Hanford public meetings in 2022

Parking and Traffic Commission

The December 22, 2022 meeting of the Parking and Traffic Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Downtown Pedestrian and Traffic Safety project, seeking direction on proposed roundabouts or 4-way stops at Douty intersections. The council will also discuss the First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, hold a public hearing on a 19-acre industrial annexation, and consider several consent items including a $50,000 farm disking pre-authorization and two parking lot project fund transfers.

• Study session: Downtown Pedestrian and Traffic Safety project — roundabouts vs. 4-way stops at Douty intersections
• Study session: Community Development Housing First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
• Public hearing: Annexation No. 159 — 19 acres south of Iona Ave, west of 10th Ave, pre-zoned I-H Heavy Industrial
• Consent: Pre-authorize $50,000 from Wastewater Fund for disking services on 1600-acre city farm property
• General business: $40,000 transfer for Police Activities League Parking Lot project; $39,000 transfer for Police Parking Lot Expansion project

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit to convert a former dry cleaners into an esports gaming lounge at 2443 N. 10th Ave., and a variance to allow a reduced setback for a proposed yogurt processing area at a dairy facility at 179 South 11th Ave. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-09 for esports gaming lounge at 2443 N. 10th Ave.
• Variance No. 2022-02 for reduced setback (6'6" vs 15') for yogurt processing area at 179 South 11th Ave.
• Site Plan Review No. 2022-24 for four-phase dairy facility renovation/expansion
• Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2016-01 for the dairy project
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the recently awarded cannabis permit recipient Embarc Hanford's proposed retail boutique and downtown block revitalization, and will receive a presentation on the Downtown Pedestrian and Traffic Safety project, seeking direction on roundabouts or 4-way stops at Douty intersections. The regular session includes consent items such as contracts, fee changes, and purchases, plus general business on renewing falconer services and a water conservation program.

• Study session: Embarc Hanford cannabis retail boutique and downtown block revitalization
• Study session: Downtown Pedestrian and Traffic Safety project – roundabouts vs. 4-way stops at Douty intersections
• Contract with George Hills Company for liability administration: $4,425/month plus $7,800 onboarding fee (2023-2027)
• Ordinance 22-08: Prezone 18 parcels (~28 acres) north of E. Lacey Blvd from C-S to MX-C
• Purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for Fire ($63,530) and Mustang Mach E for Police ($62,379.99)

City Council

The Hanford City Council holds a special meeting to swear in three newly elected members and reorganize leadership. Outgoing council members are recognized, and the council discusses committee appointments and board representations.

• Swearing in of new council members Travis Paden, Mark Kairis, and Lou Martinez
• Adoption of Resolution 22-45-R certifying the November 8, 2022 election results
• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the reorganized council
• Discussion on City Council committee and board appointments

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2022, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The meeting was to be held in person at Council Chambers, 400 N. Douty St., and livestreamed on the city’s website.

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to change the land use designation and prezone approximately 28 acres (18 parcels) north of East Lacey Boulevard from Medium Density Residential/Service Commercial to Corridor Mixed Use, due to incompatibility with the Kings County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including a $144,539 sole-source purchase of a water truck, a $53,600 falconer services contract renewal, and approval of salary schedules. Under general business, the council will vote on a $70,000 contract for a downtown strategic plan, a grant proposal for a Boys & Girls Club, and a fee waiver request for the Civic Auditorium.

• Public hearing: Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2022-31, General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01C, and Prezone 2021-14 for 18 parcels (approx. 28 acres) north of East Lacey Boulevard between North 10th Avenue and 9 ¼ Avenue
• Consent: Sole-source purchase of one 2024 Peterbilt/McClellan 2000 Gallon Water Truck from E.M. Tharpe for $144,539, funded by $132,377 from Fleet Replacement Fund and $12,162 from Wastewater Fund
• Consent: Renewal of annual contract with Integrated Avian Solutions for falconer services in Downtown Hanford, not to exceed $53,600 for 2023
• General Business: Authorization for City Manager to execute contracts with Retail Strategies, Inc. for up to $70,000 for a 5-Year Downtown Strategic Plan, funded by $45,000 from Downtown Parking and Improvement fund and $25,000 from General Fund
• General Business: Resolution 22-43-R authorizing grant proposal for Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant to fund a Boys & Girls Club

