City Council Meeting - Closed Session @ 6 p.m.; Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · June 2, 2020
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ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE
Jun 2, 2020
A closed session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, June 2,
2020, at 6:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers, 491 North
“M” Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis A. Mederos
COUNCIL PRESENT VIA ZOOM/TELECONFERENCE: Terry Sayre, Carlton Jones(Item
c), Greg Nunley(Items a & b)
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Mario Zamora(via teleconference), Megan Dodd, Mandy
Jeffcoach(via teleconference), Janice Avila, Josh McDonnell, Wes Hensley, Darlene
Thompson, Michael Miller, Nick Bartsch, Roxanne Yoder, Melissa Hermann
I. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sigala called the closed session to order at 6:00 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 6:03 p.m.
(a) 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (1) [Submitted
by: M. Zamora]
Name of Case: City of Tulare and Tulare Police Officers Union (TPOU) Case No.
SA-IM-194-M
[Council Member Jones absent]
(b) 54956.8b Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: property located along Aronian Street between Kern Avenue and
Tulare Avenue (State Route 137). (APN#177-190-002), (APN#177-200-008),
and (APN#177-200-009).
Under Negotiation: Purchase, price, and terms and conditions of the purchase
Negotiating parties: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Michael Miller, Nick Bartsch,
Will Washburn, and Mario Zamora [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
[Council Member Jones absent]
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(c) 54956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation One (1)
items of anticipated litigation
[Council Member Nunley absent]
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 actions.
VI. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sigala adjourned closed session at 7:04 p.m.
A regular session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday,
June 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers, 491
North “M” Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis A. Mederos
COUNCIL PRESENT VIA ZOOM: Terry Sayre, Carlton Jones(7:14 p.m.), Greg Nunley
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Megan Dodd, Wes Hensley, Luis
Nevarez, Janice Avila, Michael Miller, Traci Myers, Craig Miller, Darlene Thompson,
Trisha Whitfield, Nick Bartsch, Roxanne Yoder, Melissa Hermann
VII. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sigala called the regular session to order at 7:04 p.m.
VIII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance and held 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.
Bruce Creamer and Chase Landers addressed the Council.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
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XI. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos seconded by Council Member Sayre, and
unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved 4 to 0
(Council Member Jones absent) as presented except for item 8.
(1) Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
(2) Approve minutes of May 19, 2020 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by:
R. Yoder]
(3) Adopt Ordinance 2020-05 revising a portion of Section 1.64.040 of
Chapter 1.64 of Title 1 of the City of Tulare Municipal Code removing the
fees and service charges from the ordinance having been adopted by
Resolution 2020-16 into a comprehensive master fee schedule.[Submitted
by: M. Zamora]
(4) Adopt Resolution 2020-28 approving Amendment No. 5 to the Measure R
Expenditure Plan. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(5) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Peters Engineering
Group of Clovis, CA in an amount not to exceed $471,560 for topographic
surveying, geotechnical analysis, design, bidding and construction
support services for Project EN0090, a street and utility improvement
project in the Sequoia and Spruce Tracts; Authorize the City Manager or
designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed
10% ($47,156) of the contract award amount; and approve the updated
project scope and budget. [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(6) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with 4 Creeks of Visalia, CA
in an amount not to exceed $239,530 for topographic surveying,
geotechnical analysis, design, bidding and construction support services
for Project EN0091, a street and utility improvement project in the Elliott
Tract; Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract
change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($23,953) of the contract
award amount; and approve the updated project scope and budget.
[Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(7) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Provost & Pritchard
Consulting Group of Visalia, CA in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for
topographic surveying, geotechnical analysis, design, bidding and
construction support services for Project EN0092, a street and utility
improvement project on Pratt Street and in the Mefford and Choice
Tracts; Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract
change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($35,000) of the contract
award amount; and approve the updated project scope and budget.
[Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
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(8) Adopt Resolution of Intent 2020-29 receiving the draft report of Tulare
Downtown Association (TDA) Board of Directors, and setting June 16,
2020, as the public hearing date regarding annual downtown district
assessments. [Submitted by: D. Thompson] Vice Mayor Mederos pulled the
item for comments. John Harman provided an update to the Council. It was
moved by Council Member Sayre, seconded by Vice Mayor Mederos, and
carried 5 to 0 to adopt Resolution of Intent 2020-29 as presented.
(9) Accept the offer to purchase and “Purchase and Sale Agreement” on City
property APN #176-400-010, the South East corner of K Street, and Kern
Avenue, Tulare, (Concession Area) from Francisco Torres in the amount
of $15,000. [Submitted by: S. Bonville]
XII. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
XIII. MAYOR’S REPORT
There were no items for this section of the agenda.
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) Continued Public Hearing:
a. Public hearing to adopt Resolution 2020-27 approving the City’s
Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment III to include
supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG-CV)
awarded to the City in the sum of $419,611 to be used to prevent,
prepare for and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic;
approve recommended allocations of CDBG-CV funding to sub-
recipients and proposed microenterprise business assistance program;
and/or direct staff to re-allocate all or a portion of funding to eligible
activities under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) regulations. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Community & Economic
Development Director Traci Myers provided a report for the Council’s review
and consideration. Mayor Sigala opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Receiving no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.
