Agenda packet — Visalia City Council, June 15, 2026 (part 5 of 5)

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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0792 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda #: 36.

Agenda Item Wording:

Record final subdivision map - Request authorization to record the final map for Blankenship Phase 1 subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Caldwell Avenue and Santa Fe Street; and request authorization for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 26-02 and order the improvements and levying the annual assessments. Resolution Nos. 2026-27 and 2026-28 required.

Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by: Sarah MacLennan, Assistant Engineer, [email protected], (559) 713-4271; Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Department Director, [email protected], (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council authorize the recordation of the final map for Blankenship Phase 1 subdivision, located on the southeast corner of Caldwell Avenue and Santa Fe Street, (123 Lots). Staff also recommends the adoption the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-27 initiating proceedings for the formation to the Landscape and Lighting District No. 26-02 “Blankenship” and adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 26-02 “Blankenship”.

Summary:

The final map for Blankenship Phase 1 subdivision will subdivide a 33.6-acre parcel into 123 singlefamily residential lots. The proposed single-family subdivision will be accessible from Santa Fe Street and Burke Street and serviced by the interior local public streets with full improvements such as curb, gutter, parkway landscaping, sidewalk, streetlights, pocket park, and other public utility infrastructure (i.e., sewer lines, storm drainage, gas, electricity, and water).

The final map is ready for recording. All bonds, cash payments, subdivision agreement, and final map have been submitted by the developer, SJV Horizontal, LLC, as follows: 1) An executed subdivision agreement; 2) a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $6,165,123.92; 3) a Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $3,082,561.96; 4) an Faithful Performance Bond for retention and preservation of Valley Oak trees in the amount of $10,000.00 Tree and 5) final map. All required items have been submitted and approved by the City prior to the final map being executed and recorded.

The Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 26-02 has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Landscape and Lighting District Committee. All new landscaping installed within the development will strictly adhere to the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).

MWELO required that landscaping and irrigation plans be certified by a qualified entity (i.e., a Landscape Architect) as meeting the State and City’s water conservation requirements. In addition, MWELO increases water efficiency standards for new landscapes through use of more efficient irrigation systems, inclusion of drought tolerant plant and tree species, and by limiting the portion of Visalia City Council Page 1 of 4 Printed on 6/12/2026
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Background Discussion:

The Faithful Performance Bond covers the cost of constructing the public improvements noted in the subdivision agreement and the Labor and Material Bond covers the salaries and benefits as well as the materials supplied to install the required public improvements. As required by the Subdivision Ordinance, the Faithful Performance Bond covers 100% of the cost of the public improvements. The Labor and Material Bond is valued at 50% of the Faithful Performance Bond. A Maintenance Bond valued at 10% of the cost of the public improvements will be required prior to recording the Notice of Completion.

The Maintenance Bond is held for one year after the recording and acts as a warranty for the public improvements installed per the subdivision agreement. The cash payment covers Development Impact Fees such as storm water acquisition, waterways, sewer front foot fees, and any outstanding plan check and inspection fees. The plan check and inspection fees are estimated at the beginning of the final map process and are not confirmed until the subdivision agreement is finalized. Differences are due in cash at the time of City Council approval of the map.

The City of Visalia has been allowing the developers of subdivisions to form assessment districts under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, and now under Proposition 218, in lieu of using homeowners associations for the maintenance of common features such as landscaping, irrigation systems, streetlights, street trees, and local streets. The maintenance of these improvements is a special benefit to the development and enhances the land values to the individual property owners in the district.

The Landscape and Lighting Act allows for the use of summary proceedings when all the affected property owners have given their written consent to waive the requirement for a public hearing. The notice period is also waived. The owner of this development has given their written consent to waive the public hearing and form this district. The use of summary proceedings allows for the initiation of proceedings and the final annexation action of the assessment district to be acted upon together as separate resolutions.

Pursuant to Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Visalia Municipal Code, the City’s authorization to record the final map is a ministerial action. Specifically, Section 16.24.080 limits the City Council’s action to the specific determination that the final map conforms substantially to the contents of the tentative map, Chapter 16, and the Subdivision Map Act, and provides in pertinent part that “if the Council determines that the map is in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, the Council shall approve the map (emphasis added).” Disapproval based upon any other reasons would be outside the authority of the Council for this particular action. The Council may reject any and all offers of dedication in the final map pursuant to Section 16.24.080, and require that the City Engineer so indicate on the map, however staff’s recommendation is that the City Council authorize recordation of the final map and accept all offers of dedication as previously described in this report.

Fiscal impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: 123 lots (Phase 1) of the 203- lot total (Phase 1 & 2) will contribute to Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 26-02 created for maintenance of common features related to this subdivision (e.g., Blankenship). These common features include, but are not limited to, pavement on local street, block walls, streetlights, Visalia City Council Page 2 of 4 Printed on 6/12/2026
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street trees and landscaping and irrigation within and along the outlots. The annual lot assessment will be $837.31 per lot.

Prior Council Action:

On June 10, 1987 Council authorized the use of landscape maintenance assessment districts per the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 for maintaining common area features that are a special benefit and enhance subdivisions.

Other:

On April 28, 2025, the Visalia Planning Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024- 76 and recommended initiating proceedings for annexation to the City Council by Resolution No. 2024-

77. Alternatives: None
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the recordation of the final map for Blankenship Phase 1 subdivision; the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-27 initiating proceedings for the formation of Assessment District No. 26-02 “Blankenship”; and the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-28 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 26-02 “Blankenship”.

Environmental Assessment Status: Complete
CEQA Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 2024-63 was prepared consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act and City of Visalia Environmental Guidelines.

Deadline for Action: 06/15/2026
Attachments:

1. Final Map

2. Aerial Map

3. Development Disclosure

4. Resolution Documents including Resolution Initiating Proceedings for Formation Clerk’s Certification Resolution Ordering the Improvements
Exhibit A - Assessment Diagram
Exhibit B - Landscape Location Diagram
Exhibit C - Tax Roll Assessment
Exhibit D - Engineer’s Report
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SHEET 1 OF 5 SHEETS SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION AND IS BASED UPON A FIELD SURVEY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND LOCAL ORDINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOMES IN AUGUST OF 2025 AND SAID FIELD SURVEY IS TRUE AND COMPLETE AS SHOWN. I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS FINAL MAP SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP. ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPY, OR WILL OCCUPY, THE POSITIONS INDICATED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THIS MAP RECORDING AND ARE, OR WILL BE, SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED. BRIAN S. BORUM, PLS 8006 DATE RECORDER'S STATEMENT DOCUMENT NO. FEE PAID: FILED THIS DAY OF , 20___ , AT M. IN VOLUME OF MAPS, AT PAGE , TULARE COUNTY RECORDS, AT THE REQUEST OF BORUM LAND SURVEYING INC. TARA K. FREITAS, CPA TULARE COUNTY ASSESSOR / CLERK-RECORDER BY DEPUTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STATEMENT I, JASON T. BRITT, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY STATE THE SAID BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HAS APPROVED THE PROVISIONS MADE FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION 2 OF TITLE 7 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. DATED: JASON T. BRITT, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BY: _______________________________________________ DEPUTY CITY PLANNER'S STATEMENT I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS FINAL MAP CONFORMS TO THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP NO. 5602 APPROVED BY THE CITY OF VISALIA PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2025. PAUL BERNAL DATE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION DIRECTOR/CITY PLANNER CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT THIS IS TO STATE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA HELD ON THE ______________ DAY OF ____________________________, 20____, AN ORDER WAS DULY AND REGULARLY MADE AND ENTERED INTO APPROVING THIS MAP AND SUBDIVISION AND, ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, ACCEPTING, SUBJECT TO IMPROVEMENT, THE PUBLIC STREETS, OUTLOTS A, B, C, D & E, THE 1.00 FOOT RESERVE STRIPS TO THE CITY OF VISALIA, THE 2.00 FOOT BLOCK WALL FOOTING EASEMENTS TO THE CITY OF VISALIA, AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, ALL INCLUDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SUBDIVISION AND AS SHOWN AND/OR STATED UPON THE MAP. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA THIS _____ DAY OF ______________, 20_____ . LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK _______________________________________________ CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK OWNER'S STATEMENT THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE THE ONLY PERSONS HAVING ANY RECORD TITLE INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SUBDIVISION SHOWN UPON THIS MAP, AND DO HEREBY CONSENT TO THE PREPARATION AND RECORDING OF SAID MAP AND THAT THE CONSENT OF NO OTHER PERSON IS NECESSARY. WE HEREBY OFFER FOR DEDICATION AND DO HEREBY DEDICATE THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MAP HEREON, FOR THE SPECIFIED PURPOSES: RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC USE, EAST LOYOLA AVENUE, SOUTH TIPTON STREET, MICHAEL STREET, REDDING COURT, REDDING AVENUE, EAST PACKWOOD AVENUE, EAST CAMERON AVENUE, CAMERON AVENUE, EAST ELKHORN AVENUE, SOUTH THOMAS STREET, SOUTH CLARK STREET AND REESE AVENUE IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA. OUTLOTS A, B AND C FOR LANDSCAPING, PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, BLOCK WALLS AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES AS SHOWN HEREON, IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA. OUTLOT D IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR BASIN/PARK PURPOSES. OUTLOT E IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR RIPARIAN SETBACK PURPOSES. PUBLIC EASEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS LINES AND CONDUITS FOR ELECTRIC, TELEVISION AND TELEPHONE SERVICES, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL APPURTENANCES PERTAINING THERETO, AS SHOWN HEREON AND DESIGNATED AS “PUE” (PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT). 2.00 FOOT BLOCK WALL FOOTING EASEMENTS TO THE CITY OF VISALIA. 1.00 FOOT RESERVE STRIPS TO THE CITY OF VISALIA. SJV HORIZONTAL, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BY: SJV HOMES, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SOLE MEMBER BY:____________________________________________ JOSEPH A. LEAL AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF S.S. ON , BEFORE ME, , A NOTARY PUBLIC, PERSONALLY APPEARED, WHO PROVED TO ME ON THE BASIS OF SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE TO BE THE PERSON(S) WHOSE NAME(S) IS/ARE SUBSCRIBED TO THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT HE/SHE/THEY EXECUTED THE SAME IN HIS/HER/THEIR AUTHORIZED CAPACITY(IES) AND THAT BY HIS/HER/THEIR SIGNATURE(S) ON THE INSTRUMENT THE PERSON(S),OR THE ENTITY UPON BEHALF OF WHICH THE PERSON(S), ACTED, EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT. I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPH IS TRUE AND CORRECT. WITNESS MY HAND. 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30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' PARCEL 1 GRANT DEED DOC. 2025-0007616 TCOR 30.00' 30.00' 30' 30'
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R75 15
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34.23'
367.25'
C91
C65
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C93
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C38 N47°26'32"E 16.29' OA N2°26'32"E 8.48'
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C37
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N2°07'31"E 110.02' OA
30' 30'
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48.45'
6' PUE
2' BWFE
2' BWFE
2' BWFE
2' BWFE SHEET 3 OF 5 60' SCALE: 1"= 60' 0' 120'
N www.borumlandsurveying.com 1445 W. Grand Ave. Ste. C Grover Beach, Ca 93433 TSM 5602 BEING A DIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AUGUST 2025 BASIS OF BEARINGS THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS BETWEEN TWO FOUND MONUMENTS ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST M.D.M AS SHOWN ON DIAMOND OAKS ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 OF MAPS AT PAGE 32 OF TULARE COUNTY RECORDS AND BEARS NORTH 89°56'49" EAST. BLANKENSHIP TRACT PHASE 1 30' 30' LEGEND INDICATES FOUND AND ACCEPTED MONUMENT AS NOTED SET 5/8" X 24" LONG REBAR WITH CAP LS 8006 DOWN 0.5 FEET AT ALL LOT CORNERS, ANGLE POINTS AND POINTS OF CURVATURE AND WHERE INDICATED CORNERS THAT FALL ALONG BLOCK WALLS WILL BE PLACED ON A 5.00' OFFSE ONLINE TO TRUE CORNER SET CITY STANDARD STREET MONUMENT STAMPED LS 8006 D1 RECORD DATA PER GRANT DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2025-0007616 TCOR ( ) RECORD DATA PER DIAMOND ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 AT PAGE 32 TCR SUBJECT PARCEL BOUNDARY FD FOUND OA OVERALL MON MONUMENT TCR TULARE COUNTY RECORDS PUE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BWFE BLOCK WALL FOOTING EASEMENT SNF SEARCHED NOTHING FOUND TCOR TULARE COUNTY OFFICAL RECORDS ALL DISTANCES IN FEET OR DECIMALS THEREOF 1029
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284.71' OA
209.50' OA
537.39' OA
206.91' OA 206.78' OA
535.88' OA
346.56' OA N87°33'28"W 164.12'
N87°33'28"W 127.53'
457.47' OA
177.73' OA

71.39'
106.34'
N72°51'34"W 114.97' 114.97' 30.00' 30.00' N84°36'04"E 4.00' 293.63' OA N42°32'49"W 42.13' 263.49'
291.17'
112.87'
N5°23'56"W 404.04' OA

90.42'
619.00'

90.00'
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79.81'
213.79'
N84°29'51"E 737.87' OA
226.65' OA

42.73 N47°27'11"E ' N84°36'04"E 711.62' OA N2°26'32"E 8.48' N42°32'49" 33.84' 277.24' OA
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N69°28'15"W 257.29'

37.72'
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N2°09'49"E 833.76'
N80°30'43"E 1067.14'
CTR 1/4 COR. SEC. 8-19/25
FD. 3/4" IP STAMPED LS 5985 PER RM 44/32 NOT USED IN THIS SURVEY CTR 1/4 COR. SEC. 8-19/25 FD. BRASS DISC STAMPED RCE 15310 PER RM 44/32 N2°27'49"E 785.37'
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C84
C85 C86 OUTLOT D 2.64 ac. OUTLOT C 3626 sf. 84' 84' 30' 30' 30' 30'
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C79 C78 30.00' 30.00'
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90.65' OUTLOT E 2.02 ac. N84°36'04"E 5.99' 48.40' N5°23'56"W 229.88' N84°29'51"E 5.25' 49.13' 181.26'
N81°28'12"E 808.59'
396.54'
489.30'
N79°58'47"E 221.07' 10.22' R73C59 C60 OA
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45.81'
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40.65'

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1' RESERVE STRIP R37 R79 N5°23'56"W 60.00' 1' RESERVE STRIP C89 N87°33'28"W 10.94' OA EAST PACKWOOD AVENUE N4°47'47"W

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C93
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67.00' 61.00' 61.00' 61.00' 61.00' 61.00' 61.00' 61.00' 65.00'

54.98'
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N87°33'28"W 127.55'
N87°33'28"W 127.51'
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N81°54'48"W 115.01' N39°36'04"E 17.07' N79°11'14"W 114.98' N5°23'56"W 116.00'
N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.00' N5°23'56"W 115.89' N5°23'56"W 115.78' N5°23'56"W 115.67' N5°23'56"W 115.56' N5°23'56"W 115.45' N5°23'56"W 115.34' N5°23'56"W 115.23' 66.00 N83°34'31"E ' N87°33'28"W 143.74' N87°33'28"W 143.74'
N87°33'28"W 132.10' N87°33'28"W 143.74'
N87°33'28"W 143.74'N87°33'28"W 143.74' N41°41'53"E 183.48' N5°20'17"W 108.30' N5°20'17"W 115.05' N5°20'17"W 115.00' N5°20'17"W 115.00' N5°20'17"W 115.00' N5°20'17"W 115.00' N50°27'03"W 14.15' N39°32'57"E 16.41' N50°27'03"W 16.41' N34°27'03"W 16.27' N44°22'08"W 14.58' N55°31'13"E 16.94' N42°33'28"W 16.29' 4.90' N39°36'04"E 16.41' N50°10'47"W 16.35' N39°36'04"E 16.41' N50°23'56"W 16.41' 61.00' C75 C74 C73 C72 C71 C69 C68 C76 N2°26'32"E 8.48' 34.45' N87°33'28"W 355.83' N5°23'56"W 290.05'

53.48' C88 C90 N47°09'50"E 16.30' N72°52'17"W 60.00'
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2' BWFE
2' BWFE SHEET 4 OF 5 80' SCALE: 1"= 73 72 71 80' 0' 160' N www.borumlandsurveying.com 1445 W. Grand Ave. Ste. C Grover Beach, Ca 93433 TSM 5602 BEING A DIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AUGUST 2025 BASIS OF BEARINGS THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS BETWEEN TWO FOUND MONUMENTS ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST M.D.M AS SHOWN ON DIAMOND OAKS ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 OF MAPS AT PAGE 32 OF TULARE COUNTY RECORDS AND BEARS NORTH 89°56'49" EAST. BLANKENSHIP TRACT PHASE 1 LEGEND INDICATES FOUND AND ACCEPTED MONUMENT AS NOTED SET 5/8" X 24" LONG REBAR WITH CAP LS 8006 DOWN 0.5 FEET AT ALL LOT CORNERS, ANGLE POINTS AND POINTS OF CURVATURE AND WHERE INDICATED CORNERS THAT FALL ALONG BLOCK WALLS WILL BE PLACED ON A 5.00' OFFSE ONLINE TO TRUE CORNER SET CITY STANDARD STREET MONUMENT STAMPED LS 8006 D1 RECORD DATA PER GRANT DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2025-0007616 TCOR ( ) RECORD DATA PER DIAMOND ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 AT PAGE 32 TCR SUBJECT PARCEL BOUNDARY FD FOUND OA OVERALL MON MONUMENT TCR TULARE COUNTY RECORDS PUE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BWFE BLOCK WALL FOOTING EASEMENT SNF SEARCHED NOTHING FOUND TCOR TULARE COUNTY OFFICAL RECORDS ALL DISTANCES IN FEET OR DECIMALS THEREOF 1030
RADIAL LINE TABLE RADIAL R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 BEARING S87° 50' 10"E S85° 04' 37"E S87° 50' 10"E S85° 05' 50"E S76° 23' 16"E S76° 24' 28"E S67° 41' 57"E S67° 43' 05"E S67° 47' 17"E S59° 00' 39"E S59° 01' 43"E S50° 19' 23"E N48° 07' 23"W N50° 16' 17"W N51° 00' 59"W S50° 20' 21"E S48° 07' 23"E N51° 00' 34"W N55° 25' 58"W N57° 32' 53"W RADIAL LINE TABLE RADIAL R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27 R28 R29 R30 R31 R32 R33 R34 R35 R36 R37 R38 R39 R40 BEARING N55° 25' 32"W N59° 50' 29"W N64° 15' 27"W N59° 50' 57"W N64° 15' 56"W N68° 40' 54"W N68° 40' 24"W N73° 05' 22"W N73° 05' 52"W N77° 30' 50"W N77° 30' 19"W N79° 11' 59"W N79° 11' 14"W N81° 54' 48"W N81° 55' 20"W N84° 42' 40"W S1° 10' 47"E N87° 33' 28"W N72° 52' 17"W S83° 15' 56"E RADIAL LINE TABLE RADIAL R41 R42 R43 R44 R45 R46 R47 R48 R49 R50 R51 R52 R53 R54 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 BEARING S29° 32' 36"W S53° 46' 25"W N68° 35' 03"E N12° 22' 35"E N32° 03' 47"W N76° 17' 02"W S52° 45' 26"W N9° 29' 50"W N5° 10' 41"E N29° 32' 36"E N63° 21' 55"W N68° 57' 41"W N76° 32' 35"W N79° 04' 40"W N82° 24' 58"W N86° 03' 20"W S86° 46' 04"E S60° 02' 03"E S88° 44' 03"W S41° 41' 53"W RADIAL LINE TABLE RADIAL R61 R62 R63 R64 R65 R66 R67 R68 R69 R70 R71 R72 R73 R74 R75 R76 R77 R78 R79 BEARING S5° 20' 17"E S27° 23' 14"E S2° 32' 11"E S4° 37' 13"E N5° 30' 09"W S32° 51' 14"E S68° 02' 51"E N84° 36' 04"E S84° 36' 04"W S87° 52' 34"W N87° 33' 28"W N87° 42' 22"W S72° 51' 34"E S2° 26' 32"W N72° 52' 17"W N88° 56' 33"W S5° 18' 31"E S88° 31' 16"W N5° 18' 11"W CURVE DATA CURVE C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 LENGTH 187.14 94.47 92.67 207.94 228.73 15.89 50.05 50.04 50.04 50.04 12.67 523.08 38.38 58.58 58.58 58.58 58.58 58.58 58.58 58.47 RADIUS 270.00 270.00 270.00 300.00 330.00 330.00 330.00 330.00 330.00 330.00 330.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 760.00 DELTA 39°42'47" 20°02'53" 19°39'54" 39°42'47" 39°42'47" 2°45'33" 8°41'21" 8°41'19" 8°41'18" 8°41'16" 2°12'00" 39°26'05" 2°53'36" 4°24'59" 4°24'59" 4°24'59" 4°24'58" 4°24'58" 4°24'58" 4°24'29" CURVE DATA CURVE C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32 C33 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C40 LENGTH 74.75 543.73 170.06 256.75 116.92 134.89 30.75 104.14 21.14 238.73 12.92 51.99 41.11 40.91 47.14 57.59 12.81 21.26 188.60 80.09 RADIUS 760.00 790.00 790.00 790.00 790.00 820.00 820.00 820.00 50.00 53.00 50.00 53.00 53.00 53.00 53.00 53.00 50.00 50.00 820.00 820.00 DELTA 5°38'08" 39°26'05" 12°20'01" 18°37'16" 8°28'48" 9°25'30" 2°08'54" 7°16'36" 24°13'49" 258°04'53" 14°48'38" 56°12'28" 44°26'22" 44°13'15" 50°57'32" 62°15'17" 14°40'31" 24°21'55" 13°10'40" 5°35'47" CURVE DATA CURVE C41 C42 C43 C44 C45 C46 C47 C48 C49 C50 C51 C52 C53 C54 C55 C56 C57 C58 C59 C60 LENGTH 108.50 308.44 21.27 67.49 67.49 67.49 67.49 17.21 278.47 32.49 49.71 49.71 49.71 49.71 47.12 49.71 49.62 65.21 95.90 109.52 RADIUS 820.00 445.00 445.00 445.00 445.00 445.00 445.00 445.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 530.00 DELTA 7°34'53" 39°42'47" 2°44'20" 8°41'22" 8°41'22" 8°41'22" 8°41'22" 2°12'58" 24°44'11" 2°53'11" 4°24'58" 4°24'58" 4°24'58" 4°24'58" 4°11'10" 4°24'58" 4°24'29" 5°47'34" 8°31'08" 11°50'23" CURVE DATA CURVE C61 C62 C63 C64 C65 C66 C67 C68 C69 C70 C71 C72 C73 C74 C75 C76 C77 C78 C79 C80 LENGTH 58.54 50.98 85.26 140.25 34.07 25.64 6.37 19.28 21.69 133.73 20.01 42.69 42.69 28.34 23.33 52.08 64.32 32.16 32.16 68.43 RADIUS 530.00 530.00 470.00 500.00 50.00 530.00 530.00 530.00 50.00 52.00 52.00 52.00 52.00 52.00 50.00 820.00 470.00 470.00 470.00 500.00 DELTA 6°19'42" 5°30'41" 10°23'39" 16°04'15" 39°02'26" 2°46'20" 0°41'18" 2°05'02" 24°51'03" 147°21'11" 22°02'57" 47°02'10" 47°02'10" 31°13'54" 26°44'01" 3°38'22" 7°50'28" 3°55'16" 3°55'12" 7°50'28" CURVE DATA CURVE C81 C82 C83 C84 C85 C86 C87 C88 C89 C90 C91 C92 C93 LENGTH 72.53 42.23 30.29 23.87 131.42 23.87 71.24 10.19 67.62 33.82 34.07 49.62 62.28 RADIUS 530.00 530.00 530.00 50.00 52.00 50.00 645.00 820.00 500.00 470.00 50.00 645.00 820.00 DELTA 7°50'28" 4°33'55" 3°16'30" 27°21'05" 144°48'23" 27°21'05" 6°19'41" 0°42'44" 7°44'53" 4°07'24" 39°02'26" 4°24'29" 4°21'06" SHEET 5 OF 5 www.borumlandsurveying.com 1445 W. Grand Ave. Ste. C Grover Beach, Ca 93433 TSM 5602 BEING A DIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AUGUST 2025 BLANKENSHIP TRACT PHASE 1 1031
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CITY OF VISALIA
Disclosure Development Proj eet

INCOMPLETE OR LATE SUBMISSION OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT COULD RESULT IN CONTINUANCE OR DELAY OF YOUR PROJECT.

SITE:

Address or APN(s): Parcel 2 of PLA 24-026
Short Title or Name of proposed project: Blankenship Tract Ph 1 Summary description ofthe proposed project: 123 IOt Single Family Subdivision located at the SEC Of Caldwell and Santa Fe
PROPERTY OWNER(S):

If more than two owners, please provide information and signature(s) on a separate sheet.

Name (print) SJV Horizontal LLC Name (print)
Mailing Address 5607 Avenida de Ias Robles, Mailing Address Visalia, California, 93291
Phone (559) 732—2660 Phone
Statement: I/We declare under penalty of perjury that I am/we are the legal owner(s) of the property involved in this application. I/We authorize the person named in this application as the Project Main Contact to act as my/our representative with City Staff regarding the processing of this applicati Minn [gig9 Aagk
Date Owr'ier Sénature
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It is planned that the property will be sold to A ONé/
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Mailing Address
Phone Fax
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List the names of all principals, partners, and/or trustees Where any property owner and/or developer/builder are a partnership 0r trust. For corporations provide names of officers, directors and all stockholders owning more than 10% equity interest in corporation:

SJV Homes, LLC is the Sole Member of SJV Horizontal, LLC.

NOTICE: If the above information regarding ownership and interest in this property changes before the project goes before City Council or Flaming Commission, it is the responsibility of such parties to notify the City of Visalia of this change(s).

Form Date 8 W)? Page 3 ofl
NAMES OF PRINCIPALS. PARTNERS. AND/OR TRUSTEES:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27

RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 26-02

BLANKENSHIP
(Pursuant to Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council proposes to form an assessment district pursuant to the Landscaping & Lighting Act of 1972 (Section 22500 and following, Streets & Highways Code) for the purpose of the following improvements:

Maintenance of street trees, landscaping, local streets, streetlights, block walls, pocket park and any other applicable equipment or improvements.

2. The proposed district shall be designated “Assessment District No. 26-02, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California,” and shall include the land shown on the map designated “Assessment Diagram, Assessment District No. 26-02, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California”, which is on file with the City Clerk and is hereby approved and known as “Blankenship”.

3. The City Engineer of the City of Visalia is hereby designated engineer for the purpose of these formation proceedings. The City Council hereby directs the Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk a report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Landscape & Lighting Act of 1972.

PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2026-27 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated: LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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CLERK’S CERTIFICATION TO COUNTY AUDITOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 26-02

BLANKENSHIP
(Pursuant to Landscaping & Lighting Act of 1972)
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF THE COUNTY OF TULARE:

I hereby certify that the attached document is a true copy of that certain Engineer’s Report, including assessments and assessment diagram, for “Assessment District No. 26-02, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California” confirmed by the City Council of the City of Visalia on June 15, 2026 by its Resolution No. 2026-27.

This document is certified, and is filed with you, pursuant to Section 22641 of the Streets and Highways Code.

Dated: LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28

RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 26-02

BLANKENSHIP
(Pursuant to the Landscape & Lighting Act of 1972)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council adopted its Resolution Initiating Proceedings for Assessment District No. 26-02, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California, and directed the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report on the proposed formation.

2. The Engineer for the proceedings has filed an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk.

3. The owners of all land within the boundaries of the proposed landscape and lighting district have filed their consent to the formation of the proposed district, and to the adoption of the Engineer’s Report and the levy of the assessments stated therein.

4. The City Council hereby orders the improvements and the formation of the assessment district described in the Resolution Initiating Proceedings and in the Engineer’s Report.

5. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and the assessment contained in the Engineer’s Report and levies the assessment for the fiscal year 2026/27.

