Agenda packet — Visalia City Council, January 20, 2026 (part 6 of 6)

Religious belief or observance, as used in this
section, includes, but is not limited to,
observance of a Sabbath or other religious
holy day or days, reasonable time necessary
for travel prior and subsequent to a religious
observance, and religious dress practice and
religious grooming practice as described in
subdivision (q) of Section 12926. This
subdivision shall also apply to an
apprenticeship training program, an unpaid
internship, and any other program to provide
unpaid experience for a person in the
workplace or industry.
(2) An accommodation of an individual's
religious dress practice or religious grooming
practice is not reasonable if the
accommodation requires segregation of the
individual from other employees or the
public.
(3) An accommodation is not required under
this subdivision if it would result in a violation
of this part or any other law prohibiting
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discrimination or protecting civil rights,
including subdivision (b) of Section 51 of the
Civil Code and Section 11135 of this code.
(m) For an employer or other entity covered
by this part to fail to make reasonable
accommodation for the known physical or
mental disability of an applicant or employee.

Nothing in this subdivision or in paragraph
(1) or (2) of subdivision (a) shall be construed
to require an accommodation that is
demonstrated by the employer or other
covered entity to produce undue hardship, as
defined in subdivision (u) of Section 12926, to
its operation.
(n) For an employer or other entity covered
by this part to fail to engage in a timely, good
faith, interactive process with the employee
or applicant to determine effective reasonable
accommodations, if any, in response to a
request for reasonable accommodation by an
employee or applicant with a known physical
or mental disability or known medical
condition.
(o) For an employer or other entity covered
by this part, to subject, directly or indirectly,
any employee, applicant, or other person to a
test for the presence of a genetic
characteristic.
(p) Nothing in this section shall be
interpreted as preventing the ability of
employers to identify members of the military
or veterans for purposes of awarding a
veteran's preference as permitted by law.

The California Labor law above was found at:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
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Appendix I – Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085

CODE OF CIVIL

PROCEDURE
SECTION 1085
1085. (a) A writ of mandate may be issued by
any court to any inferior tribunal, corporation,
board, or person, to compel the performance
of an act which the law specially enjoins, as a
duty resulting from an office, trust, or station,
or to compel the admission of a party to the
use and enjoyment of a right or office to which
the party is entitled, and from which the party
is unlawfully precluded by that inferior
tribunal, corporation, board, or person.
(b) The appellate division of the superior
court may grant a writ of mandate directed to
the superior court in a limited civil case or
in a misdemeanor or infraction case. Where
the appellate division grants a writ of
mandate directed to the superior court, the
superior court is an inferior tribunal for
purposes of this chapter
The California Labor law above was found at:
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Appendix J – Statement of Compliance
I do hereby certify under penalty of perjury:
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REMARKS:

NAME (PLEASE PRINT) TITLE

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See exceptions noted below.

EXCEPTION CRAFT EXPLANATION
Specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract; Determined by the Director of Industrial Relations for the county or counties in which the work is performed; That any apprentices employed in the above period are duly registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with a State apprenticeship Agency.

That fringe benefits as listed in the contract:

Have been or will be paid to the approved plan(s), fund(s), or program(s) for the benefit of listed employee(s), except as below.

Have been paid directly to the listed employee(s), except as noted below. that the classification set forth therein for each laborer or mechanic conforms with the work he or she performed.

That I pay or supervise payment to employees of the above-referenced contractor on the above-referenced contract. All persons employed on said project for the above-reference time period have been paid their full weekly wages earned, that no rebates have been or will be made either directly or indirectly to or on behalf of said contractor from the full weekly wages earned by any person and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned by an person other than permissable deductions.

CITY OF VISALIA

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
That any payrolls otherwise under this control required to be submitted for the above period are correct and complete; that the wage rates for laborers or mechanics contained therein are not less than the applicable wage rates:

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City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)713-4334
[email protected]

CITY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BIDS RFB No. 24-25-41

ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BACKFLOW TESTING, REPAIRS, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES ADDENDUM NO. 1
Issued: Friday, November 21, 2025
Bids Due: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 AT 2:00 PM
Addendum is being issued to provide responses to questions. This addendum becomes part of the RFB 24-25-41 document and must be signed and submitted with bid.

ITEM 1: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Q1: In the bid documents it says that minor repairs are part of the unit price to test backflows. If later on it starts to leak, are we still responsible for faulty internals for that same backflow? R1: Contractors will be responsible for all labor in minor repairs. Cost for parts for minor repairs will be paid for by the City by reimbursing the contractor when receipts for parts are included with the invoice to the City.

Labor for major repairs may be billed at contractor’s hourly rate and cost for parts for major repairs will be paid for by the City by reimbursing the contractor when receipts for parts are included with the invoice to the City. Before any work is performed on major repairs, contractor must submit to the project manager an itemized cost estimate for approval prior to making any repairs.

Q2: What if a rebuild is needed, how do we bill this? Is this covered under the cost per device in the bid or would this be additional labor that we are allowed to charge? R2: A rebuild may be billed at contractor’s hourly rate.

Q3: If we are called out for an emergency, do we need to respond within 2 hours? R3: Yes, if the backflow is causing an emergency, we need a response within 2 hours. A 24-hr contact must be provided.

Q4: If a backflow device needs to be replaced, do I need to have my certified backflow tester do the install or can my plumber do the install and my tester do the test?
R4: Plumbers may perform the installation, but the test after repair must be done by a certified backflow tester.

Q5: Is the testing paid at prevailing wage as well, not just the repairs? R5: All labor is to be paid at prevailing wage rate.

Q6: What classifications should we use for prevailing wage rate? R6: DIR classification Plumber: Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter. Rates may be found on the DIR website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm.

Q7: Since this contract will most likely be over $30,000, will there be an exemption from the requirement of hiring an apprentice since backflow testers are required to be certified and apprentices most likely are not certified? R7: No, the City of Visalia cannot provide an exemption as it is a State of California requirement. 1269
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Q8: When do you anticipate this contract to start?
R8: Projected start date is 2/1/26.

Q9: Would you be able to clarify if this project has a PLA (Project Labor Agreement)? R9: The City of Visalia has not entered into a Project Labor Agreement for this project. The City has no ordinance requiring or prohibiting such agreements. If a contractor has a Project Labor Agreement with labor unions, it may be used. Please note that this project is considered a public works contract and therefore, subject to registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, payment of prevailing wages, submission of certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner and other requirements listed in the City of Visalia Labor Compliance Manual which was attached to the RFB.

Q10: Would a D64 Backflow Testing Repair and Installation contractor’s license be acceptable? R10: No, bidders must have a C-36 plumbing contractor’s license.

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
/s/ Purchasing Division
(559) 713-4334
Bidder to sign and submit with Bid
Firm: Date:

By:

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City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)713-4334
[email protected]

CITY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BIDS RFB No. 24-25-41

ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BACKFLOW TESTING, REPAIRS, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES ADDENDUM NO. 2
Issued: Monday, December 1, 2025
Bids Due: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 AT 2:00 PM
Addendum is being issued to provide responses to questions and confirm prevailing wages. This addendum becomes part of the RFB 24-25-41 document and must be signed and submitted with bid.

ITEM 1: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Q1: What was the previous contract amount?
R1: The previous bid was awarded to AAA Backflow Prevention Inc. in 2020. That contract expired early in 2025.

An emergency purchase order was issued to American Inc. to perform the work in 2025. Below are their price amounts:

AAA Backflow Prevention Inc:

American Inc:
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ITEM 2: PREVAILING WAGES
Prevailing wages were checked on Monday, December 1, 2025. There were no updates to the state wages. State wages originally posted with this RFB remain in effect.

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Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0625 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 16.

Agenda Item Wording:

Award engineering design services - Authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Brandley Engineering for the engineering design project for the design phase of the Taxilane “A” and “B” and Hangar H3 Row 10 reconstruction project at Visalia Municipal Airport.

Deadline for Action: None
Submitting Department: Administration - Airport
Contact Name and Phone Number:

Jody Miller, Airport Manager, (559)713-4282, [email protected] John Lollis, Assistant City Manager, (559)713-4323, [email protected] Department Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brandley Engineering for approved CIP project CP0573 for the design phase of the Taxilane “A” and “B” and Hangar H3 Row 10 reconstruction project at Visalia Municipal Airport.

Background Discussion:

As part of the approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Capital Improvement Plan, the FAA funds the rehabilitation, and if needed, replacement of communal aircraft movement areas at airports nationwide. This project is the design phase of the reconstruction of one of these areas (Taxilane “A” and “B” and Hangar H3 Row 10) at Visalia Municipal Airport.

At its meeting on August 4, 2025, the City Council acted to conditionally accept federal funds via an FAA grant in the amount of $134,520 that would fund the majority of the project, the remaining $7,080 will be split between state funds and airport funds.

