Visalia, CA

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council is holding a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager, as permitted by California Government Code § 54957. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session performance evaluation of City Manager (item 26-0116)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a work session to review a draft entertainment ordinance and permit application, receive a presentation on the inclusive park project, and discuss the stormwater master plan update. The regular session includes a consent calendar with numerous contracts and routine items, plus a request to consider a moratorium on data centers and a resolution for appointment in lieu of election for a council vacancy.

• Entertainment ordinance discussion and potential Municipal Code updates to Chapter 17 Zoning
• Inclusive park project - authorize updated concept layout for design and construction drawings
• Stormwater master plan update - direction on releasing for public comments
• Award contract for Lot #44 & Transit Operations parking lot pavement rehabilitation to Dave Christian Construction, Inc. for $1,259,372
• Request by Council member Poochigian to discuss a moratorium on data centers and similar high-intensity uses

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The discussion involves all employee units and unrepresented employees.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding all employee units and unrepresented employees

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to decide on contracts, ordinances, and grants, including a $176,479.84 parking lot rehabilitation project, cannabis business licensing rules, and a decision to return a $795,000 transportation grant. The meeting also includes public hearings on a shopping cart ordinance update and a review of the police department’s military equipment policy.

• Award $176,479.84 contract to Tosted Asphalt for Fire Station 54 parking lot rehabilitation
• Adopt Ordinance 2026-05 regulating commercial cannabis activity and zoning
• Return $795,000 Active Transportation Program grant for Goshen-Visalia Corridor to fund Ivanhoe Safe Routes to School project
• Authorize $287,826 contract for St. John’s River Trail landscaping east of Dinuba Boulevard
• Approve $201,020 FAA grant for Tiedown Apron A3 Reconstruction at Visalia Municipal Airport

The City Council adopted a new ordinance for commercial cannabis activity and updated the abandoned shopping cart code. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a residential annexation project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-08 for a long-term lease of 408 acres to Correia Custom Farming Inc.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-05 establishing commercial cannabis activity rules and licensing
• Approved updates to Shopping Cart Ordinance, including increasing cost recovery fee from $50 to $100
• Approved $176,479.84 contract to Tosted Asphalt, Inc. for Fire Station 54 parking lot rehabilitation
• Approved $287,826 contract to Gowin Green Landscaping for St. John’s River Trail (5-0)
• Approved Annexation No. 2025-04 to prezone ±78.11 acres for residential and quasi-public use
• Adopted Resolution 2026-53 renewing the Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy
• Authorized termination of $795,000 ATP grant for Goshen-Visalia Corridor to reprogram funds to Caltrans

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 and receive a report on Fourth of July activities. In the regular session, council members will vote on a zoning change for a 21‑acre parcel at Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, adopt a cannabis activity ordinance, and hear an appeal of a Planning Commission decision on the Clements Ranch subdivision. Several contracts and grants, including a $189,525 traffic safety grant and a $120,000 fire PPE contract, will also be authorized.

• Proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 serving Visalia Industrial Park with a 30‑day public comment period
• Ordinance No. 2026-04: change of zone for a 21‑acre parcel at the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue
• Authorization to accept a $189,525 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant for the Visalia Police Department
• First reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-05 adding Commercial Cannabis Activity to the municipal code
• Appeal of Planning Commission approval of Clements Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit

The Council introduced the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 to establish rules for commercial cannabis activity and retail licensing. The Council amended the community benefits requirement to a minimum annual contribution of $75,000 or 1.5% of annual gross receipts. Several other items were approved via the Consent Calendar, including zoning changes and city contracts.

• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 for commercial cannabis activity (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-42 for cannabis business license applications (5-0)
• Approved 30-day public comment period and hearing for elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change of 21-acre parcel at Akers Street and Riggin Avenue to Commercial Mixed Use (5-0)
• Declared property at Akers and Riggin as surplus for purchase or development proposals (5-0)
• Authorized $189,525 STEP grant for Visalia Police Department (5-0)
• Approved $436,397 contract for Central Valley Regional Bomb Squad Vehicle replacement (5-0)
• Approved $667,446 design contract for widening Shirk Street (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to consult with legal counsel. The discussion is limited to pending litigation in the case of Huard v. City of Visalia.

• Legal conference regarding Tulare County Superior Court Case No: VCU322624 (Huard v. City of Visalia)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a work session, closed session, and regular meeting. The only action item is a vote to approve a contract with Acme Incorporated for city-wide controls. Public comment periods are scheduled throughout the meeting.

