Hanford public meetings in 2024

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review one site plan application for library renovations at 401 N. Douty Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• SPR0127-24: Library renovations at 401 N. Douty Street, applicant Karl Lundeen, APN 010-271-017
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss criteria for forming the Measure H Citizens Oversight Board and next steps for Hidden Valley Park expansion. The regular meeting includes consent items such as adopting Measure H election results, converting a part-time sports coordinator to full-time, and accepting grants. General business includes rejecting bids for a downtown traffic project, contracting for work at Bob Hill Youth Athletic Complex, and awarding environmental studies for Hidden Valley Park.

• Discussion on Measure H Citizens Oversight Board formation criteria
• Hidden Valley Park expansion phasing options presentation
• Resolution 24-49-R declaring Measure H election results
• SWIFR grant application up to $5 million to EPA
• Contract with Todd Companies for $495,700 at Bob Hill Youth Athletic Complex

The Hanford City Council rejected all bids for the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project due to financial constraints and reallocated the related ARPA funds. They also approved a $495,700 contract with Todd Companies for site preparation at the Bob Hill Youth Athletic Complex, and authorized an environmental study for the Hidden Valley Park expansion. The council directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 of the park expansion and to bring back a resolution establishing a nine-member Measure H Citizens Oversight Board.

• Rejected all bids for Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $495,700 contract with Todd Companies for Bob Hill Youth Athletic Complex site prep (unanimous)
• Approved $58,057 add alternate for concrete pads, total $553,757 (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Structure Cast and contract amendment with 4-Creeks (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 construction staking contract with 4-Creeks (unanimous)
• Authorized environmental study for Hidden Valley Park expansion, cost not to exceed $69,400 (unanimous)
• Approved committee and board appointments for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 City Council meeting calendar (unanimous)

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to consider a revised site plan application for a navigation center at 11096 S. 10th Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and public comment.

• SPR0107-24 – Revision for navigation center at 11096 S. 10th Avenue (APNs 011-440-030, -031, -032)
• Approval of December 4, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to decide on four public hearings: a car wash signage variance at 1726 Glendale Ave., four county island annexations totaling 197.15 acres, a 18-acre General Plan amendment for Hidden Valley Park, and a 230-acre annexation for Heroes Park development. The meeting will also approve prior meeting minutes and allow public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0041-24 and Variance No. 0022-24 for car wash signage at 1726 Glendale Ave. (C-S zone)
• Annexation No. 163 Parts 9, 12, 13, 14 (197.15 acres) with prezoning per 2035 General Plan
• General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 (18-acre Open Space designation) and Rezone No. 2024-01 (PF Public Facility) near Hidden Valley Park
• Annexation No. 164 (230 acres) for Heroes Park development with General Plan Amendment No. 2024-02

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 230-acre Heroes Park annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Prezone, forwarding them to the City Council and LAFCO. It also recommended approval of the 18-acre Hidden Valley Park expansion (GPA and Rezone) and approved a conditional use permit for an electronic sign at a car wash while denying the associated variance. The commission initially failed a motion on the 197.15-acre annexation of four county islands, but after reconsideration, it passed the resolution recommending approval.

• Approved CUP for electronic sign at 1726 Glendale Ave (unanimous)
• Denied variance for sign height/size at 1726 Glendale Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 197.15-acre annexation of four county islands (4-1, after reconsideration)
• Recommended approval of 18-acre Hidden Valley Park expansion GPA and Rezone (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 230-acre Heroes Park annexation, GPA, and Prezone (unanimous)
• Adopted CEQA exemptions for all projects (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and division updates. The main business is selecting a chair and vice-chair for the commission.

• Approval of meeting minutes for November 4, 2024
• Recreation updates
• Parks updates
• Director's updates
• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair

The Parks and Recreation Commission held a regular meeting with public comments and updates. The only substantive decision was the selection of a new Chair and Vice-Chair, though the minutes do not record the names or vote tallies. All other items were informational updates or consent calendar approvals.

• Approved meeting minutes for November 4, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Selected new Chair and Vice-Chair (names and vote not recorded)

City Council

This is a special meeting where the City Council will canvass election results, swear in new members Nancy Howze and Kimber Regan, and reorganize by selecting a mayor and vice mayor. The council will also discuss and vote on appointments to committees and boards. The meeting includes recognition for outgoing Council Member Martin Devine.

• Adoption of Resolution 24-47-R declaring election results
• Swearing in of new Council Members Nancy Howze and Kimber Regan
• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Approval of appointments to committees and boards
• Recognition of outgoing Council Member Martin Devine

The Hanford City Council certified the November election results, swore in new members Nancy Howze and Kimber Regan, and unanimously elected Lou Martinez as Mayor and Travis Paden as Vice Mayor. The council also honored outgoing member Martin Devine with a plaque. A discussion on committee appointments was tabled to the next regular meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 24-47-R certifying election results and swearing in Nancy Howze and Kimber Regan (unanimous)
• Elected Lou Martinez as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Travis Paden as Vice Mayor (passed; Mark Kairis abstained)
• Tabled committee and board appointments to the next regular meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the new 'My Hanford' citizen reporting app, enter closed session for a workers' compensation claim, and then conduct a regular meeting. Key actions include adopting ordinances related to the recently passed Measure H sales tax, approving a $1.5 million screw pump for the wastewater treatment facility, and holding a public hearing on a citywide zoning code update. The consent calendar also includes routine items like minutes approval and contract renewals.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-09 (Sales and Use Tax) and No. 2024-10 (Accountability Measures)
• Purchase of Internalift Screw Pump from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC for $1,499,999.16
• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24 (comprehensive update to Municipal Code Title 17)
• Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for Development Impact Fee update, $105,600 appropriation
• Renewal of federal advocacy contract with Thorn Run Partners at $5,500/month

The Hanford City Council approved resolutions to implement Measure H's local transactions and use tax, adopted a comprehensive zoning code amendment, and accepted Council Member Martinez's apology letter regarding employee complaints. The consent calendar was approved with several items pulled for separate discussion, including minutes, a pre-qualified consultant list, and two ordinances related to the sales tax.

