Hanford public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session with its federal lobbyist, then a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items. Key actions include approving a $5,000/month lobbying contract, a $59,125 IT agreement, a $153,279 emergency well repair, and accepting a $24,077 federal grant. The meeting also includes a law enforcement award presentation and public comment periods.

• Study session: federal lobbying update by Thorn Run Partners
• Approve $5,000/month contract with Thorn Run Partners for 2024
• Award $59,125 to AgreeYa Solutions for Microsoft implementation and security
• Approve $153,279.14 emergency well repair at well #35, Valley Pump & Dairy Systems
• Accept $24,077 FRA grant to reduce homelessness along railways

The City Council approved several consent items including IT services, federal lobbying, and downtown grant writing. The council also authorized emergency well repairs and accepted a federal grant to reduce homelessness along railways.

• Approved $59,125 agreement with AgreeYa Solutions, Inc. for Microsoft services (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 monthly Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,360 for Interwest Consulting Group for 2024 RAISE Grant services (Unanimous)
• Approved $153,279.14 emergency purchase order for well #35 repairs (Passed)
• Accepted $24,077 Federal Railroad Administration grant to reduce railway homelessness (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 881, Unit No. 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Report for Development Impact Fees for FY ending June 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved 'In-Kind' lease with State Center Community College District (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes approval of the October 9, 2023 minutes. The agenda also includes division updates from Parks, Recreation, and the Director, but no specific actions or proposals are listed. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2023 meeting
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates regarding seasonal projects, winter programming, and new field permit fees established by the City Council.

• Approved minutes for the October 9, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet December 5 to decide on zoning clean-up items, a 2024 revenue measure process, and several contracts including a $1.86M annual landscaping deal and $1.37M refuse truck purchase. The agenda also includes a public hearing on simplifying commercial cannabis regulations and a proposed $2.50 per field hour sports permit fee starting July 2024.

• Award $1,862,725 annual contract to CleanCut Landscape for Landscape Assessment District services
• Approve $1,373,008 appropriation for three front-load refuse trucks from Rucksteel (Fresno)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 23-05 to amend commercial cannabis activity rules
• Establish $2.50 per field hour sports permit fee effective July 1, 2024
• Approve $601,630 civic auditorium renovation contract to Sage Construction

The Hanford City Council reorganized leadership by selecting Travis Paden as Mayor and Mark Kairis as Vice Mayor, and approved a new sport field permit fee of $2.50 per field hour. The council also approved a unanimous consent calendar featuring various contracts, vehicle purchases, and salary schedules, alongside introducing a commercial cannabis ordinance.

• Approved Travis Paden for Mayor (3-2)
• Approved Mark Kairis for Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including contracts, salary schedules, and truck purchases (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 23-05 amending commercial cannabis regulations (4-0, 1 abstained)
• Awarded $601,630.04 contract to Sage Construction and Development for Civic Auditorium improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved sport field permit fee of $2.50 per field hour effective July 1, 2024 (3-2)
• Approved 2024 Calendar of City Council Meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an accessory storage building at a religious facility and a continued item involving a 55-lot residential subdivision with deviations and a variance for a sound wall. The consent calendar includes approval of three sets of meeting minutes. The agenda also includes public comment and commissioner items.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0025-23 for accessory storage building at 12536 Hanford Armona Road (APN 011-010-028/029)
• Tentative Tract 930: 14.86-acre subdivision into 55 single-family lots with Planned Unit Development overlay
• Planned Unit Development No. 2020-01: deviations for reduced lot sizes (7,443 sq ft) and depths (93 ft) for certain lots
• Variance No. 2021-01: 14-foot sound wall north of Grangeville Boulevard, west of railroad tracks, east of Kings Road (APN 008-410-043)
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2020-54 for the subdivision project

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a religious facility's accessory storage building. The Commission also approved a 55-lot single-family residential subdivision project, including a mitigated negative declaration, a planned unit development overlay, and a variance for a 14-foot sound wall.

• Approved storage building permit for religious facility (4-0)
• Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2020-54 (4-0)
• Approved Tentative Tract 930 for 55 residential lots (4-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development No. 2020-01 (4-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2021-01 for 14-foot sound wall (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 24, Nov 6, and Nov 14 meetings (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and live-streamed to review routine minutes and hear a public hearing on a 55-lot residential subdivision with a planned-unit-development overlay and a 14-foot sound wall variance. Staff recommends continuing the sound-wall item to November 28.

• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2020-54 for Tentative Tract 930 subdivision into 55 single-family lots in R-L-8 zone
• Planned Unit Development No. 2020-01 to allow reduced lot sizes (7,443 sq ft) and depths (93 ft) for Lots 13–23 and 40
• Variance No. 2021-01 for a 14-foot sound wall north of Grangeville Boulevard, west of railroad tracks, east of Kings Road (APN 008-410-043)
• Staff recommends continuance of Variance No. 2021-01 to November 28, 2023
• Approval of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission postponed a public hearing regarding a proposed 55-lot residential subdivision and associated variances to a later date. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting.

• Approved October 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Tentative Tract 930, PUD No. 2020-01, and Variance No. 2021-01 to November 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine consent items, division updates, and a general business introduction to Placer AI. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates
• Introduction to Placer AI

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was largely informational, with no substantive decisions or votes taken. The commission approved the minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting unanimously. Staff provided updates on park and recreation programs, including winter activities, a new staff member, and upcoming events.

• Approved minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a rate study for water, wastewater, and storm drain rates and set a hearing for January 16, 2024. The meeting includes a study session on improving the city's financial position and a presentation on the Carnegie Museum of Kings County.

• Proposed water, wastewater, and storm drain rate increases with a hearing set for January 16, 2024
• Notice of Completion for the $484,753.00 FY 23 Double Fiberized Micro Surface Treatment Project
• Janitorial services contract with Janitorial Inc. for $42,036 in 2023 and $43,176 in 2024
• Acceptance of a $55,448 Homeland Security Grant from the County of Kings
• Property negotiations regarding 330 N. Harris Street with Great Valley Holdings, LLC

The City Council unanimously directed staff to begin the Proposition 218 process for proposed water, wastewater, and storm drain rate increases, setting a public hearing for January 16, 2024. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a contract for police janitorial services and acceptance of a Homeland Security grant, and pulled an item to extend the Carnegie Museum license agreement. During the study session, the council directed staff to bring back a presentation on potential sales tax measures.