At its meeting on November 17, 2025, the Council authorized a professional services agreement between the City and Brandley Engineering for the purpose of providing airport engineering design services and project management for a 5-year contract period. The projects that Brandley administers for the Airport, as well as the vast majority of the Airport’s capital improvement program (CIP) projects, are federally funded. This project is included in exhibit A “Scope of Work” in the attached professional services agreement with Brandley Engineering and is why they were selected for the work.

Staff will return to Council for approval for the construction phase of the project following FAA acceptance of the design phase.

Fiscal Impact:
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reimbursed via federal and state funding.

Prior Council Action:

August 4, 2025: Conditional Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant Funds (25-0320) November 17, 2025: Award Contract for Aviation Engineering Design Services (25-0497) Alternatives: City Council could act to not authorize the awarding of the contract to Brandley Engineering, and Airport Staff will explore alternative options for project completion.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Brandley Engineering for engineering services associated with the Taxilane “A” and “B” and Hangar H3 Row 10 reconstruction design project.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments:

1. Professional services agreement

2. Breakdown of engineering costs
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0603 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 17.

Agenda Item Wording:

Notice of completion - Request authorization to file the notice of completion for the Valley Strong Ballpark Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement Project.

Prepared by:

Bryce Nagel, Assistant Engineer, (559) 713-4197, [email protected] Rebecca Keenan, Senior Civil Engineer, (559) 713-4541, [email protected] Christopher Crawford, City Engineer, (559) 713-4331, [email protected] Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, (559) 713-4495, [email protected] Department Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Valley Strong Ballpark Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement Project.

Summary:

The Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement Project replaced approximately 290 lineal feet of existing, 12-foot-tall outfield fence. The project attached new 12-foot-tall fence panels to new steel posts; reconstructed approximately 41 lineal feet of an existing iron-framed gate and fence; and reconstructed the north face of the existing red storage barn that makes up a portion of the outfield fence line, all located at Valley Strong Ballpark. This project also included installation of athletic padding on the fence and the removal and replacement of the existing batter’s eye structure. The improvements were constructed to comply with Minor League Baseball/Major League (MiLB/MLB) requirements. The construction contract was awarded to Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc. in the amount of $915,000 with the final project cost totaling $916,990.12.

Background Discussion:

On February 25, 2025, the City of Visalia Purchasing Division issued RFB 24-25-42 to obtain bids for the construction of the Valley Strong Ballpark Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement Project. On March 25, 2025, the City received no bid packages in response to this solicitation. As allowed by the City’s purchasing policy, the City requested bids from two potential bidders for the project as RFB 24- 25-42A. On April 22, 2025, the City received two bids in response to this second solicitation.

Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc., submitted a total bid amount of $915,000, and Seals Construction Inc. submitted a total bid amount of $1,290,000. Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc., was determined to be the lowest bidder by comparing the “total bid amount” of each bidder. The low bid was 27% under the engineer’s estimate of $1,250,000.

The Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement Project replaced approximately 290 lineal feet of existing, 12-foot-tall outfield fence. The project attached new 12-foot-tall fence panels to new steel posts; reconstructed approximately 41 lineal feet of an existing iron-framed gate and fence; and reconstructed the north face of the existing red storage barn that makes up a portion of the outfield fence line, all located at Valley Strong Ballpark. The project also included the removal & replacement Visalia City Council Page 1 of 5 Printed on 1/16/2026
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fence line, all located at Valley Strong Ballpark. The project also included the removal & replacement of the existing batter’s eye structure. The new outfield fence was constructed of wood sheathing, attached to galvanized pipe posts that are set in 7-foot-deep footings. The side of the fence that is facing the play field is covered with 3-inch-thick padding, in compliance with MiLB/MLB requirements.

The fence is supported by 2”x6” wood wind girts, which provide the lateral support to resist wind loads and impacts. The backside metal paneling was installed to dissuade climbing or tampering with the fence. A small storm drain system was incorporated to provide drainage to the area just south of the existing outfield entry gate. This gate is the main access point for field maintenance, and the dirt area becomes muddy during rain events. The new storm drain system will direct the water away from the entrance gate and provide better operations.

The project was issued with one bid item, “total bid amount”, for all work included in RFB 24-25-42A to meet Minor/Major League Baseball requirements. The RFB also included three (3) deductive alternatives to provide potential cost saving items to be implemented, depending on the bids received. The following are the three (3) deductive alternatives:

1. Deductive - Metal Paneling at Back of Batter’s Eye (east side)

2. Deductive - Metal Paneling at Back of Fencing System (exterior side)

3. Deductive - Storm Drain System
Upon staff review of the bids with the owners of the Visalia Rawhide team, First Pitch Entertainment (FPE), the project team recommended awarding the total bid amount of $915,000. The City Council awarded this contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc. at the May 5, 2025 meeting in the amount of $915,000.

There were two (2) construction change orders processed for the project, resulting in a total construction cost of $916,990.12. The total construction change orders amounted to $1,990.12 (0.22%). The following is a breakdown of the construction change orders.

Errors & Omissions (E & O) $ 0 0.00%
Utilities (UT) $ 0 0.00%
Balance of Quantities (BQ) $ 0 0.00%
Unforeseen Conditions (UN) $ 33,490.12 3.66%
Owner Directed Change in Scope (CoS) ($31,500.00) -3.44% TOTAL: $1,990.12 0.22%
Owner Directed Change in Scope (CoS):

The change in scope directed by the City incorporated deductive alternate no. 1 in the amount of - $31,500.00 as a change order. Applying deductive alternative no. 1 eliminated the metal paneling from the back of the batter’s eye. Since the batter’s eye will be subject to impacts from flying baseballs, eliminating the back metal paneling will simplify any needed replacement and/or repair any dented front panels.

As directed by Council, staff was able to develop a maintenance agreement with FPE to address any issues related to nesting birds, debris and any other unsightly issues that may arise from leaving the rear paneling off of the batter’s eye. In the agreement FPE has agreed to maintain the batter’s eye and keep it clean of any nests.

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Unforeseen Conditions (UN):

The change in scope due to unforeseen conditions includes an array of items that were found during the project. This first included removing and rerouting existing conduits and fiber cables that were found during potholing that conflicted with the proposed batter’s eye footings, rerouting them outside of the footing areas. The second unforeseen circumstance was discovered while replacing the siding for the existing camera booth. Crews found that the framing for the camera booth was unsafe and did not meet current building code requirements. This led to a full redesign and a reframe of the camera booth. The third unforeseen condition was found during the drilling of the caisson footings for the batter’s eye, pockets of sand were discovered that were not included in the geotechnical report in the bid. This led to the contractor having to vacuum the sand out of the footings and use extra concrete.

The last unforeseen condition during the project was during construction of the storm drain system phase. The contractor discovered the main irrigation lines to the outfield of Valley Strong Ballpark would conflict with the proposed drain inlet. To accommodate the irrigation line, the storm drain inlet needed to be relocated causing the gate slab to be extended. The total cost for unforeseen conditions is $33,490.12
Fiscal Impact:

This project has a current budget of $1,175,700 from the Baseball Fund which is subsidized by the General Fund. The total budget for completion of the Outfield Fence & Batter’s eye project included the contract amount awarded to Forcum/Mackey, contingency, and support costs such as professional design services and materials testing services. The budget is further broken down in Table 1 below. This is one of three projects covered under the agreement that was executed in 2024 between the City of Visalia and First Pitch Entertainment, LLC. That agreement covered projects related to upgrading the sports lighting to LED (recently completed); the Outfield Wall/Padding/Batter’s Eye (this project); and the Clubhouse/Batting Cage (approved by City Council on August 8, 2025). An overall budget update of these three projects is shown below in Table 2.

TABLE 1 - Project Budget Summary
Outfield Fence with Padding + Batter’s Eye (CP0641)
Current Budget:

Baseball Fund $1,175,700.00
Project Cost:

Design Cost
Consultant $ 142,000.00
Misc. pre-construction costs $ 3,051.10
Design Subtotal: $ 145,051.10
Construction
Forcum/Mackey Original Cost $ 915,000.00
Change Orders $ 1,990.12
Construction Subtotal: $ 916,990.12
Construction Support
Materials Testing, Special Inspections & Staking $ 14,657.70 Construction Support Subtotal $ 14,657.70
Total Expenses $1,076,698.92
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Forcum/Mackey Original Cost $ 915,000.00
Change Orders $ 1,990.12
Construction Subtotal: $ 916,990.12
Construction Support
Materials Testing, Special Inspections & Staking $ 14,657.70 Construction Support Subtotal $ 14,657.70
Total Expenses $1,076,698.92
Surplus returned to Baseball Total Project $ 99,001.08
TABLE 2
Valley Strong Ballpark 3-Project Cost Summary
CP0642 - Lighting Final Cost Budget $ 845,200.00
"MiLB Lighting Upgrades LED upgrade 8 poles + Accent Lighting 4 poles FINAL COST"
$ 845,200.00
Lighting Total: $ 845,200.00
Amount returned to Baseball Total $ 0.00
CP0641 - Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Final Budget $1,175,700.00 Bid Award Amount $ 915,000.00
Change Orders $ 1,990.12
Support Costs $ 159,708.80
Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Total: $1,076,698.92
Amount returned to Baseball Total $ 99,001.08
CP0758 - Clubhouse & Batting Cage Estimate Budget $5,976,052.00 Construction Cost $5,089,982.36
FF&Es $ 130,000.00
Construction Contingency (4.5%) $ 235,700.00
Support Costs $ 520,370.00
Clubhouse & Batting Cage Total: $5,976,052.00
Estimated amount to be returned to Baseball Total $0
Estimated Budget Total 3 Projects (per this update) $7,996,952 Estimated Total Project Costs $7,897,951
COV - FPE Contract Budget $7,656,698
Project Costs Over Contract (Overage split City/FPE) -$241,253 City Share $120,626.50
FPE Share $120,626.50
Prior Council Action:

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August 8, 2025: City Council approved Construction Proposal for Phase 2, Task 2 - Clubhouse & Related Site work by the Design Builder, 4CGlobal Inc. dba 4 Creeks Build in the amount of $3,222,783.52 and appropriated $1,335,324 from the Baseball Fund and transferred funds in the amount of $298,700 from existing projects.

