Porterville, CA

Name: City Council — Porterville, CA
Start: 2026-09-01T17:30:00
Location: 291 N. Main Street, Porterville

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30

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Council weighs mobilehome rent stabilization and approves $522K street sweeper

The Porterville City Council will discuss policy options for mobilehome rent stabilization and authorize the purchase of a $522,248.55 street sweeper. The agenda includes public hearings on a conditional use permit for a saloon and amendments to the municipal code regarding nonfunctional turf irrigation. Additionally, the council will establish a process to fill the vacant District 3 council seat.

Authorization to purchase one Schwarze M6SE Avalanche street sweeper for up to $522,248.55
Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit PRC 2026-013-C for Dead End Saloon at 1200 S. Main Street
Public hearing to amend Chapter 25 of the Municipal Code regarding nonfunctional turf irrigation
Consideration of mobilehome rent stabilization policy options and direction for a proposed ordinance
Approval of $465,225.77 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding awards

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville

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City Council Agenda September 1, 2026 Page 1 of 6 CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, 5:30 PM The City of Porterville provides members of the public the opportunity to attend and participate in City Council meetings both in person and remotely. City Council Meeting will be livestreamed (viewing only) on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofporterville4149 Members of the public may also participate remotely via Zoom using the following information: Please use the following link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82185808732?pwd=sdlCzTsQ8kThMxUOHhJrVaNxw2udxK.1 Or via Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 821 8580 8732 Passcode: 068787 Persons attending the meeting remotely will have the opportunity to provide public comment during the designated public comment periods. To request to speak, click the "Raise Hand" button in the Zoom webinar or, if participating by telephone, press *9 to raise your hand. When it is your turn to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your microphone and will be asked to state your name for the record before providing your comments. Public comments submitted remotely will be accepted in the same manner as comments from individuals attending the meeting in person and will be subject to the same time limits, rules of decorum, and meeting procedures established by the City Council. Please direct any quest …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

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Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

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Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider Axon contract, traffic signal, and police dog sale

The Porterville City Council will hold a closed session on property negotiations and liability claims, then reconvene to consider consent items including police equipment purchases, a traffic signal upgrade, and the sale of a police dog. Public hearings include a conditional use permit for a tavern and second readings of ordinances on code enforcement and business licenses. The council will also discuss entertainment zone amendments and a utility leak adjustment program.

Authorize $73,497 for Axon Standards addition to police contract
Approve $72,246 traffic signal upgrade at D Street and Morton Avenue
Sell police dog Bodie to handler Melinda Rios for $1.00
Public hearing for Dead End Saloon conditional use permit at 1200 S. Main Street
Consider entertainment zone expansion and $10 wristband fee

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City Council Agenda August 18, 2026 Page 1 of 6 CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 18, 2026, 5:30 PM The City of Porterville provides members of the public the opportunity to attend and participate in City Council meetings both in person and remotely. City Council Meeting will be livestreamed (viewing only) on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofporterville4149 Members of the public may also participate remotely via Zoom using the following information: Please use the following link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86968558241?pwd=vWieN6lrRFErFe2pV85M6hmczgz5NH.1 Or via Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 869 6855 8241 Passcode: 620586 Persons attending the meeting remotely will have the opportunity to provide public comment during the designated public comment periods. To request to speak, click the "Raise Hand" button in the Zoom webinar or, if participating by telephone, press *9 to raise your hand. When it is your turn to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your microphone and will be asked to state your name for the record before providing your comments. Public comments submitted remotely will be accepted in the same manner as comments from individuals attending the meeting in person and will be subject to the same time limits, rules of decorum, and meeting procedures established by the City Council. Please direct any questions …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to award $989,120 pavement preservation contract

The Porterville City Council will consider awarding a $989,120 contract for the Pavement Preservation Project, along with several other contracts and agreements. The agenda includes public hearings on code enforcement and business license ordinance amendments, and a closed session on liability claims and litigation. Most items are routine consent calendar approvals.

