Porterville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public hearings, and numerous consent calendar items. Key decisions include a public hearing on the River Springs residential development, approval of a development agreement for a cannabis dispensary, and consideration of an updated library design with a $22 million budget. The council will also consider several contracts and purchases, including SWAT rifles, refuse containers, and a digital public information board.

• Public hearing on River Springs Residential Development Project (27.95 acres north of Tule River)
• Second reading of ordinance approving development agreement with Cannabis Express, Inc. for dispensary at 1436 W. Olive Avenue
• Consideration of $22 million budget and updated schematic design for new Porterville Public Library
• Reallocation of $188,209.44 Measure I funds for police radio encryption upgrades
• Reimbursement of $2,196,124.06 to San Joaquin Valley Homes for Brookside Subdivision improvements

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on a 32-lot residential subdivision, a cannabis dispensary relocation, and a proposed ordinance establishing principles of individual liberty. They will also consider several contracts and purchases, including a $385,000 playground for Veterans Park, and adopt updated building codes.

• Public hearing on Villas at Winding Creek tentative subdivision map and conditional use permit for 32-lot residential project on 8.76 acres near Poplar Ditch between Wisconsin and Indiana Streets
• Public hearing on development agreement with Cannabis Express, Inc. to relocate retail cannabis dispensary to 1432 W. Olive Avenue, Unit A
• Public hearing on ordinance adding Article XV to Chapter 2 establishing principles of individual liberty (medical freedom, parental rights, nondiscrimination)
• Authorization to purchase Veterans Park playground not to exceed $385,000 using Measure I funds, plus $15,000 for ADA connectivity path RFQ
• Emergency SCADA system repairs at Rocky Hill and Martin Hill Reservoir not to exceed $21,043; airport fuel island concrete repair not to exceed $13,836.24

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2025 California Building Codes and consider a second reading of the Fire Code ordinance. The consent calendar includes several contracts and funding awards, including a construction contract for Fire Station 72 and housing funds for local nonprofits. The council will also discuss participating in a water feasibility study and review a local flood emergency declaration.

• Public hearing on adopting 2025 California Building Codes (first reading)
• Award construction contract to 4C Global, Inc. for Fire Station 72 Addition and Remodel at 500 N. Newcomb St.
• Award PLHA Year 3 funds: $31,813.45 to Central California Family Crisis Center, $7,710 to Family Services of Tulare County, $31,813.46 to Kings View
• Accept Henrahan Street Reconstruction Project and return $425,614.81 in unused Measure I funds
• Consider revocation of business license for home occupation at 1910 W. Putnam Ave.

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2025 California Fire Code, consider approving a preferred fixed-route transit design (Concept 6), and vote on a consent calendar with equipment purchases and repairs. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on property negotiations, a liability claim, and several lawsuits. Most items are routine approvals, but the fire code adoption and transit route selection are significant policy decisions.

• Public hearing on adopting 2025 California Fire Code
• Select Concept 6 as preferred fixed-route transit design effective Jan 2, 2026
• Purchase 13 Cradlepoint routers and 3-year plan for $28,864
• Repair Parks Aerial Truck up to $12,093.62 and Refuse Truck up to $25,104.10
• Replace airport mower up to $79,064.61 and Airway Café exhaust fan for $21,162.90

City Council

The Porterville City Council will meet on October 21, 2025, to decide on several key items, including a $395,771 playground purchase for Veterans Park, a lease amendment for a cell tower at 500 Newcomb Street, and an amended development agreement for a cannabis dispensary at 200 North Main Street. The meeting will also discuss public hearings for new building and fire codes, a local flood emergency review, and potential membership withdrawal from the League of California Cities.

• Purchase of a $395,771 battleship-themed playground for Veterans Park using Measure I funds
• Lease amendment for cell tower at 500 Newcomb Street with a one-time $20,000 payment to the City
• Amended development agreement for Cannabis Express dispensary at 200 North Main Street
• Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with local amendments
• $500,000 additional funding for Butterfield Stage Corridor Project due to unforeseen costs

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on moving to Phase III of the city's water conservation plan, consider a name for the new Park and Recreation Center, and review proposed city charter amendments. The consent calendar includes numerous routine purchases, contracts, and event approvals, plus a closed session on liability claims and litigation.

