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Parlier public meetings in 2024

41 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to adopt 6th-Cycle Housing Element and related zoning amendments

The Parlier City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting its 6th-Cycle Housing Element and amending zoning codes to implement state-mandated housing programs. They will also consider a contract for city manager recruitment services, deny gymnasium use in M-1 zones, adopt a noise nuisance ordinance amendment, approve hybrid vehicle purchases, and authorize the acting city manager as representative for state housing funds.

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Thu Dec 19, 2024

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Agenda contains only zoning code text, no specific decisions or discussions

The provided agenda for the Parlier City Council meeting on December 19, 2024, consists entirely of excerpts from the municipal zoning code (R-2 and R-3 districts). No items for council action, public hearings, or staff reports are listed. The document appears to be a reference copy of regulations rather than a meeting agenda with substantive items.

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Thu Dec 19, 2024

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City Council to certify election results and swear in new officials

The Parlier City Council will consider two items at this special meeting: approving an application to join the Employee Risk Management Authority (ERMA) for liability coverage, and adopting a resolution to certify the November 5, 2024 general election results for council seats and citywide offices. The council will also administer oaths of office to the elected candidates and recognize outgoing City Clerk Dorothy Garza for 24 years of service.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024

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Council to consider code change on accessory buildings, New Year's Eve contracts

The Parlier City Council will vote on amending Title 18 of the municipal code to revise rules for accessory buildings and lot coverage. Council will also consider contracts totaling $6,350 for New Year's Eve performers, a $10,000 consulting contract for successor agency wind-down, and a $21,785.75 basketball equipment purchase funded by a cannabis grant. Consent items include check approval and fee waivers for community events.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to consider flood pump station contract, ADU loan program, and water rate deals

The Parlier City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Urban Flood Protection Pump Station Project to A-C Electric Company, approving guidelines for the CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Program, and approving rental of the Civic Center for private events. Additionally, the council will discuss a temporary water rate agreement and a fixed wastewater rate with Maxco Inc., and receive status updates on the Bulldog Powerhouse Gym and a vacant building at 1030 E. Parlier Avenue.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to consider approving FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget

The Parlier City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several financial and policy items. Key actions include approving the FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget, continuing annual water rate increases, and adopting guidelines for first-time homebuyer and ADU loan programs. The council will also authorize grant applications and amend a youth counseling contract.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

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City Council to consider approving $3M CalHome first-time homebuyer and ADU loan program guidelines

The council will consider adopting guidelines for a $3 million CalHome grant from the state, with $2 million for first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance and $1 million for accessory dwelling unit loans. They will also vote on the FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget, authorize applications for a $40,000 USDA grant for code enforcement equipment, and authorize the city manager to execute documents with Cal OES for federal disaster assistance. Additionally, they will review a building inspection report for city-owned buildings at 580 E. Tulare and 741 E. Tulare.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier City Council October 17 meeting cancelled

The Parlier City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting as it will not occur.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on continuing 12% water rate increases for 2024 and 2025

The Parlier City Council will vote on continuing previously approved 12% annual water rate increases for 2024 and 2025. They will also consider approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget, a police chief employment contract for David Cerda, and a public hearing on amending zoning rules for accessory buildings. Other action items include a final subdivision map for Tract 6435, several rental agreements, and a contract for real estate legal services.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on $659,260 water treatment media contract

The Parlier City Council will hear crime statistics from the Chief of Police, consider consent items including checks and minutes, and take action on two regular business items: approving first-time homebuyer guidelines and awarding a $659,260 contract for water treatment media. The council will also hold closed session for the Chief of Police performance evaluation and discuss existing and anticipated litigation.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to award contract for indoor sports facility, water rate hike up for vote

The Parlier City Council will consider awarding a contract to Yanez Construction for the design and construction of the Parlier Indoor Sports Facility (Resolution 2024-55). The council will also review a proposed 12% water rate increase effective October 1, 2024, as part of previously approved increases, and a draft budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. Other actions include amending the municipal code on accessory buildings, approving operating agreements for Proposition 64 grants, and recruiting for a city manager, finance director, and city attorney. The consent calendar ratifies emergency procurements and accepts completion of several infrastructure projects.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024

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Parlier City Council to consider water rate increases and fiber network installation

The City Council will discuss appointing an interim city attorney and approving a 2024/2025 continuance budget. The body is also considering a master encroachment permit for a citywide fiber network and the purchase of park amenities for Fig Tree Park.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to approve landscaping assessment and transportation funds allocation

