Hanford public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session, closed session, and regular meeting. Key items include a proposed $3,680,000 solar facility contract, a public hearing for a 650-unit mixed-use subdivision with annexation, and adoption of several ordinances and fee schedule changes.

• Contract with OPTERRA Energy Services for 845kW solar facility at WWTF, $3,680,000
• Public hearing for Copper Ridge Mixed Use Project: 650-unit subdivision, 5.45-acre commercial, annexation of 141.85 acres
• Adoption of Ordinance 25-11 amending dangerous fireworks regulations
• Master Fee Schedule amendments for FY 2025-26 (Resolution 25-73-R)
• Settlement agreement with Ann Stockton in litigation against the city

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a tattoo studio in an existing suite in the MX-C Corridor Mixed Use zone district at 580 S. 11th Ave. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, public comment, and commissioner reports. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0055-25 for a tattoo studio at 580 S. 11th Ave. (APN 012-332-014)
• Public hearing on the tattoo studio permit
• Consent calendar for routine items
• Appeal fee of $1,100 for final Planning Commission decisions

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar items, and division updates. The main business items are two tree permit requests for properties at 1203 Mary St and 508 Park St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Tree permit request for 1203 Mary St
• Tree permit request for 508 Park St
• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on GIS modernization and a Prop 218 rate study for refuse services, then a regular meeting with consent items, a public hearing on adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and general business on illegal fireworks fines and Planning Commission vacancies. Key actions include purchasing a wastewater pump for $1.325 million and adopting ordinances on graffiti, portable signs, and wall murals.

• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Maverick vehicles for Code Compliance for $62,229.50 (Measure H)
• Contract with BDM Inc. for 12 HVAC units at City Hall for $133,811.25
• Increase contract with 4Creeks, Inc. by $56,200 for Grangeville/9th Ave intersection design
• Purchase of Internal Lift Screw Pump from Evoqua Water Technologies for $1,325,000 with $450,000 appropriation from Wastewater Fund
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) and amendment to Title 15

The Hanford City Council reorganized, unanimously selecting Mark Kairis as Mayor and Nancy Howze as Vice Mayor. The council also directed staff to proceed with a 5-year refuse rate increase under Prop 218, set a hearing for December 16, and approved a consent calendar including several ordinances and contracts. A public hearing on the 2025 Building Standards Code was continued to December 16.

• Mark Kairis elected Mayor (unanimous)
• Nancy Howze elected Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with 5-year refuse rate increase and issue Prop 218 notices
• Approved consent calendar including $62,229.50 for two Ford Mavericks and $1,325,000 for lift screw pump
• Introduced Ordinance 25-12 adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Building Standards Code to December 16, 2025
• Approved changes to municipal code regarding illegal fireworks (unanimous)
• Directed advertising of three Planning Commission vacancies

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an indoor virtual golf facility with beer sales, and a major annexation and development project. The annexation would bring 141.85 acres into city limits, with a proposed 650-unit residential subdivision and mixed-use site. The commission will also consider a mitigated negative declaration for the project's environmental impacts.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0054-25 for indoor virtual golf with Type 40 ABC license at 410 W. Seventh St. Unit 101
• Annexation165: annex 141.85 acres from Kings County, including 83.61-acre project site and 58.24-acre north area
• General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24: change land use to Medium-Density Residential (78.16 ac) and Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 ac)
• Prezone No. 0013-24: prezone properties as R-M, MX-N, R-L-5, and C-N zones
• Tentative Subdivision Map 00012-24: 650-unit residential subdivision (300 multi-family, 350 single-family) plus 5.45-acre mixed-use site

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a large annexation and residential subdivision project to the City Council, including a General Plan amendment, prezone, tentative subdivision map, and planned unit development. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for an indoor virtual golf facility with beer sales. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0054-25 for indoor virtual golf with beer sales at 410 W. Seventh St. Unit 101 (unanimous)
• Recommended certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 for the annexation project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Annexation No. 165 (141.85 acres) to City Council and LAFCO (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Prezone No. 0013-24 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tentative Subdivision Map 0012-24 (TT 945) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the East Lacey Corridor Project, then a regular meeting with consent items including a $390,000 limited notice to proceed for solar construction at the wastewater treatment facility and a $590,000 appropriation. General business includes additional appropriations for the Youth Athletic Complex and consideration of an updated city attorney contract at $52,000 per month, with an option to issue an RFP. The agenda also includes recognitions and routine consent items.

• Resolution 25-64-R supporting joint transit grant for East Lacey Corridor Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-65-R authorizing $390,000 to Opterra Energy Services for solar equipment procurement and construction at Wastewater Treatment Facility, with $590,000 appropriation from Wastewater Fund Balance
• Youth Athletic Complex (Bob Hill Complex) update with $35,000 for concession stand furnishings and $75,000 additional contingency
• Updated City Attorney Legal Services Contract with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, L.L.P. at flat monthly fee of $52,000, or consider RFP
• Approval of Full-time and Part-time Salary Schedule

The Hanford City Council approved continuing legal services with Griswold LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP at a new flat monthly rate of $52,000 until July 2027, with a 4-1 vote. The Council also unanimously approved a substitute motion to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for basic and litigation legal services every 5 years at the conclusion of each agreement. Additionally, the Council approved $110,000 in additional appropriations for the Youth Athletic Complex (Bob Hill Complex) project.

