SIXTH AMENDMENT TO
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VISALIA AND LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA
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WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Visalia (the “CITY”) desires to continue to employ the services of Leslie B. Caviglia (the “CITY MANAGER”), in accordance with Article IV and Article VI of the Charter of the City of Visalia (the “Charter”); and
WHEREAS, the CITY acting through the Council has entered into that certain contract titled “City Manager Employment Agreement. An Agreement Made and Entered Into By and Between City Of Visalia and Leslie B. Caviglia” dated September 4, 2021, as amended December 4, 2021, June 15, 2022, May 17, 2023, June 24, 2024, and November 3, 2025 (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Council has approved certain salary adjustments for all City of Visalia employees. In recognition of CITY MANAGER’s performance and 31 years of experience with CITY, the Council wishes to adjust her compensation and has by action of the Council elected to provide this adjustment to CITY MANAGER; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, Council and CITY MANAGER agree as follows:
1. Effective the pay period that includes July 1, 2026, Section 3(A) of the Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
A. Base Salary. In consideration for her services to CITY during the period in which this Agreement is effective, CITY will pay to CITY MANAGER a base salary of $268,462.81 per year, which amount is consistent with the FY 2026-2027 Salary Ranges adopted by Council June 1, 2026. CITY may, in its sole discretion and from time-to-time, adjust CITY MANAGER’s base salary at any time after the Effective Date and during the term of this Agreement. Base salary shall accrue daily and be paid through biweekly pay periods during the period in which this Agreement is effective and shall be subject to all lawful withholdings and deductions required by federal and state laws, and any other authorized deductions.
B. Experience Pay. In consideration for her 31 years of experience and service to CITY, and in addition to the Base Salary identified in Paragraph 1(A), CITY will pay to CITY MANAGER an additional eight percent (8%) in and for experience pay. Effective the pay period that includes July 1, 2026, 8% equates to $21,477.02 per year, which amount shall be adjusted commensurate with changes to CITY MANAGER’s Base Salary. Experience pay shall accrue daily and be paid through biweekly pay periods during the period in which this Agreement is effective and shall be subject to all lawful withholdings and deductions required by federal and state laws, and any other authorized deductions.
3. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement not in conflict with the foregoing are restated and shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sixth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
City of Visalia and Leslie B. Caviglia
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Council of the City of Visalia, California, has authorized this Agreement to be signed and executed this ___ day of __________, 2026.
ATTEST:
Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy Brett Taylor, Mayor
City Clerk City of Visalia
Approved as to Form:
Rachele Berglund, Legal Counsel
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED:
Dated:
Leslie B. Caviglia, City Manager
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CITY OF VISALIA
JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES
FY 2026-2027
Citywide Classification by Monthly Salary
Updated July 1, 2026
M NE 31495 MAINTENANCE SERVICE WORKER 154.8 3716.39 4672.09 M NE 31925 UTILITY LOCATOR 154.8 3716.39 4672.09
M NE 31960 WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE 154.8 3716.39 4672.09 M NE 31445 LEAD CUSTODIAL SERVICE WORKER 166.8 4189.96 5267.46 M NE 31510 OFFICE ASSISTANT 166.8 4189.96 5267.46
M NE 31540 PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 166.8 4189.96 5267.46 M NE 31595 POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST 166.8 4189.96 5267.46 M NE 31053 ANIMAL CARE WORKER 171.8 4404.68 5537.39
M NE 31303 EQUIPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN** 171.8 4404.68 5537.39 M NE 31490 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ASSISTANT 171.8 4404.68 5537.39 M NE 31535 PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER 171.8 4404.68 5537.39 M NE 31885 STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER 171.8 4404.68 5537.39 M NE 31915 TRAFFIC SAFETY WORKER 171.8 4404.68 5537.39
M NE 31935 WASTE WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER 171.8 4404.68 5537.39 M NE 31055 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 173.7 4489.12 5643.55 M NE 31175 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 173.7 4489.12 5643.55 M NE 31001 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 178.7 4719.17 5932.75
M NE 31233 COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR 178.7 4719.17 5932.75 M NE 31615 POLICE TECHNICIAN 178.7 4719.17 5932.75