• Approve a contract with Acme Incorporated for city-wide controls (Item 26-0065)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a work session on July 13, 2026, to consider approving a contract with Acme Incorporated for city-wide controls. The meeting also includes closed session and regular session items, but no other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve a contract with Acme Incorporated for city-wide controls (Item 26-0063)

Visalia City Council

Visalia City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. They will conduct interviews for applicants to serve a term ending June 30, 2028.

• Planning Commission vacancy appointment

The City Council conducted interviews with seven applicants to fill a Planning Commission vacancy. The Council unanimously appointed Cristina Gutierrez to the position for the term ending June 30, 2028.

• Appointed Cristina Gutierrez to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The council will consider approving a conceptual design for a 5.5-acre neighborhood park at the Pearl Wood property and receive a presentation on illegal fireworks enforcement. The consent calendar includes many routine items, notably a grant application for up to $5,000,000 for the Encampment Resolution Program, $4,100,000 in state road funding, and multiple contracts and purchases.

• Apply for $5M encampment resolution grant for navigation center and permanent housing
• Approve $4.1M in SB1 road maintenance funding
• Purchase two transit vans for Dial-A-Ride at $388,920
• Award up to $1.27M in consultant contracts for bike lane projects
• Replace police handguns and holsters for $228,200

The City Council authorized staff to apply for up to $5 million in state Encampment Resolution Program funds to support the Visalia Navigation Center and permanent housing programs. The council also approved three consultant contracts totaling over $1.27 million for bike and pedestrian connectivity projects, and adopted an updated wastewater service agreement with the Goshen Community Services District. A conceptual design for a new 5.5-acre neighborhood park was approved with a modification to move the playground closer to the backstop.

• Approved $5M encampment grant application (4-0)
• Approved consultant contracts for bike/ped projects: Highland ($425,127), Santa Fe ($428,113), Goshen-Visalia ($416,077) (4-0)
• Approved updated wastewater service agreement with Goshen CSD (4-0)
• Approved Conceptual Park Design No. 2 for Pearl Wood with playground relocation (4-0)
• Approved TCAG Economic Development Corp membership renewal ($30,000) (4-0)
• Approved ASPCA grant application up to $100,000 for spay/neuter services (4-0)
• Approved SB1 road maintenance funding of $4.1 million (consent)
• Approved $388,920 for two paratransit vans (consent)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding ongoing lawsuits. The discussion includes two specific active cases and two matters involving significant potential legal exposure.

• Leon v. City of Visalia (Case No: VCU322061)
• Huard v. City of Visalia (Case No: VCU322624)
• Two cases of anticipated litigation with significant exposure

Visalia City Council

The City Council will receive and discuss the proposed two-year budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28. They will also consider new rates and fees for FY 2026-27. In the work session, the council will vote on renewing the Town-Center Business Improvement Area agreement, provide direction on narrow lot subdivisions, and consider awarding a $5.72 million design contract for Civic Center phase 3. The regular session includes a consent calendar with several contracts and a public hearing on special assessments.

• Proposed budget for FY 2026/27 and 2027/28
• Proposed new fees and rate adjustments for FY 2026-27
• $5,720,609 design contract for Civic Center phase 3
• $674,983 design contract for Highland Community connectivity project
• MOU with Visalia Unified School District for police youth service officers on campuses

The Council voted 3-1 to award a sole source design contract to Darden Architects for $5.7M for Civic Center phase 3, including a fourth floor and police training facility, with funds from the Civic Center Reserve Fund. They also approved narrow lot subdivision design standards. Consent calendar items included contracts for connectivity, traffic signals, towing, and school MOU.

• Approved $5.7M Darden Architects contract for Civic Center phase 3 (3-1)
• Approved narrow lot subdivision design standards (4-0)
• Approved TCBIA annual report and management agreement renewal
• Approved design contract for Highland Community connectivity project ($674,983)
• Approved traffic signal pole purchase ($190,960)
• Approved MOU with Visalia Unified for youth service officers
• Approved construction change order for Riggin Ave widening ($189,175)
• Approved heavy vehicle towing contract (up to $150,000)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation (three cases), labor negotiations with all employee units, and negotiations for the sale of one property and lease of another. No public decisions are made in closed session.