May 5, 2025: City Council awarded the Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement construction contract and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement with Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc., and appropriated $1,223,800 from the Baseball Fund.

October 7, 2024: City Council voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering Inc. for design services related to the outfield fence replacement project, and the Batter’s Eye, in the amount of $35,800 and to appropriate $855,600 from the baseball fund.

Other: NA
Alternatives: None recommended.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the City to file a notice of completion for the Valley Strong Ballpark Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye Replacement Project.

Environmental Assessment Status: None required.

CEQA Review: City of Visalia environmental document #2024-17, notice of exemption for the Recreation Ballpark fence replacement was filed at the Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder’s office on May 9, 2024.

Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments:

1. Location Map

2. Architect’s Substantial Completion Letter

3. Photos
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City of Visalia | VALLEY STRONG BALLPARK
Outfield Fence and Batters Eye Replacement
PROJECT:

Valley Strong Ballpark Date : December 19, 2025
Outfield Fence & Batter’s Eye
Replacement Project
Zeltmacher Project No.: 24-89.02
City of Visalia RFB 24-25-42
CoV Project No.: 1570-72000/CP0641-999
CLIENT:

City of Visalia
315 E. Acequia Ave.

Visalia, CA 93291
Zeltmacher has discussed Construction Progression with City of Visalia Staff during the Construction of the Subject Project and on December 1, 2025 Zeltmacher attended a Punch List Site Visit.

Based on communications with the City of Visalia and Site Visit on 12/1/2025 it is Zeltmacher’s opinion that the construction is substantially complete and ready for the intended use.

Please contact our office with any questions on this matter. Zeltmacher would like to thank you for the opportunity to provide Professional Services to the City of Visalia.

Very kind regards,
Michael Auchter, PE
Senior Engineer
Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering
Substantial Completion
DATE SIGNED:
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File #: 25-0610 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 18.

Agenda Item Wording:

Park project notice of completion - Request authorization to file a partial notice of completion for the booster pump installation project at various parks.

Submitting Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Prepared by: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 713-4435; [email protected]; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564; [email protected]; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042; [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the filing of a partial notice of completion for the booster pump installation project at various parks with Quality Landscape Construction, Inc.

Summary:

The scope of work included a construction contract for the installation of new irrigation booster pumps at Blain, Burke, Jefferson, Pinkham, Riverbend, and Summers Parks. The contract was awarded to Quality Landscape Construction, Inc. at the April 15, 2024, City Council meeting in the amount of $434,830.00.

During installation at Summers Park, the contractor encountered an unforeseen electrical issue that required coordination with Southern California Edison. An additional electrical leg is necessary, as the booster pump requires higher amperage to operate properly. Due to delays associated with the installation of this additional electrical leg, work at Summers Park has not yet been completed.

As a result, the contractor has requested partial completion of the project, as retention payment for work already completed is currently being withheld.

Background Discussion:

At the December 20, 2021, City of Visalia Council Work Session, City Council approved the appropriation of $29,364,455 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), including $1,250,000 allocated for citywide park irrigation improvements. These funds are being used to complete several park projects, including booster pump installations, irrigation system upgrades, and landscape restoration.

Staff identified Blain, Burke, Jefferson, Pinkham, Riverbend, and Summers Parks as needing a booster pump and irrigation upgrades. These parks rely on California Water Service (Cal Water) as the point of connection for irrigation water. Currently, the irrigation systems operate solely on the water pressure provided by Cal Water, which does not allow the systems to function efficiently. The installation of new booster pumps will increase water pressure, improve irrigation efficiency, reduce system run times, and ensure adequate water application throughout the parks.

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File #: 25-0610 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 18.

Request for Bids (RFB) 24-25-19 for the installation of new irrigation booster pumps was advertised on October 4 and October 9, 2024. Two mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on October 10 and October 15, 2024, during which staff answered contractor questions and conducted site tours to review existing infrastructure.

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the City received bids from three (3) contractors, as summarized in the bid results below. Quality Landscape Construction, Inc. of Visalia, California, was determined to be the qualified low bidder for the RFB 24-25-19 park booster pump installation project. · Quality Landscape Construction Inc, Visalia, CA $395,300.00 · Clean Cut Landscape Inc, Clovis, CA $436,746.00
· Truxell & Valentino Landscape Development Inc, Fresno, CA $436,839.00 Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for RFB 24-25-19, a construction contract for services at Blain, Burke, Jefferson, Pinkham, Riverbend, and Summers Parks, is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund 642, with a total budget allocation of $1,250,000.00. One change order was issued for the project and was reviewed and approved by the City’s Change Order Review Committee.

The Booster Pump Installation Project in various parks
Fund 642 - ARPA Fund $395,300.00
Actual Construction Costs
Quality Landscape Construction, Inc. Quality Landscape
Construction Inc.
$331,834.89
Quality Landscape Construction, Inc. Change Order #1 $974.00 Legal Advertisement $ 57.43
Total Project Costs (to-date) * Remining costs will occur after Cal Water connection.
$332,866.32
Prior Council Action: April 15, 2024 - City Council authorized the City Manager to award and enter into a service agreement with Quality Landscape Construction, Inc. for the booster pump installation project at various parks.

Other: None
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the filing of a partial notice of completion for the booster pump installation project at various parks with Quality Landscape Construction, Inc.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
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Attachments: Site photos
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per Government Code Section 6103
Project
Partial Notice of Completion
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Visalia, a Municipal Corporation of the State of California, located at 315 E. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California, 93291, Owner in fee of the property, that the work of improvement on the property described as:

VARIOUS PARK BOOSTER PUMP INSTALLATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 3880-72000/CP0763- 999) under the contract agreement entered into with Quality Landscape Construction, Inc., dated 04/15/2024, as a whole was completed on 7/29/2025, and the City of Visalia hereby accepts said work.

Christopher Crawford, City Engineer and agent of the City of Visalia, deposes and says that he has read said Notice of Completion and knows the contents thereof, and that the same is true of his own knowledge; that he makes this affidavit for and on behalf of the City of Visalia. __________________________________
Date

CITY OF VISALIA
BY __________________________________________
Christopher Crawford
City Engineer
State of California
County of Tulare
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this __________________ day of _________________, 20_______, by ______________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
___________________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Notary Signature
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Figure 1 – New irrigation booster pump installed at Riverbend Park 1335
Figure 2 – New irrigation booster pump installed at Pinkham Park 1336
Figure 3 – New irrigation booster pump installed at Burke Park 1337
Figure 4 – New irrigation booster pump installed at Blain Park (Pump #1) 1338
Figure 5 – New irrigation booster pump installed at Blain Park (Pump #2) 1339
Figure 6 – New irrigation booster pump installed at Jefferson Park 1340
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File #: 25-0612 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 19.

Agenda Item Wording:

Park project notice of completion - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for the Stonebrook Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Prepared by: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 713-4435; [email protected] Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564; [email protected] Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042; [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Stonebrook Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Summary:

Staff recommend that the City Council authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Stonebrook Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Background Discussion:

On March 12 and March 19, 2024, the City solicited bids by advertising in the Visalia Times-Delta and posting the request for proposals (RFP) on Bid-Net. The City also emailed RFP notices to contractors on the City’s construction projects list to participate in this bid process.

Two mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on March 27 and March 28, 2024, at Stonebrook Park, attended by several contractors. During these meetings, staff reviewed the bid specifications, discussed the mandatory requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations, and addressed questions from contractors. Additional questions were submitted by contractors following the meetings, which staff carefully reviewed and responded to in a separate addendum.

On April 11, 2024, the City received one proposal from Bakersfield Paving Inc. A selection committee was formed and met on April 30, 2024.

The selection committee conducted a two-part review of the designs. In the first phase, proposals were evaluated against the design criteria established in RFP #23-24-12F. The committee determined that the proposal submitted by Bakersfield Paving Inc. met the RFP’s design criteria. Staff then submitted the results to the Purchasing Division, and the sealed cost proposal was released to the selection committee for review.

