Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Visalia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with high priority
Reserve area Industrial Specific Plan
The council set direction for how 900 acres southeast of the city will develop: an industrial specific plan area, neighborhoods, parks and schools, sewer-based growth tiers, and enhanced design standards citywide (Option B) so the south entrance to Visalia looks good from Highway 99.
Affordable housing funding and Pro Housing designation
The city's federal housing and community development funding came in $85,000 lower than expected, forcing cuts to administration, public services and an ADA project. About $900,000 was shifted from an emergency shelter project to allow more development time.
Clements Ranch sidewalk conditions
D.R. Horton appealed two conditions on its 78-acre Lovers Lane subdivision. The council split: it waived the ~$500,000 Lovers Lane frontage improvements but required sidewalks inside the gated subdivision, with Mayor Taylor and Council Member Poochigian dissenting.