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Council authorizes contract with Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau for up to $550,961; one council abstains
Summary
Council approved an agreement authorizing the city manager to negotiate and enter a contract with the Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau for up to $361,049 in 2026 plus $189,912 in previously provided services, for a total not to exceed $550,961; the bulk consent passed earlier and item 8 passed in a separate vote with one abstention and one absence.
At the regular session the council considered the consent calendar and separated item 8 for an individual vote.
A motion was made to approve the remainder of the consent calendar (excluding item 8). The bulk consent motion passed 5–0 with Vice Mayor Wynne absent after council amended the motion to pull item 8 for separate consideration.
Council then moved to item 8. A council member moved to authorize the city manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau for the period 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026 for a contracted amount up to $361,049, in addition to $189,912 for services provided without an agreement for the 2025 calendar year, for a total amount not to exceed $550,961. The motion passed with a 3–0 tally; Vice Mayor Wynne was absent and Councilmember Nelson abstained from the vote because of a prior role with the Visit Visalia group.
No additional discussion was recorded on the substance of the contract during the meeting and the city provided no further detail on work scope or reporting requirements in the transcript. The council adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for 03/02/2026.