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the prior meeting's minutes, receive updates from parks, recreation, and the director, and discuss a Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant. Public comment is also scheduled. The grant item is the only substantive business on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2022 meeting
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates
• Proposition 64 - Public Health and Safety Grant discussion

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet to decide on a one-year extension for a hotel permit and a public hearing for a parcel map split. Routine approval of past meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Time Extension 2022-04: extend hotel Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-13 and Site Plan Review No. 2018-38 for one year (property north of Hayden Ave, east of 12th Ave)
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-01: split 47,473 sq. ft. parcel at 520 W. Lacey Blvd into two parcels in MX-C Mixed Use zone

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will decide on a conditional use permit for electronic signage at two proposed electric vehicle charging stations in the Kohl's parking lot at 1677 W. Lacey Blvd. The meeting will also hear two other land-use proposals: a tentative parcel map and a planned unit development amendment near 10th Avenue and Fargo Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 for EV charging station signage at 1677 W. Lacey Blvd.
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-02 to split 3.33 acres into three parcels near 10th Ave & Fargo Ave
• Planned Unit Development No. 2022-03 amendment for a parcel within an existing shopping center

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to hear community input on the location of Heroes Park, a general business item. The agenda also includes routine consent items, division updates from parks and recreation staff, and public comment.

• Community input on Heroes Park location
• Approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will decide whether to approve a conditional use permit for a cannabis cultivation facility at 10210 Idaho Avenue. The 35,000 sq ft buildings would process, cure, grade, and store cannabis in the Heavy Industrial zone. Staff recommends approval.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-05 for cannabis cultivation facility at 10210 Idaho Avenue (APN 018-242-024)
• Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2022-30 to approve the permit
• Project involves three 35,000 sq ft buildings in Hanford Industrial Park
• Cannabis cultivation permitted in Heavy Industrial zone under Municipal Code Chapter 5.56

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for September 22, 2022, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The meeting was to be held in person at Council Chambers, 400 N. Douty St., and livestreamed.

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on a Flock Safety license plate reader proposal for the police department and a Carnegie Museum presentation, then enter closed session for labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, and real property talks. The regular meeting includes a large consent calendar with routine approvals, plus public hearings on a police grant and a CDBG report. Notable items include a $590,000 trash container purchase, a $928,877 engineering contract for the East Lacey Boulevard safety project, and a $61,056 police vehicle purchase.

• Study session: Flock Safety license plate reading (LPR) camera proposal for Hanford PD
• Closed session: real property negotiations with City Farm Industries on APNs 028-240-018, 028-240-020, 08-310-005, 028-310-007, 028-310-008, 028-310-025
• Consent: $590,000 purchase of trash/recycle/organics containers from Wastequip
• Consent: $928,877 amendment to QK, Inc. for East Lacey Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety project design
• Consent: $61,056 sole-source purchase of 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicle for police Traffic Enforcement

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Appeal No. 2022-01, which challenges the Community Development Department's decision regarding a pallet assembly business that includes substantial preparation of unprepared wood on site in the I-L Light Industrial zone. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Public hearing on Appeal No. 2022-01 regarding pallet assembly business at 9839 Hanford Armona Rd. (APN 016-160-057)
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for August 25, 2022, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The meeting was to be held in person at Council Chambers, 400 N. Douty St., and livestreamed on the city’s website.

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a three-phase self-storage and RV storage facility east of 10th Avenue along East Fifth Street, north of State Route 198. The project would add up to 398,175 square feet of storage buildings plus RV storage, with a security office and caretaker residence. The commission will also consider certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and approving the minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-07 for self-storage and RV storage facility (APN 016-032-010 and 016-032-012)
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2022-73 for the project
• Three phases: Phase I 152,975 sq ft, Phase II 92,550 sq ft, Phase III 152,650 sq ft
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 22-34-R, authorizing a comprehensive Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23, which includes new fees, deletions, and adjustments to existing fees. The council will also discuss an automated meter reading system evaluation and consider the city's sign ordinance in a study session. Several consent items include denial of damage claims and reimbursements for street improvements along Centennial Drive and Fargo Avenue. A closed session will cover labor negotiations with SEIU Local 521 and anticipated litigation over a development project site claim.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 22-34-R for FY 2022-23 Master Fee Schedule
• Reimburse Presidio JJR Bella Vista 128, LLC $647,041.54 for off-site street improvements on Centennial Drive and Fargo Avenue
• Approve sole-source contract with Sebastian Corporation for Civic Park Electrical Infrastructure Project at $159,194.12
• Discussion of Automated Meter Reading System evaluation and options
• Denial of damage claims to Michael Ramirez, Jagar Singh Estate, Joseph B. McCasland, and Christopher Johnson

