Porterville public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public hearings, and a consent calendar. Key actions include authorizing purchases for fire department equipment, approving a cannabis dispensary RFP, and adopting resolutions for land purchases and opioid settlements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit for crop cultivation and a status review of the local drought emergency.
- Authorize purchase of fire hoses, nozzles, and tools totaling up to $171,815.70
- Authorize repair of fire aerial ladder truck at cost not to exceed $12,181.52
- Authorize staff to distribute RFP for wholly local cannabis retail dispensary
- Adopt resolutions for land purchase contracts with US and Tea Pot Dome Water District (APNs listed)
- Approve continuation of local emergency declaration for drought
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on revised district boundaries based on the 2020 Census, consider designating a utility undergrounding project on Morton Avenue, and discuss the new library site selection. They will also consider increasing density for high-density residential parcels, authorize purchases for library furniture, a pump, and a jet refueler, and review local emergencies for drought and COVID-19. The agenda includes closed session items on real property negotiations, labor negotiations, and litigation.
- Public hearing on revised City Council district electoral boundaries per 2020 Census
- Designation of Rule 20A utility undergrounding project on Morton Avenue between Main and Roche Streets
- Authorization to purchase furniture for temporary library from Core Spaces, not to exceed $406,767
- Authorization to purchase Wemco screw centrifugal pump from MuniQuip, LLC, not to exceed $35,657
- Authorization to purchase Jet Aircraft Refueler from Skymark Refuelers LLC for $238,550
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations, labor, litigation, and liability claims, then reconvene to consider consent items including purchases for firefighter PPE and a police vehicle, a CalHome grant application, and a public hearing on the Villa Street Reconstruction Project's environmental review. The council will also review local emergencies for drought and COVID-19 and approve several community events.
- Purchase PPE for two firefighters from L.N. Curtis & Sons at $11,844.89
- Purchase turnouts, boots, and equipment for six new firefighters at $35,534.66 plus up to $39,465.34
- Purchase one police vehicle from Merle Stone Chevrolet at $43,553.74
- Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration for Villa Street Reconstruction Project (Villa Street between Olive and Henderson Avenues)
- Apply for CalHome Grant from California Department of Housing and Community Development
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations with the Friant Water Authority and Mark C. and Virginia Jaggers, labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, and several liability claims and litigation matters. In open session, the council will consider routine consent items, including a $7,073 HVAC repair at the police department, a grant for firefighter ballistic equipment, and a 24-month extension for the Woodland Tentative Subdivision Map. They will also review a second reading of an ordinance to allow certain auto service uses in the DR-S zone and discuss impact fees for a storage facility on West Poplar Avenue.
- Approve $7,073 for HVAC repair at Porterville Police Department
- Accept 12 sets of firefighter ballistics protective equipment via Tulare County grant
- Approve 24-month extension for Woodland Tentative Subdivision Map
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 1888 to allow auto service uses in DR-S zone
- Discuss impact fees for storage facility at 167 W. Poplar Avenue
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on a downtown zoning amendment, a conditional use permit modification for a Smart & Final development, and a CUP for a Chevron ExtraMile. They will also consider consent items including a $77,684.97 SCBA equipment purchase, a $200,000 budget augmentation for a digester project, and a $100,000 COPS grant for the police department, plus several other routine matters.
- Development Ordinance amendment for DR-S Zone District south of Olive Avenue
- CUP modification #2 for commercial development at Olive Avenue and Lotas Street
- CUP for Chevron ExtraMile (PRC 2020-027)
- Budget adjustment accepting $100,000 COPS grant for Police Patrol Division
- Authorization to purchase SCBA equipment from All-Star Fire Equipment, not to exceed $77,684.97
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on a draft mitigated negative declaration for the Butterfield Stage Corridor project, and will consider several routine purchases and contracts, including firefighting gear, shuttle vans, and consulting extensions. The council will also review local emergencies for drought and COVID-19, and discuss a Veterans Day parade and run.
