Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Visalia City Council
Visalia City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Mayor Brett Taylor
Vice Mayor Liz Wynn
Council Member Steve Nelsen
Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto
Council Member Brian Poochigian
7:00 PM City Council ChambersMonday, July 21, 2025
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 WORK SESSION - 4:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted) Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
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.
Public comment was received from Sherri Bakke with Visit Visalia and Brian Thornbern with Southern California Edison.
WORK SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS (as described)
1. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
Mayor Taylor proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month.
2. 25-0272New Employee Introductions: Convention Center Samantha Rummage-Mathias, Convention Center Manager
Assistant City Manager John Lollis introduced Samantha Rummage-Mathias as the Convention Center Manager.
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3. 25-0300Vacancies, 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.
Administrative Services Director Shonna Oneal and Acting Human Resources Manager Amy Powell provided a power point presentation and discussed the vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts for the City of Visalia as required by Assembly Bill 2561.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 4:17 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing at 4:18 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Poochigian, seconded by Council Member Steve Nelsen, to accept the report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
4. 25-0163Cannabis Ordinance Discussion - Provide staff with direction on preliminary Cannabis Ordinance content and structure.
Planning and Community Preservation Director Paul Bernal and Economic Development Manager Devon Jones presented Part 2 of the Cannabis Ordinance Design Review, building on the May 5th discussion.
Public comment was received from Jim Reeves and Mikki K.
Council supported staff’s recommendations and provided consensus on zoning, buffers, non-storefront regulations, and the application process.
Staff thanked Council for the consensus and advised that they would schedule an additional presentation with mapping and background check criteria.
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5. 25-0270Surplus Policy - Review current General Fund surplus policy and consider making revisions to the policy.
Finance & Technology Director Renee Nagel and Budget Analyst Amee Swearingen presented the General Fund surplus policy and discussed the projected surplus for Fiscal Year 2024/25. After capital allocations and reserve requirements, approximately $0.7 million remains.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 5:38 p.m. There being no public comments, Mayor Taylor then closed the public hearing at 5:39 p.m.
Council discussed future funding priorities but ultimately supported continuing the current policy of allocating surplus funds to Emergency Reserves and the Civic Center Fund.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Liz Wynn, seconded by Council Member Steve Nelsen, to continue with the current surplus policy (fund Emergency Reserves and the Civic Center Fund) for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM (Or, immediately following Work Session)
Mayor Taylor adjourned to closed session at 5:39 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 and Jason Glick Parks and Recreation Director
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Visalia City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 21, 2025 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.
Public comment was received from Kathy Falconer, Maria Guillén, Efrain Becerra, Irene Lapin, and Senator Shannon Grove’s Field Representative, Kyle Savage.
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.
Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto requested to pull agenda item 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 from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Steve Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Brian Poochigian, to adopt the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
1. 25-0130Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
2. 25-0105Open 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.
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3. 25-0201Design 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).
4. 25-0257Caltrans 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.
5. 25-0260Landscape 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.
6. 25-0261Landscape 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.
7. 25-0262Developer 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.
8. 25-0264Community 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. 25-0265Fire 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.
10. 25-0273Record 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).
11. 25-0277Service 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.
12. 25-0278Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Houk Park Shade Structure Design & Installation Services, at various parks.
13. 25-0279Park 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.
14. 25-0280Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Recreation Park Shade Structure Design & Installation Services project.
15. 25-0283Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Pinkham Park Playground
Replacement Project.
16. 25-0284Park Project Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the Woodland Park Playground Replacement Project.
17. 25-0286Park 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. 25-0288Notice 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.
19. 25-0285Professional 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.
20. 25-0289Authorization 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.
21. 25-0290Authorization 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.
22. 25-0293Civic 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.
23. 25-0297Civic 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.
24. 25-0295Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Appointment - Appoint Jocelyn Duran to a partial first term on the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.
25. 25-0296Riverway 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.
A motion was made by Council Member Steve Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Brian Poochigian, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Liz WynnAye:
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26. 25-0298Record 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).