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to reduce rear setbacks from 15 to 5 feet for irregular corner lots in the R-L-5 Low Density Residential zone, and on a proposal to annex about 19 acres from Kings County and pre-zone it as I-H Heavy Industrial. The commission will also vote on approving the July 12, 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive business.

• Variance No. 2022-03: reduce rear setback from 15 to 5 feet at 1911 S. Mill Rd. (APN 011-580-053)
• Variance No. 2022-08: reduce rear setback from 15 to 5 feet for an irregular corner lot in R-L-5 zone
• Annexation No. 159: annex approximately 19 acres south of Iona Ave., west of 10th Ave. (APNs 018-242-014 through 018-242-019)
• Prezone No. 2021-09: pre-zone annexation area as I-H Heavy Industrial
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2022-62 for the annexation project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates from parks, recreation, and director staff, and discuss FY 22/23 department projects and park division operational modifications. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 and June 13, 2022 meetings
• Parks Division Updates
• Recreation Division Updates
• FY 22/23 Department Projects Update
• Park Division Operational Modifications

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the draft Master Fee Schedule for FY 2022-23, then meet in closed session for labor negotiations and anticipated litigation. In the regular session, they will consider consent items including a police union MOU, an ice rink rental, and a DUI grant, plus general business items like a police parking lot contract and a density bonus agreement.

• Draft Master Fee Schedule for FY 2022-23
• MOU with Hanford Police Officers Association (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
• Magic Ice Inc. ice rink rental for Winter Wonderland: $154,890
• ABC grant for DUI enforcement: $54,133
• American Paving contract for Police Department Parking Lot Expansion: $479,715

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Parking and Traffic Commission will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings and receive staff reports on suggested routes to school for three local school districts. The commission will also hear public comments and discuss recent City Council actions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approve minutes from October 28, 2021 meeting
• Approve minutes from March 24, 2022 meeting
• Review suggested routes to school for Pioneer Union Elementary School District
• Review suggested routes to school for Hanford Elementary School District
• Review suggested routes to school for St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests to reduce street-side setbacks for irregular corner lots in the R-L-5 zone, and will consider a General Plan consistency finding for declaring surplus city property for hotel parking. Consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance 2022-04: reduce setback from 10 ft to 5 ft 1 in at 1304 S. Angus Court
• Variance 2022-06: reduce setback from 10 ft to 5 ft at 1305 S. Angus Court
• Variance 2022-07: reduce setback from 10 ft to 5 ft at 1302 S. Autumn Breeze Court
• General Plan consistency for surplus property at SE corner of Sixth and Redington Streets for hotel parking
• Consent calendar: approval of May 24 and June 28, 2022 minutes

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an auto detailing business and a variance for a 100-unit multi-family development, plus consider a General Plan consistency finding for a property acquisition. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine consent items.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-03 for auto detailing at 208 E. Fourth St.
• Variance No. 2022-01 for parking in rear-yard setback for 100-unit development north of Millennium Way and west of Centennial Drive
• Addendum No. 1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2018-04 for the 100-unit project
• Finding of General Plan Consistency for property acquisition at 330 N Harris Street
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2021 and April 26, 2022 meetings

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a regular meeting to review American Rescue Plan Act funding information and discuss labor and real property negotiations in closed session. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with various contracts, claims denials, and grant approvals, as well as general business regarding fiscal year 2022-23 budget appropriations and declaring surplus property at 113 Court Street.