6. The City Council hereby forwards the following attachments to Tulare County Recorder’s Office for recordation:
a. Clerk’s Certification to County Auditor
b. Resolution Initiating Proceedings
c. Resolution Ordering Improvements
d. Engineer’s Report:

Exhibit A - Assessment Diagram showing all parcels of real property within the Assessment District
Exhibit B - Landscape Location Diagram
Exhibit C - Tax Roll Assessment
Exhibit D - Engineer’s Report
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PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2026-28 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated: LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit “A”
Assessment Diagram
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 26-02
Blankenship
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Exhibit “B”
Landscape Location Diagram
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 26-02
Blankenship
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Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 26-02
Blankenship
Fiscal Year 2026/27
APN # Assessment Owner Lot # District
To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 1 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 2 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 3 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 4 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 5 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 6 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 7 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 8 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 9 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 10 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 11 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 12 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 13 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 14 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 15 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 16 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 17 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 18 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 19 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 20 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 21 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 22 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 23 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 24 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 25 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 26 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 27 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 28 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 29 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 30 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 31 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 32 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 33 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 34 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 35 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 36 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 37 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 38 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 39 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 40 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 41 26-02 Blankenship 1041
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 26-02
Blankenship
Fiscal Year 2026/27
APN # Assessment Owner Lot # District
To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 42 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 43 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 44 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 45 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 46 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 47 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 48 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 49 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 50 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 51 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 52 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 53 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 54 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 55 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 56 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 57 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 58 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 59 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 60 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 61 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 62 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 63 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 64 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 65 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 66 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 67 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 68 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 69 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 70 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 71 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 72 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 73 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 74 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 75 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 76 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 77 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 78 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 79 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 80 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 81 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 82 26-02 Blankenship 1042
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 26-02
Blankenship
Fiscal Year 2026/27
APN # Assessment Owner Lot # District
To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 83 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 84 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 85 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 86 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 87 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 88 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 89 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 90 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 91 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 92 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 93 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 94 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 95 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 96 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 97 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 98 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 99 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 100 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 101 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 102 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 103 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 104 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 105 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 106 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 107 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 108 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 109 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 110 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 111 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 112 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 113 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 114 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 115 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 116 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 117 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 118 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 119 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 120 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 121 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 122 26-02 Blankenship To be assigned $837.31 SJV Horizontal, LLC 123 26-02 Blankenship 1043
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 26-02
Blankenship
Fiscal Year 2026/27
General Description
This Assessment District (26-02, Blankenship) is located at the southeast corner of Caldwell Avenue and Santa Fe Street. Exhibit “A” is a map of Assessment District 26-02. This District includes outlots and local roads. The district will maintain shrub areas, street and landscape trees, irrigation systems, block walls, streetlights, pocket park, pavement on local streets, and any other applicable equipment or improvements. The maintenance of irrigation systems and block wall includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the structural and operational integrity of these features and repairing and acts of vandalism (graffiti, theft or damage) that may occur. This District also includes the preventative maintenance of all internal local City streets by means including, but not limited to overlays, cape seals, crack seals, and reclamite (oiling). The total number of lots within the district is 203, of which 123 will be assessed for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Determination of Benefit
The purpose of landscaping is to provide an aesthetic impression for the area. The lighting is to provide safety and visual impressions for the area. The block wall provides security, aesthetics, and sound suppression. The maintenance of any landscape areas, streetlights, streets, pocket park, and block walls is vital for the protection of both economic and humanistic values of the development. In order to preserve the values incorporated within developments and to concurrently have an adequate funding source for the maintenance of all internal local streets within the subdivision, the City Council has determined that landscape areas, streetlights, pocket park, block walls, street trees, and all internal local streets should be included in a maintenance district to ensure satisfactory levels of maintenance.

Method of Apportionment
In order to provide an equitable assessment to all owners within the District, the following method of apportionment has been used. All lots in the District benefit equally, including lots not adjacent to landscape areas, block walls, and street lights. The lots not adjacent to landscape areas, block walls, and streetlights benefit by the uniform maintenance and overall appearance of the District.

All lots in the District have frontage on an internal local street and therefore derive a direct benefit from the maintenance of the local streets.

Estimated Costs
The estimated costs to maintain the District includes the costs to maintain any landscaping, street trees, landscape trees, street lights, block walls, and pavement on local streets. The regular preventive maintenance of pavement on local streets is based on the following schedule:

Reclamite on a 5 year cycle, Crack Seal on a 7 year cycle; Cape Seal on a 15 year cycle and Overlays on a 20 year cycle.
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Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 26-02
Blankenship
Fiscal Year 2026/27
The quantities, estimated costs, and per lot assessment in the “Blankenship” Landscape and Lighting District are as follows:

Pocket Park 15 Yr Cycle Unit Amount Cost Per Unit
Times per
Year
Annual Cost
Per Unit Annual Total Cost
Turf Area Monthly Sq Ft - $ 0.034 12 $ 0.41 $ -
Shrub Area Monthly Sq Ft 6,180 $ 0.025 12 $ 0.30 $ 1,883.66 Water Monthly Sq Ft 6,180 $ 0.018 12 $ 0.22 $ 1,334.88
Electricity Monthly Meter 1 $ 20.69 12 $ 248.28 $ 248.28 Trees Annual Each 17 $ 60.00 1 $ 60.00 $ 1,020.00
Custodial Maintenance Monthly Each - $ 172.00 12 $ 2,064.00 $ - Annual Fibar Material
Replacement
Annual Cubic Yd - $ 42.00 1 $ 42.00 $ -
Equipment Inspection Monthly Hourly - $ 98.24 12 $ 1,178.88 $ - Repair/Replace Equipment Monthly Hourly - $ 55.00 12 $ 660.00 $ - Playground Structure Once Each - $ 95,000.00 - $ 6,333.33 $ - Picnic Table Once Each - $ 5,707.00 - $ 380.47 $ -
Bench Once Each - $ 1,492.00 - $ 99.47 $ -
Trash Receptacle Once Each - $ 1,199.00 - $ 79.93 $ -
Trellis/Arbor Once Each - $ 3,500.00 - $ 233.33 $ -
Outdoor Lighting Pole Once Each - $ 8,000.00 - $ 533.33 $ - Description 20 Yr Cycle Unit Amount Cost Per Unit
Times per
Year
Annual Cost
Per Unit Annual Total Cost
Turf Area Monthly Sq Ft - $ 0.034 12 $ 0.41 $ -
Shrub Area Monthly Sq Ft 8,430 $ 0.025 12 $ 0.30 $ 2,569.46 Water Monthly Sq Ft 8,430 $ 0.018 12 $ 0.22 $ 1,820.88
Electricity Monthly Meter 1 $ 20.69 12 $ 248.28 $ 248.28 Landscape Trees Annual Each 221 $ 60.00 1 $ 60.00 $ 13,260.00 Interior Street Tree Annual Each 286 $ 60.00 1 $ 60.00 $ 17,160.00 Street Lights (Electricity &
Maint)
Monthly Each 41 $ 12.00 12 $ 144.00 $ 5,904.00
Block Wall Annual Ln Ft 3,859 $ 0.75 1 $ 0.75 $ 2,894.25 Project Management Annual Lots 203 $ 40.00 1 $ 40.00 $ 8,120.00 Description 20 Yr Cycle Unit Amount Cost Per Unit
Times per
Cycle
Annual Cost
Per Unit Annual Total Cost
Reclamite (5 year cycle) Twice Sq Yd 40,977 $ 0.96 2 $ 0.96 $ 3,933.79 Crack Seal (7 year cycle) Twice Sq Yd 40,977 $ 0.68 2 $ 0.68 $ 2,786.44 Cape Seal (15 year cycle) Once Sq Yd 40,977 $ 11.16 1 $ 11.16 $ 22,865.17

2.0' Overlay (20 year cycle) Once Sq Yd 40,977 $ 33.42 1 $ 33.42 $ 68,472.57 Total $ 154,521.66
10% $ 15,452.17
Grand Total $ 169,973.83
Number of Lots 203
$ 837.31
Playground Equipment
10% Reserve Fund (Repairs)
Annual Per Lot Assessment
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Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 26-02
Blankenship
Fiscal Year 2026/27
Annual Cost Increase
This assessment district shall be subject to an automatic annual increase derived by the following formula:
year “n” assessment = ($169,973.83) (1.05) (n-1)
where “n” equals the age of the assessment district with year one (1) being the year that the assessment district was formed;
However, in no case shall the assessment be greater than 1) The actual cost of providing the benefit conferred to each parcel plus any prior years’ deficit and less any carryover, as determined annually or; 2) a 10% increase over the prior year’s assessment.

The reserve fund shall be replenished as necessary to maintain a level of 10% of the estimated maintenance cost so long as the annual assessment change does not exceed the limits identified above.

Example 1) The year four estimated costs are $185,271.47 [a 9% increase over the base year assessment of $169,973.83]. The ceiling on the assessment increase for year four would be $196,765.95 [ceiling = ($169,973.83) (1.05) (4-1)]. The assessment would be set at $185,271.47 or the actual cost of providing the maintenance effort.

Example 2) The year four assessment is estimated at the actual cost of providing the maintenance effort of $192,070.42 [a 7% increase over the previous year assessment and a 13.0% increase over the base year assessment]. The ceiling on the assessment increase for year four would be $196,765.95 [ceiling = ($169,973.83) (1.05) (4-1)]. The assessment would be set at $192,070.42 or the actual cost of providing the maintenance effort because it is less than the ceiling amount and the year-to-year increase is less than the 10% cap on increases in any given year.

Example 3) The year four assessment is $185,271.47 [a 9% increase over the base year assessment $169,973.83] and damage occurred to the masonry wall raising the year five assessment to $226,031.19 [a 22% increase over the previous year assessment]. The year five assessment will be capped at $203,798.62 , a 10% increase over the previous year and under the ceiling of $206,604.25 [ceiling = ($169,973.83) (1.05) (5-1)]. The difference of $22,232.58 will be recognized as a deficit and carried over into future years’ assessment.

City Engineer Certification
I hereby certify that this report was prepared under my supervision and this report is based on information obtained from the improvement plans of the subject development.

Christopher Crawford Date
City Engineer
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File #: 25-0779 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda #: 37.

Agenda Item Wording:

Reimbursement Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with San Joaquin Valley Railroad for an estimated amount of $166,038 for engineering services associated with the design of the Goshen Visalia Corridor Connection project.

Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by:

Rebecca Keenan, Senior Civil Engineer, [email protected], 713-4541 Jim Koontz, City Attorney, [email protected], 372-2400 Chris Crawford, City Engineer, [email protected], 713-4331 Jason Huckleberry, Eng & Bldg. Dept. Director, [email protected], 713-4495 Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with San Joaquin Valley Railroad for an estimated amount of $166,038 for engineering services associated with the design of the Goshen Visalia Corridor Connection (GVCC) project.

Summary:

The City of Visalia applied for and received a $34,608,000 grant from the Cycle 7 - Active Transportation (ATP) Fund for improvements to the existing 5.6 mile, Class 1 multi-use Goshen Avenue Trail, between Camp Drive - Mooney Boulevard. This project will reconstruct the existing paved trail to address localized flooding, and it will provide improvements to the trail crossings to increase safety features. Further details of the improvements are provided in the background discussion of this report. Since this trail is located parallel to the existing San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVR) tracks, and it crosses several city street intersections, the project will require coordination with the SJVR to design improvements related to the railroad facilities and to secure any needed right of way. Approval of this agenda item will allow staff to move forward with the required design, coordination, and right of way work.

Background Discussion:

City staff previously requested authorization to work with the SJVR at the December 4, 2023 City Council meeting. At that meeting, Council adopted Resolution 2023-58 authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVR) for engineering services necessary for the design of the Goshen Trail Reconstruction Project in the amount of $80,740; authorized an appropriation of $75,000 from the Measure R Trailways (132) fund; and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Measure R supplemental agreement with TCAG to increase the Measure R Trail funds allocated to the preliminary engineering phase.

Through this Council action, staff facilitated a City\SJVR reimbursement agreement for the Goshen Visalia Corridor (GVC) project, which covers the Goshen Trail segment located between Mooney Boulevard and Gidding Street. This request pertains to the Goshen Visalia Corridor Connection project, which is separately funded with the Cycle 7 ATP grant, and extends from Camp Avenue to Visalia City Council Page 1 of 4 Printed on 6/12/2026
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project, which is separately funded with the Cycle 7 ATP grant, and extends from Camp Avenue to Mooney Boulevard.

This project will reconstruct the paving of the existing Goshen trail, install sidewalk at some locations, improve Railroad crossings, address poor drainage, install ADA curb ramps, install new striping, and install new curb, gutter, and landscaping to clearly distinguish the trail from the adjacent vehicle travel lanes. Additional railroad crossing improvements may include signal time upgrades, warning devices, and additional signage to notify users when the train is coming.

The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) owns the underlying railroad land & track infrastructure, while the San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVR) operate the track and oversee the day-to-day use of this segment. For that reason, both entities will have design and safety requirements that will apply to the project. The City previously established a reimbursement agreement with the UPRR for the trail crossings located at Camp Drive, Road 76 (American Street), Plaza Drive, Kelsey Street, Shirk Street, Akers Street, Demaree Street, Mooney Blvd, Leslie Street, Divisadero Street, and Giddings Avenue. That agreement is still place, although there is a need to amend it to include a crossing located to the west of Camp Drive, within the Goshen community. The UPRR is currently working on preparing that amendment, and it will be processed directly through the City Manager’s office. The existing SJVR agreement includes the crossings at Mooney Blvd, Leslie Street, Divisadero Street, and Giddings Avenue. It does not include the crossings west of Mooney. Through discussions with the SJVR, they indicated that they would prefer to secure a new reimbursement agreement for the GVCC, for ease of project tracking. The new SJVR agreement will include the trail crossings located at Camp Drive, Road 76 (American Street), Plaza Drive, Kelsey Street, Shirk Street, Akers Street, and Demaree Street.

In addition to the two railroad entities, the improvements plans will be reviewed by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) for compliance with state regulations. Then, after the design is complete and construction begins, there will be a need for additional agreements related to construction oversight by the railroad entities. Staff will return to Council at that time for continued coordination.

Fiscal Impact:

Design phase costs will be covered by the $4,621,000 from Measure R Trailway budgeted. See tables below for the budget breakdown.

Table 1: Current Budget
Phase MR ATP Total
PS&E, ROW & CON $ 4,621,000.00 $ 34,308,000.00 $ 38,929,000.00 NI (Non-Infrastructure) $ 291,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 591,000.00 $ 4,912,000.00 $ 34,608,000.00 $ 39,520,000.00
Table 2: Current MR Tasks
Budget: $4,621,000
TASK Cost
Design Consultant - 4Creeks (Base) $ 956,906.00
Optional or Fix-fee Tasks $ 312,400.00
Amendment #1Renderings for Cycle 7 ATP $ 15,000.00
Adt #210 FShdli$ 7617019
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TASK Cost
Design Consultant - 4Creeks (Base) $ 956,906.00
Optional or Fix-fee Tasks $ 312,400.00
Amendment #1Renderings for Cycle 7 ATP $ 15,000.00
Amendment #2, 1.0 Fee Schedule increase $ 76,170.19
Amendment #2, 2.0 Additional Civil Scope (City of Visalia and RR requirements)
$ 191,350.00
Amendment #3, 1.0 Additional Civil Scope (City of Visalia and RR requirements)
$ 359,419.00
Staff Time Estimate & Misc. (Project Management & Survey Drawing) $ 380,000.00 Union Pacific Railroad Company Reimbursement Agreement $ 100,000.00 San Joaquin Valley Railroad Reimbursement Agreement (Mooney Blvd. - Giddings St.)
$ 80,740.00
San Joaquin Valley Railroad Reimbursement Agreement (Camp Dr. - Mooney Blvd.)
$ 166,038.00
Total $ 2,638,023.19
MR Balance $1,982,976.81
Prior Council Action:

October 6, 2025 - Approval of design amendments #2 & #3 in the amount of $267,520.19 and $1,303,444.00 respectively to 4Creeks for the Goshen-Visalia Corridor Project Phase 1 and the Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection Project, appropriate $750,000 from the Measure R Trailways Fund and amend the Measure R Supplement Agreement.

October 6, 2025 - Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Tulare for the Active Transportation Program funded Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection Project, adopt Resolution 2025-71, and appropriate $1,100,000 from Fund (281) Transportation to be reimbursed by the County of Tulare for the design phase.

December 4, 2023 - Adoption of Resolution 2023-58 authorizing reimbursement agreement with San Joaquin Valley Railroad for the engineering services associated with the design of the Goshen Trail Reconstruction Project, appropriate $75,000 from the Measure R Trailways (132) fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the Measure R Supplemental.

August 15, 2022 - Adoption of Resolution 2022-48 authorizing City Manager to execute reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the engineering services associated with the design of the Goshen Trail Reconstruction Project. (Project Number 3010- 72000/CP8130-999)
May 2, 2022 - Authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with 4Creeks for RFP 21-22-27 to prepare professional consulting services for the design of the Goshen Trail Reconstruction project in the amount not to exceed $1,269,306, authorize an additional appropriation of $650,000 from Measure R Trails (132) Fund, and authorize an amendment to the Measure R Supplement Visalia City Council Page 3 of 4 Printed on 6/12/2026
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Agreement (Project Number 3010-72000/CP8130-999)
Alternatives:

None recommended.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with San Joaquin Valley Railroad for an estimated amount of $166,038 for engineering services associated with the design of the Goshen Visalia Corridor Connection project.

Environmental Assessment Status: NEPA will prepared as required by the ATP funding.

CEQA Review:

Notice of Exemption No. 2026-19 was prepared for the project.

Deadline for Action: 06/15/2026
Attachments:

1. Location Map

2. Draft SJVR Reimbursement Agreement
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1 Engineering Cost Reimbursement Agreement
This Cost Reimbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of __________ ____, 20___ (“Effective Date”) is between San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co., a California corporation (“Railroad”) with an address of 13901 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 270, Jacksonville, Florida 32224 and City of Visalia, a municipal entity (“Agency”) with an address of 315 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California 93291.

WHEREAS, Agency proposes to remove and replace a pedestrian trail parallel to Railroad’s tracks between Camp Drive (FRAID# 752939V) and Mooney Boulevard (FRAID# 752980M), including all necessary improvements to at-grade crossings between these two crossings, located between Mileposts 239.97 and 251.69 in Visalia, Tulare County, California (the “Improvements”); and WHEREAS, the parties agree that the estimated total cost of Railroad’s engineering review services of the Improvements (the “Services”) is estimated to total $166,038.00 (“Estimated Services Cost”); and
WHEREAS, this Agreement provides for Agency’s agreement to reimburse Railroad for the costs that will be incurred by Railroad to complete the Services, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in view of the foregoing statements, which form the factual basis of this Agreement and in further view of other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. SERVICES.
(a) Railroad agrees to perform engineering review of the Improvements, (the “Services”):

Services include but are not limited to project scope research, location research, preparation and management of project correspondence, review of design plans and specifications prepared by Agency, preparation of remark letters in response to design plans and specifications prepared by Agency, attending progress meetings, preparation of railroad cost estimates, agreement processing, project controls, preparation and submission of invoices to Agency, and other tasks as needed to progress project to construction phase.
(b) Agency agrees to reimburse Railroad for all costs and expenses (including overhead) incurred by Railroad in connection with Railroad’s performance of the Services, in accordance with Section 3 below. The parties acknowledge and agree that the foregoing reimbursable costs may exceed the Estimated Services Cost. (c) RAILROAD MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES. IN PARTICULAR THERE SHALL BE EXCLUDED THE IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AS WELL AS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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2 2. Term.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until the Services are complete upon mutual agreement between the parties; however, Railroad’s obligation to invoice as set forth in Section 3 and Agency’s obligation to make payment, as set forth in Section 1, shall survive termination of this Agreement.

3. Invoicing for Reimbursement of Expenses.
(a) Either upon completion of the Services or periodically, as determined by Railroad in its sole discretion, Railroad will invoice Agency for Railroad’s costs and expenses (including overhead) incurred by Railroad with respect to the Services and provide Agency with a written invoice evidencing those costs and such other supporting documentation to substantiate those costs as Agency may reasonably request. Agency shall reimburse Railroad and pay all invoices within thirty (30) days after Agency’s receipt of the invoice. (b) Whenever a payment due under this Agreement is not made when due, such amounts shall bear interest at 6% per annum calculated from the date after the payment to which interest applies was due, until the date said payment is made, or the maximum interest allowed by applicable law.
(c) If Agency disputes any invoice, then it may withhold payment only on that portion disputed and pay the remainder by the due date. For purposes of this provision, an invoice is “disputed” by Agency only if Agency (i) notifies Railroad in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt of the invoice that it is disputed, (ii) specifies in such writing the amount disputed, (iii) pays within the time due any amount not disputed and (iv) provides Railroad any documentation or other relevant information substantiating the amount disputed.

4. Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement represents the complete and entire understanding of the parties regarding the Work and supersedes any prior drafts of this Agreement and any oral agreements regarding the Work.
(b) This Agreement has been executed by the authorized officials of the parties and may not be amended unless in writing and signed by the authorized officials of the parties. (c) This Agreement is the result of the mutual negotiations of the parties and shall not be construed against either of them as the drafter. Any interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. (d) This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. (e) Any waiver of any provision must be in writing and issued by the party granting the waiver. The waiver applies only for the specific facts contained in the waiver and is not construed as a waiver of such facts for the future.
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3 (f) No party shall be liable to the other party for any consequential, indirect, incidental, exemplary, special or punitive damages (including but not limited to, cost of capital, decline in market value, business interruption expenses, attorneys’ fees and lost sales) of any kind arising out of this Agreement regardless of whether the party against whom such damages might be otherwise sought knew or reasonably should have known of the possibility of such damages. (g) This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument, and counterparts of this Agreement may also be exchanged electronically, and any electronic version of any party’s signature shall be deemed to be an original signature for all purposes.
[Signature Page to Follow]

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4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement as of the date first written above.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CITY OF VISALIA
RAILROAD CO.

By: _________________________ By: ________________________ Name: Name:

Title: Title:

Date: _______________________ Date: _______________________ 1055
Railroad: Region:

Agency: State:

DOT #: COUNTY:

ROADWAY: CITY:
12-08-26
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING:

Contracted & Administrative Engineering Services 142,400$ Subtotal 142,400$
CONSTRUCTION & CLOSEOUT:

Contracted & Administrative Engineering Services -$
Subtotal -$
FLAGGING SERVICE:

Contracted or Railroad Flagmen Services -$
Subtotal -$
UTILITY WORK:

Power Service -$
Other -$
Subtotal -$
CONTRACT WORK:

Outside Services -$
Design & Labor & Material -$
Subtotal -$
RAILROAD TRACK:

Labor & Material -$
Subtotal -$
RAILROAD SIGNAL & COMMUNICATION:

Labor & Material -$
Subtotal -$
PROJECT SUBTOTAL: 142,400$
Contingencies: 10.00% 14,240$
Public Project Additive: 6.00% 9,398$
PROJECT TOTAL: ***************************************************** 166,038$ CURRENT AUTHORIZED BUDGET: ***************************************************** -$ TOTAL SUPPLEMENT REQUESTED: ***************************************************** 166,038$ DIVISION OF COST:

Agency 100.00% 166,038$
Railroad 0.00% -$
Estimated prepared by: SKS Approved by: Public Project Department DATE: 11-06-26 REVISED: 06-11-26 DATE: 06-11-26
AGENCY PROJECT NUMBER: TBD ESTIMATE SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER:

This estimate has been prepared based on site conditions, anticipated work duration periods, material prices, labor rates, manpower and resource availability, and other factors known as of the date prepared. The actual cost for the railroad work may differ based upon the agency's requirements, their contractor's work procedures, and/or other conditions that become apparent once construction commences or during the progress of the work.
752939V and 752989M Tulare
Goshen Ave Trail Phase II - Camp Dr to Mooney Blvd
DESCRIPTION: GEC PE Services for support of the Goshen Ave Trail Phase II between Camp Drive and Mooney Blvd Project near SJVR MP 239.97 - 251.69.

Tasks include project management, project research, correspondence, diagnostic coordination, site survey, BoD development, plan review, prepare FAE, process agreement, agency invoicing, and progress project to construction phase.

Visalia
NOTE: Estimate is based on FULL CROSSING CLOSURE during work by Railroad Forces & Contractors.

Force Account Estimate Preliminary
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File #: 25-0877 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda #: 1.

Agenda Item Wording:

Contested special assessments - Adoption of Resolution 2026-44 authorizing placement of contested assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll following the June 1, 2026 public hearing.

Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by: Ruth Pena, Financial Analyst, [email protected], (559) 713-4327; Renee Nagel, Finance and Technology Director, [email protected], (559) 713-4375.

Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-44, authorizing placement of the contested assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll.

Summary:

During the June 1, 2026, public hearing, six property owners contested assessments proposed for placement on the Tulare County secured property tax roll. The City Council directed staff to conduct additional review and return with recommendations. Following that review, staff recommends placement of all six contested assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll for collection. Property owners may pay the outstanding amounts by June 30, 2026, to avoid placement on the tax roll.

Background Discussion:

On June 1, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider the placement of unpaid assessments, fines, and delinquent costs on the Tulare County secured property tax roll. During the hearing, six property owners contested the proposed assessments and requested further review by staff.

Following Council direction, staff reviewed each contested assessment, including the applicable enforcement history, notice requirements, appeal opportunities, and payment status. Based on that review, staff recommends that all six contested assessments be placed on the Tulare County secured property tax roll for collection unless payment is received by June 30, 2026.

The Council’s consideration is limited to determining whether the assessment is owed and whether the required administrative procedures were properly followed. The hearing is not intended to reconsider the underlying violation, nuisance determination, or enforcement action. In all cases, an administrative appeal process has been provided to address the substance of the matter, and there is no further appeal to the City Council.

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the cost of inspections) may be assessed and made a lien on the real property where the public nuisance exists or existed.

The City has put in place an administrative enforcement procedure (Visalia Municipal Code Chapter

1.13) that allows property owners to appeal both the determination that a nuisance exists as well as the assessment of inspection fees through an administrative process, culminating in a hearing before an Administrative Hearing Officer, which results in a final Administrative Enforcement Order. Under this process, if the appellant disagrees with the Hearing Officer’s decision, the appellant has 90 days to appeal the decision to the Superior Court - there is no appeal to the City Council.

Only after all administrative and court appeal periods have expired is the City authorized to place unpaid fines and abatement fees (including inspection fees) on the Tulare County property tax roll for collection.

Consistent with Council direction, staff conducted additional review of the six contested assessments and is returning with recommendations regarding those items.

Payments can be made by June 30, 2026, to avoid the assessment being placed on the tax roll.

Contested Assessments Recommended for Placement on the Tax Roll The following contested assessments have been reviewed and are recommended for placement on the Tulare County secured property tax roll for collection.

1. Property Owner: Lisa and Ronald Colburn
Property Address: 777 N Burke
APN: 094-110-008
Case Number: CE230804
Lien Amount: $2,667.86
This property was removed from last year’s tax lien process based on the property owner hiring 4- Creeks Engineering to assist with the correcting and permitting the unpermitted work. Based on the actions taken by the property owner to address the violation, staff previously recommended removing the property from the tax lien process to allow the engineering firm additional time for completion of the required plans and permits. However, as of this year’s Public Hearing, the property owner still had not completed the process. Additionally, 4-Creeks Engineering did not submit the required plans necessary to obtain a permit prior to the Public Hearing Notices.

The Planning and Community Development Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division have determined that the property owner was given proper notification and policies and procedures were followed. Based on the inaction of the property owner to comply with last year’s agreement to correct the violations in lieu of the tax lien, staff recommends that the amount $2,642.86, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $2,667.86, be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 777 N Burke. If the property is compliant by June 30, 2026, the amount will be removed.

Attachment 1 provides additional information on the details of the procedures that were followed.

2. Property Owner: Jada Antonina Trust
Property Address: 4508 Howard Ct
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APN: 087-380-063
Case Number: CE251484
Lien Amount: $1,025.00
The Planning and Community Development Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division have determined that the property owner was given proper notification and policies and procedures were followed. Staff recommends that the fines of $1,000.00, plus the $25.00 administrative fee, for a total of $1,025.00, be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 4508 Howard Ct.

Attachment 2 provides additional information on the details of the procedures that were followed.

3. Property Owner: Benjamin Pineda (TR)
Property Address: 1706 Dorothea Ave
APN: 122-312-009
Case Number: CE251516
Lien Amount: $2,932.35
The Planning and Community Development Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division have determined that the property owner was given proper notification and policies and procedures were followed. Staff recommends that the fines and cost recovery amount of $2,907.35, plus the $25.00 administrative fee, for a total of $2,932.35, be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 1706 Dorothea Ave. Attachment 3 provides additional information on the details of the procedures that were followed.