• Three pending lawsuits against the city (Alejandrez, Huard, Salinas)
• Labor negotiations with all employee units and unrepresented employees
• Potential sale of property near Center Avenue and Ben Maddox Way (APN 094-190-005)
• Potential lease of property at NWC Akers Street and Riggin Avenue (APN 077-100-103)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will receive the Downtown Visalia Property and Business Improvement District annual report, vote on a consent calendar with contracts (including $376K for Shirk Street widening design, $331K for a solid waste truck, and $4.1M for a sewer trunkline reimbursement), and discuss the Tulare Avenue paving project with a presentation on bike lane configuration options, community feedback, and construction impacts.

• Discuss bike lane configuration for Tulare Avenue paving from Roeben to Demaree
• Award $376,050 design contract for Shirk Street widening over Mill Creek
• Authorize $331,189.56 purchase of CNG cab/chassis for solid waste truck
• Approve $4,178,323.62 reimbursement to San Joaquin Valley Homes for Shirk sewer trunkline
• Record final maps for Pearl Woods Phase 2 (89 lots) and Shepherds Ranch II Phase 2 (68 lots)

Council voted 3-1 to approve the recommended Class IV bicycle lane configuration for the Tulare Avenue pavement rehabilitation project between Roeben and Demaree Streets, following public comment and discussion. Council also approved a consent calendar of 13 items, including design contracts, equipment purchases, and developer agreements.

• Approved Tulare Avenue Paving Project bike lane configuration (3-1)
• Approved $376,050 design contract for Shirk Street widening over Mill Creek
• Approved $331,189.56 purchase of Peterbilt CNG cab/chassis for solid waste
• Approved up to $1,350,000 biosolids disposal contract with Holloway Environmental
• Approved $4,178,323.62 developer reimbursement for Shirk Street sewer trunkline
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 state budget request for fire apparatus replacement
• Approved Measure R Citizens Advisory Committee appointment of Rick Eastes
• Approved reappointment of Charles Mayer to Tulare Mosquito Abatement District

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with all employee organizations and unrepresented employees. No public decisions or votes are expected during this session.

• Conference with labor negotiator for all employee units and unrepresented employees

Visalia City Council

The council will receive a presentation on the Houston community connectivity project along W. Houston Avenue and consider approving a design option. They will also continue reviewing the Fiscal Year 2026/27 and 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program budgets and future General Fund capital projects. The meeting includes a public comment period and adjournment to closed session.

• Consider approval of design for Houston community connectivity project on W. Houston Ave between N. Mooney Blvd and N. Willis St
• Review of FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program budgets for General Fund
• Public comments invited on agenda items
• Adjourn to closed session at 6:00 PM

The City Council approved the recommended design option for the Houston Community Connectivity Project along W. Houston Avenue. The project includes pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements, parking modifications, and enhanced neighborhood accessibility. Council also reviewed the General Fund Capital Improvement Program budgets but took no action.

• Approved recommended design option for Houston Community Connectivity Project (5-0)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will review and approve a new site location for the Inclusive Park Project at McAuliff and Millcreek Parkway, and approve a $405,500.63 contract amendment with Westwood Professional Services. They will also hold the second public hearing on the Measure N 10-year plan and approve the 2026/27 and 2027/28 budget. Consent items include contracts for auto parts (up to $6 million) and fleet parts, and applications for EV charging infrastructure.

• Inclusive Park Project: new site at McAuliff & Millcreek Parkway, $405,500.63 contract amendment
• Measure N public hearing: approve 2027-2037 10-year plan and 2026/28 budget
• EV charging infrastructure: authorize enrollment in SCE Charge Ready programs for Civic Center, Convention Center, transit yard, etc.
• Auto parts contract: $1.2M/year up to $6M with Napa Auto Parts
• Fleet parts contract: $175,000/year up to $525,000 with Lawson Products

The Visalia City Council unanimously approved the Measure N 10-year plan (2027-2037) and the fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 budget after a public hearing with no comment. The council also approved a new site and contract amendment for the Inclusive Park Project. Numerous consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for auto parts and fleet supplies, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and participation in a regional transit grant application.

• Approved Measure N 10-year plan and FY 2026/27-2027/28 budget (5-0)
• Approved Inclusive Park Project new site at McAuliff & Millcreek Parkway and $405,500 contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M/year NAPA auto parts contract through 2029 (consent)
• Approved $175,000/year Lawson Products fleet parts contract (consent)
• Authorized application for SCE Charge Ready EV charging infrastructure at multiple city facilities (consent)
• Authorized joint regional application for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 grants (consent)
• Adopted ordinance updating administrative code enforcement penalties (consent)
• Approved amended resolution for California Violence Intervention and Prevention grant term (consent)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the city manager as the agency negotiator. The session covers all employee units and unrepresented employees. No public action or vote is expected during this closed meeting.