The committee reconvened on May 8, 2024, to evaluate the cost proposal and concluded that the Bakersfield Paving Inc. submission met the requirements of RFP #23-24-12F and the needs of the community.

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Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for the Stonebrook Park shade structure design and installation services project was part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), of which $3,900,000.00 was budgeted for park improvements in Fund 388 (Project No. 3880-72000/CP0763-999). There were no change orders for the Stonebrook Park Project.

Stonebrook Park playground shade structure design and installation services project CIP 3880-72000/CP0763-999
Fund 388 - ARPA Fund $140,116.71
Actual Construction Costs
Bakersfield Paving Inc. $139,572.74
Legal Advertisement $57.43
Building Permit $486.54
Total Project Costs $140,116.71
Prior Council Action: April 15, 2024 - Council authorized the City Manager to award and enter into a construction contract with Bakersfield Paving Inc. for the Stonebrook Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Other: None
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Stonebrook Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments: Draft Notice of Completion, Site Photos
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City of Visalia
315 E. Acequia Ave.

Visalia, CA 93291
Attn: City Engineer
This instrument benefits City only. No fee required
per Government Code Section 6103
Project
Notice of Completion
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Visalia, a Municipal Corporation of the State of California, located at 315 E. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California, 93291, Owner in fee of the property, that the work of improvement on the property described as:

STONEBROOK PARK SHADE STRUCTURE DESIGN & INSTALLATION SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 3880-72000/CP0763-999) under the contract agreement entered into with Bakersfield Paving, Inc., dated 04/15/2024, as a whole was completed on 7/29/2025, and the City of Visalia hereby accepts said work.

CITY OF VISALIA
BY __________________________________________
Christopher Crawford
City Engineer
State of California
County of Tulare
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this __________________ day of _________________, 20_______, by ______________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
___________________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Notary 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. 1343
Figure 1 - Completed Stonebrook Park Playground Shade Structure Project: 5 – 12 Play Structure 1344
Figure 2 - Completed Stonebrook Park Playground Shade Structure Project: Swing Set Area 1345
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File #: 25-0613 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 20.

Agenda Item Wording:

Park project notice of completion - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for the Sunset Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Prepared by: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 713-4435 [email protected]; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564 [email protected]; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042 [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Sunset Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Summary:

The scope of work included the design and installation of a freestanding shade structure. The contract was awarded to Bakersfield Paving Inc. at the April 15, 2024, City Council Meeting in the amount of $151,039.84
Background Discussion:

Two mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on March 27 and March 28, 2024, at Sunset Park, attended by several contractors. During these meetings, staff reviewed the bid specifications, discussed the mandatory requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations, and addressed questions from contractors. Additional questions were submitted by contractors following the meetings, which staff carefully reviewed and responded to in a separate addendum.

On April 11, 2024, the City received two proposals from Bakersfield Paving Inc. and Anchor 41 Construction. A selection committee was formed and convened on April 30, 2024. The committee conducted a two-part review of the proposals. In the first phase, proposals were evaluated against the design criteria established in RFP #23-24-12G. The committee determined that the submissions from Bakersfield Paving Inc. and Anchor 41 Construction represented the top two designs and met the RFP’s design criteria. Staff then submitted the results to the purchasing division, and the sealed cost proposals were released to the selection committee for review.

The committee reconvened on May 8, 2024, to evaluate the cost proposals. It was concluded that the Bakersfield Paving Inc. proposal met the requirements of RFP #23-24-12G and the needs of the community.

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Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for the Sunset Park shade structure design and installation services project is included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. A total of $3,900,000.00 was budgeted for park improvements in Fund 388 (Project No. 3880-72000/CP0763-999). There have been no change orders associated with the Sunset Park Project.

Sunset Park Playground Shade Structure Design and Installation Services Project CIP 3880- 72000/CP0763-999
Fund 388 - ARPA Fund $151,583.81
Actual Construction Costs
Bakersfield Paving Inc. $151,039.84
Legal Advertisement $57.43
Building Permit $486.54
Total Project Costs $151,583.81
Prior Council Action: April 15, 2024 - City Council authorized the City Manager to award and enter into a construction contract with Bakersfield Paving Inc. for the Sunset Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Other: None
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Sunset Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments: Draft notice of completion, site photos
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City of Visalia
315 E. Acequia Ave.

SUNSET PARK SHADE STRUCTURE DESIGN & INSTALLATION SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 3880- 72000/CP0763-999) under the contract agreement entered into with Bakersfield Paving, Inc., dated 04/15/2024, as a whole was completed on 7/29/2025, and the City of Visalia hereby accepts said work.

CITY OF VISALIA
BY __________________________________________
Christopher Crawford
City Engineer
State of California
County of Tulare
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this __________________ day of _________________, 20_______, by ______________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
___________________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Notary 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. 1348
Figure 1 - Completed Sunset Park Playground Shade Structure Project: Swing Set Area 1349
Figure 2 - Completed Sunset Park Playground Shade Structure Project: 2-5 and 5-12 Play Structure 1350
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Visalia City Council
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File #: 25-0614 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 21.

Agenda Item Wording:

Park project notice of completion - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for the Village Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Prepared by: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 713-4435 [email protected]; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564 [email protected]; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042 [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Village Park the shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Summary:

Background Discussion:

On March 12 and March 19, 2024, the City solicited bids by advertising in the Visalia Times-Delta and posting the Request for Proposals (RFP) on Bid-Net. The City also emailed RFP notices to contractors on the City’s construction projects list to participate in this bid process.

Two mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on March 27 and March 28, 2024, at Village Park, attended by several contractors. During these meetings, staff reviewed the bid specifications, discussed the mandatory requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations, and addressed questions from contractors. Additional questions were submitted by contractors following the meetings, which staff carefully reviewed and responded to in a separate addendum.

On April 11, 2024, the City received three proposals from three proposers. A selection committee was formed and convened on April 30, 2024. The committee conducted a two-part review of the proposals. In the first phase, proposals were evaluated against the design criteria established in RFP #23-24-12C. The committee determined that the submissions from Bakersfield Paving Inc. and Zoom Recreation represented the top two designs and met the RFP’s design criteria. Staff then submitted the results to the purchasing division, and the sealed cost proposals were released to the selection committee for review.

The committee reconvened on May 8, 2024, to evaluate the cost proposals and concluded that the Bakersfield Paving Inc. proposal met the requirements of RFP #23-24-12C and the needs of the community.

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Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for the Village Park shade structure design and installation services project was part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), of which $3,900,000.00 was budgeted for park improvements in fund 388 (Project No. 3880-72000/CP0763-999). There have been no change in orders associated with the Village Park project.

Village Park Playground Shade Structure Design and Installation Services Project CIP 3880- 72000/CP0763-999
Fund 388 - ARPA Fund $98,702.34
Actual Construction Costs
Bakersfield Paving Inc. $98,158.37
Legal Advertisement $57.43
Building Permit $486.54
Total Project Costs $98,702.34
Prior Council Action: April 15, 2024 - Council authorized the City Manager to award and enter into a construction contract with Bakersfield Paving Inc. for the Village Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Other: None
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize filing of a notice of completion for the Village Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments: Draft Notice of Completion, site photo
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VILLAGE PARK SHADE STRUCTURE DESIGN & INSTALLATION SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 3880- 72000/CP0763-999) under the contract agreement entered into with Bakersfield Paving, Inc., dated 04/15/2024, as a whole was completed on 7/29/2025, and the City of Visalia hereby accepts said work.

CITY OF VISALIA
BY __________________________________________
Christopher Crawford
City Engineer
State of California
County of Tulare
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this __________________ day of _________________, 20_______, by ______________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
___________________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Notary 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. 1353
Figure 1 - Completed Village Park Playground Shade Structure Project 1354
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Visalia City Council
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Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0616 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 22.

Agenda Item Wording:

Park project notice of completion - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for the Whitendale Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Prepared by: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 713-4435; [email protected] Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564; [email protected] Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042; [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Whitendale Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Summary:

Background Discussion:

Two mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on March 27 and March 28, 2024, at Whitendale Park, attended by several contractors. During these meetings, staff reviewed the bid specifications, discussed the mandatory requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations, and addressed questions from contractors. Additional questions were submitted by contractors following the meetings, which staff carefully reviewed and responded to in a separate addendum.

On April 11, 2024, the City received three proposals from three proposers. A selection committee was formed and convened on April 30, 2024. The committee conducted a two-part review of the proposals. In the first phase, proposals were evaluated against the design criteria established in RFP #23-24-12E. The committee determined that the proposals submitted by Bakersfield Paving Inc. and Zoom Recreation represented the top two designs and met the RFP’s design criteria. Staff then submitted the results to the purchasing division, and the sealed cost proposals were released to the selection committee for review.

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community.

Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for the Whitendale Park shade structure design and installation services project is included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. A total of $3,900,000.00 was budgeted for park improvements in fund 388 (Project No. 3880-72000/CP0763- 999). There have been no change orders associated with the Whitendale Park project.