• Approved motion to begin Prop 218 process for rate increases, set hearing for Jan 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including police janitorial contract ($42,036 for 2023, $43,176 for 2024) (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Carnegie Museum license agreement, extending term to Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Completion for FY 23 Double Fiberized Micro Surface Treatment Project ($484,753) (unanimous)
• Accepted Homeland Security Grant from County of Kings ($55,448) and amended police budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-45-R, changing email retention from 3 to 2 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-46-R, amending Handbook of Rules and Procedures (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back study session on Community Facility District for Hidden Valley Park expansion (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to review and provide input on the 6th Cycle Multi-jurisdictional Housing Element for Kings County and the four cities of Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, and Avenal. This is a special meeting under the Brown Act, and public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Joint study session on 6th Cycle Multi-jurisdictional Housing Element for Kings County and four cities

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session to receive a presentation on the 6th Cycle Multi-jurisdictional Housing Element for Kings County and the cities of Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, and Avenal. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and input only.

• Held study session on 6th Cycle Multi-jurisdictional Housing Element (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 0008-23, which would allow a daycare facility (for over 14 persons) in an existing building in the MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone district at 315 W. Lacey Boulevard. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. Public comment is invited, and the meeting will be live-streamed.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 0008-23 for a daycare facility (over 14 persons) at 315 W. Lacey Boulevard (APN 012-021-012 and 012-021-014)
• Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting
• Appeals of final decisions require a $1,000 filing fee within 10 days

The Hanford Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0008-23 to establish a daycare facility for over 14 persons at 315 W. Lacey Boulevard, adopting Resolution No. 2023-29 with amended conditions. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. Additionally, Commissioner Sanchez announced his resignation effective November 7, 2023.

• Approved minutes of the September 12, 2023 meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-29 (as amended) approving Conditional Use Permit No. 0008-23 for a daycare facility at 315 W. Lacey Boulevard (5-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on proposed amendments to its Council Handbook of Rules and Procedures, then a closed session to discuss the Fire Chief appointment and one anticipated litigation case. In the regular session, the council will consider a public hearing on a Resolution of Necessity to acquire property for the 12th Avenue widening, and vote on a $1,044,840 contract for Heroes Park design services.

• Public hearing on Resolution of Necessity 23-40 R for APN 001-040-015 to acquire property for 12th Avenue widening
• Award of $1,044,840 contract to Melton Design Group for Heroes Park architectural and engineering design
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-06 for Prezone No. 0001-23, land south of Hanford-Armona Road, east of 13th Avenue (APN 011-040-030)
• Approval of Notice of Completion for FY 23 Manhole and Valve Cover Adjustment Project, final contract price $189,964.95
• Approval of Notice of Completion for FY 23 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair and Recoating Project, final contract price $118,763.56

The City Council approved a professional services agreement for the design of Heroes Park and authorized the acquisition of property for the widening of 12th Avenue. The Council also approved several public works completion notices and a historic resource permit for 201 N. Douty Street.

• Approved $1,044,840 design contract with Melton Design Group for Heroes Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Necessity 23-40 R to acquire property for 12th Avenue widening (Unanimous)
• Approved $189,964.95 Notice of Completion for FY 23 Manhole and Valve Cover Adjustment Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $118,763.56 Notice of Completion for FY 23 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair and Recoating Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Historic Resource Permit HRA 0012-23 for 201 N. Douty Street with amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved utility easement agreements with Valley Strong Credit Union and Southern California Edison (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Nelson to Parking and Traffic Commissioner (Unanimous)
• Tabled SRO Program contract addendum for future discussion (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar for approving minutes and division updates. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director's updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on park maintenance, upcoming holiday events, and the hiring of two new Recreation Coordinators.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on establishing Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) for future subdivisions, then a regular meeting with a public hearing on annexing 12.17 acres and approving an 82-lot residential subdivision (Stonehaven) with reduced lot sizes. The council will also vote on consent items including a lease for the former Goodwill building, a Caltrans grant contract, and an MOU with Kings County on annexing surrounded islands.

• Public hearing: Annexation 162, Prezone R-L-5, Tentative Tract 940 (Stonehaven) — 82 single-family lots south of Hanford Armona Road between 12th and 13th Avenues (APN 011-040-030)
• Study session: proposed CFD goals/policies for all future subdivisions and consultant authorization
• Consent: Facility lease with MSI, Inc. for 426 W. Lacey Blvd (former Goodwill) at $3,600/month, 5% annual increase
• Consent: Caltrans contract for Kings-Tulare High-Speed Rail Station TOD and Connectivity Plan, funded by $650,000 Sustainable Communities grant
• General business: MOU with Kings County on annexing substantially surrounded islands; Field Sports Advisory Committee and athletic field use policy with permit fees

The Hanford City Council authorized staff to engage a consultant for Community Facilities Districts and approved an MOU with Kings County regarding island annexations. The council also approved a $650,000 grant contract with Caltrans, a facility lease for 426 W. Lacey Blvd, and a 12.17-acre residential annexation and subdivision project by D.R. Horton. A proposed athletic field use policy and fee schedule was tabled for further review.

• Authorized staff to engage a consultant to evaluate Community Facilities Districts (study session)
• Approved Consent Calendar including procedural waiver and Sept. 19 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved in-kind contract with Hanford Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved facility lease agreement with MSI, Inc. for 426 W. Lacey Blvd at $3,600/month (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $650,000 Caltrans grant contract for rail planning and transit-oriented development (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved MOU with Kings County pertaining to annexation of substantially surrounded islands (3-2)
• Tabled Hanford Athletic Field Use Policy and associated permit fees (4-1)
• Approved Annexation 162, Prezone No. 0001-23, Tentative Tract 940, and Planned Unit Development No. 13-23 for 82-lot subdivision by D.R. Horton (5-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to receive updates on a water, wastewater, and storm drain rate study and preview the Active Transportation Plan. The regular meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Police Chief appointment, a public hearing on the CDBG annual report, and several consent items including contracts and purchases. The council will also consider a street sweeping contract and surplus equipment sale.