M NE 31720 SENIOR ANIMAL CARE WORKER 178.7 4719.17 5932.75 M NE 31742 SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 178.7 4719.17 5932.75 M NE 31795 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT 178.7 4719.17 5932.75 M NE 31820 SENIOR POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST 178.7 4719.17 5932.75 M NE 31060 ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR 181.7 4862.82 6113.34 M NE 31025 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 183.7 4961.00 6236.77 M NE 31050 AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER 183.7 4961.00 6236.77 M NE 31046 AIRPORT OPERATIONS WORKER 183.7 4961.00 6236.77 M NE 31302 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINEE 183.7 4961.00 6236.77 M NE 31855 SOLID WASTE DELIVERY & MAINTENANCE WORKER 183.7 4961.00 6236.77 M NE 31865 SOLID WASTE OPERATOR 183.7 4961.00 6236.77
CONF NE 20025 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Confidential) 185.4 5046.02 6343.65 M NE 31190 COMPUTER TECHNICIAN 186.7 5112.01 6426.62
M NE 31950 WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I 186.7 5112.01 6426.62 M NE 31224 CRIME ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN 188.7 5215.23 6556.38 M NE 31280 DUTY OFFICER 188.7 5215.23 6556.38
M NE 31410 INVESTIGATION TECHNICIAN 188.7 5215.23 6556.38 M NE 31730 SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 188.7 5215.23 6556.38 M NE 31740 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 188.7 5215.23 6556.38 CONF NE 20740 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Confidential) 190.4 5304.60 6668.73 M NE 31255 DIGITAL EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN 190.7 5320.53 6688.76 M NE 31455 LEAD POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST 190.7 5320.53 6688.76
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M NE 31825 SENIOR POLICE TECHNICIAN 190.7 5320.53 6688.76 M NE 31115 BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31405 INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31428 LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR 191.7 5373.97 6755.95
M NE 31530 PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31537 PARTS SPECIALIST*** 191.7 5373.97 6755.95
M NE 31741 SENIOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31744 SENIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31805 SENIOR PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31835 SENIOR STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31840 SENIOR TRAFFIC SAFETY WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31845 SENIOR WASTE WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31860 SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 M NE 31953 WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II 191.7 5373.97 6755.95 G NE 51350 FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC TRAINEE 192.5 5417.12 6810.18 G NE 51340 FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE 192.5 5417.12 6810.18
M NE 31010 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
M NE 31040 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TECHNICIAN 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31035 ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31130 C.A.D. TECHNICIAN 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
M NE 31160 COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31300 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
M NE 31305 EVENTS COORDINATOR 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
M NE 31380 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31480 MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31485 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
G NE 31522 PARAMEDIC 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
M NE 31715 SALES REPRESENTATIVE 193.7 5482.48 6892.36
M NE 31910 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31918 TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN 193.7 5482.48 6892.36 M NE 31755 SENIOR DIGITAL EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN 195.7 5593.18 7031.52 M NE 31454 LEAD MAINTENANCE SERVICE WORKER 196.6 5643.72 7095.06 M NE 31460 LEAD SOLID WASTE OPERATOR 196.6 5643.72 7095.06 M NE 31470 LEAD STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER 196.6 5643.72 7095.06 M NE 31955 WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR III 196.6 5643.72 7095.06 E NE 30020 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 198.3 5740.43 7216.64 E NE 30657 PURCHASING SPECIALIST 198.3 5740.43 7216.64
M NE 31135 CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31195 CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31430 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31525 PARK RANGER 198.6 5757.67 7238.32
M NE 31544 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32
M NE 31555 PLANNING TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32
M NE 31710 REVENUE & CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31745 SENIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31780 SENIOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER INSPECTOR 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31790 SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 M NE 31800 SENIOR PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 198.6 5757.67 7238.32 E NE 30165 COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SPECIALIST 200.3 5856.34 7362.36 E NE 30680 RECREATION COORDINATOR 200.3 5856.34 7362.36 Citywide Classifications 2 of 6
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M NE 31295 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 200.6 5873.93 7384.47 M NE 31541 PAYROLL SPECIALIST 200.6 5873.93 7384.47
