Hanford public meetings in 2021

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

The Hanford City Council reorganized for the year, selecting Diane Sharp as Mayor by a 3-0 vote and Kalish Morrow as Vice Mayor by a 5-0 vote. The council approved its consent calendar unanimously, including a $52,709.99 Microsoft software licensing purchase and a $31,338.95 fuel payment to King's Petroleum. An ordinance updating city purchasing rules (Ordinance No. 21-15) passed 3-0 with two abstentions. The council also approved a falconer contract of up to $55,600 for crow control in downtown Hanford and authorized a grant application for emergency vehicle replacement.

• Diane Sharp selected as Mayor (3-0)
• Kalish Morrow selected as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Consent calendar approved unanimously, including $52,709.99 Microsoft licensing and $31,338.95 fuel payment
• Ordinance No. 21-15 updating purchasing rules approved (3-0, two abstentions)
• Falconer contract with Integrated Avian Solutions approved, up to $55,600 for 2022, with $10,000 from BID
• Resolution No. 21-56-R authorizing emergency vehicle replacement grant application approved (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare amendments on patio setbacks and water bill late fees

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

The Hanford Planning Commission met on December 14, 2021, but only two of four commissioners were present, so no quorum was reached. Because of the lack of a quorum, no business could be conducted. Chair Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m. No decisions were made.

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

The Hanford City Council approved issuing pension obligation bonds with an estimated principal of up to $33,225,000 to refinance the city's outstanding obligations to CalPERS, and authorized a related judicial validation action. Council also adopted a formal debt management policy, approved a fire dispatch contract with Fresno County, and approved several purchases and project costs. In a study session, the council directed staff to move forward with park projects that enhance surveillance, and heard a federal lobbying update with no formal action.

• Approved pension obligation bonds up to $33,225,000 to refinance CalPERS obligations and authorized a judicial validation action (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-54-R establishing a formal debt management policy (5-0)
• Approved contract with Fresno County for fire dispatch services starting March 1, 2022, with $65,000 FY22 and $215,000 FY23 appropriations (5-0)
• Approved $39,613.33 from the General Fund for ice rink expenses not in the FY22 budget (5-0)
• Awarded $64,256.60 contract to HBC Enterprise for Hidden Valley Park Fitness Pad Project, plus $33,564.10 from Park Impact Fees and $4,500 contingency (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2022 Ford F-550 utility truck for $112,851.02, with $42,911.02 from Water Capital Reserve Funds, and declared the 2009 unit surplus (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, a $32,342.63 diesel fuel payment, and two notices of completion (5-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with park projects enhancing surveillance (unanimous study session direction)

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

The Hanford City Council approved Resolution 21-53-R to increase city cannabis taxes up to the maximum levels allowed under the municipal code as approved by voters; the vote was 3-2, with Council Members Brieno and Morrow opposed. The council also approved a $70,487.62 contract with Quinn of Selma for a new emergency generator radiator at Tank 5, authorized advertising for bids on new water supply wells, and approved a $31,268 design contract with 4Creeks for the Police Department parking lot expansion. A closed session action report stated a $1,500 bonus was approved for the city's full-time essential workers hired before September 2021. A redistricting public hearing was held with no formal action; the third hearing is set for January 18, 2022.

• Approved Resolution 21-53-R raising city cannabis taxes to maximum allowable levels (3-2; Brieno and Morrow opposed)
• Approved $70,487.62 contract with Quinn of Selma, CA for a new radiator for the emergency generator at Tank 5, funded from Water Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Approved $31,268.00 contract with 4Creeks of Visalia for design of the Police Department Parking Lot Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items G and I (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-14, Zone Text Amendment 2021-01 on commercial/office/industrial uses (4-0; Sharp abstained)
• Approved Historic Resources Permit 2021-07 for façade remodel at 240-250 W. Eighth Street (4-0; Sharp abstained)
• Approved submitting a Request for Technical Assistance letter to the Trust for Public Land for parks and recreation financing (unanimous)
• Closed session action report: approved a $1,500 bonus for full-time essential workers hired before September 2021

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

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting. The Commission also held a public hearing and unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-03 to allow two preschool classrooms at 302 E. Tenth Street.

• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-03 for preschool classrooms at 302 E. Tenth St. (4-0)

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

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a plaque honoring Steve Perry on an existing Civic Park bench, as requested by the 'Addicted to Steve Perry Group.' The approval was amended to remove the phrase 'Hanford's Favorite Son' from the plaque wording. A proposed youth fishing tournament was withdrawn. The rest of the meeting consisted of staff updates and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved plaque honoring Steve Perry on existing Civic Park bench (4-1, Castleman nay)
• Approved amendment to remove 'Hanford's Favorite Son' from plaque (6-0)
• Youth fishing tournament proposal withdrawn

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on outsourcing Fire Department dispatch services, then consider several public hearings and business items. Key actions include annexing seven county islands (279 acres), amending zoning rules for office and commercial uses, and discussing a potential ballot measure on Hidden Valley Park development. The agenda also includes routine consent items and closed-session real property negotiations.

• Study session on outsourcing Fire Department dispatch services
• Annexation No. 160: 7 county islands, 279 acres, with pre-zoning
• Zone Text Amendment No. 2021-01: changes to commercial/office use table
• Sale of 3 city-owned parcels on Idlewood Way to Self-Help Enterprises for $15,000 for affordable housing
• Police: new Park Resource Officer position, $74,020 in FY 21/22 and $131,500 ongoing

The Hanford City Council approved annexation of seven county islands totaling 279 acres, adopting a CEQA exemption and introducing eight ordinances on first reading; one ordinance drew a dissent from Council Member Brieno. The council also approved a zone text amendment changing commercial and office use rules, a purchase and sale agreement for Idlewood Way affordable housing, a new Park Resource Officer position, and banner permits for the Carnegie Museum. It directed staff to pursue a General Plan amendment for Hidden Valley Park land.

• Approved consent calendar except pulled Item D (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for three Idlewood Way parcels at $15,000 for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved CEQA Notice of Exemption for Annexation No. 160 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-07 for annexation (4-1, Brieno no)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-08 for annexation (4-1, Brieno no)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-09 for annexation (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-10 for annexation (4-0, Sharp abstain)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 21-11 for annexation (unanimous)

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

The Hanford Planning Commission approved three variance requests and a General Plan consistency finding for declaring a vacant parcel surplus. All four items passed unanimously with no public opposition. The Commission also agreed by consensus to cancel its November 23, 2021 meeting unless a tentative tract map is ready.

