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Council approves park site and budgets

VisaliaMay 4, 20262 min read

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The council approved the Consent Agenda including procurement contracts and enrollment in Southern California Edison Charge Ready programs; selected a new site for the Inclusive Park Project at McAuliff and Millcreek Parkway and approved a $405,500.63 contract amendment for design; and held the second Measure N public hearing, adopting the proposed 10-year plan and the 2026/27 & 2027/28 proposed budget.

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The city chose the location for a neighborhood inclusive park and agreed to pay for additional design work, so park planning will move forward. The council adopted the Measure N spending plan and the next two-year budget, which sets how local Measure N funds and city budgets will be used; any changes to youth program funding should first go to the Measure N Citizens Oversight Committee. The city also approved plans to pursue electric vehicle charging infrastructure and several routine purchasing contracts that support city services.

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Approved the Consent Agenda (routine items enacted in one motion).
Authorized submitting enrollment applications to Southern California Edison Charge Ready Business and Transport Programs for new charging infrastructure at Civic Center, Convention Center, Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility, Public Works Corporation Yard, and Tulare County Office of Education Doe Avenue Complex.
Approved contract with Genuine Parts Co. dba NAPA Auto Parts for fleet parts (annual not-to-exceed $1,200,000; max $6,000,000 over contract life).
Approved contract with Lawson Products for miscellaneous fleet parts (annual not-to-exceed $175,000; max $525,000 over contract life).
Authorized City assistance in preparing a joint regional application for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 grant funds for Cross Valley Express and Mooney Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit improvements.
Approved Notice of Completion for River Run Ranch 6 & 7 subdivision.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-03 amending Administrative Code Enforcement Procedures and Penalties.
Approved amended Resolution No. 2026-14 revising grant term to September 30, 2029.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02 authorizing execution of an airport lease agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration.
Approved new site location for the Inclusive Park Project at McAuliff and Millcreek Parkway and approved Contract Amendment No. 2 to Westwood Professional Services for $405,500.63.
Conducted second public hearing and adopted the Measure N proposed 10-year plan (2027–2037) and the 2026/27 & 2027/28 proposed budget.

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Visalia City Council

May 4, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION LED BY MISSIONARY ERIK MENCHACA, WORLD MISSION SOCIETY CHURCH OF GOD
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.
Southern California Edison Charge Ready Programs - Authorization to submit enrollment applications to both the Southern California Edison Charge Ready Business and Transport Programs to develop program participation agreements for the design, construction and installation of the necessary infrastructure for new charging infrastructure at the new Civic Center and Convention Center, other City facilities if deemed feasible,and to expand the charging equipment at the City’s Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility and new charging infrastructure at the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard and at the Tulare County Office of Education Doe Avenue Complex.
Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
Approve a contract for the supply of auto parts- Approve a contract with Genuine Parts Co. dba Napa Auto Parts to supply parts and accessories for the Fleet Division utilizing Sourcewell Contract with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000, for an initial term through January 10, 2029, which may be extended for up to two additional one-year terms, to align with the Sourcewell contract, with a maximum contact amount of $6,000,000 over the life of the contract, including extensions.
Approve a contract for miscellaneous Fleet parts - Approve a contract with Lawson Products to supply small parts, fasteners, hydraulic hoses, clamps, and vehicle repair supplies for the Fleet Division utilizing the Omnia Partners Contract with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 for an initial term through October 31, 2027, which may be extended for up to two additional one-year terms, to align with the Omnia Parters Contract, with a maximum contract amount of $525,000 over the life of the contract, including extensions.
Authorization to assist the Tulare County Association of Governments in preparing and submitting a joint regional application for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 State grant funds - Authorize the City’s assistance and participation in preparing a joint regional application with the Tulare County Association of Governments and Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 State grant funds for capital improvements to the planned Cross Valley Express and Mooney Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit systems.
Notice of Completion - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for River Run Ranch 6 & 7 subdivision located along the north side of East St. Johns Parkway between North McAuliff Street and North River Run Street.
Ordinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-03, amending Visalia Municipal Code Section 1.13 Administrative Code Enforcement Procedures and Penalties.
Approve Amended Resolution No. 2026-14 - Approve amended Resolution No. 2026-14 revising the grant term from January 30, 2029, to September 30, 2029, as authorized by the Board of State and Community Corrections Board of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention.
Ordinance Adoption of Airport Lease Agreement - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-02 authorizing the City Manager to execute an airport lease agreement between the City of Visalia and the United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration.
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.
Upcoming City Council Meetings Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. * Special meeting Monday, May 18, 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.
Inclusive Park Project - Review and approve the new proposed site location (McAuliff and Millcreek Parkway) for the Inclusive Park Project and approve contract amendment No. 2 in the amount of $405,500.63 to Westwood Professional Services for the change and update in design scope.
Measure N Public Hearing- Conduct the second of two public hearings on the proposed 10-year plan (2027-2037) and approve the 2026/27 & 2027/28 proposed budget.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Approval of the Consent Agenda
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
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