M NE 31635 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 200.6 5873.93 7384.47 M NE 31560 POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT 203.6 6052.72 7609.24 M NE 31750 SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR 203.6 6052.72 7609.24 M NE 31310 FACILITY SERVICES TECHNICIAN 205.6 6174.93 7762.88 M NE 31456 LEAD PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER 205.6 6174.93 7762.88 M NE 31475 LEAD WASTE WATER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 205.6 6174.93 7762.88 M NE 31505 MECHANIC / WELDER 205.6 6174.93 7762.88
M NE 31765 SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 205.6 6174.93 7762.88 M NE 31785 SENIOR MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN 205.6 6174.93 7762.88 M NE 31842 SENIOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN 205.6 6174.93 7762.88 M NE 31746 SENIOR C.A.D. TECHNICIAN 206.6 6236.96 7840.86 M NE 31760 SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 206.6 6236.96 7840.86 M NE 31453 LEAD EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 207.6 6299.61 7919.62 M NE 31850 SENIOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 208.6 6362.89 7999.18 E NE 30080 ASSISTANT PLANNER 209.2 6401.17 8047.29
M NE 31105 BUILDING INSPECTOR 209.6 6426.81 8079.53
M NE 31133 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 209.6 6426.81 8079.53 M NE 31340 FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR 209.6 6426.81 8079.53 M NE 31545 PLAN CHECKER 209.6 6426.81 8079.53
CONF E 20430 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 211.2 6530.41 8209.78 E NE 30575 POLICE SPECIALIST 211.2 6530.41 8209.78
E NE 30665 PRETREATMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 211.2 6530.41 8209.78 E NE 30735 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 211.2 6530.41 8209.78 E E 30455 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 211.5 6550.02 8234.43 M NE 31815 SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST 211.5 6550.02 8234.43 M NE 31477 LEAD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 213.6 6688.96 8409.09 M NE 31830 SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 216.6 6892.56 8665.06 E E 30170 COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E E 30210 CONV CENTER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30345 FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30525 PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30925 PARKS & URBAN FORESTRY SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E E 30670 POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E E 30700 RECREATION SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18
E E 30720 SALES SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18
E NE 30875 SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30882 STREET MAINTENANCE & TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30902 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30935 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30940 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MAINT SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30945 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 217.2 6934.02 8717.18 E NE 30430 IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN 218.2 7003.68 8804.74 Citywide Classifications 3 of 6
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E NE 30560 PLANS EXAMINER 219.2 7074.03 8893.19
M NE 31140 COMBINED BUILDING INSPECTOR 219.5 7095.27 8919.89 E E 30295 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT 221.2 7216.86 9072.75 G NE 51335 FIREFIGHTER NR11 7257.63 9106.60
M NE 31747 SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER*** 225.5 7533.79 9471.19 M NE 31748 SENIOR COMBINED BUILDING INSPECTOR 225.5 7533.79 9471.19 M NE 31775 SENIOR FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR 225.5 7533.79 9471.19 E NE 30820 SENIOR IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN 226.1 7579.11 9528.16 E E 30810 SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER 227.1 7655.24 9623.87
B NE 41585 POLICE OFFICER NR5 7720.57 9652.60
E E 30065 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 229.1 7809.81 9818.18
E NE 30090 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 229.1 7809.81 9818.18
E E 30627 PROJECT MANAGER I 229.1 7809.81 9818.18
G NE 51345 FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC NR9 7983.36 10017.26 G NE 51330 FIRE ENGINEER NR12 8009.79 10052.50
E NE 30890 SUPERVISING IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN 232.8 8104.04 10188.07 E E 30936 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS SUPERINTENDENT 232.8 8104.04 10188.07 B NE 41565 POLICE AGENT NR6 8327.73 10394.60
G NE 51333 FIRE ENGINEER - PARAMEDIC NR13 8410.32 10555.15 E E 30053 ANIMAL SERVICES ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32 CONF E 20120 BUDGET ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32
E E 30310 FINANCIAL ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32
E E 30375 GIS ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32
E E 30400 HOUSING SPECIALIST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32
E E 30450 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32 E E 30500 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32
