Call to Order Roll Call CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 16, 2004 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION: A. Closed Session Pursuant to: 1 - Government Code 54956.9(c) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Two Cases. 2 - Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Darrel Pyle. Employee Organizations: Porterville City Employees Association, Porterville Firefighters Association, Porterville Police Officers Association, and Police Supervisor Series. 7:00 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Pledge of Allegiance Led by Council Member Stadtherr Invocation by Pastor Tom West, Westfield Christian Church PRESENTATIONS Presentation to Miss Porterville and her Court Donations for City Programs Outstanding Business Recognition PROCLAMATION America Recycles Week 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. 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. 1. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 26, 2004 and November 2, 2004 2. Claim - Zenith Insurance Company Re: Rejecting a claim in excess of $10,000 filed by workers compensation carrier for death of Cal Grain and Hay employee, Lupe Ayon, for alleged negligence by City for not repairing ditch near 811 West Olive Avenue. 3. Budget Adjustments for the 2004-05 Fiscal Year Re: Approval of various budget adjustments to modify revenue and expenditure estimates. 4. Acceptance of Appraised Value of Right of Way for Property Located at APN 261-150-016 - Jackie Cotton - Orange Avenue Reconstruction Project Re: Authorizing staff to make payment of $20,000 to Ms. Jackie Cotton for the purchase of real property for right-of-way usage located at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Wallace Street. Page 1 of 4
5. Traffic Signal No. 8 (Plano Street and Mulberry Avenue) - Joint Powers Agreement to Acquire Property Re: Authorizing Mayor to execute JPA with Tulare County for installation of disabled ramps at four corners of intersection for construction of traffic signal as required by the Safe Routes to School (SR2S) grant. 6. Authorize the Distribution of a Request for Proposals for a Consultant for the Land Use and Circulation Elements Update Re: Authorizing formation of General Plan Advisory Committee and solicitation of nominations from the building industry, Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Porterville Area Ministerial Association, School Districts, Downtown Porterville Association, Tulare County, Tule River Indian Tribe, and Sierra View District Hospital, and approving the formation of a consultant selection committee. 7. Approval for Community Civic Event Downtown Porterville Association - Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 26, 2004 Re: Approving the tree lighting and caroling event at the corner of Main Street and Thurman Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 26, 2004. 8. Airport Lease - Lot 40 (Burleson) Re: Approving Assignment of Lease between City of Porterville and George W. Burleson and Walter D. Burleson to Dr. Dan Dale and/or Allison Dale. 9. Sale of Airport Industrial Site - Russken Holdings LLC Re: Approving resolution authorizing the sale of 1.72 acre vacant lot located in the Airport Industrial Park to Russken Holdings LLC for $1.09 per square foot. 10. Report on Holiday Street Tree Lighting Re: Reporting planned level of holiday street lighting along Main Street, Olive Avenue, and of the Gardner Tree. 11. Status Report on Healthcare Task Force/Program Update Re: Authorizing staff to change from the Inter-plan Network of Doctors to the Blue Cross Network of Doctors, effective December 2004, for an approximate $50,000 in current year savings. A Council Meeting Recess Will Occur at 8:30 p.m., or as Close to That Time as Possible PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. Conditional Use Permit 11-2004 - Proposed Church at the Northwest Corner of Cleveland Avenue and 3 rd Street Re: Approval of C.U.P. requested by Masjid Porterville (Basem Aqra), subject to various conditions. 13. Consideration of OHV Motocross Park Cost of Service and Rider Fee Adjustments Re: Considering increasing the youth and adult rider fees at the park to $15.00. 14. Budget Adjustment/Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program Funding Re: Authorizing use of grant funds in the amount of $100,000 to offset costs for the full-time sworn officer, the community services officer, and any necessary training equipment. SCHEDULED MATTERS 15. Traffic Safety Issue - Opening of Emergency Access Gate on Beverly Street Between Date Avenue and Union Avenue Page 2 of 4
Re: Review and discussion on alternatives to opening street to traffic to relieve congestion related to proposed development of Beverly Glenn Subdivision and ongoing development of River Springs Subdivision. 16. General Plan Referral - Burton Middle School Re: Determination of whether the proposed middle school at the southwest corner of Thurman Avenue and North Elderwood Street conforms to the City s General Plan, and authorizing mayor to sign letter to School District describing the Council s findings and indicating that the responsibility of ensuring adequate infrastructure lies with the School District. 17. Update Regarding Various Proposed General Plan Amendments Re: Review of various pending and potential General Plan Amendments, and determination of whether such amendments should be prioritized, combined, or deferred. 18. Consideration of Issues Relating to Car Washes in The Community: Charitable Car Wash Permit Procedure and Car Wash Sludge Drying and Containment Structure Re: Considering draft ordinance regulating charitable car washes; and consideration of construction of car wash sludge containment structure either as a joint private/public partnership, or as a service where the City recovers the full construction and disposal costs through a fee. 19. Consideration of Continuing the Hiring Freeze for City Positions Re: Consider continuation of hiring freeze until February 28, 2005, with some restorations including project engineers to support completion of City projects, hiring of Public Works Clerical II to process development applications, and flexing of positions in Parks and Leisure Services to supervise OHV facility. 20. Consideration of Minimum (Skeletal) Staffing for City Facilities During Holiday Period and Canceling the First City Council Meeting in January Re: Considering reduced staffing between December 22 and December 30, 2004, except for public safety personnel, for utilization of leave and vacation time accrued due to effects of hiring freeze. 21. Discussion on Codes Pertaining to Visibility of Junk from any Public Right-of-Way Re: Discussion on the storage or keeping of junk on residentially zoned properties when visible from public right-of-way. 22. Consideration of Request Regarding Bicycle Transportation Account Re: Considering Blue Skies Coalition proposal regarding the creation of approximately 25 miles of bicycle lanes at an estimated cost of $23,000, $20,700 of which would be funded by Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) funds, $500 by the Blue Skies Coalition, and the remaining $1,800 by the City. Adjourn to a Meeting of the Porterville Public Financing Authority PORTERVILLE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA Roll Call: Public Financing Authority Members WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTER PFA-1 Annual Meeting of the Porterville Public Financing Authority Page 3 of 4
Re: Accepting public comment and approving the 2004 Status Report for the Redevelopment Bond Issue No. 1 Projects. Adjourn to a Meeting of the Porterville City Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OTHER MATTERS CLOSED SESSION Any Closed Session Items not completed prior to 7:00 p.m. will be considered at this time. ADJOURNMENT - to the meeting of December 7, 2004 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 Deputy City Clerk at (559) 782-7442. 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. Page 4 of 4