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Why it matters: Council signaled interest in modernizing the fleet’s appearance and civic branding while balancing costs and vehicle replacement schedules. Separately, staff presented a final reconciliation of federal and state allocations (including SB 1/25 funding) that increased the program of projects’ capital assistance and adjusted the local match requirement.

Rebranding: staff presented a concept (American‑flag motif and the motto “In God We Trust”) and a high‑level estimate to wrap the entire fleet. Staff advised the full‑fleet cost could be approximately $285,000 and take about 130 days to complete; an alternative phased approach tied to new vehicle deliveries would reduce near‑term cost. Council asked staff to develop renderings and recommended an initial phase wrapping six high‑ridership route buses plus four micro‑transit vans; staff will return with updated renderings and a refined cost estimate.

Budget amendment: staff requested adoption of a cleanup amendment to include final reconciled federal/state capital assistance and SB 1/25 funds; the amendment increased federal/state capital assistance and reduced the local match slightly, raising the transit program total modestly (numbers in staff report updated to reflect reconciliation). Council approved the draft resolution to adopt the amended fiscal year 2024–25 transit division budget and program of projects and authorized submission of updates to TCAG and FTA.

Direct quote from staff
- “The estimated cost is almost 285,000. It would take about a hundred and 30 days to rebrand the entire fleet,” transit staff said during the presentation.

Council action
- Direction on rebranding: council asked staff to return with multiple design renderings and to phase wraps on prioritized vehicles (discussion, no formal ordinance vote).
- Transit budget amendment: motion to adopt staff recommendations and authorize submittals to regional/federal agencies; vote: 5–0 — outcome: approved.

What happens next: staff will produce alternative renderings, refine the cost breakdown for a phased wrap (six route buses and four micro transit vans were discussed as an example) and return the item for final design selection and budget authorization if needed. The amended transit program of projects will be filed with TCAG/FTA as directed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Porterville - City Council Meeting of February 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council asked staff to return with vehicle rebranding renderings that phase-in wraps for core route buses and micro‑transit vans, and approved an amended FY 2024–25 transit budget and program of projects reflecting reconciled federal/state funds.","taxTitle","Porterville, Tulare County, California","taxId",3952,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6687093,"Council establishes nine‑member Charter Review Committee with alternates and eligibility that can include land or business owners",719,10445000,11164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b&start=10445&end=11164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b/thumbnail_10445000.jpg","/articles/6687093/Porterville/Tulare-County/California/Council-establishes-ninemember-Charter-Review-Committee-with-alternates-and-eligibility-that-can-include-land-or-business-owners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6687093-b9e21c1585751cf30b65c1561a7ea6c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207327&Signature=lm254PQRHYzfu9dXhnbLms4QaTxADEmuL7bOWmZAkkNvjxt5beC4XpjqCbjqeCvfXkeLrxRyNbb3iAobw2cclPBnkWUZ96kO5TG0a0UH0eKR8yZ7CZbVmNyOakyBhFdu0GaJfychRBQHzh0qxUZRExRiD665YmzAE1pfYTY~K9ZtV8m7pAq5g3hFIhI5hHHdrlb-l3rfN3z1Dtr4uhSM1raBgNdMO2Tr3Dw4lhy6sR9O5P15OCP5K7YLXh~Br1~G2T-~0GcY7ILK3QE4mbqKTr3YZ~ie2lUifZEdMth7axH7tvGZf3O9eyPUHVYLTyMhmzNZNVyYbcpej1dQErBnXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Porterville City Council on Feb. 4 adopted a resolution establishing a nine‑member Charter Review Committee to review the city charter and recommend amendments for possible placement on a 2026 ballot. The resolution as adopted also added two alternate members and directed the council to select a chair from the appointed membership.

Why it matters: Charter amendments can change municipal governance, election procedures and fundamental rules that shape city operations and voter choices. The council set eligibility and appointment procedures to balance district representation with at‑large expertise.

Key elements of the adopted resolution
- Composition: nine committee members, with each councilmember appointing one district representative and the remaining at‑large seats appointed by a majority of the council. Two alternates were added to help with quorum challenges.
- Eligibility: At‑large members may be registered voters who reside within city limits OR own land or a business within city limits (language added by motion during the meeting).
- Chair selection: the council will select the committee chair from the appointed membership.
- Teleconferencing/participation: staff noted teleconferencing options consistent with Brown Act teleconferencing rules; the resolution did not prohibit remote participation and staff will provide logistical guidance.