- Public hearing on Butterfield Stage Corridor Mitigated Negative Declaration (Teapot Dome Ave to Ave 196)
- Purchase of 3 battery-electric shuttle vans from GreenPower Motor Company for $298,236
- Purchase of 8 sets of structural firefighting PPE from L.N Curtis & Sons for $19,988.38
- Authorization to negotiate purchase of 2 police administrative vehicles from Three-Way Chevrolet
- Approval of Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11 with Main St closure (Doris Ave to Orange Ave)
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations, labor, and litigation, then reconvene to consider several routine items and public hearings. Key actions include adopting vehicle miles traveled guidelines, approving community events, and providing direction on a zoning ordinance amendment for downtown retail south of Olive Avenue. The council will also review continuations of local emergencies for drought and COVID-19.
- Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 302-100-015 (Rick Perigo Roadsiding) and APN 259-040-047 (Smee Homes, Inc.)
- Consent: purchase used water truck for OHV Park up to $85,000 (State Parks OHV Grant)
- Consent: repair refuse truck by E.M Tharp/Golden State Peterbilt up to $29,344
- Public hearing: adopt Tulare County SB 743 Vehicle Miles Traveled Guidelines
- Scheduled: zoning ordinance amendment to Downtown Retail South of Olive Avenue
City Council
The Porterville City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider a request from CAL FIRE for overnight use of the Sports Complex. The agenda includes only this item, along with public comment and adjournment.
- Consideration of CAL FIRE emergency request for overnight use of Sports Complex
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including the purchase of real property on E. Cleveland Avenue and funding for a temporary library project. The meeting also includes discussions on renewing local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19.
- Purchase of real property at 36-38 E. Cleveland Avenue for $250,000
- Awarding the Temporary Library Project at 50 W. Olive Avenue to TMJ Construction, Inc. for $177,362.00
- Authorization of SCADA programming for digester #3 not to exceed $16,510
- Rejoining the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation for $25,000 in dues
- Authorization of up to $9,000 for travel to a Fallen Firefighter Memorial
City Council
The City Council will consider several grant applications, including $2.5 million for a water treatment facility. The meeting also includes discussions on restoring transit services and reviewing storm drain project bids.
- Apply for $2.5 million in AB 74 grant funds for a Tertiary Water Treatment Facility
- Award $676,708.00 to 99 Pipeline for the Thurman Avenue & Third Street Storm Drain Project
- Restore Porterville Transit normal service hours and Route 4
- Adopt a 3% annual fee adjustment using the ENR Cost Index
- Approve the Butterfield Stage Corridor Mitigated Negative Declaration
City Council
The City Council will consider agreements with the Tule River Tribe for wastewater and recycled water facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on continuing local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19.
- Agreement with Tule River Tribe for wastewater and recycled water system facilities
- Authorization of $20,812.79 for police vehicle repairs (2014 Dodge Charger)
- Authorization of up to $9,320.82 for refuse truck repairs
- Acquisition of right of way for Prospect Street Deceleration Lane Project
- Rejoining Tulare County Economic Development Corporation for $25,000
City Council
The Porterville City Council will administer the oath of office to Lawana Tate as the new District One council member. The council will also hold public hearings on a car wash conditional use permit and new landscape/lighting districts, give second readings to two cannabis dispensary development agreements, and consider numerous consent items including grants, contracts, and assessments. Closed session items include real property negotiations and labor negotiations.
- Oath of office for new Council Member Lawana Tate (District One)
- Second reading of Ordinance 1886 for retail cannabis dispensary at 230-232 N. Main Street
- Second reading of Ordinance 1887 for retail cannabis dispensary at 1 W. Morton Avenue
- Public hearing on modification to Conditional Use Permit for ARCO car wash at 700 S. Jaye Street
- Acceptance of STEP Grant ($100,000) and Traffic Records Improvement Grant ($60,000) for Police Department
City Council
The Porterville City Council will consider appointing a new member for District One, vacated by Council Member Peñaloza, and will hold public hearings on development agreements for two retail cannabis dispensaries. The agenda also includes numerous routine consent items, such as water purchases, equipment repairs, and street maintenance programs, as well as reports from various committees and continuations of local emergencies.