• Approved Variance 2021-03 for reduced street-frontage landscaping at 711 E. Lacey Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved Variance 2021-05 for reduced street-side setback at 1305 W. Kenny Thompson Court (unanimous)
• Approved Variance 2021-06 for reduced street-side setback at 1300 W. Poppysprings Court (unanimous)
• Found surplus and disposition of 0.23-acre vacant property on Kensington Way consistent with the General Plan (unanimous)
• Consensus to cancel the November 23, 2021 meeting unless a tentative tract map is ready

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the redrawing of City Council election district boundaries. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis business permits, a potential contract termination with the Chamber of Commerce, and water management plans.

• Public hearing on redrawing City Council election district boundaries
• $68,390 contract for Hydrogeologic Testing Phase of New Water Supply Wells Project
• $24,000 annual lease agreement with Kings Rehab for the Hanford Soccer Complex
• Resolution 21-44-R to increase the maximum number of retail cannabis storefront dispensaries
• Recommendation to terminate the existing contract with the Chamber of Commerce

The City Council voted to end its contract with the Hanford Chamber of Commerce after the final fiscal year payment. Other key actions included approving funding and lease agreements for the Hanford Soccer Complex and increasing the limit on retail cannabis dispensaries.

• Terminated contract with Hanford Chamber of Commerce (4-1)
• Approved annual lease agreement for Hanford Soccer Complex (5-0)
• Appropriated $98,915 from General Fund for Soccer Complex operational costs (5-0)
• Appropriated $61,500 from Accumulated Capital Outlay Fund for Soccer Complex repairs (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-47-R for Rural Recreation and Tourism grant application (5-0)
• Approved increase in maximum number of retail storefront cannabis dispensaries (3-2)
• Approved $68,390 contract to Kenneth Schmidt and Associates for water well testing (5-0)
• Adopted 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Urban Water Management Plan (5-0)

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.

The Hanford City Council approved buying a property at 8 3/4 Ave. and the SJVRR tracks for $377,000 plus escrow fees, with $286,000 added from Storm Drainage Operations Reserves, on a 4-0 vote with Vice Mayor Sharp abstaining. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance 21-06 amending commercial cannabis permit rules, and approved several consent items including a $20,800 right-of-way purchase and a historic facade alteration at 312 N. Irwin St. Two public hearings on the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and 2020 Urban Water Management Plan were informational only; no action was taken. The introduction of new police officers was postponed.

• Approved purchase of property at 8 3/4 Ave. and SJVRR tracks for $377,000 plus escrow fees, with $286,000 additional appropriation from Storm Drainage Operations Reserves (4-0, Sharp abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 21-06 amending Chapter 5.56 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) permit structure (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved procedural waiver to read titles only for resolutions and ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Resources Permit 2021-04 to alter facade at 312 N. Irwin St. (unanimous)
• Approved $20,800 purchase of street right-of-way at Emma Lee Lane and Grangeville Boulevard plus escrow fees (unanimous)
• No action taken on 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Update public hearing (informational only)
• No action taken on 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update public hearing (informational only)

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

The Planning Commission meeting on September 28, 2021, was adjourned immediately after roll call because only three commissioners were present, resulting in a lack of quorum. City Attorney Mizote explained that although the City Council voted to reduce the body to five members, the ordinance would not take effect for three weeks, and four commissioners were required to conduct business. No substantive decisions or business were conducted.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of a quorum (3-0)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The September 23, 2021, meeting of the Parking and Traffic Commission has been cancelled. The city stated that ongoing COVID restrictions have prevented staff from performing traffic studies, resulting in a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to finalize the acquisition of property for the 12th Avenue widening project. The agenda also includes a contract for pedestrian safety on Redington Street and fiber optic expansions.

• Public hearing for property acquisition (APN 001-040-015) to widen 12th Avenue
• $108,475.00 contract to DOD Construction for Redington Street lighting and safety
• $30,000 for fiber optic network connectivity at Longfield, Coe Park, Plunge, and Airport
• Ordinance No. 21-05 to set City Commission seats to five
• Bidding authorization for Lacey Park Basketball Courts project

The Hanford City Council voted unanimously to table a resolution of necessity that would have authorized the City Attorney to finalize acquisition of APN 001-040-015 (Arthur Delgado) by eminent domain for the 12th Avenue widening project. The council approved a $108,475.00 contract with DOD Construction of Bakersfield for pedestrian accessibility, safety and street lighting on Redington Street between Phillips Street and Scott Street, plus a $23,600.00 additional appropriation from the Accumulated Capital Outlay Reserves. It also approved the 2020/21 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, authorized advertising for bids for the Lacey Park basketball courts project, and adopted Resolution No. 21-42-R supporting local control over zoning and housing issues. The closed session was not completed on one anticipated litigation item and reconvened after the regular meeting; no action was taken on the other closed session items.

• Tabled Resolution of Necessity for APN 001-040-015 (Arthur Delgado eminent domain, 12th Avenue widening) (5-0)
• Approved $108,475.00 contract with DOD Construction of Bakersfield for Redington Street pedestrian accessibility, safety and street lighting, plus $23,600.00 additional appropriation from Accumulated Capital Outlay Reserves (5-0)
• Approved 2020/21 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (5-0)
• Approved advertising for bids for FY 20/21 CDBG Lacey Park basketball courts, pre-authorizing the City Manager to award and execute the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-42-R supporting local democracy, authority and control on zoning, housing and personal rights (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled Item F, including second reading of Ordinance No. 21-05 setting city commission seats at 5, $30,000 ARPA-funded fiber optic connectivity at Longfield Center, Coe Park Center, Plunge and Airport, and out-of-state travel to Stateline, Nevada (5-0)
• Closed session: no action taken on most items; one anticipated litigation item not completed and closed session reconvened after the regular meeting

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.

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 45.40-acre property and continued one part of a multi-part county island annexation to a later meeting. Commissioners also recommended city council approval for seven individual prezones and forwarded the remaining parts of Annexation No. 160 to the City Council and LAFCO.

• Approved minutes of the August 24, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-02 to subdivide a 45.40-acre parcel into two parts (4-0)
• Continued Annexation 160, Part 7, and Prezone No. 2021-07 to the September 28, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted the Notice of Exemption under CEQA for Annexation No. 160 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution Nos. 2021-09 through 2021-14 and 2021-16, recommending city council approval of Prezone Nos. 2021-01 through 2021-06 and 2021-08 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-17, finding Annexation No. 160 (parts 1-8, excluding part 7) consistent with the General Plan and forwarding it to the City Council and LAFCO (4-0)

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

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 2-4 to deny a street tree permit request from Brad Smith to remove a Valley Oak tree in the public right of way. The commission then approved 5-1 a permit for an arborist to prune the heritage tree at 1000 W. Audubon Road at the owner's expense. The commission also approved the minutes of the August 9, 2021 meeting unanimously and received updates on park, facility, and recreation division activities. A public comment from Mark Pratter of Save our Parkland 93230 opposed a six-acre extension of Hidden Valley Park and a road through the park, but no action was taken on that item.

