Visalia public meetings in 2025

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider zoning amendments for missing middle housing, large sites, and emergency shelters. The body will also review contracts for infrastructure projects and the 2025 Building Code.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-04 for missing middle housing and emergency shelters
• Contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for $488,430 for signal interconnect projects
• Design contract with 4Creeks Inc for $264,114 for Modoc Basin and Linwood Embankment
• Maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions for $1,212,020 for dispatch software
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2025-16 regarding 2025 Building Code adoption

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate the potential sale of a property located near Houston Avenue and McAuliff Street.

• Closed session to discuss potential sale of property near Houston Avenue and McAuliff Street
• Negotiating parties: City representatives Leslie Caviglia and Devon Jones
• Potential buyer: Brandon Lee
• Property: APN 103-120-085

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss traffic maintenance updates and review park funding. The regular session includes approving a sewer master plan, adopting zoning amendments for missing middle housing, and awarding a design contract for the SB1 Street Rehabilitation project.

• Award Design Contract for SB1 Street Rehabilitation - Center & Acequia project ($699,120)
• Adopt Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan
• Adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-04 for Missing Middle Housing
• Authorize renewal of NEOGOV software license (not to exceed $246,924.47)
• Record Final Map for Belissa Phase 1 subdivision

The Visalia City Council approved its Consent Agenda, including a $699,120 design contract for the SB1 Street Rehabilitation project and a NEOGOV software renewal up to $246,924.47. The council unanimously adopted the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan. It also unanimously adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-04 to implement missing‑middle housing, large‑site planning, and emergency shelter programs.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 25-0427, 25-0475, 25-0505, 25-0536 – motion carried by Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
• Approved $699,120 design contract to Peters Engineering for SB1 Street Rehabilitation – approved by same five members
• Approved NEOGOV software renewal contract up to $246,924.47 – approved by same five members
• Adopted Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan (item 25-0496) – unanimous vote by all five members
• Adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-04 for missing‑middle housing, large sites, and emergency shelters (item 25-0520) – unanimous vote by all five members

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential property purchases and labor negotiations. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

• Closed session to consider terms for purchasing property at 14850, 14876, & 14890 E. Mineral King Ave.
• Closed session with labor negotiators for the Confidential Group employee organization.

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including contracts for police vehicles, a homeless shelter, and a bomb squad vehicle replacement. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2025 California Fire Code and a presentation on the Tulare Avenue bike lane configuration.

• Police patrol vehicle purchase contract: $1,281,193
• Bomb Squad Vehicle replacement grant: $431,671
• Seasonal low-barrier emergency shelter contract: $90,000 annually
• Civic Center specialty equipment purchase: $793,840.45
• Tulare Avenue bike lane configuration presentation

City Council Closed Session

The council will hold closed‑session conferences with real‑property negotiators regarding a potential sale of the property at APN 103‑120‑085 near Houston Avenue and McAuliff Street, and a potential purchase of the property at APN 093‑253‑001. City staff Leslie Caviglia, Devon Jones, Marty Zeeb and the respective negotiating parties will discuss terms and conditions. The council will also meet with legal counsel about the pending Navarro v. City of Visalia lawsuit (Case No. VCU312871).

• Potential sale of property APN 103‑120‑085 near Houston Ave & McAuliff St; negotiators: City (Leslie Caviglia, Devon Jones) and Brandon Lee
• Potential purchase of property APN 093‑253‑001; negotiators: City (Leslie Caviglia, Marty Zeeb) and Graham and Associates
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on pending litigation Navarro v. City of Visalia (Case No. VCU312871)

Visalia City Council

The council will vote on consent calendar items including a $51.5 million grant for three active transportation projects (Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection, Beyond Bike Lanes, Highland Community Connectivity), a $297,760 contract for the Active Transportation Plan update, and a $449,400 design contract for Conyer Street rehabilitation. A public hearing will address fee adjustments for the Senior Lunch Program. The council will also decide on the city's role as lead operator for a Regional Express Transit Service between Tulare and Kings Counties.

• Accept $51,468,000 in Active Transportation Program grants for three projects with local matching funds
• Award $297,760 contract to TDG Engineering for the Active Transportation Plan update
• Award $449,400 design contract to Lane Engineers for Conyer Street Rehabilitation from Walnut Ave. to Main St.
• Authorize $6,110,200 five-year contract with Alliant Insurance Services for insurance broker services
• Public hearing on Senior Lunch Program fee adjustment with multi-tiered pricing structure

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, with one potential case identified. No public actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation (1 potential case) under Government Code Section 54956.9

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council is holding a special joint meeting with the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD). The sole substantive items are presentations on VUSD's 'Forward 2030' community blueprint and the city's General Plan update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes ceremonial recognitions and public comments.