Whitendale Park playground shade structure design and onstallation services project CIP 3880-72000/CP0763-999
Fund 388 - ARPA Fund $120,248.16
Actual Construction Costs
Bakersfield Paving Inc. $119,704.19
Legal Advertisement $57.43
Building Permit $486.54
Total Project Costs $120,248.16
Prior Council Action: April 15, 2024 - City Council authorized the City Manager to award and enter into a construction contract with Bakersfield Paving Inc. for the Whitendale Park shade structure design and installation services project.

Other: None
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the Whitendale Park shade structure design and installation services project with Bakersfield Paving, Inc.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments: Draft notice of completion, site photo
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WHITENDALE PARK SHADE STRUCTURE DESIGN & INSTALLATION SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 3880-72000/CP0763-999) under the contract agreement entered into with Bakersfield Paving, Inc., dated 04/15/2024, as a whole was completed on 7/29/2025, and the City of Visalia hereby accepts said work.

CITY OF VISALIA
BY __________________________________________
Christopher Crawford
City Engineer
State of California
County of Tulare
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this __________________ day of _________________, 20_______, by ______________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
___________________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Notary 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. 1357
Figure 1 - Completed Whitendale Park Playground Shade Structure Project 1358
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Visalia City Council
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File #: 25-0621 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 23.

Agenda Item Wording:

Side letter agreement with employee group - Adopt a side letter agreement approving the proposed changes to the Confidential Group Compensation and Benefit Summary and authorize the City Manager to execute same.

Prepared by: Shonna Oneal, Administrative Services Director, [email protected], 713- 4053, Amy Powell, Human Resources Manager, [email protected], 713-4300 Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the Visalia City Council authorize the City Manager to execute and implement a side letter agreement approving the proposed changes to the Confidential Group Compensation and Benefit Summary. The changes will be documented in a side letter agreement until labor negotiations are undertaken in 2027, at which time they will be incorporated into the City of Visalia Confidential/ Unrepresented Group Compensation and Benefit Summary.

Summary:

An oversight in the Confidential Group Compensation and Benefit Summary was discovered and brought to Council in Closed Session on December 5, 2025. It is being corrected with a side letter agreement, along with other small changes to circumstances in the agreement, including a title change for the Communications and Brand Manager and the addition of the Fire Deputy Chief position and the corresponding benefits associated with that position, until they can be incorporated into the City of Visalia and the City of Visalia Confidential/ Unrepresented Group Compensation and Benefit Summary after the next labor negotiations.

Background Discussion:

It recently came to Staff’s attention that there was a likely oversight in the compensation and benefit summary related to the longevity pay approved for the Battalion Chief classification. All sworn fire personnel in Group G (Fire) are eligible for longevity pay based on all of their sworn, paid, full-time experience. However, the addition of “all experience,” not just experience with the City of Visalia, was negotiated with Group G after the Confidential Group agreement was reached. All of Group G (Fire) members receive this compensations. All current and recent Battalion Chiefs receive full longevity pay based on their experience with the City of Visalia.

However, the Confidential Group agreement includes full pay for all experience for the Police Captains, and the City Manager believes, based on the conversations at the time, that the Council intended to have all Battalion Chiefs receive the same longevity provision, although at a reduced rate, 2% per five years’ experience versus 2.5% per year for Police. The omission was not caught at the time of the negotiations. The City Manager requested that this issue be corrected now, prior to the hiring of the new Battalion Chief. Without this correction, there will be a real issue with compaction.

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Although it is unusual for Staff to propose a mid-cycle revision to an agreement; given that this was a perceived oversight, the City Manager has requested this correction now.

The side letter agreement also includes other small changes to circumstances in the agreement, including the addition of the Fire Deputy Chief and a title change for the Communications and Brand Manager. Staff recommends that all proposed changes be included in the revised side letter agreement.

Staff met with or talked with the members of the Confidential Group, informed them of the proposed changes, the rationale for the unusual mid-cycle revision, and their right to question or protest the changes. They were asked to contact the Human Resources Manager by the end of the day on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, if they have any concerns. No such concerns were raised. They were also told they would receive a copy of the side letter agreement if approved by Council.

Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact associated with adopting this side letter agreement. The current budget includes the longevity pay calculation.

Prior Council Action: 12/05/2025
Other: N/A
Alternatives: Maintain the agreement in its current form and have an issue of compaction between the new Battalion Chief and some of the Fire Captains.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to adopt a side letter agreement approving the proposed changes to the Confidential Group Compensation and Benefit Summary and authorize the City Manager to execute same.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments: Proposed side letter agreement Between the City of Visalia and the Confidential/ Unrepresented Group
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SIDE LETTER

BETWEEN THE CITY OF VISALIA AND

THE CONFIDENTIAL/UNREPRESENTED GROUP
January 2026
Representatives of The City of Visalia (“City”) and the Confidential/Unrepresented Group have met and conferred and reached agreement on this Side Letter Agreement to the 2024-2027 Confidential/Unrepresented Group Compensation and Benefit Summary. The following provisions of this Side Letter Agreement represent the mutual understanding and consent of both parties.

Except as modified below, all other terms of the 2024-2027 Confidential/Unrepresented Group Compensation and Benefit Summary shall remain unchanged.

SECTION 1, Application of the Compensation and Benefit Summary shall be amended as follows:

1. APPLICATION:
 Updated Communications Manager to Communications & Brand Manager effective June 1, 2024
 Added Deputy Fire Chief effective December 28, 2024.

SECTION 3, Wages and Other Related Issues, Longevity Pay, of the Compensation and Benefit Summary shall be amended as follows:

3. WAGES AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES
Longevity Pay:

Excluding Police Captains, Deputy Fire Chief, and Battalion Chiefs:

Confidential/Unrepresented Group employees are eligible for longevity pay based on all years of full-time service with the City of Visalia as a percentage of base wages. The longevity pay is cumulative (maximum of 8%) and will be paid bi-weekly at the following intervals:
 2.0% at 5+ years
 2.0% at 10+ years
 2.0% at 15+ years
 2.0% at 20+ years
Deputy Fire Chief and Battalion Chiefs are eligible for longevity pay based on all years of service with the City of Visalia as a percentage of base wages. The longevity pay is cumulative (maximum of 8%) and will be paid biweekly at the following intervals:
 2.0% at 5+ years
 2.0% at 10+ years
 2.0% at 15+ years
 2.0% at 20+ years
Prior full-time paid firefighter experience (excludes part-time, paid call, volunteer, reserve, seasonal, extra help, etc.) may be counted toward years of service in determining longevity pay for Deputy Fire Chief and Battalion Chiefs.

Police Captains are eligible for longevity pay based on all years of full-time service with the City of Visalia as a percentage of base wages. The longevity pay is cumulative (maximum of 10%) and will be paid bi-weekly at the following intervals:
 2.5% at 5+ years
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 2.5% at 10+ years
 2.5% at 15+ years
 2.5% at 20+ years
Prior full-time law enforcement officer experience (excludes part-time, paid call, volunteer, reserve, seasonal, extra help, etc.) may be counted toward years of service in determining longevity pay for Police Captains.

SECTION 4, Allowances for Work Related Expenditures, Uniforms and Uniform Maintenance, of the Compensation and Benefit Summary shall be amended as follows:

4. ALLOWANCES FOR WORK RELATED EXPENDITURES
Uniforms and Uniform Maintenance:
 Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Battalion Chiefs: The City currently provides the necessary uniforms, boots and safety equipment as needed to perform the job. The City also currently provides uniform cleaning.
 Police Captain: Employees receive an annual uniform allowance of $1,100 for the provision and maintenance of appropriate uniforms and equipment. Police Captains are responsible for acquiring, cleaning, and replacing uniforms as necessary. The uniform allowance is calculated and paid bi-weekly as part of regular payroll.

SECTION 5, Paragraph D, Employee Benefits and Retirement, Public Safety Employees Title (Fire Battalion Chiefs and Police Captains) of the Compensation and Benefit Summary shall be amended as follows:

California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Miscellaneous Employees
For employees hired before May 11, 2008, the City shall maintain in effect the 3% @ 60 PERS Retirement Program. Employees hired on or after May 11, 2008 and prior to May 21, 2011 are covered under the 2.5% @ 55 PERS plan. Employees hired on or after May 21, 2011 and prior to January 1, 2013 are covered under the 2% @ 60 PERS plan.

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 (who do not meet the definition of a CalPERS “classic” employee) are covered under the 2% @ 62 PERS plan. PERS defined classic employees may be covered under the 2% @ 60 plan. Final compensation for PERS retirement purposes is calculated based on the three highest earning years.

Employees who meet the definition of a CalPERS classic employee will contribute the full employee PERS contribution. Classic employees also pay an additional 4% retirement contribution as cost sharing of the employer contribution. Total contribution for a classic employee will not exceed 12% unless required by legislation or negotiated otherwise.

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 (who do not meet the definition of a CalPERS classic employee) are defined as “new members” by CalPERS and contribute the full employee contribution as determined by CalPERS. These employees also contribute an additional 4% retirement contribution as cost sharing of the employer contribution.

