City Council Meeting - Budget Study Session @ 6 p.m.; Regular Session @ 7 p.m.
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · April 20, 2021
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ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE
April 20, 2021
A budget study session of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council
Chamber located at 491 North M Street in Tulare.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dennis A. Mederos, Terry A. Sayre, Jose Sigala, Stephen C.
Harrell, Patrick Isherwood
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Mario Zamora, Josh McDonnell, Michael Miller, Darlene
Thompson, Trisha Whitfield, Matt Machado, Luis Nevarez, Janice Avila, Nick Bartsch,
Jose Rivas, Jason Bowling, Melissa Hermann
I. CALL TO ORDER BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Mayor Mederos called the budget study session to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. CITIZEN COMMENTS - Comments from the public are limited to items listed on the
agenda (GC 54954.3a). Speakers will be allowed three minutes. Please begin your
comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
There were no public comments.
III. BUDGET STUDY SESSION
a. Receive Departmental Budget Presentations and provide direction on the
Fiscal Year 2021/22 Proposed Budget. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] Departmental
presentations were presented by staff. Finance Director Darlene Thompson
provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021/22 proposed budget for the Council’s
review and consideration. Questions posed by Council were responded to by staff.
IV. ADJOURN BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Mayor Mederos adjourned the budget session at 7:38 p.m.
A regular session of the City Council of the City of Tulare was held on Tuesday,
April 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chamber
located at 491 North M Street in Tulare.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dennis A. Mederos, Terry A. Sayre, Jose Sigala, Stephen C.
Harrell, Patrick Isherwood
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Mario Zamora, Josh McDonnell, Michael Miller,
Darlene Thompson, Trisha Whitfield, Matt Machado, Luis
Nevarez, Janice Avila, Nick Bartsch, Jose Rivas, Jason Bowling,
Melissa Hermann
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V. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Mederos called the regular session to order at 7:45 p.m.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Mederos led the Pledge of Allegiance and Vice Mayor Sayre led the invocation.
VII. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Mederos 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.
Donnette Silva Carter, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on
community events.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS/CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENT
City Manager Rob Hunt announced his upcoming retirement with a tentative date in
July 2021.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Sigala, seconded by Council Member Harrell,
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 April 6, 2021 special/regular meeting(s) [Submitted by:
R. Yoder]
(3) Authorize the City Manager to complete and execute the documents
necessary to accept the dedication of property located as a portion of
(APN: 177-210-027) for the use of public right-of-way for Project EN0085 –
Tract 65 & 372 Improvements project, subject only to minor conforming
and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager.
[Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(4) Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Romanazzi
General Engineering of Exeter, CA in an amount not to exceed $105,296.05
related to City Project FM0037 – Public Restroom Mefford Field Airport; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders
in an amount not to exceed 10% of each contract amount. [Submitted by:
M. Correa]
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(5) Conditionally approve the final map and subdivision improvement
agreement for Phase 1 of the Oakcrest Subdivision for recordation, and
accept all easements and dedications offered to the City, subject to receipt
of the signed final map, all fees, and other required items prior to June 19,
2021. [Submitted by: J. Funk]
(6) Authorize the City Manager to complete and execute the documents
necessary to purchase property located at the northwest corner of West
Street and Pleasant Avenue as a portion of APN 168-010-024 in the amount
of $16,200.00 for the use of public right-of-way for Project EN0084 –
Pleasant Avenue Improvements Project, subject only to minor conforming
and clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager.
[Submitted by: J. Funk]
X. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
(1) Spotlight on Excellence – Employee Recognition. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
City Manager Rob Hunt introduced Brian Bayless, Josh Burciaga, Francisco
Flores, Armando Franco, Robert Bayless, and Peter Rodriguez as the recipients
of the 1st Quarter of 2021 Employee Recognition Program. Mayor Mederos
presented the recipients with his acknowledgment.
(2) Presentation to Women Honorees in recognition of International Women’s
Day & Women’s History Month 2021. Vice Mayor Sayre honored Susan
Henard.
XI. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST - G.C. 54954.2(3)
XII. 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) City Attorney:
a. Review and direction regarding Cannabis fee structure on the
contribution of gross receipts. [Submitted by: M. Zamora] City Attorney
Mario Zamora provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration.
Council Member Sigala provided comment. Following a lengthy discussion, it
was the consensus of the Council for staff to meet with the current
recreational business regarding the 2% administrative fee. Staff will agendize
an item for the next Council meeting to report back on that meeting.
Depending on the outcome of the meeting between staff and the business,
Council to consider amending Resolution 2020-17 at a future meeting
depending on the outcome of the meeting between staff and the business.
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(2) City Manager:
a. Update, discussion and receive direction, if necessary, regarding
COVID-19, etc. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] City Manager Rob Hunt provided
an update.
