Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Visalia City Council
Visalia City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Mayor Brett Taylor
Vice Mayor Liz Wynn
Council Member Steve Nelsen
Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto
Council Member Brian Poochigian
City Council Chambers7:00 PMMonday, July 21, 2025
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER WORK SESSION - 4:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizens are now invited to comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council and items listed on the Closed Session agenda. The Council asks that you keep your 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.
WORK SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS (as described)
1. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
2. New Employee Introductions: Convention Center
Samantha Rummage-Mathias, Convention Center Manager
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3. Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts - Per a State of California requirement, hold a Public Hearing on vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts for the City of Visalia. 25-0300
4. Cannabis Ordinance Discussion - Provide staff with direction on preliminary Cannabis Ordinance content and structure.
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5. Surplus Policy - Review current General Fund surplus policy and consider making revisions to the policy.
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM (Or, immediately following Work Session)
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final July 21, 2025
INVOCATION LED BY DEBBIE MORENO, PRAISE CENTER CHURCH
SPECIAL PRESENTATION / RECOGNITION
Recognition of National Spelling Bee Finalist Sarvadnya Kadam California American Planning Associate Award of Merit, City of Visalia 6th Cycle Ceremonial Swearing In - Shonna Oneal, Administrative Services Director; Jason Glick Parks and Recreation Director
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.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
CONSENT CALENDAR
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. Authorization to read ordinances by title only. 25-0130
2. Open Space District No 25-02 - Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36 and 2025-37 authorizing the intention and formation of Open Space District No 25-02 located at 3234 E. Roosevelt Ave. 25-0105
3. Design Contract Award and Appropriation of Funds - Authorize the City Manager to award the design contract to Peters Engineering Group for the Houston Community Connectivity Project in the amount of $258,705 and authorize the additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $330,000 from the Measure R Local Fund (131).
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4. Caltrans Maintenance Agreement - City Street Sweeping of State routes - Authorize the City Manager to sign a delegated maintenance agreement with Caltrans for the sweeping of state routes within City limits for the annual amount of $37,215.00. 25-0257
5. Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Formation - Request authorization to initiate proceedings for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-05 “Pratt Family Ranch 1A, 1C, 1D,” and ordering and levying the annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-05 “Pratt 1A, 1C, 1D” adopting Resolution Nos. 2025-50 and 2025-51.
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6. Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Formation - Request authorization to initiate proceedings for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-04 “Pratt Family Ranch 1B” and ordering and levying the annual
assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-04 “Pratt Family Ranch 1B” adopting Resolution Nos. 2025-52 and 2025-53.
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7. Developer Reimbursement Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreement for road improvements completed with River Run Ranch, Phases 6 & 7 subdivision, located on the north side of East St. Johns Parkway between McAuliff Street and River Run Street.
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8. Community Housing Development Organization
Re-certification - Authorize re-certification of Self-Help Enterprises as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO); authorize an award for $226,944 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 HOME funds, as a 55-year residual receipt loan, toward construction of an 80-unit affordable senior housing development known as Crescent Meadows; and authorize the City Manager to execute a letter of commitment for Self-Help Enterprises for Crescent Meadows for an amount up to $1 million (combined Fiscal Year 2025/2026, Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and Fiscal Year 2027/2028 HOME funding), contingent upon available funding.
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9. Fire Department Reimbursement Resolution - Adopt Resolution 2025-48 to replace Governing Body Resolution 2015-09 and add the Deputy Fire Chief classification for portal-to-portal reimbursement eligibility under the California Fire Assistance Agreement.
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10. Record Final Subdivision Map - Request authorization to record the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 1, located west of South Roeben Street, approximately 650 feet south of West Tulare Avenue (83 lots); and also request authorization to initiate proceedings for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision,” and ordering and levying the annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision.” (Resolution Nos. 2025-54 and 2025-55 required).
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11. Service Agreement for After School Club for Visalia Unified School District - Authorize City Manager to execute an agreement between City of Visalia and Visalia Unified School District to provide an after school club for Crowley elementary school students at the city operated Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center.
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12. Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Houk Park Shade Structure Design & Installation Services, at various parks.
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13. Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Provident Skate Park Shade Structure Design & Installation Services, at various parks. 25-0279
14. Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Recreation Park Shade Structure Design & Installation Services project.
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15. Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Pinkham Park Playground
Replacement Project.
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16. Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Woodland Park Playground Replacement Project.
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17. Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the John Combs Park Playground Replacement Project.
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18. Notice of Completion Willow Springs Unit No. 2 - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for Willow Springs, Unit No. 2 subdivision, located on the south side of Walnut Ave and East of Santa Fe Street, containing 87 residential lots. 25-0288
19. Professional Services Agreement for Transportation Impact Fee Update - Approve a professional services agreement for an update to the Transportation Impact Fee program with DTA Consultants for $95,940.
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20. Authorization to Apply for a Wellness Grant - Confirm the Visalia Police Department’s grant submission and authorize the City to accept, and if awarded, appropriate $200,000 for the Fiscal Year 2025 Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Act Grant and submit.
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21. Authorization to Accept the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant - Authorize the Visalia Police Department to accept the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, appropriate $95,062.25 and approve Resolution No. 2025-59.
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22. Civic Center Phase 2 Utility Payments to California Water Service - Authorize payment of $304,499 to California Water Service for installation of new water lines and fire hydrants and authorize the City Manager to approve the Civic Center water service agreements as required and provided by California Water Service.
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23. Civic Center Phase 2 Utility Payments with Southern California Edison - Authorize payment of $391,843.42 to Southern California Edison for installation of new electrical service and equipment and authorize the City Manager to approve the Civic Center electrical service agreements as provided and required by Southern California Edison.
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24. Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Appointment - Appoint Jocelyn Duran to a partial first term on the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.
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25. Riverway Sports Park Fencing Project - Authorize the City Manager to Award Construction of Riverway Sports Park Fencing to Marko Construction Group Inc, of Fresno, CA, for an amount not to exceed $3,041,827 and appropriate an additional $849,010 from the General Fund.
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26. Record Final Subdivision Map - Request authorization to record the final map for Pearl Woods Phase 1 subdivision, located at the southwest corner of McAuliff Street and Cherry Avenue (105 Lots); and, request authorization to initiate proceedings for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-06 “Pearl Woods”, and ordering and levying the annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-06 “Pearl Woods”. (Resolution Nos. 2025-56 and 2025-57 required). 25-0298
27. Authorize payment to California Water Service - Authorize the fee payment of $169,844 to California Water Service for the installation of fire hydrants and irrigation water services for the Caldwell Avenue Widening Project from Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane.
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28. Award of Landscape Maintenance Contract - Authorize the City Manager to Award annual contract for Landscape Maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Districts to Brightview Landscape Services Inc, of Fresno for an annual not to exceed amount of $107,407. 25-0302
29. Award of Landscape Maintenance Contract - Authorize the City Manager to Award annual contract for Landscape Maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Districts to Brightview Landscape Services Inc, of Fresno for an annual not to exceed amount of $80,141. 25-0303
30. Award of Landscape Maintenance Contract - Authorize the City Manager to Award annual contract for Landscape Maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Districts to Perfect Care Landscape and Maintenance, of Tulare for an annual not to exceed amount of $71,059.
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31. Ordinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-16 to adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-01: A request by the City of Visalia to amend text within the Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) to clarify and facilitate City Council adoption of Single-Family Residential Objective Design Standards and Planned Residential Development
standards applicable to new single-family residential developments by Resolution rather than by Ordinance.
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32. Fire Department Hazmat Memorandum of Understanding
Extension with amendments - Authorize the City Manager to execute an updated amendment and extension of the Tulare & Kings County Interagency Hazardous Materials Team
Memorandum of Understanding.
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33. Authorize Grant Writing and Submittal - Authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with Community Services Employment Training to write and submit an application for the Cal VIP grant on behalf of the City with an emphasis in the grant to provide recreational programming opportunities for impacted families and children in the Visalia community.
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34. Property Insurance Replacement Coverage - Approve City’s participation with the Alliant Property Insurance Program effective July 1, 2025, and authorize payment of the policy in the amount of $477,873.38.
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REGULAR ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Comments related to regular Items and Public Hearing Items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 30 minutes per item. The Mayor may reasonably limit or extend the public comment period to preserve the Council's interest in conducting efficient, orderly meetings.
Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final July 21, 2025
1. Massage Establishment Ordinance Adoption - Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-03, a request by the City of Visalia to amend Visalia Municipal Code Section 5.68 “Massage Establishments” and First Reading of Ordinance for Adoption of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-02, a request by the City of Visalia to amend Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter
17.04 Definitions and Chapter 17.25 Uses in the Mixed Use, Office, and Industrial Zones, designating Massage Establishments as a conditionally permitted use in the Regional Commercial (C-R) zone. 25-0275
2. TEFRA Public Hearing - Conduct a public hearing for the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority, in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000, to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of an 80-unit senior residential rental project located at the northwest corner of Ferguson Ave. and N. Dinuba Blvd.; adopt Resolution 2025-49 to approve the financing of the project by the CMFA; and appropriate bond issuance funds to the HOME Crescent Meadows project.
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3. Prezone Ordinance Adoption - An Introduction and first Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04, a request by the City of Visalia to adopt a prezone of the property related to Annexation No. 2024-03, undergoing annexation into the City limits of Visalia. The prezone will change zones on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Visalia from 284 acres of unzoned to approximately 253 acres of Industrial (I) zone designation and approximately 31 acres of I-L (Light Industrial), consistent with the land use designations of the Visalia General Plan Land Use Map and consistent with Section 17.06.050 of the Visalia Municipal Code. The proposed Project is located on approximately 284 acres, on the north side of Riggin Avenue between Shirk Street and Kelsey Street. (APN: 077-840-004, 005, 006).
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4. Prezone Ordinance Adoption - An Introduction and first Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05, a request by the City of Visalia to adopt a prezone of the property related to Annexation No. 2024-05, undergoing annexation into the City limits of Visalia. The prezone will change zones on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Visalia from 62 acres of unzoned to approximately 55 acres of R-1-5 (Single-Family Residential, 5,000 square foot minimum site area) and approximately 7 acres of C-MU (Mixed Use Commercial) zone designation, consistent with the land use designations of the Visalia General Plan Land Use Map and consistent with Section 17.06.050 of the Visalia Municipal Code. The proposed project site is located on approximately 62 acres, on the southeast corner of South Santa Fe Street and East Caldwell Avenue (APNs: 123-400-005 and 123-400-001).
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5. Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance Amendment- Introduce the first reading of Ordinance 2025-06 amending Chapter 12.24 of the Visalia Municipal Code Relating to Oak Tree Preservation. 25-0305
6. First Reading of Ordinance 2025-07 - Introduce the first reading of Ordinance 2025-07 authorizing the grant of easements to Southern California Edison Company to construct and maintain electrical facilities on a portion of city-owned property and authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant of easements. 25-0281
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final July 21, 2025
1. For the purposes of reporting out, for the record, transactions that occurred as a result of Closed Session Real Property Negotiations:
Buyer: City of Visalia
Seller: Judy A.Rose, Trustee of the Rose Family Trust dated October 10, 2019
APN: 124-010-011
Purpose: Caldwell Widening Project - Santa Fe to Lovers Lane Brief Description: Right of Way
Price: $40,000.00
Closing Date: 6/4/2025
Closed Session Council Date: 10/7/2024
Project Manager: Eric Bons
Buyer: City of Visalia, a Municipal Corporation
Seller: Jillaina Leann Brown and Eliza Cotton Ross, Successor Co-Trustees of the Ingram Family Irrevocable Trust dated August 28, 2013
APN: 100-630-023 & 100-630-024 (portion of)
Purpose: Right of Way
Brief Description: Caldwell Improvement Project Santa Fe to Lovers Lane
Price: $75,000.00
Closing Date: 6/30/2025
Regular Session Council Date: 8/7/2023
Project Manager: Eric Bons
Buyer: City of Visalia, a Municipal Corporation
Seller: City of Visalia, a Municipal Corporation, as Successor Agency of the City of Visalia Redevelopment Agency
APN: 094-180-009, 094-180-011, 094-180-010, 094-180-012, 094-180-013, 094-190-015, 094-190-018, 094-190-019,
094-190-020, 094-190-016, 094-240-043, 094-240-048,
094-240-049
Purpose: Civic Center Properties
Brief Description: Successor Agency Transfer
Price: $6,280,317.00
Closing Date: 6/30/2025
Closed Session Council Date: 3/3/2025
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ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final July 21, 2025
1. Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, August 4, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia
Monday, August 18, 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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