4. Property Owner: Doris Biondich
Property Address: 2840 W Orchard Ct
APN: 121-353-027
Account Number: 736442
Lien Amount: $811.12 (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025) The Finance Department and Utility Billing Division has determined that the property owner was given proper notification of the tax roll amount and that all policies and procedures were followed according to the municipal code. Staff recommends that the outstanding balance of $786.12, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $811.12 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 2840 W Orchard Ct. Attachment 4 provides additional information on the details of the procedures that were followed.

5. Property Owner: Christine A Marquez
Property Address: 4138 E Willow Ave
APN: 103-520-002
Account Number: 765787
Lien Amount: $409.64 (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025) The Finance Department and Utility Billing Division has determined that the property owner was given proper notification of the tax roll amount and that all policies and procedures were followed according to the municipal code. Staff recommends that the outstanding balance of $384.64, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $409.64 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 4138 E Willow Ave. Attachment 5 provides additional information on the details of the procedures that were followed.

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6. Property Owner: Ramandeep Kaur
Property Address: 1367 S Palm
APN: 101-390-011
Case Number: 250812096
Lien Amount: $225.00
The Parks and Recreation Department and Animal Control Division have determined that the property owner was given proper notification of the tax roll amount and that all policies and procedures were followed according to the municipal code. Staff recommends that the outstanding balance of $200.00, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $225.00 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 1367 S Palm. Attachment 6 provides additional information on the details of the procedures that were followed.

Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: Without placement on the tax roll, these charges for services are unlikely to be recovered.

Prior Council Action: City Council Public Hearing on June 1, 2026.

Alternatives: Do not authorize the Finance Department to place parcels 094-110-008, 087-380-063, 122-312-009, 121-353-027, 103-520-002 and 101-390-011 on the Miscellaneous Special Assessment of the Tulare County secured property tax roll.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to adopt Resolution 2026-44 authorizing the placement of the assessments 094-110-008, 087 -380-063, 122-312-009, 121-353-027, 103-520-002 and 101-390-011 on the Miscellaneous Special Assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll for collection.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 06/15/2026
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ATTACHMENT 1
Property Owner: Lisa and Ronald Colburn
Property Address: 777 N Burke
APN: 094-110-008
Case Number: CE230804
Lien Amount: $2,667.86
History:

This property was removed from last year’s tax lien process based on the property owner hiring 4-Creeks Engineering to assist with the correcting and permitting the unpermitted work. Based upon the good-faith efforts of the property owner, staff recommended that the item be removed from the tax lien process to allow the engineering firm to complete the plans so the property can move forward with compliance.

However, as of this year’s Public Hearing, the property owner still had not completed the process.

Additionally, 4-Creeks Engineering did not submit the required plans necessary to obtain a permit prior to the Public Hearing Notices.

Policy:

Municipal Code allows the City of Visalia to tax roll delinquent code enforcement fees as a means of collection. (VMC 1.13.110). This method has become the most effective way of collecting outstanding balances.

Staff Recommendation:

Based on the inaction of the property owner to comply with last year’s agreement to correct the violations in lieu of the tax lien, staff recommends that the amount $2,642.86, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $2,667.86 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 777 N Burke. If the property is compliant by June 30, 2026, the amount will be removed.
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Property Owner: Jada Antonina Trust
Property Address: 4508 Howard Court
APN: 087-380-063
Case Number: CE251484
Lien Amount: $1,025.00
History:
11/12/2025 - SWEEP team removed items from the public right of way that had been illegally dumped. Evidence in the debris confirmed the items originated from 4508 Howard Court. 11/14/2025 - An Administrative Enforcement Order with the required $1,000 fine was sent to the legal address of the property. The notice contained a deadline date for an appeal of 11/27/25. 11/28/2025 - An appeal request was not received, nor was the regular mail returned as undeliverable.

Policy:

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the fines of $1,000.00, plus the $25.00 administrative fee, for a total of $1,025.00, be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 4508 Howard Court. 1063
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Property Owner: Benjamin Pineda (TR)
Property Address: 1706 Dorothea Avenue
APN: 122-312-009
Case Number: CE251516
Lien Amount: $2,932.35
History:
11/18/2025 - Complaint of substandard housing received. 11/24/2025 - Inspection confirmed the following substandard conditions: cockroach infestation; no smoke alarms; illegally/unpermitted converted rooms; no heat in the converted section of the residence; collapsed ceiling from water intrusion from the roof; property was in disarray. 11/25/2025 - Notice and Order sent requiring correction of the violations as well as obtain a permit for the items requiring a permit.
01/07/2025 - Property owner met with the Code Enforcement Officer and provided verification of a pest control contract. However, a permit was still not obtained for the unpermitted work, nor had the other required corrections been completed. The owner of the property was directed to the Building Division regarding the necessary permits.
01/23/2026 - Confirmed that there had not been any attempt to obtain the required permit. 03/20/2026 - Confirmed that there had not been any attempt to obtain the required permit nor corrections of the other violations. An Administrative Enforcement Order issued with fines in the amount of $2,800.00. An extension was given until 4/6/26 for corrections that did not require a permit and 4/21/26 to obtain the required permit for the corrections that required one. 04/21/2026 - Confirmed that there had not been any attempt to obtain the required permit. Nor had the owner requested an inspection to confirm the other outstanding violations of substandard housing had been corrected.

Policy:

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the fines and cost recovery amount of $2,907.35, plus the $25.00 administrative fee, for a total of $2,932.35, be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 1706 Dorothea Avenue.
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ATTACHMENT 4
Property Owner: Doris Biondich
Property Address: 2840 W Orchard Ct
APN: 121-353-027
Acct#: 736442
Lien Amount: $811.12 (Covering period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025) History:

July 2023 to May 2026 – Past Due Notices have been mailed monthly to 2840 W Orchard Ct.

April 17, 2024 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 621 N Locust St, Green Bay, WI.

April 29, 2024 – Received return mail for Tax Roll Notice for 2023 debt.

May 23, 2024 – Received return mail for Past Due Notice mailed to 621 N Locust St, Green Bay, WI.

August 26, 2024 – Tax rolled 2023 debt totaling $895.52.

August 26, 2026 - Received return mail for Past Due Notice mailed to 621 N Locust St, Green Bay, WI. Past Due notice was mailed to service address 2840 W Orchard Ct.

April 16, 2025 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 621 N Locust St, Green Bay, WI for 2024 debt.

August 31, 2025- Tax rolled 2024 debt totaling $785.58.

April 6, 2026 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 621 N Locust St, Green Bay, WI for 2025 debt.

April 21, 2026 – Received a handwritten note from Bonnie Murphy (Doris’s Daughter) stating Mel and Doris are deceased and ownership is no longer in their name. States a bank took the home over 3 years ago. Verified in RealQuest Mel and Doris Biondich are listed owners. Mailed Tax Roll Notice to 2840 W Orchard Ct.

April 29, 2026 – Code Enforcement Case CE261579, vacant house with transient activity.

Account Background:

Kendall McSwain, tenant of 1 bedroom, attended the Public Hearing on June 1, 2026, to contest the delinquent balance proposed to be tax rolled. Kendall stated that the listed property owner, Doris Biondich, has passed away and has been renting one room from Doris’s grandson, Ryan Biondich, since April 2025. Other bedrooms are also being rented to separate individuals. Kendall stated that she has tried contacting the Utility Billing department to establish services in her name but has been unsuccessful. Kendall has requested to start services in her name for the period that she has lived at 2840 W Orchard Ct. 1065
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As a tenant, Kendal McSwain is not responsible for the delinquent charges billed to the property owner, which continue to be billed as services are being performed. Per the Tulare County Assessor’s office the listed property owners are Mel and Doris Biondich. Ryan Diondich, grandson of Doris has not provided proper documentation proving he is the legal owner of the property or has the right to rent the property to other individuals. Since Ryan has failed to provide proof of ownership, the room rental agreement between Ryan and Kendall is invalid. To establish utilities services, the Utility Billing department requires proof of residency (lease agreement), ID, and a $200 deposit, if applicable.

Since Kendall does not have a valid lease agreement, she is unable to establish services in her name. In addition, since individual rooms are rented, services must remain in the property owner’s name as the Utility Billing department is unable to divide monthly billing between tenants.

Policy:

Municipal Code allows the City of Visalia to tax roll delinquent utilities as a means of collection. (VMC

13.08.880; VMC 8.28.170). This method has become the most effective way of collection of past due charges since 2014 when the City was separated from CalWater for billing.

Staff Recommendation: The Finance and Utility Billing Department have determined that the property at 2840 W Orchard is still owned by Doris Biondich. Services were rendered at this property which are charged to the property owner. If the property owner is deceased these charges will need to be paid before the property is sold. This typically happens during the close of escrow. Staff recommends that the outstanding balance of $786.12, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $811.12 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 2840 W Orchard Ct.
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ATTACHMENT 5
Property Owner: Christine A Marquez
Property Address: 4138 E Willow Ave
APN: 103-520-002
Acct#: 765787
Lien Amount: $409.64 (Covering period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025) History:

April 20, 2022 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 4138 E Willow Ave for 2021 debt.

April 6, 2023 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 4138 E Willow Ave for 2022 debt.

April 28, 2023 - Customer called the Utility Billing Call Center to discuss her account balance and informed staff she would try to make a payment for past due balance.

April 17, 2024 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 4138 E Willow Ave for 2023 debt.

September 2024 to May 2026 - Past Due Notices have been mailed monthly to 4138 E Willow Ave.

April 17, 2025 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 4138 E Willow Ave for 2024 debt.

June 25, 2025 - Customer called the Utility Billing Call Center to discuss account balance and amount needed to remove her account from tax roll.

March 4, 2026 - Customer called the Utility Billing Call Center to discuss 2025 debt and potential tax roll.

April 6, 2026 - A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to 4138 E Willow Ave for 2025 debt.

April 23, 2026 - Customer called the Utility Billing Call Center to discuss tax roll amount and due date.

Account Background:

Christine Marquez, property owner, attended the Public Hearing on June 1, 2026, contesting the delinquent balance proposed to be tax rolled. Christine has requested assistance with paying her utility bill down by possibly waving past due charges.

Previous account history has shown that Christine has been a part of the tax roll process since 2022. Christine was mailed Notices of Public Hearings in April 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Christine has periodically made payments on her account. However, since Christine’s account has continued to have a past due balance, her payments have not paid off her 2025 debt. Christine receives monthly invoices and has been mailed past due notices every month since September 2024.

The amount put on the tax roll covers the period from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Christine’s account continues to be delinquent as of today and will be tax rolled next year for January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 if she continues to not submit payment. Her account will continue to assess penalties. 1067
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Policy:

Municipal Code allows the City of Visalia to tax roll delinquent utilities as a means of collection. (VMC

13.08.880; VMC 8.28.170). This method has become the most effective way of collection of past due charges since 2014 when the City was separated from CalWater for billing.

Staff Recommendation: The Finance and Utility Billing Department have determined that the property owner was given proper notification of the tax roll amount. Staff recommends that the outstanding balance of $384.64, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $409.64 be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 4138 E Willow. The customer will automatically be removed from the Tax roll list if full payment is received by June 30, 2026.
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ATTACHMENT 6
Property Owner: Ramandeep Kaur
Property Address: 1367 S Palm
APN: 101-390-011
Case Number: 250812096
Lien Amount: $225.00
History:
05/13/2023 – Complaint received regarding pigeons being kept on a lot (839 S Belmont St) that did not meet the minimum size requirements, as well as four unlicensed dogs. A warning citation (#ACO2600) was issued.
09/10/2024 – Additional complaint regarding pigeons received and confirmed at the new address, 1367 S. Palm. Attempted contact with the resident; a copy of the ordinance and a contact card were left at the property.
08/12/2025 – Property complaint received. Two $100 citations were issued for unsanitary conditions and failure to obtain required permits for animal care. This was the third attempt to contact the resident regarding complaints. The property owner did not appeal or contest the fines. 08/20/2025 – Made contact with property owner Ramandeep Kaur. She stated that all 30 pigeons were banded and registered with a racing pigeon organization. She also advised that she was still in the process of obtaining the necessary permit through the Planning and Building Department. 09/22/2025 – Harmeet Singh visited City Hall East building (315 E. Acequia) seeking to speak with a planner. Colleen Moreno was the planner called to the front counter to speak with Mr.

Singh. During the conversion, Mr. Singh produced a letter he received from the Code Enforcement Division by Code Enforcement Officer Jess Villegas, but also mentioned a citation issued by “Officer Barbee” from Animal Control. Based on the Code Enforcement letter, Mr. Singh was provided with a copy of the City Ordinance regarding the Keeping of Racing, Homing, & Sporting Pigeons as Household Pets Permit pursuant to Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance Section

17.32.250.
10/15/2025 – Harmeet Singh submitted the Keeping of Racing, Homing, & Sporting Pigeons as Household Pets permit application.
10/22/2025 – Planning & Community Preservation Director Paul Bernal approved and signed the permit. Approval letter and signed permit provided to Mr. Singh. 10/22/2025 – Notified by the City of Visalia Planning Division that a permit had been approved for up to 100 pigeons at 1367 S. Palm. Case closed.

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collecting outstanding balances. VMC 17.32.290 Permits required for pigeons and VMC

6.08.010 Animal Care(I) Unsanitary Conditions.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the outstanding citation fee of $200.00, plus the administrative fee of $25.00, for a total of $225.00, be placed as a tax lien assessment on the property at 1367 S Palm.
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October 22, 2025
Harmeet Singh
1367 South Palm Street
Visalia, CA 93292
RE: APPROVAL OF PERMIT FOR- KEEPING OF RACING, HOMING, & SPORTING PIGEONS AS HOUSEHOLD PETS PURSUANT SECTION 17 .32.250 OF THE

VISALIA MUNICIPAL CODE
This letter is to inform you that on October 16, 2025, the City of Visalia Planning Division reviewed your permit and determined that all provisions as required pursuant to Section

17.32.250 of the Visalia Municipal Code have been met. The Keeping of Racing, Homing, & Sporting Pigeons as Household Pets Permit is hereby approved, subject to the following:

1. The keeping of racing, homing or sporting pigeons, in accordance with the limitations specified in Section 17.32.270, may be permitted upon issuance of a permit by the planning and building division.

2. This article shall apply only to parcels ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area or larger that are located within the R-1-5, R-1-12.5, and R-1-20 zones.

3. Leg Banding. All racing, homing or sporting pigeons shall be banded with a leg band.

The leg band is defined as a seamless band, made of a durable material, which designates the national organization with which the bird is registered, and indicates the year of birth of the bird. Birds that are not banded shall not be considered to be racing, homing or sporting pigeons.

4. Number Limit. The number of racing, homing or sporting pigeons shall not cumulatively exceed one hundred (100) per parcel.

5. Loft Setbacks. The structure ("loft") housing the racing, homing or sporting pigeons shall comply with setback, height, and lot coverage limitations in the underlying zone.

The loft shall be setback a minimum distance of ten feet from residential structures on the site, to provide adequate distance for clean and sanitary loft maintenance, and a minimum distance of twenty- five (25) feet from the buildable area of any adjacent parcel. The buildable area shall be defined as that portion of the parcel that excludes the front, rear, and side yard setback areas. A site plan shall be submitted to ensure the site is in compliance.

6. Loft Maintenance. Any loft used for housing the racing, homing or sporting pigeons shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

7. Release and Feeding of Pigeons. All racing, homing or sporting pigeons shall be confined to the loft; except for limited periods necessary for exercise, training and competition. At no time shall pigeons be allowed to perch or linger on the buildings or property of others. Objects shall not be thrown at the birds during their training or exercise. All birds shall be fed within the confines of the loft. 315 E. Acequia Ave. • Visalia, CA 93291 P 559.713.4359 E [email protected] W visalia.gov 1071
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It is unlawful for the owners or persons having custody of any animal to permit, either willfully or through failure to exercise due care or control, any cruel acts upon said animal. Cruel acts are defined as follows:

A. To place, leave or expose, making accessible to animals, any poisonous substance;
B. To have, keep, or harbor any animal which is infected with any dangerous or incurable or painfully crippling condition, except as hereinafter provided. All such diseased or crippled animals with an incurable ailment taken into custody of the city shall be transferred to the Poundmaster for impoundment. This section shall not apply to animals within veterinary hospitals or under the care of a veterinarian, or having been diagnosed with any common, incurable disease where impoundment or quarantine is not recommended by a doctor of veterinary medicine; C. To fail, refuse or neglect to provide any animal in their charge or custody as owner or otherwise, with food, drink, shade or weatherproof housing facilities, or to carry any animal in or upon any vehicle in a cruel or inhumane manner; D. To willfully, or maliciously kill, maim, disfigure, tease, torture, beat with a stick, chain, club or other
object, mutilate, burn, scald with any substance, over-drive or otherwise cruelly set upon any animal, except that a reasonable force may be employed to drive off vicious or trespassing animals;
E. To hobble livestock or other animals by means of chains which are composed of tempered or other permanent wire links;
F. To drive or work any animal in a cruel manner when such animal is unfit for such work;
G. To promote, stage, hold, manage, conduct, carry on or attend any game, exhibition, contest, or fight in which one or more animals are engaged for the purpose of injuring, killing, maiming or destroying themselves or any other animal or person;
H. No person or business shall give away any live vertebrate animal as a prize for, or as an inducement to enter, any contest, game or other competition, or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement or offer such vertebrate as an incentive to enter into any business agreement whereby the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade;
I. No person shall keep upon any premises, any animals, including any fowl or household pets in a foul, offensive, obnoxious, filthy or unsanitary condition.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA

CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY THE VALIDITY OF THE LEGAL PROCESS USED

TO PLACE MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE SECURED

PROPERTY TAX ROLL
WHEREAS, Sections 38771-38775 of the Government Code authorizes cities to declare what constitutes a nuisance, establish a procedure for the abatement of a nuisance, and make the cost of abatement of a nuisance a special assessment against the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the written notices have been mailed to all delinquent accounts, and the required public hearing has been held as specified by the Visalia Ordinance Code; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City is placing miscellaneous special assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll for collection; and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with all laws pertaining to the levy of the special assessments to be collected; and
WHEREAS, the matter of the outstanding delinquent code enforcement fees for 777 N Burke, 094-110-008; 4508 Howard Ct, 087-380-063; and 1706 Dorothea Ave, 122-312-009 have been confirmed to be correct, and the assessments are recommended to be placed on the tax roll for collection; and WHEREAS, the matter of the outstanding utility billing fees for 2840 W Orchard Ct, 121-353-027; and 4138 E Willow Ave, 103-520-002, have been confirmed to be correct, and the assessments are recommended to be placed on the tax roll for collection; and
WHEREAS, the matter of the outstanding animal control fees for 1367 S Palm, 101-390-011, has been confirmed to be correct, and the fee assessment is recommended to be placed on the tax roll for collection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Visalia that the following items be added to the certified list of Miscellaneous Special Assessments, and direct the Finance Director to give the updated list to the Tulare County Auditor for placement on the secured tax roll for collection:

1. 777 N Burke, 094-110-008, $2,667.86
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2. 4508 Howard Ct, 087-380-063, $1,025.00

3. 1706 Dorothea Ave, 122-312-009, $2,932.35

4. 2840 W Orchard Ct, 121-353-027, $811.12

5. 4138 E Willow Ave, 103-520-002, $474.64

6. 1367 S Palm, 101-390-011, $225.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2026-44 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated:June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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•Public Hearing: Held on June 1st to approve annual
Tax Roll assessments.
•Contested Items: Six assessments were formally
contested during the hearing.
•Council Direction: Staff was directed to evaluate
the contested items and return with
recommendations.

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•Proper Notice: Staff confirmed all property owners
received proper legal notification.
•Appeal Expiration: Verified that all administrative
appeal periods have expired.

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Placement of all six contested assessments on
the 2026-27 Tax Roll:
•Code Enforcement: (3) items
•Utility Billing: (2) items
•Animal Control Services: (1) item

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Outstanding balances paid by June 30, 2026, will be
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Staff Recommends:

Adoption of Resolution 2026-44, authorizing the
placement of contested assessments on the
Tulare County secured property tax roll.

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File #: 25-0804 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda #: 2.

Agenda Item Wording:

Public Hearing and adoption of the Budget - Continue review of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 & 2027/28 Budget, conduct a public hearing, adopt the proposed budget and approve Resolution 2026-

39. Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by: Renee Nagel, Finance and Technology Director,559-713-4375, [email protected], Amee Swearingen, Budget Analyst, 559-713-4170, [email protected]
Department Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
· Continue review and discussion of the proposed budget; · Conduct a required public hearing to receive citizen input; and · Approve the City Fiscal Year 2026/27 and 2027/28 Budget. Specific items may be requested for separate approval.

Summary:

The 2026-2028 Biennial Budget is comprised of all City funds, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds. The proposed budget appropriation for FY 2026/27 is $409 million and $359 million in FY 2027/28. The budget was developed using a conservative and responsible approach for both revenues and expenditures while meeting the community’s needs and addressing the goals established by the City Council for the next two years.

A detailed summary of the budget assumptions is included in the Budget Message of the document.

The budget book can be viewed on the City Webpage at
<https://www.visalia.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3095/Proposed-2026-27--2027-28-Budget-Document -PDF> .

Background Discussion:

The City Council has spent the last several months reviewing the Capital Budget and Measure N.

Last meeting the operating budget and the budget, as a whole, was presented to Council.

Questions raised at the June 1st meeting are addressed at the end of this report.

Staff recommends that the Council adopt a budget by June 30th to comply with the Charter requirements. The charter requires a budget appropriation for all expenditures. However, if Council desires further discussion of the budget, the June 15th public hearing could be continued to a special meeting which would need to be held before June 30th.

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Finally, the Visalia Charter states that at any regularly scheduled meeting the City Council may make changes to the adopted budget. That being the case, Council has the ability to reshape the budget as it sees fit throughout the year. As staff often mentions, the budget is a living, breathing document, because fiscal circumstances change constantly and circumstances can dictate that changes to the budget must be made along the way.

The proposed budget appropriation for FY 2026/27 is $409 million and $359 million in FY 2027/28 as shown in Table 1 - Proposed Appropriation. The decrease in FY 2027/28 is due to less capital projects.

Table 1
Proposed Appropriations
2026/27 2027/28
Fund Type Appropriations Appropriations
General Fund (ex: Police, Fire, Parks,General Government) * $ 108,977,500 $ 110,922,100 Capital Projects Funds (ex: Gas Tax , Impact Fees) 17,624,500 18,589,600 Special Revenue Funds (ex: Streets, MS T & MS R Sales Tax) 79,836,300 61,897,800 Debt Service Funds (ex: 2015 COP) 1,400,600 1,153,100
Business-Type Funds (ex: Wastewater, Solid Waste, Airport) 166,622,300 130,676,300 Internal Service Funds (ex: MIS, Fleet, Risk) 34,210,800 35,540,400 Total $ 408,672,000 $ 358,779,300
*Note: The General Fund in this table includes sub funds such as Civic Center Reserve Fund, Police Unclaimed Fund, and OakTree Preservation.

The City’s budget includes all allocated positions and assumes no vacancies, as is the usual practice. In the past, vacancy savings have been used to fund emergency, unplanned, or projects that are scheduled in the future years.

The proposed budget includes a total of 737 full-time employees and 278 part-time employees. This count includes the addition of 21 new full-time positions across the organization. In total, 5 full-time positions are proposed within the General Fund, and 16 full-time positions in the Internal Service, Special Revenue, and Enterprise funds. The proposed positions are critical for the implementation of the City Council’s priorities and goals to enhance services and maintain the quality of life for our citizens. The proposed positions are listed in Table 2, FY 2026/27 & 2027/28 Recommended Positions.

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Table 2
FY 2026/27 & 2027/28 Recommended Positions
Department Division Qty Position
Fiscal
Year
Funded
General Fund
Finance Purchasing -1535 1 Purchasing Technician 26/27
Parks and Recreation Building Maintenance -1623 1 Building Maintenance Electrician 26/27 Parks and Recreation Parks -1622 1 Park Ranger 26/27
Parks and Recreation Building Maintenance -1623 1 Building Maintenance Technician 26/27 Police Police -2104 1 Office Assistant 26/27
Total 5
Measure N
Police Police -1411 1 Crime Analysis Technician 26/27
Police Police -1411 2 Police Officers 26/27
Police Police -1411 1 Police Officer 27/28
Police Police -1411 1 Communications Operator 27/28
Total 5
Internal Service Fund & Enterprise Funds
Administration Transit - 4551 1 Management Analyst 27/28 Engineering & Building Building Safety - 4014 1 Building Official 26/27 Finance & Technology IT - 5141 2 Information System Analysts (Cyber Security) 26/27 Finance & Technology IT - 5141/4131 1 Computer Technician 27/28 Public Works Fleet - 5013 1 Parts Specialist 26/27
Public Works Fleet - 5012 1 Equipment Mechanic/Sr 26/27 Public Works Solid Waste - 4445 1 Solid Waste Operator 26/27 Public Works Solid waste - 4443 1 Solid Waste Operator 27/28 Public Works Wastewater - 4332 1 Wastewater Facility Operator I 26/27 Public Works Wastewater - 4335 1 Wastewater Maintenance Worker (Vac Con) 26/27 Total 11
General Fund
The City’s primary and largest fund is the General Fund which supports general municipal services such as police, fire, parks, recreation services, and general government. It consists of 9 operating departments. The General Fund proposed budget has an increase in FY 2026/27 of $3.1 million (2.8%) from the current budget and an increase of $0.4 million (.3%) for FY 2027/28. The General Fund proposed budget is balanced and is projected to have a surplus of $2.3 million in FY 2026/27 and $5.6 million in FY 2027/28 as shown in Table 3 - General Fund Recommended Budget.

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Table 3
General Fund Recommended Budget
2025/26
Projected
2026/27
Growth
2026/27
Proposed
2027/28
Growth
2027/28
Proposed

REVENUES
Sales Tax 49,163,600 2.4% 50,392,700 2.4% 51,652,500
Property Tax 21,119,300 0.9% 21,301,100 2.8% 21,906,300 Property Tax - VLF Swap 18,227,300 2.0% 18,591,800 2.0% 18,963,600 Franchise Fee 3,297,600 2.0% 3,363,600 2.0% 3,430,900
Transit Occupany Tax 5,101,900 2.0% 5,203,900 2.0% 5,308,000 Business License Tax 3,450,000 2.0% 3,519,000 2.0% 3,589,400 All Other Revenues 10,796,500 -3.5% 10,433,700 9.6% 11,537,400 Total Operating Reveuens 111,156,200 1.5% 112,805,800 3.1% 116,388,100

EXPENDITURES
Non Departmental 887,400 2.2% 907,600 1.9% 924,900
Administration 3,841,300 9.9% 4,261,200 -0.1% 4,257,900 Administrative Services 1,805,200 15.5% 2,135,500 2.1% 2,181,600 Engineering and Building 5,652,900 6.2% 6,025,300 4.1% 6,281,000 Finance and Technology 3,855,500 11.0% 4,332,200 3.6% 4,493,300 Fire 17,820,400 2.1% 18,193,800 3.0% 18,765,600
Parks and Recreation 11,926,200 9.5% 13,182,700 2.6% 13,540,300 Planning and Community Preservation 3,130,800 9.4% 3,456,800 3.8% 3,592,400 Police 39,894,200 7.0% 42,904,400 3.6% 44,520,700
Public Works 5,113,900 10.1% 5,690,800 2.8% 5,856,500
Total Operating Expenditures 93,927,800 7.1% 101,090,300 3.2% 104,414,200 Less: Allocations Net Reimbursements (2,484,500) (2,571,000) (2,387,400) Operating Expenditures Less Reimbursements 91,443,300 7.2% 98,519,300 3.4% 102,026,800 Capital Expenditures FY 25/26 5,382,400 -27.8% 4,212,400 -38.5% 3,041,000 Capital Expenditures Prior Year 1,591,000 1,591,000 -
Transfers Out to Other Funds 8,957,900 -46.3% 6,124,300 -6.4% 5,755,800 Total Expenditures 107,374,600 2.8% 110,447,000 0.3% 110,823,600 Surplus/(Deficit) 3,781,600 2,358,800 5,564,500
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Special Revenue, Enterprise, and All Other Funds
The Measure T Plan will be brought to Council for the annual recertification on June 15th.

Measure N had its first public hearing April 20th and the second public hearing on May 4th. These meetings approved the next 10 year plan and the proposed budget for FY 2026/27 & 2027/28. The approved budget for Measure N is included in the Citywide Budget.

There are no other notable changes in the Special Revenue or Enterprise Funds. For more detail on the Special Revenue, Enterprise, and Other Funds, please refer to the Budget Message located in the first section of the biennial budget document.