• Approved updated City Attorney Legal Services Contract with Griswold LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP at $52,000/month until July 2027 (4-1, Martinez opposed)
• Approved substitute motion to issue RFPs for basic and litigation legal services every 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 for concession stand furnishings and $75,000 for contingency at Youth Athletic Complex (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including salary schedule, Notice of Completion for Tract 902, and Resolution 25-64-R supporting TIRCP grant for East Lacey Corridor
• Adopted Resolution 25-65-R authorizing $390,000 Limited Notice to Proceed #2 to Opterra Energy Services for solar equipment procurement
• Mayor Paden's motion to issue RFP for legal services every 5 years beginning 2027 failed (no second)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine consent calendar items, division updates on sports complexes, parks, events, and programs, and a general business item introducing Parks and Recreation Foundations. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Introduction to Parks and Recreation Foundations
• Sports Complex Updates
• Parks Updates
• Events and Programs Updates
• Directors Updates

Oversight Board

The Measure H Oversight Board will hold its regular meeting to review Measure H revenues and expenditures, including the top 100 sales tax producers. The board will also receive an update on street projects from the Engineering and Public Works Departments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Measure H revenues, expenditures, and top 100 sales tax producers
• Presentation on street projects from Engineering and Public Works Departments

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Kings–Tulare HSR Station Transit-Oriented Development Plan and other items, then a closed session to evaluate the City Attorney. In the regular meeting, the council will consider approving an updated City Attorney legal services contract with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, L.L.P. for a flat monthly fee of $52,000, or alternatives including issuing an RFP. The consent calendar includes several routine approvals, such as extending the Carnegie Museum license agreement, awarding an arborist contract, and purchasing a refuse truck.

• Consider updated City Attorney contract with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, L.L.P. at $52,000/month or RFP alternative
• Approve settlement agreement with Guadalupe Celis
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-10 to allow banks/credit unions in C-N, C-R, MX-D, MX-C, MX-N zones
• Award on-call arborist services to West Coast Arborist and Arboreal, not to exceed $120,000
• Approve $449,237.50 for one side load refuse truck from Haaker Refuse and declare truck #341 surplus

The Hanford City Council tabled a decision on an updated City Attorney Legal Services Contract with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, L.L.P. until the next meeting when the full Council is present. The Council approved the consent calendar, including a $449,237.50 refuse truck purchase and a $52,200.90 animal control vehicle upfit, and adopted a Limited Public Forum Social Media Policy. No substantive decisions were made on the city attorney contract or other major policy items.

• Tabled updated City Attorney contract with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, L.L.P. until next meeting
• Approved $449,237.50 refuse truck purchase from Haaker Refuse via Sourcewell contract (unanimous)
• Approved $52,200.90 animal control transport body purchase from Diamond Truck Body Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Adopted Limited Public Forum Social Media Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-63-R amending Handbook of Rules and Procedures for personal social media usage (unanimous)
• Approved on-call Arborist services to West Coast Arborist, not to exceed $120,000 (unanimous)
• Approved tree procurement bid to Fonseca Nursery for $76,175.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Carnegie Museum license agreement extending term to December 31, 2026

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance for an ice and water vending machine and a major annexation and development project. The project includes annexing 141.85 acres, a general plan amendment, prezone, tentative subdivision map for 650 residential units, a planned unit development, and a mitigated negative declaration. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and public comment periods.

• Variance No. 0027-25 for ice/water vending machine at 1736 N. 10th Ave.
• Annexation165: annex 141.85 acres from Kings County into Hanford city limits
• General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24: change land use to Medium-Density Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use
• Tentative Subdivision Map 00012-24: 650-unit residential subdivision (300 multi-family, 350 single-family) on 83.61 acres
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 for environmental review

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved Variance No. 0027-25, allowing an ice and water vending machine to be located 141 feet from an existing building in the C-N zone at 1736 N. 10th Ave. The commission also continued the public hearing for the 141.85-acre annexation and related development proposals to November 25, 2025, due to the Veterans Day holiday and staff still working on issues.

• Approved Variance No. 0027-25 for ice/water vending machine at 1736 N. 10th Ave. (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Annexation 165, General Plan Amendment 0009-24, Prezone 0013-24, Tentative Subdivision Map 00012-24, PUD 0037-24, and MND 2025-73 to November 25, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Hanford Softball Complex annual report, including proposed new tournament fees and sport field lighting fees, and will review results of the Civic Park Hardscaping Project community survey. In the regular session, the council will hold public hearings on annexing the Stonehaven Subdivision to two community facilities districts to levy special taxes for public safety and maintenance services, and on a zone text amendment to allow banks or credit unions in certain commercial zones. The council will also consider an updated City Attorney legal services contract with a flat monthly fee of $52,000 and discuss future changes to council compensation under SB329.

• Proposed new tournament fees and sport field lighting fee for Hanford Softball Complex
• Annexation of Stonehaven Subdivision to Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Public Safety) and No. 2025-2 (Maintenance) with special tax levies
• Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-13 to allow banks/credit unions in C-N, C-R, MX-D, MX-C, MX-N zones
• Updated City Attorney contract with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, L.L.P. at $52,000/month
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for $120,000 funded by Measure H

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits, including an indoor playground and a tattoo studio relocation, and a major annexation and subdivision proposal. The largest item involves annexing 141.85 acres and building a 650-unit residential subdivision with a mixed-use site, requiring a general plan amendment, prezone, tentative map, planned unit development, and environmental review. The commission will also approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for indoor playground at 2461 E. Lacey Blvd. Suite 109
• Conditional Use Permit for O7 Ink Lounge tattoo studio relocation to 126 N. 11th Ave.
• Annexation of 141.85 acres from Kings County into Hanford city limits
• Tentative Subdivision Map for 650-unit residential subdivision (300 multi-family, 350 single-family) north of Grangeville Blvd. and east of 9 ¼ Ave.
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 for the subdivision project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on parks operations, and consider a tree removal request for a specific property. The agenda is mostly routine updates and reports, with one actionable item: a tree removal request.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tree removal request at 605 S. Irwin St
• Parks Resource Officer annual updates
• Sports complex updates
• Marketing and sponsorship updates

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on residential setback and accessory structure standards, receive a Caltrans update on the SH198/9th Avenue interchange, and discuss future council compensation under SB329. The regular meeting includes public hearings on three zone text amendments (murals, graffiti, and temporary signs) and a consent calendar with several contracts and purchases.

• Rezone No. 2022-01: 39.16 acres between 11th/12th Avenues along Glendale Drive from C-H to C-S and R-H with PUD overlay (2nd reading)
• Appropriate $41,113 and purchase PB Loader patch truck for $341,209.41 from PB Loader Corporation (Sourcewell contract)
• Appropriate $32,151.05 from Fleet Reserves for truck #131 repair
• Approve $400,000 work order with Interwest Consulting Group for on-call project management (2 years)
• Public hearings on Zone Text Amendments 2025-10 (murals), 2025-12 (graffiti), 2025-11 (temporary signs)

The Hanford City Council approved three zone text amendments: one for mural placement (Ordinance 2025-07), one for graffiti abatement (Ordinance 2025-08), and one for temporary/portable signs (Ordinance 2025-09). The sign ordinance was amended to remove certain restrictions and adjust sign distances. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a rezone for 39.16 acres, and tabled a discussion on council compensation until October 21, 2025.

