Joint Meeting Tulare City Council, College of the Sequoias and Tulare Joint Union High School District

8053 ACTION MINUTES OF TULARE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TULARE September 24, 2019 A joint meeting of the City Council, City of Tulare, College of the Sequoias and Tulare Joint Union High School District was held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers, 491 North “M” Street. COUNCIL PRESENT: Jose Sigala, Dennis Mederos, Terry Sayre, Greg Nunley(left @ 7:25 p.m.) ABSENT: Carlton Jones STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Matt Machado, Luis Nevarez, Janice Avila, Brian Beck, Steve Bonville, Josh McDonnell, Michael Miller, Darlene Thompson, Trisha Whitfield, Nick Bartsch, Roxanne Yoder TJUHSD BOARD PRESENT: Laura Fonseca, Cathy Mederos, Frank Fernandez, Craig Hamilton, Kelley Nicholson STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rodriguez, Vivian Hamilton, Lucy Van Syock, Barbara Orisio, Tammy Aldaco COS BOARD PRESENT: Ken Nunes, Greg Sherman, Lori Cardoza, Raymond Macareno ABSENT: John Lehn STAFF PRESENT: Brent Calvin, Superintendent; Dr. Louann Waldner, Tulare Campus Provost, Dr. Thad Russell, Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development 6:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER JOINT MEETING Mayor Sigala called the joint meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. TJUHSD Board President Fonseca called the joint meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and sought a motion to adopt the agenda. It was moved by Board Member C. Mederos, seconded by Board Member K. Nicholson and carried 4 to 0 (Board Member F. Fernandez absent) to adopt the agenda as presented. COS Board President Ken Nunes called the joint meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  8054 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION Mayor Sigala led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was given by City Manager Rob Hunt. III. INTRODUCTIONS IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Sigala requested those who wish to address a matter on the agenda to do so at this time. No comments were provided. V. DISCUSSION TOPICS: • Joint Use Projects – City of Tulare Discussions regarding homeless issues and safety surrounding school events; the need for a community pool to host large swim events. • Critical Incident Communication – City of Tulare Police Captain (Acting Chief) Matt Machado provided a response thereto. • Reduce Access to Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping/E cigarette products –Tulare Joint Union High School District, City of Tulare Discussions on reducing or eliminating access to flavored products in the City/County; educating parents/students regarding use and risks • Traffic Issues – Tulare Joint Union High School District Discussions regarding traffic concerns at Tulare Western at Maple and E Street; Mission Oak and the COS Campus at Bardsley; speeding concerns and sidewalks/safe routes to schools • Overview of Tulare College Center – College of the Sequoias Superintendent Brent Calvin and Dr. Louann Waldner, Tulare Provost provided an overview via PowerPoint of the College and the Tulare Campus. • Career Technical Education Programs – College of the Sequoias Dr. Thad Russell, Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development provided an overview via PowerPoint on the Career Technical Education program. VI. ADJOURN JOINT MEETING Mayor Sigala, Board Presidents Fonseca and Nunes adjourned the joint meeting at 7:47 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