3. Access to Affordable Housing and Homeownership Opportunities Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
developers to
construct or
rehabilitate
housing for singleuse occupancy or
micro-units.
• Minimize the
impact of
potential
government
constraints on
the
development
of affordable
housing.
• Support the
development of
missing middle
housing by
identifying and
eliminating
development
constraints and
amending the
Zoning Code to be
consistent with SB
9. Evaluate the R-1 single-family
residential zones (R-1- 5, R-1-
12.5, and R-1-20) and identify
development standards that
create barriers for small-scale
development, including
minimum lot size, setbacks,
floor area ratio, parking and
open space requirements by
January 2025. Amend the
Zoning Code by January 2026
to eliminate any identified
constraints.
General Fund
or SB 2
Planning Grant
Program
• Promote
developer
incentive to
encourage
affordable
housing
development
opportunities.
• Develop and
publicize financial
and regulatory
incentive
opportunities to
developers.
Annually review and update the
City’s Affordable Housing
Incentives brochure. Continue
to make available on the City’s
Planning Department website.
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or SB 2
Planning Grant
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4. Public Policies
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
4a. Fair housing
enforcement
and outreach
• Lack of resources
for fair housing
agencies to
conduct more
rigorous testing and
audits, outreach,
training, and public
education
campaigns
• Lack of public
(local, State,
federal) fair
housing
enforcement
including funding
for staffing and
training of public
interest law firms
• Limited distribution
of information on
fair housing rights
and services
• Promote fair
housing
services,
enforcement,
and outreach
to equal
opportunity of
affordable
housing to all
Visalia
residents.
• Provide
informational
seminars to area
residential real
estate agents and
brokers on fair
housing laws and
regulations
• Provide
informational
workshops for
residents to
provide education
and awareness to
tenants, of fair
housing federal
and State fair
housing laws and
support
prospective and
existing tenants
who are
experiencing
discrimination
• Provide trainings
for property
owners/managers
on the
requirements of
federal and State
fair housing laws
to prevent
discrimination (HE
Program 7.1)
Working with Fair Housing
Council of Central California,
provide one annual training with
a goal of reaching at least 30
real estate agents and brokers
each year. Cover a variety of
topics/best practices to address
fair housing.
Working with Fair Housing
Council of Central California,
provide one training annually
with a goal of reaching at least
50 property owners and
managers each year.
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4. Public Policies
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
• Hold (at minimum)
annual program
workshops for
local lenders to
promote
affordable housing
programs.
• Identify
lenders/realtors
that have not been
certified through
the CalHome
Reuse Program;
conduct outreach
to this group to
promote
certification.
• Promote
affordable
rental housing
awareness.
• Continue and if
feasible expand
funding for
information and
referral services
that direct families
and individuals
with financial
resources for
housing rental or
purchase, locating
suitable housing,
and obtaining
housing with
special needs
facilities such as
disabledHold at least eight informational
events during the planning
period to disseminate
informational materials or
provide trainings to residents,
prioritizing communities
sensitive to displacement.
Annually, Housing Authority of
Tulare County (HATC) provides
affordable rental housing
counseling services to the
public during community
events.
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or SB 2
Planning Grant
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Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
accessible units.
(HE Program 7.1)
• Post brochures on
the City website
for resident
access.
• Partner and
contract with fair
housing service
providers for
outreach,
education, testing,
and enforcement.
Facilitate biannual workshops
(at minimum).
• Promote fair
housing
awareness.
• Expand
awareness of
predatory lending
practices, fair
housing
requirements,
regulations, and
services by
distributing
educational
materials to
property owners,
realtors,
apartment
managers, and
tenants. (HE
Program 7.1)
Distribute materials to at least
2,000 property owners,
apartment managers, and
tenants during the planning
period, with at least half
distributed in communities with
majority non-White residents,
particularly lower resource
areas of Visalia.
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4. Public Policies
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
• Promote
homeowner
education to
low-andmoderateincome
households.
• Increase
participation in
homeownership
education and
assistance
programs for
historically
underrepresented
residents in the
homeownership
market by
identifying sources
of funding to
support
homeownership
assistance
programs and
establish nonprofit partnerships
to for outreach
campaigns to
spread awareness
of available
assistance
programs. (HE
Program 4.1)
Partner with non-profit
organizations to increase
participation in homeownership
education and outreach
programs by minority and/or
low and moderate-income
residents by 25 percent. SelfHelp Enterprises is a provider of homeownership education
and will report on the number of
Visalia residents that receive
homeownership education.
Visalia has an existing
relationship with Self-Help
Enterprises that will be
continued.
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4. Public Policies
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
• Promote
citizen
participation
and
awareness.
• Annually, review
the City’s outreach
methods, using
feedback from
resident surveys
and focused
discussions with
community
organizations to
inform online,
mail, and inperson outreach
methods.
• Increase
participation of
historically
underrepresented
residents in all
City housing
programs and
community
planning activities.
• Collaborate with
stakeholders from
all sectors and
geographic areas
to engage in the
public participation
process. (HE
Program 1.4)
• Host fair housing
workshops
annually (at
minimum) in
partnership with
Conduct at least one citywide
resident survey every three
years to obtain feedback about
City outreach methods,
prioritizing feedback from
underrepresented residents
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or SB 2
Planning Grant
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Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
fair housing
advocates to
educate citizens
about fair housing
rights.
• Annually (at
minimum) track
income and
demographic data
of affordable
housing
participants to
evaluate additional
strategies to
increase
affordable housing
knowledge.
• Reduce
community
opposition to
affordable
housing
development.
• Develop an
outreach strategy
to reduce
community
opposition to
affordable housing
development in
Visalia. The
strategy should
include
partnerships with
local community
organizations to
identify and
implement
methods for
spreading
awareness on the
Prepare a report on potential
outreach strategies for reducing
community opposition to the
development of affordable
housing by December 2027
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or SB 2
Planning Grant
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Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
need for
affordable housing
and the positive
impact it has on
individuals,
families, and the
community. (HE
Program 1.4)
• Identify an
adequate fair
housing
contractor.
• Reevaluate
contract with
CCFHC; conduct
a desk
audit/review of
program
operations and
service delivery
(focus on
feedback and Cityobserved
experiences with
lack of/delay in
response to
callers/individuals
making inquiries).
• Prepare a risk analysis
assessment and research
past performance of the
next fair housing service
provider.
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4. Public Policies
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
• Promote
virtual fair
housing
resources.
• Expand existing
online resources
by developing a
web-based
Housing
Development
Toolkit that
outlines a step-bystep process for
residential
development,
including
identifying steps in
the entitlement
and building
permit process,
detailed
information on
development
incentives, and
funding programs
and resources for
affordable housing
development. (HE
Program 3.2)
Housing Development Toolkit
published on City’s website by
December 2025.
General Fund
or SB 2
Planning Grant
Program
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4. Public Policies
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and
Other
Contingencies
4d. Zoning
restrictions
impacting the
development of
emergency
shelters and
transitional and
supportive
housing
• Removal of
significant zoning
barriers following
SB 2 amendments
to State Housing
Element Law and
the State Housing
Accountability Act,
with remaining
barriers around
size and by-right
development
allowances
• Eliminate
zoning
restrictions
impacting the
development
of emergency
shelters,
transitional,
and supportive
housing
• In response to
current constraints
identified by
stakeholders
related to multifamily
development on
large lots, the City
shall amend the
zoning code to
establish objective
design standards
and increase the
maximum unit
threshold for byright processing
from 80 units to
200 units.
Transitional and
supportive
housing is allowed
by-right in multifamily
residential.(HE
Program 1.3)
• The City shall amend the
municipal code to:
o Allow Transitional and
supportive housing by-right
in the O-C zone.
o Reduce development
standards for emergency
shelters related to proximity
to other emergency shelters
to 300 feet and remove
additional setback and
perimeter wall requirements
for emergency shelters.
(HE Program 5.8)
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or SB 2
Planning Grant
Program
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5. Local Resource Distribution
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and Other
Contingencies
5a. Fair housing
enforcement
and outreach
• Lack of a City office
dedicated to
handling Fair
Housing complaints
• Enhance City
fair housing
services.
• Monitor
complaints
regarding
unfair/predatory
lending and
assess lending
patterns by
working with nonprofit agencies
that specialize in
fair housing to
provide data.
Require the
Central CA Fair
Housing Council
(CCFHC) to
provide quarterly
reports to the City
on complaints
received.
• Release a Request for
proposals for a 5-year
contract for enhanced fair
housing services.
CDBG
• Improve fair
housing
services, and
outcomes for
Visalia
residents.
• Require CCFHC
to provide reports
to the City
biannually (at
minimum) of
support provided
to local nonprofits
in applying for
FHIP.
• Require CCFHC
to regularly report
to the City on
outcomes/outputs.
• Collect quarterly reports,
and annual reports from the
fair housing service
provider.
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6. Discrimination and Civil Rights Violations
Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and Other
Contingencies
6a. Income
source
discrimination
• Reluctance of
landlords in the City
to rent to individuals
utilizing Section 8
housing vouchers
• Reduce
landlord
opposition to
rent to Section
8 tenants.
• Promote landlord
mitigation
program that
provides financial
benefits to
landlords of
housing units to
mitigate damages
caused by
Section 8
tenants.
• Set aside annual HUD or
State funding to provide
landlord mitigation funds to
encourage landlords to rent
to Section 8 tenants.
HHAP
6b. Housing
loan
accessibility
and equity
• Significant
underrepresentation
of Hispanic loan
applicants
compared to their
population
percentage
• Black, Asian,
Hispanic, and
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native applicants
experiencing higher
denial rates in the
middle-income
bracket compared
to their White
counterparts
• Higher approval
rates for Asian and
Hispanic applicants
in certain brackets
• Develop an
affirmative
marketing plan
to increase
underrepresent
ed populations.
• Conduct (at
minimum) annual
outreach to local
lenders to
encourage them
to provide
financing
information to
low- and
moderate-income
residents.
• Expand annual
affirmative marketing
plan to reach
underrepresented
populations in lowerincome target areas.
• Conduct outreach at
community events
directed to
underrepresented
populations and
minorities.
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Identified Fair
Housing
Impediment
Contributing Factors Goals Meaningful Actions Metrics and Timeline Funding and Other
Contingencies
• Low approval rates
for Black applicants,
especially in the
middle-income
bracket
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Appendix A: Community Resident Survey
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Community Residents Survey
The City of Visalia (“the City”) is preparing an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and FY2025 – FY2029 Consolidated Plan to identify funding priorities for the city for the next five years.
Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”), on behalf of the city, will be surveying community citizens throughout the city on topics related to possible impediments to fair housing.
We encourage you to participate in our survey to provide feedback that will support the City's efforts in understanding potential impediments impacting fair housing across the city and identifying solutions to address those impediments.
If you have any questions about this survey, please reach out to DJ Hutcherson (Consultant, Baker Tilly US) at [email protected].
Demographics
1. What is your age?
□ Under 25
□ 25-34
□ 35-44
□ 45-54
□ 55-64
□ 65+
2. What is your total household income?
□ Less than $26,850
□ $26,851 - $44,749
□ $44,750 - $53,699
□ $53,700 - $71,599
□ $71,600 - $89,499
□ $89,500 - $107,399
□ $107,400 or more
3. What is your household size?
□ 1
□ 2
□ 3
□ 4
□ 5
□ 6+
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4. What is your race?
□ Black/African American
□ American Indian/Alaskan Native
□ Asian-American
□ Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
□ Multi-racial
□ White
□ Choose not to respond
□ Other
5. What is your ethnicity?
□ Hispanic
□ Non-Hispanic
Housing Situation
6. Which Council District within the City of Visalia do you live? □ District 1 – Council Member Liz Wynn (https://bit.ly/3QAE3Yj) □ District 2 – Vice Mayor Brett Taylor (https://bit.ly/3UzGb44) □ District 3 – Mayor Brian Poochigian (https://bit.ly/3ygxFzp) □ District 4 – Council Member Emmanuel Soto (https://bit.ly/3WuWDVM) □ District 5 – Council Member Steve Nelson (https://bit.ly/3WIto1A) □ None of the above.
7. What is your housing situation?
□ Own your home
□ Rent
□ Live w/ others who own or rent
□ Live in a shelter or transitional living center
□ Live in assisted living or other group quarters
□ Live on the street, in a car, or in a homeless encampment
8. If you own your home, how long have you owned it?
□ 1 year or less
□ 1-2 years
□ 2-5 years
□ 5-9 years
□ 9 years or more
□ Not applicable
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9. If you rent your home, how long have you rented in your current location? □ 1 year or less
□ 1-2 years
□ 2-5 years
□ 5-9 years
□ 9 years or more
□ Not applicable
Education and Employment
10. What is your level of education?
□ Grades 1 through 11
□ 12th grade (no diploma)
□ High school diploma
□ GED or alternative credential
□ Some college credit, but less than 1 year of college
□ 1 or more years of college credit (no degree)
□ Associate degree
□ Bachelor’s degree
□ Master’s degree
□ Doctorate (Ph.D.)
11. Are you currently employed?
□ Yes
□ No
12. If you are employed, what is your level of employment? □ Full-time for an employer
□ Part-time for an employer
□ Full-time (entrepreneur/self-employed)
□ Part-time (entrepreneur/self-employed)
□ Gig job (ex. Uber, Shipt, Instacart etc.)
□ Retired
□ Not employed
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13. Are you a two-person income household?
□ Yes
□ No
Disability and Language
14. Do you identify as a person with a disability or other chronic condition? □ Yes
□ No
15. What is the main language(s) you use at home?
□ Spanish
□ Russian
□ Chinese
□ Arabic
□ Nepali
□ Japanese
□ Korean
□ French
□ Vietnamese
□ Marshallese
□ Laotian
□ Hindi
□ Other _____________________
Fair Housing Awareness and Perception
16. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being very low and 5 being very high, how do you rate your understanding of fair housing laws?
□ 1 - Very low
□ 2 - Below average
□ 3 - Average
□ 4 - Above average
□ 5 - Very high
17. Do you think housing discrimination occurs in the City of Visalia? □ Yes
□ No
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18. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being never and 5 being always, how often do you think housing discrimination occurs in the City of Visalia?
□ 1 - Never
□ 2 - Rarely
□ 3 - Sometimes
□ 4 - Very often
□ 5 - Always
19. Why do you think housing discrimination occurs?
□ Racism
□ Lack of knowledge
□ Fear
□ Bias
□ Other _____________________
20. If you think that housing discrimination exists, what factors do you believe are the most common bases for such discrimination?
□ Criminal history
□ Source of income
□ Race
□ Gender
□ Sexuality
□ Age
□ Familial status
□ Marital status/Single parent
□ Other _____________________
21. If you believe that discrimination occurs in the sale of housing, on what basis do you believe that discrimination is most often based on? □ Criminal history
□ Source of income
□ Race
□ Gender
□ Sexuality
□ Age
□ Familial status
□ Marital status/Single parent
□ Other _____________________
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22. On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest), rank your main worries regarding fair housing in the City of Visalia?
_____ Use of criminal records for rental applications
_____ Rental affordability
_____ Rental unit availability
_____ Housing purchase affordability
_____ Acceptance of vouchers
_____ Habitability of properties
_____ Disability accessibility
_____ Public transportation
_____ Long waiting lists
23. Are you familiar with the fair housing services or social services provided by organizations in the City of Visalia?
□ Yes
□ No
24. What languages are most needed for fair housing education materials in the City of Visalia?
□ Spanish
□ Russian
□ Chinese
□ Arabic
□ Nepali
□ Japanese
□ Korean
□ French
□ Vietnamese
□ Marshallese
□ Laotian
□ Hindi
□ Other ____________________
25. What other societal factors impact fair housing problems? □ Lack of affordable day care
□ Lack of educational/ job training
programs
□ Lack of understanding of rights
□ Lack of job opportunities
□ Transportation access
□ Broadband access
□ Other ____________________
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26. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all and 5 being extremely, how satisfied are you with your interactions with fair housing agencies? □ 1 - Not at all
□ 2 - Slightly
□ 3 - Moderately
□ 4 - Very
□ 5 - Extremely
27. If you needed to report a fair housing complaint, which agency or agencies would you contact?
□ Fair Housing Council of Central California
□ State Human Rights Commission
□ Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
□ Central CA Legal Services
□ Other _____________________
28. If you have previously filed a fair housing complaint with an agency, do you feel as if your concerns were adequately addressed?
□ Yes
□ No
29. Have you ever filed a fair housing complaint with the Fair Housing Council of Central California?
□ Yes
□ No
30. If you have previously filed a fair housing complaint with the Fair Housing Council of Central California, do you feel as if your concerns were adequately addressed in a timely fashion?
□ Yes
□ No
□ Not applicable
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31. Please share more about your experiences after filing a fair housing complaint with the Fair Housing Council of Central California.
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Discrimination and Housing Challenges
32. Have you experienced housing discrimination?
□ Yes
□ No
33. Which of the following best describes the person or organization that discriminated against you or the person you know when seeking housing? □ Rental property
manager
□ Owner
□ Municipal
employees
□ Loan or mortgage employee
□ Real estate
profession
□ Not applicable
□ Other ____________________
34. What do you believe was the basis for the housing discrimination you or the person you know experienced?
□ Color
□ Disability
□ Family status
□ National origin
□ Religion
□ Sex
□ Source of income
□ Not applicable
□ Other ___________________
35. What would you do, or did you do, if you were discriminated against when seeking housing?
□ Contact a private attorney
□ Complain to the municipal city
□ Contact the Department of
Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
□ Contact the state attorney
□ Contact local Fair Housing
Council of Central CA
□ Other _____________________
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36. I have been denied a home mortgage loan in the City of Visalia because of my protected class (race, disability, sex, national origin, etc.). A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
□ Yes
□ No
37. Please share your experience about being denied a home mortgage loan in the City of Visalia because of your protected class (race, disability, sex, national origin, etc.)? A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. Skip if not applicable.
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
38. I have had difficulty obtaining homeowner’s insurance in the City of Visalia because of my protected class (race, national origin, disability, etc.). A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. □ Yes
□ No
39. If you have been denied from your application to rent or buy housing, why do you think that is?
□ Lack of stable
housing record
□ Using a voucher
□ Landlord did not allow pets
□ Current
homelessness
□ Income too low
□ Bad credit
□ Eviction history
□ Income type
discrimination
□ Not applicable
□ Other ____________________
40. I believe I observed an organization directing people toward a specific area, neighborhood, or housing complex in the City of Visalia based on factors such as race, national origin, disability, or the presence of a child. □ Yes
□ No
41. I believe I have witnessed illegal discrimination by someone at an organization against a person attempting to purchase a home in the City of Visalia based on his/her protected class (race, national origin, disability, gender, etc.). A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. □ Yes
□ No
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42. I believe I observed an organization discriminating against someone during their time renting/purchasing a home or treating them differently due to their protected class or subjecting them to harassment based on their protected status. A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. □ Yes
□ No
43. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being not at all and 5 being extremely, how willing are you to report housing discrimination?
□ 1 - Not at all
□ 2 - Slightly
□ 3 - Moderately
□ 4 - Very
□ 5 - Extremely
44. Do you believe protected classes face more housing issues (like high costs, overcrowding, or poor conditions) compared to other groups? A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
□ Yes
□ No
45. What barriers to fair housing are specific to people with disabilities in the City of Visalia?
□ Lack of supportive services
□ Lack of granting reasonable
accommodations
□ Lack of government help
□ Disabled people feeling
accepted in the neighborhood
□ Disproportionate impact of
income level discrimination
□ Need for new accessible home
construction
□ Other ____________________
46. What are some barriers to access for community amenities, facilities, and services?
□ Transportation w/ reliable stops
□ First and last mile connections
□ More welcoming and
understanding neighborhoods
□ Sidewalks
□ Accessible parking
□ ADA accessibility events
□ Accessing paratransit
□ Other ____________________
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47. What disability-related housing improvements or modifications need to be made in rental units based on what you have seen?
□ Grab bars in bathroom
□ Service animal
allowed in home
□ Walk-in shower
□ Reserved
accessible parking
□ Ramps
□ Wider doorways
□ Stair lifts
□ Accessible fire
alarm and doorbell
□ Lower countertops
□ Alarm to notify if
nonverbal child
leaves home
□ Other ___________________
48. What are the most important factors when searching for housing? □ Close to quality public schools
□ Availability
□ Finding a place that would
accept bad credit
□ Close to transportation
□ Somewhere that would accept
vouchers
□ Other ____________________
49. Do you feel your housing choices are geographically limited to certain areas or neighborhoods?
□ Yes
□ No
50. Do you consider certain areas or neighborhoods in Visalia undesirable to live in? □ Yes
□ No
51. Please share what neighborhoods in the City of Visalia you believe are undesirable to live in, and why?
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52. On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), rank what access do you feel you lack in terms of opportunities to get ahead/success in the City of Visalia? _____ Education
_____ Transportation and mobility
_____ Employment
_____ Infrastructure and other services
_____ Other _____________________
53. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being not at all and 5 being extremely, how supportive would your neighbors be of people of another race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation moving into your neighborhood?
□ 1 - Not at all
□ 2 - Slightly
□ 3 - Moderately
□ 4 - Very
□ 5 - Extremely
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Análisis de los Impedimentos a la
Vivienda Equitativa
La Ciudad de Visalia para preparar un análisis actualizado sobre los impedimentos a la Vivienda Equitativa y el plan consolidado de la ciudad para los años fiscales 2025-2029 para identificar prioridades de financiamiento para los próximos 5 años.
Baker Tilly encuestará a los ciudadanos de la comunidad en toda la ciudad sobre temas relacionados con posibles impedimentos para la vivienda justa en toda la ciudad. Lo alentamos a participar en nuestra encuesta para brindar comentarios que respalden los esfuerzos de la Ciudad para comprender los posibles impedimentos que afectan la vivienda equitativa en toda la ciudad e identificar soluciones para abordar esos impedimentos.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta encuesta, comuníquese con DJ Hutcherson (Consultor, Baker Tilly US, LLP) al correo electrónico [email protected].
Demografía
1. ¿Cuál es su edad?
□ Menor de 25 años
□ 25-34
□ 35-44
□ 45-54
□ 55-64
□ Más de 65
2. ¿Cuál es el ingreso total de su hogar?
□ Menos de $26,850
□ $26,851 - $44,749
□ $44,750 - $53,699
□ $53,700 - $71,599
□ $71,600 - $89,499
□ $89,500 - $107,399
□ $107,400 o más
3. ¿Cuál es el tamaño de su hogar?
□ 1
□ 2
□ 3
□ 4
□ 5
□ 6+
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4. ¿Cuál es su raza?
□ Negro/Afroamericano
□ Indio Americano/Nativo de Alaska
□ Asiático Americano
□ Hawaiano/Isleño del Pacífico
□ Multirracial
□ Caucásico
□ Prefiero no responder
□ Otro
5. ¿Cuál es su etnia?
□ Hispano
□ No Hispano
Situación de vivienda
6. ¿En qué vecindario/comunidad dentro de la Ciudad de Visalia vive usted? □ El distrito del consejo 1 - Miembro del Consejo Liz Wynn (https://bit.ly/3QAE3Yj) □ El distrito del consejo 2 - Vicealcalde Brett Taylor (https://bit.ly/3UzGb44) □ El distrito del consejo 3 - Alcalde Brian Poochigian (https://bit.ly/3ygxFzp) □ El distrito del consejo 4 - Miembro del Consejo Emmanuel Soto (https://bit.ly/3WuWDVM) □ El distrito del consejo 5 - Miembro del Consejo Steve Nelsen (https://bit.ly/3WIto1A)
7. ¿Cuál es su situación de vivienda?
□ Es dueño de su casa
□ Renta
□ Vive con otras personas que son dueños o rentan
□ Vive en un refugio o centro de vida de transición
□ Vive en una vivienda asistida u otro alojamiento grupal □ Vive en la calle, en un automóvil o en un campamento para personas sin hogar
8. Si es dueño de su casa, ¿cuánto tiempo hace que es propietario de su casa? □ 1 año o menos
□ 1 -2 años
□ 2-5 años
□ 5-9 años
□ 9 años o más
□ No aplicable
9. Si es dueño de su casa, ¿cuánto tiempo hace que es propietario de su casa? □ 1 año o menos
□ 1 -2 años
□ 2-5 años
□ 5-9 años
□ 9 años o más
□ No aplicable
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10. Si es dueño de su casa, ¿cuánto tiempo hace que es propietario de su casa? □ 1 año o menos
□ 1 -2 años
□ 2-5 años
□ 5-9 años
□ 9 años o más
□ No aplicable
11. Si renta su casa, ¿cuánto tiempo lleva rentando en su ubicación actual? □ 1 año o menos
□ 1 -2 años
□ 2-5 años
□ 5-9 años
□ 9 años o más
□ No aplicable
Educación y empleo
12. ¿Cuál es su nivel de educación?
□ Grados 1 al 11
□ 12o grado-sin certificado
□ Certificado de preparatoria regular
□ GED o credencial alternativa
□ Algún crédito universitario, pero menos de 1 año de universidad □ 1 o más años de crédito universitario, sin título
□ Título técnico
□ Licenciatura
□ Maestría
□ Doctorado (Ph.D.)
13. ¿Usted tiene empleo actualmente?
□ Sí
□ No
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14. Si está empleado, ¿cuál es su nivel de empleo?
□ Tiempo completo para un empleador
□ Medio tiempo para un empleador
□ Tiempo completo (emprendedor/por cuenta propia)
□ Medio tiempo (emprendedor/por cuenta propia)
□ Trabajo en aplicaciones (por ejemplo: Uber, Shipt, Instacart, etc.) □ Jubilado
□ No está empleado
15. ¿Eres un hogar con ingresos de dos personas?
□ Sí
□ No
Discapacidad e idioma
16. ¿Se identifica como una persona con una discapacidad u otra condición crónica? □ Sí
□ No
17. ¿Cuál es el idioma principal que utiliza usted en casa? □ Inglés
□ Español
□ Ruso
□ Chino
□ Árabe
□ Nepalí
□ Japonés
□ Coreano
□ Francés
□ Vietnamita
□ Marshalés
□ Laosiano
□ Hindi
□ Otro _____________________
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Conciencia y percepción de Vivienda Equitativa
18. En una escala del 1 al 5, donde 1 es muy bajo y 5 es muy alto, ¿cómo califica su comprensión de las leyes de Vivienda Equitativa?
□ 1 - Muy bajo
□ 2 - Por debajo del promedio
□ 3 - Promedio
□ 4 - Por encima del promedio
□ 5 - Muy alto
19. ¿Cree usted que ocurre discriminación en materia de vivienda en la Ciudad de Visalia? □ Sí
□ No
20. En una escala del 1 al 5, donde 1 es nunca y 5 es siempre, ¿con qué frecuencia cree que ocurre discriminación en materia de vivienda en la Ciudad de Visalia? □ 1 - Nunca
□ 2 - Rara vez
□ 3 - A veces
□ 4 - Muy a menudo
□ 5 - Siempre
21. ¿Por qué cree que ocurre la discriminación en materia de vivienda? □ Racismo
□ Falta de conocimiento
□ Miedo
□ Sesgo
□ Otro __________________
22. Si cree que existe discriminación en materia de vivienda, ¿qué factores cree que son las bases más comunes para dicha discriminación?
□ Antecedentes penales
□ Fuente de ingresos
□ Raza
□ Género
□ Sexualidad
□ Edad
□ Situación familiar
□ Otro _____________________
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23. Si cree que se produce discriminación en la venta de viviendas, ¿sobre qué base cree que se basa con mayor frecuencia la discriminación?
□ Antecedentes penales
□ Fuente de ingresos
□ Raza
□ Género
□ Sexualidad
□ Edad
□ Situación familiar
□ Otro ______________________
24. En una escala del 1 (más bajo) al 9 (más alto), clasifique sus principales preocupaciones con respecto a la vivienda equitativa en la Ciudad de Visalia. _____ Uso de antecedentes penales para solicitudes de renta _____ Asequibilidad de la renta
_____ Disponibilidad de unidades en renta
_____ Asequibilidad de la compra de vivienda
_____ Aceptación de vales
_____ Habitabilidad de las propiedades
_____ Accesibilidad para discapacitados
_____ Transporte público
_____ Largas listas de espera
25. ¿Está usted familiarizado con los servicios de vivienda equitativa o los servicios sociales proporcionados por organizaciones en la Ciudad de Visalia? □ Sí
□ No
26. ¿Qué idiomas son más necesarios para los materiales educativos sobre vivienda equitativa en la Ciudad de Visalia?
□ Español
□ Ruso
□ Chino
□ Árabe
□ Nepalí
□ Japonés
□ Coreano
□ Francés
□ Vietnamita
□ Marshalés
□ Laosiano
□ Hindi
□ Otro _____________________
27. ¿Qué otros factores sociales tienen un impacto en los problemas de vivienda equitativa? □ Falta de guardería asequible
□ Falta de programas educativos/de
capacitación laboral
□ Falta de comprensión de los
derechos
□ Falta de oportunidades laborales
□ Acceso al transporte
□ Acceso a banda ancha
□ Otro __________________
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28. En una escala del 1 al 5, donde 1 es nada y 5 es extremadamente, ¿qué tan satisfecho está usted con sus interacciones con las agencias de vivienda equitativa? □ 1 - Nada
□ 2 - Poco
□ 3 - Moderadamente
□ 4 - Mucho
□ 5 - Extremadamente
29. Si necesitara reportar una queja de vivienda equitativa, ¿con qué agencia o agencias se comunicaría?
□ Consejo de Vivienda Equitativa de California Central
□ Comisión Estatal de Derechos Humanos
□ Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD)
□ Servicios Legales de California Central
□ Otro ______________________
30. Si anteriormente presentó una queja de vivienda equitativa ante una agencia, ¿siente que sus inquietudes fueron atendidas adecuadamente?
□ Sí
□ No
31. ¿Alguna vez ha presentado una queja de vivienda equitativa ante el Consejo de Vivienda Justa de California Central?
□ Sí
□ No
32. Si anteriormente presentó una queja de vivienda equitativa ante el Consejo de Vivienda Equitativa de California Central, ¿siente que sus inquietudes se abordaron adecuadamente y de manera oportuna?
□ Sí
□ No
□ No aplicable
33. Comparta más sobre sus experiencias después de presentar una queja de vivienda equitativa ante el Consejo de Vivienda Equitativa de California Central. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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Discriminación y desafíos de vivienda
34. ¿Ha experimentado discriminación en materia de vivienda? □ Sí
□ No
35. ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones describe mejor a la persona u organización que lo discriminó a usted o a una persona que conoce cuando buscaba vivienda? □ Gerente de propiedades en renta
□ Empleados municipales
□ Empleado de préstamo o hipoteca
□ Profesionista inmobiliario
□ No aplicable
□ Propietario
□ Otro ______________________
36. Cuál cree que fue la base de la discriminación en materia de vivienda que usted o la persona que conoce experimentó?
□ Color
□ Discapacidad
□ Situación familiar
□ Origen nacional
□ Religión
□ Sexo
□ Otro ______________________
37. ¿Qué haría, o hizo, si fuera discriminado al buscar vivienda? □ Contactar con un abogado privado
□ Comunicarse con el Departamento
de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano
(HUD)
□ Contactar al fiscal del estado
□ Ponerse en contacto con una feria
local
□ Quejarse ante la oficina municipal
□ Otro ______________________
38. Me han negado un préstamo hipotecario en la Ciudad de Visalia debido a mi clase protegida (raza, discapacidad, sexo, origen nacional, etc.). Puede encontrar una lista de grupos de clases protegidas en https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
□ Sí
□ No
39. Por favor, comparta su experiencia sobre cómo se le negó un préstamo hipotecario en la Ciudad de Visalia debido a su clase protegida (raza, discapacidad, sexo, origen nacional, etc.). Puede encontrar una lista de grupos de clases protegidas en https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
Omitir si no corresponde.
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40. He tenido dificultades para obtener un seguro de vivienda en la Ciudad de Visalia debido a mi clase protegida (raza, origen nacional, discapacidad, etc.). Puede encontrar una lista de grupos de clases protegidas en https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
□ Sí
□ No
41. Si le han denegado su solicitud para rentar o comprar una vivienda, ¿por qué cree que es así?
□ Falta de registro de vivienda estable
□ Uso de un bono
□ El arrendador no permitía mascotas
□ Por no tener hogar en ese
momento
□ Ingresos demasiado bajos
□ Mal crédito
□ Historial de desalojo
□ Discriminación por tipo de ingresos
□ No aplicable
□ Otro ______________________
42. Creo que observé una organización que dirigía a las personas hacia un área, vecindario o complejo de viviendas específico en la Ciudad de Visalia en función de factores como raza, origen nacional, discapacidad o la presencia de un niño. □ Sí
□ No
43. Creo que he sido testigo de discriminación ilegal por parte de alguien en una organización contra una persona que intenta comprar una casa en la Ciudad de Visalia según su clase protegida (raza, origen nacional, discapacidad, género, etc.). Puede encontrar una lista de grupos de clases protegidas en https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
□ Sí
□ No
44. Creo que observé una organización que discriminaba a alguien durante el tiempo que rentaba o compraba una casa o lo trataba de manera diferente debido a su clase protegida o lo sometía a hostigamiento en función de su clase protegida. Puede encontrar una lista de grupos de clases protegidas en https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. □ Sí
□ No
45. En una escala del 1 al 5, donde 1 es nada y 5 es extremadamente, ¿qué tan dispuesto está usted a denunciar la discriminación en materia de vivienda? □ 1 - Nada
□ 2 - Poco
□ 3 - Moderadamente
□ 4 - Mucho
□ 5 - Extremadamente
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46. ¿Cree que las clases protegidas enfrentan más problemas de vivienda (como altos costos, hacinamiento o malas condiciones) en comparación con otros grupos? Puede encontrar una lista de grupos de clases protegidas en https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. □ Sí
□ No
47. ¿Qué barreras a la vivienda equitativa son específicas para las personas con discapacidades en la Ciudad de Visalia?
□ Falta de servicios de apoyo
□ Falta de otorgamiento de
adaptaciones razonables
□ Falta de ayuda gubernamental
□ Que las personas con
discapacidades se sientan
aceptadas en el vecindario
□ Impacto desproporcionado de la
discriminación por nivel de ingresos
□ Necesidad de nueva construcción
de viviendas accesibles
□ Otro ______________________
48. ¿Cuáles son algunas barreras de acceso a las amenidades, instalaciones y servicios de la comunidad?
□ Transporte con paradas confiables
□ Conexiones de primera y última
milla
□ Aceras
□ Estacionamiento accesible
□ Eventos accesibles según la ADA
□ Vecindarios más acogedores y
comprensivos
□ Acceso al paratránsito
□ Otro ______________________
49. ¿Qué mejoras o modificaciones de vivienda relacionadas con discapacidades deben realizarse en las unidades de renta según lo que ha visto? □ Barras de apoyo en el baño
□ Se permitan animales de servicio
en casa
□ Ducha a ras de suelo
□ Estacionamiento accesible
reservado
□ Rampas
□ Puertas más anchas
□ Salvaescaleras
□ Alarma contra incendios y timbre
de puerta accesibles
□ Cubiertas inferiores
□ Alarma para avisar si un niño no
verbal sale de casa
□ Otro ______________________
50. ¿Cuáles son los factores más importantes a la hora de buscar vivienda? □ Cerca de escuelas públicas de
calidad
□ Disponibilidad
□ Cerca del transporte
□ Encontrar un lugar que acepte mal
crédito
□ En algún lugar que acepte vales
□ Otro ______________________
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51. ¿Siente que sus opciones de vivienda están limitadas geográficamente a ciertas áreas o vecindarios?
□ Sí
□ No
52. ¿Considera que ciertas áreas o vecindarios en Visalia no son deseables para vivir? □ Sí
□ No
53. Por favor, mencione qué vecindarios de la Ciudad de Visalia cree usted que no son deseables para vivir y por qué.
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54. En una escala del 1 (más bajo) al 9 (más alto), clasifique qué acceso siente que le falta en términos de oportunidades para avanzar o tener éxito en la Ciudad de Visalia. _____ Educación
_____ Transporte y movilidad
_____ Empleo
_____ Infraestructura y otros servicios
_____ Otro
55. En una escala del 1 al 5, donde 1 es nada en absoluto y 5 es extremadamente, ¿qué tanto apoyo brindarían sus vecinos para que personas de otra raza, etnia, religión u orientación sexual se mudaran a su vecindario?
□ 1 - Nada
□ 2 - Poco
□ 3 - Moderadamente
□ 4 - Mucho
□ 5 - Extremadamente
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Community Organizations Survey
The City of Visalia (“the City”) is preparing an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and FY2025 – FY2029 Consolidated Plan to identify funding priorities for the city for the next five years.
Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”), on behalf of the city, will be surveying community stakeholders throughout the city on topics related to possible impediments to fair housing. We encourage you to participate in our survey to provide feedback that will support the City's efforts in understanding potential impediments impacting fair housing across the city and identifying solutions to address those impediments.
If you have any questions about this survey, please reach out to DJ Hutcherson (Consultant, Baker Tilly US) at [email protected].
General Information
1. What type of organization/agency do you work for?
□ Fair Housing Advocacy
Organization
□ Civil Rights Organization
□ Legal Aid Services
□ Housing Counseling Agency
□ Community Development
Corporation
□ Government Fair Housing
Agency (e.g. HUD Fair Housing
Initiatives Program)
□ Tenant Rights Association
□ Social Service Organization
□ Realtor
□ Financial Institution/Lender
□ Other
Awareness and Perception
2. In your role, how have you usually encountered, become aware of, or obtained information regarding fair housing laws, initiatives, and related information? □ Flyers
□ Handbook
□ Public service announcements
□ Newsletter
□ Social media
□ Internet
□ Other
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3. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being not at all and 5 being extremely, in your professional opinion, how effective are current fair housing laws, programs, and enforcement mechanisms?