The City currently provides the optional in-service death benefit (Pre-retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit, section 21548) for all Confidential Group employees, which provides the surviving spouse the same retirement benefit as if the employee had retired at the time of death.

Public Safety Employees (Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chiefs and Police Captains) For employees hired before February 26, 2011, the City shall maintain in effect the 3% @ 1362
50 PERS Retirement Program with final compensation for PERS retirement purposes calculated based on the single highest earning year. Employees hired on or after February 26, 2011 and prior to January 1, 2013 will be covered in the 3% @ 55 PERS plan and final compensation for PERS retirement purposes will be calculated based on an average of the three highest earning years. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 (who do not meet the definition of a CalPERS “classic” employee) will be covered in the 2.7% @ 57 PERS plan and final compensation for PERS retirement purposes will be calculated based on an average of the three highest earning years.

Employees who meet the definition of a CalPERS classic employee will contribute the full employee PERS contribution. Classic employees also pay an additional 3% retirement contribution as cost sharing of the employer contribution. Total contribution for a classic employee will not exceed 12% unless required by legislation or negotiated otherwise.

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 (who do not meet the definition of a CalPERS classic employee) are defined as “new members” by CalPERS and contribute the full employee contribution as determined by CalPERS. These employees also contribute an additional 3% retirement contribution as cost sharing of the employer contribution.

SECTION 6, Paragraph F, Leaves of Absences, of the Compensation and Benefit Summary shall be amended as follows:

6. LEAVES
F. Leaves of Absence
Confidential/Unrepresented Group employees shall be provided Leaves of Absence consistent with City of Visalia policies and all State and Federal laws. Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chiefs and Police Captains shall also be entitled to leave in accordance with Section 4850 of the California Labor Code for an on-the-job injury.

The parties by and through their authorized agents and representatives agree to the terms of this Side Letter Agreement subject to the adoption or ratification of this Agreement by the Visalia City Council.

The Side Letter Agreement is executed on January __, 2026 FOR THE CITY:
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Leslie Caviglia, City Manager
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Agenda Item Wording:

Fiscal Year 2026-27 federal congressional community project funding requests - Approve the submittal of federal congressional community project funding requests for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year.

Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number:

John Lollis, Assistant City Manager, [email protected], (559)713-4323 Department Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the submittal of three (3) federal congressional community project funding requests for the upcoming 2026-27 Fiscal Year, including $4 million for the Shirk Street Capacity Enhancing Project, $4 million for the Law Enforcement Training Facility, and $1 million for the development of the Visalia Industrial Park Employment Resource Center.

Background Discussion:

With the second session of the 119th United States Congress having begun on January 5, 2026, preparations are beginning to be made by the Offices of both Congressman Costa and Fong to begin receiving federal congressional community project funding (CPF) requests (commonly known as earmarks), which provide direct federal funding to selected projects.

In the 2023-24 Fiscal Year, the City requested $3.5 million and received CPF funding of $700,00 from Congressman Costa for the development of Groundwater Recharge Basins. In the 2024-25 Fiscal Year, the City requested $3 million and received tentative CPF funding of $2 million from Congressman Fong for the Tulare Avenue Safety Improvement Project, and requested $5 million and received tentative CPF funding of $850,000 from Congressman Costa for the Downtown Main Street Improvement Project, however, both CPF requests were ultimately not funded due to the lack of an adoption of a federal budget.

In the current 2025-26 Fiscal Year, the City requested $4 million from Congressman Costa for the Riggin Avenue Capacity Enhancing Project between Akers and Roeben Streets, $3 million from Congressman Costa for the Downtown Main Street Improvement Project, $3 million from Congressman Fong for the Tulare Avenue Safety Improvement Project, $3 million from Congressman Fong for the Eastside Regional Park Groundwater Recharge Basins, $1 million from Congressman Fong and Senators Padilla and Schiff for the Tulare County Event Barricade System, and $3 million from Senators Padilla and Schiff for the Hydrogen Plant and Bus Fueling Station Project.

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Fong supported the Groundwater Recharge Basins Project request and the City has received tentative CPF funding of $2 million pending Congressional funding bill approval. Although Senator Padilla supported the Event Barricade System and Senator Schiff supported the Hydrogen Project, the Senate Appropriations Committee did not select either project for funding.

The City is seeking to continue the Shirk Street Capacity Enhancement Project south of State Route 198 to improve traffic flow and support future growth, involving roadway widening and improvements including center median, curb, gutter, sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting and signalization, landscaping, as well as utility upgrades involving the installation of storm drain lines. Shirk Street is considered to have regional significance within Tulare County, which $5 million in Measure R Regional funds have been designated by the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) for the project. The project area is within Congressman Fong’s representative district, which with an estimated total cost of $20 million for the project segment, staff recommends the submittal of a CPF request of $4 million to Congressman Fong for consideration of support.

Both Congressman Costa and Fong have expressed interest in supporting a CPF for Visalia in support of the Visalia Police Department, which the development of a new Law Enforcement Training Facility and new indoor shooting range is planned for the next phase of the Civic Center. The estimated cost of the new facility is approximately $5 million, including necessary equipment. The federal guidelines for CPF requests specifically prohibits the use of funds for construction but does allow for the equipping of facilities. In the current 2025-26 Fiscal Year, there are three (3) CPF requests for shooting ranges in other jurisdictions that have been funded between $1 million and $3 million.

Congressman Costa has expressed his interest in supporting the City’s proposed reuse of the Tulare County Office of Education’s (TCOE) Doe Complex as an Employment Resource Center within the growing Visalia Industrial Park considering the significant employment opportunities the businesses provide for residents across the region. The Doe Complex reuse project focuses on enhancing Visalia’s ability to grow and retain primary jobs in the Industrial Park by providing a “one stop” resource center that would serve existing and prospective Industrial Park employees, enhancing existing employers’ ability to attract and retain skilled workers while also expanding equitable access to industrial career ladders. This project aims to break barriers to upskilling in partnership with existing companies which leverages a strong business retention and expansion focus that will aid in business attraction efforts.

Congressman Costa has expressed particular interest in the proposed development of an extendedhour childcare facility at the Employment Resource Center to be operated by TCOE’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program. The ECE Program found that almost seventy percent (70%) of Tulare County parents need childcare to go to work, especially during non-traditional hours, and that twelve percent (12%) need ECE to attend school or receive training. Improvements to the facility for preliminary childcare services include the conversion of office space, installation of an outdoor playground, and perimeter fencing, and are estimated at $1 million.

The City’s lobbyist has recommended to limit each CPF request to no more than $4 million, which as evidenced by previous CPF requests, final CPF awards are generally significantly reduced. CPF requests will likely begin to be received by Congressional Offices in March.

Fiscal Impact:

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Any CPF funding supported and received will greatly assist in the implementation of projects. If the City is awarded funds, staff will return to Council to appropriate at that time.

Prior Council Action:

January 21, 2025: Fiscal Year 2025-26 federal congressional community project funding requests (File No. 24-0462)
Other: None
Alternatives: The City Council could modify the amount requested and/or project selected for the submission of a CPF request or decline to submit requests Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to approve the submittal of three (3) federal congressional community project funding requests for the upcoming 2026-27 Fiscal Year, including $4 million for the Shirk Street Capacity Enhancing Project, $4 million for the Law Enforcement Training Facility, and $1 million for the development of the Visalia Industrial Park Employment Resource Center.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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File #: 25-0606 Agenda Date: 1/20/2026 Agenda #: 1.

Agenda Item Wording:

Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Public Hearing, second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-16 for the 2025 CA Building Code.

Prepared by:

Jason Huckleberry, Director of Engineering and Building Dept, (559) 713-4495, [email protected]
Department Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive information and initiate the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 to adopt all components and recommended appendices of the 2025 California building code updates including the 2025 California Administrative Code, 2025 California Referenced Standard code, 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Electric Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2025 California Energy Code. The recommended action will adopt building code updates as recently mandated by the State of California.

Summary:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3 the Building Safety Division within the Engineering and Building Department is presenting information on the proposed modifications to the City Municipal Code Chapter 15. Staff is recommending that Council hold the second reading of the ordinance and adopt the 2025 CA Building Code.

The adoption process is to repeal the present ordinance chapter and replace it with the current Code as required by the State with specific appendices or local amendments recommended by City staff.

The recommended ordinance includes the adoption of various Appendices of the Codes that have also been adopted by the State Building Standards Commission and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, reference the paragraph below. No local amendments to the Codes are being recommended. Local jurisdictions are required by State law to implement these State of California mandated codes. In order to comply with State law, the Building Safety Division recommends adoption of the following appendices as adopted by the State Building Standards Commission and the California Department of Housing and Community Development:
· 2025 California Building Code appendix B: Board of Appeals, C: Group U - Agricultural Buildings, F: Rodent proofing, H: Signs, I: Patio Covers, J: Grading, P: Sleeping Lofts and Q:

Emergency Housing
· 2025 California Residential Code appendix BF: Patio Covers, BB: Tiny Houses, BJ; Strawbale Construction, CK: Areas Protected By The Facilities Of The Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, and CJ: Emergency Housing.

