Visalia City Council
City Council Chambers
Agenda — 52 items
- 1 ROLL CALL
- 2 CALL TO ORDER WORK SESSION - 4:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)
- 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 4 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.
- 5 WORK SESSION AND ACTION ITEMS (as described)
- 1. New Employee Introductions: Public Works: Andrew Stanley - Solid Waste Operator Eddie Moreno - Solid Waste Operator Faptima Velasco - Industrial Waste Inspector Samuel Aceves - Industrial Waste Inspector Rehana Cale - Sr. Project Manager Arturo Enriquez - Street Maintenance Worker
- 2. Presentation by Tulare County Health and Human Services - Presentation on California’s implementation on Proposition 1, funding opportunities and an update on the Care Court implementation.
- 3. Potential Municipal Ordinance Update - Receive staff presentation and provide comment and/or direction on Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 10.16.050 Use of Streets for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited (on-going parking).
- 4. Potential Municipal Ordinance Update - Receive staff presentation and provide comment and/or direction on potential amendments to Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 8.40 “Nuisances”, Section(s) 8.40.020 “Definitions” to define illegal dumping and 8.40.030 “Public Nuisances” to make illegal dumping in the public right of way punishable with a fine of $1,000 per day.
- 4. Potential Municipal Ordinance Update - Receive staff presentation and provide comment and/or direction on potential amendments to Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 8.40 “Nuisances”, Section(s) 8.40.020 “Definitions” to define illegal dumping and 8.40.030 “Public Nuisances” to make illegal dumping in the public right of way punishable with a fine of $1,000 per day.
- 10 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM (Or, immediately following Work Session)
- 11 CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
- 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 13 INVOCATION
- 14 SPECIAL PRESENTATION / RECOGNITION
- 1. Recognition of South Valley United Boys 07 - National Premier League National Champions
- 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 17 This is the time for people to comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council. The Council asks that you keep your comments brief and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate courtesy, is welcome. This is the opportunity to address the Council on any matter of interest, whether on the agenda or not, other than the Consent Calendar. People may comment one time during the evening for up to three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Council. 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.
- 18 ITEMS OF INTEREST
- 19 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 20 Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made by a City Council Member and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion
- 1. Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
- 2. Notice of Completion for Subdivision - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for Candelas II subdivision containing 59 single-family residential lots located southwest of Tulare Avenue and Vista Street.
- 3. Authorization to Accept the OTS STEP Grant - Authorize the Visalia Police Department to accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) FY 2024-25 Grant in the amount of $200,000 awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Grant Agreement.
- 4. Adoption of Resolution 2024-43 - Adopt Resolution 2024-23, the required biennial update of the list of City of Visalia designated employees and classifications for the purpose of compliance with Chapter 2.08 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia specifying conflict of interest regulations. (Resolution 2024-23 required)
- 5. Record Final Map for Sycamore Heights Subdivision - Request authorization to record the final map for Sycamore Heights subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Ferguson Avenue and Akers Street; and request authorization for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 24-03 and order the improvements and levying the annual assessments. Resolution Nos. 24-57 and 24-58 required.
- 6. Approve Resolution No. 2024-56 in support of Proposition 36: Accept a Resolution for the City Council of the City of Visalia in support of Proposition 36: The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
- 7. Record Final Map for Barr & Wood Ranch Phase 1 Subdivision - Request authorization to record the final map for Barr & Wood Ranch Phase 1 subdivision, located at the northwest corner of Roeben Street and Whitendale Avenue; request authorization for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 24-05 and order the improvements and levying the annual assessments. Resolution Nos. 24-60 and 24-61 required.
- 8. FEMA & CalOES Authorized Agents Approval - Approve Resolution 2024-53, renewing the position of City Manager and Assistant City Manager and adding the position of Finance Director as authorized agents for official correspondence with FEMA and CalOES.
- 9. Award 5-year contract for WRF Aeration Systems - Authorize the City Manager to award a 5-year sole source contract, not to exceed $200,000 per year, totaling $1,000,000 over the life of the contract, to Environmental Dynamics International to supply repair and replacement parts to overhaul the aeration diffuser system at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).
- 10. Accept the City of Visalia Cash and Investment Report for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 which consists of months April, May, and June of 2024.
- 11. Award Design Services Contract - Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with 4Creeks, Inc., as a sole-source provider, for the design of the expansion and remodel of the clubhouse at the Valley Strong Stadium, in the amount of $420,000; to procure limited construction materials through 4Creeks during the design phase in an amount up to $1,100,000; and to appropriate $4,342,028 from the baseball fund.
- 12. Notice of Completion on Playground - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for Riverbend Park Playground Replacement Project, 2534 N. Court Street.
- 13. Award Contract for Business Tax Software: Authorize City Manager to enter into a five (5) year service and software license agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL), Inc for business tax billing for a total of $286,000, and transfer funds of $50,000 from capital to the operating budget for FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 for annual use and hosting fees.
- 14. Developer Reimbursement Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreement for improvements of Caldwell & Demaree Garden Unit located at the southwest corner of South Demaree Street and West Packwood Avenue
- 15. Amend Design Services Contract - Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering Inc. for design services related to the outfield fence replacement project, in the amount of $35,8000 and to appropriate $855,600 from the baseball fund.
- 16. Airport Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Contract Award & Appropriation of Funds: Authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract with SW Construction for the Airport Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $588,272.94 and authorize an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $468,000 from the Wastewater Fund.
- 17. Contract Award for Plaza Park Pond: Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract with Cal Valley Construction for the Plaza Park Pond shoreline replacement in the amount of $939,500 and transfer funds from an existing ARPA Project.
- 18. Developer Reimbursement Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreement for improvements to Caldwell Avenue associated with the Diamond Oaks Unit No. 1 subdivision located at the southeast corner of Caldwell Avenue and Burke Street and authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Transportation Impact Fee fund.
- 19. Information Services Department Grant Authorization - Confirm the submission of a grant application for the 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for updated security appliances and applications in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to accept the grant and appropriate the amount, up to $250,000, if the grant is awarded.
- 20. Authorization to revise the Axon Fleet 3 Mobile Audio/ Video Contract: Authorize the City Manager to amend the current Fleet 3 Mobile Audio/Video Contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. to advance the purchase of twenty-three (23) in-car camera systems, include 5G network capabilities for thirty-four (34) new in-car camera systems, and purchase ninety-nine (99) Airgain Antennas, to equip existing patrol vehicles with 5G network capabilities.
- 21. Solid Waste Truck Replacement Grant Program - Authorize the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-55 approving the application for a San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) grant for the purchase of an all-electric residential solid waste truck. Authorize the public works department to apply for the Truck Replacement Grant Program to aid in the purchase of a new all-electric solid waste vehicle.
- 22. Authorize Purchase of Equipment and Services from T-Mobile: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a (5) year contract with T-Mobile to provide cellular services in an amount not to exceed $670,000, to purchase equipment from T-Mobile in an amount not to exceed $300,000, and appropriate $90,324 for 5G mobile routers for Police vehicles.
- 23. Record Tentative Parcel Map - A request to record the final parcel map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-04, subdividing an existing 468-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Shirk Street and Riggin Avenue into eight parcels for commercial use with one remainder parcel
- 44 REGULAR ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 45 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. Graffiti Ordinance Update - A Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-10, a request by the City of Visalia to amend Visalia Municipal Code Section 9.16 “Graffiti”.
- 47 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
- 1. For the purposes of reporting out, for the record, transactions that occurred as a result of Closed Session Real Property Negotiations: Buyer: City of Visalia Seller: Judy Miller, Successor Trustee of the Miller Family Trust dated October 14, 1993 and Richard Fredrick Hover and Lucille Womack, also known as Lucille Irene Womack, as Successor Co-Trustees of the Richard L. Hover and Ona Lee Hover 2005 Living Trust and Sarah Bohn Sowell, as Trustee of the Sowell Living Trust dated November 16, 2004 and Steve Bohn, a married man as his sole and separate property and Kenneth Robert Metzger, Trustee of the Kenneth Robert Metzger Trust and Marilynn “Lynn” H. Mirviss as the Surviving Trustee of the Mirviss Family Trust and Marilyn Kendall Weldon, a married woman as her sole and separate property and Martin Mace Peterson, an unmarried man and Cory Smith Peterson, an unmarried man and Michael B. Peterson, Trustee of the Michael B. Peterson Trust, and his Successor Trustees and Perry Lloyd Metzger, a single man, as his sole and separate property. APN: 094-302-007 & 094-302-008 Brief Description: Purchase of 300 E. Mineral King Ave. Price: $2,050,000.00 Closing Date: 9/24/2024 Closed Session Council Date: 8/19/2024 Project Manager: Leslie Caviglia and Devon Jones
- 49 ADJOURNMENT
- 50 UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
- 1. Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, October 21, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 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.