• Presentation: VUSD Forward 2030 community blueprint for the future
• Presentation: City of Visalia Future General Plan update
• Recognition of a VUSD teacher
• Student performance
• Public comments period (3 minutes per speaker)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of a zoning text amendment to implement Program 5.8 from the 6th Cycle Housing Element, applying citywide. The consent calendar includes a $273,755 contract for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a $110,000 appropriation for Valley Strong Stadium retaining wall design, and a $55,564 agreement for a land fallowing program. The council will also ratify changes to the city manager's employment terms.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 2025-03 to amend Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) for Housing Element Program 5.8
• Appropriation of $110,000 from Baseball Fund for Valley Strong Stadium Retaining Wall Project design
• Award contract to PROS Consulting for not exceeding $273,755 for Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Authorize $55,564 in contracts for 2025-2026 Land Fallowing Program (138.91 field acres)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-12 revising public nuisance enforcement procedures

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the potential purchase of property at 14850, 14876, and 14890 E. Mineral King Ave (APN 103-510-001). The city negotiators and property owners Teresa and Terry Garcia will discuss terms and conditions of the possible purchase.

• Conference with real property negotiators regarding potential purchase of APN 103-510-001 (three parcels on Mineral King Ave)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider consent calendar items including adoption of ordinances rezoning multiple parcels for multi-family housing (at least 238 units) and commercial storage. Other items include purchase of three solid waste trucks for $1,416,410, a $3,873,767 contract for digester design at the Water Reclamation Facility, and a $1,100,000 Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection project. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance revising the public nuisance declaration process.

• Adoption of ordinances rezoning 9.42 acres to Service Commercial and 11.89 acres to Multi-family Residential, enabling at least 238 dwelling units and a mini-storage facility
• Purchase of three diesel-powered solid waste trucks from Haaker Equipment for $1,416,410
• Award $3,873,767 contract to Carollo for design of Digester 9 at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility
• Approve $1,100,000 from Fund 281 for Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection design, reimbursed by Tulare County
• Accept $190,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant for Visalia Police Department

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council closed session will hold a conference with legal counsel regarding the pending litigation Rodriguez v. City of Visalia, case No. VCU311428. The council will also conduct the public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager as required by Government Code §54957.

• Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation (Rodriguez v. City of Visalia, Case No. VCU311428)
• Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager per Government Code §54957

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council holds a work session on the CORE Team, adjourns to closed session, then convenes for regular business including a consent calendar with a major zone change (Ordinance 2025-10 and 2025-11) and a public hearing on a nuisance ordinance update. The zone change rezones 9.42 acres to Service Commercial for a storage facility and 11.89 acres to Multi-family Residential for at least 238 dwelling units.

• Zone change and conditional zoning agreement for a storage facility and 238-unit multi-family development (Ordinances 2025-10 and 2025-11).
• Award $3,873,767 contract to Carollo for Digester 9 design at Water Reclamation Facility.
• Authorize purchase of three diesel front-load solid waste trucks from Haaker Equipment for $1,416,410.
• Approve about $1.1M in Active Transportation Program funding and design amendments for Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection Project.
• Accept $190,000 STEP grant for traffic enforcement and authorize Police Department to execute agreement.

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including contracts for police equipment and road repairs, and a public hearing on zoning changes for a mini-storage and housing development.

• Award contract to replace police handguns ($241,187.22)
• Award contract for Stonebrook Street Culvert project ($1,203,278)
• Public hearing on zoning changes for Derrel's Mini Storage and Housing Authority
• Approve contract amendment with Aquafix, Inc. ($55,000)
• Accept ABC Grant for Police Department ($30,000)

The council approved the remainder of the consent calendar and separately approved several contracts and appropriations, including a design contract for the North West Quadrant At-Grade Railroad Crossing Project. It also approved a change order for Riverway Sports Park fencing and adopted the 2024/25 CAPER report. All actions were adopted by recorded votes of the council members present.

• Approved consent calendar (except two items pulled) – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved design contract to TRC Engineers, Inc. for $874,797.80 plus $311,000 appropriation – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved Stonebrook Street Culvert construction contract for $1,203,278 plus $690,000 appropriation – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved ABC grant acceptance of $30,000 – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved contract amendment with Aquafix, Inc. increasing limit to $55,000 – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved police handgun replacement contract up to $241,187.22 and $271,000 appropriation – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved Accela digital permit system contract up to $57,000 and seven‑year maintenance up to $372,083.33, with $73,333.33 appropriation – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Hernandez Soto, Wynn
• Approved change order for Riverway Sports Park fencing – vote: Poochigian, Nelsen, Wynn (Hernandez Soto voted No)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to confer with legal counsel about two pending lawsuits. The first case is Nieto v. City of Visalia, United States District Court case No. 1:24-cv-00741-JLT-BAM. The second case is Rodriguez v. City of Visalia, Tulare County Superior Court case No. VCU311428. No decisions or votes are indicated; the agenda items are for discussion only.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Nieto v. City of Visalia (U.S. District Court case No. 1:24-cv-00741-JLT-BAM)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Rodriguez v. City of Visalia (Tulare County Superior Court case No. VCU311428)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment and zone change to convert a 16-acre portion of a park site at Akers Street and Riggin Avenue from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use. The council will also consider appropriating $519,638 for elevator modernization and $15 million in Homekey+ funds for the Crescent Meadows affordable housing project. Consent items include the purchase of four transit vans for $685,389 and filing notices of completion for shade structures at three parks. Work session items include a review of Fire Station 51 renderings and a new city website update.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment and zone change for 16 acres at northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use
• Appropriate $15 million in Homekey+ funds for Crescent Meadows project with Self-Help Enterprises and Crescent Meadows LP
• Appropriate $519,638 for elevator modernization in both parking structures and Fire Station 52
• Authorize purchase of four Braun-Lonestar Class P passenger transit vans for $685,389 via cooperative contract
• Review renderings and select exterior building style for Fire Station 51