• Public hearing on transition to Phase III of Water Conservation Plan
• Second reading of Ordinance 1917 increasing RM-3 residential density from 30.0 to 30.5 units/acre
• Purchase of 40 fire department radios for $140,616.41
• Purchase of engineered wood fiber for playgrounds for $24,172
• Approval of $12,500 media sponsorship for Veterans Day Parade

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2025-2026 budget, a zoning amendment to increase residential density in the RM-3 district, and a commercial development at Henderson. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a new employment agreement for City Manager Richard Tree, and discuss a water conservation phase transition.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025-2026 budget
• Continued hearing on RM-3 density increase from 30 to 30.5 units per acre
• Continued hearing on Henderson Commercial Development (92,060 sq ft, conditional use permit PRC-2018-024-C)
• Contract awards: HVAC maintenance ($75,782), firewall purchase ($6,610.31), refuse truck repair ($19,488.26)
• Acceptance of $95,000 OTS traffic enforcement grant

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss City Manager employment under Government Code Section 54957. No substantive decisions are scheduled for open session.

• Closed session on City Manager employment under Government Code 54957

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed increase in RM-3 residential density, the final EIR for the Henderson Commercial Development (a 92,060 sq ft center with alcohol sales), and the 2024-2025 CAPER report. They will also consider the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and set a public hearing for September 16. The consent calendar includes numerous routine items such as contracts, project acceptances, and departmental reorganizations.

• Public hearing: Henderson Commercial Development final EIR, General Plan amendment to Retail Centers, Conditional Use Permit for 92,060 sq ft commercial center with Type 21 alcohol license
• Public hearing: Ordinance to increase RM-3 High Density Residential District maximum density from 30 to 30.5 units per acre
• Consideration of FY 2025-2026 budget and setting public hearing for September 16, 2025
• Consent: Ratify $7,431.07 emergency HVAC repair for Police Department
• Consent: Purchase transit center furniture from ULINE for $21,644.06 total authorization

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations, labor talks, and litigation, then reconvene publicly. The open session includes consent items such as a $757,018 water replacement contract, several employee union MOUs, and a public hearing on a four-parcel subdivision. The council will also discuss a comprehensive update to the city's sign ordinance and provide direction on next steps.

• Award Fourth Street Water Replacement Project to 99 Pipeline, Inc. for $757,018 (total not to exceed $908,420)
• Approve MOUs with Porterville Peace Officers' Association, Public Safety Support Unit, City Employees Association, and Management & Confidential Series
• Public hearing on Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2025-001 and Conditional Use Permit PRC 2024-025-C to subdivide 0.95-acre parcel at 905 S. Wisconsin St. into four parcels
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1915 lowering speed limit on Westwood Street from Tule River to Henderson Avenue from 40 to 35 mph
• Discuss modernization of Article 305 (Sign Ordinance) to streamline regulations

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, presentations, and a consent calendar containing multiple purchase authorizations and approvals. Public hearings are scheduled for speed zone changes, a new lighting and landscape district, and environmental review procedures. The council will also consider second readings of ordinances on signs and camping regulations.

• Authorize purchase of water shares or surface water for groundwater recharge up to $1,500,000
• Approve purchase and upfit of replacement fire department vehicle not to exceed $126,500
• Public hearing on establishing Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 58 for Brookside Phases I and II
• Second reading of ordinance regulating unsafe and unauthorized camping and storage of personal property
• Approve sale of retired police K9 'Neith' and purchase of new police service dog and training for $31,754.38

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation, then reconvene to discuss capital improvement project prioritization and review the draft fund balance for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council will provide direction to staff on these matters.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one case, facts not yet known to potential plaintiff)
• Capital Improvement Project Prioritization and Draft FY 2025-2026 Fund Balance Review

