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Tulare City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 17, 2026
City Council Approves Revisions to Appointment Process for Boards and Commissions
The council discussed and approved revisions to the handbook for council-appointed bodies aimed at streamlining the appointment process. The primary change involves a two-step process: applicants must attend a council meeting for an interview, ensuring all council members hear from every applicant. Following interviews, the appointing council member will submit their recommendation to the City Clerk, who will add it to a future council agenda for formal appointment. This aims to provide consistency, ensure public engagement, and allow council members to gather information before making final decisions, while still respecting individual council member appointments.
Council Prioritizes Census Tracts for Opportunity Zone Designation to Spur Economic Development
The council considered eligible census tracks for the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. The program offers tax incentives for investments in designated low-income census tracts to promote economic growth and revitalization. Tallery has six eligible census tracks, and the city must nominate a prioritized list to the governor, who can select only 25% statewide. Staff recommended prioritizing three tracks based on criteria like redevelopment potential, infrastructure readiness, and economic impact: 1) 06107002100 (NW of Hwy 99 and Cartmill Ave), 2) 06107003002 (Enterprise St to I St, Enyo Ave to Paige Ave), and 3) 06107002901 (I St to Hwy 99, Tillery Ave to Paige Ave, including downtown). Council debated the prioritization, with Councilman Seagala advocating for 3002 due to its potential to help the west side business corridor. The council ultimately voted to recommend 3002 as the first priority, 2100 as second, and 2901 as third.
Council Tables 'In God We Trust' Motto Discussion Amidst Concerns of Divisiveness
A discussion ensued regarding a proposal to add the motto 'In God We Trust' above the city seal in the council chambers. Vice Mayor Herrell supported moving the item forward, citing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation and viewing the motto as patriotic. Councilman Maderos expressed strong reservations, citing past controversies in other cities, potential divisiveness in a politically charged season, and the fact that the motto has never been present in the current chambers (built around 2017). He argued that it could be exclusionary to diverse religious beliefs and suggested tabling the discussion until after the upcoming elections in November. Mayor Isherwood also leaned against the proposal, citing the need for broader community comfort in a pluralistic society and lack of public pressure. The council ultimately voted to table the discussion until November.
City Council Approves PLHA Plan Amendment for Homelessness Services and Homeowner Support
The council discussed and approved the application for amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) plan to include case management and homelessness support services, as well as owner-occupied housing rehabilitation for people with disabilities, utilizing 2022 and 2023 PLHA funds. The plan amendment will allocate 60% to case management and homelessness support services and 40% to owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Housing staff will submit the amended plan to the HCD by the June 30th deadline and bring new service agreements for council consideration in the future.
City Council Reviews Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan with Focus on Growth and Investment
The council reviewed a draft Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) developed by Cosmont Companies. The plan, which took several months to develop and involved stakeholder interviews, analyzes Tallery's demographic, economic, and market landscape to propose goals and strategies for the next three years. Key findings highlighted Tallery's status as a fast-growing community, its agricultural importance, and community assets like the amphitheater and downtown area. The plan outlines strategies for business expansion, attraction, and retention (BEAR), business incentive programs, housing development, value capture strategies, sports facilities, downtown placemaking, and leveraging federal opportunity zones. Cosmont presented the report and will return for adoption at a future meeting, with a timeline for implementation ranging from short-term (0-6 months) to long-term (1-3 years).
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