The council approved an updated resolution to receive and appropriate up to $15 million in Homekey+ funds for the Crescent Meadows project. It also approved the purchase of four passenger transit vans for $685,389, allocated $519,638 for elevator modernization at parking structures and Fire Station 52, and selected the Modified Early California style for Fire Station 51. The council referred the 21‑acre northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue to staff for a full Commercial Mixed‑Use designation and approved the Agricultural Conservation Easement Form. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Homekey+ funds $15 million for Crescent Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four passenger transit vans for $685,389 (unanimous)
• Approved $519,638 elevator modernization funding (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Station 51 exterior design Option B – Modified Early California Style (unanimous)
• Referred rezoning of 21‑acre site to staff for Commercial Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Conservation Easement Form (unanimous)
• Approved notices of completion for Stonebrook, Sunset, and Whitendale park shade structures (unanimous)
• Approved Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate the potential sale of two properties located at the southeast and southwest corners of N. McAuliff St. and E. Douglas Ave. The session is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Negotiation for potential sale of property at N. McAuliff St. and E. Douglas Ave. (APNs 103-320-059, 103-320-060)
• Closed session to discuss real property terms and conditions

Visalia City Council and Visalia Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will discuss three housing‑related policy items. The first item reviews residential land and housing inventories for Tier I, Tier II and Tier III lands, including the LU‑P‑21 analysis. The second item considers updates to regulations and zoning districts to permit emergency shelters under the General Plan Housing Element and AB 2339. The third item examines updates to allow a mix of dwelling types, including missing‑middle density housing, and changes to public hearing requirements for parcel maps and large multifamily projects.

• Discussion of residential land and housing inventories for Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III lands; LU‑P‑21 analysis (Item 25‑0362)
• Update to city regulations and zoning districts to allow emergency shelters, fulfilling General Plan Housing Element Implementation Program 5.2 and Assembly Bill 2339 (Item 25‑0363)
• Update to regulations and zoning districts to permit mixed‑type housing, including missing‑middle density, and revise public hearing requirements for parcel maps and large multifamily uses, fulfilling General Plan Housing Element Programs 2.7 and 3.17 (Item 25‑0364)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will conduct a work session covering airport operations, Hillsdale Park/storm basin changes, and a Fourth of July post-report. During the regular session, the consent calendar includes several contracts and appropriations, and the council will hold the first of two public hearings on amending the Measure N spending plan to fund elevator modernization and Fire Station 52 improvements.

• First public hearing on Measure N spending plan amendment to increase funds for elevator modernization in parking structures and Fire Station 52
• Authorize up to $2,643,000 over four years for solid waste commercial bins under a Sourcewell contract with Wastequip Manufacturing
• Award $713,650 contract to GSE Construction for Airport Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation and appropriate $272,000 from Wastewater Fund
• Approve $271,830.61 change order for Caldwell Avenue Widening Project from Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane
• Award $133,893.88 purchase order to Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service for Fire Truck 51 repairs

The council voted unanimously to adopt Alternative Approach 1, deepening the existing linear basin at Hillsdale Park. The Consent Calendar was also approved, authorizing a $133,893.88 purchase order for fire truck repairs, a $271,830.61 change order for the Caldwell Avenue widening, a $2,643,000 waste‑container contract, a $713,650 airport sewer lift station contract with $272,000 additional appropriation, and several other routine actions.

• Approved Alternative Approach 1: deepen existing linear basin at Hillsdale Park (unanimous vote)
• Authorized purchase order to Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service for $133,893.88
• Approved change order for Caldwell Avenue Widening Project for $271,830.61
• Authorized 4‑year waste‑container contract with Wastequip Manufacturing up to $2,643,000
• Awarded Airport Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation contract to GSE Construction for $713,650 and appropriated $272,000 from the Wastewater Fund
• Authorized traffic data collection services contract to AimTD LLC up to $55,000 annually
• Approved emergency contract with Holloway Environmental up to $144,000 and appropriated $220,000 from the Wastewater Fund
• Authorized amendment to Mike Clark Trucking contract increasing limit to $226,800

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to confer with real property negotiators. The discussions concern the terms and conditions of two potential property purchases.