• Denied street tree permit to remove Valley Oak tree (2-4)
• Approved pruning of heritage tree at 1000 W. Audubon Road by arborist at owner's expense (5-1)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will discuss downtown traffic circulation improvements and potential funding, hold closed-session real property negotiations, and consider several public hearings and general business items. Key actions include allocating $13,077,740 in ARPA funds, adopting resolutions of necessity for two eminent domain acquisitions, and approving contracts for emergency well repairs and redistricting services.

• ARPA funding: $13,077,740 total, with $8.2M for revenue reduction, $699,105 for Public Safety Radios, $30,000 for City Hall Covid Mitigation, $40,000 for ARPA Community Outreach
• Eminent domain resolutions for 12th Avenue widening (APN 001-040-015) and Tank Site 6/Well 41 (APN 007-360-016)
• Emergency well repairs for Well 45 and Well 49, not to exceed $250,000
• Contract with BBK Consulting for redistricting services, not to exceed $45,000
• Ordinance 21-05 to set all City Commission seats at 5

The Council approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and authorized $250,000 for emergency repairs to two water wells. Other actions included approving a redistricting contract and a school resource officer agreement.

• Approved ARPA funding allocation including $699,105 for Public Safety Radios (3-1)
• Approved $250,000 for emergency repair of Well No. 45 and Well No. 49 (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 contract with BBK Consulting Services for redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved annual agreement for School Resource Officers with Hanford Joint Union High School District (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Necessity 21-37-R for property acquisition for Tank Site 6 and Well 41 (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 contract with Cen-Cal Construction for curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,500 contract with The Experienced Gardener for drainage basin spraying (Unanimous)
• Approved rental agreement with Magic Ice, USA for 'Winter Wonderland' Ice Rink (Unanimous)

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

The Hanford Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-06, allowing a former private junior college at 213 W. Seventh Street to be converted into a facility for religious services, classes, and offices in the MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone. The commission also approved the July 13, 2021 minutes as part of the consent calendar. Both actions were unanimous. No public comments were received.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-06 for religious facility at 213 W. Seventh Street (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 approving the conditional use permit (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 13, 2021 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hear the FY 2020 audited financial statements, discuss potential uses for Hidden Valley Park and adjacent vacant city property, and hold a public hearing on landscape assessment district fees. The consent calendar includes adopting ordinances on pre-zoning for Annexation 157 and commercial hemp activity, plus several public works contracts and notices of completion.

• Presentation of FY 2020 audited financial statements by Hudson, Henderson & Company, Inc.
• Discussion on Hidden Valley Park and proposed uses and traffic options for adjacent vacant city property
• Public hearing on proposed annual assessments for Landscape Assessment Districts (Resolution 21-35)
• Adopt Ordinance 21-02 pre-zoning Annexation 157 area (northwest and southwest corners of 12th and Fargo Avenues) as R-H, R-M, R-L-5 residential
• Adopt Ordinance 21-03 establishing standards for commercial hemp activity and adding hemp businesses as permitted/conditional uses in certain zones

The Council approved a prezone for the Annexation 157 area and adopted new standards and regulations for commercial hemp activity. Other actions included approving landscape assessment levies and authorizing traffic signal design contracts. The Council also directed staff to cap electrical outlets at Lacey Park to mitigate homelessness.

• Approved prezone for Annexation 157 area as high, medium, and low-density residential (Unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Code amendments establishing standards for commercial hemp activity and retailers (Unanimous)
• Approved annual assessments for Landscape Assessment Districts via Resolution 21-35 (Unanimous)
• Approved Historic Resources Permit 2021-03 for 104 N. Douty St. facade changes, excluding window signage (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts for 12th Ave. & Hume traffic signal design totaling $154,328 (Unanimous)
• Approved $161,946.20 Notice of Completion for FY 20/21 Pavement Resurfacing Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $85,932.00 Notice of Completion for FY 20/21 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to cap electrical outlets and potentially remove benches at Lacey Park (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss several park and recreation topics including Lacey Park, Hidden Valley Pond, and Hanford Youth Football Field usage. The meeting also includes division updates and the introduction of new staff members.

• Lacey Park Arbor discussion
• Winter Wonderland overview
• Hidden Valley Pond discussion
• Hanford Youth Football Field usage
• Parks, Recreation, and Facilities division updates

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously on August 9, 2021 to redesign the Lacey Park arbor by removing the arbor and foundation pad to reduce criminal activity and transient traffic, and to add individual benches as a priority. The commission also approved the July 12, 2021 minutes and tabled the Hidden Valley Pond item to October 11, 2021. Staff gave updates on the new Parks and Facility Manager, Winter Wonderland, Hanford Youth Football field usage, and division activities; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved redesign of Lacey Park arbor: remove arbor and foundation pad, add individual benches as priority (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 12, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Tabled Hidden Valley Pond item to October 11, 2021 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss park assessments. The Council is asked to adopt a resolution regarding the Annual Engineer’s Report and set a public hearing date for August 17, 2021, to consider proposed assessment increases.

• Adopt Resolution 21-33 regarding Annual Engineer’s Report and Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments
• Set August 17, 2021, as the Public Hearing date for proposed assessment increases

The Hanford City Council adopted Resolution 21-33, approving the Annual Engineer's Report and its intention to levy and collect assessments under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. The council set August 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as the public hearing date to consider the proposed assessment increases. The vote was unanimous among the three members present; Vice Mayor Sharp and Council Member Saltray were absent. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution 21-33 approving the Annual Engineer's Report and intention to levy and collect assessments (3-0)
• Set August 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as the public hearing date on the proposed assessment increases (3-0)

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)

The Hanford City Council approved a 153-acre annexation at 12th and Fargo Avenues, including a mitigated negative declaration, a prezone ordinance, and a resolution starting LAFCo proceedings. It also approved commercial hemp regulations and a 45-day urgency moratorium on hemp activity and sales. In other business, the council approved an ABC enforcement grant of $59,078 and a police/fire radio replacement contract of up to $699,105. The consent calendar and a subdivision final map for Tract No. 865 were approved unanimously; Vice Mayor Sharp was absent.