• Adopted Resolution 24-45-R authorizing agreements with CDTFA for Measure H tax implementation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-46-R for examination of sales tax records (unanimous)
• Approved Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24, comprehensive update to Municipal Code Title 17 (unanimous)
• Accepted Council Member Martinez's letter responding to employee complaints (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 1, 2024 meeting (3-0, Paden abstained)
• Approved pre-qualified list of A&E consultants (3-1, Paden opposed)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-09 and 2024-10 for sales tax administration (unanimous)

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee will review three applications: a nail salon at 1660 W. Hanford Armona Road and two revisions for sea-train storage containers on W. Cornell Street. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Nail salon site plan (SPR0125-24) at 1660 W. Hanford Armona Road Suites C & D
• Four 8' x 20' sea-train storage containers (TUP0072-24 revision) at 2486 W. Cornell Street
• Three 8' x 20' sea-train storage containers (TUP0073-24 revision) at 2474 W. Cornell Street

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider three public hearing items: two annexations (No. 163 and No. 164) totaling about 427 acres, and a general plan amendment and rezone for an 18-acre parcel near Hidden Valley Park. The annexations include prezoning to align with the 2035 General Plan, and the Heroes Park annexation includes a general plan amendment and prezone. All items are proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Annexation No. 163: four county islands totaling 197.15 acres, with prezoning consistent with 2035 General Plan
• Annexation No. 164: approximately 230 acres for Heroes Park, between Grangeville and Lacey Boulevards, east of 9 ¼ Avenue
• General Plan Amendment No. 2024-02: change APN 014-230-030-000 from Low-Density Residential to Open Space for 40-acre Heroes Park
• Pre-Zone No. 2024-14: prezone annexation area for R-L-5, R-M, PF, and MX-N designations
• General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 and Rezone No. 2024-01: change 18-acre portion of 38.48-acre parcel at southwest corner of West Cortner Street and North 11th Avenue to Open Space/Public Facility

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on adopting the Measure H transactions and use tax ordinance and accountability measures, and discuss plans for the Civic Auditorium's 100th anniversary. The regular meeting includes consent items such as approving subdivision maps, forgiving a $1.25 million Courthouse Fund debt, and introducing the tax ordinances. A public hearing is not listed, but the council will also consider a temporary street closure permit policy.

• Study session: Measure H transactions and use tax ordinance adoption and accountability measures
• Discussion of 100th Anniversary of Civic Auditorium celebration and committee
• Forgive $1,250,706 Courthouse Fund debt for past improvements
• Introduce Ordinance 2024-09 (Transactions and Use Tax) and 2024-10 (Accountability Measures)
• Approve temporary street closure permit policy for community events

The Hanford City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance 2024-09 (Measure H transactions and use tax) as amended, correcting a table of contents error, and Ordinance 2024-10 (sales and use tax accountability measures) was introduced. The Council also unanimously approved a formal Temporary Street Closure Permit policy. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports and recognitions.

• Approved introduction of Ordinance 2024-09 (Measure H transactions and use tax) as amended (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-10 (sales and use tax accountability measures) (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Street Closure Permit policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including final maps, easements, and forgiving $1,250,706 Courthouse Fund debt (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive amendment to the Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, which includes various land use, definition, and regulation changes. They will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for Tractor Supply to add pet grooming at their existing store on West Hayden Avenue. The meeting includes a consent calendar for approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods.

• Zone Text Amendment No. 0001-24: comprehensive update to Title 17 of the Hanford Municipal Code
• Conditional Use Permit No. 0031-24 for Tractor Supply to add pet grooming at 1625 W. Hayden Ave.
• Consent calendar: approval of October 8, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Appeals of final decisions require a $1,000 filing fee within 10 days

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee will consider two site plan applications: a revision to a navigation center at 11096 S. 10th Avenue and an amendment to the Tierra Vista II apartments at 700-706 S. Williams Street. The meeting also includes approval of the October 30, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• SPR0107-24 revision: navigation center, 11096 S. 10th Avenue, APN 011-440-030/-031/-032
• SPR0122-24: amend Tierra Vista II apartments, 700-706 S. Williams Street, APN 012-161-049
• Consent calendar: approval of October 30, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet in-person and via livestream to discuss and vote on several key items, including the sale of the historic County of Kings Courthouse, renewal options for the Hanford Marketplace Development Agreement, and updates on local infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes recognition of awards, public hearings on grant programs, and a donation of a fire engine.

• Approval of Disposition and Development Agreement for sale of County of Kings Courthouse (113 Court St.) to Esteem Land Company LLC for $53,499.60
• Renewal Options for Hanford Marketplace Development Agreement expiring April 2025
• Approval of Supplemental Services Agreement No. 2 with Brandley Engineering for $240,000 for Hanford Municipal Airport fuel island project
• Approval of Historic Resources Permit No. 0015-24 for exterior improvements at 230 W. Seventh Street
• Public hearing to adopt Resolution 24-40-R for participation in California Statewide Communities Development Authority's SCIP program

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved a Disposition and Development Agreement to sell the Kings County Courthouse at 113 Court Street to Esteem Land Company LLC (DBA Barrelhouse Brewing). The council also approved the BOLD and SCIP financing programs, overturned a Planning Commission denial to allow Blue Door Massage and Spa, and approved several routine consent items. The council discussed but took no action on renewing the Hanford Marketplace Development Agreement, agreeing to revisit it after an impact fee study.