• Potential purchase of property APN: 094-180-002 from Tulare County Farm Bureau
• Potential purchase of property APN: 093-253-001 from Graham and Associates

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to confer with legal counsel about an anticipated litigation matter. The agenda notes one case, identified as 25-0347, with significant exposure under Government Code §54956.9(d)(4). No decisions are recorded, only the discussion of the legal issue.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (case 25-0347) under Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)

Visalia City Council

The council will consider renewing the police department's military equipment use policy and review the annual AB 481 report. The consent calendar includes major contracts: a $13.7 million solids handling project, a $3.2 million stadium clubhouse, and a $3.3 million road reimbursement agreement. Two prezone ordinances will change zoning on about 346 acres undergoing annexation for industrial and residential uses. The council will also receive updates on the police department and Fire Station 51.

• Solids Handling Improvement Project at the Water Reclamation Facility — award $13,744,000 contract to WM Lyles
• Valley Strong Stadium Clubhouse Phase 2, Task 2 — accept $3,222,783.52 proposal from 4CGlobal
• Visalia Parkway Phase 2 widening reimbursement agreement with Visalia Parkway Partners Inc. for $3,281,799.52
• Prezone 284 acres north of Riggin Ave between Shirk and Kelsey for Industrial (I) and Light Industrial (I-L)
• Prezone 62 acres at SE corner of S. Santa Fe St. and E. Caldwell Ave for Single-Family Residential and Mixed Use Commercial

The Visalia City Council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included multiple funding and project approvals. The Council also unanimously appointed Pura Cordero and Kris Bruce to the Planning Commission. Major actions included authorizing a $3.22 M stadium clubhouse construction, a $3.28 M Parkway reimbursement, and a $13.744 M contract for solids handling improvement at the water reclamation facility.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Pura Cordero and Kris Bruce to Planning Commission (unanimous vote)
• Authorized $3,222,783.52 Valley Strong Stadium Clubhouse Phase 2 construction
• Authorized $3,281,799.52 Visalia Parkway Phase 2 reimbursement and $1,788,400 appropriation
• Accepted Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Riggin Ave and Clancy St right‑of‑way
• Authorized purchase of 3 Godwin Portable Pumps for $181,561.06
• Awarded $13,744,000 contract to WM Lyles for solids handling improvement at the water reclamation facility
• Authorized conditional acceptance of $134,520 FAA grant for Taxilane Reconstruction design

Visalia City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on recruitment and retention efforts, discuss a preliminary cannabis ordinance, and consider revisions to the surplus policy. The consent calendar includes over 30 items such as contracts for park improvements, housing development funding, and utility payments for the Civic Center.

• Public hearing on city vacancies, recruitment, and retention (25-0300)
• Discussion on preliminary Cannabis Ordinance content and structure (25-0163)
• Surplus policy review and potential revisions (25-0270)
• Riverway Sports Park fencing contract awarded to Marko Construction for $3,041,827 (25-0296)
• Self-Help Enterprises awarded $226,944 in HOME funds for 80-unit affordable senior housing at Crescent Meadows, with commitment up to $1 million (25-0264)

The council adopted the full consent calendar, approving multiple contracts and appropriations, including a $3.04 million Riverway Sports Park fencing contract and a $258,705 design contract for the Houston Community Connectivity Project. They also re‑certified a community housing developer with a $226,944 award and up to $1 million in future funding, and continued the current General Fund surplus policy. Additionally, the council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month and accepted the vacancy recruitment report.

• Approved Riverway Sports Park fencing contract up to $3,041,827 and $849,010 additional funding (consent calendar)
• Approved design contract for Houston Community Connectivity Project $258,705 and $330,000 appropriation (item 25-0201)
• Approved Caltrans street‑sweeping maintenance agreement $37,215 (item 25-0257)
• Continued current General Fund surplus policy allocating surplus to Emergency Reserves and Civic Center Fund (motion by Vice Mayor Liz Wynn)
• Re‑certified Self‑Help Enterprises as CHDO; awarded $226,944 and authorized up to $1 M commitment for Crescent Meadows senior housing (item 25-0264)
• Adopted fire department reimbursement resolution adding Deputy Fire Chief classification (item 25-0265)
• Authorized professional services agreement for Transportation Impact Fee update $95,940 (item 25-0285)
• Authorized acceptance of $200,000 Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Act grant (item 25-0289)

City Council Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Visalia City Council, meaning the public is excluded. The council will discuss a potential lease for property at 300 E. Mineral King (APN 094-302-007), pending litigation in Gutierrez v. City of Visalia, and anticipated litigation. No votes are expected in open session.

• Conference with real property negotiators for potential lease at 300 E. Mineral King (APN 094-302-007); negotiating parties: Leslie Caviglia and Devon Jones for the city, Paul Prado for the lessee.
• Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation: Gutierrez v. City of Visalia, U.S. District Court Case No. 1:21-cv-01700-JLT-HBK.
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (significant exposure, 1 case).

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three contract awards for city improvements. These items are listed on the consent calendar for routine enactment.