• Approved mural zone text amendment (Ordinance 2025-07) (3-2)
• Approved graffiti abatement zone text amendment (Ordinance 2025-08) (unanimous)
• Approved temporary/portable sign zone text amendment (Ordinance 2025-09) with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 39.16 acres at Glendale Drive (Ordinance 06-25) (4-0, Mayor Paden recused)
• Approved consent calendar including $32,151 truck repair and $341,209 patch truck purchase (unanimous)
• Tabled council compensation discussion until October 21, 2025

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-13, which would permit banks or credit unions in the C-N, C-R, MX-D, MX-C, and MX-N zones. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-13 to allow banks/credit unions in C-N, C-R, MX-D, MX-C, MX-N zones
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-13, which would allow full-service banks or credit unions in the C-N, C-R, MX-D, MX-C, and MX-N zones. The recommendation was made via Resolution No. 2025-26 and will go to the City Council for final decision. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including minutes from June 10 and September 9, 2025.

• Approved consent calendar including June 10 and September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-13 to allow banks/credit unions in C-N, C-R, MX-D, MX-C, MX-N zones (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the Fire Department's 2024 annual report, discuss repairs to The Hanford Plunge funded by a $237,600 General Fund Reserve appropriation, and consider the Civic Park Hardscaping Project. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a major mixed-use development (General Plan Amendment, Rezone, PUD, and Mitigated Negative Declaration), an energy services contract for the wastewater treatment facility, and several consent items. The council will also consider resolutions allowing future tax-exempt bond reimbursements for public safety and wastewater projects.

• Energy Services Contract with OPTERRA Energy Services up to $63,122,800 for WWTF improvements
• Reimbursement resolution for public safety facility project up to $50 million
• Reimbursement resolution for wastewater treatment plant improvements up to $75 million
• Public hearing on 39.16-acre medical/mixed-use development between 11th and 12th Avenues along Glendale Drive
• Appropriation of $237,600 from General Fund Reserve for Hanford Plunge repairs

The Hanford City Council approved a $63,122,800 energy services contract with OPTERRA Energy Services for wastewater treatment facility improvements, and amended and approved a $325,014 appropriation for Plunge repairs. The Council also approved a 39.16-acre medical and mixed-use development project, two reimbursement resolutions for future bond financing, and directed staff to develop the 'It's Not Worth It' illegal fireworks campaign. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $63,122,800 energy services contract with OPTERRA (unanimous)
• Approved $325,014 appropriation for Plunge repairs (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan Amendment, Rezone, PUD, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for 39.16-acre medical/mixed-use project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-53-R for $50M public safety facility reimbursement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-52-R for $75M wastewater treatment plant reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12 drinking fountains for $53,266.83 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to implement 'It's Not Worth It' fireworks campaign (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $1,129,567.05 traffic signal contract and $93,316.09 for police firearms (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed zoning text amendments: one to update mural placement and design criteria to comply with free speech requirements, one to regulate temporary and portable signs, and one to add graffiti abatement regulations. The commission will also consider routine consent calendar items and hear public comments.

• Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-10: amend Section 17.56.230 (wall mural placement and design criteria) for free speech compliance and new application process
• Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-11: amend Sections 17.56.050, 17.56.150, 17.56.155, 17.56.310 (temporary and portable signs) to establish placement, size, and materials
• Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-12: amend Section 17.56.200 (property maintenance) and add Chapter 9.12 (graffiti) for abatement on public and private property
• Appeals of final decisions require a $1,100 filing fee within 10 days

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-10 to the City Council, with a recommendation to remove the MX-D-only restriction and allow murals in all zone districts. It also unanimously recommended approval of Amendment No. 2025-11 on temporary and portable signs. Amendment No. 2025-12 on graffiti abatement was approved with recommendations for a hard-set city compliance timeframe and a hardship waiver, passing 4-1 with Commissioner Curtis abstaining.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-10 (mural placement) with recommendation to allow murals in all zones (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-11 (temporary and portable signs) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26 recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-12 (graffiti abatement) with recommendations for city compliance timeframe and hardship waiver (4-1, Curtis abstained)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, a consent calendar for routine items, and division updates on sports complex, parks, marketing/sponsorship, events and programs, and director's updates. No specific action items or decisions are listed.

• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Consent calendar for routine items
• Sports Complex Updates
• Parks Updates
• Marketing/Sponsorship Updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission received updates on the Plunge facility repairs, Heroes Park design (70% complete), and upcoming events. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hear a study session on mid-year police crime statistics and landscape assessment districts, then hold a closed session on potential litigation and labor negotiations. In regular session, they will consider consent items including contracts for sidewalk construction, fuel tank removal, and equipment purchases, plus a $17.77 million water meter replacement appropriation and graffiti abatement alternatives.

• $17,774,550 appropriation from Water Fund for water meter replacement
• Sole source contract $128,479.53 for Community Development remodel (JR Construction)
• Pre-authorize up to $253,701 for Flint Ave sidewalk construction
• $83,369.72 contract for underground fuel tank abandonment at airport
• Graffiti abatement and enforcement alternatives discussion

The Hanford City Council approved a $17,774,550 appropriation from the Water Fund for the Water Meter Replacement Project, with Council Member Kairis dissenting. The Council also unanimously approved Policy Option 4 for graffiti abatement and enforcement, which modifies the noticing process to allow additional time. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including contracts for community development, sidewalk construction, and equipment purchases.

