Visalia public meetings in 2023

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element for 2023-2031. The Council will also consider two annexation requests involving the Belissa Subdivision and certain County Islands. Additionally, several contracts for infrastructure and city services are up for authorization.

• Adoption of the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element (2023-2031)
• Annexation of approximately 59.84 acres for the Belissa Subdivision
• $654,085 contract to Dudek for Storm and Sewer Master Plan EIRs
• $887,200 emergency engineering contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Solar lighting installation at four parks not to exceed $95,600

Visalia City Council

The council will consider a $25.7 million project list for transit funding and a $2.5 million grant application for local housing and shelter programs. A public hearing is scheduled regarding amendments to the Special Event Ordinance. The agenda also includes various city service contracts and new employee introductions.

• $2.5 million encampment grant application for Visalia Navigation Center and Majestic Gardens
• $25.7 million project list submission for transit funding
• Public hearing on amending the Special Event Ordinance
• $470,035 design contract for Riggin Avenue Widening
• Zoning changes for Visalia Public Cemetery District parcels

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to discuss public employment matters. The agenda specifically includes a discussion regarding the position of Assistant City Manager.

• Public employment: Assistant City Manager

Visalia City Council

The Council will review the 507-acre Carleton Acres development plan and new rules for short-term rentals. Discussion also includes funding to convert the Majestic Motel into affordable housing and updates on city rebranding.

• Adoption of the Carleton Acres Specific Plan covering approximately 507 acres
• $425,000 in funds for the conversion of the Majestic Motel into 42 units of affordable housing
• New regulations for short-term rentals in single and multi-family residential zones
• $794,787 contract for architectural and engineering design services for Fire Station 51
• Measure N Spending Plan amendment for police patrol vehicle purchases

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations regarding roadway portions at E. Mineral King Avenue. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation.

• Negotiation of terms for purchase of Caltrans Right of Way at E. Mineral King Avenue, west of Stapp Drive
• Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to one potential litigation case

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a special closed session. The meeting includes a conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of significant exposure to litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (Case 23-0426)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council and Visalia Unified School District Board of Education are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes discussions on student performance at Golden West High School and the 'Visalia Unified Forward 2030' blueprint.

• Student Performance: Golden West High School One Acts
• Visalia Unified Forward 2030: A Community-Driven Blueprint for the Future
• City of Visalia: Overview of Visalia Development
• Visalia Unified School District and City of Visalia Thriving Together

Visalia City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding zoning amendments to regulate short-term rentals in single-family residential zones. Additionally, the meeting includes a work session to review the biannual budget process for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26.

• Public hearing for zoning amendments to regulate short-term rentals citywide
• Contract with Talley Oil for the FY 23-24 Reclamite Project ($1,325,012.20)
• Design services contract for Shirk Street and State Route 198 improvements (up to $705,970)
• Contract amendment for Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project (up to $139,635.00)
• Purchase of thirty-two 2024 Police patrol vehicles (up to $3,040,000)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion concerns pending litigation involving the City of Visalia and First Pitch Entertainment, LLC.

• Conference regarding City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss potential real property negotiations and pending legal litigation. These discussions involve specific land parcels and a court case involving First Pitch Entertainment, LLC.

• Negotiation of terms for portions of APNs: 094-190-022 and 094-190-021
• Potential property purchase involving Union Pacific Railroad Company and Al Hirani
• Litigation discussion regarding City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)

Visalia City Council

The council will review updates on the Civic Center Phase 2 project and consider several large-scale development proposals. Key items include the certification of an environmental report for the Carleton Acres Specific Plan and a request to annex 468.3 acres into city limits. The agenda also includes votes on various city service contracts.

• $1,447,432 contract for Traffic Signal Interconnect Project at Ben Maddox Way and Tulare
• Pratt Family Ranch Specific Plan for 95.56 acres including approximately 541 dwelling units
• Carleton Acres Specific Plan involving approximately 3,262 dwelling units
• $271,140 contract with Odell Engineering for Riverway Sports Park Phase VI enhancements
• Annexation of approximately 468.3 acres into the Visalia city limits

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss potential property purchases for the Caldwell Avenue widening project. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding a lawsuit involving First Pitch Entertainment, LLC.