• Rate study for water, wastewater, and storm drain rates (Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants)
• Active Transportation Plan preview and Reconnecting Communities Program
• Microsoft software licensing renewal from Dell: $244,154.58
• Water Wells 51 and 52 project completion: final cost $3,594,350.00
• Street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corporation of America: $632,660.07

The Hanford City Council approved a modified two-year contract with Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping services, not to exceed $869,290, and declared four city-owned street sweepers as surplus for sale. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $244,154.58 Microsoft licensing renewal and a $49,115 grant for fire department drones, and approved the CDBG annual report. No substantive decisions were made on the rate study or active transportation plan, which were only presented for discussion.

• Approved street sweeping contract with SCA up to $869,290 (unanimous)
• Declared four city-owned street sweepers surplus and authorized sale (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Microsoft licensing renewal $244,154.58 (unanimous)
• Approved $49,115 Homeland Security Grant for fire department drones (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG 2022-23 CAPER report (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Completion for water wells project at $3,594,350 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed annexation and subdivision of 12.17 acres into 82 single-family lots. The project, called Stonehaven, includes requests to prezone the land as low-density residential and deviate from municipal code standards for lot sizes, widths, and setbacks.

• Annexation of 12.17 acres from Kings County jurisdiction
• Prezoning request for R-L-5 Low-Density Residential
• Tentative Tract 940 (Stonehaven) subdivision into 82 single-family lots
• Planned Unit Development No. 13-23 requesting deviations from lot size, width, depth, and setback standards
• Project located south of Hanford Armona Road, between 12th and 13th Avenues (APN011-040-030)

The Hanford Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Annexation 162, Prezone 0001-23, Tentative Tract 940 (Stonehaven), and Planned Unit Development 13-23 to the City Council. The project would annex 12.17 acres and create 82 single-family residential lots with reduced lot sizes and setbacks. The commission also certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. All votes were 4-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved minutes of August 8, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-95 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-26 recommending approval of Prezone 0001-23 (4-0)
• Found Annexation 162 consistent with General Plan and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-27 recommending approval of Tentative Tract 940 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-28 recommending approval of Planned Unit Development 13-23 (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from July 10, 2023, receive updates from the Parks, Recreation, and Director's divisions, and discuss an introduction to Parks Maintenance Management Software. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting
• Introduction to Parks Maintenance Management Software
• Parks Division Updates
• Recreation Division Updates
• Director's Updates

The commission approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on parks and recreation operations, including upcoming events and projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Parking and Traffic Commission will consider approving minutes from its June 26, 2023 meeting and hear staff reports on suggested routes to school for Pioneer Union Elementary, Hanford Elementary, and St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School districts. The agenda also includes a staff communication on City Council actions and time for commissioner items. No final decisions on routes are listed; the items are for discussion and possible action.

• Approve minutes from June 26, 2023 Parking & Traffic meeting
• Staff report: Suggested Routes to School, Pioneer Union Elementary School District
• Staff report: Suggested Routes to School, Hanford Elementary School District
• Staff report: Suggested Routes to School, St. Rose-Thomas McCarthy Catholic School
• Staff communication: City Council Actions

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on potential changes to the mural approval process and on permitting for basketball hoops in rights-of-way, then a regular meeting with consent items and general business. Key actions include approving leases, contracts, and funding for new police positions and vehicles.

• Study session on mural approval process changes
• Study session on basketball hoop permitting in right-of-way
• Lease with Latis, LLC for Future Heroes Park Land
• Agricultural ground lease with Phillip Verwey Farms for 1,600 acres at $161,600/year with $69,000 credit for wells
• Resolution 23-34-R supporting up to $3,000,000 HCD MORE grant for mobile home rehabilitation

The Council approved adding two new police officer positions and one patrol vehicle, funded by $317,800 from the COPS fund. It also approved the purchase of four electric cargo vans for $266,821.52, partially grant-funded. A motion to approve the school resource officer contract passed 4-1, with direction to discuss overtime coverage with the district. The Council directed staff to bring back a mural policy and took no action on basketball hoop permitting.

• Approved adding 2 police officers and 1 patrol vehicle with $317,800 appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 Ford E-Transit vans for $266,821.52, partially grant-funded (unanimous)
• Approved amended SRO contract with Hanford Joint Union High School District, $392,000 annually (4-1)
• Approved resolution supporting $3,000,000 MORE program application for mobile home rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year ice rink rental agreement with Magic Ice, Inc. for $552,917 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items except pulled items (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back a mural policy for review
• Took no action on basketball hoop permitting process

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting on August 14, 2023. The main business item is a discussion about the replacement and relocation of the play structure at Earl F Johnson Park. The agenda also includes approval of the June 12, 2023 minutes and updates from the Parks, Recreation, and Director's divisions.

• Replacement and relocation of play structure at Earl F Johnson Park
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director's updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from June 12, 2023, and received updates on parks and recreation programs. The commission discussed the replacement and relocation of the play structure at Earl F Johnson Park, with Park Planet Option 1 selected through a community engagement process. No formal action was taken on the play structure, as it was presented for discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Discussed replacement and relocation of play structure at Earl F Johnson Park; Park Planet Option 1 selected via community vote

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet on August 8, 2023, to discuss a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01, Rezone No. 2022-01, and Planned Unit Development No. 2022-01. The proposals seek to change zoning for approximately 39.16 acres from Highway Commercial to Service Commercial and High-Density Residential, allowing a master-planned medical and mixed-use development with 15 buildings including medical clinics, a hotel, retail, and residential units.