• Review of American Rescue Plan Act funding information for $13,077,740
• Approval of a contract with CivicPlus for website redesign and Agenda Management Software for $49,907.25
• Acceptance of $256,143 in grant funding from the CalTrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program
• Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for $48,890
• Award of a contract to MAC General Engineering for the Campus Drive Resurfacing project in the amount of $715,720.97

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting at 5:30 PM on June 13, 2022, at Council Chambers (400 N. Douty St.). The agenda includes a special dedication of flags donated by the Hanford Elks Lodge to city parks, followed by public comment and department updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Special dedication of flags from Hanford Elks Lodge to city parks

City Council

The Hanford City Council meets to discuss adopted parks goals and funding options for FY 22/23, review the FY 2021 audited financial statements, and take action on several routine and substantive items. The meeting includes a study session, closed sessions for legal matters, and a regular session with a consent calendar and general business.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-01 amending illegal fireworks rules in Hanford Municipal Code Chapter 8.11
• Approval of $28,000 State Homeland Security Grant for Hanford Fire Department to purchase base station and mobile radios
• Approval of $25,650 State Homeland Security Grant for Hanford Fire Department to purchase portable radios
• Rejection of contract with Robert Marks Plumbing and re-advertisement of Civic Auditorium Sewer Main Replacement Project
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-06 amending solid waste, purchasing, and water-efficient landscape codes to comply with SB 1383

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting with a study session on the updated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) county-wide requirements and their impacts on the city. This is a presentation and discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Presentation of updated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) county-wide requirements
• Discussion of impacts upon the City of Hanford

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for May 26, 2022, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet to decide whether to approve a conditional use permit to convert a single-family home at 984 S. Green Street into a duplex for use by Kings Rehabilitation Center. The project is located on the Kings Rehabilitation Center property at 494 E. Hanford-Armona Road (APN 012-232-077) in the PF Public Facility zone district.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-02 to divide a single-family residence into a duplex for Kings Rehabilitation Center
• Project located at 984 S. Green Street (APN 012-232-077)
• Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2022-18 to approve the permit

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on Kings County Voters Choice, a closed session on labor negotiations, and a regular meeting. Key actions include considering up to $31 million in pension obligation bonds, adopting a resolution opposing Measure F, introducing an ordinance for SB 1383 compliance, and approving contracts and park projects.

• Resolution 22-22-R: issue up to $31M in Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds to restructure CalPERS UAL
• Resolution 22-21-R: formal opposition to Measure F on June 2022 Kings County ballot
• Ordinance 22-06: amend solid waste, purchasing, and water-efficient landscape codes for SB 1383 compliance
• Sole-source contract to Valley Security Alarm: $191,240 for security cameras at 7 parks/facilities and solar lights at Earl F. Johnson Park
• Approve amended 2-year agreement with Hanford Elementary School District for School Resource Officers

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will review and vote on three development projects at this meeting: the Telstar Office Building (10,000 sq ft office with off-site parking), the Hanford Police Department Training Facility Vehicle Storage Shed, and the Lassen Corridor Mixed Use Project (rezoning 28 acres). Each project includes land-use changes, zoning adjustments, and environmental reviews under CEQA.

• General Plan Amendment 2021-01A and Rezone 2021-10 for Telstar Office Building (1.04 acres, MX-D to C-S zoning)
• Conditional Use Permit 2021-04 for Telstar’s off-site employee parking lot
• Variance 2021-07 for chain-link fence instead of block wall at Hanford Police Department Training Facility (896 N 11th Ave)
• General Plan Amendment 2021-01C and Prezone 2021-14 for Lassen Corridor Mixed Use Project (28 acres, 18 parcels in county island)
• Mitigated Negative Declarations 2022-29 and 2022-31 for Telstar and Lassen projects certifying no significant environmental impact

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on items including a Reserve and Pension Funding Policy, claims, ordinance adoptions, and public hearings. The agenda features infrastructure project contracts, roadway abandonments, and municipal code amendments regarding illegal fireworks and the Planning Commission.

• Approval of a Notice of Completion for the Hidden Valley Park Fitness Pad Project at a total construction cost of $212,654.50.
• Public Hearing for the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for 2022-2023.
• Roadway Abandonment No. 2021-01: Vacation and abandonment of approximately 7,995 square feet of right-of-way for a portion of China Alley south of East Eighth Street.
• Authorization to award a contract to VSS International, Inc. of Sacramento, CA in the amount of $1,170,000.00 for pavement resurfacing.
• Authorization to award a contract to MAC General Engineering of Exeter, CA in the amount of $1,176,870.70 for the Emma Lee Lane Reconstruction Project.

