City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · August 4, 2020
Minutes
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ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE
August 4, 2020
A regular session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday,
August 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers, 491
North “M” Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis A. Mederos, Greg Nunley(left approx. 9:00 p.m.)
COUNCIL PRESENT VIA ZOOM: Terry Sayre, Carlton Jones(left approx. 9:39 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Mario Zamora, Traci Myers, Michael
Miller, Trisha Whitfield, Craig Miller, Dave Rossman, Janice Avila, Wes Hensley, Nick
Bartsch, Roxanne Yoder
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sigala called the regular session to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance and Paul Saldana led the invocation.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Sigala 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.
Raymond Van Beek, Lighthouse Rescue Mission, addressed the Council in support
of the proposed homeless project.
Farrah Martins addressed the Council regarding the lack of support for special needs
children in the City school system.
Donnette Silva-Carter, Chamber CEO, update the Council on current activities.
Debra McAlpine addressed the Council with concerns with public safety issues at her
senior mobile home park.
Joanne Neighbors and Delpha Munoz addressed the Council with concerns over pest
control and other issues at Silvercrest Senior Retirement Community.
Gwen Cochran addressed the Council with public safety concerns in her
neighborhood.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
No items for this section of the agenda.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Nunley, seconded by Vice Mayor Mederos,
and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved
as presented.
(1) Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
(2) Approve minutes of July 21, 2020 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by:
R. Yoder]
(3) Appoint the City Engineer, Michael Miller, to serve as the City’s
representative on the Tulare County Association of Governments’
Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy
Roundtable, and designate Principal Planner, Mario Anaya, to serve as his
alternate. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(4) Accept the required public works improvements for Phase 2 of the Willow
Glen subdivision located along the north side of Cartmill Avenue east of
Devenshire Street as complete, authorize the City Engineer to sign a
Notice of Completion, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion with the Tulare County Recorder’s Office. [Submitted by: M.
Miller]
VI. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
(1) Tulare County Economic Development Corporation Update. [Added by
Council approval at the 7/21/2020 meeting.] TCEDC President CEO Paul
Saldana provided an update to the Council for their review and consideration.
VII. MAYOR’S REPORT
VIII. 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 Pass-to-Print Ordinance 2020-08 regarding a zoning
text Amendment to Chapter 10.40 of the City of Tulare Municipal Code
to add storage buildings, mini-storage as a conditional use within the
C-3 (Retail Commercial) zoning designation; and adopt Resolution
2020-42 adopting a Negative Declaration prepared for Zone
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Amendment No. 741. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Council Member Nunley
recused himself from the matter due to a business relationship. Community
& Economic Development Director Traci Myers provided a report for the
Council’s review and consideration. Mayor Sigala opened the public
hearing at 8:53 p.m. Greg Nunley, Applicant, addressed the Council in
support of the Council’s approval of this request. Mayor Sigala closed the
public hearing at 8:56 p.m. Questions and comments posed by Council
were addressed by Ms. Myers. Following discussion, it was moved by Vice
Mayor Mederos, seconded by Mayor Sigala and carried 3 to 1 (Council
Member Jones voting no; and Council Member Nunley recused) to deny the
request as presented.
(2) City Attorney:
a. Further review and discussion on possible revisions to the
Recreational Cannabis Ordinance (Ordinance 19-12) related to the sale
of cannabidiol (CBD), its definition, and uses, and direction to staff
related thereto. [Submitted by: M. Zamora] Item 2a was moved up at
request of Council Member Nunley. City Attorney Zamora provided a brief
update on the item for Council’s review and consideration and sought
clarification on the Council’s intent on revision to the Ordinance. It was the
consensus of Council to direct staff to return with a revision to the
Ordinance that will provide for the sale of CBD (0.3 percent per weight or
less of THC) or hemp valid use products, such as creams and lotions and to
not allow CBD oil vaping products or edible candy packages, attractive to
children, except at those businesses legally licensed by the State for adult
use.