• Conference with labor negotiator under Gov. Code § 54957.6

Visalia City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 10-year plan for Measure N and its 2026/27 and 2027/28 budget. They will also review the fiscal year 2025-26 mid-year projections, the Capital Improvement Programs for select funds, and consider multiple consent items including a $649,000 police grant and a $1.33 million pavement contract.

• Public hearing on Measure N 10-year plan (2027-2037) and budget for 2026/27 & 2027/28
• Accept $649,000 Cal OES grant for police dispatch lines and equipment
• Award $1,329,050.76 contract for Reclamite Project (pavement coating)
• Increase biosolids hauling contract with Mike Clark Trucking from $331,800 to $479,520
• Approve $180,000 annual contract for plumbing repairs at city sites

Council approved recommended capital project appropriations and amended to retain approximately $1.8 million in surplus funds within the Civic Center Reserve, pending future direction. They also adopted the PY 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants and the PY 2025 amendment, and adopted the first reading of Ordinance 2026-03 to amend municipal code violation procedures. The consent calendar was approved with 15 routine items.

• Approved capital project appropriations and retained $1.8M surplus in Civic Center Reserve (4-0)
• Adopted PY 2026 Annual Action Plan and PY 2025 amendment for CDBG/HOME (4-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2026-03 for municipal code violation process (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar: 15 items including contracts, grants, zone change, alcohol permit, more
• Formed Landscape & Lighting District No. 25-01 for Carleton Acres (consent)
• Accepted $649K Cal OES grant for police dispatch telephone upgrades (consent)
• Approved $1.33M Reclamite Project contract with Pavement Coatings (consent)
• Approved temporary schedule change agreement with Police Officers Association (consent)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council meets jointly with the Visalia Unified School District and College of the Sequoias. They will discuss open space for recreation, updates on tech and trades programs, and school facilities plans. Public comments are accepted on any topic within the jurisdictions.

• Discussion of COV Open Space for Recreation Play
• Update on COS Tech and Trades programs
• Update on VUSD Facilities Plan

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss pending litigation in the case of Todd McRoberts vs. the City of Visalia (case no. VCU329855). They will also consider an Industrial Disability Retirement Resolution (25-0735). No public votes are expected during this session.

• Conference with legal counsel on Todd McRoberts v. COV, case no. VCU329855
• Consideration of Industrial Disability Retirement Resolution 25-0735

Visalia City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Tulare County Office of Education proposal to expand its Urban Development Boundary, change land use designations on four parcels, and annex 24.32 acres into city limits. The Council will also review capital improvement program budgets for vehicle and equipment replacement for FY 2026/27 and 2027/28. A first public hearing on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants will be held. Consent items include contracts for ferric chloride, police canines, design services, a solid waste electric truck pilot purchase, and several construction projects.

• Public hearing on land use changes to expand Tulare County Office of Education at 6200 S. Mooney Blvd (Annexation No. 2025-03, General Plan Amendment No. 2025-05, Zone Change No. 2025-06)
• Award contract to California Water Technologies for ferric chloride supply: $835,000 total over five years
• Purchase of four police service canines from Gold Coast K9 Services: $87,400
• Award design contracts: Mill Creek Parkway traffic signal ($260,200) and Beyond Bike Lanes - Elevating Santa Fe ($821,769)
• Purchase of one solid waste electric pilot truck from Haaker: $876,368.58

The council voted 4-0 to adopt land use changes for Tulare County Office of Education properties, including expanding the Urban Development Boundary, changing land use designations, rezoning, and initiating annexation. The consent calendar was approved with multiple items, including contracts for ferric chloride, police canines, design services, construction, and a solid waste electric truck purchase.

• Approved TCOE land use changes including annexation and rezoning (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar with 17 items (4-0)
• Approved joint letter supporting Naval Air Station Lemoore F-35C transition (4-0)
• Approved letter opposing Assembly Bill 1383 on pension liability (3-1)
• Approved purchase of solid waste electric truck for $876,368 (consent)
• Awarded design contract for Mill Creek Parkway traffic signal for $260,200 (consent)
• Awarded construction contract for Peoples Basin Project for $2,020,025 (consent)
• Authorized purchase of four police service canines for $87,400 (consent)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates and appoint one applicant to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. If no appointment is made, the Council may reopen the recruitment process. The meeting includes public comment on this agenda item.

