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.
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. 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.