• Approved annexation of ~153 acres at 12th & Fargo Aves: certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2021-01 (unanimous)
• Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2 approving Prezone No. 2020-02 (unanimous)
• Found Annexation No. 157 consistent with General Plan Policies L15 and L17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-31-R initiating Annexation 157 and directing staff to file with LAFCo (3-1, Saltray nay)
• Approved Municipal Code/Zone Text Amendment No. 2020-03 on commercial hemp and hemp retailers (unanimous)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 21-04 creating a 45-day moratorium on commercial hemp activities and sales (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-32-R accepting a $59,078 ABC grant and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Awarded Cook's Communication a contract up to $699,105 for police/fire radio replacement plus $14,885 General Fund appropriation (unanimous)

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)

The Hanford City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule with specific amendments to facility deposits and parking violation fees, and tabled a historic resources permit for a bus shelter in Civic Park. The Council also approved a $24,968 contract for a new drive approach and ADA ramp on Davis Street, accepted a $20,414 JAG Grant MOU for police activities building windows, and approved the Second Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement.

• Approved Consent Calendar except pulled items (5-0)
• Tabled Historic Resources Permit 2021-02 for a concrete pad and bus shelter in Civic Park (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Pressley & Associates, Inc. for up to $50,000 annually for audit consulting services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-29-R adopting the FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule with fee amendments (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Kings County to use $20,414 in FY2021 JAG Grant funding for PAL building windows (5-0)
• Awarded $24,968 contract to A+ Quality Concrete Construction Inc. for Davis Street drive approach and ADA ramp (5-0)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement (4-0, Brieno abstained)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to set the Planning Commission to 5 commissioners and fill one vacancy (5-0)

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

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 2021-06, recommending the City Council approve Zone Text Amendment No. 2020-03. The amendment adds commercial hemp businesses as a conditionally permitted use in the I-L Light Industrial and I-H Heavy Industrial zones, and hemp retailers as a permitted use in several commercial and mixed-use zones, with conditional use in C-R Regional Commercial. It also adds Chapter 17.67 with purpose, definitions, and locations for hemp businesses citywide. The Commission also approved its consent calendar unanimously, and Commissioner Jason Kemp Van Ee announced his resignation during public comment.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2020-03 (hemp businesses) to City Council (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of the May 11, 2021 and June 8, 2021 meetings (5-0)

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

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission met on July 12, 2021 and approved the minutes of its June 14, 2021 meeting on a unanimous 5-0 vote (Hudgins absent). The rest of the meeting consisted of staff updates on recreation, parks, facilities and department programs, plus updates on a Prop 68 grant application and the Active Transportation Plan. No new fees, projects, or ordinances were voted on. Three residents spoke during public comment against proposed fees for using the Longfield Center, but the Commission took no action on that item.

• Approved minutes of the June 14, 2021 meeting (5-0, Hudgins absent)

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

The City Council approved several public works contracts, including a $255,878 security installation for water tanks. The Council also updated the Business License Ordinance and denied a request for travel funds for Council District E.

• Approved $255,878 sole-source contract with Telstar Inc. for water tank security (Unanimous)
• Approved $147,945.20 contract to Talley Oil Inc. for Reclamite Seal Treatment Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,000 contract to Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for Survey Monumentation / Benchmark Update Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-01 amending Business License Ordinance and Municipal Code (Unanimous)
• Denied appropriation of up to $2,000 for Council District E Travel Budget (3-2)
• Approved letters of support for SB619 and AB122 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to move forward with annexation options 1 and 2 for Kings Industrial Park (Consensus)

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

The City Council unanimously approved the fiscal years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget as presented. The Council also unanimously established the 2021/2022 General Fund appropriations limit. A motion to reinstate the travel budget for District E failed 2-3.

• Approved FY 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-27-R establishing $77,226,935 General Fund appropriations limit (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to approve budget with reinstated travel budget for District E (2-3)

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

The Hanford City Council appointed Amanda Saltray to the District A seat for the remainder of departing Council Member John Draxler's unexpired term, approved by unanimous vote (Resolution 21-25-R). The council also approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. for the property known as the Bastille on a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Brieno dissenting after his motion to table the item died for lack of a second. Other approvals included Substantial Amendment No. 4 to the 2019-2020 CDBG Action Plan and a $51,902 annual contract with Lexipol, LLC for fire department policy services, with $42,000 appropriated from the General Fund. The council also reached consensus on committee and board representation assignments.

• Approved Resolution 21-25-R appointing Amanda Saltray to District A council seat (5-0)
• Approved Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. for the Bastille property (4-1, Brieno nay)
• Motion to table Bastille agreement died for lack of second
• Approved Substantial Amendment No. 4 to 2019-2020 CDBG Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved annual contract with Lexipol, LLC for $51,902 and appropriated $42,000 from General Fund (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Resolution 21-24-R on Industrial Disability authority and LAFCO letter request (5-0)
• Reached consensus on committee and board representation assignments

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

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes of its May 10, 2021 meeting and approved the proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Year 21/22, both by unanimous votes of the four commissioners present. The rest of the meeting consisted of staff updates on parks, recreation, and facilities divisions and a report on the Parks Master Plan presentation to the City Council. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the May 10, 2021 meeting (4-0, unanimous)
• Approved proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Year 21/22 (4-0, unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a special meeting to receive, review, and discuss the city's 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budgets. This session is dedicated to general business regarding these fiscal plans.

• Review of 2021/2022 two-year budget
• Review of 2022/2023 two-year budget

The City Council received and discussed the draft 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget and the Capital Improvement Program budget. No formal actions were taken during this session. The final budget is scheduled for approval at a special meeting on June 29th.

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

The Planning Commission reviewed the Five Year (FY22-26) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The commission voted unanimously to find the plan consistent with the City of Hanford's General Plan.

• Approved finding of consistency for the Five-Year (2022-2026) Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for candidates running for the District A Council seat. This session is dedicated to general business regarding these candidate interviews.

• District A Council Candidate Interviews

The Hanford City Council held a special session on June 3, 2021, to interview four candidates for a vacant District A council seat. A motion to appoint Travis Paden failed 2-3, with Council Members Brieno, Morrow, and Ramirez voting no. A motion to appoint Amanda Saltray then passed 3-2, with Vice Mayor Sharp and Council Member Draxler voting no. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

• Motion to appoint Travis Paden to District A council seat failed 2-3 (yes: Sharp, Draxler; no: Brieno, Morrow, Ramirez)
• Motion to appoint Amanda Saltray to District A council seat approved 3-2 (yes: Morrow, Ramirez, Brieno; no: Sharp, Draxler)

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

The Hanford City Council approved option 6 for the Lacey Park project — a splash pad — amended to use excess funding for security cameras in parks, on a 3-2 vote. It also approved a revised resolution supporting a state grant application for Heroes Park, and approved the consent calendar except one item. The council separately approved Resolution 21-22-R declaring 426 W. Lacey Blvd. surplus property, 4-0 with one abstention. In study session, the council directed staff to seek a consultant for redistricting and reviewed the draft 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget with no formal action.