The City Council will consider two resolutions: one to confirm the annual assessment for the Parlier Landscaping Maintenance and Lighting District No. 1, and another to approve the annual allocation of Measure C local transportation pass-through funds for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes a state-mandated AB 1234 ethics training session for council members and staff.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to consider landscaping assessment, Prop 64 grant, sewer completion

The Parlier City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual assessment for Landscaping Maintenance and Lighting District No. 1 and consider adopting a resolution to confirm the levy. The council will also vote on resolutions to accept a Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant for law enforcement, approve modifications to the Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District site plan, and accept completion of Avila Sewer Improvements. Consent items include approval of check reports, meeting minutes, and a soccer league's use of Heritage Park.

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Thu Jul 18, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to consider $500,000 body-worn camera grant and wastewater project completion

The Parlier City Council will vote on several resolutions, including applying for a $500,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for body-worn cameras and related digital evidence management, and authorizing a Notice of Completion for the Industrial Wastewater Monitoring Station Project. The council will also consider change orders for the TCP Removal Treatment Systems construction and an application for a $237,557 Proposition 56 grant to reduce tobacco sales to minors. Consent items include approval of check payments and fee waivers for two churches to use the Community Center for outreach events.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier City Council to consider authorizing legal services for City Attorney role

The City Council will consider Resolution No. 2024-32 to authorize legal services related to the City Attorney position. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding public employee discipline and the appointment of an Interim City Attorney. Additionally, the council will confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

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Thu Jul 4, 2024

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Parlier City Council meeting for July 4, 2024, cancelled

The Parlier City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, has been cancelled in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. This notice contains no other agenda items.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier Council considers installing speed bumps on Bulah Avenue

The City Council will consider a resolution to install speed bumps on Bulah Avenue between Mendocino and Whitner Avenues for traffic safety. The council also plans to review SB1-funded road repair projects for the 2024-25 fiscal year and introduce an ordinance to abolish the elected office of City Treasurer.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier Council considers Bulah Avenue speed bumps and abolishing City Treasurer office

The Parlier City Council will consider installing speed bumps on Bulah Avenue to address traffic safety concerns. The council will also review SB1-funded road repair projects for the upcoming fiscal year and introduce an ordinance to abolish the elected office of City Treasurer.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier City Council considers legal services agreement with LCW

The Parlier City Council will consider approving an agreement for special legal services with the law firm Liebert, Cassidy and Whitmore. The contract covers consulting and legal representation regarding employment relations matters. Staff recommends that the Council approve the agreement.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier City Council to consider special counsel appointment and personnel matters

The Parlier City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss closed session items. These include the appointment of a Special Counsel and matters regarding public employee discipline or complaints. Residents may provide public comment on these items before the closed session begins.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

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Parlier City Council to conduct performance evaluations in closed session

The Parlier City Council has called a special meeting to conduct closed session discussions. The council will review performance evaluations for the City Attorney, Acting City Manager, and City Engineer. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier City Council considers November election and apartment site plan

The City Council will consider resolutions to call the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and to initiate annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 1. The agenda also includes a site plan review for the Parlier Apartments project and the swearing-in of the new Finance Director.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier Council considers speed bumps and City Manager recruitment

The Pertain City Council will consider installing speed bumps on Bulah Avenue to address traffic safety. The council will also discuss hiring a recruitment agency for the City Manager position and approving grant completions for blight reduction and water system plans.

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Fri May 31, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to consider City Manager recruitment, property acquisitions, and police roof contract

The Parlier City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative and infrastructure items, including hiring a recruitment agency for the City Manager position, acquiring property for a roundabout, and awarding a roofing contract for the Police Department. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving checks, minutes, and fee waivers for community events, plus a closed session on pending litigation.

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Thu May 16, 2024

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Parlier City Council May 16 meeting cancelled

The Parlier City Council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. has been cancelled by order of the Mayor. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

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Wed May 8, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to discuss pending lawsuit in closed session

The Parlier City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation in the case Garza v. City of Parlier. The only substantive item is this legal discussion; the rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, flag salute, public comment).