□ 1 – Not at all
□ 2 – Slightly
□ 3 – Moderately
□ 4 – Very
□ 5 – Extremely
4. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being not at all and 5 being extremely, in your professional opinion, how serious of an issue is fair housing in the City of Visalia? □ 1 – Not at all
□ 2 – Slightly
□ 3 – Moderately
□ 4 – Very
□ 5 – Extremely
Discrimination and Practices
5. Which part of the housing process do you think housing discrimination may occur/occur more frequently?
□ Home mortgage lending
□ Rental application process
□ Property viewings/inspections
□ During negotiations (i.e. rental terms, etc.)
□ After move in (i.e. experiencing differential treatment or harassment from landlords/tenants/neighbors, etc.)
□ Other
6. I have witnessed lending discrimination by someone in my industry because of a mortgage/rental applicant’s protected class (a list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE).
□ Yes
□ No
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7. If you work for an organization on behalf of tenants or homebuyers, has your organization received housing discrimination complaints from your clients/constituents/members in the City of Visalia?
□ Yes
□ No
□ I do not work for this type of organization
8. Do you perceive certain geographic areas or neighborhoods within the City of Visalia to be undesirable?
□ Yes
□ No
9. Why do you perceive certain geographic areas or neighborhoods within the City of Visalia to be undesirable?
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10. Rank the following you believe are the contributing factors to the availability of fair housing in the City of Visalia?
_____ Lack of affordable integrated housing for those who need supportive services
_____ Lack of diverse housing types and price points in communities _____ Lack of affordable housing due to urban renewal
_____ Lack of larger housing units for families
_____ Poor condition of affordable housing
_____ Limited housing for refugees/immigrants
_____ Loss of manufactured homes
_____ Influence of outside private equity investment on housing supply
11. What are some barriers to fair housing that are specific to people with disabilities in the City of Visalia?
□ Lack of supportive services
□ Lack of granting reasonable accommodations
□ Lack of government help
□ People with disabilities feelings accepted in the neighborhood □ Disproportionate impact of income level discrimination □ Need for new accessible home construction
□ Other
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12. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being very poor and 5 being very good, what do you believe are community attitudes toward affordable housing?
□ 1 – Very poor
□ 2 – Poor
□ 3 – Fair
□ 4 – Good
□ 5 – Very good
13. What are the barriers to access for community amenities, facilities, and services? □ Transportation with reliable stops
□ First and last mile connections
□ Sidewalks
□ Accessible parking
□ ADA accessible events
□ More welcoming and understanding neighborhoods
□ Accessing paratransit
□ Other
14. Please describe what, if any, housing practices you are aware of in the City of Visalia that are barriers to equal and full access to housing (ex. eligibility criteria, reasonable accommodations, etc.)?
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15. In your opinion, are there locations within the City of Visalia in which protected class groups experience significant disparities in access to community assets? A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE). □ Yes
□ No
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16. Which protected class groups experience lack of access and in what areas of the city? Please also feel free to describe the areas of the city in the “other” field. □ Age
□ Disability
□ Race
□ Color
□ Religion
□ Sex
□ Familial status
□ Other
17. In what areas of the city do you perceive protected class groups experiencing lack of access?
□ Downtown Visalia
□ Oval
□ Washington
□ North Visalia
□ Other
18. Please describe if you have observed variations in access to community assets between residents of potentially segregated areas and Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) compared to across the City of Visalia as a whole.
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19. Is there a disproportionate need in underserved communities for placebased community or economic development, such as assistance for small businesses and microenterprises, infrastructure, commercial redevelopment, job creation or retention and job training? □ Yes
□ No
20. Please elaborate on the type of disproportionate needs and/or issues identified by program participants or residents.
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21. What barriers potentially hinder individuals with disabilities access to opportunity and community assets within the City of Visalia? □ Accessible and affordable housing
□ Accessible government facilities and websites
□ Accessible public infrastructure
□ Reliable and accessible transportation
□ Accessible schools and educational programs
□ Employment
□ Community-based supportive services
□ Other
Access to Affordable Housing Opportunities
22. Based on your observations, what affordable housing options exist for families of diverse income levels and protected class groups within the City of Visalia. A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE). ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
23. Please elaborate on the location(s) of affordable housing options available to those of diverse income levels/protected class groups and their proximity to community assets (i.e. grocery stores, schools, etc.) and well-resources areas. A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE). ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
24. Please describe disparities in housing quality (i.e. substandard housing conditions) by protected class group and indicate whether such disparities align with previously identified Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) or non-R/ECAP areas. A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
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25. Which protected class groups within the city disproportionately face housing instability due to rising rents, loss of existing affordable housing, and displacement due to economic pressure, eviction, sources of income discrimination, or code enforcement.
□ Race
□ Religion
□ National origin
□ Age
□ Sex
□ Sexual orientation and identify
gender
□ Disability
□ Pregnancy
□ Marital status
□ Familial status
□ Genetic characteristics
□ Veteran status
□ Color
□ HIV/AIDS status
□ Other
26. What disparities in access to other economic opportunities do protected class groups experience? A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
□ Livable-wage jobs
□ Services from reputable mortgage lenders and financial institutions □ Fair and affordable credit
□ Reputable financial counselling services
□ Fair residential real estate appraisals and valuations □ Other
27. Please list the protected classes experiencing the lack of access to economic opportunities. A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE.
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Local and State Policies Impacting Fair Housing
28. How do local laws, policies, ordinances, and other practices impeded or promote the siting or location or affordable housing in well-resourced neighborhoods? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
29. How do local laws, policies, ordinances, and other practices affect equitable access to homeownership and other asset building and economic opportunities by protected class group?
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
30. How has zoning, land use policies, income source availability, anti-discrimination laws, eviction, policies, and other state and local practices influenced segregation, integration, and the formation of Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs)?
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
31. How has zoning, land use policies, source of income, anti-discrimination laws, eviction policies, and other state and local practices affected access to affordable housing in well-resources areas of Visalia for protected class groups? A list of protected class groups can be found at https://bit.ly/3QyZrgE. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 341
1 FY 2024/25 PLHA
Amendment
+
FY 2025/26 – FY 2029/30
PLHA, CDBG, & HOME
5-Year Plans
December 3, 2024 - Work Session
342
2 PLHA (Permanent Local Housing Allocation)
• Aimed at addressing the state’s housing shortage through homeownership, affordable rental housing, & homeless activities. • Revenue is dependent on local real estate transactions with fluctuating activity. Thus, funding varies each year.
• PLHA Household Income Limit – Family of Four
• Homeownership: 120% AMI or lower $105,500
• Rental Housing: 60% AMI or lower $52,740
• Homeless Activity: 30% AMI or lower $26,350
PLHA Estimated FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Funding
Funding FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Total HOME $415,000 $415,000 $415,000 $415,000 $415,000 $2,075,000343 3 Affordable Owner-Occupied Workforce Housing
(AOWH)
• Effective FY 24/25 HCD is requiring all jurisdictions to allocate a minimum of 40% of PLHA funds to AOWH activities each year. • Eligible Activities:
• Homeownership activities for working households.
• Predevelopment, development, acquisition, or preservation of affordable ownership housing and down payment assistance.
• Household Income Limit
• 120% AMI or lower
• Family of Four $105,500
344
4 PLHA Citizen Participation
• 91 Surveys Completed - Eng & Spanish: October 17 – November 4, 2024 • Survey Results – Top 5 Housing Needs
1) Affordable Rental Housing
2) Rental Assistance
3) Emergency Drop-in Shelter
4 Permanent Supportive Housing
5) Transitional Housing 345
Eligible PLHA
Funding Uses
Homeownership (40%) (Homeownership
development/assistance, or owner-occupied rehab)
Affordable Rental Housing Development
Matching Funds for Housing Trust Funds
Capitalized Reserves for PSH units.
Homeless Activities (emergency, transitional,
PSH, rapid rehousing, rental assistance etc.)
Administration (5%)
346
6 Proposed FY 2024/2025 PLHA Amendment
*HCD is requiring all local jurisdictions to include 40% toward a homeownership activity for working households (AOWH) effective this year via an Amendment.
PLHA Activity Current
Budget
Proposed
Amendment
Proposed
Budget
PLHA Administration $ 31,541 $ (19,106) $ 12,435
AOWH Homeownership Activity @ 40% - 165,800 165,800
Navigation Center Operational 410,030 (248,375) 161,654 Warming Center Operational 94,622 (57,317) 37,305
Eden House Operational 94,622 (57,317) 37,305
Total FY 2024/2025 PLHA Funds $ 630,815 $ (216,316) $ 414,499 347
7 Proposed Estimated PLHA 5-Year Activities
*Reduced or increased funding will be directed according to the percentages above. **Unspent Warming Center funding will be directed to an Emergency Shelter.
Resources: FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Total Annual PLHA Allocation $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 2,075,000 Prior Year Resources 165,800 - - - - 165,800
Total PLHA Resources $ 580,800 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 2,240,800 Expenditures:
PLHA Administration (5%) $ 20,750 $ 20,750 $ 20,750 $ 20,750 $ 20,750 $ 103,750 AOWH - Homeownership Activities (40%) 331,800 166,000 166,000 166,000 166,000 995,800 Emergency Shelter (19%) - - 76,250 76,250 76,250 228,750 Warming Center (19%)** 76,250 76,250 - - - 152,500
Visalia Navigation Center Operational (18%) 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 380,000 Eden House Operational (18%) 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 380,000 Total PLHA Expenditures $ 580,800 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 415,000 $ 2,240,800 348
8 What’s Next in the PLHA 5-Year Plan Process?
Citizen Engagement
Analyze Data and Public Input
Identify Projects/Activities & Funding
for the Draft 5 Year Plan
Public Comment Period
Adopt 5-Year Plan
Tonight
Work Session
with Council.
349
9 CDBG & Home
Consolidated Plan (ConPlan)
FY 25/26 – 29/30
350
10 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan)
Outlines goals for housing and community needs for
5-yrs with the use of CDBG and HOME funds.
Includes an analysis of community needs based
on data and public input.
Annual Action Plan details activities to address
identified needs in the ConPlan.
Once adopted the ConPlan can only change by
repeating the Community Needs Assessment
process and submitting an amendment to HUD. 351
11 Citizen Participation
• Organization & Citizen: July 12 - August 2, 2024
• FW Women’s Conference: Fall 2023
Surveys Completed
• Public Hearing & Council Meeting: September 3, 2024
• Citizen Advisory Committee: September 4, 2024
• Virtual Meeting: September 9, 2024
Community Meetings
Organization Focus Groups
• September 25, 2024
• October 2, 2024
352
12 Top 5 Needs in Visalia
(Per Organization Response)
1) Shortage of Affordable Housing
2) Homeless Prevention Programs
3) Mental Health Services
4 Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
5) Job Training Programs
353
13 Top 5 Service Needs Limited to 15% Cap
(Per Citizen Response)
1) Mental Health
2) Homeless/Homeless Prevention
3) Youth
4) Domestic Violence
5) Job Training
354
14 Top 5 Housing Needs (Per Citizen Response)
1) Senior Housing
2) Development of Affordable Rental Housing
3) Emergency Drop-in Shelter
4 Permanent Supportive Housing
5) Home Repair Assistance for
355
15 Top 5 Infrastructure Improvements Needed
(Per Citizen Response)
1) Street/Roads
2) Parks
3) Flood Drainage
4) Street Lighting
5) Sidewalks
356
16 Citizen comments for the use of CDBG & HOME funds
357
17 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)
• Enhances communities via affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and expansion of economic opportunities for low-to-moderate income persons or areas.
• CDBG Household Income Limits (low-to-moderate)
• 80% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower
• Family of Four $70,300
CDBG Estimated FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Funding
Funding FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Total CDBG $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $6,000,000 358
Eligible CDBG
Funding Uses Public Services (15%)
Acquisition and
Disposition
Public Facilities and
Improvements
Economic Development
Housing
Administration (20%)
359
19 Recommended CDBG Activities
Administration (20%) • Administration and Planning
• Homeless, homeless prevention, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, childcare, youth, senior, disabled, legal, and fair housing. Public Services (15%)
Acquisition & Disposition • Code enforcement services
• Emergency shelter, parks, and ADA sidewalk
improvements
Public Facilities &
Improvements
Economic Development • Job training and placement
• Rehabilitation of single-family and mobile homes for Housing seniors/disabled owner occupants. 360 20 Proposed Estimated CDBG 5-Year Activities
*Reduced funding can be directed to code enforcement. Increased funding can be directed to an Emergency Shelter.
Resources: FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Total Annual CDBG Allocation $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 6,000,000 Program Income 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 Prior Year Resources 400,000 - - 400,000
Total CDBG Resources $ 1,700,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 6,900,000 Expenditures:
Administration (20%) $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 1,200,000 Public Services (15%) 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 900,000 Single-Family Home Repair Program 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 Senior Mobile Home Repair Program 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 Code Enforcement Low-Mod Areas 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 875,000 Emergency Shelter Development 905,000 505,000 - - - 1,410,000 Sidewalk ADA Improvements - - 505,000 355,000 505,000 1,365,000 Park Youth Improvements - - - 150,000 - 150,000
Total CDBG Expenditures $ 1,700,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 6,900,000 361
21 HOME (Home Investment Partnerships Program)
• Creates/retains affordable housing. Affordable housing is lowincome households that pay no more than 30% of their gross income for housing including utilities.
• HOME Household Income Limit – Affordable Rental Housing • 60% AMI or lower
• Family of Four $52,740
HOME Estimated FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Funding
Funding FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Total HOME $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,500,000 362
Eligible HOME
Funding Uses
Development of
Housing
Types: Affordable,
Transitional, Permanent
Supportive Housing
May Include: Seniors,
Farmworkers, Homeless
Homebuyer
Assistance
Rehab Single/MultiFamily
Tenant-Based
Rental Assistance
363
23 Recommended HOME Activities
Administration
Senior housing for 62 and older
Affordable rental housing for low-income families
Tenant-based rental assistance for PSH units
364
24 Proposed Estimated HOME 5-Year Activities
*Reduced or increased funding can be directed to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA).
Resources: FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 Total Annual HOME Allocation $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 2,500,000 Program Income 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000 Total HOME Resources $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 3,500,000 Expenditures:
HOME Administration (10%) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 250,000 Rancho Colegio Project 289,000 - - - - 289,000
Senior Housing Project 361,000 550,000 375,000 - - 1,286,000 Affordable Rental Housing Project - - 175,000 550,000 550,000 1,275,000 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 400,000 Total HOME Expenditures $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 3,500,000 365
25 What’s Next in the CDBG & HOME ConPlan Process?
Citizen Engagement
Analyze Data and Public Input
Formulate Goals, Identify
Projects/Activities & Funding
Draft Con Plan and Annual Action Plan
30-Day Public Comment Period
(estimated: March 21, 2025 – April 21, 2025)
Adopt Plan April 2025
Tonight
366
26 Direction Needed Tonight:
• PLHA
• Approve projects, activities, and proposed funding to be used to draft FY 24/25 PLHA Amendment and the 5-year (FY 25/26 – FY 29/30) PLHA plan. • CDBG and HOME
• Approve projects, program activities and proposed funding to be used to draft the Con Plan for CDBG and HOME funding for the next 5-years which will also be used in the FY 25/26 Action Plan.
Future Council Meetings:
• Review public comments on Draft 5-Year PLHA plan and possibly adopt (Jan 2025)
• Review Draft 5-Year CDBG and HOME ConPlan activities prior to 30-day public comment period. (Spring 2025)
367
27 368
28 Public Services Limited 15% Cap (CDBG)
• Rental/Mortgage Assistance
• Housing Counseling
• Domestic Violence
• Job Training
• Homeless
• Disabled
• Senior
• Youth
• Health/Mental Health
• Substance Abuse
• Crime Awareness
• Fair Housing
• Childcare
• Legal
369
29 Acquisition and Disposition (CDBG)
•Cleanup Vacant Lots
•Rehab Vacant/Foreclosed Properties
•Redevelop Vacant Lots
•Rehab Substandard Properties
•Code Enforcement
370
30 Public Facilities & Improvements (CDBG)
•Homeless Facilities
•Emergency Shelter or Navigation Center
•Parks/Recreational
•ADA Accessibility
•Senior Centers
•Youth Centers
371
31 Economic Development (CDBG)
•Acquisition, Construction, Rehabilitation
•Small Business Assistance
•Technical Assistance
•Job Creation/Retention
•Job Training/Placement *15% cap
372
32 Housing – (CDBG)
• Homebuyer Assistance
• Housing Counseling *15% cap
• Rehab Single/Multi-Family
• Emergency Repairs
• Energy Efficiency
• Code Enforcement
• Lead-Based Paint
• Historic Preservation
373
Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0360 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0494 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 2.
Agenda Item Wording:
2023/24 AB 1600 Report - Request for City Council to receive, review, and file the 2023/24 Impact Fee Report as required by State Law.
Deadline for Action: 12/3/2024
Submitting Department: Finance and Technology Services
Contact Name and Phone Number: Renee Nagel, 713-4375, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Amee Swearingen, 713-4170, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Department Recommendation:
The 2023/24 Impact Fee Report has been prepared and submitted in compliance with California Government Code Section 66006(a) and (b), and no Council action is required other than to receive, review, and file the report.
Background Discussion:
Development impact fees are a funding mechanism used by California cities to pay for the new or expanded infrastructure needed to serve growth and development. Impact fees are imposed by a local government on new development to pay for the proportionate costs attributable to providing public infrastructure to serve each new development. Impact fees are a charge on new development which helps fund and pay for the construction or needed expansion of offsite capital infrastructure improvements which include roads, parks, storm drains, public safety and other public facilities.
In the 2023-24 Fiscal Year, the Impact Fee funds received $19.3 million in revenues which is an increase of 32% ($6.2 million) from the previous year (FY 22/23 revenues $13.1 million). The $19.3 million consists current year impact fee revenue, prior year revenue adjustments, and interest earnings as shown in the table below. FY 23/24 investment earnings had a large increase mainly due to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 31. GASB 31 requires the City to recognize all investments future gains and losses which inflates or deflates the actual amount received. Due to the investment market, FY 23/24 had unrealized investment gains which increases the revenues being reported for that fiscal year.
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As shown in the Impact Fee report (Attachment 1), a total of $3.2 million was spent on impact fee related projects in the 23/24 Fiscal Year. The funds collectively hold $85.5 million in cash; however, these funds will need to collect an additional $201.5 million by FY 28/29 to fund the projects listed in the current 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Projects are planned based upon the resources projected to be available in each respective fund, and the Capital Improvement Plan is updated every two years with the biennial budget to make any necessary adjustments. Most Impact fees are used to fund large infrastructure projects that take several years to design and acquire land. For this reason, funding needed for construction must be programmed over multiple years as shown in the 6- Year Capital Plan (included in the Impact Fee Report attached), allowing cash to accumulate and fund these large projects.
In addition, there are Impact Fee funds that have been given an advance from the General Fund or have a debt payment obligation. All General Fund advances are charged interest which is calculated using the City of Visalia portfolio earnings rate plus 1%. The annual rate charged this last fiscal year on advances was 3.37%. The funds with advances or debt are listed in Table 1: Summary of Impact Fee Fund Advances and Debt, below.
These advances and debt were anticipated and are being managed as part of each fund’s capital program.
Past Impact Fee actions are summarized below for informational purposes. · June 7, 2010, during the Great Recession, Council approved the reduction of the Transportation Impact Fees (TIF), Park Impact Fee, and Waterways Impact Fee by 15%. The Park Acquisition Fee and the Waterways Acquisition Fee were reduced based on the analysis that showed land acquisition costs had dropped.
· In March 2013, an increase was made to the TIF of 6.5% to reflect 09/10 Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI) adjustment not taken in FY 09/10. · June 6, 2015, Council approved the TIF fees to increase by 11%. · In addition to the adjustments summarized above, the fees are adjusted each year by the ENRCCI rate as part of the City’s annual Rates and Fees process.
With ongoing increases in land and construction costs, staff will continue to review the capital needs of the impact fee funds and perform analysis in order to make recommendations on the adjustment of these fees. When based on a comprehensive plan and used in conjunction with a sound capital improvement plan, impact fees can be an effective tool for ensuring adequate infrastructure to accommodate growth where and when it is anticipated. It is important that communities rely on Visalia City Council Page 2 of 6 Printed on 11/27/2024
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File #: 24-0494 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 2.
zoning and other land use regulations, consistent with a comprehensive plan, to influence patterns of growth and to accurately predict new infrastructure needs. However, in areas facing development postponement due to the lack of adequate public facilities, impact fees may be viewed not as growth controlling measures, but rather as growth facilitators when they provide needed funding for required infrastructure. Typically, impact fees are:
· Levied on an "up-front" or "front-end" basis, usually at the time of building permit issuance or subdivision approval; and
· Dedicated to a specific public use, such as transportation facilities, sewer facilities, water facilities, or parks and recreation facilities, etc.; and · Calculated based upon the number of residents or bedrooms in a dwelling, the square footage of a building, the linear footage of the front property line, or as a flat fee per unit or building lot, or some other formulation; and
· Prescribed by ordinance.
The purpose of this report is to disclose the City’s collection and use of impact fees and to demonstrate that these monies were appropriately spent on impact related projects. The 2023/24 Impact Fee Report is in compliance with Government Code Section 66006 which requires agencies to provide information on each fund or account established for the collection of impact fees. Within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year this information must be made available to the public for the period covered by that fiscal year. The report must include the following:
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the fund.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. The beginning and ending balances of the fund.
4. The amount of fees collected, and the interest earned.
5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the improvement that was funded with fees.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the City determines that sufficient funds have collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement.
7. A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and in the case of an inter-fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid and the rate of interest that will be received on the loan.
8. The amount of refunds made per Government Code Section 66001 (e).
The availability of the 2023/24 Impact Fee Report was published in the Visalia Times Delta on November 13, 2024. Once the information is available to the public, but not less than 15 days from the date it is made available, the City Council must review the information at its next regularly scheduled meeting. A notice of the time and place of this meeting, including the address where the information may be reviewed, must be mailed at least 15 days prior to the meeting to any interested party who files a written request with the City for mailed notice of the meeting.
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File #: 24-0494 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 2.
The 2023-24 Impact Fee Report provides information on the following Impact Fee Funds:
Fund Description
102 Public Facility - Civic Center Impact Fund
103 Public Facility - Corporation Yard Impact Fund
104 Public Facility - Library Impact Fund
105 Police Impact Fund
106 Fire Impact Fund
211 Park & Recreation Facilities Fund
221 Storm Sewer Construction Fund
231 Wastewater Trunk Line Fund
232 Sewer Connection Fund
241 Transportation Impact Fund
261 Waterways Fund
286 Vehilce Miles Traveled Fund
291 Northeast Capital Improvement Fund
All Impact Funds are in compliance with the State Law, as shown below in Table 2: Summary Report 2023-24 Impact Fee Funds. This table is also provided in the report (attachment 1).
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File #: 24-0494 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 2.
Table 2 is a summary of all the Impact Funds and shows the future revenue required in each fund to pay for both current projects and future projects included in the Capital Budget plan through 2028-29.
As new development occurs, additional impact fees will be collected to fund the projects reflected in the “Future Revenue Required” column of Table 2. Four funds are shown as not needing future revenue at this time due to projects not being listed in the current 6 year plan. These funds are the Civic Center fund, Sewer Connection fund, Vehicle Miles Traveled fund and the Northeast Capital Improvement fund. Below is more detail on the funds:
· Civic Center-Public Facility Fees (102) and the Public Safety funds will be used to help fund Phase 2 of the Civic Center project which will construct the Public Safety Office Building, Evidence Building, and Council Chambers. In addition to impact fees, Civic Center Phase 2 will receive funding from other sources. This project will require a significant investment and in anticipation of this, impact fees are being accumulated to be used to help finance this project.
Staff is anticipating awarding the construction contract in February 2025. · Sewer Connection Fund (232) does not have any future projects due to the sewer master plan being updated. The plan is currently under contract and being updated by the Engineering Department. Once the plan is updated, staff will return to Council to increase the fee and fund several new projects.
· Vehicle Miles Traveled Fund (286) is a new fund with a new fee that was collected in FY 22/23. There are no projects currently identified for the fund and will be reviewed with the upcoming budget process.
· Northeast Capital Fund (291) has no future projects identified in this current 6-year plan to allow funds to accumulate to be able to fund additional projects. The fund currently has approximately $47,500 in cash available.
The Police (105) and Library Impact (104) Funds do not show any future capital improvement needs however, they are each repaying internal loans or debt financing which are discussed in more detail below.
· The Library Impact Fees (104) have contributed to a joint project with Tulare County for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Visalia branch of the Tulare County Library. The project converted the old unused library building which had been replaced by new construction in 1976, for use as a children’s library wing, and provided upgrades to the main library building.
The rehabilitation project was completed in 2010 and the total amount of the loan from the General Fund to pay the impact fee portion of the project was $269,189. The loan was paid off in this fiscal year.
· The Police Impact Fund shares in the cost of the Visalia Emergency Communications Center by paying a portion of the debt payment. This debt was issued August 2015 for a total of $23.3 million (VECC and Convention Center renovation) to be paid back in 15 years (FY 29-30). This funds share is 26.25% or $6.1 million. This funds portion of the debt payment for FY 23/24 was $414,353 and the ending balance of the remaining obligation in this fund is $2,479,354.
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File #: 24-0494 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 2.
The Impact Fee Report shows an amount required for future projects. This future project amount is taken from the 6-Year Capital Plan that was adopted with the City’s 2 Year Budget in June 2024. The Capital Plan is amended throughout the year as Council approves projects that need to move forward or as opportunities arise.
Fiscal Impact:
The Annual Impact Fee Report summarizes actual data from events that have already occurred.
There is no fiscal Impact which will result from review and acceptance of the report.
Prior Council Action: The Annual Impact Fee Report is brought to Council within 180 of the last day of each fiscal year. The report was last reviewed by Council on December 18, 2023.
Other: N/A
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move that Council receives, reviews, and files the report.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments: Attachment 1: City of Visalia Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Visalia City Council Page 6 of 6 Printed on 11/27/2024
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Table of Contents
Summary Report.............................................................................................................1 Public Facility - Civic Center Impact Fund (102)...........................................................2-3
1. Civic Center Impact Fund Balance.......................................................................2
2. Civic Center Impact Project Status ......................................................................3 Public Facility - Corporation Yard Impact Fund (103) ...................................................4-5
1. Corporation Yard Impact Fund Balance...............................................................4
2. Corporation Yard Impact Project Status...............................................................5 Public Facility - Library Impact Fund (104) ...................................................................6-8
1. Library Impact Fund Balance ...............................................................................6
2. Library Impact Project Status...............................................................................7
3. Public Facilities Impact Fees ...............................................................................8 Police Impact Fund (105) ...........................................................................................9-10
1. Police Impact Fund Balance ................................................................................9
2. Police Impact Project Status ..............................................................................10 Fire Impact Fund (106).............................................................................................11-13
1. Fire Impact Fund Balance..................................................................................11
2. Fire Impact Project Status..................................................................................12
3. Public Safety Impact Fees .................................................................................13 Park & Recreation Facilities Fund (211) ...................................................................14-17
1. Park & Recreation Facilities Fund Balance ........................................................14
2. Park & Recreation Facilities Project Status........................................................15
3. Park & Recreation Impact Fees .........................................................................17 Storm Sewer Construction Fund (221) .....................................................................18-22
1. Storm Sewer Construction Fund Balance ..........................................................18
2. Storm Sewer Construction Project Status ..........................................................19
3. Storm Sewer Construction Impact Fees.............................................................21 Wastewater Trunk Line Construction Fund (231) .....................................................23-26
1. Wastewater Trunk Line Construction Fund Balance ..........................................23
2. Wastewater Trunk Line Construction Project Status ..........................................24
3. Trunk Line Impact Fees .....................................................................................25 382
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Sewer Connection Fund (232)..................................................................................27-29
1. Sewer Connection Fund Balance.......................................................................27
2. Sewer Connection Project Status ......................................................................28
3. Connection Fees ...............................................................................................29 Transportation Impact Fund (241) ............................................................................30-36
1. Transportation Impact Fund Balance .................................................................30
2. Transportation Impact Fund Project Status........................................................31
3. Transportation Impact Fees ...............................................................................34 Waterways Fund (261).............................................................................................37-40
1. Waterways Fund Balance..................................................................................37
2. Waterways Fund Project Status.........................................................................38
3. Waterways Impact Fees ....................................................................................40 Vehicle Miles Traveled (286).........................................................................................41
1. Vehicle Miles Traveled Fund Balance................................................................41 Northeast Capital Improvement Fund (291)..............................................................42-44
1. Northeast Capital Improvement Fund Balance...................................................42
2. Northeast Capital Improvement Fund Project Status .........................................43
3. Northeast Capital Improvement Impact Fees.....................................................44 Attachments:
City of Visalia 6 Year Capital Improvement Program ..........................................45-66 383
1 Fund
Beginning
Cash Balance
7/1/23●
Beginning
Balance Total Revenue
Total
Expenditures
Ending Cash
Balance
6/30/24
C.I.P Money
Appropriated
6/30/24
Future C.I.P.
Projects
2024/25-2028/29
Future
Revenue
Needed
Public Facility - Civic Center Impact Fund (102) 1 $8,044,869 $0 $8,044,869 $1,220,955 ($10,876) $9,254,948 ($87,100) $9,167,848 ($1,671,700) 0Public Facility - Corportation Yard Impact Fund (103) 1 1,162,985 0 $1,162,985 195,728 (2,358) 1,356,355 0 1,356,355 0 0Public Facility - Library Impact Fund (104) 2 0 (1,919) ♦ ($1,919) 53,013 (1,063) 50,031 0 50,031 0 0Police Impact Fund (105) 2 123,446 (2,893,707) ♦ ($2,770,261) 724,432 (415,226) (2,461,054) 0 (2,461,054) ♦♦ 0 2,461,054Fire Impact Fund (106) 1,172,519 0 $1,172,519 646,071 (6,036) 1,812,553 (73,034) 1,739,519 (225,000) 0Park & Recreation Facilities Fund (211) 10,527,786 0 $10,527,786 2,885,807 (1,189,472) 12,224,121 (9,175,552) 3,048,570 (60,231,300) 57,182,730Storm Sewer Construction Fund (221) 4,566,603 0 $4,566,603 1,573,929 (75,757) 6,064,775 (1,839,288) 4,225,487 (25,423,900) 21,198,413Wastewater Trunk Line Construction (231) 14,929,759 0 $14,929,759 1,759,134 (70,698) 16,618,195 (13,311,081) 3,307,113 (63,087,600) 59,780,487Sewer Connection Fund (232) 1 2,435,244 0 $2,435,244 1,290,910 (3,877) 3,722,277 0 3,722,277 0 0Transportation Impact Fund (241) 27,447,825 (2,908,628) ♦ $24,539,197 8,284,246 (1,380,101) 31,443,341 (23,655,559) 7,787,782 (68,654,700) 60,866,918Waterways Fund (261) 4,119,366 0 $4,119,366 618,794 (40,668) 4,697,493 (526,891) 4,170,601 (3,967,600) 0 Vehicle Miles Travel Fund (286) 1 26,144 0 $26,144 1,283 (11) 27,415 0 27,415 0 0Northeast Capital Improvement Fund (291) 1 689,958 0 $689,958 35,376 (1,262) 724,072 (676,537) $47,534 0 0 Total $75,246,505 $69,442,251 $19,289,677 ($3,197,408) $85,534,520 ($49,345,044) ($223,261,800) $201,489,603 ●A detailed list of Future CIP projects is provided in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by the City Council on June 17, 2024 with the City's 2-Year Budget.
Details of adjustments to Beginning Cash Balance made in accordance with the Audit are provided in the footnotes of the Fund Balance Summary for each Impact fee fund. ($5,804,254)
1) The Public Facility - Civic Center Impact Fund (102), Sewer Conneciton Fund (232), Vehicle Miles Traveled (286), and Northeast Capital Fund (291) show no ♦ Details of Internal Loan/Developer Agreement Balances are provided in the footnotes of the Fund Balance Summary for each Impact fee fund.♦♦ Funds showing negative ending resources available have appropriations which exceed their current available cash. These funds will either have a General Fund advance or loan to cover the negative. future projects. These funds will be
reviewed in the next 2-year capital budget process to determine future projects.
SUMMARY REPORT
2023/24 Impact Fee Funds
Ending
Resources
Available
$36,189,477
2) Public Facility-Library Impact Fund (104), Police Impact Fund (105) show no funding for future projects. These funds are currently paying down a loan or an advance for past projects. These funds will be reviewed in the next 2-year capital budget process to determine their ability to fund additional projects.
Internal Loan/
Developer
Agreement
Balances
384
2 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 8,044,869
Revenue
Investment Earnings 405,285
Public Facility - Civic Center Impact Fee 815,670
Total Revenues 1,220,955
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (10,876)
Total Expenditure (10,876)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 9,254,948
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (87,100)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 9,167,848
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2029/30 (1,671,700)
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Public Facility - Civic Center Impact Fund (102)
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
Note: Although the Civic Center fund expenditures or future capital don't show it yet, the Civic Center Fund will share in the cost of Phase 2 of the Civic Center. Phase 2 is going out to bid December 2024 for construction and will go to Council in March of 2025 to award contract and appropriate funding.
385
3 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
102 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
This fund has no projects in FY 23/24. Funds will be used for construction of the Civic Center. Phase 2 of design began in FY 20/21 (CP0374) funded by General Fund reserves (003-Civic Center Reserve). Construction will start in FY 24/25. 0 0 0
Expenditure Total $ - $ - $ - The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Public Facility - Civic Center Fund (102)
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Public Facility impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities, and not for operation and maintenance.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. 386
4 AB1600
Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 1,162,985
Revenue
Investment Earnings 58,518
Public Facility - Corporation Yard Impact Fee 137,209
Total Revenues 195,728
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (2,358)
Total Expenditure (2,358)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 1,356,355
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 0
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 1,356,355
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 0 *
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Public Facility - Corporation Yard Impact Fund (103)
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
*A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget 387
5 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
103 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
This fund has no projects in FY 23/24. 0 0 0 Expenditure Total 0 0 0 The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Public Facility - Corporation Yard Fund (103)
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Public Facility impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities for the Corporation Yard, and not for operation and maintenance.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. 388
6 AB1600
Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ -
Internal Loan Balances (1,919) *
Beginning Balance (1,919)
Revenue
Investment Earnings 1,185
Public Facility - Library Impact Fee 51,828
Total Revenues 51,828
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (1,060)
Interest Expense-General Fund Advance (3)
Total Expenditure (1,063)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 48,845
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 0
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 48,845
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 0
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Public Facility - Library Impact Fund (104)
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
* The Internal loan is from the Library rehabilitation project that was completed in 2010. The total amount of the loan was $269,189 and the balance of the loan was paid off this fiscal year.
At the end of each month, the cash balance of this fund is used to pay down the General Fund advance. All advances receive an interest charge which is calculated by taking the City of Visalia portfolio earnings rate + 1%. The annual rate charged on General Fund advances averaged 3.37% in the 2023/24 Fiscal Year.
389
7 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
104 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
This fund has no projects in FY 23/24Fund is has been paying back a loan for prior capital projects. 0 0 0
Expenditure Total $ - $ - $ - The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Public Facility - Library Fund (104)
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Public Facility impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities for the Library, and not for operation and maintenance.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. 390
8 City of Visalia
PUBLIC FACILITY IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
Land Use / Size
Demand
Unit1
Civic
Center2
Corporation
Yard Library Total
Residential
Single Family Detached D.U. $536.00 $88.00 $68.00 $692.00 Single Family Attached-includes Duplex D.U. $541.00 $88.00 $68.00 $697.00 Multi-Family D.U. $476.00 $78.00 $60.00 $614.00
Mobile Home D.U. $370.00 $59.00 $49.00 $478.00
Commercial / Shopping Center
under 25,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $579.00 $94.00 NA $673.00 25,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $498.00 $81.00 NA $579.00 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $433.00 $70.00 NA $503.00 over 100,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $348.00 $56.00 NA $404.00 Office
Medical-Dental Office 1,000 Sq Ft $706.00 $114.00 NA $820.00 under 25,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $722.00 $117.00 NA $839.00 25,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $681.00 $110.00 NA $791.00 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. gross area 1,000 Sq Ft $644.00 $106.00 NA $750.00 Industrial
Business Park 1,000 Sq Ft $551.00 $90.00 NA $641.00
Mini-Warehouse 1,000 Sq Ft $7.00 $1.17 NA $8.17
Warehousing 1,000 Sq Ft $222.00 $39.00 NA $261.00
Manufacturing 1,000 Sq Ft $315.00 $51.00 NA $366.00
Light Industrial 1,000 Sq Ft $401.00 $64.00 NA $465.00
Other Nonresidential
Nursing Home bed $62.00 $9.00 NA $71.00
Hospital 1,000 Sq Ft $589.00 $95.00 NA $684.00
Day Care student $30.34 $3.50 NA $33.84
High School student $12.85 $2.33 NA $15.18
Elementary School student $12.85 $2.33 NA $15.18
Lodging room $124.00 $17.00 NA $141.00
1 D.U. = dwelling units
2 Impact fees for the civic center include both the administrative building and parking structure. 391
9 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 123,446
2015 COP Debt for VECC (principal + est. interest) (2,893,707) * Beginning Balance (2,770,261)
Revenue
Police Impact Fee 714,701
Investment Earnings 9,731
Total Revenues 724,432
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (873)
Debt Payment (414,353)
Total Expenditure (415,226)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 (2,461,054)
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 0
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 (2,461,054)
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 0
Future Revenue Needed $ 2,461,054
Police Impact Fund (105)
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
* The 2015 COP Debt is for the Visalia Emergency Communication Center (VECC). The total debt financing for the VECC is 15 years and $23 million. Police Impact Fee Fund is responsible for
26.25%, or $6,123,721.31. The balance as of 6/30/24 is $2,479,353.69. 392
10 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
105 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
This fund has no projects in FY 23/24 Fund is contributing towards debt service on the Visalia Emergency Communication Center (VECC) building. 0 0 0
Expenditure Total $ - $ - $ - Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Police Impact Fund - 105
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Public Safety impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities, equipment, and not for operation and maintenance.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
393
11 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 1,172,519
Beginning Balance 1,172,519
Revenue
Fire Impact Fee 579,477
Investment Earnings 66,594
Total Revenues 646,071
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (3,577)
Interest Expense-General Fund Advance (494)
Capital Improvement Program (1,966)
Total Expenditure (6,036)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 1,812,553
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (73,034)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 1,739,519
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 (225,000) *
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Fire Impact Fund (106)
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
*A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget 394
12 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
(All Funds)
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
106 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
Public Safety Traffic signal Pre-emption System - Install Pre-emption Systems in existing traffic signals. This system allows emergency response vehicles to control traffic signals along their route. (CP9531 Multi-funded project) 125,225 (2,621) (1,966) X 2026
Prior phase was awarded on 2/7/2022 council meeting, installed 4 EVP systems, completed in March 2023. This is an annual project, next phase, tentatively scheduled FY 24-25.
Expenditure Total 125,225 (2,621) (1,966)Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Fire Impact Fund - 106
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Public Safety impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities, equipment, and not for operation and maintenance.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
395
13 City of Visalia
PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
LAND
USE
DESIGNATION
Zoning
FIRE
PROTECTION
FACILITIES
POLICE
FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL per gross acre per gross acre
Rural RA $2,298.00 $332.00
Low Density RLD $2,298.00 $2,102.00
Medium Density RMD $2,298.00 $5,300.00
High Density RHD $2,298.00 $9,017.00
COMMERCIAL
Convenience Center CC $2,298.00 $10,505.00
Neighborhood Center CN $2,298.00 $10,505.00
Shopping/Office Center CSO $2,298.00 $10,505.00
Community Center CCM $2,298.00 $10,505.00
Central Business District CDT $2,298.00 $10,505.00
Regional Center CR $2,298.00 $10,505.00
Highway CH $2,298.00 $3,223.00
Service CS $2,298.00 $2,550.00
OFFICE
Professional/ Administration PAO $2,298.00 $4,274.00
Business Research Park BRP $2,298.00 $4,274.00
INDUSTRIAL
Light Industrial IL $2,298.00 $307.00
Heavy Industrial IH $2,298.00 $307.00
PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONAL
Public / Institutional PI $2,298.00 $1,214.00
PARKS
Parks PARK $2,298.00 $363.00
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture A $2,298.00 $495.00
CONSERVATION
Conservation C $2,298.00 $319.00
396
14 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 10,527,786
Revenue
Investment Earnings 537,789
Park & Recreation Fees 2,348,018
Total Revenues 2,885,807
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (18,325)
Capital Improvement Program (1,162,060)
Transfer out - prior year expenses (9,087)
Total Expenditure (1,189,472)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 12,224,121
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (9,175,552)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 3,048,570
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 (60,231,300) *
Future Revenue Needed $ 57,182,730
Park & Recreation Facilities Fund (211)
* A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
397
15 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
211 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
East Side Regional Park & Ground Water Recharge - Design and environmental work for the East Side Regional Park & Groundwater Recharge Project.(CP0123 - Multi-funded project) 1,278,879 (57,186) (44,378) X Not applicable
Environmental work consisting of the EIR completed end of 2023. Annexation of approximately 128 acres located north of Mill Creek completed by July 2024.Additional masterplanning adjustments on-going.
Construct East Side Regional Park Basin G - Design and construction of Park Basins(CP0185 - Multi-funded project) 6,950,049 (2,869,495) (1,031,680) X 2024
Civil Construction to be completed end of 2024. Estimated landscape construction completion by summer 2025.
Riverway Sports Park - North: Comprehensive plan for the area north of the Riverway Sports Park, including an overflow parking lot (CP0299) 1,750,000 (19,537) (19,537) X 2026
Design underway, consultant scheduled to complete design in Spring 2025.
Construct East Side Regional Park Basin F/G - Design and construction of Park Basins(CP0371 - Multi-funded project) 3,002,900 (6,647) (202) X
Consultant to complete design of basin F in 2025. Construction is currently unfunded.
Financing Complete?
Park & Recreational Facilities Fund - 211
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund includes monies from fees paid by developers in lieu of providing parks and open space. Funds are to be used only for open space acquisition and providing park and other recreational facilities.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
398
16 East Side Basin D: Construction of Basin D at the Eastside regional Park
(CP0396 - Multi-funded project)
2,653,384 (97,053) (5,169) X 2025
Consultant to complete design by end of 2024. Construction complete by summer 2025.
Cameron Creek Regional Park/Basin: Aquire land for 5.25 storm/recharge basin with a 4 acre park and a .5 mile trail. (CP0517 - Multi-funded project) 854,805 (976) (586) X
Design and construction occurring through Development. City will reimburse the developer accordingly.
City Inclusive Park: Inclusive Park on Oak St between Burke St and Imagin U Children's Museum (CP0595 - Multifunded project) 7,880,352 (46,452) (4,798) X 2026 Design is ongoing, Current target of construction start date 2025.
Riverway Community Dog Park: (CP0612 - Multi-funded project) 291,952 (34,610) (34,610) X 2026 Design underway, consultant scheduled to complete design in Spring 2025.
Removal of Orchard for Eastside Regional Park (CP0633 - multi-funded project) 386,350 (16,663) (16,663) X 2024
Orchard Clearing began September 2024.
Northside Scenic Corridor - Hillsdale Park/Strom Basin (CP9719 - Multifunded project) 710,000 (10,463) (1,943) X Potential change in scope/design underway. Design change dependent on ongoing Storm Master Plan Update. Construction on hold for now.
Expenditure Total 25,758,671 (3,159,083) (1,159,564)Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Park & Recreational Facilities Fund - 211 (continued on next page) Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
399
17 City of Visalia
PARK ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
ACQUISITION
( $/Unit )
DEVELOPMENT
( $/Unit )
Single-Family $ 1,888.00 $ 2,550.00
Multi-Family $ 1,662.00 $ 2,243.00
Mobile Home $ 1,294.00 $ 1,746.00
NOTE:
The Acquisition Fee shall be paid on each allowable dwelling unit prior to the approval of the final subdivision or parcel map. Where no final subdivision or parcel map is recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for a residential development, the Acquisition Fee shall be paid at the time of issuance of the building permit or permits according to the Acquisition Fee schedule in effect at the time of issuance of such building permits. [7062(a)] The Development Fee shall be paid at the time of issuance of a building permit or permits according to the Development Fee schedule in effect at the time of issuance of such building permits. [7062(a)] Prior Vested Tentative Maps and Projects with existing Reimbursement Agreements will continue to be assessed per Resolution 08-32.
400
18 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 4,566,603
Revenue
Storm Drain Impact Fees 446,322
Storm Master Plan Fees 549,349
Investment Earnings 514,170
Misc Revenues 64,087
Total Revenues 1,573,929
Expenditure
Operating Expeditures (6,732)
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (28,389)
Capital Improvement Program (40,636)
Total Expenditure (75,757)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 6,064,775
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (1,839,288)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 4,225,487
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 (25,423,900) *
Future Revenue Needed $ 21,198,413
Storm Sewer Construction Fund (221)
* A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
401
19 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
221 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Status
Storm Water Management Plan: Develop a Citywide storm water management plan (SWMP) for Visalia(CP0227 - Multi-funded project) 398,978 X Not applicable
Consultant is approximately 95% complete with scope of work. Outreach efforts and training sessions to be conducted by the consultant for the City still needed.
Auto Plaza Basin Expansion: to allow expansion for needed capacity within the Plaza Business Park and the Square at Plaza Drive. (CP0302) 150,000 (1,363) X TBD, contingent upon adjacent development.
Goshen Ave Storm Drain Line - Burke St to Ben Maddox Way - Extend existing strom drain line. (CP0303) 798,000 (3,921) X 2025
Construction anticipated 2025.
Shirk St Widening over Mill Creek - extension of culvert crossing at Mill Creek (CP0305 - Multi-funded project) (166) X 2025
Currently in design, environmental study and regulatory permitting stages. Construction anticipated to begin in Sept. 2025.
Cameron Creek Regional Park/Basin: Aquire land for 5.25 storm/recharge basin with a 4 acre park and a .5 mile trail. (CP0517 - Multi-funded project) 854,805 (976) (195) X
Design and construction occurring through Development. City will reimburse the developer accordingly.
Storm Sewer Construction Administration: Staff preliminary design and administration of new storm sewer construction projects as identified in the Storm Sewer Master Plan. (CP8222) 10,000 (4,058) (4,058) X Not applicable
On-going storm sewer master plan administration and implementation of the existing master plan.
Financing Complete?
Storm Sewer Construction Fund - 221
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Storm Sewer impact fees collected at the time of development. Funds are to be used only for construction of new storm sewer lines to implement the Storm Sewer Master Plan.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
402
20 Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
221 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Status
Storm Sewer Service Charge Update - Storm and Sewer master plans and Nexus Study, perform Prop 218 service charge to update the fees (CP9067 - Multi-funded project) 576,849 (41,460) (24,617) X Not applicable
Project awarded to Carollo Engineers in September 2018. Storm system modeling and CIP development had many unexpected delays. Draft master plan, nexus study, and final draft still to be completed. CEQA added to scope. Anticipate to be completed 2025.
Storm Sewer Oversizing: Construct various storm drain lines. (CP9229) 200,000 (201) (201) X On going for reimbursement to developers for storm sewer improvements Northside Scenic Corridor - Hillsdale Park/Strom Basin (CP9719 - Multifunded project) 710,000 (10,463) (6,023) X Potential change in scope/design underway. Construction on hold for now.
Highland St. Storm Drain- Install a storm drain along Highland St alignment (CP9796 - Multi-funded project) 60,600 (229) (92)
Project on hold until the Storm Sewer Master Plan is updated.
Expenditure Total 3,759,232 (57,388) (40,636)Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Storm Sewer Construction Fund - 221 (continued from previous page) Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity Financing Complete?
403
21 City of Visalia
STORM DRAINAGE & WATERWAYS IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
LAND USE
PERCENT
IMPERVIOUS
ACQUISITION
FEE
DEVELOPMENT
FEE TOTAL FEE
WATERWAY
ACQUISITION
FEE
($per gross acre)
RESIDENTIAL
Rural 20 1,775.00 198.00 $ 1,973.00 1,445.00
Low Density 43 3,811.00 423.00 $ 4,234.00 3,112.00
Medium Density 70 6,206.00 690.00 $ 6,896.00 5,064.00
High Density 80 7,092.00 786.00 $ 7,878.00 5,787.00
COMMERCIAL
Convenience Center 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00 Neighborhood Center 85 7,538.00 837.00 $ 8,375.00 6,148.00 Shopping/Office Center 80 7,092.00 786.00 $ 7,878.00 5,787.00 Community Center 75 6,650.00 740.00 $ 7,390.00 5,424.00 Central Business District 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00 Regional Center 90 7,980.00 887.00 $ 8,867.00 6,510.00
Highway 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00
Service 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00
Professional/
Administration 70 6,206.00 690.00 $ 6,896.00 5,064.00
PUBLIC /INSTITUTIONAL 60 5,322.00 593.00 $ 5,915.00 4,338.00
INDUSTRIAL
Outside Industrial Park
Light Industrial 80 9,457.00 1,050.00 $ 10,507.00 7,715.00 Heavy Industrial 90 10,639.00 1,182.00 $ 11,821.00 8,677.00 Industrial Park N/A 1,658.00 185.00 $ 1,843.00 1,351.00 NOTE:
The Acquisition Fee shall be paid on each parcel of land within the 2020 Urban Development Boundary prior to the approval of the final subdivision or parcel map. When no final subdivision or parcel map is submitted for approval prior to the commencement of the work of any development on each parcel of land, the Acquisition Fee shall be paid prior to the commencement of the work of any development thereon.
The Development Fee shall be paid on each parcel of land prior to the commencement of the work of any development thereon. 404
22 City of Visalia
STORM DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES CREDITS
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
PIPE
($/linear foot)
DIAMETER (inches) NON-URBANIZED URBANIZED*
18 $ 85.00 (RCP) $ 115.00
24 $ 111.00 (RCP) $ 148.00
27 $ 125.00 (RCP) $ 176.00
30 $ 98.00 (CIP) $ 136.00
36 $ 114.00 (CIP) $ 158.00
42 $ 133.00 (CIP) $ 186.00
48 $ 150.00 (CIP) $ 211.00
54 $ 176.00 (CIP) $ 236.00
60 $ 189.00 (CIP) $ 264.00
72 $ 225.00 (CIP) $ 316.00
RCP: Re-enforced concrete pipe (with rubber gaskets) CIP:
Cast-in-place concrete pipe
* Urbanized unit costs are guideline numbers only. Values may vary up or down depending on the individual situations regarding pavement replacement requirements and conflicts with utilities and other improvements.
MISCELLANEO
405
23 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 14,929,759
Revenue
Investment Earnings 755,709
Trunk Line Capacity Fee 396,668
Sewer Masterplan Fees 606,757
Total Revenues 1,759,134
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (43,473)
Capital Improvement Program (27,225)
Total Expenditure (70,698)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 16,618,195
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (13,311,081)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 3,307,113
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 (63,087,600) *
Future Revenue Needed $ 59,780,487
Wastewater Trunk Line Construction (231)
* A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
406
24 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
231 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan: Update the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection System Master Plan based on the prior master plan. (CP0015) 350,987 (28,874) (28,874)
X
Not applicable Project awarded to Carollo Engineers in
September 2018. Sewer draft master plan complete, Nexus Study and final draft remaining. Delays caused in coordination with Storm Sewer Master Plan Update (CP9067).
Shirk Street and Walnut Ave traffic signal: Install signal after the SCE underground conversion and roadway improvements are completed on Shirk Street and Walnut Avenue. (CP0045 - Multi-funded project) 1,321,900 (3,159) (1,306)
X
2026 Project design awarded to QK Inc in October
2019. New scope and contract amendment required, construction outlook beginning Jan 2026.
Shirk Capacity Enhancement/Sewer Trunk Line - extends sewer line from School to Goshen and Goshen to Riggin and widens Shirk from Goshen to Riggin and Goshen to Hillsdale Ave (CP0369 - Multi-funded project) 21,866,421 8,094 5,029
X
End of 2025 Design Completed. Construction of sewer trunk line tentatively scheduled to begin late 2024. The capacity enhancement construction tentatively scheduled to begin Summer 2025.
Sewer Line Preliminary Engineering: Preliminary engineering and design work necessary to provide developers and engineers with adequate information to constuct master planned sewer lines with proposed development projects. (CP9234) 20,000 (2,073) (2,073)
X
Not applicable Project ongoing.
Expenditure Total 23,649,308 (26,012) (27,225) The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
Wastewater Trunk Line Construction Fund - 231
This fund's revenues are derived from Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Line Connection Fees. Funds are to be used only for new sanitary sewer trunk line construction, and not for operation and maintenance.Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
407
25 City of Visalia
CONNECTION FEES
TREATMENT PLANT CONNECTION CAPACITY CHARGES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
RESIDENTIAL (single family, apartment, mobile home park) $ 953.00 /unit
COMMERCIAL
Rest Home $ 354.00 /resident
Theater $ 16.30 /seat
Retail/Small Business $ 67.00 /1,000 sq. ft.
Office $ 280.00 /1,000 sq. ft.
Service Station $ 1,104.00 /each
Car Wash
Self Service
Automatic
$ 3,009.00
$ 25,859.00
/stall
/each
Bakery $ 4,409.00 /each
Restaurant
Fast Food
Walk-up
Family-type with bar
Family-type without bar
$ 24,096.00
$ 7,170.00
$ 352.00
$ 330.00
/each
/each
/seat
/seat
Grocery with Garbage Disposal & Fraternal Lodge with Kitchen $ 315.00 /1,000 sq. ft.
Laundromat
Coin Operated
Dry Cleaner
$ 163.00
$ 1,784.00
/machine
/each
Hotel/Motel
With dining facility
Without dining facility
$ 512.00
$ 375.00
/room
/room
INSTITUTIONAL
Hospital $ 603.00 /bed
School
Jr. and Sr. High School
Elementary School
Day Care
$ 67.00
$ 39.00
$ 39.00
/student
/student
/student
Church
With kitchen
Without kitchen
$ 48.00
$ 16.00
/seat
/seat
LIGHT INDUSTRY
Light Industry $ 52.00 /employee per 8-hr shift
INDUSTRY
408
26 (Unit Cost) x (Average Day)
Peak Month Loadings (from Discharge Permit)
Unit Costs:
Flow
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Suspended Solids
$ 2.69
$ 332.70
$ 209.20
/gallon /day, plus
/lb./day, plus
/lb./day
08/18/2023
impactfess2223.trtmn.xls
409
27 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 2,435,244
Beginning Balance 2,435,244
Revenue
Investment Earnings 145,494
Treatment Connection Fees 1,145,416
Total Revenues 1,290,910
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (3,877)
Total Expenditure (3,877)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 3,722,277
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 0
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 3,722,277
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 0 *
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Sewer Connection Fund (232)
* A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
410
28 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
232 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
This fund has no projects in FY 23/24Fund has recently paid back a loan for prior capital projects. Funding will be used for evaluation of future needs and design of future Treatment Plant expansion. 0 0 0
Expenditure Total $ - $ - $ - The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Financing Complete?
Sewer Connection Fund (232)
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from Treatment Plant connection fees. They are to be used only for Treatment Plant expansions. Funds are not to be used for operation and maintenance.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. 411
29 City of Visalia CONNECTION
FEES
SEWER MAIN FACILITIES CHARGES
Resolution 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
FRONT FOOT FEE
Front Foot $ 52.00 /foot
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
EXISTING LATERAL AND WYE
Connection of a single-family residential $ 9,439.00 /unit dwelling with an existing lateral and wye
to city sewer system
NON-EXISTING LATERAL AND WYE
Connection of a single-family residential $ 5,347.00 /unit dwelling with a nonexisting lateral and wye to city sewer system
412
30 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 27,447,825
Developer Contracts (2,908,628) *
Beginning Balance 24,539,197
Revenue
Investment Earnings 1,436,241
Residential Impact Fees 3,759,316
Commercial Impact Fees 813,553
Industrial Impact Fees 1,466,187
Office Impact Fees 130,100
Institutional Impact Fees 115,035
Infill Credit Impact Fee (80,810)
Transfer In - prior year expenses 644,623
Total Revenues 8,284,246
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (69,973)
Capital Improvement Program (1,310,128)
Total Expenditure (1,380,101)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 31,443,341
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (23,655,559)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 7,787,782
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 (68,654,700) **
Future Revenue Needed $ 60,866,918
Transportation Impact Fund (241)
** A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget. * According to Resolution No. 2004-117 adopted by City council on October 18, 2004, the City will reimburse Developers for street improvements made to Arterial or Collector streets in accordance with the City's circulation element. The beginning balance at 7/1/23 for Developer Agreements is $2,908,628.04. During this fiscal year, $624,404.47 was paid to developers.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
413
31 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
241 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
Stonebrook Crossing of Packwood Creek: Construct Stonebrook street culvert crossing (CP0043) 1,046,000 (14,352) (14,352) X 2025
Design near 100% complete, early regulatory permitting stages. Construction approximate startup in Sept. 2025.
Shirk Street and Walnut Ave traffic signal: Install signal after the SCE underground conversion and roadway improvements are completed on Shirk Street and Walnut Avenue. (CP0045 - Multi-funded project) 1,321,900 (3,159) (1,853) X 2026
Project design awarded to QK Inc in October 2019. Design scope amendment required to incorporate CP0196. Construction approximate startup date in early 2026.
East Side Regional Park & Ground Water Recharge - Design and environmental work for the East Side Regional Park & Groundwater Recharge Project.(CP0123 - Multi-funded project) 1,278,879 (57,186) (1,105) X Not applicable
EIR completed end of 2023. Annexation of approximately 128 acres completed by July 2024. Additional masterplanning adjustments on-going.
Shirk St & Walnut Ave Roadway Improvements: Complete roadway projects along Shirk and Walnut. (CP0196) 200,000 (1,248) (900) X 2026
To be combined with Shirk and Walnut Ave Traffic signal. Design scope amendment required. Construction approx. startup date in early 2026.
Financing Complete?
Transportation Impact Fund - 241
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds can be used only for new street improvements and expansion of transportation facilities related to growth.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
414
32 Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
241 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
Shirk Interchange at SR 198 ICE Study - Work with CalTrans to go through the Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) process to prepare a study thatidentifies near-term operation access strategies and concepts to improve this major intersection. (CP0295 - Multi-funded project) 434,000 (13,435) (5,374) X Not applicable
Feasibility Study Completed summer 2023. Staff used the study/concepts to futher project development Shirk Street Widening over Mill Creek - 330 ft extension of the Shirk st culvert (CP0305) 4,782,600 (33,027) (32,788) X 2025
Currently in design, environmental study and regulatory permitting stages. Construction anticipated to begin in Sept. 2025.
Houston-Santa Fe Roundabout Landscaping - Design and install irrigation and landscaping within the Houston-Santa Fe roundabout. Design will include maintenance access. (CP0307) 378,932 (341,804) (341,804) X November 2023
Project was completed in November of 2023.
Santa Fe Environmental Cleanup - Remove elevated railroad embankment along the future Santa Fe Street Corridor from Houston to Riggin to correcting limited visibility for trail users. (CP0308) 2,636,200 (13,045) (13,045) X
Preliminary design delays due to staffing changes. Potential change in approach (combining with road construction) under consideration. Construction TBD.
Visalia Parkway Widening at Mooney Blvd (SR-63): Widen to ultimate ROW width (110') to accommodate 300' left turn pocket on east and west bound approaches to Mooney Blvd to reduce delays. (CP0408) 2,875,000 (1,688,660) (593,365) X February 2024
Construction began in Spring 2023 and was completed in February 2024.
Transportation Impact Fund - 241 (continued on next page 2 of 3) Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
Fiscal Year 21/22 Activity Financing Complete?
415
33 Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
241 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
Widen Riggin from Mooney to Conyer. (CP0473) 4,939,000 (211,541) (209,638) X End of 2025 Design complete, currently executing Construction Contracts. Construction approximate completion date of Fall 2025.
Visalia Parkway Improvements - North Half - Extend Vislaia Parkway between Stonebrooke Street and Court Street (CP0519) 631,400 (9,541) (9,541) X
Funding for design only. Developing scope for RFP. Prior report identified construction in 2026, construction timeframe to be updated as design progresses.
Traffic Signal Modificaitons at Lovers Lane and Walnut Ave (CP0521 - Multi funded project) 755,000 (72,235) (57,700) X Fall 2025
Contract award Feb 2024. Anticipated construction start-up in Fall 2025.
Linwood Street Embankment: Design and construct the embankment of the future Lindwood Street extension north of Riggin (CP0568) 367,500 (156) (156) X 2026
Preliminary Engineering is underway in preparation to move into design engineering phase.
Riggin Widening - Roeben to Akers St (CP0628 - Multi-funded project) 6,075,000 (36,710) (19,688) X End of 2026 Currently in design Shirk/ SR 198 Improvements - design for the improvements for Shirk and 198 between Hillsdale and eastbound on/off ramps (CP0630) 781,000 (3,544) (1,772) X Not applicable
Design contract award Oct 2023. Currently in design, no funding for construction yet.
Reimburse developers - Reimburse developers for additional costs incurred when constructing required arterial & collector streets with their development. (CP9130) 1,100,000 (4,502) (4,502) X
Annual project to reimburse developers for street over-sizing for Collector and Arterial Streets.
Circulation Element and Transportation Impact Fee Administration - Staff time and consultant cost to administer the Transportation Impact Fee program. (CP9633) 100,000 (2,500) (2,500) X Not applicable Staff time to Administer the Program is ongoing.
Expenditure Total 36,301,220 (2,506,646) (1,310,083)
Financing Complete?
Transportation Impact Fund - 241 (continued from previous page - 3 of 3) Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
416
34 City of Visalia
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
RESIDENTIAL UNIT FEE AMOUNT
Single Family D.U. $ 7,156
Multi-family D.U. $ 5,025
Senior / Assisted D.U. $ 2,604
COMMERCIAL
General Retail (<125,000 sq. ft.) 1,000 sq. ft. $ 17,663 (>125,000 sq. ft.) 1,000 sq. ft. $ 11,781
Hotel / Motel Room $ 3,131
Gasoline Service Station ** the following fees are cumulative 1st - 4th per Position $ 32,131
5th - 8th per Position $ 24,098
9th - 12th per Position $ 18,075
13th - beyond per Position $ 13,555
Note: Infill commercial projects may be eligible for reduced fee, see Infill Credit Policy OFFICE
General Office 1,000 sq. ft. $ 7,894
Medical / Dental Office 1,000 sq. ft. $ 19,248
Government Office 1,000 sq. ft. $ 34,062
Note: Infill office projects may be eligible for reduced fee, see Infill Credit Policy
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial / Service Commercial 1,000 sq. ft. $ 2,467
Warehouse / Distribution (0-20 KSF) 1,000 sq. ft. $ 2,252 (20-100 KSF) 1,000 sq. ft. $ 1,670
(100+ KSF) 1,000 sq. ft. $ 1,089
Mini-Storage 1,000 sq. ft. $ 1,158
INSTITUTIONAL
School 1,000 sq. ft. $ 5,390
Church 1,000 sq. ft. $ 4,059
NOTE:
Prior Vested Tentative Maps and Projects with existing Reimbursement Agreements will continue to be assessed per Resolution 08-
32. 417
35 City of Visalia
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
INFILL CREDIT CRITERIA
A reduction in the amount of Transportation Impact Fees will be provided to all Commercial and Office Projects that meet the following criteria:
1. The project is in a location where the curb, gutter and sidewalk have been installed in the ultimate alignment.
2. The project is seventy-five percent surrounded by existing development that has been in place an average of fifteen years or more.
3. Any median islands that are planned on adjacent roadways have been installed.
4. The project was inside of the Visalia city limits prior to December 31, 1995.
Projects that meet the infill criteria:
• Receive Transportation Impact Fee reductions not to exceed twenty-five percent of the base fee.
• Are not eligible for reimbursements or credits for any street improvements or repairs that are required by the City as a project condition.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT CREDIT
418
36 City of Visalia
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2017-77 Effective November 16, 2017
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INFILL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
A reduction in the amount of Transportation Impact Fees will be provided to all Residential and Mixed Use Projects with residential components that meet the following criteria:
Eligible properties: Any property located within the Visalia City limits, regardless of the date of incorporation are eligible for the Program. Properties that are located inside unincorporated county islands also qualify, but large unincorporated areas within the Tier 1 Urban Development Boundary, such as those in the Highway 198 Corridor and south and north of the current City limits do not. Designation of eligible properties will be updated as the City allows development beyond the Tier 1 Boundary so the incentive program will apply in newly annexed areas as infill sites may exist or be created.
Eligible properties will be divided into two “priority zones”, based on location and other characteristics that make infill development desirable from the City’s perspective, with greater incentives offered for Priority 1 land.
Residential projects that meet the following criteria shall be eligible for Transportation Impact Fee Reduction:
1. Adjacent public street travel lanes are paved.
2. The project site is 75% surrounded by existing development that has been in place an average of fifteen years or more.
3. The project is within the Tier 1 Urban Growth Boundary as of October 2014.
Infill Incentives for Priority Properties Priority 1
properties are those that:
• Are located in the Tier 1 Growth Boundary
• Have a parcel size of a maximum aggregate site size of five (5) acres; • Have a development proposal for housing where at least 50% of the units are affordable to households earning 120 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) or below, or 20 percent are affordable to households earning 80 percent of AMI or below.
Priority 2 properties are those that:
• Are located within the City limits in an area not specified under Priority 1, including any annexed unincorporated county islands (except for those in the Highway 198 Corridor).
Priority 1 properties qualify for: Transportation Impact Fee reductions per the City’s existing program, not to exceed 60 percent of the base fee, with fee credit based on the prior use of the site.
Priority 2 properties qualify for: Transportation Impact Fee reductions per the City’s existing program, not to exceed 42 percent of the base fee.
419
37 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 4,119,366
Revenue
Investment Earnings 210,373
Waterway Acquisition Fees 408,422
Total Revenues 618,794
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (8,793)
Capital Improvement Program (31,875)
Total Expenditure (40,668)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 4,697,493
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (526,891)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 4,170,601
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 (3,967,600) *
Future Revenue Needed $ (203,001)
Waterways Fund (261)
* A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
420
38 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
261 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
East Side Regional Park & Ground Water Recharge - Design and environmental work for the East Side Regional Park & Groundwater Recharge Project.(CP0123 - Multi-funded project) 1,278,879 (57,186) (1,123) X Not applicable
EIR completed end of 2023. Annexation of approximately 128 acres completed by July 2024. Additional masterplanning adjustments on-going.
Construct East Side Regional Park Basin G - Design and construction of Park Basins(CP0185 - Multi-funded project) 6,950,049 (2,869,495) (26,218) X 2024
Civil Construction to be completed end of 2024. Estimated landscape construction completion by summer 2025.
East Side Regional Park Basin F: Design groundwater recharge Basin F at ESRP.(CP0371 - Multi-funded project) 3,002,900 (6,647) (39) X Not applicable
Consultant to complete design of basin F in 2025. Construction is currently unfunded.
Waterways Fund - 261
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from a combination of monthly storm sewer rates and developer impact fees. The funds are restricted for acquisition of development setbacks along waterways designated in the Visalia General Plan, restoration of riparian vegetation, and maintenance of the setback areas.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity Financing Complete?
421
39 Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
261 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
East Side Basin D: Construction of Basin D at the Eastside regional Park (CP0396 - Multi-funded project) 2,653,384 (97,053) (1,440) X 2025
Consultant to complete design by end of 2024. Construction complete by summer 2025.
Aquire and Restore Riparian Area Right of Way (CP0427) 500,000 567 567 Work with developers to purchase Right-ofWay along waterways as part of development to preserve and restore native riparian vegetation.
St Johns Bike/Pedestrain Trail - Riggin to Dinuba Blvd: Design and construct trail along St Johns River between Riggin and Dinuba Blvd. (CP8131 - Multifunded project) 1,763,802 (5,636) (2,996) X End of 2025
Trail construction is complete. Landscaping phase underway, pending additional funds.
Modoc Trail Landscaping - Install irrigation, trees, riparian landscaping and mulch on Modoc Ditch Trail (CP8229 - Multi-funded Project) 1,124,618 (625) (625) X Mid 2026
Design underway - construction anticipated late summer 2025 Expenditure Total 16,149,014 (3,035,451) (31,250)
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
Waterways Fund - 261 (continued from previous page)
Financing Complete?
Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project. The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. The column labeled "fund expenditures" includes only expenditures from this fund.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
422
40 City of Visalia
STORM DRAINAGE & WATERWAYS IMPACT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
LAND USE
PERCENT
IMPERVIOUS
ACQUISITION
FEE
DEVELOPMENT
FEE TOTAL FEE
WATERWAY
ACQUISITION
FEE
($per gross acre)
RESIDENTIAL
Rural 20 1,775.00 198.00 $ 1,973.00 1,445.00
Low Density 43 3,811.00 423.00 $ 4,234.00 3,112.00
Medium Density 70 6,206.00 690.00 $ 6,896.00 5,064.00
High Density 80 7,092.00 786.00 $ 7,878.00 5,787.00
COMMERCIAL
Convenience Center 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00 Neighborhood Center 85 7,538.00 837.00 $ 8,375.00 6,148.00 Shopping/Office Center 80 7,092.00 786.00 $ 7,878.00 5,787.00 Community Center 75 6,650.00 740.00 $ 7,390.00 5,424.00 Central Business District 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00 Regional Center 90 7,980.00 887.00 $ 8,867.00 6,510.00
Highway 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00
Service 95 8,425.00 938.00 $ 9,363.00 6,869.00
Professional/
Administration 70 6,206.00 690.00 $ 6,896.00 5,064.00
PUBLIC /INSTITUTIONAL 60 5,322.00 593.00 $ 5,915.00 4,338.00
INDUSTRIAL
Outside Industrial Park
Light Industrial 80 9,457.00 1,050.00 $ 10,507.00 7,715.00 Heavy Industrial 90 10,639.00 1,182.00 $ 11,821.00 8,677.00 Industrial Park N/A 1,658.00 185.00 $ 1,843.00 1,351.00 NOTE:
The Acquisition Fee shall be paid on each parcel of land within the 2020 Urban Development Boundary prior to the approval of the final subdivision or parcel map. When no final subdivision or parcel map is submitted for approval prior to the commencement of the work of any development on each parcel of land, the Acquisition Fee shall be paid prior to the commencement of the work of any development thereon.
The Development Fee shall be paid on each parcel of land prior to the commencement of the work of any development thereon. 423
41 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 26,144
Revenue
Investment Earnings 1,283
Vehicle Miles Travel Impact Fee 0 *
Total Revenues 1,283
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (11)
Total Expenditure (11)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 27,415
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 0
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 27,415
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 0 *
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Vehicle Miles Travel Fund (286)
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
* This is a new fee that was collected in this fiscal year (FY 22/23) and a new fund was created it for it. The Vehicle Miles Travel fund was created to track these fees. 424
42 AB1600 Actuals
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/23 $ 689,958
Revenue
Investment Earnings 33,901
Northeast Landscaping 368
Northeast Sidewalk/Bikepath 68
Northeast Storm Drain 852
Northeast Block Walls 187
Total Revenues 35,376
Expenditure
Servicing Fees/Audit/Revenue/Accounting (1,262)
Total Expenditure (1,262)
Ending Cash Balance 6/30/24 724,072
C.I.P Money Appropriated 6/30/24 (676,537)
Ending Resources Available 6/30/24 47,534
Future C.I.P. Projects 2024/25-2028/29 0 *
Future Revenue Needed $ -
Northeast Capital Improvement Fund (291)
* A detail list of Future CIP projects is listed in the attached 6 Year Capital Improvement Program that was approved by Council June 2024 with the City's 2 Year Budget.
Impact Fee Report 2023/24
425
43 Fund Description
Number
Total Project
Appropriation
Total
Fiscal Year
Expenditures
291 Fund
Expenditures Yes No
If Yes, Approx.
Construction Date Project Current Status
McAuliff Sidewalk Gap Improvments: On west side of McAuliff from Mill Creek Drive to Douglas Ave (CP0429) 700,000 0 0 X 2026 Developing scope for RFP, anticipate construction to be completed in 2026.Expenditure Total 0 0 0Note: Projects that are labeled "multi-funded" have multiple funds contributing towards the project.
Financing Complete?
Northeast Capital Improvement Fund (291)
Project Status Report (FY 23/24)
This fund is derived from fees paid by developers, builders, and sub dividers for projects located in the Northeast Specific Plan Area to fund the construction of storm drain facilities, parks, bike paths, medians, block walls, landscaping, and amenities identified in the Northeast Specific Plan.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Activity
The column labeled "Total fiscal year expenditures" includes expenditures from all funding sources. 426
44 City of Visalia
NORTHEAST SPECIFIC PLAN AREA DEVELOPMENT FEES
Resolution No. 2023-04 Effective August 19, 2023
ACQUISITION FEE BY SUBDIVISION
Storm Drainage $ 978 /per unit
Block Walls $ 215 /per unit
Parkway Landscaping $ 422 /per unit
Bike Paths $ 78 /per unit
Total $ 1,693 /per unit
FEE BY DEVELOPMENT
Medians $ 157 /per unit
Parks $ 216 /per unit
Financing Costs $ 169 /per unit
Total $ 542 /per unit
The unit fee shall be adjusted annually by City Council based on the following:
4. Five percent (5%) per year increase in land acquisition costs;
5. An amount equal to the change in the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for improvement development costs.
NOTE:
The "Fee by Subdivision" shall be paid on each parcel of land in the Northeast Specific Plan Area prior to the approval of the final subdivision or parcel map. In the Case where units are to be constructed in previously subdivided areas which have not paid the unit fee identified as "Fee by Subdivision" above, the balance of the total unit fee shall be collected at the time of development.
In the event that a property develops with a non-residential use, the unit fee equivalent shall be calculated for that property and collected at the time of subdivision and building permits as appropriate.
The City-wide portion of the Park Fee is in addition to the Parks "Fee by Development" and shall be paid on each allowable dwelling unit at the same time the "Fee by Subdivision" is due.
City-wide portion of Park Fee $384 /per
427
45 Attachment
City of Visalia 6 year Capital Improvement Program
428
46 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 1,198,000 1,343,200 1,490,700 (30,500) 88,100 209,100 Impact Fees and Interest Earnings 147,300 149,600 152,600 120,700 123,100 125,600Allocations (2,100) (2,100) (2,100) (2,100) (2,100) (2,100)Capital Improvements 0 0 (1,671,700) 0 0 0Total Resources Available for Future Projects 1,343,200 1,490,700 (30,500) 88,100 209,100 332,600 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Corp Yard New Site Development: Improve property acquired from SCE at NW corner of the Corporation Yard. Includes grading, NPDES permit requirements, paving, striping, utilities and lighting. Requires demolition of existing Streets Building and relocation of utilities, removing the building and foundation, soil import, grading, and compaction. Also includes installation of improvements to existing storm drainage system to provide grease & sediment treatment. Provides compliance with CA's requirement to control site storm drainage and improves mobility of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Multi-funded total of $4.8m from $1.67M CY Impact Fee (103) and $3.13m Solid Waste (441). Public Works New
(3010) $ B2 1,671,700
0 0 1,671,700 0 0 0
Notes: Multi-funded means this is only this fund's portion of the total amount budgeted. These projects are funded from multiple sources and the full budget is shown in the "Multi-Fund 301".The Budget Impact column shows the estimated annual impact of the project on the operating budget for maintenance once completed or purchased. - - No Annual Maintenance Costs (or no increase over existing cost) $$$ Annual Maintenance costs is over $25,000. These projects will be explained in detail in the project description. $ Annual Maintenance cost is $5,000 or less $$$$ Project will result in savings as described in project description $$ Annual Maintenance costs is $5,000 to $25,000
Corp Yard Impact Fee - 103 (2330)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund is derived from Corporation Yard Impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities, equipment, and not for operation and maintenance.
Cash Balance Summary
429
47 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 1,400,700 1,727,000 1,979,400 2,313,300 2,578,900 2,926,300Impact Fee Revenues 329,900 331,000 337,600 344,400 351,300 358,300Operating and Allocations (3,600) (3,600) (3,700) (3,800) (3,900) (4,000)Capital Improvements 0 (75,000) 0 (75,000) 0 (75,000)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 1,727,000 1,979,400 2,313,300 2,578,900 2,926,300 3,205,600 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Public Safety Traffic Signal Pre-emption System: Install three (3) Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Systems at existing traffic signals at various locations throughout the City every other year. This system allows emergency response vehicles to control traffic signals along their route. Newer traffic signals have EVPs included; however, there are approximately 45 existing traffic signals within the City without an EVP system. Multi-funded: $100k every other year from $75k Fire Impact Fees (106) and $25k General Fund (001). Engineering CP9531
(3010) - - N/A 75,000 75,000 75,000
0 75,000 0 75,000 0 75,000
Notes: Multi-funded means this is only this fund's portion of the total amount budgeted. These projects are funded from multiple sources and the full budget is shown in the "Multi-Fund 301".The Budget Impact column shows the estimated annual impact of the project on the operating budget for maintenance once completed or purchased. - - No Annual Maintenance Costs (or no increase over existing cost) $$$ Annual Maintenance costs is over $25,000. These projects will be explained in detail in the project description. $ Annual Maintenance cost is $5,000 or less $$$$ Project will result in savings as described in project description $$ Annual Maintenance costs is $5,000 to $25,000
Fire Impact Fee - 106 (2360)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund is derived from Fire Impact fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds are to only be used for new facilities, equipment, and not for operation and maintenance.
Cash Balance Summary
430
48 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 5,301,900 6,563,600 633,900 (3,463,000) (10,294,300) (40,255,800) Park and Recreational Impact Fees 2,417,000 2,465,400 2,514,700 2,565,000 2,616,300 2,668,600Interest Earnings 81,600 61,200 45,900 34,400 25,800 19,400Operating Expenditures (16,500) (16,500) (16,800) (17,100) (17,400) (17,700)Capital Improvements (1,220,400) (8,439,800) (6,640,700) (9,413,600) (32,586,200) (1,930,600)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 6,563,600 633,900 (3,463,000) (10,294,300) (40,255,800) (39,516,100) # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Road 148-Mineral King to St. John's Parkway: Design and construct approximately 6,400 ft of Tower Street from Mineral King to St. John's Parkway, excluding the new Interchange to SR 198 for access to park/basins, to be 4-lane, north-south arterial along Rd 148 alignment, in coordination with future interchange at SR 198 and SR216 (Houston Ave); the SCE towers; and the Greenway Trail. Includes culvert crossing of Mill Creek (Army Corp Permit). Development in east Visalia, around SR 198, requires another north/south arterial. Multi funded project total of $22.4m from $10.2mTransportation Impact (241) including $97k prior year funding and $12.3m Parks & Rec (211) including $98k prior year funding. Maintenance cost estimated to be $28k per year. Engineering CP0525
(3010) $$$ B12 1,060,500 2,245,300 160,700 8,690,000
2 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) Basin F (Design): Design groundwater recharge Basin F at ESRP using local funds to prepare "shovel ready" Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) package. Staff to pursue additional funding for construction of this project. Multi funded project total of $1.3m from $8k current and $9k prior year Gas Tax (111), $17k current and $100k prior year Measure R Trails (132), $135K current and $404k prior year Parks and Rec (211), $108k current and $481k prior year Ground Water Recharge (224), and $6k current and $10k prior year Waterways (261). Engineering CP0371
(3010) - - B13 134,900
3 Goshen-Virmargo Park/Pond: Design regional park/pond at the northwest corner of Goshen and Virmargo to serve existing and future development between Cain St, Lovers Lane, Houston Ave, and Mill Creek. Goal is to prepare shovel-ready design for either potential grant opportunities or excavation by developers. Basin parcel is already City property but park will require additional land acquisition to the West. Multi-funded project total of $1.53m from $265K Storm Sewer (221) and $1.26m Parks & Rec (211). Engineering CP0661
(3010) $ B11 25,000 1,240,000
Recreation Facilities - 211 (2440)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund is derived from impact fees paid by developers in lieu of providing parks and open space. Funds are to be used to implement the Parks Master Plan for open space acquisition and providing park and other recreational facilities.
Cash Balance Summary
431
49 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
4 4-Acre Neighborhood Park: Per the general plan the City will acquire land, design, and build a 4-acre neighborhood park in the area of Tulare and Roeben. Neighborhood Parks are intended to provide basic recreation activities for one or more neighborhoods with a service area of one half to one mile radius. Neighborhood parks usually include playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, and walkways. This location will also include innovative features. Annual maintenance costs for this park are estimated to be $96k per year. Parks and Recreation CP0563 $$$ N/A 2,725,000
5 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) On-Site Streets & Update Site Layout: Design of interior streets & infrastructure at the East Side Regional Park, including McKinley Ave. (4,400 LF) and Villoy Ave. (3,000 LF) to include utilities (water, electric, gas, sanitary sewer), streets, a box culvert, lighting, and parking analysis within the park. Update Site Master Plan Layout to apply preliminary engineering design to locate the facilities for the entire site. Excludes design of play fields, buildings, and other public recreation facilities. FY25/26- 26/27 topo survey, design, estimating, permitting; Approx. $2.4M. FY27/28-28/29 Construction. Multi funded project total of $18m from $13.6m Parks and Rec (211), and $4.5m Transportation Impact (241-TIF). Annual Maintenance costs of these improvements are estimated to be $49k. Engineering CP0668
(3010) $$$ B13 1,863,500 11,694,200 83,500
6 Cameron Creek Regional Park/Basin: Acquire site for a 5.25 acre storm/recharge basin with 4-acre park, to include .5 mile asphalt trail along southerly extension of McAuliff adjacent to Cameron Creek to serve existing and future development within the one-mile development block of Lovers Lane to Road 148 and Caldwell to Walnut. May also receive TID exchange water from Cameron Creek. Geotechnical testing will be required to determine eligibility for ground water recharge funding. Multi-funded: Project total $3.1m from $1.3m current and $537k prior Parks & Rec (211), $432k current and $179k prior Storm Sewer (221), and $442k current and $179k prior GW Recharge (224). Annual maintenance costs for this park are estimated to be $116k per year. Engineering CP0517
(3010) $$$ N/A 1,306,000
7 2-Acre Neighborhood Park: Acquire land, design, and build a neighborhood park of 2 acres in the north side of Ferguson 1/4 mile west of Demaree in accordance with the General Plan's element on Park and Recreation Facilities and development trends Park improvements to include walking paths, playground, picnic area, and open turf. Funding for acquisition to begin in FY-25-26 with construction to follow in FY-26-27. Maintenance costs for this park are estimated to be $48k per year. Parks and Recreation CP0425 $$$ N/A 250,000 2,450,000
Recreation Facilities - 211 (2440) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
432
50 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
8 Master Plan Update: The Community Services Department was created in May of 2020. With it being a new department that incompasses Recreation, Parks, Urban Forestry, Buildings, and Trails, a Department Master Plan is needed. Multi funded total of $225k from $175k General Fund (001) and $50k Recreation Facilities (211).
Parks and
Recreation
CP0669
(3010) - - N/A 50,000
9 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) Basin F (Construction): Construct a 33 acre groundwater recharge basin at the ESRP including water structures, piping and dry wells. Also includes a pedestrian trail around the top of the new basin, a riparian habitat, two pedestrian bridges, and a small temporary parking lot. Design in separate project. Construction is contingent upon receiving a state/federal grant with 20% local match. Multi funded project total of $9.2m from $83k from Gas Tax (111), $180k Measure R Trails (132), $1.43m Parks and Rec (211), $1.15m Ground Water Recharge (224), $62k Waterways (261), and a $6.3m grant (001). Maintenance cost estimated to be $44k per year. Project Contingent upon grant. Engineering New
(3010) $$$ B13 1,433,200
10 Southside Open Space and Basin: Acquire land for development of linear, landscaped basin with functional passive space open on the south side of SR-198, east of Shirk St. to receive City storm water flows from Mill Creek through either Persian-Watson Ditch or through a pipeline north under SR-198. Phase 1 to be implemented with the Sierra Village development expansion requiring relocate of existing basin. Project includes acquisition of the anticipated additional ROW needed for the Shirk 198 Interchange. Construction not included. Multi funded project total of $2.8m from $944k Parks & Rec (211), $1.42m Storm Sewer (221), and $421k Transportation Impact (241). Engineering New
(3010) $ C7 944,600
11 Northside Open Space and Basin - West of Shirk: Northside Highway 198 Open Space Setback Area (west of Shirk) - Acquire approximately 30.1 acres of land from three parcels for the northwest scenic setback area and riparian setback from Mill Creek to develop as passive recreational open space and drainage basin to serve existing and planned development north of Highway 198 between Clancy and Shirk. Acquisition of land for the northwest portion (between Clancy and Shirk) planned in 26/27, starting at Clancy and heading east, acquiring one parcel per year. Multi-funded project total of $3m from $868k Parks & Rec (211), $1.3m Storm Sewer (221), and $900k Waterways (261). Engineering New
(3010) $$ A3 256,000 228,000 384,000
Recreation Facilities - 211 (2440) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
433
51 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
12 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) Basin E (Design & Construct): Design a 12-acre groundwater recharge basin at ESRP including storm water infrastructure, structures, and trails in accordance with the park's masterplan in FY25/26 for proposed construction 27/28, contingent upon receiving a state/federal grant with 20% local match. Mill Creek Realignment in seperate CIP. Multi funded project total of $5.3m from $225k Measure R Trails (132), $626K Parks and Rec (211), $1.07m Ground Water Recharge (224), and $3.35m grant (001). Project contingent upon grant. Engineering New
(3010) - - B13 156,200 445,600 23,700
13 New Recreation Center: This project will include the construction of an approximately 60,000 sq. ft. indoor recreational facility at a site to be later determined. Location and amenities to be determined by proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Maintenance cost estimated to be $450k per year.
Parks and
Recreation New $$$ N/A 50,000 20,000,000
14 Cameron Creek Park/Basin: Locate and acquire site for 10-11 acre neighborhood park and storm/recharge basin north of Caldwell Avenue adjacent to Cameron Creek to receive TID exchange water through Cameron Creek, through development of a later project. Geotechnical testing will be required to determine soil infiltration characteristics for ground water recharge purposes and eligibility for ground water recharge funding. Multi-funded project total of $5.1m from $2.3m Recreation (211), $1.4m Storm Sewer (221), $1.4m GW Recharge (224), and $21K Measure R Trailways (132). Maintenance cost estimated to be $86k per year. Engineering New
(3010) $$$ N/A 484,300 1,847,100
1,220,400 8,439,800 6,640,700 9,413,600 32,586,200 1,930,600 Notes: Multi-funded means this is only this fund's portion of the total amount budgeted. These projects are funded from multiple sources and the full budget is shown in the "Multi-Fund 301".The Budget Impact column shows the estimated annual impact of the project on the operating budget for maintenance once completed or purchased. - - No Annual Maintenance Costs (or no increase over existing cost) $$$ Annual Maintenance costs is over $25,000. These projects will be explained in detail in the project description. $ Annual Maintenance cost is $5,000 or less $$$$ Project will result in savings as described in project description $$ Annual Maintenance costs is $5,000 to $25,000
Recreation Facilities - 211 (2440) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
434
52 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 3,722,400 3,784,800 2,114,900 450,400 (13,464,300) (13,565,000)Utility User and Developer Impact Fees 1,310,800 1,339,200 1,366,000 1,393,300 1,421,200 1,449,600Operating Expenditures (staff costs, allocations, etc.) (32,300) (32,500) (33,200) (33,900) (34,600) (35,300)Capital Improvements (1,216,100) (2,976,600) (2,997,300) (15,274,100) (1,487,300) (1,472,500)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 3,784,800 2,114,900 450,400 (13,464,300) (13,565,000) (13,623,200) # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
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(or "new")
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Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Goshen-Virmargo Park/Pond: Design regional park/pond at the northwest corner of Goshen and Virmargo to serve existing and future development between Cain St, Lovers Lane, Houston Ave, and Mill Creek. Goal is to prepare shovel-ready design for either potential grant opportunities or excavation by developers. Basin parcel is already City property but park will require additional land acquisition to the West. Multi-funded project total of $1.53m from $265K Storm Sewer (221) and $1.26m Parks & Rec (211). Engineering CP0661
(3010) $ B11 265,000
2 Shirk Street Widening - Walnut to Noble: Widen Shirk from 2-lanes to 4-lanes including center median from Noble to Walnut Ave., install master storm trunk line, ditch culvert extension, curb & gutter, pavement, bike lanes, street lighting, utility pole relocations, median landscaping, and other necessary infrastructure. Necessary to continue widening Shirk and alleviate traffic congestion for future development. Sanitary and Storm Sewer improvements funded by separate project. Multi funded total of $13.4m from $44K Wastewater Trunkline (231), $2m Storm Sewer Construction (221), $5.18m Transportation Impact (241), $136k Measure R Local (131), $1m Measure R Trails (132), $5m Measure R Regional (133). Engineering CP0656
(3010) $$ C4 249,000 1,750,700
3 Annual Storm Sewer Oversizing: Construct various storm drain lines. Pays the City's annual cost of reimbursing developers for the design and construction of storm drain lines which implement the Storm Water Master Plan. To implement necessary Storm Sewer Master improvements and reimburse developers for implementation of Master Plan. Engineering CP9229 - - N/A 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Storm Sewer Construction - 221 (2450)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund is derived from Storm Sewer impact fees collected at the time of development and a portion of the monthly storm sewer users fees. This fund shares $.84 of the $2.65 monthly storm sewer fee with the Wastewater Trunkline construction fund (1231). Funds are to be used only for construction of new storm sewer infrastructure to implement the Storm Sewer Master Plan.
Cash Balance Summary
435
53 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
Project #
(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
4 Shirk Street Widening Over Mill Creek: Construct a 330-foot extension of the existing Shirk Street culvert crossing at Mill Creek located between Hillsdale Avenue and School Avenue. This work includes the culvert extension, extension of existing storm drain line, and the street improvements for widening Shirk within the vicinity of the culvert. Multi funded project total of $4.9M from $171K Measure N (141) prior year funding, $4.6M from Transportation Impact (241) prior year funding, and $122K from Storm Sewer (221).
Engineering
CP0305
(3010) $ A4 122,000
5 Sierra Village Basin Study: Study-Feasibility of Sierra Village Basin, Lift Station, and tributary network to evaluate existing system function and capacity and identify means of improvement. Includes feasibility of basin relocation for the Southside Scenic Corridor and development of conceptlevel plans to asses existing deficiency/flooding concerns at the Sierra Village Basin. Multi funded project total of $150k from $113K Storm Sewer (221), and $37K Storm Sewer Deficiency (222). Engineering CP0666
(3010) - - N/A 112,500
6 Virmargo Right of Way & Utility Installation: Acquisition of Virmargo Right of Way between Goshen and Houston, design and construction of sewer lift station at Goshen and Virmargo (to be coordinated with park/pond) and installation of storm and sewer main in Virmargo alignment. Connects to Irma Sewer (CP9457) by designing and constructing sewer lift station and main to serve Irma and undeveloped area between Goshen and Houston allowing future tie-in of development north of Goshen to future park/pond funded by separate CIP request. Multi-funded project total of $2.6m from $791k Storm Sewer Construction (221), $873k Wastewater Trunkline (231), $873 WWTP (431), and $117k Transportation Impact Fee (241).
Engineering
CP0657
(3010) $ B10 106,600 684,600
7 Modoc Basin Improvements: Define the ultimate basin footprint and configuration with preliminary and engineering design for the modoc basin in 24/25, and construction beginning 27/28. Includes a Geotechincal report and study to determine how the conceptual two compartment basin can serve as both recharge and flood control. Grading and Construction of the Modoc Basin ultimate footprint will accommodate flood control purposes for Tier II Urban Development around and north of the Modoc Basin. Multi funded project total of $1.4m from $717k Ground Water Recharge (224) and $717k Storm Sewer Construction (221). Engineering CP0662
(3010) - - A6 105,500 611,800
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Storm Sewer Construction - 221 (2450) - Continued
436
54 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
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(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
8 Auto Plaza Basin Expansion: Acquire an additional 3.5 acres to the west of the current basin site to allow the basin to be expanded in capacity. Originally designed to be a detention basin with a discharge pump, the design has been changed to be a retention basin with no pump to serve a larger regional area, requiring expansion to provide the needed capacity within the Plaza Business Park and The Square at Plaza Drive master planned projects. Project total of $1.19m, includes prior year funding of $200K.
Engineering CP0302 $ A2 45,500 124,000 825,000
9 Annual Storm Sewer Construction Administration: Staff preliminary design and administration of new storm sewer construction projects as identified in the Storm Sewer Master Plan. To implement necessary Storm Sewer Master improvements for implementation of the Master Plan.
Engineering CP8222 - - N/A 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10 SW Shirk Regional Basin: Design, ROW, and construction of new regional basin on West side of S Shirk Rd between Paradise Ave and Tulare Ave. Basin will serve the future widening of Shirk and tier 2 and 3 development between SR198 and Walnut Ave. Acquire approximately 17 acres for ultimate basin configuration, design, and construction. Development has already started expressing interest in the area. Starting design and acquisition early will allow for excavation to be done by development as it occurs. Construction by the City is therefore put in the planning years. Engineering CP0710 $$ C8 1,650,000 11,914,000 11 Cameron Creek Regional Park/Basin: Acquire site for a 5.25 acre storm/recharge basin with 4-acre park, to include .5 mile asphalt trail along southerly extension of McAuliff adjacent to Cameron Creek to serve existing and future development within the one-mile development block of Lovers Lane to Road 148 and Caldwell to Walnut. May also receive TID exchange water from Cameron Creek. Geotechnical testing will be required to determine eligibility for ground water recharge funding. Multi-funded: Project total $3.1m from $1.3m current and $537k prior Parks & Rec (211), $432k current and $179k prior Storm Sewer (221), and $442k current and $179k prior GW Recharge (224). Annual maintenance costs for this park are estimated to be $116k per year. Engineering CP0517
(3010) $$$ N/A 432,000
Storm Sewer Construction - 221 (2450) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
437
55 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
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(or "new")
Budget
Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
12 Southside Open Space and Basin: Acquire land for development of linear, landscaped basin with functional passive space open on the south side of SR-198, east of Shirk St. to receive City storm water flows from Mill Creek through either Persian-Watson Ditch or through a pipeline north under SR-198. Phase 1 to be implemented with the Sierra Village development expansion requiring relocate of existing basin. Project includes acquisition of the anticipated additional ROW needed for the Shirk 198 Interchange. Construction not included. Multi funded project total of $2.8m from $944k Parks & Rec (211), $1.42m Storm Sewer (221), and $421k Transportation Impact (241). Engineering New
(3010) $ C7 448,500 386,100 448,500 133,800
13 Northside Open Space and Basin - West of Shirk: Northside Highway 198 Open Space Setback Area (west of Shirk) - Acquire approximately 30.1 acres of land from three parcels for the northwest scenic setback area and riparian setback from Mill Creek to develop as passive recreational open space and drainage basin to serve existing and planned development north of Highway 198 between Clancy and Shirk. Acquisition of land for the northwest portion (between Clancy and Shirk) planned in 26/27, starting at Clancy and heading east, acquiring one parcel per year. Multi-funded project total of $3m from $868k Parks & Rec (211), $1.3m Storm Sewer (221), and $900k Waterways (261). Engineering New
(3010) $$ A3 384,000 342,000 576,000
14 Highland St. Storm Drain: Install a storm drain line along Highland St alignment from Ferguson Ave to connect to an existing 48" storm main in front of Highland Gardens development and connect the line into Fairview Park/Basin. In addition, expand the storage capacity of the Park/Basin, and incorporate water quality into the expanded basin design. This project includes design, construction, and additional excavation to provide additional storage capacity. Multi funded project total of $1.25m from $502k Storm Sewer Construction (221), and $753k Storm Sewer Deficiency (222). Engineering CP9796
(3010) $ B8 80,100 421,200
Storm Sewer Construction - 221 (2450) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
438
56 # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
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Map
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15 Storm Drain and Sewer Master Plan Update: Update Storm and Sanitary Sewer Master Plans. Facility Master Plans should be updated every 5 years to incorporate any changes in infrastructure, land use, and environmental conditions. Includes a new nexus study to justify the storm and sanitary sewer impact and utility fees and CEQA review. Current update to the facility master plans was implemented in 22/23, updating the storm and sewer master plans since 1994. Multi funded project total of $940k from $564k Storm Sewer Construction (221), and $376k Wastewater Trunkline (231). Engineering New
(3010) - - N/A 564,000
16 Cameron Creek Park/Basin: Locate and acquire site for 10-11 acre neighborhood park and storm/recharge basin north of Caldwell Avenue adjacent to Cameron Creek to receive TID exchange water through Cameron Creek, through development of a later project. Geotechnical testing will be required to determine soil infiltration characteristics for ground water recharge purposes and eligibility for ground water recharge funding. Multi-funded project total of $5.1m from $2.3m Recreation (211), $1.4m Storm Sewer (221), $1.4m GW Recharge (224), and $21K Measure R Trailways (132). Maintenance cost estimated to be $86k per year. Engineering New
(3010) $$$ N/A 252,800 1,128,700
1,216,100 2,976,600 2,997,300 15,274,100 1,487,300 1,472,500 Notes: Multi-funded means this is only this fund's portion of the total amount budgeted. These projects are funded from multiple sources and the full budget is shown in the "Multi-Fund 301".The Budget Impact column shows the estimated annual impact of the project on the operating budget for maintenance once completed or purchased. - - No Annual Maintenance Costs (or no increase over existing cost) $$$ Annual Maintenance costs is over $25,000. These projects will be explained in detail in the project description. $ Annual Maintenance cost is $5,000 or less $$$$ Project will result in savings as described in project description $$ Annual Maintenance costs is $5,000 to $25,000
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Storm Sewer Construction - 221 (2450) - Continued
439
57 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 3,432,400 4,674,700 2,554,600 (48,800) (2,996,500) (4,436,800) Operating Revenues 1,572,900 1,604,300 1,636,400 1,669,100 1,702,500 1,736,600Operating Expenditures (39,000) (39,000) (39,800) (40,600) (41,400) (42,200)Capital Improvements (291,600) (3,685,400) (4,200,000) (4,576,200) (3,101,400) (6,306,000)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 4,674,700 2,554,600 (48,800) (2,996,500) (4,436,800) (9,048,400) # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Virmargo Right of Way & Utility Installation: Acquisition of Virmargo Right of Way between Goshen and Houston, design and construction of sewer lift station at Goshen and Virmargo (to be coordinated with park/pond) and installation of storm and sewer main in Virmargo alignment. Connects to Irma Sewer (CP9457) by designing and constructing sewer lift station and main to serve Irma and undeveloped area between Goshen and Houston allowing future tie-in of development north of Goshen to future park/pond funded by separate CIP request. Multifunded project total of $2.6m from $791k Storm Sewer Construction (221), $873k Wastewater Trunkline (231), $873 WWTP (431), and $117k Transportation Impact Fee (241). Engineering CP0657
(3010) $ B4 117,600 755,400
2 Reimburse Developers for Sanitary Sewer: Reimbursement of additional costs incurred when constructing required sanitary sewer improvements along with development. The additional cost is the difference between the "development requirement" and the requirement to accommodate for future development in the area in compliance with the Sewer Line Master Plan. Engineering CP9318 - - N/A 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 3 Shirk Street Widening - Walnut to Noble: Widen Shirk from 2-lanes to 4-lanes including center median from Noble to Walnut Ave., install master storm trunk line, ditch culvert extension, curb & gutter, pavement, bike lanes, street lighting, utility pole relocations, median landscaping, and other necessary infrastructure. Necessary to continue widening Shirk and alleviate traffic congestion for future development. Sanitary and Storm Sewer improvements funded by separate project. Multi funded total of $13.4m from $44K Wastewater Trunkline (231), $2m Storm Sewer Construction (221), $5.18m Transportation Impact (241), $136k Measure R Local (131), $1m Measure R Trails (132), $5m Measure R Regional (133). Engineering CP0656
(3010) $$ C4 44,000
Wastewater Trunkline - 231 (2490)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund's revenues are derived from Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Line Connection Fees. Funds are to be used only for new sanitary sewer trunk line construction, and not for operation and maintenance. This fund also receives a portion of the monthly sewer users fees.
Cash Balance Summary
440
58 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
4 Sewer Line Preliminary Engineering: Preliminary engineering and design work necessary to provide developers and engineers with adequate information to construct master planned sewer lines with proposed development projects in compliance with the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Engineering CP9234 - - N/A 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 5 Shirk St. Sanitary Sewer Trunkline - Walnut to Noble: Install a 48" sanitary sewer trunk line in Shirk Street between Walnut Avenue and Noble Avenue to connect existing sewer trunkline within Shirk Street south of Hwy-198 to existing sewer trunkline in Walnut Avenue. Includes removal of existing 6" sewer force main and the associated lift station located at Shirk Street and Noble Avenue. Replacement of the line is identified in the City's Sewer Master Plan and provides the necessary wastewater conveyance capacity to accommodate future development growth. Project total of $6.1m from Wastewater Trunkline (231) including $385k prior year funding. Engineering CP0567 - - C4 2,800,000 3,000,000 6 Visalia Parkway Sanitary Sewer Trunkline - Santa Fe to Lovers Lane: Construct new 30" sanitary sewer trunkline along Visalia Parkway (Ave. 276) alignment between Santa Fe Street and Lovers Lane through existing orchards & farmland, primarily shown as future low density residential in the General Plan. Project will include purchase of Right of Way (ROW), new trunkline at a depth of approximately 17-feet, new 60" manholes, clearing & grubbing, demolition, sheet & shoring, and some bores under existing creeks and ditches. FY 26/27-28/29, $2.76M, Design & ROW; FY 29/30, $6.17M Construction. Engineering New - - D1 1,070,000 1,192,000 494,000 6,176,000 7 State Route (SR) 99 Steel Casing: Jack and bore a 72" steel casing underneath SR-99 near avenue 280. This steel casing will be in place for future installation of utility lines. The steel casing will allow for future installation of utility lines such as sanitary sewer and purple pipe (reclaimed water). The future utility lines will assist with maintaining utility capacity and needs as the city approaches full urban growth and planning area build out. Multi-funded project total of $8.9m from $5.4m Wastewater Trunkline (231) and $3.6m Wastewater (431) including $668k prior year funding. Engineering CP0577
(3010) - - C1 2,878,200 2,477,400
Wastewater Trunkline - 231 (2490) -
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Continued
441
59 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 6,770,700 7,645,400 5,511,000 4,415,800 (9,483,600) (31,426,400)Transportation Impact Fees 5,345,500 5,452,400 5,561,400 5,672,600 5,786,100 5,901,800Interest Earnings (Expense) 302,100 226,600 170,000 127,500 95,600 71,700Operating Expenditures and Allocations (46,800) (46,800) (47,700) (48,700) (49,700) (50,700)Capital Improvements (4,726,100) (7,766,600) (6,778,900) (19,650,800) (27,774,800) (1,957,500)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 7,645,400 5,511,000 4,415,800 (9,483,600) (31,426,400) (27,461,100) # Project Description (100 word limit)
Department or
Division
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(or "new")
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Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Shirk Street Widening - Walnut to Noble: Widen Shirk from 2-lanes to 4-lanes including center median from Noble to Walnut Ave., install master storm trunk line, ditch culvert extension, curb & gutter, pavement, bike lanes, street lighting, utility pole relocations, median landscaping, and other necessary infrastructure. Necessary to continue widening Shirk and alleviate traffic congestion for future development. Sanitary and Storm Sewer improvements funded by separate project. Multi funded total of $13.4m from $44K Wastewater Trunkline (231), $2m Storm Sewer Construction (221), $5.18m Transportation Impact (241), $136k Measure R Local (131), $1m Measure R Trails (132), $5m Measure R Regional (133). Engineering CP0656
(3010) $$ C4 1,327,400 3,849,600
2 Annual Developer Reimbursement: Reimburse developers for additional costs incurred when constructing required arterial & collector streets with their development. Additional cost is the difference between ""development requirement"" & requirement to accommodate for future development in area. Project cost based upon current agreements, estimates of future projects and estimated completion dates. To implement the Circulation Element. Funded 100% from Transportation Impact Fee. Engineering CP9130 - - N/A 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 3 Road 148-Mineral King to St. John's Parkway: Design and construct approximately 6,400 ft of Tower Street from Mineral King to St. John's Parkway, excluding the new Interchange to SR 198 for access to park/basins, to be 4-lane, north-south arterial along Rd 148 alignment, in coordination with future interchange at SR 198 and SR216 (Houston Ave); the SCE towers; and the Greenway Trail. Includes culvert crossing of Mill Creek (Army Corp Permit). Development in east Visalia, around SR 198, requires another north/south arterial. Multi funded project total of $22.4m from $10.2mTransportation Impact (241) including $97k prior year funding and $12.3m Parks & Rec (211) including $98k prior year funding. Maintenance cost estimated to be $28k per year. Engineering CP0525
(3010) $$$ B12 1,071,100 153,800 162,300 8,690,000
Transportation Impact Fee - 241 (2520)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund is derived from fees collected at the time of building permit issuance. Funds can be used only for new street improvements and expansion of transportation infrastructure related to growth.
Cash Balance Summary
442
60 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Division
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Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
4 Traffic Signal Modifications at Lovers Lane and Walnut Ave: Modify to accommodate four lanes of travel east and west along Walnut Ave to mitigate traffic impacts from new subdivision at south east corner and install signal heads and poles for additional lanes and standard video detection. Subdivision completed the full widening of Walnut Ave between Lovers Lane and McAulif St. The City is responsible for traffic signal modifications. Multi-funded project total of $2m from $1.2m Transportation Impact (241) including $605k prior year funding and $779K from Measure R Local (131) including $150k prior year funding.
Engineering
CP0521
(3010) $ D5 629,200
5 Annual Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) Administration: This CIP funds staff time used to update the circulation element and to implement the transportation impact fee program. The supplies used by staff are budgeted under a separate City CIP. This CIP also funds public assets constructed in the public right of way. The continued and ongoing maintenance of the improvements completed under this CIP is maintained by a separate City CIP. Engineering CP9633 - - N/A 220,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 6 Virmargo Right of Way & Utility Installation: Acquisition of Virmargo Right of Way between Goshen and Houston, design and construction of sewer lift station at Goshen and Virmargo (to be coordinated with park/pond) and installation of storm and sewer main in Virmargo alignment. Connects to Irma Sewer (CP9457) by designing and constructing sewer lift station and main to serve Irma and undeveloped area between Goshen and Houston allowing future tie-in of development north of Goshen to future park/pond funded by separate CIP request. Multi-funded project total of $2.6m from $791k Storm Sewer Construction (221), $873k Wastewater Trunkline (231), $873 WWTP (431), and $117k Transportation Impact Fee (241).
Engineering
CP0657
(3010) $ B10 117,200
7 Goshen Widening (south) Ben Maddox to Burke: Widen South Half Goshen Avenue from Ben Maddox to Burke Street. Project includes widening Goshen to full 84 foot, 2 lane collector. Improvements include paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, street lights, bike lanes, landscaping and irrigation conduit. Project will require coordination with utilites to relocate poles, property owners to relocate and install drive approaches, and acquire ROW. Improves traffic circulation and pedestrian accessibilty. Widening will also have a positive impact on development for the Civic Center and commercial parcels within the area.
Engineering CP0713 $ B18 110,000 1,375,000
Transportation Impact Fee - 241 (2520) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
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61 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Division
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(or "new")
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Impact
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Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
8 Visalia Parkway Improvements-North Half: Extend this arterial transportation corridor between Stonebrook Street and Court Street. Construct the northerly half to provide one lane of travel in each direction within current right of way. Improves mobility and connectivity of the southern shopping district and neighborhoods in the south east community of the City. Future CIP, Visalia Parkway & Santa Fe Intersection, will connect Visalia Parkway from Court to Santa Fe, and establish future alignment east towards Ben Maddox. Multi funded project total of $4.1m from $2.6m Transportation Impact (241) including prior year funding of $631k and $1.459m State Transportation (281-LTF).
Engineering
CP0519
(3010) $ D12 87,200 1,895,800
9 NW Quadrant At-Grade Railroad Crossing: Study to determine location for new at-grade crossing (possibly Linwood St, Chinowth St, or Preston/Roeben St) & abandonment of existing crossing to accomodate development in NW quadrant. Includes installation of new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, traffic signal, railroad warning devices, signage and striping, and upgrade of railroad tracks at recommended location. Also includes public outreach, abandonment of existing RR crossing and moderate updates to two adjacent intersections north & south of new crossing. FY24/25 Preliminary Engineering & Environmental, PS&E, Right of Way and Permitting. FY27/28 Construction. Multi funded project total of $5.2m from $2.5m Measure R Local (131) including $200k prior year funding and $2.7m Transportation Impact Fees (241) including $486k prior year funding.
Engineering
CP0524
(3010) $ N/A 64,000 73,600 73,400 1,999,600 47,500
10 Santa Fe Street-Houston to Riggin (DESIGN): Project will develop plans, specs and estimate for construction of a 4-lane, north-south, arterial along the old Santa Fe Railroad alignment where City owns ROW and tracks have been removed. Project also includes environmental review (CEQA and NEPA), public outreach and construction easement acquisition. Public outreach and coordination will be required due to the established neighborhoods on both sides of the corridor. Construction easements will be necessary for block wall construction during the future street construction project. The block wall will stretch along the entire length of Houston to Riggin (approx. 5,000 feet).
Engineering CP0714 - - B16 1,280,000 430,000
Transportation Impact Fee - 241 (2520) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
444
62 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
11 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) On-Site Streets & Update Site Layout: Design of interior streets & infrastructure at the East Side Regional Park, including McKinley Ave. (4,400 LF) and Villoy Ave. (3,000 LF) to include utilities (water, electric, gas, sanitary sewer), streets, a box culvert, lighting, and parking analysis within the park. Update Site Master Plan Layout to apply preliminary engineering design to locate the facilities for the entire site. Excludes design of play fields, buildings, and other public recreation facilities. FY25/26- 26/27 topo survey, design, estimating, permitting; Approx. $2.4M. FY27/28-28/29 Construction. Multi funded project total of $18m from $13.6m Parks and Rec (211), and $4.5m Transportation Impact (241-TIF). Annual Maintenance costs of these improvements are estimated to be $49k.
Engineering
CP0668
(3010) $$$ B13 621,100 3,898,100 27,900
12 Road 148 from Walnut Ave to Visalia Parkway (1.6 miles): 4-lane, north-south arterial along Road 148 alignment. Includes rough topo survey, geometric alignments, permitting requirements, right of way needs, estimates, and project phasing. FY 25/26-27/28, includes Walnut to RR at KRoad Alignment (Rector Station) - CEQA, Design, RW, and Permitting. FY 28/29, construction of K Road to Caldwell. FY 29/30 and future fiscal years includes design, RW and construction from Caldwell to Visalia Parkway. K Road to Caldwell & Caldwell to Visalia Parkway are Tier 2 & 3 of the Gen Plan and will be deferred to future years. Multi-funded project total of $10.9m from $5.5m Measure R Local (131) and $.5m Transportation Impact (241).
Engineering
CP0526
(3010) $$ D3 588,500 261,300 157,900 4,051,000 399,100
13 Design and Construct Tower St (Rd 148) from Cypress Ave to Walnut Ave (4200 feet): Analyze options for a 4-lane, northsouth arterial along Rd 148 alignment, coordinating with future SR 198 interchange, SCE towers, Greenway Trail, Creeks, and other structures. FY25/26 includes rough topo survey, geometric alignments, permitting requirements, Caltrans coordination, right of way needs, estimates. FY 28/29 Construction. Due to continuing development in east Visalia, around State Route 198, another north/south arterial is needed. Multi funded project total of $9.8m from $4.9m Measure R Local (131) and $4.9m Transportation Impact (241). Engineering CP0528
(3010) - - D7 368,800 42,300 152,600 4,356,600
Transportation Impact Fee - 241 (2520) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
445
63 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
14 Linwood Street Extension (North of Riggn): Design and construction for the extension of Linwood Street north of Riggin Avenue. The roadway will be located within and along the westerly portion of the current Modoc Basin footprint with a signalized connection at Riggin Avenue and extend north up to Modoc Ditch. Construction of Linwood Street alignment north of Riggin Avenue up to Modoc Ditch in order to accommodate access to the Tier II Urban Development Boundary north of the Modoc Basin. This project will build the extension of Linwood Street with a signalization connection at Riggin Avenue and extend north up to Modoc Ditch. This project will coordinate with and follow the Linwood Street Embankment Project. Project contingent upon development in the North. Engineering CP0715 $ A10 300,000 2,564,900 15 Ben Maddox Widening: Widen Ben Maddox from Center Avenue to Goshen Avenue. Project includes widening Ben Maddox to full 110 foot, 4 lane divided arterial. Improvements include paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, street lights, landscaping and irrigation conduit. Project will require coordination with utilites to relocate poles, property owners to relocate and install drive approaches, and acquire ROW. ROW acquisition is required from multiple property owners along Ben Maddox. Note: UUD $1.3M not included. Engineering New $ B19 850,000 248,400 2,009,900 16 Visalia Parkway & Santa Fe Intersection (Construction): This project will construct a new roadway intersection at Visalia Parkway & Santa Fe Street. The work will entail roadway and intersection improvements, railroad crossing, culvert construction, and incorporate the existing Santa Fe Bike Trail into the intersection. Construction will also include the roadway segment of Visalia Parkway between Court Street and the intersection. This project will further transportation connectivity through the ongoing development of the arterial ring road concept that includes Visalia Parkway, Tower, Riggin, and Shirk by connecting Visalia Parkway to Santa Fe Street. Engineering New $ D13 2,994,700 6,409,800 17 Tulare Ave Extension to Tower Rd: Construct Tulare Avenue from Arroyo Street to Road 148 (Tower Road) and extend Tower Road from Tulare Avenue to just north of Harvard. The section of Tulare Avenue from Lovers Lane to McAuliff was completed in 2018. This project was intended to be constructed with the "NEW" project to extend Tulare Ave from Lovers Lane to McAuliff. This project will provide additional access and help alleviate congestion on Walnut Avenue and McAuliff. Additional subdivision development in this area will benefit greatly from this additional N/S access to Walnut Avenue Engineering New $ D6 1,232,700 2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Transportation Impact Fee - 241 (2520) - Continued
446
64 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Division
Project #
(or "new")
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Impact
Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
18 Goshen Widening (north) Ben Maddox to Burke: Widen North Half Goshen Avenue from Ben Maddox to Burke Street. Includes widening Goshen to full 84 foot, 2 lane collector. Improvements include paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, street lights, bike lanes, landscaping and irrigation conduit. Project will require coordination with utilites to relocate poles, property owners to relocate and install drive approaches, and acquire ROW. Improves traffic circulation and pedestrian accessibilty. Widening will also have a positive impact on development for the Civic Center and commercial parcels within the area.
Engineering New $ B18 500,000 375,000
19 Santa Fe Street - Houston to Riggin -Construction: Construct 4-lane, north-south, arterial along old Santa Fe Railroad. Includes, grading, new structural section, curb and gutter, a storm drain system, median, street lighting, striping, landscaping and irrigation, and block wall installation. Construction also includes single box culvert (100' long) over Modoc Ditch, upgrading signal at the Riggin intersection, signalized pedestrian crosswalk at the Modoc Ditch Trail crossing, and interconnect conduit for entire length of the project. Project contingent upon grant funding from state/federal grant. Multi funded project total of $11m from $5.5m Transportation Impact (241) and $5.5m State Transportation (281). Engineering New
(3010) $ B22 5,516,900
20 Southside Open Space and Basin: Acquire land for development of linear, landscaped basin with functional passive space open on the south side of SR-198, east of Shirk St. to receive City storm water flows from Mill Creek through either Persian-Watson Ditch or through a pipeline north under SR-198. Phase 1 to be implemented with the Sierra Village development expansion requiring relocate of existing basin. Project includes acquisition of the anticipated additional ROW needed for the Shirk 198 Interchange. Construction not included. Multi funded project total of $2.8m from $944k Parks & Rec (211), $1.42m Storm Sewer (221), and $421k Transportation Impact (241). Engineering New
(3010) $ C7 420,500
4,726,100 7,766,600 6,778,900 19,650,800 27,774,800 1,957,500 Notes: Multi-funded means this is only this fund's portion of the total amount budgeted. These projects are funded from multiple sources and the full budget is shown in the "Multi-Fund 301".The Budget Impact column shows the estimated annual impact of the project on the operating budget for maintenance once completed or purchased. - - No Annual Maintenance Costs (or no increase over existing cost) $$$ Annual Maintenance costs is over $25,000. These projects will be explained in detail in the project description. $ Annual Maintenance cost is $5,000 or less $$$$ Project will result in savings as described in project description $$ Annual Maintenance costs is $5,000 to $25,000
Transportation Impact Fee - 241 (2520) - Continued
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
447
65 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Beginning Cash Balance 3,327,200 3,338,700 3,362,800 3,082,500 2,923,600 2,526,200Waterways Impact Fee 487,700 502,300 517,400 532,900 548,900 565,400Interest Earnings and Miscellaneous Revenues 37,800 30,000 22,500 16,900 12,700 9,500Operating Expenditures (8,200) (8,200) (8,400) (8,700) (9,000) (9,300)Capital Improvements (505,800) (500,000) (811,800) (700,000) (950,000) (500,000)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 3,338,700 3,362,800 3,082,500 2,923,600 2,526,200 2,591,800 # Project Description (100 word limit)
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Map
Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1 Annual Acquisition and Restoration Riparian Area Right of Way (ROW): Work with developers to purchase Right-ofWay along waterways as part of development to preserve and restore native riparian vegetation. Engineering CP0427 - - N/A 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) Basin F (Design): Design groundwater recharge Basin F at ESRP using local funds to prepare "shovel ready" Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) package. Staff to pursue additional funding for construction of this project. Multi funded project total of $1.3m from $8k current and $9k prior year Gas Tax (111), $17k current and $100k prior year Measure R Trails (132), $135K current and $404k prior year Parks and Rec (211), $108k current and $481k prior year Ground Water Recharge (224), and $6k current and $10k prior year Waterways (261). Engineering CP0371
(3010) - - B13 5,800
3 Northside Open Space and Basin - West of Shirk: Northside Highway 198 Open Space Setback Area (west of Shirk) - Acquire approximately 30.1 acres of land from three parcels for the northwest scenic setback area and riparian setback from Mill Creek to develop as passive recreational open space and drainage basin to serve existing and planned development north of Highway 198 between Clancy and Shirk. Acquisition of land for the northwest portion (between Clancy and Shirk) planned in 26/27, starting at Clancy and heading east, acquiring one parcel per year. Multi-funded project total of $3m from $868k Parks & Rec (211), $1.3m Storm Sewer (221), and $900k Waterways (261). Engineering New
(3010) $$ A3 250,000 200,000 450,000
Waterways Capital - 261 (2540)
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Fund Description: This fund is derived from developer impact fees. Funds are restricted for acquisition of development setbacks along waterways designated in the Visalia General Plan and restoration of riparian vegetation.
Cash Balance Summary
448
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Ref 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
4 East Side Regional Park (ESRP) Basin F (Construction): Construct a 33 acre groundwater recharge basin at the ESRP including water structures, piping and dry wells. Also includes a pedestrian trail around the top of the new basin, a riparian habitat, two pedestrian bridges, and a small temporary parking lot. Design in separate project. Construction is contingent upon receiving a state/federal grant with 20% local match. Multi funded project total of $9.2m from $83k from Gas Tax (111), $180k Measure R Trails (132), $1.43m Parks and Rec (211), $1.15m Ground Water Recharge (224), $62k Waterways (261), and a $6.3m grant (001). Maintenance cost estimated to be $44k per year. Project Contingent upon grant. Engineering New
(3010) $$$ B13 61,800
505,800 500,000 811,800 700,000 950,000 500,000
Notes: Multi-funded means this is only this fund's portion of the total amount budgeted. These projects are funded from multiple sources and the full budget is shown in the "Multi-Fund 301".The Budget Impact column shows the estimated annual impact of the project on the operating budget for maintenance once completed or purchased. - - No Annual Maintenance Costs (or no increase over existing cost) $$$ Annual Maintenance costs is over $25,000. These projects will be explained in detail in the project description. $ Annual Maintenance cost is $5,000 or less $$$$ Project will result in savings as described in project description $$ Annual Maintenance costs is $5,000 to $25,000
2024/25 - 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
Waterways Capital - 261 (2540) - Continued
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0499 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 3.
Agenda Item Wording:
Execution of Utility Joint Use Agreement: Authorize the City Manager to finalize the two (2) draft Southern California Edison Joint Use Agreement’s, then execute the two (2) finalized agreements and adopt Resolution 2024-66 for the Riggin Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. and Resolution 2024-67 for The Carlton Acres Commercial Project at the northeast corner of said intersection. (Resolutions required)
Deadline for Action: 12/3/2024
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Diego Corvera, Senior Civil Engineer, [email protected], 559-713-4209 Jim Koontz, City Attorney, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>, 559-372-2403 Chris Crawford, City Engineer, [email protected] 559-713-4331 Jason Huckleberry, Engineering and Building Department Director, [email protected], 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to adjust the draft JUAs as necessary, to execute the two (2) finalized SCE JUAs, adopt Resolution 2024-66 for the transmission pole relocation at Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street intersection to accommodate the Riggin Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. and adopt Resolution 2024-67 for the transmission pole relocation east of Shirk St. as part of The Carlton Acres Commercial Project. These agreements were prepared by Southern California Edison and reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Background Discussion:
The purpose of the Riggin Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. is to increase vehicle capacity on Riggin Avenue by adding additional lanes and to provide for an efficient flow of traffic to support growing industrial development within the surrounding area. The City Council identified this segment of Riggin Avenue as a priority transportation corridor and to advance its construction through the use of Measure R Regional Bond Funds at the December 3, 2019 City Council Work Session meeting.
The Carlton Acres Commercial Development project is conditioned to widen Riggin Ave. and Shirk St. along their project frontage. To widen Riggin Ave. the fronting transmission poles need to be relocated to their ultimate location. This development project will relocate six (6) transmission poles east of Shirk St. to construct Riggin Ave. as part of their conditions of approval.
Before any roadway construction can begin the Southern California Edison (SCE) transmission poles in conflict with the project will need to be relocated to their ultimate location. These Joint Use Agreements will establish the new area for the relocated transmission poles surrounding the Riggin Visalia City Council Page 1 of 4 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™450
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Agreements will establish the new area for the relocated transmission poles surrounding the Riggin Ave. and Shirk St.intersection. These agreements need to be executed and recorded to mobilize SCE crews to relocate their facilities.
Project Status
Riggin Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. is currently at 100% design and ready for advertisement. Environmental phase and ROW phase have been completed and federal construction funding has been obligated. Utility relocation is anticipated to begin in January or February of 2025 with road construction in Q1 2025.
The Carlton Acres Commercial Development is currently under construction and is expected to be completed before October of 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact at this time. The Joint Use Agreements are reinstating SCE liability rights on the transmission poles being relocated. Council previously approved on August 5, 2024, the agreement with SCE that established financial responsibility of the cost to relocate the transmission poles associated with the Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. Below is the project budget breakdown for reference.
Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. Budget Project Budget
Measure R Regional Funds (Fund 133) $1,700,000.00
Traffic Impact Fee (Fund 241) $4,775,000.00
Economic Development Administration Grant$4,000,000.00
Total Project Funding $10,475,000.00
Estimated Project Costs:
Project Management $150,000.00
Design Services $375,000.00
Acquisition Services $50,000.00
Land Acquisition (Right-of-way) $1,150,000.00
Utility Relocation (SCE relocation Agreement)$1,081,000.00 Construction (Estimate) $9,071,445.00
Construction Contingency (~10% of Construction) $1,000,000.00 Construction Management ~(3.5%) $259,369.23
Construction Services (Material Testing, Inspection, Survey) ~ (7.5%) $680,358.38 Total Estimated Project Costs: $13,817,172.61
Surplus (Deficit) ($3,342,173)
Although the project cost estimate for the Riggin Ave Widening project currently identifies a budget deficit, construction for this project has not yet been awarded. Staff will return to Council at the time of construction award and request additional funds as necessary to complete construction.
Prior Council Action:
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October 21, 2024
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with NV5, Inc. to provide construction management services for two City Projects 1) Shirk Street Capacity Enhancement Project from School Ave to Riggin Ave and 2) Riggin Avenue Widening Kelsey St to Shirk St in the amount of $545,707.60 & $259,369.23 respectively, combined total of $805,076.83.
August 5, 2024
Council authorized the execution of Southern California Edison (SCE) Facilities Relocation Agreement for $1,081,000.00 and adopt resolution 2024-46 for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St to Shirk St. Project.
October 17, 2022
Council accepted grant award from the U.S. Economic Administration (EDA) for $4,000,000 and executed the EDA grant agreement for the construction of Riggin Avenue Widening project from Kelsey St to Shirk St.
March 21, 2022
Adopted resolution No. 2022-09 certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-62 prepared for CEQA compliance as part of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) ARPA Grant for construction of the Riggin Widening Project from Kelsey Street to Shirk Street (State clearing house No. 2022010046) (Resolution No. 2022-09 required).
March 15, 2021
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-200-006 generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-100-088 generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-480-001 generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Kelsey Street.
September 8, 2020
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-480-001 generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Kelsey Street.
Other:
None
Alternatives:
None Recommended
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File #: 24-0499 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 3.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the City Manager to finalize the draft SCE JUA’s, execute the two (2) finalized SCE JUAs and adopt Resolution No. 2024-xx for the Riggin Widening Project Kelsey St. to Shirk St. and Resolution No. 2024-xx for The Carlton Acres Commercial Project.
Environmental Assessment Status:
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2019-73.
Attachments:
1. Joint Use Agreement & Exhibit “A” (Plat) - Riggin Widening Project-DRAFT
2. Joint Use Agreement & Exhibit “A” (Plat) - Carlton Acres Commercial Project -DRAFT
3. Resolution No. 2024-XX SCE Joint Use Agreement - Riggin Widening Project
4. Resolution No. 2024-XX SCE Joint Use Agreement - Carlton Acres Commercial Project
5. SCE Transmission Pole Relocation Map - Riggin Widening Project
6. SCE Transmission Pole Relocation Map - Carlton Acres Commercial Project
7. Location Map
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
2 INNOVATION WAY– 2ND FLOOR
POMONA, CA 91768
ATTN: TITLE & REAL ESTATE SERVICES
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
V&LM File No.: JUA204288767 Serial No. 73625A
Service Order No.: 802348771 Affects SCE Document No. 98166, 99697 & 365344
JOINT USE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20 , by and between SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a corporation, hereinafter called "Company", and the CITY OF VISALIA, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter called "City",
W I T N E S S E T H:
THAT WHEREAS Company is the owner in possession of certain rights of way and easement(s) for electrical facilities by virtue of the following easement rights:
Those certain Grant of Easements recorded June 24, 1948, as Instrument No. 16081, in Volume 1303, Page 104, and recorded July 15, 1948, as Instrument No. 17858, in Volume 1300,
3954, Page 844, all, of Official Records, in the Office of the Tulare County Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "Company's Easement"; and
WHEREAS City has acquired easement rights for street and highway purposes for the construction and/or improvement of Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street, in said City and County of Tulare, State of California, hereinafter referred to as "highway right of way", as shown on the print attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A" and hereby made a part hereof which said highway right of way is subject to Company's easement; and
WHEREAS Company's facilities as now installed and located on said highway right of way will interfere with or obstruct the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or use of said street or highway, and City desires to eliminate such interference or obstruction; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein contained, Company and City do hereby agree as follows:
The location of Company's easement insofar as it now lies within the said highway right of way, be, and it hereby is, changed to the strip of land within said highway right of way, hereinafter referred to as "new location", and shown and designated as "Area in Joint Use Agreement" on said print marked "Exhibit A".
City hereby agrees to pay for the total direct and indirect costs incurred by Company for relocating its facilities from Company's easement and reconstructing the same in the new location, DRAFT 454
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The City of Visalia
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including, but not limited to, the cost of acquiring any easements or rights of way over private property.
In consideration of the payment to Company of the cost of relocation as aforesaid, and upon acquisition of any and all easements over private property as may be required for the relocation of Company's facilities to the new location, Company agrees to rearrange, relocate and reconstruct within said new location, any of its facilities heretofore or now installed pursuant to Company's easement within said highway right of way. Company hereby consents to the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or use by City of a street or highway over, along and upon Company's easement, both in the old location and in the new location within said highway right of way, upon and subject to the terms and conditions herein contained.
City acknowledges Company's title to Company's easement in said new location and the priority of Company's title over the title of City in said new location. Company has and reserves the right and easement to use, in common with the public's use of said street or highway, said new location for all of the purposes for which Company's easement was acquired, without need for any further permit or permission from City. Except in emergencies, Company shall give reasonable notice to City before performing any work on Company's facilities in said new location where such work will obstruct traffic. In all cases, Company shall exercise due care for the protection of the traveling public.
In the event that the future use of said highway right of way shall at any time or times necessitate a rearrangement, relocation, reconstruction or removal of any of Company's facilities then existing in said new location, and City shall notify Company in writing of such necessity and agree to reimburse Company on demand for its costs incurred in complying with such notice, Company will provide City with plans of its proposed rearrangement and an estimate of the cost thereof, and upon approval of such plans by City, Company will promptly proceed to effect such rearrangement, relocation, reconstruction or removal. Company shall exercise due care for the protection of the traveling public. No further permit or permission from City for such rearrangement, relocation or reconstruction shall be required and City will (1) enter into a Joint Use Agreement on the same terms and conditions as are herein set forth covering any such subsequent relocation of Company's facilities within said highway rights of way, (2) provide executed document(s) granting to Company a good and sufficient easement or easements over private property if necessary to replace Company's easement or any part thereof, and (3) reimburse Company for any costs which it may be required to expend to acquire such easement or easements, provided it is mutually agreed in writing that Company shall acquire such easement or easements.
City agrees to indemnify, defend and reimburse Company for any loss or claim Company may suffer because of any lack of or defect in City's title to said new location or any subsequent location within said highway right of way, or in the title to any easement provided by City over private property, to which Company relocates its facilities pursuant to the provisions hereof, and City agrees that if Company is ever required to relocate its facilities because of any such lack of or defect in title, City shall reimburse Company for the cost of relocating its facilities and any other reasonable costs arising therefrom, such as, but not limited to, costs to acquire any right of way required for such relocation. City shall not reimburse Company for any loss caused by Company's own fault or negligence.
Except as expressly set forth herein, this agreement shall not in any way alter, modify or terminate any provision of Company's easement. Both City and Company shall use said new location in such a manner as not to interfere unduly with the rights of the other. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a release or waiver of any claim for compensation or damages which Company DRAFT 455
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or City may now have or may hereafter acquire resulting from the construction of additional facilities or the alteration of existing facilities by either City or Company in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable interference with the use of said new location by the other party. City agrees that Company's facilities shall not be damaged by reason of the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of said street or highway, by the City or its contractors, and that, if necessary, City will protect Company's facilities against any such damage, at City's expense.
Company shall have the right to remove, trim or top any vegetation, brush, tree or trees which may grow in said new location in said highway right of way, and which in the opinion of Company may endanger or interfere with the proper operation or maintenance of Company's facilities, to the extent necessary to prevent any such interference or danger.
This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and the City and their respective successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed in duplicate by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year herein first above written.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY,
a corporation
By: __________________________________
Amy Biamonte
Real Estate & Facilities Sr. Specialist
Land Management – Northern Region
Vegetation & Land Management
CITY OF VISALIA, a municipal corporation
By___________________________________
Name_______________________________________
Title________________________________________
By___________________________________
Name_______________________________________
Title________________________________________
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A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California )
County of )
On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________
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Joint Use Agreement
Between S. C. E., a corp. and
The City of Visalia
Serial No.: 73625AA
7V&LM File No.: JUA20428876
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A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California )
County of )
On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________
A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California )
County of )
On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
2 INNOVATION WAY, 2ND FLOOR
POMONA, CA 91768
ATTN: TITLE & REAL ESTATE SERVICES
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
V&LM File No.: JUA204288770 Serial No.: 73552A
Affects SCE Doc. 98166 Service Order: 802349069
JOINT USE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _____ day of __________________, 20__, by and between SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a corporation, hereinafter called "Company", and the CITY OF VISALIA, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter called "City",
W I T N E S S E T H:
THAT WHEREAS Company is the owner in possession of certain rights of way and easement(s) for electrical facilities by virtue of the following easement rights:
That certain Grant of Easement from Helen C. Hayes, to Southern California Edison Company, a corporation, recorded on June 24, 1948, as Instrument No. 16081, in Book 1303, Page 104, hereinafter referred to as "Company's Easement"; and
WHEREAS City has acquired easement rights for street and highway purposes for the construction and/or improvement of Riggin Avenue in said City, County of Tulare, State of California, hereinafter referred to as "highway right of way", as shown on the print attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A" and hereby made a part hereof which said highway right of way is subject to Company's easement; and
WHEREAS Company's facilities as now installed and located on said highway right of way will interfere with or obstruct the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or use of said street or highway, and City desires to eliminate such interference or obstruction; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein contained, Company and City do hereby agree as follows:
The location of Company's easement insofar as it now lies within the said highway right of way, be, and it hereby is, changed to the strip of land within said highway right of way, hereinafter referred to as "new location", and shown and designated as "area in Joint Use Agreement" on said print marked "Exhibit A".
Company agrees to rearrange, relocate and reconstruct within said new location, any of its facilities heretofore or now installed pursuant to Company's easement within said highway right of way. Company hereby consents to the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or use by City of a street or highway over, along and upon Company's easement, both in the old location and in the new DRAFT 465
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S.C.E. Co., a corp., to
The City of Visalia
Serial No.: 73552A
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location within said highway right of way, upon and subject to the terms and conditions herein contained.
City acknowledges Company's title to Company's easement in said new location and the priority of Company's title over the title of City in said new location. Company has and reserves the right and easement to use, in common with the public's use of said street or highway, said new location for all of the purposes for which Company's easement was acquired, without need for any further permit or permission from City. Except in emergencies, Company shall give reasonable notice to City before performing any work on Company's facilities in said new location where such work will obstruct traffic.
In all cases, Company shall exercise due care for the protection of the traveling public.
In the event that the future use of said highway right of way shall at any time or times necessitate a rearrangement, relocation, reconstruction or removal of any of Company's facilities then existing in said new location, and City shall notify Company in writing of such necessity and agree to reimburse Company on demand for its costs incurred in complying with such notice, Company will provide City with plans of its proposed rearrangement and an estimate of the cost thereof, and upon approval of such plans by City, Company will promptly proceed to effect such rearrangement, relocation, reconstruction or removal. Company shall exercise due care for the protection of the traveling public. No further permit or permission from City for such rearrangement, relocation or reconstruction shall be required and City will (1) enter into a Joint Use Agreement on the same terms and conditions as are herein set forth covering any such subsequent relocation of Company's facilities within said highway rights of way, (2) provide executed document(s) granting to Company a good and sufficient easement or easements over private property if necessary to replace Company's easement or any part thereof, and (3) reimburse Company for any costs which it may be required to expend to acquire such easement or easements, provided it is mutually agreed in writing that Company shall acquire such easement or easements.
City agrees to indemnify, defend and reimburse Company for any loss or claim Company may suffer because of any lack of or defect in City's title to said new location or any subsequent location within said highway right of way, or in the title to any easement provided by City over private property, to which Company relocates its facilities pursuant to the provisions hereof, and City agrees that if Company is ever required to relocate its facilities because of any such lack of or defect in title, City shall reimburse Company for the cost of relocating its facilities and any other reasonable costs arising therefrom, such as, but not limited to, costs to acquire any right of way required for such relocation.
City shall not reimburse Company for any loss caused by Company's own fault or negligence.
Except as expressly set forth herein, this agreement shall not in any way alter, modify or terminate any provision of Company's easement. Both City and Company shall use said new location in such a manner as not to interfere unduly with the rights of the other. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a release or waiver of any claim for compensation or damages which Company or City may now have or may hereafter acquire resulting from the construction of additional facilities or the alteration of existing facilities by either City or Company in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable interference with the use of said new location by the other party. City agrees that Company's facilities shall not be damaged by reason of the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of said street or highway, by the City or its contractors, and that, if necessary, City will protect Company's facilities against any such damage, at City's expense.
Company shall have the right to remove, trim or top any vegetation, brush, tree or trees which may grow in said new location in said highway right of way, and which in the opinion of Company may DRAFT 466
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S.C.E. Co., a corp., to
The City of Visalia
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endanger or interfere with the proper operation or maintenance of Company's facilities, to the extent necessary to prevent any such interference or danger.
This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and the City and their respective successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed in duplicate by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year herein first above written.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY,
a corporation
By___________________________________
Amy Biamonte
Real Estate & Facilities Sr. Specialist
Land Management – Northern Region
Vegetation & Land Management
CITY OF VISALIA, a municipal corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
Attest:
Name:
Title:
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S.C.E. Co., a corp., to
The City of Visalia
Serial No.: 73552A
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California )
County of )
On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________
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S.C.E. Co., a corp., to
The City of Visalia
Serial No.: 73552A
V&LM FILE No.: JUA204288770
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State of California )
County of )
On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California )
County of )
On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _______________________________
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Resolution No. 2024-xx
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VISALIA AUTHORIZING JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON
WHEREAS, the City of Visalia is moving forward with a construction project to widen Riggin Avenue between Kelsey Street to Shirk Street, this project is referred to as the Riggin Avenue Widening Project; and
WHEREAS, there are five (5) transmission poles owned and operated by Southern California Edison in this area that must be relocated in order to complete the Riggin Avenue Widening Project;
WHEREAS, property rights for these five (5) utility poles has been reviewed and determined to be held under property rights owned by Southern California Edison; and WHEREAS, The City is responsible for the costs of relocating the five (5) poles held under property rights owned by Southern California Edison; and WHEREAS, The City of Visalia has executed a Utility Agreement with Southern California Edison and under the terms of the Utility Agreement the City will agree to be financially liable for the five (5) transmission poles that need to be relocated as part of the Riggin Avenue Widening Project; and
WHEREAS, Southern California Edison has requested that the City sign a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) to reestablish the Southern California Edison liability rights that currently exist on the five (5) Southern California Edison Poles that are the City’s responsibility to relocate; and
WHEREAS, after the relocation work is complete the five (5) transmission poles will be located under the executed JUA with Southern California Edison; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that the City Council of the City of Visalia:
1. The Visalia City Manager is authorized on behalf of the City of Visalia to sign Joint Use Agreement No. JUA204288767 with Southern California Edison, (draft attached for reference) with any such additional non-substantive changes as the City Manager deems appropriate.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VISALIA AUTHORIZING JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON
WHEREAS, the City of Visalia has approved the Carlton Acres Commercial Development which is conditioned to widen Riggin Avenue from Shirk Street to Roeben St, this project is referred to as the Carlton Acres Commercial Project; and WHEREAS, there are six (6) transmission poles owned and operated by Southern California Edison in this area that must be relocated in order to complete the Carlton Acres Commercial Project;
WHEREAS, property rights for these six (6) utility poles has been reviewed and determined to be held under property rights owned by Southern California Edison; and WHEREAS, The developer is responsible for the costs of relocating the six (6) poles held under property rights owned by Southern California Edison; and WHEREAS, Southern California Edison has requested that the City sign a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) to reestablish the Southern California Edison liability rights that currently exist on the six (6) Southern California Edison Poles that the developer is responsible to relocate; and
WHEREAS, after the relocation work is completed the six (6) transmission poles will be located under the executed JUA with Southern California Edison; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that the City Council of the City of Visalia:
1. The Visalia City Manager is authorized on behalf of the City of Visalia to sign Joint Use Agreement No. JUA204288770 with Southern California Edison, (draft attached for reference) with any such additional non-substantive changes as the City Manager deems appropriate.
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0503 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 4.
Agenda Item Wording:
Request Authorization to File Notice of Completion: Authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion for FY 22-23 Measure N Street Rehab - County Center St. from Houston Ave. to Riggin Ave. Project.
Deadline for Action: None
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Diego Corvera, Senior Civil Engineer, [email protected], 713-4209 Dolores Verduzco, Financial Analyst, [email protected], 713-4540 Chris Crawford, City Engineer, [email protected], 713-4331 Jason Huckleberry, Engineering and Building Department Director, [email protected], (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion for the FY 22-23 Measure N Street Rehab - County Center St. from Houston Ave. to Riggin Ave. Project (CIP 3010- 72000/CP0599-99).
Background Discussion:
The FY 22-23 Measure N Street Rehab - County Center St. from Hoston Ave. to Riggin Ave. Project consisted of paving County Center St. from Houston Ave. to Riggin Ave. (1.0 miles). The pavement rehabilitation work included removing isolated areas of pavement failures, also known as digouts, edge grinding of existing asphalt, and overlaying with asphalt and a paving mat.
The project upgraded some of the existing curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The project also replaced the Class II bike lanes with a Class IV bike facility that included enhanced bike lane infrastructure, with the construction of a protected intersection at Ferguson Ave. and County Center St.
Change Orders:
The final cost of the construction contract including change orders is $1,844,695.47. Two Change Orders were processed totaling in a credit of $64,426.53 against the project. Below is a summary of the contract change orders:
Change Order Breakdown To-Date
Category Cost Percentage
Errors & Omissions (E&O)$0.00 0.00%
Utility Conflict (UT) $0.00 0.00%
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Change Order Breakdown To-Date
Category Cost Percentage
Errors & Omissions (E&O)$0.00 0.00%
Utility Conflict (UT) $0.00 0.00%
Balance of Quantities (BQ)($72,301.87) -3.79%
Unforeseen (UN) $0.00 0.00%
Change of Scope (CofS) $7,875.34 0.41%
Total: ($64,426.53) 0.41%
Balance of Quantities (BQ)
The final construction quantities for various bid items were overestimated during design and this reduction resulted in a credit against the project.
Change of Scope:
During the project construction staff determined the need to expand the project scope in order to satisfy ADA compliance requirements and accessible transitions. The additional scope included additional concrete sidewalk improvements and modifications to curb ramps. This additional work was included in construction change one, refer to the fiscal impact section for project budget.
Fiscal Impact:
This project was funded using Measure N (fund 141) and Gas Tax (Fund 111).
FY 22-23 Measure N Street Rehab - County Center St Houston Ave to Riggin Ave Project Budget
Measure N Funds (Fund 141) $2,246,950.00
Gas Tax (Fund 111) $254,900.00
Total Project Funding $2,501,850.00
Estimated Project Costs:
Design Cost (Staff Time) $48,500
Construction Cost $1,909,122.00
Construction Change Orders ($64,426.53)
Construction Services (Material Testing, Inspection, Survey) $83,000 Total Project Costs: $1,976,195.47
Surplus (Deficit) $525,654.53
The final cost of the construction contract including change orders is $1,844,695.47 with only two Change Order’s processed resulting in a credit of $64,426.53 against the project.
Upon the close out phase of the project, there will remain a project surplus of approximately $526,000. The surplus funds will be returned to the originating funding source.
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Prior Council Action:
September 18, 2023
City Council authorized the City Manager to award the construction contract for FY 22-23 Measure N Street Rehab - County Center from Houston Ave. to Riggin Ave. (RFB 22-23-62), to Avison Construction of Madera, CA. in the amount of $1,909,122 and appropriated $254,900 from Gas Tax Fund (111) (CIP 1410-72000/CP0599-999).
November 7, 2022
Staff presentation received on the proposed Bicycle Lane Enhancement as part of the County Center Drive Rehabilitation.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to Authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion for the FY 22-23 Measure N Street Rehab - County Center St. from Houston Ave. to Riggin Ave. Project (CIP 1410-72000/CP0599-999).
Environmental Assessment Status:
Categorical Exemption
CEQA Review:
Categorical Exemption, Class 1, Section 15301c
Attachments:
NA
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
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Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0521 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 5.
Agenda Item Wording:
Consider appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission: Appointment of Isaiah Farias, as recommended by the City Council sub-committee.
Deadline for Action: 12/3/2024
Submitting Department: Community Services
Contact Name and Phone Number: Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042, [email protected]
Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint candidate Isaiah Farias, as recommended by the City Council sub-committee, to fill the vacant position on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Background Discussion:
Pursuant to Article VII of the Visalia City Charter, the Council, may provide for appointment of the Parks and Recreation Commission five members to serve without compensation, and to act in an advisory capacity to the Council and City Manager in all matters pertaining to parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities.
In accordance with the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission is comprised of five voting members. Pursuant to the Visalia Municipal Code 2.12.010 vacancies from any cause on the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be filled by City Council.
Commission seat that is currently vacant:
- Edgardo Monroy - resigned on August 8, 2024
Evaluation and Recommendation from Council sub-committee:
Upon notice in August 2024 of the vacancy for the Parks and Recreation Commission seat the Council directed staff for a recruitment to be conducted. The recruitment was advertised on August 26, 2024, and ended on September 12, 2024.
Three applicants were received and reviewed by the City Council sub-committee, Vice Mayor Brett Taylor and Councilmember Steve Nelson. Candidate Isiah Farias was selected to be recommend to the City Council for appointment.
The recommended candidate to the Parks and Recreation Commission from the Council subcommittee:
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coach. Mr. Farias is a US Veteran and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Prior Council Action: 5/20/24 Council
appointed Nancy Hawkins and Kaitlyn Lusk to their first terms to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Other: N/A
Alternatives: Select to not appoint the recommended candidate and direct staff to readvertise and go through the recruitment process for additional applicants.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
Motion to approve the appointment of Isaiah Farias to his first term to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments: Application for candidate Isaiah Farias
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Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0514 Agenda Date: 12/3/2024 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
A Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17: A request by Derek Finnegan / Lars Anderson & Associates to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-31 for the establishment of a 172,000 square foot commercial building for the sale of general retail merchandise with a fuel dispensing service station and a car wash, within the Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center, located in the C-R (Regional Commercial) Zone. The project site is located on the southwest corner of South Mooney Boulevard and West Visalia Parkway (APNs: 121-620-004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 013, 014).
Deadline for Action: 12/3/2024
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Cristobal Carrillo, Associate Planner, (559) 713-4443, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Paul Bernal, Planning and Community Preservation Director, (559) 713-4025, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the staff report and staff presentation, hold a public hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-68, denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17.
Summary:
The applicant, Derek Finnegan, consultant with Lars Anderson & Associates representing property owner Jim Shehadey, filed Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17, to establish an expanded service station with 14 fueling dispensers (containing 28 total positions) and a carwash facility. The uses will be located within the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center, at the southwest corner of West Visalia Parkway and South Mooney Boulevard. The carwash will be a standalone use, while the service station will be affiliated with a proposed big box retail membership club store, also to be located within the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center. A full description of the conditional use permit request is provided in the “Project Overview” section of this staff report.
The entitlement application was heard by the Visalia Planning Commission at public hearings on September 23, 2024, and October 14, 2024. The Planning Commission requested modifications to the project’s conditions of approval and site plan at the September 23, 2024, meeting, and officially approved the conditional use permit request on October 14, 2024. On October 24, 2024, the City Clerk received two appeals of the Planning Commission’s approval, citing errors and abuse of discretion by the Planning Commission, and a lack of evidence supporting its approval of the conditional use permit request. An appeal hearing before the Visalia City Council was scheduled for November 18, 2024. However, due to the breadth of the appeal filings, the applicant requested a Visalia City Council Page 1 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™491
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November 18, 2024. However, due to the breadth of the appeal filings, the applicant requested a continuance of the public hearing to December 3, 2024. The continuance was granted by the City Council at the November 18, 2024, meeting. Detail on the Planning Commission hearings and appeals of the conditional use permit approval are provided in the “Planning Commission Review and Action” and “Appeals” sections of the staff report.
Planning Commission Review and Action:
September 24, 2024, Planning Commission Hearing
At the September 23, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17, a request to establish a service station with 14 fuel dispensers and carwash within the Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center. Public comment in favor of the proposal was received from property owner Jim Shehadey, and project consultants Dan Zoldak, Ryan Alvarez, and Sterling Smith with Lars Anderson and Associates, Kimley-Horn, and BRR Architecture, respectively.
Public comments in opposition to the proposal were provided by a general member of the public, April Lancaster, and residents of the Westlake Village senior mobile home park (Claudia Lenoir, David Jensen, Jill Faenza, Mary Abeyta, Joseph Metras, and Anna Maier). The mobile home park is located west of the project site. All speakers shared concerns about potential environmental impacts from the project to the elderly residents of Westlake Village. Speakers focused primarily on the location and operation of the proposed gas station and analysis provided within the Health Risk Assessment (HRA). Specifically, the opponents indicated they believed an advisory guideline of a 300-foot setback for the siting of service stations near sensitive receptors such as housing should be required. In response to the comments and questions from the Commission, the applicant stated that they would be willing to relocate the proposed gas station further eastward, increasing the setback between the gas station and the nearest residence within the Westlake Village mobile home park.
At the conclusion of public testimony, the Planning Commission requested revisions and additions to the proposed conditions of approval for the project, to further address potential impacts to nearby sensitive uses. This included adding a condition requiring a landscape buffer along the western boundary of the project site, clarifying where the height of noise buffering block walls would be measured from, clarifying hours of operation for loading dock and delivery activities, and including mitigation measures as explicit conditions. The Planning Commission also directed the applicant to provide a revised site plan depicting the relocated service station. The Commission then approved the item by a vote of 4-0 (Commissioner Chris Tavarez absent). As part of its decision, the Commission directed staff to return with the revised conditions and site plan at the next regular meeting on October 14, 2024, so it could review and give final approval to the revised materials as a Consent Calendar item.
October 14, 2024, Planning Commission Hearing
At the October 14, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, the Commission considered a Consent Calendar item to review the revised conditions of approval and site plan for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17. The revisions to the conditions reflected changes requested by the Commission at its September 23, 2024, meeting. The site plan reflected a change by the applicant to relocate the gas station further eastward, to address concerns expressed by the public over the facility’s proximity to existing residential uses west of the project site. While the original site plan presented by the applicant identified the nearest fuel dispenser as approximately 99 feet from the property boundary shared with Westlake Village, the revised site plan depicted the nearest fuel dispenser at a setback of approximately 160 feet from the shared property boundary, and approximately 187 feet from the Visalia City Council Page 2 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™492
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nearest residence.
The applicant also provided a revised HRA with a brief addendum, analyzing the effects of the relocated service station to nearby sensitive receptors. The analysis remained fundamentally unchanged, concluding that there would still be a “less than significant impact” from the proposed service station on nearby residences. The materials also clarified the applicability of a 300-foot setback guideline provided within the HRA, noting that such guidelines are advisory, and would not supersede site-specific analysis, which determines the actual risk from a particular facility.
Public comments in favor of the proposal were received from property owner Jim Shehadey, and project consultant Jason Ellard, an air quality consultant with JK Consulting Group. Public comments in opposition to the proposal were provided by members of the public April Lancaster and Efrain Becerra, and residents of the Westlake Village senior mobile home park (Claudia Lenoir, Anna Maier, Doug Gallard, Connie Page, Jill Faenza, Angela Romanello, and Mary Abeyta). All speakers continued to express concerns about potential environmental impacts from the project to the Westlake Village residents as a result of the close proximity of the proposed gas station. Specifically, the speakers requested that the City impose the advisory 300-foot setback guideline mentioned in the HRA. Opponents also expressed concern about the filing of a CEQA Notice of Determination (NOD) for the September 23, 2024, approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17. The opponents stated that the filing was premature since the Commission had requested to review revisions to the site plan and conditions of approval. In response staff stated that pursuant to Public Resources Code 21152(c), a revised NOD would be filed after the final approval of the conditional use permit request, if approved.
At the conclusion of public testimony, the Planning Commission expressed support for the revisions to the conditions of approval and site plan, and approved the item by a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner Charlie Norman voting in opposition).
Appeal:
Appeal Filings
On October 24, 2024, the City Clerk received two appeals of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17. The appellants, and the reasons for the appeal, are listed below:
· Appeal No. 1 - Filed by William N. Hannah, attorney with the law offices of Hornburg, Gaebe, & Hannah, Inc., representing 2400 W Midvalley, LLC, the owner of the Westlake Village mobile home park.
The appellant alleges that the City of Visalia did not observe proper public notification procedures for the project, and failed to conduct adequate environmental review to address impacts from the gas station use to wildlife and sensitive receptors, and to analyze impacts from air pollution and noise.
· Appeal No. 2 - Filed by Anna Maier, resident of Westlake Village, in conjunction with residents of Westlake Village and other members of the public (April Lancaster, Claudia Lenoir, Angela Romanello, Mary Abeyta, Patti A. Evrett, Deborah Merriss, Sharla Searcy-Masor, Joan Goularte, Jill Faenza, Suzan Jaques, Joseph Jaques, David Jensen, Barbara Jensen, Connie Page, and Lonnie Le).
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Commission lacked sufficient evidence to support its decision. Allegations within the document are wide ranging, touching on many areas of possible indiscretion, including a faulty HRA analysis, unaddressed impacts from noise, traffic, and lighting, unaddressed impacts to wildlife and housing, inadequate General Plan analysis, and instances of non-compliance with City planning documents, CEQA review processes, and Federal/State law.
The full text of the appeals are included in Attachments 1 and 2. Given the breadth of the documentation provided by the appellants, the claims are bundled together and addressed via category. The appellant claims and City responses are provided below.
1. Air Quality/Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
Claim: Both appellants claim that the HRA submitted by the applicant was flawed in its analysis of air pollution impacts from the service station. Appellants noted several potential issues, including the incorrect listing of the number of fuel dispensers proposed which could impact the conclusions of the HRA, a lack of deference to San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) guidance for the siting of service stations 300 feet from sensitive receptors, failure to employ AERSCREEN or CAPCOA analysis tools, use of outdated emissions data and guidance, use of an outdated EMFAC model to assess emissions, and a failure to address cumulative impacts from benzene, particulate matter, truck deliveries, idling vehicles, and traffic on State Route 63/South Mooney Boulevard. The appellants also noted that the City did not receive comment on the HRA from the SJVAPCD.
City Response: To address the many claims under this category, the applicant has provided a response from air quality consultant Jason Ellard, with JK Consulting Group. The full response is included as Attachment 6. Per Ellard, when evaluating a project’s impact on adjacent sensitive receptors (i.e. those susceptible to adverse health effects from exposure to toxic air contaminants, such as children, the elderly, etc.) the first step is to evaluate the project against available screening tools/methodologies. In evaluating the proposed project, the first step included a comparison of the project to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Air Quality and Land Use Handbook, Table 1 - Recommendations on Siting New Sensitive Land Uses Such as Residences, Schools, Daycare Centers, Playgrounds, or Medical Facilities. The handbook provides recommendations for siting ‘new sensitive land uses’ within proximity of facilities known to generate toxic air contaminants (TACs).
When a project proposes a facility known to generate TACs to be located adjacent to sensitive land uses, Table 1 may be used as a screening tool to determine if further analysis of the project is warranted. In this case, the project is located within 300 feet of sensitive receptors and does not meet the ‘recommendations’ of Table 1. Therefore a site-specific analysis of impacts to sensitive receptors was required to be provided. It should be noted that the ‘recommendations’ in Table 1 are advisory, as noted in the footnotes of Table 1 (see the HRA in Attachment 7), and would not supersede sitespecific analysis which determines the actual risk from a particular facility.
The second step is to perform a Prioritization Analysis consistent with California Air Pollution Control Officers Association’s (CAPCOA) methodology. The SJVAPCD, the agency responsible for monitoring and regulating air pollutant emissions from stationary, area, and indirect sources within Tulare County, created a prioritization calculator based on CAPCOA guidelines which may be used to evaluate a projects potential impact to sensitive receptors. “Prioritization” results are a conservative health risk representation and the SJVAPCD recommends a more refined analysis be performed for any project resulting in a Prioritization score of 10 or greater. This was the method used for the HRA submitted for this project. [Please note, per the SJVAPCD Guide for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts, March 19, 2015, there are various tools that can be used to screen toxic sources impacting sensitive receptors, including AERSCREEN and prioritization calculators. Both need not be Visalia City Council Page 4 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™494
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impacting sensitive receptors, including AERSCREEN and prioritization calculators. Both need not be completed, nor one preferred over the other, to properly evaluate impacts.] If a screening risk assessment shows that there is a concern, a more refined analysis may be prepared to provide more accurate information for decision makers. Screening assessments use more conservative assumptions and thus gives higher risk than refined assessments.
Ellard states that the storage and combustion of fuel at the project site poses potential health risks associated with Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Ethyl Benzene, Hexane, Naphthalene, and Propylene (propene) exposure, in addition to Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM). These toxic emissions are associated with the project’s operations, and thus were used as inputs to the SJVAPCD Prioritization Calculator, which generated a prioritization score of 8.62 for the Project. Results indicate that toxic emissions associated with the project will generate a prioritization (max) score of 8.62 for ALL sensitive receptors within 0 to 100 meters (0 to 328 feet) of the Project. Based upon SJVAPCD guidance, TAC emissions associated with the project are considered less than significant and would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Further analysis is not required nor warranted per SJVAPCD guidance since the Prioritization Score is less than 10.
Per Ellard, it should also be noted that while idling vehicles at the gasoline station would generate criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it would be at a level that is less than significant. Considering trip generation rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Handbook and criteria pollutant emission factors from EMFAC 2017 and 2021 for LightHeavy Duty vehicles, the gas station would generate emissions as follows:
Pollutant EMFAC 2017 EMFAC 2021
ROG 0.065706 tons/yr 0.065953 tons/yr
CO 0.550752 tons/yr 0.551055 tons/yr
NOx 0.059816 tons/yr 0.059015 tons/yr
CO2 20.452703 tons/yr 20.453493 tons/yr
SOx 0.000200 tons/yr 0.000201 tons/yr
PM10 0.000638 tons/yr 0.000639 tons/yr
PM2.5 0.000610 tons/yr 0.000611 tons/yr
The SJVAPCD has established a significance threshold of 10 tons/year for ROG, 100 tons/year for CO, 10 tons/year for NOx, 27 tons/year for SOx, and 15 tons/year for PM10 and PM2.5. Results show that emissions from idling will not exceed the established SJVAPCD criteria. It should be noted that EMFAC does not include emission factors for PM10 and PM2.5 for gasoline vehicles since the PM contribution to ambient air quality from gasoline vehicles is normally negligible. The SJVAPCD has not established a significance threshold for GHG emissions (CO2). Instead, CARB has established a significance threshold of 7,000 MT CO2eq per year. GHG emissions from idling vehicles at the gas station represent 0.3% of the CARB threshold. Given the above, analysis of cumulative impacts from idling vehicles would still produce a less than significant impact to air quality.
In regard to the number of fuel dispensers identified, staff acknowledges that the original HRA did incorrectly state the number of fuel pumps proposed (12 in the HRA versus the 14 that are proposed). However, per Attachment 6, Mr. Ellard states that emissions analysis is based upon the
7.5 million gallons of gasoline and 1.2 million gallons of diesel fuel that are projected to be sold annually onsite. The Prioritization Score of 8.62 identified in the HRA is not related to the number of pumps at the gas station but is directly related to the fuel throughput of the station. As such, the Visalia City Council Page 5 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™495
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figures provided in the HRA are still accurate despite the wrong number of fuel dispensers listed.
In regard to the use of an outdated EMFAC model, Ellard first notes that the Emission Factor model (EMFAC), developed by CARB, is a mathematical model that was developed to calculate emission rates from motor vehicles that operate on highways, freeways, and local roads in California. It is commonly used by CARB to project changes in future emissions from on-road mobile sources. There are two versions; one from 2017 and one from 2021. Ellard notes that EMFAC 2017 is approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and, due to not accounting for new vehicle technologies, was employed in this instance to produce more conservative emission readings. Ellard notes that for comparison purposes only, he conducted analysis using EMFAC 2021, considering the same methodologies used in the HRA prepared by JK Consulting Group for the project. Using EMFAC 2021, results indicated that toxic emissions associated with the project will generate a prioritization (max) score of 8.63 for ALL sensitive receptors within 0 to 100 meters (0 to 328 feet) of the Project. The prioritization (max) score increases by 0.01, when compared to the results produced from the use of EMFAC 2017.
In response to claims of use of outdated guidance and data, Ellard notes that all guidance and data employed for the development of the HRA is consistent with SJVAPCD methodology and industry standards.
For comments related to the inclusion of impacts from traffic on State Route 63/South Mooney Boulevard, staff notes that the CARB land use handbook recommends avoiding siting new sensitive land uses within 500 feet of a freeway, urban roads with 100,000 vehicles/day, or rural roads with 50,000 vehicles/day. In this instance, residential uses west of the project site are setback approximately 1,252 feet from State Route 63, well outside of the 500 foot CARB guideline setback.
Residential areas to the southeast of the project site that are closer to State Route 63 (approximately 400 feet) are setback at least 850 feet from the proposed gas station, and thus outside the 300-foot CARB guideline setback for gas stations to residences. Given that the guideline setbacks are being met in each scenario, it is unlikely that State Route 63 is producing impacts on the mobile home park that would be exacerbated by the placement of a gas station.
Lastly, the appellant is correct that the SJVAPCD did not provide written comment for the project.
However, staff notes that the SJVAPCD was notified and given an opportunity to provide comment during publication of the CEQA Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, and through regular public hearing notification processes. Staff also spoke with SJVAPCD staff on September 16, 2024, and provided a link to the CEQA document. SJVAPCD did contact staff on September 23, 2024, after 5:00pm, the day of the first Planning Commission public hearing, to request an extension of time to provide comment. However, due to the public hearing for the project occuring later that evening, staff stated that an extension of time would not be possible. As such, no comment letter was ever received from SJVAPCD. Please note that as part of regular development processes, the applicant will still be required to comply with SJVAPCD requirements, including obtaining permits through the SJVAPCD for construction of the proposed service station and carwash.
2. Noise
Claim: The appellants claim that noise impacts from the proposed use have not been adequately analyzed or addressed. The appellants point to the lack of analysis of noise impacts from onsite vehicle traffic, including delivery trucks and parking lot operations, specifically in the area where vehicles will exit the gas station property.
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City Response: The applicant has provided supplement information to the 2024 BAC noise study (Attachment 5) that was originally conducted for the project, included here as Attachment 5. The supplemental information is provided from noise consultant Dario Gotchet, with Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc. (BAC). Per BAC, the supplemental material incorporates trip generation information provided in a traffic memo previously prepared for the project by Kimley-Horn (see Traffic Memorandum for the Proposed Sam’s Fuel Project in the City of Visalia in Attachment 7). BAC has conducted a re-analysis of project noise level exposure as the changes identified in the traffic memo will affect the analysis and associated results contained in the parking movements and cumulative project on-site operations noise impact discussions. Further, after review of a traffic circulation diagram contained in the Kimley-Horn traffic memo, and consideration of the projects proximity to nearby residential uses, it was determined that an additional impact discussion for on-site passenger vehicle noise would be warranted, employing both data from the Federal Highway Administration Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108) and project trip generation data contained in the revised Kimley-Horn traffic memo. Additionally, modifications were also made to account for how noise affects typical manufactured home construction versus standard residential construction. That analysis conservatively assumes an exterior to interior noise level reduction of 20 dB for manufactured homes, instead of 25 dB for standard residential construction.
Upon reanalysis BAC determined that project parking area noise levels would still be expected to satisfy the strictest Visalia Municipal Code interior noise level criteria within the nearest existing residences (manufactured homes), producing a less than significant impact. For on-site passenger vehicle circulation, BAC determined that noise exposure was predicted to satisfy applicable Visalia General Plan and Visalia Municipal Code noise level criteria at the nearest existing residential uses, and that noise exposure from this activity was not calculated to significantly increase ambient noise levels at those uses, thereby producing a less than significant impact.
BAC concludes the reanalysis by assessing the cumulative noise impacts of all onsite operations.
Here, BAC confirms that cumulative and highest predicted noise levels from on-site operations are calculated to exceed the Visalia General Plan daytime and nighttime noise level standards, at a portion of the nearest residential uses, and exceed a portion of the applied Visalia Municipal Code nighttime and maximum exterior noise level limits at the nearest residential uses. When adjusting for manufactured home construction, the impact is identified as potentially significant, requiring mitigation to address. However, BAC notes that the mitigation measures previously identified in the original noise study (i.e. reduced hours of operation for delivery and loading dock activities, eight foot tall masonry walls along the western property boundary, and compliance with construction noise standards in the Visalia Municipal Code) are still sufficient to reduce the impact to a level that is less than significant, and in compliance with Visalia General Plan and Municipal Code noise criteria.
Staff also notes that additional measures have been put in place via conditions of approval to further limit the impact of noise on the Westlake Village complex. Specifically, requirements for the placement of an eight-foot-tall block wall along the southern boundary of the project site (also adjacent to residential uses), and placement of screening landscaping along the southern and western property boundaries. In addition, Condition No. 7 of CUP No. 2024-17 requires that prior to final occupancy of the big box retail store, service station, and carwash facility, the applicant/developer shall verify that the uses do not exceed Community Noise levels as identified in the original noise analysis in Attachment 7 (Acoustical Engineering Services, Inc., May 2024 Environmental Noise & Vibration Assessment: SWC W. Visalia Parkway & S. Mooney Boulevard Development. Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc., July 15, 2024). Per the condition, the applicant/developer shall have their acoustical noise consultant conduct noise measurements for the uses and the measurement shall be submitted and verified by Planning staff for acceptance. Failure Visalia City Council Page 7 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™497
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uses and the measurement shall be submitted and verified by Planning staff for acceptance. Failure to meet the noise requirements as specified in the acoustical analysis shall result in the applicant/developer implementing additional measures as needed to not exceed noise level standards for the residences.
3. Housing
Claim: The appellant claims that the proximity of the gas station to housing affects the ability to insure the home, as Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Guidelines (specifically FHA 4000.1II.D.3.b.iii(C) (6)-(7)) require that homes not be near “flammable or explosive materials”, City Response: The cited FHA guideline comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Single Family Housing Policy Handbook, and is meant to assist appraisers in identifying deficiencies in a property when conducting appraisals, specifically from external sources.
The text of the FHA guideline is provided below (Note: emphasis added):
(6) Smoke, Fumes, and Offensive or Noxious Odors
The Appraiser must notify the Mortgagee if excessive smoke, chemical fumes, noxious odors, stagnant ponds or marshes, poor surface drainage or excessive dampness threaten the health and safety of the occupants or the marketability of the Property.
The Appraiser must consider the effect of the condition in the valuation of the Property if the conditions exist but do not threaten the occupants or marketability. (7) Stationary Storage Tanks
If the subject property line is located within 300 feet of an aboveground, stationary storage tank with a capacity of more than 1,000 gallons of flammable or explosive material, then the Property is ineligible for FHA insurance, and the Appraiser must notify the Mortgagee of the deficiency of MPR or MPS.
The project will not involve the development of an aboveground stationary storage tank. And based on the operational information provided by the applicant in Attachment 4 and the HRA, the service station is not expected to produce smoke, fumes, odors, etc. that would threaten the health and safety of nearby residential occupants. As such the regulation is not applicable. Furthermore, City Building permit review and building inspection processes for development of the gas station will ensure that the facility is developed in accordance with all City and State Codes for building and fire safety. Clearance will also be required from SJVAPCD and the Tulare County Environmental Health Division, which conduct their own reviews and inspections for service station uses. Given the above, the project is not expected to be detrimental to a persons ability to ensure a home.
4. Climate Action Plan
Claim: The appellant claims that the City of Visalia has failed to perform regular emission inventories as discussed in its Climate Action Plan. And that this represents a failure of the City to comply with environmental justice mandates to protect disadvantaged communities such as Westlake Village from pollution exposure.
City Response: A Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a proactive plan created to help guide the City with development and enhancement of actions to reduce Visalia’s GHG emissions. The Visalia CAP does recommend the City re-inventory its GHG emissions on a regular basis. However, it is not a requirement of the CAP nor is it a State mandate. Furthermore, the CAP was designed to guide the City to limit GHG emissions through public programs, promotion of cleaner equipment, and development of infrastructure that supports GHG emission reductions. It is not designed as a tool to Visalia City Council Page 8 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™498
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development of infrastructure that supports GHG emission reductions. It is not designed as a tool to limit emissions from private development. As such, the claim is considered general in nature and does not raise any specific project-related issues.
Staff notes that the Climate Action Plan does include several municipal mitigation measures to assist in reducing emission impacts, such as installing solar photovoltaic systems, or using Energy Star compliant equipment. Such measures could be included as a condition of approval by the City Council upon the proposed private development. That notwithstanding, staff notes that the HRA analysis, which reviewed emissions from the proposed use, did not recommend the application of any mitigation measures to address emissions.
It should be noted that the City continues to develop projects that enhance its ability to provide for multi-modal modes of transportation, to reduce travel means by vehicles. Efforts to incorporate these projects into the City’s circulation system, as identified in the City’s Active Transportation Plan, include the following:
· Packwood Creek Trail Project - Incorporated Class IV bike lanes on Walnut Avenue from Santa Fe Street to Ben Maddox Way, and trail construction from Cedar Street to Crumal Street. This also included incorporation of a mid-block HAWK signal at Lovers Lane. · Riggin Avenue Widening from Akers Avenue to Demaree Street - Added Class IV bike lanes along the street corridor.
· Caldwell Avenue Reconstruction from Akers Avenue to Shady Street - Added buffered Class II bike lanes.
· County Center Street Rehabilitation Project from Houston Avenue to Riggin Avenue - Incorporated Class IV bike lanes and a protected intersection at Ferguson Street and County Center Street.
· Walnut Avenue Rehabilitation from Court Street to Central Street - Added buffered Class II bike lanes where feasible
· St. Johns Parkway Rehabilitation from Ben Maddox Way to Lovers Lane - Incorporated buffered Class II bike lanes.
Lastly, Caltrans is undergoing the installation of Class II bike lanes along Mooney Boulevard as part of a rehabilitation project. The Mooney Boulevard corridor is also now considered a major transit stop, as it supports two or more major bus routes with service every 15 minutes or less during peak commute periods. Given this classification and the work conducted by Caltrans, Mooney Boulevard is also considered supportive to the City’s efforts to promote multi-model modes of transportation.
5. Federal and State Law
Claim: The appellant claims that State and Federal laws require the City of Visalia to act to protect disadvantaged communities by decreasing exposure to pollution. The appellant cites SB 1000 (2016), AB 98 (applicable in 2026), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as applicable law that the City failed to take into consideration when approving the CUP request.
City Response: SB 1000 is a State law that requires local governments with disadvantaged communities in their planning areas to develop environmental justice policies as part of their general plans. The aim is to address unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by decreasing pollution exposure, increasing community assets, and improving overall health. The City has drafted an Environmental Justice Element for its General Plan that has been posted for 30-day public review from June 3, 2024 to July 3, 2024. The draft plan includes within the Background and Visalia City Council Page 9 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™499
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public review from June 3, 2024 to July 3, 2024. The draft plan includes within the Background and Context section (Page 9-12) a methodology for determining what is considered a “disadvantaged community”. This includes use of a screening tool (CalEnviroScreen 4.0) to identify such communities. CalEnviroScreen uses 21 indicators to assess pollution burdens and population vulnerabilities for each census tract in California and assigns a score for each indicator. The higher the percentile score, the more that census tract is impacted by that indicator. Individual indicator scores are then summarized into two primary metrics: pollution burden and population characteristics, which are together calculated to determine an overall CalEnviroScreen score.
Census tracts in the top 25 percent of overall CalEnviroScreen scores (percentile scores between 75 and 100) are identified as disadvantaged communities by the CalEPA. Per CalEnviroScreen, the project site has an overall score of 60%, outside of the range identified by CalEPA to be considered a disadvantaged community. As such the Westlake Village community is not considered a disadvantaged community. Please note, despite this conclusion, mitigation measures and conditions of approval have still been applied to the project to address potential impacts from noise, lighting, and operation of the use on the Westlake Village community. And once the Environmental Justice Element is adopted, it will further assist in reducing pollution impacts Citywide.
AB 98 is a State law, commencing September 30, 2026, that prohibits cities and counties from approving new or expanded logistics uses unless they meet specified standards, and requires cities and counties to update their circulation elements to include truck routes. Standards include setback requirements from residential uses. AB 98 defines “logistics use” to mean “a building in which cargo, goods, or products are moved or stored for later distribution to business or retail customers, or both, that does not predominantly serve retail customers for onsite purchases, and heavy-duty trucks are primarily involved in the movement of the cargo, goods, or products, with specified exceptions”. The proposed big box retail membership store that is associated with the gas station does not meet this definition, as it will predominantly serve retail customers for onsite purchases. As such, the provisions of AB 98 would not apply.
The ADA is a Federal law that provides protections for individuals with disabilities, with focuses on civil liberties and accessibility. While the appellant notes that some Westlake Village residents are affected by disabilities, no connection is made or information provided to support that the project will produce impacts to civil liberties and/or accessibility for the residents of Westlake Village. As such, the claim is considered general in nature and does not raise any specific project-related issues. Staff notes that as part of building permit and inspection processes, the applicant will be required to demonstrate that all proposed facilities will be ADA compliant.
6. Traffic
Claim: The appellant claims that traffic projections submitted by Kimley-Horn are based on figures collected from a non-equivalent site, due to its location in a low populated area. The appellant also states that West Visalia Parkway, in its current configuration, is inadequate to support the expected traffic to be generated by the proposed use.
City Response: Staff notes that the Kimley-Horn traffic memorandum cited by the appellant (see Attachment 7, Exhibit M from the October 14, 2024 Planning Commission staff report) is primarily meant to evaluate the vehicle queuing capability of the service station. Staff also notes that the facility used as a basis for trip generation figures (Sam’s Club in Bakersfield, CA) is located in an active commercial shopping center, primarily surrounded by commercial development to the north and west, and residential development to the east. Though there is vacant commercial land to the south, it does not appear that the area is unpopulated.
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In response to the claim that West Visalia Parkway is inadequate to support increased traffic, staff notes that as part of the original CUP approval for the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center, right of way improvements to South Mooney Boulevard and West Visalia Parkway were required to adequately support traffic. Improvements included widening of the southern half of West Visalia Parkway between the project site and South Dans Street, including a portion west of the Dans Street and Visalia Parkway intersection. The right of way improvements required for the overall shopping center are largely completed, save for the widening of the southern half of West Visalia Parkway between the project site and South Dans Street. Per previous conditions and mitigation measures applied to the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center, widening of West Visalia Parkway is required prior to occupancy any of the uses proposed on the project site. Given the above, it is expected that West Visalia Parkway will be able to adequately serve traffic generated by the proposed uses, if they are approved.
7. CEQA Processes
Claim: The appellant claims that a number of errors were conducted by staff during its steering of the CEQA review process, thereby inspiring a loss of confidence in the adequacy of the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration. The appellant provides as examples the premature filing of a CEQA Notice of Determination (NOD) for the project prior to its official approval by the Planning Commission, inconsistencies within the Air Quality portion of the Initial Study that note impacts are both “less than significant” and “significant and unavoidable”, and the fact that an Environmental Impact Report was not conducted.
City Response: Staff concurs that the NOD for the project was filed prematurely. Pursuant to Public Resources Code 21152(c), the NOD must be filed only when a final approval for a project has been given, following the expiration of any appeal period or the processing of any appeal action. A NOD filed before a project approval is issued is invalid and does not trigger the statute of limitations ( Coalition for Clean Air v. City of Visalia (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 408.). As such, the premature filing of the NOD was void on its face, and is considered a clerical error that resulted in no harm or prejudice to any legal rights held by any interested party to this matter. As detailed above, the administrative process for this project has continued, with all interested parties fully able to participate in the proceedings subsequent to the premature NOD filing.
In regards to Section III (Air Quality) of the Initial Study, staff notes that during processing of the General Plan, it was acknowledged that full build out of the City as formulated in the General Plan would result in “significant and unavoidable impacts” to the environment. This was addressed via the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations along with the General Plan. A Statement of Overriding Considerations is a written statement that outlines the specific reasons why the social, economic, legal, technical, or other beneficial aspects of a project (in this case the 2014 General Plan) outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental impacts, and why the Lead Agency is willing to accept such impacts. This is why the text within Section III states that impacts to air quality are significant and unavoidable. That said, the City has yet to be fully built out. The City contains three development tiers, and has only recently opened development into Tier II. As such, the project, based on the analysis provided in the HRA, is considered as producing less than significant impacts. As it stands, it is unclear how the apparent inconsistency in Section III correlates to an increase in environmental impacts to the appellants.
Lastly, staff notes that the first CEQA review conducted for the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center was an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration. Per the 2001 CEQA Deskbook (1999 Second Edition) an Environmental Impact Report should be conducted when a “Lead Agency determines that it can be fairly argued based on substantial evidence, in light of the whole record, Visalia City Council Page 11 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™501
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determines that it can be fairly argued based on substantial evidence, in light of the whole record, that a project may have a significant effect on the environment” (Page 37). The City of Visalia (the Lead Agency in this instance) determined that the proposed revisions to the original shopping center proposal did not support a requirement for an Environmental Impact Report. Studies provided by the applicant indicated that impacts could be reduced to a less than significant level with the application of mitigation measures. No evidence has been provided by the appellant demonstrating the potential for significant and unavoidable impacts from the project.
8. Public Noticing
Claim: The appellant claims that the Westlake Village property owner did not receive a public notice informing them of the September 23, 2024, Planning Commission public hearing.
City Response: Staff has provided within Attachment 8 documentation verifying that a public hearing notice was mailed on August 22, 2024, to occupants and owners of properties located within 300 feet of the project site, informing them of the intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and hold a Planning Commission public hearing for CUP No. 2024-17. The mailing list includes both the mailing address for the Westlake Village property owner and the main office for the Westlake Village mobile home park. Mailing information is provided by the City GIS system, which obtains addresses from the Tulare County Assessor.
9. Wildlife
Claim: The appellant claims that the environmental review did not take into account impacts to wildlife and habitat present at the Westlake Village mobile home park, such as Canadian geese, aquatic turtles, ducks, fish, and man-made lakes. The appellant claims that some of the animals cited are protected by State and Federal law.
City Response: Staff does not have any evidence confirming one way or the other whether any species or habitats of note are present within the Westlake Village complex. The Biological Resources section of the Visalia General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report includes a map (Figure 3.8-1: Vegetation and Special Status Species) that indicates that no such special status species are present within the project site or Westlake Village property. The list of animals noted by the appellant is general and does not identify any specific species, save for Canadian geese, which do not show up on any State or Federal endangered species list. The lakes within Westlake Village are manufactured, and it is unknown if they are treated in any way by the property owners to reduce algae or other nuisances, which would dilute the naturalness of the habitat. As it stands, the Westlake Village complex is already partially surrounded by urban development, including a big box retail store (Target) to the northeast, with little effect on the animals and habitat present onsite.
10. General Plan
Claim: The appellant claims that the 2014 General Plan does not address the type of development or air pollution impacts associated with the project, raising concerns about the adequacy of planning for the projects.
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General Plan is not considered adequate, and what relevance that has to any potential impacts to Westlake Village.
11. Lighting
Claim: The appellants claim that the project will produce increased lighting impacts within Westlake Village.
City Response: As part of the Planning Commission’s approval of CUP No. 2024-17, conditions have been included requiring the applicant to design onsite lighting so as to direct light downward, reduce glare, and produce no more than 0.5 foot candles at property boundaries, all of which must be verified prior to operation of the use. A condition is also included requiring the planting of evergreen screening trees along the entire western boundary of the project site, with the applicant also proposing additional screening trees along the southern property boundary. The trees will further assist with reducing lighting impacts. Lastly, Condition No. 8 of CUP No. 2024-17 is included, requiring that prior to final occupancy of any building proposed in the site plan, the applicant/developer shall verify that parking lot lighting does not exceed an output of 0.5-foot candles measured at property line, in accordance with the site photometric plan submitted in Attachment 4.
The applicant/developer shall have their electrical or construction contractor conduct a light measurement to be submitted and verified by Planning staff prior to final occupancy. Failure to meet requirements as specified in the photometric plan shall result in non-operation of the site until light levels are met.
12. Case Law Precedent
Claim: The appellant states that a current lawsuit filed by Ventura County Citizens Against Mega Gas against the development of a Costco in Camarillo, CA “may offer useful precedents for Visalia.” Per the appellant, “the case highlights similar concerns regarding the proximity of large retail developments to sensitive receptors like senior communities.” City Response: The court case was filed by citizens of Camarillo, CA and gas station owners to challenge the City of Camarillo approval for a 160,000 square foot big box retail membership store, with a tire center, and 30 pump gas station. The City Attorney conducted research into the court case and found that the lawsuit was filed on the basis of CEQA, and that no decision has been made by the trial court as of the publication of this report. Given that the case is still being processed and no decision has been rendered, there is no relevant precedent to apply to this project. As such, this claim is not applicable.
13. Project Design
Claim: The appellant states that the location of the proposed loading docks for the big box retail store are too close to residential uses, and will result in exacerbating health conditions suffered by residents. The appellants state that the loading dock should be located along West Visalia Parkway, and that the gas station should be relocated further east, to the property on which the carwash is proposed. The appellants also cite impacts from people loitering and racing in the shopping center parking lot, and request the installation of speed bumps as a preventative measure.
City Response: The proposed locations of the gas station and loading docks are expected to produce less than significant impacts to the abutting residential areas with implementation of conditions of approval and mitigation measures. In particular, per building elevations provided in Attachment 4, the design of the loading docks will include installation of 10-foot-tall screening walls at the eastern and southern ends of the loading docks. This will be on top of the eight foot tall screening walls to be Visalia City Council Page 13 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™503
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located on the property boundary shared with residential uses.
Staff notes that the existing shopping center parking lot (just west of the Les Schwab Tire Center at 4643 South Mooney Boulevard) is prone to loitering as a result of half the shopping center remaining undeveloped. If the proposed project is approved, its development will bring about the installation of parking lot lighting and security cameras, and will bring employees who can report instances of loitering and racing. Please note that the City Council can also require the installation of speed bumps within the shopping center as a condition of approval, if deemed necessary.
14. Alternative Locations
Claim: The appellant states that the project should be at a different location, away from residential uses. Specifically the appellants state that the project would be better suited within the Oaks Marketplace shopping center, located east of the project site, at the southeast corner of West Visalia Parkway and South Mooney Boulevard.
City Response: The City cannot compel a project applicant to relocate to a different location. Nor can it compel other property owners to sell or rent their property to an entity. As there is no specific environmental impact cited by this claim, no other responses are warranted. It should be noted that the project site is planned and zoned for Regional Commercial uses. This site was originally designated for Regional Commercial development under the 1991 General Plan and was retained with the adoption of the 2030 General Plan. The purpose and intent of the Regional Commercial zone district is to provide areas for retail establishments that are designed to serve a regional service trade area. The uses permitted in this district are to be of a large-scale regional retail nature with supporting goods and services. Given the above, the use is considered appropriate for the project site.
15. Wall Heights
Claim: The appellant states that existing masonry walls that were built with the initial development of the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center are not sufficient to reduce impacts, as they were built shorter than the seven feet required by the Visalia Municipal Code.
City Response: Staff has confirmed that the existing screening walls built along the southern and western project site boundaries are shorter than the required seven feet. Condition No. 12 and 16.b of CUP No. 2024-17 will require the installation of eight foot tall walls along the southern and western project site boundaries shared with residential uses, to be completed prior to operation of the proposed uses. Conditions are written to require that the eight foot height be measured from the adjacent residential grade. Onsite inspections will also be conducted as part of the building permit review process to verify compliance with the requirement. The eight foot tall walls will assist with reducing impacts from noise produced on the project site.
16. Landscaping
Claim: The appellant states that proposed landscaping for the project will be inadequate to prevent impacts from the proposed use. And that the landscaping should have been planted during the initial development of the Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center.
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assist in reducing impacts while landscaping matures, including installation of eight foot tall block walls, limitations on delivery/loading dock hours of operation, onsite lighting design, and compliance inspections.
17. Truck Routes
Claim: The appellant states that delivery trucks will be forced to use roads adjacent to sensitive receptors (i.e. schools and residences) since they are prohibited from using Mooney Boulevard to leave the project site.
City Response: Staff notes that the above claim is inaccurate. Per Figure 4-6: Truck Routes, Rail Lines, and Airport Facilities of the General Plan Circulation Element, South Mooney Boulevard is identified as an approved truck route, available for use by delivery trucks. This will allow for trucks to leave the project site without impacting sensitive land uses. Staff further notes that hours of operation for delivery truck activities will be limited via applied mitigation measures, further reducing impacts to surrounding sensitive receptors.
Project Overview:
Project Description
Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 is a request to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-31, which established the Commons at Visalia Parkway master planned commercial shopping center.
The original conditional use permit (CUP) conditionally facilitated the development of 17.43 acres of a
28.7 acre site, consisting of approximately 138,188 sq. ft. of commercial uses, including the establishment of four retail buildings of varying sizes (56,800 sq. ft., 29,800 sq. ft. and two 10,000 sq. ft. buildings), a 4,088 sq. ft. gas station/convenience store with six fueling stations and a 3,060 sq. ft. canopy, a 7,500 sq. ft. sit-down restaurant, two 3,000 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurants, and a 5,000 sq. ft. automotive repair shop. The amendment to the CUP proposes consolidation of the retail and office uses, removal of the convenience store, establishment of a carwash, and relocation and expansion of the service station, to accommodate the establishment of the following:
· A 172,000 square foot big box retail membership club store. - Per the Operational Statement in Attachment 4, the store will offer “…bulk merchandise at discounted prices to members, typically requiring annual subscriptions for access to exclusive products and services”.
Additional services include a tire shop and a service station (discussed below). The use will operate seven days a week, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturdays, and 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sundays. Specialized “early shopping” hours will also be provided, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. on Saturday. Delivery activities would occur 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., seven days a week. The number of employees proposed was not provided.
The building will be located east and north of an existing senior mobile home park. Loading docks will be situated at the south end of the retail store, approximately 90 feet from the southern property boundary shared with residential uses, with 10-foot-tall screening walls placed in between. A trash enclosure is proposed at the southwest corner of the project site, setback between 5 to 10 feet from property boundaries shared with residential uses, with landscaping proposed in between. A trash compactor is also proposed along the western wall of the building, near the southwest corner of the retail store. · An expanded service station containing 14 fueling stations, a 9,000 square foot fueling station canopy, and 200 square foot fueling station building - Per Attachment 4, the service station use will operate in conjunction with the big box retail store, and will maintain similar hours of Visalia City Council Page 15 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™505
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use will operate in conjunction with the big box retail store, and will maintain similar hours of operation. The facility will sell gasoline and diesel fuels, exclusively to store members.
Deliveries of fuel would be received “around the clock unless restricted by the authority having jurisdiction (City of Visalia)”. Employee numbers specific to this use were not provided. Per the Site Plan, the facility will provide vehicle queuing for up to 70 vehicles. Per the Site Plan, the closest fuel station will be setback approximately 100 feet from the western property boundary shared with residential uses.
· A 7,500 square foot carwash facility - The applicant proposes an automated and manual fullservice car wash facility with 22 drying stations. Additional services such as waxing and detailing will also be provided. The hours of operation and employee numbers have not been provided by the applicant. Per Attachment 4, the facility will provide vehicle queuing for up to 24 vehicles. The Site Plan indicates that the carwash will be set back approximately 470 feet from the nearest residential uses to the west. Per Building Elevations, the tenant is identified as a Mister Car Wash.
· A 5,588 square foot fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru lane for 35 vehicles. - The applicant proposes a fast-food restaurant with a dual drive-thru lane. Per Attachment 4, the user will provide “…quick service dining options through a streamlined assembly-line approach to food preparation and service.” The hours of operation or employee numbers have not been provided by the applicant. The dual drive-thru lane will provide vehicle queuing for up to 35 vehicles.
The carwash and expanded service station require approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The retail store and fast food restaurant uses are permitted by right and are not a part of the Conditional Use Permit amendment request. As a result of the proposed changes, the total building square footage of the shopping center will increase from 138,188 square feet to 200,398 square feet, primarily due to the addition of the big box retail store.
The area affected by the new uses is composed of seven parcels totaling 22.2 acres out of the 28.7- acre shopping center. The parcels will be reconfigured as part of an ongoing Lot Line Adjustment (see Related Projects) that will consolidate the seven parcels into three parcels, the largest containing the retail store and service station. The parcels are currently primarily vacant, with portions developed with a parking field, drive-aisles, curb/gutter/sidewalk, parking lot lighting, and landscaping. New on and off-site improvements to support the proposed changes consist of the following:
· Relocation of the existing easternmost Visalia Parkway drive approach and drive aisle approximately 250 feet to the west, installation of additional curb/gutter/sidewalk at the northwest corner of the project site and at the location of the relocated drive approach. · Development of the parking field, increasing stalls provided from 744 to 1,141. · Installation of on-site parking lot lighting, consisting of 30-foot-tall light poles and wall pack lighting at a height of 24 feet.
· Installation of onsite landscaping.
· Installation of underground storage tanks for the service station use. · Installation of accompanying utilities for all proposed uses.
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Parkway, from the project site westerly to South Dans Street (approximately 0.4 miles), as required by the original Commons at Visalia Parkway shopping center approval. Per the Phasing Plan in Attachment 4, the project will be developed in two phases, with the drive-thru restaurant, carwash, and related improvements proposed during the first phase, and the big box retail store, service station, majority of the parking field, and related improvements proposed for the second phase.
Timeframes for when development will occur have not been provided. The remainder of the shopping center has been developed, and includes a sit-down restaurant (Texas Roadhouse), two drive-thru restaurants (Dutch Bros. Coffee and Panda Express), and a tire shop (Les Schwab Tires).
Accompanying onsite parking, lighting, landscaping, block walls, and on/off-site infrastructure improvements (including the widening of both Visalia Parkway and Mooney Boulevard across the project frontages, and improvement of the Visalia/Mooney intersection) have also been previously completed.
Land Use Compatibility
The proposed retail building and fast-food restaurant meets all drive-thru performance standards are permitted uses “by right” within the C-R Zone. Ancillary uses conducted within the general retail store, such as the sale of merchandise, groceries, tire sales & service (excluding major repairs), optical exams and sales, hearing aid testing and sales, fast food, specialty food (i.e. butcher), alcohol sales, and propane sales are all permitted as standalone or incidental uses in this zone. The service station and carwash uses are also permitted through approval of a CUP. The proposed uses identified will be situated within an established shopping center and will be compatible with the surrounding commercial areas to the north and east which contain either fully developed and/or developing shopping centers (Packwood Shopping Center to the north, Oaks Marketplace to the east).
Furthermore, the General Plan identifies the Regional Commercial designation as one which allows for “Shopping malls, large format, or “big-box” retail” [and] “…supporting uses such as gas stations and hotels”. The uses proposed within the revised Commons at Visalia Parkway master planned commercial shopping center fit under the Regional Commercial land use designation.
Areas to the south and west are primarily residential, containing the Westlake Village senior mobile home park. Potential impacts to residential areas from air quality, noise, and lighting will be addressed through a combination of design, mitigation measures, and conditions of approval.
Mitigation measures include placement of an eight-foot-tall block wall along the western property boundary shared with residential uses and restricted delivery/loading dock hours of operation to limit noise impacts from the retail store and service station. Conditions of approval will also require the placement of an eight-foot-tall block wall and landscape screening along the southern and western property boundary shared with residential uses, and adjustments to onsite lighting to reduce glare, including verification of compliance with photometric plans submitted prior to occupancy of any proposed building. The applicant has also included design elements such as screening walls for the loading docks, parapet walls to screen HVAC equipment, orientation of the carwash so that blowers face eastward towards Mooney Boulevard away from residences, and installation of parking lot light poles no closer than 50 feet to residential areas. Previous mitigation measures and conditions of approval applied during the original approval of the shopping center shall continue to be applicable.
With all the identified measures in place, the proposed development will be compatible with surrounding land uses.
Air Quality/HRA
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included with the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The HRA analyzed potential impacts from carcinogenic, chronic, and acute toxic air contaminants (TAC) produced by the proposed service station on nearby sensitive receptors. The HRA identified residences located west of the project site as the nearest sensitive receptors. Specifically, the fuel dispensing area is located approximately 187 feet from the nearest existing residence. The HRA noted that a 50-foot separation is recommended for typical gas dispensing facilities and that siting ‘new’ sensitive land uses within 300 feet of a large gas station (facility with a throughput of 3.6 million gallons per year or greater) should be avoided.
However, the HRA also notes that while the service station is anticipated to sell 7.5 million gallons of gasoline and 1.2 million gallons of diesel fuel annually, the recommendation related to 300 feet is related to siting new sensitive receptors adjacent to exiting gasoline dispensing facilities.
Furthermore, the 300-foot setback guideline within Table 1 of the HRA (Recommendations on Siting New Sensitive Land Uses Such as Residences, Schools, Daycare Centers, Playgrounds, or Medical Facilities) is advisory, and would not supersede site-specific analysis which determines the actual risk from a particular facility.
The HRA analyzed volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, diesel emissions from truck traffic and idling, and emission rates provided in the California Air Resources Board and California Air Pollution Control Officers Association’s Gasoline Service Station Industrywide Risk Assessment Technical Guide (February 18, 2022), to estimate emissions associated with the operation of the gasoline service station.
Lastly, the HRA employed the SJVAPCD Prioritization Calculator to determine the “Total Max Score” of Project specific toxic emissions as discussed above. Projects with a Prioritization score of 10 or higher require a Health Risk Assessment with dispersion modeling. Toxic emissions associated with the Project were used as inputs to the Prioritization Calculator which generated the prioritization score for the Project. Results indicated that toxic emissions associated with the Project would generate a max score of 8.62 for sensitive receptors within 328 feet of the Project. Project emissions associated with the Project will not trigger dispersion modeling since the Total Max Score is less than
10. As a result, dispersion modeling was not required for the Project considering the SJVAPCD’s methodology/threshold and mitigation is not warranted since there is a less than significant impact from project operational emissions. The latest version of the HRA can be found in Attachment 7.
Noise
The project will result in noise generation typical of urban development. The Visalia Noise Element and City Ordinance contain criterion for acceptable noise levels inside and outside residential living spaces. This standard is 65 dB DNL for outdoor activity areas associated with residences and 45 dB DNL for indoor areas.
An Acoustical Analysis was prepared for the proposed project, addressing the proposed commercial retail building, service station, and automated car wash uses [Environmental Noise & Vibration Assessment: SWC W. Visalia Parkway & S. Mooney Boulevard Development. Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc., July 15, 2024, with supplemental information submitted November 19, 2024].
Impacts from the proposed drive-thru restaurant were not included given its lack of proximity to residential uses (approximately 750-foot separation at its closest point), and the fact that it is a use permitted by right in the C-R Zone. The purpose of the study was to determine if noise levels associated with the project would comply with the City’s applicable noise level standards, particularly upon the existing single-family residential mobile home park uses to the west and south. The acoustical analysis was intended to determine project
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The Acoustical Analysis concluded that an exterior noise level in excess of the 65 dB DNL standard for noise-sensitive land uses, specified in the City’s Noise Element, exists on the project site. To ensure that community noise standards are met for the development, the project developers have proposed an increase in height of an existing block wall located on the west side of the main project site to an overall height of eight feet, limited hours of operation to loading dock and truck delivery activities, and construction related compliance with Visalia Municipal Code Noise Ordinance measures and best practices to reduce impacts. The recommendations are included as mitigation measures and will allow for development of the proposal in accordance with the standards contained in the City’s Noise Element and Ordinance. The mitigation measures are as follows:
1. All project loading dock activities shall be limited to daytime hours only (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).
2. The height of the existing 7-foot-tall masonry wall along the western project property boundary shall be increased to a minimum height of 8-feet. Related to this, please note the following:
a. VMC Section 17.36.050 (Fences, Walls and Hedges - Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones) limits the height of commercial walls to seven feet when located in a rear yard. The VMC permits 20% deviations in height limitations when special circumstances are identified, through the Administrative Adjustment process. Approvals are typically administrative, provided by the Planning and Community Preservation Director. As a result, it is recommended that the Planning Commission include as part of its decision, an approval to permit the height of the block wall to eight feet, as recommended by the Noise Study.
b. To further mitigate impacts, staff recommends inclusion of Condition No. 12, requiring placement of an eight-foot-tall block wall along the southern property boundary shared with residential zonings. As above, it is recommended that the Planning Commission include approval of the height deviation in its decision.
3. All on-site delivery truck circulation shall be limited to daytime hours only (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).
4. To the maximum extent practical, the following measures should be incorporated into the project construction operations:
a. All on-site noise-generating construction activities should occur pursuant to Visalia Municipal Code Section 8.36.050 (Noise - Exterior noise standards--Mobile noise sources prohibition against use).
b. All noise-producing project equipment and vehicles using internal-combustion engines shall be equipped with manufacturers-recommended mufflers and be maintained in good working condition.
c. All mobile or fixed noise-producing equipment used on the project site that are regulated for noise output by a federal, state, or local agency shall comply with such regulations while in the course of project activity.
d. Electrically powered equipment shall be used instead of pneumatic or internal combustion-powered equipment, where feasible.
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f. Project area and site access road speed limits shall be established and enforced during the construction period.
g. Nearby residences shall be notified of construction schedules so that arrangements can be made, if desired, to limit their exposure to short-term increases in ambient noise levels.
Please also note that previous mitigation measures for noise identified during review of the original shopping center request will continue to be applicable via conditions of approval. Lastly, a condition of approval was included, requiring the applicant/developer to have their acoustical noise consultant conduct noise measurements for the uses upon completion, to verify compliance with the acoustical analysis and VMC noise measures. Failure to meet the noise requirements as specified in the acoustical analysis shall result in the applicant/developer implementing additional measures as needed to achieve noise level standards for the residences.
Street Improvements/Traffic
Right of way improvements originally required for the overall shopping center are largely completed.
The off-site improvements that remain to be completed as identified in the original approval is the widening of the southern half of West Visalia Parkway between the project site and South Dans Street, including a portion west of the Dans Street and Visalia Parkway intersection. The right-of-way improvements shall include installation curb, gutter, park strip landscaping, sidewalks, ramps, streetlights, fire hydrants, and other improvements as required. These improvements will be reimbursed back to the developer via the City’s Traffic Impact Fee Program. These improvements are still required and are included as conditions of approval.
Street improvements for this project will consist of the relocation of the existing easternmost driveway providing access onto Visalia Parkway. The relocation of this driveway further west is proposed to accommodate placement of a parking field for the future fast-food restaurant. Additional minor improvements to the westernmost Visalia Parkway driveway are also proposed, to accommodate truck and vehicle traffic. Installation of missing sidewalk and landscaping shall occur as well.
A Traffic Memo [Technical Memorandum: Trip Generation Comparison, Visalia Commons Shopping Center, Visalia California. Peters Engineering Group, August 19, 2024] was provided by the applicant, comparing potential trip generation from the amended project to what was originally analyzed in the Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIA) conducted for the overall shopping center (ref.:
Traffic Impact Analysis: Proposed Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center. Peters Engineering Group, January 10, 2020). Based on the analysis provided in the Traffic Memo, trips generated by the revised project will be less than the vehicle trips identified in the original TIA.
As previously stated, required street improvements identified in the original TIA have been largely completed, which included the widening of West Visalia Parkway and South Mooney Boulevard to their ultimate widths along the project site frontage, and improvement of the Visalia Parkway/Mooney Boulevard intersection. Due to the completion of improvements and conclusions of the Traffic Memo, and update to the TIA was not required nor new street improvements or mitigation measures recommended. The original TIA performed remains applicable and covers the projected trip generation for the amended project.
Comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration was received from Caltrans on September 3, 2024, and is included in Attachment 7. Per the e-mail provided, Caltrans agreed with the findings of the Traffic Memo/Technical Memorandum and had no further comments.
Access and Circulation
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With the proposed project, the shopping center will continue to have a total of five access drive points: three along Visalia Parkway and two along Mooney Boulevard. Only the easternmost driveway along Visalia Parkway will change locations. As such, onsite circulation will remain largely unaltered from its original design. Per the Phasing Plan, four of the drive-aisles have already been constructed. Phase 1 of the proposed development will relocate the easternmost Visalia Parkway driveway to the west. The fifth driveway, at the northwest corner of the project site, will be developed with Phase 2.
The driveways will be connected by 25- to 30-foot-wide drive aisles that will function as the main thoroughfares for the shopping center. The drive aisles will be fully installed upon completion of the 2 nd Phase of the development. A condition of approval is included requiring all existing CC&R’s and shared use/access/parking agreements to be updated and recorded to reflect the proposed shopping center alterations. This shall be required prior to issuance of building permits for the uses proposed.
Lighting
The project will create new sources of light that are typically associated with commercial retail use.
The applicant has prepared a photometric study showing the installation of wall pack lighting for the retail store and 30-foot-tall parking lot pole lights. The plan demonstrates that the use will meet the standard of producing no more than 0.5-foot candles crossing at property line, in particular along the boundaries shared with the existing residential development to the south and west.
Staff has addressed lighting compliance in the CUP’s recommended conditions of approval. The conditions require the developer to conduct a lighting measurement verifying compliance with the photometric plan prior to occupancy of the proposed buildings and requires any onsite lighting to be designed so as to screen lighting and direct it downward, reducing impacts to nearby residential areas.
Public Comment:
A public comment letter was received from Richard J. Garcia, Chair of the Kern Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club, and is included as Attachment 3. Garcia requested that the City Council consider applying additional mitigation measures to the project to address global warming through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, Garcia requests that the City Council require the applicant to incorporate “a number of feasible GHG mitigation measures”, listed below as follows:
· Require parking lots for the project to include dedicated electric vehicle (EV) parking and operational charging facilities;
· Require the incorporation of heavy duty EV truck charging stations; · Require the installation of roof top photovoltaic cells on retail buildings, car washing facilities, and fuel stations;
· Require the installation of solar canopies with EV charging capability within customer and employee parking lots; and
· Require the developer to pay GHG fees to the SJVAPCD, to be used to fund projects that would reduce GHG emissions elsewhere.
Staff notes that requirements for the inclusion of EV equipment in development projects is already built into City Building Permit review processes, as required by the California Building and Green Codes, and SJVAPCD processes for Indirect Source Review. For the City, this includes requiring the installation of EV capable stalls and electrical vehicle supply equipment, based on the total number of parking stalls within a parking facility. Installation of the equipment shall be verified during Building Visalia City Council Page 21 of 23 Printed on 11/27/2024 powered by Legistar™511
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parking stalls within a parking facility. Installation of the equipment shall be verified during Building Permit inspections. As such, staff concludes that the requests of the Sierra Club are already incorporated into the overall project.
No other public comment has been received as of the publication of this report.
Fiscal Impact:
Future development of the property will require the developer to pay development impact fees which include Transportation, Trunk Line Capacity, Strom Drainage Acquisition, Park Acquisition and Development, Waterways Acquisition, Public Safety, and Groundwater Overdraft Mitigation.
Prior Council Action:
On November 18, 2024 the Visalia City Council considered an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of CUP No. 2024-17: A request by Derek Finnegan / Lars Anderson & Associates to amend CUP No. 2019-31, for the establishment of a 172,000 square foot commercial building for the sale of general retail merchandise with a fuel dispensing service station and a car wash. At the request of property owner Jim Shehadey, the City Council continued the public hearing to December 3, 2024, to provide additional time for the applicant to review and provide responses to the two appeals filed against the Planning Commission approval of CUP No. 2024-17.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 per Resolution No. 2024-68.
Alternatives:
The City Council may, in lieu of the recommended motion specified above, consider any of the following alternatives:
1. Deny the conditional use permit and uphold the appeal, overturning the decision of the Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17. City Council “findings” will need to be integrated into a revised Resolution for Council review and approval at a subsequent meeting; or
2. Refer the matter back to the Planning Commission; or,
3. Continue the matter to a future City Council hearing for additional information.
CEQA Review:
An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed project. Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-26 (State Clearinghouse 2024080917) states that environmental impacts from the project are determined to be less than significant with the incorporation of mitigation to address significant impacts to the following resources:
· Four (4) mitigation measures pertaining to Noise to address impacts to surrounding sensitive land uses.
A 30-day review and comment period through the State Clearinghouse for the Initial Study began on August 22, 2024, and ended on September 20, 2024. Mitigation measures can be viewed in Attachments 5 and 7 of this report.
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Mitigated Negative Declaration. The e-mail is included with the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration, which can be viewed as part of Attachment 7. No other comments for the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration where received.
CEQA Notice of Determination
During the public comment portion of the October 7, 2024, meeting of the Visalia City Council, members of the public alleged that the City staff had illegally filed a CEQA Notice of Determination (NOD) for CUP No. 2024-17 prior to its official approval date. City staff confirms that an NOD for the project was filed prematurely on September 26, 2024, under the determination that, while the project would return to the Planning Commission on October 14, 2024 (as a consent item), the project had for all intents and purposes been approved on September 23, 2024.
However, pursuant to Public Resources Code 21152(c), it has been determined that the NOD must be filed only when a final approval has been given, following the expiration of any appeal period or the processing of any appeal action. In this instance, the NOD will be refiled only if CUP No. 2024-17 is approved by the Visalia City Council at the December 3, 2024, appeal hearing, as the date of action taken by City Council would be considered the final approval date.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2024-68, denying the appeal and upholding Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17.
2. Attachment 1 - Appeal of Planning Commission Action, October 24, 2024 - 2400 W Midvalley, LLC
3. Attachment 2 - Appeal of Planning Commission Action, October 24, 2024 - Anna Maier, Et al.
4. Attachment 3 - Public Comment from the Sierra Club, Kern Kaweah Chapter
5. Attachment 4 - Revised Commons at Visalia Parkway Master Plan Exhibits
6. Attachment 5 - SWC W Visalia Parkway & S Mooney Boulevard - Noise Study Revisions.
Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc., November 19, 2024.
7. Attachment 6 -Summary and Responses to Appeal Comments related to Health Risk Assessment. JK Consulting Group, LLC, November 19, 2024.
8. Attachment 7 - October 24, 2024, and September 23, 2024, Planning Commission Staff Reports
9. Attachment 8 - September 23, 2024, Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
10.General Plan Map
11.Zoning Map
12.Aerial Map
13.Vicinity Map
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RESOLUTION NO 2024-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA DENYING THE APPEALS AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-17, A REQUEST BY DEREK FINNEGAN / LARS ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-31, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 172,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
BUILDING FOR THE SALE OF GENERAL RETAIL MERCHANDISE WITH A FUEL
DISPENSING SERVICE STATION AND A CAR WASH, WITHIN THE COMMONS AT
VISALIA PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED IN THE C-R (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SOUTH MOONEY BOULEVARD AND WEST VISALIA PARKWAY (APNS: 121-620-004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 013, 014)
WHEREAS, Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 is a request by Derek Finnegan / Lars Anderson & Associates to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-31, for the establishment of a 172,000 square foot commercial building for the sale of general retail merchandise with a fuel dispensing service station and a car wash, within the Commons at Visalia Parkway Shopping Center, located in the C-R (Regional Commercial) Zone. The project site is located on the southwest corner of South Mooney Boulevard and West Visalia Parkway (APNs: 121-620-004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 013, 014); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia, after duly published notice held a public hearing before said Commission on September 23, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission tentatively approved the project by a vote of 4-0 (Commissioner Tavarez absent), but requested that staff submit a modified resolution incorporating revisions requested by the Commission, and that the applicant submit a revised site plan relocating the proposed service station further eastward, and that the revised resolution and site plan exhibit be considered as a Consent Calendar item at the next regular meeting of the Commission, on October 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, on October 14, 2024 the Planning Commission reviewed revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-48 and the revised site plan exhibit as a Consent Calendar item; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia found the Conditional Use Permit to be in accordance with the Chapter 17.38.110 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Visalia based on the evidence contained in the staff report and testimony presented at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, two appeals of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 were received on October 24, 2024, stating that the City of 514
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Visalia did not observe proper public notification procedures for the project, failed to conduct adequate environmental review to address impacts from the gas station use to wildlife and sensitive receptors, did not properly analyze impacts from air pollution and noise, that there was an error and abuse of discretion by the Visalia Planning Commission when it acted to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17, and that the Commission lacked sufficient evidence to support its decision; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Visalia, after a 10-day public notification period, held a public hearing on November 18, 2024; and WHEREAS, on November 18, 2024 the Council of the City of Visalia continued the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 to the meeting of December 3, 2024 due to the receipt of a continuance request from property owner Jim Shehadey to allow for additional time to address the claims in the two appeal filings; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia, after ten (10) days of a published public hearing notice held a public hearing before said Council on December 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared which disclosed that no significant environmental impacts would result from this project with the incorporation of mitigation measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-26 (State Clearinghouse 2024080917) for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17, which was prepared consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act and City of Visalia Environmental Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Visalia approves the proposed conditional use permit based on the following specific findings and based on the evidence presented:
1. That the proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2. That the proposed conditional use permit is consistent with the policies and intent of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the project is consistent with the required findings of Zoning Ordinance Section 17.38.110:
a. The proposed location of the conditional use permit is in accordance with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The proposed retail building and fast-food restaurant meeting all drive-thru performance standards are permitted uses “by right” within the C-R Zone. Ancillary uses conducted within the general retail store, such as 515
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the sale of merchandise, groceries, tire sales & service (excluding major repairs), optical exams and sales, hearing aid testing and sales, fast food, specialty food (i.e. butcher), alcohol sales, and propane sales are all permitted as standalone or incidental uses in this zone. The service station and carwash uses are also permitted through approval of a CUP. All proposed uses identified in the site plan exhibit will be situated within an established shopping center and will be compatible with the surrounding commercial areas to the north and east which contain either fully developed and/or developing shopping centers (Packwood Shopping Center to the north, Oaks Marketplace to the east). Furthermore, the General Plan identifies the Regional Commercial designation as one which allows for “Shopping malls, large format, or “big box” retail” [and] “…supporting uses such as gas stations and hotels”. The uses proposed within the revised Commons at Visalia Parkway master planned commercial shopping center fit under the Regional Commercial land use designation.
b. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, nor materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The General Plan identifies the Regional Commercial designation as one which allows for “Shopping malls, large format, or “big box” retail” [and] “…supporting uses such as gas stations and hotels”. The uses proposed within the revised Commons at Visalia Parkway master planned commercial shopping center fit under the Regional Commercial land use designation. The project is conditioned properly to ensure that all impacts have been properly mitigated.
3. That an Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project, consistent with CEQA, which disclosed that environmental impacts are determined to be not significant with mitigation, and therefore Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-26 (State Clearinghouse No. 2024080917) can be adopted for this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby denies the appeal and upholds the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 on the real property hereinabove described in accordance with the terms of this resolution under the provisions of Section 17.38.110 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the project shall comply with all conditions of approval and mitigation measures required by Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-31 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-13, except as modified or superseded by conditions of approval and/or mitigation measures listed below.
2. That the project be developed in substantial compliance with Site Plan Review No. 2023-202.
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3. That the project will be developed in substantial compliance with the revised exhibits reviewed by the Visalia Planning Commission on October 14, 2024, as follows:
revised site plan in Exhibit "A", street improvements/cross sections in Exhibit “C”, revised conceptual landscaping plan in Exhibit “D”, conceptual photometric plan and lighting information in Exhibit “E”, revised building elevations in Exhibit “F”, phasing plan in Exhibit “G”, pedestrian connectivity exhibit in Exhibit “I”, revised floor plans in Exhibit “J”, anchor tenant roof plan and revised sight lines exhibit in Exhibit “K”, operational statement in Exhibit “L”, queuing analysis’ in Exhibit “M”, and fuel truck circulation exhibit in Exhibit “N”. Any subsequent changes to the plans depicted in Exhibits “A”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “I”, “J”, “K”, “L”, “M", and “N” shall be reviewed and approved by the Site Plan Review Committee and may be subject to an amendment of the Conditional Use Permit.
4. That the project will be developed in substantial compliance with the revised monument signage and master sign program modifications in Exhibit “H”, except as modified by the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17.
5. That solid landscape screening, such as a 3-foot-high solid hedge, or a screening wall shall be installed where parking areas or drive-thru lanes and landscape setbacks meet.
6. That any CC&R’s, shared access, and shared parking agreements applicable to the overall shopping center complex shall be revised to address the inclusion of the proposed facilities, approved by City staff, and recorded with the Tulare County Recorder, prior to issuance of issuance of Building Permits for the proposed uses.
7. That prior to final occupancy of the big box retail store, service station, and carwash facility, the applicant/developer shall verify that the uses do not exceed Community Noise levels as identified in the noise analysis (Acoustical Engineering Services, Inc., May 2024 Environmental Noise & Vibration Assessment: SWC W. Visalia Parkway & S. Mooney Boulevard Development. Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc., July 15, 2024). The applicant/developer shall have their acoustical noise consultant conduct noise measurements for the uses and the measurement shall be submitted and verified by Planning staff for acceptance. Failure to meet the noise requirements as specified in the acoustical analysis shall result in the applicant/developer implementing additional measures as needed to achieve noise level standards for the residences.
8. That prior to final occupancy of any building proposed in Exhibit “A”, the applicant/developer shall verify that the parking lot lighting does not exceed an output of 0.5-foot candles measured at property line, in accordance with the site photometric plan submitted in Exhibit “E”. The applicant/developer shall have their electrical or construction contractor conduct a light measurement to be submitted and verified by Planning staff prior to final occupancy. Failure to meet requirements as specified in the photometric plan shall result in non-operation of the site until light levels are met.
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9. Parking lot pole lighting and building wall pack lighting on the building exteriors shall be designed and screened so as to direct light downward and shall not produce glare onto adjacent residential areas to the south and west of the project site.
10.That flat lens fixtures be utilized for the service station under canopy lights to preclude direct light glare beyond the fuel islands.
11.That not more than ten consecutive parking stalls shall be allowed without an approved landscaped tree well of eighty (80) square feet or more. All new parking areas as depicted in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “D” shall be revised to reflect this requirement.
12.That the applicant shall install an eight-foot-tall block wall along the southern and western boundary of the project site adjacent to residential zonings. The height of the block wall shall be measured from the adjacent property grade of 2400 West Mid Valley Avenue (APNs: 121-620-001 and 121-620-002).
13.That the applicant shall relocate the proposed trash enclosure at the southwest corner of the project site, away from residential uses. The proposed new location of the trash enclosure shall be finalized during Building Permit review.
14.That all buildings shall comply with the building and landscape setbacks for the C-R (Regional Commercial) Zone specified in Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 17.18.
15.That monument signage for the proposed service station and car wash shall be developed consistent with Visalia Municipal Code standards for monument signs pertaining to commercial uses, specified in Visalia Municipal Code Section
17.48.110, and with the master sign program established via Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-31 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-13.
16.That the mitigation measures found within the Mitigation Monitoring Plan for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-26 (State Clearinghouse No. 2024080917) are hereby incorporated as conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17, listed below as follows:
a. Noise Impact Mitigation Measure 1.1: All project loading dock activities shall be limited to daytime hours only (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.). b. Noise Impact Mitigation Measure 1.2: The height of the existing 7-foot-tall masonry wall along the western project property boundary shall be increased to a minimum height of 8-feet. The location of the required 8- foot-tall masonry wall is illustrated in Figure 4. It should be noted that Section 17.36.050 of the Visalia Municipal Code limits the height of commercial walls to 7-feet-in-height when located in a rear yard, such as the existing 7-foot-tall wall adjacent to the project site. As a result, the project applicant would be required to file for an Administrative Adjustment to permit the additional 1-foot of wall required for compliance. As an alternative, an 8-foot-tall masonry wall may be constructed adjacent to the existing 7-foot-tall wall (i.e., off the property line). 518
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c. Noise Impact Mitigation Measure 1.3: All on-site delivery truck circulation shall be limited to daytime hours only (7:00 a.m. to 10:00p.m.). d. Noise Impact Mitigation Measure 1.4: To the maximum extent practical, the following measures should be incorporated into the project construction operations:
All on-site noise-generating construction activities should occur pursuant to Visalia Municipal Code Section 8.36.050.
All noise-producing project equipment and vehicles using internalcombustion engines shall be equipped with manufacturersrecommended mufflers and be maintained in good working condition.
All mobile or fixed noise-producing equipment used on the project site that are regulated for noise output by a federal, state, or local agency shall comply with such regulations while in the course of project activity.
Electrically powered equipment shall be used instead of pneumatic or internal combustion-powered equipment, where feasible. Material stockpiles and mobile equipment staging, parking, and maintenance areas shall be located as far as practicable from noise-sensitive uses.
Project area and site access road speed limits shall be established and enforced during the construction period.
Nearby residences shall be notified of construction schedules so that arrangements can be made, if desired, to limit their exposure to short-term increases in ambient noise levels.
17.That all of the conditions and responsibilities of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-17 shall run with the land and subsequent owners/operators shall also be subject to all of the conditions herein, unless amended or revoked.
18.All on-site truck deliveries, including trucks delivery fuel, for the big box retail membership club store and associated service station shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fuel deliveries shall follow the route identified in the fuel truck circulation exhibit in Exhibit “N”.
19.That the applicant and all successors in interest shall comply with all applicable federal, state and city codes and ordinances.
20.That evergreen screening trees shall be placed along the entire western boundary of the project site.
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Final Narrative for Appeal of CUP 2024-17 / 2024-48
Introduction:
Westlake Village Mobile Home Park has been a fixture in our community for over 50 years, serving as a retirement oasis for more than 200 seniors who call it home. Nestled on a site that supports a variety of migratory wildlife, including Canadian geese, ducks, and turtles, the park is not only a sanctuary for its residents but also for the natural world. However, the peace and safety that Westlake Village residents have enjoyed for decades are now under threat due to the approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2024-17 for a large-scale gas station and commercial development in close proximity to this senior community.
While I, April Lancaster, am spearheading this appeal, and Anna Maier is the official appellant, this effort is being filed on behalf of the entire Westlake Village community.
Many of the seniors residing in the park have limited resources to advocate for themselves, but they have come together in concern for their health, safety, and quality of life. This appeal represents not just their voices, but the voices of all who care about responsible development and the preservation of the natural beauty and well-being of our community.
Dear Members of the City Council,
On behalf of the residents of Westlake Village, I am appealing the approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2024-17 / Revised Resolution 2024-48 for the proposed 28-pump gas station, Sam’s Club store, drive-through car wash, and drive-through restaurant. This project is located just 160 feet from senior housing, far closer than the recommended 300-foot setback. The attached appeal narrative and supporting exhibits will clearly demonstrate not only an error in the Planning Commission's discretion but also an abuse of that discretion. Furthermore, the evidence presented does not simply fail to support the Commission's decision—it directly contradicts it.
Error and Abuse of Discretion by the Planning Commission The Planning Commission had the authority to deny this application based on the failure to meet the 300-foot setback recommendation between the gas station and senior housing, yet they chose not to. Instead, the Consulting Firm and Planning department downplayed this guideline as a mere recommendation, overlooking the serious health risks posed to the neighboring senior community. By disregarding this crucial safety standard, they ignored a clear legal basis for denial.
Additionally, the emissions assessment conducted by JK Consulting Group LLC narrowly focused on fuel deliveries to the gas station, excluding significant portions 1 526
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of the project, such as the Sam’s Club truck traffic, car wash operations, and restaurant drive-through emissions. The Commission's reliance on this incomplete assessment further exemplifies their failure to fully evaluate the project’s cumulative environmental impact.
Premature Notice of Determination and Insufficient Review The Notice of Determination was filed prematurely, raising concerns about the project's overall review. The development includes not only a 28-pump gas station but also a Sam’s Club store, a drive-through car wash, and a drive-through restaurant, all of which significantly contribute to environmental impacts. The lack of a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) means the cumulative effects of these elements have not been adequately assessed. The initial study narrowly focused on fuel deliveries, ignoring emissions from Sam’s Club’s truck traffic, car wash operations, and restaurant activities, all within close proximity to senior housing. A more comprehensive review would likely result in a much higher impact score than the current 8.6, warranting a detailed reassessment.
Health Risks from Benzene and Diesel Exhaust
The storage and combustion of gasoline at a large fueling station carries serious risks from benzene exposure, a known carcinogen. Diesel exhaust from both fuel deliveries and Sam’s Club truck traffic will exacerbate these risks. Diesel emissions contain particulate matter and other toxic substances known to worsen respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, placing seniors at grave risk. These emissions were not fully considered in the environmental review.
Visalia’s Duty to Protect Health and Safety Beyond Minimum Standards As a non-attainment city with some of the worst air quality in the nation, Visalia carries a heightened responsibility to protect residents' health and safety. Meeting minimum regulatory standards is insufficient. We must go beyond basic requirements to safeguard our most vulnerable populations, especially seniors living adjacent to this development. The Commission’s decision failed to take into account the cumulative health risks that go beyond minimum air quality regulations.
PM2.5 Pollution in an Already Vulnerable Community
Visalia’s PM2.5 levels are already higher than those in 96% of the nation, and the combined emissions from the gas station, Sam’s Club, car wash, and restaurant will only increase these levels. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can penetrate deep into the 2 527
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lungs, worsening conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and heart disease—conditions that disproportionately affect seniors. The emissions from multiple project components were not accounted for in the Planning Commission’s review, a major oversight.
Failure to Follow CARB Recommendations and Legal Risks
This project also blatantly disregards the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Air Quality and Land Use Handbook, which recommends avoiding new sensitive land uses within 500 feet of freeways. The gas station, expected to sell more than 7.6 million gallons of gasoline and 1.2 million gallons of diesel annually, will expose residents to harmful levels of traffic-related pollution, compounded by its proximity to Highway
63. The Planning Commission's decision to ignore CARB’s guidelines not only endangers public health but also exposes the City and the developer to potential legal liability.
Failing to conduct a full EIR further increases the City’s legal vulnerability under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), particularly if residents suffer health conditions as a result of pollution exposure.
Insurability of Nearby Homes Under FHA Guidelines
The proximity of the proposed fueling station to residential properties, especially senior housing, poses a significant risk to the insurability of nearby homes under Federal Housing Administration (FHA) guidelines. According to FHA 4000.1 II.D.3.b.iii(C)(6)-(7), homes located near hazards such as gas stations may face additional scrutiny in the insurability assessment process.
The FHA guidelines clearly state that properties should not be located near "flammable or explosive materials" that pose a threat to safety, health, or property. A fueling station of this magnitude, projected to dispense over 7.6 million gallons of gasoline and 1.2 million gallons of diesel annually, qualifies as such a hazard. Without proper documentation ensuring the safety of the area, homes in the vicinity may face difficulty obtaining FHA insurance, making them less attractive to buyers and negatively impacting property values.
Conclusion: A Call for Full Environmental Review and Responsible Development
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Given these factors, I urge the City Council to deny the permit approval until a full EIR is conducted. A comprehensive environmental review, including a thorough assessment of all emissions from the gas station, Sam’s Club, and associated traffic, is essential to protect public health. The City must reconsider the siting of this project, either relocating the gas station to a more suitable location or implementing robust health-protective measures.
By adhering to responsible urban planning practices and conducting the necessary reviews, we can avoid legal risks, protect our community, and ensure a healthy future for Visalia’s residents.
Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.
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VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
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Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
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Sam’s Club/Walmart
Bentonville, Arkansas
Re: Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024- 17: (APNs: 121-620-004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 013, 014).
Dear Walmart Developers and Visalia City Planners:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Visalia Sam’s Club warehouse/retail outlet project that is located on the Southwest corner of Mooney Boulevard and West Visalia Parkway. The project includes a car wash and a 28 pump gas station. It will undoubtedly be serviced by noisy air polluting diesel trucks. A fact noted by concerned neighbors. If the City of Visalia is serious about promoting cleaner air and community tranquility they should stipulate mitigation measures that call for EV battery recharging stations for electrified cars and trucks.
The 172,000 square foot retail building, car wash and fuel dispensing service station development offers a great opportunity to provide much needed electric vehicles (EV) charging stations for the driving public and the fleet of trucks that will service the facility.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS (GHG)
We believe the approval process has not adequately addressed Global warming. Which is the most serious issue that we as a species will ever have to face. Dr. James Hansen, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies writes, “The stakes, for all life on the planet, surpass those of any previous crisis. The greatest danger is continued ignorance and denial, which could make tragic consequences unavoidable.” 585
2 The City should require a number of feasible GHG mitigation measures. These might include:
In order to encourage the use of non-polluting electric vehicles, the City should require parking lots for this project to include dedicated EV parking and operational charging facilities. Including level 3 fast charging stations. The project should also incorporate heavy duty EV truck charging stations. The investment in charging infrastructure facilities will promote and speed the transition to the clean energy trucking fleets of the future. The roof tops of retail buildings, car washing facilities and fuel stations should be covered with photovoltaic cells to protect parked vehicles from the valley heat and to generate clean energy for the project.
Customer and employee parking lots should be covered with solar canopies, so as to encourage employees to drive EVs that can be charged while they work; it should include level 2 EV charging facilities.
A requirement that the developer contribute a GHG fee to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to be used to fund projects that would reduce GHG emissions elsewhere. This could be built into the criteria pollutant Developer Mitigation Agreement (DMA) as the Air District has suggested in the past.
Planners should implement these measures in order to require sufficient mitigation to substantially reduce the impact of the project on the climate crisis.
Please place the Sierra Club on the distribution list for the Sam’s Club Project to receive any noticing of meetings, hearings, availability of documents, and to receive any environmental documents. We prefer email communications and electronic formatting of documents. Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Richard J.Garcia
Sierra Club
Mineral King Group – Chair
P.O. Box 3543
Visalia, Ca. 93278
559-624-0199
[email protected]
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SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
H.M. DOORS
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #6959 "BLUE CHIP"
BOLLARD SLEEVES - MATCH
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT
TYP.
PREFINISHED WHITE
O.H. DOORS
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
CORNICE - PAINT
TOS
SCORE LINES
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
PANEL JOINTS, TYP
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
TOP
TOP
128' - 0"
127' - 4"
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT 132' - 0"
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (BEYOND)
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL -
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE" (BEYOND)
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL -
122' - 0"
TOS
DESIGN REPRESENTATION ONLY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Th
VISALIA, CA -
e Building images shown are a representation of the current design intent only. The building images may not reflect variations in color, tone, hue, tint, shading, ambient light intensity, materials, texture, contrast, font style, construction variations required by building codes or inspectors, materials, or final design detailing. 10/01/24
Elevations 4
1" = 20'-0" A1B 1 1
EAST FRONT ELEVATION
1" = 20'-0" A1B1 2
SOUTH SIDE ELEVATION
1" = 20'-0" A1B1 3
WEST REAR ELEVATION
1" = 20'-0" A1B1 4
NORTH SIDE ELEVATION
(BEYOND)
(BEYOND) (BEYOND)
10/09/24
599
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL
PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE DIGITAL PRICE READER
CLEAR
14'-0"
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE
(BEYOND)
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL
(BEYOND)
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
(BEYOND)
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
DIGITAL PRICE READER
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE
09/26/24
VISALIA, CA - Elevations - Fuel Canopy 7
1/8" = 1'-0" 6 1 1
NORTH FRONT ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 61 2
WEST SIDE ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 61 3
EAST SIDE ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 61 4
SOUTH REAR ELEVATION
DESIGN REPRESENTATION ONLY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Th
10/01/24
e Building images shown are a representation of the current design intent only. The building images may not reflect variations in color, tone, hue, tint, shading, ambient light intensity, materials, texture, contrast, font style, construction variations required by building codes or inspectors, materials, or final design detailing. 10/09/24
600
DESIGN REPRESENTATION ONLY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Th
VISALIA, CA -
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Materials 10
SW 6959 Blue Chip
Sherwin Williams
Paint
SW 7668 March Wind
Sherwin Williams
Paint
SW 7670 Gray Shingle
Sherwin Williams
Paint
SW 7048 Urbane Bronze
Sherwin Williams
Paint
Typical Precast Concrete Texture
Typical Split Face CMU Texture
Typical EIFS Texture
Typical Smooth Face CMU Texture
10/09/24
601
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S S D D D
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE D
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE BIKE LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE BIKE LANE BIKE LANE BIKE LANE D BIKE LANE
CA
EV
CA
EV
CA
EV
CA CA CA
EV CAEV
IW
CA CAEV
CA CA S S D Y H D D Y H D D D Y H D D Y H D D D S S S S S S D D D BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE D
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE BIKE LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE BIKE LANE BIKE LANE BIKE LANE D BIKE LANE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL CUSTOMER SIDE REAR SIDE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL CUSTOMER SIDE REAR SIDE CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV DIRECTION OF TRAVEL 815 PARKING STALLS 379' CAR STACKING 327' CAR STACKING 155' TO ORDER POINT 22 15 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 TRASH RECYCLE GREASE TANK EVCS STAION(VAN ACCESIBLE) EVCS STAION NO PARKING NO PARKING NO PARKING EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS
STAION
EVCS
STAION
EVCS
STAION
EVCS
STAION
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Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup
BAIL OUT
TRASH RECYCLE
GREASE TANK
EVCS STATION(VANACCESSIBLE)
EVCS
STATION
EVCSSTATION
EVCSSTATION
AC
VE
AC
VE
AC
VE
AC AC AC
VE
CA
EV
AC
CA
EV
AC AC
31'
NO PARKING
ESCAPE LANE ESCAPE LANE ESCAPE LANE
DO NOT
ENTER
ON
GNI KRAP
D R EC T O N O F TR AV EL
C U STO M E R SID E
R E AR SID E
D R EC T O N O F TR AV EL
C U STO M E R SID E
R E AR SID E
CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EV
CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EV
CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EV
CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EV
CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EV
CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EV
DRIVE THRU
ENTRANCE
D R EC T O N O F TR AV EL
AC
VE
AC AC
VE
D
D
D
D
EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT
STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
POTS POTS POTS POTS POTS
STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
POTS POTS POTS POTS
STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
POTS
TON OD
RETNE
STOP STOP
S
S
D
VISALIA PARKWAY
S. M
O
O
N
E
Y
B
L
V
D
3'-2" 5'-10"
ALUMINUM SKIRT TEXTURED AND
COLORED TO MATCH DEVELOPER
SIGN
MASTER SIGN PLAN REQ'TS"
70 SF MAX. SIGN STRUCTURE
65.25 SF PROPOSED
35 SF MAX. COPY AREA
35 SF PROPOSED
7'-3"
1'-3"
(35 SF. MAX COPY AREA ALLOWED PER MASTER SIGN PROGRAM)
6'-0"
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED
SIGN CABINET
3M BLUE (PANTONE 2384 C)
DIGITAL PRICE SIGN
12'-0" M
AX. A
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DESIGN REPRESENTATION ONLY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION The Building images shown are a representation of the current design intent only. The building images may not reflect variations in color, tone, hue, tint, shading, ambient light intensity, materials, texture, contrast, font style, construction variations required by building codes or inspectors, materials, or final design detailing. 10/09/24
Site Signage 5
NOT TO SCALE 2
OVERALL DEVELOPMENT SIGN
Approved Multi-Tenant Sign - 50 SF Overall Sign Area, 100 SF Overall Structure (Max. Allowed per Master Sign Program)
Proposed Single Tenant Sign - 35 SF Sign Area, 65.25 SF Overall Structure (Max. Allowed per Master Sign Program - 35 SF Sign Area, 70 SF Overall Structure) 605
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ROSALYN HOLDERFIELD
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11/12/19
R1 01/20/20 JAS
FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’
2X BUILDING FRONTAGE, MAXIMUM 150 SQUARE FEET.
NOT TO EXCEED 80% OF STOREFRONT WIDTH
.063 STAPLED ALUM. RETURN
(PAINTED SATIN WHITE)
TYPICAL CHANNEL LETTER DESIGN
1” JEWELITE
3MM ACM LETTER BACKS
TOGGLE SWITCH
POWER SUPPLY
WHITE LEDs
.150 LEXAN LETTER FACES
MINIMUM (2) WEEP HOLES
PER LETTER W/ COVER
5”
(B
PRIMARY POWER IN
Y GENERAL CONTRACTOR)
2” x 4” JUNCTION BOX
150’- 0”
B
A
TYPICAL MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS
-Flat White Lexan F
-Illuminated with White LEDs
aces
-Vinyl Graphics First Surface If Applicable
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS
-Flat White Lexan F
-Illuminated with White LEDs
aces
-Vinyl Graphics First Surface If Applicable
R2 02/27/20 JAS
607
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LARS ANDERSEN
ROSALYN HOLDERFIELD
LARS ANDERSEN-VISALIA CA-SIGN EXHIBIT
11/12/19
R1 01/20/20 JAS
PAGE 6
FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’
.063 STAPLED ALUM. RETURN
(PAINTED SATIN WHITE)
TYPICAL CHANNEL LETTER DESIGN
1” JEWELITE
3MM ACM LETTER BACKS
TOGGLE SWITCH
POWER SUPPLY
WHITE LEDs
.150 LEXAN LETTER FACES
MINIMUM (2) WEEP HOLES
PER LETTER W/ COVER
5”
(B
PRIMARY POWER IN
Y GENERAL CONTRACTOR)
2” x 4” JUNCTION BOX
86’- 0”
B
A
TYPICAL TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS
-Flat White Lexan F
-Illuminated with White LEDs
aces
-Vinyl Graphics First Surface If Applicable
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS
-Flat White Lexan F
-Illuminated with White LEDs
aces
-Vinyl Graphics First Surface If Applicable
R2 02/27/20 JAS
2X BUILDING FRONTAGE, MAXIMUM 150 SQUARE FEET.
NOT TO EXCEED 80% OF STOREFRONT WIDTH
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LARS ANDERSEN
ROSALYN HOLDERFIELD
LARS ANDERSEN-VISALIA CA-SIGN EXHIBIT
11/12/19
R1 01/20/20 JAS
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FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/24” = 1’
.063 STAPLED ALUM. RETURN
(PAINTED SATIN WHITE)
TYPICAL CHANNEL LETTER DESIGN
1” JEWELITE
3MM ACM LETTER BACKS
TOGGLE SWITCH
POWER SUPPLY
WHITE LEDs
.150 LEXAN LETTER FACES
MINIMUM (2) WEEP HOLES
PER LETTER W/ COVER
5”
(B
PRIMARY POWER IN
Y GENERAL CONTRACTOR)
2” x 4” JUNCTION BOX
355’- 0”
B
A
TYPICAL MAJOR TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS
-Flat White Lexan F
-Illuminated with White LEDs
aces
-Vinyl Graphics First Surface If Applicable
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS
-Flat White Lexan F
-Illuminated with White LEDs
aces
-Vinyl Graphics First Surface If Applicable
R2 02/27/20 JAS
2X BUILDING FRONTAGE, MAXIMUM 250 SQUARE FEET.
NOT TO EXCEED 80% OF STOREFRONT WIDTH
609
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
TOP
129' - 4"
TOP
129' - 4"
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
CORNICE - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #6959 "BLUE CHIP"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #6959 "BLUE CHIP"
BOLLARD SLEEVES - MATCH
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
H.M. DOORS
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
TOP
TOP
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT
130' - 8"
TOP
131' - 4"
128' - 0"
SCREEN WALL
10' TALL PRECAST
PANEL JOINTS, TYP
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
SW 7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
CANOPY - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT
SW 6959 "BLUE CHIP"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
TYP
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
TYP
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
SPLIT FACE CMU
(BEYOND)
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
(BEYOND)
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
132' - 0"
122' - 0"
TOM
124' - 0"
TOP
126' - 0"
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
CAP FLASHING - PAINT
130' - 6"
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
METAL TRELLIS - PAINT
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
BRONZE" (TYP.)
SW #7048 "URBANE
H.M. DOORS
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
10'-0" HIGH PRECAST SCREEN WALL
TOP RAILS ON SIDE OF TRUCK WELL
42" HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE WITH
SW #6959 "BLUE CHIP"
H.M. DOOR
SW # 7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
TOP
WALL AT TRUCK WELL
PRECAST SCREEN
10' TALL SMOOTH
131' - 4" SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
PANEL SCORE LINES
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
PANEL JOINTS, TYP
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
TYP
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
128' - 0"
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
TYP
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS (CORNICE) - PAINT
TOP
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
CAP FLASHING - PAINT
BRONZE"
SW #7048 "URBANE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
H.M. DOORS
127' - 4"
128' - 0"
126' - 8"
PANEL SCORE LINES
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
PANEL JOINTS, TYP
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
TOP
TOP
TOP
128' - 0"
TOP
BRONZE" (TYP.)
SW #7048 "URBANE
H.M. DOORS
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
BRONZE"
SW #7048 "URBANE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
126' - 8"
TOP
129' - 4"
TOP
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 GRAY SHINGLE
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE" (TYP.)
H.M. DOORS
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SMOOTH PRECAST PANEL
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #6959 "BLUE CHIP"
BOLLARD SLEEVES - MATCH
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
EIFS - PAINT
PAINT BLACK
JIB CRANE
TYP.
PREFINISHED WHITE
O.H. DOORS
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
CORNICE - PAINT
TOP
126' - 0"
SCORE LINES
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
PANEL JOINTS, TYP
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE
TOP
TOP
128' - 0"
127' - 4"
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
EIFS - PAINT
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7668 "MARCH WIND"
EIFS - PAINT 124' - 0"
132' - 0"
06/06/24
VISALIA, CA - Elevations 4
1" = 20'-0" A1B 1 1
EAST FRONT ELEVATION
1" = 20'-0" A1B1 2
SOUTH SIDE ELEVATION
1" = 20'-0" A1B1 3
WEST REAR ELEVATION
1" = 20'-0" A1B1 4
NORTH SIDE ELEVATION
06/25/24 06/27/24
610
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL
PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE DIGITAL PRICE READER
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL
DIGITAL PRICE READER
FIN FLR
100' - 0"
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE
(BEYOND)
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL
(BEYOND)
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
(BEYOND)
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
DIGITAL PRICE READER
B.O. CANOPY
113' - 6"
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
SPLIT FACE CMU
SW #7670 "GRAY SHINGLE"
SMOOTH FACE CMU
SW #7048 "URBANE BRONZE"
PREFINISHED METAL PREFINISHED FASCIA - BLUE DIGITAL PRICE READER 06/25/24
VISALIA, CA - Elevations - Fuel Canopy 7
1/8" = 1'-0" 6 1 1
NORTH FRONT ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 61 2
WEST SIDE ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 61 3
EAST SIDE ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0" 61 4
SOUTH REAR ELEVATION
06/27/24
611
S S D D D
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE D
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE BIKE LANEBIKE LANE BIKE LANE D BIKE LANE
CA
EV
CA
EV
CA
EV
CA CA CA
EV CAEV
IW IW
CA CAEV
CA CA S S D D Y H D D D Y H D D Y H D D D S S S S S S S D D D BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE D
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE BIKE LANEBIKE LANE BIKE LANE D BIKE LANE
35.5' DIRECTION OF TRAVEL CUSTOMER SIDE REAR SIDE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL CUSTOMER SIDE REAR SIDE CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV CLEAN AIR/ VANPOOL/EV DIRECTION OF TRAVEL 815 PARKING STALLS 379' CAR STACKING 327' CAR STACKING 155' TO ORDER POINT 22 15 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 TRASH RECYCLE GREASE TANK EVCS STAION(VAN ACCESIBLE) EVCS STAION NO PARKING NO PARKING NO PARKING EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS STAION EVCS
STAION
EVCS
STAION
EVCS
STAION
EVCS
STAION
DO NOT ENTER
STOP STOP S S D D Y H D D D Y H D D Y H D D D S S S S S VISALIA PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTER SWC VISALIA PARKWAY & S MOONEY BOULEVARD 18170.00 VISALIA, CA 93722 9.16.2024 SHEET 19 OF 23 EXHIBIT PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY 0 NORTH 80 120 40 20 160 SCALE: 1"=40'-0" LEGEND PEDESTRIAN EXIT ACCESSIBLE STALL 612
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CURBSIDE
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BAKERY
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SNACK PREP
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UTILITY ROOM
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FREEZER
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COOLER
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DRY STORAGE
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BEVERAGE
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AP ROOM
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CASH ROOM
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CASH RECYCLING
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STORAGE
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QUIET ROOM
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DISPLAY
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TBC ALCOVE
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TBC TOILET
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LOCKERS
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ALCOVE
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VC VESTIBULE
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COOLER
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HMS PREP
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DELI COOLER
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DEMO ROOM
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REFRIGERATION
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RECEIVING
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RECEIVING
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WAITING ROOM
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WOMEN
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MEN
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FAMILY TOILET
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PHARMACY
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ROOM 1
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HEALTH SERVICE
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HEARING CENTER
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MANAGER
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COMPUTER
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OPTICAL SALES
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TRAINING
200
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CONTACTS
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EXAM ROOM #2
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THE COMMONS AT VISALIA PARKWAY (CUP2019-31)
THE OPERATIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
THE COMMONS AT VISALIA PARKWAY (CUP 2019-31)
✓ DESCRIBE, IN DETAIL, THE PROPOSED USE(S)
• The Corner Parcel drive-through is proposed as a fast-food user with dual drive-through access. The gross floor area for this building is approximately 5,600 square feet, and a parcel size of 2.15 acres.
The fast-food user operates by providing quick-service dining options through a streamlined assembly-line approach to food preparation and service. • The Car Wash Parcel is proposed as a full-service car wash facility with drying stations. The gross floor area for this building is approximately 7,500 square feet, and a parcel size of 1.24 acres. The car wash operates by cleaning vehicles using automated or manual washing systems, ensuring thorough cleanliness and often offering additional services such as waxing or detailing. • Anchor Tenant is being proposed as a big box retail store with a gross floor area of 172,000 square feet, and a parcel size of 18.79 acres. The site will also sell gasoline and diesel fuels, with 14 fueling stations underneath a 9,000 SF canopy and a 200 SF fueling station building. A big box retail membership club store operates by offering bulk merchandise at discounted prices to members, typically requiring annual subscriptions for access to exclusive products and services.
✓ DESCRIBE, IN DETAIL, THE KNOWN USE(S)
• Texas Roadhouse is now open, with a gross floor area of 7,600 square feet, and a parcel size of 1.56 acres.
• Les Schwab Tires is now open, with a gross floor area of 4,088 square feet, and a parcel size of 1.07 acres.
• Panda Express is now open, with a gross floor area of 2,600 square feet, and a parcel size of 0.76 acres.
• Dutch Brothers is now open, with a gross floor area of 960 square feet, and a parcel size of 0.85 acres.
✓ POTENTIAL TENANTS
• With this amendment, all available parcels have specific designated uses, therefore no future tenants are proposed at this time.
✓ HOURS OF OPERATIONS
• The following is a table showing the Hours of operations for the Anchor Tenant and accompanying Fuel Center.
✓ OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
• To be determined at the time of development or future entitlement submittals.
TYPE OF
OPERATION
MONDAYFRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
BIG BOX
RETAIL
10:00 A.M –
08:00 P.M
09:00 A.M –
08:00 P.M
10:00 A.M –
06:00 P.M
EARLY
SHOPPING
08:00 A.M –
10:00 A.M
08:00 A.M –
09:00 A.M N/A
CAFE 10:00 A.M –
07:00 P.M
10:00 A.M –
07:00 P.M
10:00 A.M –
06:00 P.M
FUEL
CENTER
06:00 A.M –
09:00 P.M
06:00 A.M –
09:00 P.M
09:00 A.M –
07:00 P.M
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THE COMMONS AT VISALIA PARKWAY (CUP2019-31)
✓ LOADING TIMES
• The Fuel Center receives deliveries around the clock unless restricted by the AHJ. • The Anchor tenant receives deliveries from 07:00 A.M – 10:00 P.M, 7 days a week. ✓ PARCEL BOUNDRY RECONFIGURATION
• The interior parcel boundaries will be reconfigured according to lot line adjustment permit LLA24-007 and LLA24-008
✓ ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORK
• The road improvements to be conducted at the driveway entrance located north of the property, which is currently the most eastern. This involves demolishing the existing entrance to construct a new sidewalk and creating a new drive aisle west of the old one, necessitating the demolition of the current sidewalk to facilitate these changes ✓ BUILDING AREA BREAK DOWN
• The following is a Table showing the building square footages from what was originally approved with the commons at Visalia Parkway master plan and the amended master plan:
ORIGINAL AMMENDED
C-STORE 4,088 SF ANCHOR 165,459 SF
MAJOR 1 56,800 SF CAR WASH 6,215 SF
MAJOR 2 29,800 SF FAST FOOD 5,588 SF
SHOP A 10,000 SF RESTAURANT 1 7,646 SF
SHOP B 10,000 SF RESTAURANT 2 2,540 SF
RESTAURANT 7,500 SF DRIVE-THRU 950 SF
DRIVE THROU 2 3,000 SF AUTOMOTIVE 12,000 SF
DRIVE THRU 3 5,000 SF - -
AUTOMOTIVE 12,000 SF - -
TOTAL 138,188 SF TOTAL 200,398 SF
✓ PARKING COUNT BREAK DOWN
• The following is a Table showing the parking count from what was originally approved with the commons at Visalia Parkway master plan and the amended master plan.
ORIGINAL AMMENDED
C-STORE 30 ANCHOR 815
MAJOR 1 276 CAR WASH 20
MAJOR 2 100 FAST FOOD 137
SHOP A 63 RESTAURANT 1 90
SHOP B 70 RESTAURANT 2 29
RESTAURANT 106 DRIVE-THRU 4
DRIVE THROU 1 30 AUTOMOTIVE 46
DRIVE THRU 2 25 - -
AUTOMOTIVE 44 - -
TOTAL 744 TOTAL 1,141
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THE COMMONS AT VISALIA PARKWAY (CUP2019-31)
✓ SITE SECURITY MEASURES
Retail Store Security Measures
• Internal Alarm systems
o Provided throughout the building and communicates/alerts local authorities. • Communication mechanisms with local authorities
• Fire Alarm systems
o Part of the standard building design and approved by the local fire authority. • CO2 alarms if applicable
• Security/Emergency training of staff
o Staff goes through safety training upon hiring and internal teams trained for emergency situations.
Fuel Station
• Emergency Security Shut offs
• Emergency Stop Buttons, fire extinguishers, emergency telephone, and an attendant call button. • Spill kits and spill training
o Spill kits to clean up any gas spills at the site
o Staff is trained on how to clean up localized spills and prevent future spills • Communication mechanisms to the Retail store
o Telecommunication line provided to retail store
Site/Parking lot
• Shopping cart containment system
o Only if required by the city
Site Lighting
o Provided across the site to meet local code to properly illuminate the site and not have any “dark” spots across the site.
o The lights will follow store hours and can be adjusted to accommodate city timing requirements o Adjusted at property lines to not have light “spillage” onto other properties. 620
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Time Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
6 97 97 98
7 128 124 130
8 141 149 145
9 142 149 151
10 148 160 158
Daily Peak Average
(6-10 AM) 131 139 136
135.54
8.47 Time Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
4 174 175 173
5 176 174 175
6 165 169 167
7 149 149 153
8 103 106 108
Daily Peak Average
(4-8 PM) 154 154 155
154.39
9.65 Daily Total 2,163 2,255 2,266
2,228.04
139.25
Notes:
TABLE 1
Average of Daily Peak Average
AM
PM
Average of Daily Peak Average
Average of Daily Total
Daily Rate
AM Trip Rate
PM Trip Rate
SAM'S FUEL BAKERSFIELD
TRIP GENERATION DERIVATION - WEEKDAY
Daily Peak Average - Average number of transactions in the AM or PM peak period per day
AM Trip Rate - Estimated number of morning peak trips per fueling position
Daily Rate - Estimated number of daily trips per fueling position PM Trip Rate - Estimated number of evening peak trips per fueling position
Sam's Fuel Visalia - 4 - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 624 Time Saturday
6 85
7 127
8 171
9 188
10 193
Peak Average
(6-10 AM) 153
9.56 Time Saturday
4 168
5 158
6 147
7 122
8 74
Peak Average
(4-8 PM) 115
7.19 2,253
141
Notes:
TABLE 2
AM
PM
Daily Total
Daily Rate
AM Trip Rate
PM Trip Rate
SAM'S FUEL BAKERSFIELD
TRIP GENERATION DERIVATION - SATURDAY
Peak Average - Average number of transactions in the
AM or PM peak period
AM Trip Rate - Estimated number of morning peak
trips per fueling position
PM Trip Rate - Estimated number of evening peak trips
per fueling position
Daily Rate - Estimated number of daily trips per fueling position
Sam's Fuel Visalia - 5 - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 625 Mr. Finnegan, June 28, 2024, Page 6
kimley-horn.com 1100 W Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 The project is estimated to generate 3,899 daily trips, 237 morning peak hour trips, and 270 evening peak hour trips on a weekday. The project is estimated to generate 3,943 daily trips, 268 morning peak hour trips, and 201 evening peak hour trips on a Saturday. Trip generation estimates for the proposed fueling positions are summarized on Table 3.
DRIVE-THROUGH ANALYSIS
A drive-through queueing analysis for the proposed fueling positions was conducted. The queueing analysis takes into consideration the potential impacts to the on-site circulation as a result of excessive queueing.
To determine the queue for the proposed project, the queueing analysis assumes that the queue at the pumps follows a multi-channel queueing model with Poisson arrival and exponential service times (M/M/C model). This allows for an average queue length to be forecasted.
The following equation was used and is applicable to calculate M/M/C queues. (݁ݑ݁ݑݍ ݅݊ & ݅ܿ݁ݒݎ݁ݏ ݅݊) ݁݉ݐݏݕݏ ݁ℎݐ ݅݊ ݏ݈݅ܿ݁ℎ݁ݒ ݂ ݎܾ݉݁ݑ݊ ܽ݃݁ݎ݁ݒܣ ܳ =
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The weekday evening peak hour trip generation for the Sam’s Fuel Visalia was chosen to represent the worst-case scenario. The drive-through generates the inbound trips as shown in Table 1, presented previously. All inbound project trips are expected to utilize the drive-through.
The service rate, μ, was calculated based on the assumption that a typical customer spends three and a half minutes at a fueling position. This fueling time can be used to calculate the service rate via the following equation.
= ݓ
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1 ߤ
Where ݓ is the average waiting time in queue and being served.
The results of the analysis are summarized in Table 4. Based on these calculations, the average queue that is anticipated at the drive-through would not exceed four vehicles at a given time. This assessment takes into consideration a worst-case trip generation estimate of 10 inbound trips per pump during the evening peak hour. The proposed drive-through aisles have approximately 110 feet of stacking distance behind the vehicle at the fuel pump, as shown on Figure 3. Assuming that a stationary vehicle occupies 20-25 feet of length, there is no queue anticipated to spill out into the parking lot drive aisle during normal conditions. While there is a potential for a longer queue to be experienced on a less frequent basis, the average queue would be accommodated by the available stacking distance. There is capacity for up to five vehicles behind the vehicle being serviced.
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kimley-horn.com 1100 W Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 TABLE 3
TRIP GENERATION ESTIMATES
SAM'S FUEL VISALIA
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRIPS
Trip Generation Rates
Daily AM PM
Weekday 139 8.47 9.65
Saturday 141 9.56 7.19
Trip Generation Estimates
Quantity Unit Daily AM PM
Weekday 28 FP 3,899 237 270
Saturday 28 FP 3,943 268 201
Notes:
FP = Fueling Positions
TABLE 4
SUMMARY OF DRIVE-THROUGH ANALYSIS
SINGLE FUEL PUMP DRIVE-THROUGH
Weekday Peak Inbound Trips 10
Arrival Rate λ (veh/hr) 20
Service Rate μ (sec/veh) 300
Average # of Vehicles in System (vehicles in queue) 3.79 Queueing Space Provided 110’
Queueing Capacity (veh) 5
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CONCLUSIONS
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. completed the traffic analysis for the proposed Sam’s Club Fuel Project located within the proposed Sam’s Club Fuel Center at southwest corner of W Visalia Parkway and S Mooney Boulevard in the City of Visalia. This traffic memorandum has been prepared to summarize the analysis results. Kimley-Horn has provided an assessment of traffic generated by the proposed project and of queueing within the drive-through component.
Daily and peak hour trips were estimated for the proposed project. The project is estimated to generate 3,899 daily trips, 237 morning peak hour trips, and 270 evening peak hour trips on a weekday. The project is estimated to generate 3,943 daily trips, 268 morning peak hour trips, and 201 evening peak hour trips on a Saturday.
Furthermore, the analysis included an assessment of projected queueing lengths at the fuel pump drive-through. The results of the analysis indicate that the queuing capacity currently proposed is adequate to accommodate the average queue lengths forecasted at the fuel pump drivethrough. 629
If you are in a high demand/high traffic situation at the fuel pumps, the process below can assist with safety and security.
Associate Staffing
o All associates working the area must be in company approved yellow safety vests o Minimum 2 associates working fuel station
▪ One trained and certified, working the pump area
▪ One (or more, based on needs) to work the line of cars o Welcome members and validate membership cards
o Communicate status of fuel
o Remind all members we do not accept cash for fuel
o Coordinate which pumps are open/operational and communicate to members Control the Flow
o Create queue line depending on the site differences
o Create one way in and one way out for ease of traffic flow o Funnel the exit to allow 2 cars wide to exit (preventing cars from entering the exit area) ▪ Use pallets or cones to create a traffic funnel
o Associates always wearing yellow vest and maintain control of line o Ensure the Fuel Station Associate has the club-use gas card for members who have membership card issues o If you have more than 50 cars in line, notify the MAPM. MAPM’s will direct 3rd Party Security requests to the Risk Mitigation Team for additional support.
Approved Containers
o Validate members are using approved containers only for fuel Monitor Tank Gauge
o At 1,500 gallons, we need to start communicating to all members in line that fuel is running low. ▪ You can allow approximately 20-25 additional vehicles to get fuel prior to closing (including vehicles & gas cans for generators)
o At 500 gallons, close the station and stop pumping.
o Running the tanks lower than 500 gallons brings the risk of overheating and destroying the tank motor, which would take the entire fuel station offline for several days. o If there are safety concerns with upset members, engage 3 rd Party Security personnel and/or
Management immediately. If there is a life safety concern, contact 911.
Out of Fuel
o Use pallets, cardboard bales, caution tape to block pumps o Create a sign and post it in an area that is very visible from the road to prevent traffic from entering.
Note: If a driver has waited in line but is not a member, do not turn them away. Use the club use gas card to initiate the transaction for them at the pump.
Fuel Station Staffing and Line Control
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862 Pollasky Avenue ♦ Clovis, California 93612 ♦ (559) 299-1544 ♦ www.peters-engineering.com Mr. Jim Shehadey June 21, 2024
Visalia Parkway Partners, LLC
405 North Palm Avenue
Fresno, California 93701
Subject: Drive-Through Queue Analysis
Proposed Car Wash in The Commons at Visalia Parkway
Southwest of the Intersection of Mooney Boulevard and Visalia Parkway Visalia, California
Dear Mr. Shehadey:
This report presents the results of limited traffic analyses for the subject project. The analysis focuses on the anticipated length of queues in the proposed car wash drive-through.
The proposed car wash building includes one wash tunnel and a total queue storage length of approximately 675 feet (storage for approximately 33 vehicles assuming an average storage length of 20 feet per vehicle). The car wash is expected to utilize an average chain speed of 150 vehicles per hour. The chain speed can be increased to 200 vehicles per hour during peak periods.
Data provided in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11 th Edition, were used to estimate the peak number of trips expected to be generated by the car wash. Table 1 presents the results of the trip generation calculations based on ITE Land Use 948, Automated Car Wash, using the data set with the greatest peak-hour trip generation rate per car wash tunnel.
Table 1
Project Trip Generation Calculations
Land
Use Units
Peak Hour
Rate In:Out In Out Total
948 1 tunnel 77.50 50:50 39 39 78
Reference: Trip Generation Manual, 11
th Edition, Institute of
Transportation Engineers 2021
Rates are reported in trips per car wash tunnel.
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Drive-Through Queue Analysis – Chick-Fil-A Restaurant June 21, 2024 The Commons at Visalia Parkway, Visalia, California Page 2 In queuing theory, an M/M/1 queue represents the queue length in a system having one server where arrivals follow a Poisson process and service times are exponentially distributed. The following formulas apply to the M/M/1 queue analyses:
N = λ
2 / (μ(μ - λ)) = I2/ (1-I)
P(N) = (1-I)IN
where:
N = the average number of vehicles in the queue
λ = the average number of vehicle arrivals per hour
μ = the average service rate in vehicles per hour
I = traffic intensity = λ / μ
P = the probability of the number of vehicles in the queue being N The trip generation analyses suggest that the Project will generate up to 39 trips per peak hour of the generator. Based on 39 vehicles per hour using the car wash with a service rate of 150 vehicles per hour, the average queue length in the drive through during the peak hour is calculated as approximately zero to one vehicle as follows:
N = λ
2 / (μ(μ - λ)) = 392/(150(150-39)) = 0.1 vehicles
The probability of the queue length containing a given number of vehicles is presented in Table 2.
Table 2
Probability of Queue Length During Weekend Peak Hour
Number of Vehicles
in Queue (N)
Probability of N
Vehicles in Queue
Cumulative
Probability
0 74.0% 74.0%
1 19.2% 93.2%
2 5.0% 98.2%
3 1.3% 99.5%
4 0.3% 99.9%
5 0.1% 100.0%
The analyses suggest that the proposed car wash storage length is adequate to accommodate the anticipated queues.
In the event that queues are observed filling the three payment lanes, it is recommended that the proposed car wash implement a traffic action plan consisting of increasing the chain speed.
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Drive-Through Queue Analysis – Chick-Fil-A Restaurant June 21, 2024 The Commons at Visalia Parkway, Visalia, California Page 3 Thank you for the opportunity to perform these analyses. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP
John Rowland, PE, TE
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862 Pollasky Avenue ♦ Clovis, California 93612 ♦ (559) 299-1544 ♦ www.peters-engineering.com Mr. Jim Shehadey June 21, 2024
Visalia Parkway Partners, LLC
405 North Palm Avenue
Fresno, California 93701
Subject: Drive-Through Queue Analysis
Proposed Chick-Fil-A Restaurant in The Commons at Visalia Parkway Southwest of the Intersection of Mooney Boulevard and Visalia Parkway Visalia, California
Dear Mr. Shehadey:
This report presents the results of limited traffic analyses for the subject project. The analysis focuses on the anticipated length of queues in the proposed Chick-Fil-A drivethrough.
The proposed Chick-Fil-A building covers approximately 5,588 square feet and includes two drive through lanes with a combined storage length of 706 feet (storage for approximately 35 vehicles assuming an average storage length of 20 feet per vehicle). Chick-Fil-A reports that 60 percent of sales are typically in the drive through. The drive through service rate for an established Chick-Fil-A restaurant is 150 vehicles per hour.
Data provided in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11 th Edition, were used to estimate the peak number of trips expected to be generated by the restaurant. Table 1 presents the results of the trip generation calculations based on ITE Land Use 934, Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive-Through Window, using the data sets for peak hour of generator on both weekdays and weekends. A comparison of Saturday and Sunday data revealed that Saturday peak hour of generator governs on the weekend. As discussed previously with the City of Visalia, the City recognizes Chick-Fil-A is above average in terms of trip generation, and the rate utilized is one standard deviation above the average.
Table 1
Project Trip Generation Calculations
Land
Use Units
Weekday P.M. Peak Hour
of Generator
Saturday Peak Hour
of Generator
Rate In:Out In Out Total Rate In:Out In Out Total
934 5,588 sf 75.85 51:49 216 208 424 79.87 51:49 228 219 447 Reference: Trip Generation Manual, 11
th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers 2021
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Drive-Through Queue Analysis – Chick-Fil-A Restaurant June 21, 2024 The Commons at Visalia Parkway, Visalia, California Page 2 In queuing theory, an M/M/1 queue represents the queue length in a system having one server where arrivals follow a Poisson process and service times are exponentially distributed. The following formulas apply to the M/M/1 queue analyses:
N = λ
2 / (μ(μ - λ)) = I2/ (1-I)
P(N) = (1-I)IN
where:
N = the average number of vehicles in the queue
λ = the average number of vehicle arrivals per hour
μ = the average service rate in vehicles per hour
I = traffic intensity = λ / μ
P = the probability of the number of vehicles in the queue being N The trip generation analyses suggest that the Project will generate up to 228 trips per peak hour of the generator, and it is estimated that approximately 60 percent of those will use the drive through (approximately 137 drive through trips per peak hour).
Based on 137 vehicles per hour using the drive through with a service rate of 150 vehicles per hour and assuming one server, the average queue length in the drive through during the peak hour is calculated as approximately 10 vehicles as follows:
N = λ2/ (μ(μ - λ)) = 1372/(150(150-137)) = 9.6 vehicles The probability of the queue length containing a given number of vehicles is presented in Table 2.
The analyses suggest that the proposed drive-through storage length is adequate to accommodate the 96th-percentile queue during the maximum peak hour of the generator, which is likely to occur on a Saturday. In other words, the probability that the queue would exceed the storage capacity at any time during the restaurant’s maximum peak hour is less than four percent.
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Drive-Through Queue Analysis – Chick-Fil-A Restaurant June 21, 2024 The Commons at Visalia Parkway, Visalia, California Page 3 Table 2
Probability of Queue Length During Weekend Peak Hour
Number of Vehicles
in Queue (N)
Probability of N
Vehicles in Queue
Cumulative
Probability
0 8.7% 8.7%
1 7.9% 16.6%
2 7.2% 23.8%
3 6.6% 30.4%
4 6.0% 36.4%
5 5.5% 42.0%
6 5.0% 47.0%
7 4.6% 51.6%
8 4.2% 55.8%
9 3.8% 59.6%
10 3.5% 63.1%
11 3.2% 66.3%
12 2.9% 69.2%
13 2.7% 71.9%
14 2.4% 74.3%
15 2.2% 76.6%
16 2.0% 78.6%
17 1.9% 80.4%
18 1.7% 82.1%
19 1.5% 83.7%
20 1.4% 85.1%
21 1.3% 86.4%
22 1.2% 87.6%
23 1.1% 88.6%
24 1.0% 89.6%
25 0.9% 90.5%
26 0.8% 91.4%
27 0.7% 92.1%
28 0.7% 92.8%
29 0.6% 93.4%
30 0.6% 94.0%
31 0.5% 94.5%
32 0.5% 95.0%
33 0.4% 95.4%
34 0.4% 95.8%
35 0.4% 96.2%
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Drive-Through Queue Analysis – Chick-Fil-A Restaurant June 21, 2024 The Commons at Visalia Parkway, Visalia, California Page 4 It is recommended that the proposed Chick-Fil-A implement a traffic action plan as described below.
1. For typical service (non-peak), guests will place their order at the menu boards, then pull forward to pay and have food delivered at the order delivery window.
2. As traffic increases, Chick-Fil-A will add two team members (employees) to take orders electronically from vehicles in the drive-through lanes in advance of the order boards. This will allow meal assembly to begin earlier in the drive-through process.
3. As traffic increases, Chick-Fil-A will add another team member to the drive-through to take payments ahead of the meal delivery window.
4. At peak service time, full deployment of upstream meal delivery in the drive-through queue will take place. This includes team members taking orders and payments ahead of the menu board location and delivery window. Meal delivery would continue to occur at the delivery window, as well additional team members delivering food upstream in the drive-through queue (prior to the delivery window) to help expedite service and throughput.
5. At any time during either typical service or peak service times, vehicles that arrive at the delivery window may be asked to pull into a parking stall if it is anticipated that the delivery would be delayed. A team member would deliver the meal to the parked vehicle.
Thank you for the opportunity to perform these analyses. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP
John Rowland, PE, TE
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Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc. (BAC) | P.O. Box 7968, Auburn, CA 95604 | P: 530-537-2328 | bacnoise.com Memorandum
To: Derek Finnegan Date: November 19, 2024
Lars Anderson & Associates, Inc.
4694 W Jacquelyn Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
From: Dario Gotchet, Principal
Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 7968
Auburn, CA 95604
Subject: SWC W Visalia Parkway & S Mooney Boulevard – Noise Study Revisions Dear Derek,
Bollard Acoustical Consultants, Inc. (BAC) completed a noise assessment for the SWC W Visalia Parkway & S Mooney Boulevard project in July 2024. It was brought to attention of BAC in October/November 2024 that revisions were made to the traffic memorandum previously prepared for the project by Kimley-Horn (Traffic Memorandum for the Proposed Sam’s Fuel Project in the City of Visalia). In response to those revisions, BAC has conducted a re-analysis of project noise level exposure based on revisions contained in the Kimley-Horn traffic memorandum. The following BAC memorandum contains noise impact discussions associated with the revised Kimley-Horn traffic memorandum.
It should be noted that the function of this memorandum is to supplement the noise assessment previously prepared by BAC in July 2024. For the purposes of this memorandum, that assessment will be reference as the 2024 BAC Noise Study.
Summary of 2024 BAC Noise Study Impact Discussions & Warranted Revisions The 2024 BAC Noise Study contains a section titled “Noise Impacts Associated with Project On-Site Operations”. The section includes impact discussions for primary on-site site operations noise sources associated with the project consisting of on-site truck circulation, truck delivery activities, parking area movements, rooftop mechanical equipment (HVAC), car wash drying assembly equipment, and car wash vacuum equipment. These impact discussions are contained in Impacts 2-7 of the 2024 BAC Noise Study. Impact 8 of the 2024 BAC Noise Study contains a discussion on cumulative (combined) project on-site operations noise generation.
After a review of the revised Kimely-Horn traffic memorandum, and revised site design included in that document, it was determined by BAC that the changes identified in the documentation would affect the analysis and associated results contained in the parking movements and cumulative project on-site operations noise impact discussions of the 2024 BAC Noise Study. Further, after a review of a traffic circulation diagram contained in the 639
D. Finnegan
November 19, 2024