In other matters

Named Christopher Barrientos the Employee of the Month for January 2018.

Recognized the Strathmore Spartans football team for winning the CIF State Championship.

Approved the purchase of a digester No. 4 impeller and wear rings from JM Squared Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,200.

Approved the repair of Huber Screw Press to Huber Technology, Incorporated for an amount not to exceed $23,404.69.

Approved the creation and allocation of two Code Enforcement Officer I positions, and the reclassification of the current Code Enforcement Officer position to a Code Enforcement Officer II.

Approved the purchase of the Sophos XG-330 firewall appliance from SHI at a cost of $10,419, plus applicable sales tax and shipping.

Accepted a project from Loop Electric, and authorized the filing of the Notice of Completion for the project consisting of the installation of a new traffic signal, along with accessible curb ramps at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and D Street.

Gave authorization to issue an Architectural Services Request for Qualifications for design and construction assistance services for the Animal Shelter Project.

Approved the Assignment of Airport Lease for Lot 45 between the City of Porterville and Gillespie Ag. Service to Aircraft 445, LLC.

Approved the appointment of existing committee members to the Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee for a one-year term.

Accepted a status report on Developer Impact Fees for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017.

Approved the continuance of the Declaration of Local Emergency.

The next city council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the council chambers at Porterville’s City Hall.