updates
B. Parks Updates
C. Marketing/Sponsorship Updates
D. Events Updates
E. Program Updates
F. Directors Updates
GENERAL BUSINESS:
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to adopt water plans and approve $103M budget limit
The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing on water management plans and adopt a resolution setting the General Fund spending limit at $103,123,873. The meeting includes consent calendar items such as approving a $55,588.86 CDBG expenditure and a $24,937 grant application for railroad crossing design.
- Adoption of 2026/2027 General Fund appropriations limit ($103,123,873)
- Public hearing on 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
- Approval of $55,588.86 CDBG expenditure from Housing Unencumbered Fund
- Authorization to apply for $19,478 crowd control equipment grant
- Presentation on Quail Run Estates Landscape Assessment District petition
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
June 2, 2026
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of
residence.
STUDY SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
A. New Employee introduction: Eekhong Franco, Finance Manager
B. Receive an update on the It's Not Worth It Campaign for the usage and possession of
illegal fireworks within the City's limits.
C. Presentation and Council review and discussion of the Draft City of Hanford Master Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8)
Address: 109 E. Eighth Street
Negotiating Party: Carnegie Museum of Kings County
Agency Negotiators: Chris Tavarez, Jason Waters, and Ty Mizote
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8)
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012046
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider variance for KART bus facility expansion
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Variance No. 0031-26, which seeks to deviate from Section 17.38.060 to allow bus parking, solar canopies, electrical infrastructure, and bus maneuverability at 629 W Davis St. The meeting will also include routine consent‑calendar items and a recognition of former commissioner Gunther Norris. Public comment will be accepted on any agenda or non‑agenda matters.
- Public Hearing – Variance No. 0031-26 for KART bus facility at 629 W Davis St.
- Consent Calendar – routine items to be enacted in a single motion
- Recognition of Gunther Norris for service on the Planning Commission
- Public Comment – up to three minutes per speaker on any agenda or non‑agenda issue
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Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
May 26, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Planning Commissioners will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time
the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating
your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
RECOGNITION:
A. Community Development: Recognition of Gunther Norris for his service on the Planning
Commission
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development: Variance No. 0031-26: a request to deviate from the
standards set forth in Section 17.38.060 of the Hanford Municipal Code, in order to
locate bus parking spaces, solar can
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to vote on $60M solar project and wastewater rate increase
The Hanford City Council will consider a $59.99 million contract amendment for solar and wastewater improvements, contingent on a Prop 218 rate increase. The meeting includes public hearings on a new Housing Element and assessment district funding changes.
- Authorize $59,987,749 contract amendment for solar and wastewater improvements
- Public hearing on 2024-2032 Housing Element General Plan Amendment
- Public hearings on landscape and lighting assessment district funding changes
- Approval of $6,343,000 grant application for Centennial Drive safety improvements
- Approval of $15,000,000 grant application for East Lacey Boulevard safety improvements
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
May 19, 2026
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of
residence.
STUDY SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Opterra Energy
Services for the combined Solar Photovoltaic and WWTF Energy-Related Improvement
Project for a contract amount of $59,987,749, subject to contractual adjustment and
contingent upon successfully passing a Prop 218 Wastewater Rate Increase and
Acquisition of Project financing, and authorize the City Manager to issue a Limited Notice
to Proceed for engineering, and additional appropriation of the contract amount in the
Wastewater Fund with up to $2 million of the contract amendment amount from the
Wastewater Impact Fee Fund; and direct Staff to return to City Council for approval of a
Prop 218 Rate Fee Study.
CLOSED SESSION FOR
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider adopting the 2024‑2032 Housing Element
The Hanford Planning Commission will approve the March 10, 2026 Community Development minutes. It will hold a public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2026‑01 to replace the 2016‑2024 Housing Element with the 2024‑2032 6th Cycle Housing Element and to authorize staff to submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Public comment on any agenda items is also permitted.
- Approve Community Development minutes from March 10, 2026 (Consent Calendar).
- Public hearing: General Plan Amendment 2026‑01 to adopt the 2024‑2032 Housing Element and authorize its submission to the state.
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Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
May 12, 2026
6:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Planning Commissioners will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time
the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating
your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Community Development: Approval of the March 10, 2026 Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development:
General Plan Amendment 2026-01: A request to recommend approval of a General Plan
Amendment to replace the adopted 2016-2024 Housing Element with the 2024-2032 6th
Cycle Housing Element and authorize City staff to submit
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council reviews draft Objective Design Standards for single‑family homes
The City Council will hold a joint session with the Planning Commission to examine the draft Objective Design Standards (ODS) for single‑family residential development. Council members will discuss the draft and provide direction before formal adoption.