(3) Community & Economic Development:
a. Request by the Tulare Strategic Action Committee on Homelessness
for Council consideration and discussion on the development of an
emergency shelter within the City of Tulare; and to receive
presentations by Dave Renard, President of Sprung Structures and
Dave Clevenger, CEO of Lighthouse Rescue Mission on potential
options for same. [Submitted by: T. Myers obo C. Miguel, Chair
Strategic Action Committee on Homelessness] Item 3a was moved up in
order at the request of Mayor Sigala. Richard Renard and Dave Clevenger,
CEO of Lighthouse Rescue Mission provided PowerPoint presentations
addressed the Council in support of a proposed shelter project. Aaron
Gomes addressed the Council in support of the project. Questions and
comments posed by Council addressed by Mr. Clevenger.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sayre, seconded by
Vice Mayor Mederos and carried 4 to 1 (Council Member Jones voting no)
to work with the Lighthouse and allocate the City’s Housing Asset Funds of
$500,000 ($250,000 a year for two years) to help fund a portion of the
Lighthouse Rescue Mission’s proposed emergency shelter project and to
direct staff to apply for the Home Key Cares Funding to facilitate the
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Lighthouse Rescue Mission’s permanent supportive housing portion of this
proposed project.
Mayor Sigala inquired of City Attorney Mario Zamora if the motion was
prudent for this item. City Attorney Zamora confirmed that it was.
(4) City Manager:
a. Update, discussion and receive direction, if necessary, regarding
COVID-19, etc. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] Council and staff commented on
recent statistics and State recommendations on youth school and club
sports cancellations for the fall.
Mayor Sigala requested and received consensus to direct City Manager
Hunt to advise County Supervisor VanderPoel and CAO Jason Britt that the
City of Tulare request that the County to consider a dollar for dollar match of
its approximately $840,000 in Covid-19 funding.
IX. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
John Harmon, addressed the Council on behalf of the Downtown Association and its
members regarding the consideration of placing a homeless shelter on Cross Avenue
and that businesses are not in support of that location.
Mayor Sigala requested an item for general discussion on the next steps to address
homelessness. Council Member Sayre advised that these topics are before the
Strategic Action Committee on Homelessness and invited Mayor Sigala to attend the
meeting for those discussions. Item was not agendized for a future meeting as a
result.
X. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Sigala adjourned the regular meeting at 9:39 p.m.
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
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due to the threat of COVID-19. On March 12 and 18, 2020, the Governor issued
Executive Order N-25-20 and N-29-20, which temporarily suspends portions of the
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AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020
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
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 2020
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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 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 July 21, 2020 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by: R.
Yoder]
(3) Appoint the City Engineer, Michael Miller, to serve as the City’s representative on
the Tulare County Association of Governments’ Regional Transportation Plan /
Sustainable Communities Strategy Roundtable, and designate Principal Planner,
Mario Anaya, to serve as his alternate. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(4) Accept the required public works improvements for Phase 2 of the Willow Glen
subdivision located along the north side of Cartmill Avenue east of Devenshire
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 2020
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Street as complete, authorize the City Engineer to sign a Notice of Completion,
and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Tulare County
Recorder’s Office. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
VI. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
(1) Tulare County Economic Development Corporation Update. [Added by Council
approval at the 7/21/2020 meeting.]
VII. MAYOR’S REPORT
VIII. 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 Pass-to-Print Ordinance 2020-08 regarding a zoning text
Amendment to Chapter 10.40 of the City of Tulare Municipal Code to add
storage buildings, mini-storage as a conditional use within the C-3 (Retail
Commercial) zoning designation; and adopt Resolution 2020-42 adopting a
Negative Declaration prepared for Zone Amendment No. 741. [Submitted by:
T. Myers]
(2) City Attorney:
a. Further review and discussion on possible revisions to the Recreational
Cannabis Ordinance (Ordinance 19-12) related to the sale of cannabidiol
(CBD), its definition, and uses, and direction to staff related thereto.
[Submitted by: M. Zamora]
(3) Community & Economic Development:
a. Request by the Tulare Strategic Action Committee on Homelessness for
Council consideration and discussion on the development of an emergency
shelter within the City of Tulare; and to receive presentations by Dave
Renard, President of Sprung Structures and Dave Clevenger, CEO of
Lighthouse Rescue Mission on potential options for same. [Submitted by: T.
Myers obo C. Miguel, Chair Strategic Action Committee on Homelessness]
(4) City Manager:
a. Update, discussion and receive direction, if necessary, regarding COVID-19,
etc. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 2020
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IX. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
X. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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