Capital Improvement Projects (All Funds)
The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consists of a six year plan with the first two years being appropriated with the recommended biennial budget. The projects recommended have been reviewed by City Council and are listed in detail in the Capital Improvement Section of the budget document. The total CIP recommended for FY 2026/27 is $134 million and $76.6 million for FY 2027/28 as shown in Table 4, 2026/27 to 2031/32 CIP Summary.

Table 4
2026/27 to 2031/32 CIP Summary
Fund Name (Number) 2026-27 2027-28 Future Capital Projects Page General Fund (001) 001 4,212,400 3,041,000 25,420,900 12-6 General Fund 4,212,400 3,041,000 25,420,900
Police Unclaimed Funds (012) 012 36,500 - - 12-23
Gas Tax (111) 111 4,034,700 3,728,700 20,618,10012-28
SB1 - RMRA (113) 113 5,403,600 3,900,000 17,028,40012-34 Measure T (121) 121 77,200 - - 12-36
Measure R-Local Fund (131) 131 3,800,600 2,529,200 17,961,60012-37 Measure R-Trailways (132) 132 516,900 1,998,700 5,057,000 12-43 Measure R-Regional Projects (133) 133 - 5,000,000 5,000,000 12-46 Measure N (141) 141 25,285,500 4,129,000 16,630,00012-47 Measure N Maintenance and Emergency (142) 142 1,500,000 1,500,000 4,500,000 12-48 Visalia Baseball (157) 157 300,000 140,000 500,000 12-49 Ground Water Recharge (224) 224 1,737,200 533,200 1,343,300 12-60 Landscape and Lighting (273) 273 945,000 745,000 4,140,000 12-77 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-311) 311 336,600 445,000 1,484,000 12-98 Home Investment Parternships (HOME) Grant (321) 321 465,300 465,000 1,470,000 12-99 Homekey (333) 333 608,800 508,800 - 12-100
Homekey+ (334) 334 - 720,000 - 12-101
Narcotics Forfeiture (621) 621 180,000 - - 12-154
Special Revenue Funds 45,227,900 26,342,600 95,732,400
Corporation Yard Impact Fee (103) 103 - - 2,081,700 12-24 Library Impact Fee (104) 104 - - 550,000 12-25
Police Impact Fee (105) 105 250000 - - 12-26
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Fund Name (Number) 2026-27 2027-28 Future Capital Projects Page General Fund (001) 001 4,212,400 3,041,000 25,420,900 12-6 General Fund 4,212,400 3,041,000 25,420,900
Police Unclaimed Funds (012) 012 36,500 - - 12-23
Gas Tax (111) 111 4,034,700 3,728,700 20,618,10012-28
SB1 - RMRA (113) 113 5,403,600 3,900,000 17,028,40012-34 Measure T (121) 121 77,200 - - 12-36
Measure R-Local Fund (131) 131 3,800,600 2,529,200 17,961,60012-37 Measure R-Trailways (132) 132 516,900 1,998,700 5,057,000 12-43 Measure R-Regional Projects (133) 133 - 5,000,000 5,000,000 12-46 Measure N (141) 141 25,285,500 4,129,000 16,630,00012-47 Measure N Maintenance and Emergency (142) 142 1,500,000 1,500,000 4,500,000 12-48 Visalia Baseball (157) 157 300,000 140,000 500,000 12-49 Ground Water Recharge (224) 224 1,737,200 533,200 1,343,300 12-60 Landscape and Lighting (273) 273 945,000 745,000 4,140,000 12-77 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-311) 311 336,600 445,000 1,484,000 12-98 Home Investment Parternships (HOME) Grant (321) 321 465,300 465,000 1,470,000 12-99 Homekey (333) 333 608,800 508,800 - 12-100
Homekey+ (334) 334 - 720,000 - 12-101
Narcotics Forfeiture (621) 621 180,000 - - 12-154
Special Revenue Funds 45,227,900 26,342,600 95,732,400
Corporation Yard Impact Fee (103) 103 - - 2,081,700 12-24 Library Impact Fee (104) 104 - - 550,000 12-25
Police Impact Fee (105) 105 250,000 - - 12-26
Fire Impact Fee (106) 106 150,000 100,000 200,000 12-27 Park & Recreational Facilities (211) 211 2,368,700 419,700 18,675,10012-50 Storm Sewer Construction (221) 221 4,531,900 2,085,800 21,646,90012-53 Sewer Connection (232) 232 11,910,000 2,300,000 - 12-66 Transportation Impact Fees (241) 241 7,846,300 11,464,400 67,352,40012-67 Waterways Fund (261) 261 1,131,600 2,014,200 5,831,600 12-74 State Transportation Fund (281) 281 275,000 1,833,300 1,100,000 12-79 NE Capital Improvements (291) 291 468,700 25,600 805,700 12-81 Capital Projects Funds 28,932,200 20,243,000 118,243,400 Storm Sewer Deficiency (222) 222 550,000 20,000 117,400 12-58 Wastewater Trunk Line Construction (231) 231 3,711,000 780,000 17,882,90012-63 Building Safety (401) 401 439,000 50,000 700,000 12-102 Animal Services (406) 406 - 60,000 210,000 12-104
Airport (411) 411 219,000 4,336,100 4,607,00012-105
Convention Center (413) 413 846,400 428,400 23,714,00012-109 Wastewater (431) 431 37,009,300 12,337,700 26,511,10012-114 Solid Waste (441) 441 2,268,300 1,881,700 18,978,90012-124 Transit Capital (452) 452 6,283,600 2,782,200 81,345,00012-128 Storm Sewer Maintenance & Operations (481) 481 415,000 190,000 7,616,40012-131 Enterprise (Business-type) Funds 51,741,600 22,866,100 181,682,700 Fleet Maintenance (501) 501 43,600 - - 12-136
Vehicle Replacement (502) 502 1,768,500 1,239,400 11,594,40012-137 Police Vehicle Replacement Measure T (503) 31,800 327,000 981,000 12-145 Fire Vehicle Replacement Measure T (504) 504 - 1,277,000 - 12-146 Measure N Vehicle Replacement (505) 505 17,500 - 2,449,00012-147 Information Services (511) 511 506,000 1,242,000 2,920,00012-149 Risk (551) 551 1,500,000 - - 12-153
Internal Service Funds 3,867,400 4,085,400 17,944,400
Total Capital Appropriation 133,981,500 76,578,100 439,023,800 2026/27 - 2031/32 Capital Improvements Program SUMMARY OF CAPITAL PROJECTS Visalia City Council Page 6 of 8 Printed on 6/12/2026
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Storm Sewer Maintenance & Operations (481) 481 415,000 190,000 7,616,40012131 Enterprise (Business-type) Funds 51,741,600 22,866,100 181,682,700 Fleet Maintenance (501) 501 43,600 - - 12-136
Vehicle Replacement (502) 502 1,768,500 1,239,400 11,594,40012-137 Police Vehicle Replacement Measure T (503) 31,800 327,000 981,000 12-145 Fire Vehicle Replacement Measure T (504) 504 - 1,277,000 - 12-146 Measure N Vehicle Replacement (505) 505 17,500 - 2,449,00012-147 Information Services (511) 511 506,000 1,242,000 2,920,00012-149 Risk (551) 551 1,500,000 - - 12-153
Internal Service Funds 3,867,400 4,085,400 17,944,400
Total Capital Appropriation 133,981,500 76,578,100 439,023,800 *Multi-funded projects (Fund 301) -- see page 12-82
Budget Conclusion
The budget projection includes continued revenue growth in majority of the funds as economic activity in the City continues to increase and new businesses open. While the City is in overall sound financial shape today, we must be cautious in approving expenditures that will impact the City in the long term. Revenue forecasts show continued growth; however, we must recognize that other foreign and domestic factors (i.e. inflation, housing prices, supply chain disruptions, etc.) could negatively impact the growth and expansion of our local economy. Any of these factors could also cause another economic downturn. Staff is optimistic about the financial outlook but we must also continue to be fiscally responsible by having sufficient reserves, balanced budgets, and prudent spending policies.

Response to Council Questions from June 1 meeting:

What percentage of the budget is for public safety of cities similar in size? There were 7 cities that were surveyed, 5 with similar population and 2 near Visalia that are the closest in size. The average percentage spent on public safety is 65%. The City of Visalia is 61% for the General Fund only and 67% for the General Fund plus Measure T and N. Table 5, Public Safety Percentage of Total Budget shows each city and if they have a sales tax measure that contributes towards public safety. Other cities’ sales tax measure transfer money into the General Fund to balance the fund or the money is deposited into the General Fund. For this purpose for the City of Visalia, Measure N and T are combined with the General Fund.

City Population Police Fire
Total Public
Safety % of
Total Budget Sales Tax Measure
Clovis 129,889 52% 23% 75% Measure Y - 1%
Victorville 139,680 30% 18% 48% Measure P - 1%
Torrance 143,261 35% 24% 59% None
Visalia 148,302 47% 20% 67% Measure N & T - 0.75%
Escondido 152,196 44% 24% 68% Measure I - 1%
Pomona 153,042 48% 21% 69% None
Modesto 220,048 43% 31% 74% Measure H - transfers into GF Bakersfield 422,853 48% 17% 65% PSVS - 1%
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the percentage listed.

Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: None Prior Council Action: Capital Presentations: February, March, April, May 2026, June 1, 2026 Alternatives: None
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 & 2027/28 Budget and approve Resolution 2026-39.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 06/30/2026
Attachments: Resolution 2026-39
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CITY OF VISALIA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION LEVELS FOR ALL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 AND 2027-28

AND RE-APPROPRIATING CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS AND OPERATING FUNDS

WHICH DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA TO BE ENCUMBERED OR DESIGNATED FROM PRIOR YEARS.

WHEREAS, the Visalia City Council held a public hearing on June 15, 2026 on the proposed multi-year budget for the City of Visalia for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 fiscal years, and WHEREAS, the re-appropriation of certain capital projects and operating funds that are encumbered or designated from prior years is necessary, and WHEREAS, authorization from City Council is necessary for:

1. The City Manager to transfer appropriations within fund budgets including salary and capital accounts and staff levels, provided, however, that the total appropriations are not increased thereby.

2. The Finance Director to transfer appropriations among the items within departmental budgets, except for salary and capital accounts.

3. Staff to transfer or lend monies from one fund to another as specified in the budget document or as needed.

WHEREAS, the approval of the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-27 and 2027-28 and in concept out to 2031-32, as part of the 2026-27 and 2027-28 2 multi-year budget is necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Visalia that the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year totaling $408,672,000 and for the 2027-28 fiscal year totaling $358,779,300 be approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

1. The City Manager is authorized to transfer appropriations within fund budgets including salary and capital accounts and staff levels, provided, however, that the total appropriations are not increased thereby.

2. The Finance Director is authorized to transfer appropriations among the items within departmental budgets, except for salary and capital accounts.

3. Staff is authorized to transfer or lend monies from one fund to another as specified in the budget document or as needed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Visalia that for all funds, for capital projects and/or operating funds that are encumbered or designated from prior years, be re-appropriated, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Visalia that any currently active capital projects and operating funds that do not meet the criteria to be encumbered or designated, be re-appropriated.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2026-39 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item Wording:

Measure T District Tax Recertification - Recertify the Measure T Plan for fiscal year 2026/27.

Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by: Renee Nagel, Finance and Technology Director,559-713-4375, [email protected], Amee Swearingen, Budget Analyst, 559-713-4170, [email protected]
Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council recertify the Measure T expenditure plan for the new budget year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (FY 2026/27) as required per the plan to be done annually; and to continue with the existing plan until all staffing levels and projects have been met.

Summary:

In March of 2004, the voters of Visalia passed a Sales Tax Override measure to increase public safety in the community. The plan had several accountability components to assure that the City was accountable to the public, namely:
· An independent auditor will annually review and audit expenditures to ensure monies are spent as outlined in the plan.
· The Citizens Advisory Committee will annually review revenues and expenditures, providing a second independent verification.
· Annually in June, the City Manager will recertify the plan to City Council. · Every eight years, a public hearing will be conducted to review the progress of the plan and the continuing need for the sales tax. After public comment, Council will consider the appropriateness of the sales tax. To maintain the sales tax measure in place, a supermajority vote (4/5ths) is required. The public hearing will be held the first meeting of January starting January 2013, January 2021, and continuing every 8 years thereafter.

Background Discussion:

In 2004, City of Visalia voters approved a measure to increase sales tax by ¼ cent. This was known as Measure T and the sales tax revenues generated by the voter-approved measure are earmarked for public safety. The sales tax is shared 60% police and 40% fire. Thus, the City maintains two funds: Measure T - Fire and Measure T - Police. The measure uses a detailed, 20-year plan which includes hiring of personnel, construction of capital projects, and equipment purchases. The last year of the plan was FY 2024/25. The plan requires each fund to maintain an economic uncertainty fund of 30% of expenditures that was recently changed from 25% of budgeted revenues in the original plan.

This is to be used if revenues do not cover expenditures.

Annually the plan is required to get recertified by Council and every eight years a review of the sales tax measure and the need to continue it. The next effectiveness review is schedule for January 2029.

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tax measure and the need to continue it. The next effectiveness review is schedule for January 2029.

For the annual recertification, staff brings all the completed elements and a projection of both the funds revenues and expenditures. Plan elements implemented to date are as follows:
· Two Police substations built
· 23 Police Officers hired and vehicles purchased (reduced from 28 due to revenue shortfalls and as directed by the City Council at their June 20, 2011 meeting) · 13 Firefighters hired (reduced from the original plan of 18) · Built Fire Station 55 and Training Facility
· Built Fire Station 53
· Purchased 2 New Fire Trucks
· Built Visalia Emergency Communication Center
In addition, the plan requires both police and fire portions of the funds to contribute towards the Public Safety building. The building is currently under construction. At the time of the contract award for construction, staff evaluated the Measure T funds and to ensure the funds stayed healthy enough to fund the amended plan operations, it was decided that Measure T funds would not contribute towards the Public Safety building.

It is important to remember that the original Measure T plan was not balanced from its inception and included a structural deficit. The original Measure T plan was adopted with a deficit after the first 20 years. The plan anticipated that the solution for the deficit would be funded by 1) greater than expected revenues, 2) less than expected costs; or 3) addition General Fund revenues. In reality, Measure T had several years of revenues being lower than the plan and higher expenditures due to increased personnel costs (PERS and health), construction, and vehicle costs. In addition, the General Fund has had limited available resources due to the same increased costs.

To keep the Measure T funds from going negative, the City has taken several remedial actions over the years, specifically:
· Reduced Police Officers allocation by 5 (2 through attrition & 3 transferred to the General Fund). The current number of officers is 23 reduced from 28. · Fire original plan was for 14 positions and was amended to add 4 bringing the total to

18. During the economic down turn this was amended to 15 and then again in June 2019 which moved the Battalion Chief and Administrative Captain to Measure N bringing the total Fire position allocation to 13 which is 1 less than the original plan. · Declared a fiscal emergency for fiscal years 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, and 12/13 · Maximum of 1 vacancy is allowed in each Measure T fund Sales Tax
Last fiscal year, Measure T increased by 2% and is projected to increase by 3% in FY 25/26.

Measure T sales tax growth and declines are not the same as the General Fund sales tax due to not receiving any of the general 1% sales tax. It only receives the additional ¼ cent tax. The difference is due to how district sales taxes are applied compared to general sales taxes in two main areas: car sales and business to business sales. District sales tax is applied to the City the car is registered in, not the City it is sold in. Therefore, for Visalia to receive the district sales tax for a purchase of a vehicle, that vehicle would have to be registered in Visalia. If a resident from Dinuba purchases a Visalia City Council Page 2 of 6 Printed on 6/12/2026
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vehicle, that vehicle would have to be registered in Visalia. If a resident from Dinuba purchases a vehicle in Visalia, Visalia would receive their local 1% share of the State sales tax but would not receive any of the district taxes (Measure T & N). Likewise, Business to Business sales tax works the same way. One of the areas that Visalia has seen a large sales tax growth is in Business to Business sales. These transactions do not help Measure T as they do our General Sales Tax.

Chart 1 - Measure T Revenues, shows the projected sales tax to be equal to the amended plan expenses for FY 2026/27. In reality, the expenses will be less than FY 2026/27 proposed budget due to vacancies. In addition, the chart does not include interest earnings which is approximately $0.5 million annually.

Chart 1 - Measure T Revenues & Expenditures
Fire Measure T
The majority of expenditures for the Fire Measure T fund are for salary and benefits, as shown in Table 1 - Fire Measure T Projections. The five-year projection is conservative and has the sales tax growing each year by 2%. The fund is projected to have an operating surplus of $0.4 million which brings the fund balance to $6.8 million at the end of this fiscal year. The end of year surplus is projected to decrease annually, mainly due to the increase in salary and benefit costs. This projection assumes there will be no vacancies and no recession. Typically, there are 1-2 vacancies in this fund per year.

Table 1 - Fire Measure T Projections
Amended Plan
19/20 - 13 firefighters - no admin captain or BC
FY25/26
Projection
FY26/27
Proposed
FY27/28
Proposed FY28/29 FY29/30 FY30/31
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Amended Plan
19/20 - 13 firefighters - no admin captain or BC
FY25/26
Projection
FY26/27
Proposed
FY27/28
Proposed FY28/29 FY29/30 FY30/31
Revenues
Sales Tax Revenues 3,842,100 3,938,200 4,036,700 4,117,400 4,199,700 4,283,700 Interest & Strike Team 243,500 243,100 243,100 245,500 248,000 250,500 Total Revenues 4,085,600 4,181,300 4,279,800 4,362,900 4,447,700 4,534,200 Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits 3,115,300 3,498,600 3,617,600 3,726,100 3,837,900 3,953,000 Operating Expenditures 538,400 563,900 580,800 598,200 616,100 634,600 Capital - - - - -
Total Expenditures 3,653,700 4,062,500 4,198,400 4,324,300 4,454,000 4,587,600 Surplus/(Shortfall) 431,900 118,800 81,400 38,600 (6,300) (53,400) Beginning Fund Balance 6,405,392 6,781,815 6,838,017 6,878,647 6,816,880 6,771,670 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 431,900 118,800 81,400 38,600 (6,300) (53,400) Transfer Economic Uncert Fund (55,477) (62,597) (40,770) (100,367) (38,910) (40,080) Ending Fund Balance 6,781,815 6,838,017 6,878,647 6,816,880 6,771,670 6,678,190 Econ Uncertainty Balance 1,156,153 1,218,750 1,196,923 1,297,290 1,336,200 1,376,280 Economic Uncertainty calculation changed to 30% of operating expenditures in 24/25 Measure T - Police
Police Measure T revenues have exceeded the expenditures since FY 2012/13 due to the reduction in police officers. This reduction, as well as reducing the VECC contribution, has allowed the fund to have a surplus at the end of each year. Like Fire, the majority of the expenditures are for salary and benefits which consists of 23 officers as shown in Table 2 - Police Measure T Projection. The fiveyear projection is conservative and has the sales tax growing by 2% each year. The fund is projected to have a surplus of $0.4 million which brings the fund balance to $8.9 million at the end of this fiscal year. The Police Measure T Fund contributes $151,200 (9.6% of total debt payment) towards the annual VECC debt payment which started in fiscal year 15/16 and will end in December 2029. Per the original Measure T plan, this fund would be paying 25% ($284,500 annually) of the debt payment.

Since revenues could not cover the full debt payment, staff reduced the Measure T portion of the annual debt payment to $151,000. In addition, the General Fund is carrying three Measure T officers.

Each officer costs about $180,000. The end of year surplus is projected to decrease, mainly due to the increase in salary and benefit costs. Once the debt is fully paid (FY 29/30), the end of year surplus will increase. This projection assumes there will be no vacancies. Typically, there are 1-2 vacancies in this fund per year and there will be no recession.

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Table 2 - Police Measure T Projections
Amended Plan (28 to 23, 3 are in GF)
Total 23 officers F
Y
2 FY25/26
Projection
FY26/27
Proposed
FY27/28
Proposed FY28/29 FY29/30 FY30/31
Revenues
Sales Tax Revenues 5,763,100 5,907,200 6,054,900 6,176,000 6,299,500 6,425,500 Interest & Grant Reimb 220,100 230,100 230,100 232,400 234,700 237,000 Total Revenues 5,983,200 6,137,300 6,285,000 6,408,400 6,534,200 6,662,500 Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits 4,461,100 4,713,800 4,904,800 5,051,900 5,203,500 5,333,600 Operating Expenditures 823,100 859,300 885,100 911,700 939,100 953,200 Debt Payment (VECC) 151,060 151,060 151,060 151,060 151,060 - Capital - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 5,435,260 5,724,160 5,940,960 6,114,660 6,293,660 6,286,800 Surplus/(Shortfall) 547,940 413,140 344,040 293,740 240,540 375,700 Beginning Fund Balance 8,361,280 8,906,610 9,233,080 9,512,080 9,753,710 9,940,550 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 547,940 413,140 344,040 293,740 240,540 375,700 Transfer - Economic Uncert Fund (2,610) (86,670) (65,040) (52,110) (53,700) 2,060 Ending Fund Balance 8,906,610 9,233,080 9,512,080 9,753,710 9,940,550 10,318,310 Econ Uncertainty Balance 1,630,580 1,717,250 1,782,290 1,834,400 1,888,100 1,886,040 Economic Uncertainty calculation changed to 30% of operating expenditures in 24/25 Measure T Economic Uncertainty Fund
In June 2024, Council amended the uncertainty fund policy to be maintained at 30% of operating expenditures to match the General Fund and Measure N and this started in FY 24/25.

Measure T Recertification and Maintenance of Effort Requirement Measure T is required to complete an annual recertification and maintenance of effort (MOE) calculation. The MOE is to ensure that the General Fund monies budgeted for Police and Fire operations does not fall below the previous years’ service level. In the event of an economic emergency, the City Council may only alter this provision by a supermajority (4/5th’) vote. The City meets this calculation for FY 2026/27 as shown in Table 3: FY 2026/27 MOE Calculation.

Table 3 - FY 2026/27 MOE Calculation
General Fund 25/26 Budget 26/27 Budget
Budget
Increase/
(Decrease)
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General Fund 25/26 Budget 26/27 Budget
Budget
Increase/
(Decrease)
Fire Operating Expenditures $ 18,837,300 $ 20,563,500 $ 1,726,200 Police Operating Expenditures $ 43,756,200 $ 49,706,700 $ 5,950,500 Total $ 62,593,500 $ 70,270,200 $ 7,676,700
Conclusion
Measure T has implemented the majority of the components of the expenditure plan. Previously, the City has taken steps to reduce ongoing operational costs as expenditures have exceeded revenues.

The 5-year projection shows revenues exceeding expenditures which results in cash balances increasing each year. This projection does not include an economic downturn, which would result in less revenues. At this time, staff recommends continuing with the plan and its amendments and will continue to monitor revenues and expenditures to assure that the funds remain in balance. If the projection continues to be met, staff will return with recommendations to add to the plan.

Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: N/A Prior Council Action: Measure T Reauthorization 1/4/21, Recertification annually in June.

Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to recertify the Measure T expenditure plan for FY 2026/27 and continue with the amended plan until all staffing levels have been met.

Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 06/30/2026
Attachments: None
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Visalia City Council
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Visalia, CA 93291
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Agenda Item Wording:

Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption -
· General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02: A request by the City of Visalia to change the land use designation on a 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use. · First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 to adopt Change of Zone No. 2025-03: A request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (QuasiPublic) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use).

Location: The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100-103).

Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by:

Brandon Smith, Principal Planner, [email protected], (559) 713-4636; Paul Bernal, Planning and Community Preservation Director, [email protected], (559) 713- 4025
Department Recommendation:

The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions, consistent with the staff recommendation made to Planning Commission on June 8, 2026:
1) Adopt Initial Study / Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 (Resolution No. 2026-37 required); 2) Approve General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 (Resolution No. 2026-38 required); and, 3) Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 to adopt Change of Zone No. 2025-03.

If approved by the City Council, staff will bring back the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04, at the July 20, 2026, City Council meeting.

The entitlements are supported by both the Planning Commission and staff based on the project’s consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the entitlements are consistent with the recommendation of the City Council during the public hearing item held on September 2, 2025, where Council favored the entire 21-acre site being designated for Commercial Mixed Use, rather than the previous concept to change 16 acres out of the 21-acre parcel toward Commercial Mixed Use and retain 5 acres on the northwest portion of the parcels for potential park use. Additional information regarding park plans in the northwest quadrant has been provided in the report below and illustrated in the map included as Attachment 5.

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Summary:

General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03 together are a request by the City of Visalia to change the general plan land use and zoning designations on a 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation land use (QP zone) to Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU zone), as shown in the exhibit to each entitlement’s respective resolution. The 21-acre parcel is an undeveloped parcel located on the northwest corner of North Akers Street and West Riggin Avenue (see aerial map in Attachment 11).

The proposed project only changes the land use and zoning designations associated with the parcel.

No specific development is being proposed or is planned in correlation with the General Plan Amendment / Change of Zone.

The reclassification of land use and zoning designations toward a commercial designation was based upon the recommendation of the City Council upon the conclusion of four work session discussions held between January 16, 2020 and August 19, 2024. The site has always held the general plan land use and zoning designation of Parks/Recreation / QP zone since the property’s annexation in 2010.

Visalia Unified School District sold the site to the City of Visalia in 2014 and has retained property to the north for development of a middle school and future high school. Visalia’s General Plan, adopted in 2014, illustrates this site in a Parks/Facilities Map as a potential location for a new community park serving the northwest quadrant (see Attachment 1). General Plan Policy PSCU-P-5 more explicitly calls for the creation of a new community park to be built in and to serve the northwest quadrant.

Background Discussion:

Over the course of the four work sessions held to discuss land uses on the site, City staff suggested that the City-owned property at Akers & Riggin may be better suited for a land use other than Parks/Recreation given its location at a major intersection, with speculation towards a commercial designation. The potential change is further supported by Land Use Policy LU-P-6, which states, “Strive for a balanced mix of local, regional, and national retailers that offer a diversity of product and pricing choices, and undertake strategic initiatives to attract new retail development. Initiatives could include: Promote catalyst projects at key locations to stimulate private investment; Encourage quality retail and restaurant uses to locate where “multiplier effects” are most likely; Build on synergies that could occur between complementary businesses.”
The redesignation of the site to facilitate mixed use commercial development provides a range of opportunities to serve both existing and future residents. Between the times that the four work sessions were held, the Carleton Acres Specific Plan was drafted and adopted in 2023, solidifying a new commercial land use designation further to the west.

The City Council’s direction to staff from the last work session meeting was to also prepare and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit potential land developers to submit design proposals for this site, and to hold a future meeting to discuss design stipulations and use limitations on the site.

However, prior to the preparation of a RFP, the City must declare the property as Surplus Land in order to take action of selling the property.

In 2025, staff prepared an environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute & Guidelines and brought a GPA and COZ request to the Planning Commission and City Council to change a 16-acre portion of the parcel, consistent with the Council’s Visalia City Council Page 2 of 8 Printed on 6/12/2026
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Commission and City Council to change a 16-acre portion of the parcel, consistent with the Council’s direction from the 2024 work session item.

At the City Council public hearing held on September 2, 2025, the Council recommended, on a 5-0 vote, to refer the matter back to staff to designate the entire 21 acres as Commercial Mixed Use (rather than only a 16-acre portion), and to direct staff to prepare the appropriate analysis and the appropriate CEQA documentation.

The City Council further recommended that that staff return with a park plan for the northwest quadrant prior to further discussion of the rezoning at a future meeting. Under the new GPA/COZ proposal, a community park could still be developed on a different site in the northwest quadrant.

In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department has hired PROS Consulting of Brownsburg, Inc. to prepare the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment and Park Impact Fee Study. Although this study is underway, the consultant is aware of the potential land use redesignation of this 21-acre site.

Surrounding Uses:

To the north, on the north side of the Sedona Avenue alignment, a 103-acre parcel owned by Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) contains Ridgeview Middle School and land that was planned for a future high school campus.

To the west of the city-owned site is a 29-acre parcel that is owned by a private entity and is zoned for high-density multi-family residential use. This parcel has been incorporated into the Carleton Acres Specific Plan. On April 27, 2026, Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-16 was approved for a 442- unit development on this site, at a density of 15 units / acre consistent with R-M-3 zone standards.

Commercial development the Carleton Acres consists of a 29-acre site anchored by Costco Wholesale at the northeast corner of Shirk & Riggin and a future neighborhood commercial designation at the southwest corner of Akers Street & Avenue 320 (see illustration in Attachment 1:

Figure 1 and Figure 2).