Quotes from the meeting
- “I like the idea of adding two alternates,” Vice Mayor McCurvey said during the discussion, citing difficulty in getting quorums for larger citizen panels.

Council action
- Motion to adopt the amended resolution establishing a nine‑member Charter Review Committee with two alternates, with eligibility extended to at‑large members who either are registered voters or own land or a business in the city; motion carried 5–0.

What comes next: Staff will publicize the committee, solicit applications and return to council with appointments and a timeline; the committee’s work will be subject to Brown Act rules and council direction about scope and priorities.","Council adopted a resolution creating a nine‑member Charter Review Committee (plus two alternates), with each councilmember nominating members from their district and the at‑large seats open to registered voters or those owning land or businesses in the city. The council also directed that it select the committee chair.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6687098,"Council approves joint‑powers agreement with Porterville Irrigation District to form local Groundwater Sustainability Agency",1880,11334000,13214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b&start=11334&end=13214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b/thumbnail_11334000.jpg","/articles/6687098/Porterville/Tulare-County/California/Council-approves-jointpowers-agreement-with-Porterville-Irrigation-District-to-form-local-Groundwater-Sustainability-Agency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6687098-8eef6d98c3bdb8eb7054923ef3d04ebe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207327&Signature=Jgd7dEYmc4Kb5Ggin1dQ0vK2nVnac-kLuq8ulTiKZUJbdOLYGVJkwqQ2Uc9WovAvNNBck9iGezZZOBl-ov6cZIxlF7hkM1wVFHXHgo9BunaygxahekrEZb4bVOsg7ZJYdZ51zqXZn-8e~EsZAlz0gPZZ-GnnoLvHmO9EuXunDYgYD4z44Qd~IAyti9YDsBLB0LeoTTCOKsvNcugjJd4EmN-umoDw5MRwqgAAHWNrPIeeuxKdcT-Jrf1dl6KEOmeB4G-8IKIlDVkNM-Ms9r9eP69CEtX9LLl7Bp~7rdgfesjBtYcWHFJITkIxG-GqW9zQ6IlNVeFPo3GTrvYxRh7Slw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Porterville City Council voted to enter a joint‑powers agreement with the Porterville Irrigation District (PID) to form a local Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) for parts of the Tule Subbasin under their jurisdictions.

Why it matters: The state placed the Tule Subbasin on probation in 2024 for deficiencies in the existing Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency plan. The new JPA is intended to create a more localized governance structure to address SGMA requirements, coordinate projects and pursue grant and project funds.

Key points from staff presentation
- Purpose: The new Porterville GSA will be a public entity to develop and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) that meets state SGMA requirements for the local area overseen by the city and PID.
- Governance: The draft JPA presented had a four‑member board (2 PID members, 1 council member and 1 city staff representative). Councilmembers discussed board size and representation; council ultimately directed that Porterville appoint two elected members plus a city staff representative and offered that MH Michael Knight serve as the staff alternate.
- Funding: Initial administrative costs will be shared; future funding could include state grants, groundwater extraction fees or other assessments. City staff said initial costs will be budgeted from the water operating fund.

Direct quotes from the meeting
- “The creation of the Joint Powers Authority will establish the Porterville Groundwater Sustainability Agency as a public entity separate, from its members,” Assistant City Manager Michael Knight said while summarizing the JPA terms.

Council action and appointments
- Motion to approve the JPA between the City of Porterville and Porterville Irrigation District, to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement, and to appoint the mayor and vice mayor as the city’s board members with Michael Knight as the alternate: motion made and seconded; vote: 5–0 — outcome: approved.