• Approved option 6 (splash pad) for Lacey Park, amended to use excess funding for park security cameras (3-2; Ayes: Draxler, Morrow, Ramirez; Nays: Sharp, Brieno)
• Approved Resolution 21-06-R (Revised) supporting a statewide park grant application for Heroes Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled item F (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-22-R declaring 426 W. Lacey Blvd. surplus property (4-0; Sharp abstained)
• Directed staff to obtain a consultant for the redistricting process; proposals to return at a future meeting (study session, no formal action)
• Reviewed draft 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 two-year budget; no formal action required (study session)

City Council

The Commission will review the minutes from the August 27, 2020 meeting. Staff will also provide information regarding transportation projects within the Five Year Capital Plan.

• Approval of August 27, 2020, meeting minutes
• Informational report on Five Year Capital Plan transportation projects

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission met on May 27, 2021 with five of six commissioners present; Commissioner David Ruiz was absent. The only recorded action was approval of the minutes from the August 27, 2020 meeting, passed 4-0 with Commissioner Medlin abstaining. The rest of the meeting consisted of staff reports, informational items on transportation projects and City Council actions, and commissioner questions, with no other decisions made.

• Approved minutes from the August 27, 2020 Parking & Traffic meeting (4-0, Medlin abstained)

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

The City Council selected four applicants to advance to formal interviews for the District A council appointment. Each council member chose one eligible candidate, with interviews set for a special meeting on June 3, 2021. Staff will notify the selected applicants. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Advanced Ruben Veliz to formal interview stage for District A appointment (selected by Vice Mayor Sharp)
• Advanced Amanda Sultray to formal interview stage for District A appointment (selected by Mayor Ramirez and Council Member Morrow)
• Advanced Travis Paden to formal interview stage for District A appointment (selected by Council Member Draxler)
• Advanced Todd Cotta to formal interview stage for District A appointment (selected by Council Member Brieno)
• Set formal interviews for June 3, 2021 special meeting

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

The Hanford City Council voted 3-2 to table the Lacey Pickleball Court Project and directed staff to return with alternate location options. In closed session, the Council authorized the City Manager to execute a letter of intent to Four Creeks, Inc. for the Bastille property (APN: 010-265-001). The Council also approved Resolution 21-18-R with an added project, a Historic Resources Permit at 119 N. Douty St., and a consent calendar that included a compensation study contract and a CDBG-CV2 funding application. No formal action was taken on the budget outlook or Parks Master Plan presentations.

• Authorized City Manager to execute letter of intent to Four Creeks, Inc. for Bastille property (APN: 010-265-001) (closed session)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled Item F (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to advertise FY18/19 CDBG Pedestrian and Safety Lighting Improvements Project (Scott Street at Phillips Street) (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Resources Permit 2021-01 at 119 N. Douty St. with added condition (unanimous)
• Tabled Lacey Pickleball Court Project for a future meeting (3-2; Ayes: Brieno, Morrow, Ramirez; Nays: Draxler, Sharp)
• Approved Resolution 21-18-R RMRA gas tax project list with addition of E. Lacey Blvd Widening/Reconstruction Project (10th Ave. to Sierra Drive) (4-0; Sharp abstained)
• Directed staff to prepare future agenda items on amending Title 17, Section 17.080.30 and on cannabis cultivation

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation and rezoning of 149.5 acres at 12th Avenue and Fargo Avenue for residential use. Additionally, the Commission will discuss General Plan consistency for the disposition of two city properties for future use.

• Annexation No. 157: 149.5 acres at 12th Avenue and Fargo Avenue
• Prezone No. 2020-02: Rezoning for High, Medium, and Low-Density Residential use
• Disposition of 109 E. Eighth Street for potential museum use
• Disposition of 426 W. Lacey Boulevard for potential building materials or home improvement store

The Commission found that declaring city properties at 109 E. Eighth Street and 426 W. Lacey Boulevard as surplus is consistent with the General Plan. A proposal to annex 149.5 acres was partially advanced, though the final recommendation for annexation failed.

• Approved finding of General Plan consistency for surplus property at 109 E. Eighth Street for museum use (Unanimous)
• Approved finding of General Plan consistency for surplus property at 426 W. Lacey Boulevard for home improvement store use (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-01 for Annexation 157 to City Council (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Prezone No. 2020-02 to City Council (3-2)
• Denied recommendation to forward Annexation No. 157 to City Council (2-3)
• Approved minutes of the March 23, 2021 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive updates from the Parks, Facilities, Recreation, and Director divisions. The commission will also discuss the proposed Peoples Ditch Trail.

• Proposed Peoples Ditch Trail
• Approval of April 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Division updates from Parks, Facilities, and Recreation

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting. Members reviewed two proposals for the Peoples Ditch Trail and received updates on city park facilities and recreation programming.

• Approved April 12, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Council will consider several public works projects, including fitness equipment purchases and street right-of-way acquisitions. They will also hold public hearings regarding the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds and the formation of a new landscape assessment district.

• Purchase of street right-of-way at Emma Lee Lane for $700 plus escrow fees
• Public hearing for the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds
• Formation of Landscape Assessment District No. 21-01 at Centennial Drive and Fargo Avenue
• $77,678.44 contract for Longfield Center fitness equipment
• $157,995 appropriation for a Fitness Court at Hidden Valley Park

The Hanford City Council approved a $157,995 Fitness Court at Hidden Valley Park on a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Brieno dissenting. The council also approved a $77,678.44 contract for Longfield Center fitness equipment and its membership fee structure, adopted Resolution 21-16-R forming Landscape Assessment District No. 21-01 at Centennial Drive and Fargo Avenue, and approved the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds. All other action items passed unanimously, including a subdivision agreement for Tract No. 928 and authorization to advertise for bids for the Police Activities League Parking Lot Project.

