General Plan Update item continued At the Oct. 6 meeting, the Visalia City Council took public comment on the proposed General Plan Update, formally closed the public hearing, and continued the item to another meeting. Once confirmed, the date, time and agenda for the meeting will be posted at least 72 hours in advance. At that time, the City Council will consider the adoption of the Climate Action Plan, the General Plan Update and the associated Environmental Impact Report. To view the proposed General Plan Update, go to www.visaliageneralplanupdate.com.

Submit your boundaries for City Council district elections Have a Voice and help draw the boundaries for 2016 district elections. The public is encouraged to submit their ideas for how the five district boundaries for the City Council elections beginning in 2016 should be drawn. Public participation kits are available online or at City Hall. Plans are asked to be submitted by Nov. 14 to Doug Johnson of National Demographers Corporation by email at [email protected]. Johnson will present three considerations to the City Council at the Dec. 2 regular meeting. For more information on the City's District Election process, including links to public participation kits and maps already submitted by citizens, click here.

Celebrate Parks & Recreation's 75th anniversary on November 1 Join us on Saturday, November 1st at Plaza Park for the official City of Visalia Parks & Recreation 75th Celebration. Kicking off at 10 a.m., this special event features a car show, carnival rides, live entertainment on the kid's stage, a petting zoo, food booths, craft vendors, a scarecrow contest, Run4Cover on the main stage and much, much more! Even better - the event if ree and open to community members of all ages. Some activity fees may apply. This celebration has been 75 years in the making, and we want you to join us! Established in November, 1939, the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating 75 years of parks making life better. Applications are currently being accepted for the following: Food Vendors; Commercial Vendors; Game Booth (must be non-profit or government organization); and Non-profit or Government Organization Information Booth. Click here for the vendor/booth packet Calling all hot rods, cool cats and retro rides! Part of the big celebration, the morning will kick off with a car show, right in Plaza Park. Limited to the first 50 cars, pre-registration is encouraged. Click here for the car show registration form For more information, go to www.liveandplayvisalia.com.