General Plan Consistency - Community Park Designation:

General Plan Policy PSCU-P-5 calls for the creation of a new community park to be built in and to serve the northwest quadrant. The policy generally states that the park shall be in the northwest, and the facility map shown as Figure 3 identifies the 21-acre site as the potential location of the community park (see illustration in Attachment 1: Figure 3). A map illustrating all developed and undeveloped / designated park sites in the northwest is included as Attachment 5.

Policy PSCU-P-5 further states that community parks shall be 5 to 12 acres in size or more, and are intended to include resources beyond those found at neighborhood parks, such as a community center building, reserved picnic facilities, tennis courts, aquatic center, and/or outdoor concert area.

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Center. The General Plan notes that the northwest quadrant currently lacks a community center building, and Policy PSCU-P-16 calls to provide at least one community center in each of the City’s four neighborhood quadrants.

The community park would also be larger in scale than neighborhood parks found throughout the City - the closest being Lions and Soroptimist Parks located one mile southwest or southeast from the site.

The current size of the project site, at 21 acres, is significantly larger than the policy guideline of “5 to 12 acres or more” for community parks.

Alternate Community Park Sites
Within the City’s northwest quadrant, there are four other undeveloped Park land use designations that could facilitate the northwest quadrant’s community park based on their acreage, described as follows and labeled in Attachment 1: Figure 3 above:

1. 15 acres near the northeast corner of Demaree Street & Pratt Avenue.

There is a potential opportunity for the City to purchase the Demaree & Pratt land based on early preliminary discussions with a property owner in that area seeking to develop their property that has a park land use designation of equivalent acreage.

2. 10 acres fronting the future Riverway Avenue extension north of Modoc Basin.

There have been no discussions with this property owner, who also owns other adjacent property to the west, south, and southeast. Development in this area has been progressing at an increasing rate. Site access would require construction of at least two of the following roadways: Shannon Parkway westerly from Demaree Street; Shannon Parkway easterly from Akers Street; Linwood Street northly from Riggin Avenue.

3. 7 acres fronting the future Hurley Avenue extension west of Shirk Street, east of Road 88 (Clancy Street).

There have been no discussions with this property owner. Development and site access would require the assembly of multiple properties. Site access would require construction of Hurley Avenue between Shirk Street and Road 88 (Clancey Street).

4. 5 acres near the northeast corner of Mooney Blvd. & Riverway Avenue.

There have been no discussions with this property owner. While this would be a potential site, its proximity to Riverway Sports Park might make it a less desirable choice.

It should be noted that the conceptual use plan for Carleton Acres calls for parks to be scattered throughout the development, though none are classified as neighborhood or community parks over two acres in size. This is intentional since the General Plan did not designate any land use designations for parks on the Carleton Acres site. The Parks and Recreation Department does not anticipate purchasing any land in the Carleton Acres neighborhood bound by Shirk, Akers, and Avenue 320.

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In addition, the future high school site north and west of Ridgeview Middle School is currently not budgeted for completion and its future as a high school site is uncertain. Thus, there may be potential that this property could be reconsidered for alternate uses, including a park site.

Attachment 6 illustrates non-residential land use designations in the surrounding vicinity.

General Plan Consistency: Land Use Element/General Plan/Zoning:

Land Use Policy LU-P-66 states that the Commercial Mixed Use land use designation allows for either horizontal or vertical mixed use development and a range of commercial, service, office, and residential uses. Commercial uses must be allowed for in a development, while residential uses may or may not be part of a development. The Zoning Ordinance further states, in Section 17.19.010, that the mixed use commercial zone district may permit development at both at key activity nodes and along corridors. There is no further locational criteria regarding Commercial Mixed Use elsewhere in the City.

Among Visalia’s commercial designations (i.e. Regional Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial), Commercial Mixed Use zone provides the largest amount of flexibility for a commercial-oriented designation in terms of uses, size, and placement. The northwest area is not significantly underserved with retail uses at this time; however, the nearest existing shopping areas from the intersection are located at Demaree / Riggin (Lowes / Village at Willow Creek), Akers / Goshen (Save Mart / Key West Center), and Shirk / Riggin (Carleton Acres / Costco), all of which are one mile away.

The project site has the potential to be served by multiple single-family and multi-family residential uses and major school facilities that are all adjacent to the site and would be accessed from the adjacent arterial/arterial intersection. Vacant land to the west is slated for the inclusion of an off-street bike/pedestrian trail linking the City site to the rest of the Carleton Acres development.

A larger Commercial Mixed Use designation (10+ acres) could facilitate a shopping center consisting of a variety of retail, service, and professional spaces, and may be anchored by a supermarket, warehouse supermarket, or home improvement store.

The C-MU designation provides for the widest range of possible non-residential land use alternatives:
commercial, retail, restaurant, professional and medical office uses, or residential as a stand-alone or mixed use. A full summary of all allowed land uses (permitted and conditionally permitted) in the CMU zone is provided in Attachment 7.

Potential Design Considerations and Future Request for Proposal (RFP) Process:

If the City Council approves the proposed GPA / COZ, staff intends to prepare and circulate a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit potential land developers to submit design proposals for this site that demonstrate the Council’s desire to have a superior development design and layout for this site. The RFP process would spell out expectations of the development to embody a well-designed and attractive development with a high likelihood of success that will be compatible with and serve the school population as well as the surrounding existing and future neighborhoods. The RFP would address the developer’s responsibility to process the necessary Planning entitlement applications (if applicable) and CEQA environmental analysis for the alternative land use.

Staff’s expectation is that a future City Council work session will be held to discuss the potential design requirements and land use limitations or stipulations that would apply to the site to ensure a superior development that aligns with Council’s vision. This work session would be necessary to Visalia City Council Page 5 of 8 Printed on 6/12/2026
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superior development that aligns with Council’s vision. This work session would be necessary to finalize the RFP’s scope and content prior to its release. Upon successful completion of the RFP process, staff could then present the submittals to Council for their selection on the best design proposal submittal.

Public Hearing & Review held by Planning Commission:

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 8, 2026, to consider General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03, changing the entire 21 acres to the Commercial Mixed Use designation. The affiliated staff report is provided as Attachment 9.

During the public hearing, no members of the public spoke regarding the item.

Planning Commissioners made a motion for each individual entitlement, and each item passed on a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Norman, absent). Commissioner Beatie, who previously recommended against the recommendation in 2025 towards 16 acres of CMU and 5 acres of Park designation, recommended in favor after staff responded to her inquiries about the ongoing status of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. (To date, the master planning effort has included online surveys, interactive mapping tools, and public engagement events offering in April and May 2026.) Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: The General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone actions will have no impact to the city. Regarding the sale of the site, since the City purchased the site using Park Impact Fees, any portion of land that will be sold for non-park use will require payment back to the Park Impact fee program.

Prior Council Action:
· On January 16, 2020, at a Joint City Council-Planning Commission meeting, in the context of land use planning around VUSD’s future high school site, the Council directed staff to proceed with a recommended motion to research and present back for Council consideration of potential land use and zoning designations to the 21-acre parcel. · On June 7, 2021, the City Council met to discuss and seek direction on potential changes to the zoning and General plan designation on the subject site. Council favored the Commercial Mixed Use zone as a preferred land use / zone district alternative, but tabled taking any action on the item so that staff could prepare a list of allowed uses in the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) zone and to consider park opportunities in the Carleton Acres Specific Plan area, which would be later adopted in 2023.
· On August 19, 2024, the City Council confirmed the type and amount of the alternative land use and zoning for the subject site, and further directed staff to prepare and release a RFP for the solicitation of design proposals for the site. Council further directed staff to return to discuss the specific design, land uses, and limitations on the property. · On September 2, 2025, the Council held a public hearing for GPA No. 2025-02 and COZ No. 2025-03 wherein the request was to change the land use designation on only a 16-acre portion of the 21-acre parcel from a Park designation to a Commercial Mixed Use designation.

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discussion of the rezoning at a future meeting.

Alternatives:

The City Council may, in lieu of the recommended motion specified above, consider any of the following alternatives:

1. After opening and closing the public hearing, if the Council seeks additional information, continue the agenda item to a City Council meeting on a specified date.

2. If Council is considering a different amount of Commercial Mixed Use land use and zoning designation acreage, refer the item with revisions back to the Planning Commission.

3. Deny the entitlements.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-37 to adopt Initial Study / Negative Declaration No. 2026-14; and,
I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-38, to approve General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02; and, I move to conduct the first reading of the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-04 to adopt Change of Zone No. 2025-03.

Environmental Assessment Status & CEQA Review:

An Initial Study and Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed project. This environmental review was prepared for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone only and does not consider any environmental impacts regarding any future development, as such development would also be subject to separate environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) once details of the development are known.

Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 (see Attachment 10), prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines, disclosed that environmental impacts are determined to be not significant. Staff concludes that Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2025-28 adequately analyzes and addresses the proposed project and concludes that environmental impacts related to this project will be at a level that is less than significant.

During the public comment period for the Negative Declaration, one comment letter was received by the State Department of Toxic Substances Control (see Attachment 8). The letter recommends that in instances where land is proposed to be rezoned to residential use, that the lead agency shall identify certain pesticide materials as described in the letter, which would determine if any remedial action is needed to bring levels below thresholds. Since no activity is proposed on the site and since no residential uses are being considered, no mitigation is necessary in response to the letter.

Deadline for Action: 06/15/2026
Attachments:

1. Staff Report References - Figures 1, 2, and 3

2. Resolution No. 2026-37 - Adopting Initial Study / Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 Visalia City Council Page 7 of 8 Printed on 6/12/2026
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3. Resolution No. 2026-38 - Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02

4. Ordinance No. 2026-04 - Adopting Change of Zone No. 2025-03

5. Northwest Park Maps illustrating
· Developed / Undeveloped Park Locations
· Neighborhood and Pocket Parks Locations

6. Map illustrating Non-Residential Land Uses

7. Table listing Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone

8. Correspondence from State Department of Toxic Substances Control

9. Planning Commission Staff Report of June 8, 2026

10. Initial Study / Negative Declaration No. 2026-14

11.General Plan, Land Use, Zoning, and Location Maps
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Figures 1 and 2: Existing Land Use and Zone Districts surrounding subject site Figure 3: General Plan Parks Element Facilities Map
Figure 1: Existing Land Use Designations Figure 2: Existing Zone Districts Subject Site
Figure 3: General Plan Parks Facilities Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-37

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA, ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2026-14, WHICH EVALUATES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
2025-02 AND CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2025-03
WHEREAS, the project consisting of General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03 (hereinafter “Project”) is a request to amend the General Plan land use designation and Zoning designation on one parcel totaling 21 acres, resulting in the removal of 21 acres of Parks/Recreation land use designation and Quasi-Public zoning, and the addition of 21 acres of Commercial Mixed Use designation / zoning. The Project is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100-103); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia, following a period of ten (10) days after published notice, held a public hearing before said Council on June 15, 2026; and, WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared which disclosed that no significant environmental impacts would result from the Project; and,
WHEREAS, on the basis of this Initial Study, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended; and, WHEREAS, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the Project were prepared and noticed for review and comment for 20 days beginning on April 30, 2026, and ending on May 20, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Visalia received one comment on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, and determined that the comment letter did not warrant any changes to the Negative Declaration; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia considered the Initial Study and Negative Declaration and found that the Initial Study and Negative Declaration contain and reflect the independent judgment of the City of Visalia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2025-28 was prepared consistently with the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of Visalia Environmental Guidelines.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Visalia hereby finds, on the basis of the whole record before it, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and hereby adopts Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2025-28. The documents and other material which constitute the record of the proceedings upon which the decisions based are located at the office of the City Planner, 315 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, California, 93291.

PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2026-37 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-38

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF VISALIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025-02: A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF VISALIA TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON A 21-ACRE PARCEL FROM PARKS/RECREATION TO COMMERCIAL MIXED USE. THE SITE IS LOCATED ON THE

NORTHWEST CORNER OF AKERS STREET AND RIGGIN AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE (APN: 077-100-103).

WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 is a request by the City of Visalia to change the land use designation on a 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use. The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100-103); and, WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the City Council of the City of Visalia initially held a public hearing before said Council regarding General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, wherein the request was to change the land use designation on a 16-acre portion of the 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use, and referred General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 back to staff to designate the entire 21 acres as Commercial Mixed Use (rather than only a 16-acre portion), and directed staff to prepare the appropriate analysis and the appropriate CEQA documentation; and
WHEREAS, City staff has revised the application for General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 to reflect a change of designation on the entire 21-acre parcel, and has prepared a corresponding Initial Study and Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia, after duly published notice, held a public hearing before said Commission on June 8, 2026; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia considered the General Plan Amendment in accordance with Section 17.54.060 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Visalia based on evidence contained in the staff report and testimony presented at the public hearing, and recommended approval of said General Plan Amendment; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia adopted Resolution No. 2026-30 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia, following a period of ten (10) days after published notice, held a public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 on June 15, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Visalia approves General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, based on the following specific findings and evidence presented:
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1. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment from 21 acres of Parks/Recreation to 21 acres of Commercial Mixed Use is compatible with adjacent land uses and will not impose new land uses that would adversely affect the subject site or adjacent properties.

3. That the proposed Commercial Mixed Use land use designation under the proposed General Plan Amendment results in the placement of a land use designation that provides an efficient transition from the arterial/arterial roadway intersection to residential, parks/recreation, and public institutional uses surrounding the site.

4. That an Initial Study was prepared for the project including the General Plan Amendment, consistent with CEQA, which disclosed that environmental impacts are determined to be not significant, and therefore Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 be adopted for this project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Visalia approves General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, as shown on Attachment “A” of this Resolution, on the real property described herein, in accordance with the terms of this resolution and under the provisions of Section 17.54.080 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia.

PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.

CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2026-38 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated: June 15, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Resolution No. 2026-38
ATTACHMENT “A”
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025-02
Visalia City Council
Resolution No. 2026-38
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Ordinance No. 2026-04
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2025-03: A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF VISALIA TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 21-ACRE PARCEL FROM QP (QUASI-PUBLIC) TO C-MU (COMMERCIAL MIXED USE). THE SITE IS LOCATED

ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AKERS STREET AND RIGGIN AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE (APN: 077-100-103).

WHEREAS, Change of Zone No. 2025-03 is a request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use).The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100-103); and WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the City Council of the City of Visalia initially held a public hearing before said Council regarding Change of Zone No. 2025-03, wherein the request was to change the zoning designation on a 16-acre portion of the 21-acre parcel from Quasi-Public to Commercial Mixed Use, and referred Change of Zone No. 2025-03 back to staff to designate the entire 21 acres as Commercial Mixed Use (rather than only a 16-acre portion), and directed staff to prepare the appropriate analysis and the appropriate CEQA documentation; and
WHEREAS, City staff has revised the application for Change of Zone No. 2025- 03 to reflect a change of designation on the entire 21-acre parcel, and has prepared a corresponding Initial Study and Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia, after duly published notice, held a public hearing before said Commission on June 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia considered the Change of Zone in accordance with Section 17.44.070 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Visalia based on evidence contained in the staff report and testimony presented at the public hearing, and recommended approval of said Change of Zone; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia adopted Resolution No. 2026-31 recommending approval of Change of Zone No. 2025-03; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia, following a period of ten (10) days after published notice, held a public hearing for Change of Zone No. 2025-03 on June 15, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Visalia approves Change of Zone No. 2025-03, based on the following specific findings and evidence presented:
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Ordinance No. 2026-04

1. That the Change of Zone is consistent with the intent of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance, and is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

2. That the proposed Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU) zoning is consistent with the Commercial Mixed Use land use designation and compatible with adjacent land uses.

3. That the proposed Commercial Mixed Use zoning designation under the proposed Change of Zone results in the placement of a zoning designation that provides an efficient transition from the arterial/arterial roadway intersection to residential, parks/recreation, and public institutional uses surrounding the site.

4. That an Initial Study was prepared for the project including the Change of Zone, consistent with CEQA, which disclosed that environmental impacts are determined to be not significant, and therefore Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 be adopted for this project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Visalia approves Change of Zone No. 2025-03, as shown on Attachment “A” of this Ordinance, on the real property described herein, in accordance with the terms of this ordinance and under the provisions of Section 17.44.090 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia.

PASSED AND ADOPTED: BRETT TAYLOR, MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________

LESLIE CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY
___________________________

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 No. 2026-04 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on July 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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Ordinance No. 2026-04
ATTACHMENT “A”

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AS FOLLOWS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA:

Section 1: The Zoning Map is hereby amended as follows:

Section 2: This property and Zoning Map of the City of Visalia is hereby amended to show said property changes.

Section 3: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after passage hereof. 1120
2 Other
A. VUSD High School Site
(66 acres)
B. Modoc Basin west of
Linwood (8 acres)
Undeveloped

1. Demaree/Pratt
(15 acres)

2. Riverway / Linwood
(10 acres)

3. Hurley west of Shirk
(7 acres)

4. Mooney / Riverway
(5 acres)
Developed i. Riverway Sports Park
(83 acres)
ii. Lions Park (4 acres)
iii. Victory Oaks Park
(2 acres)
iv. Soroptomist Park
(4 acres)
v. Woodland Park
(5 acres)
vi. Willow Glen Park
(4 acres)
vii. Fairview Village Park
(9 acres)
viii. Recreation Park
(6 acres)
A
B
Basin
1 ii
Basin
3 4
i
iii
iv
v
vi
vii
viii
Basin
1121
Carleton Acres
Specific Plan
Lowery Ranch
(concept only;
not approved)
Northwest Quadrant Parks Map illustrating
Neighborhood and Pocket Parks
North
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Future Costco Center
Fire Station 55
RV Storage
Key West Center (Save Mart)
Country Club Plaza
Village at Willow Creek Shannon Village Market Orchard Walk Modoc
Basin
Riverway
Sports Park Middle & Future
High School
Attachment 6: Vicinity Map of Non-Residential General Plan Land Uses Blue indicates school & public use sites; Green indicates park sites. 1123
Exhibit "A": Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
Updated Through June 2026

USE C-MU
Special Use
Standards (See
identified Chapter
or Section)

17.08 A4 Roadside Stands Selling Produce Grown on Site T A5 Animal Day Care Facility P
A7 Auto Leasing/Renting C
A10 Auto Oil, Lube & Smog Test Shops P
A11 Auto Repairs, Major-Overhauling, Rebuilding, Painting C A12 Automotive Supplies, Parts & Accessories P
A15 Car Washing - self service C
A16 Car Washing - automated - Meeting All Standards in Section 17.32.168 P 17.32.168 A17 Car Washing - automated - Not Meeting All Standards in Section

17.32.168 C 17.32.168
A19 Car Sales – New & Used, one (1) to four (4) vehicles on display P A23 Tire Sales & Service (excluding major repairs) – stand alone P A24 Tire Sales & Service (excluding major repairs) – located within the primary permitted use on the site P
B1 Stand-Alone Automatic Teller (ATM) P
B2 Office P
B8 Public & Private Transfer Point C
C1 CATERING SERVICES P
C3 CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOTS/OTHER SEASONAL COMMERCIAL

USES/SPECIAL EVENTS T
C4 Up to 200 Seats C
C6 Communications Equipment Building P
C7 Media Studio P
C8 Radio and TV Broadcasting Studios – with antenna off-site P C9 Radio and TV Broadcasting Studios – with antenna on-site C C10 Wireless telecommunication facilities – more than 100 feet away from property planned/zoned residential C 17.32.163
C11 Wireless telecommunication facilities – within 100-ft of property planned/zoned residential C 17.32.163
D1 Adult – 12 or fewer adults P
D2 Adult – 13 or more adults C
D3 Children– 14 or fewer P
D4 Children – 15 or more C
D5 In Conjunction with Primary Use P

DRIVE-THRU LANES

DAYCARE, LICENSED

BUS DEPOTS

CHURCHES & OTHER RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

AGRICULTURAL - FARMING
AUTOMOTIVE (for gas stations see SERVICE STATIONS)

BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit 1124
Exhibit "A": Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
Updated Through June 2026
D6 Drive-Thru Lanes Meeting All Standards in Sect. 17.32.162 P 17.32.162 D7 Drive-Thru Lanes Not Meeting All Standards in Sect. 17.32.162 C 17.32.162 E1 Bars/Taverns– within 300 feet of any residence/public use C Bars/Taverns – not within 300 feet of any residence/
public use
E3 Micro-breweries/micro-wineries (with or without restaurants) C 17.63 E4 Craft distilleries C
E5 Cafeterias P
E6 Quick Service/Fast Food Restaurants P
E8 Live Entertainment C 17.04
E9 Sit-Down Restaurant/Café P
E10 EVENT CENTERS C
F1 FLORIST P
F2 FORTUNETELLING/PALM READER P 5.2
F3 Propane/Butane P
F5 Propane/Butane within 50 feet of Planned/zoned Residential C F7 Above Ground Tanks dispensing Class I, II, and III-A liquids– within 100 feet of a residential use or residential zoned property C 17.32.025 F8 Above Ground Tanks dispensing Class I, II, and III-A liquids– more than 100 feet from a residential use or residential zoned property P 17.32.025 F12 FUNERAL HOME/MORTUARY C
G1 GALLERIES - ART/PHOTOGRAPHY/CRAFTS P
H1 HOME OCCUPATION BUSINESSES P 17.32.030

HOTELS AND MOTELS
H2 Hotels and Motels, located 250 feet or more from an existing residence P H3 Hotels and Motels, located less than 250 feet from an existing residence C K1 KENNELS (LOCATED 500 FEET OR MORE FROM A RESIDENTIAL

ZONE) C
L1 Dry Cleaners (cleaning plant) P
L2 Dry Cleaners (cleaning plant including carpet/rug cleaning and dyeing) P L3 Diaper Supply Service P
L4 Linen & Uniform Supply Service P
L5 Self service P
Food & Beverage – Preparation & Bottling/Packaging & Distribution M16 – commercial bakeries C
M17 – commercial kitchens C
M36 Hobby/Craft Manufacturing P
Products Manufactured/Assembled from Previously Prepared Materials M41 – clothing assembly/imprinting P
M56 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT C 5.68

EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
E2

MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLING

FUEL STORAGE
C

LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANERS
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit 1125
Exhibit "A": Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
Updated Through June 2026
M58 Ambulance Services/Medical Transport C
M59 Convalescent Hospitals/Senior Care Facilities/Nursing Homes C M60 Clinics P
M61 Dialysis Centers and Blood Donation Centers P
M62 Laboratories (medical testing & diagnostic) P
M63 Medical Equipment/supplies (oxygen, prosthetics, walkers, etc.) P M65 Rehabilitation Hospitals C
General Business and Professional (i.e., data processing services, employment agencies, insurance agencies, etc.)
O1 – less than 2,000 sq. ft. P
O2 – 2,000 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft. P
O3 – more than 6,000 sq. ft. P
O6 Medical P
O7 Professional office with social services P
P1 PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICES/PARCEL DISTRIBUTION (UPS,
FEDERAL EXPRESS, ETC.) P
P2 PARKING FACILITIES FOR OFF-SITE USES P 17.34.060
P4 Stand Alone P
P5 Located within the Primary Permitted Use on the Site P P6 Tattooist P
P7 With Printing Press C
P8 Without Printing Press P
P9 Photography Studio P
P10 Photography Labs/Blue Printing/Microfilming (developing, printing – no retail on site) P
P11 Photography labs (developing, printing – no retail on site) P P12 Photography Labs with Retail on Site P
P13 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS C 17.26
P14 PRIVATE CLUBS AND LODGES C 17.32.115
P16 Community & Recreation Centers C
P17 Community Gardens C
P18 Fire Stations P
P19 Police Stations & Substations P
P20 Post Offices P
P21 Public Buildings, Offices & Grounds C
P22 Public Libraries C
P23 Public Parks/Playgrounds C
P24 Post Office Substations P

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES/DESKTOP PUBLISHING

OFFICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/PHOTO SERVICES

PUBLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
MEDICAL FACILITIES/SERVICES (for medical/dental offices see OFFICES) P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit 1126
Exhibit "A": Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
Updated Through June 2026
R3 Athletic and Health Clubs (gymnasiums, fitness centers, racquet clubs) P R4 Athletic and Health Clubs (gymnasiums, fitness centers, racquet clubs) less than 5,000 sq. ft. P
R5 Aquatic Centers C
R6 Athletic/Playing Fields C
R7 Bowling Alleys P
R8 Circus, Carnivals, Fairs & Festivals, Revivals/Assemblies T R9 Dance, Yoga & Music Studios P
R10 Escape Rooms P
R11 Martial Arts P
R12 Golf Courses & Driving Ranges C
R13 Miniature Golf Courses C
R14 Ice & Roller Skating Rinks P
R15 Indoor Playgrounds and Trampoline Parks P
R16 Indoor Amusement Facilities C
R17 Pool Halls/Billiard Parlors P
R18 Video Machines/Coin-Operated Games – 1 to 4 machines P 17.32.120 R19 Video Arcade P 17.32.120
R20 Other Recreational Facilities C
R21 Rifle and Pistol Range, indoor C
R25 Small Collection C 17.32.160
R26 Reverse Vending Machines P 17.32.160
R28 Residential Units, New or Expansions C
R30 Residential Units, New or Expansion, on a site with one or more legally established dwelling units, maintaining General Plan density standards R31 Existing single-family dwelling P
R32 Residential Care Facility, Small C
R33 Residential Care Facility, Large C
R34 Emergency Shelters P*/C 17.32.130
R35 Low Barrier Navigation Centers P*/C 17.32.135
R37 Residential Unit Reoccupation P
R38
Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing as those terms are defined in Section 17.04.030 P*/C
R39 Senior Citizen Residential Developments C
R40 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units on a lot with an existing primary residence C 17.14
R41 Employee Housing C
General Merchandise
R42 – less than 4,000 sq. ft. P
R43 – 4,000 to 6,000 sq. ft. P
RETAIL

RECREATION FACILITIES

RECYCLING FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL (see also Residential Zones)
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit 1127
Exhibit "A": Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
Updated Through June 2026
R44 – 6,001 to 40,000 sq. ft. P
R45 – 40,001 to 60,000 sq. ft. P 17.32.050
R46 – over 60,000 sq. ft. C
R48 Garden Centers/Nurseries – located within primary use P R49 Garden Centers/Nurseries – stand alone C
R50 Glass Stores (windows, etc. for auto, residential, commercial) P R51 Home Improvement P
Drugstore/Pharmacy

17.32.050

17.32.055
R53 – not including general retail merchandise, 1,500 sq. ft. or more P R54 – not including general retail merchandise, up to 1,500 sq. ft. P R56 Feed Stores C
Food Stores
R57 – convenience store P
R58 – liquor store within 300 feet of residential/public use C R59 – liquor store not within 300 feet of residential/public use C R60 – specialty food stores (bakery, delicatessen, butcher shop, meat market, health food, gourmet/imported food, etc.) P 17.32.050
R61 – supermarkets/grocery stores P 17.32.050
R62 – wine tasting with sales C
R63 Furniture & Furnishings – new P
R64 Furniture & Furnishings– secondhand *up to 10,000 square feet P R65 Gun Shops – within primary use P
R66 Gun Shops – stand alone P
Magazine/Newspaper Sales (Freestanding Booth/Stand/
Kiosk)
R67 – indoor P
R68 – outdoor C
R69 Pawnshops C
R70 Pet Stores P 17.32.050
R71 Pool/Spa Supplies/Equipment P 17.32.050
R72 Smoke Shops (retail of cigarettes and smoke devices/paraphernalia) C 17.32.165 S1 Preschool/After-School Care C
S2 Elementary Schools, K-6 or K-8 C
S3 Middle Schools C
S4 High Schools C
S5 Colleges/Universities (academic) C
S6 Vocational or other Specialized Schools - Non-industrial trades C S7 Vocational or other Specialized Schools - Industrial trades C S8 After Hours Academic Education Facilities (After 6:00 p.m.) C S9 Tutoring Centers P
SCHOOLS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE (see also Quasi-Public and Residential Zones)
R52 – including general retail merchandise P
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit 1128
Exhibit "A": Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
Updated Through June 2026
S11 Appliance, Electrical Equipment, Tools (disassemble & repair) P S12 Check-Cashing Service P
S15 Courier Services P
S17 Bail Bonds P
S18 Equipment Rental – conducted outdoors C
S19 Equipment Rental – conducted indoors P
S21 Gunsmith Shops, including incidental retail P
S25 Locksmiths P
S27 Pet Grooming/Dog Training (conducted indoors) P
S30 Sharpening Service – small tools not including saw blades and lawn mowers
P
S31 Sheltered Workshops C
S32 Shoe Repair Shops P
S35 Tailor, Dressmaking, & Alterations P
S36 Upholstering Shops (furniture only) P
S38 Fuel dispensing only – not including major auto repair services of any kind C S39 Also including major auto repair services C
T1 TAXI/LIMOUSINE SERVICE P
T3 Drive-in C
T4 Movie C
T5 Live Performance C
U3 Business Offices P
U4 Electric Distribution Substations C
U5 Elevated Pressure Tanks P
U6 Gas Regulator Stations C
U7 Public Service Pumping Stations C
U8 Payment Centers P
U9 Public Utility Service Yards C
V1 Animal Hospitals (no boarding) P
V2 Animal Hospitals (including short term boarding of animals) C W3 – not to exceed 20% of gross floor area of permitted use P W4 – in excess of 20% of gross floor area of permitted use C W5 Mini Storage Facilities C
OT1 Other Uses Similar in Nature and Intensity as Determined by the City Planner P
OT2 Other Uses Similar in Nature and Intensity as Determined by the City Planner Subject to the Granting of a Conditional Use Permit C

SERVICE, COMMERCIAL
OTHER

UTILITIES

VETERINARY SERVICES

WAREHOUSING STORAGE

SERVICE STATIONS

THEATERS
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit 1129
dtsc.ca.gov
SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
April 29, 2026
Brandon Smith
Principal Planner
City of Visalia
315 East Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
[email protected]
RE: NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 202502 AND CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 202503 DATED APRIL 24, 2026, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE # 2026041213
Dear Brandon Smith,
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) reviewed the Negative Declaration (ND) for General Plan Amendment No. 202502 and Change of Zone No. 202503 (Project). The proposed Project will establish a new General Plan land use designation and Zoning designation of Commercial Mixed Use on the 20.88acre property on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue. It will remove the current General Plan land use designation of Parks/Recreation and Zoning designation of QuasiPublic from the property. Currently, the project only affects the land use and zoning designations. No development is proposed in correlation with the Project. DTSC recommends and requests consideration of the following comment:

When agricultural crops and/or land uses are proposed or rezoned for residential use, several contaminants of concern (COCs) can be present. The Lead Agency shall identify the amounts of Pesticides and Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) historically used on the property. If present, OCPs requiring further analysis are dichlorodiphenyl1130 Brandon Smith
July 18, 2025

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trichloroethane, toxaphene, and dieldrin. Additionally, any level of arsenic present would require further analysis and sampling and must meet approved local area baselines or thresholds. If they do not, remedial action must take place to mitigate them below those thresholds. Additional COCs may be found in mixing/loading/storage areas, drainage ditches, farmhouses, or any other outbuildings and should be sampled and analyzed. If smudge pots had been routinely utilized, additional sampling for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and/or Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons may be required. Please refer to the DTSC’s Human and Ecological Risk Office (HERO) webpage for the most recent guidance and screening levels.

