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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 17, 2015, 5:30 P.M.

Call to Order
Roll Call

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the City Council on any matter scheduled for Closed Session.
Unless additional time is authorized by the Council, all commentary shall be limited to three minutes.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
A. Closed Session Pursuant to:
1- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APNs:
253-192-006, 253-192-007 and 253-192-008. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis and Jenni Byers.
Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Sierra View Medical Center. Under Negotiation: Terms
and Price.
2- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN:
247-030-043. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis and Jenni Byers. Negotiating Parties: City of
Porterville and Mary McClure. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
3- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN:
253-182-009. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis and Jenni Byers. Negotiating Parties: City of
Porterville and Pacifica First National Inc. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
4- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators/Property: APN:
261-020-010. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis and Jenni Byers. Negotiating Parties: City of
Porterville and Lynda Mourton. Under Negotiation: Terms and Price.
5 - Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator:
John Lollis, Steve Kabot, and Patrice Hildreth. Employee Organizations: Porterville Police Officers
Association and Porterville City Firefighters Association.
6- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated
Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three cases in which facts are not yet known to
potential plaintiff.
7- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated
Litigation – Initiation of Litigation: Three cases.

6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND
REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Ward
Invocation

PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month – Amy Graybehl
Employee Service Awards

AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.

1. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG): March 16, 2015
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2. Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO): March 4, 2015

REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff
informational items.

I. City Commission and Committee Meetings:
1. Parks & Leisure Services Commission:
2. Library & Literacy Commission:
3. Arts Commission:
4. Animal Control Commission:
5. Youth Commission:
6. Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee (TUTOC):

II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Water Conservation Phase II Water System Status
Re: Informational update on the status of the City’s water system.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the opportunity to address the Council on any matter of interest, whether on the agenda or not.
Please address all items not scheduled for public hearing at this time. Unless additional time is authorized by
the Council, all commentary shall be limited to three minutes.

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. All items removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion will be
heard at the end of Scheduled Matters.

1. Minutes of August 5, 2014

2. Request to Purchase Police Motorcycle
Re: Authorizing the purchase and outfitting of a Honda ST1300 motorcycle from Hollister
Honda in the amount of approximately $24,534.91, plus taxes and fees.

3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids – Transit Security System
Re: Approving staff’s recommended plans and project manual for the project consisting of the
purchase and installation of high definition cameras, door access and intrusion detection equipment
for Transit Offices.

4. Award of Contract – Transit Maintenance & CNG Fueling Facility Expansion Project
Re: Awarding contract to RJ Berry of Selma in the amount of $2,130,280 for the project consisting
of the construction of a minimum of twenty new “time-fill” CNG dispenser locations and
appurtenances at the City’s Corporation Yard on Prospect Street.

5. Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal with Tulare County
Re: Approving Agreement with Tulare County for the City’s disposal of solid waste not under
contract with Pena’s Disposal Service for a term of two years, with an option of three one-year
extensions, at a rate of $28 per ton.
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6. Authorize the Mayor’s Challenge for Safe People and Safer Streets
Re: Approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to form a local action leader and team in support
of the Mayor’s Challenge relative to improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

7. Request for Approval to Contract with UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP)
Re: Authorizing staff to enter into negotiations with UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program for a
contract to provide a needs assessment, shelter capacity, and housing recommendations for animal
control.

8. Request to Purchase Police Service Dog
Re: Authorizing the purchase of a police service dog, including handler training, from Top Dog
Training Center in an approximate amount of $12,700.

8a. Request to Contract for Police Service Dog and Handler Training
Re: Authorizing a contract with Top Dog Training Center for monthly certified training of police
service dogs and handlers for an annual cost of $4,320 for four K-9s.

9. Firearms Training Facility Landscaping Maintenance
Re: Approving a contract with Perfect Care Landscape and Maintenance in an amount of $750 per
month for landscaping services at the City’s Firearms Training Facility.

10. Automatic Aid Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement
Re: Approving an agreement with Tulare County for the provision of fire and rescue automatic aid
for a term of two years, with automatic extensions for one or more consecutive terms of one year
each.

11. California First Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
Re: Adopting a resolution opting into the California First PACE Program which permits property
owners in participating cities to finance energy efficient improvements through assessments on the
owners’ property tax bills.

12. Approval of City Concession Licenses
Re: Approval of concession licenses with American Youth Soccer Organization at the Sports
Complex (Spring), South Valley Chivas Academy at the Sports Complex (Fall), and the
Porterville Youth Soccer League at Hayes Field (Spring).

13. A Resolution Approving the Application for State Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Funds
Re: Adopting a resolution authorizing the application for State OHV Grant Funds.

14. Approval for Community Civic Event – American Cancer Society, Inc. – Relay for Life of
Porterville Kickoff – March 21, 2015
Re: Approving an event to take place on March 21, 2015 at Veteran’s Park.

