Visalia City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Mayor Brett Taylor
Vice Mayor Liz Wynn
Council Member Steve Nelsen
Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto
Council Member Brian Poochigian
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
and
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER WORK SESSION - 4:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION / RECOGNITION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizens are now invited to comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council and items listed on the Closed Session agenda. The Council asks that you keep your comments concise and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate courtesy, is welcome. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes, and a timer will notify you when your time is expired. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
WORK SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS (as described)
1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation - Receive a presentation on the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM (Or, immediately following Work Session)
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION LED BY PASTOR RENTERIA, HEART OF THE VALLEY
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1 Visalia City Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 8, 2026 This is the time for general public comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council. Each speaker tonight may speak for up to 3 minutes during this general comment period on a matter that is not on this agenda.
The public may also make one comment for up to 3 minutes prior to the consideration of the Consent Calendar, and immediately before any regular agenda item is heard. The Council asks that you keep you comments concise and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate courtesy, is welcome.
Each speaker will be allowed three minutes and a timer will notify you when your time is expired. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion.
This is the time for members of the public to provide public comment on an item on the Consent Calendar. Comments will not be taken individually by the public if an item is pulled by a Council Member. Each speaker is allowed up to 3 minutes, and a timer will notify you when your time is expired. Please begin your comments by stating and spelling you name and providing your city of residence.
1. Authorization to read ordinances by title only. 26-0008
2. Record final map - Request authorization to record the final map for Willow Springs Unit 3 subdivision located at the southeast corner of Santa Fe Street and Walnut Avenue; and the annexation into Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 18-05, Willow Springs (Resolution Nos. 2026-23 and 2026-24 required). APN:
123-080-034.
25-0782
3. Record final map - Request authorization to record the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A, located at the southeast corner of Tulare Avenue and Shirk Road; approve an amendment to
Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision,” to revise the district boundaries and maintenance responsibilities; and annex Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A into the district (Resolution Nos. 2026-56, 2026-57, and 2026-59 required).
26-0114
4. Record final parcel map - Request authorization to record the final parcel map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15, located on the north side of Riggin Avenue between Shirk Street and Roeben Street.
26-0157
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5. Joint letter of support for comprehensive Tort Reform - Authorize the Mayor to sign a joint letter of support for comprehensive tort reform to protect California taxpayers, survivors, and essential public services.
26-0107
6. PRISMHealth amended memorandum of understanding -
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended memorandum of understanding for the PRISMHealth Program.
26-0117
7. Designate voting delegate and alternates for Annual Cal Cities conference and provide direction on resolution - Authorize and designate Vice Mayor Liz Wynn as the voting delegate, Assistant City Manager John Lollis as the first alternate voting delegate, and City Manager Leslie Caviglia as the second alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference scheduled for September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California, and provide direction regarding the City’s position in support of the resolution to be considered at the General Assembly.
26-0122
8. Approve agreements for the 2026-2027 Land Fallowing
Program - Authorize the City Manager to sign the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program contracts for a combined 138.91 field acres in the total amount of $55,564 to be paid to the City of Visalia.
26-0123
9. Award of landscape maintenance contract - Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts, Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88.
26-0126
10. Purchase of John Deere 624 P-tier wheel loader - Approve the purchase of a replacement John Deere 624 P-tier wheel loader for the Water Reclamation Facility from Pape Machinery in the amount of $271,615.28.
26-0127
11. Purchase of John Deere 5130ML tractor and attachments - Approve the purchase of one John Deere 5130ML Cab Low-Profile Utility Tractor with hydraulic disc and flail mower attachments from Lawrence Tractor Co. in the amount of $163,688.94 and approve a transfer of funds within the Wastewater Fund.
26-0138
12. Designate City owned property into public right of way - Adopt Resolution 2026-63 designating a portion of City owned property located at the southeast corner of Caldwell Avenue and Ben Maddox Way into the public right of way system.
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13. Contract Award - Authorize the City Manager to execute an appraisal services contract with Real Property Analysts for up to five annual terms for an annual “not to exceed limit” of $40,000. 26-0141
14. Community Services Employment and Training Inc. agreement -Authorization to enter into an agreement between the City of Visalia and the Community Services Employment and Training for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant. 26-0142
15. Building Advisory Committee member appointment - Request to appoint Matt Seals to the Building Advisory Committee for a 2-year term.
26-0146
16. Authorization to apply for the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program - Authorization for the City Manager to submit applications in partnership with the National Park Service to the FTA Low or No Emission Grant Program (Resolution No. 2026-64 required) and the FTA Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Resolution No. 2026-65 required) for the purchase of twelve (12) clean diesel cutaways, ten (10) diesel hybrid buses, and rehabilitation of eight (8) diesel hybrid buses for an estimated total amount of $16,120,000 pending further analysis of the responsibilities and impacts to the City.
26-0147
17. Letter of support for Hanford (Kings County) High-Speed Rail Heavy Maintenance Facility site selection - Approve a draft letter of support for the selection of the Hanford (Kings County) site for the Central Valley High-Speed Rail Heavy Maintenance Facility. 26-0155
REGULAR ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Comments related to regular Items and Public Hearing Items are limited to three minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 30 minutes per item. The Mayor may reasonably limit or extend the public comment period to preserve the Council's interest in conducting efficient, orderly meetings.
1. Proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 - Conduct a public hearing and receive public comment and make a
determination on the proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 that serves the Visalia Industrial Park.
26-0115
2. 2025 Public Hearing and CAPER Approval. Public hearing and approval of the Program Year 2025/26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Resolution No. 2026-58.
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3. Prohousing Public Hearing - Conduct the first public hearing to review and comment on the proposed submission of an application to the State’s Prohousing Designation Program to designate the City of Visalia as a prohousing city, enabling access to additional state funding for critical housing and infrastructure projects in Visalia.
26-0129
4. Urgency Ordinance - Consider adoption of Ordinance 2026-10, an interim urgency ordinance to be adopted as a temporary
moratorium on the acceptance, processing, approval, or issuance of permits and entitlements for new data center development within the City of Visalia pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 (4/5’s approval of the City Council is required for passage). 26-0136
5. Public Hearing on development of the 5-Year PLHA Plan - Conduct a public hearing to allow City Council and citizens to provide input on identifying priorities and activity allocations for the City’s next 5-year (FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30) Plan for the use of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) funds.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia
Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change, check posted agenda for correct details. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in meetings contact 713-4512.
Written materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 220 N. Santa Fe Street, Visalia CA 93292, during normal business hours.
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Staff Report
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File #: 26-0125 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation - Receive a presentation on the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
Prepared by: Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042, [email protected] Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Department Recommendation: Receive the presentation of the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
Summary:
Over the past several months, PROS Consulting has been working closely with the City of Visalia to compile and analyze information for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
The upcoming presentation will provide an overview of the work completed to date, including current park assessments, community engagement efforts, survey findings, and next steps. As part of this comprehensive planning process, the Parks and Recreation Department and PROS Consulting have conducted numerous staff meetings and focus group discussions. City staff have also completed detailed worksheets evaluating key aspects of the department, including current operations, programs, facilities, and services.
PROS Consulting has analyzed this information and will compare Visalia’s current parks and recreation operations with those of comparable agencies across the nation. These benchmarks will help identify the City’s strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement, while providing valuable insight to help guide the future of parks and recreation services in the community.
Early community input highlighted several important themes regarding the future of parks and recreation in Visalia:
· Parks are an essential community infrastructure and play an important role in providing quality of life, health, and community connection.
· More trails and walking paths are desired to support recreation, active transportation, and everyday wellness.
· Park comfort drives everyday use, including shade, seating, restrooms, lighting, landscaping, and other amenities that make parks welcoming and comfortable. · Indoor recreation opportunities are a priority, including an indoor fitness center, indoor athletic courts, and an indoor walking track.
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recreation, fitness, swimming, and year-round programming. · Picnic areas and open spaces remain important for families, gatherings, passive recreation, and community events.
· Wellness and fitness classes are also of interest, providing opportunities for residents of different ages and abilities to stay active and connected.
Several key priorities also emerged from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining and enhancing existing facilities while also responding to the evolving needs of the community. Key findings include:
· Repair and maintain existing park assets before expanding the overall park system. · Improve park restrooms to enhance cleanliness, accessibility, safety, and the overall park visitor experience.
· Improve connectivity to parks, making it easier and safer for residents to walk, bike, and access nearby park facilities.
· Make recreation programs easier to access by improving communication, registration, availability, and affordability.
· Add high-demand amenities that reflect the current interests and needs of Visalia residents.
Michael Svetz of PROS Consulting will present the initial findings of the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment. His presentation will summarize the information gathered to date, highlight key findings and observations, and outline the next steps in the planning process.
Background Discussion:
The City of Visalia is undertaking the development of a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment. This foundational document will serve as a strategic roadmap to guide the acquisition, development, maintenance, and programming of parks and recreation facilities in alignment with the City’s General Plan over the next 20 years.
The primary goal of the project is to conduct a system-wide assessment of current recreation facilities and programming, identify priority areas for investment and improvement, and establish a vision for equitable access to high-quality parks, green spaces, and recreational opportunities across all Visalia neighborhoods. The plan will also include a Park Impact Fee Study to evaluate current fees and recommend updates to support future development and long-term sustainability.
Key components of the Master Plan include:
· A comprehensive needs assessment for parks and recreation programs and facilities. · Identification of optimal locations for future parks. · Prioritization of improvements to existing park infrastructure and programming. · A review and recommendation of updates to current park impact fees. · A strategy for ensuring fair and equitable access to parks and green space throughout the Visalia City Council Page 2 of 4 Printed on 9/3/2026
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community.
· Development of goals, policies, guidelines, and implementation strategies based on realistic funding scenarios.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment project began following the City’s selection of PROS Consulting in fall 2025. The consulting team officially launched the project during its initial visit to Visalia in February 9-12, 2026, conducting public meetings, focus groups, and departmental interviews to better understand the community’s priorities, needs, and opportunities.
A second phase of community engagement took place from March through mid-summer 2026, providing additional opportunities for residents, stakeholders, and community partners to share their perspectives on parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services. The feedback gathered through these efforts is being incorporated into the system-wide needs assessment, future park and facility recommendations, and prioritized improvement strategies.
The project continues to advance through ongoing assessment, data collection, benchmarking, and community engagement. These efforts will help establish a clear understanding of current conditions and community needs and will ultimately inform the development of the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Fiscal Impact:. $275,000.00 has been approved by the City Council and is budgeted for this project.
Prior Council Action: 10/06/2025 - Awarded and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Pros Consulting in the amount of $273,755.00 for Project No. 24-25-61 - Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
Other: N/A
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
recommendation
I move to receive the presentation of the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 9/8/2026
Attachments: Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment Presentation.
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Check all that apply. ☐
Economic
Vitality
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Organizational
Excellence
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Fiscal Strength
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Infrastructure &
Growth
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Economic
Vitality
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Excellence
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Infrastructure &
Growth
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Parks, Play and the
Path Ahead 10
Agenda
Master Plan Process Overview
Park Assessments
Community Engagement
Integrated Findings
Next Steps
Questions
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Park Assessments
13 PARK ASSESSMENTS
Visalia Parks & Recreation Master Plan
System Snapshot
The assessment shows a generally solid system, with primary recreation assets emerging as the clearest reinvestment need. 51 Parks Assessed
75%
Average Overall Score
76%
Generally Solid or Strong
Overall score of 70% or higher
70%+ + generally solid or strong condition
Average Condition Scores by Evaluation Lens
Primary Assets
Fields, courts, playgrounds, paths, plazas, and other core recreation assets 69% avg.
Support Assets
Access, ADA connectivity, benches, restrooms, signage, lighting, parking, and site support 76% avg.
Landscape Conditions
Cleanliness, lighting coverage, passive supervision, planting, shade, and tree quality 76% avg.
Primary recreation assets represent the clearest systemwide reinvestment opportunity. 14 Strengths
Most Parks Are in Good Overall Condition
Mini Parks Are Strong and Consistent
Support Features and Landscape Conditions Score Well
Strong Parks Exist Across the System
Cleanliness and Tree Quality Are Generally Solid 15
Opportunities for Improvement
Refresh Fields, Courts, Playgrounds, and Paths
Give Harrell’s Grove and Seven Oaks Focused Attention
Improve Planting and Shade in More Parks
Look Closely at Differences Among Community Parks
Fix Specific Gaps Even When Overall Scores Look Strong 16 Community
Engagement
17 Community
Engagement
Opportunities
1 Engagement Reach at a Glance
119,767 reported digital views
2 e-blasts + Instagram/Facebook + paid Meta • 2,961 clicks • 639 social interactions
✓ 420
statistically valid surveys
±1,281 residents represented
⌁ 672
Social Pinpoint contributions
4 activities
☰ 182
Kickoff meetings attendees
Unique people
● 5
field outreach events
survey distribution + tabling +
interactive boards
Website activity mix General Survey 461 • Social Map 147 • Vision Board 35 • Youth Survey 29
18 Strengths
Clear Alignment Across Staff and Stakeholders
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The System Has Strong Community Partners
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Parks Support Recreation, Culture, Events, and Identity ▼
Staff Are Focused on Practical Implementation
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Multiple Viewpoints represented – Staff, Stakeholders, General Public 19 Opportunities for Improvement
Protect and Reinvest in Existing Parks and Facilities
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Plan Operating Costs Before Adding New Assets
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Close Park, Trail, Indoor Space, and Athletic Facility Gaps ▼
Align Programs With Participation, Affordability, and Space ▼
Strengthen Funding, Data, and Implementation Capacity 20 Statistically Valid
Survey
21 Survey Development – In partnership with the City
of Visalia. Only made available to Visalia
Residents
Methods of Response – Mail/ On-line/ Phone
options were available to residents.
English and Spanish
When: Conducted Spring/Summer 2026
Response Rate: 23% - Total of 420 completed
household surveys. (Goal was 400)
Confidence Level: 95% level of confidence with a
margin of error of +/- 4.8%
Statistically-Valid Survey
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ADVOCACY
18 Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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29 National
Benchmark
Very
Satisfied/Satisfied
63%
30 PARK VISITATION,
QUALITY AND
BARRIERS
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
31 32
33 34
35 PARK AND
RECREATION
FACILITY
MAINTENANCE
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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38 PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION,
QUALITY AND
BARRIERS
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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41 42
43 PARK AND
AMENITY
PRIORITIES
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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PROGRAM AND
SERVICE
PRIORITIES
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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AQUATIC
AMENITY
PRIORITIES
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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AQUATIC
PROGRAM AND
SERVICE
PRIORITIES
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
50 51
SUPPORT
Parks, Play and the Path Ahead
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54 55
Key Findings Integration
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VISALIA PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
THEME INTEGRATED FINDING
1 Parks are essential infrastructure ✓ High use and strong value support treating parks as a core city service.
2 Reinvest before expanding ✓ The system is generally solid, but core assets need replacement first.
3 Comfort drives everyday use ✓ Restrooms, shade, water, lighting, and cleanliness shape the park experience.
4 Connections and gaps matter ✓ Access should be planned around trails, travel time, growth, and neighborhood fit.
5 Programs need easier access ✓ Participation depends on awareness, schedules, affordability, and right-sized space.
6 Implementation must be realistic ✓ Capital priorities need operating costs, staffing, lifecycle funding, and data.
Visalia Parks & Recreation Master Plan | Integrated summary 57 Implementation Priorities
VISALIA PARKS MASTER PLAN — IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES
PRIORITY ISSUE(S) RESOLVED
1 Invest in existing basics first ✓ Aging fields, courts, playgrounds, paths, and visible park basics.
2 Clean, safe, comfortable ✓ Restrooms, lighting, shade, water, cleanliness, and upkeep.
3 Connect parks to people ✓ Trail gaps, crossings, park entrances, and neighborhood access.
4 Add high-demand amenities ✓ Indoor walking, aquatics, fitness, play, and everydayuse amenities. 5 Make programs easier to use ✓ Awareness, schedules, registration, affordability, and facility fit.
6 Fund operations with capital ✓ Staffing, lifecycle, operating cost, and replacement planning.
BOTTOM LINE: Focus on safety, comfort, access, upkeep, and realistic delivery.
Visalia Parks & Recreation Master Plan | Implementation priorities 58 Specific Project Findings
PROJECT WHAT THE SURVEY SHOWS PLANNING INTERPRETATION
Trails / Loop Walking Paths 91% support | 37% fund Highest funding support. Connect parks and support everyday use.
Restroom Improvements 88% support | 31% fund High support and high funding. Fix the most visible basic.
Repair + Maintenance 91% support | 31% fund Protect existing assets before expanding the system.
Indoor Walking / Recreation Indoor track #1 amenity priority Strong support for year-round, heat-resilient recreation.
New Aquatic Center 70% support | 21% fund Broad and strong community interest; test location, cost, and operations.
Plaza Park Raceway 42% support | 4% fund Lower funding support. Needs a focused feasibility discussion.
Visalia Parks & Recreation Master Plan Source: Statistically Valid Survey Q20–Q21 59 Next Steps
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September
–
December
2026
Level of Service
Operational
Assessments
Program/Services
Parks Maintenance
User Fee Analysis
Cost Estimating and Prioritization for Capital
Improvements
Funding and Revenue Strategies
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File #: 26-0008 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
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Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 25-0782 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 2.
Agenda Item Wording:
Record final map - Request authorization to record the final map for Willow Springs Unit 3 subdivision located at the southeast corner of Santa Fe Street and Walnut Avenue; and the annexation into Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 18-05, Willow Springs (Resolution Nos. 2026-23 and 2026-24 required). APN: 123-080-034.
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by:
Jesus Carreno, Assistant Engineer, [email protected], (559) 713-4268 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 Willow Springs Unit 3 subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Santa Fe Street and Walnut Avenue (53 lots). Staff also recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-23 initiating proceedings for the annexation into Assessment District No.18-05 “Willow Springs”; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for Assessment District No.18-05, “Willow Springs”.
Summary:
The final map for the Willow Springs Unit 3 development will be subdividing 9.9 acres into 53 lots for residential development. Dedications to the City include right-of-way for public streets, landscape lots, block wall easements, and public utility easements. This map brings the current number of units for the tentative map to 166 lots out of a total of 166 units.
The remainder portion of the tentative map that is adjacent to Santa Fe Street is zoned quasi-public.
This area was originally proposed to be a storm water pond when the tentative map was first approved. Since the location of the pond changed, the project area is being requested to be converted into residential medium density in accordance with site plan review item SPR26-004-1.
That request is a separate action and not being considered during this map action.
The proposed final map is consistent with Tentative Map 5483 approved by the Planning Commission on November 14, 2005 via resolution number 2005-146. This map is ready for recording; all bonds, cash payments, subdivision agreement, and final map will be submitted by the developer, Olive Farms Associated, LLC and are in the possession of the City as follows: 1) An executed subdivision agreement; 2) Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $1,143,245.00 and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $571,622.50; 3) cash payment of $267,579.64 distributed to various accounts to cover City fees; and 4) final map.
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development will strictly adhere to the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
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: An additional 53 lots will be contributing to the landscape and lighting assessment district (L&LD 18-05) created for maintenance of common features related to this subdivision. The annual lot assessment will be $504.87 per lot.
Prior Council Action:
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· On June 04, 2018 Council authorized the recordation of Willow Spring Unit No. 1 final map, and the formation and assessment of Landscape and Lighting District 18-05 “Willow Springs.” · 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.
Alternatives: N/A
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the recordation of the final map for Willow Springs Unit 3 subdivision; the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-23 initiating proceedings for annexation into Assessment District No. 18-05 “Willow Springs” and adoption of Resolution No. 2026-24 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 18-05 “Willow Springs”.
Environmental Assessment Status: Negative Declaration adopted November 14, 2005 - Environmental Document No. 2005-39.
CEQA Review: Negative Declaration adopted November 14, 2005 - Environmental Document No. 2005-39.
Deadline for Action: None
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Final Map
4. Developer Disclosure Form
5. Resolution document including:
Initiating Proceedings for Annexation
Resolution Ordering the Improvements
Exhibit A - Assessment Diagram
Exhibit B - Landscape Location Diagram
Exhibit C - Tax Roll Assessment
Exhibit D - Engineer’s Report
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Check all that apply. ☐
Economic
Vitality
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Organizational
Excellence
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Fiscal
Strength
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Infrastructure &
Growth
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Quality of
Life
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VICINITY MAP
BENJAMIN R. MULLINS, PLS 9227
DATE
BY:
VISALIA NORTH
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
WALNUT AVENUE
"K" AVENUE SANTA FE STREET
PACKWOOD CREEK
SJVRR TRACKS UPRR TRACKS BEN MADDOX WAY
WE HEREBY DISCLOSE THAT THERE ARE HIGH BRINE LEVELS IN THE SOIL OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
BY
APRIL 2026
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CITY PLANNER'S STATEMENT
PAUL BERNAL, PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
DIRECTOR/CITY PLANNER
DATE
I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS FINAL MAP CONFORMS TO THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVED BY THE CITY OF VISALIA PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005.
RECORDER'S STATEMENT
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' STATEMENT
OWNER'S STATEMENT
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE
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:
1. RIGHT OF WAY FOR BEECH AVENUE, BURKE STREET, AND COTTA STREET IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA.
2. 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).
3. PUBLIC EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG SANTA FE AVENUE AS SHOWN HEREON.
FOR: OLIVE FARMS ASSOCIATES, LLC
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 BILL MORGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2023 AND SAID FIELD SURVEY IS TRUE AND COMPLETE AS SHOWN. I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS FINAL MAP SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED OR CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP. ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPY, OR WILL OCCUPY, THE POSITIONS INDICATED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE RECORDATION OF THIS MAP AND ARE, OR WILL BE, SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED.
I HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP; THAT THE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN IS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS IT APPEARED ON THE TENTATIVE MAP, AND ANY APPROVED ALTERATIONS THEREOF; THAT ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND ANY LOCAL ORDINANCES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH; AND THAT I AM SATISIFIED THAT THIS MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT.
MICHAEL E. LONG, CITY SURVEYOR, PLS 6815 DATE
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 _________________, 202___, 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;
AND ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENTS AND SIDEWALK EASEMENT; AND CONSENTING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF THOSE PORTIONS OF THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT PER WILLOW SPRINGS, UNIT NO. 1 RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 OF MAPS AT, AT PAGE 8, T.C.R.;
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
I, JASON T. BRITT, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY STATE THAT 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.
AS DELINEATED ON THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (MAP NUMBER 06107C0945E) FOR COMMUNITY NO. 060409, CITY OF VISALIA, TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, EFFECTIVE JUNE 16, 2009, THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON THIS MAP LIES FULLY WITHIN A FLOOD ZONE AREA DESIGNATED ZONE X (SHADED), WHICH ARE AREAS OF 0.2% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOODING, AREAS OF 1% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOODING WHERE AVERAGE DEPTHS ARE LESS THAN 1 FOOT, AREAS OF 1% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOODING WHERE THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA IS LESS THAN 1 SQUARE MILE, AND AREAS PROTECTED FROM THE 1% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD BY LEVEES.
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SUBDIVISION SHOWN UPON THIS MAP IS INCLUDED IN "ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-05, CITY OF VISALIA, TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA," ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972.
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 _______________
COUNTY OF _______________
ON _______________________, 202___,
BEFORE ME:
_____________________________, 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. _________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC _________________________________________________ PRINT COMMISSION NAME DATE COMMISSION EXPIRES:_______________________
COMMISSION NUMBER: ____________________________
COUNTY OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:_________
NO NOTARY SEAL REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SEC. 66436 (C) OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT.
NO SCALE
WILLOW SPRINGS - UNIT No. 3
Owner/Developer: OLIVE FARMS ASSOCIATES, LLC,
A WASHINGTON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
1850 S. Central, Suite B Visalia, CA 93277
Ph. 559-739-2927
Engineer: LANE ENGINEERS, INC.
979 North Blackstone St.
Tulare, CA 93274
Ph. 559-688-5263
HIGH BRINE LEVELS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
CITY SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
BEING A DIVISION OF THE REMAINDER PORTION OF WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 63, IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SITUATED IN A PORTION OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, M.D.B. & M.
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PURSUANT TO SECTION 66434(g) OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, THE FILING OF THIS FINAL MAP SHALL CONSTITUTE THE ABANDONMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC EASEMENTS:
1. PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT SHOWN AND NOTED WITHIN THIS MAP TO THE CITY OF
VISALIA FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY SEWER PIPELINES AND ALSO A PORTION OF THE 6' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENTS DEDICATED PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1, RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 63, T.C.R.
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT
FILED THIS ____________ DAY OF _________________________, 20_________, AT ______________________. M. IN VOLUME ____________ OF MAPS AT PAGE ____________ TULARE COUNTY RECORDS, AT THE REQUEST OF LANE ENGINEERS, INC.
DOCUMENT NO: ___________________________
FEE PAID: ________________________________
TARA K. FREITAS, CPA
TULARE COUNTY ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER
JASON T. BRITT, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEPUTY CLERK
DATED THIS __________ DAY OF ________________________, 20______ BY:__________________________________________________
BY:__________________________________________________
DEPUTY
SHEET 1 OF 5
JOB NO. 23263
No. 6815
PROFES IONAL LAND SURVEYO
MI
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CHAEL E. LONG
IA N OR
LIF OF CA
ET ATS
EXP: 9-30-26
BENEFICIARY'S STATEMENT
BENEFICIARY'S STATEMENT RECORDED CONCURRENTLY AS FILE NO. 20____-___________________ , RECORDED ON _____________________, 20_____, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER PER SECTIONS 66435.1 AND 66435.2 OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT.
BY: OLM, LLC, ITS MANAGING MEMBER
BY: MORGAN ENTERPRISES, INC., ITS PREFERRED MEMBER
BILL MORGAN, PRESIDENT
MORGAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
69 BEECH AVENUE
BEECH AVENUE HARTER DRIVE BRADLEY COURT
SEEGER AVENUE EDISON STREET OAKHURST COURT BURKE STREET COTTA STREET SANTA FE AVENUE CENTERLINE OF "K" AVE., FD. DISK
W/CENTER MARK STAMPED C.O.V.
W/CTR. MARK, FLUSH PER
WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1 & 2
N1/4 COR. SEC. 5-19-25
FD. BRASS DISK STAMPED 'COV PLS 8834'
FLUSH IN CONCRETE
5.00' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN
FAVOR OF S.C.E. CO., RECORDED AS
DOC. NO. 2018-0066179, O.R.T.C.R.
WALNUT AVE.
15.00' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF S.C.E. CO., REC. IN BK. 2592, PG. 485, O.R.T.C.R. & AS DOC. NO. 2008-0017947, O.R.T.C.R.
10.00' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR
OF S.C.E. CO., REC. IN BK. 4203, PG. 731, O.R.T.C.R.
'K' AVENUE
PACKWOOD CREEK
166
165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136
135
134
133
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 120 114 115 116 117 118 119 1163.73 (1163.73) ((1163.73))
N00°00'18"W 1820.80 (N00°00'18"W 1820.80) ((N00°00'18"W 1820.80))
5.00' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN
FAVOR OF S.C.E. CO., RECORDED AS
DOC. NO. 2018-0066179, O.R.T.C.R.
100.00
[100.00]
657.07 (657.07) S.P.R.R.
N89°41'30"E 2037.29 (N89°41'30"E)
31.10 1293.97 [1293.00] [31.10]
31.00 100.00 [100.00] [31.00]
15.00' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR
OF S.C.E. CO., REC. IN BK. 2592, PG. 485,
O.R.T.C.R. & AS DOC. NO. 2008-0017947, O.R.T.C.R.
450.39 [450.13]
RAILROAD SETBACK LINE DETERMINED
AT 10' FROM CENTERLINE OF SPUR TRACK
FD. BRASS DISK FLUSH IN CONC. STAMPED PLS 8163 AT 'K' AVENUE & OAKHUSRT ST. PER REIMER SUBDIVISION., REC. IN VOL. 44 OF MAPS, AT PG. 10, T.C.R. USED TO ESTABLISH CL OF K AVENUE.
CL RAILROAD TRACKS
RAILROAD SETBACK LINE DETERMINED
AT 10' FROM CENTERLINE OF SPUR TRACK
56.00' WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
ALONG DEDICATED RIGHT OF WAY TO BE
ABANDONED PER THIS MAP
60.00' EASEMENT FOR INGRESS-EGRESS PURPOSES,
IN FAVOR OF CALIFORNIA GIFT PER DOC. NO. 5195,
REC. IN VOL. 3087, PAGE 271, O.R.T.C.R.
FD. 1/2" I.P., TAG'D. LS 4076
FD. 1/2" I.P. , NO TAG, UP 1".
ACCEPTED PER PM 376.
SET 1/2" REBAR, TAG'D PLS 9227 6"
DP. ALSO FD. 1/2" REBAR, NO TAG,
6" DEEP 1.5'± WESTERLY OF
CORNER, DID NOT ACCEPT.
MONAJJEMI / NORLIN
DOC. NO. 2003-0002510, O.R.T.C.R.
MERG INVESTMENTS, LLC
DOC. NO. 2016-0014133, O.R.T.C.R.
6.00' P.U.E.
6.00' P.U.E.
N00°00'18"W 481.49 [N00°00'00"E 481.23]
N00°00'18"W 481.49 [N00°00'00"E 481.23]
450.49 [450.23]
N89°41'30"E
100.00 [100.00] 3/10/2025 2:48:13 PM J:\Jobs\2023\23263\Dwg\FINAL MAP.dwg WILLOW SPRINGS - Unit No. 3
TSM 5483
BASIS OF BEARINGS
THE MONUMENTED CENTERLINE OF SANTE FE AVE.
BEARS S 00°00'18" E PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1,
RECORDED IN VOL. 44 OF MAPS AT PG. 8, T.C.R.
1. AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES IN FAVOR OF MT. WHITNEY POWER AND ELECTRIC COMPANY RECORDED AS BOOK 34, PAGE 458 OF CONTRACTS.
LOCATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED FROM THE RECORD.
2. AN EASEMENT FOR A RAILROAD SPUR TRACK RECORDED JULY 30, 1936 AS BOOK 692, PAGE 256 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. LOCATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED FROM THE RECORD.
3. AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES IN FAVOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RECORDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1946 AS BOOK 1184, PAGE 365 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. THE DOCUMENT REFERENCES AN AREA OVER WHICH THERE IS ONLY
ONE POLE LINE LOCATED ALONG THE STREET RIGHT OF WAY ALONG SANTA FE AVENUE.
4. TERMS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED SEWER LINE USE AGREEMENT, RECORDED IN BOOK 3174, PAGE 566, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
NON-PLOTTABLE EASEMENTS AFFECTING SAID PROPERTY: BASIS OF BEARINGS 0 SCALE: 1" = 120'
120 60 120
LEGEND
SET BRASS DISC IN CONCRETE FLUSH PER CITY STANDARD MN-1 STAMPED LS 9227.
MONUMENT FOUND PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1 & UNIT
NO. 2, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
RECORD DATA PER PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1
RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 OF MAPS AT PAGE 8, T.C.R.
INDICATES PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT NOW OFFERED FOR
DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USES.
ALL DISTANCES ARE IN FEET AND DECIMALS THEREOF.
BOLD LINE INDICATES SUBDIVISION LIMITS.
( )
P.U.E.
RECORD DATA PER PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 2
RECORDED IN VOLUME 44 OF MAPS AT PAGE 33, T.C.R.
(( ))
RECORD DATA PER PER PM 376, RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF
PARCEL MAPS AT PAGE 76, T.C.R.
[ ]
SHEET 2 OF 5
JOB NO. 23263
SET 1/2" REBAR, 6" DEEP TAGGED PLS 9227 AT ALL LOT
CORNERS AND POINTS OF CURVATURE. SET 5.00 FT. WITNESS
CORNER (1/2" REBAR, 6" DEEP TAGGED PLS 9227) AT THE
BACKS OF LOTS 133 - 136 AND 5.00 FT. WITNESS CORNER
FROM THE RAILROAD SETBACK LINE FOR LOTS 136 - 166.
SEE SHEET 4
SEE SHEET 3
SEE SHEET 5 MATCHLINE MATCHLINE
BEING A DIVISION OF THE REMAINDER PORTION OF WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 63, IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SITUATED IN A PORTION OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, M.D.B. & M.
O.R.T.C.R. OFFICIAL RECORDS TULARE COUNTY RECORDER
T.C.R. TULARE COUNTY RECORDS
S.C.E. CO. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
SEE SHEETS 4 & 5 FOR RECORD
DOCUMENTS OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES. OAKHURST STREET
70 164
6,001 S.F. 165
5,575 S.F.
166
102,284 S.F.
C6
60.00 C5 44.05
((C5)) C4
((C4)) 634.54 ((634.54))
S44°50'36"W 28.36 ((S44°50'36"W 28.36))
L=83.13, Δ=7°59'56", R=595.4
L=307.16, Δ=30°52'32", R=570.00
L=189.24, Δ=16°02'30", R=675.91
280.74
BEECH AVENUE
S02°52'15"E (R) ((S02°52'15"E (R)))
S00°18'30"E (R)
((S00°18'30"E (R))) R1 S02°38'08"W (R) (S02°38'08"W (R)) S13°41'50"E (R) WEST
(S13°41'50"E (R))
S44°34'22"E (R) (S44°34'22"E (R))
S52°34'18"E (R)
N89°48'43"E 551.45
L=301.77, Δ=30°52'32", R=560.00
(L=301.77, Δ=30°52'32", R=560.00)
L=186.54, Δ=16°03'00", R=665.91
(L=186.54, Δ=16°03'00", R=665.91) SANTA FE AVENUE 1163.73 (1163.73) ((1163.73)) N00°00'18"W 1820.80 ((N00°00'18"W 1820.80)) L1 46.76 312.56 ((312.56))
S89°41'30"W 684.39 ((S89°41'30"W)) C1
((C1))
C2
((C2))
L3 ((L3)) C3
((C3)) 360.40 92.50 93.81 S00°18'30"E 102.82 S00°18'30"E 104.01 L5L4 30'
((30'))
30'
((30')) 28' ((28')) 28' ((28'))
281.03 60.00
S02°20'41"W (R)
S53°52'11"E (R) ((S53°52'11"E (R)))
N00°18'30"W (R)
((N00°18'30"W (R)))
6.00' P.U.E. PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1
6.00' P.U.E.
6.00' P.U.E. S13°24'52"E (R) EAST
(S13°24'52"E (R))
S13°41'50"E (R) 295.86
S89°41'30"W 2092.04 N00°18'30"W (R) ((N00°18'30"W (R)))
RAILROAD SETBACK LINE
L2 L6
C8 ((C8))
754.46
L=94.9
Δ=9°17'48" R=585.4
MERG INVESTMENTS, LLC
DOC. NO. 2016-0014133, O.R.T.C.R.