What happens next: Staff will forward the approved JPA to PID for their consideration, continue technical work to develop the GSP, pursue available grants, and return to council with bylaw and fiscal policy language and any recommended coordination agreements with neighboring GSAs.","Council authorized a JPA with Porterville Irrigation District to form the Porterville Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), appointed two council members to the JPA board and named a staff alternate. The JPA will prepare a groundwater sustainability plan under SGMA and seek funding partnerships.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6687104,"Council directs staff to combine weed‑abatement and encampment teams, approves pay alignment and asks staff to review enforcement timing",1495,8369000,9864000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b&start=8369&end=9864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b/thumbnail_8369000.jpg","/articles/6687104/Porterville/Tulare-County/California/Council-directs-staff-to-combine-weedabatement-and-encampment-teams-approves-pay-alignment-and-asks-staff-to-review-enforcement-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6687104-8f372b487f133694e2accfa843fe0f10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207327&Signature=FHOBV76fsQ4QP23zESjtqVYu3vTfQnV5a11zknAHPVv~SujH-SKayj6Ha8D0ERcUhv-xQ2sQVQ47PSZ1fa7DBDdnETh0IHIH4BNZ6fzRH-moG5MIQoIsHLKW7477plAoT60Z0QNbUFGE8YFNZVXhqalwJKTK8NMwp0b34l-~2i5Hcgj8rWmLsQq-13aiKiUA3ovz7JbVJYosNQuB~bQQA1eXRKbzywB3ABMwhDWackaimqPH2mPh~koJBcc~ZQDSW6TXZLTFjdu0qLjldPImiXRjL7GE6wNmVL4ZJNjx1i~s4c1dyHOjdk1K888jMmqiOlALbApdHeJV1UxOyoeUwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Porterville City Council on Feb. 4 directed staff to combine the city’s weed‑abatement crew and the homeless encampment abatement crew into a single operating unit, and to proceed with aligning pay classifications for those positions.

Why it matters: City staff said this season is likely to be a challenging fire‑hazard year — rainfall is 52% of average for the period — and bringing the two teams together would create surge capacity to tackle both fire‑prone vegetation and encampment cleanups on city property. Staff estimates a full‑year cost to reclassify weed‑abatement positions to the encampment salary range at about $29,344 annually (proportionate mid‑year cost $12,227 if implemented before the fiscal year end).

Key facts and council direction
- Current staffing: weed abatement — 2 full‑time and 8 part‑time; encampment abatement — 1 full‑time and up to 4 part‑time. Staff presented salary ranges and hourly rates for those positions.
- Encampment abatement to date: staff reported 275 documented abatement cases; the team met its cleanup goal for 93% of cases overall and 96% in the last 90 days.
- Recommended pay reclassification: staff noted equalizing the classification would add roughly $29,344 annually and approximately $12,227 pro rata before year‑end if implemented now; labor negotiations with represented groups will be required.
- Notice window: Vice Mayor McCurvey asked staff to pursue a change to the 72‑hour legal notice to 48 hours as a target; staff advised ordinance amendment would be required to change the formal notice requirement and proposed evaluating options (including a resolution approach) and returning with a draft ordinance/ timeline. Council asked staff to return with an ordinance review, suggested July as a reporting point for enforcement results, and to assess staffing/budget implications for any change.

Direct quotes from the meeting
- “I’m gonna recommend to the council that we do this and move forward for and we also I would like to also recommend that we change our window from 72 hours to 48 hours so that we can step up,” Vice Mayor McCurvey said during discussion.

Council action
- Motion to direct staff to proceed with combining teams and to pursue pay reclassification and a review of the notice/ordinance: motion made, seconded; final vote recorded: 4–1 in favor. Staff will meet and confer with unions where required and return with recommended ordinance language, budget amendments if needed and a timeline for implementation.