DTSC would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the ND for General Plan Amendment No. 202502 and Change of Zone No. 202503 Project. Thank you for your assistance in protecting California’s people and environment from the harmful effects of toxic substances. If you have any questions or would like clarification on DTSC’s comments, please respond to this letter or via our CEQA Review email for additional guidance.

Sincerely,
Dave Kereazis
Associate Environmental Planner
HWMPPermitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
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Brandon Smith
July 18, 2025

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cc: (via email)
Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
State Clearinghouse
[email protected]
Tamara Purvis
Associate Environmental Planner
HWMP Permitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Scott Wiley
Analyst II
HWMP Permitting Division – CEQA Unit
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
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REPORT TO CITY OF VISALIA PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARING DATE: June 8, 2026
PROJECT PLANNER: Brandon Smith, Principal Planner
Phone: (559) 713-4636
Email: [email protected]
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02: A request by the City of Visalia to change the land use designation on 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use.

Change of Zone No. 2025-03: A request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use).

Location: The site is located on the northwest corner of North Akers Street and West Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100- 103).

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the Visalia City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, based on the findings in Resolution No. 2026-30. Staff’s recommendation is based on the conclusion that the request is consistent with the Visalia General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

Change of Zone No. 2025-03: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the Visalia City Council approve Change of Zone No. 2025-03, based on the findings in Resolution No. 2026-31. Staff’s recommendation is based on the conclusion that the request is consistent with the Visalia General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, based on the findings in Resolution No. 2026-30.

I move to recommend approval of Change of Zone No. 2025-03, based on the findings in Resolution No. 2026-31.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03 together are a request by the City of Visalia to change the general plan land use and zoning designations on a 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation land use (QP zone) to Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU zone), as shown in the attachment to each entitlement’s respective resolution. The 21-acre parcel is an undeveloped parcel located on the northwest corner of North Akers Street and West Riggin Avenue (see attached aerial map).

The proposed project only changes the land use and zoning designations associated with the parcel. No development is being proposed or is planned in correlation with the project at this time.
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The reclassification of land use and zoning designations toward a commercial designation was based upon the recommendation of the City Council upon the conclusion of four work session discussions held between January 16, 2020 and August 19, 2024. The site has always held the general plan land use and zoning designation of Parks/Recreation / QP zone since the property’s annexation in 2010.

Visalia Unified School District sold the site to the City of Visalia in 2014 and has retained property to the north for development of a middle school and future high school. Visalia’s General Plan, adopted in 2014, illustrates this site in a Parks/Facilities Map as a potential location for a new community park serving the northwest quadrant. General Plan Policy PSCUP-5 more explicitly calls for the creation of a new community park to be built in and to serve the northwest quadrant.

The City Council’s direction to staff from the work session meeting was to also prepare and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit potential land developers to submit design proposals for this site, and to hold a future meeting to discuss design stipulations and use limitations on the site. However, prior to the preparation of a RFP, the City must declare the property as Surplus Land in order to take action of selling the property. 2025 Update
In 2025 staff prepared an environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute & Guidelines and brought a GPA and COZ request to the Planning Commission to change a 16-acre portion of the parcel, consistent with the Council’s direction from August 19, 2024. At the subsequent public hearing held by City Council, the Council recommend to refer the matter back to staff to designate the entire 21 acres as Commercial Mixed Use and to direct staff to prepare the appropriate analysis and the appropriate CEQA documentation.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
General Plan Land Use Designation Parks / Recreation
Zoning QP (Quasi Public)
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North: QP / Ridgeview Middle School South: R-1-20 (Single-Family Residential, 20,000 sq.
ft. minimum site area) / Neighborhood Church
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East: R-M-2 (Multi-family Residential, one unit per
3,000 sq. ft. site area) / Apartment-style
residences (Reserve at Ritchie Ranch)
West: R-M-3 (Multi-family Residential, one unit per
1,200 sq. ft. site area) / Vacant land with
approved multi-family use (CUP No. 2025-16)
Environmental Review: Initial Study / Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 Site Plan: N/A

RELATED PLANS & POLICIES
See attachment pertaining to General Plan policies and Municipal Code sections pertaining to the project site.

RELATED PROJECTS
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03: The Planning Commission previously held a public hearing on August 11, 2025, and recommended that the City Council change a 16-acre portion of the 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use and use designation and from QP (Quasi-Public) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use) zoning designation.

The City Council held a public hearing on September 2, 2025 to consider the request and recommended, on a 5-0 vote, to refer the matter back to staff to designate the entire 21 acres as Commercial Mixed Use (rather than only a 16-acre portion), and to direct staff to prepare the appropriate analysis and the appropriate CEQA documentation. The City Council further recommended that that staff return with a park plan for the northwest quadrant prior to further discussion of the rezoning at a future meeting.

PROJECT EVALUATION
Staff supports the requested General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone based on project consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

Surrounding Uses
To the north, on the north side of the Sedona Avenue alignment, a 103-acre parcel owned by Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) contains Ridgeview Middle School and land that was planned for a future high school campus.

To the west of the city-owned site is a 29-acre parcel that is owned by a private entity and is zoned for high-density multi-family residential use. This parcel has been incorporated into the Carleton Acres Specific Plan. On April 27, 2026, Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-16 was approved for a 442-unit development on this site, at a density of 15 units / acre consistent with R-M-3 zone standards.

The surrounding area beyond the VUSD parcel is currently seeing a steady amount of growth and interest in future development planning. To the east, the 219-unit Ritchie Reserve Apartments were completed within the last year, and the 320-lot small-lot single family residential subdivision Ritchie Ranch was approved on August 25, 2025. To the west and northwest, the Carleton Acres Specific Plan was approved in 2023 for the long-term buildout of approximately 3,200 dwelling units. Commercial development the Carleton Acres consists of a 29-acre site anchored by Costco Wholesale at the northeast corner of Shirk & Riggin and a 1135
future neighborhood commercial designation at the southwest corner of Akers Street & Avenue 320 (see Figure 1 and Figure 2 below).

General Plan Consistency
Community Park Designation
General Plan Policy PSCU-P-5 calls for the creation of a new community park to be built in and to serve the northwest quadrant. The policy generally states that the park shall be in the northwest, and the facility map shown as Figure 5-1 identifies the 21-acre site as the potential location of the community park (see Figure 3 below).

Figure 1: Existing Land Use Designations Figure 2: Existing Zone Districts Subject Site
Figure 3: General Plan Parks Facilities Map
Site #1
Site #2
Site #3
Site #4
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Policy PSCU-P-5 further states that community parks shall be 5 to 12 acres in size or more, and are intended to include resources beyond those found at neighborhood parks, such as a community center building, reserved picnic facilities, tennis courts, aquatic center, and/or outdoor concert area.

A community park would fill a void that currently exists for this type of facility that would be comparable to Recreation Park / Anthony Community Center or Whitendale Park / Community Center. The General Plan notes that the northwest quadrant currently lacks a community center building, and Policy PSCU-P-16 calls to provide at least one community center in each of the City’s four neighborhood quadrants.

The community park would be different from Riverway Sports Park, located 2.5 miles to the east. The 83-acre Riverway Sports Park is considered a “large city park” that serves the greater Visalia area and contains several playing fields; however, it contains no community center or multi-use courts. The community park would also be larger in scale than neighborhood parks found throughout the City – the closest being Lions and Soroptimist Parks located one mile southwest or southeast from the site.

The current size of the project site, at 21 acres, is significantly larger than the policy guideline of “5 to 12 acres or more” for community parks.

1. 15 acres near the northeast corner of Demaree Street & Pratt Avenue.

2. 10 acres fronting the future Riverway Avenue extension north of Modoc Basin.

3. 7 acres fronting the future Hurley Avenue extension west of Shirk Street, east of Road 88 (Clancy Street).

4. 5 acres near the northeast corner of Mooney Blvd. & Riverway Avenue.

There have been no discussions with this property owner. While this would be a potential site, its proximity to Riverway Sports Park might make it a less desirable choice.

It should be noted that the conceptual use plan for Carleton Acres calls for parks to be scattered throughout the development, though none are classified as neighborhood or community parks over two acres in size. This is intentional since the General Plan did not designate any land use designations for parks on the Carleton Acres site. The Parks and Recreation Department does 1137
not anticipate purchasing any land in the Carleton Acres neighborhood bound by Shirk, Akers, and Avenue 320.

Exhibit “B”, attached to this report, illustrates non-residential land use designations in the surrounding vicinity.

Land Use Element/General Plan/Zoning
Land Use Policy LU-P-66 states that the Commercial Mixed Use land use designation allows for either horizontal or vertical mixed use development and a range of commercial, service, office, and residential uses. Commercial uses must be allowed for in a development, while residential uses may or may not be part of a development. The Zoning Ordinance further states, in Section

17.19.010, that the mixed use commercial zone district may permit development at both at key activity nodes and along corridors. There is no further locational criteria regarding Commercial Mixed Use elsewhere in the City.

The C-MU designation provides for the widest range of possible non-residential land use alternatives: commercial, retail, restaurant, professional and medical office uses, or residential as a stand-alone or mixed use. A full summary of all allowed land uses (permitted and conditionally permitted) in the C-MU zone is provided in Exhibit “A”.

Potential Design Considerations and Future Request for Proposal (RFP) Process If the City Council approves the proposed GPA / COZ, staff intends to prepare and circulate a Request for Proposal to solicit potential land developers to submit design proposals for this site that demonstrate the Council’s desire to have a superior development design and layout for this site. The RFP process would spell out expectations of the development to embody a welldesigned and attractive development with a high likelihood of success that will be compatible with and serve the school population as well as the surrounding existing and future neighborhoods. The RFP would address the developer’s responsibility to process the necessary Planning entitlement applications (if applicable) and CEQA environmental analysis for the alternative land use.
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Staff’s expectation is that a future City Council work session will be held to discuss the potential design requirements and land use limitations or stipulations that would apply to the site to ensure a superior development that aligns with Council’s vision. This work session would be necessary to finalize the RFP’s scope and content prior to its release. Upon successful completion of the RFP process, staff could then present the submittals to Council for their selection on the best design proposal submittal.

Environmental Review
An Initial Study and Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed project. This environmental review was prepared for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone only and does not consider any environmental impacts regarding any future development, as such development would also be subject to separate environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) once details of the development are known.

Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2026-14, prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines, disclosed that environmental impacts are determined to be not significant. Staff concludes that Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2026-14 adequately analyzes and addresses the proposed project and concludes that environmental impacts related to this project will be at a level that is less than significant.

During the public comment period for the Negative Declaration, one comment letter was received by the State Department of Toxic Substances Control (see Exhibit “C”). The letter recommends that in instances where land is proposed to be rezoned to residential use, that the lead agency shall identify certain pesticide materials as described in the letter, which would determine if any remedial action is needed to bring levels below thresholds. Since no activity is proposed on the site and since no residential uses are being considered, no mitigation is necessary in response to the letter.

RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02

Change of Zone No. 2025-03

2. That the proposed Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU) zoning is consistent with the Commercial Mixed Use land use designation and compatible with adjacent land uses.

RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03 There are no recommended conditions of approval for the General Plan Amendment or the Change of Zone.

APPEAL INFORMATION
General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03 For General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03, the Visalia Planning Commission’s recommendations are advisory only and will be forwarded to the Visalia City Council. The final decision on these matters will be made by the Visalia City Council during a public hearing. Therefore, the Planning Commission’s recommendations for the General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone are not appealable.

Attachments:
• Related Plans and Policies
• Resolution No. 2026-30 (General Plan Amendment)
• Resolution No. 2026-31 (Change of Zone)
• Exhibit “A” – Uses Allowed in the C-MU Zone
• Exhibit “B” – Non Residential Land Use Map
• Exhibit “C” – Correspondence from State Department of Toxic Substances Control • Initial Study / Negative Declaration
• General Plan Land Use Map
• Zoning Map
• Aerial Map
• Location Map
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RELATED PLANS AND POLICIES

VISALIA GENERAL PLAN
Land Use Element
LU-O-22 Create inclusive, compact neighborhoods with well-integrated single-family and multifamily residential development and activity nodes featuring schools, neighborhood parks, and neighborhood commercial areas.

LU-P-66 Update the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the Commercial Mixed Use designation on the Land Use Diagram, to allow for either horizontal or vertical mixed use development and a range of commercial, service, office, and residential uses.

New development in Commercial Mixed Use Areas should have an FAR of at least 0.4 and up to 1.0 for commercial space. If residential uses are included, density may be up to 35 dwelling units per gross acre. Commercial development must be part of all new development in the Commercial Mixed Use district.

LU-P-108 Designate land for Public/Institutional uses on the Land Use Diagram, including City Hall and other City buildings, County and other government buildings, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, police and fire stations, the Municipal Airport, and waste management facilities.

LU-P-109 Facilitate the creation of mixed-use activity centers on and adjacent to the College of the Sequoias campus and on other land designated for public/institutional uses by locating commercial and mixed land use areas adjacent to existing or planned public facilities, and by allowing mixed uses to be developed on Public/Institutional land through a master planning process.

Parks, Schools, Community Facilities, and Utilities Element PSCU-P-5 Create new community parks in the Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast quadrants, consistent with the Parks and Open Space diagram and the following planning guidelines:
• Size: 5-12 acres or more; and
• Facilities to be provided: large children’s play area, reserved picnic facilities, open play fields, community building, bicycle parking, and offstreet parking. They also may include tennis courts, outdoor concert areas or other special facilities based on neighborhood needs and community input.

Community parks provide spacious areas for passive enjoyment or group gatherings, special attractions, and recreation facilities, including sports fields and swimming pools.

A “heritage farm” and a habitat preserve are examples of special facilities that could be incorporated into community parks.

PSCU-P-16 Provide at least one community center in each of the City’s four neighborhood quadrants. Use existing and new community center facilities to provide multicultural programs and teen recreation activities, and provide space for meetings and classes.

Community centers should be designed with community input, including guidance from a cross-section of user groups.

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VISALIA MUNCIPAL CODE – TITLE 17 (ZONING)
Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17.19 – MIXED USE ZONES

17.19.010 Purpose and intent.

A. The several types of mixed zones included in this chapter are designed to achieve the following:

1. Encourage a wide mix of commercial, service, office, and residential land uses in horizontal or vertical mixed use development projects, or on adjacent lots, at key activity nodes and along corridors.

2. Maintain Visalia's downtown Conyer Street to Tipton and Murray Street to Mineral King Avenue including the Court-Locust corridor to the Lincoln Oval area) as the traditional, medical, professional, retail, government and cultural center;

3. Provide zone districts that encourage and maintain vibrant, walkable environments.

B. The purposes of the individual mixed use zones are as follows:

1. Mixed Use Commercial Zone—(C-MU). The purpose and intent of the mixed use commercial zone district is to allow for either horizontal or vertical mixed use development, and permit commercial, service, office, and residential uses at both at key activity nodes and along corridors. Any combination of these uses, including a single use, is permitted.

2. Mixed Use Downtown Zone—(D-MU). The purpose and intent of the mixed use downtown zone district is to promote the continued vitality of the core of the community by providing for the continuing commercial development of the downtown and maintaining and enhancing its historic character. The zone is designed to accommodate a wide mix of land uses ranging from commercial and office to residential and public spaces, both active and passive. The zone is intended to be compatible with and support adjacent residential uses, along with meeting the needs of the city and region as the urban center of the city; to provide for neighborhood, local, and regional commercial and office needs; to accommodate the changing needs of transportation and integrate new modes of transportation and related facilities; and to maintain and enhance the historic character of the city through the application of architectural design features that complement the existing historic core of the city. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

17.19.015 Applicability.

The requirements in this chapter shall apply to all property within the C-MU and D-MU zone districts. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

17.19.020 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in C-MU and D-MU zones shall be determined by Table 17.25.030 in Section

17.25.030. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

17.19.030 Conditional and temporary uses.

Conditional and temporary uses in the C-MU and D-MU zones shall be determined by Table 17.25.030 in Section 17.25.030. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

17.19.040 Required conditions.

A. A site plan review permit must be obtained for any development in any C-MU and D-MU zones, subject to the requirements and procedures in Chapter 17.28.

B. All businesses, services and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and loading areas, gasoline service stations, outdoor dining areas, nurseries, garden shops, Christmas tree sales lots, bus depots and transit stations, electric distribution substation, and recycling facilities;
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C. All products produced on the site of any of the permitted uses shall be sold primarily at retail on the site where produced. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

17.19.050 Off-street parking and loading facilities.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided as prescribed in Chapter 17.34. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

17.19.060 Development standards in the C-MU zones outside the downtown area.

The following development standards shall apply to property located in the C-MU zone and located outside the Downtown Area, which is defined as the area that is south of Murray Avenue, west of Ben Maddox Way, north of Mineral King Avenue, and east of Conyer Street:

A. Minimum site area: five (5) acres.

B. Maximum building height: fifty (50) feet.

C. Minimum required yards (building setbacks):

1. Front: fifteen (15) feet;

2. Rear: zero (0) feet;

3. Rear yards abutting an R-1 or R-M zone district: fifteen (15) feet;

4. Side: zero (0) feet;

5. Side yards abutting an R-1 or R-M zone district: fifteen (15) feet;

6. Street side yard on corner lot: ten (10) feet.

D. Minimum required landscaped yard (setback) areas:

1. Front: fifteen (15) feet;

2. Rear: five (5) feet;

3. Rear yards abutting an R-1 or R-M zone district: five (5) feet;

4. Side: five (5) feet (except where a building is located on side property line);

5. Side yards abutting an R-1 or R-M zone district: five (5) feet;

6. Street side on corner lot: ten (10) feet.

E. The provisions of Chapter 17.58 shall also be met, if applicable. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017) Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17.52 – QUASI-PUBLIC ZONE

17.52.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of the quasi-public zone is to provide a zone that is intended to allow for the location of institutional, academic, community service, governmental, and nonprofit uses. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 9717 § 2 (part), 1997: prior code § 7630)

17.52.015 Applicability.

The requirements in this chapter shall apply to all property within the QP zone district. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

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museums, art galleries, police and fire stations and other public building, structures and facilities; public playgrounds, parks and community centers. Permitted uses also include wireless telecommunication facilities on parcels that are a minimum of five (5) acres, subject to the requirements of Section

17.32.163 (Regulation of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) of the Visalia Zoning Ordinance. The keeping of household pets, subject to the definition of household pets set forth in Section 17.04.030.

Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017:

Ord. 2015-01 § 3 (part), 2015: Ord. 9717 § 2 (part), 1997: Ord. 9605 § 30 (part), 1996: prior code § 7631)

17.52.030 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses in the quasi-public zone include:

A. Public and quasi-public uses of an education or religious type including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; nursery schools, licensed day care facilities for more than fourteen (14) children; churches, parsonages and other religious institutions; B. Public and private charitable institutions, general hospitals, sanitariums, nursing and convalescent homes, senior care facilities, senior housing; not including specialized hospitals, sanitariums, or nursing, rest and convalescent homes including care for acute psychiatric, drug addiction or alcoholism cases; C. Ambulance service;
D. Electric distribution substations;
E. Gas regulator stations;
F. Public service pumping stations;
G. Communications equipment buildings;
H. Wireless telecommunication facilities on parcels that are a less than five (5) acres subject to the Section 17.32.163 of the Visalia Zoning Ordinance;
I. Residential development specifically designed for senior housing; J. Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner.

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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project Title: General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 and Change of Zone No. 2025-03 Project Description: General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 is a request by the City of Visalia to change the land use designation on a 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use.

Change of Zone No. 2025-03 is a request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use).

Project Location: The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100-103).

Project Facts: Refer to Initial Study for project facts, plans and policies, and discussion of environmental effects.

Attachments: Initial Study; Environmental Checklist; Maps (X) DECLARATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:

This project will not have a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons:
(a) The project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below selfsustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory.
(b) The project does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals.
(c) The project does not have environmental effects which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. Cumulatively considerable means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. (d) The environmental effects of the project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.

This Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Visalia Planning Division in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. A copy may be obtained from the City of Visalia Planning Division Staff during normal business hours.

APPROVED
Brandon Smith, AICP
Environmental Coordinator
By: ______________________________
Date Approved: April 21, 2026
Review Period: 21 days
(April 30 - May 20, 2026)
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INITIAL STUDY
I. GENERAL
A. Description of the Project:

General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, described as a request by the City of Visalia to change the land use designation on an approximately 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use; together with Change of Zone No. 2025-03, described as a request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on an approximately 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use). The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City of Visalia, County of Tulare (APN: 077-100-103).

The proposed Project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and a corresponding Change of Zone (COZ) within the subject property (APN: 077-100-103), located within the city limits of the City of Visalia. The Project site occupies 20.88 gross acres of undeveloped land, which is seasonally improved for agricultural uses (i.e., row crops).

Currently, the entire 20.88 acres of the Project site has a General Plan land use designation of Parks/Recreation and a Zoning designation of Quasi-Public (QP). The proposed GPA and COZ will establish a new General Plan land use designation and Zoning designation of Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU). No portion of the site will retain a General Plan land use designation of Parks/Recreation or a Zoning designation of Quasi-Public (QP).

Currently, the project only affects the land use and zoning designations. No development is proposed in correlation with the Project.

B. Identification of the Environmental Setting:

The project is located at the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue. The parcel consists of undeveloped land, which is which is seasonally improved for agricultural uses (i.e., row crops). A man made canal, Modoc Ditch, is in the center of the site and runs in an east-west direction. The site is bounded by West Sedona Avenue to the north, North Akers Street to the east, and West Riggin Avenue to the south.

The surrounding uses, Zoning, and General Plan for the project area are as follows:

General Plan Zoning Existing uses
North: Public Institutional QP (Quasi-Public) Ridgeview Middle School South: Residential Very Low
Density
R-1-20 (SingleFamily Residential,
minimum lot size
20,000 square feet)
Neighborhood Church campus
East: Residential Medium
Density
R-M-2 (Multi-Family
Residential, 3,000 sq.
ft. minimum site area)
Residential apartment complex, under
construction
West: Residential High
Density
R-M-3 (Multi-Family
Residential, 1,200 sq.
ft. minimum site area)
Vanant land seasonally improved for
agricultural uses (i.e., row crops)
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C. Plans and Policies: The General Plan Land Use Diagram designates the site as Parks / Recreation.

The site is zoned Quasi-Public (QP). The Project consists of the conversion of the site to a General Plan land use designation and Zoning designation of Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU). No development is proposed at this time for any of the project area to be zoned for Commercial Mixed Use, and there is no inconsistency with plans and policies related to this designation.

II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
No significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified for this project. The City of Visalia Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance contain policies and regulations that are designed to reduce and/or eliminate impacts to a level of non-significance.

III. MITIGATION MEASURES
There are no mitigation measures for this project.

IV. PROJECT COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING ZONES AND PLANS The project is compatible with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as the project relates to surrounding properties.

V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The following documents are hereby incorporated into this Negative Declaration and Initial Study by reference:
• Visalia General Plan Update. Dyett & Bhatia, October 2014. • Visalia City Council Resolution No. 2014-38 (Certifying the Visalia General Plan Update) passed and adopted October 14, 2014.
• Visalia General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2010041078). Dyett & Bhatia, June 2014.
• Visalia General Plan Update Draft Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2010041078). Dyett & Bhatia, March 2014.
• Visalia City Council Resolution No. 2014-37 (Certifying the EIR for the Visalia General Plan Update) passed and adopted October 14, 2014.
• Visalia Municipal Code, including Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance). • California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
• City of Visalia, California, Climate Action Plan, Draft Final. Strategic Energy Innovations, December 2013.
• Visalia City Council Resolution No. 2014-36 (Certifying the Visalia Climate Action Plan) passed and adopted October 14, 2014.
• City of Visalia Storm Water Master Plan. Boyle Engineering Corporation, September 1994. • City of Visalia Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. City of Visalia, 1994. • City of Visalia Zoning Ordinance Update. City of Visalia, March 2017. • Tulare County Important Farmland 2018 Map. California Department of Conservation, 2018. • City of Visalia VMT Thresholds and Implementation Guidelines. LSA, 2021. Together with City of Visalia VMT Screening Application. https://gis1.lsa.net/visaliaVMT/ 1147
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VII. NAME OF PERSON WHO PREPARED INITIAL STUDY
__________________________
Brandon Smith, AICP Brandon Smith, AICP
Principal Planner Environmental Coordinator
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INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
& EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

NAME OF
PROPONENTS:

City of Visalia NAME OF AGENT: None
Address of
Proponents:
315 East Acequia Avenue,
Visalia, CA 93291
Address of Agent:

Telephone
Numbers:
(559) 713-4359 Telephone Number:

Date of Review April 21, 2026 Lead Agency: City of Visalia The following checklist is used to determine if the proposed project could potentially have a significant effect on the environment. Explanations and information regarding each question follow the checklist. 1 = No Impact 2 = Less Than Significant Impact
3 = Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated 4 = Potentially Significant Impact I. AESTHETICS
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project:
1 a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 1 b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
1 c) In nonurbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? 1 d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
a) The Project consists of a GPA and COZ that would affect two land use categories and corresponding zoning districts on the subject property. Such policy change will have no impact on scenic vistas, because no development is proposed. In the future, development proposed on the Project site will be required to undergo CEQA review which would address potential impacts on scenic vistas. The City of Visalia General Plan includes policies that promote new developments that are compatible and consistent with the natural and built environment and set forth design guidelines that define the unique character of Visalia. Furthermore, the City of Visalia Zoning Ordinance contains standards for setbacks, landscaping, and height requirements. The Sierra Nevada Mountain range may be considered a scenic vista; however, the view will not be adversely impacted by the project.
b) The project consists of a GPA and COZ that would affect two land use categories and corresponding zoning districts on the subject property. Such policy change will have no impact on scenic resources, because none occur on the site. There are no state scenic highways adjacent to the site.

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c) The project site is located within an urbanized area and the City has development standards related to landscaping and other amenities that will ensure that the visual character of the area is enhanced and not degraded upon any future development. Thus, the project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character of the site and its surroundings.