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· 2025 California Mechanical Code appendix B: Procedures to be followed to Place Gas Equipment into operation, and C: Installation and testing of oil (liquid) fuel-fired equipment. · 2025 California Plumbing Code appendix A: Recommended Rules of Sizing the Water Supply system, B: Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste & Vent systems, D: Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems, H: Private Sewage Disposal Systems, I: Installation Standards and J:

Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design. · 2025 California Electrical Code Annexes A, B and C
· 2025 California Green Building Standards Code appendix A4: Residential Voluntary Measures, A5: Nonresidential Voluntary Measures.

All appendices recommended for adoption were previously adopted in past code adoption cycles except for:
· 2025 CA Building Code - Appendix P: Sleeping Lofts
o This is a new appendix added to the Code for 2025
o Addresses sleeping lofts, specifically their design, including limitations on floor area and ceiling height, requirements for a permanent means of egress (like stairs or ladders), and safety features such as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ventilation. Key provisions include a maximum floor area of 70 square feet and specific ceiling height rules for the loft and its means of egress.
· 2025 CA Electrical Code - Appendix C
o Appendix C provides tables for conduit, tubing, and cable tray fill for conductors and fixture wires of the same size.

Background Discussion:

Every three years, the State adopts new codes (known collectively as the California Building Standards Code) to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems. These codes have been updated for 2025, the prior update was in 2022, and the attached ordinance is being passed to update the references in the Visalia Municipal Code to the applicable statewide standards.

On July 1, 2025 the State of California, Building Standards Commission published the 2025 California Administrative Code, 2025 Referenced Standard Code, 2025 California Building Code (CBC), 2025 California Plumbing Code (CPC), 2025 California Mechanical Code (CMC), 2025 California Electric Code (CEC), 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code (CRC), 2025 California Green Building Standards Visalia City Council Page 2 of 3 Printed on 1/14/2026
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Code (CAL Green), and 2025 California Energy Code.

Fiscal Impact:

No adverse impacts on City. There are likely, but unknown, cost impacts to private construction projects. All staff training to ensure expertise in the new code change is already taken into consideration in division budgets.

Prior Council Action:

December 15, 2025 - Council held a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 2025-16 for the adoption of the 2025 CA Building Code.

December 5, 2022 - The City Council approved the current 2022 Building Code update.

Other: N/A
Alternatives:

The 2025 Building Codes become effective as determined by the State of California regardless of the City’s adoption, apart from the additional appendices adopted by the City.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to accept the second reading and approve Ordinance No. 2025-16 for the 2025 California Building Code for adoption.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Attachments: Ordinance 2025-16 - Building Code
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VISALIA
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.20, 15.24,

15.28, 15.36, 15.64, 15.68, 15.72, and 15.76

OF THE VISALIA MUNICIPAL CODE,

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA;
Section 1. Consistent with its control over municipal affairs and the powers vested in the City of Visalia through the California Constitution and its Charter, the City of Visalia is authorized to secure and promote the public health, comfort, safety and welfare of its citizenry. The City Council of the City of Visalia finds that the revisions to Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.20,

15.24, 15.28, 15.36, 15.64, 15.68, 15.72, and 15.76 of the Visalia Municipal Code as set forth below are necessary to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Visalia. The existing Visalia Municipal Code Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.20, 15.24,

15.28, 15.36, 15.64, 15.68, 15.72, and 15.76 are hereby repealed and replaced as follows below, it is noted that specific findings based on local climatic, topographical or geological conditions, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, sections 17958.7 and 18941.5, that support the adoption of the appendices and amendments described below are included in Section 2 of this Ordinance:

15.04.10 Adoption of the 2025 California AdministrativeCode.

A. That certain administrative code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Code Regulations Title 24 Part 1, Published by International Code Council, is adopted as the technical Administrative Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of thechapter.

1. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the code adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken or who shall fail to comply with such order as affirmed or modified by the city attorney based on a recommendation of the building official or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and non-compliance respectively be guilty of a misdemeanor, or infraction as determined by the city attorney.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 1.12.010.

15.06.10 Adoption of the 2025 California Referenced StandardsCode.

A. That certain referenced code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California 1370
Referenced Standards Code, is adopted as the technical Referenced Standards Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section1.12.010.

15.08.10 Adoption of the 2025 California BuildingCode.

A. That certain building code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, and published by The International Code Council, is adopted as the Building Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 1.12.010.

B. Included specifically are 2025 California Building Code Appendices B (Board of Appeals), C (Group U – Agricultural Buildings), F (Rodent proofing), H (Signs), I (Patio Covers), J (Grading), P (Sleeping Lofts) and Q (Emergency Housing).

C. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Building Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of Building Safety Division of the city, 1371
which are now filed for full particulars of said BuildingCode.

15.20.10 Adoption of the 2025 California PlumbingCode.

A. That certain plumbing code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5 as Published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials prepared and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted as the plumbing code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 1.12.010.

B. Included specifically are 2025 California Plumbing Code Appendix A (Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System), B (Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste & Vent Systems), D (Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems), H (Private Sewage Disposal Systems), I (Installation Standards), and J (Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design)
C. Section 808.0 of said California Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 808.0, Cooling Water. Discharge of cooling water into the sanitary sewer system is prohibited. Refer to Section 13.08.500 of City of Visalia Municipal Code (Prohibition on Unpolluted Water).

D. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Plumbing Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said PlumbingCode.

15.24.10 Adoption of 2025 California MechanicalCode.

A. That certain mechanical code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, part 4 as Published by the International Association of Plumbing 1372
and Mechanical Officials, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical, adopted as the mechanical code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, including the appendices, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 1.12.010.

B. Included specifically are 2025 California Mechanical Code Appendix B (Procedures to be followed to Place Gas Equipment into operation) and C (Installation and testing of oil (liquid) fuel-fired equipment).

C. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Mechanical Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said Mechanical Code.

15.28.10 Adoption of the 2025 California ElectricalCode.

A. That certain electrical code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3, Published by BNI Productions, Inc. based on the 2023 National electrical code, copyright 2022 National Fire Production Association, is adopted as the Electric Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase, or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 1.12.010.

B. Included specifically are 2025 California Electrical Code Annexes A, B and C.

C. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Electrical Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said electrical code.

15.36.10 Adoption of the 2025 California Historical BuildingCode.

A. That certain building conservation code, in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Historical Building Code, California code and Regulations Title 24, part 8 as prepared and published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the Historical Building Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

B. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Historical Building Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said 2025 California Historical Building Code.

15.64.10 Adoption of the 2025 California ResidentialCode A. That certain residential buildings code in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Residential Code, as prepared and published by the International Code Council is adopted as the Residential Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

2. Such violation shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Section 1.12.010.

B. Included specificallyare the 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BF (Patio Covers), BB (Tiny Houses), BJ (Strawbale Construction), CK (Areas Protected by the Facilities of the 1374
Central Valley Flood Protection Plan), and CJ (Emergency Housing).

C. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Residential Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said 2025 California Residential Code.

15.68.10 Adoption of the 2025 California Green Building StandardsCode.

A. That certain green standards building code in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, as prepared and published by the International Code Council is adopted as the Green Building Standards Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

B. Included specifically are the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Appendix A4 (Residential Voluntary Measures), and A5 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) including Tiers 1 & 2 which will remain voluntary measures.

C. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

15.72.10 Adoption of the 2025 California EnergyCode
A. That certain energy standards code in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Energy Code, as prepared and published by the International Code Council is adopted as the Energy Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

B. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Energy Code one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said 2025 California Energy Code.

15.76.10 Adoption of the 2025 California Existing BuildingsCode A. That certain existing buildings code in book form known and designated as the 2025 California Existing Buildings Code, as prepared and published by the International Code Council is adopted as the Existing Buildings Code of the city, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein, except for those deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth below. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason, 1375
held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the chapter.

B. Reference is made to three copies of the 2025 California Existing Buildings Code,one copy filed in the office of the city clerk and two copies filed in the office of building safety division of the city, which are now so filed for full particulars of said 2025 California Existing Buildings Code.

Section 2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 because of local climatic, topographical or geological conditions the City of Visalia hereby finds that the following appendices and code section amendments are necessary. It is noted that these appendices and code section amendments are referenced above, but are also listed below to clarify that they have been found to be necessary and that they have been added by the City of Visalia:

A. The following appendices and code sections are adopted by reference as necessary due to the local climatic, topographical, or geologic conditions, which are described in further detail in this Section 2:
 2025 California Building Code Appendices B (Board of Appeals), C (Group U – Agricultural Buildings), F (Rodent proofing), H (Signs), I (Patio Covers), J (Grading), P (Sleeping Lofts) and Q (Emergency Housing).
 2025 California Plumbing Code Appendix A (Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System), B (Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste & Vent Systems), D (Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems), H (Private Sewage Disposal Systems), I (Installation Standards), and J (Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design)
 Section 808.0 of the 2025 California Plumbing Code was amended to prevent the discharge of cooling water into the sanitary sewer system. Refer to Section 13.08.500 of City of Visalia Municipal Code (Prohibition on Unpolluted Water).  2025 California Mechanical Code Appendix B (Procedures to be followed to Place Gas Equipment into operation) and C (Installation and testing of oil (liquid) fuel-fired equipment).
 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BF (Patio Covers), BB (Tiny Houses), BJ (Strawbale Construction), CK (Areas Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan), and CJ (Emergency Housing).