E E 30505 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 238.1 8544.91 10742.32 E E 30884 SUPERVISING BUILDING INSPECTOR 238.1 8544.91 10742.32 E E 30928 WATER RESOURCES ANALYST 238.1 8544.91 10742.32 CONF E 20250 CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK 240.1 8717.44 10959.22 CONF E 20500 MANAGEMENT ANALYST - HR / RISK 240.1 8717.44 10959.22 E E 30085 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 241.1 8805.01 11069.31
E E 30628 PROJECT MANAGER II 241.1 8805.01 11069.31
E E 30815 SENIOR PLANNER 241.1 8805.01 11069.31
E E 30150 CIVIL ENGINEER 246.0 9246.97 11624.93
E E 30320 FIRE MARSHAL 246.0 9246.97 11624.93
E E 30825 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 246.0 9246.97 11624.93 E E 30405 INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST 247.1 9349.20 11753.44 E E 30600 POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER 247.1 9349.20 11753.44 Citywide Classifications 4 of 6
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E E 30955 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT 247.1 9349.20 11753.44 G NE 50315 FIRE CAPTAIN NR7 9367.60 11775.83
A NE 40600 POLICE SERGEANT NR3 9821.36 12262.12
G NE 50320 FIRE CAPTAIN -PARAMEDIC NR8 9835.96 12364.63 E E 30035 AIRPORT MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
E E 30054 ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30105 BUILDING OFFICIAL*** 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
CONF E 20300 COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30195 CONVENTION CENTER MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30275 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30285 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 CONF E 20410 FINANCE MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
CONF E 20435 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30785 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30520 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30530 PARKS & FACILITIES MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30620 PRINCIPAL PLANNER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
E E 30623 PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30645 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
CONF E 20714 RISK MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
E E 30740 SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 E E 30920 TRANSIT MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89
E E 30930 WATER RESOURCES MANAGER 256.0 10218.98 12846.89 CONF E 20090 ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR 268.0 11521.17 14483.96 CONF E 20145 FIRE BATTALION CHIEF 270.0 11753.80 14776.41 A E 40580 POLICE LIEUTENANT NR4 11848.05 14818.39
E E 30410 INFORMATION SERVICES MANAGER 272.0 11991.12 15074.76 CONF E 40500 POLICE CAPTAIN NR14 12993.28 16337.61
E E 20255 CITY ENGINEER 281.9 13238.34 16642.71
CONF E 20330 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF 281.9 13238.34 16642.71
DH E 10260 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR 289.9 14340.35 18028.11 DH E 10290 ENGINEERING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR 289.9 14340.35 18028.11 DH E 10400 PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 289.9 14340.35 18028.11 DH E 10425 PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION DIRECTOR 289.9 14340.35 18028.11 DH E 10320 FIRE CHIEF NR19 16354.76 18931.13
DH E 10310 FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIRECTOR NR20 16517.99 19107.70 DH E 10450 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR NR20 16517.99 19107.70 DH E 10575 CHIEF OF POLICE NR21 17069.64 20096.67
DH E 10135 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER NR22 18090.30 20487.10 n/a E 02151 CITY MANAGER 2 NR 22371.90 22371.90
n/a E 01230 CITY COUNCIL3 NR 1182.11 1246.41
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1 FLSA Status: Non-exempt (NE) and Exempt (E)
2 City Manager Salary set by contract approved by City Council 3 City Council Salary established by Visalia Municipal Ordinance Code Section 2.04.080 **Classification effective 3/4/2026
***Classification added in the FY26/27 Budget
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0824 Agenda Date: 6/1/2026 Agenda #: 4.
Agenda Item Wording:
Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) implementation overview- receive presentation on Senate Bill 707 which enhances public access to City Council meetings, adoption of Disruption Policy, and direction on outreach strategies.
Agenda Date: 06/01/2026
Prepared by: Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk [email protected] 559-713-4512; Leslie B. Caviglia, City Manager [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a report on Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) requirements, adopt the proposed Policy on Disruptions to telephonic or internet service during public meetings, and provide direction to staff regarding outreach strategies included in the draft Policy on Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in City Council Meetings..
Summary: Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) amends the Ralph M. Brown Act and establishes new requirements for public access, participation, and transparency for meetings of “eligible legislative bodies,” effective July 1, 2026.
The City of Visalia City Council qualifies as an “eligiblelegislative body”under SB 707. At this time, implementation efforts are focused on the City Council, which is the City’sonly eligible legislative body under SB 707.
