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Porterville public meetings in 2023

28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider camping rules, shelter space, and multiple purchases

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on personnel, labor, property, and litigation matters, then reconvene to consider routine consent items and scheduled matters. Key decisions include purchasing park amenities, firefighter equipment, a police K9, and approving a baseball field design contract. The council will also discuss potential camping regulations and additional shelter space, and review local drought and flood emergencies.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Dec 5, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville Council to buy 3 fire trucks for $4.67M, discuss camping rules

The Porterville City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of two fire engines and a ladder truck for $4,674,669.30, among other routine consent items. They will also review potential local regulations on camping and discuss the city's participation in the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency. The meeting includes closed-session discussions on liability claims and litigation.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Nov 21, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville City Council to consider new sewer, solid waste, and recycled water rates

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on proposed increases to sewer, solid waste, and recycled water rates, and will also consider several consent items including water purchases, consultant agreements, and bid authorizations. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation and liability claims.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Nov 7, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to review fireworks sales process and local flood emergency

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations and potential litigation, then reconvene to consider routine consent items including equipment purchases, consultant agreements, and event approvals. Scheduled matters include a review of the fireworks sales process and the status of the local flood emergency declaration.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to discuss camping regulations and critical infrastructure protection

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on anticipated litigation, then reconvene to discuss potential local regulations on camping and protection of critical infrastructure, among other items. The agenda includes routine consent items, appointments, and reports on local emergencies.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider $1.74M fire training tower purchase

The Porterville City Council will consider approving the purchase of a custom four-story Draeger live burn training prop for the fire department, with a total cost not to exceed $1,742,915.10. The agenda also includes several routine consent items such as contracts, equipment purchases, and community event approvals, as well as a second reading of a zone change ordinance and a review of local emergency declarations.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Sep 19, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville City Council to consider FY 2023-24 budget, zone change, and $2M canal project

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2023-2024 budget and a zone change for 1088 W. Linda Vista Avenue, and consider awarding contracts for the North Friant-Kern Canal Turnout & Basin Project ($2,070,400) and Fire Station 72 Classroom Remodel ($545,734). The council will also set public hearings for November 21 on sewer, solid waste, and recycled water rate increases, and review local drought and flood emergency declarations.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider FY 2023-24 budget, solid waste rates, and Terraza subdivision

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on revoking a conditional use permit, the Terraza residential development, and the 2022-2023 CAPER. They will also consider the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, potential solid waste rate increases, and several consent items including police vehicle purchases and a navigation center lease. The meeting includes closed session items on property negotiations, labor, and liability claims.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Aug 29, 2023 · 17:00

City Council

Council to review water, sewer, solid waste rate increases

The City Council is holding a study session to review reports on water/recycled water, sewer, and solid waste rates, prepared by Carollo Engineers and R3 Consulting Group. They will discuss alternatives and scenarios for implementing Proposition 218 notification for rate increases. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and direction.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider $3.2M library design contract

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and litigation, then reconvene to consider routine consent items and scheduled matters. Key actions include approving a $3.2 million contract for library design, purchasing police equipment, and reviewing conditional use permits and local emergencies.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 15:00

City Council

Porterville City Council to hold public hearings on landscape lighting assessments

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on proposed 2023-2024 assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts, including establishing a new district for The Villas at Sierra Meadows. The council will also consider consent items such as accepting a $100,000 STEP grant, joint funding agreements for school resource officers, and a police department reorganization, along with several closed-session items.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville City Council discusses budget, infrastructure, and navigation center expansion

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a groundwater recharge basin and fire station remodel. The meeting also includes discussions on the expansion of the Porterville Navigation Center and the adoption of a $93,143,853 appropriation limit.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville City Council to adopt FY 2023-24 budget and award Main Street contract

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and consider the annual adjustment of fees. The consent calendar includes awarding a $1.6 million contract for the Main Street Reconstruction Project, purchasing water meters and water shares, and other routine items. The council will also discuss interim operations of the Navigation Center and review local emergency declarations.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider $10M Villa Street rebuild, cannabis dispensary, annexation

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on a development agreement for a cannabis dispensary at 200 North Main Street, an annexation near East River Avenue and Plano Street, and zoning amendments for the Professions Office district. They will also consider awarding a $10,087,972.40 contract for the Villa Street Reconstruction Project, approving the FY 2023-2024 budget process, and several consent items including a $39,900 lease for automated license plate readers.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue May 23, 2023 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider priority projects for 2023-2024 fiscal year

The Porterville City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, followed by an open session. The main scheduled matter is consideration of priority projects for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Public comments are allowed on closed-session items and any matter of interest.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue May 16, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on $1.7M off-highway vehicle grant and $2.5M river parkway contract

The Porterville City Council will meet on May 16, 2023, to decide on several key items, including a $1,730,535 state off-highway vehicle grant application, a $2,536,720 contract for the Tule River Parkway Phase 3 project, and funding allocations for housing and water conservation programs. The meeting will also include closed-session discussions on labor negotiations and legal claims.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue May 2, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to review flood emergency, military equipment, and opposition resolutions