• Approved 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-16-R forming Landscape Assessment District No. 21-01 at Centennial Drive and Fargo Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $77,678.44 contract to Advanced Exercise for Longfield Center fitness equipment and membership fee structure (5-0)
• Approved $157,995 contract to The National Fitness Campaign for Hidden Valley Park Fitness Court, location option 3 (4-1, Brieno nay)
• Approved process for appointing a Council member to the District A vacancy (5-0)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement with Presidio JJR Bella Vista, LLC for Tract No. 928, Unit No. 1 (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids for Police Activities League Parking Lot Project with pre-authorization to award contract within budget (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items, including $700 purchase of street right-of-way at Peoples Ditch Crossing at Emma Lee Lane (5-0)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The April 22, 2021, meeting has been cancelled. The agenda states that ongoing COVID restrictions have prevented staff from performing traffic studies, resulting in a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will consider expanding the City’s Sphere of Influence and discuss options for filling the vacant District A Council seat. The meeting also includes a study session on fire prevention and the 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Contract award to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for $87,326.00 for sanitary sewer manhole repairs
• Resolution 21-15-R regarding Hanford Area Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update
• Approval of two full-time Recreation Coordinator positions
• Real property negotiations for 109 E. Eighth Street with Carnegie Museum of Kings County
• Discussion of settlement demand regarding Nathan Rodriguez

The Hanford City Council approved a $87,326.00 contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for the FY 20/21 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair and Coating Project, and authorized advertising for bids on the Emma Lee Lane Reconstruction & Crossing / Lift Station #37 Replacement. The council also adopted Resolution No. 21-15-R directing staff to apply to Kings County LAFCo to expand the city's Sphere of Influence, approved two full-time Recreation Coordinator positions, and directed staff to prepare an appointment interview process to fill the pending District A council vacancy. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $87,326.00 contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for FY 20/21 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair and Coating Project (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids for Emma Lee Lane Reconstruction & Crossing / Lift Station #37 Replacement, with pre-authorization for City Manager to award contract to lowest responsible bidder within budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-14-R on public transit needs and authorized City Manager to sign and submit claims for funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-15-R directing staff to file application with Kings County LAFCo to expand the City's Sphere of Influence (5-0)
• Approved two full-time Recreation Coordinator positions in Parks and Community Services Department (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare an appointment interview process to fill pending District A council vacancy (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar except items J and K, which were pulled and approved separately (5-0)
• Denied claims for damages to Eileen Maness and Juan Ramos, authorizing City Clerk to send notification (consent calendar, 5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review division updates and discuss the CAPRA accreditation process. The meeting includes the introduction of the Parks Resource Officer and an update from the Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Approval of March 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Introduction of the Parks Resource Officer
• CAPRA accreditation process discussion
• Ad-Hoc Committee update

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission met on April 12, 2021 and approved the minutes of its March 8, 2021 meeting in a unanimous vote (5-0, with Commissioners Castaneda and Hilyard absent). The rest of the meeting consisted of staff updates from the Parks, Facilities, and Recreation divisions, including the introduction of a new Park Resource Officer, the departure of the Parks Manager, and proposed new positions. No other substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the March 8, 2021 meeting (5-0, Castaneda and Hilyard absent)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed hemp ordinance and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. The meeting also includes decisions on playground renovations and surplus residential property.

• Approval of $263,660.49 contract with Park Planet for Centennial Park Playground Renovation
• Approval of $81,400.00 contract change with Tyler Technologies for EnerGov software
• Resolution to declare four undeveloped residential lots on Idlewood Way as surplus property
• Review of the proposed 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
• Presentation of the Hemp Ordinance for Council review

The Hanford City Council approved a $263,660.49 contract with Park Planet for the Centennial Park Playground Renovation, funded from the Accumulated Capital Outlay fund. It also approved a $81,400.00 contract change with Tyler Technologies for EnerGov software, declared four city-owned lots on Idlewood Way as surplus property, and approved seven on-call architectural and engineering consultant agreements. A letter opposing S.B. 556 on wireless broadband was approved, and staff were directed to prepare a zoning amendment and criteria for a future hemp ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $263,660.49 contract with Park Planet for Centennial Park Playground Renovation (5-0)
• Approved $81,400.00 contract change with Tyler Technologies for EnerGov software upgrade (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-12-R declaring four city-owned lots on Idlewood Way as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved seven on-call architectural and engineering consultant services agreements for a three-year term (5-0)
• Approved a letter opposing S.B. 556 on wireless broadband infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 2, 2021 meeting as corrected (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a zoning amendment and criteria for a hemp ordinance for future discussion (no vote recorded)
• Approved remaining consent calendar items except those pulled for separate consideration (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential parcel subdivisions and conditional use permits on West Seventh Street. They will also discuss finding General Plan consistency for declaring vacant city property on Idlewood Way as surplus for future residential development.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-01: subdividing 811 W. Seventh St. into two residential parcels
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02: adding two residential units to 1119 and 1121 W. Seventh Street
• General Plan Consistency finding for surplus city property on Idlewood Way

The Commission found the declaration of surplus for city property on Idlewood Way consistent with the General Plan. It also approved a conditional use permit for a multi-family development on W. Seventh Street and continued a parcel map request to a later date.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
• Found surplus and disposition of 0.52 acres on Idlewood Way consistent with General Plan (Unanimous)
• Continued Public Hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-01 to April 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02 for four residential units at 1119 and 1121 W. Seventh Street (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review water utility operations and downtown parking options during a study session. The meeting includes decisions on land subdivisions, a new police vehicle, and a $9.8 million sewer project completion.

• Purchase of a new police truck and upfitting for $62,408.67
• Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Woodside Homes at 13th Avenue & Devon Street
• Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Lennar Homes near Grangeville Blvd and 13th Avenue
• Award of $36,457 contract to VPRA Technologies, Inc. for VMT Analysis
• Notice of Completion for the $9,847,534.09 Eastside Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Project

The Hanford City Council approved a Notice of Completion for the Eastside Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Project at a total construction cost of $9,847,534.09, and awarded a $36,457 contract to VPRA Technologies, Inc. for a vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) analysis tied to the General Plan. It also approved a $62,408.67 truck and upfitting for the new Parks Resource Officer, a subdivision final map for Tract No. 927 (Lennar Homes), and a landscape assessment district resolution setting a May 4, 2021 public hearing. On downtown parking, the council gave no final decision, directing staff to return with both paid-parking and extended timed-parking options after surveying Main Street Hanford members.