• Planning Commissioner interviews and appointment for unexpired term ending June 30, 2027, or reopening recruitment

The Visalia City Council conducted interviews with six applicants for a Planning Commission vacancy. Following the interviews, the Council voted to appoint Nathan Halls to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2027, effective March 24, 2026.

• Appointed Nathan Halls to the Planning Commission for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2027, effective March 24, 2026.

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation (Wattles v. City of Visalia)
• Meeting at 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291

Visalia City Council

The council will hold a work session to review the Measure N 10-year plan (2027-2037) and consider approving the 2026/27 and 2027/28 proposed budget. They will also discuss a draft cannabis ordinance, including a $12,000 contract amendment for a fee study, and review the capital improvement program. During the regular session, a public hearing will address an appeal of drive-thru operating hours at a site on West Caldwell Avenue. Consent items include a $2 million state grant for violence prevention and a $1.246 million transit funding appropriation.

• Measure N 10-year plan and proposed two-year budget review and approval
• Cannabis ordinance discussion with $12,000 contract amendment for fee nexus study
• Public hearing on appeal of drive-thru hours at 4,130 sq ft building on West Caldwell Avenue
• Accept $2,000,000 grant from California Violence Intervention and Prevention program
• Appropriate $1,246,000 from State Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for Cross Valley Express project

The Council approved the Measure N 10-year plan and proposed two-year budget. Additionally, members approved a draft Cannabis Ordinance and an amendment to the HdL contract for a fee nexus study.

• Approved Measure N 10-year plan and 2026/27 & 2027/28 proposed budget (4-0)
• Approved draft Cannabis Ordinance and $12,000 contract amendment for fee nexus study (4-0)
• Approved Sycamore Heights Subdivision reimbursement and $297,931.92 appropriation (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two solid waste delivery trucks for up to $226,770.14 (4-0)
• Approved $1,246,000 appropriation for Cross Valley Express project (4-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant award from California Violence Intervention and Prevention (4-0)
• Approved $435,070 contract for Evans Ditch culvert replacement (4-0)
• Approved $719,000 purchase of replacement computers from Dell (4-0)

Visalia City Council

The council will hold a work session to receive presentations on state legislation, review capital improvement budgets, discuss subdivision ordinance streamlining, and review progress on council goals. During the regular session, the consent calendar includes a $30,000 membership to the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and authorization to apply for up to $100,000 in Alcohol Policing Program grants. A key action item is authorizing up to $45,000 for a feasibility survey of a potential local sales tax measure for the November 2026 election.

• Authorize contract up to $45,000 with FM3 Research for a sales tax measure feasibility survey
• Authorize $30,000 payment to Tulare County Economic Development Corporation for membership
• Authorize Visalia Police Department to apply for up to $100,000 Alcohol Policing Program grant
• Facility Use Agreement with Visalia Youth Baseball and Visalia Little League for Riverway Sports Complex
• Subdivision streamlining ordinance discussion in work session

The council approved staff’s recommendation to start a zone text amendment to the subdivision ordinance, adding a study of lot/unit thresholds. In the regular session, the council adopted several consent‑calendar actions, including ordinance reading, youth‑sports facility agreements, a $30,000 economic‑development payment, and authorization for an alcohol‑policing program. A proposal to fund a sales‑tax feasibility survey was rejected.

• Approved staff recommendation to initiate subdivision ordinance amendment, with investigation of lot/unit threshold (5‑0)
• Adopted Authorization to read ordinances by title only (consent calendar)
• Adopted Facility Use Agreement authorizing City Manager to execute youth baseball agreements at Riverway Sports Complex
• Adopted Membership Agreement authorizing $30,000 payment to Tulare County Economic Development Corp (4‑1)
• Adopted Authorization for Visalia Police to apply for Alcohol Policing Program up to $100,000
• Adopted acceptance of City cash and investment report and federal congressional project funding requests
• Rejected Sales Tax Measure Feasibility Survey contract authorization (2‑3)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a work session to introduce new fire and wastewater staff and review the FY 2026/27 and 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program budgets. In the regular session, the council will consider a consent calendar that includes several contract authorizations, property designations, and a Parks and Recreation commission appointment. The most significant item is the award of a $3,723,412.66 construction contract for the Oaks Basin project, along with a $1,400,000 state grant. Additional items include equipment purchases, a sole‑source agreement, and public right‑of‑way designations.

