Hanford public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit to convert a former retail store at 308 E. Sixth Street into a vocational school, and a request to subdivide 36.48 acres at 13th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard into 161 single-family residential lots plus a storm-drainage basin. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment and director's comments.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-08: convert former retail store to vocational school at 308 E. Sixth Street (APN 012-044-009)
- Vesting Tentative Tract 934: subdivide 36.48 acres into 161 single-family lots and a 66,216 sq. ft. storm-drainage basin at southeast corner of 13th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard (APN 009-050-001 through -005)
- Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-100 prepared for the subdivision project
- Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting
Parking and Traffic Commission
The Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for December 23, 2021, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Police Department and Communications Division, then meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for three properties. In the regular session, the council will select a mayor and vice mayor, and vote on a consent calendar that includes a $52,709.99 Microsoft software licensing purchase, a $31,338.95 fuel payment, and a bid authorization for a pump installation project. General business includes a $55,600 contract for falconer services to manage the downtown crow population and a resolution to apply for a fire vehicle replacement grant.
- Annual selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Microsoft software licensing purchase: $52,709.99
- Payment to King's Petroleum for fuel: $31,338.95
- Contract with Integrated Avian Solutions for falconer services: up to $55,600
- Resolution No. 21-56-R for SJVAPCD Emergency Vehicle Replacement grant application
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit to convert a former retail store at 308 E. Sixth Street into a vocational school, and a request to subdivide 36.48 acres into 161 single-family residential lots plus a storm-drainage basin at the southeast corner of 13th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-08: convert former retail store to vocational school at 308 E. Sixth Street (MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone)
- Vesting Tentative Tract 934: subdivide 36.48 acres into 161 single-family lots and a 66,216 sq. ft. storm-drainage basin (R-L-5 zone)
- Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-100 for the subdivision project
- Appeal fee of $1,000.00 for appealing Planning Commission decisions to City Council
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on park capital projects and federal lobbying updates, then a regular meeting with consent items and general business. Key decisions include authorizing up to $33,225,000 in pension obligation bonds to refinance CalPERS obligations, adopting a debt management policy, and approving several contracts and purchases.
- Pension obligation bonds up to $33,225,000 (Resolution 21-55-R)
- Adoption of Debt Management Policy (Resolution 21-54-R)
- Contract award to HBC Enterprise for $64,256.60 for Hidden Valley Park Fitness Pad
- Purchase of 2022 Ford F-550 truck for $112,851.02
- Fire dispatch contract with Fresno County, $65,000 FY22 and $215,000 FY23
Parking and Traffic Commission
The November 18, 2021 meeting of the Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The cancellation is attributed to reduced city traffic from COVID restrictions, which prevented traffic studies from being performed.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- No traffic studies possible due to COVID-related reduced traffic
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on pension cost containment, code enforcement, and blight, followed by a closed session on litigation, property negotiations, and labor. In regular session, the council will consider consent items including land sales, ordinances, and contracts, hold a public hearing on district boundaries, and vote on raising cannabis taxes to the maximum allowable level.
- Resolution 21-53-R to increase cannabis taxes to maximum allowable levels
- Public hearing on redrawing City Council member district boundaries
- Contract with TBS Construction ($257,278.78) for Lacey Park Basketball Courts project
- Sale of parcel on Idlewood Way to Habitat for Humanity
- Contract with Quinn of Selma ($70,487.62) for generator radiator at Tank 5
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to operate two preschool classrooms in a medium-density residential zone at 302 E. Tenth Street. The meeting also includes routine consent items, public comment, and commissioner updates.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-03 for two preschool classrooms at 302 E. Tenth Street (APN 010-224-023)
- Approval of minutes from October 26, 2021 meeting
- Appeals of final decisions require a $1,000 filing fee within 10 days
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive division updates, and discuss two general business items: a proposed youth fishing tournament presented by Flint Epps of Fishers of Men, Men Who Fish, and a proposal to dedicate a Civic Park bench to recognize Steve Perry. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items and consent calendar items.
