City Council Meeting - Study Session @ 6 p.m.; Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m.

8094 ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE December 17, 2019 A study session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers, 491 North “M” Street. COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis A. Mederos, Terry A. Sayre, Carlton Jones Greg Nunley6:29 p.m. STUDENTS PRESENT: Aracelli Espinoza, Amber Munoz, Sebastian Pires STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Mario Zamora, Wes Hensley, Luis Nevarez, Janice Avila, Craig Miller, Michael Miller, Traci Myers, Darlene Thompson, Trisha Whitfield, Nick Bartsch, Roxanne Yoder I. CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION Mayor Sigala called the study session to order at 6:01 p.m. He noted that the presentations would be given prior to receiving public comment. 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. Leah Crookshanks addressed the Council regarding construction software that could help the State and Local agencies save money on construction of housing projects. III. STUDY SESSION a. Receive a presentation on the Strategic Plan, Pathway Home: Responding to Homelessness in Tulare County commissioned by the Tulare County Homeless Task Force (the “Plan”); provide staff with any Council direction regarding the Plan. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Nikka Rapkin of Homebase provided an introduction and PowerPoint presentation on the County’s Strategic Plan on Homelessness for the Council’s review and consideration. Questions and comments posed by Council were addressed by Ms. Rapkin. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Sigala, seconded by Council Member Jones and unanimously carried to endorse the plan as presented. b. Presentation of the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee Plan, Recommendations and Direction related to same. [Submitted by: Council Member Sayre] Council Member Sayre introduced Patrick Isherwood and Dave Clevenger who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Homelessness Ad  8095 Hoc Committee’s Plan for the Council’s review and consideration. Jim Pidgeon addressed the Council in support of the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation to declare a housing crisis. Janet Heath addressed the Council on addressing the underlying issues surrounding homelessness and in support of housing crisis declaration. Questions and comments by Council. Following the presentation, Mayor Sigala sought support for the following items: Engage the City’s lobbyist, Townsend Public Affairs, to identify legislators to seek funding from the State to address homelessness issues. There was consensus to move forward on this request. Authorizing Council Member Sayre to work with the Tulare County Mental Health to bring services to the City of Tulare. There was consensus directing same. c. Discussion and direction regarding adopting Resolution 19-54 declaring a housing/shelter crisis in the City of Tulare. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Community Development Director Traci Myers provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. Chase Landers addressed the Council regarding this item and comments related thereto. Questions and comments posed by Council were addressed by staff. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sayre, seconded by Vice Mayor Mederos and carried 4 to 1 (Council Member Nunley voting no) to adopt Resolution 19-54 as presented. IV. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION Mayor Sigala adjourned the study session at 7:45 p.m. A regular session of the City Council, City of Tulare was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers, 491 North “M” Street. COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis A. Mederos, Terry A. Sayre, Carlton Jones(left at 8:57 p.m.), Greg Nunley STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Josh McDonnell, Mario Zamora, Wes Hensley, Luis Nevarez, Janice Avila, Craig Miller, Michael Miller, Traci Myers, Darlene Thompson, Trisha Whitfield, Nick Bartsch, Roxanne Yoder V. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION Mayor Sigala called the regular session to order at 8:00 p.m. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Community Services Director Craig Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was given by City Manager Rob Hunt.  8096 Mayor Sigala and the Council commended the Tulare Patriots Youth Pee Wee Football Team, coaches, parents and sponsors and advised they would be agendizing a full recognition for January 7, 2020. Council Member Jones presented a Team Certificate to the Tulare Patriots in recognition of winning the World Youth Football Championship. VII. 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, Chamber CEO, addressed the Council and introduced two of the Tulare Leadership students; and announced the Tulare Annual Chamber Award recipients: Large Business of the Year, Farm Credit West; Small Business of the Year Hancock Heating and Air Conditioning; Woman of the Year, Tina Macedo; Man of the Year, Jim Pidgeon; Non-Profit of the Year, Noon Kiwanis Club; Female Youth of the Year, Pawnit Kaur; Male Youth of the Year, Thomas Rosa; and Ambassador of the Year, Armondo Apodaca. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Terry Sayre premiered the Public Service Announcement “Slow Down” campaign. IX. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sayre and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented, with the exception of items 3, 5 & 6. (1) Authorization to read ordinances by title only. (2) Approve minutes of December 3, 2019 special/regular meeting. [Submitted by: R. Yoder] (3) Adopt Ordinance 19-12 an Ordinance revoking and replacing Chapter 5.96 of the City of Tulare Municipal Code allowing Recreational Cannabis Businesses and Establishing Permitting Procedures and Regulations. [Submitted by: M. Zamora] Mayor Sigala pulled the item for public comment. Barbara Perkins, Tulare Alternative Healthcare spoke in support of the item. Chase Landers addressed the Council regarding the item. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sayre, seconded by Vice Mayor  8097 Mederos and failed 2 to 3 (Council Members Jones & Nunley and Mayor Sigala voting no) to continue this item to the February 4, 2019 meeting to clarify the language as to 3 or 5 dispensaries. It was further moved by Mayor Sigala, seconded by Council Member Jones and carried 4 to 1 (Council Member Sayre voting no) to continue this item to the February 4, 2019 meeting to follow the study session on the policies and procedures portion of implementation. (4) Adopt Ordinance 19-08 for the repeal and replacement of Chapter 8.56 of title VIII of the Municipal Code pertaining to development impact mitigation fees. [Submitted by: M. Miller] (5) Extend the conditional approval for the final map and subdivision improvement agreement of Phase 1 of The Greens at Oak Creek subdivision for recordation, and accept all easements and dedications offered to the City, including a Grant of Easement for temporary turnarounds for emergency vehicle purposes and a temporary run-off pond for street runoff, subject to receipt of the signed final map, all fees, and other required items prior to February 19, 2020. [Submitted: M. Miller] Council Member Nunley recused himself from the item due to property ownership and did not leave the dais. Questions and comments posed by Council were addressed by staff. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Mederos and carried 3 to 1 (Mayor Sigala voting no; Council Member Nunley recused) to approve the item as presented. (6) Award and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract amendment with Don Berry Construction, Inc. of Selma, CA in an amount not to exceed $1,143,886 for street and utility improvements associated with Project EN0073, a street and utility improvement project on Cartmill Avenue, to extend the project improvement limits to Mooney Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the revised contract award amount. [Submitted by: N. Bartsch] Vice Mayor Mederos and Council Member Nunley recused due to property ownership. With no discussion, it was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sayre and carried 3 to 0 (Vice Mayor Mederos and Council Member Nunley recused) to approve the item as presented. (7) Accept as complete the contract with PC Inc. of Grover Beach, CA for work on Project FM0032, a project to replace the Tulare Police Department Standby Generator and site Improvements. Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Notice of Completion, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder’s Office. [Submitted by: J. Bowling]  8098 X. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS (1) Spotlight on Excellence – Employee Recognition. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] Mayor Sigala introduced the item and Fire Chief Luis Nevarez who presented Ignacio Vasquez with this quarter’s Spotlight on Excellence Recognition. XI. MAYOR’S REPORT The following items were continued from November 5, 2019 for further consideration and to solicit additional applications, if any: Council Member Jones left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. (1) Consideration of the reappointment of four members to the City of Tulare Parks & Recreation Commission whose terms are ending December 31, 2019, select a new applicant, if any, or delay appointment and direct staff to solicit additional applications for consideration. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] City Manager Rob Hunt provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. It was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to reappointment the following members as presented: Lori Fishbough Nicholas Sherwood W. Eric Farrenkopf Armando Da Silva (2) Consideration of the reappointment of three members to the City of Tulare Planning Commission whose terms are ending December 31, 2019, select a new applicant, if any, or delay appointment and direct staff to solicit additional applications for consideration. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] City Manager Rob Hunt provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. It was moved by Council Member Nunley, seconded by Mayor Sigala and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to reappoint Chuck Miguel as presented; it was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to reappoint Sandra Miller as presented; it was moved by Council Member Sayre, seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to reappoint Deanne Rocha as presented. XII. STUDENT REPORTS Due to finals, students were not available for this section of the agenda.  