Farmersville public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Farmersville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution 2025-009, which proposes amending Parcel Map 2025-01 to divide a 9.3‑acre site on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard (about 625 feet north of Walnut Avenue) into four parcels for the Gardenia Courtyards mixed‑use project. Commissioners will also hear Resolution 2025-008, a comprehensive update to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. No fiscal impact is noted for the parcel map amendment, and the city will receive utility impact fees after residential lot completion.
- Parcel Map 2025-01 amendment (Resolution 2025‑009) to split 9.3 acre parcel into four parcels (2.50 ac, 2.39 ac, 1.01 ac, 3.40 ac) on east side of Farmersville Blvd, north of Walnut Ave.
- Comprehensive Farmersville Zoning Ordinance Update (Resolution 2025‑008) to adopt revisions to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code.
- Public hearing scheduled for December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Civic Center Council Chambers.
- No fiscal impact for the parcel map amendment; utility impact fees expected after residential lot development.
- Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.
City Council
The Farmersville City Council meeting will consider routine consent‑calendar items, adopt a resolution to advertise an RFP for the 2022‑2023 HOME program, and discuss a proclamation request and a transit authority appointment. A public hearing will be held to close out the 2021 Community Development Block Grant homebuyer assistance and owner‑occupied rehabilitation grants. Additional discussion items include the existing noise ordinance, code enforcement regulations, and Senate Bill 707 on community engagement and translation services.
- Approval of November 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes (consent calendar)
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-063 to advertise the RFP for the 2022‑2023 HOME Program grant
- Option to extend agreement with Blais & Associates for grant services
- Public hearing for the closeout of the City’s 2021 CDBG Homebuyer Assistance and Owner‑Occupied Rehabilitation Grants
- Discussion of Senate Bill 707 regarding potential community‑engagement and translation services
City Council
The Farmersville City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 was cancelled because of the holiday. The council will reconvene on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Farmersville Civic Center, 909 West Visalia Road. For further details, contact Farmersville City Hall at (559) 747-0458.
Planning Commission
The commission will review the draft Farmersville Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance would establish zoning districts, land‑use standards, and the official zoning map for all property within city limits. It also outlines procedures for public hearings, appeals, and the authorities of the City Council, Planning Commission and other officials.
- Adoption of the draft Farmersville Zoning Ordinance
- Definition of multiple zoning districts (UR, OS, PQP, R‑1, R‑1(MH), RM, CG, CD, CS, CH, I/IL, PD)
- Public hearing notice requirements (10‑day notice, newspaper publication, posting in three public places)
- Appeal process for Planning Director or Commission decisions (filing deadline, stay of permits)
- Assignment of authority to City Council, Planning Commission, Planning Director, Chief Building Official, and City Engineer
City Council
The Farmersville City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2023‑2031 Housing Element for the city. Several resolutions and ordinances related to the Sierra Woods residential development and annexation will be voted on. The council will also approve funding and program actions including CalHome award acceptance, a quality‑assurance plan, and advertising a pedestrian‑safety RFP.
- Adoption of Resolution 2025‑058 to adopt the 2023‑2031 Farmersville Housing Element
- Adoption of multiple Sierra Woods development items (Resolution 2025‑053 Mitigated Negative Declaration; Resolution 2025‑054 General Plan Amendment and zone change; Ordinance No. 531 zoning amendment; Resolution 2025‑055 Conditional Use Permit for Planned Development Overlay; Resolution 2025‑056 Tentative Subdivision Map)
- Adoption of Resolution 2025‑060 approving the City’s Updated Quality Assurance Plan
- Adoption of Resolution 2025‑059 authorizing acceptance of a CalHome Program funding award
- Adoption of Resolution 2025‑062 authorizing advertisement of the RFP for the HSIP Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project
The City Council approved the meeting agenda (5‑0) and the consent calendar items, including adoption of several resolutions, also by a 5‑0 vote. The FY 2025‑26 first‑quarter budget update was approved (5‑0). In closed session, the Council voted 5‑0 to reject the claim for damages filed by Diocelina Pacheco on October 29.
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Approved consent calendar items, including CalHome funding and pedestrian safety RFP (5‑0)
- Approved FY 2025‑26 first‑quarter budget update (5‑0)
- Rejected Diocelina Pacheco's claim for damages (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑062 to advertise HSIP pedestrian safety RFP (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑059 to accept CalHome program award (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑061 to update authorized officials for 2022 CDBG program (5‑0)
- Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
City Council
The Farmersville City Council will vote on a series of resolutions and an ordinance for the Sierra Woods Residential Development, including environmental, zoning, and subdivision approvals. Council members will also fill a vacant council seat by appointing Danny Valdovinos. A public hearing will be held to adopt the 2023‑2031 Farmersville Housing Element.
