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Council hears group‑home litigation update; approves consent calendar and corrects state grant amount
Summary
City attorney updated council that a lawsuit concerning a group home is filed and served and that the property owner’s management company issued a 90‑day termination notice potentially clearing tenants by Jan. 30; council also approved the consent calendar (10.1–10.13) and corrected the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety grant (item 10.6) to $111,564.
The Tulare City Council received an update on litigation and tenant status for a disputed group‑home property and approved routine consent items at its Nov. 4 meeting.
City counsel reported the lawsuit had been filed and served and that the property management company — representing the owner — provided a 90‑day termination to the tenant. Counsel said those termination steps may supersede the need for immediate injunctive relief; the city’s injunction hearing is scheduled for mid‑January, and the owner‑provided notice could mean tenants are required to vacate by Jan. 30. City staff said they will monitor whether eviction proceedings are necessary and may participate if appropriate.
Council also considered the consent calendar. A motion to adopt items 10.1 through 10.13 (with 10.6 removed for correction) was made and seconded; the consent calendar was approved. Staff identified a clerical error in item 10.6 (Citizen’s Option for Public Safety state grant). The corrected grant amount is $111,564; council approved item 10.6 with the amended figure. The clerk recorded the votes as in favor, with the motions passing 5–0.
Police and licensing representatives reported state licensing staff visited and followed up on investigations related to the group‑home operations; staff said they continue to coordinate with Assembly Member Macedo’s office and the California Department of Social Services about licensure timelines.
What’s next: The city will track eviction or termination steps and proceed with the court injunction only if needed; staff will keep the council and public informed about timelines and any operational or enforcement steps.