5.00' SIDEWALK EASEMENT
CENTERLINE OF "K" AVE., FD. DISK W/CENTER MARK STAMPED
C.O.V. W/CTR. MARK, FLUSH PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1 & 2 249.91 N1/4 COR. SEC. 5-19-25
FD. BRASS DISK STAMPED 'COV PLS 8834' FLUSH IN CONCRETE
LINE TABLE
LINE #
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
BEARING
N89°59'42"E
N89°41'30"E
S89°41'30"W
N0°18'30"W
N0°18'30"W
S0°00'18"E
DISTANCE
30.00 5.95
50.00 10.19
10.32 16.70
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C8
LENGTH
44.73 44.73
199.11
45.98 43.47
54.07 203.76
DELTA
2°33'45"
2°33'45"
9°30'25"
2°33'45"
2°33'45"
2°31'22"
9°30'25"
RADIUS
1000.00
1000.00
1200.00
1028.00
972.00
1228.00
1228.00
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R1
BEARING
N2°49'52"W (R)
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40 20 40
J:\Jobs\2023\23263\Dwg\FINAL MAP.dwg 3/10/2025 2:48 PM MATCHLINE - SEE SHEET 4 WILLOW SPRINGS - UNIT No. 3
BEING A DIVISION OF THE REMAINDER PORTION OF WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 63, IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SITUATED IN A PORTION OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, M.D.B. & M. BASIS OF BEARINGS
BASIS OF BEARINGS
THE MONUMENTED CENTERLINE OF SANTE FE AVE.
BEARS S 00°00'18" E PER WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 1,
RECORDED IN VOL. 44 OF MAPS AT PG. 8, T.C.R.
NOTES:
1. AREAS FOR LOTS 136 - 166 EXCLUDE RAILROAD SETBACK AREA.
2. SEE SHEET 2 FOR LEGEND AND BASIS OF BEARINGS.
71 114
8,054 S.F. 115
5,166 S.F. 116
5,176 S.F.
117
5,768 S.F.
118
5,714 S.F.
119
5,155 S.F.
120
6,203 S.F.
121
5,098 S.F.
5,090 S.F.
150
151 6,470 S.F. 6,613 S.F. 152
5,878 S.F. 153
5,763 S.F.
154
5,760 S.F.
155
5,280 S.F.
156
5,449 S.F.
157
8,155 S.F.
158
8,603 S.F.
159
7,539 S.F.
160
6,147 S.F. 161 162 7,051 S.F. 163 6,530 S.F.
5,055 S.F. 164
6,001 S.F.
75.98 ((75.98))
S02°52'47"W 83.90 ((S02°52'47"W 83.90))
C20 ((C20))
C18 ((C18)) C17
C44
50.29 ((50.29)) S00°18'30"E 103.88
C45
50.00 ((50.00)) S00°18'30"E 102.46
C46
55.20 ((55.20)) S00°18'30"E 104.30
C47
55.20 ((55.20)) S00°18'30"E 104.35
C48
50.20 ((50.20)) S00°18'30"E 102.33
C49
60.23 ((60.23)) S00°18'30"E 103.56
C50
50.20 ((50.20)) S00°18'30"E 102.78
C51 C52 S00°18'30"E 101.48
C43 C42
55.50 C41
60.00 C40
55.50 C39
55.50 C38
55.50 C37
25.02 24.98
C36
50.00 C35
C16
C15 ((C15)) C14 C13
70.00 111.24
C10
((C10))
C9 ((C9)) C34
70.83 C12 C11
C33 126.19
C32
50.00 C31
38.06 L15
C30
C29
60.00 C28
50.00 C7
62.65 S89°47'53"E 160.41
((S89°47'53"E 160.41))
N84°39'06"E 210.82
((N84°39'06"E 210.82))
S04°27'05"W (R)
R7
R6
L=390.11, Δ=14°54'04", R=1500.00 C27 HARTER DRIVE BURKE STREET C25 R26
R28 R32R31 R30 R29
R33
R9 R8 ((R8))
((R9))
R25
R24 R21 R22 R23 R20 R19
R18
R5
R4
R3
((R3)) R2 R16 R17 ((R2))
R15
R14
R13 ((R13))
N09°48'55"W (R)
((N09°48'55"W (R)))
R12
R11 R1
R27
N89°43'55"E 483.63 N89°45'37"E 202.77 S89°45'37"W 145.02 N89°48'43"E 551.45 S84°08'07"E 126.27
((S84°08'07"E 126.27))
S89°41'30"W 2092.04
(S89°41'30"W 2092.04)
C24
((C24))
R10
((R10))
L=298.80, Δ=14°16'00", R=1200.00
((L=298.80, Δ=14°16'00", R=1200.00)) C22 L2 ((L2))
28' 28'
C3
((C3))
L7 L11
N88°00'31"W (R) 56.00
((N88°00'31"W 56.00))
N06°54'36"E (R) 56.00
((N06°54'36"E 56.00)) 119.78 113.22 107.61 107.02 104.43 103.48 104.53 111.24 S00°18'30"E 128.83 S00°18'30"E 122.31 S00°18'30"E 116.74 S00°18'30"E 116.31 S00°18'30"E 113.68 S00°18'30"E 112.69 S00°18'30"E 113.70 S00°18'30"E 120.59 L21 L22 L23 L24 L25 L26L19 L20 124.59 126.19 120.91 113.60 104.23 98.31 93.81 S00°18'30"E 104.01 N00°18'30"W 108.37 N00°18'30"W 114.18 N00°18'30"W 123.43 N00°18'30"W 130.63 N00°18'30"W 134.26 N00°18'30"W 135.78 L4 L12 L13 L14 L16 L17 L8L9 L10 28' ((28')) 28' ((28')) 28'
28'
62.65 50.00 60.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 70.78 70.05 50.00 50.00 55.50 55.50 55.50 60.00 55.50 L18
60.00 L=397.39, Δ=14°54'04", R=1528.00
L=382.83, Δ=14°54'04", R=1472.00
6.00' P.U.E. PER
WILLOW SPRINGS
UNIT NO. 1
6.00' P.U.E. PER
WILLOW SPRINGS
UNIT NO. 1
6.00' P.U.E. PER
WILLOW SPRINGS
UNIT NO. 1
L=285.86, Δ=13°38'56", R=1200.00
((L=285.86, Δ=13°38'56", R=1200.00))
6.00' P.U.E. 6.00' P.U.E.
RAILROAD SETBACK LINE
C8 ((C8))
L=244.34, Δ=11°56'43", R=1172.00
((L=244.34, Δ=11°56'43", R=1172.00))
754.46 56.00 1281.58 C26
C21 ((C21))
C23
C19
L=64.57 Δ=7°00'26" R=528.00
MONAJJEMI / NORLIN
DOC. NO. 2003-0002510, O.R.T.C.R.
JAIMES
DOC. NO. 2020-0027263, O.R.T.C.R.
PEREZ / GARCIA
DOC. NO. 2021-0079127, O.R.T.C.R.
KELLEY
DOC. NO. 2013-0022233, O.R.T.C.R.
LEONARD
DOC. NO. 2019-0006546, O.R.T.C.R.
GONZALEZ
DOC. NO. 2020-0036979, O.R.T.C.R.
BURKE
STREET
28'
28'
REMAINDER
AS SHOWN ON
"WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT -NO. 1"
BEECH AVENUE
BEECH AVENUE
28.00 28.00
LINE TABLE
LINE #
L2
L4
L7
L8
L9
L10
L11
L12
L13
L14
L15
L16
L17
L18
L19
BEARING
N2°52'47"E
N0°18'30"W
N0°00'18"W
S0°00'18"E
S0°00'18"E
N0°00'18"W
S0°00'18"E
N0°18'30"W
N0°18'30"W
N0°18'30"W
N89°45'37"E
N0°18'30"W
N0°18'30"W
N0°18'30"W
S0°18'30"E
DISTANCE
43.39 10.19
2.15 9.51
11.51 9.44
1.92 10.06
9.96 9.83
21.94 9.72
9.66 9.59
9.36 LINE TABLE
LINE #
L20
L21
L22
L23
L24
L25
L26
BEARING
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
DISTANCE
9.30 9.25
9.21 9.17
9.13 9.09
9.05 CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C3
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
LENGTH
199.11
62.81 203.76
31.52 4.08
60.49 37.63
42.09 54.07
33.13 5.74
6.02 6.71
12.72 30.12
51.49 DELTA
9°30'25"
2°55'50"
9°30'25"
90°18'16"
0°26'36"
6°33'51"
4°34'04"
4°34'04"
6°33'51"
94°55'07"
0°16'51"
0°16'51"
0°18'47"
0°35'37"
86°16'57"
2°27'31"
RADIUS
1200.00
1228.00
1228.00
20.00 528.00
528.00
472.00
528.00
472.00
20.00 1172.00
1228.00
1228.00
1228.00
20.00 1200.00
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C22
C23
C24
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
C37
LENGTH
5.88 57.37
7.75 57.28
65.03 39.86
50.34 36.54
24.17 60.44
50.13 60.03
49.58 44.48
50.18 50.07
DELTA
0°16'51"
2°44'22"
0°53'18"
6°33'51"
7°27'08"
4°34'04"
2°20'55"
1°42'17"
1°10'54"
2°57'17"
2°27'03"
2°56'04"
2°25'25"
1°40'05"
1°52'54"
1°52'39"
RADIUS
1200.00
1200.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
1228.00
1228.00
1172.00
1172.00
1172.00
1172.00
1172.00
1528.00
1528.00
1528.00
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C38
C39
C40
C41
C42
C43
C44
C45
C46
C47
C48
C49
C50
C51
C52
LENGTH
55.51 55.51
55.59 60.26
25.78 30.10
50.35 50.16
50.05 55.21
55.22 50.10
60.31 11.42
38.91 DELTA
2°04'54"
2°04'54"
2°05'04"
2°15'35"
0°58'00"
1°46'28"
1°57'35"
1°57'09"
1°56'54"
2°08'56"
2°08'58"
1°57'01"
2°20'51"
0°26'40"
2°10'07"
RADIUS
1528.00
1528.00
1528.00
1528.00
1528.00
972.00
1472.00
1472.00
1472.00
1472.00
1472.00
1472.00
1472.00
1472.00
1028.00
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12
BEARING
N2°49'52"W (R)
S2°07'49"W (R)
N87°33'56"W (R)
S89°59'42"W (R)
S85°25'38"W (R)
N7°42'37"W (R)
N7°11'27"E (R)
S6°35'49"W (R)
S87°07'13"E (R)
S87°07'13"E (R)
N5°45'42"W (R)
N8°06'37"W (R)
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R13
R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
R19
R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
BEARING
S9°11'51"E (R)
S8°38'01"E (R)
S5°40'44"E (R)
S3°13'41"E (R)
S0°17'36"E (R)
N5°31'22"E (R)
N3°38'28"E (R)
N1°45'49"E (R)
N0°19'05"W (R)
N2°23'59"W (R)
N4°29'02"W (R)
N6°44'37"W (R)
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R25
R26
R27
R28
R29
R30
R31
R32
R33
BEARING
S5°56'09"E (R)
S5°32'30"E (R)
N7°15'57"W (R)
N4°55'06"W (R)
N2°58'05"W (R)
N0°49'07"W (R)
N1°19'49"E (R)
N3°16'43"E (R)
N5°13'52"E (R)
86°16'58"
90°18'15"
0°26'35"
TSM 5483
J:\Jobs\2023\23263\Dwg\FINAL MAP.dwg 3/10/2025 2:48 PM MATCHLINE - SEE SHEET 3 WILLOW SPRINGS - UNIT No. 3 MATCHLINE - SEE SHEET 5
SHEET 4 OF 5
JOB NO. 23263
BEING A DIVISION OF THE REMAINDER PORTION OF WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 63, IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SITUATED IN A PORTION OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, M.D.B. & M. 0 SCALE: 1" = 40'
40 20 40
NOTES:
1. AREAS FOR LOTS 136 - 166 EXCLUDE RAILROAD SETBACK AREA.
2. SEE SHEET 2 FOR LEGEND AND BASIS OF BEARINGS.
72 C78
R69 (R69)
R34 R56
122
5,090 S.F.
123
5,678 S.F.
124
5,665 S.F. 125
5,588 S.F.
126
6,176 S.F.
127
6,180 S.F.
128
5,150 S.F.
129
6,180 S.F.
130
6,180 S.F.
131
6,180 S.F.
133
6,478 S.F.
134
6,283 S.F.
135
8,271 S.F.
136
15,119 S.F. 137
5,961 S.F.
138
5,358 S.F.
139
6,375 S.F.
140
5,308 S.F.
141
5,888 S.F.
142
5,894 S.F. 143
5,410 S.F. 144
5,629 S.F. 145
7,036 S.F.
146
6,050 S.F.
147
6,191 S.F.
148
6,895 S.F.
149
6,092 S.F.
50.19 ((50.19)) S00°18'30"E 101.48
C85
N88°46'12"E 55.51
((N88°46'12"E 55.51)) S00°18'30"E 102.54
C86
55.56 ((55.56)) S00°18'30"E 102.56
C87
54.56 ((54.56)) S00°18'30"E 102.07
C88 C89
60.00 ((60.00)) S00°18'30"E 102.56
C90 30.82
60.00 ((60.00)) S00°18'30"E 103.00
60.00 50.00
((50.00)) S00°18'30"E 103.00
50.00 60.00
((60.00)) S00°18'30"E 103.00
60.00 60.00
((60.00)) S00°18'30"E 103.00
60.00 60.00
(60.00) S00°18'30"E 103.00
60.00 75.99 C56 (C56)
(75.99) S00°18'30"E 103.00
61.01 C59
(C74) C74
N89°46'10"W 126.95
(N89°46'10"W 126.95)
C73
S89°46'10"E 128.98 29.72 C72
C54
C71
S89°46'10"E 117.52 50.00 C70
S62°51'33"E 134.38 100.75
C69
C75
66.53 81.34
C68
C67
C76
33.64 C66
C77
60.00 45.15
50.00 50.00
55.50 55.50
55.50 C79 24.40
50.00 C80
50.00 C82 C81
C65 19.27
C83
C64
C63
21.15 C84
C62
50.00 C61
55.50 C60
50.00 S87°36'09"E 110.12
((S87°36'09"E 110.12)) N89°41'30"E 290.00
((N89°41'30"E 290.00))
L=75.53, Δ=4°19'39", R=1000.00 S89°41'30"W 431.16 L=204.72, Δ=11°43'46", R=1000.00 L=127.33, Δ=3°38 5' 1", R=2000.00 S00°14'11"W 261.81 (S00°14'11"W 261.81) R70 (R70)
R68 R67 R35 R66
BEECH AVENUE R64
R26 R63
R50
R38
R49
R48
R47
R37 R36 R44 R45 R43 R42
R25
R41 (R41)
R53 R54 R55
R58 R57
R59
R60 R62 R61 R65
R39
R46
S89°46'15"W 175.05
N89°41'30"E 135.99
(N89°41'30"E 135.99)
COTTA STREET
61.01 S15°42'11"E 122.51
L27 18.90
111.91 N00°18'30"W 127.82 N00°18'30"W 125.06 106.45 106.16 106.77 106.13 106.20 110.03 115.08 122.71 119.31 123.45 124.49 119.78 S00°18'30"E 127.82 S00°18'30"E 127.82 N00°18'30"W 127.82 106.05 S00°18'30"E 128.83 S00°18'30"E 132.46 S00°18'30"E 133.47 S00°18'30"E 131.65 S00°18'30"E 128.62 S00°18'30"E 127.82 S00°18'30"E 127.82 S00°18'30"E 127.82 L28 L30 L29 L31 L26 L35 L34 L33 L32 28' 28' 28' 28'
50.00 55.50 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 50.00 55.50 55.50 50.00 60.00 50.00 75.98 21.69 21.62 21.36 R52
R51
L=73.41, Δ=4°19'39", R=972.00 381.83
C55
L=128.54, Δ=147°17'45", R=50.00
L=77.64, Δ=4°19'39", R=1028.00 373.91 L=198.98, Δ=11°43'46", R=972.00 L=210.45, Δ=11°43'46", R=1028.00
L=125.49, Δ=3°35'42", R=2000.00 C91
(C91)
6.00' P.U.E.
6.00' P.U.E.
S85°14'14"W (R) 56.00
(S85°14'14"W 56.00)
S89°41'30"W 2092.04
RAILROAD SETBACK LINE
R40 (R40)
50.52 C53
CL RAILROAD TRACKS
DOC. NO. 2020-0036979, O.R.T.C.R.
HERNANDEZ
DOC. NO. 2022-0065321, O.R.T.C.R.
CASTILLO
INST. NO. 842, REC. IN
VOL. 4657, PG. 91, O.R.T.C.R.
GREENBAUM / LOVETTE
DOC. NO. 2016-0052230, O.R.T.C.R. LINN
DOC. NO. 2001-0078879, O.R.T.C.R.
PARCEL 2
PARCEL MAP NO. 5228
REC. IN BK. 53 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PG. 35, T.C.R.
WILSON / ESPARAZA
DOC. NO. 2014-0004212, O.R.T.C.R.
PLAUGHER
DOC. NO. 2023-0061144, O.R.T.C.R. 28' 28'
28'
28'
6.00' P.U.E.
6.00' P.U.E.
28' 28'
S88°49'55"W (R)
C57
(C57)
C58
1 33,742 S.F.
1 112,474 S.F.
C92
132
8,074 S.F.
LINE TABLE
LINE #
L25
L26
L27
L28
L29
L30
L31
L32
L33
L34
L35
BEARING
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S15°42'11"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
S0°18'30"E
DISTANCE
9.09 9.05
10.60 21.77
21.04 17.78
12.74 9.31
8.94 8.98
9.02 CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C53
C54
C55
C56
C57
C58
C59
C60
C61
C62
C63
C64
C65
C66
C67
LENGTH
24.21 23.63
69.97 6.05
1.81 74.49
32.22 50.14
55.52 50.04
13.19 36.90
40.74 16.67
7.54 DELTA
27°44'25"
27°04'40"
1°58'36"
0°02'58"
0°03'10"
2°09'52"
92°17'25"
2°57'19"
3°16'21"
2°56'58"
0°46'39"
2°03'25"
2°16'14"
19°06'14"
8°38'11"
RADIUS
50.00 50.00
2028.00
7026.00
1972.00
1972.00
20.00 972.00
972.00
972.00
972.00
1028.00
1028.00
50.00 50.00
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C68
C69
C70
C71
C72
C73
C74
C75
C76
C77
C78
C79
C80
C81
C82
LENGTH
37.64 41.15
41.15 8.59
19.82 50.14
21.09 54.32
73.70 50.07
14.86 31.11
50.11 22.92
27.33 DELTA
43°08'05"
47°09'23"
47°09'23"
9°50'54"
0°33'36"
1°25'00"
1°01'22"
3°27'49"
4°41'59"
3°11'34"
0°56'50"
1°47'10"
2°52'38"
1°18'58"
1°31'59"
RADIUS
50.00 50.00
50.00 50.00
2028.00
2028.00
1181.34
898.49
898.49
898.49
898.49
997.86
997.86
997.86
1021.50
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C83
C84
C85
C86
C87
C88
C89
C90
C91
C92
LENGTH
60.11 28.86
50.12 55.51
55.55 10.36
44.23 29.18
1.84 76.30
DELTA
3°22'17"
1°37'07"
2°47'36"
3°05'39"
3°05'45"
0°34'39"
2°36'25"
1°43'13"
0°03'10"
2°13'01"
RADIUS
1021.50
1021.50
1028.00
1028.00
1028.00
1028.00
972.00
972.00
2000.00
1972.00
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R25
R26
R34
R35
R36
R37
R38
R39
R40
R41
R42
R43
BEARING
S5°56'09"E (R)
S5°32'30"E (R)
S4°01'09"W (R)
N0°18'30"W (R)
S0°18'30"E (R)
N27°25'55"E (R)
S60°08'10"W (R)
N87°12'50"E (R)
N74°50'25"E (R)
N73°49'03"E (R)
S2°58'50"E (R)
S0°17'31"W (R)
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R44
R45
R46
R47
R48
R49
R50
R51
R52
R53
R54
R55
BEARING
S3°14'29"W (R)
N1°57'44"E (R)
S18°47'44"W (R)
N15°42'11"W (R)
S62°51'33"E (R)
S69°59'04"W (R)
S86°39'13"W (R)
S12°16'17"W (R)
S8°48'28"W (R)
S4°06'29"W (R)
S0°54'55"W (R)
S0°01'55"E (R)
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
R61
R62
R63
R64
R65
R66
R67
BEARING
S0°48'41"E (R)
S2°35'51"E (R)
S5°28'30"E (R)
S6°47'28"E (R)
N5°15'29"W (R)
N1°53'12"W (R)
N0°16'05"W (R)
S2°44'54"E (R)
S0°20'44"W (R)
S3°26'30"W (R)
N1°24'43"E (R)
N0°18'30"W (R)
RADIAL
TABLE
RADIAL #
R68
R69
R70
BEARING
S87°24'05"W (R)
S85°11'04"W (R)
6.06 N85°14'02"E (R)
1.82 TSM 5483
J:\Jobs\2023\23263\Dwg\FINAL MAP.dwg 3/10/2025 2:48 PM
WILLOW SPRINGS - UNIT No. 3 MATCHLINE - SEE SHEET 4
SHEET 5 OF 5
JOB NO. 23263
BEING A DIVISION OF THE REMAINDER PORTION OF WILLOW SPRINGS UNIT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF VISALIA, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 63, IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SITUATED IN A PORTION OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, M.D.B. & M. 0 SCALE: 1" = 40'
40 20 40
NOTES:
1. AREAS FOR LOTS 136 - 166 EXCLUDE RAILROAD SETBACK AREA.
2. SEE SHEET 2 FOR LEGEND AND BASIS OF BEARINGS.
73 74
75 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-23
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR ANNEXATION TO
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 18-05
Willow Springs
(Pursuant to Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council proposes to annex into 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 shrub areas, irrigation systems, street trees, landscaping, local streets, street lights, block walls and any other applicable equipment or improvements.
2. The district, including the annexation, shall continue with the designation established with the initial formation, which is “Assessment district No. 18-05, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California,” and shall include the land shown on the map designated “Assessment Diagram, Assessment District No. 18-05, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California”, which is on file with the City Clerk and is hereby approved and known as “Willow Springs.”
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: ____________ ____, 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 2026-23 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on ___________ ___, 2026.
Dated: LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
76 CLERK’S CERTIFICATION TO COUNTY AUDITOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-05
Willow Springs
(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. 18-05, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California” confirmed by the City Council of the City of Visalia on _______________ ___, 2026 by its Resolution No. 2026-23.
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
77 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-05
Willow Springs
(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. 18-05, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California, and directed the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report on the proposed annexation.
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 annexation into 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 2025-2026.
6. The City Council hereby forwards the following attachments to Tulare County Recorder’s Office for recordation:
a. Resolution Initiating Proceedings
b. Resolution Ordering Improvements
c. 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
PASSED AND ADOPTED: ___________ ___, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK 78 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 2026-24 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on _________ ___, 2026.
Dated: LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
79 Exhibit “A”
Assessment Diagram
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 18-05
Willow Springs
80 Exhibit “B”
Landscape Location Diagram
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 18-05
Willow Springs
81 Exhibit “C”
Tax Roll Assessment
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 18-05
Willow Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
APN # Assessment Owner Lot # District
To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05114 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05115 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05116 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05117 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05118 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05119 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05120 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05121 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05122 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05123 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05124 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05125 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05126 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05127 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05128 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05129 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05130 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05131 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05132 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05133 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05134 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05135 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05136 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05137 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05138 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05139 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05140 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05141 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05142 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05143 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05144 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05145 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05146 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05147 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05148 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05149 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05150 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05151 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05152 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05153 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05154 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05155 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05156 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05157 18-05 Willow Springs 82 Exhibit “C”
Tax Roll Assessment
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 18-05
Willow Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
APN # Assessment Owner Lot # District
To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05158 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05159 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05160 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05161 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05162 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05163 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05164 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05165 18-05 Willow Springs To be assigned $504.87 Olive Farms Associates 18-05166 18-05 Willow Springs 83 Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 18-05
Willow Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
General Description
This Assessment District (18-05, Willow Springs) is located south of Walnut Avenue and east of Santa Fe Street. Exhibit “A” is a map of Assessment District 18-05. This District includes maintenance of shrub area, irrigation systems, street trees, landscape trees, block walls, street lights, 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 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 lots within the district are 166 lots.
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, street lights, streets, 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, street lights, 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 street lights 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 6 year cycle, Crack Seal on an 8 year cycle; Cape Seal on a 15 year cycle and Overlays on a 20 year cycle.
84 Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 18-05
Willow Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
The quantities, estimated costs and per lot assessment in the “Willow Springs” landscape and Lighting district are as follows:
Description Unit Amount Cost per unit Total Cost
Turf Area Sq. Ft. 0 $0.120 $0.00
Shrub Area Sq. Ft. 120,414 $0.120 $14,449.68
Water Sq. Ft. 120,414 $0.085 $10,235.19
Electricity Sq. Ft. 120,414 $0.012 $1,444.97
Landscape Trees Each 110 $44.00 $4,840.00
Interior Street Tree Each 230 $44.00 $10,120.00
Street Lights Each 32 $135.60 $4,339.20
Reclamite (6 year cycle) Sq. Yd. 30,144 $0.750 $1,130.40 Crack Seal (8 year cycle) Sq. Yd. 30,144 $0.264 $397.86 Cape Seal (15 year cycle) Sq. Yd. 30,144 $5.000 $7,536.00
2.0" Overlay (20 year cycle) Sq. Yd. 30,144 $9.990 $15,056.93 Project Management Costs Lots 166 $40.00 $6,640.00
TOTAL $76,190.22
10% Reserve Fund $7,619.02
GRAND TOTAL $83,809.24
NUMBER OF LOTS 166
ANNUAL PER LOT ASSESSMENT $504.87
Annual Cost Increase
This assessment district shall be subject to an automatic annual increase derived by the following formula:
year “n” assessment = ($83,809.24) (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. 85 Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 18-05
Willow Springs
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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 $91,352.07 [a 9% increase over the base year assessment of $83,809.24]. The ceiling on the assessment increase for year four would be $97,019.67 [ceiling = ($83,809.24) (1.05) (4-1)]. The assessment would be set at $91,352.07 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 $94,704.44 [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 $97,019.67 [ceiling = ($83,809.24) (1.05) (4-1)]. The assessment would be set at $94,704.44 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 $91,352.07 [a 9% increase over the base year assessment $83,809.24] and damage occurred to the masonry wall raising the year five assessment to $111,449.53 [a 22% increase over the previous year assessment]. The year five assessment will be capped at $100,487.28, a 10% increase over the previous year and under the ceiling of $101,870.66 [ceiling = ($83,809.24) (1.05) (5-1)]. The difference of $9,578.87 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.
Chris Crawford Date
City Engineer
86 Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 26-0114 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 3.
Agenda Item Wording:
Record final map - Request authorization to record the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A, located at the southeast corner of Tulare Avenue and Shirk Road; approve an amendment to Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision,” to revise the district boundaries and maintenance responsibilities; and annex Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A into the district (Resolution Nos. 2026-56, 2026-57, and 2026-59 required).
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by:
Luqman Ragabi, Associate Engineer, [email protected], (559) 713-4362.
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Department Director, [email protected] , (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the recordation of the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A, located at the southeast corner of Tulare Avenue and Shirk Road (67 lots). Staff also recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-56 amending Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision,” to revise the district boundaries and maintenance responsibilities; adopt Resolution No. 2026-57 initiating proceedings for the annexation of Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A into Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-59 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision.”
Summary:
The final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A will subdivide a 20.3-acre parcel into 67 single-family residential lots and an approximately 2.7-acre basin (Lot C). Lot C will be dedicated to the City for regional storm drainage purposes. The proposed single-family residential subdivision will be accessible from Roeben Street and Shirk Road and will be served by interior public local streets with full improvements, including curb, gutter, parkway landscaping, sidewalk, streetlights, and public utility infrastructure, including sewer, storm drainage, water, electricity, and dry utilities.
The final map is ready for recordation. All required bonds, cash payments, subdivision agreements, and final map documents have been submitted by the developer, San Joaquin Valley Homes, as follows: (1) executed subdivision agreement; (2) Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $4,814,369.00; (3) Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $2,407,184.50; (4) cash payment in the amount of $686,283.46 distributed among various City accounts to cover applicable fees; and (5) the final map.
Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07 was previously reviewed and approved by the Landscape and Lighting District Committee, including provisions for future annexation of additional phases of the Elliott Subdivision into the district. As part of the Phase 2A final map recordation, the City will acquire Lot C for regional storm drainage purposes. Therefore, an amendment to Landscape and Lighting Visalia City Council Page 1 of 4 Printed on 9/1/2026
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Lot C for regional storm drainage purposes. Therefore, an amendment to Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07 is required to revise the district boundaries and maintenance responsibilities to remove the City-owned basin area from the district.
Since the proposed amendment to Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07 will not increase the per-lot assessment for properties within the existing district, additional approval from existing property owners is not required.
The project is also subject to the requirements of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). MWELO establishes water efficiency standards for new landscapes through the use of efficient irrigation systems, drought-tolerant plant and tree species, and limitations on the amount of landscape area that may be covered by turf.
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 annex assessment districts under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, and now under Proposition 218, in lieu of using homeowner’s 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.
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Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: 67 lots will start contributing to the landscape and lighting assessment district (L&LD 25-07) created for maintenance of common features related to this subdivision. The annual lot assessment will be $841.78 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.
On July 21, 2025 - Council authorized recordation of the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 1 and the formation of the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 25-07 “Elliott Subdivision”.
On December 02, 2025 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-54 initiating the proceedings for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-07 (“Elliott Subdivision”) and Resolution No. 2025-055 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for the district.
Alternatives: None
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the recordation of the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A; adopt Resolution No. 2026-56 amending Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision”; adopt Resolution No. 2026-57 initiating proceedings for the annexation of Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A into Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision”; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-59 ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 25-07, “Elliott Subdivision.”
Environmental Assessment Status: Completed.
CEQA Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 2024-05 Deadline for Action: 09/08/2026
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
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Check all that apply.
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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 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:
1. RIGHTS OF WAY FOR SHIRK STREET, DARTMOUTH AVENUE, FEEMSTER AVENUE, HOWARD
AVENUE, PARRISH AVENUE, SIDNEY STREET, STOKES STREET, AUGUSTA STREET, SHENANDOAH STREET, AND LINDSAY STREET.
2. LOTS A AND B IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR LANDSCAPING, PUBLIC UTILITIES,
SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES
3. LOT C IN FEE TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES
4. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF GAS LINES AND CONDUITS FOR ELECTRIC, TELEVISION AND TELEPHONE SERVICES,
WATER SERVICES, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL APPURTENANCES PERTAINING THERETO, AS SHOWN HEREON AND DESIGNATED AS "PUE" (PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT)
5. BLOCK WALL EASEMENTS TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF BLOCK WALLS, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL APPURTENANCES PERTAINING THERETO, AS SHOWN HEREON AND DESIGNATED AS "BWE" (BLOCK WALL
EASEMENT)
6. STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 107 AND 108 AS
SHOWN HEREON TO THE CITY OF VISALIA FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES
SJV HORIZONTAL, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BY: SJV HOMES, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED COMPANY, ITS SOLE MEMBER NAME: JOSEPH A. LEAL TITLE: AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE:
PREPARED BY:
FAX: 559.802.3215
TEL: 559.802.3052
VISALIA, CA 93292
324 S. SANTA FE ST., STE. A
P.O. BOX 7593
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ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 VOL. 45, OF MAPS PAGE 53, T.C.R.
ADJUSTED PARCEL 2 OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. PLA 2026-04, PERFECTED BY DEED RECORDED JULY 31, 2026 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2026-0037980 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ADJUSTED PARCEL A OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. PLA 25-10, PERFECTED BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 2026, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2026-0007376, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ADJUSTED PARCEL A OF PLA NO. 25-10; THENCE NORTH 0° 10' 51” WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ADJUSTED PARCEL A, 10.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 24' 10” EAST, 789.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0° 01' 51” WEST, 1.96 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ADJUSTED PARCEL A OF PLA 25-10; THENCE NORTH 89° 59' 53” WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 789.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 20.48 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION
PHASE 2A
FLOOD ZONE X
FLOOD ZONE AE
FLOOD ZONE X
FLOOD ZONE AE
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SCALE: 1" = 250'
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA/COUNTY OF TULARE
SIGNATURE
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: COUNTY
ON _______________, BEFORE ME, ____________________________, A NOTARY PUBLIC
PRINT NAME
COMMISSION NO.
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.
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.
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S STATEMENT
CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT
RECORDER'S STATEMENT
SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
CITY 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 2/21/24 AND SAID FIELD SURVEY IS TRUE AND COMPLETE AS SHOWN. I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS FINAL MAP SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP. ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND
OCCUPY, OR WILL OCCUPY, THE POSITIONS INDICATED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE RECORDING OF THIS MAP AND ARE, OR WILL BE, SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED.
CLINTON J. CAUDLE P.L.S. 9849 DATE
I HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP; THAT THE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS IT APPEARED ON THE TENTATIVE MAP, AND ANY APPROVED ALTERATIONS THEREOF; THAT ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP
ACT AND ANY LOCAL ORDINANCES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP, HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH; AND THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT.
MICHAEL E. LONG P.L.S. 6815 DATE
CITY SURVEYOR
THIS IS TO STATE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA HELD ON THIS _______ 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, AND LOTS A, B, AND C; AND ACCEPTING
THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, STORM DRAIN EASEMENT, BLOCK WALL 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
BY: CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
I, JASON T. BRITT, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY STATE 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 THIS DAY OF , 20 .
JASON T. BRITT
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BY:
DEPUTY CLERK
DOCUMENT NO. FEE PAID
FILED THIS DAY OF ,20 , AT M.,
IN VOLUME OF MAPS, AT PAGE TULARE COUNTY RECORDS, AT THE REQUEST OF 4 CREEKS, INC.
TARA K FREITAS, CPA, TULARE COUNTY ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER BY:
DEPUTY CLERK
CITY PLANNER'S STATEMENT
I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS FINAL MAP CONFORMS TO THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP #5597
APPROVED BY THE CITY OF VISALIA PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON 07/22/2024.
BY: PAUL BERNAL, DATE
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION DIRECTOR/CITY PLANNER 20' PUBLIC HIGHWAY TO TUALRE COUNTY
REC. 08/04/1899 BK 6 PG 292, O.R.
20'
ROEBEN STREET
EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS
THAT AFFECT SUBJECT PROPERTY
PERSIAN DITCH COMPANY EASEMENT FOR DITCH PURPOSES IN FAVOR OF PERSIAN DITCH COMPANY, RECORDED 11/16/1895, BK 73, OF DEEDS, PG 357, OFFICIAL RECORDS (EXACT LOCATION AND EXTENT IS NOT DISCLOSED OF RECORDS) MEMORANDUM OF PURCHASE RIGHTS, RECORDED 02/07/2024 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2024-0006029, OFFICIAL RECORDS
1 HWY 198 HWY 198 SHIRK STREET ROEBEN STREET
TULARE COUNTY
CITY OF VISALIA
CITY OF VISALIA
AKERS STREET
NORTH
CITY OF
VISALIA, CA
VICINITY MAP
NO SCALE
CITY LIMITS
CITY LIMITS
SUBJECT PROPERTY
TULARE AVENUE
ROAD 92 (SHIRK STREET)
CITY LIMITS
SEE SHEET 3 FOR LEGEND AND BASIS OF BEARINGS
S 1/4 COR. SECT. 34-18/24
FOUND NAIL WITH 2 FOOT OFFSETS AT THE POSITION OF BRASS DISC TAGGED RCE 15310 AS SHOWN ON (44, PM, 38) TCR
TSM 5597
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE
AS DELINEATED ON THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (MAP NO. 06107C0928E) FOR COMMUNITY NO. 060409, CITY OF VISALIA, TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA EFFECTIVE JUNE 16, 2009, THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON THIS MAP LIES
PARTIALLY WITHIN ZONE AE, WHICH ARE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS SUBJECT TO INUNDATION BY THE 1% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD WITH BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS DETERMINED AND PARTIALLY WITHIN ZONE X (SHADED) WHICH ARE AREAS OF 0.2% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOODING. THE 1% ANNUAL CHANCE FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARY, BASE FLOOD ELEVATION LINES
AND VALUES AND THE CALCULATED MINIMUM FINISH FLOOR ELEVATIONS ARE SHOWN FOR THE PORTIONS OF THIS MAP THAT LIE WITHIN THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA.