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a drive-thru dry cleaning business and a 161-lot residential subdivision, and will consider a one-year time extension for a previously approved tract. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 22, 2022 minutes and the time extension.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-01: convert former office to drive-thru dry cleaner at 255 N. 11th Avenue
• Vesting Tentative Tract 934: 36.48 acres into 161 single-family lots plus storm basin, with Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-100
• Time Extension 2022-03: extend Tentative Tract 915 and PUD No. 2018-01 (Amendment #1) to June 26, 2023
• Approval of March 22, 2022 minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the Civic Park Improvements and Renovation Project, along with receiving updates from various park and recreation divisions. The agenda also includes routine approval of meeting minutes and a special recognition for a local construction company's sponsorship.

• Civic Park Improvements and Renovation Project discussion
• Special recognition to Carvalho Construction for Winter Wonderland sponsorship
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2022 meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2022 special meeting
• Updates from Park Resource, Parks, Facilities, Recreation divisions and Director

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers (400 N. Douty St.). The meeting includes a study session with presentations on pension obligations, budget adjustments, and the Community Development Block Grant plan, followed by closed-session discussions on existing and anticipated litigation. Public hearings will cover redistricting, a new Community Facilities District for the Live Oak Development, and roadway abandonments for transit and police facilities.

• Adoption of final redistricting maps for City Council districts (Resolution No. 22-14-R)
• Creation of Community Facilities District for Live Oak Development (Ordinance No. 22-04)
• Approval of $678,000 budget addition and 4 new positions for FY 2021-22
• Authorization of $190,000 in Homeland Security grants for police software and CERT equipment
• Public hearing on Northstar Apartments bond issuance (TEFRA hearing)

City Council

This is a special meeting focused on governance training and strategic planning, including a core values exercise, review of accomplishments, and discussion of the five Council goals. The Council will also hold a closed session to evaluate the City Attorney's performance. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for City Attorney (GC 54957(b)(1))
• Review and potential adjustment of the five Council goals
• Core values exercise and future community/organization needs discussion
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission is meeting to consider two road abandonment applications: one for China Alley south of East Eighth Street between North Harris and North Brown Streets, and another for an alley at Civic Park between Fuller Street and Center Street. The agenda also includes a staff communication on City Council actions and time for public comment.

• Road Abandonment Application No. 2021-01: abandonment of ~7,994 sq ft of right-of-way (China Alley)
• Road Abandonment Application 2022-01: abandonment of ~0.089 acres of right-of-way (Civic Park alley)
• Staff Communication: City Council Actions

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will consider approving a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract 924 and Planned Unit Development No. 2017-01, a 26-lot gated residential community at Greenfield Avenue and Fitzgerald Lane. The project was originally approved by the City Council in 2018 after an appeal, and this extension would keep the approval valid until March 20, 2023. The commission will also hold public hearings on two road abandonment requests for a future transit facility and a police vehicle parking lot.

• Time Extension 2022-02: one-year extension for Tentative Tract 924 and PUD 2017-01 (26-lot gated community) at Greenfield Ave & Fitzgerald Ln
• Road Abandonment 2021-01: abandon ~7,994 sq ft of China Alley for KART facility parking/landscaping, south of E 8th St between N Harris & N Brown Sts
• Road Abandonment 2022-01: abandon ~3,900 sq ft of Civic Center alley for secured police vehicle parking, south of Center St between N Irwin & N Douty Sts
• Consent Calendar: Time Extension 2022-02 (same as above) — routine item, may be pulled for discussion

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several contracts and projects, including $554,360.53 in upgrades for the Civic Auditorium (sewer main, roof, and cooler replacements). The council will also consider a public transit needs assessment and an easement for Hanford Armona Road. A public hearing on a bond issuance for the Northstar Apartments project will continue from a previous meeting.

