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

The provided minutes for the December 13, 2022, Planning Commission meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document is limited to the meeting date, time, and location.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a permit request to remove two trees at the Fargo Crossing Shopping Center. The meeting also includes routine division and director updates.

• Street Tree Permit Request: removal of two trees at 2539 N. 11th Ave.
• Approval of November 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates

The Commission approved a permit to remove two oak trees at the Fargo Crossing Shopping Center. The meeting also included updates on seasonal projects, grant applications for a Boys and Girls Club, and the status of Heroes Park.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of two oak trees at 2539 N 11th Ave (unanimous)

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

The Hanford City Council certified the November 8, 2022 election results and swore in new members Travis Paden, Mark Kairis, and Lou Martinez. The Council reorganized by electing Travis Paden as Mayor (4-1 vote) and Mark Kairis as Vice Mayor (5-0 vote). The Council also unanimously approved appointments to various regional committees and boards.

• Approved Resolution 22-45-R certifying election results (Unanimous)
• Swore in Travis Paden, Mark Kairis, and Lou Martinez
• Elected Travis Paden as Mayor (4-1)
• Elected Mark Kairis as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved committee and board representation appointments (Unanimous)

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

The Hanford City Council approved a sole-source purchase of a water truck for $144,539 and authorized a $70,000 contract for a downtown strategic plan. They also approved a zoning change for 28 acres near the airport and a grant application for a Boys & Girls Club. A contract for falconer services was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved $144,539 water truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 downtown retail consulting contract (4-0)
• Approved zoning change for 28 acres near airport (3-0)
• Approved Boys & Girls Club grant application (5-0)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce fee waiver (4-1)
• Tabled falconer services contract ($53,600) (5-0)
• Approved salary schedule updates (5-0)
• Approved Carnegie Museum license extension (5-0)

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

The Parks and Recreation Commission heard a staff presentation on the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant, which could provide up to $3 million over five years for youth development and other programs. No formal action was taken on the grant; staff recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to apply. The commission also received updates on park and recreation activities, including the Haunted House, which generated $3,650 in net revenue.

• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed Prop 64 grant proposal; no commission vote taken
• Staff recommended City Council adopt Resolution 22-43-R to apply for grant

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

The Commission approved a request to divide a 47,473-square-foot parcel into two smaller parcels at 520 W. Lacey Blvd. A one-year time extension for a conditional use permit and site plan review was also granted.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 2022-01 to divide 520 W. Lacey Blvd. into two parcels (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-13 and Site Plan Review No. 2018-38 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on draft Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) thresholds, upcoming annexations and a Sphere of Influence amendment, and a wastewater treatment facility modernization proposal. In regular session, they will consider consent items including a $499,067 refuse truck purchase, a $6,000/month state lobbying contract, and a public hearing on a 28-acre rezoning near the airport. They will also vote on amendments to ENGIE energy contracts and a drought relief grant application.

• Approve $499,067 from Refuse Capital Reserve for new front load refuse truck and on-board scales
• Authorize $6,000/month contract with Nielsen Merksamer for state lobbying
• Public hearing on rezoning 18 parcels (28 acres) north of E. Lacey Blvd from Medium Density Residential to Corridor Mixed Use
• Amend ENGIE contracts: waive ~$500,000 penalties, reduce guarantees 25%, add $1,059,974 O&M contract
• Add $15 photo/service fee to passport fees

The Hanford City Council approved amendments to two ENGIE energy services contracts, waiving approximately $500,000 in underperformance penalties, reducing future performance guarantees by 25%, and adding a ten-year O&M contract valued at $1,059,974. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $499,067 appropriation for a refuse truck and scales, and a contract for state legislative advocacy services. A public hearing on a general plan amendment and prezone was tabled to November 15 due to a conflict of interest. The council directed staff to move forward with ENGIE's wastewater treatment plant modernization proposal and to include rezoning of Hidden Valley Park in general plan amendments.

• Approved amendments to ENGIE energy services contracts, waiving ~$500K in penalties and adding $1,059,974 O&M contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $499,067 appropriation for refuse truck and scales (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Nielsen Merksamer for legislative advocacy at $6,000/month (unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing on General Plan Amendment and prezone until Nov 15 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Urban Community Drought Relief Program, amended to include Wells 51 and 52 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to move forward with ENGIE wastewater treatment plant modernization proposal
• Directed staff to include rezoning of Hidden Valley Park in proposed general plan amendments

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

The Commission approved a request to divide two parcels into three and amended a Planned Unit Development for a shopping center location. A request for electronic signage at EV charging stations was postponed for further review.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-02 to divide two parcels into three (5-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development No. 2022-03 to allow a parcel with no street frontage (5-0)
• Postponed Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 for EV charging station signage to November 8, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed refuse rate increase, with protest votes counted, and may adopt the increase. The council will also discuss and consider acquiring 25 Automated License Plate Reader cameras from Flock Camera Systems, authorize three fire safety inspection contracts (each up to $100,000 annually), and consider reforming an ad-hoc subcommittee with the Chamber of Commerce. A study session will cover alarm permitting automation and city facility rental/usage. The closed session includes multiple litigation cases and real property negotiations with City Farm Industries, Inc.