- Appointment to fill District One vacancy, term expiring November 2022
- Public hearings on development agreements for Culture Cannabis Club and Haven #7 LLC retail dispensaries
- Authorization to purchase water shares or surface water up to $500,000 for groundwater recharge
- Approval of $1,000,000 for Cold Mix Asphalt Overlay Program 2021-2022
- Adoption of annual appropriation limit of $82,650,411 for FY 2021-2022
General
The Porterville City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and appoint a new council member for District One, filling the vacancy left by Council Member Peñaloza. The term will expire in November 2022. The meeting also includes a closed session on labor negotiations and potential litigation.
- Interviews of applicants for District One City Council vacancy
- Consideration of appointment to District One, term expiring November 2022
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Porterville City Peace Officers Association
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (one case)
City Council
The Porterville City Council will meet to adopt the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and discuss filling a District 1 vacancy following a resignation. The meeting also includes discussions on local emergency continuances for COVID-19 and drought.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
- Discussion of District 1 vacancy following Council Member Peñaloza's resignation
- $175,000 CDBG-CV grant application for Central California Family Crisis Center Inc.
- $407,000 service agreement with Via Mobility and CalStart for HOPE planning grant
- $676,015 Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange Program fund claim
City Council
The Porterville City Council will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and schedule a public hearing for June 15, 2021. The agenda also includes several consent items, public hearings, and reports on local emergencies.
- Consideration of proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and setting public hearing for June 15, 2021
- Approval of new Fire Command vehicle at $44,224.44 plus up to $40,000 for equipment
- Purchase of eight sets of firefighter turnouts from LN Curtis for $19,988.38
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for residential tentative parcel map with lots without street frontage
- Second readings of ordinances on internal city audits and prima facie speed limits
City Council
The Porterville City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with firefighter employee organizations, followed by an open session. The open session includes a study session to consider an agreement with the Porterville Chamber of Commerce and establish mutual goals and objectives. Public comments are accepted via email or Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fire Officer Series and Porterville City Firefighters Association
- Study session: agreement between City and Porterville Chamber of Commerce
- Public comments via email or Zoom; deadline 5:30 p.m. May 24, 2021
City Council
The Porterville City Council meets May 18, 2021, with a closed session on real property negotiations, labor talks, and several legal matters before the public portion. The open agenda includes a proposed Fire Department reorganization, a body-worn camera contract renewal with Axon, and speed limit zone changes. The council will also consider applying up to $1,875,818 in CARES Act funding to a transit agreement with Tulare County, plus several employee pay and benefit plan amendments.
- Fire Department reorganization and SART staffing recommendations up for approval
- CARES Act funding credit to Local Transportation Fund agreement with Tulare County, cost not to exceed $1,875,818
- Renewal of Body Worn Camera contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
- Ordinance amending special speed zones based on 2020 Speed Survey
- Closed session on real property at 256 E. Orange Avenue, 645 N. Prospect Street, and 38 E. Cleveland Avenue
City Council
The City Council will conduct closed sessions regarding multiple real property negotiations and labor discussions. The open session includes reviewing the local drought emergency and the COVID-19 emergency proclamation.
- Real property negotiations for 256 E. Orange Avenue, 645 N. Prospect Street, 38 E. Cleveland Avenue, and 42 S. Plano Street
- Purchase of police ammunition for $36,709.30
- Reimbursement to Self-Help Enterprises for Villa Street improvements totaling $408,294.69
- Approval of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Porterville Fairgrounds
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 1882 regarding fireworks
City Council
The City Council will consider transitioning the water conservation plan to Phase III and continuing local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19. The meeting also includes several public hearings regarding municipal code amendments and community development grants.
- Purchase of 'Jaws of Life' extrication equipment for $36,175.13
- Purchase of repair materials for City Well No. 1A up to $11,677
- Public hearing on transitioning the Water Conservation Plan to Phase III
- Public hearing on amending the Fireworks Ordinance
- Approval of 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
General
The Porterville City Council will meet to consider a COVID-19 vaccination and resource fair at the Porterville Fairgrounds. The Council will also discuss priority projects for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. A closed session is scheduled regarding the City Manager and potential litigation.
