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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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El Concejo Municipal realizará una reunión especial para llenar una vacante en la Comisión de Planificación. Realizarán entrevistas a los solicitantes para ocupar un cargo que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2028.

• Nombramiento de vacante en la Comisión de Planificación

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)

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El Concejo considerará aprobar un diseño conceptual para un parque vecinal de 5.5 acres en la propiedad Pearl Wood y recibirá una presentación sobre la aplicación de la ley contra fuegos artificiales ilegales. El calendario de consentimiento incluye muchos elementos rutinarios, notablemente una solicitud de subvención de hasta $5,000,000 para el Encampment Resolution Program, $4,100,000 en fondos estatales para carreteras, y múltiples contratos y compras.

• Solicitar subvención de $5M para resolución de campamentos para centro de navegación y vivienda permanente
• Aprobar $4.1M en fondos de mantenimiento de carreteras SB1
• Comprar dos furgonetas de tránsito para Dial-A-Ride por $388,920
• Adjudicar hasta $1.27M en contratos de consultoría para proyectos de carriles para bicicletas
• Reemplazar pistolas y fundas de la policía por $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

El City Council se reunirá en sesión cerrada para consultar con el asesor legal sobre demandas en curso. La discusión incluye dos casos activos específicos y dos asuntos que implican una exposición legal potencial significativa.

• Leon v. City of Visalia (Case No: VCU322061)
• Huard v. City of Visalia (Case No: VCU322624)
• Dos casos de litigio anticipado con exposición significativa

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El Concejo Municipal recibirá y discutirá el presupuesto bianual propuesto para los años fiscales 2026/27 y 2027/28. También considerarán nuevas tarifas y cuotas para el año fiscal 2026-27. En la sesión de trabajo, el concejo votará sobre la renovación del acuerdo del Área de Mejora Comercial del Centro de la Ciudad, dará instrucciones sobre subdivisiones de lotes estrechos y considerará la adjudicación de un contrato de diseño de $5.72 millones para la fase 3 del Centro Cívico. La sesión ordinaria incluye un calendario de consentimiento con varios contratos y una audiencia pública sobre evaluaciones especiales.

• Presupuesto propuesto para los años fiscales 2026/27 y 2027/28
• Nuevas tarifas y ajustes de cuotas propuestos para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Contrato de diseño de $5,720,609 para la fase 3 del Centro Cívico
• Contrato de diseño de $674,983 para el proyecto de conectividad de la comunidad de Highland
• Memorando de Entendimiento con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Visalia para oficiales de servicios juveniles de la policía en los planteles escolares

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

El Concejo Municipal se reunirá en sesión cerrada para discutir litigios pendientes (tres casos), negociaciones laborales con todas las unidades de empleados y negociaciones para la venta de una propiedad y el arrendamiento de otra. No se toman decisiones públicas en sesión cerrada.

• Tres demandas pendientes contra la ciudad (Alejandrez, Huard, Salinas)
• Negociaciones laborales con todas las unidades de empleados y empleados no representados
• Posible venta de propiedad cerca de Center Avenue y Ben Maddox Way (APN 094-190-005)
• Posible arrendamiento de propiedad en NWC Akers Street y Riggin Avenue (APN 077-100-103)

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El Concejo Municipal recibirá el informe anual del Distrito de Mejoras de Propiedades y Negocios del Centro de Visalia, votará un calendario de consentimiento con contratos (incluyendo $376K para diseño de ampliación de Shirk Street, $331K para un camión de residuos sólidos, y $4.1M para reembolso de una tubería principal de alcantarillado), y discutirá el proyecto de pavimentación de Tulare Avenue con una presentación sobre opciones de configuración de carril bici, comentarios de la comunidad e impactos de la construcción.

• Discutir configuración de carril bici para pavimentación de Tulare Avenue desde Roeben hasta Demaree
• Adjudicar contrato de diseño por $376,050 para ampliación de Shirk Street sobre Mill Creek
• Autorizar compra por $331,189.56 de cabina/chasis de GNC para camión de residuos sólidos
• Aprobar reembolso de $4,178,323.62 a San Joaquin Valley Homes por tubería principal de alcantarillado de Shirk
• Registrar mapas finales para Pearl Woods Fase 2 (89 lotes) y Shepherds Ranch II Fase 2 (68 lotes)

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

El Concejo Municipal de Visalia celebrará una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales con todas las organizaciones de empleados y empleados no representados. No se esperan decisiones públicas ni votaciones durante esta sesión.

• Conferencia con el negociador laboral para todas las unidades de empleados y empleados no representados

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El concejo recibirá una presentación sobre el proyecto de conectividad comunitaria de Houston a lo largo de W. Houston Avenue y considerará la aprobación de una opción de diseño. También continuará revisando los presupuestos del Programa de Mejora de Capital para los Años Fiscales 2026/27 y 2027/28 y los futuros proyectos de capital del Fondo General. La reunión incluye un período de comentarios públicos y un receso a sesión cerrada.