VERTICAL DATUM NOTE: BASE FLOOD ELEVATION VALUES SHOWN ON THIS MAP ARE CONVERTED FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD 88) TO THE CITY OF VISALIA DATUM BASED ON THE NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM OF 1929 (NGVD 29) USING THE CONVERSION FACTOR OF 2.73 ESTABLISHED IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY DATED JUNE 16, 2009. THE CONVERSION FACTOR OF 2.73 IS SUBTRACTED FROM THE NAVD 88 VALUE TO OBTAIN THE EQUIVALENT NGVD 29 VALUE.
LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SUBDIVISION SHOWN UPON THIS MAP IS INCLUDED IN “ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. ,CITY OF VISALIA, TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,” ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA/COUNTY OF TULARE
SIGNATURE
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: COUNTY
ON _______________, BEFORE ME, ____________________________, A NOTARY PUBLIC
PRINT NAME
COMMISSION NO.
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.
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.
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
((1318.61'))
W1/4 COR. SECT. 34-18/24
FOUND TC COR. PER PM NO. 4334 REC.
BK. 44, PARCEL MAPS, PG 38, TCR
N89° 24' 10"W 789.91'
<N89° 24' 10"W 789.91'> N89° 59' 53"W 1,854.36'
382.26' <382.26'>
PRELIMINARY
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HOWARD AVENUE
FEEMSTER AVENUE STREET
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BFE 299.5'
BFE 299.7' BFE 299.7' BFE 299.7'
BFE 299.6'
ROAD 92 (SHIRK STREET)
C16
C11
C12
C13
C15 C14
C1 C2
C7
C6
C5
C4 C3
3.00'
143
11819 sf
144
8035 sf 145
6308 sf
146
6480 sf
147
6480 sf
148
6480 sf
149
6480 sf
150
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115
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114
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112
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111
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95 6775 sf
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91 7000 sf
90 7000 sf
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11269 sf
87 10501 sf
84 7165 sf
141
6723 sf
142
6432 sf
139
7039 sf
128
6970 sf
129
6480 sf
138
6542 sf
130
6480 sf
137
6541 sf
131
6480 sf
136
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132
6480 sf
135
6539 sf
133
6970 sf
134
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116
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127
6970 sf
117
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126
6480 sf
118
6480 sf
125
6480 sf
119
6480 sf
124
6480 sf
120
6480 sf
123
6480 sf
121
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122
6970 sf
N30° 03' 33"W (R)
N75° 17' 56"W (R)
N15° 10' 50"E (R)
R9 R8
R7
R5
R4
R3
R1
R2
S76° 17' 08"W (R)
S9° 30' 10"E (R)
LOT A
7681 sf
140
7206 sf
6' PUE
6' PUE
6' PUE
6' PUE
6' PUE
6' PUE
6' PUE 6' PUE
6' PUE 6' PUE
6' PUE 6' PUE 6' PUE 6' PUE
6' PUE 6' PUE 6' PUE
6' PUE
2' BWE
2' BWE
SEE DETAIL 'A'
35'
35'
10'
10'
10'
C8 C10
86 6199 sf
85 6612 sf
20'
30.00' 30.00'
10'
6' PUE
6' PUE
60'
30' 30'
60'
30' 30'
60'
30' 30'
60'
30' 30'
60'
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60' 30' 30'
60'
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30'
30'
60'
30' 30'
60'
30' 30'
60'
30' 30'
N89° 59' 45"W 523.99'
N36° 06' 37"E (R) 131.95'
N0° 00' 15"E 138.00'
N89° 59' 45"W 829.08'
N0° 09' 41"W 430.00'
N0° 10' 51"W 430.00'N0° 10' 51"W 430.00'
N89° 59' 45"W 203.00'
N89° 59' 45"W 355.35'
276.00' 276.93'
217.00' 213.00'
276.00' 276.00' 277.08'
138.90' 137.10'
196.00'
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N0° 00' 15"E 108.00'
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98.00'
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98.00'
65.00' 60.00' 60.00' 60.00' 60.00' 60.00' 116.99' 42.00' 144.34' (144.34') <144.34' > 60.00' 60.00' 65.31' 66.00' 61.00' 62.00' 136.00'
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316.77'
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335.00'
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88.00'
655.10'
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178.70'
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332.70'
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138.00'
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329.66'
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60'
30'
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424.86'
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C17
C20
C24
C27 C28
C32
C18
C19
C21
C22
C23
C25
C26
C29
C30
C31
C33
C34
R11
R10
R12
R13
R14
R15
R16
R17 N67° 28' 11"W (R)
S10° 01' 01"E (R)
N80° 29' 46"W (R)
110
6375 sf
103
6480 sf
102
6480 sf
101
6480 sf
100
6478 sf
99 7264 sf
98 12245 sf
97 8685 sf
96 6736 sf
LOT C
2.70 AC
N44° 54' 42"E 15.00'
N44° 54' 42"E 15.00'
651.09'
N89° 59' 45"W 552.94'
438.04'
238.45'
183.00'
35.00'
704.74'
1256.74'
704.53'
2' BWE
6' PUE
SIDNEY
STREET
60'
30' 30'
60'
30' 30'
20.00'
AUGUSTA STREET
SHENANDOAH STREET
LINDSAY STREET
PARRISH AVENUE
STOKES
3.73'
106
6697 sf
105
6685 sf
104
7195 sf
N51° 08' 51"E (R)
6' PUE6' PUE
6' PUE6' PUE6' PUE
N0° 10' 51"W
AVENUE
DARTMOUTH
6' PUE IN FAVOR TO SOCAL
EDISION REC. 07/17/1970 AS INST.
NO. 24064 IN BK 2904 PG 111 O.R.
6'
N89° 50' 19"E 97.63'
(N89° 50' 19"E 97.63')
(N89° 50' 19"E 108.00')
N89° 50' 19"E 108.00'
N0° 09' 41"W 1,266.66' (N0° 09' 41"W 1,266.66') ((N0° 09' 41"W 1,266.66' )) 510.31' (510.31') 152
6099 sf
138.00' ((138.00'))
92 6953 sf
N0° 01' 51"E 1.96' <N0° 01' 51"E 1.96'>
N89° 24' 10"W 789.91' <N89° 24' 10"W 789.91'> N89° 59' 53"W 382.26' <N89° 59' 53"W 382.26'>
SEE DETAIL 'C'
20'
N10° 29' 05"E (R)
109
5984 sf
108
16297 sf 107
6335 sf
30'
30'
Δ=34°09'48" R=52.00' L=31.01'
138.67'
N89° 49' 09"E 384.00'
LOT 108
LOT 107
LOT C
SEE DETAIL 'D'
276.00'
C28
31.04'
C29
N9° 24' 49"E 107.40'
N0° 00' 15"E 101.39'
30'
15' 15'
30'
15' 15'
Δ=1°04'16"
C30 R=52.00' L=0.97'
604.00'
324 S. SANTA FE, STE. A
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FAX: 559.802.3215
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SHEET 2 OF 3
ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION
PHASE 2A
STREET 5
60' 60'
N0°10'51"W 2637.41' (N0°10'51"W) ((N0° 10' 51"W 2637.41')) 1328.87'
<1328.87'>
FLOOD ZONE X FLOOD ZONE AE FLOOD ZONE X
FLOOD ZONE AE
W1/4 COR. OF SEC. 34-18/24
FOUND TC COR. PER PM NO. 4334 REC.
BK. 44, OF PARCEL MAPS, PG 38, TCR
SW COR. OF SECT. 34-18/24
FOUND BRASS DISC WITH CENTER PUNCH, NO IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS PER PM NO. 4334 REC. BK. 44, PARCEL MAPS, PG 38, TCR
20' RIGHT OF WAY PER VOL 6, OF
RIGHTS OF WAY, PG 292, TCR
SCALE: 1" = 60'
37.40'
NO SCALE
DETAIL 'A'
N89° 50' 19"E 110.21'
C18 59.79'
115.42' C16 C17 LOT 86
LOT 85 R10
R9
FOUND BRASS DISC STAMPED
"PLS 9849" PER ELLIOTT
SUBDIVISION PHASE 1
TO THE NW COR. OF SUBDIVISION
20'
55'
MARCIN STREET
BFE 299.2'
NOTE:
SEE SHEET 3 FOR LEGEND AND BASIS OF BEARINGS
SEE SHEET 3 FOR TYPICAL 5' WITNESS CORNER AT ANGLE POINTS WHEN UNABLE TO
PLACE ALONG LOT LINES
140
141
1'
TSM 5597
N89° 59' 45"W 939.34' (N89° 59' 45"W 939.34')
S78° 33' 00"W (R)
NORTH
82 152
80 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION PHASE 1
VOL 45, MAPS, PAGE 53, TCR
(S89° 50' 19"E 108.00')
S89° 50' 19"E 108.00'
(N89° 50' 19"W 97.63')
N89° 50' 19"W 97.63'
Δ = 38° 36' 34" R = 52.00' L = 35.04'
(Δ = 38° 36' 34" R = 52.00' L = 35.04')
S89° 50' 19"W (R)
DETAIL 'B'
NO SCALE MARCIN STREET
144.34' 510.31'
60.00'
S0° 09' 41"E 3.01'
(S0° 09' 41"E 3.01')
Δ = 27° 19' 16" R = 50.00' L = 23.84'
(Δ = 27° 19' 16" R = 50.00' L = 23.84')
S62° 50' 25"E (R)
SEE DETAIL 'B'
86 85
87 55'
NO SCALE
DETAIL 'C'
92 N0°01'51"E 1.96'
N89° 59' 53"W
382.26'
N89° 24' 10"W
789.91'
22.60'
NO SCALE
DETAIL 'D'
92 N44° 54' 41"E 14.12'
N45° 05' 18"W 28.33'
N45° 05' 18"W 20.06' 60'
30' 30'
TULARE AVENUE
BFE 299.1'
1266.70' (1266.70')
ROAD 92 (SHIRK STREET)
N89° 59' 45"W 1,172.53' (N89° 59' 45"W 1,172.53') ((N89° 59' 45"W 1,172.53')) 111 112 113 114 150 149 148 147 146 145
LOT B
6246 sf
2' BWE
35'
35'
151
6399 sf
20'
N89° 59' 45"W 203.00'
108.00'
60.35'
93.84'
88.00'
499.01'
45.84'
196.00'
N0° 10' 51"W 98.00'
(N0° 10' 51"W 98.00')
483.72'
100.45'
20'
30'
30'
N89° 49' 09"E 170.55' (N89° 49' 09"E 170.55')
N89° 59' 45"W 939.34' (N89° 59' 45"W 939.34')
437.88' (437.88')
552.00' (552.00')
SIDNEY STREET
SEE DETAIL 'F'
62.55'
55'
30.00'
1093.41' (1093.41')
52.00' ((52.00')) <52.00'>
60'
RADIAL TABLE
#
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
BEARING
N0° 00' 15"E
N27° 19' 01"W
S62° 50' 26"E
N89° 50' 19"E
N89° 50' 19"E
S89° 35' 42"W
S62° 28' 49"W
N27° 21' 45"E
S0° 00' 15"W
RADIAL TABLE
#
R10
R11
R12
R13
R14
R15
R16
R17
BEARING
N0° 00' 15"E
N27° 18' 53"W
S62° 51' 44"E
S89° 49' 09"W
S0° 00' 15"W
N27° 18' 53"W
S62° 51' 44"E
S89° 49' 09"W
238.45'
20.00' 183.00' 1256.74' 552.00' 552.00'
PARRISH AVENUE
2' BWE 6' PUE
N0° 10' 51"W
79.12' (79.12')
SEE DETAIL 'E'
55'
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
LENGTH
23.84'
131.12'
16.17'
41.40'
36.46'
37.10'
23.84'
23.87'
0.21'
23.66'
131.49'
38.32'
RADIUS
50.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
50.00'
50.00'
50.00'
50.00'
52.00'
52.00'
DELTA
27°19'15"
144°28'35"
17°48'51"
45°36'46"
40°10'32"
40°52'26"
27°19'15"
27°21'30"
0°14'37"
27°06'53"
144°52'56"
42°13'15"
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
C24
LENGTH
41.06'
41.06'
11.06'
23.87'
23.84'
8.74'
15.10'
131.10'
47.08'
41.85'
42.17'
23.84'
RADIUS
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
50.00'
50.00'
50.00'
50.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
50.00'
DELTA
45°14'23"
45°14'23"
12°10'54"
27°21'30"
27°19'07"
10°01'15"
17°17'52"
144°27'09"
51°52'45"
46°06'31"
46°27'53"
27°19'07"
CURVE TABLE
CURVE #
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
LENGTH
15.39'
8.45'
23.84'
131.10'
34.31'
36.90'
59.89'
23.84'
4.02'
19.82'
RADIUS
50.00'
50.00'
50.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
52.00'
50.00'
50.00'
50.00'
DELTA
17°38'02"
9°41'05"
27°19'07"
144°27'09"
37°47'58"
40°39'46"
65°59'25"
27°19'07"
4°36'27"
22°42'40"
PREPARED BY:
324 S. SANTA FE, STE. A
VISALIA, CA 93292
TEL: 559.802.3052
FAX: 559.802.3215
www.4-creeks.com
SHEET 3 OF 3
W1/4 COR. SEC. 34-18/24
FOUND TC COR. PER PM NO. 4334 REC.
BK. 44, OF PARCEL MAPS, PG 38, TCR
N0° 10' 51"W 2637.41' (N0° 10' 51"W 2637.41') ((N0° 10' 51"W 2637.41')) SW COR. SECT. 34-18/24
FOUND BRASS DISC WITH CENTER PUNCH, NO IDENTIFICATION
MARKINGS PER PM NO. 4334 REC. BK. 44, PARCEL MAPS, PG 38, TCR
FLOOD ZONE X
FLOOD ZONE AE
FLOOD ZONE X
FLOOD ZONE AE
N0° 09' 41"W 1,266.66' (N0° 09' 41"W 1,266.66') ((N0° 09' 41"W 1,266.66')) 60' 60'
SCALE: 1" = 60'
TO THE SW COR. OF SUBDIVISION
20' RIGHT OF WAY PER VOL 6, OF
RIGHTS OF WAY, PG 292, TCR
MARCIN STREET
FOUND 3/4" WITNESS CORNER STAMPED "PLS
9849" PER ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION PHASE 1
NOTE:
SEE SHEET 2 FOR TYPICAL 5'
WITNESS CORNERS ALONG RADIAL
BEARINGS WHEN UNABLE TO PLACE
ALONG LOT SIDELINES AND TYPICAL
5' WITNESS CORNERS AT LOT ANGLE
POINTS WHEN UNABLE TO PLACE
ALONG LOT SIDELINES
DETAIL 'E'
14.12'
499.01'
4.23'
437.88' (437.88') ADJUSTED
PARCEL B
ADJUSTED PARCEL B
ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION
PHASE 2A
LEGEND
( )
PUE
BWE
(R)
T.C.R.
O.R.
G.D.
BFE
BASIS OF BEARINGS
THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 34, T. 18 S., R 24 E., M.D.B.&M., AS PER
SAVANNAH HEIGHTS UNIT TWO RECORDED IN VOL. 37,
OF MAPS, PG. 4, T.C.R.
TAKEN AS N90°00'00"E
(( ))
SHADED LINE INDICATES SUBDIVISION BOUNDARY
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
BLOCK WALL EASEMENT
RECORD DATA PER MAP OF LLA NO. PLA 2025-010, PERFECTED BY GRANT DEED RECORDED 02/17/2026 AS DOC NO. 2026-0007376, O.R.
RECORD DATA PER ELLIOTT PHASE 1 RECORDED IN VOLUME 45, OF MAPS, PAGE 53, T.C.R.
RECORD DATA PER MAP OF LLA NO. PLA 2026-04, PERFECTED BY GRANT DEED RECORDED JULY 31, 2026 AS DOC NO. 2026-0037980, O.R.
STORM DRAIN EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF CITY OF VISALIA, PER THIS MAP
FOUND MONUMENT AND ACCEPTED AS DESCRIBED
SET 3/4" IRON PIPE TAGGED "PLS 9849" (FRONT CORNERS DOWN 12 INCHES, BACK CORNERS DOWN 9 INCHES)
SET BRASS DISC FLUSH IN CONC. STAMPED "PLS 9849"
FOUND 3/4" IP PER ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION PHASE 1
VOLUME 45, OF MAPS, PAGE 53, T.C.R.
FOUND 3/4" IRON PIPE PER ELLIOTT PHASE 1 RECORDED IN
VOLUME 45, OF MAPS, AT PAGE 53, T.C.R. (REPLACED WITH BRASS DISC STAMPED "PLS 9849")
SET 3/4" IRON PIPE 9 IN DEEP WITH PLASTIC TAG MARKED "PLS 9849" 5.00
FEET FROM TRUE CORNER ALONG PROPERTY LINE
VISALIA CITY LIMITS
TULARE COUNTY RECORDS
OFFICIAL RECORDS
RADIAL BEARING
GRANT DEED
BASE FLOOD ELEVATION
DETAIL 'F'
N44° 54' 42"E 3.60'
(N44° 54' 42"E 3.60')
ADJUSTED
PARCEL B
62.55'
N89° 49' 09"E 170.55'
(N89° 49' 09"E 170.55')
CTR. COR. SEC. 34-18/24
FOUND BRASS DISC, NO STAMPING AT POSITION OF
NAIL WITH OFFSETS BK 35, OF MAPS, PG 6, TCR
LOT B
N0° 10' 51"W 98.00'
32.55'
LOT A
111 112 113 114 115 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143
NO SCALE
NO SCALE
PLA 2025 - 10
G.D. 2026-0007374, .O.R.
N44° 54' 42"E 19.94'
(N44° 54' 42"E 19.94')
15'
38.00 ROAD 92 (SHIRK STREET)
TYPICAL 5' WITNESS CORNERS AT LOT ANGLE POINTS
WHEN UNABLE TO PLACE ALONG LOT LINES
5'
5'
5'
LOT
STREET
58.00' ((58.00'))
238.45'
100.45'
196.00
N89° 59' 45"W 1172.53
SIDNEY STREET
IRIS AVENUE
STOKES STREET
TSM 5597
79.12' (79.12')
10'
10'
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93 94
95 96
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-56
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR AMENDMENT OF DISTRICT 25-07
Elliott Subdivision
(Pursuant to Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council proposes to amend Assessment District 25-07 pursuant to the Landscaping & Lighting act of 1972 (section 22500 and following, Streets & Highways Code), which was formed for the following purpose:
Maintenance of shrub areas, irrigation systems, street trees, landscape trees, local streets, block walls and any other applicable equipment or improvements.
2. The purposes of the district are not being modified by this amendment and the amended district shall remain designated as “Assessment District No. 25-07, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California”, and shall include the land shown on the map designated “Amended Assessment Diagram, Assessment District No. 25-07, Elliott Subdivision”, which is on file with the City Clerk and is hereby approved and known as “Elliott Subdivision.”
3. The City Engineer of the City of Visalia is hereby designated engineer for the purpose of these proceedings to amend the district. 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.
4. The amendment to Assessment District No. 25-07 is necessary to reflect the City’s acquisition of right-of-way within the Elliott Subdivision for a regional storm drainage basin.
The area acquired by the City for the regional storm drainage basin will be removed from the assessment district. As a result, the amount of improvements subject to maintenance and assessment by the District will be reduced, resulting in a reduction in the annual assessment applicable to the assessable properties within the District, as identified in the Engineer’s Report.
97 PASSED AND ADOPTED: _____________ ____, 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 2026-56 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on September 8th, 2026.
Dated: September 8th, 2026 Leslie B. Caviglia, CITY CLERK By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
98 CLERK’S CERTIFICATION TO COUNTY AUDITOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-07
Elliott Subdivision
(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. 25-07, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California” confirmed by the City Council of the City of Visalia on September 8th, 2026 by its Resolution No. 2026-56.
This document is certified, and is filed with you, pursuant to Section 22641 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Dated: September 8th, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
99 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-57
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-07
Elliott Subdivision
(Pursuant to the Landscape & Lighting Act of 1972)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council proposes to annex to 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 district, including annexation, shall continue with the designation established with the amendment of Assessment District No. 25-07, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California, and shall include the land shown on the map designated “Assessment Diagram, Assessment District No. 25-07, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California”, which is on file with the City Clerk and is hereby approved and known as “Elliott Subdivision”.
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: September 8th, 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 2026-57 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on September 8th, 2026.
Dated: September 8th, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
100
CLERK’S CERTIFICATION TO COUNTY AUDITOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-07
Elliott Subdivision
(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. 25-07, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California” confirmed by the City Council of the City of Visalia on September 8th, 2026, by its Resolution No. 2026-57.
This document is certified, and is filed with you, pursuant to Section 22641 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Dated: September 8th, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-59
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS
AND THE ANNEXATION TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-07
Elliott Subdivision
(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. 25-07, 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 annexation area to the landscape and lighting district have filed their consent to be annexed into the district, and to the adoption of the Engineer’s Report and the levy of the assessments stated therein.
As stated in the Engineer’s Report, the assessment amounts for the existing lots within the district will remain unchanged with the proposed annexation.
4. The City Council hereby orders the improvements and the annexation 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. a. Clerk’s Certification to the 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
102
PASSED AND ADOPTED September 8th, 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 2026-59 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on September 8th, 2026.
Dated: September 8th, 2026 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK By Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit “A”
Assessment Diagram
Assessment District No. 25-07, City of Visalia, Tulare County, California Elliott Subdivision
104
Exhibit “B”
Landscape Location Diagram
Assessment District No. 25-07; City of Visalia, Tulare County, California Elliott Subdivision
105
Exhibit “B”
Landscape Location Diagram
Assessment District No. 25-07; City of Visalia, Tulare County, California Elliott Subdivision
106
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
APN # Assessment OWNER LOT# DISTRICT
To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07084 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07085 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07086 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07087 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07088 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07089 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07090 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07091 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07092 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07093 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07094 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07095 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07096 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07097 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07098 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07099 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07100 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07101 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07102 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07103 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07104 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07105 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07106 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07107 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07108 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07109 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07110 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07111 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07112 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07113 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07114 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07115 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07116 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07117 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07118 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION 107
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
APN # Assessment OWNER LOT# DISTRICT
To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07084 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07085 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07086 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07087 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07088 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07089 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07090 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07091 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07092 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07093 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07094 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07095 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07096 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07097 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07098 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07099 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07100 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07101 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07102 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07103 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07104 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07105 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07106 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07107 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07108 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07109 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07110 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07111 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07112 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07113 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07114 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07115 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07116 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07117 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07118 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION 108
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
APN # Assessment OWNER LOT# DISTRICT
To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07119 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07120 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07121 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07122 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07123 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07124 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07125 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07126 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07127 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07128 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07129 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07130 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07131 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07132 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07133 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07134 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07135 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07136 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07137 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07138 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07139 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07140 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07141 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07142 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07143 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07144 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07145 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07146 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07147 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07148 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07149 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION To Be Assigned $ 841.78 SJV HOMES 25-07150 25-07 ELLIOTT SUBDIVISION 109
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
General Description
This Assessment District (25-07, Elliott Subdivision) located west of South Roeben Street, approximately 650 feet south of West Tulare Avenue. Exhibit “A” is a map of Assessment District 25-07. This district includes the maintenance of shrub areas, irrigation systems, street trees, landscape trees, block walls, street lights, pavement on local streets, and any other applicable equipment or improvements; see Exhibit “B”. 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 any acts of vandalis (graffiti, theft or damage) that may occur. This District also includes the preventive maintenance of all internal local 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 225, of which 67 will be assessed for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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 the landscape areas, street lights, streets, 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, street lights, block walls, street trees, landscape 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 street lights 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
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
The quantities and estimated costs 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 $ 0.03424 12 $ 0.41 $ -
Shrub Area Monthly Sq Ft - $ 0.0254 12 $ 0.30 $ -
Water Monthly Sq Ft $ 0.018 12 $ 0.22 $ -
Electricity Monthly Meter - $ 20.69 12 $ 248.28 $ -
Trees Annual Each - $ 60.00 1 $ 60.00 $ -
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 37,238 $ 0.03424 12 $ 0.41 $ 15,300.35 Shrub Area Monthly Sq Ft $ 0.0254 12 $ 0.30 $ -
Water Monthly Sq Ft 37,238 $ 0.018 12 $ 0.22 $ 8,043.41 Electricity Monthly Meter 1 $ 20.69 12 $ 248.28 $ 248.28 Landscape Trees Annual Each 49 $ 60.00 1 $ 60.00 $ 2,940.00 Interior Street Tree Annual Each 288 $ 60.00 1 $ 60.00 $ 17,280.00 Street Lights (Electricity &
Maint)
Monthly Each 53 $ 12.00 12 $ 144.00 $ 7,632.00
Block Wall Annual Ln Ft 2,398 $ 0.75 1 $ 0.75 $ 1,798.50 Project Management Annual Lots 211 $ 40.00 1 $ 40.00 $ 8,440.00 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 41,699 $ 0.96 2 $ 0.96 $ 4,003.09 Crack Seal (7 year cycle) Twice Sq Yd 41,699 $ 0.68 2 $ 0.68 $ 2,835.52 Cape Seal (15 year cycle) Once Sq Yd 41,699 $ 11.16 1 $ 11.16 $ 23,267.98
2.0' Overlay (20 year cycle) Once Sq Yd 41,699 $ 33.42 1 $ 33.42 $ 69,678.84 Total $ 161,467.97
10% $ 16,146.80
Grand Total $ 177,614.77
Number of Lots 211
$ 841.78
Playground Equipment
10% Reserve Fund (Repairs)
Annual Per Lot Assessment
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Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
Annual Cost Increase
This assessment district shall be subject to an automatic annual increase derived by the following formula:
year “n” assessment = ($177,614.77) (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 $193,600.10 [a 9% increase over the base year assessment of $177,614.77]. The ceiling on the assessment increase for year four would be $205,611.29 [ceiling = ($177,614.77) (1.05) (4-1)]. The assessment would be set at $193,600.10 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 $200,704.69 [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 $205,611.29 [ceiling = ($177,614.77) (1.05) (4-1)]. The assessment would be set at $205,611.29 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 $193,600.10 [a 9% increase over the base year assessment of $177,614.77] and damage occurred to the masonry wall raising the year five assessment to $236,192.12 [a 22% increase over the previous year assessment]. The year five assessment will be capped at $212,960.11, a 10% increase over the previous year and under the ceiling of $215,891.86 [ceiling = ($177,614.77) (1.05) (5-1)]. The difference of $23,232.01 will be recognized as a deficit and carried over into future years’ assessment. 112
Exhibit “D”
Engineer’s Report
Assessment District No. 25-07;
City of Visalia, Tulare County, California
Elliott Subdivision
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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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 26-0157 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 4.
Agenda Item Wording:
Record final parcel map - Request authorization to record the final parcel map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15, located on the north side of Riggin Avenue between Shirk Street and Roeben Street.
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by:
Edelma Gonzalez, Associate Engineer, [email protected], (599) 713-4364 Jason Huckleberry, Building and Engineering Director [email protected] (559) 713-4495.
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the recordation of the final parcel map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15 within the Carleton Acres Specific Plan area.
Summary:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15 subdivides approximately 73 acres of the existing 421-acre remainder parcel of Parcel Map 5438 into four parcels, leaving a designated remainder of approximately 348 acres. The final parcel map facilitates development phasing within the Carleton Acres Specific Plan and no improvements are associated with this parcel map.
Background Discussion:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15 coincides with the development phasing depicted in the Carleton Acres Phase 1 Tentative Subdivision Map No. 5590. The final parcel map includes an additional parcel from the configuration considered by the Planning Commission on November 24, 2025, resulting in four parcels plus a designated remainder. Parcels 1, 2, and 3 correspond to Phases 1C, 1D, and 1E, respectively. Parcel 4 is located within the multi-family residential area. The designated remainder includes Phase 1B and the Tier III portion of Carleton Acres.
The construction and extension of streets and utilities are not required with Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15, the parcel map provides flexibility on how the site will be developed over the course of construction, subject to complying with the conditions adopted for the Carleton Acres Phase 1 Tentative Subdivision Map No. 5590.
Fiscal impact including annual maintenance and operating costs:
Assessment districts for landscaping, lighting and street maintenance will be formed when the individual lots within this parcel map are further subdivided and developed. Impact fees will be assessed with development of each phase of the development.
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Parcel Map No. 2023-04 (Commercial/Costco Map).
On November 4, 2024, the City Council authorized the recordation of the final map for Carleton Acres Phase 1A, Tentative Subdivision Map No. 5590.
Alternatives:
None recommended
Recommended Motion (and alternative motions if expected):
I move to authorize the recordation of the final parcel map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15.
Environmental Assessment Status:
Previously approved Environmental Impact Report for Carleton Acres Specific Plan project, certified October 2, 2023 (SCH #2021050418).
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review:
Previously approved Environmental Impact Report for Carleton Acres Specific Plan project, certified October 2, 2023 (SCH #2021050418).
Deadline for Action: 09/21/2026
Attachments:
1. Aerial location map
2. Final parcel map (TPM 2025-15)
3. Development Disclosure
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707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 26-0107 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 5.
Agenda Item Wording:
Joint letter of support for comprehensive Tort Reform - Authorize the Mayor to sign a joint letter of support for comprehensive tort reform to protect California taxpayers, survivors, and essential public services.
Agenda Date: 9/8/2026
Prepared by:
John Lollis, Assistant City Manager, [email protected], (559)713-4323 Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a joint letter of support for comprehensive tort reform.
Summary:
Authorize the Mayor to sign a joint letter of support for comprehensive tort reform to protect California taxpayers, survivors, and essential public services. Led by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA), numerous public agencies and associations across California are joining together to encourage the State Legislature to enact meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities.
Background Discussion:
Beginning in May 2026, CAJPA and several other public associations authored a letter to the members of the State Legislature to urge the enacting of meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities. Recent data released by CAJPA indicates that public-entity liability costs have tripled in the last seven (7) years and now exceed $7 billion in known exposure, and costs are on pace to grow another seventy percent (70%) by 2027-28. To address the escalating and unsustainable structure of liability, CAJPA and the supporting public agencies and associations have proposed the following reforms:
· Defined benefits including caps on damages in civil actions against public entities, ensuring survivors and other injured parties are made whole while preserving the capacity to deliver essential public services.
· Proportional liability for economic damages in civil actions against public entities, so that taxpayers pay only for the share of harm actually attributable to the public agency, and the perpetrators bear the cost of their own conduct.
· Heightened evidentiary and procedural standards for claims where witnesses, records, and evidence archives are absent or insufficient to assign culpability.
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Most cities (including the City of Visalia), counties, special districts, and school districts in California do not purchase liability coverage from traditional commercial insurance carriers, but instead selffund liability coverage or collectively pool risk through joint powers authorities.
In civil actions against public entities, plaintiff’s counsel commonly recover contingency fees of forty percent (40%) or more of the gross judgement or settlement, with estimated plaintiff attorney fees in actions against public agencies in California now exceeding $500 million annually. Accordingly, support for meaningful tort reform must include caps on damages in actions against public entities.
Under California’s current liability structure, a public entity found just one percent (1%) at fault can be ordered to pay the entirety of a plaintiff’s economic damages - even when the overwhelming majority of fault lies with a criminal actor who has no assets to satisfy a judgement. Thus, support for meaningful tort reform must include proportional (several) liability for economic damages in actions against public entities so that they are responsible only for the share of harm attributable to the public agency’s own conduct.
Subsequent to the initial CAJPA letter in May 2026, more than 180 public agencies and associations across California have joined in the joint letter of support.
Fiscal Impact:
Absent meaningful comprehensive tort reform for civil actions against public entities, the City will experience escalating liability costs that affect budgetary priorities and projects.
Prior Council Action: None
Alternatives: Not authorize to join the joint letter of support.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a joint letter of support for comprehensive tort reform.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: None
Attachments:
1. Joint Letter of Support
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Date: July 17, 2026
To: Members, California State Legislature
Urgent Need for Comprehensive Tort Reform to Protect California Taxpayers, Survivors, and Essential Public Services
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we urge the Legislature to enact meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities. New data released by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) confirms what our members have been warning 128
lawmakers about for years: public-entity liability costs have tripled in the last seven years, now exceeding $7 billion in known exposure. Costs are on pace to grow another 70 percent by 2027–28. The fiscal trajectory is unsustainable, the structure of liability is fundamentally unfair to taxpayers, and the consequences are now measured in billions of dollars diverted away from classrooms, fire stations, roads, mental health services, and the essential programs Californians depend on every day.
Our organizations share a deep and unwavering commitment to ensuring that survivors of harm receive justice, support, and meaningful compensation. California’s public agencies are not asking for insulation from accountability. We do not seek to deny survivors their day in court. Instead, we seek to fix a system that, as currently structured, transfers enormous wealth to plaintiffs’ law firms and threatens the financial solvency of the very public agencies tasked with protecting and serving our vulnerable community members. The longer the Legislature waits, the more public services will be cut, the more agencies will face insolvency.
The Path Forward. We urge the Legislature to advance a comprehensive tort reform package for civil actions against public entities that, at minimum, includes the following:
• Defined benefits including caps on damages in civil actions against public entities, ensuring survivors and other injured parties are made whole while preserving the capacity to deliver essential public services. • Proportional (several) liability for economic damages in civil actions against public entities, so that taxpayers pay only for the share of harm actually attributable to the public agency. This way the perpetrators bear the cost of their own conduct and not taxpayers.
• Heightened evidentiary and procedural standards for claims where witnesses, records, and evidence archives are absent or insufficient to assign culpability.
Why are Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Being Diverted from Essential Services? AB 218 (Gonzalez, Chapter 861, Statutes of 2019) related to childhood sexual assault is one stark driver, but it is not the only one. Across the spectrum of civil litigation against public entities — from premises liability to dangerous conditions — plaintiffs’ firms are increasingly targeting governmental defendants precisely because they are perceived as having the deepest pockets. The result is an unreasonable transfer of public resources to private wealth that the Legislature has both the power and the responsibility to address
How Are Claims Against Public Entities Funded? Most cities, counties, special districts, and school districts in California do not purchase liability coverage from traditional commercial insurance carriers because it is either too expensive, does not provide sufficient coverage, or is simply not offered. Instead, they self-fund their liability coverage or they collectively pool risk through Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs), which are not insurance companies with large capital reserves. Every self-funded claim, including those paid out of a JPA, comes from taxpayer-funded member contributions 129
paid by cities, counties, schools, and other public agencies from the same general fund dollars that pay for police officers, firefighters, teachers, road crews, and homelessness response.
