Tulare County, California

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the placement of delinquent water and sewer service fees on the tax rolls for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, and the East Orosi Community Services District. The Board will also convene as the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District to discuss collecting wastewater service fees via tax rolls.

• Public hearing on delinquent fees for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2 and East Orosi Community Services District
• Public hearing on wastewater service fee collection for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District
• Contract award to Forcum-Mackey Construction, Inc. for Animal Services Expansion Project not to exceed $1,439,000
• Funding of $200,000 for the Step Up #LEAD Work Experience Program
• Agreement increase of $16,347.55 for the Ag Commissioner Fence Project at 4437 South Laspina St., Tulare

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will meet to review the annual assessment of the tax roll. The board will conduct hearings for three specific property tax applications and process a withdrawal calendar.

• Annual Assessment of the Tax Roll presented by Tara K. Freitas
• Hearing for Raymond Handling Concepts (Application No. 2024-00064)
• Hearing for Chandi & Josan Petroleum Inc. (Application No. 2024-00142)
• Hearing for Hughes Frances Lane (TR) (FLH TR) (Application No. 2024-00144)
• Review of the Withdrawal Calendar

San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA)

The board will approve the meeting agenda and the May 1, 2026 minutes, then consider a retroactive reclassification of $272,000 and a $7 million increase in appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It will receive updates on cash‑flow projections, the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget, and several consultant reports on medical, dental, vision experience and pharmacy utilization. Public comment is permitted, and the board will review plan renewal information for FY 2027.

• Approve agenda (Action Item)
• Approve minutes from Board Meeting of May 1, 2026 (Action Item)
• Approve retroactive reclass of $272,000 and increase appropriations by $7,000,000 for FY 2026 (Action Item)
• Receive proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 (Information Item)
• Receive consultant reports on medical, dental, vision experience and pharmacy utilization (Information Items)

Flood Control Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will hear a budget presentation, consider a resolution to allow remote meeting attendance, and potentially declare a commissioner seat vacant due to attendance. Staff will provide updates on flood control projects including Sultana Storm Drain, Kings River Channel, and Antelope Creek. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling for October.

• Resolution to allow remote meeting attendance
• Potential declaration of commissioner seat vacancy
• Update on Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project
• Update on Kings River Channel Cleanup Project
• Update on Flood Control Capital Improvement Program

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular

The Tulare County Water Commission will review presentations on the California SAFER Drinking Water Program, the Golden Mussel, and drought updates. The agenda includes reports on the East Orosi water and sewer consolidation projects, legislative tracking, and commission member terms.

• Presentation: California SAFER Drinking Water Program
• Presentation: Golden Mussel Update
• Drought Update: Tanks and Hauled Water Program
• Drought Update: Bottled Water Program
• Staff Report: SGMA Implementation

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from April 9, 2026, accept the Independence Confirmation, and adopt the updated Internal Audit Charter. The main action item is selecting and approving the audits to be performed from the Fiscal Year 2027 Audit Plan.

• Approve minutes from April 9, 2026
• Review and accept the Independence Confirmation
• Review and accept the updated Internal Audit Charter
• Select and approve audits from the FY2027 Audit Plan

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee-Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee will discuss and possibly take action on the 2026 Water Bills. Other agenda items include approval of March 4 meeting minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Water Bills
• Approval of March 4, 2026, recorded meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts, lease agreements for office spaces, and the establishment of a behavioral health housing program. The meeting also includes the reappointment of several board members and a proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

• Courier services agreement with Peninsula Messenger Services of Central California, Inc. not to exceed $892,547
• Establishment of Behavioral Health Services Act Housing Interventions Room and Board Operators Program with FY 2026/2027 expenditures up to $1,350,000
• Agreement with Everbridge Inc. for emergency mass notification services not to exceed $100,364
• Quitclaim Deed for real property at Assessor’s Parcel No. 182-350-011 on Foster Dr., Tulare, to the City of Tulare
• Amendment to Assessor/Clerk Recorder Relocation Project agreement increasing amount by $293,542.40 to $6,858,542.40

The Board of Supervisors approved the Consent Calendar containing multiple routine items. Key actions included authorizing fire safety grants, renewing office leases, and establishing a behavioral health housing program.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 5 through 39 (4-0)
• Authorized Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for smoke detectors up to $15,624
• Approved Quitclaim Deed for property on Foster Dr. to the City of Tulare
• Approved Peninsula Messenger Services contract for courier services up to $892,547
• Approved extension of Genoa Healthcare LLC pharmacy lease at 522 E. Tulare Ave.
• Approved budget increase for HHSA Tulare District Office Remodel Project to $4,745,936
• Approved Assessor/Clerk Recorder Relocation Project budget increase to $6,858,542.40
• Established Behavioral Health Services Act Housing Interventions Room and Board Operators Program

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider approving over $10 million in contracts for health services, library remodeling, and public safety equipment, along with reappointments to advisory committees.

