Visalia public meetings in 2024

Visalia City Council

The Council will review several citywide zoning text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and housing element streamlining. Additional items include discussions on illegal dumping definitions, short-term rental regulations, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Zoning amendment for by-right development of accessory dwelling units
• Ordinance to define illegal dumping as a public nuisance
• Amendment to short-term rental regulations requiring annual reapplication
• Purchase of an Elgin Broom Badger Mechanical Road Sweeper for $324,666.72
• Construction change order for Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project for $546,408

The Visalia City Council approved a zoning text amendment to implement Housing Element programs, including Permit Streamlining Act, ADUs, and by-right development. It also approved the first reading of an ADU ordinance but delayed action on single-family objective design standards to allow further discussion with builders. The council approved several other items, including a contract amendment for license plate readers and a change order for the Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project.

• Approved zoning text amendment for Housing Element programs (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ADU ordinance, delayed design standards (3-1)
• Approved $410,010 Axon contract amendment for license plate readers (consent)
• Approved $546,408 change order for Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project (consent)
• Approved $324,666.72 purchase of Elgin Broom Badger road sweeper (consent)
• Approved $104,630 design contract amendment for Caldwell Avenue Widening (consent)
• Approved $260,700 design contract for Giddings Street Culvert Replacement (consent)
• Approved $86,600 property purchase for Shirk Widening Project (closed session report)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in a closed session to review legal matters and personnel issues. The agenda lists conferences with attorneys regarding the pending Garza v. City of Visalia case, one anticipated lawsuit with significant exposure, and a performance evaluation for the city manager. These meetings are held privately under California open-meeting law to discuss sensitive legal and employment topics before any public discussion or action.

• Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation: Garza v. City of Visalia (Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU296506)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated case with significant litigation exposure
• Public employee performance evaluation for the city manager

Visalia City Council

The Council will adopt resolutions to certify the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election results and Measure O. Newly elected members Liz Wynn and Brett Taylor will be sworn into office. The Council will also select a Mayor and Vice Mayor.

• Certification of District 1 and District 2 election results
• Acceptance of certified official results for Measure O
• Oath of office for Liz Wynn and Brett Taylor
• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor

The Visalia City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, including the passage of Measure O, and administered the oath of office to newly elected Council Members Liz Wynn and Brett Taylor. The council then reorganized, selecting Brett Taylor as Mayor and Liz Wynn as Vice Mayor, both by unanimous votes. No other substantive decisions were made; an informational item on committee appointments was received with no action.

• Certified election results via Resolutions 2024-64 and 2024-65 (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to Council Members Liz Wynn and Brett Taylor
• Selected Brett Taylor as Mayor (5-0)
• Selected Liz Wynn as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Received list of council-appointed committees and boards (no action)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Permanent Local Housing Allocation plan and the next five-year Consolidated Plan for federal housing funds. The regular session includes a public hearing on a commercial project appeal and a consent calendar with utility agreements and a parks commission appointment.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for 172,000 sq ft commercial building with fuel station and car wash
• Authorization to execute utility joint use agreements for Riggin Widening Project and Carlton Acres Commercial Project
• Consideration of appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Review of 2023/24 Impact Fee Report (AB 1600)
• Discussion of 5-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) plan

The Visalia City Council held a special and regular meeting on December 3, 2024, approving the Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-year plan and the Consolidated Plan development during the work session. During the regular session, the council approved the consent calendar and denied an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for a commercial building, fuel dispensing station, and car wash at South Mooney Boulevard and West Visalia Parkway by a 3-2 vote.

• Approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-year plan and FY 2024/25 amendment (5-0)
• Approved Consolidated Plan development for FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including impact fee reports, utility joint use agreements, street rehab notice of completion, and commission appointment (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Planning Commission approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 for a commercial building, fuel station, and car wash (3-2)

Visalia City Council

The city council will consider a consent calendar with 26 routine items, including a $14.7 million construction contract for widening Caldwell Avenue. Two public hearings are scheduled: a zoning amendment to regulate short-term rentals citywide, and an appeal of a conditional use permit for a 172,000 sq ft commercial development with a fuel station and car wash.

• Authorize $14.7M construction contract for Caldwell Avenue widening from Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane
• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for 172,000 sq ft retail with fuel station and car wash at South Mooney and Visalia Parkway
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to regulate short-term rentals citywide
• Award $495,000 contract for walnut orchard demolition near Water Reclamation Facility
• Approve $804,013 for elevator modernization at parking structures and Fire Station 52

The Visalia City Council approved a zoning text amendment for short-term rentals citywide (Ordinance No. 2024-12) on a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Poochigian and Vice Mayor Taylor dissenting. The council also approved an amended ordinance regarding special events (Ordinance 2024-11) after two failed motions, and continued an appeal of a conditional use permit for a large commercial development at the Commons at Visalia Parkway.