• Convention Center Elevator Modernization agreement with TK Elevator Corporation for $642,850
• Mill Creek Culvert Replacement construction contract with Dawson-Mauldin, LLC for $1,403,118
• Construction management and materials testing for the Solids Handling Improvement Project with NV5, Inc. for $1,243,847.69

The council unanimously approved the routine Consent Calendar. It authorized a $642,850 agreement with TK Elevator Corporation for convention center elevator modernization, a $1,403,118 contract with Dawson‑Mauldin, LLC for the Mill Creek culvert replacement, and a $1,243,847.69 agreement with NV5, Inc. for construction‑management services at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility. The regular July 7 council meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Authorized $642,850 convention center elevator modernization contract
• Authorized $1,403,118 Mill Creek culvert replacement contract
• Authorized $1,243,847.69 construction‑management services contract for water reclamation facility
• Cancelled regular council meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025

City Council Closed Session

This is a closed session meeting of the Visalia City Council to confer with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case. No public action or discussion is scheduled.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case, item 25-0287)

Visalia City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the city's rates and fees schedule and a zoning text amendment for single-family residential design standards. The body will also review a mid-cycle financial report and various infrastructure and service contracts.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Rates and Fees (Resolution 2025-08)
• Appropriation of $3,900,000 for Tulare Ave Road Rehabilitation Projects
• Proposed $1.2 million appropriation for arterial roadway improvements at Visalia Parkway and Mooney Boulevard
• Service contract with CivicPlus for web services totaling $570,000
• Contract with Lewis Holdings, Inc DBA West Coast Tow not to exceed $150,000 annually

The Visalia City Council approved a $1.61 M appropriation for new recreational projects and a $1 M allocation for Riverway Sports Park fencing, directing staff to discuss surplus‑policy revisions. It adopted an amendment to the Valley Oak Tree Ordinance expanding exemptions to all private properties. The council voted to keep the Special Event Ordinance as adopted in November 2024. It also approved $3.9 M from State SB‑1 funds for Tulare Avenue road rehabilitation.

• Approved $1.61 M recreational project funding (5‑0)
• Approved $1 M Riverway Sports Park fencing appropriation and directed surplus‑policy discussion (4‑1)
• Amended Valley Oak Tree Ordinance to exempt all private properties (4‑1)
• Left Special Event Ordinance unchanged (3‑2)
• Approved $3.9 M SB‑1 road maintenance funding for Tulare Ave projects (5‑0)
• Authorized $150,000 annual service contract with West Coast Tow (5‑0)
• Authorized $1.2 M developer reimbursement for Visalia Oaks Marketplace arterial improvements (5‑0)
• Approved $516,004.10 change orders for Downtown Streetlight Project (5‑0)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will review proposed fee changes for FY 2025‑26 and hear a Fire Department Prevention Division overview. The council will consider a consent calendar that includes several contracts, appropriations, and a waste‑water budget increase. Regular agenda items include a special assessment resolution, a subdivision annexation request, a zoning text amendment, and a public‑hearing on amending the Axon body‑worn camera contract.

• Approve $24,760,000 addition to the FY 2025/26 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program budget
• Authorize $437,933.60 contract with BSK Associates for Civic Center Phase 2 materials testing
• Approve chemical supply contracts: $235,000 annually with Target Specialty Products (Fresno) and $215,000 annually with Helena Agri Enterprise (Sacramento)
• Amend Measure N spending plan to modify Axon body‑worn camera contract for $431,350.65 and appropriate $138,121 for FY 2025/26
• Consider annexation of two parcels totaling about 71.43 acres at East Caldwell Avenue and South Santa Fe Street (Blankenship Subdivision)

The Visalia City Council approved the Consent Calendar items, authorizing several contracts and the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit. Notably, a $24,760,000 addition to the wastewater capital improvement program was adopted. All other agenda items were referred back for future consideration.

• Approved Civic Center Phase 2 Materials Testing Lab Contract for $437,933.60 (3‑0)
• Approved Chemical Supply Services Contract to Target Specialty Products for up to $235,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Chemical Supply Services Contract to Helena Agri Enterprise for up to $215,000 (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Appropriations Limit (Resolution 2025‑33) (3‑0)
• Approved single alcohol‑permit exemption for Riverway Sports Park (3‑0)
• Approved Stripe microtransit credit‑card processing contract, fees up to $30,000 annually (3‑0)
• Approved Revised Resolution No. 2025‑27 for historic‑preservation window replacement (3‑0)
• Approved Wastewater Capital Improvement Program addition of $24,760,000 (3‑0)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and administrative employment matters. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Garcia v. City of Visalia
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Gutierrez v. City of Visalia
• Public employment discussion regarding Administrative Services Director

Visalia City Council

The City Council will consider funding for interim and permanent supportive housing and review traffic impacts for three major road widening and rehabilitation projects. The body will also discuss updates to the massage establishment ordinance and receive a water regulation presentation from California Water Service.