• Negotiations for properties needed to widen Caldwell Avenue between Santa Fe and Lovers Lane
• Potential purchase of APN 126-130-007, 126-130-009, 126-130-013, 126-670-023, 126-670-024, 126-700-043, 126-700-049, and 123-300-040
• Litigation: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and transit items. This includes funding for road widening projects, street rehabilitation contracts, and regional transit grants.

• Construction contract for Street Rehab from Houston Ave to Riggin Ave ($1,909,122)
• Funding for Riggin Avenue Widening project using $6,075,000 in total funds
• Caltrans grant applications for transit services totaling $207,393
• Purchase of a PB Loader Emulsion Trailer for $112,706.54
• Lease agreement amendment for Valley Oaks Golf Course improvements

Visalia City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of 95.56 acres and the creation of the Pratt Family Ranch Specific Plan. This project by D.R. Horton CA3, Inc. proposes approximately 541 dwelling units and 8.3 acres of parks and open space.

• Public hearing for the Pratt Family Ranch Specific Plan near North Mooney Boulevard
• $1,903,150.64 contract for two new pumper engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus
• $16,500 annual contract for landscaping maintenance at the Visalia Convention Center
• Reappointment of City Attorney and extension of legal services agreement with Peltzer Richardson

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including the purchase of two pumper engines and landscaping and legal services. A public hearing was held regarding the Pratt Family Ranch Specific Plan for 541 dwelling units, though no final vote on that item was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $1,903,150.64 contract with Golden State Fire Apparatus for two pumper engines (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 annual contract with Westscapes for Convention Center landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved two-year agreement extension with Peltzer Richardson law firm at $48,685 monthly for routine matters (unanimous)
• Approved two-year agreement with Herr, Pedersen, and Berglund (unanimous)
• Accepted Q4 Cash and Investment Report for April-June 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized reading of ordinances by title only (unanimous)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The agenda includes discussion of one potential case identified as 23-0337.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case (23-0337)

Visalia City Council

The Council will consider initiating ordinances for pedicab use and updates to the Special Events Municipal Code. The Consent Calendar includes several contract awards, including a $2,791,000 purchase of thirty-two police patrol vehicles.

• Potential ordinance to regulate pedicabs and passenger alcohol consumption
• Purchase of 32 Ford Police Interceptor patrol vehicles for $2,791,000
• Sole source contract for UV Disinfection System components at $120,000
• Professional services agreement with Urban Tree Foundation, Inc. up to $150,000 per year
• Department of Justice grant of $221,552 for Crisis Intervention Teams

The City Council approved a series of consent calendar items, including several service contracts and infrastructure authorizations. The Council also directed staff to begin revisions to the Special Events municipal code and tabled a potential pedicab ordinance.

• Approved $2,791,000 contract for 32 2024 Ford Police Interceptor patrol vehicles
• Approved $120,000 contract with Veolia WTS Services for UV Disinfection System components
• Approved professional services agreement with Urban Tree Foundation, Inc. not to exceed $150,000 per year
• Approved $185,000 annual contract with SC Fuels/Southern Counties Oil for oil and grease products
• Approved annual landscape maintenance contracts with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service, Inc. for $158,535.17 (Quadrant D) and $88,389.84 (Quadrant F)
• Approved $221,552 DOJ grant for Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams
• Directed staff to begin revisions to VMC Chapter 12.48 Special Events (3-2)
• Tabled potential ordinance to regulate pedicabs (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to discuss terms for a potential purchase of APN: 094-180-002 with the Tulare County Farm Bureau. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding two active lawsuits.

• Potential purchase negotiations for APN: 094-180-002
• Legal conference regarding City of Visalia vs. First Pitch (Case No. VCU294607)
• Legal conference regarding City of Visalia v. Blain Farming Company, Inc., et al. (Case No. VCU277320)

Visalia City Council

The Council will consider several land use items including property annexations for residential development and a resolution to acquire easements for Caldwell Avenue. Discussion also includes funding for the Navigation Center and various municipal contracts.