• Approved sale of courthouse to Esteem Land Company LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions 24-39-R & 24-40-R for BOLD and SCIP programs (unanimous)
• Approved appeal to overturn denial of Blue Door Massage and Spa conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including airport fuel island design contract ($240,000) and slide replacement ($34,402.13) (unanimous)
• Approved holiday closure for 2024 and salary schedules (unanimous)
• Extended Carnegie Museum license agreement to Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 2003 fire engine from City of Clovis (consent)
• Approved ordinance 24-06 on parking advisory board (consent)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (400 N. Douty St.). The agenda contains only procedural items, routine consent calendar approval, and division updates with no proposed decisions or public hearings.

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee will meet to review two new commercial development applications. The meeting is open to public comment and will follow standard procedures for minutes approval and adjournment.

• New commercial building proposed by Darren Verdegaal at 10915 Hanford-Armona Rd (SPR0120-24)
• Taproom proposed by Alijah Dean at 118–120 W. Sixth St (SPR0123-24/CUP0044-24)

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee will review four applications: one for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and three for temporary use permits for storage containers. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• SPR0121-24/AA0034-24: ADU at 2110 N. Bordeaux Circle
• TUP0071-24: Two 8' x 40' storage containers at 1589 Glendale Avenue
• TUP0072-24: Four 8' x 20' sea-train containers at 2486 W. Cornell Street
• TUP0073-24: Three 8' x 20' sea-train containers at 2474 W. Cornell Street

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee will review two applications: a new restaurant building at 1675 W. Lacey Boulevard and an outdoor dining area at 215 N. Douty Street. The meeting also includes approval of the October 9, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• SPR0095-24: New restaurant building at 1675 W. Lacey Blvd (APN 011-060-037)
• SWD000224: Outdoor dining area at 215 N. Douty St (APN 012-041-018)
• Consent calendar: Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine consent items, division updates, and general business. The main actionable item is approval of a tree removal permit for a property on Grangeville Blvd. The commission will also hear updates on programs, parks, and the Boys and Girls Club, and will select a Park of the Month.

• Approval of tree removal permit for 510 Grangeville Blvd
• Park of the Month: Quail Park
• Boys and Girls Club annual update
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of American flags by Elks Club

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. A tree removal permit request for 510 Grangeville Blvd failed because no commissioner seconded the motion. Staff reported that the Haunted House was canceled due to safety concerns, while other events like the Halloween Bash and Tour of Lights proceed.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tree removal permit for 510 Grangeville Blvd failed (no second)

General

The Hanford Site Plan Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from its October 2 meeting and review two new parcel-split applications. One proposal also includes a convenience store and fueling area at 10864 12th Avenue.

• Approve minutes of October 2, 2024 meeting
• Review parcel split SPR0118-24/TPM0010-24 for convenience store and fueling at 10864 12th Avenue
• Review parcel split TPM0011-24 at 9837 9 ¼ Avenue

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for Blue Door Massage and Spa to operate a massage therapy business in the O-R Office Residential zone at 1208 N. Douty St. The commission will also approve minutes from two August 27, 2024 meetings. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0038-24 for Blue Door Massage and Spa at 1208 N. Douty St. (APN 010-107-004)
• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2024 Planning Commission Special Meeting
• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting
• Appeals of final decisions require a $1,000 filing fee within 10 days

The Hanford Planning Commission voted to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 0038-24 for Blue Door Massage and Spa at 1208 N. Douty St. The motion failed twice, with Commissioner Curtis voting against. The commission also approved the minutes of the August 27, 2024 special and regular meetings.

• Denied CUP 0038-24 for Blue Door Massage and Spa (2-1, motion failed twice)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on historic downtown buildings, discuss a closed-session real property negotiation, and consider several consent items including equipment purchases and a solar project. The main general business item is the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 24-08, which would severely restrict sitting, lying down, and sleeping on public and private properties, add provisions on camping on private property, and prohibit trespassing on business premises.

• Ordinance No. 24-08: restrict sitting/lying/sleeping in public, camping on private property, trespassing on business premises
• Purchase order $57,915 to Napa Auto Parts for mobile column lift
• Purchase of bottom dump semi-trailer from American Trailer Company for $53,193.69
• Advance purchase of electrical switchgear (~$400,000) for solar project at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Ordinance No. 24-06: allow Council to designate board for Central Parking and Business Improvement Area

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-08, which severely restricts sitting, lying down, and sleeping on public and private properties, adds provisions for camping on private property, and prohibits trespassing on business premises. The council also approved the consent calendar (except for a pulled item) and introduced Ordinance No. 24-06 to allow the council to designate a private organization's board as the Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board. During the study session, the council directed staff to bring back options for historic city-owned buildings.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-08 restricting sitting, lying, sleeping, camping, and trespassing (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 24-06 for Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except Item E (unanimous)
• Approved $57,915 purchase order for mobile column lift from Napa Auto Parts
• Approved $53,193.69 purchase of bottom dump semi-trailer from American Trailer Company
• Authorized advance purchase of electrical switchgear (~$400,000) and appropriation from Wastewater Fund for solar project at WWTF
• Authorized negotiations for sole-source contract with Engie Energy Services for WWTF energy projects
• Directed staff to bring back options for historic city-owned buildings

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, followed by public comment, consent calendar items, a public hearing on the draft Housing Element, and general business. Key actions include introducing an ordinance to restrict sitting, lying, and sleeping on public and private property, and discussing the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project. The consent calendar includes several contracts and appropriations, including a $1.35 million reimbursement for water main and street improvements.

• Ordinance No. 24-08: restrict sitting, lying, sleeping on public/private property; camping on private property; trespassing on business premises
• Public hearing: Draft Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element 2024-2032
• Reimbursement of $1,354,311.27 to Presidio JJR Sterling Oaks 104, LLC for Houston Avenue/Alpine Street improvements
• Contract with Akel Engineering for Utility Master Plans, not to exceed $705,925
• Appropriation of $650,000 for High-Speed Rail Station Transit-Oriented Development Plan

The Hanford City Council approved a scope change for the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project, keeping a four-way stop at Douty and Seventh Streets and eliminating the roundabout, while directing staff to pursue a RAISE grant. The council also approved a contract amendment for redesign work and reconsidered a construction management contract. A public hearing led to unanimous approval to submit the Draft Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element to the state. An ordinance restricting sitting, lying, and camping on public and private property was introduced.