What’s next: Staff will evaluate operational impacts (ability to meet a 48‑hour notice target), return with a recommended ordinance amendment or a resolution approach, and include any necessary budget amendment in the next negotiation process or budget amendment cycle.","The council agreed to combine the city’s weed‑abatement crew with its encampment cleanup crew, authorized staff to pursue a pay reclassification for weed abatement personnel to align with encampment workers and directed a review of the ordinance and notice timing; council also asked staff to return with implementation and budget implications.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6687108,"Council approves claims rejection, committee formations and several budget and permitting items",2725,3980000,6705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b&start=3980&end=6705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222896-cd29cf9c171142dde6ea5ee22f70859b/thumbnail_3980000.jpg","/articles/6687108/Porterville/Tulare-County/California/Council-approves-claims-rejection-committee-formations-and-several-budget-and-permitting-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6687108-c5b0296faa47f1e040247771ea83396f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207327&Signature=b9mx5vizcQV5cZ6lR19E7NiG-XrAQiFuXu5hKvylGRxU2cVmydY5IcmSRV0b~~KTHWzwUQs2JCSLert4nfidZVNId~JYByCaASsO~DbE~kTCV2XF04-b1rCY1L3SCR3NFt6oidZEm9dIz5Kuqja~VA2N7IOQ4qNrs9mqX54DEZVTSPILMh0Gm6VjwU35sOcHfkME5J9NnpeBixL~aLxbCfsD~v77deJAzFLVJ9UJ13SLz7GNUUwDAiP-3Qi~XzimKcI8JYAkjuanShILFPtf7-NjLL0oyYQfmy5iRcmMn5WtEkWBhteWfe1Gx-RcswM-W-Kl25c178oQc3irOh0YDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Porterville City Council on Feb. 4 rejected a liability claim, created several ad hoc and standing committees, approved a transit budget amendment and adopted other routine and project-specific items.

Why it matters: The package of mostly routine and organizational votes sets interim governance for a number of council priorities — heritage and downtown work, a charter review process and transit capital projects — and includes a closed-session decision to reject a liability claim that had been listed for council consideration.

The council’s roll call and consent motions were routine early in the meeting. In closed session the council rejected claims brought by individuals with the surname Galvez; later the council approved a range of items on the consent and scheduled calendar and moved several staff recommendations forward.

Votes at a glance (selected items)
- Closed‑session liability claims (Angelica Galvez et al.): motion to reject claims; mover: Councilmember Beltran; second: Vice Mayor McCurvey; vote: 5–0 — outcome: rejected. (Reported after closed session.)
- Conditional Use Permit modification for El Malecon (upgrade to Type 47 on‑sale general ABC license for eating place): motion to adopt staff recommendation and resolution; mover: Mayor Meister (motion made from the dais); second: (recorded as second during meeting); vote: 5–0 — outcome: approved.
- Establish ad hoc Heritage Committee (2 council members): motion to adopt draft resolution establishing committee; vote: 5–0 — outcome: approved.
- Establish Downtown Porterville Committee (7 members with 2 council members): motion to adopt resolution establishing committee; vote: 4–0–1 — outcome: approved and staff to return with appointments.
- Charter Review Committee (9 members plus 2 alternates; eligibility to include registered voters or owners of land/business in city limits for at‑large seats): motion to adopt amended draft resolution (includes alternates and council appointment of chair); vote: 5–0 — outcome: approved; timeline and outreach to follow.
- Porterville Little League sponsorship: motion to allocate $2,500 from council special purpose reserves to sponsor Porterville Little League; vote: 4–1 — outcome: approved.
- Transit Division budget and Program of Projects (amend FY 2024–25 transit budget to reflect final reconciliation and SB 1/25 funding): motion to adopt staff recommendations and submit updates to regional agencies; vote: 5–0 — outcome: approved.
- Selection of consultant for project (item pulled for discussion): selection of 4 Creeks over other firms after interview scoring; vote: 5–0 — outcome: 4 Creeks recommended as most qualified.

What the council directed staff to do: staff was instructed to return with additional details or follow‑up items on multiple matters — notably the heritage/downtown/charter committee appointments and next steps, a public hearing schedule and required reports returning to council on the amended transit program of projects.

Ending note: Most items were routine or procedural; the council’s decisions establish the governance and funding posture for a number of near‑term projects and policy reviews. Any item requiring further public hearings or ordinance changes will return for separate council action.","At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Porterville City Council rejected a closed-session liability claim, approved multiple committee formations and budget amendments, upgraded an ABC license for a restaurant and authorized several other items. Key votes and outcomes are listed.","actionData","errors"]

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Council directs phased rebrand of transit vehicles and adopts amended transit budget

Council establishes nine‑member Charter Review Committee with alternates and eligibility that can include land or business owners

Council approves joint‑powers agreement with Porterville Irrigation District to form local Groundwater Sustainability Agency

Council directs staff to combine weed‑abatement and encampment teams, approves pay alignment and asks staff to review enforcement timing

Council approves claims rejection, committee formations and several budget and permitting items