City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · July 18, 2017
Minutes
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ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE
July 18, 2017
A regular session meeting of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on
Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council
Chambers, 491 North “M” Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Carlton Jones, Maritsa Castellanoz, David Macedo, Jose
Sigala
COUNCIL ABSENT: Greg Nunley
STAFF PRESENT: Joe Carlini, Heather N. Phillips, Janice Avila, Steve Bonville,
Willard Epps, Wes Hensley, Rob Hunt, Michael Miller, Darlene Thompson, Trisha
Whitfield, Traci Myers, Cindy Root, Nick Barstch, Roxanne Yoder
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Jones called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAND AND INVOCATION
Police Sergeant Tim Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was
given by Police Officer Luis Jaramillo.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Jones requested those who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda within
the jurisdiction of the Council, or to address or request a matter be pulled from the
consent calendar to do so at this time. He further stated comments related to general
business matters would be heard at the time that matter is addressed on the agenda.
Pam Fyock, Tulare County Fair Director, addressed the Council regarding the annual
county fair and other events hosted at the fairgrounds; and requested assistance with
addressing handicap parking around same. She thanked the City for their continued
support and encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming events.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
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V. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Castellanoz,
and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar by approved
as presented with the exception of item(s) 4.
(1) Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
(2) Approve minutes of June 20 and June 26, 2017 regular and adjourned
regular meeting(s).
(3) Declare Ty Davis’ seat on the Planning Commission vacant and direct staff
to post the vacancy and solicit applications.
(4) Adopt Ordinance 17-05 approving Zone Amendment No. 718, changing the
zoning on 6.76 acres from C-3 (Retail Commercial) to R-1-6PD (Single
family residential, 6,000 sf minimum lot area, planned development); and
4.01 acres from C-3 (Retail Commercial) to R-M-2 (Multi-family residential,
3,000 sf lot area per unit). Property is located at the southeast corner of
North “J” Street and Cartmill Avenue (APN 164-040-006). Applicant: Teo
Albers. Council Member Macedo recused himself from the item due to owning
property in the vicinity. Without discussion, it was moved by Council Member
Sigala, seconded by Vice Mayor Castellanoz and carried 3 to 0 (Council Member
Macedo recused and Council Member Nunley absent) to approve the item as
presented.
(5) Adopt Ordinance 17-06 approving Zone Amendment 719 to change zoning
from C-2 (office commercial) to R-1-12.5 (single family residential, 12,500
sq. ft. lot area minimum) on approximately 0.29 acres (12,743 sf) on the
property located at the northwest corner of Merritt Avenue and Gem Street
(APN 170-060-043). Applicant: Jonathan Van Ryn.
(6) Adopt Resolution 17-32 approving Amendment No. 4 to the Measure R
Expenditure Plan.
(7) Grant permission for the Tulare Library Foundation to serve alcohol at a
fundraising event scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2017, 5:30-8:30
p.m. for adults 21 and over at the Library.
(8) Adopt Resolution of Intention 17-33 to set August 1, 2017 as the public
hearing date to adopt landscape maintenance assessments for fiscal year
2017-18.
(9) Receive, review, and file the Monthly Investment Report for May 2017.
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(10) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a contract with Cain
Trucking, Inc. of Tulare CA for a unit price of $3.50 per gallon, and a total
amount of $89,493.75 for the supply and delivery of asphaltic pavement
preservation rejuvenating agent, subject only to minor conforming or
clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney.
VI. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
(1) Presentation by ACT for Women and Girls, an organization whose mission
is to engage women of all ages in leadership opportunities that will
promote social and personal change. Gina Rodriguez, ACT Program Director,
and Michelle Rowsey, Teens Success Facilitator, provided a PowerPoint slide
presentation for the Council’s consideration. Council Member Sigala thanked
them for their presentation and presented a Certificate of Recognition in honor of
their work and commitment to the community.
(2) Presentation by the United Way of Tulare County to the Tulare Explorers
Program. Nick Halls of the United Way of Tulare County presented a check in
the amount of $6,750 to the Tulare Explorers Program to help fund 15
participants attend the San Diego Explorer Academy in August. Mayor Jones
and Council Member Sigala thanked and commended the group for their
commitment to the community.
VII. MAYOR’S REPORT
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
VIII. STUDENT REPORTS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
IX. GENERAL BUSINESS
Comments related to General Business Items are limited to three minutes per
speaker, for a maximum of 30 minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by the
Council.
(1) Public Hearing:
a. Public hearing to adopt Resolution 17-34 regarding placing costs of
constructing utility connections and/or sidewalk, curb, gutter, and
driveway construction on property rolls in installments. Finance Director
Darlene Thompson provided a report for the Council’s review and
consideration. Mayor Jones opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Receiving no public comment, Mayor Jones closed the public hearing at 7:35
p.m. Following comments by Council Member Sigala, it was moved by Vice
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Mayor Castellanoz, seconded by Council Member Sigala and carried 4 to 0
(Council Member Nunley absent) to adopt Resolution 17-34 as presented.
(2) City Manager:
a. Review and consideration of a position of opposition or support related
to Senate Bill 623 (Monning), this bill would establish the Safe and
Affordable Drinking Water Fund in the State Treasury and would provide
that monies in the fund are available, upon appropriation, to the board
to administer grants, loans, contracts or services to assist those
without access to safe and affordable drinking water. City Manager Joe
Carlini provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. Ryan
Jensen, a representative from Community Water Center, addressed the
Council in support of Senate Bill 623. Raquel Sanchez (Tulare) addressed
the Council in support of Senate Bill 623. Following discussion, it was moved
by Council Member Sigala to provide a letter of support. This motion failed
for a lack of a second.
(3) Community Development:
a. Status update on the City of Tulare’s Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funding Program. Community Development Deputy Director
Traci Myers provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration.