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property, labor, and liability matters, then reconvene for a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and a consent calendar of routine purchases and approvals. Notable items include a public hearing on a new 88-room Hampton Inn Suites, an ordinance regulating unsafe camping, and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 707 that would end virtual public comment. The council will also consider several contracts and purchases, including police vehicles, software, and construction projects.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for 88-room Hampton Inn Suites on Montgomery Avenue
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code to regulate unsafe and unauthorized camping and storage of personal property
• Resolution opposing California Senate Bill 707 and ending virtual public comment option
• Authorization to negotiate purchase of 10 police vehicles up to $841,000
• Award Main Street Reconstruction Project Phase 2B to MAC General, Inc. for $725,174.93

City Council

The Porterville City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget study session on the Draft FY 2025-2026 Budget. The session includes a presentation and discussion of revenues, expenditures, and departmental and enterprise fund budgets. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a review and discussion item.

• Draft FY 2025-2026 Budget presentation and discussion
• Review of revenues and expenditures
• Departmental and enterprise fund budgets

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on a provisional interim budget for FY 2025-2026, a fire hazard severity zone ordinance, and a report on vacant positions. They will also consider consent items including vehicle purchases, an emergency HVAC replacement, and setting a public hearing on a camping ordinance. The meeting includes a closed session for property negotiations, labor negotiations, and litigation.

• Purchase of two fleet vehicles: $122,190 (fire hydrant testing truck) and $112,000 (flatbed service truck)
• Emergency AC/boiler replacement at Police Department, not to exceed $357,083
• Reimbursement to Dayco Construction for transportation improvements, not to exceed $79,596
• Public hearing to consider ordinance on unauthorized camping (set for July 15, 2025)
• Adoption of provisional interim budget for first quarter FY 2025-2026

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on cannabis dispensary regulations, discuss updates to unauthorized camping policies, and consider several contracts including fare collection equipment, ALPR cameras, and a transit center renovation. The agenda also includes routine consent items, appointments, and closed session discussions on litigation and the City Manager position.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1910 amending cannabis dispensary hours, security, deliveries, and drive-through operations
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1911 adding cannabis dispensaries as permitted use in CG zone
• Authorization to purchase fare boxes ($35,003.70) and mobile/digital fare payment system (up to $114,406.25)
• Five-year lease for four additional Flock ALPR cameras at $12,000 annually
• Award contract to Sage Construction for Transit Center Renovation ($120,590.47, total budget $132,649.52)

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on transitioning from Phase IV to Phase III of the Water Conservation Plan (with an alternative of Phase II) and on ordinances amending cannabis dispensary regulations and zoning. The council will also consider contracts for bus stop signs and shelters, a development ordinance update, and an employment agreement for an interim city manager.

• Public hearing on water conservation plan transition to Phase III (or Phase II alternative) effective June 1, 2025
• Ordinance amending cannabis dispensary hours, security, deliveries, drive-throughs
• Ordinance adding cannabis dispensaries as permitted use in CG zone
• Award contracts: bus stop signs ($250,000) and shelters ($494,875)
• Employment agreement for Interim City Manager Richard Tree with 10% pay adjustment

City Council

This is a special meeting with only a closed session item. The council will discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations, including police, fire, and management unions. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting adjourns to the regular meeting on May 20, 2025.

• Closed session under Gov't Code 54957.6 for labor negotiations with Porterville City Employees' Association, Safety Support Unit, Firefighters' Association, Fire Officer Series, Management Confidential Series, and Police Officers' Association
• Negotiators: Jason Ridenour and Yuliana Andrade
• Adjournment to May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on proposed public transportation service changes due to funding reductions and on the Della Farms residential development, which includes a General Plan amendment, conditional use permit, and tentative subdivision map. The council will also consider a consent calendar with contracts for police vehicle upfitting, fireworks, HVAC upgrades, and a $3 million self-performed street maintenance program, among other items.

• Della Farms Residential Development: public hearing on Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Subdivision Map, and annexation request
• Public hearing on 2025 Public Transportation Service Changes due to projected funding reductions
• Authorization to award Freedom Fest Fireworks contract to Fireworks & Stage FX America for $30,000
• Authorization to award City Hall HVAC Metasys Upgrade contract to Bedard Controls for $48,070
• Approval of $3,000,000 Self-Performed Street Maintenance Program for FY 2025/2026

City Council

The Porterville City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a study session on budget definitions and fund types. This is an informational session to provide an overview of the city's fund types. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily educational.