When a JPA pays out claims of magnitude, every member agency in that pool feels it through higher premiums, the potential need for special assessments, reduced coverage limits, and/or increasingly, the inability to obtain coverage at all. Public agencies that have never had a single AB 218 claim filed against them are facing double-digit premium increases. For schools, this means Proposition 98 education dollars intended to support today’s students are paying for decades-old liabilities. Even for cities and counties that have few claims filed against them it means delaying critical infrastructure maintenance and reducing local government’s ability to provide social-safety-net services to the most vulnerable Californians.
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Are on Track to Profit Over Half a Billion Taxpayer Dollars Every Year. In civil actions against public entities, plaintiffs’ counsel commonly recover contingency fees of 40 percent or more of the gross judgment or settlement. Even using a conservative 30 percent contingency assumption, estimated plaintiff attorney fees in actions against California public entities have climbed to over $500 million annually. In many individual cases, attorney fees approach 50 percent of the taxpayer-funded settlement or award. That means that for every $10 million paid by a city, county, JPA, or school district, as much as $4 to $5 million is paid to a private law firm. It does not go to the survivor, nor does it go to mental health services, prevention or victim assistance, or back to the taxpayers who funded the payment. Plaintiffs’ firms are, in many cases, the single largest beneficiaries of the current system.
Caps on Damages Are Essential to Preserve Public Services and Solvency.
Support for meaningful tort reform must include caps on damages in actions against public entities. Without such caps, the cascading effects of recent legislation will only worsen, and the very real threat of insolvency among California’s public agencies, already materializing in some regions, will only accelerate. California already imposes reasonable limits in medical malpractice cases under MICRA, recognizing the public interest in such restrictions. The same principle should apply when taxpayer dollars are the source of the payment.
Public Entities Should Pay in Proportion to Their Actual Fault — Not for the Crimes of Others. Under California’s current liability structure, a public entity found just one percent at fault can be ordered to pay the entirety of a plaintiff’s economic damages — even when the overwhelming majority of fault lies with a criminal actor who has no assets to satisfy a judgment.
The result is morally indefensible: perpetrators escape financial accountability for their conduct, while taxpayers — through their cities, counties, transit agencies, and school districts — are forced to pay for the harm that resulted. It allows perpetrators to walk away while public services are gutted to satisfy awards for conduct the public entity did not commit. The Legislature must restore proportional (several) liability for economic damages in actions against public entities, so that they are responsible only for the share of harm attributable to the public agency’s own conduct.
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Survivors Deserve Their Day in Court, and Public Entities Deserve a Meaningful Opportunity to Defend. Restoring balance to AB 218 claims involving decades-old conduct does not require closing the courthouse door to survivors. Rather, it requires recognizing that, after decades have passed, the records and witnesses needed to fairly adjudicate a claim are often incomplete or simply gone. For claims involving conduct that occurred decades ago, we urge the Legislature to restore balance by reinstating a prior-knowledge requirement, paired with a clear-and-convincing-evidence standard.
Prior to AB 218, California law permitted survivors to bring claims against public entities outside the statute of limitations, when a plaintiff could show the entity "knew or had reason to know, or was otherwise on notice, of any unlawful sexual conduct" by the perpetrator and failed to implement reasonable safeguards. That framework provided a meaningful path to justice for survivors with evidence of institutional culpability while also protecting taxpayers from liability for conduct the public entity had no realistic means to anticipate, prevent, or now defend against.
Our coalition stands ready to work with the Legislature, the Administration, and the survivor community to craft a balanced, durable solution so that necessary action can be taken now. Detailed findings and supporting data are available in CAJPA’s recent report, Protecting Public Funds: The Rising Cost of Claims Against California Public Entities. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or to discuss specific legislative vehicles.
Sincerely,
California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) California School Boards Association (CSBA)
California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)
California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
League of California Cities
California Association of Suburban School Districts
California Latino School Boards Association
California LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) ABC Unified School District
Alameda County Schools Insurance Group
Anderson Valley Unified School District
Beta Healthcare Group
Bennett Valley Union School District
Brett Harte Union High School District
Buckeye Union School District
Butte Schools Self-Funded Programs
Cajon Valley Union School District
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California Affiliated Risk Management Authorities (CARMA) California Insurance Pool Authority
California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA)
California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA) Camino Union Elementary School District
Central Fire District, Santa Cruz County
Central Region School Insurance Group
Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) City of Artesia
City of Bakersfield
City of Bellflower
City of Blythe
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Carson
City of Chico
City of Citrus Heights
City of Cloverdale
City of Coalinga
City of Colton
City of Corona
City of Cotati
City of Dunsmuir
City of Eastvale
City of El Segundo
City of Elk Grove
City of Eureka
City of Fairfield
City of Folsom
City of Fort Bragg
City of Grass Valley
City of Hemet
City of Highland
City of Jurupa Valley
City of La Mesa
City of La Mirada
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Lake Port
City of Live Oak
City of Long Beach
City of Madera
City of Marysville
City of Menifee
City of Merced
City of Moreno Valley
City of Mt. Shasta
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City of Murrieta
City of National City
City of Norco
City of Oakdale
City of Oroville
City of Paramount
City of Perris
City of Petaluma
City of Pico Rivera
City of Placerville
City of Rancho Cordova
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City of Reedley
City of Ripon
City of Riverside
City of Roseville
City of Sacramento
City of Shasta Lake
City of South Gate
City of St. Helena
City of Stanton
City of Tehama
City of Tracy
City of Tustin
City of Upland
City of Vacaville
City of Vernon
City of Walnut Creek
City of Weed
City of Whittier
City of Willows
City of Yorba Linda
City of Yreka
Corona Norco Unified School District
County of Butte
County of Humboldt
County of Inyo
County of Kings
County of Merced
County of Riverside
County of San Bernardino
County of Siskiyou
County of Solano
County of Tehama
County of Trinity
County of Yuba
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Desert Sands Unified School District
Dunham Elementary School
East Bay Schools Insurance Group (EBSIG)
East Side Union High School District
El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE)
Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA)
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Garden Grove Unified School District
Golden State Risk Management Authority
Hermosa Beach City School District
Hope School District
Huntington Beach City School District
Indian Diggins School District
Irvine Unified School District
Jurupa Unified School District
Kelseyville Unified School District
Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS)
Kings County Office of Education
Konocti Unified School District
La Mesa Spring Valley Schools
Lemon Grove School District
Lindsay Unified School Districts
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Livingston Union School District
Los Altos School District
Lynwood Unified School District
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
New Haven Unified School District
Natomas Charter School
NorCal Cities Self-Insurance Fund
North Coast Schools Insurance Group
Northern California Regional Liability Excess Fund (NCR) Northern California Schools Insurance Group
Oroville City Elementary School District
Oroville Union High School District
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA)
Palm Springs Unified School District
Poway Unified School Districts
Redondo Beach Unified School District
Redwood Empire Schools Insurance Group (RESIG)
Riverside Unified School District
Rowland Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District
San Mateo Schools Insurance Group
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Santa Clara Unified
Santa Rosa City Schools
School & College Legal Services of California
Schools Association For Excess Risk (SAFER)
Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF)
Schools Insurance Authority (SIA)
Schools Insurance Group
Sebastopol Charter
Sebastopol Independent Charter School
Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group
Sierra Sands Unified School District
Sonoma Charter School
Sonoma County Office of Education
Southern California Regional Liability Excess Fund (SCR) Special District Risk Management Authority
Torrance Unified School Districts
Town of Truckee
Trindel Risk Management for Rural Counties
Tulare Joint Union High School District
Tuolumne JPA
Upper Lake Unified School District
West Covina Unified School District
West Side Union Elementary School District
Westminster School District
Wheatland Union High School District
Wright Elementary School District
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Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 26-0117 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 6.
Agenda Item Wording:
PRISMHealth amended memorandum of understanding - Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended memorandum of understanding for the PRISMHealth Program.
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by: Andrew Guzman, Risk Manager, [email protected], (559) 713-4335; Shonna Oneal, Administrative Services Director, [email protected] , (559) 713-4053 Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Visalia City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the amended memorandum of understanding for the continued participation in the PRISMHealth Program.
Summary:
The City of Visalia provides medical and prescription benefits to employees and retirees through its participation in the PRISMHealth Program (“Program”). The PRISMHealth Committee, which is comprised of representatives from Program members, approved amendments to the program memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 26, 2026. The amendments modernize the MOU to reflect PRISMHealth’s transition to an independent self-funded program and align the governing document with the health program’s current operations. The MOU revisions clarify existing governance, administrative processes, and operational procedures.
To continue participation in the program, the City will need to sign and return the amended MOU.
Background Discussion:
The City of Visalia joined the program on January 1, 2005. The health program was originally organized by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) to provide a self-funded health plan option for public agencies in California. The program, as a whole, was a member of the Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC) to provide protection to its membership in plan years where expenses exceeded the premium. In this arrangement, SISC retained the risk of the program.
The PRISMHealth Committee is a nine-member committee responsible for providing oversight and governance of the PRISMHealth program. Committee members are representatives of agencies participating in the PRISMHealth program . Committee members are nominated annually by participating member agencies, either through nomination by another member agency or through self -nomination. Nominees are reviewed by the PRISMHealth Committee Chair, who then provides their recommendation regarding appointments for final approval. Final approval of Committee members is made by the PRISM Joint Powers Authority Executive Committee. The PRISM Joint Powers Authority Executive Committee is a separate body with responsibility for oversight of the JPA as a whole. The PRISMHealth Committee, in contrast, is focused specifically on the administration, oversight, and financial performance of only the PRISMHealth program. This structure ensures that participating agencies have direct representation in decisions affecting the health program. In 2025, Visalia City Council Page 1 of 3 Printed on 9/2/2026
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participating agencies have direct representation in decisions affecting the health program. In 2025, after several years of monitoring premiums paid to SISC in comparison with actual program expenses, the PRISMHealth Committee voted to transition PRISMHealth from SISC and operate the program as an independent self-funded health program. The effective date of PRISMHealth’s separation from SISC was October 1, 2025.
The MOU amendments serve to clarify the administration of the Program, outline financial accountability and program funding levels, and to improve readability and consistency of the document. These revisions are largely clarifying in nature and do not change the City’s existing practices. Significant amendments to the MOU include:
· Premium administration & financial accountability for late payments: The MOU amendments re-establish these program requirements, which are already in practice. · Clarifies the administration of expected claims funding, incurred but not reported funding, reinsurance, administrative expenses, reserves, assessments when necessary, and PRISMHealth Committee-approved dividends or premium credits. · Establishes that the program-designated benefits administration system is the official health plan enrollment system of record.
· Aligns the program with the PRISM Joint Powers Agreement · Updates terminology to reflect current program operations · Clarifies committee authority and member obligations
Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: There is no fiscal impact for this item.
Prior Council Action: January 2025 - Joined PRISMHealth (formerly CPEIA/EIA Health); June 2007 - Authorized execution of amended MOU; May 2008 - Authorized execution of amended MOU Alternatives: To not approve the execution of the amended MOU, which is not recommended. If the City Council chooses not to approve the execution of the amended MOU, PRISMHealth will administratively remove the City of Visalia from the health program. This would require the City to secure replacement health coverage for all active employees and eligible retirees by January 1, 2027 Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the City Manager to execute the amended memorandum of understanding for the PRISMHealth Program.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 09/08/2026
Attachments: 1. Memorandum of Understanding - PRISMHealth Program; 2. Redlined version of PRISMHealth Memorandum of Understanding
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PRISMHEALTH PROGRAM
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “Memorandum”) is entered into by and between Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (hereafter “PRISM”) and the participating entities (hereafter “Members”) that are signatories to this Memorandum.
1. CREATION OF THE PROGRAM. There is hereby created by this Memorandum the PRISMHealth Program (hereafter “Program”).
2. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA). Except as otherwise provided herein, all terms used shall be as defined in Article 1 of the Joint Powers Agreement Creating PRISM (hereafter “Agreement”), and all other provisions of the Agreement not in conflict with this Memorandum shall be applicable.
3. PURPOSE. The Program is formed for the purpose of providing Members with costeffective health insurance coverage for their eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents. Each Member maintains its own benefits coverage programs, while participating in a pooled premium cost sharing arrangement.
4. PROGRAM COMMITTEE. There is hereby established a PRISMHealth Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) comprised of seven (7) Members. Except as otherwise provided herein, said Committee shall have full authority to determine all matters affecting the Program and its Members, including, but not limited to, approval of new Members, annual renewals, Program policies, and services.
The Executive Committee of PRISM shall appoint the Committee Members, to be selected from Members in the Program. If at any time there are less than seven (7) Members in the Program, then the number of Members on the Committee shall equal the number of Members in the Program. Upon the Program having seven (7) or more Members, the Committee membership shall be established as provided for herein.
The term of the Members of the Committee shall be for two (2) years. The dates of the two (2) year appointments shall be staggered, so that terms of no more than four (4) Members will expire at any one time. The Committee will annually, at its first meeting of the calendar year, select its officers, consisting of a Chair and ViceChair.
The Committee, when necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Memorandum, shall meet at the call of the Chair of the Committee as provided in Article 12 of the Agreement and Article VI of the Bylaws of PRISM (hereinafter referred to as the “Bylaws”).
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A majority of the Members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Except as otherwise provided herein, all actions of the Committee shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the Members of the Committee.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Committee shall be authorized to do such acts as are reasonably necessary to further the purposes of this agreement and implement its provisions.
Any meeting of the Committee shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Government Code §54950 et seq., commonly known as the “Brown Act.”
5. PREMIUMS. The participating Members, in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of the Agreement, shall be charged an annual premium, payable in equal monthly installments, to fund the PRISMHealth Program. The annual pooled premium is established for each renewal year based on underwriting and actuarial analysis approved by the Committee. The pool renews as a whole, based on the review and analysis conducted by the Program underwriting consultants and actuary. The annual pool premium is then allocated to all Program Members based on their Claims Performance Risk Adjustment (CPRA), as outlined in the most recently approved PRISMHealth Underwriting Guidelines. The CPRA is the Committee-approved underwriting methodology used to determine each Member’s unique premium share of the entire pooled premium renewal using their Memberspecific loss ratio, loss ratio variance when compared to the entire pool, and Member size.
Annual Member-specific pool renewals are approved by the Committee and considered final. Upon approval, no adjustments to the pool renewal or Memberspecific renewals are allowed without the approval of the Committee.
Members are required to remit monthly premiums based upon the rates established by the Program Underwriters for their coverage plans.
Billing and eligibility determinations will be made by the Program Benefits Administrator(s) selected by the Committee. Program Members are responsible for maintaining, reviewing, and auditing the data they enter into the Benefits Administration platforms.
Monthly premium invoices are sent by the Benefit Administration vendors to the Member prior to the coverage month in which they are due. Premium invoices are due upon receipt and considered delinquent thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of the coverage month. It is a Program requirement that Members pay all premium invoices as billed, regardless of any changes to eligibility or adjustments to premiums that may occur during the billing month and not reflected on the premium invoice. No offset or deduction to the premium amount by 140
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Members is permitted. Any adjustments made to eligibility or premiums will be reflected on the following month’s premium invoices as a retroactive charge or credit.
Billing dates and payment due dates are based on the Program claims funding requirements and the Program coverage carriers. Late fees and/or penalties are set by the PRISM Board of Directors, and any requests for reconsideration regarding the assessment of a late fee or penalty will be heard by the Executive Committee. All Member entities will receive separate notification of any changes in due dates and/or penalty fees at least thirty (30) days prior to effective date of change. Late fees and/or penalties shall not be assessed if the premium invoice is not issued timely solely due to the failure of the Program’s benefits administrator vendor. In such cases, any late fees or penalties may accrue no earlier than thirty (30) calendar days after the date the invoice is issued.
In the event a Member implements a Program-approved new or replacement benefits administration system and the implementation rollout causes a delay in the issuance of the premium invoice less than thirty (30) calendar days from the payment due date, the Member will be allowed a one-time thirty (30) calendar day grace period following the initial rollout of the new system during which late fees and/or penalties, or enforcement for untimely invoice payment shall not be assessed.
6. ASSESSMENTS AND DIVIDENDS. The Program annual premium, as approved by the Committee, will be established at a level which is anticipated to provide adequate overall funding. The Program will directly manage surpluses and deficits.
Premiums are targeted to fund expected claims (including incurred‑but‑not‑reported (IBNR) and run‑out), reinsurance (if any), Program/administrative expenses, and any reserve or margin adopted by the Committee.
If Program funds are insufficient (including funding IBNR), the Committee may impose premium assessments on all applicable participating Members, consistent with the JPA. Members that have withdrawn from the Program are liable for assessments attributable to plan year(s) in which they participated.
After appropriate reserves and obligations are funded and any Committee‑approved margin is achieved, the Committee may declare a dividend or premium credit, using a formula recommended by the Program Underwriters and Actuary.
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8. APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM. Any California Public Entity that is a Member of PRISM JPA can become a Member of the PRISMHealth Program by completing an application for coverage. New Members must be approved by the Committee in a manner prescribed by them and outlined in the PRISMHealth Underwriting Guidelines and must execute the PRISMHealth MOU.
9. BENEFITS. Benefits provided to Members’ employees shall be as set forth in the Member Plan Summary and as agreed upon between the Member and its recognized employee organizations as applicable.
10. COVERAGE CARRIERS AND COVERAGE DOCUMENTS. The Committee will select the coverage carriers who will provide insurance coverage under the Program. The Program coverage carriers shall issue Member Benefit Plan Summaries outlining the coverage provided, including terms and conditions of coverage. Except as otherwise provided herein, coverage documents govern benefit terms (eligibility definitions, covered services, appeals, etc.); this Memorandum governs Program administration and Member obligations.
11. ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT & SYSTEM OF RECORD. Eligibility and enrollment are administered through Program‑designated benefits administration system(s), which constitute the system of record for Program purposes. A Member wishing to use a non‑Program HRIS platform must execute PRISM’s HRIS Integration Agreement (or successor) and comply with the Member Acknowledgment. If there is any conflict between data in a Member’s external system and the system of record, the system of record controls.
12. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION. The Program Carriers provide claims adjudication, appeals/grievances, coordination of benefits, subrogation, recovery of overpayment, and standard reporting in accordance with applicable law and coverage documents. PRISM (or its designee) may audit claims and require reasonable access to de‑identified claims/utilization data for Program administration, underwriting, and compliance.
13. WITHDRAWAL. The Program operates on a calendar basis, with the plan year spanning January 1st through December 31st. Members must notify the Program in writing of their intent to withdraw by July 1st one hundred eighty (180 days) prior to the close of the plan year in which they are terming. The Member may rescind its notice of intent to withdraw no later than August 31st unless otherwise barred by the applicable provisions of Article 20 of the Agreement. Re‑entry restrictions under the JPA will apply.
14. LATE PAYMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary regarding the late payment of invoices or cancellation from a Program, the Executive Committee, at its discretion, may issue a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation to any Member that fails to remit payment when due. If monthly premium payment 142
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remains unpaid forty-five (45) days after the due date, PRISM may, upon written notice to the Member, suspend eligibility transmissions and/or claims funding attributable to the delinquent Member. Reinstatement of participation may be subject to prepayment of premiums or other financial assurances deemed acceptable by PRISM.
15. LIAISON WITH THE AUTHORITY. Each Member shall maintain staff to act as liaison with PRISM, their Consultants, and Carrier coverage representatives.
16. DISPUTES. The Committee shall first determine any question or dispute with respect to the rights and obligations of the parties to this Memorandum; however, all final determinations shall be in accordance with Article 31 of the Agreement.
17. ADMINISTRATION COSTS. PRISM shall be entitled to assess annual administration costs associated with the Program as determined by the Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
18. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Memorandum constitutes the full and complete agreement of the Members.
19. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Memorandum be judicially determined to be void or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any remaining provision.
20. AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM. This Memorandum may be amended by a majority vote of the Committee and signature on the Memorandum by the Member’s designated representative, or alternate, who shall have authority to execute this Memorandum. Any Member who fails or refuses to execute an amendment to this Memorandum shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Program on the next annual renewal date that is beyond any commitment required by Section 7.
21. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Memorandum shall become effective on the first effective date of coverage for the Member and upon approval by the Committee and the signing of this agreement by the Members and Chief Executive Officer of PRISM.
22. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Memorandum may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original, all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed the Memorandum as of the date set forth below.
Dated: By:
Gina Dean, Chief Executive Officer
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management
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This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “Memorandum”) is entered into by and between Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (hereafter “PRISM”) and the participating entities (hereafter “Members”) that are signatories to this Memorandum.
1. 1. CREATION OF THE PROGRAM. There is hereby created by this Memorandum the PRISMHealth Program (hereafter “Program”).
2. 2. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise provided herein, all terms used shall be as defined in Article 1 of the Joint Powers Agreement Creating PRISM (hereafter “Agreement”), and all other provisions of the Agreement not in conflict with this Memorandum shall be applicable.
3. 3. PURPOSE. The Program is formed for the purpose of providing Members with cost-effective health insurance coverage for their eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents. Each member Member maintains their its own benefits coverage programs, while participating in a pooled premium cost sharing arrangement.
4. 4. PROGRAM COMMITTEE. There is hereby established a PRISMHealth Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) comprised of seven (7) membersMembers. Except as otherwise provided herein, said Committee shall have full authority to determine all matters affecting the Program and its Members, including, but not limited to, approval of new membersMembers, annual renewals, program Program policies, and services.
The Executive Committee of PRISM shall appoint the Committee membersMembers, to be selected from Members in the Program. One seat on the Committee shall be designated for a Public Entity representative appointed by the Executive Committee. If there are no Public Entity nominations from the Program membership for the Public Entity seat, the Executive Committee shall appoint the Committee member from counties participating in the Program.
If at any time there are less than seven (7) Members in the Program, then the number of members Members on the Committee shall equal the number of Members in the Program. Upon the Program having seven (7) or more membersMembers, the Committee membership shall be established as provided for herein.
The terms of the members Members of the Committee shall be for two (2) years., except for the Public Entity representative, whose term shall be for one (1) year.
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2 Committee will annually, at its first meeting of the calendar year, select its officers, consisting of a Chair and Vice-Chair.
The Committee, when necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Memorandum, shall meet at the call of the Chair of the Committee as provided in Article 12 of the Agreement and Article VI of the Bylaws of PRISM (hereinafter referred to as the “Bylaws”).
A majority of the members Members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Except as otherwise provided herein, all actions of the Committee shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members Members of the Committee.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Committee shall be authorized to do such acts as are reasonably necessary to further the purposes of this agreement and implement its provisions.
Any meeting of the Committee shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Government Code §54950 et seq., commonly known as the “Brown Act.”
5. 5. PREMIUMS. The participating membersMembers, in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of the Agreement, shall be assessed charged an annual premium, payable in equal monthly installments, to fund for the purpose of funding the PRISMHealth Program. The annual pooled premium is established for each volume represents the total premium volume required for the renewal year based on underwriting and actuarial analysis approved by the Committee.for which it is approved. The pool renews as a whole, based on the review and analysis conducted by the program Program underwriting consultants and aActuary. The annual pool premium is then allocated to all program Program members Members based on their Claims Performance Risk Adjustment (CPRA), as outlined in the most recently approved PRISMHealth Underwriting Guidelines. The CPRA is the Committee- approved underwriting methodology used to determine each Program Member’s unique premium share of the entire pooled premium renewal using their Member -specific loss ratio, loss ratio variance when compared to the entire pool, and member Member size.
Annual Member- specific pool renewals are approved by the Committee and considered final. Upon approval, no adjustments to the pool renewal or member Member-specific renewals are allowed without the approval of the Committee.
Members are required to remit monthly premiums based upon the rates established by Underwriting the Program Underwriters for their coverage plans.
Member premium rates vary depending upon factors including, but not limited to, demographic characteristics, claims experience, plan design and elective services, if any.
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3 Billing and eligibility determinations will be done by Third Party the pProgram Benefits Administrator(s) selected by the Committee. Program members Members are responsible for maintaining and , reviewing, and auditing the data they enter into the Benefits Administration systems platforms. provided by the programthe Third Party Administrators/Benefits Administration vendors..
Monthly premium invoices are sent by the program Third Party Administrators/Benefit Administration vendors to the program membersMember prior to the coverage month in which they are due. Premium invoices are due upon receipt and considered delinquent thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of the coverage month. It is a program Program requirement that all Members pay all premium invoices are paid as billed, without regardless of any changes to eligibility or adjustments to premiums that may occur during the billing month and not reflected on the premium invoice.; Nno offset or deduction to the premium amount by Members is permitted. Any Aadjustments made to eligibility or premiums will be reflected on the following month’s premium invoices as a retroactive charge or credit.
Billing dates and payment due dates are based on the program Program claims funding requirements and the program Program coverage carriers. Any late Late fees and/or penalties will be are set by the Committee or the PRISM Board of Directors, and any requests for reconsideration regarding the assessment of a late fee or penalty will be heard by the Board Executive Committee. All member Member entities will receive separate notification of any changes in due dates and/or penalty fees at least thirty (30) days prior to effective date of change.
6. 6. ASSESSMENTS AND DIVIDENDS. The Program annual premium, as approved by the Committee, will be established at a level which will is anticipated to provide adequate overall funding. without the requirement for adjustment The Program will directly manage surpluses and deficits. Premiums are targeted to fund expected claims (including incurred-but-not-reported (IBNR) and run-out), reinsurance (if any), pProgram/administrative expenses, and any reserve or margin adopted by the Committee.
If Program funds are insufficient (including to fund IBNR), the Committee may impose premium assessments on all participating Members, consistent with the JPA. Members that have withdrawn from the Program are liable for assessments attributable to plan year(s) in which they participated.
After appropriate reserves and obligations are funded and any Committee-approved margin is achieved, the Committee may declare a dividend or premium credit, using a formula recommended by the Program Underwriters and Actuary. This is due to the contractual relationship between PRISM and Self Insured Schools of California (SISC), in which, the Program is a participating 17 147
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4 member of the SISC III Medical Insurance Pool. SISC, as the primary pool sponsor retains all risk sharing deficit and equity as defined in the contract. If PRISMHealth were to withdraw participation in the SISC III pool, SISC would conduct a final accounting of the PRISMHealth equity position. Any equity owed to PRISM would be promptly paid to PRISM. If the final accounting resulted in a deficit, PRISM would promptly pay the deficit to SISC. Change to the contractual relationship between PRISM and SISC can only be done with the approval of the PRISM Executive Committee, at the recommendation of the Committee.
6.7. 7. PERIOD OF COMMITMENT. Any entity wishing to become a Member of the Program shall be required to agree to a commitment to remain in the Program for a period of three (3) years.
7.8. 8. APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM. Any California Public Entity that is a member Member of PRISM JPA can become a member Member of the PRISMHealth Program by completing an application for coverage. New members Members must be approved by the Committee in a manner prescribed by them and outlined in the PRISMHealth Underwriting Guidelines, and must execute the PRISMHealth MOU.
8.9. 9. BENEFITS. Benefits provided to Members’ employees shall be as set forth in the Members’ Plan Summary and as agreed upon between the Member and its recognized employee organizations as applicable.
9.10. COVERAGE CARRIERS AND COVERAGE DOCUMENTS. The Committee will select the coverage carriers who will provide insurance coverage under the Program. The Program coverage carriers shall issue Members Benefit Plan Summaries outlining the coverage provided, including terms and conditions of coverage. Except as otherwise provided herein, coverage documents govern benefit terms (eligibility definitions, covered services, appeals, etc.); this Memorandum governs Program administration and Member obligations. coverage documents are controlling with respect to the Program.
11. ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT & SYSTEM OF RECORD. Eligibility and enrollment are administered through Program-designated benefits administration system(s), which constitute the system of record for Program purposes. A Member wishing to use a non-Program HRIS platform must execute PRISM’s HRIS Integration Agreement (or successor) and comply with the Member Acknowledgment. If there is any conflict between data in a Member’s external system and the system of record, the system of record controls.
10.12. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION. The Program Carriers provide claims adjudication, appeals/grievances, coordination of benefits, subrogation, overpayment recovery, and standard reporting in accordance with applicable law and coverage documents. PRISM (or its designee) may audit claims and requires reasonable 18 148
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5 access to de-identified claims/utilization data for Program administration, underwriting, and compliance. The Program cCoverage carriers will provide all claims and administration services for thewith respect to the insurance coverage that the Program coverage carrier provides under the Program, including the handling of claims and appeals, grievances, recovery of overpayments, subrogation, etc.
11.13. WITHDRAWAL. The Program operates on a calendar basis, with the plan year spanning January 1st through December 31st. Members must notify the Program in writing of their intent to withdraw by July 1st one hundred eighty (180 days) prior to the close of the plan year in which they are terming. The Member may rescind its notice of intent to withdraw no later than August 31st unless otherwise barred by the applicable provisions of Article 20 of the Agreement. Re-entry restrictions under the JPA will apply.
14. LATE PAYMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary regarding late payment of invoices or cancellation from a Program, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, any member that fails to pay an invoice when due may be given a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary regarding the late payment of invoices or cancellation from a Program, the Executive Committee, at its discretion, may issue a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation to any Member that fails to remit payment when due. If monthly premium payments remain unpaid forty-five (45) days after the due date, PRISM may, upon written notice to the Member, suspend eligibility transmissions and/or claims funding attributable to the delinquent Member.
Reinstatement of participation may be subject to prepayment of premiums or other financial assurances deemed acceptable by PRISM.
12. 13.15. LIAISON WITH THE AUTHORITY. Each Member shall maintain staff to act as liaison with PRISM, their Consultants and Carrier coverage representatives.
14.16. DISPUTES. The Committee shall first determine any question or dispute with respect to the rights and obligations of the parties to this Memorandum; however, all final determinations shall be in accordance with Article 31 of the Agreement.
15.17. ADMINISTRATION COSTS. PRISM shall be entitled to assess annual administration costs associated with the Program as determined by the Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
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6 17.19. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Memorandum be judicially determined to be void or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any remaining provision.
18.20. AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM. This Memorandum may be amended by a majority vote of the Committee and signature on the Memorandum by the Member’s designated representative, or alternate, who shall have authority to execute this Memorandum. Any Member who fails or refuses to execute an amendment to this Memorandum shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Program on the next annual renewal date that is beyond any commitment required by paragraph Section 7 5.
19.21. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Memorandum shall become effective on the first effective date of coverage for the Member and upon approval by the Committee and the signing of this agreement by the Members and Chief Executive Officer of PRISM.
20.22. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Memorandum may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original, all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed the Memorandum as of the date set forth below.
Dated: By:
Gina Dean, Chief Executive Officer
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and
Management
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This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “Memorandum”) is entered into by and between Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (hereafter “PRISM”) and the participating entities (hereafter “Members”) that are signatories to this Memorandum.
1. CREATION OF THE PROGRAM. There is hereby created by this Memorandum the PRISMHealth Program (hereafter “Program”).
2. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise provided herein, all terms used shall be as defined in Article 1 of the Joint Powers Agreement Creating PRISM (hereafter “Agreement”), and all other provisions of the Agreement not in conflict with this Memorandum shall be applicable.
3. PURPOSE. The Program is formed for the purpose of providing Members with costeffective health insurance coverage for their eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents. Each Member maintains its own benefits coverage programs, while participating in a pooled premium cost sharing arrangement.
4. PROGRAM COMMITTEE. There is hereby established a PRISMHealth Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) comprised of seven (7) Members. Except as otherwise provided herein, said Committee shall have full authority to determine all matters affecting the Program and its Members, including, but not limited to, approval of new Members, annual renewals, Program policies, and services.
The Executive Committee of PRISM shall appoint the Committee Members, to be selected from Members in the Program.
If at any time there are less than seven (7) Members in the Program, then the number of Members on the Committee shall equal the number of Members in the Program. Upon the Program having seven (7) or more Members, the Committee membership shall be established as provided for herein.
The terms of the Members of the Committee shall be for two (2) years. The expiration dates of the two (2) year appointments shall be staggered, so that terms of no more than four (4) Members will expire at any one time. The Committee will annually, at its first meeting of the calendar year, select its officers, consisting of a Chair and Vice-Chair.
The Committee, when necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Memorandum, shall meet at the call of the Chair of the Committee as provided in Article 12 of the Agreement and Article VI of the Bylaws of PRISM (hereinafter referred to as the “Bylaws”).
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2 A majority of the Members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Except as otherwise provided herein, all actions of the Committee shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the Members of the Committee.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Committee shall be authorized to do such acts as are reasonably necessary to further the purposes of this agreement and implement its provisions.
Any meeting of the Committee shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Government Code §54950 et seq., commonly known as the “Brown Act.”
5. PREMIUMS. The participating Members, in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of the Agreement, shall be charged an annual premium, payable in equal monthly installments, to fund the PRISMHealth Program. The annual pooled premium is established for each renewal year based on underwriting and actuarial analysis approved by the Committee.. The pool renews as a whole, based on the review and analysis conducted by the Program underwriting consultants and actuary. The annual pool premium is then allocated to all Program Members based on their Claims Performance Risk Adjustment (CPRA), as outlined in the most recently approved PRISMHealth Underwriting Guidelines. The CPRA is the Committee-approved underwriting methodology used to determine each Member’s unique premium share of the entire pooled premium renewal using their Memberspecific loss ratio, loss ratio variance when compared to the entire pool, and Member size.
Annual Member-specific pool renewals are approved by the Committee and considered final. Upon approval, no adjustments to the pool renewal or Memberspecific renewals are allowed without the approval of the Committee.
Members are required to remit monthly premiums based upon the rates established by the Program Underwriters for their coverage plans.
Billing and eligibility determinations will be done by the Program Benefits Administrator(s) selected by the Committee. Program Members are responsible for maintaining, reviewing, and auditing the data they enter into the Benefits Administration platforms.
Monthly premium invoices are sent by the Benefit Administration vendors to the Member prior to the coverage month in which they are due. Premium invoices are due upon receipt and considered delinquent thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of the coverage month. It is a Program requirement that Members pay all premium invoices as billed, regardless of any changes to eligibility or adjustments to premiums that may occur during the billing month and not reflected on the premium invoice. No offset or deduction to the premium amount by 22 152
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3 Members is permitted. Any adjustments made to eligibility or premiums will be reflected on the following month’s premium invoices as a retroactive charge or credit.
Billing dates and payment due dates are based on the Program claims funding requirements and the Program coverage carriers. Late fees and/or penalties are set by the PRISM Board of Directors, and any requests for reconsideration regarding the assessment of a late fee or penalty will be heard by the Executive Committee. All Member entities will receive separate notification of any changes in due dates and/or penalty fees at least thirty (30) days prior to effective date of change.
6. ASSESSMENTS AND DIVIDENDS. The Program annual premium, as approved by the Committee, will be established at a level which is anticipated to provide adequate overall funding. The Program will directly manage surpluses and deficits.
