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Visalia

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Jun 8, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to Community Development.

Briefing
Apr 20, 2026

Visalia City Council meeting summary

Council approved mid-year capital appropriations while retaining approximately $1.8 million in the Civic Center Reserve for future priorities; adopted the PY2026 HUD Annual Action Plan and a municipal code amendment to streamline code violation enforcement; and approved an airport lease ordinance with the Federal Aviation Administration. The council also accepted a $649,000 grant for police dispatch upgrades, authorized transit-related agreements for the Cross Valley Express project, and approved multiple routine contracts, map recordings, and district formations on the consent calendar.

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Briefing
Mar 16, 2026

Visalia City Council meeting summary

Council approved the Measure N 10-year plan and the two-year (2026/27–2027/28) budget; moved forward with the State Prohousing Designation using the 30‑point option; approved a draft Cannabis Ordinance and a $12,000 contract amendment for a fee study; and accepted the new city website preview. Consent items included a $2,000,000 violence intervention grant, funding for Cross Valley Express environmental work, purchase/appropriation actions for vehicles and computers, emergency culvert replacement, water conservation Stage 2 reauthorization, and housing-related approvals. The Council overturned a Planning Commission condition to allow original drive‑thru hours and approved updates to Fire Department inspection fees.

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