Award $989,120 Pavement Preservation Project to VSS International
Award $442,401.38 Pedestrian Crossings with Rapid Flashing Beacons Project
Approve $107,962 Veterans Park Parking Lot Repaving contract
Public hearing on ordinance amending Code Enforcement Section
Public hearing on ordinance amending Business License Division

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville

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City Council Agenda August 4, 2026 Page 1 of 6 CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 4, 2026, 5:30 PM The City of Porterville provides members of the public the opportunity to attend and participate in City Council meetings both in person and remotely. City Council Meeting will be livestreamed (viewing only) on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofporterville4149 Members of the public may also participate remotely via Zoom using the following information: Please use the following link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89440080110?pwd=PRe8CM8nWvjHcrSuUZ0c4p9FeEs5qj.1 Or via Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 894 4008 0110 Passcode: 336296 Persons attending the meeting remotely will have the opportunity to provide public comment during the designated public comment periods. To request to speak, click the "Raise Hand" button in the Zoom webinar or, if participating by telephone, press *9 to raise your hand. When it is your turn to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your microphone and will be asked to state your name for the record before providing your comments. Public comments submitted remotely will be accepted in the same manner as comments from individuals attending the meeting in person and will be subject to the same time limits, rules of decorum, and meeting procedures established by the City Council. Please direct any questions t …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

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CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to buy 4 CNG refuse trucks, award $1.3M culvert contract

The Porterville City Council will consider a consent calendar with over 30 routine items, including major equipment purchases and construction contracts. Notable actions include authorizing up to $1,985,729.30 for four CNG refuse trucks, awarding a $1.3 million contract for the Villa Street Phase 2 Culvert Project, and approving several staff requests to draft new ordinances on mobile home rent stabilization, unauthorized camping, and electric bicycles. The council will also hold a public hearing on landscape and lighting district assessments and discuss its meeting order of business.

Purchase 4 CNG refuse trucks up to $1,985,729.30
Award Villa Street Phase 2 Culvert Project to MAC General Engineering for $1,300,493.27
Approve $519,058 in PLHA housing funds RFP
Direct staff to draft mobile home rent stabilization ordinance
Direct staff to draft unauthorized camping ordinance amendments

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City Council Agenda July 21, 2026 Page 1 of 9 CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA JULY 21, 2026, 5:30 PM The City of Porterville provides members of the public the opportunity to attend and participate in City Council meetings both in person and remotely. City Council Meeting will be livestreamed (viewing only) on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofporterville4149 Members of the public may also participate remotely via Zoom using the following information: Please use the following link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89455524759?pwd=QRF1MTVfzFR9YuXUJ0NoB0w0hXwoyR.1 Or via Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 894 5552 4759 Passcode: 862101 Persons attending the meeting remotely will have the opportunity to provide public comment during the designated public comment periods. To request to speak, click the "Raise Hand" button in the Zoom webinar or, if participating by telephone, press *9 to raise your hand. When it is your turn to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your microphone and will be asked to state your name for the record before providing your comments. Public comments submitted remotely will be accepted in the same manner as comments from individuals attending the meeting in person and will be subject to the same time limits, rules of decorum, and meeting procedures established by the City Council. Please direct any questions to …

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

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COUNCIL COMMENTS

9 yea · 1 abstain

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea · Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea · Council Member Beltran abstain

CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

SCHEDULED MATTERS

4 yea · 1 abstain

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea · Council Member Beltran abstain

Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and consider charter amendments

The Porterville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and consider resolutions to submit City Charter amendments to voters. The consent calendar includes numerous equipment purchases and repairs, a major consultant agreement for the Santa Fe Sportsplex, and several personnel-related agreements. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations and liability claims.

Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
Consultant agreement with Peters Engineering Group for Santa Fe Sportsplex, not to exceed $725,000
Purchase of rope rescue equipment for Fire Department, $16,003.82
Repair of City Well No. 19, not to exceed $41,912
Acceptance of $85,750 ASPCA grant for veterinary care services

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville

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City Council Agenda June 16, 2026 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA JUNE 16, 2026, 5:30 PM The City of Porterville provides access to view city council meetings electronically. Please note that this service is offered as a courtesy and may not always be accessible to the public. To ensure the opportunity to participate in public comments and scheduled public hearings, individuals must attend in person. This meeting will be available for viewing via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofporterville4149 , Please direct any questions to the Office of City Clerk at 559-782-7464. 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 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree and Yuliana Andrade. Employee Organizations: Management & Confidential Series and Unrepresented. 2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Gary Clifton. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville. 3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Eric Kurz. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville. 4 - Government Code Sec …

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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Porterville City Council to review proposed FY 2026-27 budget and set hearing

The Porterville City Council will receive the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and consider scheduling a public hearing for June 16, 2026. The agenda also includes two public hearings: one on a mitigated negative declaration for the Tule River Tribe Complete Streets and Two Pedestrian Bridges Project, and another on an ordinance amendment to accessory structure setbacks. Consent calendar items cover software purchases, contracts, and community events.

Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation and scheduling of public hearing
Public hearing: Tule River Tribe Complete Streets and Two Pedestrian Bridges Project (mitigated negative declaration)
Public hearing: Amendment to Development Ordinance Section 301.01 on accessory structure setbacks
Contract awards: Ferric chloride supply (Kemira, ~$100,000/yr) and wastewater polymer (Solenis, ~$250,000/yr)
Software purchases: SwiftComply backflow management ($32,447) and loan management renewal ($15,410 + $2,500 addendum)

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291 N. Main Street, Porterville

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City Council Agenda June 2, 2026 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF PORTERVILLE - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA JUNE 2, 2026, 5:30 PM The City of Porterville provides access to view city council meetings electronically. Please note that this service is offered as a courtesy and may not always be accessible to the public. To ensure the opportunity to participate in public comments and scheduled public hearings, individuals must attend in person. This meeting will be available for viewing via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofporterville4149 , Please direct any questions to the Office of City Clerk at 559-782-7464. 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 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator: Richard Tree and Yuliana Andrade. Employee Organizations: Management & Confidential Series, Porterville Safety Support Unit, and Porterville City Employee Association. 2 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Vanessa Sousa. Agency claimed against: City of Porterville. 3 - Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim: Claimant: Jose Vargas. Agency claimed …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue May 19, 2026

City Council

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR

4 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue May 5, 2026

City Council

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OTHER MATTERS

3 yea · 2 nay

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Rivas yea · Council Member Beltran nay · Council Member Green nay

The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

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CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Council

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

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COUNCIL COMMENTS

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

CONSENT CALENDAR

5 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Feb 17, 2026

General

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR

4 yea

Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Green yea · Council Member Rivas yea

Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

4 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Rivas yea

CONSENT CALENDAR

4 yea

Mayor Meister yea · Vice Mayor McKervey yea · Council Member Beltran yea · Council Member Rivas yea

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$258,858	G & F CARPET CLEANING, INC. Department of Defense · SUCCESS LAKE JANITORIAL SERVICES
$183,376	WARREN DAN Department of Agriculture · WARREN DAN CASNF001684 E1130
$168,785	GDC TRUCKING, INC. Department of Agriculture · 13 - CON - UPPER GROUSE VALLEY DAMS RIPRAP STOCKPILE
$134,460	MARIA JIMENEZ Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF SUCCESS LAKE GROUNDS KEEPING SERVICES - BASE YEAR
$82,442	WARREN DAN Department of Agriculture · WARREN DAN CABDF012520 E35363
$80,296	WARREN DAN Department of Agriculture · WARREN DAN CASQF001362 E378
$73,006	SUN VILLAIDENCE OPCO, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: CHN EXPENDITURES FY 23 Q4
$72,000	HOOPER MATTHEW Department of Agriculture · HOOPER MATTHEW CASQF001362 E45
$67,585	WARREN DAN Department of Agriculture · WARREN DAN CASQF001247 E269
$62,487	WITT HARDWOODS Department of Agriculture · WITT HARDWOODS CASNF001684 S329

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

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