• Approved $17,774,550 Water Fund appropriation for Water Meter Replacement Project (4-1)
• Approved graffiti abatement Policy Option 4 with modified noticing process (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar: sole source contract for JR Construction Inc. $128,479.53
• Approved consent calendar: pre-authorization for Flint Ave sidewalk contract up to $253,701
• Approved consent calendar: PARC Environmental fuel tank abandonment contract $83,369.72
• Approved consent calendar: WILO Duplex Booster System purchase $88,101.23
• Approved consent calendar: Tyler Technologies software licenses $43,200
• Approved consent calendar: FARO evidence scanning machine $73,119.15

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar for approving the July 14, 2025 minutes, followed by division updates on sports complex, parks, recreation, and director's updates. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sports Complex updates
• Parks updates
• Recreation updates
• Director's updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the corrected July 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff updates on sports, parks, recreation, and department projects.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Oversight Board

The Measure H Oversight Board will meet to review revenues and expenditures from Measure H funds and hear a presentation on proposed uses by Community Development and Fire Department. The board will also approve minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Measure H revenues and expenditures
• Presentation of proposed Measure H fund uses by Community Development and Fire Department

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet on August 5, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the adoption of a new public safety building design, pedestrian safety improvements, and labor agreements. The meeting will also feature a badge-pinning ceremony for new officers and sergeants, and a discussion on proposed amendments to sign ordinances.

• Approval of $1.19M in traffic signal upgrades (video detection systems, controllers, battery backups)
• Approval of $6.85M design contract for new Public Safety Building with 10% contingency
• Approval of $274,738.50 for 36 rapid flashing pedestrian beacons
• Approval of MOUs with Hanford Professional Firefighters Local 3898 and Police Officers Association
• Review of proposed amendments to Feather Flag provisions in the Sign Ordinance

The City Council approved a $6.85 million professional services agreement with Darden Architects for the full design of the new Public Safety Building, plus a 10% contingency and a $1.69 million purchase order for Phase I. The Council also directed staff to delay the Transient Occupancy Tax ballot measure until the June election, and tabled the purchase of ten drinking fountains for further planning. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $6,850,615 design contract with Darden Architects for Public Safety Building (unanimous)
• Approved $685,062 contingency and $1,689,187 Phase I purchase order for Public Safety Building (unanimous)
• Directed staff to place TOT ballot measure on June election (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of ten drinking fountains for parks (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Hanford Professional Firefighters Local 3898 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Hanford Police Officers Association (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 24 internally illuminated street signs for $58,666.09 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E, H-K, M (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the city's graffiti abatement policy, then enter closed session for labor negotiations. In the regular meeting, they will vote on consent items including new labor agreements, equipment purchases, and subdivision maps, and hold a public hearing on landscape assessment levies. They will also discuss proposed changes to feather flag provisions in the sign ordinance.

• New 3-year service agreement with Main Street Hanford transferring parking district revenue
• MOUs with GEMA, EMEA, and PUMA for wage and benefit changes effective July 1, 2025
• Server purchase from Eastern Computer Exchange not to exceed $265,000 plus $15,000 appropriation
• Purchase of CASE DV45E steel roller for $80,808.33 from Sequoia Equipment
• Final subdivision maps for Lunaria Tract No. 938 (51 lots) and Stonehaven Tract No. 940 (85 lots)

The Hanford City Council approved the consent calendar (excluding two pulled items) and separately approved a 3-year service agreement with Main Street Hanford and a $265,000 server purchase. During the study session, the Council directed staff to return with options for City-led graffiti abatement, including costs. The Council also tabled a discussion on feather flag ordinance amendments until a future meeting when the full Council is present.

• Approved consent calendar items A, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved 3-year service agreement with Main Street Hanford transferring Central Parking and Business Improvement District revenue (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $265,000 server purchase from Eastern Computer Exchange plus $15,000 appropriation (3-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-38-R ordering landscape assessment levy (3-0, 2 absent)
• Tabled feather flag ordinance amendments to a future meeting
• Directed staff to return with graffiti abatement options and costs

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a tree pruning request for 605 Irwin St. The agenda also includes updates from staff on sports complexes, parks, and events. No other major decisions are listed.

• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tree pruning request at 605 Irwin St.
• Sports complex updates
• Parks updates
• Events and programs updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a tree pruning request for 605 Irwin St. and the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Updates were provided on sports complex revenue, park projects, and upcoming events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tree pruning request at 605 Irwin St. (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will meet July 1, 2025, to decide on several annexations, a transient occupancy tax increase, and over $1.2 million in departmental purchases. The meeting includes public hearings on annexing two subdivisions into Mello-Roos districts and a 93.56-acre county island, as well as adopting the annual Community Development Block Grant plan.

• Annexation of Island #15 (93.56 acres) and prezoning to R-L-12/R-L-5 residential
• Annexation of Billingsley Subdivision Tract 937 and Lunaria Subdivision Tract 938 into CFD 2025-1 (Public Safety Services)
• Annexation of Billingsley Subdivision Tract 937 into CFD 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services)
• Proposal to increase transient occupancy tax by 4% via Resolution 25-37-R
• $1.2M in purchases: $210K blanket orders for Community Development, $128.75K refuse study, $81.74K crack-sealing machine, and $437K+ in Police Department purchases

City Council

The Hanford City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss proposals received in response to a Request for Proposals for executive recruitment services for the city manager position. The council will provide direction to staff as appropriate. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Review of proposals for executive recruitment services for city manager position
• Direction to staff on recruitment services

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on the City Attorney's services, then meet in closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and the appointment of an Interim City Manager. In open session, the council will reorganize by selecting a Mayor and Vice Mayor, and vote on a consent calendar that includes over $9.7 million in blanket purchase orders, nearly $2 million for refuse trucks, and several other contracts. The council will also discuss a potential Independence Day drone show and approve an employment agreement for the Interim City Manager.

• Approval of 33 blanket purchase orders totaling $9,732,432 for Public Works and Utilities
• Sole source purchase of 4 refuse trucks (3 Peterbilt 520 side load, 1 front load) for $1,987,413.01
• Purchase of 10 vehicles (Ford F-150s, F-150 Lightnings, Dodge Durangos) and upfitting for $917,975.81 funded by Measure H
• Award of pavement resurfacing contracts: $883,883 to Dryco Construction and $186,186 to Cen-Cal Construction
• Adoption of Resolution No. 25-36-R designating FY 2025/26 RMRA project list with $1,605,667 appropriation

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a drive-thru lane for an automatic car wash to be located 4 feet 10 inches within the required setback and landscaping area at 1726 Glendale Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda and on consent calendar items.