- Proposed fishing tournament for Hanford youth – presentation by Flint Epps
- Proposal to dedicate a Civic Park bench to recognize Steve Perry
- Approval of minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting
- Updates from Parks, Facilities, Recreation, and Director divisions
Parking and Traffic Commission
The Parking and Traffic Commission will consider a request by Comfort Inn to change a 20-minute parking designation. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and updates on City Council actions.
- Request by Comfort Inn for a 20-minute parking designation change
- Approval of minutes from June 24, 2021 meeting
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Staff communication on City Council actions
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests: one for a convenience store with fuel sales at 711 E. Lacey Blvd. to reduce landscaping, and two for residential lots in Tract 865 to reduce street-side setbacks. The commission will also consider a finding of General Plan consistency for declaring city property on Kensington Way surplus for future residential development.
- Variance 2021-03: reduce landscaping to 5 feet for convenience store with fuel sales at 711 E. Lacey Blvd.
- Variance 2021-05: reduce street-side setback for irregular corner lot at 1305 W. Kenny Thompson Court
- Variance 2021-06: reduce street-side setback for irregular corner lot at 1300 W. Poppysprings Court
- Finding of General Plan consistency for surplus property on Kensington Way for residential development
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five items: a massage business permit, a two-lot subdivision, an AT&T cell tower with variances, a 20.5-acre annexation with prezone, and a city-initiated zone text amendment. The consent calendar includes approval of the September 28, 2021 minutes. The meeting is in person and livestreamed.
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-07 for massage therapy at 103 W. Grangeville Blvd
- Tentative Parcel Map 2021-01 to split 0.44 acres at 811 W. Seventh St. into two lots
- AT&T 99-ft monopole at 11555 Fargo Ave with three variance requests
- Annexation No. 160 Part 7: 20.5 acres along Kings Road, north of Grangeville Blvd, prezoned R-L-12
- Zone Text Amendment 2021-01 to revise office, furniture, lab, and catering uses in commercial zones
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold public hearings on the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan updates, and will consider introducing an ordinance amending commercial cannabis activity regulations. The consent calendar includes several property right-of-way purchases and a historic facade alteration. Closed session will discuss multiple lawsuits against the city.
- Public hearing on 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update
- Public hearing on 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Update
- Introduction of Ordinance 21-06 amending Commercial Cannabis Activity chapter
- Purchase of property at 8 3/4 Ave. and SJVRR Tracks for $377,000
- Historic Resources Permit for facade alteration at 312 N. Irwin St.
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a massage therapy business, an annexation and prezone of about 20.5 acres for low-density residential use, and a city-initiated zone text amendment to adjust permitted uses in several commercial zones. The commission will also take public comments on non-agenda items and may pull consent calendar items.
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-07 for massage therapy at 103 W. Grangeville Blvd (APN 010-023-004)
- Annexation No. 160 Part 7: ~20.5 acres along Kings Road, north of Grangeville Blvd, between 11th and 12th Avenues
- Prezone 2021-07: R-L-12 Low-Density Residential (12,000 sq ft min) for Annexation 160 Area 7
- Zone Text Amendment 2021-01: changes to Title 17.08.030 for office, furniture store, laboratory, and food catering uses in commercial zones
- Appeals of final decisions require $1,000 fee within 10 days
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative parcel map to split a 45.40-acre property into two parcels, and a proposal to annex eight county islands totaling 372.1 acres into the city, along with associated prezoning. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-02: Subdivide 45.40 acres at southeast corner of Centennial Drive and Fargo Avenue into two parcels (24.74 and 20.66 acres) in R-L-5 zone.
- Annexation No. 160, Parts 1-8: Annex eight county islands totaling 372.1 acres from Kings County into Hanford.
