City of Orange Cove

The Regular Meeting involved several key actions and discussions. The agenda confirmation noted that the presentation by Mid Valley Disposal was canceled. Consent Calendar items addressed facility rental fee waivers (with one item removed for separate consideration), donations to OCHS Avid Program and OCHS Titans Softball Team, disposition of City Surplus, and authorization for the Mayor to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement with Fresno County regarding sewer trunk and water main improvements. The Regular Business section focused on the Planning Department's recommendation to approve a one-year extension for Blossom Estates Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6355. A retirement plaque presentation was given to Alfred Angulo, Public Works Supervisor, who retired after 31 years of service. Subsequent supporting documents previewed items for the next meeting, including consideration for rejecting a claim from Ednita Sandoval regarding vehicle damage from a pothole and staff recommendation for approval of the purchase of Hach TU5300 Turbidity Meters to address a Department of Drinking Water Notice of Violation. Additionally, an action item for the subsequent meeting concerned a recommendation for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration parade scheduled for May 1st, 2026.

The public hearing is to discuss the 21-CDBG-HA-00008 Grant closeout, funded through a Community Development Block Grant by the California Housing and Community Development Authority. The meeting will cover the project's progress, status of completion, expected timeframe, results to date, projected totals, funds expended, balance of funds available, and budget expectations to completion.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, by Bryant Jolley, CPA. This is presented as an informational item only.

The Orange Cove Planning Commission meeting focused on two annexation projects: Macias and Howard. The Macias project included a public hearing and recommendations for resolutions regarding a negative declaration, general plan amendment, zoning amendment, and tentative tract map. The Howard project also involved a public hearing and recommendations for resolutions concerning a negative declaration, general plan amendment, zoning amendment, and tentative tract map. The meeting also included the approval of planning meeting minutes from April 7, 2020.

The special meeting focused on several key items. A facilities use agreement with Schoeppner Shows for a carnival and concert at the Community Center was considered. An agreement with Target Eight Advisory Council for allocation of Department of Education Reserve Funds for the Julia Lopez Day Care Center was also reviewed. Finally, a construction contract with Antonio Gonzales Construction for flooring and wall paneling installation at the daycare center was discussed.