• General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01: change designation from Highway Commercial to Service Commercial and High-Density Residential on 39.16 acres
• Rezone No. 2022-01: change zoning from C-H Highway Commercial to C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential with PUD overlay
• Planned Unit Development No. 2022-01: master-planned medical and mixed-use development with 15 buildings including medical outpatient clinic, hotel, retail, and multi-family residential
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-93: certification of less-than-significant environmental impact with mitigation measures
• Project location: between 11th and 12th Avenues along Glendale Drive, north of Highway 198 (APN 011-060-007, 011-060-008, 012-290-042, 012-290-054)

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously continued the public hearing for a proposed medical and mixed-use development (General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Planned Unit Development, and Mitigated Negative Declaration) to a date not certain, after staff received a letter from Adventist Health's legal representatives raising environmental concerns. The continuance allows staff to re-notice the project per CEQA guidelines. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Consent Calendar including July 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01, Rezone No. 2022-01, PUD No. 2022-01, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-93 to a date not certain (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet on August 1, 2023, to discuss routine administrative items, including updates on fire inspections and council handbook amendments. The meeting includes a closed session for real property negotiations and a public hearing to approve landscape assessment increases. Key decisions involve approving blanket purchase orders for public works, a playground equipment contract, and a police grant.

• Approval of FY 23/24 blanket purchase orders totaling $5,520,900 for Public Works
• Contract with Park Planet for $174,586.80 for playground equipment at Earl F Johnson Park
• Adoption of Resolution 23-28-R to increase landscape assessment district fees
• Acceptance of a $63,033.28 grant from California Highway Patrol for the Police Department
• Formation of Assessment District No. 20-02 for Tract No. 934 with Lennar Homes

The Hanford City Council approved a contract with Park Planet for $174,586.80 to purchase and install replacement playground equipment at Earl F Johnson Park, with an amendment to relocate the playground to site number two at a cost not to exceed $252,000. The council also approved a $63,033.28 grant from the California Highway Patrol for the Police Department, adopted a resolution for landscape assessment district collections, and approved the consent calendar, including a subdivision agreement for Tract No. 934. No substantive decisions were made during the study session, which was informational only.

• Approved $174,586.80 playground contract with Park Planet, amended to relocate equipment to site two (not to exceed $252,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-32-R accepting $63,033.28 CHP grant for Police Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-28-R for landscape assessment district collections (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including FY 23/24 blanket purchase orders totaling $5,520,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 934 with Lennar Homes (4-0, Mayor Paden recused)
• Approved Resolution 23-29-R updating investment authorization in Local Agency Investment Fund (consent)
• Accepted quarterly investment portfolio reports as of 06/30/2023 (consent)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a beer license at Tilted Athletic Facility and seven variance requests to reduce street-side setbacks on residential lots. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 27, 2023 meeting minutes. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0007-23 for Type 40 ABC liquor license at 325 N. 11th Avenue
• Variance No. 0005-23 at 1455 S. Horizon Circle (setback 10 ft to 7 ft)
• Variance No. 0006-23 at 1450 S. Horizon Circle (setback 10 ft to 7 ft)
• Variance No. 0007-23 at 1471 S. Orbit Circle (setback 10 ft to 7 ft)
• Variance No. 2023-08 at 1468 S. Orbit Circle (setback 10 ft to 7 ft)

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing on-site beer sales at Tilted Athletic Facility, and approved seven variances to reduce street-side setbacks for irregular corner lots in the R-L-5 zone. All decisions were unanimous, with Chair Devine absent. The meeting was procedural and routine, with no public comments.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0007-23 for on-site beer sales at Tilted Athletic Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 0005-23 at 1455 S. Horizon Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 0006-23 at 1450 S. Horizon Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 0007-23 at 1471 S. Orbit Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 2023-08 at 1468 S. Orbit Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 2023-11 at 1473 S. Tropics Place (unanimous)
• Approved Variance No. 2023-12 at 1476 S. Tropics Place (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet in person and via livestream to discuss and vote on multiple contracts, resolutions, and public works projects. Key decisions include purchasing a new fire engine, approving subdivision maps, and adopting fiscal policies. The meeting also features a public hearing on a proposed underground utility district.

• Purchase of Pierce Impel Fire Engine from Golden State Apparatus for $998,843
• Approval of $120,000 purchase order for asphalt material with Martin Merietta
• Adoption of Resolution 23-21-R requesting $287,500 from California HCD for unclaimed CDBG-CV funds
• Approval of Final Maps and Subdivision Agreements for Tracts 928 and 915 (Units 1 & 2)
• Public hearing to establish a Rule 20A Underground Utility District on East Lacey Boulevard

The Hanford City Council tabled a memorandum of understanding with Kings County regarding annexation of 'substantially surrounded islands' after Mayor Paden expressed concerns about resident notification. The council also approved several consent items, including a $998,843 fire engine purchase, and adopted resolutions for a tax levy and underground utility district.

• Tabled MOU with Kings County on annexation of surrounded islands (4-0, Sharp recused)
• Approved purchase of Pierce Impel Fire Engine for $998,843 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-12-R establishing Rule 20A Underground Utility District on East Lacey Blvd (3-0, Sharp recused)
• Adopted Resolution 23-23-R setting FY 2023-24 tax levy for CFD 2022-01 (Live Oak) (3-1, Martinez nay)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Police Activities League Parking Lot Expansion ($491,945.31)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Police Department Parking Lot Expansion ($593,749.19)
• Approved consent calendar items including mural for Kings Art Center and asphalt purchase ($120,000)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Investment Policy (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss routine updates and vote on a formal response to the 2022-23 Grand Jury Report regarding city parks. The meeting also includes updates from Parks, Recreation, and the Director, as well as a discussion on age restrictions at the Longfield Center.

• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting
• Formal response to 2022-23 Grand Jury Report on Hanford parks
• Longfield Center activity age restrictions

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the City's formal response to the 2022-23 Grand Jury Report on Hanford Parks, which addresses basketball court needs and access. The response agrees more courts are needed north of Grangeville but disagrees with claims of deficiency, and it supports discussions with HESD and a potential permit system for residential hoops. The commission also approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved City's formal response to 2022-23 Grand Jury Report on Parks
• Approved minutes for May 8, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to conduct a public hearing on four land-use requests. Three conditional use permits seek approval to convert a former movie theater into a church, allow food trucks at a taphouse, and permit mobile vendors at a downtown business. A variance request seeks to reduce parking requirements for a new car wash facility.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0001-23 for church conversion at 136 N. 11th Ave. (MX-C zone)
• Variance No. 0003-23 to reduce parking from 14 to 7 stalls for car wash at 12th Ave. & Glendale Ave. (C-S zone)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 0011-23 for food trucks and mobile vendors at Plan B Taphouse, 129 W. Fifth St. (MX-D zone)

The Planning Commission approved three land-use requests, including the conversion of a former movie theater into a church and a parking variance for a car wash. The commission also authorized food trucks to operate at Plan B Taphouse.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-11 to convert a former movie theater at 136 N. 11th Avenue into a church (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-14, as amended, to reduce required parking from 14 to 7 stalls for a car wash west of 12th Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 to allow food trucks at Plan B Taphouse at 129 W. Fifth Street (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission will consider three traffic-control items: installing all-way stops at two intersections and a no-parking restriction on a stretch of 11th Avenue. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear a staff report on recent City Council actions.

• All-way stop at Seventh Street and Phillips Street
• No-parking zone on 11th Avenue from Northstar Drive to Flint Avenue
• All-way stop at Seventh Street and Irwin Street
• Approve minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting
• Introduction of new alternate commissioner Jim Nelson

The Parking and Traffic Commission approved minutes from March 23, 2023, and voted to recommend that the City Council hold public hearings to amend municipal codes for parking restrictions on 11th Avenue and an all-way stop at Seventh Street and Irwin Street. The commission also accepted staff's recommendation to make no changes to the intersection of Seventh Street and Phillips Street.

• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved recommendation to keep Seventh Street and Phillips Street unchanged (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for City Council public hearing to add 'No Parking' on portions of 11th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for City Council public hearing to add an all-way stop at Seventh Street and Irwin Street (5-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2023-24 master fee schedule and the two-year budget, and consider a consent item to buy the Social Security Building at 330 N. Harris St. for $4,450,000. The agenda also includes a study session on homelessness efforts and closed-session real property negotiations.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 330 N. Harris St. (Social Security Building) for $4,450,000, with a $4.6M loan from Fleet Replacement Reserve Fund
• Public hearing on Master Fee Schedule for FY 2023-24, including new, deleted, and adjusted fees
• Public hearing to adopt two-year budget for FY 2023/24 and 2024/25
• Appropriation of $2,452,065 for Hanford Boys and Girls Club, funded by Proposition 64 grant
• Resolution to establish Rule 20A Underground Utility District on East Lacey Boulevard

The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2023-2025 two-year budget and a $88.4M appropriations limit for the General Fund. The Council also approved the $4.45 million purchase of the Social Security Building and funding for a new Boys and Girls Club.

• Approved purchase of 330 N. Harris Street (Social Security Building) for $4,450,000 and a loan from Fleet Replacement Reserve Fund up to $4.6M (Unanimous)
• Adopted two-year budget for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 (Unanimous)
• Established 2023/2024 General Fund appropriations limit of $88,428,441 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,452,065 in General Fund for Hanford Boys and Girls Club via Proposition 64 grant (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Master Fee Schedule (4-1)
• Approved modified response to 2022-23 Grand Jury Report on City Parks (Unanimous)
• Set July 18, 2023 as public hearing for Rule 20A Underground Utility District on East Lacey Boulevard (Passed)
• Continued Police Department Parking Lot Expansion Notice of Completion to next meeting (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by D.R. Horton to subdivide a 95-acre site into 457 single-family homes, roads, a drainage basin, and a park, and to certify the Final Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project, including adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant traffic impacts. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting as part of the consent calendar.

• Vesting Tentative Tract 938: 457 single-family residences on 95 acres east of 10 ½ Avenue, between Hanford-Armona Road and Houston Avenue (APN 011-440-014 and -015)
• Certification of Final Focused EIR (SCH 2023020035) with Statement of Overriding Considerations for Transportation/Traffic impacts
• 5.82-acre park and drainage retention basin included in the subdivision
• Consent calendar: approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes

The Hanford Planning Commission approved a vesting tentative tract map for a 457-home subdivision on 95 acres east of 10 ½ Avenue, along with certification of its environmental impact report. The approval included amended Public Works conditions agreed upon with the developer. Commissioner Ham voted against both motions, citing concerns about insufficient entrances and emergency access.

• Approved Resolution 2023-12 certifying Focused EIR SCH#2023020035 (4-1, Ham opposed)
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 approving Vesting Tentative Tract 938 for 457 single-family homes (4-1, Ham opposed)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of May 23, 2023 meeting (4-0-1, Sanchez abstained)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the city's media policy, receive updates from parks, recreation, and the director, and discuss the 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items and consent calendar items.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
• Overview of City of Hanford Media Policy
• 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive votes beyond approving the April 10, 2023 minutes. The commission received an overview of the City of Hanford Media Policy, updates on parks and recreation programs, and reports on grants and projects including a USDA Forest Service grant request and the Hidden Valley Park community engagement results.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss the School Resource Officer program, review the draft Master Fee Schedule for FY 2023-24, and consider the draft budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The regular meeting includes consent items such as a contract award for manhole repairs, an extension of the FLOCK camera contract, and a second reading of an ordinance to prezone 12.64 acres as heavy industrial. A closed session is scheduled for property negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Presentation and discussion of Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
• Draft City of Hanford Master Fee Schedule for FY 2023-24
• Draft city budget for FY 2024 and 2025
• Contract award to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for $115,245 for FY23 Manhole Repair and Recoating Project
• Extension of FLOCK Camera contract from 2 to 4 years at $30,000 annually

The Hanford City Council approved routine consent items, including salary schedule updates for part-time and negotiated positions, a prezone designation for a 12.64-acre parcel, a contract extension for FLOCK cameras, and a manhole repair contract. The Council also approved a sign permit for an exterior mural at 102 S. Douty Street, following the recusal of Council Member Sharp, and discussed upcoming budget and master fee schedule drafts.

• Approved minutes of the May 16, 2023 meeting
• Approved City salary schedules for part-time employees and labor negotiations
• Approved Ordinance 22-09 for Prezone 2021-09 designating 12.64 acres as I-H Heavy Industrial at south of Iona Ave, west of 10th Ave
• Approved amended annual SRO contract with Pioneer Union Elementary School District for 2023-2024
• Approved extension of FLOCK camera contract to 4 years at $30,000 annually
• Awarded $115,245 construction contract to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for FY23 Manhole Repair and Recoating Project, with $11,000 additional wastewater capital fund appropriation
• Approved amended Military equipment inventory and usage report (AB 481)
• Approved Sign Permit 2022-44 for a mural at 102 S. Douty Street (3-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential design changes, a vending machine variance, and a new bar permit. The Commission will also elect a new Vice-Chair for 2023 and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Lennar Homes request to amend Tract 927 for exterior elevation changes at Grangeville Boulevard and 13th Avenue
• Variance request for an ice and water vending machine at 1705 W. Hanford Armona Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a bar (ABC License Type 42) at 104 W. Sixth Street
• Election of the 2023 Planning Commission Vice-Chair
• Approval of February 22, 2022, February 14, 2023, and May 9, 2023 minutes

The Hanford Planning Commission approved three consent calendar items, elected Gunther Norris as Vice-Chair, and unanimously approved Tract 927 Amendment #1 allowing exterior elevation changes for Lennar Homes' 133-lot subdivision. It also approved Variance No. 0004-23 for an ice and water vending machine and Conditional Use Permit No. 0006-23 for a bar at 104 W. Sixth Street, with one commissioner voting against the latter.

• Approved February 22, 2022 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes (5-0, 1 absent)
• Elected Gunther Norris as Vice-Chair (3-0, 2 abstentions, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 approving Tract 927 Amendment #1 (unanimous, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-10 approving Variance No. 0004-23 (unanimous, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 0006-23 (4-1, 1 absent)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will discuss and decide on the 2024–2025 Capital Improvement Plan, cannabis tax rates, and a $40 million bond for a new health center at 939 S 12th Ave. They will also hear public input on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and adopt a road maintenance plan.

• Approval of a 5-year $124,681.67 contract with Acclamation Insurance for Workers' Compensation services
• Adoption of a $40M bond resolution for a 15,000 sq ft health center at 939 S 12th Ave
• Approval of Amendment 4 to the Mechanics Bank lease for 218 N Douty St (Old Post Office)
• Adoption of Resolution 23-11-R for RMRA gas tax funding project list for FY 2023/24 roads
• Public hearing on the 2023 CDBG Action Plan and proposed 2023–24 Annual Action

The City Council approved the issuance of revenue bonds for a new health center and adopted a Local Road and Safety Plan. The council also approved a workers' compensation contract renewal and a 2023 CDBG Action Plan. A $10,000 donation was accepted for the police and fire departments.

• Approved $40M revenue bonds for a health center at 939 South 12th Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan (4-1)
• Approved Local Road and Safety Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved RMRA gas tax project list for FY 2023/24 (Unanimous; 1 abstention)
• Approved 5-year workers' compensation contract with Acclamation Insurance Management Services, Inc. for $124,681.67 in year one (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment No. 4 for 218 N. Douty Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-10-R for public transit funding (Unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 donation for Police and Fire Departments

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to conduct routine business, including electing its 2023 chair. The only public hearing will consider a planned-unit-development request for a shared driveway serving a proposed 2,616 sq ft office building at 605 N Irwin St.

• Election of 2023 Planning Commission Chair
• Planned Unit Development No. 2023-01: shared access drive for 2,616 sq ft office building at 605 N Irwin St (APN 010-233-014)

The commission elected Martin Devine as 2023 Chair Commissioner in a 3-1 vote with one abstention, and approved the consent calendar minutes. It also unanimously approved Planned Unit Development No. 2023-01, allowing a shared access drive for a future office building at 605 N. Irwin Street.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Martin Devine as 2023 Chair Commissioner (3-1-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-07 for Planned Unit Development No. 2023-01 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss ice rink financing options, receive updates from parks, recreation, and director staff, and consider approval of the March 13, 2023 meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items and consent calendar items.

• Discussion of ice rink financing options
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission reached consensus to continue renting the ice rink due to budget constraints, seek 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor storage to save $40,000 annually in shipping costs, and boost revenue while cutting expenses over 2-3 years to build a reserve. The commission also unanimously approved the March 13, 2023 meeting minutes. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed ice rink financing plan: continue renting, find storage, increase revenue/reduce costs (consensus)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review potential Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for the 2024-2025 budget and provide direction on priorities. They will also discuss downtown lighting repair/replacement strategy and consider reforming an ad-hoc subcommittee to work with the Chamber of Commerce on future City support. In regular session, the Council will consider awarding a contract for downtown traffic and pedestrian improvements and approve a service agreement with Main Street Hanford.

• Contract award to Interwest Consulting Group for $391,944.72 for Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements Project
• 1-year Service Agreement with Main Street Hanford for $81,090
• Study session on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for FY 2024-2025
• Discussion on downtown lighting repair and replacement strategy
• Consideration of reformation of Council Ad-Hoc subcommittee for Chamber of Commerce support

The Council approved a contract with Interwest Consulting Group for engineering and design services for the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements Project, not to exceed $391,944.72. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Lou Martinez dissenting. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a service agreement with Main Street Hanford, and directed staff to prepare a letter opposing AB 650.

• Awarded $391,944.72 contract to Interwest Consulting Group for downtown traffic design (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $81,090 service agreement with Main Street Hanford (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare letter opposing AB 650 (consensus)
• Directed staff to establish downtown lighting design standard (study session)
• Formed Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to work with Hanford Chamber of Commerce (study session)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to consider routine consent items and a public hearing for a proposed 15,000 sq-ft walk-in medical clinic. The hearing covers a conditional use permit and a mitigated negative declaration for the project east of 12th Avenue and south of Hayden Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-04 for 15,000 sq-ft walk-in medical clinic in C-R Regional Commercial zone
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-37 certifying less-than-significant environmental impact with mitigation
• Public hearing for project located east of 12th Avenue, south of Hayden Avenue (APN 011-060-057)

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a 15,000-square-foot walk-in medical clinic east of 12th Avenue, south of Hayden Avenue, and certified a mitigated negative declaration for the project. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the December 28, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-04 for a 15,000 sq ft walk-in clinic (unanimous)
• Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-37 for the clinic project (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Dec 28, 2021 meeting (passed; two abstentions)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on FY 24-25 goals and measurable objectives for outreach, followed by closed-session real property negotiations for two properties. In the regular session, they will consider consent items including a $67,000 transfer for a refuse truck, agreements for farmland use and lease, a police equipment report, and a $245,325 auditor contract. General business includes a historic resources permit, a municipal service review, and a $94,840 contract for planning services.

• Transfer $67,000 from street sweeping reserves to Refuse Fund for refuse truck (total $374,067)
• Agreement with Kings County Water District to use 1600-acre farm for water layoff
• Five-year lease of 1600-acre farmland with Philip Verway Farms
• Award $245,325 three-year audit contract to Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott LLP
• Award $94,840 contract to QK, Inc. for Hanford Reorganization Project planning

The Hanford City Council approved the consent calendar, including a five-year farmland lease with Philip Verway Farms and a three-year financial auditor contract with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott LLP. They also approved a separate item to allow Kings County Water District to use city farmland for water layoff. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member Diane Sharp absent.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0, Sharp absent)
• Approved farmland lease with Philip Verway Farms (5-0)
• Approved Kings County Water District agreement for water layoff (5-0)
• Approved Historic Resources Permit for Kings Hand Laundry building (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update, Resolution 23-07-R (5-0)
• Awarded $94,840 contract to QK, Inc. for planning services (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive updates from its Parks, Recreation, and Director divisions. The only substantive item is a discussion on potential changes to Longfield Fitness Center membership fees.

• Discussion on Longfield Fitness Center Membership Fees

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend that the city council reevaluate and reduce Longfield Fitness Center membership fees, despite staff opposition and a commissioner's dissent. The motion passed 3-2. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on parks, recreation programs, and grants.

• Recommended city council reevaluate and reduce Longfield Fitness Center fees (3-2)
• Welcomed new commissioners Sheldon Blackwell and Judy Scott
• Noted no consent calendar items

City Council

The City Council will consider a purchase and sale agreement for 40 acres of land intended for Heroes Park, a new fire station, and a water tank site. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY 2022 financial audit and several contract approvals.

• Purchase of 40 acres for Heroes Park, a fire station, and a water tank site
• Contract for Active Transportation Plan with Alta Transportation for $253,000
• Utility Rate Study contract with Lechowicz & Tsenh for $96,420
• GIS On-Call Services contract with GEOinovo not to exceed $25,000 per year
• Purchase of up to $32,000 in police gym equipment via Officer Wellness Grant

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 40 acres of land for the future development of Heroes Park, a new fire station, and a new water tank site. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including contracts for an Active Transportation Plan, a Utility Rate Study, and pavement resurfacing projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 40 acres for Heroes Park, fire station, and water tank site (unanimous)
• Approved $253,000 contract for Active Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $96,420 contract for Utility Rate Study (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids for FY 23 Pavement Resurfacing and Manhole Projects (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 for police gym equipment from Officer Wellness Grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including GIS contract and sodium hypochlorite supply contract (unanimous)

Parking and Traffic Commission

The Hanford Parking and Traffic Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the draft Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting, introduction of new commissioners, and public comment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Recommendation to approve the draft Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
• Approve minutes from August 4, 2022 meeting
• Introduction of new commissioners: Scott Goddard, Bert Parolini, Orie Rubalcava

General

This is a special study session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The Council, City Manager, and department directors will review best practices for governance, discuss past accomplishments and missed opportunities, and set goals for the future. They will also have a big-picture discussion of the capital budget and available funding. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of the capital budget and available funding
• Review of current Council goals and possible adjustments
• Setting SMART goals and objectives
• Summary of consultant and Council member interviews
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review the FY 2022-23 mid-year budget and consider approving additional appropriations of $936,962 in the General Fund and $5,408,780 across other funds. They will also discuss municipal code changes regarding streets, sidewalks, and public places, and review the Central Parking and Business Improvement District. The regular session includes consent items and a general business item on the parking district.

• Approve additional appropriation of $936,962 in General Fund and $5,408,780 across all other funds for FY 2022-23
• Discuss Title 12 'Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places' and encroachment policies
• Review Central Parking and Business Improvement District and renewal of agreement with Main Street Hanford
• Appoint James Nelson to Parking and Traffic Commission, Sheldon Blackwell and Judy Scott to Parks and Recreation Commission
• Recognize Employees of the Year and Service Award recipients

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation of $936,962 in the general fund and $5,408,780 across all other funds for the FY 2022-23 budget. The council also directed staff to explore a possible permitting system for basketball hoops in rights-of-way and to bring back a future agenda item regarding a Hanford Chamber of Commerce subcommittee. All consent calendar items, including appointments to city commissions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $936,962 general fund and $5,408,780 other funds appropriation (unanimous)
• Directed staff to study a possible permitting system for basketball hoops in rights-of-way
• Approved consent calendar including appointments of James Nelson, Sheldon Blackwell, and Judy Scott to commissions (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back a future agenda item on a Hanford Chamber of Commerce subcommittee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar approval of prior minutes, and division updates. The main business items are an overview of the Heritage Tree Municipal Code and a review of a street tree permit request to remove one tree at 1035 Hoover Way.

• Review of Heritage Tree Municipal Code overview
• Street tree permit request for removal of one tree at 1035 Hoover Way
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting

The Commission approved a permit to remove one street tree at 1035 Hoover Way. Members also reviewed the Heritage Tree Municipal Code and received updates on the Hanford Plunge remodel and Longfield Center membership.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved street tree removal permit for 1035 Hoover Way (3-1)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss funding and service levels for Landscape Assessment Districts (LADs), including options for residents to request improvements. They will also review proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for 2023-2024 and provide direction to staff. The regular session includes consent items and a presentation on a potential SAFER grant to hire more firefighters.

• Study session on Landscape Assessment District funding and service levels
• Review of proposed CDBG Activity Funding for 2023-2024 cycle
• Ordinance 23-02: Prezone Annexation 160 Part 4 as R-L-5 and MX-C (east of 10th Ave, south of Florinda St, north of Lacey Blvd)
• Contract award to Aramark Uniform Services for up to $21,200 annually for three years
• Acceptance of FEMA grant for $45,525 for firefighter PPE, with $20,078 additional appropriation

The Hanford City Council directed staff to move forward with the recommended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activity funding for the 2023-2024 cycle. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a FEMA grant for firefighter equipment and a prezone ordinance for Annexation 160 Part 4. A presentation on Landscape Assessment Districts was informational only, with no action taken.