• Approve $1.27M for lead poisoning prevention
• Approve $1.09M for Fire Department vehicle purchase
• Approve $102.8K for Alpaugh Library remodel
• Approve $7.16M for psychiatric services
• Reappoint members to advisory committees

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar containing numerous administrative actions. These included budget adjustments for the Agricultural Commissioner, insurance renewals, and several contract amendments for health and probation services.

• Approved $200,000 budget adjustment for Agricultural Commissioner capital projects (5-0)
• Approved orange inspection service agreement up to $102,000 (5-0)
• Approved irrigation district assessment collection agreements (5-0)
• Reappointed several members to advisory committees (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of various County insurance policies (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2001 GMC Command Vehicle Box Truck for $1.09 (5-0)
• Approved Alpaugh Library Remodel Project budget increase of $102,753.18 (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 grant claim for electric vehicles (5-0)

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet to approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss the Behavioral Health Services Act. The group will also review a legal alert regarding immigration status and HUD grants, and set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from May 20, 2026
• Presentation on the Behavioral Health Services Act
• Discussion on a legal alert regarding immigration status and HUD grants
• Discussion and possible vote on upcoming meeting dates for July through December 2026
• Public comment period available online, by mail, or in person

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors meets June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM in open session after a closed session. They will consider a consent calendar that includes approving three Active Transportation Program grant applications totaling $49.4M, several health and human services contracts, and a resolution on healthcare worker minimum wage. The board also will consider a new administrative regulation for remote public access during Brown Act meetings per SB 707.

• Authorize submission of three grant applications to California Transportation Commission's Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 for projects in Cutler-Orosi, Earlimart, and Strathmore; estimated total project cost $49,402,674
• Approve agreement with GHC of Anberry, LLC dba Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for skilled nursing services, not to exceed $3,600,000
• Approve agreement with Kings View for field-based mental health services, not to exceed $3,821,418
• Approve Personnel Resolution for compensation changes due to healthcare worker minimum wage requirement (SB 525), effective June 28, 2026
• Approve agreement with Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District for Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer services, not to exceed $350,489

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar containing multiple healthcare and public safety agreements. They also adopted new administrative procedures for remote public access during meetings.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4 through 17 (5-0)
• Approved new Administrative Regulation for remote public access disruptions (5-0)
• Directed legal counsel to defend the County in Michael Stewart Wilson v. County of Tulare, et al. (5-0)
• Authorized defense of individually named defendants in Robert Lamount Crossley v. Sheriff Boudreaux, et al. (5-0)

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Committee will discuss and select a service provider for automatic rollovers of de minimis accounts, review the forfeiture fund reserve policy, and approve the defined contribution budget. They will also hear updates from Wealthspire and Empower on the 457 plan and legislative news.

• Approve Defined Contribution Insurance Coverage
• Select Automatic Rollover Service Provider (current: Inspira; candidate: Portability Service Network)
• Annual Review of the Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy
• Approve the Defined Contribution Budget
• 457 Plan Review as of March 31, 2026

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission

Canceled- Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contained only procedural notices and public comment guidelines.

• Meeting canceled; no substantive agenda items.

Board of Supervisors SPECIAL Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, with the only listed item being a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding an existing workers' compensation claim. No other public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Workers' Compensation Claim No. 26019027

Board of Supervisors CANCELED SPECIAL Meeting

This special meeting of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors was canceled. No business was conducted, and the closed session item regarding a workers' compensation claim did not occur.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a consent calendar of routine items and several notable actions. A key item delegates authority to County Counsel for pre-conservatorship and commitment proceedings, adding two attorney positions. The Board will also award a design contract for the Sheriff's Office Training Facility ($838,170) and approve a Fire Department capital purchase ($80,100). A behavioral health bridge housing agreement with the City of Tulare ($770,139) is also on the agenda.

• Delegate authority to County Counsel for mental health commitment proceedings, adding two attorney positions.
• Award design contract for Tulare County Sheriff's Office Training Facility to RRM Design Group, $838,170.
• Approve capital purchase of Fire Vent training prop not to exceed $80,100.
• Approve agreement with City of Tulare for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing, up to $770,139.
• Authorize advertisement of bids for Earlimart Sheriff Substation Parking Lot Project.

The Board of Supervisors approved a wide range of routine consent calendar items, including financial transfers and service agreements. Substantive actions included several contract amendments for advocacy, legal authority delegations, and public health funding.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 6 through 61 (5-0)
• Appointed Paolin Hurley to the Tulare County Behavioral Health Board
• Reappointed Jeffrey Steen to the Tulare County Pest Control District
• Delegated authority to County Counsel for pre-conservatorship and commitment proceedings
• Approved $227,901 agreement with California Victim Compensation Board
• Approved up to $80,100 for a Fire Vent training prop
• Awarded contract for Sheriff’s Office Training Facility design services up to $838,170
• Reaffirmed Local Emergency due to Winter Storms and Flooding

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings on several confirmed‑attendance applications, including Ladhar & Sidhu Invest Inc., Store Master Funding IX LLC, and Calvin Wayne & Betiina Marie Kelch. It will also review stipulated appeals for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc., consider non‑confirmed attendance applications, and hear a petition to deem an SJ 22 LLC application timely. The agenda includes accepting withdrawals and a closed‑session deliberation on the hearing outcomes.

