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Meeting Name: Visalia City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/21/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
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24-0538 11.Work Session ItemReceive presentation from Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross & Leoni (NMPGL) on 2024 state legislative activity and a forecast of state legislative activity for 2025.   Not available Not available
24-0547 12.Work Session ItemReceive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Visalia for the 2023-24 fiscal year.   Not available Not available
24-0504 13.Work Session ItemReview and acceptance of the annual Measure T Independent accountants’ report on applying agreed-upon procedures for fiscal year ending 6/30/24.   Not available Not available
24-0506 14.Work Session ItemReview and acceptance of the Annual Measure N Independent accountants’ report on applying agreed-upon procedures for fiscal year ending 6/30/24.   Not available Not available
24-0569 11.Regular Item2024 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships   Not available Not available
24-0542 12.Regular Item2024 TCAG Local Motion Awards · Outstanding Transportation Beautification Project o Houston Ave Roundabout Landscaping - Project Manager Cody McLaughlin · Innovative & Sustainable Transportation Project o County Center Street Rehabilitation with Class IV Bike Lanes - Project Manager Diego Corvera   Not available Not available
24-0125 11.Consent ItemAuthorization to read ordinances by title only.   Not available Not available
24-0387 12.Consent ItemAuthorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Gold Coast K-9 - Authorize the City Manager to approve a five-year service contract with Gold Coast K-9 located in Ventura, CA in the amount of $90,000 and appropriate $27,000 from the General Fund.   Not available Not available
24-0462 13.Consent ItemFiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Congressional Community Project Funding Requests - Approve the submittal of federal Congressional Community Project Funding requests for the upcoming 2025-26 Fiscal Year.   Not available Not available
24-0487 14.Consent ItemAuthorize an Amendment and Extension to Airport Concession Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment and extension to the Airport Concession Agreement between the City of Visalia and the Enterprise Rent-a-Car Company for its location at the Visalia Municipal Airport.   Not available Not available
24-0551 15.Consent ItemAdoption of the 2024 Title VI Program for Visalia Transit - Adopt the 2024 Title VI Program to maintain compliance with United States Department of Transportation anti-discrimination regulation including approval of Resolution No. 2025-01 and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of Visalia Transit.   Not available Not available
24-0559 16.Consent ItemAuthorization to accept and appropriate $64,311 for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through the Bureau Justice Assistance and approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Tulare County for the Visalia Police Department 2024 JAG Joint Purchase Program.   Not available Not available
24-0560 17.Consent ItemOrdinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-13 approving the revision to Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 10.16.050, which prohibits the storage of vehicles on city streets, in residential zones within the City of Visalia, citywide.   Not available Not available
24-0561 18.Consent ItemOrdinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-14 approving the amendments to Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 8.40.020, which lists definitions of this chapter, and Chapter 8.40.030, which declares certain acts and conditions as public nuisances.   Not available Not available
24-0567 19.Consent ItemAuthorization to Apply for the STEP Grant - Authorize the Visalia Police Department to apply for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for FY 2025-26 Grant for an estimated amount of $260,000 and submit the application by the January 31, 2025, deadline.   Not available Not available
24-0572 110.Consent ItemAuthorization to Apply for the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant - Authorize the Visalia Police Department to apply for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for up to $98,000 and submit the application by the February 23, 2025, deadline   Not available Not available
24-0575 111.Consent ItemOrdinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-17 pertaining to the approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-05: A request by the City of Visalia to implement programs in the Housing Element of the General Plan pertaining to the Permit Streamlining Act, Accessory Dwelling Units, and the rezoning of certain sites within the Housing Element Sites Inventory to allow by-right development without discretionary action. The regulations will apply Citywide to properties within the city limits of the City of Visalia. Environmental Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3).   Not available Not available
24-0576 112.Consent ItemOrdinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-15 pertaining to the approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-03: A request by the City of Visalia to add to and amend regulations within the Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units. The regulations will apply Citywide to properties within the city limits of the City of Visalia. Environmental Assessment Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.   Not available Not available
24-0577 113.Consent ItemOrdinance Adoption to Authorize an Airport Lease Agreement - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-18 to authorize the City Manager to execute an Airport Lease Agreement between the City of Visalia and Air Methods, LLC for its location at the Visalia Municipal Airport Administration Building.   Not available Not available
24-0582 114.Consent ItemYouth Non-Profit Grant Awards - Review and Approval of the Citizens Advisory Committee and Staff recommendations for the 2025 Youth Non-Profit Grant Awards.   Not available Not available
24-0588 115.Consent ItemApprove recommendation from Mayor Brett Taylor regarding appointments of individuals to represent the Visalia City Council on various boards and committees.   Not available Not available
24-0574 11.Regular ItemOrdinance Adoption - A Public Hearing and Introduction of the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-12 for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-04: A request by the City of Visalia to amend Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance), Chapter 17.32.166 Short-Term Rentals, Citywide.   Not available Not available
24-0553 12.Public Hearing ItemOrdinance Adoption - First reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 2025-01 for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-02, a request by the City of Visalia to amend Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) based on multiple factors including, but not limited to: streamlining of land use review and changes in business and/or development trends and activity, citywide.   Not available Not available
24-0558 13.Public Hearing ItemAppeal of Planning Commission Action - A Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-29, which was a request to amend the hours of operation for the Jack in the Box drive-thru facility to 24-hours located at 1145 South Lovers Lane, in the Neighborhood Commercial zone.   Not available Not available
24-0568 11.Public Hearing ItemFor 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: Visalia Unified School District, a California School District APN: 124-010-015 (previously 126-130-031) (portion) Purpose: Right of Way Easement Brief Description: Caldwell Improvement Project Santa Fe to Lovers Lane Price: $101,000.00 Closing Date: 12/18/2024 Closed Session Council Date: 10/7/2024 Project Manager: Eric Bons   Not available Not available
24-0377 11.Regular ItemUpcoming City Council Meetings Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Tuesday, February 18, 2025 @ 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.   Not available Not available