Visalia public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Visalia City Council
The City Council will discuss the appropriation of $29,364,455 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. A public hearing is scheduled to identify eligible activities for $1,840,059 in HOME-ARP funds. The Council will also review a recommendation for the future Fire Station 51 site.
- Recommendation for the future Fire Station 51 site south of Acequia Ave
- $865,120 contract for grading of Peoples Basin to Wood Bros. Inc.
- $200,305 crack seal project contract with Graham Contractors, Inc.
- 35-year lease of airport property to Aircraft Mechanical Services (AMS) Inc.
- $26,800 purchase of a BMW motorcycle police unit
City Council Closed Session
The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding all bargaining units. The council will also meet with legal counsel concerning one potential litigation case.
- Conference with labor negotiators for all bargaining units (21-0666)
- Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (21-0675)
Visalia City Council
The Visalia City Council will consider an interim ordinance regulating the location of smoke and tobacco shops citywide. The meeting includes a public hearing on district redistricting and discussions regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures. The Council will also vote on several infrastructure contracts and housing agreements.
- Ordinance to regulate the location of smoke and tobacco shops
- $1,300,000 loan and grant for the Lofts Project
- $644,233 contract with NV5, Inc. for downtown street projects
- $100,000 loan for affordable housing at 621 South Santa Fe Street
- $116,566.75 purchase of a tire roller from Quinn Company
City Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss three active litigation cases. These matters involve the Ninth Circuit, Tulare County Superior Court, and United States District Court.
- Murguia, et al. v. Langdon, et al. (9th Circuit Case No: 21-16709)
- Huerta, et al. v. City of Visalia, et al. (Tulare County Superior Court Case No: VCU284185)
- Gutierrez, et al. v. City of Visalia, et al. (US District Court Case No: 1:21-cv-01700-NONE-HBK)
Visalia City Council
The council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments related to the city's 2020-2023 Housing Element. They will also review construction plans for downtown streetlight and pavement projects. Several contract approvals are included in the consent calendar.
- Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-07 regarding density bonuses
- Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-08 regarding noise and downtown regulations
- Cape Seal Project construction contract for $883,000.00
- Purchase of streetlight poles for $822,050.25
- Legislative advocacy agreement with NMPGL at $7,000 per month
City Council Closed Session
The Visalia City Council scheduled a closed session for November 15, 2021. This meeting includes a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Performance evaluation of the City Manager
Visalia City Council
The Visalia City Council will consider several items, including the final map for a 63-lot subdivision. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss accepting federal justice assistance grant funds. The agenda also includes airport funding and transit center project updates.
- Final map for 'Greystone Phase 3' subdivision (63 lots) at N. Akers St and W. Sedona Ave
- $307,461 federal grant for Visalia Airport Layout Plan
- $37,397 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding
- Notice of Completion for Visalia Transit Center concrete repairs
- MOU for Cross Valley Rail and High-Speed Rail bus connectivity
Visalia City Council
The council will review the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan update and discuss temporary sign regulations. Members will also review the biannual budget process for fiscal years 22/23 and 23/24.
- Contract award to Wastequip for solid waste bins up to $406,000 annually
- Presentation on the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan update
- Public hearing for the 2020-21 CAPER report
- Review of temporary sign regulations in the Municipal Code
- Annexation into Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 93-01
Visalia City Council
The Council will discuss a proposed transit transfer station and changes to the Historic Preservation District Ordinance. The agenda also includes several contract approvals, such as funding for road widening and a warming center. A public hearing is scheduled regarding bond issuance for the Lofts Project at 300 E. Oak Avenue.
- $20 million revenue bond issuance for the 80-unit Lofts Project at 300 E. Oak Avenue
- $1,387,000 in SB 1 funds for the Caldwell Avenue Widening project
- $118,275 annual contract with Visalia Homeless Center for a warming center at 744 E. Douglas
- $915,915 contract for the FY 21-22 Reclamite Project construction
- Proposed Transit Transfer Station at Woodland and Visalia Parkway
City Council Closed Session
The City Council is meeting in closed session to consider the terms and conditions of a potential property sale. The discussion involves APN 103-120-085, located near the southeast corner of Houston and McAuliff.
- Negotiation of terms for the potential sale of APN 103-120-085
Visalia City Council
The council will review a presentation on city district redistricting and consider several contract approvals. Items include the sale of 300 E Oak Ave for $1,200,000 and a recycling processing contract up to $1,620,000. A public hearing will also address property acquisition for widening Shirk Street.
- Sale of 300 E Oak Ave to Self Help Enterprises for $1,200,000
- Contract with Brentwood Industries Inc. for $177,107.82 for water facility renovations
- Recycling processing contract with Pena’s Disposal up to $1,620,000 total
- Presentation on Visalia Police Department operations and staffing
- Property acquisition along Shirk Street for road widening
City Council Closed Session
The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session regarding a public employee appointment. This item concerns the position of Assistant City Manager.
- Public employee appointment for Assistant City Manager
Visalia City Council
The Council will review several routine items for approval, including construction management and traffic striping contracts. The agenda also includes adopting a revised salary schedule for city employees and Council members.
- $410,100 agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. for Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project management
- $235,000 annual contract with Central Valley Striping for traffic markings and bike lanes
- Amendment to Interwest Consulting Group contract up to $600,000
- Adoption of a revised salary schedule for city employees and Council members
- Letter of support for Self-Help Enterprises affordable housing development
City Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment of a Community Development Director. The council will also confer with negotiators regarding potential land purchases at the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street, and near Santa Fe and Douglas.
- Appointment of a Community Development Director
- Negotiations for property portions of APN 077-200-006, 077-840-002, 077-840-003, and 077-100-088 at Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street
- Negotiations for property APN 094-110-019 at Santa Fe and Douglas