• Public hearing on proposed refuse rate increase with protest vote count
• Consideration of 25 Flock ALPR cameras and associated costs
• Authorization of fire plan check/inspection contracts up to $100,000 each annually (Interwest, Bureau Veritas, Fire Safety Solutions)
• Approval of $61,099.63 emergency repair invoice for Well #41 from water capital reserves
• Closed session: litigation (Helena, Lofgren, Mendoza, Alonzo, Ponce, Mata) and real property negotiations (APNs 028-240-018, etc.)

The Council unanimously approved refuse rate increases via resolution 22-41-R and authorized related staffing and equipment expenditures. The Council also approved on-call fire inspection services and directed staff to include a license plate reader system as a possible future budget project.

• Approved refuse rate increase resolution 22-41-R (unanimous)
• Approved $374,066.54 for one front load refuse vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved hiring two refuse drivers at $65,000 annually each (unanimous)
• Approved conversion of two part-time refuse positions to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 for refuse vehicle scales (unanimous)
• Approved including Automated License Plate Reader system as a possible future budget project (4-1)
• Approved on-call fire plan check and inspection contracts up to $100,000 annually each (unanimous)
• Approved $61,099.63 for emergency repair of Well #41 (unanimous)

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

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates on park maintenance, recreation events, and community feedback regarding the location of Heroes Park.

• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the impacts of homelessness, city resources for the issue, and future direction, plus presentations on an automated alarm permitting system and proposed Civic Auditorium improvements. The regular meeting includes consent items such as selling a city-owned parking lot, a skate park fencing contract, and a cannabis tax audit contract. Closed session covers real property negotiations on several properties.

• Sale of city-owned parking lot at Redington and Sixth Streets to A2Z Investments, LLC
• $98,410 contract with Fresno Fence Connection for Skate Park Fencing Project
• $100,000 annual purchase order with Martin Marietta for street maintenance materials
• Cannabis tax audit contract amendment with Avenu-MuniServices LLC (up to $7,500 flat fee or 35% of additional revenue)
• On-call plan check, environmental planning, and building inspection contracts up to $150,000 annually each

The Hanford City Council approved the consent calendar and several pulled items, including a skate park fencing project contract and a cannabis tax audit contract amendment. The Council also authorized various on-call plan check, environmental planning, and building inspection services, each not to exceed $150,000 annually. Additionally, the Council discussed homelessness impacts, directing staff to remove certain benches and temporarily close the Civic Park restrooms.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including street maintenance purchase order with Martin Marietta up to $100,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Fresno Fence Connection for Skate Park Fencing Project for $98,410 (4-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Avenu - MuniServices LLC for cannabis tax audit services (3-1)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for city-owned parking lot at Redington and Sixth Streets to A2Z Investments, LLC (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved on-call contracts for Interwest, JAS, Rod Carsey, Crawford and Bowen, and Willdan, each not to exceed $150,000 annually (4-0)
• Tabled Alarm Program Services presentation until October 18, 2022 (4-0)
• Directed staff to remove benches, remove arbor and outlets at the old courthouse, and temporarily close Civic Park bathrooms for up to two weeks

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

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a cannabis cultivation, processing, curing, and storage facility at 10210 Idaho Avenue. They also approved an addendum to a mitigated negative declaration and a conditional use permit amendment for a new 260,000-gallon above-ground molten sulfur tank at 10724 Energy Street. Additionally, the commission approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the September 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-30 for Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-05 for a cannabis facility at 10210 Idaho Avenue (4-0)
• Certified Addendum No. 4 for Mitigated Negative Declaration 2014-02 at 10724 Energy Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-29 for Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-07 to add a molten sulfur tank at 10724 Energy Street (4-0)

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

The Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU Local 521 regarding wages and benefits. Several public works projects were authorized, including electrical work at Civic Park and a pedestrian safety project on East Lacey Boulevard. The Council also denied four separate claims for damages.