• Approved downtown project scope change, keeping four-way stop and eliminating roundabout (3-1)
• Approved contract amendment with Interwest Consulting Group for downtown redesign (unanimous)
• Approved contract with 4Creeks Inc. for construction management, not to exceed $506,853 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 24-08 restricting sitting, lying, and camping on public/private property (unanimous)
• Approved $650,000 appropriation for High-Speed Rail TOD and Connectivity Plan (3-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $1.35M reimbursement to Presidio JJR Sterling Oaks (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Draft Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element to state (unanimous)
• Approved canceling October 15, 2024 City Council meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct its regular September meeting with no substantive items requiring a vote. The agenda includes procedural items, public comment, and routine updates from recreation, parks, and director divisions.

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. During public comment, a community member urged the Commission to reopen and review the current tree ordinance, citing safety hazards from tree placement over utility lines. No action was taken on the tree ordinance request. The meeting also included updates on recreation events, parks maintenance, and the Heroes Park design.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

This is a special City Council meeting held under the Brown Act, with the sole substantive item being a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and no other business is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with the only action being the closed session discussion.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to construct two general auto repair shop units in the MX-C Corridor Mixed Use zone at the northeast corner of 10th Ave. and E. Fifth St. The meeting also includes approval of the July 23, 2024 minutes and public comment periods.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0026-24 for two auto repair shop units at 10th Ave. and E. Fifth St. (APN 016-032-001)
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
• Appeal fee of $1,000 for final decisions

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0026-24, allowing construction of two general auto repair shop units at the northeast corner of 10th Ave. and E. Fifth St. The permit includes conditions such as a two-year completion timeline, drainage requirements, and restrictions on outdoor vehicle washing and junkyard use. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 23, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0026-24 for two auto repair shops (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 meeting (3-0, with 2 absent)

General

The Hanford Planning Commission is holding a special meeting with a single public hearing item: the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update for 2024-2032. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (roll call, flag salute, public comment). The commission will hear public input on the housing element update.

• Public hearing on Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update (2024-2032)
• Appeals of final decisions require a $1,000 filing fee within 10 days

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update (2024-2032) but took no formal action. City Council will hold its own public hearing on September 17. The meeting was informational, with a consultant presentation and public comments.

• Held public hearing on Housing Element Update; no action taken
• Closed public hearing without making a recommendation

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on proposed amendments to the Municipal Code regarding the Central Parking and Business Improvement District Advisory Board, then a closed session on a workers' compensation case. In the regular meeting, they will consider consent items including a rezone, a grant application for a railroad grade separation, and police vehicle purchases, plus a public hearing on the CDBG annual report and a contract for downtown traffic improvements.

• Study session on Central Parking and Business Improvement District Advisory Board amendments
• Rezone of 5-acre parcel at Grangeville Blvd and Centennial Dr from C-N to MX-N (Ordinance 24-07)
• Resolution 24-35-R to apply for FRA-RCE grant for grade separation at Grangeville Blvd and BN&SF Railway
• Acceptance of $35,878 ABC grant for alcohol enforcement (Resolution 24-35-R)
• Contract with 4Creeks Inc. for $506,853 for Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss existing litigation. The council will confer with legal counsel regarding the case Dutton and Musick v. Espinoza, Banuelos, and City of Hanford (Case No. 23CU0185). No public action or decision is scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Dutton and Musick v. Espinoza, Banuelos, and City of Hanford, Case No. 23CU0185)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting at Council Chambers, 400 N. Douty St., on August 12, 2024. The agenda includes routine updates from divisions, a 'Park of the Month' presentation, and a public comment period for residents to address non-agenda items or request discussions.

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on potential expansion and improvements to Hidden Valley Park, then a closed session on anticipated litigation. In regular session, they will consider a public hearing on a mixed-use development at Grangeville Boulevard and Centennial Drive, a roadway abandonment, and several consent items including a $1M forestry grant and a $776,614.39 sewer truck purchase. They will also vote on buying an ice rink and Zamboni for $186,737.86.

• Study session on Hidden Valley Park expansion and improvements
• Public hearing: General Plan Amendment, Rezone, PUD, Variance for 5-acre mixed-use site at Grangeville Blvd & Centennial Dr
• Public hearing: Roadway abandonment of alley north of Florinda St between Douty and Harris Sts
• Consent: Accept $1,000,000 USDA Forest Service Urban Forestry grant
• Consent: Sole source purchase of Vac-Con truck for $776,614.39; ice rink purchase for $186,737.86

The Hanford City Council approved a mixed-use development project at the northwest corner of Grangeville Boulevard and Centennial Drive, including a general plan amendment, rezoning, planned unit development, and variance. The council also approved the purchase of an ice rink and directed staff to proceed with concept 5 for Hidden Valley Park improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-57 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-29-R approving General Plan Amendment No. 0001-23 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-07 approving Rezone No. 0001-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-30-R approving Planned Unit Development No. 0036-24 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-31-R approving Variance No. 0009-23 (unanimous)
• Approved roadway abandonment of alley north of Florinda Street (Resolution 24-32-R, unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ice rink and equipment for $186,737.86 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with Hidden Valley Park concept 5 and bring back cost estimate

General

The Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency, Hanford City Council, and Kings County Board of Supervisors are meeting jointly to consider approving an amended governance agreement for the agency, accepting resignations of its general counsel and general manager, and appointing replacements. The city council will also appoint a voting member to the agency's joint powers authority. This is a special meeting focused on administrative actions.

