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Inaugural Visalia Senior Games Wraps

The first senior games held in the Central Valley, the Visalia Senior Games, wrapped, but the energy of the event is still running high. An initiative of the City Council, Visalia Senior Games was presented by Kaweah Delta Health Care District, supported by agencies and businesses throughout Visalia and brought participants ages 50 and better to Visalia for five days of fun.

With 50 California cities represented, athletes traveled from as far as Oregon for a chance at a medal finish. Events ranged from pickleball to bowling, golf to a 5K and 10K road race. Ultimately, 237 athletes competed in 271 events, as they enjoyed all that Visalia has to offer.

"The City of Visalia looks forward to our second Visalia Senior Games," shared Vice Mayor Warren Gubler. "I challenge each participant to not only join us again for the next games, but to encourage at least one other senior to sign-up." For more information on the Visalia Senior Games, visit www.visaliaseniorgames.com.

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SMART Team Sees Success In 2015

The SMART (Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound) Team's most recent accomplishments were presented to the City Council at the November 2nd meeting.

With data coming from the the reporting period of January 1st through June 30th 2015, the numbers speak for themselves. 756 graffiti cases were abated city wide, covering an area of 57,874 square feet. 2,911 commercial properties received fire inspections and fire safety information was distributed to over 8,600 community members.

The report also included an update on the enforement of the shopping cart ordinance, which began in October of 2013. Through June 30th of this year, 3,076 stolen and/or abandoned shopping carts were returned to stores.


 

A Giant Sequoia In Our Own Backyard

Downtown Visalia is a gem in itself, but did you know that it is also home to one of the only Giant Sequoias on the valley floor? The Visalia Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCVB) is working to create a visitor feature at the Giant Sequia Tree.

Supported by Visalia City Council, the VCVB hopes to create an educational feature at the tree that would entice visitors to stop in Visalia either on their way to Sequoia National Park or as a quick stop as they enjoy the sights and sounds of Visalia on their way through the Valley. To visit Visalia's Giant Sequoia, head downtown as the tree is located on the west side of the post office on Acequia.



Building Safety Work Results in Lower Insurance Premiums

The City of Visalia has received high marks in the Building Safety Division, thanks to work by City staff members in the Community Development Department.

“We’re audited every five years and the Insurance Service Office (ISO) looks at how we’re implementing the State building codes, how we manage workload and our overall business practices,” states Chuck Clark, Building Official, City of Visalia Community Development. “Through their Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification, we received a two in both categories we were audited on, family residential and commercial and industry properties.”

The ISO’s ratings can range from one to 10, with one being the best and 10 being the worst. A low rate can save community dollars. The City’s rating information will be provided to insurance companies, equating to lower premiums throughout the City.



This & That

- Road Closure At Riggin Ave. - A new sewer main is being installed between Divisadero Street on the west and Conyer Street on the east. Part of the Fairview Sewer Project, unforseen trench failures have caused an emergency road closure. Riggin Ave. between Divisadero St. and Giddings St. will be closed through November 13th, 2015.

- Council Approves Sale of Parking Lot - City Council has approved the sale of the parking lot at Stevenson and Mineral King to Kaweah Delta Health Care District for the appraised value of $645,000. The District has found that their parking needs are such that the addition of the lot will bring 100 spaces and will continue to assist the District in efforts to provide quality care.

- Water Conservation Through the Storms - Needed rain fall continues to come through Visalia, but it's important to remember that  there is no watering during, or up to 48 hours after, measurable rainfall. Come December 1st, the City of Visalia Watering Ordinance will call for no watering at any residences, through February 2016. For more information on the watering schedule, visit City of Visalia Natural Resources.


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Council Updates
 

 
Council Appoints New Community Development Director

 
 
 
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Upcoming Events
 
Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
Wednesday, November 11th

City Council Meeting
Monday, November 16th

V LINE Grand Opening
Tuesday, November 17th


 
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