This report provides an overview of the City’sresponsibilities under SB 707, outlines staff’sintended approach to implementation, presents a proposed policy addressing disruptions to telephonic or internet service during meetings, and seeks City Council direction on outreach strategies to encourage broader public participation.
Background Discussion:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that meetings of legislative bodies be open and accessible to the public. SB 707 expands these requirements for “eligible legislative bodies,” including certain city councils, by establishing additional standards for remote participation, language access, and public engagement.
Effective July 1, 2026, the City Council will be required to provide members of the public with the ability to attend and participate in meetings remotely through either a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform. Remote participants must be provided the same opportunity to provide public comment as in-person attendees.
These requirements effectively establish a hybrid meeting format, combining in-person meetings with remote participation options. SB 707 also expands teleconferencing options for Councilmembers.
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SB 707 maintained the two primary ways for members of legislative bodies to participate remotely under the Brown Act, and specified rules for remote meetings held during a state or local declaration of emergency. All remote options are now called “teleconferencing” under the new Brown Act provisions.
Traditional Brown Act Teleconferencing: The rules for participating under the traditional teleconferencing rules, where a member’s remote location must be listed on the agenda and open for in-person public participation have not changed.
Just Cause Teleconferencing: The prior rules for participating remotely for just cause or personal emergency circumstances have been simplified and expanded. “Emergency circumstances” are now consolidated into the “just cause” provisions.
Members of Brown Act bodies may participate under the new “just cause” provisions in any of the following circumstances:
· Childcare or caregiving need of a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner that requires them to participate remotely.
· A contagious illness that prevents a member from attending in person. · A need related to a physical or mental condition for which there is no remote participation accommodation in place.
· Travel while on official business of the legislative body or another state or local agency.
· New: An immuno-compromised family member
· New: A physical or family medical emergency
· New: Military service preventing in-person attendance.
The requirements for participating under “just cause” have not changed. These requirements are:
· Requirement for two-way audiovisual or telephonic public participation access and real-time public remote public comment.
· Remote member must disclose the presence of other adults and their general relationship.
· Same annual limits per Member apply. Council Members may participate remotely for just cause in up to 5 Council meetings per year.
Staff has provided a teleconference method comparison chart as an attachment.
The City currently broadcasts City Council meetings using its agenda management system (Granicus/Legistar), which provides one-way live streaming and archived access. Consistent with SB 707 requirements, the City intends to continue this platform while incorporating a two-way telephonic service to enable real-time public participation. Implementation will be coordinated with the City’s transition to the new Civic Center anticipated in late 2027, where upgraded meeting technology will support long-term compliance with SB 707.
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disruptions to telephonic or internet service during public meetings. The proposed policy establishes procedures for recessing a meeting, attempting to restore service, and reconvening the meeting in compliance with state law.
SB 707 establishes requirements for language access and community outreach. The City meets the threshold for translating City Council meeting agendas into Spanish based on applicable data. Staff is coordinating with the City’sagenda management system provider (Granicus/Legistar) to implement translation capabilities in compliance with the law. By July 1, 2026, the City will also provide a physical location near agenda posting areas where members of the public may post translated agendas.
In addition, SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies to make reasonable efforts to encourage participation from underrepresented groups and non-English-speaking communities. The law provides flexibility in how agencies meet this requirement and does not mandate outreach to any specific group. The statute further provides Council with broad discretion in defining these reasonable efforts and clarifies that failure to provide notice to any specific group does not create a basis for legal action.
To assist with implementation of these requirements, staff has prepared a draft “ReasonableEfforts to Encourage Public Participation in City Council Meetings” policy intended to establish a flexible outreach framework consistent with SB 707. The draft policy identifies potential outreach and communication strategies that may be utilized, while recognizing that implementation efforts must remain balanced with available resources and evolving community needs.
Potential outreach strategies discussed by staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) included, but were not limited to, outreach through local churches; posting agendas at community centers and the Senior Center; coordination with agencies such as Family HealthCare Network and Kaweah Health; and researching participation opportunities through organizations and events serving agricultural workers and underserved communities. Discussion also included sending postcards, researching simultaneous translation options, and exploring accessibility measures such as closed captioning.
