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Council forms business‑park advisory committee after heated debate over membership and voting

Tulare City Council · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Council voted to form a multi‑stakeholder advisory committee to advise on a proposed business park/inland port and annexation. Debate focused on whether city staff should be voting members and on resident representation from Matheny Track; council increased Matheny Track seats and will develop bylaws with community input.

Council voted to create an advisory committee to guide planning for a proposed business park and inland‑port concept, but the item produced an extended debate over committee composition and whether city staff should hold voting seats.

City Manager Mark Mondell explained the proposal: a broad advisory body that would include Matheny Track residents, representatives from chambers, county and LAFCO, and staff technical members to…

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