• Study session on budget definitions and fund types
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Meeting adjourns to May 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan for CDBG funds, a conditional use permit for a brewery at 152 N. Main Street, and a residential subdivision on Pioneer Avenue. They will also consider consent items including several construction contracts, a transit bus repair, and a consultant agreement for the Tule River Tribe Village Corridor project. The agenda includes closed session items on labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Award Henrahan Street Reconstruction Project to 99 Pipeline, Inc. for $907,307.20
• Authorize consultant agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. for $770,697 for Tule River Tribe Village Corridor and Two Pedestrian Bridges Project
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for brewery at 152 N. Main Street
• Public hearing on 2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025/26 Action Plan for CDBG funds
• Consider phasing improvements to Navigation Center at 140 S 'C' Street

City Council

The Porterville City Council will meet to consider a consent calendar with multiple infrastructure projects, including $2 million in bridge repairs funded by Measure R, and a $1.14 million design contract for the Station 71/Emergency Operations Center. The council will also discuss public transportation service changes, the zero-fare program, and a financial assistance program for mixed-metering irrigation. Several closed session items are scheduled, including real property negotiations and labor negotiations.

• Approval of $2,000,000 in Measure R supplements for bridge repairs (Plano Street, Porter Road, Westwood Street bridges)
• Authorization to repair Porter Road Bridge ($153,240 total) and Westwood Street Bridge ($17,922 total)
• Authorization to advertise for bids for Fourth Street Water Replacement Project and Pavement Preservation Project (8.44 lane miles)
• Amendment to consultant contract for Emergency Operations Center design with COAR Design Group ($1,140,250 plus contingency)
• Authorization to hold public hearing on proposed 2025 public transportation service changes

City Council

The Porterville City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Government Code Section 54957 to discuss the City Manager’s employment. No public decisions are scheduled; the council will reconvene in open session to report any actions taken in closed session before adjourning to the next regular meeting.

The Porterville City Council met on March 11, 2025, and held a closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of a City Manager. No report was anticipated after the session, and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on March 18, 2025.

• Held closed session on City Manager appointment (no report anticipated)

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual review of police use of military equipment (AB 481), consider transit branding updates, and discuss several other items including charitable car wash fees, a potential ordinance to protect women's safe spaces, and airport committee formation. The agenda also includes numerous routine consent items and closed session discussions on labor, litigation, and a city manager appointment.

• Public hearing on Police Use of Military Equipment Annual Review (AB 481), affirming Ordinance No. 1892
• Authorization to repair City Well AP-2 for up to $14,800
• Authorization to advertise for bids for Henrahan Street Reconstruction Project (Morton Ave to Grand Ave)
• Amend Self-Performed Street Maintenance Program with additional $500,000 expenditure
• Consideration of ordinance to protect women's safe spaces

City Council

The Porterville City Council will meet on February 18, 2025, to decide on multiple contracts and funding applications, including a $16.875M Community Center & Park Project and a $177,500 foundation project for future Draeger Prop installation. The council will also hold a public hearing on lease rate adjustments for the Porterville Municipal Airport and review a 2023 flood emergency declaration.

• Award $16.875M Community Center & Park Project at Henderson Ave & Fourth St (+$2.27M for services)
• Award $177,500 Foundation & Drainage System Project for future Draeger Prop installation to Todd Companies
• Approve $123,143.11 permitting software contract with Granicus
• Authorize $5,990/year web hosting renewal with Revize for 5 years
• Public hearing on lease rate adjustments for Porterville Municipal Airport properties

The City Council unanimously approved a $16,875,000 contract with AMG & Associates for the Community Center and Park Project, along with additional funds for construction management and contingency. The council also postponed airport lease rate and hangar rental changes, directing staff to establish a nine-member Airport Committee for further discussion. Several other items were approved, including a web hosting contract, permitting software agreement, and a CalHome grant application.