• Award of approximately $630,000 in HOME funds toward the 80-unit Rancho Colegio housing development
• Funding of $2,179,275 to support the Navigation Center development
• Acquisition of property and easements along Caldwell Avenue for road widening
• Annexation of a 40.44-acre parcel by D.R. Horton near West Goshen Avenue
• Annexation of a 69.35-acre parcel by Woodside Homes at South Roeben Street and West Whitendale Avenue

The City Council approved a new logo, mission statement, vision statement, brand promise, values, and tagline as part of a city-wide rebranding project. The Council also authorized funding for a multi-family housing development and appointed two members to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Approved Logo option V5 with addition of Fox Theatre (5-0)
• Approved new mission statement (5-0)
• Approved new vision statement (5-0)
• Approved revised Brand Promise (5-0)
• Approved city values as presented (5-0)
• Approved Tagline number 1 (5-0)
• Authorized approx. $630,000 in HOME funds for Rancho Colegio 80-unit housing development (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Janelle Hickey and Zachary Boudreaux to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to negotiate real property terms. This includes a potential land sale at E. Tulare Avenue and S. Santa Fe street and a potential purchase of 232 N Ben Maddox Way. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation.

• Potential sale of property at the SE corner of E. Tulare Avenue and S. Santa Fe street
• Potential purchase of 232 N Ben Maddox Way
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and legal matters. The council is reviewing terms and conditions for a potential lease of the Valley Oaks Golf Course at 1800 S. Plaza. Additionally, the council will confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Potential lease negotiations for Valley Oaks Golf Course at 1800 S. Plaza
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

Visalia City Council

The Council will discuss zoning updates for state law compliance and potential cannabis tax measures. Public hearings are scheduled for two land annexation projects near North Crenshaw Street and South Lovers Lane. The agenda also includes a review of the police department's military equipment use policy.

• Public hearing for a 67.7-acre land annexation by D.R. Horton near South Lovers Lane
• Conversion of one Measure N Police Officer position into two Community Service Officer positions
• $183,590 grant acceptance for green commercial recycling bins
• $60,000 contract award to 4Creeks, Inc. for industrial land inventory analysis
• Ordinance revision regarding parking commercial vehicles in residential districts

The City Council approved updating zoning ordinances to comply with state law regarding medicinal cannabis delivery and authorized hiring a consultant for cannabis regulations and tax measures. The Council also approved two land annexations and a Williamson Act agricultural preserve diminishment.

• Approved zoning updates for SB 1186 medicinal cannabis delivery and consultant hire (5-0)
• Approved diminishment of Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve No. 187 (5-0)
• Approved converting one Measure N Police Officer position into two Community Service Officer positions (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 6.77-acre parcel at 125 North Crenshaw Street (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 67.7-acre parcel for Pearl Woods subdivision (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Approved $183,590 grant for green commercial recycling bins (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 contract with 4Creeks, Inc. for Industrial Land Inventory Analysis (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss potential property purchases and leases. This includes roadway portions near Lovers Lane and Mill Creek Parkway, the Valley Oaks Golf Course lease, and a purchase at 232 N Ben Maddox Way.

• Potential purchase of roadway/sidewalk portions at Lovers Lane and Mill Creek Parkway
• Negotiation of potential lease terms for Valley Oaks Golf Course at 1800 S. Plaza
• Potential property purchase at 232 N Ben Maddox Way

Visalia City Council

The Council will review landscape options for the Visalia Civic Center and a design change for the Oak Avenue Extension Project. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled regarding proposed adjustments to the City's Rates and Fees schedule.

• Visalia Civic Center Phase II landscaping and site plans
• Oak Avenue Extension Project design change between Tipton Street and Burke Street
• Public Hearing for new fees, increases, and adjustments to City Rates and Fees
• $2,000,000 appropriation for the Cameron Creek Linear Recharge Project
• $1,554,788 agreement with Telcion Communications Group for hardware and services

The City Council approved landscape options for Phase II of the Visalia Civic Center Project and design changes for the Oak Avenue Extension Project. The Council also approved several consent items, including a $1.55M technology agreement and a $2M groundwater grant.