• Approved SEIU Local 521 MOU for wages and benefits (5-0)
• Approved $928,877 agreement with QK, Inc. for East Lacey Blvd pedestrian and bicycle safety (4-0)
• Approved $86,147 in contracts to Power Design Electric for Civic Park projects (5-0)
• Approved $590,000 for trash, recycle, and organics containers from Wastequip (5-0)
• Approved $53,782.07 for Microsoft software licensing (5-0)
• Denied damage claims for Tanya McBroom, Jorge Garoy, Jose Luis Gallardo, and Jacquelyn Johnson (5-0)
• Approved $21,778 for police equipment via JAG Grant (5-0)
• Authorized application for RCP Discretionary Grant for SR 198 and 9th Street interchange (4-0)

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

The Planning Commission denied an appeal regarding the operation of a pallet assembly business that included woodcutting. The commission found the use was not permitted in the I-L Light Industrial zone.

• Approved minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Denied Appeal No. 2022-01 regarding pallet assembly business at 9839 Hanford Armona Rd. (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive division updates, and discuss the location of Heroes Park and grant updates. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of August 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion on location of Heroes Park
• Grant updates
• Recognition of Keller Motors for Food Truck Takeover 2022 sponsorship

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 8, 2022 meeting. Director Albert provided updates on the search for an alternative site for Heroes Park and detailed several million dollars in awarded grants for park security, transportation, and development.

• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Council approved a comprehensive Master Fee Schedule for FY 2022-23 and authorized repairs to the Automated Meter Reading System. They also approved a contract for Civic Park electrical infrastructure and reimbursements for street and utility improvements.

• Approved repair of Automated Meter Reading System (Option 2) (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-34-R for FY 2022-23 Master Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved $159,194.12 contract with Sebastian Corporation for Civic Park Electrical Infrastructure Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $647,041.54 reimbursement to Presidio JJR Bella Vista 128, LLC for street improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved reimbursements of $25,533.45 and $9,752.00 for water and sewer main oversizing (Unanimous)
• Denied damage claims for Michael Ramirez, Jagar Singh Estate, and Joseph B. McCasland (Unanimous)
• Tabled damage claim for Christopher Johnson (3-1)
• Approved Notice of Completion for FY 21-22 Pavement Resurfacing Project (Unanimous)

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

The Commission unanimously approved two residential setback variances and recommended that City Council approve the annexation of 19 acres for heavy industrial use. The body also recommended the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the annexation project.

• Approved Variance 2022-03 to reduce rear setback from 15 to 5 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved Variance 2022-08 to reduce rear setback from 15 to 5 feet (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration 2022-62 to City Council (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Prezone No. 2021-09 (Heavy Industrial) to City Council (Unanimous)
• Recommended Annexation No. 159 of 19 acres to City Council and LAFCO (Unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 9 and June 13, 2022 meetings. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates regarding division staffing, upcoming events, and long-range capital projects.

• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission is holding a special meeting to review staff reports regarding suggested routes to school. These reports cover Pioneer Union Elementary, Hanford Elementary, and St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School.

• Suggested routes to Pioneer Union Elementary School District
• Suggested routes to Hanford Elementary School District
• Suggested routes to St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2021, and March 24, 2022

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

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved a $479,715 contract for the Police Department Parking Lot Expansion Project. They also approved a Density Bonus Regulatory Agreement for the 72-unit Northstar Courts residential project in a 3-2 vote. Additionally, the Council unanimously approved an amended City Manager Employment Agreement and a $154,890 ice rink rental for the Winter Wonderland event.

• Approved $479,715 contract for Police Department Parking Lot Expansion (5-0)
• Approved Northstar Courts Density Bonus Regulatory Agreement (3-2)
• Approved Amended City Manager Employment Agreement (4-1)
• Approved $154,890 ice rink rental for Winter Wonderland (5-0)
• Approved Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (5-0)
• Approved HPOA Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $54,133 ABC grant for DUI enforcement (5-0)
• Directed staff to review banner, alarm, and in-lieu parking fees

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

City Council

The Council will hold closed sessions regarding labor negotiations, a City Manager evaluation, and real property negotiations. The regular session includes several consent calendar items for equipment purchases and public hearings regarding landscape and lighting assessments.

• Labor negotiations with police, fire, and general employee associations
• Real property negotiations for APN 012-086-004 with Anand Investments, LLC
• Approval of $424,531.00 contract for the Police Activities League Parking Lot Project
• Approval of $179,096.38 for four 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles
• Approval of $68,548 in California Highway Patrol grant funding for DUI enforcement

The City Council voted unanimously to bring the roundabout project back for future discussion and community input. The Council also approved several public works contracts, including a $424,531 project for the Police Activities League parking lot.