- Appointment of Danny Valdovinos to fill a council vacancy (Action Item 1)
- Resolution 2025-053: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for Sierra Woods project
- Resolution 2025-054: Approve General Plan Amendment and zone change for Sierra Woods
- Ordinance No. 531: Amend zoning designations for the Sierra Woods site
- Public hearing to adopt 2023‑2031 Farmersville Housing Element (Resolution 2025-058)
The City Council approved agenda amendments (4‑0) and routine consent‑calendar items (4‑0). It filled the council vacancy by appointing Danny Valdovinos (4‑0). The council then approved a series of actions for the Sierra Woods residential development, including environmental, zoning, and subdivision approvals, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved agenda amendments (4‑0)
- Approved consent‑calendar items (4‑0)
- Appointed Danny Valdovinos to council vacancy (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑053 Mitigated Negative Declaration (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑054 General Plan amendment and zone change (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 531 amending zoning designations (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑055 Conditional Use Permit with fence requirement (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑056 Tentative Subdivision Map with FEMA outreach (5‑0)
Planning Commission
The Farmersville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions for the Sierra Woods Residential Development Project, including an environmental finding, a General Plan amendment, a zone change, a conditional use permit, and a tentative subdivision map for 98 single‑family lots. The agenda also includes two mobile‑food‑vendor conditional use permit requests and an update to the Farmersville Housing Element. Minutes from the previous meeting are deferred, and public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Resolution 2025-01 – adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for Sierra Woods
- Resolution 2025-02 – approve the General Plan amendment and zone change for Sierra Woods
- Resolution 2025-03 – approve a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Development Overlay for Sierra Woods
- Resolution 2025-04 – approve a Tentative Subdivision Map creating 98 single‑family residential lots
- Conditional Use Permit 2025-05 – allow a mobile food vendor selling fresh tortillas at N. Farmersville Blvd & W. Ash St
City Council
The Farmersville City Council will vote on authorizing the City Manager to establish the nonprofit "Farmersville Community Cares" to accept tax‑deductible donations for senior and other community programs. The Council will also consider an ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 529) to update special event permit requirements, and a resolution to detach the Fagundes annexation territory from the Tulare County service area. Additional discussion items include a councilmember vacancy appointment process and a potential new residential development presented by the city planner.
- Consent calendar: approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes; authorization to establish 501(c)(3) nonprofit "Farmersville Community Cares"; presentation of monthly investment report
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 529 amending Special Event Permit Requirements (Chapter 10.68) to align with CSJVRMA risk policies
- Adoption of Resolution 2025‑051 detaching the Fagundes annexation territory from Tulare County service area
- Discussion of councilmember vacancy and appointment process
- Discussion of potential new residential development project presented by City Planner Josh McDonnel
The council approved the meeting agenda and the monthly investment report. It waived the first reading and introduced two special‑event permit ordinances. It adopted Resolution 2025‑051 to detach the Fagundes Annexation Territory from the Tulare County service area. The establishment of the nonprofit Farmersville Community Cares was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved Monthly Investment Report (Consent item 3) (4-0)
- Tabled establishment of nonprofit “Farmersville Community Cares” (Consent item 2) (4-0)
- Waived first reading and introduced Ordinance No. 529 Amending Special Event Permit Requirements (4-0)
- Waived first reading and introduced Ordinance amending Special Event Permit Requirements to align with Rish policies (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-051 Detaching the Fagundes Annexation Territory from Tulare County Service Area (4-0)
City Council
The Farmersville City Council will consider several routine consent‑calendar items, including resolutions authorizing HOME program funding, revised first‑time homebuyer guidelines, and a lease‑financing agreement for a new police patrol vehicle. The council will also adopt a budget amendment for a fire department patrol vehicle and authorize agreements with Caltrans for pedestrian crossing improvements. All items will be enacted by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion.
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-045 authorizing application for HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-046 approving revised First‑Time Homebuyer Program guidelines under the HOME program
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-047 authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease financing agreement for a new police patrol vehicle
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-048 authorizing a budget amendment and appropriation/transfer for a fire department patrol vehicle
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-049 authorizing agreements with Caltrans for the HSIP pedestrian crossing improvements project
The City Council approved nine consent items, including a lease for a new police patrol vehicle and a budget amendment for a fire department patrol vehicle, with a 5‑0 vote. Councilmembers also appointed a voting delegate and alternate for the 2025 Cal Cities General Assembly and recorded that a proposed cannabis café will not move forward, also with a 5‑0 vote. Staff were directed to start a community garden at the Boys & Girls Club and to contact The Ugly Company and Freddy Espinoza about a potential farmers market.