• Approved short-term rental zoning amendment (3-2)
• Approved special events ordinance as amended (5-0)
• Continued appeal of CUP for 172,000 sq ft commercial building
• Approved $14.7M Caldwell Avenue widening contract
• Approved $495,000 walnut orchard demolition contract
• Approved $168,042 basketball court resurfacing at Village Park
• Approved $174,036 cybersecurity assessment agreement
• Approved $804,013 elevator modernization contract

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider authorizing contracts for water treatment media, an airport sweeper, and building safety plan checks, along with recording two subdivision maps and amending a technology services agreement.

• Award contract for Sulfatreat 410CHP media to Schlumberger Purification Solutions (not to exceed $400,000)
• Award contract for airfield sweeper replacement to GCS Environmental Services, Inc. ($430,688)
• Authorize amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation ($130,562)
• Authorize extension for Building Safety Plan Check services to Interwest Consulting Group Inc. (up to $600,000)
• Record Final Map for Victory Oaks Phase 2 Subdivision

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-11, which amends the municipal code to define "street frontage" for special events. The change impacts the placement of events, including the downtown Farmer's Market, by restricting the blocking of alleys. The ordinance passed with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-11 regarding 'street frontage' definition (4-1)
• Approved $130,562 technology services agreement with Carahsoft
• Awarded $400,000, 5-year contract to Schlumberger Purification Solutions
• Approved $430,688 contract for airfield sweeper replacement
• Extended emergency building safety services contract for $600,000
• Approved Victory Oaks Phase 2 final map and reimbursement agreement
• Approved $22,000 budget increase for Kaweah Health parking study
• Approved Carleton Acres Phase 1A final map

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council and Visalia Unified School District Board of Education are holding a special joint meeting. The bodies will discuss city growth, projects, and the Visalia Unified Forward 2030 blueprint.

• Discussion on VUSD Green Spaces
• Update on Visalia Unified Forward 2030: A Community Driven Blueprint for the Future
• Discussion on City Growth & Projects
• Student performance by Golden West High School Chamber Singers

The Visalia City Council and Visalia Unified School District Board held a special joint meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered Golden West High School Chamber Singers, VUSD green spaces, the Forward 2030 community blueprint, and city growth and projects. The meeting was informational only.

Visalia City Council

The City Council will discuss the appropriation of $3 million for interim shelter and permanent supportive housing. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a public hearing regarding a use permit for a downtown sports bar.

• Appropriation of $3,000,000 Encampment Resolution Funding for Visalia Navigation Center and Majestic Gardens
• Contract with A-C Electric Company for $1,135,767.80 for traffic signals at St. Johns Parkway and Burke Street
• Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for $300,000 for automatic license plate readers
• Construction management contracts with NV5, Inc. totaling $805,076.83 for Shirk Street and Riggin Avenue projects
• Public hearing on the appeal to revoke the Conditional Use Permit for Downtown Rookies Sports Bar and Grill

The Visalia City Council voted 3-1 (with one recusal) to direct staff to work with the appellant, Duane Rodriguez, on proposed changes to Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-18 for Downtown Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, rather than uphold the Planning Commission's revocation. The council also approved changes to the Dump On Us program, reducing event frequency to quarterly and providing two landfill vouchers per household per year. All other consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Dump On Us program changes: quarterly events and 2 vouchers per household/year (5-0)
• Directed staff to work with Rookie's owner on revised CUP conditions (3-1, Nelsen recused)
• Approved consent calendar including $3M Encampment Resolution grant for Navigation Center and Majestic Gardens
• Approved $1,135,767.80 traffic signal contract with A-C Electric for St. Johns Parkway and Burke St
• Approved $300,000 sole source contract with Flock Group for license plate readers
• Approved $805,076.83 construction management contract with NV5 for Shirk St and Riggin Ave projects
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-10 amending graffiti code (second reading)
• Formed underground utility district along Goshen Avenue east of Burke St (Resolution 2024-62)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to confer with legal counsel about an anticipated lawsuit. The discussion focuses on one case, identified as 24‑0452, that could expose the city to significant liability under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). No other agenda items are listed.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation case 24‑0452

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will discuss and vote on updates to municipal codes addressing vehicle storage, illegal dumping, and graffiti, as well as a $2,050,000 property purchase at 300 E. Mineral King Ave. The meeting also includes contracts for water system repairs, stadium clubhouse design, and business tax software, along with several subdivision approvals and grant applications.

• Potential ordinance updates to prohibit vehicle storage on streets and define illegal dumping with $1,000/day fines
• Purchase of 300 E. Mineral King Ave. property for $2,050,000
• 5-year $1M contract for Water Reclamation Facility aeration system repairs
• $420,000 design contract for Valley Strong Stadium clubhouse expansion
• $286,000 business tax software license agreement

The Visalia City Council approved municipal code updates regarding vehicle storage on streets and establishing a $1,000 per day fine for illegal dumping. The Council also approved a resolution supporting State Proposition 36 and passed a consent calendar featuring numerous contract awards, grants, and subdivision maps. Additionally, the Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the City's graffiti code.

