Raymond Beltran
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 3:36:12
- Avg per meeting
- 15:27
- Segments
- 2913
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Top issues during term (20)
Senior mobile home rent stabilization
Residents project new-resident rents rising from roughly $975 to over $3,700 within 15 years at 10% annually.
Flock surveillance concerns raised again
One speaker called the contract a waste of money that could go to services for disabled and vulnerable residents instead.
Corridor Street Maintenance Priorities
$3 million a year in overlay funding plus a nearly $1.19 million contracted preservation project.
River Springs Residential Subdivision Amendments
The city would reimburse the developer for master-plan basin improvements, with possible CSET grant participation.
El Niño Flood Preparedness and Waterway Channel Clearing
Funded through existing public works operations; the presentation did not cite a specific dollar figure.
District 3 City Council Vacancy Appointment
The charter amendment (Measure V) costs an estimated $35,000 to place on the ballot.
Homeless Services Funding at the Navigation Center
The city spends roughly $2 million a year on the Navigation Center.
Sports complex lighting and youth recreation
The coming turf-and-lighting project is grant funded; the amount wasn't stated.
Native trees and urban heat
Entertainment zone expansion to the sports complex
The $10 wristband fee stays, continuing to fund downtown infrastructure and beautification.
city council decision
Speakers questioned the cost of several discretionary purchases funded with public money.
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Conditions
Property owners pay ongoing assessments; replacement of damaged landscaping would add costs.
Homeless encampment trend improving
Transit ridership decline threatens funding
Lost ridership could mean lost transit funding and possible service cuts down the road.
CalPERS Unfunded Liability and City Finances
Roughly $5-6 million a year from the general fund for decades — money that can't go to services.
Political division and the Porterville First social media page
Your wallet could feel it if you don't pay attention to local budgets and spending!
Solid Waste Rates and Privatization Concerns
A transfer station would cut the long haul to Woodlake; the cleanup crew would be hired from refuse enterprise funds.
Porterville Library Project Progress
The city secured about $16 million in insurance settlement funds for construction after a dispute over the old library's value.
Courtesy leak adjustment program
Refunds come from the Water Enterprise Fund, meaning all water ratepayers share the cost; staff will report quarterly.
Non-functional turf irrigation restrictions (AB 1572)
Unfunded state mandate; compliance costs fall on commercial, institutional, and government property owners.
Decisions during term (320)
Recorded while Beltran was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Donations to Bountiful Box Project and St. Anne's Pantry
Consent Calendar Items 1-23
River Springs Residential Development - Amended Tentative Subdivision Map and Plan Development Plan
Approval of Draft City Council Minutes
Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment for New Firefighters
Replacement of Electrical Feed Wiring for Blower No. 2 at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Roof Repairs for Hangar No. 11 at Porterville Municipal Airport
Engine Repairs for Refuse Truck No. 6676
Transmission Repairs for Refuse Truck No. 6609
Transmission Replacement for Transit Vehicle No. 8109
Engine Pump Replacement and Repairs for Fire Engine No. 2210
Request for Proposals for On-Call Planning Services
Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements - Brookside Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2
On-Call Right-of-Way Acquisition and Appraisal Consulting Services
Revised Project Budget for the Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant Program
Annual Renewal of Fleet Management Software with Ron Turley Associates
Expansion in Use for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1034 E. Cleo Avenue
Employee Training and Learning Management System
Police Department Flex Operational Assessment
Appointment of Alternate Representative to the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Voting record (24)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 5-15
Downtown Audio System Purchase and Installation (Item 4)
River Springs Subdivision Public Hearing Continuance (PRC 2019-040)
Dedication of half-staff flag to Miles Elliott's family
Table refuse department sale; pursue transfer station and cleanup crew
Second reading — Ordinance No. 1935 (business licenses)
Director Dignam already has a full plate as planning director and fire marshal.
Communications Specialist classification (item 14) — approved at lower salary range
Prefers a part-time position; social media work does not require this salary.
Entertainment zone expansion — direction to staff
The downtown zone has only had one event; expansion should wait until phase one proves successful.
Item 4 — Refuse truck purchase changed from CNG to diesel
Concluded CNG fuel savings over ten years outweigh potential engine repair costs.
Item 13 — Bus shelter graphics installation
Wanted educational content and community information added rather than purely decorative graphics.
Item 15 — Federal advocacy services RFP
Questioned spending roughly $125,000 on lobbying before specific fundable projects are planned.
Emergency motion — $1,000 donation to Porterville Little League 11U All-Stars
Noted the council already gave the league $2,500 and cut its utility rates, and preferred to donate personally.
Item 40 — Council meetings order of business / oral communications limits
Believed current practice works and resisted limits on public comment.
Item 41 — Heritage Community Center surplus land declaration
Authorization to Distribute Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Right-of-Way and Appraisal Consulting Services
Sewer Utility District Annual Assessments – Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Item 17 — Amendment to Development Fee Early Payoff Program (Res. 37-2012)
Item 18 — Purchase of Patrol Rifles and Ballistic Helmets
Wished bids had been solicited but trusted the chief's research
Item 2 — Purchase of Porterville 100 / America 250 Promotional Items
Supported the purchase but not at this price; thought about half the amount was more appropriate
Item 14 — Temporary Street Closure for Flag Day Event
Reservations about the expense and holding fireworks in a residential area