15. Approval for Community Civic Event – Optimist Club and Parents Against Bullying –
Performing Arts Festival – March 21, 2015
Re: Approving an event to take place on March 21, 2015 at Centennial Park.
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16. Approval for Community Civic Event – Porterville Unified School District, Porterville Rotary
Club and Burton School District – Porterville Celebrates Reading – April 11, 2015
Re: Approving annual event to take place on April 11, 2015 at Veteran’s Park.

17. Approval for Community Civic Event – Porterville Chamber of Commerce – Iris Festival –
April 25, 2015
Re: Approving annual event to take place on April 25, 2015 along Main Street in Downtown
Porterville.

18. Renewal of Airport Lease Agreement – Lot 32B
Re: Approving a 10-year lease renewal between the City of Porterville and Mr. Donald Deaton for a
2,100 sq. ft. space at the Porterville Municipal Airport, at a rate of $0.293 per sq. ft.

19. Renewal of Airport Lease Agreement – Lot 38
Re: Approving a 10-year lease renewal between the City of Porterville and Mr. Raymond Broad and
Mrs. Dernie Waikiki for a 4,200 sq. ft. space at the Porterville Municipal Airport, at a rate of $0.293
per sq. ft.

20. Request for Proclamation – Foster Grandparent Program 50th Anniversary
Re: Considering approval of a request to acknowledge the 50th Anniversary of the Foster
Grandparent Program.

21. Request for Proclamation – Fair Housing Month – April 2015
Re: Considering approval of a request to proclaim the Month of April 2015 as “Fair Housing
Month.”

22. City of Porterville Conflict of Interest Code – Biennial Report
Re: Accepting the Conflicts and Disclosure Monitor Agency 2014 Biennial Report.

23. City Council Member Requested Agenda Item – Request for the City Council to Consider
Requiring a Road Maintenance Assessment be Included in the Approval of new Residential
Subdivisions
Re: Considering a request by Mayor Stowe to add an item onto the April 7, 2015 Council Agenda.

A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible

PUBLIC HEARINGS
24. A Conditional Use Permit, Modification to a Conditional Use Permit and Ordinance
Amendment for the Pacific Rim Commercial Mixed-Use Project (PRC 2012-002-GZCP)
Re: Consideration of approving a proposed modification by the developer to increase the retail
space, decrease office space, and reduce the personal storage facility at the development generally
located approximately 500 feet southwest of the Henderson Avenue and Newcomb Street
intersection.

25. Adoption of Amendments to the City’s Urban Water Management Plan
Re: Consideration of amendments to Sections 3.2 through 4.2.3 of the City’s UWMP, and
authorizing staff to submit the amended document to the Department of Water Resources, the
California State Library, and the County of Tulare.

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26. Consideration of the Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee’s Finding of “Non-
Consistent” Relative to the 2014-2015 Measure “H” Expenditures
Re: Consideration of the Committee’s finding that the 2014/2015 Measure H Expenditures relative
to literacy are “non-consistent” with the adopted Expenditure Plan.

SCHEDULED MATTERS
27. Consideration of Appointment to the CDBG Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity
Committee
Re: Consideration of appointing an individual to serve a one-year term on the Community
Development Block Grant Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee.

28. Governor’s Executive Order for California Disaster Assistance Act Funding, and the Provision
of Water to East Porterville Residents
Re: Consideration for the continuation of water delivery service by Mutual Aid Agreement with the
County of Tulare effective January 10, 2015 for a period of at least 120 days, and considering the
request for the purchase of potable water by the County effective January 20, 2015, for a period of at
least 12 months.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

OTHER MATTERS

CLOSED SESSION
Any Closed Session Items not completed prior to 6:30 p.m. will be considered at this time.

