Visalia Convention Center
303 E. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Visalia City Council
Visalia City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Visalia Convention Center -
303 E. Acequia
8:30 AMSaturday, January 11, 2025
Special Meeting
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION - 8:30 AM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for general public comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council. Each speaker tonight may speak for up to 3 minutes during this general comment period on a matter that is not on this agenda.
The public may also make one comment for up to 3 minutes prior to the consideration of the Consent Calendar, and immediately before any regular agenda item is heard. The Council asks that you keep you comments concise 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.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Authorization to Award Material Testing Lab Services Contract - Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with five (5) materials testing consulting firms consisting of Krazan & Associates, Moore Twining Associates, Kleinfelder Inc., NV5 Inc. and BSK Associates; and place these firms on an on-call list to provide material testing services in support of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects. Each contract will be eligible for annual renewal up to four (4) additional consecutive years. The annual contract for each consultant shall not exceed $300,000 without additional authorization from the City of Visalia. 24-0501
CONSENT CALENDAR
Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 11, 2025 Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion.
This is the time for members of the public to provide public comment on an item on the Consent Calendar. Comments will not be taken individually by the public if an item is pulled by a Council Member. Each speaker is allowed up to 3 minutes, and a timer will notify you when your time is expired. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling you name and providing your city of residence.
1. Award Construction Material Testing Services - Authorize the City Manager to 1.) execute an agreement with Kleinfelder Inc. in the amount of $115,453 to provide construction materials acceptance testing services for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project from Mooney Blvd. to Conyer St. and 2.) execute an agreement with Moore Twining Inc. in the amount of $20,605 to provide construction materials independent assurance testing services for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project from Mooney Blvd. to Conyer St.
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2. Award Construction Material Testing Services - Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $272,323.60 to provide construction materials acceptance testing services for the Shirk St. Capacity
Enhancement Project.
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3. Award Construction Material Testing Services - Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc. to provide Geotechnical Material Testing Services for the Caldwell Avenue Widening Project from Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane in the amount of $221,835.
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VISALIA CITY COUNCIL 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP
1. Introduction:
Brett Taylor, Mayor
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2. Workshop Overview and Process:
Dr. Brent Calvin
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3. Brief Update From Previous Workshop:
Leslie B. Caviglia, City Manager
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4. Planning Workshop Discussion Starting Points:
1. Growth
2. Infrastructure
3. Business
4. Residents
5. Education
6. Governance
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Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 11, 2025
5. Council Discussion & Direction for Short-term and Long-term Priorities and Goals
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6. Closing Remarks 24-0587
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. Upcoming City Council Meetings
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. 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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