• Variance No. 0023-25 for a drive-thru lane setback deviation at 1726 Glendale Avenue (APN 011-030-012)
• Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting
• Appeal filing fee of $1,100 for final project decisions

Parks and Recreation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes, followed by updates from various divisions (Recreation and Events, Parks, Softball Complex, and Director's Updates). No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for receiving reports and routine business.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recreation and Events updates
• Parks updates
• Softball Complex updates
• Director's updates

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed-session interview for the interim city manager position. Public comment is restricted to agenda-listed items under the Brown Act.

• Closed-session interview for interim city manager under Gov. Code §54957(b)(1)

The City Council met in special session solely to conduct interviews for the interim city manager position in closed session. No action was taken in open session, and the closed session action report was 'None.' The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session interviews for Interim City Manager (no action reported)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2025-2027 two-year budget and the comprehensive Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The meeting also includes a study session on municipal sign code amendments and code enforcement, as well as various infrastructure contracts and grant applications.

• Award $3,352,647 contract to Steve Dovali Construction for Water Well 51 and 52 improvements
• Approve $529,929.28 reimbursement for park land acquisition and improvements
• Adopt 2025-2027 two-year budget and 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule
• Accept $150,575 FAA grant for Hanford Municipal Airport improvements
• Approve $133,368 contract with Wesco for wastewater treatment plant switchgear

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of an Interim City Manager. The Council will also provide direction regarding the recruitment process for a permanent City Manager.

• Closed session regarding Public Employment for Interim City Manager
• Discussion and direction on appointment of Interim City Manager
• Discussion and direction on recruitment process for new City Manager

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of 93.56 acres of land into the City of Hanford and a proposed 14-lot residential subdivision. Commissioners will also review minutes from previous meetings held in April and May 2025.

• Annexation No. 166, Island #15 (93.56 acres)
• Prezone No. 0014-25 for R-L-12 and R-L-5 residential zoning
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 947 for 14 single-family lots

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission is holding a special meeting and study session on May 20, 2025, at the Council Chambers at 400 N. Douty St. The agenda consists of a study session with Mintier Harnish regarding the Environmental Justice, Objective Design Standards, and Subdivision Ordinance Update projects. No action items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Study session with Mintier Harnish on the Environmental Justice, Objective Design Standards, and Subdivision Ordinance Update projects

The Planning Commission held a study session with consultants Mintier Harnish to discuss upcoming updates to the Environmental Justice Element, Single-Family Objective Design Standards, and Subdivision Ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, covering project scope, timeline, and public input. Adoption is targeted for spring 2026.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review the draft fiscal year 2026-27 budget and personnel master plan. The Council will also consider several infrastructure and administrative contracts, including utility billing services and wastewater and storm drain fee studies, and hold a public hearing regarding lighting requirements for the Live Oak Master Plan.

• $610,000 appropriation for Community Development Remodel Capital Improvement Project
• $474,894.40 reimbursement to Lennar Homes for Tract 922 street and water improvements
• $82,020 contract amendment with Lechowicz & Tseng for utility rate studies
• $183,600 annual contract with InfoSend, Inc. for utility billing services
• Public hearing on removing decorative lighting requirements for Live Oak tracts

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting in the Council Chambers at 400 N. Douty St. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, various division updates, and consideration of a tree permit prune request at 316 Ivy St alongside the City of Hanford Streets and Shrubs Ordinance.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Tree Permit Prune Request for 316 Ivy St
• City of Hanford Streets and Shrubs Ordinance 12.12.020-12.12.530

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a tree permit prune request for 316 Ivy St. They also discussed the City's Trees and Shrubs Ordinance, with plans to review and potentially revise it in August. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved tree permit prune request for 316 Ivy St (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will review the draft operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and discuss a proposed increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax. The agenda also includes a public hearing on removing decorative lighting requirements from the Live Oak East tracts, plus several consent items including murals, water testing, and wastewater equipment purchases.

• Draft operating budget for FY 2026-2027 presented for Council direction
• Public hearing on modifying PUD No. 2005-04 to delete decorative lighting requirements for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, 912
• Proposed increase to Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) for Council direction
• Appropriation of $48,000 from Water Fund for water testing (BSK & Associates)
• Purchase order with Telstar Instruments for $74,865 for WWTF Headworks Internal Screw installation

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November ballot to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax from 8% to 12%. The council also approved the consent calendar (minus pulled items), including a letter of support for a Strike Fighter Center at NAS Lemoore, two murals, a water testing amendment, a wastewater purchase order, a subdivision final map, and a police grant resolution. Two pulled consent items were approved separately: the on-call appeal hearing officers list (4-1) and a mural at The Plunge (3-2). A public hearing on Live Oak PUD modifications was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved motion to place Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 8% to 12% on November ballot (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved on-call appeal hearing officers list (4-1, Regan opposed)
• Approved Mural No. 0004-25 at The Plunge (3-2, Paden and Kairis opposed)
• Continued public hearing on Live Oak PUD modifications to next meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map that proposes dividing a 57.43-acre parcel into four residential lots in the R-L-5 zone. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 0012-24: split 57.43-acre parcel into four lots (20.84, 13.97, 10.56, 12.06 acres) in R-L-5 zone east of 10½ Avenue, between Hanford-Armona Road and Houston Avenue
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on zoning change request
• Appeal process for final decisions: $1,100 fee within 10 days of decision

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 0012-24, which divides a 57.43-acre parcel into four parcels in the R-L-5 Low Density Residential zone. The project is located east of 10 ½ Avenue between Hanford-Armona Road and Houston Avenue. The commission also approved the minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting as corrected. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 0012-24 via Resolution No. 2025-19 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting as corrected (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan, review Council-approved goals for 2025–2026, and consider a contract for a school resource officer. A public hearing will address proposed modifications to Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, including removing decorative lighting requirements for specific tracts.