ADJOURNMENT - to the meeting of April 7, 2015.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need
special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the
agenda packet, please contact the Office of City Clerk at [phone]. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or
provision of an appropriate alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the Agenda
packet are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of City Clerk, 291 North
Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257, and on the City’s website at www.ci.porterville.ca.us.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: MARCH 17, 2015
SUBJECT: WATER CONSERVATION PHASE II, WATER SYSTEM STATUS
SOURCE: Public Works Department - Field Services Division
COMMENT: Phase II water conservation efforts for 2014 began in March. Actions were
prompted by the governor on January 17, 2014, proclaiming a State of
Emergency and asking all Californians to reduce water consumption by
20% and referring residents and water agencies to the Save Our Water
campaign. Staff has responded by early implementation of our media
campaign with newspaper, radio messages and website information.
An emergency regulation to increase conservation practices for all
Californians became effective July 29,2014. The new conservation
regulation targets outdoor urban water use. This regulation establishes
the minimum level of activity that residents, businesses and water
suppliers must meet as the drought deepens, and will be in effect through
May 1, 2015, unless extended or repealed.
The water system has been impacted from the lack of rain the last three
years despite recent storms. Water production for the calendar year to
date, February 2015, is a decrease of 20% on the 5-year average and a
29% decrease from 2014. As part of the emergency regulation, the City is
required to report monthly water production data. The production for the
month of February 2015 was 168 million gallons, residential consumption
for the same month was 72 gallons per capita day (GPCD). See table
below comparing surrounding Cities for the month of December 2014.
December 2014 GPCD
City of Porterville 70
California Water Visalia 74
City of Tulare 90
City of Hanford 120
Staff will continue to monitor ground water levels and production and will
inform Council if conditions change, requiring Council action.
RECOMMENDATION: Informational Item.
ATTACHMENT: Drought Response Phase II Flyer
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Drought Response Phase II
At-a-Glance
• Mandatory Odd/Even Watering Schedule. based on address.
Residents will be allowed three days a week to water lawns
and landscapes. No watering allowed on Mondays.
• Watering is prohibited between the hours of 5:00 AM to
10:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM .
..... ..,. . Excessive water runoff is prohibited.
• The washing of sidewalks and driveways is prohibited.
• Vehicles shall only be washed on designated watering days
and with a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle.
• The operation of ornamental water features is prohibited
unless the fountain uses a recycling system.
• Non-compliance with Phase II water conservation
regulations could result in citations up to $500.
ROUGHT RESPONSE
HASE II
The City of Porterville has adopted a Phase II Drought Response Plan. As part of
the Phase II plan, the City has restricted watering days to three days per week,
based on address.
Mandatory Odd/Even Watering Schedule
• Odd Address • Even Address I
Citation Citation
Level Amount
ODD NUMBER ADDRESSES
If your address ends with an First Warning
"odd" number, 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9, Notice Only
Your watering days are Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday.
First $100
Citation Fine
OR
Second $200
EVEN NUMBER ADDRESSES
Citation Fine
If your address ends with an
"even" number, 0, 2,4,6, or 8, Third $500
Your watering days are Citation Fine
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Monthly Production Status
2014 Comparison to 2013 & 5 Year Average
2015 Production
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 5, 2014, 5:30 P.M.

Called to Order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll: Council Member Reyes, Council Member Ward, Council Member Gurrola, Vice Mayor
Hamilton, Mayor Stowe

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
A. Closed Session Pursuant to:
1 - Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property
Negotiators/Property: 8.20 miles/line of railroad between Strathmore, CA milepost 268.60
and Porterville, CA milepost 276.80 in Tulare County. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis.
Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Union Pacific Railroad. Under Negotiation:
Terms and Price.
2- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property
Negotiators/Property: APN 261-020-010. Agency Negotiators: John Lollis and Baldo
Rodriguez. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Lynda Mourton. Under Negotiation:
Terms and Price.
3- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property
Negotiators/Property: 280 North Fourth Street. Agency Negotiators: John Lollis and Donnie
Moore. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and KT/AAA. Under Negotiation: Terms
and Price.
4- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property
Negotiators/Property: 2701 W. Scranton Avenue. Agency Negotiator: John Lollis.
Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and DT-1 Racing. Under Negotiation: Terms and
Price.
5- Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property
Negotiators/Property: APNs 246-112-034 and 246-112-050. Agency Negotiator: John
Lollis. Negotiating Parties: City of Porterville and Ray Stone Incorporated. Under
Negotiation: Terms and Price.
6 - Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency
Negotiator: John Lollis, Steve Kabot, and Patrice Hildreth. Employee Organizations:
Porterville City Employees Association; Management and Confidential Series; Porterville
Police Officers Association; Fire Officer Series; Porterville City Firefighters Association;
Public Safety Support Unit; and all Unrepresented Management Employees.
7- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated
Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three Cases with facts not yet known to
potential plaintiffs.

6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND
REPORT ON REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Julia Lew reported that no reportable action had taken place.
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member A. Monte Reyes
Invocation – one individual participated.

PRESENTATIONS
Employee of the Month – Wayne Martin
Police Officer Badge Pinning
Porterville Youth Leadership Academy Graduation
LAFCO – Municipal Service Review

AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code § 53232.3.

1. Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) – July 21, 2014
Council Member Gurrola reported on projects submitted for Active Transportation
Program funds, and approval of the Unmet Transit Needs Assessment findings.
2. Joint City/School Committee – July 28, 2014
Mayor Stowe reported on a presentation by Michelle Ragsdale regarding the
International Anti-Bullying campaign, and several upcoming school projects.

REPORTS
This is the time for all committee/commission/board reports; subcommittee reports; and staff
informational items.

I. City Commission and Committee Meetings:
1. Parks & Leisure Services Commission – no report.
2. Library & Literacy Commission – no report.
3. Arts Commission – no report.
4. Youth Commission – no report.
5. Transactions and Use Tax “Measure H” Oversight Committee – no report.

II. Staff Informational Reports
1. Letter of Map Revision Update – “Monache” Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
2. Water Conservation Plan Update
3. Library Service Hours – Sundays
4. Code Enforcement Report, 4th Quarter of FY 2013-2014
5. Attendance Records for Commissions, Boards and Committees – 4th Quarter Report
– FY 2013/14
6. Report on Charitable Car Washes
7. Building Permit Activity – May & June 2014

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
 Heather Billings, Porterville, read letter communicating concerns for safety of children at the
City Pool due to lack of supervision and surveillance equipment.