• Directed staff to proceed with CDBG funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items A-D, F-G (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA grant for $45,525 for firefighter PPE (unanimous)
• Approved Prezone No. 2021-09 for Annexation 160 Part 4 (3-1, Sharp recused)
• Approved SAFER grant proposal to hire more firefighters (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing on Annexation No. 160, Part 4, which would bring about 93.2 acres into the city and prezone it for low-density residential and corridor mixed use. The council will also review a study session on the 2022 Winter Wonderland event and the annexation process, and discuss a closed-session real property negotiation. Consent items include a $70,110 tobacco enforcement grant and appointments to the Parking and Traffic Commission.

• Public hearing: Annexation No. 160, Part 4 — 93.2 acres east of 10th Avenue, south of Florinda Street, north of Lacey Boulevard; prezone R-L-5 and MX-C
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 426 W. Lacey Blvd. (APN 010-253-001-000)
• Consent: accept $70,110 tobacco enforcement grant and authorize MOU with DOJ
• Consent: second reading of Ordinance 23-04 creating alternate seats on Parks & Recreation and Parking & Traffic Commissions
• Successor Agency: review ROPS 23-24 for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

The City Council approved a $70,110 tobacco enforcement grant and initiated proceedings for the 93.2-acre Annexation 160, Part 4. The Council also adopted an ordinance creating alternate seats for two city commissions and approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2023-2024.

• Approved $70,110 tobacco enforcement grant (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-04 creating commission alternate seats (5-0)
• Initiated Annexation 160, Part 4 proceedings (4-0-1)
• Approved Prezone 2021-09 for Annexation 160 (4-0-1)
• Approved ROPS 23-24 for Successor Agency (5-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a scoping meeting for a proposed 457-home subdivision (Vesting Tentative Tract 938) by DR Horton, which includes a drainage basin and a 5.82-acre park. The commission will also consider extending the life of Vesting Tentative Tract 928 Unit Four for 12 months and approve the minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting.

• Scoping meeting for Vesting Tentative Tract 938: 457 single-family residences on ~95 acres east of 10 ½ Avenue between Hanford Armona Road and Houston Avenue
• Focused EIR to be prepared for the Lunaria Residential Development Project
• Extension request for Vesting Tentative Tract 928 Unit Four (southeast corner of Fargo Avenue and Centennial Drive)
• Approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension for a vesting tentative tract at Fargo Avenue and Centennial Drive. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting and held a scoping meeting for a proposed 457-home residential development.

• Approved 12-month extension for Vesting Tentative Tract 928 Unit Four (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will review routine minutes and division updates, then discuss forming a Field Sports Advisory Committee and applying for a Clean California Grant. The meeting also includes a debriefing of the Winter Wonderland event.

• Formation of the Field Sports Advisory Committee (FSAC)
• Clean California Grant Application
• Winter Wonderland 22/23 Debriefing
• Approval of January 9, 2023 minutes

The Commission held a regular meeting on February 13, 2023, to review division updates, receive a debriefing on the Winter Wonderland event, and discuss future projects. The only formal action taken was the approval of the minutes from the January 9, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items, including the Clean California Grant application and the formation of the Field Sports Advisory Committee, were presented for discussion only.

• Approved January 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing about 93.2 acres east of 10th Avenue for low-density residential and corridor mixed-use development. They will also consider authorizing the city manager to apply for up to $5 million in CalHome grant funds, approving a lease for 11 police Dodge Durangos at about $891,000, and discussing a sustainable transportation grant for the HSR station area. The agenda includes several routine consent items and a closed session on potential litigation.

• Public hearing on Annexation No. 160, Part 4 (93.2 acres) and Prezone No. 2021-09 (R-L-5 and MX-C) east of 10th Ave, south of Florinda St, north of Lacey Blvd
• Resolution 23-01-R declaring surplus property on Kensington Way (APN 008-192-011)
• Ordinance No. 23-04 creating alternate seats on Parks & Recreation and Parking & Traffic Commissions
• Resolution 22-03-R authorizing application for CalHome grant up to $5 million
• Lease of 11 Dodge Durangos for Police at approx. $891,000 ($81,000 each) over 5 years

The Hanford City Council approved the consent calendar and several pulled items, including a $5 million CalHome grant application, a lease for 11 police Dodge Durangos, and a reimbursement to Lennar Homes. The council also approved an 18-month lease for the Hanford Soccer Complex and formed a Field Sports Advisory Committee. The public hearing on Annexation No. 160, Part 4 was continued to the next meeting for further review.

• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved CalHome grant application up to $5M (unanimous)
• Approved police vehicle lease for 11 Dodge Durangos, ~$891,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Lennar Homes for Mustang Drive improvements (passed, Mayor Paden abstained)
• Approved 18-month lease for Hanford Soccer Complex and formed Field Sports Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Continued Annexation No. 160, Part 4 public hearing to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting with a single business item: approval of a settlement agreement between Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and the City of Hanford. No other substantive matters are on the agenda; the rest is procedural (roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Approval of settlement agreement between Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and the City of Hanford

The Hanford City Council held a special session and approved a settlement agreement between Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and the City of Hanford. The motion passed 5-0. Public comment raised concerns about the meeting time and the settlement itself, but the Council proceeded with approval.

• Approved settlement agreement with Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC (5-0)

City Council

This is a regular meeting with a special session that includes a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Helena v. City of Hanford). No other substantive items are on the agenda; the rest is procedural (roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Helena v. City of Hanford, Kings County Case No. 17C0102)

The City Council met in a special session to discuss existing litigation. No substantive actions or decisions were reported from the closed session.

General

This is a special training session under the Brown Act, explicitly for training purposes only, with no formal action to be taken. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, council reports, a consent calendar with test items, and one test general business item.

• Special session, training only, no formal action
• Consent calendar with three test items from City Clerk
• One test general business item from City Clerk
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker

The Hanford City Council met in special session on January 30, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made. The consent calendar contained only test items, and the single general business item was also a test. The meeting was adjourned at 4:31 PM.

• Consent calendar items A-D were test items, no action taken
• General business item A was a test item, no action taken