- Prezone No. 2021-01 through 2021-08: Prezone the annexed islands according to General Plan designations.
- Approval of August 24, 2021 minutes.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine updates from park, facility, and recreation divisions, and to recognize Keller Motors for their sponsorship. The main study session will review the Athletic Field usage and Reservation Policy, and the commission will consider a request to remove a Valley Oak tree in the public right of way.
- Study session on Athletic Field usage and Reservation Policy
- Request from Brad Smith for Street Tree Permit to remove a Valley Oak tree in public right of way
- Special recognition to Keller Motors for Food Truck Takeover Sponsorship
- Approval of minutes from August 9, 2021 meeting
Parking and Traffic Commission
The August 26, 2021 meeting of the Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. City traffic has not been at normal capacity because of COVID restrictions, preventing required traffic studies. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Traffic studies not possible due to reduced traffic from COVID restrictions
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to convert a former private junior college at 213 W. Seventh Street into a facility for religious services, classes, and offices. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-06 for 213 W. Seventh Street (APN 012-055-006) in the MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone
- Approval of July 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Appeal filing fee of $1,000.00 for final decisions
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold public hearings on annexing about 153 acres near 12th and Fargo Avenues for residential development, and on a proposed ordinance to regulate commercial hemp activities. They will also consider an urgency ordinance imposing a 45-day moratorium on commercial hemp activities and sales. The consent calendar includes multiple equipment purchases and approvals for school route programs.
- Annexation No. 157: 153 acres at 12th and Fargo Avenues, prezoned for residential use
- Zone Text Amendment 2020-03: regulations for commercial hemp businesses and retailers
- Urgency Ordinance 21-04: 45-day moratorium on commercial hemp activities
- Police/Fire radio system replacement contract: $699,105 to Cook's Communication
- Purchase of trash dumpsters ($170,000) and refuse containers ($152,640)
Parking and Traffic Commission
The July 22, 2021 meeting of the Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission has been cancelled because there are no agenda items. The cancellation is attributed to reduced traffic from COVID-19 restrictions, which prevented traffic studies from being performed. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Traffic studies not performed due to reduced traffic from COVID-19 restrictions
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Parks Resource Officer update and the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2021-22, followed by a closed session on litigation and the City Manager's performance. In the regular session, they will consider a consent calendar with routine items, hold public hearings on the fee schedule and a police grant, and discuss general business including a contract award, the city manager's employment agreement, and Planning Commission vacancies.
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 21-29-R for the Master Fee Schedule FY 2021-22, including new fees and increases
- Public hearing on FY2021 JAG Grant ($20,414) for new windows at the PAL building
- Contract award to A+ Quality Concrete Construction Inc. ($24,968) for drive approach and ADA ramp on Davis Street
- Agreement with UKG Inc. for HR/payroll software ($54,000/year plus $12,500 implementation)
- Agreement with Pressley & Associates for audit prep services (up to $50,000 annually)
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone text amendment to permit commercial hemp businesses and hemp retailers in specific commercial and industrial zones citywide. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comments.
- Zone Text Amendment No. 2020-03: add Commercial Hemp Business as conditionally permitted in I-L Light Industrial and I-H Heavy Industrial zones
- Add hemp retailers (5%+ gross receipts from CBD) as permitted in C-S, C-H, MX-C, MX-D zones and conditionally permitted in C-R
- Add Chapter 17.67 to define and locate hemp retailers and commercial hemp businesses
- Approval of minutes from May 11 and June 8, 2021 meetings
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar approval of June minutes, and division updates. General business includes updates on the Prop 68 grant application and the Active Transportation Plan. No votes on new items are listed beyond routine consent items.
- Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Update on Prop 68 Grant Application
- Update on Active Transportation Plan
- Recreation, Parks, Facilities, and Director division updates
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss and provide direction on annexing industrial property into the Kings Industrial Park, and receive an update on the city's 130th Birthday Celebration. The regular session includes consent items such as contract awards for pavement sealing and security measures, and introduction of an ordinance amending the business license code.