XIII. STAFF UPDATES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – GC 54954.2(3)
It was requested by Council Member Harrell and was the consensus of the Council to
agendize a Closed Session item to discuss possibly billing Southern Pacific Railroad
and the State of California for services rendered in response to homeless.
It was the consensus of the Council to agendize a study session on May 4, 2021, at
5:00 p.m. to review and discuss the administrative budget policies and practices.
It was requested by Council Member Sigala to agendize an item to discuss and
approve the Transit Agency agreement. Finance Director Darlene Thompson
provided Mr. Sigala an update on the process.
XIV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
Mayor Mederos adjourned to closed session at 9:18 p.m. for the item as noted by the
City Attorney.
(a) 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Represented/Unrepresented Employee(s): Fire, All Groups
Negotiators: Rob Hunt, Janice Avila, Mario Zamora [Submitted by: J. Avila; M.
Zamora]
(b) 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: Improvements related to APN 191-250-022
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rob Hunt, City Attorney Mario Zamora, City
Engineer Michael Miller
Negotiating Parties: Sunmet Juice Co., LLC./Ron & Pam Overacker (R/P
Investments, Inc.)
Under Negotiation: Terms of 2007 Agreement with Ron & Pam Overacker (R/P
Investments, Inc.)
(c) 54957 Public Employment
Title: City Manager
XV. RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mederos reconvened from closed session at 10:25 p.m.
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XVI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
Mayor Mederos advised there was no reportable action.
XVII. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Mederos adjourned the regular meeting at 10:25 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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AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
Budget Study Session 6:00 p.m.
Regular Session 7:00 p.m.
TULARE PUBLIC LIBRARY & COUNCIL CHAMBERS
491 North “M” Street
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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.
6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER BUDGET STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
April 20, 2021
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II. CITIZEN COMMENTS - Comments from the public are limited to items listed on the
agenda (GC 54954.3a). Speakers will be allowed three minutes. Please begin your
comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
III. BUDGET STUDY SESSION
a. Receive Departmental Budget Presentations and provide direction on the Fiscal
Year 2021/22 Proposed Budget. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
IV. ADJOURN BUDGET STUDY SESSION
7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Budget Study Session)
V. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
VII. 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.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS/CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENT
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.
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TULARE CITY COUNCIL
April 20, 2021
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IX. 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 April 6, 2021 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by: R.
Yoder]
(3) Authorize the City Manager to complete and execute the documents necessary
to accept the dedication of property located as a portion of (APN: 177-210-027)
for the use of public right-of-way for Project EN0085 – Tract 65 & 372
Improvements project, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes
acceptable to the City Attorney and City Manager. [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(4) Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Romanazzi
General Engineering of Exeter, CA in an amount not to exceed $105,296.05
related to City Project FM0037 – Public Restroom Mefford Field Airport; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an
amount not to exceed 10% of each contract amount. [Submitted by: M. Correa]
(5) Conditionally approve the final map and subdivision improvement agreement for
Phase 1 of the Oakcrest Subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements
and dedications offered to the City, subject to receipt of the signed final map, all
fees, and other required items prior to June 19, 2021. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(6) Authorize the City Manager to complete and execute the documents necessary
to purchase property located at the northwest corner of West Street and Pleasant
Avenue as a portion of APN 168-010-024 in the amount of $16,200.00 for the
use of public right-of-way for Project EN0084 – Pleasant Avenue Improvements
Project, subject only to minor conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to
the City Attorney and City Manager. [Submitted by: J. Funk]
X. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
(1) Spotlight on Excellence – Employee Recognition. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
(2) Presentation to Women Honorees in recognition of International Women’s Day &
Women’s History Month 2021. [Cont. from 3/16 for Councilmember Sayre’s
nominee.]
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
April 20, 2021
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XI. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – G.C. 54954.2(3)
XII. 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) City Attorney:
a. Review and direction regarding Cannabis fee structure on the contribution of
gross receipts. [Submitted by: M. Zamora]
(2) City Manager:
a. Update, discussion and receive direction, if necessary, regarding COVID-19,
etc. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
XIII. STAFF UPDATES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – GC 54954.2(3)
XIV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
(a) 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Represented/Unrepresented Employee(s): Fire, All Groups
Negotiators: Rob Hunt, Janice Avila, Mario Zamora [Submitted by: J. Avila; M.
Zamora]
(b) 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: Improvements related to APN 191-250-022
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rob Hunt, City Attorney Mario Zamora, City
Engineer Michael Miller
Negotiating Parties: Sunmet Juice Co., LLC./Ron & Pam Overacker (R/P
Investments, Inc.)
Under Negotiation: Terms of 2007 Agreement with Ron & Pam Overacker (R/P
Investments, Inc.)
(c) 54957 Public Employment
Title: City Manager
XV. RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION
XVI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
XVII. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
April 20, 2021
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