Premiums are targeted to fund expected claims (including incurred‑but‑not‑reported (IBNR) and run‑out), reinsurance (if any), Program/administrative expenses, and any reserve or margin adopted by the Committee.
If Program funds are insufficient (including to fund IBNR), the Committee may impose premium assessments on all participating Members, consistent with the JPA. Members that have withdrawn from the Program are liable for assessments attributable to plan year(s) in which they participated.
After appropriate reserves and obligations are funded and any Committee‑approved margin is achieved, the Committee may declare a dividend or premium credit, using a formula recommended by the Program Underwriters and Actuary.
7. PERIOD OF COMMITMENT. Any entity wishing to become a Member of the Program shall be required to agree to a commitment to remain in the Program for a period of three (3) years.
8. APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM. Any California Public Entity that is a Member of PRISM JPA can become a Member of the PRISMHealth Program by completing an application for coverage. New Members must be approved by the Committee in a manner prescribed by them and outlined in the PRISMHealth Underwriting Guidelines, and must execute the PRISMHealth MOU.
9. BENEFITS. Benefits provided to Members’ employees shall be as set forth in the Members’ Plan Summary and as agreed upon between the Member and its recognized employee organizations as applicable.
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4 10. COVERAGE CARRIERS AND COVERAGE DOCUMENTS. The Committee will select the coverage carriers who will provide insurance coverage under the Program. The Program coverage carriers shall issue Members Benefit Plan Summaries outlining the coverage provided, including terms and conditions of coverage. Except as otherwise provided herein, coverage documents govern benefit terms (eligibility definitions, covered services, appeals, etc.); this Memorandum governs Program administration and Member obligations.
11. ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT & SYSTEM OF RECORD. Eligibility and enrollment are administered through Program‑designated benefits administration system(s), which constitute the system of record for Program purposes. A Member wishing to use a non‑Program HRIS platform must execute PRISM’s HRIS Integration Agreement (or successor) and comply with the Member Acknowledgment. If there is any conflict between data in a Member’s external system and the system of record, the system of record controls.
12. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION. The Program Carriers provide claims adjudication, appeals/grievances, coordination of benefits, subrogation, overpayment recovery, and standard reporting in accordance with applicable law and coverage documents. PRISM (or its designee) may audit claims and requires reasonable access to de‑identified claims/utilization data for Program administration, underwriting, and compliance.
13. WITHDRAWAL. The Program operates on a calendar basis, with the plan year spanning January 1st through December 31st. Members must notify the Program in writing of their intent to withdraw by July 1st one hundred eighty (180 days) prior to the close of the plan year in which they are terming. The Member may rescind its notice of intent to withdraw no later than August 31st unless otherwise barred by the applicable provisions of Article 20 of the Agreement. Re‑entry restrictions under the JPA will apply.
14. LATE PAYMENTS. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary regarding the late payment of invoices or cancellation from a Program, the Executive Committee, at its discretion, may issue a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation to any Member that fails to remit payment when due. If monthly premium payments remain unpaid forty-five (45) days after the due date, PRISM may, upon written notice to the Member, suspend eligibility transmissions and/or claims funding attributable to the delinquent Member. Reinstatement of participation may be subject to prepayment of premiums or other financial assurances deemed acceptable by PRISM.
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5 16. DISPUTES. The Committee shall first determine any question or dispute with respect to the rights and obligations of the parties to this Memorandum; however, all final determinations shall be in accordance with Article 31 of the Agreement.
17. ADMINISTRATION COSTS. PRISM shall be entitled to assess annual administration costs associated with the Program as determined by the Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
18. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Memorandum constitutes the full and complete agreement of the Members.
19. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Memorandum be judicially determined to be void or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any remaining provision.
20. AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM. This Memorandum may be amended by a majority vote of the Committee and signature on the Memorandum by the Member’s designated representative, or alternate, who shall have authority to execute this Memorandum. Any Member who fails or refuses to execute an amendment to this Memorandum shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Program on the next annual renewal date that is beyond any commitment required by Section 7.
21. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Memorandum shall become effective on the first effective date of coverage for the Member and upon approval by the Committee and the signing of this agreement by the Members and Chief Executive Officer of PRISM.
22. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Memorandum may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original, all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed the Memorandum as of the date set forth below.
Dated: By:
Gina Dean, Chief Executive Officer
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File #: 26-0122 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 7.
Agenda Item Wording:
Designate voting delegate and alternates for Annual Cal Cities conference and provide direction on resolution - Authorize and designate Vice Mayor Liz Wynn as the voting delegate, Assistant City Manager John Lollis as the first alternate voting delegate, and City Manager Leslie Caviglia as the second alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference scheduled for September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California, and provide direction regarding the City’s position in support of the resolution to be considered at the General Assembly.
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by: Pamela Davila Lopez, Administrative Assistant 559-713-4355 [email protected]; Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk 559-713-4512 [email protected]
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council designate Vice Mayor Liz Wynn as the voting delegate, Assistant City Manager John Lollis as the first alternate voting delegate, and City Manager Leslie Caviglia as the second alternate voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and provide direction to the voting delegate to support the policy resolution to be considered at the General Assembly.
Summary:
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim. In order to vote during the General Assembly portion of the conference, scheduled for Friday, September 25 at 8:30 a.m., the City Council must formally designate a voting delegate and may appoint up to two alternate voting delegates. Vice Mayor Liz Wynn is the only Council Member registered to attend, along with Assistant City Manager John Lollis and City Manager Leslie Caviglia.
The City Council is also being asked to provide direction to the voting delegate regarding the City’s position on the policy resolution to be considered at the General Assembly. Staff recommends that the City Council direct the voting delegate to support the resolution.
Background Discussion:
The League of California Cities ("CalCities") holds an Annual Business Meeting during its statewide conference to consider policy resolutions and bylaw amendments that guide the League's legislative priorities. In accordance with CalCities' bylaws, each member city must formally designate a voting delegate and may designate up to two alternate voting delegates by City Council action.
To ensure Visalia's participation in the voting process, Vice Mayor Liz Wynn is recommended to serve as the voting delegate, with Assistant City Manager John Lollis as the first alternate voting delegate and City Manager Leslie Caviglia as the second alternate voting delegate. All three are registered to attend the full conference and will be present at the General Assembly meeting on September 25, 2026.
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The 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolution Packet includes a resolution submitted by the City of Murrieta concerning local authority over housing and land use decisions. The resolution proposes that the League establish a statewide working group to evaluate potential constitutional, legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to strengthen local authority while continuing to support responsible housing production and statewide housing goals. The resolution identifies concerns regarding the increasing number of state housing and land use requirements and their impact on local infrastructure, public services, fiscal sustainability, and community needs.
The City Council is being asked to provide direction to the voting delegate to support the resolution at the General Assembly.
Fiscal Impact: There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this action. Conference attendance costs for all designated delegates have been budgeted in the fiscal year 2026/27 budget.
Prior Council Action: The City Council annually designates a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Other: None
Alternatives:
1. Designate a different voting delegate and/or alternate voting delegate;
2. Designate the recommended voting delegate and alternate voting delegates without providing direction regarding the City’s position on resolutions; or
3. Decline to designate a voting delegate, which would forfeit the City’s ability to vote on the resolution and policy matters at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
1. I move to designate Vice Mayor Liz Wynn as the voting delegate, Assistant City Manager John Lollis as the first alternate voting delegate, and City Manager Leslie Caviglia as the second alternate voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference; and
2. Direct the voting delegate to vote in support of the resolution to be considered at the General Assembly.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 9/8/2026
Attachments: 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate Information Packet
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2025-2026
CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.
The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.
We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.
Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate. The voting delegate packet contains more information.
The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.
For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.
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Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.
A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.
Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.
The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.
A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.
Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.
Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.
Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 161
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Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.
Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
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General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:
Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.
For General Resolutions:
Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:
Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.
Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.
Voting Procedures:
Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.
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1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
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Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta
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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER
HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:
California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.
At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.
State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.
Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.
The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 169
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objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.
As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.
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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and
25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto:
I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.
The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.
Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.
While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
July 23, 2026
Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.
Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.
Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:
Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:
1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.
Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.
2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background:
As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.
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local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.
The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.
Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.
The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.
The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.
Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.
An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.
Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25 185
Discussion:
The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.
A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.
A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.
Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.
In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.
Fiscal Impact
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Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.
Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.
Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 26-0123 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 8.
Agenda Item Wording:
Approve agreements for the 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program - Authorize the City Manager to sign the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program contracts for a combined 138.91 field acres in the total amount of $55,564 to be paid to the City of Visalia.
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by:
Rehana Lustyan, Senior Project Manager - [email protected], (559) 713-4176 Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director - [email protected], (559) 713-4428 Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GKGSA) 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program contracts for a combined 138.91 field acres, related to APNs: 073-110-036, 073-110-049, 073-110-051, 073-110-068, and 103-100-052, in the total amount of $55,564 to be paid to the City of Visalia.
Summary:
The Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GKGSA) has approved the City of Visalia’s 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program application for 138.91 field acres across five City ‑
owned parcels.
The program supports regional groundwater sustainability objectives, advances compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and reduces overall groundwater extraction by compensating landowners who temporarily fallow qualifying acreage. The City will receive a fixed payment of $400 per acre, totaling $55,564, following successful verification of fallowing for the 2026- 2027 program year.
Background Discussion:
Based on prior direction issued by the City Council in December 2023 to cease walnut farming operations on approximately 138.91 acres north of the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), the City has continued participating in the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GKGSA) Land Fallowing Program. This direction included removing the walnut orchard and evaluating longterm land use strategies compatible with Wastewater Treatment Plant operations.
The GKGSA has approved the City’s application to fallow the same 138.91 acres for the 2026-2027 program year, covering APNs 073-110-036, 073-110-049, 073-110-051, 073-110-068, and 103-100- 052. The approved fallowing period extends from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Under the agreement, the City must eliminate all groundwater extraction on the enrolled lands, refrain from crop production, comply with verification inspections, and adhere to program requirements including dust mitigation planning.
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The 2026-2027 program provides a fixed payment of $400 per acre, resulting in a total award of $55,564 to be paid to the City following successful compliance verification in December 2027 or January 2028. Participation in the program continues to support regional groundwater sustainability objectives, aligns with SGMA compliance, and advances the City’s long-term land management strategy.
Staff recommends continuing participation in the GKGSA Fallowing Program because it provides a stable funding source, reduces groundwater demand, and aligns with previously established Council direction and City operational needs
Fiscal Impact:
The farmland surrounding the Water Reclamation Facility (APNs 073 ‑
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049, 073
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110
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051, 073
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068) is owned by the Wastewater Fund (431) and operated under the Farming Division (4344). Revenue generated from fallowing these parcels will be deposited in the Wastewater Fund.
The acreage associated with APN 103
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100
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052 is owned by the General Fund (001) and Storm
Sewer Deficiency Fund (222). Revenue for this parcel will be allocated proportionally according to established fund ownership percentages. In total, participation in the 2026-2027 Fallowing Program will generate $55,564 in revenue for the City of Visalia.
Prior Council Action:
December 18, 2023 - Council directed staff to cease walnut farming operations on 138.91acres near the WRF
November 18, 2024 - Council approved the 2024-2025 Pilot Fallowing Program participation October 20, 2025 - Council approved the 2025-2026 Fallowing Program contracts Alternatives:
The Council may choose not to participate in the GKGSA 2026-2027 Fallowing Program. This alternative would forgo the $55,564 compensation and would not support regional groundwater sustainability objectives.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the City Manager to sign the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program contracts for a combined 138.91 field acres in the total amount of $55,564 to be paid to the City of Visalia.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 09/08/2026
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - GKGSA 2026-2027 Approval Letter
Attachment 2 - GKGSA 2026-2027 Fallowing Program Contract Attachment 3 - GKGSA 2026-2027 Fallowing Program Contract Exhibit A Landowner Application Attachment 4 - GKGSA 2026-2027 Fallowing Program Contract Exhibit B Legal Description of Enrolled Lands - Maps of Enrolled Lands with APNs labeled Visalia City Council Page 2 of 3 Printed on 9/1/2026
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Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency
227 N. West St.
Visalia, Ca 93291
[email protected]
559-302-9987
August 14, 2026
City of Visalia
707 W Acequia Ave
Visalia, CA 93292
Dear City of Visalia,
Subject: Approval of Land Fallowing Application
We are pleased to inform you that your application for land fallowing on 073-110-036, 073-110-049, 073-110-051, 073- 110-068, 103-100-052 has been approved. After careful review of your submitted documentation and adherence to the relevant guidelines, we are confident that your proposed plan aligns with our environmental and agricultural objectives.
Approval Details:
• Land Location: 073-110-036, 073-110-049, 073-110-051, 073-110-068, 103-100-052 • Approved Period: October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027 We commend you for your commitment to sustainable land management practices and look forward to seeing the positive impact of your fallowing efforts. Please ensure that you adhere to the following conditions:
1. Land Management Practices: – See contract for details
2. Reporting Requirements: – See contract for details
3. Compliance: – See contract for details
Please keep an eye out for a contract coming your way for review and signature within the next few days.
Sincerely,
Mark Larsen
General Manager
Greater Kaweah GSA
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GREATER KAWEAH GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
2026-2027 PILOT FALLOWING PROGRAM CONTRACT
This 2026-2027 FALLOWING PROGRAM Contract (hereinafter “Contract” or “Agreement”) is made this 14 day of August, 2026, by and between (“Landowner”) and the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (“GKGSA”).
RECITALS
A. Fallowing Program (“Program”) is offered to landowners in an effort to reduce demand on the groundwater resources of the GKGSA and move the GSA toward sustainability. It is an optional, 1-year program where landowner agrees to fallow designated property, not irrigate, not produce any crop, and eliminate use of groundwater associated with the property.
B. GKGSA has established the 2026-2027 Fallowing Program, funded through penalty fees collected from the Transitional Pumping Program which invoices annually from landowners who pump water in excess of their Sustainable Yield Allocation; C. GKGSA, at its discretion, will make a portion of those funds available to pay landowners to fallow designated property(s) for one (1) year, October 1 through September 30, all subject to funds available;
D. Landowner has submitted an application to participate in the Program, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A; E. Landowner has reviewed this Agreement, as well as the Fallowing Program Summary, and desires to participate in the Program, and to cooperate with the GKGSA with respect to the performance of the Agreement; F. Landowner understands that to participate in the Program he or she must be in “good standing” with the GKGSA, compliant in previous Fallowing Program participation (if applicable), compliant with all rules and regulations, and not in violation of any law, statute, regulation, or otherwise.
NOW THEREFORE, in and for consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and promises hereinafter set forth, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Recitals. The above recitals are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
2. Land Fallowing. Landowner shall fallow 138.91 acres identified in the application submitted by Landowner (“Enrolled Lands”), and all Enrolled Lands shall remain fallowed from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The Enrolled Lands are more particularly described in attached Exhibit B, and if the Enrolled Lands are less than a full parcel, Landowner shall include a map illustrating the location of the partial acreage to be fallowed.
To qualify as fallowed, the Enrolled Lands must eliminate the entire consumption of groundwater available for the property, specifically the current year’s Sustainable Yield, Tier 1 193
and Tier 2 allocations. Additionally, water associated with the Enrolled Lands is not available for groundwater Carryover, Transfer, or use in any other way. No production and harvesting of crops on the Enrolled Lands are allowed. Cover crops are allowed via rainwater only and cannot be harvested. Grazing is permitted.
3. No Extraction of Native Sustainable Yield, Tier 1, Tier 2 Allocation(s). Pursuant to Section 4.03(a) and (b) of the GKGSA Third Amended Rules and Regulations approved February 12, 2024 and any subsequent amendments thereto (hereinafter “GKGSA Rules and Regulations”), Landowner hereby waives any right to receive any Native Sustainable Yield, Tier 1, Tier 2 Penalty Allocation(s) for the Enrolled Lands for the 2026-2027 year. Landowner is prohibited from using Native Sustainable Yield, Tier 1, Tier 2, Penalty Allocation(s) regardless of source on the Enrolled Lands, including but not limited to Native Sustainable Yield, Tier 1, Tier 2, Penalty Allocation(s) allocated to lands owned by Landowner, but not enrolled pursuant to the Program, or transferred Native Sustainable Yield, Tier 1, Tier 2, Penalty Allocation(s) from third parties.
a. Recharge or Banked Credits
Landowner is not prohibited from applying Direct Diversions of Surface Water or Surface Water Recharge Credits as defined pursuant to GKGSA Rules and Regulations Section 3.03(b) and (g) on the Enrolled Lands.
4. Verification. GKGSA staff, or representative consultants, will verify compliance with the 2026-2027 Fallowing Program (“Verification Process”) ensuring there is no active irrigation or crop production on the Enrolled Lands. The Verification Process will consist of (1) performing inspections (one estimated to be conducted in April 2027, and one estimated to be conducted in August 2027), and (2) evaluation of remote sensing data (LandIQ) for each month from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
5. Compensation. As consideration for the mutual covenants, conditions and promises to set forth herein, the GKGSA will compensate landowner(s) according to the amount of acres dedicated to fallow. For each acre of fallowed land enrolled in the 2026-2027 Fallowing Program, landowner will be compensated $400 per acre.
Accordingly, GKGSA will compensate landowner a total of $55,564 in December 2027, or January 2028, depending on landowner preference and only after successful compliance has been determined through the Verification Process.
6. Dust Mitigation Plan. No later than 60 days of the date the contract is signed, landowner shall prepare and submit to GKGSA a dust mitigation plan, such as a cover crop planting strategy, chipping, or a water truck application plan. Landowner is required to comply with any and all existing and future laws or regulations regarding dust mitigation, including but not limited to those restrictions imposed by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Board. 194
7. Cooperation with GSA. Landowner agrees to cooperate with GKGSA in all matters related to the performance of this Agreement. In addition, landowner agrees to provide timely and accurate information regarding all matters related to this Contract, as well as all matters referenced in the Guidelines.
8. Indemnity and Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent permitted by law, landowner shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend GKGSA, its directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents or authorized volunteers, and each of them, from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses, losses or liabilities, in law or in equity, of every kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of or in any manner directly or indirectly connected with Landowner’s breach of this Agreement.
9. Access to Lands. Landowner agrees to provide access to GKGSA, or a representative consultant, with respect to the Enrolled Lands.
10. Successor and Assigns. All of the terms, covenants and provisions hereof shall ensure the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the Parties hereto.
11. Default. Landowner shall be in default of this Agreement if any of the following occur: (1) the Enrolled Lands are not fallowed for the entirety of the period beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; (2) Sustainable Yield, Tier 1, or Tier 2 Penalty Allocation(s) are consumed on the Enrolled Lands; (3) Landowner has not prepared, or is not complying with, a dust mitigation plan; or (4) Landowner is not in “good standing” with the GKGSA.
12. Remedies. If landowner defaults, or otherwise materially breaches this Agreement, the GSA may require the following: (1) repayment of entire award; (2) reduction in future years’ allocations for property owned by Landowner within the GKGSA; or (3) take any other action it deems appropriate for the implementation of the Program, its performance of the GSA Contract, or the performance of this Agreement.
13. Landowner Representations, Warranties, and Covenants. Landowner represents and warrants to GKGSA that Landowner is the sole owner of the Enrolled Lands and has the unrestricted right and authority to enter into this Agreement. Each person signing this Agreement on behalf of Landowner is authorized to do so, and all persons and entities having any ownership or possessory interest in Landowner’s property are signing this Agreement.
Landowner represents and warrants that he or she has complied with all required regulations and guidelines of the Program, and that all of the representations made by Landowner in Landowner’s application to the Program are true and correct.
14. Attorney’s Fees. In the event of a dispute between the parties related to or arising from this Agreement or any of the actions or events described herein, the prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration shall be entitled to recover all costs and fees associated with the action or arbitration, including, without limitation, all attorney’s fees and expert witness fees. 195
15. Compliance with all Laws. Landowner is required to comply with all laws, regulations, and permitting, including but not limited to GKGSA Rules and Regulations.
16. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern under the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.
17. Interpretation. The parties agree that the terms and provisions of this Agreement embody their mutual intent and that such terms and conditions are not to be construed more liberally in favor, or more strictly against, any Party.
18. Partial Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, a provision shall be added to this Agreement as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible, and be legal, valid and enforceable, and the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
“Landowner” “GKGSA”
Greater Kaweah Groundwater
____________________ Sustainability Agency
By
Mark Larsen, General Manager
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EXHIBIT A
LANDOWNER APPLICATION
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EXHIBIT B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ENROLLED LANDS
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LANDOWNER APPLICATION
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ENROLLED LANDS
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 26-0126 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 9.
Agenda Item Wording:
Award of landscape maintenance contract - Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts, Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88.
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by: Zach Huff, Acting Urban Forestry Supervisor, 713-4295; [email protected]; 559- 713-4435; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager, 559-713-4564; [email protected]; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director, 559-713-4042; [email protected].
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award RFB 26-27-03 for the annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts, Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company, Inc., of Visalia, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88.
Summary:
The current landscape maintenance contract for Quadrant F is set to expire on September 18, 2026.
Quadrant F consists of 12 Landscape and Lighting Districts, encompassing approximately 10.34 acres of maintained turf and planter areas. The service area is located south of Freeway 198 and K Avenue, between South Ben Maddox Way and Lovers Lane.
The proposed contract will provide continued landscape maintenance services to support the ongoing care, appearance, and functionality of public landscaping throughout the district areas.
Background Discussion:
On July 22 and July 28, 2026, the City solicited bids by advertising in the Visalia Times-Delta and posting the RFB on BidNet. The City also mailed RFB notices inviting vendors to participate in the bidding process.
On July 29, 2026, the City held a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the City Council Chambers to answer questions and discuss the scope of work and contract requirements with interested bidders.
On August 6, 2026, the City received one bid from one (1) vendor. Staff reviewed the bid for calculation errors and conformance with the specifications outlined in the RFB.
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BIDDER SUMMARY
Bidders Name Location Total Bid Amount (Level A
Service - Monthly Cost)
Visalia Landscape and Tree
Company, Inc.
Visalia, CA $7,631.49
Under this contract, additional work may be required periodically, including shrub and tree replacements, irrigation system improvements, and fertilization services in districts with sufficient available funding.
The scope of work has also been updated to include several enhanced service requirements. The awarded contractor will be required to provide a work schedule within 30 calendar days of the contract’s effective start date, maintain a two-hour response time for emergency work, provide four (4) seasonal fertilization schedules, and participate in required monthly joint site inspections with City staff.
Another significant update to the landscape maintenance contract specifications is the revision of the three service-level tiers. Level A service remains unchanged, with maintenance performed on a weekly basis. Level B service has been modified to provide weekly service intervals for eight months of the year (March through October) and biweekly service intervals for the remaining four months (November through February). A new Level C service option has also been established as the lowest service tier, providing maintenance on a biweekly schedule. These service-level adjustments will allow City staff to manage costs more effectively by reducing service frequencies in districts where expenditures exceed available revenues while maintaining appropriate landscape standards.
Visalia Landscape and Tree Company, Inc. submitted the only responsive and responsible bid. Staff reviewed the bid and determined that it was complete, responsive, and met all solicitation requirements. Staff contacted the contractor’s references and confirmed the firm’s qualifications, quality of work, and satisfactory performance. Staff also verified that the contractor’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration is current, its Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-27 Landscaping Contractor license is active and in good standing, and the contractor is not listed on the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) debarment list.
This agreement is classified as a public works maintenance contract and is therefore subject to State of California prevailing wage requirements, contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, submission of certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner, and all other applicable requirements identified in the City’s Labor Compliance Manual, which was included as part of the contract specifications.
Annual price adjustments at the time of contract renewal will be based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) identified in the contract documents. Any future additions to the project area, if needed, will be calculated by applying the contractor’s approved unit price to the square footage of the additional area incorporated into the contract.
The initial term of the agreement is twelve (12) months, with the option to renew annually for up to four (4) additional one-year periods, contingent upon satisfactory contractor performance and mutual agreement between the City and the contractor.
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File #: 26-0126 Agenda Date: 9/8/2026 Agenda #: 9.
Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs: This contract will be funded by the Landscape and Lighting districts in Quadrant F for which sufficient funds have been budgeted.
Prior Council Action: None
Alternatives: Reject the bid and issue another request for bids.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to authorize the City Manager to sign an annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company, Inc., of Visalia, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88, and authorize the City Manager to execute all related contract documents.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Deadline for Action: 09/08/2026
Attachments: Annual Contract for Landscape Maintenance of Quadrant F RFB 26-27-03; RFB Addendum 1; Exhibit D-1 Square Feet Listing; Exhibit D-2 Quadrant F Map; Visalia Landscape and Tree Company, Inc. signed bid form; Bid Summary; Exhibit B-7 Ownership Disclosure and Levine Act Statement; Draft Contract.
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BID NO. 26-27-03
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE of QUADRANT F
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CITY OF VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) 26-27-03
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF QUADRANT F
(Annual Contract)
Bid Submittal Deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 3:00pm Bids received after the time and date stated above shall be returned unopened to the bidder.
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled for this project. The Meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at Visalia City Hall, 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia beginning at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Time will be set aside for interested bidders to ask questions about the scope of work and contract requirements.
The City of Visalia expressly reserves the right to modify, or withdraw from, the process initiated and described herein. No rights shall be vested in any party, individual or entity by virtue of its preparation to participate in, or its participation in, such process. The City expressly reserves the right to modify, for any reason, the schedule and any provision contained herein.
The City reserves to itself the selection of winning respondent(s), if any, in the exercise of its sole discretion. No binding commitment shall arise on the part of the City to any respondent under this Request for Bid until and unless the parties sign documents of agreement that become effective in accordance with their terms. Responses to this RFB, however, shall be held firm by Bidder for at least ninety (90) days.
Contract resulting from this bid process is considered a Public Works Maintenance Contract, subject to registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Payment of State Prevailing Wages, Monitoring by the Labor Commissioner and other requirements listed in the City’s Labor Compliance Manual (attached). All Bidders and Subcontractors (if any) must be registered with the DIR to be eligible to bid on, be listed as a subcontractor, or perform work under this contract.
Direct inquiries regarding clarification of this bid document to the Purchasing Division (559) 713-4334. To prevent misinterpretation, especially questions regarding contract requirements or regarding the scope of services, the Purchasing Division prefers that all questions be submitted in writing via email to [email protected].
All questions must be received by 4:00pm on Friday, July 31, 2026.
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TITLE TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES
I. Definitions ................................................................................................................... 4 II. Introduction................................................................................................................. 4 III. Instructions to Bidders .............................................................................................. 6 IV. Contract Acceptance After Award............................................................................ 6 V. Scope of Work/Services ............................................................................................ 8 A. Standard Requirements ......................................................................................... 8 B. Landscape Maintenance...................................................................................... 12 C. Important Notice................................................................................................... 23 D. Department of Industrial Relations Requirements ............................................... 23 E. City of Visalia Labor Compliance Manual ............................................................ 26 VI. General Conditions .................................................................................................. 27 A. Contracting Agency.............................................................................................. 27 B. Term of Contract .................................................................................................. 27 C. Pricing .................................................................................................................. 27 D. Approximate Estimate.......................................................................................... 27 E. Examination of Specifications and Site(s) of Work .............................................. 28 F. Discrepancies and Misunderstandings ................................................................ 28 G. Bid Forms............................................................................................................. 28 H. Withdrawal of Bids ............................................................................................... 28 I. Disqualification of Bidders.................................................................................... 29 J. Opening of Bids ................................................................................................... 29 K. Incurring Costs..................................................................................................... 29 VII. Protests and Appeals............................................................................................... 29 VIII.Award and Execution of Contract........................................................................... 29 A. Evaluation and Award of Contract ....................................................................... 29 B. Basis of Bid Award............................................................................................... 30 C. References........................................................................................................... 30 D. Cooperative Agreements ..................................................................................... 30 E. Contract Bonds .................................................................................................... 31 F. Failure to Execute Contract .............................................................................. 31 IX. Control of Work ........................................................................................................ 31 A. City-Contractor Relations..................................................................................... 31 B. Care of Existing Structures .................................................................................. 32 C. Existing Utilities.................................................................................................... 32 D. Labor.................................................................................................................... 32 E. Use of City Personnel and Equipment................................................................. 33 F. Materials............................................................................................................... 33 X. Measurement and Payment..................................................................................... 33 A. Billing and Payments ........................................................................................... 33 B. Measurement and Payment................................................................................. 33 C. City’s Right to Withhold Certain Amounts............................................................ 34 D. Extra Work ........................................................................................................... 35 XI. Legal Responsibilities & Special Provisions......................................................... 35 A. Assignment .......................................................................................................... 35 B. Termination of Contract ....................................................................................... 35 C. Rights and Remedies of City for Default.............................................................. 35 D. Permits and Licenses........................................................................................... 36 E. Equal Employment Opportunity ........................................................................... 36 F. Ethics in Public Contracting ................................................................................. 36 G. Disclosure of Independence and Relationship .................................................... 36 H. Prevailing Wages and Labor Laws ...................................................................... 36 I. Insurance and Indemnification............................................................................. 37 J. Public Convenience and Safety........................................................................... 37 K. Safety Orders....................................................................................................... 38 212
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L. Hazardous Waste ............................................................................................. 38 M. Dust Abatement................................................................................................ 38 N. Noise Levels ..................................................................................................... 38 O. Personnel Protective Equipment ...................................................................... 38 P. Right to Require Performance .......................................................................... 38 Q. Compliance with Laws ...................................................................................... 39 R. Venue ............................................................................................................... 39 S. Firearms............................................................................................................ 39 T. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions.................................................... 39 Exhibits (Exhibits A through B-9 are to be completed and submitted with Bid) Exhibit A Bid Form ...............................................................................................40-43 Exhibit B-1 E.E.O. Compliance Certification (To accompany bid form) ...................... 44 Exhibit B-2 Certificate of Non-Segregated Facilities.................................................... 45 Exhibit B-3 Bid Guarantee ........................................................................................... 46 Exhibit B-4 Non-Collusion Affidavit .............................................................................. 47 Exhibit B-5 Certificate concerning Workers Compensation Insurance........................ 48 Exhibit B-6 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Certificate ............................ 49 Exhibit B-7 Ownership Disclosure Form ...................................................................... 50 Exhibit B-8 Drug-Free Workplace Certification ............................................................ 51 Exhibit B-9 Iran Contracting Act Certification............................................................... 52 Exhibit C Sample Contract (for information only, do not submit with bid) ................ 53 Attachment 1, General Contract Provisions ............................................. 56 Attachment 2, Standard Insurance Requirements.................................... 58 Exhibit D-1 Locations Listing and Square Footages
Exhibit D-2 Locations Map
Exhibit D-3 Water Conservation Ordinance
Exhibit D-4 City of Visalia Labor Compliance Manual
Exhibit D-5 Applicable State Prevailing Wages
Exhibit D-6 Monthly Irrigation Report Template
Exhibit D-7 Water Schedule Worksheet
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I. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of RFB NO. 26-27-03, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
1. “City” means the City of Visalia
2. “City Council” means the Council of the City of Visalia
3. "Bidder", "Vendor", "Supplier", “Consultant”, “Contractor” and “Subrecipient” are used interchangeably throughout this invitation to mean the person, firm, or corporation or other entity submitting a Bid in response to the Request for Bid.
4. “Bid” and “Proposal” are used interchangeably to mean an individual’s or entity’s offer in response to this Request for Bid.
5. “RFB” means Request for Bid No. 26-27-03.
II. INTRODUCTION
The City of Visalia is requesting bids for landscape maintenance of an area identified as Quadrant F.
Maintenance of areas must include if applicable, but not be limited to, pruning, shaping and training of trees, shrubs and ground covers; fertilization; weed control; litter control; control of all plant diseases and pests; mowing; maintenance of irrigation system; and all other duties required to keep the area(s) in safe, attractive, usable condition and maintain plant and turf condition with horticulturally acceptable growth and color and as otherwise described herein. Landscape Maintenance for the City of Visalia must be "priority work" for the successful contractor. Contractor must have sufficient equipment and employees to complete the work in accordance with the specifications and requirements of this Invitation to Bid.
This contract is for the maintenance of approximately 450,042 sq. ft. (10.336 acres), This area consists of 152,536 sq. ft. of turf and 297,706 sq. ft. of planter areas.
Refer to Attachment D-1 and D-2 for square footage and location details.
The initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Award will be made to the lowest bidder whose proposal is deemed both responsive and responsible and meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFB.
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled for this project. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend as time will be set aside for Contractors to ask questions about the contract specifications and requirements. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to have acquired full knowledge of the job sites, scope of work and any problems or difficulties that may affect the work proposed. The Meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at Visalia City Hall, 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia beginning at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
This Request for Bids is being issued by the City of Visalia Purchasing Division. Unless otherwise directed, all communications regarding this regarding this RFB should be directed to the Purchasing Division at (559) 713- 4334. To prevent misinterpretations, the Purchasing Division prefers that all questions be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
Any revisions to the Invitation to Bid will be issued and distributed as addenda. Bidders are specifically directed not to contact any other City personnel for meetings, conferences, or technical discussions related to this Invitation to Bid. Failure to adhere to this policy may be grounds for rejection of Bids.
Local Vendor Preference: In an effort to encourage local businesses to provide goods and services to the City, Council has enacted a local preference. The local preference will apply to any business that has a business address within Tulare County for a minimum of six months. A Post Office Box will not be accepted as a business address. The City reserves the right to request proof of Tulare County address. 214
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The local preference for bids consists of a match preference in which a local vendor whose bid is within 5% of the apparent low bidder will be given three (3) business days, from date notified, to match or beat the low bid. If there is more than one local vendor that is within the 5% range, the offer goes to the local vendor that is closest to the low bid.
Public Works Maintenance contract: Notice is hereby given that this is a Public Works Maintenance Contract.
In compliance with SB854 and Labor Code Section 1725.5, all contractors and subcontractors bidding and performing work on Public Works Projects must:
•Be currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), •Furnish electronic payroll records for new projects to the Labor Commissioner.
Prevailing Wages: Awarded Contractor must comply with State Regulations that apply to this contract, including payment of prevailing wages. Pursuant to Sections 1770, et. seq., of the California Labor Code, the selected firm will be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. The prevailing wages associated with this work are attached to this RFB.
The City of Visalia affirmatively ensures that Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice. Individuals and/or entities submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, creed, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status in any consideration leading to the award of contract.
Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.
The City of Visalia reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 215
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III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Fill out attached Bid Form (Exhibit “A”) in ink or typewriting completely.
2. Cross out and initial mistakes in ink and place the correct response next to same.
3. Timely submit Bid in a sealed envelope addressed and marked as follows:
To: City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, California 93291
From: Bidders Name & Mailing Address
Marked: Landscape Maintenance Quadrant F
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4. Submit a security deposit of no less than 10% of the Bid amount to the City with the sealed Bid to guarantee the Bid. City will not consider Bids which are not accompanied by the required security. Security may be made by certified check, cashier’s check, or Bidder’s bond. Forfeiture of Bid security shall be governed by California Contract Code Section 20172-20174.
5. Submit each of the required Certifications, Affidavits, Assurances, Statements and Questionnaires as well as optional waiver(s) to the City with the sealed Bid. The city will not consider Bids which are not accompanied by the required completed forms.
Bids/RFP’s must be received prior to the date and time stated. Bids received after the Bid Deadline will be rejected. Bids may be shipped via Fed Ex or UPS or may be hand-delivered during normal business hours.
Delivery of Bid: When sending a bid via Fed Ex, UPS, etc., it is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that Bid is received during open office hours. Office Hours are 7:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Fridays and major holidays. Bids are not delivered or received when office is closed.
The City utilizes an outside service for delivery and sorting incoming mail, and therefore, mailing a bid via U.S. Mail is not recommended as there could be a delay in receiving bids by the deadline. Bids must be received prior to the deadline. The City will not accept a postmark as evidence of delivery.
Night Drop Box: If delivering a bid after hours, a Night Drop Box is located at Visalia City Hall, 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291. Enter the west parking lot of the building off of Stevenson Street. The Drop Box is labeled “Night Drop” and is located on the building across from the bicycle racks. The Night Drop Box should only be utilized if City Offices are Closed. The Night Drop Box is checked prior to the bid deadline.
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6. Inquiries regarding this Request for Bids may be directed to the Visalia Purchasing Division, at (559) 713-4334. However, to prevent misinterpretations, the Purchasing Department requests that all questions be submitted in writing via email [email protected].
Questions regarding this RFB are due no later than 4:00pm on Friday, July 31, 2026.
IV. CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE AFTER AWARD
Contract Acceptance: After award of the contract, the Contractor will inspect and review current landscape and irrigation conditions of the project areas. The Contractor must provide a statement summarizing the status of the current landscape conditions and irrigation system along with a cost estimate to make the necessary corrections and present them to the Project Manager for review. The Project Manager will schedule a meeting with the Contractor to review the current landscape and irrigation conditions of the project work areas and agree to a resolution and approval of the project areas. The Project Manager will provide a statement summarizing the resolution of the current landscape conditions and irrigation system and must be executed by the Contractor as stated below.
Acceptance of contract will be done in phases:
Phase 1: 10 acres or less the contractor will have (30) thirty days to inspect all areas and provide summery of conditions to the Project Manager for a resolution. Once the resolution is agreed upon the contract will accept the conditions and complete the resolutions within (4) four months of contract providing all material receipts and labor costs as agreed.
Phase 2: 10 to 20 acres the contractor will have (60) sixty days to inspect all areas and provide summery of conditions to the Project Manager for a resolution. Once the resolution is agreed upon the contract will accept the conditions and complete the resolutions within (5) five months of contract providing all material receipts and labor costs as agreed.
Phase 3: 30 or more acres the contractor will have (90) ninety days to inspect all areas and provide summery of conditions to the Project Manager for a resolution. Once the resolution is agreed upon the contract will accept the conditions and complete the resolutions within (6) six months of contract providing all material receipts and labor costs as agreed.
At least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal of the contract a revised statement summarizing the landscape conditions and irrigation system of the project work area must be prepared by the City’s project manager and executed by the Contractor.
The City will conduct regular inspections of the landscaping work by the Contractor and issue observed “Out of Compliance” reports to the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to review and remedy the observed “Out of Compliance” issues of those observed areas of the inspection reports by the City. This does not relinquish the contractor of any responsibility to inspect and ensure that all areas maintained by the contractor are compliant as outlined in the contract.
Sixty (60) Days prior to annual contract renewal or termination of contract, all landscape repairs and replanting requested by the City’s Project Manager must be complete. Any work left in an unacceptable condition will be cause for delay of final payment to Contractor until such time as the City has repairs and replanting completed.
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V. SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES
A. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS AND LEVEL OF SERVICE
Maintenance of areas must include if applicable, but not be limited to, pruning, shaping and training of trees, shrubs and ground covers; fertilization; weed control; litter control; control of all plant diseases and pests; mowing; maintenance of irrigation system; and all other duties required to keep the area(s) in safe, attractive, usable condition and maintain plant and turf condition with horticulturally acceptable growth and color and as otherwise described herein. Landscape Maintenance for the City of Visalia must be "priority work" for the successful contractor. Contractor must have sufficient equipment and employees to complete the work in accordance with the specifications and requirements of this Invitation to Bid.
LEVELS OF SERVICE
The City of Visalia prefers the highest level of service for all areas of the Quadrant, however the City reserves the right to determine which level of service (frequency of service) will be assigned to each area in every Quadrant. Available funding in each Quadrant will determine the level of service assigned to each particular area of the Quadrant. The City of Visalia may find it necessary to assign a service level of less frequency (Level B or Level C Service) to specific areas of a Quadrant. Thus, the Bidder shall provide pricing for all Levels of Service where indicated on bid form.
Service Level Frequency of Service Number of
Services Annually
A Once per week intervals 52
B • Two-week interval for four months (November - February) • One-week interval for eight months (March - October)
9 35
C Two-week intervals 26
1. Standards. Contractor must perform services in a manner commensurate with the highest quality professional standards of the landscape maintenance profession, using qualified and experienced personnel and high-quality equipment and materials.
The specifications and standards must be met by Contractor at all times regardless of Contractor’s employees’ absence or established staffing pattern and levels.
2. Working Day. The contractor's activities must be confined to the hours between 6:00 a.m. PST and 6:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Deviation from these hours will not be permitted without the prior written consent of the City, except in emergencies involving immediate hazard to persons or property.
• No normal and routine maintenance operations that cause excessive noise shall be performed before 7:00 a.m.
• All or some locations may require blowing of parking lots and other hardscape areas prior to normal business hours of 8 a.m. PST to avoid materials being blown onto private vehicles and customers, i.e., Civic Center, and other customer-based facilities.
Contractor shall comply with the City of Visalia’s Municipal Code, Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter
8.36 Noise. The City of Visalia Municipal Code can be found at www.visalia.city.
3. Work Schedule Submission
Within thirty (30) calendar days following the effective start date of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the City a written work schedule identifying the anticipated days, hours, locations, and general types of maintenance activities to be performed under this Agreement. The schedule shall 218
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demonstrate the Contractor’s ability to meet all Contract specifications, performance standards, applicable working hour restrictions, noise requirements, and operational requirements established by the City.
The Contractor shall update and resubmit the work schedule whenever there are material changes to the planned work activities, staffing, equipment, or operational approach. Submission and acceptance of the work schedule by the City shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to perform all services in accordance with the Contract Documents, specifications, applicable laws, and City requirements. The City reserves the right to request modifications to the work schedule as necessary to ensure compliance with Contract requirements, minimize disruptions to the public, and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
4. Company Identification.
• All employees must wear uniforms or other identifying clothing, to make clear to all observers that they are employed by the contractor.
• All vehicles (trucks, etc.) used in the course of fulfilling this contract shall have appropriate company identification, visible to all observers, to identify vehicles as being owned by the contractor.
5. Professional Conduct. Contractor and contractor’s employees must conduct themselves professionally at all times in public and when dealing with City staff and/or Visalia citizens. This will include but not be limited to refraining from using profane or vulgar language in public areas while performing work under this agreement. Contractor and contractor’s employees will also afford residents and citizens the utmost courtesy and respect at all times.
6. Property Owner Concerns. Contractor must make every attempt to satisfactorily address concerns and issues presented by residents of the district. As soon as the contractor is aware of a resident concern either directly or indirectly, the contractor shall immediately inform the Project Manager of the concern (including the resident’s name and phone number if possible), and what action was taken or will be taken by the contractor to address the concern.
Failure of the Contractor to abide by these terms and meet addressed concerns of the Quadrant’s residents will result in a $100 liquidated damages assessment or contract termination. The amount of damages for these types of issues is difficult to estimate, therefore a $100 liquidated damages assessment (per incident) shall represent costs incurred by the City in responding to complaints concerning the Contractor.
7. Mowing All Turf areas covered by this contract shall be mowed at the intervals established by the Level of Service assigned to the area (Level A, Level B or Level C Service).
8. Watering. Irrigation systems must be maintained, repaired, and adjusted to prevent wetting of adjacent streets and water waste during the irrigation cycle.
Contractor shall follow the City’s and State’s water regulations. There will be a liquidated damage assessment of $100 per incident or termination of contract if multiple or gross violations occur in recognition of the importance of water conservation. The amount of damage for these types of issues is difficult to estimate and therefore, $100 shall represent costs incurred by the City in responding to complaints concerning the Contractor.
9. Signage. All regulatory park, street, and traffic signs, trail head signs, city information signs, botanical garden signs, donation monuments or stones, individual plant placards, etc., must be kept clean and clear of plant materials, dirt and dust, graffiti, and animal and bird excrements. 219
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10. Chemicals. The City reserves the right to reject any chemicals Contractor and/or their subcontractors propose to use, prior to or during actual use. Safety Data Sheets (S.D.S.) shall be provided to City prior to award of contract and in case of changes after award of contract at least thirty (30) days prior to usage by Contractor for any chemicals while performing this contract.
Materials shall be non-staining, non-corrosive, and shall not leave a flammable residue. Contractor shall not use pesticides in Category 1 (no chemicals with LD50 levels lower than 500 mg/km).
These would include, but not be limited to, several organophosphate and carbamate possessing high mammalian toxicity due to their intense anticholinesterase activity.
Pesticides in Category II may be used with the authorization of the Project Manager.
Contractor shall, as part of the required monthly report to the City, prepare a Chemical Use and Proposed Work Report to indicate in writing the amount, type, and location of all chemicals used. If no chemicals are used, then the report must still be submitted indicating to the City that no chemicals were used.
11. Fertilizer. Short release fertilizer: Only commercial fertilizer containing ten percent (10%) or more nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P205) or eight percent (8%) soluble potash (K2O), singly or collectively may be used. Generally, 16-6-8 would be nitrogen coming from an ammonic or nitrogen source. A slow-release fertilizer shall have at least half of the nitrogen coming from a coated slowrelease nitrogen source.
Fertilizer will be put down according to the following schedule (dates are approximate due to weather fluctuations). Contractor to advise the Urban Forestry Supervisor or designated representative of planned fertilizer applications at least ten (10) days before they take place. • March-April - Slow-release fertilizer shall be applied in early spring. • June - Quick release shall be applied in early summer. • Early September - Quick release shall be applied a second time in summer. • Mid-October - Slow-release fertilizer shall be applied in early fall.
12. Clean-up. All areas covered by the contract must be kept free of debris and potential safety hazards generated by but not limited to, leaves, grass clippings, pruning, weeding, trimming, and other operations of the contractor, as well as bottles, cans, trash and paper and other yard waste.
All trash and debris are to be removed and disposed of at intervals established by the Level of Service assigned to the area and at the contractor’s expense.
13. Emergency Response. Emergency Response. Contractors shall maintain the capability to respond to emergency situations on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week basis. An emergency is generally defined as any condition that, in the sole judgment of City staff, presents an immediate danger or hazard to persons or property, requires immediate action to prevent significant damage, or constitutes a significant violation of applicable water conservation requirements.
Emergency work shall require a response time of no more than two (2) hours from notification, unless the City specifies a shorter or longer response time based on the nature and severity of the emergency. If the emergency condition is identified and the Contractor is notified during normal working hours, the Contractor shall respond within two (2) hours. For emergencies occurring outside normal working hours, the Contractor shall provide the same level of emergency response through its on-call personnel.
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The Contractor and any approved subcontractors shall maintain sufficient qualified personnel, equipment, materials, communication capabilities, and call-out procedures to ensure that staffing is available at all times to perform unplanned emergency repairs or maintenance.
The Contractor shall designate and maintain a twenty-four (24) hour on-call representative who is authorized to receive emergency notifications and coordinate response activities. The Contractor shall provide the City with current daytime and after-hours contact information, including cell phone numbers and any other emergency contact methods, and shall promptly notify the City of any changes to such information.
The Contractor shall also maintain an acceptable method for receiving non-emergency communications during normal business hours, including, but not limited to, telephone, voicemail, and email.
The Urban Forestry Supervisor and the Contractor shall work cooperatively to establish and periodically update procedures for reporting, responding to, and documenting landscape maintenance emergencies.
14. Reporting and Inspections
Status Reports
a. A written report is to be prepared by the Contractor and given to the Project Manager monthly. The report shall include a description of unusual circumstances, locations of any homeless encampments that are found in areas being maintained by the Contractor, lighting that is inoperable, major irrigation breaks, safety hazards, etc. For emergencies and safety hazards, the Project Manager is to be called immediately. Failure to provide a report may result in a a $100 penalty per incident or termination of contract if multiple incidents are noted. The reports are important especially if they are safety hazards. Amount of damages for these types of issues are difficult to estimate. Therefore, $100 per incident shall represent costs incurred by the City in responding to complaints concerning the Contractor. b. The Contractor must schedule a meeting with the Project Manager no less than once per month to review the work site to ensure compliance with the contract specifications and standards. At this meeting, Contractor or Contractor’s supervisor shall sign the meeting attendance and inspection reports prepared by the City, provide all chemical use and proposed use reports, irrigation inspection and schedule changes, and usage and/or proposed fertilizer usage reports and discuss major accomplishments for the previous month, notable problems, schedule changes and goals and deadlines for the coming month. The Project Manager shall discuss areas out of compliance and options to bring areas back into compliance with contractor. Project Managers shall discuss any penalties to the contractor and/or intensions to withhold payment of invoices. Project Manager shall document these meetings. Failure to attend these meetings may be cause for a $100 penalty per incident or termination of contract if Contractor has failed to meet with City staff after multiple attempts to discuss gross breaches of duty.
c. The Project Manager shall report any maintenance deficiencies to Contractor.
Contractor must correct any deficiencies at Contractor’s cost within five (5) working days of written notification. Unusual horticultural problems such as pests, disease, and damages that are beyond the scope of Contractor’s responsibility shall be brought to the attention of Project Manager.
d. A Chemical Use and Proposed Work Report must be completed for each chemical application and proposed application. These reports shall be submitted each month during contractor’s monthly meeting with City’s Project Manager. Failure to submit reports may delay the City’s payment to Contractor and be cause for a liquidated damage assessment of $100 per incident. The amount of damage and costs to the City for these 221
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types of issues is difficult to estimate and therefore, $100 shall represent costs incurred by the City in responding to incidents where the City was unsure of what chemicals were applied by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for submitting chemical usage reports to the County Agricultural Department. Copies are to be sent to the Project Manager as part of the Contractor’s monthly report.
e. Monthly Irrigation Inspection reports (described below), irrigation schedule changes, and contractor signed landscape inspections from the City must be submitted with monthly invoice before payment will be made. Failure to submit all reports may delay the City’s payment to Contractor.
f. Monthly Joint Site Inspection
The Contractor's designated representative shall participate in a monthly site inspection with the City's Urban Forestry Supervisor and/or the Supervisor's designee, in addition to the monthly meeting required under Section (b). For liability and safety reasons, the inspection shall be conducted using separate vehicles, with the Contractor's representative traveling in the Contractor's vehicle and the City's representative traveling in a City vehicle. The purpose of the site inspection is to jointly evaluate the condition of the maintenance districts, identify maintenance deficiencies, verify compliance with the Contract specifications and performance standards, and discuss corrective actions for any deficiencies observed.
The Contractor shall coordinate the date and time of the site inspection with the City's Urban Forestry Supervisor or designee. During the inspection, the parties shall travel through the maintenance districts concurrently, stopping as necessary to identify areas requiring corrective action, discuss ongoing maintenance concerns, and review the overall condition of the districts. Deficiencies identified during the inspection shall be documented by the City and provided to the Contractor. Unless otherwise specified by the Project Manager, deficiencies within the Contractor's scope of work shall be corrected in accordance with the timeframes established in this Agreement, including the requirements of Section (c).
Attendance by both the Contractor's designated representative and the City's Urban Forestry Supervisor and/or designee is mandatory unless otherwise approved by the Project Manager.
Failure of the Contractor to participate in the monthly site inspection without prior approval may result in a liquidated damages assessment of $100 per incident or, after repeated failures to participate, may constitute grounds for termination of the Contract in accordance with this Agreement.
The City shall maintain written documentation of each site inspection, including identified deficiencies, corrective actions, and follow-up items. Such documentation may be used to evaluate the Contractor's performance and verify compliance with the Contract.
B. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE – SPECIFICATIONS
1. Irrigation. Irrigation must be done with the use of automatic or manual sprinkler systems where available and operable, unless outlined in the initial acceptance inspections for repairs. These areas will be addressed with Contractor during initial inspection and noted for regular monthly inspections. Failure of an existing system to provide full and adequate coverage after Contractor signs Notice of Acceptance shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to provide proper coverage of all areas. Providing any supplementary hoses, sprinklers, nozzles, etc. necessary to accomplish proper coverage shall be the contractor's responsibility. Exclusions will be identified in description of areas and will be addressed with Contractor during initial inspection.
Original brand and size of heads and nozzles will be used in replacement of vandalized or faulty heads in turf and planter areas.
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Contractor is responsible for all repairs to the irrigation system starting at the City side of the water meter, with the exception of the testing of the back flow and repair/replacement of the irrigation controller. Original, or equivalent, brand and size of heads and nozzles will be used in replacement of vandalized or faulty heads in turf and planter areas. a. Maintenance. At all times, Contractor must maintain all sprinkler systems in such a way as to give proper coverage and full working capacity, making whatever adjustments or repairs necessary to maintain healthy turf, plant growth, prevent dry spots in turf, plants, and shrubs, and prevent excessive run-off into streets or other areas not intended to be irrigated. Care must be taken to prevent wasting water, causing soil erosion, or allowing seepage into existing underground improvements or structures.
The contractor shall keep controllers and valve boxes free of dirt and debris; repair, replace, clean, adjust, straighten, raise, or lower the following sprinkler system components:
• Sprinkler heads
• Sprinkler risers
• Quick coupler valve boxes
• Hose bib boxes
• Remote control valves
• Remote control valve boxes and covers
• Maintain and replace batteries in battery operated controllers on a continual basis
• All irrigation wiring should be maintained to City standards including proper splices using DBR/Y-6 splice kits
• Proper solenoid replacement should be completed with dry and tight connections • Minor graffiti removal from irrigation controllers
• Controllers to be kept free of all plant materials, spiders and webs, and any other material that could cause the controller to be non-accessible or damaging to the controller
If contractor fails to keep sprinkler nozzles properly adjusted/aligned to prevent water waste, repair or replace malfunctioning, broken or missing sprinkler heads and/or sprinkler head risers and water waste results, the City of Visalia reserves the right to bill contractor for excess amount of water in addition to assessing a liquidated damage assessment of $100 per incident. Because It is difficult to estimate the potential losses in water and the costs for City response time to complaints from residents, $100 has been established as a reasonable assessment.
The Contractor shall prepare a written Irrigation Inspection Report (a report template has been included with this RFB, as a sample for Contractor). The report shall describe any irrigation schedule changes, malfunctions, and necessary repairs. The Irrigation Inspection Report must be submitted with monthly invoice before payment will be made. b. Inspection. The contractor must inspect all irrigation systems for any malfunction on an interval established by Level of Service assigned for the area. This must be accomplished by utilizing a remote-control receiver to place the controller in test mode and visually inspecting sprinkler operation. This includes, but is not limited to breaks in irrigation lines, irrigation valves, heads, leaks and washouts, saturated areas or dry spots.
Contractor must notify Project Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of any malfunctions.
Failure to provide notice to the Project Manager may be cause for liquidated damage assessments of $100 per incident or termination of contract. Because It is difficult to estimate the potential losses in water and the costs for City response time to investigate complaints from residents, $100 has been established as a reasonable assessment. 223
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Contractor is to track all irrigation locations where plants are missing and maintain irrigation heads until plants are replaced.
Excessive water run off or overflow onto hard surface areas must be kept to an absolute minimum so as not to cause waste of water, pedestrian and/or vehicular liabilities.
Problems reported to Project Manager or designated representative will be repaired within twenty-four (24) hours. Failure to complete repair or notify Project Manager of any delay to repairs may be cause for liquidated damage assessment of $100 per incident or termination of contract if multiple breaches occur.
Water leaks or stations must be turned off within two hours (2 hrs.) on the day reported to save water. Repairs must be made within twenty-four (24) hours or sooner if City classifies the necessary repairs as requiring an Emergency Response as stated in this Agreement.
Twenty-four (24) hour fixit notices will be sent to contractor via email. Failure to comply may result in liquidated damage assessments to the Contractor of $100 per incident, unless the Project Manager is contacted, and an agreed time frame modification is made between the contractor and the Project Manager in writing.
All irrigation controllers shall be adjusted seasonally and turned off during periods of rain.
Contractor shall turn on and program controllers at the completion of each rainy period.
Each time the schedule is changed, due to seasons or any other reason, a revised schedule shall be provided to the Urban Forestry Supervisor and/or his designee.
Contractor shall conduct periodic irrigation system tests throughout the year, including during the winter months, to verify that all irrigation systems are operating efficiently, distributing water properly, and applying water within the intended target areas. Winter inspections and testing shall be performed to identify and correct deficiencies, including but not limited to misaligned sprinkler heads, damaged components, leaks, overspray, inadequate coverage, and other conditions that may impact plant health or irrigation efficiency.
The Contractor’s proactive testing and maintenance of irrigation systems during the winter season is intended to ensure irrigation systems are properly functioning prior to increased watering demands during the spring and summer months, minimize water waste, and prevent avoidable plant loss due to irrigation deficiencies. Failure to perform required inspections, identify system deficiencies, or complete necessary corrective actions within the timeframes established in this Agreement may result in liquidated damage assessments, deductions, or other remedies available to the City under the Contract.
Approximately sixty (60) days prior to the conclusion of the contract, a comprehensive test of all irrigation systems shall be made by a Public Works Department representative. Any repairs deemed the contractor's responsibility must be made by the contractor prior to the end of the contract period.
If the repairs made are not to the Project Manager's satisfaction, deductions shall be made in the final contract payment to cover the cost of eliminating the discrepancies determined by the Project Manager.
c. Repairs. Irrigation systems which are damaged by vandalism or in any way as a result of work performed under this contract must be repaired or replaced in kind and in an approved manner by the contractor. Repairs must be made immediately after damage occurs, unless otherwise directed. Vandalism will be documented by the contractor with the use of digital photos or video tape and supplied to the Project Manager as proof of vandalism. The preferred method of transmission of photos would be digital photos transmitted via email. Failure to provide such documentation may be cause for no reimbursement of corrective expenses to Contractor.
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The contractor shall keep an itemized list of material(s) used to repair vandalism damage and submit to Project Manager for reimbursement of materials only. • Normal Repairs = Contractor is responsible for all normal repairs (i.e. Main line (including from water service meter to the back flow), valves, control wires, sprinklers, nozzles, lateral lines, etc.) The City is not responsible for any repairs needed past the irrigation controller. The backflow devices annual maintenance/testing will be the responsibility of the
City of Visalia. All normal repairs are the sole responsibility of the contractor except for repairs needed due to vandalism. Repairs not made within twenty-four (24) hours of notification or not completed to the satisfaction of the Project Manager may be assessed a liquidated damage assessment of $100 per incident. • Major Repairs = City is responsible for funding major repairs, which include repairs to Irrigation Controllers, Booster Pumps, or Backflow Devices. All major repairs are the responsibility of the contractor to repair and make operable but must be authorized by Project Manager in writing prior to repairs being made. Hourly rate plus materials for major repairs to be authorized by Project Manager prior to any work being done. Contractor is responsible to report in writing any issues with these devises to the Project Manager for authorization to repair or replace.
Failure to complete repairs in the allotted time on a repeated basis will cause the Contractor to have the full costs of repairs deducted from monthly billing and may be grounds for termination of contract. Contractor will be responsible for any fines applicable under state law, public utility billing, or local ordinance, due to continuous running water. d. Turf Watering All turf areas must be watered based on 85-95% of daily evapotranspiration rate and need to maintain a uniform, green, healthy growth pattern and promote deep root growth. (If City water restrictions are imposed to conserve water, they will supersede the previous statement). Water shall be applied in short repeat cycles of 3 - 5 minutes each to prevent water run-off into street. Care shall be taken to not over water or waterlog any soil. Contractor shall turn off irrigation system during the wet season and adjust the controller seasonally. Each time the schedule is changed due to seasons or any other reason, a revised schedule shall be provided to the Project Manager.
Water applications on turf and ground cover areas shall generally be applied between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. where possible, to lower the risk of fungus in turf. Drip stations may be operated during daytime hours.
e. Water Schedule. Turf and landscape watering shall be scheduled in accordance with prevailing water conservation requirements, and unless otherwise specified shall be scheduled Tuesday through Sunday. No watering shall be allowed on Monday without prior approval of Project Manager. Irrigation program shall be set up so that no water is applied to turf 48 hours prior to mowing. Overhead systems shall not be operated between 8:00 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Contractor will be responsible for any fines associated with not following the City’s Water Conservation Rules and Regulations.
A proposed quarterly schedule of watering shall be provided to the Project Manager one (1) month after award of contract. Each time the schedule is changed a new updated schedule must be provided to the PM.
f. Ground Cover. Sufficient amounts of water shall be applied to ground cover areas to maintain a healthy growth pattern and promote deep rooting. Care shall be taken to not over water or waterlog soil.
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g. Banks and Slopes. Sloped landscape areas shall be irrigated in short cycles as required to prevent water runoff, and to maintain horticulturally acceptable growth and color.
Irrigation practice is to promote deep root growth with a minimum of run-off. h. Shrub and Trees. All shrubs and trees shall be watered as needed to maintain healthy growth and promote deep rooting. Care shall be taken to not over water.
Irrigation rates shall be adjusted according to shrubs or tree types and seasonal weather conditions. Deep watering for root growth is encouraged and surface run-off is to be kept at a minimum.
i. Newly Planted Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover. All newly planted areas are to receive special attention until plants are established. Adequate water shall be applied to promote normal, healthy growth. Watering basins around newly planted shrubs and trees to be used during establishment period. It is the contractor’s responsibility to contact the City’s Natural Resource and Conservation Department to get a twenty-one (21) day establishment permit for any additional irrigation that will be needed for newly planted plant materials.
j. Remote Control Receiver: Upon contract commencement, the contractor is required to have a radio-frequency ready remote-control receiver that is compatible with all major irrigation systems. It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain and purchase these devices unless it is a Toro Sentinel controller. The City of Visalia will supply the contractor with the Toro Sentinel remote control to use for the duration of the contract. The Toro Sentinel controller(s) shall be returned to the City at the conclusion of the contract.
Continuous activation of valves by manual solenoid or bleeding valve stem can be damaging to the fragile irrigation mechanisms. The remote control allows the contractor to inspect the irrigation system effectively by utilizing the technology currently in place.
2. Weed Control.
a. Weed control clarification. For the purpose of this specification, a weed shall be considered to be any undesirable plant or plant growing out of place. • Maintenance shall include the removal and chemical abatement of weeds growing on all paved and unpaved surfaces of all maintenance areas of contract. All landscaping within the specified maintenance areas including lawns, planter areas, median islands, and tree wells shall be kept weed free at all times.
• Complete removal of all weed growth is to be accomplished by the Level of Service assigned to the area. Weeds may be controlled by mechanical methods, or chemical methods at the discretion of the contractor.
• Weeds reaching height or width of four inches (4") shall be physically removed from landscaped areas.
• Seedlings growing out of desired landscape plants shall be removed and chemically treated to terminate the growth of the undesirable seedling.
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herbicide. Contractor must supply a copy of this license to the Project Manager.
Failure to provide documentation of active license may result in a liquidated damage assessment or termination of contract.
Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent herbicide drift onto non-target plants.
3. Diseases and Pest Control. The contractor must regularly inspect all landscaped areas for the presence of disease, insect, or rodent infestation. The contractor shall notify the Project Manager within three (3) days of finding such a condition, outlining identification and control measures to be taken. Upon approval of the Project Manager, the contractor shall implement the approved control measures utilizing all safeguards necessary to protect the public and contractor's employees.
a. Use of Chemical Pesticides. All rules of the California State Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Health, and Department of Industrial Relations regarding safe application of pesticides under this contract shall be observed. Pesticide Applicators License-Category B and C, along with a valid Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License are required to apply pesticide. Contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid pesticide drift onto non-target organisms. b. Rodent Mounding. Mound of soil in turf and planter areas caused by rodent activity shall be raked down at the intervals established by the Level of Service assigned to the area, to prevent soil build up in turf and around plants. All curbs, gutters, and other hardscapes adjacent to the maintenance areas will be free of any soil mounds or erosion caused by rodents.
c. Rodent/Pest Control. Contractor must inspect all turf and planter areas for rodent (gopher, squirrel, and other pest) activity, and initiate control measures at the intervals established by the Level of Service assigned to the area. Contractor must fill all rodent holes in areas that are used by walkers and pedestrians for safety (i.e. trails, turf, DG paths, etc.). Contractor shall take necessary precautions and safeguards to protect health of public and employees.
4. Plants. All shrubs and ground cover plants growing in the work area must be pruned once every other month to maintain plants in a healthy growing condition, and to allow for full coverage of the irrigation system. Pruning is to be done in a manner that promotes the plant's natural growth characteristics. If hedging is needed to clear the sidewalk, the plant must be trimmed on all sides to balance growth. Hedging, shearing, or other severe pruning will not be allowed except with prior approval. All debris from trimming of plant material will be removed from beds, hauled off, and disposed of immediately and appropriately. Fallen leaf material shall be removed from planter areas and off the plants on a monthly basis to allow for proper growth of the plants. a. Growth Control. Plant growth shall be kept within reasonable bounds to prevent its encroachment into walk, passageways, and streets. Clear view of traffic signs and intersections is to be maintained at all times.
All shrubs and plant growth in planter areas along walls are to be maintained to a height no greater than four feet (4’) and kept from blocking any subdivision, safety signage, and overhead or landscape lighting.
All trees, large and small shrubs, and groundcovers in planters or Right of Way areas along streets and at intersections, must be maintained and trimmed for traffic sightline clearances.
Mature tree canopies must be maintained above eighty-four (84) inches above soil grade for site line visibility. Newly planted, young or non-mature trees, multi-trunk trees, or large shrubs (i.e. Western Redbuds) must also be raised or thinned to maintain site line visibility.
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Small shrubs and groundcovers must be kept below thirty (30) inches at road level to allow for visual site of oncoming traffic.
b. Removal. All dead, dying, or damaged plants (including trees) and any branches must be removed immediately. This debris, including plant growth removed by contractor, shall be removed away from job sites and appropriately disposed of at the intervals established by the Level of Service assigned to the area. Hauling and disposing of said debris must be included in bid price. Dead stems of daylily, agapanthus, and similar plants shall be removed on a monthly frequency. Dead leaves around base of plants shall also be removed on a monthly basis.
c. Trees. The contractor is responsible for removal of suckers, limb growth that inhibits site line visibility of any traffic, and all pruning that can be reached with a twelve-foot (12’) pole saw by a person standing on the ground as part of this contract.
All trees are to be maintained in their natural shape, and pruning is to be done in a manner that promotes the trees natural growth characteristics using sharp and proper pruning tools along with the correct pruning techniques to promote and achieve the trees natural growth characteristics and to meet International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) Standards; all cuts shall be made cleanly with no stubs or projections remaining.
No weed whackers or hedging type tools shall be allowed to trim and maintain trees. The use of improper tools and techniques resulting in the negligent and irresponsible care of trees or plants, thus causing damage to trees or plants and resulting in the need for the Project Manager to hire outside services to correct the damage will result in those costs associated with the corrections being deducted from the Contractors monthly invoice along with a $100 liquidated damage assessment per incident or up to termination of the contract.
Canopy clearance above sidewalks, bikeways, and other pathways of 10'0" is to be maintained for pedestrian safety.
All regulatory street and traffic signs must be clear of tree and plant growth at all times for sight clearances.
Clippings must be picked up, hauled away, and disposed of by the Contractor immediately and appropriately.
Leaves in planter areas shall be removed on a monthly basis. In addition, during seasonal drop leaves will need to be removed off of walkways as needed for safety. Fallen leaf material shall be removed off the plants regularly to allow for proper plant growth.
Newly planted trees that do not have trunk caliber sufficient to support tree shall be staked, pruned, and shaped to promote their eventual development into strong, healthy representatives of their species.
Until young trees are strong enough to stand alone, they shall be flex-tied between two (2) approved two-inch (2") diameter x eight foot (8') treated tree stakes. Tree stakes shall be of treated lodge pole pine. Metal stakes may be required in some areas. Tree ties made of extruded vinyl base, 1” wide, and a minimum of .01” thick shall be used to secure the young trees. Tree ties to be inspected often for signs of girdling or abrasion.
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Maintenance shall include the removal of dead trees, limbs, and dead leaf material at the intervals established by the Level of Service for that area. Dead trees will need to be replaced per the contract for plant replacement in Item 6 (below) of this scope of work and per the discretion and determination of the Project Manager.
Young or new trees along trails, paths, riparian landscapes, Landscape and Lighting Districts, parkway strips, and pocket parks shall be maintained, pruned, and shaped to promote their eventual development into strong, healthy representatives of their species by the contractor for the first three (3) years of the trees life within the landscape. Stakes must be removed when tree has sufficient strength to support itself. These costs are to be factored into the planter costs. Project manager will instruct contractor when tree stakes are to be removed. Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of all pressure treated wooden tree stakes. All metal stakes in good condition must be taken to City of Visalia, Corporation Yard for storage.
The contractor shall notify the Project Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of any tree that shows sign of root heaving, leaning, having hanger limbs, or in some manner constitutes a safety hazard. Failure to notify Project Manager may result in a liquidated damage assessment of $100 per incident to recover the losses to the City for responding to resident complaints of the Contractor noncompliance or termination of contract if multiple breaches or gross violations occur that place residents in danger.
d. Shrubs. All shrubs must be trimmed to prevent encroachment onto walks, passageways, streets, curbing, and trails to allow for safe passage of users. Shrubs must be trimmed to allow a clear sightline of oncoming traffic at all Right of Ways and intersections. Shrubs must be cleared away from all regulatory street and traffic signs. Shrubs in planters must be kept below thirty (30) inches at intersections and turn lanes for sightline of oncoming traffic.
5. Fertilization.
Fertilizer will be put down according to the following schedule (dates are approximate due to weather fluctuations). Contractor to advise the Urban Forestry Supervisor or designated representative of planned fertilizer applications at least ten (10) days before they take place.
March-April - Slow-release fertilizer shall be applied in early spring.
June - Quick release shall be applied in early summer.
Early September - Quick release shall be applied a second time in summer.
Mid-October - Slow-release fertilizer shall be applied in early fall.
Fertilization will also be performed on an as needed basis as requested by the Project Manager.
Project Manager will request separate pricing for fertilization when it is required. A slow-release fertilizer will be applied when fertilizer is requested by Project Manager.
When fertilizer is applied as needed, to maintain healthy and vigorous plants: The City anticipates that primarily nitrogen will be deficient in soils; however, Contractor shall identify and correct other mineral deficiencies that affect plant growth.
Analysis of fertilizer shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to application.
All turf fertilizer shall be watered in thoroughly within two (2) hours of application.
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The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager a schedule showing the dates and approximate times of fertilizer applications. Timing or number of sites fertilized per day or week shall not be set up to preclude normal on-site maintenance work.
Once the Project Manager has requested that fertilization is necessary the Contractor shall notify Project Manager at least ten (10) days before any fertilizer applications. Receipts for the Contractor’s purchase of the approved fertilizer will be required and must be submitted to the Project Manager with monthly invoice.