• Hear appeal of Ladhar & Sidhu Invest Inc. (Application No. 2024-00082, APN 103-120-084-000)
• Hear appeal of Store Master Funding IX LLC (Application No. 2024-00083, APN 166-030-053-000)
• Hear appeal of Calvin Wayne & Betiina Marie Kelch (Application No. 2025-00013, APN 990-342-799-000)
• Review stipulated appeals for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. (Applications 2023-00264‑2023-00267, APN 181-090-040-000)
• Consider petition to deem SJ 22 LLC application timely (Unassigned APN 017-280-015-000)

The Board accepted stipulated values for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. and processed several withdrawals. Two applications were postponed to August 20, 2026, while a petition regarding SJ 22 LLC was denied.

• Postponed Ladhar & Sidhu Invest Inc. hearing to August 20, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted Store Master Funding IX LLC withdrawal (3-0)
• Postponed Calvin Wayne & Betiina Marie Kelch hearing to August 20, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. Assessor’s Stipulated Values (3-0)
• Accepted Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. withdrawal (3-0)
• Denied SJ 22 LLC applications as timely (3-0)
• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar (3-0)

Task Force on Homelessness

The Task Force on Homelessness will discuss and possibly take action on Encampment Resolution Funds Round 5, approve the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes, and receive a presentation from Fresno County’s Homelessness Program. Additional updates include housing elements, law enforcement units, street medicine, and shelter programs.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 15, 2026
• Presentation on Fresno County Homelessness Program by Division Manager Dylan McCully
• Discussion – Encampment Resolution Funds Round 5
• Updates on Housing Element for County of Tulare, cities of Tulare, Porterville, Visalia, and unincorporated areas
• Updates on Street Medicine, Visalia Rescue Mission, Lighthouse, and Point-in-Time count

Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting in Sacramento for state advocacy. The agenda consists solely of a series of scheduled meetings with state legislators and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• 11:30 am meeting with Office of Senator Grove
• 1:30 pm meeting with Office of Assembly Member Ellis
• 2:00 pm meeting with Office of Assembly Member Macedo
• 3:00 pm meeting with California Department of Food and Agriculture
• 4:30 pm meeting with Office of Senator Hurtado

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

457 University Training

The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, public comments, and a single item labeled '457 University Training.' No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed; the meeting appears to be a training session. The next meeting is the Annual Investment Review on May 18, 2026.

• Public comment period for items not on agenda (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)
• Single agenda item: 457 University Training (no further details provided)
• Next meeting: Annual Investment Review on May 18, 2026, at 1:30 pm

The Defined Contribution Committee held a 457 University training session presented by Wealthspire to educate officials on fiduciary duties for public retirement plans. No votes or formal decisions were taken during the meeting.

Defined Contribution Committee Annual Investment Review

The Defined Contribution Committee will review and consider action on investment options for the county's retirement plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Review and consider action on investment options
• Approve Minutes from the Quarterly Meeting on March 9, 2026
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total)
• Empower and NFP Fund Reviews
• Requests for Future Agenda Items

The committee approved the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting after a motion and second. It also approved the recommended investment watchlist following a motion and second. The meeting was adjourned until the next quarterly meeting on June 8, 2026.

• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved investment watchlist (unanimously)
• Adjourned until June 8, 2026 quarterly meeting

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider vacating portions of two roads in the South Fork Estates development and approve several contracts and grants, including a public health funding allocation.

• Public hearing to vacation portions of Canyon Drive and Quail Run Drive in Tract No. 643
• Authorize $1,949,480 from California Department of Public Health for STD prevention
• Approve $5,813.82 amendment to Public Health Lab Expansion Project
• Authorize $37,224 for folding tanks and equipment for volunteer fire capacity
• Approve lease agreement for 1,125 sq ft at 1839 S. Newcomb St. for $3,600 annually

The Board unanimously approved the vacation of portions of Canyon Drive and Quail Run Drive rights‑of‑way. It also approved a series of large contracts and funding allocations, including a $4 million psychiatric services agreement, a $1.9 million road improvement contract, and a $1.05 million water‑system consulting agreement. Additional actions included appointments to cemetery trustee seats and increased funding for an oak‑disease inspection program.

• Vacated portions of Canyon Drive and Quail Run Drive rights‑of‑way (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8‑39, except item #11 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved $4,000,000 agreement for acute inpatient psychiatric services with UHS of Madera (retroactive July 1 2025‑June 30 2027)
• Approved $1,907,853 contract to Agee Construction for Road 67 Operational Improvements, with $107,892 contingency
• Approved $1,046,000 consulting agreement with Provost & Pritchard for Yettem and Seville Water System Phase 2
• Approved $1,949,480 allocation for sexually transmitted disease control program (July 1 2026‑June 30 2031)
• Appointed Roberta Stephens as Trustee of Visalia Public Cemetery District (4‑0 vote, 1 abstain)
• Approved amendment increasing agricultural inspection program funding to $10,551.00 (from $4,551.30)

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will discuss restructuring, including the election of a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and consider adopting new bylaws. The agenda also includes updates on drought conditions, SGMA implementation, and a community update on East Orosi. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Community Update – East Orosi
• Commission Restructure and Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Bylaw Adoption
• Drought Update
• SGMA Implementation under Staff Reports

Canceled -Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The May 6, 2026 meeting of the Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled – no agenda items considered.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to approve franchise hauler rates for solid‑waste service areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H and J. It will adopt the consent calendar, appointing trustees to the Tulare Public Cemetery District and reappointing members of the County Water Commission. The Board will award the Earlimart Interceptor Sewer Project contract to 99 Pipeline Inc. for up to $1,407,459, with an additional $82,879.50 for contingencies.