- Discussion on annexation of industrial property into Kings Industrial Park
- Contract award to Talley Oil Inc. for $147,945.20 for Reclamite Seal Treatment
- Sole-source contract with Telstar Inc. for $255,878 for water tank security
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 21-01 amending business license code
- Appropriation of up to $2,000 to Council District E travel budget
City Council
The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting to adopt Resolution 2026-26-R, which approves the city's two-year budget for fiscal years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. The council will also consider Resolution 2021-27-R to establish the 2021/2022 appropriations limit of $77,226,935 for the General Fund. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a three-minute maximum per speaker.
- Public hearing to adopt Resolution 2021-26-R for the FY 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget
- Adoption of Resolution 2021-27-R setting the 2021/2022 appropriations limit at $77,226,935 for the General Fund
Parking and Traffic Commission
The Parking and Traffic Commission will consider suggested routes to school for the Pioneer Union, Hanford Elementary, and St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School districts. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes, public comment, and updates on City Council actions.
- Approve minutes from May 27, 2021 meeting
- Suggested Routes to School for Pioneer Union Elementary School District
- Suggested Routes to School for Hanford Elementary School District
- Suggested Routes to School for St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School
- City Council Actions update
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session, closed session, and regular meeting. Key actions include appointing Amanda Saltray to the District A council seat, recognizing departing Council Member John Draxler, and considering several consent calendar items and general business items, including a fire department policy contract and CDBG plan amendment.
- Appointment of Amanda Saltray to District A City Council seat
- Approval of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. for the Bastille property
- Fire department contract with Lexipol, LLC for $51,902, with $42,000 appropriation from General Fund
- Request to LAFCO for extension of services to a dwelling unit at 11530 10 1/2 Ave south of Hanford-Armona Road
- Review of Substantial Amendment No.4 to CDBG 2019-2020 Action Plan
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items and division updates. The main business is an update on the Parks Master Plan presentation to the City Council and a review of proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for fiscal year 21/22. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from May 10, 2021 meeting
- Update on Parks Master Plan presentation to City Council
- Review proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for FY 21/22
Planning Commission
The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a finding of consistency between the Five Year (FY22-26) Capital Improvement Plan and the General Plan, as required by California Government Code Section 65401. No consent calendar items are listed. The agenda includes public comment, director's comments, and commissioners' items of interest.
- Five Year (FY22-26) Capital Improvement Plan consistency finding
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Appeals of final decisions require $1,000 fee within 10 days
City Council
The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss establishing a public process for redistricting, including the use of outside consultants and public outreach, and to review the proposed 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget. In regular session, they will consider consent items and general business, including a grant application for Heroes Park and options for a pickleball project at Lacey Park.
- Discussion on redistricting process and consultant use
- Review of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget
- Resolution 21-06-R: Apply for Statewide Park Development grant for Heroes Park
- Resolution 21-22-R: Declare 426 W. Lacey Blvd. surplus property
- Resolution 21-23-R: Declare 109 E. Eighth St. surplus property
City Council
The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: selecting applicants for the District A council vacancy to advance to formal interviews. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a three-minute cap per speaker. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, flag salute, adjournment).
- City Council District A Appointment - selection of applicants to formal interview stage
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
City Council
The Council will review the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 fiscal year budget development and the 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Closed sessions include negotiations for properties at Bastille and 109 E. Eighth Street, as well as discussions regarding anticipated litigation and a City Manager evaluation.
- Contract for Koff & Associates compensation study not to exceed $59,520
- Real property negotiations for Bastille (APN: 010-265-001) and 109 E. Eighth Street
- Resolution 21-19-R for HCD State 2020 CDBG Coronavirus Response funding
- Historic Resources Permit 2021-01 for 119 N. Douty St.
- Bids for the Lacey Pickleball Court Project