• Approved Notice of Completion for Eastside Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Project, total construction cost $9,847,534.09 (5-0)
• Awarded $36,457 contract to VPRA Technologies, Inc. for citywide VMT analysis (5-0)
• Approved $62,408.67 truck and upfitting for Parks Resource Officer, funded from existing Parks and Community Services operational budget (5-0)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 927 Lennar Homes and adopted Resolution 21-09-R annexing properties into Assessment District No. 15-01 (5-0)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 929 Woodside Homes Subdivision at 13th Avenue & Devon Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 21-10-R and 21-11-R for Landscape Assessment District 21-01 at Centennial Drive and W. Sangiovese Street; set May 4, 2021 public hearing (5-0)
• Accepted Outlier Services, LLC summary report on council Goals & Objectives and adopted Resolution 21-08-R on Professional Governance Standards (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with both paid-parking and extended timed-parking options for downtown; no final parking decision made

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a motor vehicle service building. The Commission will also elect its 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair and introduce new commissioners.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-07 for a 3,596 sq. ft. motor vehicle repair building
• Project location: Intersection of Sixth and White Streets (APN 012-102-012)
• Election of 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Introduction of new commissioners
• Approval of January 12, 2021, meeting minutes

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 3,596 sq. ft. motor vehicle repair and service building at Sixth and White Streets. The body also elected its 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Elected Commissioner Sanchez as Chair (5-2)
• Elected Commissioner Kemp Van Ee as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-02 for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-07 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will hold a study session regarding Centennial Park playground renovations. Members will also discuss strategies for presenting the 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the City Council.

• Centennial Park playground renovations study session
• 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation strategies
• Introduction of new Commissioners
• Brown Act presentation by Meagan Dodd

The Parks and Recreation Commission selected a playground renovation design for Centennial Park, approving Option #3 with modifications: the diamond netting climber swapped for the Option #2 dome climber, one pair of swings instead of two, and agriculture-related toppers. The commission also approved the February 8, 2021 minutes and formed a three-member ad-hoc committee to plan presenting the 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the City Council. The rest of the meeting was study sessions, staff updates, and a Brown Act presentation, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Centennial Park playground Option #3 with modifications (dome climber, one pair of swings, agriculture toppers) (unanimous; Clancy, Castaneda, Kelley, Strawn voting)
• Approved minutes of the February 8, 2021 meeting (3-0; Castaneda, Kelley, Strawn voting)
• Formed ad-hoc committee (Kelley, Strawn, Castaneda) to plan presenting the 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan to Council (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, a property purchase near E Whitney Drive, and the censure of Council Member Arthur Brieno. The meeting also includes a study session regarding the naming of the proposed Prop 68 Regional Park.

• Censure of Council Member Arthur Brieno
• $328,050 property purchase southeast of E Whitney Drive
• $62,686 contract with TelStar Instruments for Well 38 chlorine building
• $21,289 contract with TelStar Instruments for Well 41 VFD installation
• $19,624 annual contract with Pinnacle Training Systems for firefighter OSHA physicals

The City Council approved a resolution to censure Council Member Arthur Brieno following an investigation into misconduct. The Council also approved several public works contracts and the purchase of property southeast of E Whitney Drive.

• Approved Resolution 21-07-R to censure Council Member Arthur Brieno (4-0)
• Approved $328,050 property purchase southeast of E Whitney Drive (4-0)
• Approved $62,686 contract with TelStar Instruments for Well 38 chlorine system (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,289 contract with TelStar Instruments for Well 41 VFD (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jeffery Medlin to Parking and Traffic Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year contract with Pinnacle Training Systems for OSHA physicals up to $19,624 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Senior Plans Examiner position (Unanimous)
• Consensus to name proposed Prop 68 Regional Park 'Heroes' Park'

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review budget policies and a mid-year forecast from the Finance Director. Members will also discuss updates on five specific city goals, including the Parks Master Plan and city-owned property management. The session includes planning for 2021-22 fiscal year goals.

• Review of budget policies and mid-year forecast
• Parks Master Plan prioritization update
• Review of city-owned properties
• Public communications system update
• 2021-22 fiscal year goal planning

The Hanford City Council held a special workshop on February 19, 2021, covering governance best practices, budget policies and a mid-year forecast, and a review of annual goals. The minutes state there was no scheduled formal action taken by the Council during the workshop. The Council reached consensus to keep and continue its current goals and objectives into the new fiscal year; the facilitator will draft FY 2021-22 goals and professional governance standards for future Council review and possible adoption. Council Member Art Brieno was recorded absent.

• Consensus to keep and continue current goals and objectives for FY 2021-22 (no formal action taken)
• No scheduled formal action taken by the Council during the workshop
• Directed facilitator to prepare draft FY 2021-22 Goals and Objectives for a future meeting
• Directed facilitator to prepare Professional Governance Standards for future Council review and possible adoption

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss one potential case of threatened litigation with legal counsel. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The Hanford City Council met in special session on February 17, 2021, with Council Member Art Brieno absent. The council adjourned into closed session to confer with legal counsel about one potential case of anticipated litigation under GC 54956.9(d)(2). The closed session action report recorded no action, and the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. No substantive decisions were made; the minutes are procedural only.

• Held closed session on one potential case of anticipated litigation (GC 54956.9(d)(2))
• Closed session action report: none recorded

City Council

The City Council will discuss a downtown pedestrian safety and traffic circulation study. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations at 426 W. Lacey Blvd.

• Downtown Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Circulation Study discussion
• Real property negotiations for 426 W. Lacey Blvd with Habitat for Humanity
• Reimbursements to Presidio JJR Bella Vista 128, LLC totaling over $200,000 for street and utility improvements
• Public hearing for Landscape Assessment District No. 20-01 at 13th Avenue and Devon Street
• Contract with Integrated Avian Solutions for crow population reduction up to $47,600

The City Council approved a contract for falconer services to reduce the downtown crow population and established a new Landscape Assessment District. The Council also approved several public works reimbursements and commission appointments.

• Approved contract with Integrated Avian Solutions for crow abatement not to exceed $47,600 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-05-R to form Landscape Assessment District No. 20-01 at NEC of 13th Avenue and Devon Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $159,517.84 and $15,378.95 reimbursements to Presidio JJR Bella Vista 128, LLC for street and water main improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,702.33, $4,960.24, and $6,839.34 reimbursements to Presidio JJR Bella Vista 128, LLC for street, sewer, and water improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved new 3-year Ground Lease Agreement with Framework Racing for Hanford BMX Track (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-06-R to apply for Proposition 68 funding (Unanimous)
• Denied damage claims for Julia Padilla and Arnold Avila (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment and reappointment of City Commission members (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review several division updates and general business items. Discussions include the location of the Civic Park playground and conceptual drawings for a proposed park under Prop 68.