• Approved reconsidering the roundabout project for future discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved $424,531 contract for Police Activities League Parking Lot Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $179,096.38 for four 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Grangeville Blvd. Grade Separation Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-33-R for Annual Engineer's Report and assessment increases (Unanimous)
• Approved $68,548 CHP grant for DUI enforcement (4-1)
• Approved $23,352 for Hidden Valley Park Fitness Court closeout (Unanimous)
• Approved MOUs with GEMA and HPFF, and benefit summary with EMEA (Unanimous)

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

The Hanford Planning Commission approved three variances reducing street-side setbacks from 10 feet to about five feet for corner lots in the R-L-5 Low-Density Residential zone district at 1304 S. Angus Court, 1305 S. Angus Court, and 1302 S. Autumn Breeze Court. It also approved a finding that declaring a city property at the southeast corner of Sixth and Redington Streets as surplus for exclusive use as a hotel parking lot is consistent with the General Plan. The May 24, 2022 minutes were approved 3-0 with two abstentions, and the June 28, 2022 minutes were approved 3-0. Commissioner Paden was absent.

• Approved May 24, 2022 minutes (3-0, Ham and Norris abstained, Paden absent)
• Approved June 28, 2022 minutes (3-0, Paden absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-21 approving Variance No. 2022-04 for 1304 S. Angus Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-22 approving Variance No. 2022-06 for 1305 S. Angus Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-23 approving Variance No. 2022-07 for 1302 S. Autumn Breeze Court (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan consistency finding for surplus declaration and disposition of property at southeast corner of Sixth and Redington Streets for hotel parking lot (unanimous)

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

The Hanford Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an auto detailing business at 208 E. Fourth St. and a variance allowing parking in the rear-yard setback for a 100-unit multi-family development north of Millennium Way and west of Centennial Drive. The Commission also certified an environmental addendum for the housing project and found a property acquisition at 330 N Harris Street consistent with the General Plan. All decisions were unanimous, and the meeting included no public comments.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from September 14, 2021 and April 26, 2022 (unanimous; Ham abstained)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-03 for auto detailing at 208 E. Fourth St. (unanimous)
• Certified Addendum No. 1 for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2018-04 for 100-unit housing project (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 2022-01 allowing parking in rear-yard setback for 100-unit housing project (unanimous)
• Found acquisition of 330 N Harris Street consistent with General Plan (unanimous)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Parking and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for June 23, 2022, has been cancelled. There were no agenda items submitted for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Planning Commission. This session is limited to general business regarding these interviews.

• Planning Commission interviews

The City Council interviewed candidates and filled two positions on the Planning Commission. Dennis Ham was appointed to a vacant term and Gunther Norris was appointed as an Alternate Commissioner.

• Appointed Dennis Ham to Planning Commission term expiring Dec 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Gunther Norris as Alternate Commissioner for term expiring Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)

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

The City Council approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including $125,000 for the Skate Park/Plunge Fencing Project and $75,000 for Hidden Valley Park expansion design. Additionally, the Council approved a $3.36 million General Fund appropriation for the 2022-23 fiscal year and declared the courthouse at 113 Court Street as surplus property.

• Approved ARPA funding for skate park and park expansion (4-1)
• Approved $715,720 contract for Campus Drive resurfacing
• Approved 2022-23 fiscal year budget appropriations
• Approved $82.5M appropriations limit for General Fund
• Declared 113 Court Street as surplus property
• Approved website redesign contract for $49,907
• Approved $48,890 VMT threshold services agreement

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

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 13, 2022 and received a presentation on the Longfield Fitness Center, including membership fees and revenue figures. The Commission also heard department updates on completed and ongoing parks and recreation projects, and accepted a donation of flags from the Hanford Elks Lodge for city parks. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

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

The Hanford City Council approved an amendment to the city's Water Service Discontinuation Policy and re-approved a retainer agreement with the Farley Law Firm, with Council Member Brieno abstaining. It also approved a consent calendar covering election consolidation, fireworks ordinance updates, fire radio grants, and a subdivision map, and rejected a previously approved sewer contract to re-advertise the project. A proposed $3.36 million general fund and $8.02 million other-funds budget appropriation was discussed but no action was taken; it returns June 21.