- Approved Consent Items 1‑3 and 5‑9 (including police vehicle lease, fire patrol vehicle budget amendment, Caltrans agreement, SB125 agreement) – 5‑0
- Appointed Councilmember Gomez as voting delegate for 2025 Cal Cities General Assembly, Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa as alternate – 5‑0
- Recorded that Charles Woody (Platinum Connection) is no longer considering a cannabis café – 5‑0
- Directed staff to begin a community garden at the Boys & Girls Club – consensus
- Directed staff to contact Ben from The Ugly Company and Freddy Espinoza regarding a farmers market – consensus
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda with a 3-2 vote. Consent items covering minutes approval, vehicle disposition, utility easement and state transit credits were approved by a 3-0 vote, and the Travel Training Program and Green Line Call Center items were also approved 3-0. The Payroll Overpayment and Underpayment Policy and the Information Technology Security & Acceptable Use Policy (with two wording changes) were each adopted with a 3-0 vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-2)
- Approved consent items 1,2,5-7 (3-0)
- Approved consent items 3 and 4 (Travel Training Program & Green Line Call Center) (3-0)
- Adopted Payroll Overpayment and Underpayment Policy (3-0)
- Adopted Information Technology Security & Acceptable Use Policy with amendments (3-0)
City Council
The Farmersville City Council approved several consent‑calendar items, the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey, and resolutions establishing Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts for fiscal year 2025‑26. A motion to declare three surplus police vehicles was pulled and will be reconsidered at the next meeting. All approvals were passed with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved Consent Calendar items 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.6, 8.7 (3‑0)
- Pulled item 8.4 (surplus police vehicles) for future consideration
- Approved 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑024 (preliminary engineer’s report) and Resolution 2025‑025 (intent to levy assessments) (3‑0)
- Approved Resolutions 2025‑026 through 2025‑038 for landscape and lighting maintenance districts (3‑0)
City Council
The City Council approved the regular meeting agenda and amended the minutes of the June 23 meeting. Staff was directed to review special‑event permitting policies and fee waivers. The council approved wording for a community survey on a potential cannabis café ordinance. Finally, the council adopted the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit, budget, capital‑improvement plan and salary schedule.
- Approved agenda – motion by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, vote 4‑1
- Pulled minutes for discussion – motion by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, vote 4‑1
- Amended minutes to add banner request – motion by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Hernandez, vote 3‑1‑1 (one abstention)
- Directed staff to review special‑event permitting policies, fees and waivers – action taken (no vote recorded)
- Approved wording for community survey on cannabis café ordinance – motion by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Hinojosa, vote 4‑1
- Waived reading of ordinances by title only – approved (no vote recorded)
- Adopted FY 2025/26 appropriations limit, budget, capital‑improvement plan and salary schedule – motion by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, vote 4‑1
City Council
The council convened a special meeting on July 11, 2025, approved the agenda and allowed public comment. Council members discussed a SWOT analysis and a staff recommendation to begin a discussion on long‑term strategic goals. No action items were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.
City Council
The Farmersville City Council approved several items, including the interim budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026, a legal services agreement for the City Attorney, and a memorandum of understanding for police radio services. It also maintained the $60,000 senior services contract and directed the City Engineer to prepare a report for the Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts. All actions were approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑018, interim budget for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute legal services agreement with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin LLP (5‑0)
- Approved MOU between Farmersville Police Department and Tulare County Radio and Communications Service (5‑0)
- Approved reading by title only of all ordinances (5‑0)
- Approved agenda after correcting item 8.2 date (5‑0)
- Maintained original $60,000 contract amount for CSET Senior Services (5‑0)
- Directed City Engineer to prepare report for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts and set public hearing for July 28, 2025 (5‑0)
- Approved review of draft budget for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. It also unanimously approved the Finance Director contract as recommended by the City Manager, also by a 5-0 vote. The closed session reported no reportable action.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved Finance Director contract (5-0)
City Council
The council approved several consent‑calendar items, including waiving ordinance readings and authorizing a $149,003 emergency dispatch contract with Tulare County. It adopted a resolution for two city‑wide yard‑sale events and waived the permit fee, approved a Military Service Banners program, awarded the 2025 Street Improvement construction contract to Cal Valley Construction, and increased the project’s management fee by $77,440. The council also added a future agenda item on Homelessness Fire Hazard and Environmental Safety Guidelines. All votes were unanimous (5‑0) where recorded.