8099 XIII. CONVENE JOINTLY AS TULARE CITY COUNCIL AND TULARE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TULARE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – Mayor Sigala convened jointly at 9:05 p.m. (1) Successor Agency: a. Adopt Resolution 2019-01 of the Successor Agency to the Former Tulare Redevelopment Agency approving and adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 period and the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Administrative Budget. [Submitted by: D. Thompson] Finance Director Darlene Thompson provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. With no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Nunley, seconded by Council Member Sayre and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to adopt Resolution 2019-01, as presented. XIV. ADJOURN AS TULARE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND REMAIN SEATED AS THE TULARE CITY COUNCIL – Mayor Sigala adjourned the joint meeting, but remained sitting as the Tulare City Council at 9:06 p.m. XV. 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 19-13 repealing and replacing Sections 9.48.080 and 9.48.140 of existing Chapter 9.48 (Standing, Stopping, Parking) of the Tulare Municipal Code. [Submitted by: M. Miller] City Engineer Michael Miller provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. Mayor Sigala opened the public hearing at 9:10 p.m. With no public comment, he closed the public hearing at 9:10 p.m. With no discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to pass-to-print Ordinance 19-13 as presented.  8100 b. Public Hearing to adopt Resolution 19-55 approving the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (APP) Amendment to re-allocate $50,000 of Program Year 2019 funds to the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIBTC) to provide job readiness, work-based training and job placement services to six low-to-moderate income persons who are facing homelessness or have significant barriers to employment; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit the same to HUD on behalf of the City of Tulare. [Submitted by: T. Myers] Community Development Director Traci Myers provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. Mayor Sigala opened the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. With no public comment, he closed the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. Questions and comments posed by Council were addressed by staff. Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to adopt Resolution 19-55 as presented. c. Public Hearing to adopt Resolution 19-56 accepting and approving expenditures for the State of California, Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) 2019/2020 Program funds in the amount of $101,491 to be used to fund (1) Police Officer positions, salary and benefits package. [Submitted by: W. Hensley] Police Chief Hensley provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. Mayor Sigala opened the public hearing at 9:20 p.m. With no public comment, he closed the public hearing at 9:20 p.m. Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to adopt Resolution 19-56 as presented. (2) City Manager: a. Pursuant to the process adopted by the Council of Cities select one of the two nominees as the Alternate Transit Representative on the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG), to fill an unexpired term, ending June 30, 2020. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] City Manager Rob Hunt provided a brief report for the Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Council Member Sayre and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to nominate Porterville Council Member Virginia Gurrola. b. Review the existing processes with regard to the recruitment, selection and appointment of members to the City of Tulare’s Boards, Commissions and Committees and provide direction to staff related thereto and consider approval of same, subject to any amendments. [Submitted by: R. Hunt] City Manager Rob Hunt provided a report for the Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Mederos, seconded by Mayor Sigala, and carried 4 to 0  8101 (Council Member Jones absent) to approve the amended handbook as presented. XVI. COUNCIL/STAFF UPDATES, REPORTS OR ITEMS OF INTEREST – GC 54954.2(3) Vice Mayor Mederos requested an item for the January 7, 2020 meeting to review a reimbursement agreement for city services with the International Agri-Center. It was seconded by Council Member Nunley and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to agendize the item. Mayor Sigala requested an item for the January 7, 2020 meeting under scheduled presentations to honor each of the athletes, coaches and sponsors for the Tulare Patriots youth football team. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Mederos and carried 4 to 0 (Council Member Jones absent) to agendize the item. Mayor Sigala also requested support for the scheduling of a special session to further discuss issues and recommendations in combating homelessness. There were no objections to the request. Mayor Sigala requested staff to provide an update on the sidewalk funds. There were no objections to the request. XVII. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S): Mayor Sigala adjourned to closed session for those items as noted at 9:40 p.m. (a) 54956.9(d)(2) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation one (1) item(s) of anticipated litigation XVIII. RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION Mayor Sigala reconvened from closed session at 9:51 p.m. XIX. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any) Mayor Sigala advised there was no reportable action. XX. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION Mayor Sigala adjourned closed session at 9:51 p.m.  8102 XXI. REGULAR MEETING Mayor Sigala adjourned the regular meeting at 9:51 p.m. 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