• Award construction contract for the Oaks Basin project to Archer Civil Construction, LLC for $3,723,412.66 and accept a $1,400,000 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency (Item 4).
• Authorize purchase of copiers and printers from Clines Business Equipment for $317,291 with a maintenance agreement up to $55,000 annually (Item 3).
• Authorize a sole‑source agreement with Community Services Employment Training for up to $500,000 per year (Item 2).
• Approve a 1‑year extension with Aspen Rentals for $170,000 to rent a belt filter press at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (Item 7).
• Adopt resolutions designating City‑owned property at the northwest corner of Roeben Street and Howard Avenue as public right of way (Item 9).

The Visalia City Council approved the remainder of the Consent Calendar, including a $3,723,412.66 construction contract for the Oaks Basin project and a $1.4 million state grant. Additional approvals covered a sole‑source agreement, equipment purchases, service contracts, property right‑of‑way designations, and a Parks and Recreation Commission appointment. The work session item on the Capital Improvement Program was filed with no action taken.

• Approved $3,723,412.66 Oaks Basin construction contract and $1.4M grant (vote: approved)
• Approved sole‑source agreement up to $500,000 per year with Community Services Employment Training (approved)
• Approved $317,291 purchase of copiers and printers with 5‑year maintenance (approved)
• Approved annual analytical laboratory services contract up to $260,000 (approved)
• Approved 1‑year extension of Aspen Rentals belt filter press rental for $170,000 (approved)
• Designated City property at Roeben St & Howard Ave as public right of way (approved)
• Designated City property at Pratt Ave & Mooney Blvd as public right of way (approved)
• Appointed Jacob Olson to the Parks and Recreation Commission (approved)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a $499,929 contract to update the city's pavement management program and a contract for police ballistic vests.

• Award contract for pavement management program update ($499,929)
• Authorize contract for police ballistic vests (not to exceed $158,000)
• Approve contract amendment for biosolids hauling with Mike Clark Trucking
• Authorize contract for road materials transport with Mike Clark Trucking Services
• Authorize application for CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant (up to $157,000)

The Visalia City Council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included several professional services and contract approvals. Key actions included a $499,929 contract for the city’s pavement management program, a $268,912.36 road safety plan contract, and a $158,000 police ballistic vest purchase. The council also authorized a $157,000 cannabis tax grant application for the police department and approved a $391,600 compensation and classification study. A regular item on the Citizens Advisory Committee work plan was received and filed with no action required.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $499,929 pavement management contract (unanimous)
• Approved $268,912.36 Local Road Safety Action Plan contract (unanimous)
• Approved $158,000 police ballistic vest contract (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to increase Mike Clark Trucking biosolids haul to $331,800 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to increase Holloway Environmental Solutions biosolids disposal to $312,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $157,000 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $391,600 compensation and classification study contract (unanimous)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will review financial reports, approve conceptual designs for two new neighborhood parks, and award construction contracts for the Tulare Avenue road rehabilitation project and other capital improvements.

• Approval of neighborhood park conceptual designs at Elliott Property and Pearl Wood Property
• Award of $4,473,867 construction contract for Tulare Avenue road rehabilitation
• Acceptance of $447,813 COPS grant for police officer positions
• Authorization to apply for $18,225 State Homeland Security Grant
• Public hearing on adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-16 for the 2025 CA Building Code

The council accepted the City’s 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the independent accountants’ reports for Measures T and N. It approved the conceptual design for the Elliott Property neighborhood park and tabled the Pearl Wood Property design for further review. Council also approved the aquatic‑facility option with a 50‑meter pool and directed staff to develop funding options. The consent calendar was approved, including the COPS grant, youth non‑profit grant awards, and other routine items.

• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Accepted Measure T independent accountants’ report (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Accepted Measure N independent accountants’ report (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Tabled Pearl Wood Property park design (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Approved Design Option No. 3 for Elliott Property park (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Approved aquatic‑facility Option No. 3 and directed staff to develop funding options (aye: Brett Taylor, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn; no: Brian Poochigian, Steve Nelsen)
• Approved remaining consent calendar items, including COPS grant and other routine actions (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Approved 2026 Youth Non‑Profit Grant Awards (motion carried, all five members aye)