April 7 Newsletter
Council OKs changes in ordinance to allow chickens in residential areas: At Monday's City Council meeting, Council members voted to initiate a zoning text amendment to the City's existing ordinance to allow chickens in residential areas. The amendment will include limiting the number of chickens to four, requiring coops/enclosures, and limiting the killing and dressing of chickens to indoors only. To view the staff report, click here.
Stage 4 watering restrictions reauthorized through April 17, 2016: The Council also heard the first reading of the updated water conservation ordinance. On March 27, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order which imposes restrictions to achieve a statewide 25% reduction in water usage. Additional restrictions may be needed when the State Water Resources Control Board issues its regulations on May 5 implementing the Governor's 25% mandate. Updates to the City's ordinance include prohibiting watering in December and increasing fines by 25% up to a maximum of $625 a day. To view the staff report, click here.
Enjoy Donuts & Discussion with Vice Mayor Warren Gubler. Police Chief Jason Salazar: Join them at Maverick's Roasting Co., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at 238 E. Caldwell Ave. This informal gathering allows any citizen to address their concerns or ask questions one-on-one with Vice Mayor Gubler. Police Chief Jason Salazar will be available to answer questions related to public safety. Vice Mayor Gubler can also be reached through 713-4400, then enter 3313, or by email at [email protected].
Dump On Us for Free on April 11: The City of Visalia will hold a Dump On Us event from 7 am to noon Saturday, April 11 at the Corporation Yard at 333 N. Cain. The event is free for all Visalia residents to rid property of any garbage, electronic, green and household hazardous waste items. A commercial shredding service will be available. Call 855-203-1315 or go to www.dumponus.org. Please note that the next Dump On Us will be held Saturday, June 6.
Earth/Arbor Day celebrations on April 25: Join in the activities, community cleanup projects, workshops and walking tours from 10 am to 2 pm at St. Johns Riverwalk, at St. Johns River and Ben Maddox Way. Take the Visalia Transit free to the event. For more information, go to www.gogreenvisalia.com or call 713-4531.