• Award $45,910.53 contract to Robert Marks Plumbing for Civic Auditorium sewer main replacement
• Award $368,450.00 contract to Best Contracting Services and $318,412.44 purchase to The Garland Company for Civic Auditorium roof replacement
• Award $129,787.00 contract to American Incorporated and $46,500.00 to Gilbert Electric for Civic Auditorium cooler replacement
• Authorization to accept easement deed from PaPa G's, LLC for Hanford Armona Road at Williams Street
• Public hearing to continue bond issuance consideration for Northstar Apartments project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss community-based planning for the proposed Civic Park Improvements and Renovation Project. The agenda includes a general business item for this discussion, followed by public comment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community Base Planning for Proposed Civic Park Improvements and Renovation Project

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 13.12 to comply with SB 1383, then enter closed session to discuss multiple lawsuits. In regular session, they will hold the third public hearing on redistricting, consider forming a Community Facilities District for Live Oak, and vote on consent items including a $307,454.94 refuse truck purchase and a $5,000/month federal lobbying contract.

• Study session on SB 1383 compliance modifications to Municipal Code Section 13.12
• Closed session on 10 pending lawsuits against the city
• Third public hearing on redistricting and draft council district maps
• Resolution to form Community Facilities District 2022-01 (Live Oak)
• Purchase of 2023 Peterbilt/Heil refuse truck for $307,454.94

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-09, which would allow a 1 MW ground-mounted solar facility as an accessory use at the Tessenderlo Kerley chemical plant at 10724 Energy Street. The commission will also vote on an addendum to a prior environmental review, certifying no significant impacts. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 8, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-09 for a 1 MW solar facility at 10724 Energy Street (APN 018-242-077 and 018-242-078)
• Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2014-02 for the solar project
• Approval of February 8, 2022 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet on February 15, 2022, to discuss and vote on key items including a $3,588,500 contract for drilling two new water wells and a $31,826.76 payment for diesel fuel. The council will also receive an update on the design of the new KART Transit Center in Downtown Hanford. Additionally, the council will consider adopting a resolution opposing a statewide initiative.

• Award $3,588,500 contract to Zim Industries for Well No. 51 and Well No. 52 Drilling Project
• Approve $31,826.76 payment to King's Petroleum for diesel fuel
• Receive update on design of new KART Transit Center in Downtown Hanford
• Adopt Resolution No. 22-06-R opposing Statewide Initiative 21-0042A1
• Reject bid from Maggiora Bros. Drilling as non-responsive

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion on the appointment of the City Attorney. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and no other business is listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session on public employee appointment for City Attorney (GC 54957(b)(1))
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting at City Hall Conference Room, 319 N. Douty St.

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the 2021 Winter Wonderland event and police support services, then enter closed session for real property negotiations. In regular session, they will consider consent items including a $65,120 software contract, a $6 million grant application for Heroes Park, and a $401,869.60 pavement project completion. General business includes appropriating $33,000 for a new Code Compliance Officer and adopting a resolution for commercial cannabis business permit selection.

• Appropriate $33,000 (FY 2021/22) and $92,000 annually for a Code Compliance Officer
• Adopt Resolution 22-01-R establishing commercial cannabis business permit process
• Approve $65,120 for Tyler Technologies EnerGov implementation services
• Adopt Resolution 22-03-R to submit $6 million grant application for Heroes Park
• Approve Notice of Completion for FY 20/21 Pavement Resurfacing (Davis & Northstar) at $401,869.60

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for January 27, 2022, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the KCAG RTP/SCS, proposed Civic Park renovations, and police department operations, followed by a closed session on potential litigation and property negotiations. The regular meeting includes consent items like an aviation fuel invoice, opioid settlement participation, and a refuse rate study, plus general business on utility fee changes and funding a code compliance officer.

• Review of proposed renovations and improvements to Civic Park
• General overview of Police Department operations
• Authorization to pay $35,254.12 to Ascent Aviation for 100LL aviation fuel
• Approval of $70,320.00 purchase of five electronic plan tables from iProject Solutions
• Consider appropriation of $33,000 (FY 21/22) and $92,000 annually for a Code Compliance Officer

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 10, 2022, to conduct procedural business including approving past meeting minutes, nominating leadership roles, and receiving division updates. No substantive decisions or public hearings were listed on the agenda.