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations, liability claims, and litigation, then reconvene to hear reports and consider consent items. Key actions include reviewing the local flood emergency and ratifying emergency expenditures, renewing the police department's military equipment policy under AB 481, and considering resolutions opposing state bills. The meeting also includes several routine approvals and quarterly reports.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Apr 18, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider water agreement, transit review, and flood emergency status

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property, labor, and litigation matters, then reconvene to discuss routine consent items, public hearings on CDBG funds, and scheduled matters including a recycled water agreement with the Tule River Tribe, review of transit agency participation, and status of the local flood emergency. The agenda includes several routine approvals and informational reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves recycled water deal for Tule River Tribe project

The City Council approved an agreement to provide recycled and provisional domestic water for the Tule River Tribe Development Project near the Porterville Airport (4-0, Carrillo recused). The council also authorized a notice of intent to withdraw from the Tulare County Regional Transportation Agency, and approved several consent items including a $132,355 design contract for the Veterans Park trail. A liability claim by Miguel and Anna Moreno was denied in closed session.

291 N. Main Street, Porterville
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the City Council authorize temporary overflow parking at the Porterville Sports Complex and on City property adjacent to the east of the Porterville Fairgrounds for the opening of the new Eagle…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Beltran yea · Meister yea · Weyhrauch yea · Flores yea · _ Carrillo abstain
MOVED by Mayor Flores, SECONDED by Council Member Beltran, that the City Council approve the draft agreement for the provision of recycled water and provisional domestic water for the Tule River…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Beltran yea · Meister yea · Weyhrauch yea · Flores yea · Carrillo abstain
Fri Apr 14, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

Council to vote on using National Guard armory as evacuation shelter

The Porterville City Council will meet in a special session to consider a draft license allowing the California Military Department to use the Porterville Army National Guard Armory as a temporary evacuation point and shelter. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Apr 4, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider alcohol permit, alley vacation, and drone purchase

The Porterville City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a conditional use permit for alcohol sales, the vacation of an alley, and the purchase of a drone for the police department. The agenda also includes closed session items on property negotiations, labor negotiations, and liability claims, as well as reports on water conservation and a local drought emergency.

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✓ Decided: Council continues flood emergency, approves $18.7K drone purchase

The Council approved several consent items, including a $18,705.78 drone purchase and $61,768.99 for solar lights at Murry Park. It also approved a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Tio Chema, vacated an alley, and continued the local flood emergency declaration, moving the budget study session to a future meeting. Consideration of the city's participation in the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency was continued to a later date.

291 N. Main Street, Porterville
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOVED by Council Member Meister, SECONDED by Council Member Beltran that the City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Qualifications to add to the list of qualified material testing…
3 yea · 2 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay · Carrillo nay
Tue Mar 21, 2023 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to vote on $193,645 bulldozer purchase for flood recovery

The Porterville City Council will decide whether to authorize the purchase of a Caterpillar D2 Track Type Tractor for $193,644.74 to support flood recovery and debris mitigation along the Tule River. The equipment is available through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program and will be funded via the Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund, with reimbursement sought from federal and state emergency response programs.

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Mar 21, 2023 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to vote on $390,176 purchase of flood-recovery excavator

The Porterville City Council will decide whether to authorize the purchase of a Caterpillar 323 excavator and Rockland Kryto Klaw 48" bucket for $390,176.21 to support flood-fighting and debris cleanup on the Tule River, with funds from the Equipment Replacement Reserve and potential emergency reimbursement.

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Porterville
Tue Mar 21, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider housing funds, equipment purchases, and development code update

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations and liability claims, then reconvene to consider consent items including equipment purchases, housing allocation funds, and community events. Public hearings include a conditional use permit modification for Krayola Korner and the 2022 Housing Element report. The council will also provide input on a comprehensive update to the Development Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves over $580,000 for emergency heavy equipment

The City Council authorized the purchase of an excavator and a track type tractor to address storm and flood impacts. The council also rejected two liability claims and approved several community event permits.