• Approved landscape options for Visalia Civic Center Project Phase II (5-0)
• Approved design changes for Oak Avenue Extension Project (5-0)
• Authorized $1.55M sole source agreement with Telcion Communications Group for Cisco hardware and services (5-0)
• Appropriated $2M from Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program for Cameron Creek Linear Recharge Project (5-0)
• Authorized Visalia Police Department to apply for a $280,000 retail theft prevention grant (5-0)
• Approved Visalia Transit’s Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan (5-0)
• Adopted revised salary schedule for full-time employees, City Manager, and City Council members (5-0)
• Authorized execution of Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Restated Basin Agreement (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will review proposed changes to the City’s Rates and Fees Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Council also holds public hearings on special assessments for various utility districts and amendments to the Measure N spending plan for police equipment. Staff will provide updates on the Valley Oaks Golf Course and downtown ADA tree wells project.

• Proposed increases to the City’s Rates and Fees Schedule for FY 2023-24
• Amendment to Measure N spending plan for patrol vehicle costs and Axon contract renewal
• Contract with Cal-Water for construction services in the amount of $869,171
• Awarding compost service contracts totaling $537,075 and $739,225
• Public hearing on special assessments for sewer, curb, and gutter services

The Council approved localized ADA compliance repairs for tree wells on Main Street and passed a consent calendar of multiple service contracts and road funding transfers. A resolution was also adopted to place miscellaneous special assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll.

• Approved ADA Tree Wells Project repairs on Main Street (4-0)
• Approved $869,171 Cal-Water construction agreement
• Approved $75,000 annual contract with The Papé Group Co. for truck and equipment repair
• Approved compost service contracts with Wood Industries ($537,075) and USA Waste of California ($739,225)
• Approved transfer of $3,400,000 in SB1 RMRA funds for road projects
• Approved $75,000 annual agreement with College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center
• Approved $348,590 annual contract for digester cleaning at Water Reclamation Facility
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 to place special assessments on Tulare County tax roll (4-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss potential property purchases. These discussions involve negotiating prices, terms, and conditions for land needed for a road project and another specific property acquisition.

• Negotiations for portions of properties required to widen Caldwell Avenue between Santa Fe and Lovers Lane
• Potential acquisition of 202 Willow, Southeast Corner of Locust and Willow

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss potential legal matters and labor negotiations regarding unrepresented hourly employees. These items are scheduled for discussion following the work session.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of potential litigation
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented hourly employees

Visalia City Council

The Council will review the city's response to the Spring 2023 flood event and discuss potential updates to residential chicken regulations. The agenda also includes consideration of several infrastructure contracts and reports for downtown business districts.

• Proposed 5% assessment increase for Downtown Visalia Property and Business Improvement District
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-02 for the Agricultural Land Preservation Program
• $3.1 million grant application for the North Visalia Beautification Project
• $284,000 contract for Digester #4 repairs at the Water Reclamation Facility
• $200,000 annual contract for on-call concrete repair and replacement

The City Council voted to deny a potential municipal code update that would have allowed the keeping of chickens in residential zones. The Council also approved an amended agreement for Downtown Visalians Inc. to administer business tax override revenues. Additionally, a new agricultural land preservation ordinance was adopted.

• Denied potential code update to allow chickens in residential zones (4-1)
• Approved amended agreement with Downtown Visalians Inc. to administer Town-Center Business Improvement Area revenues (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-02 creating Agricultural Land Preservation Program (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $284,000 sole source purchase order for Water Reclamation Facility Digester #4 piping repairs (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 annual contract for on-call concrete repair with Sierra Range Construction (5-0)
• Authorized $29,000 additional appropriation from Measure R Local Fund for Linwood Street Pedestrian Pathway Project (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of two Parks and Recreation Commission members for second terms (5-0)
• Filed Notice of Completion for Fleet Maintenance Settlement Repair Project (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding real property negotiations and labor discussions. The meeting includes terms for a potential property purchase and group labor negotiations.