Questions posed by Council were responded to by staff. Following
discussion, it was moved by Mayor Sigala, seconded by Council Member
Jones, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2020-27.
Council Member Nunley left sometime after this item.
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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 and
Library Manager Heidi Clark provided an update to the Council.
Mayor Sigala requested the following measures: (1) require masks in public
buildings; (2) reaffirm CDC guidelines; (3) recommend businesses follow 53-
page document provided by Tulare County Health and Human Services
Authority and to place the document on the City’s website; and (4) require
masks for all businesses in Tulare. John Harman, Chase Landers, and Jason
bender addressed the Council in objection to these suggestions.
The request to direct City Manager to develop a policy requiring any member
of the public who enters City Hall to wear a mask failed 2 to 2.
There was consensus to put up signage that highly recommends wearing
masks.
There was consensus to continue to reaffirm CDC guidelines.
There was consensus that the City and Council support businesses that
reopen and choose to require wearing masks by patrons (uphold position and
encourage PD that owner’s rights be maintained)
Council Member Jones left at approximately 8:23 p.m.
XV. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3)
Council Member Sayre requested review of the recent cannabis ordinance specific to
CBD products, there was consensus of the Council to schedule for the July 21, 2020
meeting date.
Vice Mayor Mederos requested item on the June 16, 2020 meeting date to recognize
City sanitation workers. By consensus Council directed staff accordingly.
XVI. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Sigala adjourned the regular meeting at 8:41 p.m. in the memory of Heather
Maciel.
President of the Council and Ex-Officio
Mayor of the City of Tulare
ATTEST:
_________________________________
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, JUNE 2, 2020
Closed Session
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.
6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
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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. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
(a) 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (1) [Submitted
by: M. Zamora]
Name of Case: City of Tulare and Tulare Police Officers Union (TPOU) Case No.
SA-IM-194-M
(b) 54956.8b Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: property located along Aronian Street between Kern Avenue and
Tulare Avenue (State Route 137). (APN#177-190-002), (APN#177-200-008),
and (APN#177-200-009).
Under Negotiation: Purchase, price, and terms and conditions of the purchase
Negotiating parties: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Michael Miller, Nick Bartsch,
Will Washburn, and Mario Zamora [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(c) 54956.9(d)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation One (1)
items of anticipated litigation
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
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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.
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 May 19, 2020 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by: R.
Yoder]
(3) Adopt Ordinance 2020-05 revising a portion of Section 1.64.040 of Chapter
1.64 of Title 1 of the City of Tulare Municipal Code removing the fees and service
charges from the ordinance having been adopted by Resolution 2020-16 into a
comprehensive master fee schedule.[Submitted by: M. Zamora]
(4) Adopt Resolution 2020-28 approving Amendment No. 5 to the Measure R
Expenditure Plan. [Submitted by: M. Miller]
(5) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Peters Engineering Group of
Clovis, CA in an amount not to exceed $471,560 for topographic surveying,
geotechnical analysis, design, bidding and construction support services for
Project EN0090, a street and utility improvement project in the Sequoia and
Spruce Tracts; Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract
change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($47,156) of the contract award
amount; and approve the updated project scope and budget. [Submitted by: N.
Bartsch]
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(6) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with 4 Creeks of Visalia, CA in an
amount not to exceed $239,530 for topographic surveying, geotechnical analysis,
design, bidding and construction support services for Project EN0091, a street
and utility improvement project in the Elliott Tract; Authorize the City Manager or
designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10%
($23,953) of the contract award amount; and approve the updated project scope
and budget. [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(7) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting
Group of Visalia, CA in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for topographic
surveying, geotechnical analysis, design, bidding and construction support
services for Project EN0092, a street and utility improvement project on Pratt
Street and in the Mefford and Choice Tracts; Authorize the City Manager or
designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10%
($35,000) of the contract award amount; and approve the updated project scope
and budget. [Submitted by: N. Bartsch]
(8) Adopt Resolution of Intent 2020-29 receiving the draft report of Tulare
Downtown Association (TDA) Board of Directors, and setting June 16, 2020, as
the public hearing date regarding annual downtown district assessments.
[Submitted by: D. Thompson]
(9) Accept the offer to purchase and “Purchase and Sale Agreement” on City
property APN #176-400-010, the South East corner of K Street, and Kern
Avenue, Tulare, (Concession Area) from Francisco Torres in the amount of
$15,000. [Submitted by: S. Bonville]
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) Continued Public Hearing:
a. Public hearing to adopt Resolution 2020-27 approving the City’s Program
Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment III to include supplemental
Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG-CV) awarded to the
City in the sum of $419,611 to be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to
the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; approve recommended allocations of
CDBG-CV funding to sub-recipients and proposed microenterprise business
assistance program; and/or direct staff to re-allocate all or a portion of funding
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to eligible activities under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regulations. [Submitted by: T. Myers]
(2) 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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