• Authorization to pre-purchase a $283,908 Tier 4 500kW diesel generator for Water Well #52 and Public Works yard facilities
• Approval of the 2025-2026 School Resource Officer contract for Pioneer Union Elementary School District
• Public hearing on proposed modifications to Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 to remove decorative lighting requirements for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, and 912
• Discussion of the historic and architectural merit of the building at 103 N Douty Street
• Consideration of the Draft Council Expenditure Policy

The Hanford City Council continued the public hearing on proposed modifications to the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development to delete decorative lighting requirements for certain tracts, allowing more time for council review. The Council also directed staff to proceed with declaring the historic building at 103 N Douty Street as substandard, and set a $500 limit for Council expenditure reimbursements. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including a pre-purchase of a diesel generator for water well facilities.

• Continued public hearing on Live Oak PUD lighting modifications (unanimous)
• Directed staff to declare 103 N Douty Street building substandard (consensus)
• Set $500 limit for Council expenditure reimbursements (consensus)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 25-13-R and SRO contract (unanimous)
• Approved pre-purchase of Tier 4 diesel generator for $309,845.06 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (400 N. Douty St.) to conduct routine business via a consent calendar and receive updates from divisions including the Softball Complex, Recreation, Boys and Girls Club, and Parks. The Commission will also consider a tree removal permit request for 124 Florinda Ave.

• Tree removal permit request for 124 Florinda Ave.
• Consent calendar for routine Parks and Recreation Commission actions

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a tree removal request for 124 Florinda after staff reported the tree was dead and posed a safety concern. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and public comment.

• Approved tree removal at 124 Florinda (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan and discuss potential amendments to its rules of procedure. In regular session, the council will consider approving settlement agreements in two lawsuits against the city and police department, along with several routine consent items. The agenda also includes a presentation on refuse division budget challenges and a possible Prop 218 rate study.

• Settlement agreements in Jason Stingley v. City of Hanford and Patrick Jurdon v. City of Hanford (consent items B and C)
• Historic Resources Permit No. 0018-25 for exterior modifications to Old Courthouse, 113 Court Street (ADA lift)
• Ordinance No. 25-02: Prezone No. 0005-23 for R-L-5 Low-Density Residential south of Hanford Armona Road between 12th and 13th Avenues
• Contract with ESRI for GIS software: $60,300 annually for three years
• Professional Services Agreement with Hawk on Hand for falconer services: $53,600 for downtown crow abatement

The Hanford City Council approved a professional services agreement with Hawk on Hand for falconer services to abate crows downtown, with the city funding half the cost and Main Street Hanford responsible for the remainder. The council also approved a $130,528.85 purchase of electrical switchgear for the Wastewater Treatment Facility solar project, and directed staff to proceed with a Prop 218 rate study for the Refuse Division. Two settlement agreements with plaintiffs in lawsuits against the city and police department were approved unanimously. The council also directed staff to update the Handbook of Rules and Procedures, including adding recognition for commissioners.

• Approved $53,600 crow abatement contract with Hawk on Hand, city pays half, Main Street Hanford pays half (4-1)
• Approved $130,528.85 purchase of electrical switchgear for WTTF solar project (unanimous)
• Approved Prop 218 rate study for Refuse Division (unanimous)
• Approved settlement with Jason Stingley (unanimous)
• Approved settlement with Patrick Jurdon (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including Historic Resources Permit for Old Courthouse, Ordinance 25-02 prezone, ESRI GIS contract, and easements (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update Handbook of Rules and Procedures with clarifications and commissioner recognition

Oversight Board

The Measure H Oversight Board is meeting to consider routine items and discuss the Measure H expenditure plan for fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The board will also hear department presentations on how Measure H funds will impact operations and projects.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of tentative schedule for future meetings
• General overview of accounting for Measure H
• Recommendation of Measure H Expenditure Plan/Budget for FY 2025/2026 ($18,514,670) and FY 2026/2027 ($18,523,670)
• Recommendation to reimburse up to $143,750 to the General Fund for Measure H objectives advanced in FY 2024/2025

City Council

This is a special meeting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with all bargaining groups. No public action is scheduled; the agenda is limited to the closed session item and procedural items.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for all bargaining groups

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development-related items: modifications to the Live Oak Master Plan to remove decorative lighting requirements for certain tracts, and two tentative parcel maps to subdivide residential parcels. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other major actions are listed.

• Modify PUD 2005-04 to delete decorative lighting requirements for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, 912
• Tentative Parcel Map 0007-24: divide 5.75-acre parcel into two (2.25 and 3.50 acres) at Grangeville Blvd. and University Ave.
• Tentative Parcel Map 0011-24: divide 6.91-acre parcel into two (2.14 and 4.76 acres) at 9837 9 ¼ Ave.
• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024 and February 25, 2025 meetings

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of modifications to the Live Oak Master Plan and Tentative Tracts 865, 881, and 912 to remove decorative lighting requirements, replacing them with cobra lights. The commission also approved two tentative parcel maps for residential subdivisions. All decisions were unanimous and will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-13 recommending PUD 2005-04 amendment to remove decorative lighting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 recommending Tentative Tract 865 amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 recommending Tentative Tract 881 amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-16 recommending Tentative Tract 912 amendment (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 0007-24 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 0011-24 (5-0)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will discuss the 2024 financial report, a $228,551 FAA grant for airport upgrades, and a proposed annexation of 88.89 acres. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a 75-acre residential subdivision and approvals for historic permits and consultant contracts.

• FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant ($228,551) for Hanford Municipal Airport fuel island design
• Public Hearing on Annexation 161 (88.89 acres) and Vesting Tentative Tract 943 (75.02-acre subdivision)
• Approval of $70,000 change order for city equipment parts (Purchase Order 22500223)
• Authorization for $705,000 in REAP 2.0-funded planning projects with KCAG, Mintier Harnish, and Langan
• Historic Resources Permit HRA0017-25 for 230 W. Seventh Street fence/gate installation

General

The Measure H Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to conduct internal business. They will receive training on meeting rules, elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and review the history and purpose of Measure H and the board itself. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no specific project or funding decisions listed.