- Joint session with Planning Commission to review draft Objective Design Standards for single‑family residential development
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
May 12, 2026
5:00 PM – Special Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
5:00 PM CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION:
ROLL CALL :
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments from the public are limited to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). A maximum of three minutes is
allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Joint session between the Planning Commission and City Council to review the draft of
the Objective Design Standards (ODS) for Single-Family Residential Development and
provide direction prior to formal adoption
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are
available to public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during
normal business hours. Such agendas are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s
ability to post the agenda before the meeting. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including
auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 559-585-2515, 319 N. Douty
Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeti
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission to discuss potential ballot measure for capital projects
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a possible ballot measure to fund large capital projects. The body will also consider a tree permit request and receive a design update for Heroes Park.
- Tree permit request for 1320 Mary St
- Discussion of possible ballot measure for large capital projects
- Heroes Park design update
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Agenda
May 11, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
To be led by Commissioner Rodriguez.
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please
begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Approval of the February 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of the March 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
DIVISION UPDATES:
A. Marketing/Sponsorship Updates
B. Hanford Boys & Girls Club Updates
C. Sports Complex Updates
D. Parks Updates
E. Event Updates
F. Program Updates
G. Directors Updates
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Tree Permit Request - 1320 Mary St
B. Possible Ballot Measure to Fund Large Capital Projects
C. Heroes Park Design Update
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Wed May 6, 2026 · 17:30
Oversight Board
Measure H board to review revenues and sales tax consultant presentation
The Measure H Oversight Board will hold a regular meeting to review the measure's revenues and expenditures and hear an overview from the city's sales tax consultant.
- Approval of February 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of Measure H revenues and expenditures
- Presentation by Neumo on Measure H sales tax
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Measure H Oversight Board Meeting
Agenda
May 6, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
City Hall Training Room
319 N. Douty St.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters within the jurisdiction of the Measure H Oversight Board. This
is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to
comment on any item on the agenda. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your
comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Approval of the Minutes of the February 4, 2026 Meeting
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Review of Measure H Revenues and Expenditures
B. Presentation by Neumo (City Sales Tax Consultant): Overview of Measure H Sales Tax
ADJOURN:
Tue May 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to approve $757,850 water-well design contract and multiple fleet purchases
The City Council will hold a study session on Senate Bill 707 and consider updates to the Public Meeting Disruption Policy. In a closed session, staff will discuss legal counsel matters related to property negotiations and anticipated litigation. The council will then vote on a consent calendar that includes approvals for vehicle purchases, equipment contracts, and utility engineering projects.
- Approve purchase of two 2026 Ford E-Transit High Roof Vans from Keller Chevrolet for $117,727, funded by the Building Safety Enterprise fund.
- Approve purchase of one front‑load refuse truck from Haaker Refuse Equipment for $512,782.67, funded by the Fleet Reserves Fund, and declare surplus rear‑load truck #153 for sale.
- Authorize a contract with Blackwater Engineering for design of Municipal Water Wells 53 and 54 at $757,850 plus a 10% contingency of $75,785, and appropriate $125,235 from the Water Impact Fees fund.
- Approve purchase of one LeeBoy 8500D Paver from Lay Rite Paving for $97,000, funded by the Measure H Fund.
- Approve a $20,925 change order to Advanced Roofing & Raingutters for additional roof repairs at Fire Station 1, bringing the total contract to $70,340.
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
May 5, 2026
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of
residence.
STUDY SESSION:
A. Receive Update on Senate Bill 707 (Brown Act Amendments) and provide feedback on
the Public Meeting Disruption Policy and related Handbook of Rules and Procedures
amendments; authorize staff to incorporate the Disruption of Remote Participation Policy
into the Handbook; and direct staff to return with a resolution for adoption.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8)
APNs: 012045001, 012045010, 012045004, 012045005, 012046019, 012046005,
012046006, 012046007, 012045001, 012045009, 012045008, 012045007, 012045006,
012045007
Negotiating Party: Solis Martin Vieyra & Araujo Fanny Castro, Miya Farms, PRE 4 LLC,
MCMASTER, WILLIAM T & KATHLEEN S H/W
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider a 211‑unit subdivision of a 30.9‑acre site
The Commission will hold a public hearing on two community‑development requests—a variance for a water vending machine at 110 S. 11th Ave. and a 211‑unit subdivision of a 30.9‑acre parcel south of Lacey Boulevard. Staff will also present a recommendation to the City Council to abandon about 8,145 sq ft of Millerton Street right‑of‑way. Routine consent‑calendar items will be approved by a single motion unless a commissioner asks for discussion.
- Variance No. 0028‑26 for a water vending machine in the C‑R Regional Commercial zone at 110 S. 11th Ave. (APN 012‑290‑056).