Staff addressed questions and comments posed by Council. Informational
item only.
X. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
It was moved by Vice Mayor Castellanoz, seconded by Council Member Macedo and
carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Nunley absent) to add an item to the August 1st
agenda updating the Council on the Woman’s Clubhouse.
XI. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
Mayor Jones adjourned to closed session at 8:44 p.m.
(a) 54957.6b Conference with Labor Negotiators
Represented/Unrepresented Employee(s): Tulare City Professional Fire Fighters
Association (all units)
Negotiators: Joseph V. Carlini, Heather N. Phillips
XII. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Jones reconvened from closed session at 9:30 p.m.
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XIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
Mayor Jones advised there were no reportable actions.
XIV. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Jones adjourned the regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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President of the Council and Ex-Officio
Mayor of the City of Tulare
ATTEST:
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Chief Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of the
Council of the City of Tulare
Agenda
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, July 18, 2017
Regular Session 7:00 p.m.
TULARE PUBLIC LIBRARY & COUNCIL CHAMBERS
491 North “M” Street
MISSION STATEMENT
TO PROMOTE A QUALITY OF LIFE MAKING TULARE THE MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITY IN
WHICH TO LIVE, LEARN, PLAY, WORK, WORSHIP AND PROSPER.
Meeting audio will be uploaded to the City’s website www.tulare.ca.gov, no later than the Friday following
the meeting, barring any technical difficulties, accessible by selecting the appropriate meeting date
on the City Meeting Calendar page.
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters, not on the agenda within
the jurisdiction of the Tulare City Council. The Council Members ask that you keep
your comments brief and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate
courtesy, is welcome. The Council cannot legally discuss or take official action on
citizen request items that are introduced tonight.
This is also the time for citizens to comment on items listed under the Consent
Calendar or to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion
purposes. Comments related to general business/city manager items or public hearing
items will be heard at the time the item is discussed or at the time the Public Hearing is
opened for comment.
In fairness to all who wish to speak, each speaker will be allowed three minutes, with
a maximum time of 15 minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by Council.
Please begin your comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city
of residence.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
Communications are to be submitted to the City Manager’s Office 10 days prior to a
Council Meeting to be considered for this section of the Agenda. No action will be
taken on matters listed under communications; however, the Council may direct staff to
schedule issues raised during communications for a future agenda. Citizen comments
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will be limited to three minutes, per topic, unless otherwise extended by Council.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar Items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made, in
which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and
voted upon by a separate motion.
(1) Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
(2) Approve minutes of June 20 and June 26, 2017 regular meeting and adjourned
regular meeting(s).
(3) Declare Ty Davis’ seat on the Planning Commission vacant and direct staff to
post the vacancy and solicit applications.
(4) Adopt Ordinance 17-05 approving Zone Amendment No. 718, changing the
zoning on 6.76 acres from C-3 (Retail Commercial) to R-1-6PD (Single family
residential, 6,000 sf minimum lot area, planned development); and 4.01 acres
from C-3 (Retail Commercial) to R-M-2 (Multi-family residential, 3,000 sf lot area
per unit). Property is located at the southeast corner of North “J” Street and
Cartmill Avenue (APN 164-040-006). Applicant: Teo Albers
(5) Adopt Ordinance 17-06 approving Zone Amendment 719 to change zoning from
C-2 (office commercial) to R-1-12.5 (single family residential, 12,500 sq. ft. lot
area minimum) on approximately 0.29 acres (12,743 sf) on the property located
at the northwest corner of Merritt Avenue and Gem Street (APN 170-060-043).
Applicant: Jonathan Van Ryn.
(6) Adopt Resolution 17-32 approving Amendment No. 4 to the Measure R
Expenditure Plan.
(7) Grant permission for the Tulare Library Foundation to serve alcohol at a
fundraising event scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2017, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for
adults 21 and over at the Library.
(8) Adopt Resolution of Intention 17-33 to set August 1, 2017 as the public
hearing date to adopt landscape maintenance assessments for fiscal year 2017-
18.
(9) Receive, review, and file the Monthly Investment Report for May 2017.
(10) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a contract with Cain Trucking,
Inc. of Tulare CA for a unit price of $3.50 per gallon, and a total amount of
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$89,493.75 for the supply and delivery of asphaltic pavement preservation
rejuvenating agent, subject only to minor conforming or clarifying changes
acceptable to the City Attorney.
VI. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
(1) Presentation by ACT for Women and Girls, an organization whose mission is to
engage women of all ages in leadership opportunities that will promote social and
personal change.
(2) Presentation by the United Way of Tulare County to the Tulare Explorers
Program.
VII. MAYOR’S REPORT
VIII. STUDENT REPORTS
IX. GENERAL BUSINESS
Comments related to General Business Items are limited to three minutes per speaker,
for a maximum of 30 minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by the Council.
(1) General Business:
a. Public hearing to adopt Resolution 17-34 regarding placing costs of
constructing utility connections and/or sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway
construction on property rolls in installments.
(2) City Manager:
a. Review and consideration of a position of opposition or support related to
Senate Bill 623 (De Leon/Stone), this bill would establish the Safe and
Affordable Drinking Water Fund in the State Treasury and would provide that
monies in the fund are available, upon appropriation, to the board to
administer grants, loans, contracts or services to assist those without access
to safe and affordable drinking water.
(3) Community Development:
a. Status update on the City of Tulare’s Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funding Program.
X. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 2017
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XI. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
(a) 54957.6b Conference with Labor Negotiators
Represented/Unrepresented Employee(s): Tulare City Professional Fire Fighters
Association (all units)
Negotiators: Joseph V. Carlini, Heather N. Phillips
XII. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
XIII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
XIV. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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