• Public hearing to approve franchise hauler maximum collection and ancillary rates for service areas A‑J (effective July 1 2026‑June 30 2027).
• Appointment of trustees to the Tulare Public Cemetery District and reappointment of County Water Commission members (terms ending 2028‑2030).
• Amendment to Agreement No. 32172 with Oral E Micham Inc. increasing remodel project budget by $243,857 to $4,743,857.
• Award of Earlimart Interceptor Sewer Project contract to 99 Pipeline Inc. for up to $1,407,459 plus $82,879.50 contingency funds.
• Right‑of‑Way contract with Luis and Angelica Gonzalez for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2, amount $149,552.

The Board approved the franchise hauler maximum rates for Service Areas A‑J for FY 2026‑27. It adopted the consent calendar, appointed new trustees to the Tulare Public Cemetery District, and approved several contract amendments and agreements. The Board also approved the award of the Earlimart Interceptor Sewer Project contract to 99 Pipeline, Inc. for up to $1,407,459. All items were approved by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved franchise hauler maximum collection and ancillary rates (Resolution 2026-0275) – 3‑0
• Adopted Consent Calendar items 7‑28 (except items 7 & 8) – 3‑0
• Appointed Jessica Edwards, Mary Mathias‑Wiseman, Darla Rambonga as cemetery trustees (Resolution 2026-0276) – 3‑0
• Amended Oral E Micham Inc. agreement, increasing amount by $243,857 (Resolution 2026-0282)
• Amended lease with California Dept. of General Services, raising monthly rent by $121.50 (Resolution 2026-0283)
• Amended California Mental Health Services Authority agreements, adding $22,000 and $157,500 budget increases (Resolution 2026-0284)
• Awarded Earlimart Interceptor Sewer Project contract to 99 Pipeline, Inc. for up to $1,407,459 (Resolution 2026-0296) – 3‑0
• Approved ordinance authorizing procurement powers for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (adopted for June 2, 2026) – 3‑0

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District - CANCELED

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on proposed fee changes for the Agricultural Commissioner and the potential divestment of its authority to serve as the Tulare Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes several contracts for homeless housing and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on proposed fee changes for the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures effective July 1, 2026
• Public hearing to consider divesting Board authority over the Tulare Public Cemetery District
• Agreement with Madson Gardens Homekey LP for homeless housing assistance not to exceed $701,123
• Agreement with Mooney Sequoia LP for homeless housing assistance not to exceed $639,456
• Amendment to increase Tulare County Public Health Lab Expansion Project agreement by $96,172.60

The Board unanimously approved the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures fee increase effective July 1, 2026. It also adopted Option A to divest the Board’s authority over the Tulare Public Cemetery District, effective when at least three trustees are appointed. The consent calendar items 5‑25 were approved unanimously, except item #23 which was removed. Additional approvals included a $80,124.22 replacement warrant, a $96,172.60 amendment to a construction agreement, several homeless‑housing assistance agreements totaling over $2 million, and adoption of the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.

• Approved Agricultural Commissioner fee changes (Resolution 2026‑0255) – 5‑0 vote
• Adopted Option A to divest Board authority over Tulare Public Cemetery District (Resolution 2026‑0256) – 5‑0 vote
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑25, except item #23 (Resolution 2026‑0259) – 5‑0 vote
• Authorized issuance of replacement warrant #3590853 for $80,124.22 (Resolution 2026‑0257)
• Approved amendment to Agreement 31813 increasing amount by $96,172.60 to $3,281,172.60 (Resolution 2026‑0261)
• Approved Homeless Housing Assistance agreements: $701,123 with Madson Gardens Homekey LP (Resolution 2026‑0263); $639,456 with Mooney Sequoia LP (Resolution 2026‑0264); $646,212 with Pacific Clinics (Resolution 2026‑0265)
• Adopted Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (Resolution 2026‑0272)
• Approved Climate Action Plan 2024/2025 Annual Progress Report (Item 20)

SPECIAL MEETING Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare Public Cemetery District will consider a consent calendar item to amend its 2026 regular meeting schedule. The amendment moves the meeting location to 900 E. Kern Ave., Tulare, effective May 12, 2026, and cancels the April 28, 2026 meeting. This is a routine schedule change approved by a single motion.

