City Council Meeting - Closed Session @ 6:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · September 15, 2020
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ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE
September 15, 2020
A closed session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday,
September 15, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council
Chambers, 491 North “M” Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis A. Mederos, Greg Nunley
COUNCIL PRESENT VIA ZOOM/TELECONFERENCE: Terry Sayre, Carlton Jones
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Megan Dodd, Wes Hensley, Janice
Avila, Darlene Thompson, Jason Bowling, Clay Roberts, Roxanne Yoder
I. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sigala called the closed session to order at 6:35 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. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
Mayor Sigala adjourned to closed session for items as noted by Assistant City
Attorney Megan Dodd at 6:37 p.m.
(a) 54957.6b Conference with Labor Negotiators
Represented/Unrepresented Employee(s): Fire Unions
Negotiators: Rob Hunt, Janice Avila, Megan Dodd obo Mario Zamora [Submitted
by: J. Avila; M. Zamora]
IV. RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sigala reconvened from closed session at 7:03 p.m.
V. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
Assistant City Attorney Megan Dodd advised there was no reportable action.
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VI. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sigala adjourned closed session at 7:03 p.m.
A regular session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday,
September 15, 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
COUNCIL PRESENT VIA ZOOM/TELECONFERENCE: Terry Sayre, Carlton Jones
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Megan Dodd, Traci Myers, Michael
Miller, Trisha Whitfield, Craig Miller, Luis Nevarez, Janice Avila, Wes Hensley, Nick
Bartsch, Jason Bowling, Clay Roberts, Roxanne Yoder
VII. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sigala called the regular session to order at 7:05 p.m.
VIII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
IX. 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.
Donnette Silva-Carter addressed the Council on various activities and events.
Sonny Silva addressed the Council with concerns over a convenience store (i.e.
liquor store) to be built on the southeast corner of West and Prosperity.
Jason Bender addressed the Council thanking Trisha Whitfield and Art Avila for their
assistance at the blood drive.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
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XI. 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 September 1, 2020 special/regular meeting.
[Submitted by: R. Yoder]
(3) Approve the cancellation of Tulare City Council meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, November 3, 2020, due to a lack of business and Election Night
activities. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
(4) Adopt Ordinance 2020-09, an Ordinance revising Chapter 5.96 of the City
of Tulare Municipal Code allowing businesses to sell non-inhalable or
non-edible forms of cannabidiol (CBD) products without a cannabis
license, and subject to additional restrictions on marketing and
packaging. [Submitted by: M. Zamora]
(5) Adopt Resolution 2020-45 initiating proceedings and intention to set a
public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District 2020-01 for the Farrar
Estates subdivision. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(6) Award and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a contract with
Talley Oil, Inc. of Madera, CA, for a total amount of $211,275.60 for the
turnkey supply, delivery and application of asphaltic pavement
preservation rejuvenating agent; subject only to minor conforming or
clarifying changes acceptable to the City Attorney; and authorize the City
Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not
to exceed 10% ($21,127.56) of the contract award amount. [Submitted by:
A. Bettencourt]
XII. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
XIII. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Sigala yielded some of his time to Vice Mayor Mederos who commented on
the passing of long time retired City Employee Pete Chavez who passed away at the
age of 96.
Mayor Sigala commented on the Mask-Up Central Valley Gift Card Program.
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XIV. 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) Economic Development:
a. Council consideration and direction to staff on the request by Applicant
GGH, 1, LLC, a project specific entity owned by John Roberts and Kent
McNiece, for an economic development assistance grant in the sum of
$21,357 as a contribution to the installation of public improvements
associated with a four-acre retail development on Prosperity Avenue in
the City of Tulare. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Per applicant’s request this
item was continued to the meeting of October 6, 2020.
b. Census Update PowerPoint. [Submitted by: M. Roache] Librarian Mollie
Roache provided a PowerPoint update for the Council on the recent efforts of
promoting the U.S. Census.
(2) Police:
a. Presentation on the Tulare Police Department’s Trespass Enforcement
Program (TEP). [Submitted by: W. Hensley] Police Chief Hensley
introduced the item and Captain Fred Ynclan who provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the Department’s after hours Trespass Enforcement Program
for commercial property pursuant to Penal Code 602. Questions and
comments posed by Council addressed by Chief Hensley and Captain
Ynclan.
(3) 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 for the Council’s review and consideration. Comments by Council.
XV. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
Council Member Nunley requested an update on the Economic Development
Program and on the former Redevelopment properties that were sold and what the
return on investment has been. It was clarified that this was not an agendized item,
rather an informational report.
Council requested an item to prohibit truck parking in specified areas be reviewed by
the Transportation Management Team. City Engineer Michael Miller advised that he
could bring that back to Council via a Resolution. Council concurred that item is to be
considered at the October 6, 2020 meeting.
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Mayor Sigala requested the City Manager provide a follow up to the County’s
response for a request to match Cares Act Funding.
XVI. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Sigala adjourned the regular meeting at 8:19 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
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California
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
Brown Act addressing the conduct of public meetings.
As such, Tulare City Council Meetings may include teleconference participation by
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N-20-20, teleconference locations utilized by City Council Members shall not be
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AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Closed Session 6:30 p.m.
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.
6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
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.
AGENDA
TULARE CITY COUNCIL
September 15, 2020
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III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
(a) 54957.6b Conference with Labor Negotiators
Represented/Unrepresented Employee(s): Fire Unions
Negotiators: Rob Hunt, Janice Avila, Mario Zamora [Submitted by: J. Avila; M.
Zamora]
IV. RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION
V. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
VI. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Closed Session)
VII. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
VIII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
IX. 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.
X. 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.
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TULARE CITY COUNCIL
September 15, 2020
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XI. 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 September 1, 2020 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by:
R. Yoder]
(3) Approve the cancellation of Tulare City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
November 3, 2020, due to a lack of business and Election Night activities.
[Submitted by: R. Hunt]
(4) Adopt Ordinance 2020-09, an Ordinance revising Chapter 5.96 of the City of
Tulare Municipal Code allowing businesses to sell non-inhalable or non-edible
forms of cannabidiol (CBD) products without a cannabis license, and subject to
additional restrictions on marketing and packaging. [Submitted by: M. Zamora]
(5) Adopt Resolution 2020-45 initiating proceedings and intention to set a public
hearing for Landscape Maintenance District 2020-01 for the Farrar Estates
subdivision. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(6) Award and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a contract with Talley
Oil, Inc. of Madera, CA, for a total amount of $211,275.60 for the turnkey supply,
delivery and application of asphaltic pavement preservation rejuvenating agent;
subject only to minor conforming or clarifying changes acceptable to the City
Attorney; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract
change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($21,127.56) of the contract
award amount. [Submitted by: A. Bettencourt]
XII. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
XIII. MAYOR’S REPORT
XIV. 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) Economic Development:
a. Council consideration and direction to staff on the request by Applicant GGH,
1, LLC, a project specific entity owned by John Roberts and Kent McNiece,
for an economic development assistance grant in the sum of $21,357 as a
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TULARE CITY COUNCIL
September 15, 2020
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contribution to the installation of public improvements associated with a four-
acre retail development on Prosperity Avenue in the City of Tulare.
[Submitted by: T. Myers]
b. Census Update PowerPoint. [Submitted by: M. Roache]
(2) Police:
a. Presentation on the Tulare Police Department’s Trespass Enforcement
Program (TEP). [Submitted by: W. Hensley]
(3) City Manager:
a. Update, discussion and receive direction, if necessary, regarding COVID-19,
etc. [Submitted by: R. Hunt]
XV. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
XVI. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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