• Brown Act and Rosenberg's Rules of Order training
• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Review of Measure H history and Expenditure Plan
• Discussion of board purpose and future meetings

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting, which includes public comment, approval of the February 10, 2025 minutes, and updates from recreation, parks, sports facilities, and the director. The main business item is a request to approve tree pruning at 1474 Hayden Ave.

• Approval of meeting minutes for February 10, 2025
• Tree pruning request for 1474 Hayden Ave
• Recreation, parks, sports facilities, and director's updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a unanimous motion to allow pruning and thinning of a heritage tree at 1474 Hayden Ave. The meeting also included updates on recreation programs, park maintenance, and sports facilities, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved tree pruning request for 1474 Hayden Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session to discuss the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, the city's CalPERS unfunded accrued liability and pension obligation bonds, and potential changes to social media platforms including a Limited Public Forum structure and a first Social Media Policy. In the regular session, the council will consider consent items including a $42,600 purchase for water meter replacement services, a $40,000 appropriation for the Civic Auditorium centennial, and a resolution on transit needs. General business includes a final report on Winter Wonderland with a $49,999 appropriation for drone shows and adoption of the 2025 Active Transportation Plan.

• Appropriate $42,600 from Water Fund for Tyler Technologies implementation services for Water Meter Replacement Project
• Appropriate $40,000 from General Fund for Civic Auditorium Centennial Celebration
• Adopt Resolution No.25-06-R on public transit needs and file Notice of Exemption for TDA funds
• Appropriate $49,999 from General Fund for two drone shows funded by Clean Alternatives to Fireworks Grant
• Adopt 2025 Active Transportation Plan

The Hanford City Council unanimously approved a $49,999 appropriation from the General Fund to pay for two drone shows at Winter Wonderland, funded by a grant from the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Control District. The council also adopted the 2025 Active Transportation Plan and approved the consent calendar, which included a $42,600 purchase for water meter replacement services and a $40,000 appropriation for the Civic Auditorium's centennial celebration. During the study session, the council directed staff to allocate additional CDBG funds to the Commission on Aging and reached consensus to allow public comments on city social media platforms, with a policy to be drafted.

• Approved $49,999 appropriation for Winter Wonderland drone shows (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Active Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $42,600 for Tyler Technologies water meter services and $40,000 for Civic Auditorium centennial (unanimous)
• Directed staff to allocate additional CDBG funds to Commission on Aging up to cap
• Consensus to allow public comments on city social media with restrictions; policy to be drafted

City Council

This is a special meeting (study session) of the Hanford City Council, focused on internal team-building and strategic planning discussions. The agenda includes items like 'Prouds and Sorries,' 'Know your Role,' and setting SMART objectives, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled. It is largely procedural and workshop-oriented.

• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
• Discussion on current goals and updates
• Setting SMART objectives for the future
• Identifying resources needed to move forward

City Council

This is a special study session, not a decision-making meeting. The Council will discuss defining the partnership between the Council and staff, leadership roles, and the collaborative process. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Council and staff roles in the partnership
• Discussion of leadership in the partnership
• Discussion of the C's of a high-performing partnership: Commitment, Clarity, Connection, Communication, Collaboration

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a major annexation and subdivision proposal, two parcel map requests, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The most consequential item is Annexation 161, which would bring 88.89 acres into the city and prezone it for low-density residential use, along with a vesting tentative tract map to create 326 single-family lots, a park, and a storm basin. The commission will also consider two smaller parcel maps for residential and mixed-use divisions.

• Annexation 161: 88.89 acres from Kings County, prezone R-L-5 Low-Density Residential
• Vesting Tentative Tract 943 (Silicon Valley Ranch): 326 single-family lots, 3.58-acre park, 3-acre storm basin on 75.02 acres
• Certify Final Focused EIR (SCH 2024060956) and adopt Statement of Overriding Considerations for traffic impacts
• Tentative Parcel Map 0003-23: divide 72,673 sq ft into 4 parcels at 715 S. Irwin Street
• Tentative Parcel Map 0006-24: divide 3.94 acres into 2 parcels at 942 S. Harris Street

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, discussing a ranking list for Measure H oversight board interviews, updates on a civic auditorium centennial celebration, and the Hanford Police Department’s annual report. The council will also consider routine consent items, including financial appropriations and contract approvals, and receive a presentation on the Draft Active Transportation Plan.

• Approval of $363,099 additional funding for Sand Slough Interconnect project on Houston Avenue
• $461,681 reimbursement to Presidio JJR for Live Oak East Tract 881, Unit 1
• $62,250 contract for Fire Department technical computer services with TABLET COMMAND Inc.
• $26,800 contract with Main Street Hanford for Falconer services in Downtown Hanford
• Presentation of Draft Active Transportation Plan for direction from Council

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to decide on two land-use proposals under its jurisdiction. The meeting includes a public hearing on a parcel map and a planned unit development amendment, both in the C-R Regional Commercial zone district.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 0008-24: split 6.54-acre parcel into two (5.98 acres and 0.56 acres)
• Planned Unit Development No. 0040-24: amend master site plan for shell quick-service restaurant at 1673 W. Lacey Blvd.

The Hanford Planning Commission unanimously approved a tentative parcel map to divide a 6.54-acre parcel into two lots and a planned unit development amendment to create a new pad site for a shell quick-service restaurant at 1673 W. Lacey Blvd. Both resolutions passed 5-0. No public opposition was heard, and the applicant noted the tenant is still being negotiated.

• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-09 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 0008-24 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-10 approving Planned Unit Development No. 0040-24 (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar, and division updates. The main business items are approval of the 2025 Active Transportation Plan and a tree permit for 782 Euclid Drive. The agenda also includes updates from recreation, parks, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Softball Complex.

• Approval of 2025 Active Transportation Plan
• Tree permit for 782 Euclid Drive, Hanford, CA 93230
• Updates from Recreation, Parks, and Director
• Boys and Girls Club update by Unit Director
• Softball Complex update led by Coordinator Austin Payne

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the 2025 Active Transportation Plan, which prioritizes safety for walkers and bikers, including sidewalk improvements on Leoni Street. No action was taken on a tree permit for 782 Euclid Drive, and no motion was made on the softball complex permit, resulting in denial. The meeting included updates on recreation and parks divisions, the Boys and Girls Club, and other projects.