B. The City of Visalia has found the following concerning local climatic conditions, specifically extreme temperatures, support the adoption of the listed appendices and code amendments:
 As documented in the Visalia General Plan Visalia is characterized as having an “inland Mediterranean” climate. High temperatures are also contributors to ozone formation, and summer high temperatures often exceed 100ºF with an all-time high of 115ºF averaging 275 sunny days per year. Climate models predict a 4ºF temperature increase in the next 20 to 40 years, with an increase in the number of long dry spells (Visalia: 2010). Data shows that during the months of July and August, Visalia's daily 1376
high temperature has averaged in excess of 94ºF as compared to San Francisco with an average of 67ºF and San Diego having an average of 74ºF. Though Health & Safety Code § 17958.7 does not require the local conditions to be unique to a particular jurisdiction, the temperatures experienced in Visalia are extreme as compared to temperatures experienced in other parts of California.
 The City notes that these temperatures cause frequent use of cooling water during these times of high heat and in order to avoid disruptions with the City’s sanitary sewer system that could be caused by cooling water discharges over the long period of high heat in Visalia the City has amended Section 808.0 to prevent the discharge of cooling water into the sanitary sewer system.
 The local climatic condition, high summer temperatures, results in patio covers being common in the City of Visalia to provide shade around homes. The City has determined to adopt 2025 California Building Code Appendix I and 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BF (Patio Covers) to regulate these types of improvements.
 The Heat Stress Index published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its publication entitled Emergency Incident Rehabilitation sets forth the stress placed on the human body when exposed to various temperatures and humidity. A note under the Heat Stress Chart states that 10 degrees should be added to the temperature when protective clothing is worn and an additional 10 degrees should be added when the person is standing in direct sunlight. According to this chart, a person exposed to temperatures between 90 and 105 degrees is subject to heat cramps and heat exhaustion if exposure to these temperatures is prolonged and there is physical activity. A person exposed to temperatures of 105 to 130 degrees is likely to experience heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Furthermore, heat stroke is possible if exposure is prolonged and there is physical activity. A person exposed to temperatures above 130 degrees or greater faces a high risk of suffering from heat stroke.
 The high levels of potential heat stress that can occur during the summer periods in Visalia raised concerns by the City for emergency responders, which supports the City’s adoption of the 2025 California Mechanical Code Appendix B and Appendix C concerning the installation of equipment that could lead to serious emergency incidents if installed incorrectly, and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BJ, concerning straw bale construction.

C. As documented below the City of Visalia makes the following findings concerning local geological conditions, specifically water supply and water pressure, that support the adoption of the listed appendices:
 The Visalia area is an arid area that receives an average of 11 inches of precipitation per year occurring primarily in the winter months. Furthermore, Visalia relies completely on groundwater for its water supply and the groundwater basin it is located within and has been found to be in overdraft by the State of California.  Due to the hot, dry summers in the Visalia area, domestic water demand can substantially reduce the ability of the public water system to dependably provide 1377
service, which supports the adoption of the referenced appendices to the 2025 California Mechanical Code needed to prevent serious emergency incidents.  The adoption of 2025 California Plumbing Code Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix I and Appendix J are necessary to prevent the loss of scarce water resources in the City of Visalia that could be caused by incorrect water supply facility installations.

D. In addition, the City of Visalia makes the following findings concerning local climatic/topographical conditions, specifically air quality caused by the topography of the San Joaquin Valley air basin, number of sunny days, and inversions that form during winter months, that support the adoption of the listed appendices:
 As a result of the San Joaquin Valley's climate and topography, the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin (SJVAP) is predisposed to poor air quality. High mountain ranges surrounding the Valley frequently create air layer inversions that prevent mixing of air masses. The large number of sunny days per year, and high temperatures in the summer favors the formation of ozone. In the winter, inversions form that often trap particulate matter
 The Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board have classified the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin as severe non-attainment for ozone and serious non-attainment (federal) non-attainment (state) for PM10. Ozone is formed by a complex series of chemical reactions between reactive organic gases (ROG), oxides of nitrogen and sunlight. PM10 is suspended particulate matter that is less than 10 microns in size. Given its small size, PM10 can remain airborne for long periods and can be inhaled, pass through the respiratory system, and lodge in the lungs. In general, nonattainment means that the federal standard has been exceeded more than twice per year.
 Due to the local topographic conditions that impact air quality the City of Visalia is concerned over activities that can cause additional particulate matter through dust or fire and has determined it is appropriate to adopt 2025 California Building Code Appendix J, Grading, and 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BJ concerning Strawbale Construction.

E. City makes the following findings concerning local topographical conditions, specifically the City of Visalia’s development pattern, that supports the adoption of the listed appendices:
 There is a relatively low-density growth pattern in the Visalia area, Visalia is in an area with a high level of agriculture that contributes heavily to the local economy and the agricultural uses surround the community. As Visalia has expanded it sometimes annexes areas that were remain used for agriculture. This local topographic condition has resulted in areas consisting of former rural developments being incorporated into the City with areas of mixed rural and urban usage along with rural uses being immediately adjacent to urban uses.
 This local topographical condition supports the City’s adoption of 2025 California Building Code Appendix C Group U – (Agricultural Buildings) and Appendix F (Rodent Proofing).
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 The City’s local topographical condition, its development pattern has led to numerous areas of residential housing being built on large lots, that are now available for use as secondary rental units or multigenerational homes on the same lots by building a small accessory dwelling unit, due to this local topographic condition, the City finds that the adoption of 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BB (Tiny Houses) and 2025 California Building Code Appendix P (Sleeping Lofts) are needed to oversee potential construction of this type of housing.
 The City also finds that this local topographic condition, existing rural development that has been incorporated into the City of Visalia, has led to numerous private sewer systems within the city limits. The City of Visalia has a public sewer system and has recently spent over one hundred million dollars updating its wastewater treatment plant, but still needs to deal with older homes and private sewage disposal systems.

Therefore, the City has determined that it is appropriate for it to adopt 2025 California Plumbing Code Appendix H (Private Sewage Disposal Systems).

F. The City of Visalia makes the following findings concerning the local topographic, geographical, and climatic conditions of potential flooding within Visalia:
 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides maps that estimate flood hazards throughout the United States and areas within the City of Visalia have been found to be considered by FEMA to be high risk for flooding.  It is noted that the City of Visalia is located near the large alluvial fan formed by the Kaweah River and its distributary channels, historically the City of Visalia has flooded several times since it was founded in 1852, although the construction of the Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River in 1962 has drastically reduced the risk of flooding, flooding is still a possibility within the City of Visalia.
 Due to the possibility of flooding within the City of Visalia due to the local topographic, geographical, and climatic conditions, the City has adopted 2025 California Building Code Appendix Q (Emergency Housing), 2025 California Plumbing Code Appendix D (Sizing of Storm Water Drainage Systems), 2022 California Residential Code Appendix CK (Areas Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan) and CJ (Emergency Housing) is necessary and appropriate.  It is noted that the potential for flooding is magnified by the flat topography of Visalia, when constructing buildings in the areas in order to avoid being designed within an elevation subject to flooding grading measures are employed to alter the base elevation. Due to this local condition that leads to grading during building construction the City of Visalia has determined that 2025 California Building Code Appendix J (Grading), should be adopted.

G. The City of Visalia makes the following findings concerning the local topographic, geographical, and climatic conditions of potential wildfire near Visalia that support the adoption of the listed appendices:
 The City of Visalia is located near the Sierra Nevada mountains, and due to the previously described dry and hot summers the hills and mountains can be susceptible to wildfires, during such fires, residents of these areas seeking shelter often travel to Visalia, which is the largest city in Tulare County, the City of Visalia has also been 1379
utilized as a staging area for firefighting operations, which can require the emergency housing of firefighters.
 Due to these local topographic, geographical, and climatic conditions, nearby wildfires, the City of Visalia has adopted 2025 California Building Code Appendix Q (Emergency Housing) and Appendix P (Sleeping Lofts) and 2025 California Residential Code Appendix CJ (Emergency Housing) and notes that during these events, alternative forms of housing, such as tiny homes could supply housing, further supporting the City’s decision to adopt 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BB (Tiny Homes).

Section 3. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Council of the City of Visalia hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 4. That nothing in this ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed by this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.

Section 5. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect 30 days after final passage and adoptions but not earlier than January 1, 2026.

Section 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED: BRETT TAYLOR, MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________

LESLIE CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Ordinance 2025-16 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 and certify a summary of this ordinance will be published in the Visalia Times Delta.

Dated: LESLIE CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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