Farmersville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Farmersville City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, has been cancelled due to the holiday. The next meeting is set for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Farmersville Civic Center. No specific agenda items were listed for the cancelled session.

• Meeting cancelled for December 22, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026

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 Farmersville City Council meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Farmersville Civic Center.

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on routine items, including surplus fire department vehicles, a contract amendment for the Hwy 198 Gateway Project, and revised salary schedules. The council will also discuss potential medical benefits for council members and hear staff updates on projects like the Transit Center.

• Adoption of Resolution 2025-043 declaring two Fire Department vehicles as surplus
• Approve $36,692.55 contract amendment with 4Creeks for Construction Management/Resident Engineer services for the Farmersville - Hwy 198 - Gateway Project
• Authorization to donate surplus Fire Apparatus (Squad 83) to College of the Sequoias Fire Technology Program
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-044 approving revised Salary Schedule for FPOA, MEA, and Mid-Management Employees
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-042 approving 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey and confirming enforceable speed limits on various roadways

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will meet on August 11, 2025, to decide on routine items including the declaration of surplus police vehicles, utility policies, and easements. The meeting will also include a special presentation and public comment period.

• Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Police Department Vehicles
• Adoption of Payroll Overpayment and Underpayment Policy
• Adoption of Information Technology Security & Acceptable Use Policy
• Resolution 2025-023 Approving Electric Utility Vehicle Purchase for Parks Maintenance
• Resolution 2025-041 Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for Utility Service to New Fire Station at 376 W. Front St.

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 City Council will hold a public hearing to approve the continued maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts. The body is also reviewing a 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey and several employee labor agreements.

• Public hearing for Resolutions 2025-026 through 2025-038 regarding Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts
• Approval of the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey
• MOU with Farmersville Police Officers Association (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027)
• MOU with Farmersville Mid-Management Employee Association (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Disposition of three surplus Police Department vehicles

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 will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025/26 budget, capital improvement plan, and salary schedule. Members will also discuss policies for special event permit fees and review survey questions for a potential cannabis café ordinance amendment.

• Adoption of FY 2025/26 Appropriation Limit (Resolution 2025-019), Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2025-020), and Salary Schedule (Resolution 2025-021)
• Review of community survey questions regarding a potential Cannabis Café Ordinance Amendment
• Study session on Special Event Permitting Policies, including administrative fees and fee waivers for non-profits
• Presentation by Spencer Street of Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

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 City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss long-term goals and strategic priorities. Staff recommends a discussion on key performance indicators and a SWOT analysis.

• Discussion of S.W.O.T. Analysis (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) for strategic goals and planning

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 City Council will consider the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and an interim budget to authorize spending. The body is also reviewing funding for senior services and infrastructure projects.

• Review of draft FY 2025-26 budget with a public hearing set for July 14, 2025
• Proposed $62.7 million in TCEP funding for the SR 99 Tulare Six-Lane and Paige Avenue Interchange Project
• Request to increase contract funding for CSET Senior Services
• Resolution 2025-016 to adopt the FY 25-26 SB1 project list for Caltrans
• Legal services agreement with Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin LLP

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss an overview of ongoing project reviews and long-range planning activities in Farmersville. No formal action is requested for these discussion items.

• Discussion of General Plan Update being prepared by 4Creeks
• Update on Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element submitted to the State
• Review of Downtown Specific Plan including a proposed road diet for Farmersville Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to vote on a contract for the Finance Director. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss the City Attorney position and labor negotiations.

• Approval of Contract for Finance Director

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 City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the 2025 Street Improvement Project to Cal Valley Construction. The body will also discuss the potential formation of a Chamber of Commerce and a new Military Service Banner Program.

• Construction contract for 2025 Street Improvement Project to be awarded to Cal Valley Construction
• Emergency Dispatch and Communications services contract with County of Tulare for $149,003.00
• Project management and inspection fee increase for 4Creeks in the amount of $77,440
• Resolution 2025-015 to establish two annual city-wide yard sale events and waive permit fees
• Proposed implementation of a Military Service Banner Program

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 City Council will discuss the creation of a Police Trainee/Community Service Officer position and review updates on the Fagundes Annexation and Residential Development Project. The body will also consider whether to support a community-wide yard sale event.

• Authorization to create a Police Trainee/Community Service Officer position
• Review of staff responses regarding the Fagundes Subdivision
• Request to waive the event permit admin fee for Farmersville Youth Baseball
• Presentation of the Independent Auditor’s Report for the year ended June 30, 2024
• Closed session to consider hiring an interim or independent contractor Finance Director

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 City Council will discuss the Fagundes Annexation and Residential Development Project and review implications of AB 1775 regarding cannabis cafes. The body will also consider a transit center affiliation and the purchase of encrypted police radio chips.