• Appropriation of $3,103,963 for the Visalia Navigation Center on N. Court and Sequoia Village on S. Mooney
• Cape Seal Project construction contract with VSS International, Inc. for $1,698,325.00
• Appropriation of $930,390 for the Giddings Street Culvert Replacement Project
• Traffic and construction impact presentations for Riggin Avenue, Tulare Avenue, and Caldwell Avenue projects
• 3-year agreement with Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County for $765,960.00

The council accepted the Downtown Visalia BID and Town‑Center BIA reports, renewing the management agreement. Staff was directed to draft revisions to the Massage Establishments ordinance. The Consent Calendar was approved, authorizing over $15 M in grants, contracts, and program funding, including an $11,863,821.86 Transportation Development Act claim.

• Accepted 2025 Downtown Visalia Property and Business Improvement District report (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn; abstain: Steve Nelsen)
• Approved Town‑Center Business Improvement Area report and renewed management agreement for one year (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn; abstain: Steve Nelsen)
• Directed staff to draft revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 5.68 Massage Establishments (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn)
• Approved $3,103,963 encampment grant funding for Visalia Navigation Center and Sequoia Village (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn)
• Approved $11,863,821.86 Transportation Development Act claim (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn)
• Authorized $1,698,325 Cape Seal construction contract (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn)
• Accepted Riggin Avenue Widening construction phasing plan (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn)
• Approved Tulare Avenue Road Rehabilitation presentation (aye: Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider a $72.78 million construction contract for the Civic Center Phase 2 project, among other items. They will also discuss initial direction on a cannabis ordinance and receive a Fire Department overview. The consent calendar includes a $915,000 ballpark fence replacement and a $42,000 medical director contract.

• Authorize $72.78M agreement with Seals Construction for Civic Center Phase 2 (total project cost $99.3M)
• Discussion on preliminary Cannabis Ordinance content and structure
• Award $915,000 contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction for Valley Strong Ballpark outfield fence replacement
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Advisory Committee's denial to replace 48 windows at 410 North Court Street
• Consent calendar includes $42,000 annual Fire Department medical director contract and $149,190 housing loan portfolio management contract

The Visalia City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included contracts for the Valley Strong Ballpark fence, a fire department medical director, a housing loan portfolio, compressed‑air and lube system maintenance, a V‑LINE transit funding request, a mural, network fiber, park projects, a water‑district ballot measure, and objective design standards. The council also approved a request for future recreational projects such as pickleball courts (4‑1). The historic preservation appeal to replace 48 windows at 410 North Court Street was approved (4‑1). Finally, the council authorized the City Manager to execute a $72.78 million agreement with Seals Construction and appropriate additional funds for the $99.3 million Civic Center Phase 2 project.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (all items)
• Approved Valley Strong Ballpark fence contract $915,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Medical Director contract up to $42,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Loan Portfolio contract up to $149,190 (unanimous)
• Approved V‑LINE transit allocation request $451,557 (unanimous)
• Approved future recreational opportunities request (pickleball) (4‑1)
• Approved historic preservation appeal for window replacement at 410 N. Court St (4‑1)
• Authorized $72.78 M agreement with Seals Construction and $99.3 M total funding for Civic Center Phase 2

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney and an industrial disability retirement matter. No public decisions are expected during this session.

• Public Employee Performance Evaluation for City Attorney
• Industrial Disability Retirement

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will consider several major contracts, including an $8,098,281 award to Agee Construction for the Riggin Avenue widening and a $5,202,396 award to Yarbs Grading & Paving for Tulare Avenue rehabilitation. The council will also hear a public hearing to adopt the FY 2025/26‑2029/30 Consolidated Plan and related action plans for CDBG and HOME funds, and discuss annexation and zoning amendments. Additional items include staff introductions, draft workshop priorities, and routine consent‑calendar actions.

• Award construction contract to Agee Construction Corp. for Riggin Avenue widening (Kelsey St. to Shirk St.) – $8,098,281
• Award construction contract to Yarbs Grading & Paving for Tulare Avenue Major Road Rehabilitation (Demaree to Cotta) – $5,202,396
• Authorize on‑call civil engineering services contract with six firms, each up to $500,000 annually
• Purchase traffic signal poles from Jam Services Inc. for $105,462 for the Riggin Ave. and Shirk St. intersection
• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025/26‑2029/30 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025/26 Action Plan for CDBG/HOME funds

The council adopted the Consent Calendar, approving multiple capital projects including a $5,202,396 contract with Yarbs Grading & Paving for the Tulare Avenue Major Road Rehabilitation. It also adopted the FY 2025/26‑2029/30 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan for HUD funding. The annexation and General Plan amendment for two parcels at North Dinuba Boulevard and West Riverway Court, adding a dog park and parking, was approved. All motions carried with votes from all five council members present.

• Approved Consent Calendar items, including Tulare Ave $5,202,396 road contract (unanimous)
• Approved $8,098,281 Riggin Avenue widening contract with Agee Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $72,500 geotechnical testing contract with Krazan & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $105,462 purchase of traffic signal poles from Jam Services Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $420,000 construction management contract with 4 Creeks, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $1,284,747.34 Reclamite Project contract with Talley Oil (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025/26‑2029/30 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of two parcels and General Plan amendment for dog park and parking (unanimous)

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council is meeting in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. The evaluation is authorized under state law for public employee performance. No public decisions or votes are scheduled during this session.

• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney (§ GC 54957)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the potential purchase of two properties and a legal case. These items are being handled privately according to government code.

• Negotiation of purchase terms for APNs 091-161-020 and 091-161-045 from The Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno
• Legal counsel conference regarding Riaz v. Henry, et al. (Case No. 1:21-CV-00911-KES-SKO)

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will hold a work session to review a mid-year financial report with recommended budget appropriations, followed by a closed session and regular session. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts and approvals, such as a $1.29 million sewer repair contract, purchase of two CNG solid waste trucks for $962,748, and authorization to record final maps for the Pratt Family Ranch subdivision (totaling 244 lots). Regular items include a public hearing on the 2025/26-2029/30 Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME funds, approval of the 2025 Mobile Home Park Standardized Lease Program, and a public hearing to abandon a portion of alleyway on Meadow Avenue and Shady Street.

• Mid-Year Report on Fiscal Year 2024/25 with recommended budget appropriations
• Tipton Mineral King Sewer Repair Project contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $1,286,950
• Purchase of two CNG-powered solid waste trucks from E.M. Tharp for $962,748
• Property abatement contract with JC’s Land Management not to exceed $210,000 annually
• Public hearing on proposed 2025/26-2029/30 Consolidated Plan and 2025/26 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds

The Visalia City Council adopted the revised FY 2024/25 mid‑year financial report, adding $35,000 to the fleet maintenance fund. It accepted a $120,832 grant for an all‑electric solid‑waste truck and authorized several contracts, including a $962,748 purchase of two CNG‑powered solid‑waste trucks. The Council also approved a $210,000 property‑maintenance contract, a $121,000 payment to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and a $1,286,950 sewer‑repair contract. Finally, the Mobile Home Park Standardized Lease Program for 2025 was adopted.

• Adopted revised FY 2024/25 mid‑year financial report with $35,000 fleet maintenance appropriation (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items (except agenda item 4) (unanimous)
• Accepted $120,832 SJVAPCD grant for an all‑electric solid‑waste truck (unanimous)
• Authorized award of property maintenance contract to JC’s Land Management up to $210,000 annually (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two CNG‑powered solid‑waste trucks for $962,748 plus $12,800 appropriation to Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $121,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for mitigation credits (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Insituform Technologies for Tipton Mineral King Sewer Repair project $1,286,950 and $95,000 Wastewater Fund appropriation (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Mobile Home Park Standardized Lease Program agreement (unanimous)

Visalia City Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Visalia City Council with the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) and College of the Sequoias (COS) boards. The council will receive updates on COS Tech and Trades, COS University Center, City of Visalia education and workforce development partnerships, the VUSD Strategic Plan, and VUSD Visalia Unified Forward 2030. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the items are presentations and discussions only.

• COS Tech and Trades Update
• COS University Center Update
• COV Education, Workforce Development Partnerships
• VUSD Strategic Plan
• VUSD Visalia Unified Forward 2030

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will review and vote on the Shirk‑Riggin Industrial Project, including certification of its final Environmental Impact Report, annexation of 284 acres, a general‑plan amendment, and a development agreement. The council will also act on several consent‑calendar items such as a $2,232,375 purchase of five CNG solid‑waste trucks, a $923,438.11 playground equipment contract, and a cloud‑migration contract for the permit system.

• Shirk‑Riggin Industrial Project – certify final EIR, annex 284 acres, amend General Plan, adopt development agreement (item 1)
• Purchase of five CNG‑powered solid‑waste trucks for $2,232,375 (item 3)
• Contract for inclusive playground equipment with Little Tikes Commercial – $923,438.11 (item 7)
• Accela Automation permit system cloud migration – up to $114,100 plus $2,236,605 seven‑year maintenance, $193,200 FY25/26 (item 8)
• Intent to abandon public street right‑of‑way on Meadow Avenue and Shady Street (item 4)

Visalia City Council

The council will consider withdrawing and re-noticing the Shirk-Riggin Industrial Project, which includes certification of an EIR, annexation, general plan amendment, and a development agreement for a 284-acre industrial park. In the work session, they will receive a transit presentation, discuss a farm management contract (A&K Precision Management, $1.5M/year for 445 acres of pecan orchards), and provide direction on cannabis business authorization. The regular session includes a public hearing on a new microtransit fare and approval of several consent items, including a batting cage contract ($1.87M), security services ($470K), and water conservation Stage 2 reauthorization.

• Shirk-Riggin Industrial Project: recommendation to withdraw and re-notice to March 17; involves 3.72 million sq ft on 284 acres north of Riggin Ave between Shirk and Kelsey streets
• Award contract to A&K Precision Management for farm management services not to exceed $1.5 million per year for 445 acres of pecan orchards
• Cannabis Business Update: staff direction on next steps and possible $5,000 appropriation from General Fund
• Public hearing on microtransit fare adoption (Resolution 2025-05) to be included in Rates and Fees Schedule
• Consent item: Valley Strong Stadium batting cage contract with 4CGlobal dba 4Creeks Build for $1,867,198.84

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss terms and conditions for the potential purchase of multiple properties identified by APNs. Negotiating parties include Renee Nagel, Leslie Caviglia, Devon Jones, and the Visalia Successor Agency.