Staff is seeking City Council feedback on the draft policy and these potential outreach strategies, as well as any additional outreach methods the Council would like staff to consider. Staff intends to use Council guidance to shape an outreach approach that balances compliance with SB 707, resource considerations, and meaningful community engagement. Implementation efforts will initially focus on City Council meetings, the City’sonly eligible legislative body under SB 707, and may be adapted as needed.
Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving this report or adopting the proposed disruption policy. Implementation of SB 707 requirements may result in future costs related to technology, translation services, and outreach efforts. At this time, costs are still being evaluated. Any identified costs will be brought forward through a future budget process, if necessary.
Prior Council Action: None.
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File #: 25-0824 Agenda Date: 6/1/2026 Agenda #: 4.
Alternatives:
Do not adopt the proposed disruption policy and provide alternative direction to staff.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to receive the report on Senate Bill 707 requirements, adopt the policy on disruptions to telephonic or internet service during public meetings, and provide direction to staff with outreach strategies on draft reasonable efforts to encourage public participation.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 07/01/2026
Attachments: Proposed policy on disruptions to telephonic or internet service during public meetings; teleconference method comparison; draft policy on reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in city council meetings. and presentation.
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Check all that apply. ☐
Economic
Vitality
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Excellence
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Strength
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Growth
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Brown Act Teleconferencing Comparison
Category Traditional Just Cause State of Emergency
Reason for Meeting No Reason Required Just Cause State of Emergency (State or Local)
Location Requirements for
Quorum Within jurisdiction
Quorum required in single physical
location quorum within jurisdiction
open to the public
No location requirement for
Quorum
Method of Member’s
Participation in
Teleconferenced Meeting
Call-in OR Audio Visual Audio-Visual Call in OR Audio-Visual Addt'l Opportunities for
Public Participation
For City Council Meetings Only
as of July 1, 2026 (subject to
narrow exceptions):
In-Person at teleconferencing
2-way audio-visual (public comment
OK by audio only), OR 2-way
telephonic and live webcasting of
meeting
2-way audio-visual (public
comment OK by audio only)
or 2-way telephonic
Reason Must be Approved
by City Council No No Yes
Votes Must be Taken by
Roll Call
Yes
Yes Yes
Teleconference Location
Included on Agenda Yes No No
Required Course of Action
if Disruption Prevents
Broadcast of Meeting or
Public’s Ability to
Comment
For City Council Meetings Only
as of July 1, 2026 (subject to
narrow exceptions): Meeting
proceeds if Council
finds good
cause f
ollowing 1 hr attempt to
restore connection to
internet/broadcast/telephone. But
meeting may not continue if there is
no ability for public to participate
from teleconferencing location.
For City Council Meetings Only as
of July 1, 2026 (subject to narrow
exceptions): Meeting may proceed
without remote member
's
participation if Council finds good
cause following 1 hr attempt to
restore internet/broadcast/telephone.
For City Council Meetings
Only as of July 1, 2026
(subject to narrow
exceptions): Meeting may
proceed if Council fi nds good
cause following 1 hr attempt
to restore
internet/t
elephone.
Annual Limits None.
2 /year if body meets 1x month
5/ year if body meets 2x month
7/ year if body meets 3+ times/mo
None.
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Policy: Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings
1. Background
Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Brown Act to require eligible legislative bodies to adopt, on or before July 1, 2026, a policy addressing how the agency will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from attending or observing a meeting remotely. This policy is adopted to comply with that requirement and to ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions.
2. Purpose
This policy establishes procedures for responding to a disruption in the telephonic or internet services that provide two-way remote public access to meetings of the Visalia City Council as required by the Brown Act (Gov.
Code § 54953.4). The policy ensures transparency, public participation, and continuity of government during technology disruptions.
3. Definitions
For purposes of this policy:
“Disruption” means any failure, outage, or other interruption that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting via these remote access services. “Remote access services” means the two-way telephonic service and/or two-way audiovisual platform used to provide real-time remote public attendance and observation of meetings.
4. Applicability
This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the Visalia City Council at which remote public participation is offered or required under the Brown Act.
5. Procedures in the Event of a Service Disruption
5.1. Response to Service Disruption
If the Presiding Officer or Clerk becomes aware of a disruption to the agency’s remote access services that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely:
1. The Presiding Officer or Clerk shall immediately announce the disruption to the public.
2. The Presiding Officer may then call for a recess of the open session or convene the legislative body in closed session, consistent with the Brown Act.