• Fagundes Annexation and Residential Development Project review
• AB 1775 and potential ordinance amendment for Cannabis Cafes
• Purchase of digital encrypted computer chips for Police Radios
• Resolution 2025-012 Title VI Policy and Procedures
• Discussion on Transit Center and possible school district affiliation

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 Farmersville City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fagundes residential subdivision, which requires approval of three resolutions and one ordinance. The council will also vote on paying an emergency repair invoice for Well 8 and discuss the future of the Transit Center, including a possible joint powers agreement with the school district. Consent items include approving a warrant list, a Regional Surface Transportation Program claim, and funding requests from two youth soccer leagues. The meeting will go into closed session for labor negotiations and litigation.

• Public hearing on Fagundes residential subdivision (Resolutions 2025-009, 2025-010, 2025-012; Ordinance 528)
• Approve Kaweah Pump emergency repair invoice for Well 8
• Adopt Resolution 2025-008 for Regional Surface Transportation Program state exchange and federal funding
• Approve funding requests from Futsal Soccer League and Farmersville Youth Soccer
• Discuss Transit Center and possible joint powers agreement with school district

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

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Farmersville Civic Center.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will swear in a new City Manager during presentations. The consent agenda includes approval of a flyover request for the Memorial Day parade, adoption of the Title VI Master Agreement for federal-aid projects, and updates to authorized bank signers and safety deposit box access via Resolution 2025-007. A discussion item on the Transit Center is scheduled. The meeting will also convene in closed session for litigation.

• Swearing in of new City Manager
• Approve flyover request for the Annual Memorial Day Parade
• Adopt Master Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects – Title VI
• Resolution 2025-007 updating bank signers and safety deposit box access
• Transit Center discussion (General Business)

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 will consider funding for the Roy's Park irrigation installation, a $20,000 community swim program with the school district, and a request from Farmersville Youth Football and Cheer. They will also adopt a Title VI policy, approve consent items including the February finance report and CalPERS delegation, and enter closed session for real estate negotiations on the Hester property.

• $20,000 funding for Farmersville Unified School District's 2025 Community Swim Program
• Roy's Park irrigation installation (no dollar amount specified)
• Event funding request from Farmersville Youth Football and Cheer
• Adoption of Title VI Policy (Resolution 2025-006)
• Delegation of authority to City Manager for CalPERS determinations (Resolution 2025-005)

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

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Farmersville City Council will consider several business items including a property acquisition at 896 Farmersville Blvd, a wastewater treatment plant maintenance contract, and a $20,000 funding agreement for the school district's community swim program. The council will also vote on adopting the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and a transportation art maintenance agreement. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and a performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Property acquisition review for 896 Farmersville Blvd
• $20,000 funding for Farmersville Unified School District Community Swim Program
• Approval of Wastewater Treatment Plant Blowers Maintenance Contract
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-004: Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual
• Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans

The Farmersville City Council approved several items, including a $20,000 Community Swim Program for the school district, adoption of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, a Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans, and a five-year Wastewater Treatment Plant Blowers Maintenance Contract. The Peace Day proclamation was tabled, and two items (swim program and property acquisition) were moved to closed session for further discussion. No decisions were made on those tabled items.

• Approved $20,000 for Farmersville Unified School District Community Swim Program (5-0, tabled to closed session)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-004: Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans (5-0)
• Approved five-year Wastewater Treatment Plant Blowers Maintenance Contract (5-0)
• Tabled Peace Day proclamation until next meeting
• Moved property acquisition at 896 Farmersville Blvd to closed session (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Farmersville City Council that consists entirely of a closed session. The sole agenda item is a discussion under Public Employment (Government Code Section 54957(b)) regarding the recruitment of a City Manager. No public business or decision-making occurs in open session.

• Closed session to discuss City Manager recruitment

The Farmersville City Council met in a special closed session solely to discuss City Manager recruitment. No substantive decisions were made in open session, and the mayor reported nothing upon reconvening.

• Held closed session on City Manager recruitment
• Reconvened to open session with nothing to report

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the development of standardized Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) drawings and the purchase of a new police vehicle. The meeting also includes a presentation from Sgt. Joshua Lujan and a discussion on the city's Housing Element.

• Resolution 2025-003 to purchase a new police vehicle
• Approval of standardized ADU drawings for water, sewer, and sprinkler lines
• Presentation by Sgt. Joshua Lujan
• Discussion on the Housing Element
• Review of January 2025 Warrant Register and Investment Summary

The Farmersville City Council met in a special closed-session meeting solely to discuss City Manager recruitment. No substantive decisions were made in open session, and the mayor reported nothing to the public upon reconvening.

• Adjourned to closed session for City Manager recruitment discussion
• Reconvened to open session with nothing to report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025.

City Council

This is a special meeting with closed session only. The Council will discuss public employment matters including the City Manager contract and the Interim City Attorney position. No public business or decisions are scheduled for open session.