• Heritage Tree Permit Approval for Removal
• Review of Ordinance 20-15 regarding City Parks and properties
• Proposed Mural at the Skate Park
• Landscape Assessment District (LAD) Strategy
• Civic Park Playground Location and Site improvements

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a Heritage Tree Permit to remove an oak tree at 300 W. Grangeville Blvd. because its roots were breaking a sewer line, citing Municipal Code section C-5. The commission also approved the January 11, 2021 minutes and reached consensus on Rendering #2 for a proposed skate park mural. Several items were presented for information only, including Ordinance 20-15 on park rules, a Landscape Assessment District strategy, Civic Park playground site options, and a Proposition 68 new park concept; no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved Heritage Tree Permit to remove an oak tree at 300 W. Grangeville Blvd. (unanimous; Castaneda, Kelley, Strawn, Hudgins aye; Stoddard, Milnes absent; Clancy excused)
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous; Castaneda, Kelley, Strawn, Hudgins aye; Stoddard, Milnes absent; Clancy excused)
• Reached consensus on Rendering #2 for the proposed skate park mural

City Council

The City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss legal matters. The session includes a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and a record of threatened litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• Record of threatened litigation

The City Council met for a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. No actions were reported following the closed session.

City Council

The Hanford City Council will consider adopting the final city budget for the current fiscal year. The meeting also includes discussions on a new transit center, organic waste recycling requirements, and park improvements.

• Adoption of Resolution 21-04-R: Final Budget for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $66,602,025
• Presentation on the Downtown KART Transit Center Joint Development Project
• Discussion of organic waste recycling requirements per Assembly Bill 1383
• Discussion of the Park Resource Officer Pilot Program
• Real property negotiations for 109 E. Eighth St. with Carnegie Museum of Kings County

The Hanford City Council adopted Resolution 21-04-R, finalizing the City of Hanford budget for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 at $66,602,025, after Interim Finance Director Eric Frost noted the budget had not been finalized because the former Finance Director left. The Council also approved a six-month Park Resource Officer Pilot Program and voted 3-1 to relocate the proposed Civic Park playground to Centennial Park, replacing the existing structure, with staff directed to bring back preliminary cost estimates. A motion to instead put the playground at the NE corner of Civic Park failed for lack of a second. Council Member Art Brieno was absent, and the Council directed staff to bring back options to fill the City Council vacancy.

• Adopted Resolution 21-04-R, final FY 2020-21 City budget of $66,602,025 (unanimous; Brieno absent)
• Approved six-month Park Resource Officer Pilot Program (unanimous; Brieno absent)
• Approved relocating proposed Civic Park playground to Centennial Park, replacing existing structure (3-1; Sharp opposed; Brieno absent)
• Motion to relocate playground to NE corner of Civic Park failed for lack of a second
• Approved consent calendar except pulled item C (unanimous; Brieno absent)
• Approved waiver of interest and penalties for City utility accounts qualifying for CDBG utility payment assistance (item C, pulled by Morrow)
• Directed staff to prepare preliminary cost estimates for moving the new park structure to Centennial Park and return at a future meeting
• Directed staff to bring back options to fill the City Council vacancy

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting to address potential misconduct by a Council Member. The agenda also includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case.

• Discussion and action on Council Member misconduct
• Closed session regarding potential litigation

The Hanford City Council held a special session on January 26, 2021. In closed session, the council conferred with legal counsel about one potential litigation case and reported that no action was taken. Council Member Art Brieno then announced his resignation. An agenda item on "Discussion and action on Council Member misconduct" was listed under General Business, but the minutes record no decision or action on it before the meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

• Closed session on one potential litigation case: no action taken
• Council Member Art Brieno announced his resignation
• Agenda item on Council Member misconduct: no action or outcome recorded in the minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action regarding Council Member misconduct. The session also includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case.

• Discussion and action on Council Member misconduct
• Closed session regarding one potential litigation case

The City Council held a special session to discuss Council Member misconduct and potential litigation in closed session. No final action was taken on the misconduct item. The Council reached a consensus to continue the meeting on January 26th at 4:00 p.m.

• Consensus to continue the meeting on Tuesday, January 26th at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will review CalPERS pension obligations and consider several infrastructure and maintenance contracts. The meeting includes discussions on park playground improvements and landscape maintenance extensions.

• Contract award to Bush Engineering, Inc. for $171,152.00 for Civic Park Playground Site Improvements
• Presentation on CalPERS pension obligations and projected costs
• Real property negotiation for 109 E. Eighth with Carnegie Museum of Kings County
• Appropriation of $72,409.52 for new well equipment from Valley Pump & Dairy Systems, Inc.
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 20-15 regarding rules for City Parks and City Properties

The Hanford City Council voted to table a decision on the Civic Park playground project until February 2, 2021, and approved landscape assessment district contracts and landscape maintenance. The Council also approved the Consent Calendar, a water capital reserve fund appropriation for well equipment, and the annual development impact fee report. Additionally, the Council made committee and board appointments and approved the Successor Agency's ROPS for July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.

• Approved Consent Calendar except for Item E (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-02-R supporting the LEAP grant application (5-0)
• Tabled Civic Park Playground Site Improvements contract award to Bush Engineering until Feb 2, 2021 (4-1)
• Approved landscape assessment district strategy, Clean Cut Landscaping contract extension, and Willdan Financial sole source contract (3-2)
• Appropriated $72,409.52 from Water Capital Reserve Fund for Valley Pump & Dairy Systems well equipment (5-0)
• Approved Annual Report for Development Impact Fees (5-0)
• Made Council appointments to various committees and boards by consensus
• Approved Successor Agency Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 20-21) for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for Variance No. 2020-03. The request seeks to allow a drive-thru pick-up window within 150 feet of a residentially-zoned property in the C-N Neighborhood Commercial zone district.

• Public Hearing: Variance No. 2020-03 for a drive-thru window at 1705 W. Hanford Armona Road
• Approval of the December 8, 2020, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved Variance No. 2020-03, allowing a drive-thru pick-up window within 150 feet of residentially-zoned property in the C-N Neighborhood Commercial zone at 1705 W. Hanford Armona Road. The vote was unanimous, 5-0, adopting Resolution No. 2021-01. The Commission also approved the minutes of the December 8, 2020 meeting 4-0, with Commissioner Paden abstaining. The meeting included no general business, director's comments, or commissioner items of interest.

• Approved Variance No. 2020-03 for a drive-thru window at 1705 W. Hanford Armona Road (5-0, Resolution No. 2021-01)
• Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0, Paden abstained)
• Delayed election of 2021 chair and vice-chair until two new Commissioners are appointed

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is designated for a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation involving one potential case.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes updates from the Parks, Facilities, and Recreation divisions, as well as a report on Prop 68 community input results.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner
• Prop 68 Community Input Results report
• National Fitness Campaign discussion
• Parks, Facilities, and Recreation Division updates

The Commission elected Commissioner Kelley as Chair and voted for Commissioner Strawn to remain as Vice Chair. The body also approved the minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting.

• Approved December 14, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Kelley as Chair Commissioner (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Strawn as Vice-Chair Commissioner (Unanimous)