• Conference with Real Property Negotiators under Gov. Code §54956.8
• Properties: APNs 094-180-009 through 094-240-049 (13 parcels total)
• Negotiating parties: Renee Nagel, Leslie Caviglia, Devon Jones, Visalia Successor Agency
• Under negotiation: terms and conditions of potential purchase

Visalia City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to adopt a comprehensive update to the Safety Element and a new Environmental Justice Element for the General Plan. In a work session, they will discuss the Reserve area and consider appropriating $170,000 for a consultant on land use designations. The consent calendar includes several contracts and purchases, and a final vote on short-term rental fines.

• Public hearing to adopt General Plan Safety Element update and new Environmental Justice Element (citywide)
• Work session: discussion and possible appropriation of $170,000 for consultant on Reserve area land use designations
• Consent: Purchase of 2024 Dodge Ram 5500 for Wastewater Collections for $236,430
• Consent: Sole source design contract for Shirk Street Widening ($289,048) with 4Creeks, Inc.
• Consent: Second reading and adoption of ordinance imposing fines for short-term rental non-compliance

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council is holding a closed session immediately following a work session. The agenda includes only conferences with legal counsel regarding three pending litigation cases: Logan v. City of Visalia, Crownover v. City of Visalia, and City of Visalia v. Blain Farming Company, Inc. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Conference with legal counsel: Logan v. City of Visalia, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU300243
• Conference with legal counsel: Crownover v. City of Visalia, Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU305082
• Conference with legal counsel: City of Visalia v. Blain Farming Company, Inc., et al., Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU277320

Visalia City Council

The Visalia City Council will receive presentations on street maintenance and industrial land inventory, and consider approving Riverway Sports Park fencing and a $68,873 fence relocation for sidewalk construction on Riggin Ave. The consent calendar includes a $433,714 COPS grant for police positions, authorization for an emergency agreement for Valley Strong Stadium expansion/remodel, and application for up to $12 million in Homekey+ funding for Crescent Meadows senior affordable housing. A public hearing will address a zoning text amendment for short-term rentals citywide, and an appeal of a denied 24-hour drive-thru at Jack in the Box on Lovers Lane.

• Apply for up to $12 million Homekey+ grant for Crescent Meadows senior affordable housing (25 units)
• Authorize $433,714 in COPS grant funds for 1.5 police officer positions
• Authorize emergency Progressive Design-Build agreement for Valley Strong Stadium expansion and remodel
• Public hearing on first reading of ordinance regulating short-term rentals citywide
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of 24-hour drive-thru at Jack in the Box, 1145 S. Lovers Lane

City Council Closed Session

The Visalia City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), case reference 24-0614). No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case, ref. 24-0614)

Visalia City Council

The council will consider work‑session presentations on state legislative activity and the city’s 2023‑24 financial report. In the regular session, members will vote on a consent‑calendar contract for a five‑year, $90,000 service agreement with Gold Coast K‑9, adopt several zoning and public‑nuisance ordinances, and discuss grant applications for police traffic enforcement and cannabis tax funds. Additional items include a youth non‑profit grant award and mayoral appointments.

• Authorize City Manager to sign a five‑year, $90,000 contract with Gold Coast K‑9 (Ventura, CA)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2024‑13 revising storage of vehicles on city streets
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2024‑14 amending definitions and public nuisance provisions
• Authorize Visalia Police to apply for STEP grant (estimated $260,000) and CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant (up to $98,000)
• Approve 2024 Title VI Program for Visalia Transit

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation in the case of Ho v. City of Visalia (Tulare County Superior Court Case No. VCU303265). No public action or decision is expected during this session.

• Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation: Ho v. City of Visalia, Case No. VCU303265

Visalia City Council

The City Council will consider awarding multiple contracts for material testing services to support capital improvement projects, including a $300,000 annual on-call list for five firms and specific agreements for the Riggin Avenue Widening, Shirk Street Capacity Enhancement, and Caldwell Avenue Widening projects. The meeting also includes a planning workshop for council discussion on short-term and long-term priorities in growth, infrastructure, business, residents, education, and governance.

• Award on-call material testing contracts to Krazan & Associates, Moore Twining, Kleinfelder, NV5, and BSK Associates — each up to $300,000/year, renewable for four additional years
• $115,453 to Kleinfelder and $20,605 to Moore Twining for Riggin Avenue Widening from Mooney Blvd. to Conyer St.
• $272,323.60 to NV5 for Shirk Street Capacity Enhancement Project
• $221,835 to Krazan & Associates for Caldwell Avenue Widening from Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane
• Council planning workshop to set priorities across growth, infrastructure, business, residents, education, and governance