- Waived reading of ordinances by title only – approved (consent calendar)
- Authorized Police Department Emergency Dispatch Services Contract $149,003 – approved (consent calendar)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-015 for two annual city‑wide yard‑sale events, waiving permit fees – approved 5‑0
- Approved Military Service Banners Program – approved 5‑0
- Awarded construction contract for 2025 Street Improvement Project to Cal Valley Construction – approved 5‑0
- Authorized $77,440 fee adjustment for 2025 Street Improvements Project management, total $146,440 – approved 5‑0
- Approved Local Housing Allocation – approved (consent calendar)
- Added future agenda item: Homelessness Fire Hazard and Environmental Safety Guidelines – approved 5‑0
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). Consent items 8.1‑8.3 were approved unanimously (5-0) and Consent Item 8.4 waiving the youth baseball event fee was approved unanimously (5-0). The council voted to create a Police Trainee/Community Service Officer position, passing 3-1-1 after the mayor denied the original motion and the mayor pro tem approved it conditionally. All other items were routine approvals or discussions.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Consent Items 8.1‑8.3 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Item 8.4 waiving youth baseball event fee (5-0)
- Approved creation of Police Trainee/Community Service Officer position (3-1-1)
- Approved Fagundes Annexation and Residential Development Project Update (5-0)
- Approved reading by title only of all ordinances (consent calendar) (5-0)
- Approved Warrant List for April 1‑30, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved staff recommendation to discuss community-wide yard sale (no vote recorded, directed staff to return with resolution)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and several consent items, including a Title VI policy and minutes from prior meetings. It also approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 528, a zoning amendment for the Fagundes residential project, with a 5‑0 vote. In a closed session the council authorized the purchase of encrypted computer chips for police radios, also 5‑0. Staff was directed to pursue a community poll on a proposed cannabis lounge and to study further uses of the Transit Center.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.4 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 528 zoning amendment for Fagundes development (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of encrypted computer chips for police radios (5-0)
- Directed staff to create a social‑media poll and gather information on a cannabis lounge
- Directed staff to schedule a study session and explore uses of the Transit Center, including allowing the American Legion to use the facility
- Directed staff to explore alternative pedestrian crossing options for the Fagundes annexation project
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and several consent‑calendar items, including a regional transportation program resolution and funding for local soccer leagues. It also approved payment of the Well 8 emergency repair invoice by a 5‑0 vote. The Fagundes residential development was deferred to the next meeting with street‑access changes, and the Transit Center discussion was tabled until May 12, 2025.
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑008 Regional Surface Transportation Program (5‑0)
- Approved funding request for Futsal Soccer League (5‑0)
- Approved funding request for Farmersville Youth Soccer (5‑0)
- Approved payment of Well 8 emergency repair invoice (5‑0)
- Deferred Fagundes Residential Development to next meeting with street‑access changes (5‑0)
- Corrected minutes regarding Police Sub Station statement (5‑0)
- Tabled Transit Center discussion until May 12, 2025
City Council
The council voted 5‑0 to schedule a Town Hall meeting to discuss the Transit Center’s future use. The consent agenda items—including waiving full readings of ordinances, approving the March 24, 2025 minutes, a Memorial Day fly‑over request, a Title VI master agreement for federal‑aid projects, and a banking resolution—were also unanimously approved. No other motions were denied or tabled.
- Waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions (5‑0)
- Approve March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Approve Fly‑over request for Memorial Day Parade (5‑0)
- Adopt Title VI Master Agreement for Federal‑Aid Projects (5‑0)
- Approve Resolution 2025‑007 updating bank signers and safety‑deposit box access (5‑0)
- Approve Town Hall meeting on Transit Center (5‑0)
City Council
The Farmersville City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including waiving full readings of ordinances and adopting a CalPERS delegation resolution. It also approved funding for Roy’s Park irrigation (4‑0‑1), a $20,000 community swim program (5‑0), and $3,800 for youth football and cheer (5‑0). The Title VI Policy (Resolution 2025‑006) was adopted with a 5‑0 vote. All votes and motions are recorded in the minutes.
- Waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions – approved unanimously
- Approve March 10 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
- Approve February 2025 Warrant Register – approved unanimously
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑005 delegating CalPERS authority – approved unanimously
- Approve Roy’s Park irrigation funding – approved 4‑0‑1 (Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa abstained)
- Approve $20,000 for Farmersville Unified School District Community Swim Program – approved 5‑0
- Approve $3,800 for Farmersville Youth Football and Cheer (pending documents) – approved 5‑0
- Adopt Title VI Policy (Resolution 2025‑006) with corrections – approved 5‑0