• Approved municipal code revisions prohibiting vehicle storage on streets (5-0)
• Approved municipal code amendments establishing a $1,000 per day fine for illegal dumping in the public right of way (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar including multiple contract awards, subdivision maps, and grants (5-0, with one abstention on item 6)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-56 in support of Proposition 36 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved a $420,000 design services contract and $4,342,028 appropriation for the Valley Strong Stadium clubhouse expansion (5-0)
• Approved a $35,800 contract amendment and $855,600 appropriation for the Valley Strong Stadium outfield fence replacement (5-0)
• Approved a $588,272.94 construction contract with SW Construction for the Airport Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-10 amending Visalia Municipal Code Section 9.16 regarding graffiti (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and residential subdivision completions. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the annexation of a 225-lot residential project and appeals for a massage business permit and Jack in the Box operating hours.

• Construction contract with Avison Construction for Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project: $16,444,225.00
• Microtransit project funding for software and seven ADA vans: $2,927,160
• Proposed annexation and subdivision of 59.13 acres for 225 single-family lots west of South Roeben Street
• Contract with Kronos SaasHR for employee timekeeping and scheduling: $512,000
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for 24-hour drive-thru operations at Jack in the Box (1145 South Lovers Lane)

The Visalia City Council approved a $16,444,225 construction contract with Avison Construction for the Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project, along with additional fund appropriations. The council also approved the Nonprofit Grant Program modifications, the 2023/24 CAPER, and several other consent items. The Elliott Subdivision appeal and annexation was approved, and the Jack in the Box 24-hour drive-thru appeal was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved $16,444,225 contract for Shirk Capacity Enhancement Project (5-0)
• Approved Nonprofit Grant Program modifications with conditions (5-0)
• Approved 2023/24 CAPER and Resolution No. 2024-54 (5-0)
• Approved Elliott Subdivision appeal, annexation, and pre-annexation agreement (5-0)
• Upheld revocation of massage business Conditional Use Permit at 500 South Santa Fe Street (5-0)
• Continued Jack in the Box 24-hour drive-thru appeal to future meeting (5-0)
• Approved $141,299 Blain Park retaining wall contract with Anchor 41 Construction (5-0)
• Approved $117,600 microtransit software contract with Via and $802,417.20 for seven ADA vans (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council held a closed session to meet with real property negotiators. The discussion focused on the terms and conditions for purchasing two specific parcels of land.

• Negotiations for property purchase of APNs: 094-232-007 and 094-232-006
• Negotiating party: Margaret Petersen

Visalia City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of two parcels for the Elliott project and a hearing on priority needs for the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan. The body is also reviewing updates to the Short-term Rental Ordinance and the Coffee Pot Fire response.

• Annexation of 59.13 acres west of South Roeben Street for R-1-5 zoning
• Additional appropriation of $1.7 million from the Civic Center Reserve Fund for Civic Center Phase 2
• Acceptance of $385,999 FAA grant and $162,032 in city funds for a new airfield sweeper
• Reimbursement agreement for Visalia Parkway Phase 1 improvements from Woodland Ave to Mooney Boulevard
• Public hearing for HUD Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds

The Visalia City Council approved amendments to the Short-term Rental Ordinance, including compliance fee assessment, annual permit processing, and soliciting software to capture unpermitted rentals. The vote was 4-1, with Mayor Poochigian dissenting. The Council also approved the consent calendar, which included a $1.7 million appropriation for the Civic Center Phase 2 project and acceptance of a $385,999 FAA grant for an airfield sweeper. The Elliott Annexation public hearing was withdrawn and rescheduled for September 16, 2024.

• Approved Short-term Rental Ordinance amendments (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $1.7M Civic Center appropriation and $385,999 FAA grant
• Withdrew Elliott Annexation item from agenda; rescheduled to September 16, 2024

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on pending and anticipated litigation.

• Pending litigation: City of Visalia v. Blain Farming Company, Inc., et al. (TCSC Case No: VCU277320)
• Discussion regarding the initiation of one potential new litigation case

Visalia City Council

The City Council will review design and land use options for a city-owned 21-acre property. The body will also consider several contracts for city maintenance, park repairs, and the adoption of a Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan.

• Discussion on land use for 21-acre property at North Akers Street and West Riggin Avenue
• Sole source contract for city-wide generator maintenance with Sollid Power Systems, Inc. up to $375,000
• Contract with Mountain Vista Construction for park picnic table replacement not to exceed $336,273
• Agreement with Kaweah Pump for $155,515 for emergency irrigation well repair at Stonebrook Park
• Adoption of the Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan and the 2024 Water Management Plan

The Council voted 4-1 to approve as amended a land use and design direction for the city-owned 21-acre property at North Akers Street and West Riggin Avenue, including land swap options with zoning controls. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, covering contracts, the Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan, and other routine items. A closed session report announced Jason Glick as the new Parks and Recreation Director.