• Approved $16,875,000 Community Center and Park Project contract to AMG & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $2,168,695 construction management agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. (unanimous)
• Postponed airport lease rate and hangar rental changes; directed creation of Airport Committee
• Approved 5-year web hosting contract with Revize at $5,990/year (unanimous)
• Approved $123,143.11 permitting software agreement with Granicus (unanimous)
• Approved $177,500 foundation and drainage project for Draeger Prop installation (unanimous)
• Authorized application for 2024 CalHome grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget calendar and scheduled Priority Projects Study Session (4-0, Beltran absent)

City Council

The Porterville City Council will meet on February 4, 2025, to discuss and vote on routine operational items, including infrastructure repairs and service agreements. The meeting will also include reports on city operations, presentations, and discussions on new advisory committees and community events.

• Authorization to Repair City Well No. 32 for up to $32,353 at 22374 Ave. 128
• Authorization to Purchase Replacement Rotating Pump Assembly for Veterans Park Booster Pump Station for up to $27,038
• Authorization to Purchase Chlorine Generation Electrode Assembly for up to $16,270
• Consideration to approve a $2,500 sponsorship for Porterville Little League from the Special Purposes Reserve Fund
• Public hearing on adjustments to lease rates for properties at the Porterville Municipal Airport

The City Council approved the Porterville Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Agreement with the Porterville Irrigation District, amended to include three city members (two council members and one staff member) on the GSA Board. Mayor Meister and Vice Mayor McKervey were appointed to the board, with Assistant City Manager Michael Knight as alternate. The council also approved several other items, including establishing an Ad Hoc Heritage Committee, a Downtown Porterville Committee, and a Charter Review Committee, and authorizing a $2,500 sponsorship for Porterville Little League.

• Approved Porterville GSA JPA with Porterville Irrigation District (4-1, Green no)
• Appointed Mayor Meister and Vice Mayor McKervey to GSA Board, with Michael Knight as alternate (unanimous)
• Established Ad Hoc Heritage Committee (unanimous)
• Established Downtown Porterville Committee (4-1, Beltran no)
• Established Charter Review Committee with two alternates and land/business owner eligibility (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Porterville Little League (4-0-1, Beltran abstained)
• Approved El Malecon CUP modification for Type 47 alcohol license (unanimous)
• Approved transit budget amendment and program of projects (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Porterville City Council focused solely on a two-hour ethics training session required under AB 1234 for local officials and identified staff. No other business is scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• AB 1234 ethics training study session for council and staff

City Council

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations and litigation, then reconvene to consider a consent calendar with routine purchases and contracts, public hearings on annexation, a conditional use permit modification, fair housing, and park impact fees, plus several committee formations and an interim city manager employment agreement.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Del Oro Water Company for Grandview Gardens and East Plano water systems for $301,000
• Public hearing on Family Healthcare Network annexation and conditional use permit for parking facility near 1133/1137 W. Poplar Avenue
• Public hearing on updated Parks Development Impact Fee and Quimby Act Fee
• Employment agreement for Jason Ridenour as Interim City Manager at $16,700/month
• Purchase of two battery-electric shuttle vans for $243,870

The Porterville City Council approved a $301,000 purchase agreement with Del Oro Water Company for the Grandview Gardens and East Plano water systems, adopted updated Parks Development Impact Fees for residential and non-residential development, and established three new committees (Charter Review, Heritage, and Downtown). All votes were unanimous. The council also approved a consent calendar of 18 items, including vehicle purchases and contract renewals.

• Approved $301,000 purchase of Grandview Gardens and East Plano water systems from Del Oro Water Company (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks Development Impact Fee and Quimby Act fee for residential and non-residential development (unanimous)
• Established 9-member Charter Review Committee with 5 district-selected and 4 council-selected members (unanimous)
• Established Ad Hoc Heritage Committee for 250th Declaration of Independence and 100th City Charter anniversaries (unanimous)
• Established 7-member Downtown Porterville Committee with 2 council and 5 public members (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Porterville Girls Fastpitch (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Jason Ridenour as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including police vehicle purchase, electric shuttle vans, and refuse trucks (unanimous)