• Closed session discussion of City Manager contract pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957(b)
• Closed session discussion of Interim City Attorney position

The Farmersville City Council met in a special closed-session-only meeting on February 13, 2025. The council adjourned to closed session at 6:05 PM to discuss the City Manager contract and Interim City Attorney appointment, then reconvened in open session at 7:30 PM. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and closed-session only.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss City Manager contract and Interim City Attorney (unanimous, no vote recorded)
• Reconvened to open session at 7:30 PM

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing a contract with 4Creeks to serve as City Engineer and a memorandum of understanding for the Tulare-Kings County Regional Hazardous Material Team. The body will also review the Council Handbook and the undeveloped northwest corner of Sports Park.

• Contract with 4Creeks to serve as City Engineer
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Tulare-Kings County Regional Hazardous Material Team
• Review of the Council Handbook and Vehicle Policy
• Discussion regarding the undeveloped NW corner of Sports Park
• Planning for ICSC Conference with Karl Schoettler and Tom Navarro

The City Council approved a contract with 4Creeks to serve as City Engineer, and also approved the consent agenda, which included the hazardous material team MOU and meeting minutes. A discussion on the Council Handbook was pulled for closed session. The council also discussed potential uses for the undeveloped NW corner of Sports Park, including pickleball, a dog park, and a farmers market, but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda including hazardous material team MOU (5-0)
• Approved contract with 4Creeks as City Engineer (5-0)
• Pulled Council Handbook/Vehicle Policy discussion to closed session
• Scheduled special meeting for Feb 13 to review City Manager contract and Interim City Attorney (5-0)

City Council

The Farmersville City Council is meeting for a strategic planning session to discuss, develop, and set direction for city goals, issues, and strategies. No specific proposals, ordinances, or financial items are listed on the agenda. The session includes public comment limited to agenda items.

• Strategic planning discussion on city goals, issues, and strategies (Item 6)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the creation of a Seasonal Firefighter Program and the establishment of two Ad Hoc committees for finances and resolution 2024-061. The body will also review future city growth and boundary adjustments.

• Proposed creation of a Seasonal Firefighter Program including equipment cost projections
• Proposed 5% annual increase for Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) membership dues over three years
• Proposed issuance of up to five temporary flower vendor permits for Valentine’s Day and Mother's Day
• Establishment of Ad Hoc Committees for Finances and concerns regarding resolution 2024-061
• Informational item regarding future city growth and boundary adjustments

The Farmersville City Council approved a policy for temporary flower vendors during Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, with up to five permits, and made changes to use 'Special Holiday' wording and provide information to vendors. It also approved the creation of a Seasonal Firefighter Program and established an Ad Hoc Committee for Finances, with a suggestion to make it a standing committee. The consent agenda, including TCAG membership dues increase and meeting minutes, was approved unanimously. No public comments were given, and one agenda item was pulled.

• Approved consent agenda including TCAG membership dues 5% annual increase (5-0)
• Approved flower vendor policy with up to 5 permits for Valentine's and Mother's Day, with amendments (5-0)
• Approved establishment of Ad Hoc Committee for Finances (5-0)
• Approved creation of Seasonal Firefighter Program (5-0)
• Pulled item on Ad Hoc Committee regarding resolution 2024-061

Planning Commission

The Farmersville Planning Commission is meeting for a largely procedural agenda. Items include public comment, approval of minutes from December 18, 2024, and an informational review of all current projects. No votes on new proposals or public hearings are scheduled.

• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from the regular meeting of December 18, 2024
• Review of all current projects (informational item only)

City Council

The Farmersville City Council meeting on January 13, 2025, includes the second reading of Ordinance 527 to rezone land for the Eagle Meadows residential development, adoption of a salary schedule and a resolution for a state housing grant, and action on a city manager contract. Also on the agenda are discussion of Visalia Road traffic controls and the appointment of a city treasurer.

• Second reading of Ordinance 527 amending zoning for Eagle Meadows subdivision
• Resolution 2025-001 adopting updated salary schedule for FY 2024-25
• Resolution 2025-002 authorizing PLHA grant application for $86,463 (CY2022) and $64,700 (CY2023)
• Appointment of City Treasurer (action item)
• Discussion of Visalia Road traffic controls

The Farmersville City Council approved Resolution 2025-002 to submit a 5-year plan amendment and accept Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds from the State of California, estimated at $86,463 for CY 2022 and $64,700 for CY 2023, with a 4-0 vote (Councilmember Boyer abstained). The appointment of a City Treasurer was tabled for further consideration. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, finance updates, Ordinance 527 (Eagle Meadows zoning), and Resolution 2025-001 (salary schedule), with Councilmember Boyer abstaining on item 7C. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussion-only or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2025-002 for PLHA grant funds (4-0, Boyer abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items 7A, 7B, 7D, 7E (unanimous)
• Consent item 7C (Ordinance 527) approved with Boyer abstaining
• Tabled City Treasurer appointment
• Approved City Manager contract (5-0)