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Visalia City Council (Dec 2, 2025) — Presentations on traffic and parks funding; approvals on consent items; adoption of sewer master plan and zoning text amendment

VisaliaDec 2, 20253 min read

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Council received work‑session updates from Traffic Operations and Parks & Recreation (impact fee fund), approved the Consent Calendar (including a design contract for SB1 street rehabilitation, recording of Belissa Phase 1 map, and a NEOGOV software renewal), and adopted the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan and Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025‑04 implementing Missing Middle Housing, Planning for Large Sites, and Emergency Shelters.

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Work session: Presentation by Traffic Operations Division received and filed (no formal action).
Work session: Park & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee Fund overview received and filed (no formal action).
Approved Consent Calendar, including: authorization to read ordinances by title only.
Authorized City Manager to award design contract to Peters Engineering, Inc. for SB1 Street Rehabilitation - Center & Acequia ($699,120).
Authorized recording of Final Map for Belissa Phase 1 (147 lots) and formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25‑09 (Belissa Subdivision).
Authorized three‑year sole source NEOGOV software license renewal (amount not to exceed $246,924.47).
Adopted the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan.
Adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025‑04 (first reading/ordinance) to implement Program 2.7 (Missing Middle Housing), Program 3.17 (Planning for Large Sites), and Program 5.2 (Emergency Shelters) from the City of Visalia 6th Cycle Housing Element.

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Visalia City Council

Dec 2, 2025, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER WORK SESSION - 4:30 PM (Unless otherwise noted)
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)
Presentation by the Traffic Operations Division - Presentation and updates on the Traffic Maintenance Division’s annual tasks and accomplishments.
Park & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee Fund Overview - Review currently approved park projects and available funding for future projects.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM (Or, immediately following Work Session)
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
SPECIAL PRESENTATION / RECOGNITION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
Award Design Contract - Authorize the City Manager to award a professional design services contract to Peters Engineering, Inc. for the SB1 Street Rehabilitation - Center & Acequia project in the amount of $699,120
Record Final Map - Request authorization to record the final map for Belissa Phase 1 subdivision located at the northwest corner of North Demaree Street and West Pratt Avenue (147 lots); and the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-09, “Belissa Subdivision” and levying the annual assessments (Resolution Nos. 2025-77 and 2025-78 required).
NEOGOV Software Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year sole source contract to renew the software license with NEOGOV and consolidate the contract for a three-year term for an amount not to exceed $246,924.47.
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.
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Adoption - Approve and Adopt the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan.
Ordinance Adoption - Public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance to adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-04: A request by the City of Visalia to amend Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance), as to implement Program 2.7 for Missing Middle Housing, Program 3.17 for Planning for Large Sites, and Program 5.2 for Emergency Shelters, all contained in the City of Visalia 6th Cycle Housing Element. The regulations will apply Citywide to properties within the city limits of the City of Visalia.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, December 15, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia Tuesday, January 20, 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.
ROLL CALL
Agenda Item
Approval of the Consent Agenda

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