Note: Subject to approval of the Project Manager, fertilization may be altered by use of slowrelease fertilizers such as Woodace containing IBDU formula.
6. Replacement of Plant Material
a. The contractor must notify the Project Manager within three (3) days of discovery of loss of turf, shrub, ground cover, or tree material due to any cause. b. The contractor must supply all labor and materials to replace any tree, shrub, turf, or ground cover damaged during work by the contractor or lost through the contractor’s faulty maintenance or negligence.
Trees, shrubs, or turf that are damaged or lost through disease, insect infestation, or rodents, that could have been prevented with reasonable ordinary care by the Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
Contractor is not responsible for plant loss due to vandalism, theft, vehicle accident, fires, storm, or water restriction in response to drought conditions. Whether or not the loss was due to contractor faulty maintenance or negligence shall be determined by the Project Manager.
The size and species of replacement plant material shall also be determined by the Project Manager but shall be reasonably equal to the plant material that is being replaced.
In regard to trees, where there is a difference between the tree lost and the replacement tree, the difference will be deducted from the contract payment. The value will be determined using the latest American Shade Tree Conference guidelines. c. Any plant damaged or lost through fires, storms, or water restrictions in response to drought conditions, theft, vehicular damage, or vandalism that are not the responsibility of the contractor (as determined by the Project Manager), shall be replaced in kind and size at the Project Manager’s direction. The contractor will perform the work and the City will pay for the contractor’s labor at an hourly rate established in this contract and pay for replacement materials at COST plus 10%.
From time to time it may be necessary or desirable to replace some plants to enhance the overall appearance of a site. Any such replacements will be at the Project Manager's decision. The contractor will perform the work and The City will pay for the contractor’s labor at contract rates and cost of replacement materials. All landscape repairs and replanting requested by the City’s Project Manager must be completed according to a date agreed upon in writing between the City Project Manager and Contractor.
The contractor shall supply itemized labor hours and material cost invoice(s) with monthly invoices in order to be reimbursed for plant replacement.
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appearance and healthy growth. If weather conditions do not permit regular mowing, longer intervals may be observed by Project Manager with notice from contractor. • Contractor shall never mow turf when it is in a wet, saturated condition that would cause rutting, tearing or sliding on the turf surface or when it could be unsafe for contractor’s employees to operate equipment.
• All lawn areas in this contract must be mowed with power-propelled reel or rotarytype mowers. • All mowers must be cleaned prior to each mowing to avoid possible weed invasion. • Mowers must be adjusted and maintained to provide a smooth, uniform cut with no ridges or depressions.
• Turf must be cut with the size of equipment, which will give a neat appearance without rutting, sliding over, or scalping the turf. This will be strictly adhered to, including cases of steep turf slopes.
• Blades must be kept sharp at all times to prevent turf damage. • Mowing patterns must be changed for each mowing service or as often as necessary to avoid rutting.
• Turf must be kept at a uniform height that is recommended for that particular type of turf grass.
• Grass clippings must be removed promptly and disposed of at the Contractor’s expense unless they will dry and drop beneath the growing level of the turf within twenty-four (24) hours.
• Recycling cutting decks that provide an acceptable cut may be used if written approval of Project Manager is obtained prior.
Contractor’s employees shall take care to avoid obstructions such as electrical boxes, signage, buildings, vehicles, etc. Contractor shall be responsible for repair of damage caused by its mowing or other activities.
Contractor shall take great care around trees. Any trees which have more than fifty percent (50%) of the bark removed in a given three-inch (3”) area of trunk by weed whips or mowers shall be considered destroyed and shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense with like species and size.
b. Mowing Height All turf, except Bermuda, must be maintained at a height range between three and one-half inches (3 ½ “) maximum and two and three fourths inches (2 ¾”) minimum.
Fescue height shall not exceed three and one half inches (3 ½”).
Common Bermuda must not exceed two inches (2”) in height.
Mowing shall be performed so that no more than one third (1/3) of the grass blade is removed per frequency in returning the grass to acceptable height for the species being mowed within areas assigned at a level A Service.
All turf areas shall be mowed at the intervals established by the Level of Service assigned to the area on a preset day and route. Any changes to this schedule shall be approved in advance by the Project Manager.
During periods of heavy growth, more than one mowing per week may be required to maintain acceptable appearance within areas assigned at a Level A Service.
All turf areas shall be maintained at a level that will ensure a healthy, green color and uniform growth.
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c. Broad Leaf and Noxious Weeds. These weeds shall be controlled on a continuous basis by chemical or manual method. Chemicals used for control shall be registered for use on Fescue and Bermuda turfs. A Broadleaf and Crabgrass pre-emergent herbicide shall be applied between mid-January and March and again between September and MidNovember of every year. Herbicides such as Dimension, Pendulum, or Barricade are recommended during this application period. For post broadleaf weed control Triplet, Trimec, or Triamine will be applied to control Broadleaf and Crabgrass weeds that are currently growing and weather conditions permit the application. Contractor will notify the Project Manager of the application dates and provide a schedule of areas treated as completed.
d. Edging. All turf adjacent to improved surfaces shall be edged a minimum of once every mowing. Unimproved surfaces between turf and planter areas and/or property lines shall be edged a minimum of once per month to maintain turf delineation.
String trimmers, a.k.a. weed eaters, shall not be used around trees. e. Clean-up. All surfaces shall be free of grass clippings and debris including turf, gutters, and street upon completion of mowing and edging operation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to remove these items immediately and dispose of them appropriately. f. Turf grass seeding. Turf grass seeding will be done on an as-needed basis when requested by Project Manager. This is considered additional work and will be paid separately from this contract. Contractor shall provide Project Manager a quote for work prior to work being started. When seed is used, areas shall be top-dressed with humus. g. Renovation. Renovation will be done on an as-needed basis when requested by Project Manager. Project Manager will furnish square footage and locations for renovation This is considered additional work and will be paid separately from this contract. Contractor shall provide Project Manager a quote for work prior to work being started.
Turf renovation to remove accumulated thatch from all sites under this contract must be accomplished by power raking or dethatching rakes on turf (care shall be taken so turf is not damaged).
A schedule of equipment to be used by the contractor shall be submitted to the Project Manager for approval 10 days prior to beginning work.
Refuse generated by renovating shall be removed not later than the day following the operation.
h. Aerification. Aerification will be done on an as-needed basis when requested by Project Manager. This is considered additional work and will be paid separately from this contract.
Contractor shall provide Project Manager a quote for work prior to work being started.
Contractor shall not perform work without Project Manager’s approval of quote.
Project manager will furnish square footage and locations for aerification.
8. Ground Cover Maintenance & Wall Covering of Ficus Pumila, and All Other Vines a. All areas planted in ground covers shall be adequately irrigated to maintain vigorous growth. b. Groundcover beds shall be periodically edged to keep them in their intended space.
Groundcovers shall not be allowed to encroach into sidewalks, lawns, shrub beds, or other areas deemed as undesirable by the Project Manager.
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c. Groundcover plantings shall be periodically thinned and pruned for vigorous growth and overall appearance of the site.
d. Groundcovers in median and other Right of Way areas must be trimmed below thirty (30) inches at road/asphalt level for sight clearances for traffic safety. e. Wall covering of Ficus Pumila and other vines, will be trimmed back close to the wall and removed from trees and shrubs, and removed from planter areas as needed. Wall coverings shall not be allowed to grow over the top of the wall.
9. Hardscape Areas. All patios, curbs, gutters, pathways, sidewalks, and other hardscape areas (i.e.
Center median island points, roundabouts, etc.) adjacent to and part of the City owned property or Right of Way must be kept free of weeds, debris, leaves, grass clippings, etc. at all times to provide a safe and clean passage for users and to prevent slips and falls.
All areas covered by the contract must be kept free of debris and potential safety hazards generated by but not limited to, leaves, grass clippings, pruning, weeding, trimming, and other operations of the contractor, as well as glass, bottles, cans, trash, paper, and other yard waste. All trash and debris are to be removed and disposed of at the intervals established by the Level of Service and at the contractor’s expense.
Note: If and when using a blower or other power equipment the City’s municipal code
8.36.050 Exterior noise standards--Mobile noise sources prohibition against use. It is unlawful to operate any of the below-listed devices, appliances, equipment, or vehicles on public or private property abutting noise sensitive land uses between the weekday hours of seven p.m. and six a.m., and between the weekend hours of seven p.m. and nine a.m. a. Power-assisted leaf blowers, lawn mowers, edgers, or other power equipment used for the maintenance of property;
b. Vehicle equipment, which equipment is not expressly regulated by state or federal statute, such as car radios or sound amplification equipment which is audible more than twenty-five (25) feet from the exterior of vehicle;
c. Construction equipment including jackhammers, portable generators, pneumatic equipment, trenchers, or other such equipment, except for emergency repair purposes as provided in Section 8.36.070.
Refer to Exhibits D-1 and D-2 for square footages and locations.
C. IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City of Visalia will not be responsible for oral interpretations given by any City employee, representative, or others. Bidders are cautioned that any statements made that materially change any portion of the bid documents shall not be relied upon unless subsequently ratified by a formal written amendment to the bid document. The issuance of a written addendum is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be given. If any addenda are issued to this Invitation to Bid, the City will attempt to notify all prospective vendors who have secured same.
However, it will be the responsibility of each vendor, prior to submitting the competitive bid, to contact the Purchasing Division, 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291, (559) 713-4334 to determine if addenda were issued and to make such addenda a part of the competitive bid.
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This contract is considered a public works maintenance contract and therefore, subject to DIR monitoring.
All contractors and subcontractors bidding and performing work on Public Works Projects must be currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Awarded Contractor is required to furnish electronic payroll records for new projects to the Labor Commissioner.
No contract will be awarded unless that contractor and/or subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Bids by unregistered contractors submitted after will be rejected as non-responsive.
A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
If a project labor agreement (the term “project labor agreement” is defined in Public Contract Code 2500(b) (1) as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that establishes terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project or projects and is an agreement described in Section 158(f) of Title 29 of the United States Code) is used, then it must comply with the taxpayer protection provisions set forth in Public Contract Code section 2500(a). City of Visalia has no ordinances requiring or prohibiting such agreements.
The following statements and requirements are to be included in all City of Visalia public work contracts that require the payment of prevailing wages in accordance with California Labor Code (CLC). This RFB document becomes a part of the public works contract for this project and therefore, the CLC contract language requirements are incorporated into the contract. ❑ As set forth in CLC section 1771.1(a), all contractors and subcontractors must be currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to CLC section 1725.5 to be qualified to bid, be listed in a bid proposal, or perform any public work for the City of Visalia. Proof of registration for each contractor and subcontractor listed on the bid is required.
❑ As set forth is CLC section 1771.4 (a)(1), notice is given that this project is a public work, subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. ❑ As set forth in CLC section 1771.4(a) (2), the prime contractor is required by the City of Visalia to post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation. Information on required workplace postings may be found on the Department of Labor website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/wpnodb.html . ❑ The contractor and each subcontractor shall maintain all project records required under CLC for public works projects and preserve them for a minimum 3-year period to begin on the date a Notice of Completion is filed for the project. Please refer to the retention period required for any grant or specialized project funding. Some funding sources require an extended time period for records retention. ❑ In accordance with CLC section 1773.2, the contractor is required, by the City of Visalia, to post a copy of the determination of the Director of Labor Standards prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract at each job site. ❑ In accordance with labor code section 1776 and it’s enforcement (1771.4(a)(3)), for initial contracts awarded on or after April 1, 2015 each project contractor and subcontractor shall; o Maintain and furnish directly to the Labor Commissioner, bi-weekly, a certified copy of each weekly payroll as specified in section 1776 containing a statement of compliance with labor code sections 1771, 1811, and 1815, signed under penalty of perjury.
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o Make available or provide a certified copy of these payroll records and their supporting documentation within 10 days to all authorized parties upon written request and be subject to penalties for non-compliance as detailed in labor code section 1776. o Inform the City of Visalia of the location of the payroll records kept in compliance with labor code section 1776(g) and notify the City of Visalia within 5 working days of any change in their location. ❑ The City of Visalia will comply with any prevailing wage monitoring and enforcement activities required by the labor compliance programs of the Department of Industrial Relations including the withholding of contract payments in the amount of any underpayment of prevailing wage and applicable penalties as directed by the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with CLC section 1727(a). Any amount withheld will be released as directed by the Labor Commissioner upon receipt of a certified copy of a final order no longer subject to judicial review in accordance with CLC section 1742(f). ❑ As set forth in labor code section 1775(b), the following subcontractor provisions shall be included in any contract executed between the contractor and a subcontractor for performance of work on this public work project:
o As set forth in CLC section 1775(b)(1), any contract executed between a contractor and a subcontractor for the performance of work on a City of Visalia public works project shall include a copy of the provisions of Labor Code sections 1771, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815. These labor code sections must be included within or as attachments to the contract. o As set forth in CLC section 1776, the subcontractor shall maintain and furnish directly to the Labor Commissioner, bi-weekly, a certified copy of each weekly payroll as specified in section 1776 containing a statement of compliance with labor code sections 1771, 1776, 1811, and 1815, signed under penalty of perjury.
o As set forth in CLC section 1775(b)(2), the contractor shall monitor the payment of the specified general prevailing rate of per diem wages by the subcontractor to the employees, by periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor.
o As set forth in CLC section 1775(b) (3), upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages, the contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify the failure, including, but not limited to, retaining sufficient funds due the subcontractor for work performed on the public works project. o As set forth in CLC section 1775(b) (4), prior to making final payment to the subcontractor for work performed on the public works project, the contractor shall obtain an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury from the subcontractor that the subcontractor has paid the specified general prevailing rate of per diem wages to his or her employees on the public works project and any amounts due pursuant to Section 1813. Prior to the release of retention to the contractor, the COV will require a copy of the affidavit(s) completed by each listed subcontractor.
❑ In accordance with CLC section 1777.5(e), prior to commencing work on a contract for public work; every contractor shall submit contract award information to an applicable apprenticeship program that can supply apprentices to the site of the public work.
❑ Only apprentices, as defined in CLC section 3077, in training under apprenticeship standards approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAP) and party to written apprentice agreements under CLC section 3070-3098 may be employed at the apprentice wage rate on public works. ❑ Unless exempted under CLC section 1777.5(j), a contractor working on a public works contract of $30,000 or more shall employ the number of apprentices or the ratio of apprentices to journeymen stipulated in the applicable apprenticeship standards (CLC 1777.5(n)). In no event shall the ratio be less than one hour of apprentice work for every five hours of journeyman work. 235
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❑ The prime contractor is responsible for compliance with the requirements of CLC section 1777.5 for all apprenticable occupations employed on the contract. As stated in 1777.5 (o), the apprenticeship requirement does not apply to contracts of general contractors or to contracts of specialty contractors not bidding for work through a general or prime contractor when the contract is less than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).
❑ As stated in section 1777.7(e), the prime contractor will not be liable for any penalties assessed for violations of section 1777.5 if they have complied with the following requirements:
o The contract executed between the contractor and the subcontractor for the performance of work on the public works project shall include a copy of the provisions of section 1771, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815. These labor code sections must be included within or as attachments to the contract.
o The contractor shall continually monitor a subcontractor’s use of apprentices required to be employed on the public works project pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 1777.5, including, but not limited to, periodic review of the certified payroll of the subcontractor. o Upon becoming aware of a failure of the subcontractor to employ the required number of apprentices, the contractor shall take corrective action, including, but not limited to, retaining funds due to the subcontractor for work performed on the public works project until the failure is corrected. o Prior to making a final payment to the subcontractor for work performed on the public works project, the contractor shall obtain a declaration signed under penalty of perjury from the subcontractor that the subcontractor has employed the required number of apprentices on the public works project. ❑ The prime contractor is required to provide a signed affidavit declaring their compliance with California Labor Code sections 1771 (prevailing wage) and 1777.5 (apprenticeship) for all workers employed on the contract before final payment will be made on the contract by the City of Visalia.
Contract inclusion and/or attachments: The following item is required to be included either in the body of, as attachments to, or addendums of all public work contracts:
❑ As set forth in CLC section 1773, the City of Visalia shall obtain the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the public work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract from the Director of Industrial Relations. This will include the apprenticeship prevailing wage for all apprenticable trades. In accordance with labor code section 1773.2, this information is to be included in the contract itself.
10 days before the closing date of the bid, the project manager will review the prevailing wage rates included in any requests for bid proposals for updates and issue an addendum to notify interested bidders of any changes. General prevailing wage determinations made by the director of industrial relations for journeyman and apprentices may be found at:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/index.htm and
http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWAppWage/PWAppWageStart.asp E. CITY OF VISALIA LABOR COMPLIANCE MANUAL
Consultant shall fulfill requirements of Department of Industrial Relations and California Labor Codes by complying with the City of Visalia Labor Compliance Manual which is incorporated into This RFB and subsequent contract by reference and available at visaliapurchasing.org. Executed contract will include a hard copy of this document.
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. CONTRACTING AGENCY
The contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid will be administered by the City of Visalia Parks Maintenance Department. However, the City Purchasing Division shall be the final judge concerning issues or matters related to contract interpretation or problems regarding the terms, conditions, or scope of the contract.
B. TERM OF CONTRACT
The initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Contract shall begin on the first of the month immediately following the written Notice to Proceed or as scheduled between City Project Manager and Contractor.
The City will be presumed to request renewal unless the City delivers a thirty (30) day written notice of non-renewal to the Contractor prior to the renewal date.
If Contractor decides not to consent to renewal by the City, then they must provide the City Project Manager with a written notice of non-renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date.
Additionally, this Agreement may be terminated for convenience by the City, in whole or in part, by giving the Contractor fifteen (15) days written notice of the intent to terminate whenever the City determines that termination is in the best interest of the City. In the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, Contractor shall transfer to City any funds and/or accounts receivable on hand attributable to the use of CITY funds.
C. PRICING
All prices quoted in response to this Invitation to Bid shall be firm and fixed for twelve (12) months from the annual anniversary date of the agreement. In order to protect the interests of the City and to give the vendor a reasonable basis for bidding, a price adjustment feature is hereby incorporated into the specifications. Prices bid by vendor may be adjusted annually at time of contract renewal and upon mutual agreement of the parties to the contract to allow for price increases or decreases for labor and benefit rates, supplies and materials.
It will be the responsibility of the contractor to request a price adjustment and to provide all documentation necessary. The request for price adjustment must be submitted to the project manager in writing a minimum of thirty (30) but no sooner than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the annual anniversary date of the agreement. Requests filed after this time period will not be considered.
The unit prices for the ensuing contracts shall be based on the movement of the unadjusted figures of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U U.S.
City Average, All Items). The contract unit prices may be changed in an amount equal to the percentage of movement for the most recent twelve-month period closest to the anniversary month of contract. In no instance shall the price increase exceed 5%. The contracts unit price changes as a result of this formula shall be binding on the contractor for the subsequent contract year. The adjustment of the unit bid price shall not be retroactive and shall apply only to changes incurred after approval.
D. APPROXIMATE ESTIMATE
The quantities given on the bid proposal form and in the contract documents are approximate only, being given as a basis for comparison of bids, and the City of Visalia does not, expressly or by implication, agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith, but reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of work, or to omit portions of the work, as the City may deem necessary or advisable, at the prices bid.
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E. EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND SITE OF WORK
Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of the work site(s), specifications, other contract documents, and by any other means as they may believe necessary, as to the actual physical conditions, requirements, and difficulties under which the work must be performed. The submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the bidder has investigated, and is satisfied as to the conditions encountered, as to the character, quality and quantities of work to be performed and the materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the proposal and the City.
If the bidder receives an award as a result of this bid submission, failure to have made such investigations and examinations will in no way relieve the bidder from its obligations to comply in every detail with all provisions and requirements of the contract documents, nor will a plea of ignorance of such conditions and requirements be accepted as a basis for claim whatsoever by the bidder for additional compensation.
Any errors, omissions, or discrepancies found in the contract documents shall be called to the attention of the City and clarified prior to the submission of bids.
Should the contractor feel there has been a supplemental or oral modification, it shall be his responsibility to verify said modification in writing prior to submission of the bid.
F. DISCREPANCIES AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS
No bidder shall, at any time after the submission of a proposal, make a claim or assertion that there was any misunderstanding or lack of information regarding the nature or the amount of work necessary for the satisfactory completion of the job. Any errors, omissions, or discrepancies found in the project manual or other contract documents shall be called to the attention of the City and clarified prior to the submission of proposals or proceeding with the described work. The contractor shall be liable for any resultant damage where he recognized such error, inconsistency, or omission and knowingly failed to report it to the City.
The contractor will bear no liability for any errors that he discovers and reports to the City.
The bid documents (including all attachments and addenda), Bidder’s response to RFB, contract, and purchase order shall constitute the full contract for this project. Should the contractor feel there has been a supplemental or oral modification, it shall be his responsibility to verify said modification in writing prior to the submission of a proposal. Verbal information obtained otherwise will not be considered in awarding of bids.
G. BID FORMS
The City has furnished to each bidder a standard bid form, which, when filled out and executed, may be submitted as his bid. Bids not presented on forms so furnished will be disregarded.
All bids shall give the prices proposed in the spaces provided and shall be signed by the bidder who shall fill out all blanks in the bid form as therein required. No telegraphic bids will be considered.
All bids shall be submitted in a sealed cover and plainly marked as a bid and identifying the project to which the bid relates and the date of the bid opening therefore. Bids that are not properly marked may be disregarded. Bids may be rejected if they show any alteration of form, additions not called for, conditional bids, incomplete bids, erasures, or irregularities of any kind.
When bids are signed by an agent, other than the officer or officers of a corporation authorized to sign contracts on its behalf, or a member of a partnership, a “Power of Attorney” must be on file with the City of Visalia prior to opening bids or shall be submitted with the bid; otherwise, the bid will be rejected as irregular and unauthorized.
H. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
Any bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the time fixed in the public notice for the opening of bids, only by written request for the withdrawal of the bid filed with the Purchasing Manager. The request shall be executed by the bidder or his duly authorized representative. The withdrawal of a bid does not 238
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prejudice the right of the bidder to file a new bid. No bid may be withdrawn after the time fixed in the public notice for the opening of bids.
I. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
Only one bid may be submitted as a “prime contractor” for the same work by any firm, individual, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof. A contractor submitting a bid as a prime contractor may not also submit sub-bids to other competing prime contractors. Reasonable grounds for believing that any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof is interested in more than one proposal for the work contemplated will cause the rejection of all proposals in which such individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof is interested. A contractor who is not submitting a bid as a prime contractor may submit any number of sub-bids to competing prime contractors.
J. OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will be publicly opened at the time, date and place indicated in the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids.
Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present. Bidders name, location and bid amount will be read aloud. A bid summary will be prepared at that time. No other information will be provided until after bids have been fully examined and accepted. No bids will be received, nor considered, after the time fixed for receiving them. Late bids will be returned unopened to the sender.
K. INCURRING COSTS
The City of Visalia is not liable for any cost incurred by proposers in responding to this Invitation to Bid.
VII. PROTESTS/APPEALS
Because it is essential that bidders have confidence in the procurement procedures for soliciting and awarding contracts, it is the policy of the City to offer bidders the opportunity to appeal award of contracts.
The following procedures shall apply in regard to appeals:
1. Any actual bidder who is aggrieved in connection with this RFB or award of a contract hereunder may protest to the City of Visalia Purchasing Division in writing within five (5) working days after such aggrieved bidder knows, should have reasonably known, or could reasonably be expected to know, of the facts giving rise thereto; and
2. Should identify only the areas regarding big contradictions, procurement errors, quotation rating discrepancies, legality of procurement context, conflict of interest in the rating process and inappropriate or unfair competitive procurement grievance regarding the Bid process.
3. The City’s Purchasing Division shall have the authority to settle and resolve each protest. The resolution will be provided to bidder in writing within five (5) working days of receipt of the appeal unless the bidder is notified more time is required.
4. Further levels of appeal may be made in accord with the appeals provision contained in Chapter 5 of the City’s “Purchasing and Contract Procedures” which is available through City’s Purchasing Division.
VIII. AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
A. EVALUATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City of Visalia reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or the bidding process.
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by or investigation of such proposer fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of a contract and to deliver the services contemplated herein. The City expressly reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses or other money due to the City of Visalia.
The award, if made, will be made within ninety (90) days from bid closing date. Bidder agrees and so stipulates in submitting this bid, as though stated therein, and in any subsequent award of contract that:
1. Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, administrator, or officer of the City.
2. Contract, should it be awarded, shall be interpreted, construed, and given effect in all respects according to the laws of the State of California.
3. Should contractor be awarded contract, contractor shall not assign contract, or any part thereof, or any monies due or to become due thereunder, without prior consent of the City.
4. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor, its consultants, subcontractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct by the City.
5. Contractor shall hold the City harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for infringement or use of any copyrighted composition, secret process, patented or unpatented invention, article or appliance furnished or used in connection with the contract.
Contractor warrants that no gratuities, in the form of gifts, entertainment, or otherwise, were offered or given by the contractor, to any officer or employee of the City with a view toward securing the contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to any determination concerning the performance of the contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to terminate the contract, either in whole or in part, and any loss or damage sustained by the City in procuring on open market, any items which the contractor agreed to supply, shall be borne and paid for by the contractor. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under the contract. Contract shall be in the form of a City of Visalia Purchase Order and attachments of the bid documents, all addenda that were issued, the Contractor’s bid in response to the RFB document, along with Contractor’s Performance Bond and Certificate of Insurance.
6. Contractor is to sign a notice of acceptance (NOA) within 30 days of notice to award contract.
Contractor will have those 30 days to review the contracted areas prior to signing the (NOA) notice of acceptance. Failure to sign (NOA) will result in forfeiture of contract.
B. BASIS OF BID AWARD
Award of bid(s) shall be made to the lowest bidder, whose bid is deemed both responsive and responsible and meets the specifications and qualifications listed in bid document.
C. REFERENCES
Where indicated on Bid Forms, Bidder shall include a list of three (3) accounts, complete with locations, that have been maintained for at least three (3) years, and that are similar in size and characteristics to those listed in these contract documents.
D. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
All California agencies may purchase off of this agreement at the same prices, terms, conditions and specifications. Each agreement between a public agency and the successful contractor shall be found to be a separate and distinct legal and binding obligation of the successful contractor. The City of Visalia shall incur no responsibility in connection with purchase or agreement between another agency and the contractor. 240
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It shall be the successful contractor’s responsibility to inform potential public agencies of this cooperative requirements contract.
E. CONTRACT BONDS
Required Contract Bonds: The Awarded Bidder will be required to provide to the City of Visalia with a “Performance Bond” in the amount of 100% of the contract amount within ten (10) working days of the date of the “Notice of Award”.
The Performance bond shall remain in force for the duration of the contract. It shall be updated annually and as needed during the contract year due to additions/deletions to the contract. According to City standard the surety company must be a California Admitted Surety to its specified dollar limitation AND a current A.M. Best A: VIII rated surety.
F. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
Failure of the lowest responsible bidder, the second lowest responsible or third lowest responsible bidder to file acceptable bonds and meet with the project manager as provided herein within ten (10) days, not including weekends and legal holidays, after such bidder has received notice that the contract has been awarded to him may be just cause for the annulment of award.
IX. CONTROL OF WORK
A. CITY-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS
Project Manager’s Responsibility and Authority. All work shall be done under the general supervision of the project manager or his designee(s). The contractor shall bear all responsibility for, and have all control over, in accordance with the bid specifications, the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of the work and safety precautions or programs, and the project manager shall not have control over, nor bear responsibility for same. Nor will the project manager have control over nor bear responsibility for the acts or omissions of the contractor, sub-contractors, their agents, or employees, or for failure of any of these to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documents. The project manager has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contract documents. The project manager shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of work performed, rate of progress of work, and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part of the contractor.
Project Manager’s Decisions. All claims of the contractor shall be presented to the project manager for decision that shall be made in writing within a reasonable time. All decisions of the project manager shall be final except in case which time and/or financial considerations are involved, which may be subject to rulings from the City Attorney.
Suspension of Work. The project manager shall have the authority to suspend the work, wholly or in part, for such period or periods as he may deem necessary, due to unsuitable weather or other such conditions as are considered unfavorable for the prosecution of work, or failure on the part of the contractor to carry out the provisions of the contract. The contractor shall not suspend operation without the project manager’s permission.
Subcontracts. As specified by the contract documents the contractor shall submit in writing to the City the names of the subcontractors proposed for the work. The contractor is responsible to the City for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors, and of their direct and indirect employees, to the same extent, as he is responsible for the acts and omissions of his employees. The contract documents shall not be construed as creating any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the City. The contractor shall bind every subcontractor by the terms of the contract documents.
Oral Agreements. No oral order, objections, claim or notice by any party to the other shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in any of the contract documents and none of the provisions of the contract documents shall be held to be waived or modified by reason of any act whatsoever, other 241
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than by a definitely agreed waiver, or modification thereof, in writing, and no evidence shall be introduced in any proceeding of any other waiver or modification.
B. CARE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
The contractor shall be liable for all damage done to any structure arising through his operations. He shall take care of and maintain all retaining walls, sewers, water service, drains, and culverts encountered in the performance of the work. The contractor shall repair all damage done to any of the said structures through his acts or neglect and shall keep them in repair during the life of the contract. He shall in all cases leave them in as good condition as they were prior to the commencement of the work.
Care shall be taken not to move, without the consent of the City Engineer, any sewers, drains, culverts water service, pipes, poles or other structures.
C. EXISTING UTILITIES
Contractor’s attention is directed to the possible existence of utility services and other underground improvements. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to preserves and protect any such improvements. The contractor shall notify the project manager and Underground Service Alert companies of proposed locations and times for any and all excavations.
1. Prevention. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities.
The contractor shall notify the owners of all utilities and substructures not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to working in the vicinity of any such facility. In addition, the contractor shall request that the owners’ pothole or otherwise expose all non-City owned high-risk underground facilities. If damage occurs to a known utility, the contractor shall repair utility at no additional expense to the City of Visalia.
2. Damage. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, the contractor shall repair the utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with work performed. Contractor is to furnish written quotation prior to commencement of work.
3. Connections. The contractor shall not make connection to, or draw water from, any hydrant or pipeline without first obtaining permission of the public or private authorities having jurisdiction over the use of said fire hydrant or pipeline, and from the private or public agency owning the affected water system. For each such connection made, the contractor shall first attach to the fire hydrant, or pipeline, a valve and a meter, if required by said authority, of a size and type acceptable to said authorities and agency. The contractor will be granted privilege to draw water from an authorized point of connection as needed for proper execution of said contract.
D. LABOR
The contractor must provide sufficient supervisory and working personnel to accomplish all work included in this contract satisfactorily and on schedule. All personnel are to be physically able to perform their work. Only workmen thoroughly familiar with their line of work will be employed on the job. Any overseer, superintendent, laborer, or other person employed on the work by the contractor, who shall perform his work in a manner contrary to these specifications, or refuses to carry out the orders of the owner, shall be discharged immediately, and such persons shall not again be employed on the work.
Qualifications of Employees
1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.
2. The contractor and all employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and efficient manner so as to cause the least annoyance to the public. The project manager may require the contractor to remove any careless, incompetent, or objectionable employees whose continued presence is judged to be not in the City’s best interest.
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4. Operators of vehicles and equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Contractor shall provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired employees shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely and efficiently operating equipment.
All operators of vehicles and equipment shall be properly licensed and shall operate vehicles used in the performance of the contract in a safe and prudent manner.
E. USE OF CITY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
City of Visalia shall not furnish personnel to assist the contractor in performance of the contract. The contractor understands that any offers of assistance by City Personnel are unauthorized and the contractor shall not accept such offers.
City of Visalia shall not furnish any equipment to assist the contractor in performance of the contract except for Toro Sentinel irrigation controller remotes and keys needed for landscape maintenance. If the remote and keys need to returned before the final day of the contract or the last months payment will be withheld and or amount for replacements deducted.
Contractor understands that any offers by City of Visalia Personnel to use City equipment for loading, processing, and disposal of the property are unauthorized and the contractor shall not accept such offers.
Contractor shall be billed for City personnel labor, equipment, and materials whenever City forces are called upon to repair damage caused by the contractor in the performance of work associated with this contract.
F. MATERIALS
Contractor shall furnish and use, at his own expense, all materials, labor, tools, equipment and transportation necessary to provide contractual Landscape Maintenance for the areas identified in this RFB.
All vehicles utilized to carry out contracted work for the City shall be in compliance with the State of California emission inspection program.
X. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. BILLING AND PAYMENTS
Contractor is fully responsible for assuring that all services arising from the agreement are billed the correct and applicable contract rate. The contractor is required to establish and maintain a process to monitor its billing practices and will refund all over-charges that may occur. The City will routinely audit bills generated.
In connection with any cash discount offered, time will be computed from the date of complete delivery of the service as specified, or from the date correct invoices are received, if that date is later than the date of delivery. For the purposes of earning the discount, payment is deemed to be made on the date of the mailing of the City check.
B. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The contractor will be paid monthly in arrears for work satisfactorily performed under this contract. After completed work has been inspected and approved, payment will be made in no more than thirty (30) working days.
Contractor’s monthly invoice must include:
o A signed Landscape Inspection sheet,
o signed monthly meeting sheet,
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o signed irrigation schedule,
o a signed chemical usage report sheet, and
o a proposed chemical application sheet
C. CITY’S RIGHT TO WITHHOLD CERTAIN AMOUNTS
The City may withhold a sufficient amount of any payment otherwise due to the contractor to cover:
• Payments that may be past due and payable for just claims for labor or materials furnished in and about the performance of the work under this contract and as a result of contractor’s failure to properly make payments to its subcontractors or suppliers. • Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating the probable filing of claims. The City shall disburse and shall have the right to act as agent for the contractor in disbursing such funds as have been withheld pursuant to this subsection, to the party or parties who are entitled to payment therefrom.
The City will render to the contractor a proper accounting of all such funds disbursed on behalf of the contractor.
• Work required in the specifications which is not performed or is incomplete or for defective work not remedied.
• When Contractor is out of compliance with the requirements of the maintenance agreement, an appropriate downward adjustment in contractor’s payment shall be made. Downward adjustments will be made for incomplete and /or unsatisfactory work or non-performance based on a percentage of the estimated cost to the City for each area maintained by the Contractor. See tables below which list the cost adjustment percentage. The Area Cost Estimate used by the City will be the square footage descriptions contained in Exhibit D-2 (or as that document is amended if additional areas are added during the term of the Agreement) and then adjusted based on the Unit Price provided by the successful bidder.
Areas with Planters and Turf:
Area Cost Estimate Trash/Debris Turf Planters Trees Irrigation Utilities Clear 5% 25% 20% 25% 15% 5%
Areas with only Planters:
Area Cost Estimate Trash/Debris Planters Trees Irrigation Utilities Clear 5% 50% 25% 15% 5%
• If an inspection by City indicates an area is out of compliance, the City shall:
o Notify the Contractor in writing of the area that the inspection showed was incomplete or unsatisfactory,
o Describe the reason why the inspection listed the area as incomplete or unsatisfactory, o List the amount that the City will withhold if the area is not brought into compliance, and o List a date that re-inspection by the City shall occur. • If the area is not brought into compliance by the re-inspection date or the matter otherwise resolved, the City shall withhold the stated amount for the incomplete and/or unsatisfactory work from the next payment processed by the City.
