{ "city": "Visalia", "state": "CA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/visalia/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council to evaluate City Manager in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/8/2221_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2221&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to discuss entertainment ordinance, inclusive park, stormwater plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/8/2178_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2178&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session for labor negotiations", "summary": "The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The discussion involves all employee units and unrepresented employees.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/8/2219_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2219&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "City Council to vote on $176K parking lot repair, cannabis rules, and $795K grant return", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/8/2177_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/8/2177_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2177&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to consider first reading of cannabis ordinance and licensing process", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/7/2176_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/7/2176_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2176&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council to meet in closed session regarding pending litigation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/7/2210_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2210&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to vote on city-wide controls contract with Acme Inc.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/7/2220_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2220&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to consider contract with Acme Inc. for city-wide controls", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/7/2218_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2218&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2214&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to interview and appoint a new Planning Commissioner", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2211_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2211_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-06-29_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2211&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to weigh $5M encampment grant and park design", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2175_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2175_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-06-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2175&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council discusses pending and anticipated legal litigation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2204_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-06-15_Closed_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2204&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to discuss two-year budget for FY 2026/27-2027/28", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2174_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/6/2174_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-06-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2174&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "Council meets in closed session for lawsuits, labor negotiations, and property deals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2202_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-05-18_Closed_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2202&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "City Council to decide bike lane config for Tulare Ave paving", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2173_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2173_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-05-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2173&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council discusses labor negotiations in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2201_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-05-13_Closed_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2201&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "City Council to review capital improvement budgets and consider Houston Ave project design", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2200_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-05-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2200_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-05-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2200&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to approve new site and $405k contract for Inclusive Park", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2172_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-05-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/5/2172_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-05-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2172&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council to discuss labor negotiations in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2196_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-04-20_Closed_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2196&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on Measure N 10-year plan and budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2193_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-04-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2193_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-04-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2193&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Joint city-school-college meeting on recreation, tech, and facilities", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2198_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-04-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2198&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council discusses pending lawsuit and disability retirement in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2195_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-04-06_Closed_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2195&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council considers annexation, zoning for Tulare County Office of Education expansion", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2171_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-04-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/4/2171_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-04-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2171&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Visalia City Council ", "headline": "Council to interview and appoint Planning Commissioner for vacant term", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/3/2197_A_Visalia_City_Council__26-03-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/3/2197_M_Visalia_City_Council__26-03-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2197&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session on pending litigation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://visalia.legistar1.com/visalia/meetings/2026/3/2194_A_City_Council_Closed_Session__26-03-16_Closed_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://visalia.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2194&GID=832&G=46BB76E9-8B4A-44E9-A3EB-743066DFD25E" } ] }