- Approval for COVID-19 Safe Drive Through Vaccination and Community Resource Fair at Porterville Fairgrounds (April 18-20, 2021)
- Consideration of Priority Projects for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year
- Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (City Manager)
- Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation
City Council
The City Council will consider several high-value purchases for electric buses and transit licensing. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding real property negotiations and labor discussions.
- Purchase of three New Flyer battery-electric buses for up to $2,748,000
- ViriCiti licensing for electric buses and vans up to $46,380
- Repair of electronic message board for $29,719.96
- Real property negotiations for APN 256 E. Orange Avenue and 42 S. Plano Street
- Library needs assessment contract up to $52,000
City Council
The City Council will meet remotely to discuss a draft fireworks ordinance and the continuation of local emergency declarations for COVID-19 and drought. The agenda also includes various consent calendar items regarding vehicle repairs, equipment maintenance, and contract approvals.
- Authorization of police vehicle repairs totaling $28,203.74
- Repair of Sewer Vactor Truck for an amount not to exceed $16,442
- Approval of $15,000 appropriation and $2,940 contract for Mighty 190 website management
- Discussion of draft Fireworks Ordinance
- Closed session negotiations for properties at 42 South Plano Street and 38 East Cleveland Avenue
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a special meeting conducted remotely via livestream and Zoom. The meeting consists of a two-hour ethics training study session for local government officials and identified staff as required by AB 1234.
- AB 1234 Training study session
City Council
The City Council will meet remotely to consider several items, including an unmanned aerial system program and updates to the fireworks ordinance. The agenda also includes the acceptance of a completed airport project and reviews of local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19.
- Acceptance of Porterville Municipal Airport project for $1,117,239
- Authorization of $18,440.77 to purchase five drones from All Drone Solutions
- Authorization of $28,505 consultant agreement with 4Creeks for Island Annexation Sewer Project
- Discussion of City fireworks ordinance update
- Review of local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19
City Council
The Porterville City Council will hold a special remote meeting to discuss a community civic event. The Council is considering approval for a pop-up vendor fundraiser at the Barn Theater.
- Approval for Barn Theater Pop-Up Vendor Fundraiser on February 27, 2021
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances to allow one additional adult-use cannabis dispensary. The meeting also includes reviews of local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19.
- Public hearing on Ordinances 1879 and 1880 regarding one additional cannabis adult-use dispensary
- Review of Local Emergency: Drought declaration
- Review of Local Emergency: COVID-19 proclamation
- Authorization to repair refuse truck intake system for up to $9,274
- Authorization to rebuild refuse truck hydraulic cylinders for up to $5,625
City Council
The Porterville City Council will meet remotely to discuss ordinances for allowing one additional adult-use cannabis dispensary. The Council will also consider continuing local emergency declarations for drought and COVID-19.
- Ordinance to allow one additional cannabis adult-use dispensary
- Purchase of ten Samsung Chromebooks not to exceed $5,940
- Fire aerial ladder truck repair not to exceed $9,376
- WWTF office demolition electrical and service contracts totaling $18,919
- Reimbursement to Pearson Development Company up to $14,904 for asphalt improvements
City Council
The City Council will meet remotely to consider various consent calendar items, including final payments for fire damage remediation and several infrastructure project awards. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding real property negotiations and labor discussions.
- Final payments of $1,001,872.75 to Belfor Property Restoration and $265,000 to Ductz for City Hall and Fire Station No. 1 remediation
- Award of $515,015.00 to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. for Olive Avenue and Newcomb Street traffic signal upgrades
- Award of $93,994.00 to Central Valley Environmental for asbestos and hazardous materials abatement
- Purchase of digester recirculation pumps for $52,457.00 at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Purchase of mobile radar units from Staler Radar Applied Concepts INC. for $7,983.23
City Council
The Porterville City Council will meet in a special session to conduct closed-session business. This includes negotiations regarding real property and discussions with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.
- Real property negotiations for 2700 W. Teapot Dome Avenue with Tulare County Jr. Livestock Show and Community Fair
- Conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation