Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Visalia City Council
Visalia City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
5:30 PM City Council ChambersWednesday, December 11, 2024 Special Meeting
ROLL CALL
Council Member Brian Poochigian, Mayor Brett Taylor, Council Member Steve Nelsen, Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez
Soto, and Vice Mayor Liz Wynn
Present:
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION - 5:30 PM
Mayor Poochigian called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for people to comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council. The Council asks that you keep your comments brief and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate courtesy, is welcome.
Each speaker will be allowed three minutes, and a timer will notify you when your time is expired. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
1. 24-0317Adoption of Resolutions 2024-64 and 2024-65 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election, held November 5, 2024, for the Visalia City Council, Districts 1 and 2 and accepting the certified official results of the passage of Measure O.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Gomez presented the staff report for the Council's consideration.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Brett Taylor, seconded by Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, to approve as recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
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ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. 24-0484Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members Liz Wynn and Brett Taylor.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Gomez administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Member Liz Wynn and Council Member Brett Taylor.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Wynn introduced and thanked her family for their support.
Council Member Taylor thanked the community and thanked his wife and family for their support.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
1. 24-0458Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Mayor Poochigian thanked the Council and staff.
Council Member Wynn nominated Brett Taylor as Mayor.
A motion was made by Council Member Liz Wynn, seconded by Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
Council Member Poochigian nominated Liz Wynn as Vice Mayor.
A motion was made by Mayor Brian Poochigian, seconded by Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
INFORMATIONAL ITEM (No action required at this time)
1. 24-0401Receive the list of committees and boards that have Visalia City Council representation directly appointed by the Council.
Appointments will be considered at an upcoming meeting.
Interest in serving on a specific board will be conveyed directly to the Mayor prior to the next meeting.
No action required.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. 24-0466Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, December 16, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Monday, January 6, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 8:30 a.m. at Visalia Convention Center - 303 E. Acequia
Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change, check posted agenda for correct details. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in meetings contact 713-4512.
Written materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 220 N. Santa Fe Street, Visalia CA 93292, during normal business hours.
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