• Amend 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule – change location to 900 E. Kern Ave., Tulare, effective May 12, 2026
• Cancel April 28, 2026 meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will hear several applications for property assessment changes, primarily from California Dairies Inc. across multiple parcel numbers and tax years. The board will also consider applications from individuals and a withdrawal calendar for items not requiring a hearing. The meeting will include a closed session to deliberate on evidence presented.

• California Dairies Inc. applications for assessment years 2017-2024 on parcels 300-010-011-000, 077-111-030-000, 800-262-405-000, and 810-020-770-000
• Oswald Real Estate Trust application (No. 2024-00145) for parcel 990-333-266-000
• Christopher & Jodi Polk Trust application (No. 2024-00193) for parcel 990-328-702-000
• Guadalupe M. Garcia applications for tax years 2021-2024 on parcel 259-251-009-000
• Board will meet in closed session for equalization hearing deliberations per Revenue and Taxation Code Section 1605.4

The Assessment Appeals Board voted 2‑0 to accept the Assessor’s stipulated values for a series of California Dairies Inc. applications covering land, improvements, fixtures and personal property. Three applications—Oswald Real Estate Trust, Christopher & Jodi Polk, and Guadalupe M. Garcia—were denied for non‑appearance. The board also approved the Withdrawal Calendar. The meeting was adjourned to May 21, 2026.

• Accepted assessor’s stipulated values for multiple California Dairies Inc. applications (2‑0 each)
• Denied Oswald Real Estate Trust application for non‑appearance (2‑0)
• Denied Christopher & Jodi Polk application for non‑appearance (2‑0)
• Denied Guadalupe M. Garcia applications for non‑appearance (2‑0)
• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar (2‑0)

Flood Control Commission Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will vote on adopting bylaws and receive a budget presentation. Staff will update on several flood control projects, including the Sultana Storm Drain Improvements, Kings River Channel Cleanup, and Strathmore / Friant Kern Canal design. The commission will also discuss GIS mapping and future agenda items.

• Adoption of bylaws (Action)
• Budget presentation (Information)
• Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project update
• Kings River Channel Cleanup Project update
• Strathmore / Friant Kern Canal design update

Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee will meet to discuss an update to the Rural Valley Lands Plan. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Rural Valley Lands Plan Update

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet to approve meeting minutes, discuss updated bylaws, and review a transitional rent benefit presentation. The body will also receive an update on the encampment ordinance and the Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP 6).

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from Feb. 18, 2025
• Vote/Discussion on adoption of updated bylaws
• Presentation on Transitional Rent Benefit
• Update on Encampment Ordinance
• Update on HHAP 6

The Homeless Task Force approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. The members voted to adopt the updated by‑laws for the Task Force. No votes were taken on the informational presentations about Transitional Rent Assistance, the County Encampment Ordinance update, or the HHAP‑6 funding status.

• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (no vote count provided)
• Adopted updated Task Force by‑laws (vote passed, no tally provided)
• Presented Transitional Rent Assistance information (no vote needed)
• Provided update on Tulare County Encampment Ordinance (no vote needed)
• Provided update on HHAP‑6 funding and site allocations (no vote needed)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt proposed fee adjustments for the Health & Human Services Agency's General Administration, Public Guardian, Health Operations, Environmental Health, and Animal Services divisions for FY 2026/27. If approved, the new fees will take effect on July 1, 2026. The meeting also includes a public hearing on annexing several parcels into the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District and a consent calendar of routine items.

• Public hearing to adopt fee adjustments for Health & Human Services divisions
• Public hearing to annex six assessor parcels into Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, exempt from CEQA review
• Amend Agreement No. 31718 with Forcum Mackey Construction, Inc. for Sheriff Morgue Project, increasing amount by $1,459.67
• Approve grant agreement with U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All program, $900,000
• Approve purchase of two patrol jet skis for Sheriff’s Office, up to $58,000

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission Meeting

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review financial oversight reports. The body will evaluate the results of the Fiscal Year 2025 Cash Handling Reviews and the 2025 Annual Follow-up Review.

• Election of the Audit Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and acceptance of Fiscal Year 2025 Cash Handling Reviews
• Review and acceptance of the 2025 Annual Follow-up Review
• Presentation on new Global Internal Audit Standards and compliance gap analysis
• Review and acceptance of the Peer Reviewer

The committee approved the minutes from August 7 2025 and elected Pete Vander Poel as Chair and Charlie Norman as Vice Chair. It accepted the FY 2025 cash‑handling review and the 2025 annual follow‑up review. The committee approved the adoption of the new Global Internal Audit Standards and accepted the Peer Reviewer. The meeting was adjourned to July 9 2026.

• Approved August 7 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Elected Pete Vander Poel Chair and Charlie Norman Vice Chair (3‑0)
• Accepted FY 2025 cash‑handling review results (3‑0)
• Accepted 2025 annual follow‑up review results (3‑0)
• Adopted Global Internal Audit Standards (3‑0)
• Accepted Peer Reviewer (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting to July 9 2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to approve Agricultural Preserve Diminishment PAD 26-001 for three parcels totaling 279.73 acres at the northeast corner of North Kelsey Street and West Riggin Avenue in Visalia. The meeting will also address a consent calendar that includes several contract approvals and agreements, such as funding for illegal hemp remediation, pest‑control measures, and construction projects. Items on the agenda range from land‑use decisions to infrastructure and public‑health contracts.