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Thu May 2, 2024

City Council Meetings

Parlier City Council regular meeting with multi-part agenda

This is the agenda for the Parlier City Council regular meeting on May 2, 2024. The agenda is split into three parts, but the provided text only lists the parts and their associated PDF documents, with no specific items detailed. As such, the meeting's substantive topics are not discernible from this text alone.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to approve Prop 64 grant implementation and $583,923 in checks

The Parlier City Council will consider approving the implementation of the BSCC-907-22 Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant, which authorizes staff to complete paperwork, reporting, and agreements with community-based organizations. The council will also approve a consent calendar that includes a check report totaling $583,923.37 for the period April 2-15, 2024, and the minutes from January 18, 2024. Closed session items include pending litigation and public employment matters.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

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Council considers agreement with California Consulting for grant services

The City Council is considering an agreement to hire California Consulting for grant writing, research, and administration. The consultant would assist with various city-wide development projects and service enhancements.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on $45,870 payment to Sarbat Bhala Inc. for property reacquisition

The Parlier City Council will consider authorizing a $45,870 payment to Sarbat Bhala Inc. to reacquire approximately 20 acres on Academy Avenue, the site of a planned indoor sports arena and park. The property was sold in 2017 with a condition that title reverts if a training center wasn't built by January 1, 2018. The payment was previously authorized but never made, and the deed was not recorded. The council deferred action from a March 21 meeting to review documents.

Thu Apr 4, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on extending A&M Engineering contract for state/federal projects

The Parlier City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-15 to extend the on-call agreement with A&M Engineering for State and Federal Projects by one additional year, making it a total of four years. The council will also approve routine consent items, including the check report and meeting minutes, and hold closed-session discussions on the city manager's performance, pending litigation, and real property negotiations.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council tours Well 9 to observe filter installation progress

The Parlier City Council is holding a special meeting as a tour of Well 9 to observe the progress of installing filters that remove contaminants from extracted water. No formal council business, public comment, or council discussion will occur; members may only ask staff questions during the tour.

Thu Mar 21, 2024

City Council Meetings

Council to award flood protection contract, approve crosswalk, alcohol sales, refuse rates

The Parlier City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a contract to Agee Construction Corporation for the Parlier Flood Protection Project, authorizing construction of a crosswalk at Parlier Avenue and Smyrna Avenue, approving a conditional use permit for beer and wine sales at La Hacienda Mariscos y Sushi, and adopting revised refuse rates effective April 1, 2024. The council will also authorize implementation of the BSCC 907-22 Proposition 64 grant and an agreement with California Consulting for grant writing services. Consent items include approval of checks totaling $547,611.16 and fee waivers for community events.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

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Council to vote on $45,870 property reacquisition payment

The Parlier City Council is holding a special meeting with one main item: deciding whether to authorize a $45,870 payment to Sarbat Bhala Inc. for the reacquisition of real property that was previously conveyed to the payee. The city attorney is presenting the item, and staff recommends approval. The meeting is being live-streamed on YouTube.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

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Council to consider buying 5 new vehicles via air district grant

The Parlier City Council will consider purchasing five new vehicles through a San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District grant, adopt a resolution to solicit bids for an indoor sports park, and discuss creating a credit card use policy. The consent calendar includes approving checks totaling about $2.5 million and waiving fees for a church event at Earl Ruth Park.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

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Parlier Council to vote on RAISE grant for Manning Ave bike trail

The Parlier City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: one authorizing a grant application for a $9 million bicycle trail along Manning Avenue, and another to apply for CalHome housing funds. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

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Council to award Downtown Facade Improvements contract and seek emergency well grant

The Parlier City Council will consider two resolutions: one authorizing a grant application for the Emergency Well Rehabilitation Project and another awarding the Downtown Facade Improvements Project contract to Lionsgate Construction LLC. The consent calendar includes approval of checks totaling $1,508,128.91 and meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled for appointments to special counsel and all administrative positions.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

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Parlier City Council to discuss zoning, subdivision, and park grant applications

The City Council will consider amending commercial zone language and approving a subdivision agreement for Adobe West, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on facility rental security requirements and a grant application for a regional sports park.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

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Council to review community/senior center rental rules, reschedule June/July meetings

The Parlier City Council will discuss rental requirements for the Community Center and Senior Center, and consider rescheduling or canceling the June 6 and July 4 meetings. They will also hear year-end crime stats and a budget update, and approve a check report covering payments from Dec 30 to Jan 12 totaling about $2.1 million.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

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Council to consider buying one 2023 hybrid police patrol unit

The Parlier City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2024, at 6:30 PM at City Hall. The main business item is a staff recommendation to purchase one 2023 hybrid police patrol unit to replace older high-mileage vehicles. The council will also consider routine consent items, including approving checks, minutes, and event permits, and will hold a closed session on a special counsel appointment and potential litigation.

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