• Approve amended and restated agreement for governance of Mid-Kings River GSA Joint Powers Authority
• Accept resignation of General Counsel Ray Carlson
• Accept resignation of General Manager Dennis Mills
• Appoint Chuck Kinney as General Manager
• Appoint Diane Freeman as General Counsel

General

This is a special meeting under the Brown Act, with public comment limited to agenda items. The council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel, covering one case. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru pick-up window on a parcel smaller than half an acre in the MX-C Corridor Mixed Use zone. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments.

• Variance No. 0016-24 for Robertito's restaurant drive-thru at northwest corner of Silverado Street and S. 11th Avenue (APN 012-370-001)
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-15, granting Variance No. 0016-24 to allow a Robertito's restaurant with a drive-thru pick-up window on a parcel smaller than half an acre in the MX-C zone at the northwest corner of Silverado Street and S. 11th Avenue. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Variance No. 0016-24 for Robertito's drive-thru restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2024, featuring study sessions on homelessness data and fireworks enforcement, discussions on a potential revenue oversight board, and decisions on surplus property and easements. The meeting includes public hearings on roadway abandonments and assessments, as well as routine consent items.

• Presentation on 2024 Point-in-Time Homeless Count by Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance
• Discussion of potential Revenue Measure Oversight Board
• Adoption of Resolution 24-25-R declaring 1074 S. Jordan Way as surplus property
• Authorization of easement to Southern California Edison for Water Well #52 at 900 S. 10th Avenue
• Acceptance of $95,298.64 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program from CHP

The Hanford City Council held a study session and regular meeting on July 16, 2024. During the study session, the Council directed staff to proceed with fireworks enforcement recommendations and tabled discussion of a Revenue Measure Oversight Board until after the November election. The regular meeting included approval of the consent calendar, several resolutions, and public hearings, all passed unanimously.

• Directed staff to proceed with fireworks enforcement recommendations (unanimous)
• Tabled Revenue Measure Oversight Board discussion until new council members take office in November (consensus)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program from CHP in amount of $95,298.64 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 18-40-R for Right-of-Way Abandonment on East Lacey Boulevard (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for August 6, 2024 for Roadway Abandonment No. 0001-23 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to discuss a general plan amendment, rezoning, and a planned unit development for a 5-acre site northwest of the intersection of Grangeville Boulevard and Centennial Drive. The meeting will also include a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission, public comment, and routine consent items.

• General Plan Amendment No. 0001-23: change designation from Neighborhood Commercial to Neighborhood Mixed Use on 5 acres
• Rezone No. 0001-23: change zoning from C-N to MX-N with a Planned Unit Development overlay
• Planned Unit Development No. 0036-24: request for cross-access, shared driveways, and mixed-use standards for vertical mixed-use development
• Variance No. 0009-23: request to replace block wall with chain link fencing between apartment complexes and a City basin
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-57 (SCH# 2024050798) for environmental review

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a mixed-use development at Grangeville Boulevard and Centennial Drive, including a General Plan amendment, rezoning, planned unit development, and variance. The commission also recommended certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-57 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-11 recommending General Plan Amendment No. 0001-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12 recommending Rezone No. 0001-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 recommending Planned Unit Development No. 0036-24 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14 recommending Variance No. 0009-23 (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar, and division updates from parks, recreation, and resource officers. The main business item is the selection of a Park of the Month, presented by the Parks Manager. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Consent calendar for routine items
• Parks updates by Parks Manager Levi Winebrenner
• Recreation updates by Recreation Coordinator Brittany Parreira
• Park of the Month selection

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on July 8, 2024, was primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented updates on park projects, recreation events, and a new Parks Resource Officer role. The director highlighted a proposed 1% sales tax measure for the November ballot, which would generate $19 million annually for parks, and noted the low bid for an ice rink purchase.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on mobile vendor regulations and zoning ordinance cleanup, then a regular meeting with consent items, a public hearing on landscape assessments, and several major business items. Key decisions include a $16.5 million water meter purchase and installation contract, a $649,528 agreement for a high-speed rail station plan, and a resolution to place a 1-cent sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot.

• Agreement with Badger Meters for citywide water meter purchase/installation, not to exceed $16.5 million
• Resolution 2024-21-R calling for November 5, 2024 election and 1-cent sales tax ordinance
• Agreement with Perkins & Will for $649,528 for Kings-Tulare HSR Station TOD & Connectivity Plan
• Public hearing on Resolution 24-22-R for landscape assessment levies (2023/2024 Engineer's Report)
• Appointment of Jim Nelson to Planning Commission and Bernardo Marez to Alternate seat

The Hanford City Council approved a $16.5 million citywide water meter purchase and installation agreement with Badger Meters, funded by the Water Fund. They also adopted Resolution 2024-21-R to place a 1% transactions and use (sales) tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot, with amended ballot language for consistency. The council approved several other items, including a $264,800 wastewater pump contract, a $649,528 planning agreement for the Kings-Tulare HSR station, and a mid-cycle budget amendment. A public hearing on landscape assessments was postponed due to an error in the Engineer's Report.

• Approved $16.5M water meter purchase/installation agreement with Badger Meters (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21-R placing 1% sales tax measure on Nov 5, 2024 ballot, amended for language consistency (unanimous)
• Approved $264,800 contract to W.M. Lyles for wastewater stand-by pump (unanimous)
• Approved $649,528 agreement with Perkins & Will for HSR station TOD & Connectivity Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $905,066 General Fund and $7,875,773 other funds mid-cycle budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000.50 change order with CleanCut Landscape for landscaping services (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2024-25 Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-06 to reestablish Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to declare city property at 1074 W. Jordan Way as surplus for a single-family residence. The meeting also includes requests to abandon portions of East Lacey Boulevard and an alleyway near St. Brigid’s Church.