• Public hearing to approve Agricultural Preserve Diminishment PAD 26-001 (279.73 acres) at North Kelsey St & West Riggin Ave, Visalia
• Approve up to $25,000 agreement with California Dept. of Food & Agriculture for illegal hemp cultivation program
• Approve amendment to $464,463.15 agreement for statewide Glassy‑Winged Sharpshooter control
• Award contract up to $1,649,000 to Forcum‑Mackey Construction for Orosi Library remodel
• Award contract up to $2,279,550 to Valley Elevator, Inc. for Visalia Courthouse elevators

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve Agricultural Preserve Diminishment No. PAD 26‑001, removing 279.73 acres from Preserve No. 293. The Consent Calendar (items 8‑19, except item 19) was approved unanimously, and several contracts and agreements were adopted, including the Orosi Library remodel and Visalia Courthouse elevators projects. A budget adjustment of $693,000 for a Proteus, Inc. youth‑services contract passed with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention.

• Approved Agricultural Preserve Diminishment PAD 26‑001 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8‑19, except item 19 (5‑0)
• Approved $25,000 Illegal Hemp Cultivation remediation agreement
• Approved $464,463.15 Glassy‑Winged Sharpshooter control agreement
• Awarded Orosi Library remodel contract to Forcum‑Mackey Construction, Inc. (up to $1,649,000)
• Awarded Visalia Courthouse elevators contract to Valley Elevator, Inc. (up to $2,279,550)
• Approved $6,051,000 behavioral health services agreement with County Superintendent of Schools
• Approved $693,000 budget adjustment for Proteus, Inc. services (4‑0, 1 abstain)

Canceled-Tulare County Water Legislative Subcommittee

The meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will adopt an ordinance that lets the County Purchasing Agent contract for Flood Control District projects. It will also consider a public hearing on the Allensworth Community Plan update and approve several service and housing agreements, including a $759,605 public‑health contract and a $1,106,355.82 affordable‑housing incentive. Additional items include appointments to county advisory boards and authorizations for emergency‑services grant programs.

• Public hearing to adopt the Allensworth Community Plan update (General Plan Amendment GPA No. 25‑006 and Specific Plan SPA 25‑001)
• Approve agreement with California Department of Public Health for disease investigation services, up to $759,605
• Approve agreement with Mercy Air Service Inc. for emergency air ambulance services at no cost
• Ratify Prohousing Incentive Program agreement with California Dept. of Housing and Community Development, $1,106,355.82
• Adopt ordinance authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to contract for Flood Control District projects

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the Allensworth Community Plan update (Resolution 2026‑0202) with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also cleared the consent calendar items, approved several service and funding agreements, and adopted an ordinance authorizing the Flood Control District’s purchasing agent. All actions were recorded as approved during the March 31, 2026 meeting.

• Adopt Allensworth Community Plan update (Resolution 2026‑0202) – Approved 5‑0
• Approve Consent Calendar (Numbers 4‑25) – Approved 5‑0
• Approve agreement with Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Resolution 2026‑0203)
• Appoint Graciela Soto to Workforce Investment Board (Resolution 2026‑0204)
• Appoint Cassie Heffington to Animal Services Advisory Committee (Resolution 2026‑0205)
• Authorize District Attorney as agent for Governor’s Emergency Services Victim/Witness Assistance Program (Resolution 2026‑0207)
• Approve agreement with California Dept of Public Health STD Branch (Resolution 2026‑0211)
• Adopt ordinance authorizing County Purchasing Agent for Flood Control District (Ordinance No. 3668)

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Board will consider appointing Trilby Barton as Tulare Public Cemetery District Manager, approving a five‑year contract worth $67,000 per year. It will also adopt amendments to the district bylaws and designate several officials as authorized representatives for tax and pension matters. Additional items include approval of recent meeting minutes, auditor report, interment and financial reports, and several district policies.

• Appointment of Trilby Barton as District Manager, effective April 1 2026
• Approval of District Manager contract for $67,000 annually through March 31 2031
• Amendments to the Tulare Public Cemetery District bylaws, effective March 24 2026
• Designation of chief of payroll, district manager, and CALPERS contact as authorized representatives
• Approval of Pre‑need Plot Purchase, Safety Committee, and Vehicle policies

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several contracts for housing and IT services, as well as grant applications for community development and boating safety. The meeting includes the proposed closure of a satellite office in Lindsay and the approval of a new salary for the Retirement Administrator.

• Proposed closure of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Lindsay District Satellite Office effective May 1, 2026
• Agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for Housing Support Program not to exceed $1,752,710
• Grant applications for Community Development Block Program for housing and homeless services totaling $1.6 million
• Bid results for Orosi Library Remodel Project with bids ranging from $1,649,000 to $2,077,888
• Proposed annual salary of $186,258.80 for the Retirement Administrator position

The Board approved the Consent Calendar (items 5‑20) with a 5‑0 vote. It authorized the closure of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Lindsay District Satellite Office, appointed a new member to the County Employees’ Retirement Board, and approved several agreements including energy‑efficiency assessments, library lease space, and a housing support program. Additional actions included a public right‑of‑way acceptance, a boating‑safety financial aid agreement, and a purchase renewal for IT observability tools.

