Planning commission recommends council adopt housing-element changes, adds Chapter 10.83 and rezones 10 acres at old winery The Tulare Planning Commission recommended the city council approve amendments to the zoning code to add Chapter 10.83 (by-right approvals), an amendment to the General Plan and a rezone of 10 acres (APN 149-070-008) from RM-2 to RM-4 to meet the city’s RHNA; state HCD has found the draft substantially compliant.

Tulare's Planning Commission has taken a significant step forward by recommending new housing amendments that could reshape the area's residential landscape.

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Tulare council commits up to $40,000 for July 4 Sequoia Symphony event; council members pledge $1,000 each After discussion about sponsorships and operator revenue splits, Tulare’s council agreed to a funding plan for a July 4 Sequoia Symphony concert at the Adventist Health Amphitheater, endorsing a $40,000 estimate and asking each council member to contribute $1,000 toward initial matching funds; motion passed 5–0.

Tulare City Council has unanimously approved a $40,000 plan to host the Sequoia Symphony this July 4, paving the way for a spectacular celebration!

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Tulare staff and consultants recommend new oxidation-ditch wastewater plant as costs top $100 million City staff and consultants told the Tulare City Council the town’s domestic wastewater plant is aging and effectively limited to about 4 million gallons per day; consultants recommended a new parallel “greenfield” plant using an oxidation ditch process with estimated costs between $100 million and $160 million, and lifecycle costs of roughly $163M–$184M.

Tulare's aging wastewater treatment plant is struggling with capacity limits and rising pollutant loads, prompting a bold proposal for a new $100 million oxidation ditch facility.

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City presents midyear utility-fund review; wastewater revenues fall short but fund projected positive Budget manager Jacob Bridal Cid reported a midyear review showing the solid waste fund projected to post a $907,000 surplus, the wastewater fund projected to end with a $1.9 million surplus despite a $2.3 million revenue shortfall from industrial customers, and the water fund projecting a $409,000 use of fund balance; the board adopted a supplemental-appropriation resolution.

Tulare's budget manager reveals surprising surpluses in utility funds, but can the city navigate upcoming challenges from falling wastewater revenues?

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Consultants recommend oxidation ditch, estimate $100–$160 million to replace Tulare domestic wastewater plant Corolla Engineers recommended building a new oxidation-ditch treatment plant to replace aging Tulare domestic facilities, citing operational reliability and future capacity needs; consultants estimate a full build-out at about $100–$160 million and recommended a rate study and predesign to follow.

Tulare's aging wastewater treatment plant is on the brink of a $160 million overhaul, with engineers advocating for a cutting-edge oxidation ditch to tackle increasing pollution loads.

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Council delays approval of revised emergency shelter operator agreement, asks for budget and cost‑tracking details Council reviewed a substantially revised two‑year operator agreement for the city’s emergency shelter, pressed staff and the proposed operator for clearer budget breakdowns (including a $300,000 administration fee and working‑capital figures), and voted to return the item for adoption at the March 17 meeting with additional financial detail and redlines.

The Tulare City Council is demanding clearer financial details before approving a critical agreement for the city's emergency shelter—what does this mean for the future of local support services?

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Tulare council authorizes steps to bring dispatch in‑house after federal earmark award The Tulare City Council authorized staff to proceed with consolidating police, fire and ambulance dispatch into a city‑run center and gave the city manager authority to issue a 90‑day termination notice to the county contractor once timing and federal funds permit; council approved the action unanimously (5‑0).

Tulare City Council takes a bold step to consolidate police, fire, and ambulance dispatch services in-house, backed by federal funding!

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‘Tulare Avanza’ aims to boost Latino engagement and utilization of city investments, consultant says Include Us presented 'Tulare Avanza,' a two‑phase community‑engagement diagnostic and strategy focused on improving trust, language access and utilization of recent city investments such as Zumwalt Park and TBIZ; staff will host bilingual community engagement labs and resident interviews next month.

Basilia Anken's groundbreaking "Tulare Avanza" initiative is set to transform how Tulare's Latino community engages with city investments and resources.

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Consultants say Tulare buildout could increase service demand; CFDs presented as a funding option NBS reported preliminary fiscal‑impact findings showing substantial projected growth in the city’s service population and presented community facilities districts (CFDs) as one option to fund recurring service costs; staff expects a draft report in 2–4 weeks.

Tulare's anticipated growth could strain city services, with costs potentially outpacing revenue—could community facilities districts hold the key to funding?

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Tulare council previews new strategic‑planning dashboard and Achieve It rollout City staff demonstrated Achieve It, a cloud‑based strategic‑plan tracking tool, saying it will tie council priorities to measurable goals and produce a public dashboard. City officials plan further work sessions before launching the system to the public.

Tulare's city staff just unveiled Achieve It, a groundbreaking platform that promises to transform how residents track city projects and progress through a dynamic public dashboard.

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Tulare staff outlines timelines for entertainment district, sportsplex, corporation yard and wastewater upgrade City staff updated council on multiple long‑range projects — an entertainment district RFQ due in March, a possible regional sportsplex feasibility study, corporation yard scoping, and a wastewater treatment plant expansion preliminarily estimated at roughly $120 million — and outlined next steps and funding work to come.

Tulare's city staff unveiled ambitious plans for a vibrant entertainment district, a regional sportsplex, and a massive $120 million wastewater treatment upgrade—transforming the future of our community!

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City review finds downtown sewers in poor condition, recommends about $12 million in prioritized repairs A consultant told the Tulare City Council that downtown CCTV inspections found many pipelines in poor structural condition and recommended a risk-based capital improvement program totaling about $12 million, with roughly half of downtown lines recommended for replacement.

Tulare's downtown sewer system is in dire need of repair, with nearly half of the pipelines rated poorly, prompting a $12 million overhaul proposal to ensure safety and support redevelopment.

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Tulare council extends amphitheater operator agreement, approves one‑time support to boost year two of concerts The City Council voted 4–1 on Dec. 16 to extend the Spade Entertainment operating agreement for the Adventist Health Amphitheatre through Dec. 31, 2027, and authorized up to $550,000 in one‑time support and operational changes aimed at increasing local ticket sales and securing larger acts.

The Tulare City Council has taken a bold step to revitalize downtown by extending its contract with Spade Entertainment, injecting up to $550,000 to boost local ticket sales at the Adventist Health Amphitheatre!

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