3. Staff shall begin efforts to diagnose and restore the disrupted service.
4. The meeting shall remain in recess for at least one hour or until service is restored, whichever is sooner. The recess period may be extended if restoration efforts are ongoing.
5.2. Efforts to Restore Service
The agency shall make good faith efforts to restore remote access services, which may include:
Troubleshooting platform or teleconferencing software Resetting or replacing audiovisual equipment
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Attempting alternative connection methods
Contacting necessary support staff or service providers Switching to back-up equipment or platforms, if available The Clerk shall document the restoration efforts undertaken.
6. Reconvening the Open Session
6.1. Timing
The open session may be reconvened after at least one hour has elapsed from the time of disruption or as soon as service is restored, whichever occurs earlier.
6.2. If Service Is Restored
If the remote access service is restored before or at the time the meeting reconvenes, the meeting shall continue as normal.
6.3. If Service Is Not Restored
If service has not been restored after one hour, the Visalia City Council may reconvene and:
1. Adjourn the meeting; or
2. Continue the meeting in open session by adopting, by roll call vote, the following, or a substantially similar, finding:
“The Visalia City Council has made good faith efforts to restore telephonic or internet service in accordance with its adopted policy, and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.”
Upon adoption of the finding, the legislative body may continue the open session despite the fact that remote access services have not been restored.
7. Recordkeeping
The Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including the following:
The nature and time of the disruption
The restoration efforts undertaken
The time the meeting was reconvened (if applicable)
Any finding adopted pursuant to Section 6.3
8. Review and Updates
This policy may be amended by the Visalia City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the consent calendar.
Note: SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies to adopt a technology disruption policy at a noticed public meeting on or before July 1, 2026. It may not be placed on the consent calendar and must be considered in open session.
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City of Visalia Policy:
Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in City Council Meetings Required by SB 707
06/01/2026 ǀ Page 1 of 2
Policy: Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in City Council Meetings
1. Background
Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Ralph M. Brown Act to require eligible legislative bodies to determine and make reasonable efforts to encourage participation in public meetings, particularly among underrepresented communities and non-English-speaking communities. Government Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(C) authorizes legislative bodies to determine what constitutes “reasonable efforts” and clarifies that failure to provide notice to any specific group does not create a basis for legal action.
The Visalia City Council desires to establish a flexible outreach framework to encourage broader public awareness of and participation in City Council meetings.
2. Purpose
This policy establishes the City’s general approach for conducting reasonable outreach efforts intended to encourage participation in City Council meetings, particularly among underrepresented communities, non- English-speaking communities, and individuals with accessibility needs, consistent with Government Code § 54953.4.
3. Applicability
This policy applies to meetings of the Visalia City Council, the City’s eligible legislative body under SB 707.
4. Outreach Strategies
The City may utilize a variety of outreach and communication methods to encourage public awareness of and participation in City Council meetings. Outreach efforts may include, but are not limited to, the following:
4.1. Community-Based Outreach
The City may coordinate with community organizations, neighborhood groups, churches, civic organizations, and agencies serving the public to share information regarding City Council meetings and participation opportunities.
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4.3. Accessibility and Disability Outreach
The City may explore outreach opportunities and accessibility measures intended to improve awareness of and participation in City Council meetings among the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Such efforts may include researching available accessibility tools and services, including closed captioning and other communication accommodations, as resources and technology allow.
4.4. Public Notice Distribution
The City may distribute meeting information through available communication methods, including but not limited to:
• The City website
• Social media platforms
• Posting agendas at City facilities, including the Community Center and Senior Center • Mailers or informational handouts, as resources allow
4.5. Media and Multilingual Communication
The City may share meeting information with media organizations serving the community, including organizations serving non-English-speaking audiences, and may provide multilingual communication materials when feasible and appropriate.
5. Flexibility of Outreach Efforts
The Visalia City Council recognizes that outreach methods, communication platforms, community needs, and available resources may evolve over time. Accordingly, the City may utilize additional reasonable outreach methods not specifically identified in this policy when deemed appropriate.
6. Limitation
Consistent with Government Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(C)(ii), the Visalia City Council retains broad discretion in determining appropriate reasonable efforts under this policy, and failure to provide notice or outreach to any specific individual or organization shall not create a basis for legal action.