• Approved closure of Agricultural Commissioner’s Lindsay District Satellite Office (effective May 1, 2026) – Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Appointed Patricia Stever Blattler to Member 5 seat on County Employees’ Retirement Board (term to Dec 31, 2028)
• Approved agreement with PacificWest Energy Solutions (Energy Systems Group) for energy‑efficiency assessments at no cost
• Approved lease of 1,783 sq ft Library space at 623 N. Avery Ave., Farmersville, for three years
• Approved $1,752,710 agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. to administer the Housing Support Program
• Authorized $202,489 purchase renewal for SolarWinds Observability Advanced Subscription and Engineer’s Toolset
• Accepted Lot 62 of Tract 404 as public right‑of‑way in Ponderosa, exempt from CEQA review
• Approved $181,803.88 financial aid agreement with California State Parks Division for boating safety programs

Task Force on Homelessness - CANCELED

The meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, was canceled. The agenda listed items including a vote on updated bylaws and an update on the encampment ordinance.

• Canceled meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026
• Proposed vote on adoption of updated Bylaws
• Proposed update on Encampment Ordinance
• Proposed presentation on Transitional Rent Benefit
• Proposed update on HHAP 6

Canceled-Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was announced by the County Resource Management Agency.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a public hearing to adopt a zoning ordinance changing the district from R‑A‑217 to R‑A‑43 for the parcel at the northwest corner of Avenue 245 and Road 216. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with appointments, contract amendments, and approvals of health and technology agreements. Several agency agreements and project bids will be authorized.

• Adopt zoning ordinance PZC 25‑009 for APN 142‑250‑060 (Avenue 245 & Road 216)
• Amend Visalia Courthouse paving contract to $2,522,335.86 (+$355,954.86)
• Approve $2,600,000 agreement for skilled psychiatric nursing services
• Authorize $14,920,186 purchase of Microsoft 365 GCC Licensing (2026‑2031)
• Approve plans and bid documents for Road 67 Operational Improvements Project

The Board adopted the 2025 Annual General Plan and related reports with a 5‑0 vote. It approved a zoning change (PZC 25‑009) and related map amendment, also 5‑0. Appointments were made to the Treasury Oversight Committee and the Homelessness Task Force. The Board authorized a $1 M workers’ compensation trust fund and a $6.6 M contract for basic mental‑health rehabilitation services.

• Approved Resolution 2026-0156 to accept 2025 Annual General Plan and related reports (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-0157 to adopt zoning change PZC 25‑009 and publish amended map (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Numbers 8‑31) (5‑0)
• Appointed Nathan Hernandez to Treasury Oversight Committee (Resolution 2026-0158)
• Appointed Lieutenant Demecio Holguin to Homelessness Task Force (Resolution 2026-0159)
• Authorized $1,000,000 trust fund for workers’ compensation claims (Resolution 2026-0163)
• Approved $6,600,000 agreement for basic mental‑health rehabilitation services (Resolution 2026-0171)
• Approved amendment to Visalia Courthouse paving project, increasing amount to $2,522,335.86 (Resolution 2026-0164)

Planning Commission

The commission conditionally approved two tentative parcel maps and waived their final maps. It also approved two 3 MW solar special use permits and adopted the required environmental mitigations. The Allensworth Community Plan Update was recommended for certification and adoption, including its general and specific plan components. The zone variance and related parcel map were postponed to a later date.

• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-057 and waive final map (6‑0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-058 and waive final map (6‑0)
• Approve Special Use Permits 25-060 and 25-062 and adopt mitigated negative declarations (6‑0)
• Continue Zone Variance No. PZV 25-029 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-019 to an unspecified future date (6‑0)
• Recommend certification and adoption of the Negative Declaration for Allensworth Community Plan Update (5‑0)
• Recommend adoption of General Plan Amendment GPA 25-006 for Allensworth (5‑0)
• Recommend adoption of Specific Plan SPA 25‑001 establishing community districts (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will review and act on several items, including approving the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting and authorizing a lunch expense of up to $500 for the May 18, 2026 457 University meeting. The committee will receive updates on Wealthspire and Empower reporting, consider investment options, and discuss the Empower service provider contract, deciding whether to issue an RFP or negotiate a renewal extension. An ad‑hoc committee will be formed to review related recommendations.

• Approve minutes from the Quarterly Meeting on December 8, 2025
• Approve lunch cost up to $500.00 for 457 University on May 18, 2026
• Review and consider Wealthspire investment options
• Discuss Empower service provider contract and choose RFP or renewal extension
• Form an ad‑hoc committee to review contract recommendations

The Defined Contribution Committee approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting and authorized a lunch expense of up to $500 for the May 18, 2026 event. The committee also approved the investment watchlist and formed an Ad Hoc committee to negotiate a renewal extension with the service provider Empower. Conference attendance for two upcoming retirement conferences was approved, and the meeting was adjourned until May 18, 2026.