• Approved land use and design options for 21-acre property at Akers & Riggin (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Authorized sole source contract for generator maintenance to Sollid Power Systems, up to $75,000/year
• Adopted Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan Final Update
• Awarded picnic table removal/replacement contract to Mountain Vista Construction, $336,273
• Authorized emergency irrigation well repair at Stonebrook Park, $155,515
• Approved 2024 Water Management Plan
• Appointed Mario Fierro to Citizens Advisory Committee; reappointed Jones, Mann, Prosser

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council held a closed‑session meeting on August 19, 2024. Council members discussed ongoing real‑property negotiations involving several parcels. Negotiations included a potential sale of the property near the SEC of Houston Avenue and McAuliff Street (APN 103-120-085), a potential purchase of multiple parcels listed under APNs 094-180-009 through 094-240-049, and a potential purchase of 300 East Mineral King (APNs 094-302-007, 094-302-008). The council also reviewed pending litigation in City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Tulare County Superior Court Case No 294607).

• Potential sale of property near the SEC of Houston Avenue and McAuliff Street (APN 103-120-085)
• Potential purchase of multiple parcels (APNs 094-180-009, 094-180-011, 094-180-012, 094-180-013, 094-190-015, 094-190-016, 094-190-018, 094-190-019, 094-190-020, 094-240-043, 094-240-048, 094-240-049)
• Potential purchase of 300 East Mineral King (APNs 094-302-007, 094-302-008)
• Review of pending litigation City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No 294607)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council is meeting to continue action on items from August 5, 2024. The body will consider a transit operations contract and an amendment to the municipal code regarding public property conduct.

• Transit Operations and Maintenance Agreement with RATP Dev for a 5-year base contract not to exceed $109,000,000
• Lease of Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility at 525 N. Cain St to RATP Dev for up to 10 years
• Ordinance 2024-09 amending Municipal Code Chapters 12.32 and 12.52 regarding conduct in City Parks, Recreation Areas and other Public Property

The Visalia City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2024-08, authorizing a lease of the Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility at 525 N. Cain St to RATP Dev for up to 10 years, with a 5-year base contract not to exceed $109,000,000. The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance 2024-09 amending municipal code chapters 12.32 and 12.52 regarding conduct in parks and public property, with Council Member Hernandez Soto voting no. Additionally, the council authorized reading ordinances by title only.

• Approved authorization to read ordinances by title only (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-08: transit lease and $109M contract with RATP Dev (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-09: park conduct code amendments (4-1, Hernandez Soto no)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will discuss awarding a long-term contract for transit operations and maintenance. The body is also considering a public hearing for the annexation of 46.01 acres for the Cameron Ranch Estates subdivision and various infrastructure projects.

• Award 5-year base contract to RATP Dev for transit management not to exceed $109,000,000
• Award $6,480,000 construction contract to Cen-Cal Construction for Riggin Ave Widening
• Public hearing for annexation of 46.01 acres for Cameron Ranch Estates subdivision
• Purchase of two Ford F-250 work trucks for $128,169.60 and a John Deere wheel loader for $209,027.93
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-07 for citywide Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-01

The Visalia City Council approved a 5-year base contract with RATP Dev for transit management, operations, and maintenance, not to exceed $109 million, with options for five additional years. The council also approved the consent calendar, including several contracts and purchases, and advanced a park conduct ordinance amendment to a second reading. The meeting was continued to August 12, 2024.

• Awarded 5-year transit contract to RATP Dev, not to exceed $109M (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Riggin Ave widening contract to Cen-Cal Construction for $6.48M
• Approved purchase of two Ford F-250 trucks for $128,169.60
• Approved purchase of John Deere wheel loader for $209,027.93
• Approved recordation of final map for Sequoia Bend Unit 3 (42 lots)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-07 (zoning text amendment) on second reading
• Approved Cameron Ranch Estates annexation and tentative map (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-09 (park conduct) and continued to Aug 12 (4-1)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to negotiate the purchase of two properties and consult with legal counsel regarding two lawsuits.

• Negotiation of purchase terms for properties APNs: 094-232-007 and 094-232-006 with Margaret Petersen
• Legal conference regarding City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)
• Legal conference regarding Rubio v. City of Visalia, et al. (Case No. 1:21-cv-00286-SAB)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending and anticipated litigation, and negotiations for a potential property purchase. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this closed meeting.

• Industrial Disability Retirement cases (24-0281, 24-0283)
• Appointment of Parks and Recreation Director (24-0286)
• Pending litigation: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No. 294607)
• Potential litigation with significant exposure
• Property purchase negotiations for 300 East Mineral King, APNs 094-302-007 and 094-302-008

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council is meeting to discuss citywide zoning and municipal code amendments and renew the police department's military equipment use policy. The body will also consider several contracts for city equipment and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2024-07 to amend zoning and municipal codes citywide
• Appropriation of $3,628,371 in Encampment Resolution Funding for the Navigation Center project
• Sole-source contract with Musco Sports Lighting for $819,755.39
• Purchase of a Peterbilt 548 Dump Truck for $234,570
• Amended Resolution 2024-24 to place a cannabis tax measure on the November 2024 ballot

The City Council approved a broad zoning text amendment and a resolution to place a cannabis tax measure on the November 2024 ballot. Other actions included awarding a sports lighting contract and renewing the police department's military equipment use policy.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-01 (5-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2024-24 for November 2024 cannabis tax ballot measure (5-0)
• Awarded $819,755.39 sports lighting contract to Musco Sports Lighting (5-0)
• Appropriated $3,628,371 for Navigation Center project (5-0)
• Renewed Visalia Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Authorized $234,570 purchase of Peterbilt 548 Dump Truck (5-0)
• Adopted revised salary schedule for employees, City Manager, and Council (5-0)
• Authorized $175,000 annual contract for Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will consider a tentative agreement with the Visalia Firefighters Association for 2024 through 2027. Additionally, the Council may rescind authorization for a micro transit pilot project partnership with Tulare County Regional Transit Agency.

• Tentative Agreement: Visalia Firefighters Association (Bargaining Group G) from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027
• Rescind authorization for a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Tulare County Regional Transit Agency regarding a three-year micro transit pilot project

The Visalia City Council unanimously approved a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Visalia Firefighters Association. The Council also voted to rescind a previous authorization for a micro transit pilot project with the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding pending litigation and a performance evaluation.

• Approved MOU with Visalia Firefighters Association (5-0)
• Rescinded authorization for Tulare County Regional Transit Agency micro transit pilot (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The Council will consider the adoption of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 multi-year budget. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled regarding proposed adjustments to the City's Rates and Fees Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Adoption of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 multi-year budget
• Proposed new fees and adjustments to the City's Rates and Fees Schedule for FY 2024-25
• $3,600,000 transfer for Whitendale Road Rehabilitation Project
• $100,000 appropriation for Whitendale Ave. Road Rehabilitation project
• Purchase of a Solid Waste Residential Delivery Truck for $49,153.64

The Visalia City Council unanimously adopted the 2024/25 and 2025/26 multi-year budget, adding $1.5 million for fencing at Riverway Sports Park. They also approved the Measure T District Tax recertification, authorized a $3.6 million transfer for Whitendale Road rehabilitation, and moved forward with Phase 2 of the Civic Center Project. Additionally, the Council adopted a new cannabis business tax and approved a final map for the Victory Oaks Phase 1 subdivision.

• Approved 2024/25 and 2025/26 multi-year budget with $1.5M added for Riverway Sports Park fencing (5-0)
• Approved Measure T District Tax recertification and plan amendment for FY 2024/25 (5-0)
• Approved Civic Center Project Phase 2 update and contractor qualification process (5-0)
• Authorized $3.6M transfer for Whitendale Road Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06 establishing a cannabis business tax (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Rates and Fees schedule adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Victory Oaks Phase 1 Final Map and Landscape/Lighting District formation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement solid waste truck for $49,153.64 (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, potential litigation, and pending legal matters. The council is also conducting negotiations regarding real property located at 300 E. Mineral King and APN 103-120-085.

• Labor Negotiators: Group G 24-0249
• Anticipated Litigation: Case 24-0247
• Pending Litigation: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)
• Real Property Negotiation: 300 E. Mineral King
• Real Property Negotiation: APN 103-120-085 near SEC of Houston and McAuliff

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will discuss the city’s proposed budgets for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26, alongside rate and fee adjustments that apply to local services and businesses. During a public hearing, council members will consider a first reading of an ordinance establishing a cannabis business tax, which would be placed on the November 2024 general election ballot for voter approval rather than immediate adoption. The agenda also lists routine contract approvals for park shade structures and infrastructure projects, plus a public hearing to extend zoning regulations for massage establishments.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-06 proposing a cannabis business tax for the November 2024 ballot
• Public hearing on proposed rate and fee adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 that apply to city services
• Approval of fiber optic construction contracts for Ben Maddox Way, Demaree Street, and Houston Avenue totaling $1,110,181.30
• Authorization of shade structure design and installation at Recreation Park, Provident Skate Park, Village Park, Houk Park, Whitendale Park, Stonebrook Park, and Sunset Park
• Second public hearing on the Measure N budget for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26, plus a vote to extend emergency zoning regulations for massage establishments

The City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to establish a cannabis business tax and place the measure on the November 2024 general election ballot. The Council also authorized several park shade structure contracts and approved a 2% assessment increase for the Downtown Visalia Property and Business Improvement District.

• Approved cannabis business tax ordinance and November 2024 ballot measure (5-0)
• Approved 2% assessment increase for Downtown Visalia Property and Business Improvement District (4-0)
• Renewed Town-Center Business Improvement Area Management Agreement with Downtown Visalians, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $1.11M fiber optic interconnect improvements contract (5-0)
• Approved shade structure contracts for Recreation, Provident Skate, Village, Houk, Whitendale, Stonebrook, and Sunset parks (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 annual contract for sexual assault forensic exams (5-0)
• Approved $535,000 for sewer main installation in Avenue 280 (5-0)
• Extended urgency ordinance regulating massage establishments (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and pending legal matters. The agenda includes a conference with a labor negotiator and a discussion regarding litigation involving First Pitch Entertainment, LLC.

• Conference with Labor Negotiator: Group A 24-0227
• Litigation: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Tulare County Superior Court Case No: 294607)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews to fill three upcoming seats on the Planning Commission. These appointments are for terms running from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.

• Interviews for three Planning Commissioner vacancies

The Visalia City Council held a special meeting on May 29, 2024 to interview applicants for three Planning Commission seats for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. After subcommittee interviews and a second full-council interview of two finalists, the council voted 5-0 to appoint Charlie Norman to the upcoming vacancy and reappoint Mary Beatie and Adam Peck to additional terms. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Appointed Charlie Norman to the upcoming Planning Commission vacancy (5-0)
• Reappointed Mary Beatie to an additional Planning Commission term (5-0)
• Reappointed Adam Peck to an additional Planning Commission term (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will consider a presentation regarding a potential local cannabis tax for the November 2024 ballot. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Measure N budget and discussions on updating the city's graffiti ordinance.

• Presentation on a possible local cannabis tax measure for November 2024
• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 Measure N budget
• $672,656.45 landscape contract for Groundwater Recharge Basin G
• Annexation of approximately 80.61 acres at North Shirk Street and West Riggin Avenue
• Phlebotomy and drug screening services contract up to $300,000

The City Council approved the annexation of four parcels at North Shirk Street and West Riggin Avenue. The council also authorized updates to the graffiti ordinance and a presentation on a potential cannabis tax measure for the November 2024 ballot.

• Approved annexation of 80.61 acres at North Shirk St and West Riggin Ave (4-1)
• Approved initiating updates to Municipal Code Chapter 9.16 Graffiti (5-0)
• Approved presentation for possible local cannabis tax measure (5-0)
• Awarded $672,656.45 landscape contract to Quality Landscape Construction Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $125,309 landscape project for Lisendra Heights to Brightview Landscape (5-0)
• Awarded phlebotomy and drug screening contract to Adventist Health Tulare up to $300,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Nancy Hawkins and Kaitlyn Lusk to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved adding city logo discussion to June 3, 2024 agenda (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and pending legal matters. The meeting includes discussions with a labor negotiator regarding all bargaining groups.

• Conference with Labor Negotiator: All Bargaining Groups (24-0200)
• Litigation: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)

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The City Council will review survey findings from FM3 Research concerning a potential cannabis tax for the November 2024 ballot. The meeting also includes budget reviews for the Narcotics Forfeiture Fund and Measure N. Several administrative contracts and municipal updates are scheduled for approval.

• $1,550,000 contract with Toter, LLC for residential solid waste containers
• $235,740.40 purchase of five Dodge Ram trucks using ARPA funds
• $356,500 contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for financial auditing
• $196,619 change order to Cummins Pacific for WWTP repairs and maintenance
• Mural application request for 1500 West Houston Avenue

The Visalia City Council approved moving the proposed FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 Measure N budget forward to the Measure N Oversight Committee, and received FM3 Research survey findings on a potential local cannabis tax measure for the November 2024 ballot. The council also approved a 14-item consent calendar (with one item, a mural request, pulled and voted separately) covering contracts, purchases, and election consolidation. Vice Mayor Brett Taylor was absent; all recorded votes were 4-0. No final adoption of the two-year budget occurred — that is scheduled for June 2024.

• Approved Measure N FY 2024/25 & 25/26 budget to go to Measure N Oversight Committee (4-0, Taylor absent)
• Received FM3 Research survey findings on potential cannabis tax measure; approved as recommended (4-0, Taylor absent)
• Approved consent calendar except item 2, which was pulled for separate vote (4-0, Taylor absent)
• Approved mural application from Urbanists Collective at 1500 West Houston Avenue (4-0, Taylor absent)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 of $196,619 to Cummins Pacific and $200,000 from WWTP Fund
• Authorized 5-year sole source contract to Toter, LLC up to $1,550,000 for solid waste containers
• Authorized contract with Brown Armstrong as independent financial auditor, not to exceed $356,500
• Adopted resolutions for November 5, 2024 municipal election consolidation (Resolutions 2024-13, 2024-14)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with all bargaining groups. The session also includes discussions regarding potential and pending litigation, as well as real property negotiations for 300 East Mineral King.

• Labor negotiation conference with all bargaining groups
• Discussion of one potential litigation case
• Litigation discussion: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC (Case No: 294607)
• Real property negotiations for 300 East Mineral King involving J.R. Shannon

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The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an interim urgency ordinance. This measure establishes location and operational requirements for massage establishments citywide.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-05 regarding massage establishments

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-05 as an emergency measure to regulate the location and operational requirements for massage establishments citywide. This action extends interim regulations while further changes to the Visalia Municipal Code are considered.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-05 regulating massage establishments (4-0)

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The Visalia City Council will hold a special joint meeting with the VUSD Board of Trustees and College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees on April 18, 2024. The session features presentations on local demographic and economic trends, followed by an update on the new University Center and Applied Technology & Trades Building at the college campus. The agenda lists only informational briefings and public comment; no formal votes or policy changes are scheduled.

• Presentation on regional demographic, workforce, and economic trends by Adam Peck
• Update on the University Center and new Applied Technology & Trades Building by Dr. Brent Calvin
• Joint meeting with VUSD Board of Trustees and College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees at 915 S. Mooney Blvd

The Visalia City Council met jointly with the College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees and the Visalia Unified School District Board Trustees in a special session at Porter Field House on April 18, 2024. The minutes record two presentations: one by Adam Peck, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, on demographic, workforce and economic trends, and one by Dr. Brent Calvin on the University Center and the new Applied Technology & Trades Building. No motions, votes, approvals, denials or other substantive actions are recorded; the meeting was adjourned after public comment. Optional campus walking tour and dinner events were also listed.

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The City Council will review mid-year budget projections and capital improvement plans. The agenda includes several playground construction awards, a fire alarm system replacement at the Convention Center, and an affordable housing conversion project.

• Playground contracts for Pinkham Park ($298,810), Woodland Park ($478,680), Rotary Park ($259,630), and Jefferson Park ($236,415)
• $8,115,376 State of California Homekey Round 3 grant for Majestic Motel conversion at 4545 W. Noble Avenue
• Landfill disposal agreement with County of Tulare at $28 per ton
• $190,000 contract for Convention Center fire alarm system replacement
• $361,049 professional services agreement for Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Visalia City Council approved the appropriation of $8,115,376 in state Homekey grant funds to convert the Majestic Motel into affordable housing. The Council also authorized several playground construction contracts totaling over $1.2 million and adopted the 2024 Annual Action Plan for federal housing grants. A landfill disposal agreement with Tulare County was approved, setting a $28 per ton fee.

• Approved appropriation of $8,115,376 Homekey grant for Majestic Motel housing conversion
• Approved landfill disposal agreement with Tulare County at $28 per ton
• Approved playground contracts at Pinkham, Woodland, Rotary, and Jefferson parks
• Adopted 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs
• Approved mid-year budget projections and General Fund surplus policy amendment
• Approved $190,000 contract for Convention Center fire alarm system
• Approved $361,049 agreement with Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Approved General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2023

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to confer with a labor negotiator regarding all bargaining groups. The council will also meet with legal counsel concerning pending and anticipated litigation.

• Labor negotiations for all bargaining groups
• Pending litigation: City of Visalia v. First Pitch Entertainment, LLC
• Discussion of one potential case with significant litigation exposure

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The Visalia City Council reviewed fiscal year 2024/25 and 2025/26 capital improvement budgets to determine how city funds will be allocated for future infrastructure projects. Members discussed proposed allocations for federal housing grants that support neighborhood development programs. The council also processed routine approvals, including two parcel maps and a $378,430 state grant for waste management equipment.

• Review FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program budgets
• Approve two parcel maps at 119 West Houston Avenue and south of West Glendale Avenue
• Accept $378,430 state grant for a solid waste truck and recycling education programs
• Review HUD Community Development Block Grant and HOME program action plans
• Report city purchase of right-of-way for $338,800 for the Caldwell Widening Project

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding for police youth services officers at VUSD campuses and accepted a $378,430 grant for waste management. The council also authorized two parcel maps and reported a $338,800 real property purchase for the Caldwell Widening Project.

• Approved VUSD MOU for Police Department Youth Services Officers (5-0)
• Accepted $378,430 SB 1383 grant for waste truck and education (5-0)
• Approved final parcel map for 119 West Houston Avenue (5-0)
• Approved final parcel map for West Glendale Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized reading of ordinances by title only (5-0)
• Reported $338,800 purchase of right of way for Caldwell Widening Project

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The City Council will review capital improvement budgets for streets and roads and discuss park project updates. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding industrial wastewater fee changes.

• $2,385,000 grant for Houston Community Connectivity Project
• $795,000 grant for Goshen-Visalia Corridor - Phase 1 Project
• $381,193.40 purchase of a diesel-powered solid waste truck
• $272,129 contract for playground installation at Riverbend Park
• Removal of industrial wastewater volume discounts

The Visalia City Council approved an amended wastewater treatment fee schedule removing a 10% volume discount for large industrial dischargers that fail to comply with discharge requirements. The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance 2024-02 updating business license and hotel/lodging regulations, and approved the Bridging Horizons Inclusive Park concept layout. A 13-item consent calendar passed in one motion, including a $381,193.40 solid waste truck purchase and acceptance of $3.18 million in Active Transportation Program grants.

• Approved amended wastewater fee schedule removing 10% discount for non-compliant large industrial dischargers (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2024-02 amending business license and hotel/lodging regulations (5-0)
• Approved Bridging Horizons Inclusive Park updated concept layout (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $381,193.40 diesel solid waste truck purchase (5-0)
• Accepted $2,385,000 ATP grant for Houston Community Connectivity Project and $795,000 for Goshen-Visalia Corridor Phase 1 (5-0)
• Authorized up to $75,000 annually through June 2026 for out-of-scope groundwater legal assistance (5-0)
• Awarded landscape maintenance contracts for Quadrant G ($101,461.14) and Quadrant L ($95,744.00) (5-0)
• Awarded $272,129.00 playground contract at Riverbend Park to Anchor 41 Construction (5-0)

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The Council will consider an urgency ordinance regarding the regulation of massage establishment locations and operations. Members will also receive a project update on the Lovers Lane Roadway Rehabilitation. Additionally, the agenda includes reviews of upcoming capital improvement budgets.

• Adoption of Urgency Ordinance 2024-03 for massage establishment regulations
• Caltrans Lovers Lane Roadway Rehabilitation and Operational Improvements Project update
• Review of FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program budgets
• Notice of Completion for Wood Ranch Unit 3 on E Noble Ave
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-02 regarding business regulation amendments

The City Council passed an urgency ordinance to regulate the location and operation of massage establishments citywide. The Council also approved several notices of completion for residential and park projects and updated business regulations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 to regulate massage establishment locations and operations (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-02 to update Business Regulations in Municipal Code Chapters 5.04 and 5.28 (5-0)
• Approved notice of completion for Wood Ranch Unit 3 residential lots (5-0)
• Approved partial notice of completion for East Side Regional Park Basin G (5-0)
• Certified Great Valley Land Trust to hold agricultural conservation easements (4-0, 1 recused)
• Appointed Jim Reeves to a vacant voting position on the Citizens Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Authorized reading of ordinances by title only (5-0)

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The City Council will review potential changes to short-term rental regulations and animal control laws. The agenda also includes a resolution for a joint application for Homekey Round 3.0 funds. Additionally, several contracts and grant applications will be considered.

• Up to $15 million Homekey fund application for the Majestic Gardens Project
• Purchase of five CNG-powered solid waste trucks for $2,466,220
• $236,259 contract with Provost & Pritchard for Cameron Creek Linear Recharge Project
• Discussion on potential changes to short-term rental regulations in the Zoning Ordinance
• $102,504 grant acceptance for police officer wellness and mental health

The City Council approved a joint application for up to $15 million in Homekey funds for the Majestic Gardens Project. The Council also authorized several infrastructure contracts, the purchase of five waste trucks, and directed staff to investigate short-term rental ordinance changes.

• Approved joint application for Homekey Round 3.0 funds up to $15M for Majestic Gardens Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of five CNG-powered solid waste trucks for $2,466,220 (5-0)
• Approved investigation into Short-term Rental ordinance changes with review in 6 months (4-1)
• Approved $102,504 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant (5-0)
• Approved $236,259 contract with Provost & Pritchard for Cameron Creek Linear Recharge Project (5-0)
• Approved $188,228 change order for Groundwater Recharge Basin G (5-0)
• Approved $72,453.22 landscape maintenance contract with JC’s Land Management, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved proposed changes to Municipal Code regarding animal regulation (5-0)

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The City Council will review annual compliance audits and the city's comprehensive financial report. The agenda also includes several contract approvals and infrastructure updates. A ceremonial swearing-in of three department leaders is scheduled.

• $349,868 emergency rental for a belt filter press dewatering unit at the Water Reclamation Facility
• $265,065 change order for well improvements at Groundwater Recharge Basin G
• $30,000 contract with Minter Harnish for single-family development design standards
• Design contract award to QK, Inc. for Walnut Avenue and Lovers Lane intersection improvements
• Notice of completion for the Goshen Avenue street rehabilitation project

The City Council approved the Measure N Compliance Audit and several consent items, including funding for groundwater recharge and water reclamation equipment. The Council also received a state legislative forecast and the 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Approved Measure N Compliance Audit for FY ending 6/30/23 (4-0)
• Approved $265,065 change order for Groundwater Recharge Basin G well improvements (4-0)
• Appropriated $175,707 from Park Impact Fund for Groundwater Recharge Basin G (4-0)
• Authorized submission of CMAQ and CRP grant applications to TCAG (4-0)
• Awarded design contract to QK, Inc. for Walnut Ave/Lovers Lane intersection (4-0)
• Filed Notice of Completion for Goshen Street Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-02 for 4 parking spaces at Mayor’s Park (4-0)
• Awarded $349,868 emergency rental contract to Aspen Rentals for WRF dewatering unit (4-0)

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The Council will consider several service agreements, including animal shelter services for Exeter and Farmersville. Additional items include a review of the Oak Tree Ordinance and various grant acceptances.

• Animal services contract with City of Exeter at $216,900 per year
• Animal services contract with City of Farmersville at $211,700 per year
• Acceptance of $95,000 grant from California For All Animals for pet fees
• Fire Department purchase of rescue tool batteries for $5,367.24
• Review of the City of Visalia Oak Tree Ordinance

The Council approved a service contract for the Arts Consortium and modifications to the Oak Tree Ordinance. Several consent items were passed, including animal shelter service contracts for Exeter and Farmersville and a $95,000 pet adoption grant.

• Approved 2024-2025 Arts Consortium contract for services (5-0)
• Approved recommended modifications to the Oak Tree Ordinance (5-0)
• Authorized $95,000 grant from California For All Animals for pet adoption fees
• Approved animal shelter services contract with City of Exeter for $216,900 per year
• Approved animal shelter services contract with City of Farmersville for $211,700 per year
• Approved lease agreement with Arts Consortium for Oval Park Service Center
• Authorized $5,367.24 for six rescue tool batteries via Fire Department grant
• Confirmed appointment of Michelle Speer as Administrative Services Director