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• If the corrections are not made by the Contractor, the City may, in the sole discretion of the City, have the out of compliance area brought into compliance by City forces or by a third party and charge the expense to the Contractor in lieu of a payment adjustment. • The City reserves the right to assess a $100 liquidated damage assessment per incident over and above the cost to correct the unsatisfactory condition for failure to perform any part of the work covered in this contract. Because it is difficult to estimate the potential costs to the City in responding to resident complaints over such conditions, $100 is set as a reasonable estimate of potential costs to the City in responding to a failure by the Contractor.
D. EXTRA WORK
The contractor shall do no extra work except upon written order from the City. For such extra work the contractor shall receive payment as agreed upon in writing. The contractor shall furnish the project manager with report sheets in duplicate for each day’s extra work no later than the working day following the performance of said work. After comparison with the project manager’s records, any necessary adjustments shall be made. The reports shall be signed by both parties before they become a basis of payment for the work performed. Payment for extra work shall be made at the unit price or lump sum previously agreed upon by the contractor and the project manager.
XI. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES & SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A. ASSIGNMENT
No assignment by the vendor of the contract or any part hereof, or of funds to be received thereunder, will be binding upon the City unless such assignment had prior written approval and consent of the City. In the event the City gives such consent, the terms and conditions of the agreement shall apply to and bind the party or parties to whom such work is assigned, sublet, or transferred.
B. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
1. This contract may be terminated without cause by the City, in whole or in part, by giving the contractor fifteen (15) days written notice of the intent to terminate whenever the City determines that termination is in the best interest of the City.
2. If the contractor shall fail to provide services or perform unsatisfactorily the work required by the terms and conditions of the contract, or materially breaches any of its obligations under this agreement the City may terminate the contract, in whole or in part by written notice. Termination shall take effect ten (10) calendar days after the date of mailing said termination notice. Termination for cause may result in a contractor being considered a non-responsible bidder in future bids for services under the City of Visalia Purchasing Policy and Procedures.
3. Any assignment, subletting, or transfer of the interest of the contractor, either in whole or in part, without the written consent of the City shall cause be for the City to immediately terminate the agreement for default.
4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this agreement, this agreement may be terminated by the City upon a single violation of this agreement.
5. In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled only to payment for work performed to date, less any costs paid by the City to bring areas contractor was terminated from back up to standards deemed acceptable by the Project Manager.
C. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF CITY FOR DEFAULT
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any unpaid balance due the contractor. The prices paid by the City shall be considered the prevailing market price at the time service is delivered.
D. PERMITS AND LICENSES
Possession of a City of Visalia Business Tax Certificate is not required to submit a bid in response to this invitation. However, contractor, and all subcontractors, shall be required to possess, at his/her own expense, a valid and current City of Visalia Business Tax Certificate, prior to commencing work. Fee is based on gross receipts for all business transactions in the City of Visalia. For additional information, contact the City of Visalia at (559) 713-4326. No payment on the contract will be made until such license is obtained. Contractor must possess all required State, Federal, and local licenses as it pertains to the scope of work of this RFB. Awarded Bidder must hold:
o A C-27 Landscape Contractor’s License,
o A Pesticide Applicator’s License (QAL category “B”), and o A valid Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License. o A valid Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration Number (as mentioned previously) o A valid City of Visalia Business Tax Certificate (as mentioned in Section E) Awarded Bidder must also obtain a valid City issued encroachment permit to work in City Right of Way E. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Attention of the bidder is particularly called to the requirement for ensuring that employees, and applicants for employment, are not discriminated against because of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, or gender. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to, the employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. It is understood and agreed that the contractor shall comply with all requirements, when applicable, of the California Fair Employment Practices Commission and provisions, when applicable, of all Federal, State of California, County of Tulare and City of Visalia laws and ordinances, in performance of fulfilling this agreement.
F. ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING
Each offeror, by submitting a proposal, certifies that it is not a party to any collusive action or any action that may be in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act by submitting a proposal, the offeror certifies that its proposal was made without fraud; that it has not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other offeror in connection with the offer; and that it has not conferred on any public employee, public member or public official having responsibility for this procurement transaction, any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or anything of more than nominal value. The offeror further certifies that no relationship exists between itself and the City or another person or organization that interferes with fair competition or constitutes a conflict of interest with respect to a contract with the City of Visalia.
G. DISCLOSURE OF INDEPENDENCE AND RELATIONSHIP
Prior to the award of any contract, the potential contractor may be required to certify in writing to the Purchasing Manager that no relationship exists between the contractor and any City employee, officer, official or agent that interferes with fair competition or is a conflict of interest with respect to a contract with the City of Visalia.
H. PREVAILING WAGES & LABOR LAWS
Consultant must comply with State and Federal Regulations that apply to this contract, including Prevailing Wage requirements as applicable. Pursuant to Sections 1770, et. seq., of the California Labor Code, the selected firm will be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. 246
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Labor Laws. The contractor, and all subcontractors, suppliers, and contractors, shall comply with all City, State and Federal orders regarding affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities and fair employment practices. Contractor shall also adhere to the requirements of State Labor Code Sections 1810 and 1815 pertaining to working hours and overtime rates of pay. The contractor or any subcontractor performing work or subcontracting to do any of the work contemplated by this contract shall comply with existing Labor Codes regarding employ of aliens except under extraordinary emergencies (Section 1851.5, 1850 to 1854).
I. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Visalia, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, defense costs, liability, or consequential damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with contractors (or contractors subcontractors, if any) performance or failure to perform, under the terms of this contract; except to the extent those which arise out of the negligence of the City of Visalia.
Without limiting the City of Visalia’s right to indemnification, it is agreed that contractor shall secure prior to commencing any activities under this contract, and maintain during the term of the contract, insurance coverage as follows:
1. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by California statutes.
2. Commercial general liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for Premises and Operations, Contractual Liability, Personal Injury Liability, Products and Completed Operations Liability, Broad Form Property Damage (if applicable), Independent Contractor’s Liability (if applicable).
3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage with a combined single limit of not less that One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles and shall be provided by a business automobile policy.
Each insurance policy required by this contract shall contain the following clause:
“This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Purchasing Department, City of Visalia, 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291.”
In addition, the commercial general liability and comprehensive automobile liability policies required by this contract shall contain the following clauses:
“It is agreed that any insurance maintained by the City of Visalia shall apply in excess of and not contribute with insurance provided by this policy.”
“The City of Visalia, its officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers are added as additional insureds as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of the named insured, performed under this contract with the City of Visalia.” J. PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY
The contractor shall at all times so conduct his work as to insure the protection of persons and property in a manner satisfactory to the City. The contractor agrees that he shall maintain the work site and adjacent areas thereto, including all rights-of-way, in a reasonable, secure, and safe manner during the course of work.
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Traffic and Access. The contractor shall at all times so conduct his work as to insure the least possible obstruction to traffic, vehicular and pedestrian, and inconvenience to the general public and the residents in the vicinity. The contractor shall notify the occupants of all affected properties at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any temporary obstruction of access. No overnight closure of any driveway will be allowed except as permitted by the owner. When working in City Right of Way, the Contractor shall comply with the California Department of Transportation, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices that specifies safety procedures that protect the Contractor’s employees and the driving public.
Street Closures and Detours. Street closures will not be allowed except as specifically permitted by the City and the proper governmental authority. The contractor shall prepare any traffic control or detour plans that may be required as directed by the City of Visalia.
K. SAFETY ORDERS
The contractor shall comply with the provisions of any ordinances or regulations regarding requirements for the protection of excavations and the nature of such protection. Fire hydrants on or adjacent to the work shall be kept accessible to firefighting equipment at all times.
Contractor shall agree that all material delivered and services rendered under this bid complies, as applicable, with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (or latest revisions), including all applicable amendments thereof, the State of California Industrial Safety Act, and regulations issued thereunder and the Williams-Steiger Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, and certifies that all items furnished under this bid will conform and comply with the indemnification and hold harmless clause for all damages assessed against Buyer as a result of contractor’s failure to comply with the Act and the standards issued thereunder and for the failure of the items furnished under this Order to so comply. This guarantee is in addition to, and not intended as a limitation on, any other warranty, expressed or implied.
In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.
L. HAZARDOUS WASTE
Contractor shall notify the project manager immediately if any hazardous materials are found on site.
M. DUST ABATEMENT
The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and means required and shall carry out effective measures wherever and as often as necessary to prevent his operation from producing dust in amounts damaging to property, cultivated vegetation, or domestic animals or causing a nuisance to persons living or occupying buildings in the vicinity. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from any dust originating from his operations. The dust abatement measures shall be continued until the contractor is relieved of further responsibility by the project manager. No separate payment will be allowed for dust abatement measures and all costs thereof shall be included in the various prices named in the bid sheet for completion of the work.
N. NOISE LEVELS
Contractor shall comply with the City of Visalia’s Municipal Code, Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.36 Noise. The City of Visalia Municipal Code can be found at http://www.visaliapurchasing.org.
O. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Meet requirements of NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), and SHA (Mining Safety and Health Act of 1977), where applicable, as well as ANSI (American National Standards Institute.)
P. RIGHT TO REQUIRE PERFORMANCE
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breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be waiver of any succeeding breach of such provision or as a waiver of any provision itself.
Q. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall, in the performance of work under this contract, fully comply with all applicable Federal, State or Local laws, rules regulations or ordinances and shall hold the City harmless from any liability resulting from failure of such compliance.
R. VENUE
Any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. Venue for any litigation arising out of the contract will be vested in Tulare County, California.
S. FIREARMS
Firearms Prohibited: Guns may not be carried by contractors/vendors/consultants while working on City of Visalia premises without the expressed written approval of a City of Visalia Department Head, or an exemption in the contract. If a contractor/vendor/consultant is caught carrying a gun, without City permission, their contract will be terminated.
T. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions.
Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.
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Bidding Agency:____________________
EXHIBIT ‘A’ BID FORM
RFB-26-27-03, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF QUADRANT F
In compliance with the City’s Notice Inviting Sealed Bids No. 26-27-03 dated: __________, the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor, appurtenances, and incidentals required to perform Landscape Maintenance Service as set forth in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of RFB-26-27-03 including all Exhibits and related contract documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein.
BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the work sites, Instructions to BIDDERs, Scope of Work and all contract requirements. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following Bid Schedule.
BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that prices bid include all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, fuel, tools, appurtenant expenses, taxes, permits, licenses, royalties, fees and all costs associated with performing the work described in the bidding documents including all exhibits and attachments.
BIDDER hereby agrees to execute a contract and provide insurance and a performance bond within ten (10) working days, or such further time as may be allowed in writing by the Purchasing Division, after receiving notification of the acceptance of this Bid, and it is hereby mutually understood and agreed that in case the BIDDER does not, the accompanying Bid Guarantee shall be forfeited to the City of Visalia as liquidated damages, and said Purchasing Division may proceed to award the contract to others.
BIDDER agrees to abide by all requirements of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) applicable to this public works contract and specified in the City of Visalia Labor Compliance Manual, including but not limited to assuring valid DIR registration numbers for all Contractors and Subcontractors performing work under this contract, payment of state prevailing wages, and uploading weekly certified payrolls to the Labor Commissioner.
BIDDER further declares that he/she has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with said bid.
The quantities given on the Bid form and any related contract documents are estimates only. They are given as a basis for comparison of Bids. The City of Visalia does not, expressly, or impliedly agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith and reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of work, or to omit portion of the work, as the City deems necessary or advisable, at the prices Bid.
The City will determine the lowest bidder by the Lowest Total Bid Amount for Level A Service.
Award will be to the lowest bidder whose bid is deemed both responsive and responsible and meets all criteria required. The City reserves the right to award the contract at a service level deemed appropriate for the areas in the Quadrant. The resulting contract award may be one of the following:
• All areas of the Quadrant at Level A;
• All areas of the Quadrant at Level B;
• All areas of the Quadrant at Level C; or
• A combination of Service Levels deemed appropriate for each area of the Quadrant Once awarded, the City reserves the right to increase or decrease the Level of Service in any area(s) of the Quadrant, through a contract amendment, according to the Contractor’s bid pricing. The City also reserves the right to add or delete areas from this contract if needed. Any added or deleted areas will cause a price adjustment to contract. Price adjustments will be based on the Contractor’s unit price for the Level of Service being provided to the specific area. Any new areas that may be added shall be maintained to the same standards required by the specifications of the Service Level for that specific area.
BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this proposal by affixing his/her signature on the Bid Form.
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All bids will be checked for accuracy. In the case of discrepancy in amounts bid, the unit cost shall prevail as basis for award.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF QUADRANT F, PER SPECIFICATIONS OF RFB-26-27-03 Level A Service
Service once per week
(52 services annually)
Quantity
(Sq. Footage) X
Unit Cost
(Monthly) =
Monthly Price
Turf (including irrigation maintenance) 152,536 sq. ft. X $________/sq. ft. = $_____________ Planter (trees, shrubs, ground cover,
vine cover on walls and weed control) 297,706 sq. ft. X $________/sq. ft. = $_____________ Total Monthly for Level A Service $_____________
Level B Service
• Service once per week for 8
months (35 services annually)
• Service at two-week intervals for
4 months (9 services annually)
Quantity
(Sq. Footage) X
Unit Cost
(Monthly) =
Monthly Price
Turf (including irrigation maintenance) 152,536 sq. ft. X $________/sq. ft. = $_____________ Planter (trees, shrubs, ground cover,
vine cover on walls and weed control) 297,706 sq. ft. X $________/sq. ft. = $_____________ Total Monthly for Level B Service $_____________
Level C Service
Service at two-week intervals
(26 services annually)
Quantity
(Sq. Footage) X
Unit Cost
(Monthly) =
Monthly Price
Turf (including irrigation maintenance) 152,536 sq. ft. X $________/sq. ft. = $_____________ Planter (trees, shrubs, ground cover,
vine cover on walls and weed control) 297,706. ft. X $________/sq. ft. = $_____________ Total Monthly for Level C Service $_____________
Alternate Bid Item: Contractor’s Hourly Rate
Applicable only to major repairs or Extra Work as authorized by Project Manager. $__________per hour _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bidding Company’s Name Business Address City State Zip
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature Date Printed Name of Person Authorized to sign ________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No. Fax No. Email Address
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CITY OF VISALIA BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE NO: ____________________________ (A City Business License is not required to submit a bid; however, vendor is required to obtain a City Business License prior to commencement of work or if vendor is presently transacting business within the City of Visalia regardless of whether the business address is actually located within the City. Contact the Business License Division for clarification of questions at 559-713-4326
FEDERAL TAX I.D. NO: __________________________________ BIDDING CONTRACTOR’S D.I.R. REGISTRATION #__________________________________ BIDDER HAS SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING WITH BID:
10% Bid Guarantee Bond Yes______ No________
Pesticide Applicator’s License (QAL) Category “B” Yes____ No________ Valid Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License Yes______ No________ If Bidder is subcontracting this work to any entity holding a Pesticide Applicator’s License (QAL category B) and a valid Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License. Bidder must properly identify all Subcontractors on the Subcontractor Listing Form submitted at time of bid. All Subcontractors must be DIR Registered and maintain registration in order to perform work under this contract.
Failure to submit the above REQUIRED items may result in disqualification of bid.
DESIGNATION OF SURETIES
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for all brokers and sureties from whom bidder intends to procure insurance, i.e., describe your insurance coverage, including the name of your carrier.
Company Name Address Tel. No. Contact
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REFERENCES
Bidder is to list three (3) accounts as references, complete with locations, that Bidder has maintained for at least three (3) years and are similar in size and characteristics to those listed in this RFB.
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name Contact Person Phone Length of Contract
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Description and Location of area(s) maintained.
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name Contact Person Phone Length of Contract
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Description and Location of area(s) maintained.
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name Contact Person Phone Length of Contract
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Description and Location of area(s) maintained.
SUBCONTRACTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 4100 to 4113 inclusive of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the undersigned hereby designates below for the project, opposite various portions of the work, the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the of the total bid. All work not listed below shall be performed by the undersigned bidder. It is understood that the bidder, if awarded the contract, shall not substitute any subcontractor in place of the subcontractors herein designated without the consent of the City and the approval of the project manager. If additional space is needed, please attach on a separate sheet of paper.
1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Address Email
______________________________________________________________________________________ CSLB # Expires Trade DIR Registration #
2. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Address Email
______________________________________________________________________________________ CSLB # Expires Trade DIR Registration #
3. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name Address Email
______________________________________________________________________________________ CSLB # Expires Trade DIR Registration #
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EXHIBIT “B-1”
Submit with Bid
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
(EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246)
Equal Opportunity Clause
Unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Executive Orders 10925, 11114 or Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, during the performance of each contract with the City of Visalia, the BIDDER agrees as follows:
1. The BIDDER will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation. The BIDDER will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The BIDDER agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
2. The BIDDER will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, placed by or on behalf of the BIDDER, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation.
3. The BIDDER will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or the workers’ representative of the BIDDER’s commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice on conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
4. The BIDDER will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and the rules, regulations and relevancy orders of the Secretary of Labor.
5. The BIDDER will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.
6. In the event of the BIDDER’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this subcontract or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this subcontract may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole, or in part and the BIDDER may be declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with the procedures authorized in accordance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or otherwise provided by law.
6. The BIDDER will include the provisions of Paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each SUBBIDDER or vendor. The BIDDER will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance. Provided, however, that in the event the BIDDER becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a SUBBIDDER or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the BIDDER may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States.
Note: EO 011246 rescinded January 2025.
Company Name:_________________________________ Business Address:____________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________________________Date:____________________________ Name of Signing Official (Print or Type):_____________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Company Seal (if any):
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EXHIBIT “B-2”
Submit with Bid
CERTIFICATE OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
(BIDDERS/SUBCONTRACTORS)
1. “Segregated facilities,” as used in this provision, means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees, that are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise.
2. By the submission of a bid, the BIDDER certifies that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained. The BIDDER agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in the contract.
3. By submission of the bid, the BIDDER further agrees that (except where it has obtained identical certifications from proposed SUBCONTRACTORs for specific time periods) it will:
(a) Obtain identical certifications from proposed SUBCONTRACTORs before the award of subcontracts under which the SUB-BIDDER will be subject to the Equal Opportunity clause;
(b) Retain such certifications in its files; and
(c) Forward this certification and the following notice to the proposed SUBCONTRACTORs:
NOTICE OF PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTORS OF REQUIREMENT
FOR CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
A certificate of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted before the award of a subcontract under which the SUBCONTRACTOR will be subject to the equal Opportunity clause. The certification may be submitted either for each SUBCONTRACTOR for all subcontracts during a period (i.e., quarterly, semiannually, or annually).
4. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to the Nonsegregated Facilities provisions above.
Company: ____________________________________________________________________________ Business Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:________________________________ Name of Signing Official (Print or Type) :________________________________ Title of Signing Official: __________________________________________Company Seal (if any):
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EXHIBIT “B-3”
Submit with Bid
BID GUARANTEE
Known all men by these presents:
That we, ___________________________________________________________________________________ as principal and __________________________________________________ as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Visalia (obligee) in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid of the principal, to be paid to the said City or its certain attorney, its successors and assigns, for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presented.
In no case shall the liability of the surety hereunder exceed the sum of $____________________.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal has submitted the above mentioned bid to the City of Visalia for certain construction specifically described as follows, for which bids are to be opened at ___________________________ on ___________________________________ for improvement of Invitation to Bid No. 26-27-03
Project: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF QUADRANT F, VISALIA, CA NOW THEREFORE, if the aforesaid principal is awarded the contract, and within the time and manner required under the specifications, after the prescribed form in accordance with the bid, and files the two bonds with the City of Visalia, one to guarantee faithful performance and the other to guarantee payment of labor and materials, as required by law, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
In the event suit is brought upon this bond by the obligee and judgment is recovered, the surety shall pay all costs incurred by the obligee in such suit, including a reasonable attorney’s fee to be fixed by the court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this _______________________________ day of _______________________________, 2026 Company (Principal): ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature:______________________________________________ Date:____________________ Name of Signing Official: _____________________________________________________________Title:_____________________ Company Seal (if any):
Company (Surety): ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:____________________ Name of Signing Official: ____________________________________________________________Title:_______________________ Company Seal (if any):
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EXHIBIT “B-4”
Submit with Bid
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
CITY OF VISALIA )
_________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he or she is _________ of __________ the party making the foregoing Bid; that the Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham Bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any BIDDER or anyone else to put in a sham Bid, or that anyone shall refrain from Bidding; that the BIDDER has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid price of the BIDDER or any other BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the Bid are true; and, further, that the BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham Bid.
Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date:_________________ Company Seal (if any):
State of California
County of ________________________
On this __________ day of _______________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 and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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. 257
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EXHIBIT “B-5”
Submit with Bid
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
(CALIF. LABOR CODE § 3700)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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CITY OF VISALIA )
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work under this contract.
Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________
Company Seal (if any):
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EXHIBIT “B-6”
Submit with Bid
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
By submission of a bid, the BIDDER certifies it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C., 12101 et. seq., and will maintain compliance throughout the life of this Contract. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________
Company Seal (if any):
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EXHIBIT “B-7”
Submit with Bid
The following disclosure and statement apply to the Bidder/Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/ Vendor/Supplier or Company:
1. submitting a bid or proposal in response to a solicitation by City of Visalia; or
2. as Awardee of a contract/purchase order which is subject to approval by the Visalia City Council.
OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Bidder/Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/Vendor/Supplier or Company _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address
List the names of all principals, partners, and/or trustees. For corporations, provide names of officers, directors and all stockholders owning more than 10% equity interest in corporation:
__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
California Government Code Section 84308, also know as the “Levine Act,” can prohibit members of the Visalia City Council from participating in any action related to a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve (12) months, and for twelve (12) months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution(s) by a party to be awarded a specific contract.
The following website contains a list of current Visalia City Council Members, https://www.visalia.city/government/city_council/default.asp. You are responsible for reviewing the names of Visalia City Council Members prior to making the following disclosure:
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to a Visalia City Council Member in the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the submission of your proposals or the anticipated date of any City Council action related to this contract? YES:_____ NO:_____. If yes, please identify the City Council Member(s) and date(s) of contribution in the space below:
Council Member(s) Name Date of Contribution(s)
Answering YES, does not preclude the City of Visalia from awarding a contract to your firm or from taking any subsequent action related to the contract. It does, however, preclude the identified Visalia City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to this contract.
NOTICE: The disclosure duty under state law continues for twelve (12) months after the award. If the above information regarding contributions changes during this time after the award, then the awardee is required to update this disclosure form.
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EXHIBIT “B-8”
Submit with Bid
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
STD.21 (REV.12-93)
I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.
CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM NAME FEDERAL ID NUMBER
BY(Authorized Signature) DATE EXECUTED
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) ( )
TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM’S MAILING ADDRESS
The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The above-named contractor or grant recipient will:
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a).
2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all of the following:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,
(b) The person’s or organization’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, (c) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
3. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355©, that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant:
(a) Will receive a copy of the company’s drug-free workplace policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company’s statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant.
4. At the election of the contractor or grantee, from and after the “Date Executed” and until ____________ (NOT TO EXCEED 36 MONTHS), the state will regard this certificate as valid for all contracts or grants entered into between the contractor or grantee and this state agency without requiring the contractor or grantee to provide a new and individual certificate for each contract or grant. If the contractor or grantee elects to fill in the blank date, than the terms and conditions of this certificate shall have the same force, meaning effect and enforceability as if a certificate were separately, specifically, and individually provided for each contract or grant between the contractor or grantee and this state agency.
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EXHIBIT “B-9”
Submit with Bid
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.)
As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to penalty for perjury that the option checked below relating to the Contractor’s status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.) is true and correct:
⃝ The Contractor is not:
(1) Identified on the current list of persons and entities engaged in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203; or
(2) A financial institution that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of $20,000,000 or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203, if that person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran. ⃝ The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, the City will be unable to obtain the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract.
⃝ The amount of the Contract payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed $1,000,000 over the life of the contract (up to 5 years).
Signature:____________________________________ Printed Name:_________________________ Title:______________________________________ Agency Name:_____________________________ Date:____________________
Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall be reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or eligibility to bid on contracts for three years. 262
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EXHIBIT “C”, Sample Contract – do not submit with Bid
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
OF QUADRANT F
(City of Visalia Bid No. 26-27-03)
This Agreement, entered into and effective this ________ day of ________________, 2026 [“Effective Date”], by and between the City of Visalia, hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”, and ____________________________ hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACTOR”, “BIDDER”, or “SUBRECIPIENT”.
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is an ____________________ (insert individual or entity type) with a primary business address of ____________________ and SSN or EIN: ____________________; and WHEREAS, CITY is a municipal corporation and Charter Law City; and WHEREAS, CITY desires to enter into an annual contract for Landscape Maintenance which was let to bid on ___________ as evidenced by Bid No. 26-27-03 (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, City of Visalia reviewed and evaluated responses to the Bid and determined to award an contract to CONTRACTOR for the project; and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents it is licensed, qualified, and willing to complete the Project pursuant to terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. TERM:
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and expire upon completion of all obligations of the parties, unless earlier terminated by the parties. The initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the CITY’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods.
CITY will be presumed to request renewal unless the CITY delivers a thirty (30) day written notice of non-renewal to the CONTRACTOR prior to the renewal date.
If the CONTRACTOR decides not to consent to renewal by the CITY, then CONTRACTOR must provide the CITY with written notice of non-renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date.
Additionally, this Agreement may be terminated for convenience by the CITY, in whole or in part, by giving the CONTRACTOR fifteen (15) days’ written notice of the intent to terminate whenever the City determines that termination is in the best interest of the City. In the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer to CITY any funds and/or accounts receivable on hand attributable to the use of CITY funds. Contractor shall be entitled only to payment for work performed to date, less any costs paid by the City to bring areas contractor was terminated from back up to standards deemed acceptable by the Project Manager.
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2. ATTACHMENTS INCORPORATED:
The following are attachments for this Agreement. Said attachments are incorporated into this Agreement as if included in full in the body:
ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION
Attachment 1 General Contract Provisions
Attachment 2 Insurance Requirements
Attachment 3 City of Visalia RFB-26-27-03, Landscape Maintenance of Quadrant F, including all attachments and addenda
Attachment 4 CONTRACTOR’s bid in response to Bid No. 26-27-03
3. CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF SERVICES and COMMITMENTS*:
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services for the stated compensation on or before the stated completion dates (if any) (“Scope of Services”):
All work described in Scope of Services in Bid No. 26-27-03.
4. CITY COMMITMENTS:
CITY shall perform the following tasks on or before the stated completion dates:
TASK COMPLETION DATE
Pay Contractor as work is completed and invoiced (monthly) As requested by Contractor (monthly)
5. COMPENSATION:
CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR compensation for services as indicated in Paragraph 4 above; however, CITY shall pay not more than the following amount as total compensation under this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Such sum shall be expended and paid by CITY on a reimbursement basis for services actually performed based on invoices, receipts, time sheets and similar documents presented by CONTRACTOR to CITY.
6. CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENTS:
All prices quoted in response to this Invitation to Bid shall be firm and fixed for twelve (12) months from the annual anniversary date of the agreement. In order to protect the interests of the City and to give the vendor a reasonable basis for bidding, a price adjustment feature is hereby incorporated into the specifications. Prices bid by vendor may be adjusted annually at time of contract renewal and upon mutual agreement of the parties to the contract to allow for price increases or decreases for labor and benefit rates, supplies and materials.
It will be the responsibility of the contractor to request a price adjustment and to provide all documentation necessary. The request for price adjustment must be submitted to the project manager in writing a minimum of thirty (30) but no sooner than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the annual anniversary date of the agreement. Requests filed after this time will not be considered.
The unit prices for the ensuing contracts shall be based on the movement of the unadjusted figures of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U, U.S. City Average, All Items). The contract unit prices may be changed in an amount equal to the percentage of movement for the most recent twelve-month period closest to the anniversary date of contract. In no instance shall the price increase exceed 5%. The contracts unit price changes as a result of this formula shall be binding on the contractor for the subsequent contract year. The 264
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adjustment of the unit bid price shall not be retroactive and shall apply only to changes incurred after approval.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed on the day and year first above written.
CONTRACTOR
Dated: _______________ By: _______________________________________________ Authorized Officer: I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am fully authorized to execute this Agreement for CONTRACTOR in the capacity I have stated, and that such execution is sufficient to bind the CONTRACTOR.
CITY OF VISALIA
Dated: _______________ By: _________________________________________________ City Manager
Dated: _______________ By: _________________________________________________ City Attorney
Dated: _______________ By: _________________________________________________ City of Visalia Risk Manager
Dated: ________________ By: _________________________________________________ City of Visalia Project Manager
Total Compensation: Not to exceed $______________ annually, at Contractor’s stated bid prices
Source of Funds: Local Revenues
Payment Schedule: Within 30 days of receipt of Contractor’s itemized invoice. 265
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Exhibit “C”
Attachment 1
GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS
A. Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of any successors to or assigns of the parties.
B. Prohibition of Assignment: Neither party shall assign, delegate or transfer their rights and duties in this Agreement without the written consent of the other party.
C. Notices: Notice shall be sufficient hereunder if personally served upon the City Clerk of the CITY or an officer or principal of the CONTRACTOR, or if sent via the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
CITY OF VISALIA CONTRACTOR:______________________
_______________________
707 W. Acequia Ave. _______________________
Visalia, CA 93291 _______________________
Attention: City Clerk Attention: _____________
D. Independent Contractor: It is understood and agreed by the parties herein that CONTRACTOR, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act as an independent contractor, and therefore shall obtain no rights to any fringe benefits that accrue to regular full-time CITY employees.
E. Jurisdiction/Venue/Waiver Of Removal: This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in California. Any action brought to interpret or enforce this Agreement, or any of the terms or conditions hereof, shall be brought in Tulare County, California. The CONTRACTOR hereby expressly waives any right to remove any action to a county other than Tulare County as permitted pursuant to Section 394 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
F. Integration/Modification: This Agreement and each of the documents and exhibits or attachments referenced herein, which are incorporated by reference, represents the entire understanding of the parties as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by the parties, unless otherwise explicitly authorized.
G. Conflict With Law: If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with said law, but the remainder of the Agreement shall be in full force and effect.
H. Indemnification: The CONTRACTOR waives any and all claims and recourse against the CITY, including the right of contribution of loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incidental to the CONTRACTOR’s performance of this Agreement, except claims arising from the concurrent or sole negligence of the CITY or its officers, agents or employees.
The CONTRACTOR will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (at CITY’s option) the CITY against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, or liability arising out of the CONTRACTOR’s performance of this Agreement except for liability arising out of the concurrent or sole negligence of the CITY or its officers, agents, or employees.
I. Guarantees and Warranties:
1. IN GENERAL: All guarantees and warranties specifically called for by the specifications and/or this Agreement shall expressly run to the benefit of the CITY.
J. Attorney’s Fees: In the event either party commences any action, arbitration or legal proceedings for the enforcement of this Agreement, the prevailing party, as determined by the court or arbitrator, shall be entitled to recovery of its attorney’s fees and court costs incurred in the action brought thereon. 266
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K. Headings: Section headings are provided for organizational purposes only and do not in any manner affect the scope or intent of the provisions thereunder.
L. Firearms Prohibited: Guns may not be carried by contractors/vendors/consultants while working on City of Visalia premises without the expressed written approval of a City of Visalia Department Head, or an exemption in the contract. If a contractor/vendor/consultant is caught carrying a gun, without City permission, their contract will be terminated.
M. City Ordinance: Contractor shall follow all rules and regulations regarding the City of Visalia Ordinances. Any fines resulting from not following the City’s ordinance, including but not limited to the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance, will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
N. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State. 267
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Exhibit “C”
Attachment 2
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. CONTRACTOR Insurance. CONTRACTOR, at its sole cost and expense, for the full term of this Agreement (and any extensions thereof), shall obtain and maintain at a minimum compliance with all of the following insurance coverage(s) and requirements. Such insurance coverage shall be primary coverage as respects CITY and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY shall be in excess of CONTRACTOR’s insurance coverage and shall not contribute to it.
2. Subcontractor(s’) Insurance. If CONTRACTOR utilizes one or more subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain independent insurance as to each subcontractor or otherwise provide evidence of insurance coverage for each subcontractor equivalent to that required of CONTRACTOR in this Agreement.
3. Types of Insurance and Minimum Limits. The following types of insurance and minimum limits are required providing at least the following minimum coverage and limits of liability:
a. Worker’s Compensation written in accordance with the laws of the State of California providing coverage for any and all employees of CONTRACTOR in the minimum statutorily required coverage amounts;
b. Automobile Liability Insurance for each of CONTRACTOR’s vehicles used in the performance of this Agreement, including owned, non-owned (e.g. owned by CONTRACTOR’s employees or contractors), leased or hired vehicles, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
c. Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit, including coverage for:
(1) bodily injury;
(2) personal injury;
(3) broad form property damage;
(4) contractual liability;
(5) cross-liability;
(6) products and completed operations liability
4. Other Insurance Provisions.
If any insurance coverage required in this Agreement is provided on a “Claims Made” rather than “Occurrence” form, CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain the required coverage for a period of three (3) years after the expiration of this Agreement (hereinafter “post agreement coverage”) and any extensions thereof.
CONTRACTOR may maintain the required post agreement coverage by renewal or purchase of prior acts or tail coverage. This provision is contingent upon post agreement coverage being both available and reasonably affordable in relation to the coverage provided during the term of this Agreement. For purposes of interpreting this requirement, a cost not exceeding 100% of the last annual policy premium during the term of this Agreement in order to purchase prior acts or tail coverage for post agreement coverage shall be deemed to be reasonable.
5. Endorsements.
All required Automobile and Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to contain the following clauses:
a. The City of Visalia, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers are added as additional insureds as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of the named insured, performed under contract with the City of Visalia.
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b. It is agreed that any insurance maintained by the City of Visalia shall apply in excess of and not contribute with insurance provided by this policy.
c. This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City Clerk, City of Visalia, 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA, 93291
6. Proof of Coverage.
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide its insurance broker(s) with a full copy of these insurance provisions and provide CITY on or before the effective date of this Agreement with Certificate(s) of Insurance for all required coverages. Copies of all the required Endorsements shall be attached to the Certificate(s) of Insurance or other evidence of insurance acceptable to the City of Visalia, which shall be provided by CONTRACTOR’s insurance company as evidence of the stipulated coverages. This Proof of Coverage shall then be mailed to the City of Visalia at the following address:
City of Visalia
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Attn: Purchasing Division
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City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
(559)713-4334 [email protected]
CITY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BID
RFB No. 26-27-03
Landscape Maintenance of Quadrant F
ADDENDUM NO. 1
Issued: July 31, 2026
Submittals Due: No later than 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 6, 2026 This Addendum is being issued to provide responses to questions that have been received. This addendum becomes part of the RFB-26-27-03 bid and contract documents. This addendum must be signed and submitted with bid.
ITEM 1: CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS