Visalia City Council
City Council Chambers
Agenda — 45 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. 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. Special Recognition - Special recognition of Allison Mackey, Communications Manager and Macey Schonbachler, Community Outreach Coordinator for their recent awards and recognition from the Public Relations Society of America’s Central California Chapter.
- 2. Civic Center Project Update - Provide Council with an update for Phase 2 of the Civic Center Project, request authorization to begin the Request for Qualification process for contractors, and authorize the use of a 10% retention for the project.
- 3. Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) - Master Plan Final Update - Receive a final report and presentation on the Master Plan for the Water Reclamation Facility.
- 4. Membership Agreement - Receive update report from the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and authorize continued membership for Fiscal Year (FY) 24/25 in the amount of $60,000.
- 5. Pre-Fourth of July Presentation by Fire Department - Presentation on pro-active efforts being undertaken to deter the use of illegal fireworks.
- 11 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM (Or, immediately following Work Session)
- 12 CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
- 13 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 14 INVOCATION
- 15 ITEMS OF INTEREST
- 16 SPECIAL PRESENTATION / RECOGNITION
- 17 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 18 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.
- 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 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. Adopt Resolution & Designate 2024/25 Specific Road Maintenance Funding: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-30 to designate Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account 2024/25 funding from the State of California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill SB 1) to the Whitendale Road Rehabilitation Project; and authorize the transfer of $3,600,000 within the SB1 RMRA Fund from Pavement Rehabilitation and the appropriation of $100,000 from the SB1 RMRA Fund to the Whitendale Ave. Road Rehabilitation project.
- 3. City Council approval of Resolution 2024-27 adopting the 2024-25 appropriations limit for the City of Visalia’s General Fund.
- 4. Abandon Public Utility Easement and Right of Way - Ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of portions of the public utility easements and right of way dedications over Parcels 6 and 7 of Parcel Map No. 4645. Property located on Legacy Ave, approximately 500’ west of American St. Resolution No. 2024-31. APN: 073-220-017 and 073-220-018.
- 5. Ordinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-06, adding Chapter 3.14 (Cannabis Business Tax) to Title 3 of the Visalia Municipal Code to establish a tax on cannabis business activities within the city.
- 6. Notice of Completion for Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project - Authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion for the Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project from Akers Street to Shady Street.
- 7. Investment Report - Accept the City of Visalia Cash and Investment Report for the third quarter of the fiscal year which consists of months January, February, and March of 2024.
- 8. Approve Resolution Number 2024-28 adopting the City of Visalia's annually updated Investment Policy and delegating authority to invest funds for the City to the Finance Director/Treasurer for fiscal year 2024-25.
- 9. Victory Oaks Phase 1 Final Map - Request authorization to record the final map for Victory Oaks Phase 1 Subdivision located on the north side of Ferguson Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Demaree Street; and request authorization for the formation of the Landscape and Lighting District No. 24-04 and authorize ordering the improvements and levying the annual assessments. Resolution Nos. 2024-__ required.
- 10. Authorize Purchase of Replacement Solid Waste Residential Delivery Truck - Approve the purchase of a Solid Waste Residential Delivery Truck from Visalia Ford and appropriate the amount of $49,153.64 from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
- 11. Adopt Resolution & Exchange Regional Transportation funds to State Highway Account Funds: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-29 to authorize the City Manager to sign the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments for Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds in Exchange for State Highway Account Funds and appropriate $889,030 toward Road Rehabilitation.
- 12. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Visalia and Police Managers and Supervisors Association (Group A) for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
- 33 REGULAR ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 34 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. Contested Special Assessments - Authorization to allow the City of Visalia to place items contested during the June 3, 2024, public hearing on the Miscellaneous Special Assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll.
- 2. Public Hearing and adoption of the City of Visalia 2024/25 and 2025/26 multi-year budget. Resolution 2024-26.
- 3. Measure T District Tax Amendment and Recertification - Amend the Measure T plan and recertify the plan for FY 2024/25.
- 4. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Rates and Fees - Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 2024-04 to authorize proposed new fees, increases, and adjustments to the City's Rates and Fees Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
- 5. Logo Discussion - Continued logo discussion and direction regarding community process on redesign.
- 5. Logo Discussion - Continued logo discussion and direction regarding community process on redesign.
- 6. Change of Terms and Conditions - Authorize Changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment by and between the City of Visalia and City Manager.
- 41 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
- 42 ADJOURNMENT
- 43 UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
- 1. July 15, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m., City Hall, 707 W. Acequia Meeting dates/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 email: Michelle.Nicholson@Visalia.city <mailto:Michelle.Nicholson@Visalia.city> or call 713-4512.