291 N. Main Street, Porterville
🗳️ How they voted — 14 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOVED by Councilmember Meister, SECONDED by Councilmember Beltran that the City Council approve Items Nos. 1-14
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
MOVED by Councilmember Meister, SECONDED by Councilmember Beltran that the City Council approve Items Nos. 1-14. AYES: Meister, Beltran, Carrillo, Flores NOES: Weyhrauch ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council authorize the purchase of seven sets of Firefighter Ballistic Equipment from Bullitproof IT, LLC at a cost of $16,578.68 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency for a total of…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
[context] upon receipt of invoice approved by the Public Works Director
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
[context] AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE THIRD YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PLAN Recommendation: That City Council authorize staff to…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council authorize staff to distribute a Request for Qualifications for the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council approve the Community Civic Event application from the Parenting Network to hold the "Calling All Superheroes" event on April 5, 2023, subject to the requirements and…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council approve the Community Civic Event application from the Tule River Economic Development Corporation to hold the Autism Awareness Car Show on April 1, 2023, subject to the…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council approve the Community Civic Event application from Summit Charter Academy to hold the "Fun Run" event on March 24, Page 6 of 13 Documentation: 2023, subject to the requirements…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council approve the Community Civic Event application from the Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc. to hold the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade and Fiesta on May 6 and…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council schedule the review and consideration of the City's continued participation in the Tulare County Regional Transportation Agency at its meeting on April 4, 2023
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council authorize out-of-state travel and per diem expenses for three Fire Department personnel to the Pierce Manufacturing Facility, located in Wisconsin, for the evaluation and…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council approve Council Member Meister's request to consider authorization to distribute a Request for Qualifications to add to the list of qualified material testing firms and for…
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
That the City Council receive the report of status and review of the Declaration of Local Emergency and determine the need exists to continue said Declaration
4 yea · 1 nay
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Weyhrauch nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Mar 17, 2023 · 10:00

City Council

Council to ratify emergency declaration over Tule River flooding

The Porterville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider ratifying a local emergency declaration made on March 13, 2023, due to increased Tule River flow from a significant weather event. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, with no action expected on other matters.

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✓ Decided: Council ratifies local emergency declaration for OES mobilization

The Porterville City Council unanimously ratified the Declaration of Local Emergency and approved delegation of authority for the Incident Commander for the XTU OES Preposition/Mobilization in Tulare County. The council also held a closed session on anticipated litigation, with no reportable action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

291 N. Main Street , Porterville
Tue Mar 7, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider $4.7M airport taxiway rehab contract

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and liability claims, then reconvene to consider consent items including a $4.675 million contract for airport taxiway rehabilitation, several service agreements, and a housing element update. The agenda also includes presentations and reports on homelessness and bicycle incidents.

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✓ Decided: Porterville City Council approved various purchases, agreements, and the continued local drought emergency.

The City Council approved a consent calendar containing multiple items including purchases, project bids, service agreements, and event permits. They also rejected a liability claim from Anaberta Champion, reviewed the draft Housing Element update, and voted to continue the local drought emergency.

291 N. Main Street, Porterville
Tue Feb 21, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on police ammo purchase and sewer extension

The Porterville City Council will meet on February 21, 2023, to consider routine approvals, contracts, and community event permits. Key decisions include authorizing a $8,257.68 police ammunition purchase and extending sewer improvements to Foothill Presbyterian Church. The council will also review updates on local drought emergency status and a new rescue mission.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sewer extension for Foothill Presbyterian Church

The City Council unanimously approved a sewer extension for Foothill Presbyterian Church, accepting 2001 improvements as compensation and assessing $7,179.64 in connection fees. The council also approved a consent calendar including police ammunition purchase, a CalHome grant application, and several community events. Two liability claims were rejected in closed session.

291 N. Main Street , Porterville
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the City Council approve the Community Civic Event application from the Native Star Foundation to hold the Yokuts Mural Celebration event on March 5, 2023, subject to the requirements and…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Meister yea · Beltran yea · Weyhrauch yea · Flores yea · Carrillo abstain
Tue Feb 7, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to decide on $862,644 water system project and housing development

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Villas at Sierra Meadows 4 & 5 development project, which includes a general plan amendment, conditional use permit, and tentative subdivision map. They will also consider awarding a contract for the Akin and Central Mutual Water System Improvement Project, along with several other routine items and closed session discussions on labor negotiations and liability claims.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Villas at Sierra Meadows 4 & 5 development project

The City Council unanimously approved the Villas at Sierra Meadows 4 & 5 Development Project, including the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Subdivision Map, and annexation request. The council also approved a consent calendar with 12 items, including a $862,644 water system improvement contract and a $150,000 wastewater repair. Three liability claims were rejected in closed session, and the local emergency drought declaration was continued on a 4-1 vote.

291 N. Main Street, Porterville
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOVED by Council Member Donald Weyhrauch, SECONDED by Mayor Martha A. Flores thatthe City Council receive the report of status and review of the Declaration of Local Emergency and determined the need…
4 yea · 1 nay
Beltran yea · Weyhrauch yea · Carrillo yea · Flores yea · Meister nay
Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on zoning change for Panaderia La Cosecha and continue housing project hearing

The Porterville City Council will meet on January 17, 2023, to decide on a zoning change for a commercial property and continue a public hearing on a housing development project. The meeting will also address routine items such as vehicle repairs, grants, and donations, as well as consider forming a committee to review the General Plan.

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✓ Decided: Porterville City Council approves zone change and Barn Theater license amendments

The City Council approved a zone change for a parcel on North F Street and amended the Barn Theater's license agreement to allow fundraising. The Council also agreed to provide temporary water assistance to Tulare County for an emergency tank program.

291 N. Main Street, Porterville