• Approved Ordinance No. 22-07 amending the Water Service Discontinuation Policy (unanimous)
• Re-approved Farley Law Firm retainer agreement (3-0; Brieno abstained, Ramirez absent)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved rejecting the Robert Marks Plumbing contract and re-advertising the Civic Auditorium Sewer Main Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-06 amending municipal code chapters on solid waste, purchasing, and water-efficient landscaping for SB 1383 compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-23-R calling a November 8, 2022 general municipal election and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election (consent calendar)
• Accepted 2021 State Homeland Security Grant of $28,000 and 2020 grant of $25,650 for Hanford Fire Department radio purchases (consent calendar)
• No action taken on additional appropriation of $3,361,645 in the general fund and $8,016,639 across other funds for the 2022-23 budget; item returns June 21, 2022

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

The Hanford City Council held a special session on May 31, 2022 that was informational only. John Douglas of JHD Planning LLC presented updated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) county-wide requirements and next steps for Kings County, and answered council questions. No formal action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Public comment covered a recall of Diane Sharp, KCAG meeting notes, future housing planning, and fire department response time.

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

The Hanford Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-02, allowing a legally-existing nonconforming single-family residence in the PF Public Facility zone to be divided into a duplex for use by Kings Rehabilitation Center. The approval was by adoption of Resolution No. 2022-18, on a unanimous 3-0 vote (Douglas, Paden, Sanchez), with Commissioner Devine absent. The Commission also approved the minutes of the May 10, 2022 meeting on the consent calendar, also 3-0. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-02, dividing a nonconforming single-family home at 984 S. Green Street into a duplex for Kings Rehabilitation Center (3-0, Resolution No. 2022-18 adopted)
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including minutes of the May 10, 2022 meeting (3-0)

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

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $31 million in taxable pension obligation bonds to restructure CalPERS liabilities. The Council also authorized a new 40-acre park project, approved a school resource officer agreement, and adopted a formal resolution opposing Measure F.

• Approved $31M in taxable pension obligation bonds (5-0)
• Approved funding for new 40-acre Heroes Park project (5-0)
• Approved 2-year school resource officer agreement with HESD (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing County Measure F (5-0)
• Approved retainer for Farley Law Firm for conflict counsel (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance 22-06 for SB 1383 waste compliance (5-0)
• Approved RMRA gas tax project list for FY 2022/23 (4-0, 1 abstain)

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

The Hanford Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously voted to recommend approval of three major projects to the City Council. The actions included environmental declarations, general plan amendments, rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for the Telstar office building parking lot, a variance for a slatted chain-link fence for the Hanford Police Department storage facility, and pre-zoning for the Lassen Corridor-Mixed Use project.

• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2022-29 for Telstar office building (3-0)
• Approved Resolution Nos. 2022-10, 2022-11, and 2022-12 recommending GPA, Rezone, and CUP for Telstar (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Exemption No. 2022-30 for Hanford Police Department storage facility (3-0)
• Approved Resolution Nos. 2022-13, 2022-14, and 2022-15 recommending GPA, Rezone, and Variance for Police storage facility (3-0)
• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2022-31 for Lassen Corridor-Mixed Use project (3-0)
• Approved Resolution Nos. 2022-16 and 2022-17 recommending GPA and Prezone for Lassen project (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the April 11, 2022 minutes, receive division updates, and discuss public safety concerns at the skate park and park restrooms. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports, with no formal votes on contracts or ordinances listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting
• Public Safety Concerns at the Skate Park
• Park Restrooms discussion
• Updates from Park Resource Officer, Parks, Facilities, Recreation divisions

The Commission reviewed proposals for a six-week pilot project to address safety concerns at the skate park and discussed potential solutions for ongoing vandalism in park restrooms. No formal votes were taken on these operational plans, as the Commission reached consensus on the proposed directions. The meeting also included updates on seasonal park maintenance, recreation programs, and facility repairs.

• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

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.

The City Council approved a new Reserve and Pension Funding Policy with a 20% General Fund reserve goal. Council members also authorized several infrastructure contracts, including pavement resurfacing and the Emma Lee Lane Reconstruction Project, and approved the 2022-2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan.

• Approved 20% General Fund reserve goal (5-0)
• Approved $1.17M pavement resurfacing contract (5-0)
• Approved $1.18M Emma Lee Lane reconstruction contract (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved $71,861 contract for Local Roadway Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved Hidden Valley Park Fitness Pad Notice of Completion (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of China Alley and Civic Center alley segments (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending illegal fireworks regulations (5-0)

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 Planning Commission will consider a request to convert a former restaurant into a 3,500 square foot dental office. The Commission will also discuss the declaration of surplus city property at 113 Court Street.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-01: 3,500 sq. ft. dental office at 150 N. 12th Ave., Suite 109
• General Plan Consistency finding for surplus city property at 113 Court Street (Courthouse)

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2022-01 to convert a former restaurant into a 3,500-square-foot dental office at 150 N. 12th Avenue, Suite 109, in the C-R Regional Commercial zone. The vote was 2 to 0, with Commissioners Paden and Devine abstaining. The Commission also unanimously found that declaring the Courthouse property at 113 Court Street surplus and disposing of it is consistent with the General Plan. The minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting were approved as amended, removing an applicant's name.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2022-01 for a 3,500-sq-ft dental office at 150 N. 12th Avenue, Suite 109 (2-0; Paden and Devine abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 approving Conditional Use Permit 2022-01
• Found surplus declaration and disposition of 113 Court Street (Courthouse) consistent with the General Plan (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes as amended, replacing 'Mr. Neves' with 'the property owner' (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will review proposed Civic Park renovation projects and the 2022 CDBG Action Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Northstar Apartments bond issuance and discussions on military equipment reporting.

• Civic Park Renovation and Improvement Projects presentation
• $48,150 contract for flooring replacement at Fire Stations 1 and 2
• Public hearing for Northstar Apartments private activity bonds
• Ordinance No. 22-04 regarding CFD tax formalization
• Ordinance No. 22-05 to create an alternate Planning Commission seat

The Hanford City Council approved the issuance of private activity bonds for the Northstar Apartments project and introduced an ordinance creating an alternate Planning Commission seat. The Council also authorized a flooring replacement contract for Fire Stations 1 and 2 and approved military equipment reporting policies under AB481. Additionally, the Council reviewed the proposed 2022 CDBG Action Plan and Civic Park renovation project during the study session.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including claim denials, tax rolls, utility extensions, and quarterly reports (5-0)
• Awarded $48,150 flooring contract with a $4,815 contingency to Robinson's Interiors for Fire Stations 1 and 2
• Introduced Ordinance No. 22-05 to create an alternate seat on the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-10-R approving private activity bonds for the Northstar Apartments project (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 22-03 and Compliance Policy 706 for military equipment reporting under AB481 (5-0)

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

The Hanford Planning Commission approved a vesting tentative tract map subdividing 36.48 acres into 161 single-family residential lots plus a storm drainage basin, and certified the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. It also approved a conditional use permit to convert a former office at 255 N. 11th Avenue into a drive-thru dry cleaning business in the MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone. A one-year time extension for Tentative Tract 915 and Planned Unit Development No. 2018-01 was approved, and the March 22, 2022 minutes were approved. All votes were unanimous among the commissioners present.

• Approved March 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous; Douglas/Devine; Sanchez absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07 approving Time Extension 2022-03 for Tentative Tract 915 and PUD No. 2018-01 (unanimous; Douglas/Devine; Sanchez absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-08 approving Conditional Use Permit 2021-01 for a drive-thru dry cleaner at 255 N. 11th Avenue (unanimous; Devine/Douglas; Sanchez absent)
• Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-100 for Vesting Tentative Tract 934 (unanimous; Douglas/Devine; Paden recused, absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-29 approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 934, subdividing 36.48 acres into 161 single-family lots and a 66,216 sq. ft. storm drainage basin (unanimous; Douglas/Devine; Paden recused, absent)

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

The Commission approved referring the Phase I and Phase II Civic Park Improvements and Renovation Project to the City Council for final review and approval. The proposed Phase 1 scope includes lighting and restrooms with a total estimated cost of $918,620.

• Approved Civic Park Improvements and Renovations Project Phase I and II for City Council review (4-0)
• Approved February 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2022 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

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)

The City Council approved a new redistricting map for election districts and authorized a $678,000 budget appropriation. The council also moved forward with the creation of a Community Facilities District for the Live Oak Development.

• Approved redistricting Map 8 for City Council election districts (4-1)
• Approved $678,000 additional appropriation to FY 2021-22 budget and four new positions (4-1)
• Approved Resolutions 22-11-R, 22-12-R, 22-13-R and first reading of Ordinance 22-04 for Live Oak Development Community Facilities District (4-0)
• Approved enrollment in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 865, Unit 2, Live Oak East Unit 2 (Unanimous)
• Denied claim for damages filed by Arthur Brieno (3-0)
• Approved General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved setting public hearing dates for roadway abandonments 2021-01 and 2022-01 (Unanimous)

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

The Planning Commission approved a one-year time extension for a tentative tract and planned unit development. The Commission also recommended the approval of two road abandonment requests to the City Council.

• Approved one-year time extension for Tentative Tract 924 and PUD No. 2017-01 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Road Abandonment No. 2021-01 for KART facility parking and landscaping (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Road Abandonment No. 2022-01 for police vehicle parking and storage (Unanimous)

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

The Hanford City Council accepted Diane Sharp's resignation as Mayor (4-0) and reorganized, appointing Kalish Morrow as Mayor (5-0) and Diane Sharp as Vice Mayor (3-2). The council approved a fair housing education services contract as amended (4-1) after a motion to reissue the RFP failed for lack of a second. It also approved three Civic Auditorium contracts and appropriations for sewer, roof, and cooler projects, and continued two public hearings — redistricting and the Northstar Apartments TEFRA bond hearing — to April 5, 2022.

• Accepted Diane Sharp's resignation as Mayor (4-0)
• Appointed Kalish Morrow as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Sharp as Vice Mayor (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled Item D (unanimous)
• Approved fair housing education services contract as amended, with agency performance monitoring (4-1; Saltray opposed)
• Motion to reissue the fair housing RFP failed for lack of a second
• Continued redistricting public hearing to April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued Northstar Apartments TEFRA bond hearing to April 5, 2022 (unanimous)

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

The Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on March 5, 2022, to present proposed Civic Park improvements and gather community input. Director Albert presented two concepts: Concept A (Full Promenade) and Concept B (Promenade with Existing Bastille Patio). In a non-binding community vote, Concept A received 29 votes, Concept B received 1 vote, and 2 votes were for no change. Separate votes favored adding a hardscape rectangle (21 yes, 8 no), a restroom (27 yes, 1 no), and lighting (29 yes, 1 no). The commission took no formal action; the meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• No formal decisions made; community input gathered on Civic Park renovation concepts
• Concept A (Full Promenade) received 29 votes in community poll
• Concept B (Promenade with Existing Bastille Patio) received 1 vote
• No change option received 2 votes
• Hardscape rectangle: 21 yes, 8 no
• Restroom addition: 27 yes, 1 no
• Lighting addition: 29 yes, 1 no

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

The Hanford City Council directed staff to move forward with changes to Municipal Code Section 13.12 for SB 1383 recycling compliance, with the ordinance to return for future approval. The council approved Resolution Nos. 22-04-R and 22-05-R, stating its intention to form Community Facilities District 2022-01 (Live Oak). It also approved a consent calendar including a $5,000 monthly federal legislative advocacy agreement with Thorn Run and a $307,454.94 refuse truck purchase. No action was taken in closed session, and the council reached consensus to hold a reorganization at its next regular meeting.

• Directed staff to move forward with SB 1383 solid waste ordinance changes; ordinance to return for future approval
• Approved Resolution 22-04-R on Community Facilities District 2022-01 (Live Oak) goals and policies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-05-R stating intention to form Community Facilities District 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Thorn Run federal legislative advocacy agreement at $5,000/month (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2023 Peterbilt/Heil refuse truck for $307,454.94 plus $61,454.94 additional appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-07-R authorizing SB 1383 Notice of Intent to Comply submittal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-08-R authorizing CalRecycle payment program applications (unanimous)
• Consensus to conduct a council reorganization at the next regular meeting

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 City Council will hold a special session to present background and development details for the Northstar Courts multifamily housing project. This meeting is for presentation and discussion of project elements.

• Presentation of Northstar Courts Multifamily Housing Project elements

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

The Hanford City Council approved a $3,588,500.00 contract with Zim Industries of Fresno for the Well No. 51 and Well No. 52 Drilling Project, rejecting a bid from Maggiora Bros. Drilling as non-responsive, and set a $358,850.00 construction contingency with an added $867,350.00 appropriation from Water Impact Fee Reserves. The council also adopted Resolution No. 22-06-R opposing Statewide Initiative 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. The consent calendar and two sets of prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously. A closed session on one potential litigation case was continued after the regular meeting adjourned.

• Approved $3,588,500.00 contract with Zim Industries for Well No. 51 and Well No. 52 Drilling Project (5-0)
• Rejected Maggiora Bros. Drilling bid as non-responsive (5-0)
• Established $358,850.00 construction contingency and $867,350.00 additional appropriation from Water Impact Fee Reserves (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-06-R opposing Statewide Initiative 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (5-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 6, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss Civic Park improvements and a water conservation initiative. The meeting also includes reviews of requests to prune a heritage oak and remove three trees.