- Subdivision request (Tentative Tract 949) by N & M Capital, LLC to split 30.9 acres into 211 single‑family units with a 0.66‑acre open space and a Planned Unit Development overlay in the R‑L‑5 zone, located south of Lacey Boulevard, west of 12½ Ave. (APN 011‑010‑010).
- Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2026‑12 to certify less‑than‑significant environmental impact for the subdivision.
- Recommendation for Finding of Conformity to abandon approximately 8,145 sq ft of right‑of‑way on Millerton Street east of S. Alpine Avenue (Roadway Abandonment No. 2026‑01).
- Consent calendar items to be enacted in one motion (routine items).
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Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
April 28, 2026
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Planning Commissioners will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
FLAG SALUTE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time
the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating
your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed
and voted upon by a separate motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development: Continuation Request: Variance No. 0028-26: a request to
deviate from the standards of the Hanford Municipal Code Section 17.60.150(A), in order
to allow a water vending machine to be placed within an existing parking lot, separated
from an existing building, where no separation is pe
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Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to discuss parks funding and approve vehicle and construction contracts
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on a potential ballot measure for parks and recreation projects, and will consider a $33,250 appropriation for polling services. The regular session includes the approval of a $66,503.53 annual contract for city uniforms and the purchase of seven vehicles for $575,708.90. The Council will also authorize a $2,140,290 contract for airport fueling island construction.
- Study session on potential ballot measure for parks and recreation projects
- Appropriation of $33,250 for polling services
- Contract award to Vestis Uniforms for $66,503.53 per year
- Purchase of 7 vehicles for $575,708.90
- Contract with Cushman Contracting Services for $2,140,290 for airport fueling island
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✓ Decided: City Council approved $2.14 M airport fueling island contract
The Council unanimously authorized a $2,140,290 contract with Cushman Contracting Services for the Hanford Municipal Airport fueling island project. It also approved a $33,250 appropriation for professional polling services, adopted the Urban Forest Master Plan, and passed routine Consent Calendar items including a uniform services contract and a police vehicle purchase. All motions were adopted by unanimous vote.
- Approved $33,250 General Fund appropriation for FM3 polling services (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Calendar items, including $66,503.53 per year uniform services contract (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of police vehicles totaling $575,708.90 (unanimous)
- Approved Kings Garden Apartments TEFRA public hearing (unanimous)
- Adopted the Urban Forest Master Plan (unanimous)
- Authorized $2,140,290 contract with Cushman Contracting for airport fueling island (unanimous)
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City Council Meeting
Agenda
April 21, 2026
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the
City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of
residence.
STUDY SESSION:
A. Presentation on a potential ballot measure to fund large-scale parks and recreation
capital projects, prioritizes the proposed capital projects, provide feedback, and consider
an appropriation of $33,250 from the General Fund for professional polling services with
FM3, which may be fully or partially reimbursed.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (GC 54956.9)(d)(1))
Linda Rose Moon v. City of Hanford, et al., Kings County Superior Court Case No.
25CU0514.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8)
APNs: 012045001, 012045010, 012045004, 012045005, 012046019, 012046005,
012046006, 012046007, 012045001, 012045009, 012045008
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City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
April 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Kairis called the study session and closed session to order at 4:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
Present: Absent:
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Travis Paden
Council Member Lou Martinez
Council Member Nancy Howze
Council Member Kimber Regan
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited
to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of
three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of
residence.
Cheyne Strawn expressed concerns about increased taxes and stated that the community is frustrated with repeated
tax rate hikes.
Judy Scott shared feedback she has received from the community and stated that she does not support asking
residents for additional funding. She expressed concerns about the park becoming a regional park and that the
community prefers walking and biking trails.
William Harmon questioned why the property has not been returned to parkland use. He stated that residents on
Rogers Road believe the park concept is unnecessary and commented that the exercise area is not being used.
Mickey Stoddard commented on his involvement with the Parks and R
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Nancy Howze yea
Tue Apr 7, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Kimber Regan yea · Nancy Howze yea
Tue Mar 17, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Kimber Regan yea · Nancy Howze yea
Tue Mar 3, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Kimber Regan yea · Nancy Howze yea
Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Kimber Regan yea · Nancy Howze yea
Tue Feb 3, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Kimber Regan yea · Nancy Howze yea
Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5 yea
Mark Kairis yea · Travis Paden yea · Lou Martinez yea · Kimber Regan yea · Nancy Howze yea
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Parks and Recreation Commission
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Commission Reorganization – Selection of Chair and Vice Chair [Approve]
10 yea
Joseph Castaneda yea · Carolyn Hudgins yea · Gregory Kelley yea · sheldon Blackwell yea · Santiago Rodrigez yea · Joseph Castaneda yea · Carolyn Hudgins yea · Gregory Kelley yea · sheldon Blackwell yea · Santiago Rodrigez yea