The Project consists of a GPA and COZ that would affect two land use categories and corresponding zoning districts on the subject property. Such policy change will have no impact on visual character or public views, because no development will occur. In addition, the GPA and COZ would eliminate Parks / Recreation lands on the site and would establish Commercial Mixed Use lands on the site. The establishment of Commercial land uses on the site is consistent with the character of other intersections of two arterial streets throughout the City, where it is common to have a commercial land use of at least five acres in size. d) The Project consists of a GPA and COZ which will impact allowed land uses on the site, resulting in an increase in Commercial land, and elimination of Parks / Recreation land. This modification of the General Plan and Zoning maps will have no impact on light and glare, because no development will occur.

The City has development standards that require light to be directed and/or shielded so it does not fall upon adjacent properties.

II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project:
2 a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency to non-agricultural use? 1 b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? 1 c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
1 d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? 1 e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to nonagricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
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The City of Visalia 2030 General Plan has designated the Project site for urban uses under the Urban Growth Development Tier 1. The implementation of this Project will support the General Plan designation for future urban land use and Policy LU-P-20 for urban uses, including commercial development, which may develop within Tier 1 at any time consistent with the City’s Land Use Diagram.

The Visalia General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has already considered the environmental impacts of the conversion of properties within the Planning Area into non-agriculture uses. Overall, the General Plan results in the conversion of over 14,000 acres of Important Farmland to urban uses, which is considered significant and unavoidable. Aside from preventing development altogether the conversion of Important Farmland to urban uses cannot be directly mitigated, with agricultural conservation easements or by other means. However, the General Plan contains multiple policies that together work to limit conversion only to the extent needed to accommodate long-term growth. The General Plan policies identified under Impact 3.5-1 of the EIR serve as the mitigation that assists in reducing the severity of the impact to the extent possible while still achieving the General Plan’s goals of accommodating a certain amount of growth to occur within the Planning Area. These policies include the implementation of a three-tier growth boundary system that assists in protecting open space around the City fringe and maintaining compact development within the City limits.

The project will be consistent with Policy LU-P-34. The conversion of the site from agricultural use to urban development does not require mitigation to offset the loss of prime farmland as stated in Policy LU-P-34. The policy states: “the mitigation program shall specifically allow exemptions for conversion of agricultural lands in Tier I.”
Because there is still a significant impact to loss of agricultural resources after conversion of properties within the General Plan Planning Area to non-agricultural uses, a Statement of Overriding Considerations was previously adopted with the Visalia General Plan Update EIR. b) The project is not located on property that is party to a Williamson Act contract. Existing City of Visalia zoning for the area is QP (Quasi-Public), which allows various urban and non-agricultural uses.
c) The City of Visalia does not have a zoning classification for forest land; additionally, the site is not considered forest land and is currently vacant. Therefore, the site will not conflict with any forest land.
d) There is no forest land currently located on the site. e) The project site is located directly at the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue and is bounded by properties within City Limits on all sides. The surrounding area is primarily developed with Residential and Quasi-Public uses. The project will not result in the conversion of Farmland to nonagricultural use or the conversion of forest land to non-forest use.

III. AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
2 a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? 1 b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? 1 c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? 1 d) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? 1151
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a) The project site is in an area that is under the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). The project itself does not disrupt implementation of the San Joaquin Regional Air Quality Management Plan and will therefore not be a significant impact.

The Project proposes a GPA and corresponding COZ within a 21-acre site. The Project proposes eliminating the Parks / Recreation designation on the site and establishing a Commercial Mixed Use designation on the entire site. The Project will not change the amount of urbanized land uses allowed on the site, and will not change the type of uses toward uses that would be inconsistent with the development pattern of the city. As such, the Project is expected to have a less than significant impact regarding conflicting with or obstructing implementation of any applicable air quality plan.
b) Future development of site under the Visalia General Plan may result in emissions that exceed thresholds established by the SJVAPCD for PM10 and PM2.5. The change in land use and zoning itself will not result in emissions that violate air quality standards or contribute substantially to existing or projected air quality violations as it is solely the site’s allowed land use designations.

The Project proposes a change in General Plan and Zoning maps only and will have no direct impact on air quality, as it will not generate any construction or development. When future development is proposed on the Project site, the City will undertake CEQA review and assess potential impacts on air quality, including emissions of criteria pollutants and pollutant concentrations near sensitive receptors.

All future projects will be required to adhere to SJVAPCD rules and regulations and City requirements for construction related activities to ensure compliance with the attainment or maintenance plans. Applicable standard requirements and best management practices include, but are not limited to, implementation of a dust control and management plan.

Evaluation of air quality impacts may be required if certain project types are proposed near sensitive receptor land uses. Project types subject to this requirement include certain types of gasoline dispensing facilities.

In addition, future development of the project will be subject to the SJVAPCD Indirect Source Review (Rule 9510) procedures. The Applicant will be required to obtain permits demonstrating compliance with Rule 9510, or payment of mitigation fees to the SJVAPCD. Per the SJVAPCD, an Air Impact Assessment was completed for the project and the District has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements and as such the project complies with the emission reduction requirements of District Rule 9510 and is not subject to payment of off-site fees.

Tulare County is designated non-attainment for certain federal ozone and state ozone levels. c) Future development of site under the Visalia General Plan may result in emissions that exceed thresholds established by the SJVAPCD for PM10 and PM2.5. The change in land use and zoning itself will not result in emissions that violate air quality standards or contribute substantially to existing or projected air quality violations as it is solely the site’s allowed land use designations.

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are not limited to, implementation of a dust control and management plan.

Tulare County is designated non-attainment for certain federal ozone and state ozone levels. d) The proposed GPA and COZ has no potential to generate odors, as no development will occur. The proposed GPA and COZ would facilitate commercial development, which typically do not emit odors that would adversely affect a substantial number of people. CEQA review of future development onsite will include analysis of the types of commercial uses proposed, to assure that no significant odors are emitted, or propose mitigation measures should the use generate such odors.

IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
1 a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
1 b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
1 c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
1 d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
1 e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
1 f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? a) The proposed GPA and COZ will have no impact on any sensitive species, because no development is proposed. Future project proposals will be required by the City to undergo review under CEQA, including the analysis of impacts to any on-site resources if applicable. City-wide biological resources were evaluated in the Visalia General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for conversion to urban use.
b) The project is not located within an identified sensitive riparian habitat or other natural community.

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Creek).

In addition, City-wide biological resources were evaluated in the Visalia General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR concluded that certain sensitive natural communities may be directly or indirectly affected by future development within the General Plan Planning Area, particularly valley oak woodlands and valley oak riparian woodlands. Such effects would be considered significant. However, the General Plan contains multiple policies, identified under Impact 3.8-2 of the EIR, that together work to reduce the potential for impacts on woodlands located within in the Planning Area. With implementation of these policies and being that the project is not located within or adjacent to an identified sensitive riparian habitat or other natural communities, including woodlands, impacts on woodlands will be less than significant. c) The project contains a section of the Modoc Ditch which is identified as a riverine feature in the National Wetland Inventory (NWI). At the site visit, it was observed that the irrigation canal has a bare-ground bottom substrate and would not provide suitable habitat for any special-status aquatic species.

The project is not located within or adjacent to federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. City-wide biological resources were evaluated in the Visalia General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR concluded that certain protected wetlands and other waters may be directly or indirectly affected by future development within the General Plan Planning Area. Such effects would be considered significant. However, the General Plan contains multiple policies, identified under Impact 3.8-3 of the EIR, that together work to reduce the potential for impacts on wetlands and other waters located within the Planning Area.

With implementation of these policies, impacts on wetlands will be less than significant. d) The Project proposes only a map change and will not impact any wildlife movement or corridors.

The project would not interfere with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.

Citywide biological resources were evaluated in the Visalia General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR concluded that the movement of wildlife species may be directly or indirectly affected by future development within the General Plan Planning Area. Such effects would be considered significant. However, the General Plan contains multiple policies, identified under Impact 3.8-4 of the EIR, that together work to reduce the potential for impacts on wildlife movement corridors located within the Planning Area. With implementation of these policies, impacts on wildlife movement corridors will be less than significant. e) The project will not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. The City has a municipal ordinance in place to protect valley oak trees. No valley oak trees are located on site.
f) There are no local, regional or state habitat conservation plans for the area.

V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
1 a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Public Resources Code Section 15064.5?
1 b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15064.5?
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a) The proposed GPA and COZ have no potential to impact historic resources, because the Project consists only of a map change, and no development will occur. However, future development proposed on the site, which will be subject to review under CEQA, could impact resources. b) The proposed GPA and COZ have no potential to impact archaeological resources, because the Project consists only of a map change, and no development will occur. However, future development proposed on the site, which will be subject to review under CEQA, could impact resources.
c) The Project proposes a map change only and will have no impact on disturbing human remains.

Future development onsite will be subject to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, which states that if human remains are encountered during site disturbance, all activity shall stop until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. The County Coroner must be notified of the find immediately and notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) if the remains are determined to be prehistoric.

NAHC will determine and notify a Most Likely Descendant (MLD), who may inspect the site of the discovery with the landowner’s permission within 48 hours of notification by the NAHC. Compliance with the requirements of state and local laws will ensure any potential impact to inadvertent discoveries of human remains due to future site development are reduced to less than significant levels.

VI. ENERGY
Would the project:
2 a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? 1 b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? a) The Project proposes a general plan amendment (GPA) and a change of zone (COZ) on the 21- acre subject property and will not involve any development or energy consumption related to construction or operation. When future development is proposed onsite, its design and construction will be subject to the state Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6), which serves to ensure the economical and wise use of energy resources during construction and operational phases.
b) The project will not conflict with or obstruct any state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The proposed project will comply with all state and local policies related to energy efficiency.

VII. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
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substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
1 ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
1 iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 1 iv) Landslides?
1 b) Result in substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil? 1 c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
1 d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
1 e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? 1 f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ and does not propose any development. The Project will have no impact on geology and soils. The State Geologist has not issued an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Map for Tulare County. The project area is not located on or near any known earthquake fault lines or areas prone to seismic activity or landslides. Therefore, the project will not expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse impacts involving earthquakes. b) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and does not propose any development. Any future development of this site will require movement of topsoil. Existing City Engineering Division standards require that a grading and drainage plan be submitted for review to the City to ensure that on- and off-site improvements will be designed to meet City standards. c) The project area is relatively flat and the underlying soil is not known to be unstable and have a low capacity for landslides, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse. Soils in the Visalia area have few limitations regarding development. Due to low clay content and limited topographic relief, soils in the Visalia area have low expansion characteristics. d) Due to low clay content, soils in the Visalia area have an expansion index of 0-20, which is defined as very low potential expansion.
e) Future development will not include any development that would utilize the need for septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems since City standards require that sanitary sewer lines be installed and utilized for the disposal of wastewater at this site. f) There are no unique geological features, and no known paleontological resources located within the project area. If some potentially unique paleontological or unique geological resources are unearthed during future development, all work should cease until a qualified professional paleontologist can evaluate the finding and make necessary mitigation recommendations.

VIII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Would the project:
1 a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
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1 b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and will not generate any development or greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed GPA and COZ will not conflict with any state and local plan, policy and regulation aimed at reducing GHG emissions.

The City has prepared and adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP), which includes baseline GHG emissions inventories, reduction measures, and reduction targets consistent with local and State goals. The CAP was prepared concurrently with the proposed General Plan and its impacts are also evaluated in the Visalia General Plan Update EIR. The Visalia General Plan and CAP both include policies that aim to reduce the level of GHG emissions emitted in association with buildout conditions under the General Plan.
b) The State of California has enacted the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), which included provisions for reducing the GHG emission levels to 1990 “baseline” levels by 2020 and to a level 80% below 1990 baseline levels by 2050. In addition, the State has enacted SB 32 which included provisions for reducing the GHG emission levels to a level 40% below 1990 baseline levels by 2030.

The proposed project will not impede the State’s ability to meet the GHG emission reduction targets under AB 32. Current and probable future state and local GHG reduction measures will continue to reduce the project’s contribution to climate change. As a result, the project will not contribute significantly, either individually or cumulatively, to GHG emissions.

IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Would the project:
1 a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
1 b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
1 c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? 1 d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
1 e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? 1 f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
1 g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
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a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the subject property and will have no impact on hazards or hazardous materials. The GPA and COZ would only change the acreage of park and commercial designations on-site. No hazardous materials are anticipated with the project as currently proposed. b) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the subject property and will have no impact on hazards or hazardous materials. The GPA and COZ would only change the acreage of park and commercial designations on-site. No hazardous materials are anticipated with the project as currently proposed. c) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the subject property and will have no impact on hazards or hazardous materials. The GPA and COZ would only change the acreage of park and commercial designations on-site. No hazardous materials are anticipated with the project as currently proposed.

The closest school to the Project site is Ridgeview Middle School, located directly north of the site. d) The project area does not include any sites listed as hazardous materials sites pursuant to Government Code Section 65692.5.
e) The Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan shows the project area is located outside the Airport Influence Area and the Airport Safety Zones. Therefore, the project will not result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area. f) The project will not interfere with the implementation of any adopted emergency response plan or evacuation plan.
g) There are no wildlands within or near the project area.

X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Would the project:
1 a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality?
1 b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? 1 c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
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1 iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; 1 iv) impede or redirect flood flows?
1 d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? 1 e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and does not propose any development. The Project will have no impact on surface or ground water quality, nor violate any water quality standards or wastewater discharge requirements. The proposed map change onsite will have no impact on groundwater supplies or recharge and will not impede sustainable 1158
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groundwater management, nor conflict with a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan.

The project will not violate any water quality standards of waste discharge requirements. Future development of the project site would be required to meet the City’s improvement standards for directing storm water runoff to the existing City storm water drainage system, consistent with the City’s adopted City Storm Drain Master Plan.
b) The project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies in the project vicinity. Future development of the project site will be served by a water lateral for domestic, irrigation, and fire protection use.

The project area overlies the southern portion of the San Joaquin unit of the Central Valley groundwater aquifer. Future development within the project area will result in an increase of impervious surfaces, which might affect the amount of precipitation that is recharged to the aquifer.

As the City of Visalia is already largely developed and covered by impervious surfaces, the increase of impervious surfaces through this project will be small by comparison. Any future project therefore might affect the amount of precipitation that is recharged to the aquifer. The City of Visalia’s water conversation measures and explorations for surface water use over groundwater extraction will assist in offsetting the loss in groundwater recharge. c) The project will not result in substantial erosion on- or off-site. Future development of the site will not alter the course of any rivers or streams as neither are located near the site.

Development of the site has the potential to affect drainage patterns in the short term due to erosion and sedimentation during construction activities and in the long term through the expansion of impervious surfaces. The City’s existing standards may require the preparation and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the SWRCB’s General Construction Permit process, which would address erosion control measures.

The project will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site. The development of the site will also not impede or redirect flood flows.

Development of the site will create additional impervious surfaces, such as streets. However, existing and planned improvements to storm water drainage facilities as required through the Visalia General Plan policies will reduce any potential impacts to a less than significant level.

The project will not create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff.

The development will be required to meet the City’s improvement standards for directing storm water runoff to the existing City storm water drainage system; consistent with the City’s adopted City Storm Drain Master Plan.
d) The project area is not located within a flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zone.

The project area along with the entirety of the City of Visalia lies within the dam inundation area of Terminus Dam, located approximately 35 miles to the east from the project site. In the case of dam failure, people and structures would be exposed to flooding risk and potentially pollutants. This impact is considered significant and unavoidable.
e) The project will not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. The Visalia General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has already considered the environmental impacts of the placement of people and structures to an area at risk of dam failure. The General Plan contains multiple policies that address the issue, and the County of Tulare maintains the Tulare County Hazard Mitigation Plan and a Mass Evacuation Plan that will help to reduce the impact.
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Because there is still a significant impact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations was previously adopted with the Visalia General Plan Update EIR.

XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING
Would the project:
1 a) Physically divide an established community?
2 b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and does not propose any development. The Project site is currently vacant and undeveloped, surrounded by public roadways on the north, east and south, and similar vacant land on the west. The Carleton Acres Specific Plan applies to private property located directly west of the site. The Specific Plan’s land use and circulation concept illustrates a future local roadway to be developed on the west side of the Project site adjacent to the Specific Plan area. Since this area will operate independently, it will not be physically divided by future development on the Project site. No impact will occur. b) The Visalia General Plan designates land use categories to the property, and includes objectives and policies that guide growth within the Planning Area. Currently the General Plan designates the entire 21-acre Project site for Parks/Recreation. The City’s Zoning Map further zones the property as Quasi-Public (QP). While General Plan Table 9-1, Consistency Between the Plan and Zoning, states that the Consistent Zoning District to the Parks/Recreation General Plan Land Use Designation is PR, the Zoning Map currently does not utilize a PR designation. Rather, the QP zone is the most consistent zoning district to this land use designation, based upon the QP zone district’s Purpose and intent (Municipal Code Section 17.52.010) and Permitted uses (Municipal Code Section 17.52.030), which support parks and uses providing community service.

The proposed GPA and COZ would result in the establishment of approximately 21 acres of Commercial Mixed Use land use and zoning designation and elimination of approximately 21 acres of Parks/Recreation land use designation and QP zoning designation at this location. The City of Visalia’s General Plan and Zoning ordinance do not contain any policies or regulation that would otherwise regulate the placement or location of the Commercial Mixed Use designation at this location.

General Plan Policy PSCU-P-5 calls for the creation of a new community park to be built in and to serve the northwest quadrant. The policy generally states that the park shall be in the northwest, and the facility map shown as Figure 5-1 identifies the 21-acre Project site as the potential location of the community park. Policy PSCU-P-5 further states that community parks are intended to include resources beyond those found at neighborhood parks, such as a community center building, reserved picnic facilities, tennis courts, aquatic center, and/or outdoor concert area.

The current size of this parcel is significantly larger than the policy guideline of “5 to 12 acres or more” for community parks. While the proposed GPA and COZ would eliminate the potential of this location to develop as a community park, currently there are two other undeveloped Park/Recreation land use designations in the northwest quadrant of at least five acres in size that could facilitate a community park. These sites are 15 acres near the northeast corner of Demaree Street & Pratt Avenue and 10 acres fronting the future Riverway Avenue extension north of Modoc Basin. Both designated sites could facilitate the northwest quadrant’s community park based on their acreage. Therefore, the Project will not result in a conflict with this General Plan policy. 1160
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XII. MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
1 a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be a value to the region and the residents of the state?
1 b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? a) No mineral areas of regional or statewide importance exist within the Visalia area. b) There are no mineral resource recovery sites delineated in the Visalia area.

XIII. NOISE
Would the project result in:
1 a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
1 b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? 1 c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and does not propose any development. The Project will have no impact on noise. When future development is proposed onsite, noise impacts will be analyzed during the CEQA review and building permit processes. The City may require the preparation of site-specific noise studies to assess impacts from roadway noise, as appropriate. Should noise levels on the Project site require mitigation, there are a variety of means such as noise attenuation walls and limiting the hours of operation on activities.

Future development of the site will result in noise generation typical of urban development, but should remain within the standards established in the City of Visalia’s General Plan or Noise Ordinance. Noise levels would increase temporarily during construction of the site but should remain within noise limits and will be restricted to the allowed hours of construction defined by the City of Visalia Noise Ordinance. Temporary increase in ambient noise levels is less than significant.

Furthermore, the Visalia General Plan contains multiple policies, identified under Impact N-P-3 through N-P-5, that work to reduce the potential for noise impacts to any sensitive land uses. With implementation of Noise Impact Policies and existing City Standards, noise impacts to new noise sensitive land uses would be less than significant.
b) The Project will have no impact on noise. Ground-borne vibration or ground-borne noise levels could occur in the future because of construction activities associated with any development. Any construction activities will be temporary and will not expose persons to such vibration or noise levels for an extended period; thus, the impacts will be less than significant. There are no existing uses near the project area that create ground-borne vibration or ground-borne noise levels. c) The project site is not located within the Airport Influence Area nor within the Airport Safety Zones nor near a private airstrip and therefore will not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels.
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XIV.POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the project:
1 a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
1 b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
a) The project will not directly induce substantial population growth that is more than what is planned in the General Plan. The proposed GPA and COZ would reduce the area designated for park development and increase the area designated for commercial development onsite. Since there are no residential uses involved, there is no difference in population growth compared to that under the existing land use designations. The Project would not induce unplanned population growth either directly or indirectly. No impact would occur.
b) The Project and any future development will not displace any housing or people as the proposed site is currently vacant.

XV. PUBLIC SERVICES
Would the project:
1 a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
1 i) Fire protection?
1 ii) Police protection?
1 iii) Schools?
1 iv) Parks?
1 v) Other public facilities?
a)
i. Current fire protection facilities are located at Visalia Station 56 and can adequately serve the site without a need for alteration. Impact fees will be paid upon future development to mitigate the project’s proportionate impact on these facilities.
ii. Current police protection facilities can adequately serve the site without a need for alteration.

Impact fees will be paid upon future development to mitigate the project’s proportionate impact on these facilities.
iii. The Project will have no impact on public services. Future development proposed on the Project site will be assessed under CEQA, to determine whether it will impact public services. The area surrounding the Project site is partially developed and in an area that already receives public services.
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iv. The Project will have no impact on public services. Future development proposed on the Project site will be assessed under CEQA, to determine whether it will impact public services. The area surrounding the Project site is partially developed and in an area that already receives public services.
v. Other public facilities can adequately serve the site without a need for alteration.

XVI. RECREATION
1 a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
1 b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. There will be no impact on recreational facilities. Future development may contribute to park impact fees, which would cover the additional costs associated with providing parks and recreational services. These issues will be reviewed under CEQA as future development projects are proposed.
b) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. There will be no impact on recreational facilities.

XVII. TRANSPORTATION / TRAFFIC
Would the project:
1 a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
1 b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b)? 1 c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? 1 d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
a. The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. There will be no impact on transportation. Future development may contribute to transportation impact fees, and would be required to address its traffic impacts in the CEQA review process.

The development which could occur under the Project would generate additional commercial trips, but reduced park/recreation trips. Since the type and density of development is not known at this time, it would be entirely speculative to predict trip generation for the commercial designation on the Project site. A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) will be required per the City Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines if the development would generate a net increase of 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips. The TIA will include mitigation measures where necessary, including fair share contributions.
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There are existing bike lanes on Riggin Avenue, immediately east of the Project site. When development occurs, it will be required to extend these bike lanes along the Project frontage, consistent with City requirements.

Visalia Transit provides a bus service to the city. Existing service on route #7 includes a stop at the fronting intersection. As the community develops, including the Project site, additional stops will be provided to support ridership.
b. Under SB 743, CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 was amended December 2018, stating that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is the most appropriate measure of transportation impacts. A lead agency may use models or other methods to analyze a project’s VMT quantitatively or qualitatively.

The City of Visalia, in determining the significance of transportation impacts for land use projects and for compliance with CEQA, recognizes the adopted City of Visalia Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) Thresholds and Implementation Guidelines (LSA, 2021, herein referred to as “Guidelines”) recommended threshold as the basis for what constitutes a significant or less than significant transportation impact.

The proposed GPA and COZ will have no impact on VMT. The development of park and commercial projects in the future will require a VMT analysis. At the time that a development is proposed, its impact on regional VMT will be analyzed, to ensure that if any significant VMT impacts were to occur, they could be reduced to less than significant levels. It should be noted, however, that the adjacency of residential, commercial, and park land uses, being that the Project site is surrounded by residential uses, tends to reduce VMT because of the synergistic relationship between where people reside and where they work and shop. c. The GPA and COZ will only result in a map change, and no development will occur. Future development will be subject to City standards regarding roadway improvements, parking, and emergency access, either through CEQA or through conditions of approval.

The Project site is in the established street system of the city and region, and future development is not expected to interfere with the system.
d. Future development on the Project site will be required to meet City design standards for adequate access by emergency vehicles and comply with all applicable fire code and ordinance requirements for geometric design and site access.

XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
a) Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code § 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
1 i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or 1 ii) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code § 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code § 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.

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that the project site is beyond their area of interest. No other correspondence was received from any other tribes. It is important to note, as described in Section V., that the proposed Project will not include any ground disturbance, and future development will be subject to future CEQA review, and mitigation as needed for project-specific impacts.

Therefore, no impacts are identified or anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required at this time.

The proposed project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe. a) The site is not listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k). b) The site has been determined to not be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1.

XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:
1 a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? 1 b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
1 c) Result in a determination by the waste water treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
1 d) Generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? 1 e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
a) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. The Project will have no impact on utilities. Future development will consider utilities as part of the CEQA review and land use application process.

The Visalia wastewater treatment plant has a current rated capacity of 22 million gallons per day but currently treats an average daily maximum month flow of 12.5 million gallons per day. With the completed project, the plant has more than sufficient capacity to accommodate impacts associated with the project. The proposed project will therefore not cause significant environmental impacts.

The development onsite will be required to install City storm water drainage lines that handle onsite and street runoff. Usage of these lines is consistent with the City Storm Drain Master Plan.

These improvements will not cause significant environmental impacts. The project also does not require the relocation or construction of new or expanded electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications.
b) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. The Project will have no impact on utilities. California Water Service Company 1165
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oversees the Project site as part of their long-range planning, accounting for local population growth and development trends in the Project area.
c) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. The Project will have no impact on wastewater. The City has determined that there is adequate capacity existing to serve the site’s projected wastewater treatment demands at the City wastewater treatment plant upon future development of the project. However, the real impacts associated with the City’s wastewater system will be assessed when development is known and can be quantified.
d) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. The Project will have no impact on solid waste disposal. Future commercial customers on the Project site will be assessed fees for solid waste service. The transfer stations and landfills in the region currently have sufficient capacity to accommodate future development.

Future development on the Project site will be required to analyze demand and capacity for solid waste disposal as part of the CEQA process.
e) The Project proposes a GPA and COZ on the 21-acre subject property and involves no development. The Project will have no impact on solid waste disposal. The project will be able to meet the applicable regulations for solid waste. Removal of debris from future construction will be subject to the City’s waste disposal requirements.

XX. WILDFIRE
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:
1 a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? 1 b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
1 c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? 1 d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? a) The proposed GPA and COZ will have no impact on wildfire hazards, as no development is proposed. The project will not substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan.
b) The project site is located on a flat area of agriculture and urban land which is at little risk of fire. c) The future development of the site will include the development of infrastructure such as roads, sewer lines, power lines and utilities, however all improvements would be subject to City standards and Fire Marshal approval. The proposed project would not exacerbate fire risk. d) The project site is flat and therefore is not susceptible to downslope or downstream flooding or landslides as a result of post-fire instability, or drainage changes. 1166
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XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
1 a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? 2 b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)?
2 c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
a) As described above, the Project proposes a map change only and does not involve any development or construction. There will be no impact on biological and cultural resources. b) This site was evaluated in the Program EIR (SCH No. 2010041078) for the City of Visalia General Plan Update for the area’s conversion to urban use. The City adopted mitigation measures for conversion to urban development. Where effects were still determined to be significant a statement of overriding considerations was made.
c) This site was evaluated in the Program EIR (SCH No. 2010041078) for the City of Visalia General Plan Update for conversion to urban use. The City adopted mitigation measures for conversion to urban development. Where effects were still determined to be significant a statement of overriding considerations was made.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21083.05, Public Resources Code. Reference:

Section 65088.4, Gov. Code; Sections 21080(c), 21080.1, 21080.3, 21083, 21083.05, 21083.3, 21093, 21094, 21095, and 21151, Public Resources Code; Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino,(1988) 202 Cal.App.3d 296; Leonoff v. Monterey Board of Supervisors, (1990) 222 Cal.App.3d 1337; Eureka Citizens for Responsible Govt. v. City of Eureka (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 357; Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th at 1109; San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco (2002) 102 Cal.App.4th 656.

Revised 2019
Authority: Public Resources Code sections 21083 and 21083.09 Reference: Public Resources Code sections 21073, 21074, 21080.3.1, 21080.3.2, 21082.3/ 21084.2 and 21084.3
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DETERMINATION OF REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
On the basis of this initial evaluation:

X _ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.

I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on the attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. _ I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
_ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
_ I find that as a result of the proposed project no new effects could occur, or new mitigation measures would be required that have not been addressed within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2010041078).

The Environmental Impact Report prepared for the City of Visalia General Plan was certified by Resolution No. 2014-37 adopted on October 14, 2014. THE PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WILL BE UTILIZED.

April 21, 2026
Brandon Smith, AICP Date
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File #: 25-0642 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda #: 5.