7. Review and Updates
This policy may be reviewed and updated by the Visalia City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session, consistent with applicable law.
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Senate Bill (SB) 707
The New Brown Act
Presented by:
Administration
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Purpose behind SB 707
Enhances public access, strengthens transparency, and expands participation in local government meetings.
• Expands teleconferencing for members
• Requires remote public participation
• Increases language access and inclusivity
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Eligible Legislative Body
[Govt. Code § 54953.4]
Applies to:
• City councils (30,000+ population)
• County boards of supervisors (30,000+ population)
• City councils in counties (600,000+ population)
• Certain special district boards (if thresholds are met) City of Visalia
• Council is the only eligible legislative body
• Commissions and committees are not subject to the new requirements
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Key Requirements
•Remote participation
•Technology disruption policy
•Language access
•Community outreach
•Website and agenda access
updates
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The law provides for a maximum of three language thresholds.
The City of Visalia met the applicable requirement for Spanish.
Language Access Requirements
Translated agendas must be publicly posted.
Space provided for community-
posted translations
Public Access
[Govt. Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(A)]
Posting Requirements
[Govt. Code § 54953.4(c)(3)-(4)]
Interpretation & participation
[Govt. Code § 54953.4(b)(2)(A)-(C)]
Agendas must be translated
into all “applicable languages”
Based on State-defined
thresholds
Agenda Translation
[Govt. Code § 54953.4]
Accessible meeting
webpage with instructions
Clear access to agendas,
participation options, and
translations
Allow (non-disruptive)
live translation
Provide reasonable
accommodations
(space, time, equipment)
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Outreach
Requirements
Focus on reaching underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities.
This includes providing translated materials and making information accessible so all residents can participate.
Reasonable efforts
SB 707 allows local discretion in how outreach is conducted.
There is no legal requirement to target specific groups, giving the City flexibility to tailor efforts to community needs.
Law provides flexibility
1. 2.
Council input will help identify priority groups for outreach and engagement.
Examples include media serving non-English
speakers and civic, neighborhood, and community
Organizations.
Council guidance3.
Govt. Code § 54953.4(b)(3)(C)
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SB 707 – Internet Disruption Policy
[Govt. Code § 54953.4(b)(1)(A)(i)(I)]
Closed Session
Council may convene
into closed session
during disruption
If Disruption Exceeds One Hour
• Resume to adjourn, or
• Continue with findings:
o Good faith efforts were made
to restore service
o Public interest outweighs
remote participation
Internet Disruption Protocol
• Open session must be pause
immediately
Cannot resume until:
• Issue is resolved, or
• One hour has passed,
whichever comes first
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Teleconferencing
&
Remote Participation Requirements
Member Teleconferencing
Traditional Brown Act
[Govt. Code § 54953(b)]
• Locations posted & open to public
• Quorum within jurisdiction
• In-person participation required
COVID-Era Rules
[Govt. Code § 54953.8 – 54953.8.7]
• No location posting required
• Fully remote meetings allowed
• Real-time public access & comment
SB 707 (Just Cause & Disability)
[Govt. Code § 54953(c) & Govt. Code § 54953.8]
• No location posting required
• Majority within jurisdiction
• Two-way remote participation required
Remote Participation Requirements
[Govt. Code § 54953.4]
• Two-way telephonic service, OR audiovisual
platform required
• Real-time public comment required
Equal Participation Required:
• Same time limits as in-person speakers
• Same ability to address the Council
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Responding to Disruptive Behavior (SB 707)
• Disruptive participants may be removed
• Applies to in-person and remote (e.g., zoom disruptions)
AUTHORITY TO ACT
PROCESS & EXCEPTIONS
MAINTAINING ORDER
SB 707 affirms the presiding officer’s authority to maintain order by addressing disruptive conduct in meetings, whether in person or remote. Actions must be based on behavior, not speech content, and meetings must remain accessible.
• Warning required before removal
• Exception: true threat of force
• Remote participants may be muted or removed
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0823 Agenda Date: 6/1/2026 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia
Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia
Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change, check posted agenda for correct details. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in meetings contact 713-4512.
Written materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 220 N. Santa Fe Street, Visalia CA 93292, during normal business hours.
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