Agenda Item Wording:
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Citizens Advisory Committee appointment - Approve the Citizens Advisory Committee’s recommendation to appoint Patricia Kane to fill a vacant voting position on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
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Agenda Date: 09/21/2026
Prepared by:
Public Works Manager, Jason Serpa, 559-713-4533, jason.serpa@visalia.gov;
Police Captain, Daniel Ford, 559-713-4151, daniel.ford@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation:
Approve the Citizens Advisory Committee’s recommendation to appoint Patricia Kane to fill a vacant voting position on the Citizens Advisory Committee.
Summary:
The Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of eleven members. There are currently three vacancies on the committee. If this appointment is approved by Council, Patricia Kane will fill the vacancy for a vacated position whose term ended in June of 2026.
Background Discussion:
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of eleven (11) members. There are currently three (3) vacancies on the committee. If this appointment is approved by Council, Patricia Kane will fill the vacancy for a vacated position whose term ended in June of 2026.
The CAC meets monthly for a variety of purposes including:
• Annually review the City’s use of the Measure T Public Safety Sales Tax confirming certified budget and the outside auditor’s review of monies spent comply with the provisions of the voter approved measure.
• Provide two (2) members to sit on the Measure N Oversight Committee.
• Provide training, review, and recommendations to Council for the distribution of non-profit youth grants.
• Provide input on the City’s use of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and other programs from Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Provide Council feedback on an annual basis with regards to proposed new and/or increased fees and rates.
Patricia has demonstrated a strong desire for civic engagement. She has served as a member of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee in addition to her involvement with neighborhood and theatre organizations. Patricia’s commitment to remaining active within the community was expressed to the CAC who unanimously recommended her appointment to the committee.
If the recommended appointment of Patricia Kane is approved by Council, the eleven-member committee will be made up of the following members and vacant positions:
Fiscal impact including annual maintenance and operating costs:
No fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
Council has historically affirmed the recommendations of the CAC related to the appointment of new members.
Alternatives:
None.
Recommended Motion (and alternative motions if expected):
recommendation
I move to approve the Citizens Advisory Committee’s recommendation to appoint Patricia Kane to fill a vacant voting position on the Citizens Advisory Committee.
Environmental Assessment Status:
N/A
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review:
N/A
Deadline for Action: 09/21/2026
Attachments:
Patricia Kane’s application.
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Select all that apply.
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