27. 25-0299Authorize 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.
28. 25-0302Award 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.
29. 25-0303Award 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.
30. 25-0304Award 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.
31. 25-0306Ordinance 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. 25-0307Fire 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.
33. 25-0308Authorize 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.
34. 25-0315Property 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.
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.
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1. 25-0275Massage 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.
Neighborhood Preservation Manager Tracy Robertshaw stepped forward and provided a power point presentation on the proposed amendments to the massage establishment ordinance.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Shyanne Martino stepped forward to comment on the amendments.
There being no further public comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
Council thanked Neighborhood Preservation Manager Robertshaw for the outreach provided during the amendment process.
A motion was made by Council Member Brian Poochigian, seconded by Vice Mayor Liz Wynn, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
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2. 25-0263TEFRA 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.
Housing Specialist Margie Perez stepped forward and reported on the proposed issuance of revenue bonds for the benefit of Crescent Meadows, L.P. for the HOME Crescent Meadows project.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m., with public comment from Self Help Enterprises Vice President Betsy McGovern-Garcia, and Efrain Becerra.
There being no further comments, Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m., with Council thanking Housing Specialist Perez for the information.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Liz Wynn, seconded by Council Member Brian Poochigian, to adopt Resolution 2025-49 approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Crescent Meadows, L.P., to provide for the financing of the Project, to satisfy the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500, and appropriate bond issuance funds to the HOME Crescent Meadows project.The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Liz WynnAye:
Emmanuel Hernandez SotoAbstain:
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3. 25-0267Prezone 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).
Assistant Planner Colleen Moreno provided a PowerPoint presentation on Annexation No. 2024-03, which proposes adding approximately 284 acres into Visalia’s city limits for industrial development, with the City Council approving the initiation of annexation proceedings. Although Visalia has historically relied on General Plan consistency for prezoning annexed land, the City is now formalizing this process by adopting specific prezoning ordinances for each annexation, aligning with state practices and enhancing clarity for future development.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. There being no one to speak on the matter, Mayor Taylor then closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Steve Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Brian Poochigian, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
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4. 25-0266Prezone 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).
Assistant Planner Colleen Moreno provided a power point presentation on Annexation No. 2024-05, which proposes adding approximately 62 acres into Visalia’s city limits to support a 203-lot residential development and future mixed-use commercial area, with the City Council approving the initiation of annexation proceedings. Although Visalia has historically relied on General Plan consistency for prezoning annexed land, the City is now formalizing this process by adopting specific prezoning ordinances for each annexation, aligning with state practices and enhancing clarity for future development.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. There being no one to speak on the matter, Mayor Taylor then closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Steve Nelsen, seconded by Vice Mayor Liz Wynn, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
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5. 25-0305Oak 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.
Parks and Facilities Manager Alvin Dias, provided a verbal report on the proposed revisions to the Ordinance.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. Public comment was received from Jim Reeves.
There being no further comments, Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m., and referred the matter back to Council.
Council discussed tree management, supporting maintenance, with exceptions for safety or insurance concerns. Funding for mitigation efforts was addressed, with consensus on providing assistance in exceptional cases.
A motion was made by Council Member Steve Nelsen, seconded by Council Member Brian Poochigian, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
6. 25-0281First 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.
Senior Civil Engineer Eric Bons stepped forward to discuss granting easements to Southern California Edison (SCE) for power line relocation to support the Caltrans Highway 99 and Caldwell Avenue interchange project. He further discussed that the City would receive $12,100 in compensation, and by granting the easements, it would prevent delays and additional costs, ensuring the project stays on schedule.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m., there being no comments, the hearing was closed at 8:16 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Liz Wynn, seconded by Council Member Brian Poochigian, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Brian Poochigian, Brett Taylor, Steve Nelsen, Emmanuel
Hernandez Soto, Liz Wynn
Aye:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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1. 25-0318For 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
Assistant City Attorney Jim Koontz reported on the items listed above.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. 25-0247Upcoming 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.
Respectfully Submitted,
Reyna Rivera
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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