• Negotiation of potential purchase for APN: 094-180-002 with Tulare County Farm Bureau
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Group M (23-0167)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Visalia Civic Center and potential code changes for short-term rentals. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding cemetery district land use and a new agricultural preservation ordinance.

• New Agricultural Land Preservation ordinance for properties in Urban Growth Boundary Tiers II and III
• Houston Roundabout landscaping and maintenance contract for $298,450
• Annual landscape maintenance contract for Quadrant K totaling $178,254.65
• Agreement with Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County in the amount of $230,000
• Annual electrical services contract for Water Reclamation Facility not to exceed $400,000

The City Council approved the schematic design and cost estimates for Phase 2 of the Visalia Civic Center Project. Council also approved initiating municipal code updates for short-term rentals and authorized several Measure N budget amendments for the Police Department.

• Approved Visalia Civic Center Phase 2 schematic design and cost estimates (5-0)
• Approved initiating Municipal Code updates for short-term rentals with conditions (4-1)
• Approved initiating Measure N amendment to increase budget for police patrol vehicles and body-worn cameras (5-0)
• Approved initiating Measure N amendment to convert one police officer allocation to two Community Service Officer allocations (5-0)
• Awarded $178,254.65 annual landscape contract for Quadrant K to JC’s Land Management
• Approved $230,000 agreement with Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County for ECO Transitional Jobs Program
• Awarded $298,450 contract to Truxell & Valentino Landscape Development Inc. for Houston Roundabout project
• Awarded sole source contract up to $400,000 annually to Telstar Instruments Company, Inc. for Water Reclamation Facility services

Visalia City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews with potential candidates for the Visalia Planning Commission. The session focused on filling one seat for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2023.

• Interviews for one Visalia Planning Commission seat
• Appointment for a term from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025

Visalia City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on federal community development and homebuyer loan programs. Members will also consider several contracts, including software upgrades for solid waste trucks and vanpool service subsidies. Additionally, the session includes a review of mid-year financial reports.

• $15 million Homekey grant application for the Majestic Project motel conversion
• $505,835 contract for Solid Waste truck software and hardware upgrades
• $120,000 program for first-time homebuyer loans at NW 5th Avenue and N Court Street
• $300,000 annual subsidy for CalVans vanpool services
• $35,000 appropriation for the Rawhide Retaining Wall Repair Project

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022/23 mid-year financial report and authorized a 'Micro Transit Pilot' partnership with the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency. Council also approved a $50,000 membership for the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and various infrastructure and transit contracts.

• Approved FY 2022/23 mid-year financial report and budget appropriations
• Approved 'Micro Transit Pilot' partnership with Tulare County Regional Transit Agency
• Approved $50,000 membership for Tulare County Economic Development Corporation for FY 23/24
• Approved $505,835 contract with AMCS Group, Inc. for Solid Waste truck computer upgrades
• Approved up to $35,000 for Rawhide Retaining Wall Repair Project
• Approved $411,201 allocation request to Caltrans LCTOP for V-LINE operations
• Approved agreement with California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) not to exceed $300,000 annually
• Approved Homekey Round 3.0 application up to $15 million for Majestic Project (3-1)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to conduct labor negotiations and evaluate the City Attorney. These items are scheduled to occur immediately following the work session.

• Conference with Labor Negotiators: All Bargaining Units
• Public Employee Evaluation: City Attorney

Visalia City Council

The council will review federal housing grant plans and a $120,000 program for first-time homebuyer loans. They will also consider an emergency contract for the Water Reclamation Facility assessment. Additionally, staff will present construction changes for the Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project.

• $515,400 emergency contract for Water Reclamation Facility assessment
• $120,000 for first-time homebuyer loans at NW 5th Avenue and N Court Street
• Ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• $30,000 purchase of Kevlar Safety Uniforms for the Traffic Unit
• Construction changes for the Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project

The City Council approved several infrastructure and safety expenditures, including emergency planning for the Water Reclamation Facility and change orders for the Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project. The Council also passed an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters.

• Approved $225,221.46 in change orders for Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $515,400 emergency contract to Carollo for Water Reclamation Facility planning (5-0)
• Appropriated $550,000 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund for Water Reclamation Facility (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 from Asset Forfeiture Fund for 10 Kevlar Safety Uniforms (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-03 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved summary vacation and abandonment of temporary turn around easement on North Nevada Street (5-0)
• Appointed Alana Johnson to a vacant voting position on the Citizens Advisory Committee (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will consider a new ordinance regarding the unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The Council will also vote to ratify a local emergency proclamation due to flood risks from rainfall and snowfall.

• Ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Ratification of Local Emergency Proclamation for flood risks
• Video detection system contract at Plaza Drive and Riggin Avenue up to $75,000
• Property abatement contract with Joe Grijalva Landscaping up to $210,000 annually
• Petroleum supply contract with Kings Petroleum, LLC up to $1,500,000 annually

The City Council ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency declared on March 13, 2023, following excessive rainfall and snowfall. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters.

• Ratified Proclamation of Local Emergency from March 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-03 regarding unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 contract with Don Berry Construction for video detection system at Plaza Drive and Riggin Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 for video detection equipment at Akers Street and Riggin Avenue and spare equipment (5-0)
• Approved annual property abatement contract with Joe Grijalva Landscaping not to exceed $210,000 (5-0)
• Approved petroleum supply contract with Kings Petroleum, LLC not to exceed $1,500,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved reauthorization of Stage 2 of the Visalia Water Conservation Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved mural application for temporary banner at 6320 South Mooney Boulevard (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding one potential case involving anticipated litigation. This discussion is being held with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9.

• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation (23-0081)

Visalia City Council

The Council will receive a presentation on the Draft Agricultural Preservation Ordinance and an update on the East Side Regional Park's environmental review. The Consent Calendar includes several contract awards for police software, waste trucks, and street projects.

• Draft Agricultural Preservation Ordinance presentation
• East Side Regional Park Environmental Impact Review and Groundwater Recharge CIP update
• Axon Enterprise Inc. software and mobile audio/video contracts totaling $386,299
• E.M. Tharp diesel-powered solid waste truck purchase for $2,770,743 plus $329,447
• Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehab project change orders totaling $491,665.63

The City Council approved several procurement contracts, including new waste trucks and police software. The Council also approved the East Side Regional Park environmental review and a land sale to the State of California for highway rehabilitation.

• Approved purchase of seven diesel-powered solid waste trucks for $2,770,743
• Approved $374,414 and $11,885 contracts with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police ALPR licenses and audio/video system
• Approved East Side Regional Park Environmental Impact Review and Groundwater Recharge CIP
• Approved $90,000 contract for legal advertisements with Visalia Times Delta
• Approved $491,665.63 in change orders for Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehab projects
• Approved sale of ~367 square feet to State of California for SR 216 rehabilitation
• Approved application for ABC Grant up to $100,000 for Visalia Police Department
• Approved mural application from Leadership Visalia for Valley Strong Stadium

Visalia City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a conditional use permit for a 292-unit affordable multi-family residential project. The agenda also includes requests to discuss future items concerning backyard hens and RV parking regulations.

• Public hearing for 292-unit affordable housing at E K Avenue and S Ben Maddox Way
• $166,675.56 annual contract for roadside and median maintenance
• Transit software contract with Syncromatics Corporation up to $500,000 total
• Authorization for a bicycle Protected Intersection at Riggin Avenue and Giddings Street
• $25,693 purchase of five Edraulic rescue tools

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a bicycle intersection project and a landscape maintenance contract. The Council also authorized the sale of 367 square feet of land to the State of California for a Caltrans project. A request to discuss backyard hens was approved as amended.

• Approved design and construction of bicycle Protected Intersection at Riggin Avenue and Giddings Street
• Approved $166,675.56 annual contract for roadside and median landscape maintenance with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service
• Approved sale of approx. 367 sq ft to State of California for SR 216 rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 annual contract with Syncromatics Corporation for Transit software
• Approved $25,693 for five Edraulic rescue combination tools
• Approved adding agenda item for RV parking enforcement and regulation
• Approved as amended request to consider allowing backyard hens (3-2)
• Appointed Lori Berger to the Delta Vector Control District Board

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding three active lawsuits. These discussions involve cases in the United States District Court and Tulare County Superior Court.

• Conference regarding Riaz v. Henry, et al. (U.S. District Court)
• Conference regarding Atkins Bergreen v. City of Visalia (Tulare County Superior Court)
• Conference regarding City of Visalia v. Blain Farming Company, Inc., et al. (Tulare County Superior Court)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will discuss the layout and amenities for the Civic Center Phase II project. The agenda includes reviews of annual financial reports and compliance audits. The Council will also consider several service contracts and park appropriations.

• $1.7M appropriation for Riverway Sports Park Phase VI, including a new dog park
• $83,300 purchase of three Police Services Dogs, supported by a $40,000 donation
• New tire and retreading contract for city vehicles not to exceed $500,000 per year
• $72,566 contract for steam cleaning Visalia Transit bus shelters
• Discussion on the Civic Center Phase II Public Safety Office Building project

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including funding for the Riverway Sports Park and various fleet and police services. The council also accepted annual compliance audits for Measure T and Measure N sales tax funds.

• Approved $1.7M for Riverway Sports Park Phase VI, including overflow parking and dog park
• Approved $72,566 contract for steam cleaning transit bus shelters
• Approved $83,300 for three Police Services Dogs and accepted $40,000 donation
• Approved veterinary supplies contract not to exceed $30,000 per year
• Approved tire and retreading contract not to exceed $500,000 per year
• Approved MRO contract for fleet and public works supplies not to exceed $125,000 per year
• Approved $29,875 from Golf Fund for well repair at Valley Oaks Golf Course
• Approved revised 2023 Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Public Opinion Survey

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and pending litigation. The council reviewed terms for the potential acquisition of property at the southeast corner of Locust and Willow. Additionally, the council met with legal counsel regarding the case City of Visalia vs. First Pitch.

• Potential property acquisition at 202 Willow (southeast corner of Locust and Willow)
• Litigation: City of Visalia vs. First Pitch (Case No. VCU294607)

Visalia City Council

The Council will discuss the Visalia Municipal Airport Layout Plan and a public opinion survey. Members will also consider an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for an outdoor venue at 4211 West Goshen Avenue. Additionally, staff may apply for $3.3 million to develop the Visalia Navigation Center.

• $3.3 million grant application for the Visalia Navigation Center
• Appeal of a conditional use permit for 'The Woodlands' venue at 4211 West Goshen Avenue
• $500,000 annual contract with NAPA Auto for vehicle parts and services
• $358,703 in COPS Program funds for police positions and equipment

The City Council approved several administrative items, including a grant application for interim shelter and a contract for fleet parts. The Council also appointed members to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Approved application for $3.3 million Encampment Resolution Funding Program for Visalia Navigation Center
• Approved $500,000 annual contract with NAPA Auto for fleet parts and services
• Approved $358,703 in COPS Program funds for 1.5 police officer positions
• Appointed Karen Ayala to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
• Appointed Bryan Prosser to the Citizens Advisory Committee
• Approved $6,075 matching grant for Airport Pavement Maintenance Management Plan
• Authorized reimbursement agreement for riparian waterway areas at River Island Ranch Phase 1 and 2
• Authorized recruitment for two Planning Commission positions

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to negotiate the price, terms, and conditions for a potential real property purchase. The discussion involves parcels at the southeast corner of North Lovers Lane and East Millcreek Parkway, as well as properties near East Mineral King Avenue.

• Potential purchase of portions of APN 103-260-004
• Negotiation regarding properties at E. Mineral King Ave & S. Lovers Lane
• Negotiation regarding properties at E. Mineral King Ave & E. Stapp Drive