• Approved 2025 Active Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Tree permit for 782 Euclid Drive: no motion, no action
• Softball complex permit: no motion, permit denied

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on federal legislative matters with its lobbyist and discuss the appointment process for the Measure H Oversight Board. The regular meeting includes consent items such as a settlement agreement, a prezone ordinance, and several contracts and appropriations. Council will also receive a presentation on the Draft Active Transportation Plan.

• Settlement agreement in Tina Threadgill v. City of Hanford et al.
• Ordinance No. 25-01 approving Prezone No. 0001-24 for annexation areas
• $118,530 appropriation for energy efficiency equipment, including an electric pickup truck
• Change order with E.M. Tharpe Inc. increased from $26,430 to $99,430 for refuse truck repairs
• Contract with Interwest Consulting Group for City Surveyor services up to $200,000 annually

The Hanford City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, except for two items pulled for separate votes: Ordinance No. 25-01 (prezoning for annexation areas) and an appropriation for energy efficiency equipment. Both pulled items passed unanimously. The Council also directed staff to proceed with the Measure H Oversight Board applicant review and selection process, with applications to be brought back on February 18. No other substantive decisions were made; the Active Transportation Plan presentation was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (excluding pulled items) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-01 for prezone of annexation areas (unanimous)
• Approved $118,530 appropriation for energy efficiency equipment, reimbursed by EECBG grant (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with Measure H Oversight Board selection process
• Postponed Active Transportation Plan presentation to next meeting

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to discuss and vote on two conditional use permits. One permit requests a three-story, 105-room hotel at 12236 W. Lacey Blvd., and the other seeks to establish a taproom with a liquor license at 118-120 W. Sixth Street.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 0043-24: 105-room hotel at 12236 W. Lacey Blvd. (C-R Regional Commercial zone)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 0044-24: taproom with Type 40 ABC liquor license at 118-120 W. Sixth Street (MX-D Downtown Mixed Use zone)
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

General

The Hanford Planning Commission (or relevant body) is holding a site plan review meeting to consider a revised tentative subdivision map (TSM0012-24). The agenda includes only this one item, with comments to be submitted via EnerGov. No decisions are listed; this appears to be a review/comment stage.

• Review of Tentative Subdivision Map No. 0012-24 (Rev 1)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a study session on future Council compensation changes under SB329 and funding options for civic function attendance. The regular meeting includes a public hearing to annex four county islands totaling 197.15 acres and prezone them per the 2035 General Plan. The consent calendar features multiple contracts and purchases, including a $368,420.40 urban forestry consulting agreement and a $111,220.00 traffic signal equipment purchase. The council will also consider establishing a Measure H Oversight Board and approving developer reimbursements for street and water improvements.

• Study session on Council compensation changes under SB329 and funding for civic function attendance
• Public hearing: Annexation No. 163 Parts 9, 12, 13, 14 (197.15 acres) and Prezone No. 0001-24
• Award $368,420.40 to Dudek for urban forestry consulting (Hanford Goes Green Project)
• Approve $111,220.00 purchase of traffic signal poles and equipment from JAM Services, Inc. for 12th Avenue at Hume Avenue project
• Adopt Resolution 25-01-R establishing a Measure H Oversight Board

The Council approved the annexation of four county islands totaling 197.15 acres, the prezone of the territory, and the initiation of LAFCO proceedings. It also adopted Resolution 25-01-R establishing a Measure H Oversight Board with amendments increasing membership to 11 and setting terms. Several consent items were approved, including a $368,420.40 urban forestry consulting agreement and a $111,220.00 traffic signal equipment purchase.

• Approved annexation and prezone for 197.15 acres (4-0, Regan recused, Martinez abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 25-01-R establishing Measure H Oversight Board with 11 members (unanimous)
• Approved $368,420.40 Dudek urban forestry consulting agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $111,220.00 traffic signal equipment purchase from JAM Services (unanimous)
• Approved $64,891.19 portable pump purchase for Storm Utility Division (unanimous)
• Approved overhire of 3 police cadets through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $284,014.51 reimbursement to Presidio for Tract 938 improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $47,209.08 reimbursement to Presidio for Tract 928 improvements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hanford Planning Commission will meet in person and via livestream to decide on two significant land-use proposals: a 75-acre residential subdivision south of Hanford Armona Road and a 39-acre mixed-use medical and residential project along Glendale Drive. The meeting includes routine consent items, public comment, and elections for chair and vice-chair.

• Annexation of 88.89 acres and prezoning to R-L-5 Low-Density Residential
• Subdivision of 75.02 acres into 326 single-family lots, a 3.58-acre park, and a 3-acre storm basin (Vesting Tentative Tract 943)
• General Plan Amendment 2022-01 to change 39.16 acres from Highway Commercial to Service Commercial and High-Density Residential
• Rezone 2022-01 to C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential with PUD overlay
• Planned Unit Development 2022-01 for a 15-building medical and mixed-use development

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates from staff and review two major planning documents: the Active Transportation Plan Administrative Draft and the Measure H Ten-Year Expenditure Plan. They will also consider a tree permit request and a heritage tree pruning request. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.

• Overview of Active Transportation Plan Administrative Draft
• Overview of Measure H Ten-Year Expenditure Plan
• Tree Permit Request at 2308 Mussel Slough
• Heritage Tree Pruning Request at 605 Douty Ave.

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved two tree-related requests: removing a tree at 2308 Mussel Slough at the homeowner's expense, and pruning a heritage tree at 605 Douty Ave. Both motions passed unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on recreation programs, parks projects, and the new Sports Coordinator hire.

• Approved tree removal at 2308 Mussel Slough, replaced at homeowner's expense (unanimous)
• Approved heritage tree pruning at 605 Douty Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Hanford City Council will hold a closed session during a special meeting to discuss existing litigation. The session covers the case Threadgill v. City of Hanford, Kings County Superior Court Case No. 24CU0210.

• Closed session for legal counsel discussion on existing litigation (Threadgill v. City of Hanford, Case No. 24CU0210)