Visalia City Council Meeting – December 15, 2025

The Visalia City Council held a combined work session (4:00 PM) and regular session (7:00 PM) on Monday, December 15, 2025, in City Council Chambers. The work session included new employee introductions, presentations from the Fleet Maintenance Division and the Arts Consortium, a federal lobbyist update from Thorn Run Partners, a review of live entertainment conditional use permits, and the Sequoia Shuttle 2025 season report with direction for 2026. The regular session featured a pledge of allegiance, invocation, Deck the Home recognition, public comments, a 21-item consent calendar, and a public hearing for the 2025 Building Code adoption. No transcript or minutes were available; this summary is derived solely from the published agenda.

Work Session Items

• New Employee Introductions (25-0554): Nine new employees or promotions were introduced, including Pamela Davila Lopez (promotion to Administrative Assistant), Rachel Archer (Management Analyst), Bret Adams (Project Manager), and others in SWEEP, solid waste, parks, and finance.
• Fleet Maintenance Division Presentation (25-0558): Staff presented the division's annual tasks and accomplishments.
• Federal Lobbyist Presentation (25-0529): Thorn Run Partners provided an update on 2025 national legislative activity; the Council considered authorizing a one-year extension of the contract.
• Arts Consortium Presentation (25-0548): The Arts Consortium reported on 2025 activities under its city contract. The Council also considered approval of a new contract for January 2026–December 2027, effective January 1, 2026.
• Live Entertainment Review (25-0575): Staff reviewed the Conditional Use Permit process for live entertainment and conditions applied to such uses. The Council discussed potential direction on a Live Entertainment Ordinance.
• Sequoia Shuttle 2025 Season Report (25-0515): Staff presented the completed 2025 season report and sought direction on the 2026 fare structure. This item could be moved to the regular session if time allowed.

Consent Calendar

All items listed on the consent calendar were considered routine and were enacted in one motion (based on agenda description; actual vote not recorded in available materials):

• Authorization to read ordinances by title only.
• Award design contract for Modoc Basin and Linwood Embankment to 4Creeks Inc ($264,114) with related fund appropriations.
• Receive and file the 2024/25 AB 1600 Impact Fee Report.
• Award purchase of three Iteris Vector detection systems to Jam Services ($114,087.75).
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-14 adopting the 2025 California Fire Code.
• Reduced fee request from Visalia Gadabouts for use of the Senior Center.
• Award design contract to Kimley-Horn for signal interconnect ($488,430) and accept $5,956,000 in CMAQ funds plus $2,716,000 appropriation.
• Execute MOU with Putignano Sister City Committee for Truli Building use and maintenance.
• Purchase a Multihog compact bike lane sweeper ($190,750) via Sourcewell contract.
• Award contract to Graymar Environmental Services for Sulfatreat media removal/replacement ($60,000 annually, up to $300,000 total).
• File Final Notice of Completion for Greenway Trail Phase 1.
• Approve change order with Aerzen Rental Solutions for blower rental ($56,680).
• Enter into five-year maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions for CAD/RMS software ($1,212,020).
• Adopt Resolution 2025-79 to abandon a portion of alleyway south of Main Street.
• Extend engineering services contract with Interwest Consulting Group ($200,000 for one year).
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-15 for Zoning Text Amendment (Missing Middle Housing, Large Sites, Emergency Shelters).
• Approve change order #1 for Riggin Avenue Widening Project ($346,736 to Agee Construction Corp).
• Authorize Police Department to apply for STEP Grant ($230,000).
• Continue aquatics facility discussion to a date no later than February 17, 2026.
• Consent to assignment of lease for the stadium (Rawhide baseball team).
• Authorize applications for FAA Airport Terminal Program ($4 million) and California Jobs First Grant ($5 million) and appropriate $20,000 for grant writing.

Public Hearing

• Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption (25-0565): A public hearing was held for the introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-16 adopting the 2025 Building Code. The Council considered the ordinance after public testimony. (No transcript available to confirm outcome.)

Key Outcomes

Due to the absence of a transcript or minutes, specific decisions, vote tallies, and directional outcomes for each agenda item cannot be reported. The agenda indicates the Council was scheduled to receive reports, provide direction, and take action on numerous items. The meeting adjourned with a Closed Session Report (agenda item), and the next regular meeting is set for January 20, 2026.