• Surplus property declaration for 1074 W. Jordan Way
• Road Abandonment No. 2018-01 Amendment No. 1 (East Lacey Boulevard)
• Roadway Abandonment No. 0001-23 (alleyway north of Florinda Street)
• Approval of April 23 and May 14 meeting minutes

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved a General Plan consistency finding for declaring a city-owned single-family residence at 1074 W. Jordan Way as surplus and disposing of it for residential development. It also adopted resolutions recommending road abandonments for a portion of former East Lacey Boulevard and an alleyway near St. Brigid's Church, both with ambiguity clarifications. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved General Plan consistency for surplus property at 1074 W. Jordan Way (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10 for Road Abandonment No. 2018-01 Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 recommending approval of Roadway Abandonment No. 0001-23 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review draft ballot language for a potential revenue measure and discuss the proposed expenditure plan for its proceeds. The council will also receive a presentation on the Fire Department's Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Response Coverage. The regular meeting includes consent items such as blanket purchase orders, a contract for a restroom and concession stand at the Youth Athletic Complex, and renewals for police body cameras and dispatch services.

• Review of draft ballot language for potential revenue measure
• Approval of 24 blanket purchase orders totaling $7,799,106.43 for Public Works
• Contract with Structure Cast for $585,079 for prefabricated restroom and concession stand at Youth Athletic Complex
• Renewal of AXON contract for body cameras and tasers at $210,478.73 annually for 5 years
• Adoption of Resolution 24-18-R setting appropriations limit of $90,635,466 for General Fund

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved the final Revenue Measure Expenditure Plan, which specifies how potential sales tax proceeds would be used, and awarded a $72,500 contract to Randle Communications for ballot measure outreach. The council also approved several consent items, including a $585,079 contract for a prefabricated restroom and concession stand at the Youth Athletic Complex, and made new committee appointments following a resignation. No substantive decisions were made on the draft ballot language, which will return for final approval.

• Approved Revenue Measure Expenditure Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded $72,500 contract to Randle Communications for ballot measure outreach (unanimous)
• Approved $585,079 contract with Structure Cast for restroom/concession building at Youth Athletic Complex (unanimous)
• Approved $7,799,106.43 in Public Works blanket purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved $484,420 in Finance blanket purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved $210,478.73 annual AXON contract for body cameras and tasers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-18-R setting 2024/2025 appropriations limit of $90,635,466 (unanimous)
• Made committee appointments: Devine to KCAG, Kairis to KEDC and KWRA (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special session to discuss a potential ballot measure, including a public education and community engagement plan, as well as a draft expenditure plan for potential revenue. No final decisions are expected; the council will provide direction as warranted.

• Discussion of potential ballot measure public education, information, and community engagement plan
• Review and discussion of draft potential revenue measure expenditure plan

The Hanford City Council held a special session to discuss a potential revenue measure, including a public education and community engagement plan and a draft expenditure plan. No formal decisions were made; the final expenditure plan is scheduled for adoption at the June 18 meeting.

• Discussed potential ballot measure public education plan
• Reviewed draft expenditure plan for potential revenue measure
• No formal votes taken

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting at Council Chambers on June 10, 2024. The agenda includes welcoming a new alternate commissioner, updates from division heads on parks and recreation services, and a discussion on renaming the Freedom Park Playground.

• Welcoming of new alternate commissioner Santiago Rodriguez
• Revisiting the naming of the Freedom Park Playground
• Park of the Month selection
• Division updates from Parks and Community Services, Parks, Recreation, and Park Resource Officer

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review and interview candidates for the vacant District B seat, followed by a closed session on litigation matters. In the regular meeting, the council will consider a public hearing on the FY 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule, adopt the RMRA project list, and approve a solar energy agreement with SCE. Several routine items are on the consent calendar, including appointments, resolutions, and contracts.

• Public hearing on Resolution 24-13-R adopting the FY 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule
• Adoption of Resolution 24-12-R for RMRA gas tax funding of $1,507,211
• Approval of NEM agreement with SCE and $350,000 payment for solar facility at WWTF
• Appointment of replacement council member for District B (Resolution 24-16-R)
• Consent item: $130,000 bid authorization for FY25 Annual Concrete Improvement Project

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the revised resignation of Council Member Morrow and to provide direction on filling the upcoming vacant Council seat in District B. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Discussion of revised resignation from Council Member Morrow
• Direction on filling vacant Council seat in District B

The City Council unanimously approved an appointment process to fill the upcoming vacant District B seat, accepting resumes until May 31, 2024, with interviews at the June 4 study session. A motion to appoint Martin Devine directly failed for lack of a second. Public comments urged simultaneous consideration of the District C vacancy, but no action was taken on that seat.

• Approved appointment process for District B vacancy (unanimous)
• Motion to appoint Martin Devine to District B failed (no second)

General

The Hanford City Council will meet in a special session to discuss and decide on financial matters, including the Draft City of Hanford Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and a professional services agreement for Phase 1 planning of a new Public Safety Building. The council will also discuss options for filling vacant council seats in Districts B and C.

• Review and discussion of Draft City of Hanford Master Fee Schedule for FY 2024-25
• Approval of $1,111,645 agreement with Darden Architects for Phase 1 planning of new Public Safety Building
• Authorization of $72,500 agreement with Randle Communications for potential ballot measure information outreach services
• Discussion of options for filling vacant council seats in Districts B and C

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map to subdivide two parcels totaling 0.88 acres into three parcels in the R-L-5 Low-Density Residential zone. The applicant seeks concessions for an affordable housing development under Section 17.50.210. The commission will decide whether to approve the map and concessions.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 0004-24: subdivision of 38,332 sq. ft. into three parcels (5,789, 9,103, 11,954 sq. ft.)
• Affordable housing concessions requested under Section 17.50.210
• Property located north/west of Parkside Drive, south of Woodland Drive (APN 011-100-065, 011-100-066)

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-08, granting Tentative Parcel Map No. 0004-24 to subdivide two parcels (0.88 acres) into three parcels for an affordable housing development near Parkside and Woodland Drives. The project includes density bonus concessions under Section 17.50.210. Public comment raised concerns about homelessness, trash, and lot design, but no opposition was recorded.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 0004-24 (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-08 for the subdivision

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission heard public comment supporting the naming of the Freedom Park play structure in honor of Dan Chin, but no formal vote was recorded on this item. The meeting also included updates on park projects, recreation programs, and a proposed revenue measure.

• Heard public comment supporting naming Freedom Park play structure after Dan Chin (no vote recorded)
• Received updates on Parks Division projects including Corp Yard, Civic Turf, and Plunge startup
• Received Recreation Division updates on summer camps, swim lessons, and dance classes
• Discussed Cal Fire Grant application for planting 500 trees and constructing community garden at Heroes Park
• Reviewed proposed 1% sales tax increase for parks, estimated $19M annual revenue
• Selected Santiago Rodriguez as alternate commissioner

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the National Community Survey, a revenue measure committee report, and zoning ordinance cleanup items. The regular meeting includes public hearings on the CDBG plan and removal of nine mid-block crosswalks, plus general business items including the draft Master Fee Schedule, a $1.1 million contract for a new Public Safety Building, and a $72,500 outreach contract for a potential ballot measure. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, appointments, and various contracts and grants.

• $1,111,645 professional services agreement with Darden Architects for Phase 1 of a new Public Safety Building
• $72,500 contract with Randle Communications for potential ballot measure information outreach
• Public hearing on removal of nine mid-block crosswalks recommended by Interwest Consulting Group
• Adoption of CDBG Draft Consolidated Plan for 2024-2028 and Draft Annual Action Plan for 2024-2025
• Grant application up to $1.2 million for California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant

General

The Revenue Measure Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend a revenue measure to the City Council, along with final financial considerations. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and general business items. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion and recommendation on need for a revenue measure
• Finance discussion of final thoughts and considerations

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for Embarc Hanford to operate a storefront cannabis dispensary in the downtown mixed-use zone. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 9 meeting. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items and consent calendar items.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0004-23 for cannabis dispensary at 207 E Seventh Street
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
• Appeal fee of $1,000 for final decisions

The Hanford Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0004-23 for Embarc Hanford to operate a cannabis storefront dispensary in the MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone at 207 E Seventh Street. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Curtis voting no. The commission also approved the minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0004-23 for Embarc Hanford cannabis dispensary (4-1)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2024 meeting (4-0, Norris abstained)

General

The Revenue Measure Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss and review a draft expenditure plan for a potential revenue measure. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and the main business item. No final decisions are expected on the revenue measure itself.

• Review of Draft Expenditure Plan for potential revenue measure
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024 meeting

General

The Revenue Measure Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss past finance items, review measures to improve the city’s financial position, and conduct a preliminary review of National Community Survey results to prioritize needs such as parks, police, fire, streets, and code compliance.

• Recap of past finance discussions and follow-up on outstanding matters
• Presentation on measures to improve the city’s financial position
• Preliminary review of National Community Survey results to prioritize General Fund needs

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to approve routine minutes and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request. The sole substantive item is a proposal by Kings Community Action Organization to expand the Clay Center at 302 E. Tenth St. in the R-M zone.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0029-24 for Clay Center expansion at 302 E. Tenth St. (APN 010-224-023)
• Approval of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-06, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 0029-24 to the Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) to amend their original permit. The amendment allows KCAO to increase the number of classrooms, staff, and children at the Clay Center located at 302 E. Tenth St. The commission also approved the minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-06, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 0029-24 for KCAO to expand classrooms, staff, and children at 302 E. Tenth St. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at Council Chambers. The agenda consists entirely of procedural and routine items with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

General

The Revenue Measure Committee will hold a special meeting on April 6, 2024, at 8:00 AM at the Hanford Police Department to tour various city facilities, including police stations, parks, and recreational areas. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is procedural with a public comment period.

General

The Hanford Revenue Measure Committee will meet on April 3, 2024, at City Hall to conduct a regular session with no substantive decisions. The agenda includes a public comment period, approval of prior meeting minutes, and brief follow-ups on past discussions and department presentations.

• Approval of the Minutes of the March 20, 2024 Meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review the draft 2024-2028/29 Consolidated Plan and CDBG Action Plan, and to discuss the Downtown Strategic Plan and reestablishment of the Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board. In the regular session, they will consider consent items including a contract for backfile scanning, a resolution supporting a HOME funding application, and several ordinances, plus a professional services contract for the Youth Athletic Complex restroom project.

• Review of draft 2024-2028/29 Consolidated Plan and CDBG 2024 Action Plan Amendment
• Discussion of Downtown Strategic Plan and reestablishment of Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
• Contract amendment with Kinoca Minolta for backfile scanning, not to exceed $109,785
• Resolution supporting HOME Program funding application for first-time homebuyer activities
• Award of $77,700 contract to 4Creeks Engineering for Youth Athletic Complex restroom and concession stand design

The Hanford City Council approved a $77,700 professional services contract with 4Creeks Engineering for design of the Youth Athletic Complex restroom and concession stand project. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 24-03 on city property use, and directed staff to reestablish the Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board. The council recognized departing Council Member Diane Sharp.

• Approved $77,700 design contract with 4Creeks Engineering for YAC restroom/concession stand (4-0, Martinez absent)
• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance 24-03 on city property use (4-0, Martinez absent)
• Approved dissolution of Parking and Traffic Commission via Ordinance 24-04 (4-0, Martinez absent)
• Directed staff to reestablish Central Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
• Approved appointment of Cindy Harris to Kings Mosquito Abatement District Board
• Authorized contract amendment with Konica Minolta for backfile scanning up to $109,785
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-R supporting HOME program application for first-time homebuyer activities
• Accepted General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2023

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to conduct routine business and hear a public hearing on a conditional use permit requested by PetSmart. The meeting includes a consent calendar for routine approvals and a public comment period for agenda-related and non-agenda items.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0027-24 for PetSmart to add veterinarian care at 288 N. 12th Ave. (APN 011-020-014) in the C-R Regional Commercial zone

General

The Revenue Measure Committee will hold a regular session to approve minutes from its March 6 meeting and receive a presentation on street-related operations, capital needs, and resources from the Public Works and Utilities & Engineering departments. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with time for public comment.