• Considerar la aprobación del diseño para el proyecto de conectividad comunitaria de Houston en W. Houston Ave entre N. Mooney Blvd y N. Willis St
• Revisión de los presupuestos del Programa de Mejora de Capital para los Años Fiscales 2026/27 y 2027/28 del Fondo General
• Se invita a comentarios públicos sobre los puntos del orden del día
• Receso a sesión cerrada a las 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)

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El Concejo Municipal revisará y aprobará una nueva ubicación para el proyecto Inclusive Park en McAuliff y Millcreek Parkway, y aprobará una enmienda de contrato de $405,500.63 con Westwood Professional Services. También llevarán a cabo la segunda audiencia pública sobre el plan de 10 años de la Medida N y aprobarán el presupuesto de 2026/27 y 2027/28. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen contratos para piezas de automóviles (hasta $6 millones) y piezas de flota, así como solicitudes para infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos.

• Inclusive Park Project: nuevo sitio en McAuliff & Millcreek Parkway, enmienda de contrato de $405,500.63
• Audiencia pública de la Medida N: aprobar el plan de 10 años 2027-2037 y el presupuesto 2026/28
• Infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos: autorizar la inscripción en los programas SCE Charge Ready para Civic Center, Convention Center, patio de tránsito, etc.
• Contrato de piezas de automóviles: $1.2M/año hasta $6M con Napa Auto Parts
• Contrato de piezas de flota: $175,000/año hasta $525,000 con 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

El Visalia City Council llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales con el city manager como negociador de la agencia. La sesión cubre todas las unidades de empleados y empleados no representados. No se espera ninguna acción pública o votación durante esta reunión cerrada.

• Conferencia con el negociador laboral bajo el Gov. Code § 54957.6

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El Concejo Municipal celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el plan decenal propuesto para la Medida N y su presupuesto para 2026/27 y 2027/28. También revisarán las proyecciones de medio año del año fiscal 2025-26, los Programas de Mejora de Capital para fondos selectos y considerarán múltiples artículos de consentimiento, que incluyen una subvención policial de $649,000 y un contrato de pavimentación de $1.33 millones.

• Audiencia pública sobre el plan decenal de la Medida N (2027-2037) y presupuesto para 2026/27 y 2027/28
• Aceptar una subvención de $649,000 de Cal OES para líneas de despacho policial y equipos
• Adjudicar un contrato de $1,329,050.76 para el Proyecto Reclamite (revestimiento de pavimento)
• Aumentar el contrato de transporte de biosólidos con Mike Clark Trucking de $331,800 a $479,520
• Aprobar un contrato anual de $180,000 para reparaciones de plomería en sitios de la ciudad

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)

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El Concejo Municipal de Visalia se reúne conjuntamente con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Visalia y el College of the Sequoias. Discutirán el espacio abierto para recreación, actualizaciones sobre los programas de tecnología y oficios, y los planes de instalaciones escolares. Se aceptan comentarios públicos sobre cualquier tema dentro de las jurisdicciones.

• Discusión de COV Open Space for Recreation Play
• Actualización sobre COS Tech and Trades programs
• Actualización sobre el plan de instalaciones de VUSD

City Council Closed Session

El City Council de Visalia se reúne en sesión cerrada para discutir el litigio pendiente en el caso de Todd McRoberts contra la Ciudad de Visalia (caso no. VCU329855). También considerarán una Industrial Disability Retirement Resolution (25-0735). No se esperan votos públicos durante esta sesión.

• Conferencia con asesor legal sobre Todd McRoberts v. COV, caso no. VCU329855
• Consideración de Industrial Disability Retirement Resolution 25-0735

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El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Tulare para expandir su límite de desarrollo urbano, cambiar las designaciones de uso de suelo en cuatro parcelas y anexar 24.32 acres a los límites de la ciudad. El Concejo también revisará los presupuestos del programa de mejora de capital para el reemplazo de vehículos y equipos para los años fiscales 2026/27 y 2027/28. Se llevará a cabo una primera audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026 para las subvenciones del HUD. Los elementos de consentimiento incluyen contratos para cloruro férrico, caninos policiales, servicios de diseño, una compra piloto de un camión eléctrico de residuos sólidos y varios proyectos de construcción.

• Audiencia pública sobre cambios de uso de suelo para expandir la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Tulare en 6200 S. Mooney Blvd (Anexión No. 2025-03, Modificación del Plan General No. 2025-05, Cambio de Zona No. 2025-06)
• Adjudicar contrato a California Water Technologies para suministro de cloruro férrico: $835,000 total en cinco años
• Compra de cuatro caninos de servicio policial de Gold Coast K9 Services: $87,400
• Adjudicar contratos de diseño: semáforo de Mill Creek Parkway ($260,200) y Más allá de carriles para bicicletas - Mejorando Santa Fe ($821,769)
• Compra de un camión piloto eléctrico de residuos sólidos de 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)

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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)