Agenda Item Wording:

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Rates and Fees - Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 2026-02 to authorize proposed new fees, increases, and adjustments to the City's Rates and Fees Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by: Jana Ferguson, Financial Analyst, 559-713-4429, [email protected]; Renee Nagel, Finance Director 559-713-4375, [email protected] Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council takes the following action tonight:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony on additions, changes, and deletions to the City's Rates & Fees Schedule

2. Adopt Resolution 2026-02 to amend the City's fee document for the FY 2026-27; and

3. If desired, take action on specific fees, such as:
a. Fee increases exceeding CPI
b. Adjusted fees
c. All fees
Summary: Annually, staff recommends cost-of-living adjustments to rates and fees for the upcoming fiscal year. City ordinances limit annual adjustments to Impact Fees and Business Tax rates based on specific Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures. These inflationary adjustments help departments recover increasing operational costs, reduce reliance on the General Fund, and preserve General Fund resources for essential City services, including public safety.

The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Rates & Fees document was presented to the City Council during the June 1, 2026, Work Session. The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to conduct the required public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2026-02, amending the City’s Rates & Fees document for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Background Discussion:

Proposed new fees, increases, and adjustments for FY 2026-27 Rates & Fees include but are not limited to, animal services, parks and recreation, transit, fire, police, and finance.

The California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CCPI-U) is the basis for most fee adjustments for the City. City ordinances require Impact Fees to use the building industry standard index, the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI) or the City Engineer’s recommendation. Similarly, City ordinance dictates that the Business Tax be adjusted by the US City Average for All Items (USVPI-U), using the average of the most recent three years. Table 1: Index Visalia City Council Page 1 of 3 Printed on 6/12/2026
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Average for All Items (USVPI-U), using the average of the most recent three years. Table 1: Index Period Changes lists the indices and effective dates.

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CPI Time Period Rate Effective Date FY 26-27 Rate Fee
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Jan. - Dec. 2025 Jul 1, 2026 3.09% All Other Fees
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May 2025 - Apr. 2026 Aug 14, 2026 -0.79% Impact Fees
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Three Year Average Jul 1, 2026 3.23% Business Tax Fees
The following committees and commissions have reviewed the proposed rates and fee adjustments and recommend to the City Council the adoption of the adjustments to the City's Rates & Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Committee or CommissionMeeting Date Recommended Fees
Transit Advisory Committee* March 18, 2026 Transit Fees - Recommended Planning Commission April 13, 2026 Planning Fees - Recommended Parks & Recreation Commission April 14, 2026Parks & Recreation Fees - Recommended Citizens Advisory Committee May 6, 2026 All Fees - Recommended * This is an Ad-Hoc committee with no formal member appointments.

Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: Increasing City rates and fees will help departments and capital projects cover costs. There are no annual maintenance or operating costs associated with Rates & Fees.

Prior Council Action: The Council reviewed and discussed new fees and adjustments to the Rates & Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on June 1, 2026.

Alternatives: Partially amend or do not amend the proposed fees.

Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to adopt Resolution 2026-02 to amend the City's Rates & Fees document for Fiscal Year 2026 -27 as presented.

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Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 06/15/2026
Attachments: Attachment A - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Rates & Fees Document; Attachment B - Resolution No. 2026-02.

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Policy and Procedures – City 1
Policy and Procedures – Parks & Recreation 3
General Fees
Administration
General Government and Finance 10
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 11
Business Tax 12
Engineering and Building
Engineering 14
Grading Permit Fees 16
Parks and Recreation 17
Planning and Community Preservation
Planning 22
Community Preservation (Code Enforcement) 26
Public Safety
Fire 27
Police 29
Public Works
Sidewalk & Drive Approach Improvements 31
Impact Fees
Administration
Public Facilities – Civic Center, Corporation Yard, & Library 33 Public Safety – Fire & Police 34
Planning and Community Preservation
Groundwater Overdraft Mitigation and Impact Fee 35
Northeast Area Development 36
Park Acquisition & Development 37
Parking In-Lieu 38
Storm Drainage & Waterway Acquisition 39
Storm Drainage Credits 40
Transportation 41
Treatment Plant Connection Capacity 43
Truck Line Connection Capacity 44
Enterprise Fees
Airport 46
Animal Services 47
Building Safety 49
Elevator Fees 55
Construction & Demolition 56
Convention Center 57
Solid Waste 62
Sewer – Sanitary and Storm Connections & Permits 72
Groundwater Recharge 75
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Administrative Policy and Procedures

PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the procedures for the review, revision, and approval of the City’s rates and fees.

POLICY

1. It shall be the policy of the City to establish fees and charges for City services, which reimburse the City for the associated services unless specified otherwise by the City Council.

2. All fees and charges shall be reviewed annually, or sooner, if needed, to ensure they are adequate and correlate with their associated costs.

3. All fees and charges adopted herein shall be superseded by State or Federal legal requirements setting fees and charges if at different amounts.

PROCEDURES

1. Annually, Finance shall request city departments to review their rates and fees and propose adjustments.

2. Upon receipt of the requested adjustments, Finance shall review them to ensure they comply with the City Council’s policy for reimbursement of the associated costs.

3. Upon completion of this review, the proposed new rates and fees shall be reviewed by the appropriate advisory Committee or Commission and forwarded by Finance to the City Manager for final review and approval prior to being submitted to the City Council.

4. After review and approval by the City Manager, the new rates and fees shall be identified in the Rates and Fees Resolution.

5. The rates and fees shall be used to estimate revenues for specific city programs as requested in the proposed budget.

6. The Public Hearing on the proposed rates and fees, if required, shall be scheduled at a regular City Council meeting.

7. Generally, all adjustments to the City’s rates and fees are to be considered at one time prior to the review and adoption of the budget. Changes in some rates and fees become effective on a date other than the first day of the new fiscal year. See Effective Date below for details.

8. Should new services or documents become available during the year, the new rate(s) or fee(s) may be developed and implemented using the same criteria as similar rates or fees. These new items would then be included in the next review if continued use is anticipated.

BASIS FOR ADJUSTMENTS

1. Generally, adjustments to rates and fees are based on established annual indexes, including the following:
a. California Consumer Price Index (CCPI)
b. Engineering News Record Construction Costs Index (ENRCCI) 1178
2 c. U.S. Consumer Price Index – Urban Consumers (CPI-U)

2. In addition to these indices, some rates and fees are adjusted using other bases to determine fees. For example, the following bases are also used in limited cases to adjust rates and fees:
a. Cost of providing service
b. Cost reimbursement
c. Survey of fees from surrounding communities
d. Special surcharges due to specific costs
e. Subsidy by the General Fund
f. Rounding

3. Certain rates and fees may not be required to be adjusted. For example, if an Enterprise Fund can continue to fund operations without an increase, none will be recommended.

EFFECTIVE DATES

1. Adjustments to rates and fees generally become effective on the first day of the next fiscal year. (e.g., General Fund and Enterprise Funds)

2. Adjustments to Impact Fees are effective 60 days after the date of the Public Hearing on which the new rates were adopted.

3. In certain circumstances, a rate or fee may be brought before the Council, and adjustments may be adopted during the fiscal year for immediate change or changes over a specified number of years.
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Fee Policy

BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to provide meaningful recreational opportunities to meet the physical, cultural, mental and economic needs of the citizens of Visalia. It is our desire to enhance the quality of life in Visalia by providing open space, recreation facilities and programs for all citizens. Providing an array of quality recreational opportunities is an increasingly complex task due to 1) demands for new and expanded services, 2) demands to retain older services, 3) increases in operating expenses, and 4) priorities of allocating limited City general fund dollars. Fiscal responsibility mandates the adoption of a sound and consistent fee and charge policy that will guide the generation of revenue to supplement the General Fund’s support of park and recreation programs and services.

Fiscal goals of the Parks and Recreation Department include:
 To become less dependent upon tax support from the City and to become more self-sufficient.  To substantially increase the proportion of the services and operations funded through user fees. The department will make a concerted effort to track its costs for facilities and operations and ensure program costs are better covered by fees charged.  To view programs and services more as an enterprise. Even though the department is a public agency, the City of Visalia is limited by the funds it can provide for all of its services, let alone those not viewed as essential by many taxpayers.  In order to continue as a vital, progressive agency in the community, we need to adopt a more entrepreneurial, business-like and fiscally aware approach to our operations.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department is to offer year-round, diversified park and recreation programs and services, at reasonable and equitable rates designed to meet the needs of the citizens of Visalia. Fees and charges will be viewed as a method to equitably provide and expand services without an inordinate impact on the General Fund, while ensuring where fees are implemented, they are kept at a fair market value in order to encourage participation. Because the demand for services is greater than the municipality’s ability to appropriate funds to support the demand, it becomes necessary to charge new fees, increase some existing fees and pursue additional supplementary revenues and resources.

Fees and charges for parks, recreation and cultural services will provide only one source of funding for the department. Other sources will include general fund appropriations, grants, sponsorships, special gifts, donations and in-kind contributions.

VISALIA’S PRICE MODEL
The Parks and Recreation Department will follow a cost recovery method based on benefits.

This model utilizes general fund dollars for programs, services, and facilities that benefit the 1180
4 community as a whole and allows user fees to support programs and services that focus on benefits to individuals. “Attachment A” shows our proposed Cost Recovery Pyramid with the following categories to be used to set program fees based on cost recovery rates:

Category A: Community Benefit – Programs, facilities and services that benefit the community as a whole.

These programs, facilities and services can increase property values, provide safety, address social needs, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The community pays for these basic services and facilities through taxes and may utilize free of charge. Such programs or services can include parks and open space, educational programs, health and wellness activities, community-wide special events, family activities and gang prevention programs.

Examples of current programs in this area:

Parks, Open Space & Trails
Community Wide Special Events – Egg Hunt, Dia del Nino, Tamale Festival Family Walks
Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center Drop In Program
The Loop
Category B: Community / Individual Benefit – Programs, facilities, and services that promote individual physical and mental well-being and provide recreation skill development.

These are the more traditionally expected services and beginner instructional levels. These programs, services, and facilities are typically assigned fees based on a specified percentage of direct and indirect costs. These costs are partially offset by both a tax subsidy to account for the Community Benefit and participant fees to account for the Individual Benefit. Programs, facilities, and services in this tier shall recover 50% of direct program costs.

Examples of current programs in this area:

Youth Sports – baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball Tiny Tot Sports
Public Swim
Swim Lessons
Senior Meal Program
Senior Citizen programs & classes
Fee Example – Youth Basketball
Expenses
Officials $10,000
Hourly Staff 12,000
Recreation Coordinator 2,000
Coach/Official Training 800
Facility Rental 7,000
Uniforms 11,000
Equipment 6,000
Awards 2,000
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5 Advertising 1,500
Total $ 52,300
425 Participants ($52,300/425) 123.06
50% Cost Recovery $ 61.53
Fee
Category C: Individual/Community Benefit – Services that promote individual physical and mental well-being and provide an intermediate level of recreational skill development.

This level provides more Individual Benefit and less Community Benefit and should be priced to reflect this. Programs and services in this category shall recover 75% of direct program costs.

Examples of current programs in this area:

Day Camps
Enrichment Classes - dance, art, martial arts, and music After School Activity Program
Tiny Tots Pre-School Program
Fee Example – Tiny Tot Pre-School
Expenses
Staffing $480
Equipment & Supplies 200
Total $ 680
15 Students ($680/15) 45.33
75% Cost Recovery $ 34.00
Fee
Category D: Mostly Individual Benefit – Specialized services generally for specific groups and may have a competitive focus.

In this category, programs and services may be priced to recover 100% of direct costs.

Examples of current programs in this area:

Father/Daughter Dance
Specialty Camps & Sports Camps
Kendo
Adult Sports – soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball Swim teams
Diving Classes
Fee Example – Adult Volleyball
Expenses
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6 Hourly Staff $800
Equipment 600
Awards 400
Gym Rental 1,800
Total $ 3,600
18 Teams ($3,600/18) 200.00
100% Cost Recovery $ 200.00 Fee Per
Team
Category E: Highly Individual Benefit – Programs or services that have a higher revenue potential and may fall outside of the core mission.

In this category, programs and services are priced to cover all direct and indirect costs.

Examples of this include elite athletic programs, food concessions and trips.

Examples of current programs in this area:

Haunted House
Photos at the Mall
Bus Trips
Certification Courses
ViTri (triathlon)

DETERMINING FEES FOR PROGRAMS
The Parks and Recreation Department will work to recover a percentage of, or all Direct Program Costs. The following describes factors that are considered to calculate direct costs:
 Part-Time, Hourly and Contractual Staff - leaders, instructors, officials, and scorekeepers, including hourly benefit cost of 5.85%.
 Equipment - including stage, light rental, tables, chairs, sound systems and other such items.
 Supply/ Materials - awards, balls, crafts, tickets, certificates, videos, copies, etc.  Maintenance/Custodial – building attendants, facility opening & closing, maintenance issues directly related to program.
 Maintenance Supplies/Materials – maintenance and/or custodial supplies needed specific to the operation of program or activity.
 Membership/Training – memberships, subscriptions, trainings specific to a program or activity.
 Special Insurance - special event or food product liability insurance.  Security – contract security or Police Department
charges.
 Marketing - newspaper, radio, flyers, posters.
 Program Discounts, Scholarships
 Transportation - bus rental, transit tickets.
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 Equipment Purchase - Total cost of equipment purchased divided by years for life expectancy of equipment.
 Utilities
 Facility Rental Cost – cost to rent outside facilities.

DIFFERENTIAL FEES, VARIANCES AND FEE WAIVER
Non-Visalia Resident Fee Differential
To maintain equitable cost recovery for City‑funded recreation programs, program fees for non‑Visalia residents shall include a 25% surcharge above the established resident rate.

Recreation programs are partially subsidized by the City of Visalia’s General Fund, which is supported by taxes paid by Visalia residents. Because non‑residents do not contribute to these local tax revenues, the non‑resident fee differential reflects the portion of program costs that would otherwise be subsidized by the community. This structure allows the City to ensure equitable access for residents while still offering valuable recreation opportunities to individuals who live outside Visalia.

For the purpose of determining fees, a Visalia resident is defined as an individual whose primary residence is located within the incorporated city limits of Visalia. Residency may be verified through a valid government-issued ID, utility bill, rental agreement, or property tax statement showing an address within city limits. Individuals who do not meet this criterion are considered non-Visalia residents for fee-assessment purposes.

Fee Variances
It is understood that on occasion special consideration may be needed in determining fees for groups or individuals having circumstances uncommon to those in the fee structure criteria. In these cases, the Parks and Recreation Commission will be the approving party for all requests.

Requests for a variance shall be submitted in writing to the Parks and Recreation Department 60 days prior to the date of use.

FEE REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall review and provide oversight of specific program and/or activity fees and charges. Such review shall take place at least bi-annually during a regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.

Adopted 2008
Revised July 1, 2026
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8 City of Visalia Parks &
Recreation Department
Cost Recovery Pyramid
%= City Subsidy
Attachment A
0+%
Highly
Individual
Benefit
0%
Mostly
Individual
Benefit
25%
Individual /Community
Benefit
50%
Community /Individual
Benefit
100%
Community Benefit
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9 General Fees
1186
10 GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE
1187
11 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
1188
12 BUSINESS TAX
1189
13 BUSINESS TAX (cont.)
1190
14 ENGINEERING & BUILDING

ENGINEERING
1191
15 ENGINEERING & BUILDING (cont.)

ENGINEERING
1192
16 ENGINEERING & BUILDING

GRADING PERMIT FEES
1193
17 PARKS & RECREATION

PICNIC AREAS & SPECIAL USE FEES
PARKS & RECREATION (cont.)
1194
18 PICNIC AREAS & SPECIAL USE FEES
1195
19 PARKS & RECREATION (cont.)

INDOOR FACILITY FEES
1196
20 PARKS & RECREATION (cont.)

ATHLETIC & MISCELLANEOUS FACILITY FEES
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21 PARKS & RECREATION (cont.)

ATHLETIC & MISCELLANEOUS FACILITY FEES
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22 PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION

PLANNING
1199
23 PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (cont.)

PLANNING
1200
24 PLANNING& COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (cont.)

PLANNING
1201
25 PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (cont.)

PLANNING
1202
26 PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (cont.)

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (CODE ENFORCEMENT)
1203
27 FIRE
1204
28 FIRE (cont.)
1205
29 POLICE
1206
30 Police (cont.)
1207
31 PUBLIC WORKS

SIDEWALK & DRIVE APPROACH IMPROVEMENTS
1208
32 Impact Fees
1209
33 PUBLIC FACILITY IMPACT FEES
1210
34 PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEES
1211
35 GROUNDWATER OVERDRAFT MITIGATION FEE

GROUNDWATER PUMPING FEE
1212
36 NORTHEAST SPECIFIC PLAN AREA DEVELOPMENT FEES
1213
37 PARK ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
1214
38 PARKING IN-LIEU
1215
39 STORM DRAINAGE & WATERWAYS IMPACT FEES
1216
40 STORM DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES

CREDITS
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41 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
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42 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES (cont.)
Projects that meet the infill criteria:

2. Are not eligible for reimbursements or credits for any street improvements or repairs that are required by the City as a project condition.

1. Receive Transportation Impact Fee reductions not to exceed twenty-five percent of the base fee.

3. The City Manager or their designee is authorized to determine whether a project meets the infill criteria.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT CREDIT

INFILL CREDIT CRITERIA
A reduction in the amount of Transportation Impact Fees will be provided to all Projects that meet the following criteria:

1. The District would be bordered on the north and south by Murray and Mineral King Avenues and on the east and west by Conyer Street and the Tipton Street alignment, respectively.

1. Receive Transportation Impact Fee reductions of twenty-five percent of the base fee.

2. This credit would be in addition to any "Infill Credit" given above.

Projects that meet the infill criteria:

A reduction in the amount of Transportation Impact Fees will be provided to all Commercial and Office Projects that meet the following criteria:

1. The project is in a location where the curb, gutter and sidewalk have been installed in the ultimate alignment.

2. The project is seventy-five percent surrounded by existing development that has been in place an average of fifteen years or more.

3. Any median islands that are planned on adjacent roadways have been installed.

4. The project was inside of the Visalia city limits prior to December 31, 1995. 1219
43 CONNECTION FEES

TREATMENT PLANT CONNECTION CAPACITY CHARGES
1220
44 CONNECTION FEES

TRUNK LINE CAPACITY CHARGE
1221
45 Enterprise
Fees
1222
46 AIRPORT
1223
47 ANIMAL SERVICES
1224
48 ANIMAL SERVICES (cont.)
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49 BUILDING PERMIT FEES

RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING PERMIT FEES (cont.)
1226
50 COMMERCIAL
1227
51 BUILDING PERMIT FEES (cont.)

ELECTRICAL
1228
52 BUILDING PERMIT FEES (cont.)

MECHANICAL
1229
53 BUILDING PERMIT FEES (cont.)

PLUMBING
1230
54 BUILDING PERMIT FEES (cont.)
1231
55 ELEVATOR PERMIT FEES
1232
56 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION PERMIT FEES
1233
57 CONVENTION CENTER
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58 CONVENTION CENTER (cont.)
1235
59 CONVENTION CENTER (cont.)
1236
60 CONVENTION CENTER (cont.)
1237
61 CONVENTION CENTER (cont.)
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62 SOLID WASTE
1239
63 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1240
64 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1241
65 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1242
66 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1243
67 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1244
68 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1245
69 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1246
70 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1247
71 SOLID WASTE (cont.)
1248
72 SEWER
SANITARY (Wastewater)
1249
73 SEWER (cont.)
STORM
1250
74 CONNECTION FEES

SEWER MAIN FACILITIES CHARGES
1251
75 GROUNDWATER RECHARGE FEE
1252
76 TRANSIT
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77 TRANSIT (cont.)
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78 TRANSIT (cont.)
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA, APPROVING THE NEW FEES AND FEE INCREASES AND DECREASES TO AMEND THE CITY’S RATES AND FEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.

WHEREAS, the adjustments to the City’s Rates and Fees include, but are not limited to the following charges: city-wide administrative services, general government services, community development services, public safety services, public works services, engineering and transportation services, airport, convention center, solid waste collection, sewer and wastewater services, storm, transit, golf course, animal services, special assessment district services, business tax, and all impact fees (fire protection facilities, police facilities, northeast area development, park and acquisition and development, treatment plant connection, trunk line connection, storm drainage, transportation, waterways acquisition and parking in lieu); and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 92-123 established a policy and procedure for the annual review and approval of the City fees and charges which is compiled in a document entitled: City of Visalia Administrative Policy on Fees and Charges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Visalia has complied with its fee adjustment policy and procedures, its ordinances related to fee adjustment, the California Constitution, and California statutes relating to the adoption and amendment of fees and charges; and
WHEREAS, the fees and charges related to ministerial projects are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15268; and
WHEREAS, the rates, tolls, fares, and charges related to impact and connection fees are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15273 as same are adopted and adjusted to meet operating expenses, purchase or lease supplies, to meet financial reserve requirements, and in furtherance of capital projects necessary to maintain services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Transportation Impact Fees, Storm Drainage Impact Fees, Park Acquisition & Development Fees, Northeast Development Impact Fees, Waterways Acquisition Fees, Trunk Line Capacity Charge, Treatment Plant Connection Capacity Charges and Sewer Main Facilities Charges are consistent with, and addressed in, the individual master plans and General Plan elements, and their respective environmental documents in accordance with CEQA as follows:
a) Transportation Impact Fee - 1989 Circulation Element and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Resolution No. 89-63);
b) Storm Drainage Impact Fee - 1994 Storm Water Master Plan Update and EIR (Resolution No. 94-170);
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c) Park Acquisition & Development Fee, and Waterways Acquisition Fee - 1989 Conservation, Open Space, Recreation & Parks and Negative Declaration (Resolution Nos. 89-59 & 97-10);
d) Northeast Development Impact Fee - 1988 Northeast Specific Plan and EIR (Resolution No. 88-19);
e) Waterways Acquisition Fees – General Plan Amendment No. 96-28 (Resolution No. 97-10);
f) Trunk Line Capacity Charge – Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and EIR (Resolution No. 94-64 & 94-65);
g) Treatment Plant Connection Capacity Charges and Sewer Main Facilities Charges – 1987 Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan and EIR (Resolution No. 92-157).

WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Visalia authorizes the imposition and adjustment of fees for city services including city-wide administrative services, general governmental services, community development services, community services, public safety services, public works services and engineering and transportation services, and directs the City Council to establish fees by resolution to provide for their adjustment; and
WHEREAS, Visalia Municipal Code (“VMC”) section 8.28.140, authorizes the imposition of refuse fees and directs the City Council to establish fees by resolution to provide the sum of money necessary to pay the estimated total cost based on findings enumerated in the Code; and WHEREAS, VMC section 8.28.020 permits the revisions to fees and charges for refuse service by City Council; and
WHEREAS, VMC section 13.04.020, authorizes all laws and ordinances of the City shall be applicable to Visalia Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, VMC section 16.44.060, et seq., authorizes the imposition of transportation impact fees and directs the City Council to establish fees by resolution to provide the sum of money necessary to pay the estimated total cost based on findings enumerated in the Code; and WHEREAS, VMC section 16.44.070 permits the adjustment of adopted fee resolutions annually subject to the current Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI) or, alternatively, if such index adjustment is insufficient to meet the actual costs of planned facilities, the City Engineer may compute a new schedule of fees for adoption; and WHEREAS, VMC section 16.40.010, et seq., authorizes the imposition of drainage impact fees and directs the City Council to establish fees by resolution to provide the sum of money necessary to pay the estimated total cost based on findings enumerated in the Code; and WHEREAS, VMC section 16.40.030 permits the adjustment of adopted fee resolutions annually subject to the current Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI) or, alternatively, if such index adjustment is insufficient to meet the actual costs of planned facilities, the City Engineer may compute a new schedule of fees for adoption; and 1257
WHEREAS, VMC section 12.36.010, et seq., authorizes the imposition of park and recreation acquisition and development impact fees by resolution to provide the sum of money necessary to pay the estimated total cost based on findings enumerated in the Code; and WHEREAS, VMC section 12.36.060 permits the adjustment of adopted fee resolutions annually subject to the current Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI) or, alternatively, if such index adjustment is insufficient to meet the actual costs of acquisition and development of planned facilities, the City Engineer may compute a new schedule of fees for adoption; and WHERAS, VMC section 16.46.030, et seq., authorizes the imposition of fire protection facilities and police facilities by resolution to pay for the capital costs of fire protection and police facilities reasonably related to the needs of new development in the City; and WHEREAS, VMC section 16.46.040, et seq., permits the adjustment of adopted fee resolutions annually subject to the current Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI); and WHEREAS, VMC section 13.08.750, et seq., authorizes the imposition of treatment plant connection charges by resolution for connection to the sanitary sewer system and provides that review and amendment of such fees may be initiated by the Council from time to time as necessary to meet increasing costs or changed conditions of providing trunk sewer or oversize service and adjusted by resolution; and
WHEREAS, VMC section 13.08.840, authorizes by resolution of the City Council the imposition of sewer service charges and any required adjustments also to be set by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the sewer connection, water connection, and capacity charges identified above are being adjusted in accordance with Government Code section 66013 such that such fees and charges do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services for which the fee or charge is imposed; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with California Government Code Section 66016, et seq., notice of the time and place for the hearing on adjustment of the fees outlined herein has been given; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia has reviewed the proposed City of Visalia Rates and Fees proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 regarding the adjustments to the City’s Rates and Fees Schedule for the fees and charges enumerated therein; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia did conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026- 27 Rates and Fees Schedule on June 15, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Visalia finds:

1. The fee and charge adjustments proposed herein comply with the City of Visalia Administrative Policy on Fees and Charges; or

2. The fee and charge adjustments proposed herein comply with the adjustment requirements required by the authorizing ordinances; or 1258

3. The fee and charge adjustments proposed comply with the increase requirements contained in Government Code section 66016, et seq.

4. The fees and charge adjustments are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act either as fees and charges related to ministerial projects or that meeting operating expenses, financial reserve needs, further capital projects for services, or the purchasing or leasing of supplies; and

5. The findings required by authorizing ordinances enumerated herein to adopt fees have been made as a part of the respective original adopting resolutions of the Council.

6. Adoption of the Transportation Impact Fees, Storm Drainage Impact Fees, Park Acquisition and Development Fees, Northeast Development Impact Fees, Waterways Acquisition Fees, Trunk Line Capacity Charge, Treatment Plant Connection Capacity Charges, and Sewer Main Facilities Charges are consistent with, and addressed in, the individual master plans and General Plan elements, and their respective environmental documents in accordance with CEQA as outlined herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Visalia adopts the adjustment of the Rates and Fees for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. Unless otherwise indicated in the Rates & Fees document (attached hereto as Attachment “A”), these rates and fees go into effect on July 1, 2026. Impact fees shall not be effective until 60 days after the adoption thereof (August 14, 2026).

PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 15, 2026, LESLIE CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

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 Resolution 2026-02 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 15, 2026.

Dated: LESLIE CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK

By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Proposed
Rates & Fees
Fiscal Year 2026-27
June 15, 2026
Public Hearing
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Proposed Inflationary Rates
Applicable
Fee
FY 2026-27
Rate
Rate
Effective Date CPI Time Frame
All Other
Fees
C.C.P.I.-U. July 1, 2026 3.09%
Jan-Dec 2025
E.N.R.C.C.I. August 14, 2026 -0.79% Impact Fees
May 2025-April 2026
Business
Tax Fees
U.S.C.P.I.-U. July 1, 2026 3.23%
Three Year Average
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June 1st Council Meeting
New Fees
Fees Exceeding CPI Increase
Adjusted Fees
Existing Fees Not Previously Listed
Deleted Fees
Reviewed & Discussed
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Action Required Tonight
Conduct the Public Hearing
Adoption of Resolution 2026-02 to Amend
the City’s Fee Document for FY 2026-27
If Approved the effective dates will be
Impact Fees – August 14, 2026 (60-day notice required)
Park & Recreation Program Fees – August 10, 2026
All Other Fees – July 1, 2026
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Questions
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For the purposes of reporting out, for the record, transactions that occurred as a result of Closed Session Real Property Negotiations:

Buyer: City of Visalia
Seller: Fast N Esy #16 Corporation, a California Corporation APN: 123-300-040
Purpose: Caldwell Widening Project - Santa Fe to Lovers Lane Brief Description: Caldwell Improvement Project Santa Fe to Lovers Lane Price: $30,000.00
Closing Date: 6/2/2026
Closed Session Council Date: 09/18/2023
Project Manager: Eric Bons
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