• Review Civic Park Improvements Renovations
• Street Tree Permit Request to prune heritage oak at 505 W. Grangeville Blvd
• Street Tree Permit Request to remove three trees at 470 Greenfield Ave
• Water Conservation Initiative Presentation
• Winter Wonderland Debriefing

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission approved the January 10, 2022 minutes, a street tree permit to prune a heritage oak at 505 W. Grangeville Blvd., and a permit to remove three heritage oaks at 470 Greenfield Ave. The commission also voted to cancel the regular March 14 meeting and schedule a special community planning meeting for Civic Park improvements on March 5, 2022. The meeting included division updates, a Winter Wonderland event debrief, and a water conservation presentation.

• Approved minutes for the meeting held on January 10, 2022 (4-0)
• Cancelled March 14, 2022 regular meeting and scheduled a special meeting for March 5, 2022 for Civic Park planning (4-0)
• Approved street tree permit to prune heritage oak tree at 505 W. Grangeville Blvd. (4-0)
• Approved street tree permit for removal of three trees at 470 Greenfield Ave. (4-0)
• Tabled special recognition for Carvalho Construction's Winter Wonderland sponsorship

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.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a self-storage facility in a low-density residential zone. The meeting also includes the election of the 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair and a request for a one-year time extension for a project near Glendale Avenue and Aquifer Drive.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-05 for a self-storage facility south of Highway 43 and 10th Avenue
• Time Extension 2022-01 for Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06 and Site Plan Review No. 2019-32 north of Glendale Avenue
• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 14, 2021, Minutes

The Hanford Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2020-05 for a self-storage facility in the R-L-5 Low Density Residential zone district south of Highway 43 and 10th Avenue. The Commission also approved its consent calendar, including the December 14, 2021 minutes and a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit 2019-06 and Site Plan Review 2019-32. Two separate nominations for 2022 Chair failed on 2-2 tie votes; by consensus, Commissioner Sanchez retained the Chair and Commissioner Paden became Vice-Chair.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2020-05 for a self-storage facility (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including December 14, 2021 minutes and Time Extension 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Nomination of Commissioner Sanchez for 2022 Chair failed 2-2
• Nomination of Commissioner Paden for 2022 Chair failed 2-2
• By consensus, Sanchez retained Chair and Paden became Vice-Chair

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

The Hanford City Council voted 2-2 to reject a proposal to fund a full-time Code Compliance Officer at $33,000 for FY 2021/2022 and about $92,000 annually afterward, so the position was not added. A competing motion to create a part-time position instead also failed 2-2. The council approved a $6 million grant application for Heroes Park, updated city purchasing rules, and set the selection process for commercial cannabis business permits. Vice Mayor Kalish Morrow was absent for all votes.

• Full-time Code Compliance Officer funding ($33,000 FY 2021/2022, about $92,000 annually) failed 2-2
• Part-time Code Compliance Officer motion failed 2-2
• Approved $6M Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Heroes Park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-15 updating city purchasing rules (3-0, Brieno abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-01-R setting commercial cannabis permit selection process (unanimous)
• Approved committee and board assignments (unanimous)
• Approved ROPS 22-23 successor agency payment schedule (unanimous)
• Consent calendar approved except items G and L, which were pulled and voted separately (unanimous)

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

The Hanford City Council approved its consent calendar and a Civic Auditorium roof project, and approved utility fee changes in the Master Fee Schedule. It tabled Ordinance No. 21-15, which would update city purchasing rules, and also tabled a proposal to fund a Code Compliance Officer. Two council members, Mayor Diane Sharp and Francisco Ramirez, were absent.

• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (3-0, Sharp and Ramirez absent)
• Approved reappointment of Jacob Sanchez to Planning Commission (2-0, Brieno abstained)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 21-15 updating municipal purchasing rules (2-0, Brieno abstained)
• Approved advertising FY 21/22 Civic Auditorium Roof Replacement Project and pre-authorized contract award to lowest responsible bidder (3-0)
• Approved changes to Utility Fees in Master Fee Schedule FY 2021/2022, Resolution 22-02-R (3-0)
• Tabled $33,000 FY 2021/2022 appropriation and $92,000 anticipated annual General Fund funding for a Code Compliance Officer (3-0)
• Directed staff to take Civic Park renovation proposal to Parks and Recreation Commission for review

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.

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 10, 2022 and approved the minutes of its November 8, 2021 meeting. The Commission unanimously re-elected Gregory Kelley as Chair Commissioner and Cheyne Strawn as Vice Chair Commissioner. Commissioner Paul Rodarmel was recognized with a certificate for his service on the Commission. Staff gave updates on recreation, parks, and facilities, including planned camera locations funded by a Per Capita Grant; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-elected Gregory Kelley as Chair Commissioner (unanimous)
• Re-elected Cheyne Strawn as Vice Chair Commissioner (unanimous)
• Presented Commissioner Paul Rodarmel a certificate for his service on the Commission