• Approval of the Minutes of the March 6, 2024 Meeting

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss the formation and duties of city commissions and review the mid-year budget, including an additional $1,076,970 appropriation. The meeting also includes recognition of former Mayor Marcie Buford, a badge pinning ceremony, and a presentation on final design elements for the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements Project.

• Discussion and direction on city commissions, including formation and duties
• Mid-year budget review with $850,400 appropriation in General Fund and $226,570 across other funds
• Professional services agreement with FM3 for polling services at $32,250 for a potential revenue measure
• Presentation on final design elements for Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Possible censure discussion of Council Member Lou Martinez

The Council approved the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements Project with one roundabout at Seventh Street and Douty Street, after rejecting a proposal for three roundabouts and a motion to redirect funds. The Council also directed staff to dissolve the Parking and Traffic Commission, with its duties moving to the Planning Commission. Mid-year budget amendments were approved, adding $850,400 to the General Fund and $226,570 to other funds. An independent investigation into complaints about Council Member Martinez's behavior was authorized.

• Approved Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements Project with one roundabout at 7th & Douty (3-2)
• Directed staff to dissolve Parking and Traffic Commission; duties to Planning Commission
• Approved $850,400 General Fund and $226,570 other funds mid-year budget amendments (4-1)
• Authorized hiring investigator for complaints about Council Member Martinez (4-1)
• Approved sole source polling services agreement with FM3 for $32,250 (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 24-07-R on unmet transit needs (consent)
• Assigned council members to committee vacancies (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving division updates. The main items are reviews of three street tree removal permit requests at specific addresses, along with a final report on Winter Wonderland and a Park of the Month selection.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting
• Review of street tree removal request for one tree at 1325 N Douty St.
• Review of street/heritage tree removal request for multiple trees at 667 Saffron St.
• Review of street tree removal request for one tree at 901 W. Orange St.
• Winter Wonderland final report

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review the preliminary design and project report for the Downtown Improvement Project. The regular meeting includes a badge-pinning ceremony for two new police lieutenants, consent calendar items (including an emergency pump purchase and a roof restoration contract), and public comment periods.

• Study session: Downtown Improvement Project preliminary design review
• Badge Pinning Ceremony for Police Lieutenants Justin Vallin and Jason Gustin
• Emergency purchase of submersible stand-by pump for Wastewater Treatment Plant: $78,259.13 from Rockwell Engineering & Equipment Company
• Contract award to Pacific Polymers (American Foam Experts) for Hanford Airport FBO Building Roof Restoration: $55,400
• Ordinance No. 24-03 amending City Properties use rules (Section 12.24)

General

The Revenue Measure Committee will hold its regular session at City Hall Training Room, 319 N. Douty St., with no substantive items listed beyond procedural actions. The meeting includes a public comment period and a consent calendar for routine approvals.

General

The Revenue Measure Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 13, 2024, and discuss the City of Hanford's two-year budget for fiscal years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Public comment is allowed on agenda items. No votes on the budget are scheduled; it is a discussion item.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
• Finance: review of City of Hanford fiscal years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 two-year budget

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on a $106,679.34 appropriation to buy a new ice rink and will discuss proposed code amendments to address camping in city parks and public rights of way. In the regular session, the council will vote on a new firefighter position, a water treatment contract, and several other routine items.

• Appropriation of $106,679.34 for a new ice rink
• Discussion on camping in City Parks and Public Rights of Way
• Contract award of $244,241.18 to AdEdge Water Technologies for well 50 filtration media
• New firefighter position at ~$128,000 annual cost
• Ordinance 24-02: new application process for murals

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Longfield Community Center and a RAISE grant application for downtown walkability, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on wastewater rate adjustments and a mural ordinance. The consent calendar includes contracts for airport pavement study, Main Street Hanford services, fuel purchases, refuse bins, banking services, and police canine agreements. General business items include reimbursements for park and street improvements and discussion of a vacant Council seat.

• Public hearing on wastewater rate adjustments effective March 1, 2024 (Resolution 24-03-R)
• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendment 2024-01 for mural application process (Ordinance 24-01)
• Reimburse Woodside 06N, LP $546,798 for park land and $94,189.10 for 13th Ave improvements
• Reimburse Presidio JJR Sterling Oaks 104, LLC $672,607.51 for park land in Tract 865
• Approve $170,000 contract with Brandley Engineering for airport pavement study

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a public hearing on water rate adjustments effective February 1, 2024, and continue the hearing for wastewater and stormwater rates to February 6. The council will also review the Historic Overlay Zone, receive the Main Street Hanford annual report, and consider consent items including a $960,525 fire engine purchase and a $23,456 police grant. Closed session will discuss litigation and anticipated cases.

• Public hearing on water rate adjustments (Resolution 24-02-R) effective Feb 1, 2024
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-05 amending commercial cannabis activity rules (HMC 5.56, 8.32)
• Sole source purchase of Pierce Fire Engine for $960,525 from Golden State Fire Apparatus
• Acceptance of $23,456 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Police
• Settlement agreement in Darlene Mata v. City of Hanford

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine business: approving minutes from two prior meetings, receiving updates from the Parks, Recreation, and Director divisions, and nominating a Chair and Vice-Chair. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 13, 2023 and Dec 11, 2023 meetings
• Nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Parks Division updates
• Recreation Division updates
• Director updates