• Approved minutes from the Dec 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved lunch cost up to $500 for May 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved the investment watchlist (unanimous)
• Approved formation of an Ad Hoc committee (Cass Cook, Lupe Garza, Hal Cypert) to negotiate a renewal extension with Empower (unanimous)
• Approved conference attendance for the 2026 NAGDCA and West Coast DC conferences (unanimous)

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular Meeting

The Commission will receive updates on Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District recharge projects and community water. Members may take action on revised bylaws regarding meeting frequency and legislative subcommittee reports.

• KDWCD update on County Recharge Projects
• Possible action to adopt revised bylaws for meeting frequency
• Community water update from Self-Help Enterprises
• Discussion on SGMA implementation
• Review of Commission terms and requirements

Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee -Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee will review the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public comment period. The primary agenda item is a discussion of the 2026 water bills with possible action. The meeting will conclude with member comments and set the next meeting for April 1, 2026.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 water bills
• Review of July 2, 2025 recorded meeting minutes
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Committee member comments
• Scheduling of next meeting on April 1, 2026

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including large health‑program allocations, several engineering contracts for bridge projects, and a fire department equipment purchase. They will also appoint members to the County Task Force on Homelessness and reappoint cemetery trustees. The meeting includes routine public comment and recognitions.

• Approve $9,179,768 allocation from the California Department of Public Health for the Future of Public Health program
• Approve engineering contracts with Consor North America, Inc. up to $730,700 for Road 16 Homeland Canal Bridge projects
• Approve purchase of a Catalyst Force Entry Door for the Fire Department, not to exceed $13,900
• Approve amendment to agreement with Wealthspire Retirement, LLC for up to $92,000 consulting services for the County’s Defined Contribution Plan
• Approve $27,315.19 agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for Apiary Protection activities

The Board adopted the consent calendar unanimously (5‑0). It approved multiple funding agreements, including a $9,179,768 allocation for the Future of Public Health program and $734,399 for transitional housing. Additional approvals covered fire department equipment, road‑bridge projects, and right‑of‑way contracts for the Avenue 280 widening.

• Consent calendar (items 7‑48) approved (5‑0)
• Approved $27,315.19 agreement with CDFA for Apiary Protection activities
• Approved $734,399 State housing funding for Transitional Housing and Housing Navigation programs
• Approved $9,179,768 allocation from CDPH for Future of Public Health program
• Approved $13,900 purchase of Catalyst Force Entry Door for Fire Department
• Approved $321,733 Measure R supplement for Road 16 over Homeland Canal Bridge (1‑mile north of Ave 56)
• Approved $94,397 right‑of‑way contract with Hammer Ranches for Avenue 280 widening (Segment 2)
• Approved $165,000 right‑of‑way contract with Miller family for Avenue 280 widening (Segment 2)

Board of Supervisors Meeting - ADDENDUM

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will meet in closed session to discuss a public employee appointment for the position of Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer. The meeting also includes a public comment period, live‑stream access, and ADA accommodation information. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session discussion: appointment of Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker, total 15 minutes)
• Live stream available via county website and YouTube channel
• ADA accommodation request instructions

SJVIA Regular Meeting

The SJVIA Board will elect a President and Vice President for its 2028 term and approve the meeting agenda and minutes from December 12, 2025. It will receive several informational reports on cash flow, budget versus actual expenses, and consultant findings. The board will consider a recommendation to keep the current actuarially certified IBNR reserve levels and a request to hold a strategic‑planning meeting and appoint members to it.

• Election of President and Vice President of the Board for 2028 (action)
• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2025 board meeting (action)
• Recommendation to maintain current IBNR reserve levels (action)
• Request for a strategic‑planning meeting and appointment of board members (action)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission conditionally approved four tentative parcel maps (PPM 25-043, 25-052, 25-055, 26-001) and three special use permits (PSP 25-067, 25-091, 25-095). All motions passed unanimously, with votes of 6‑0 for the first two maps and 7‑0 for the remaining items. No public comments were received on any of the agenda items. The meeting was adjourned to reconvene on March 11, 2026.

• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-043 (6-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-052 (6-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-055 with final map waiver (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 26-001 with final map waiver (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-067 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-091 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-095 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings to review property assessment applications. The board will deliberate on these hearings in a closed session.

• Hearing for Valley Oaks Shopping Center LP (Application No. 2024-00051)
• Stipulation hearing for Calaveras Materials Inc. (Application No. 2024-00063)
• Hearings for Lowes HIW Inc. regarding four applications
• Hearings for John Bean Technologies Corporation regarding 11 applications
• Hearing for Kevin Klein (Application No. 2024-00037)

The Assessment Appeals Board accepted the stipulated assessment values for Calaveras Materials Inc., totaling $10,016,876, with a 3‑0 vote. It also accepted withdrawal calendars for Valley Oaks Shopping Center LP, multiple John Bean Technologies Corporation applications, and a general withdrawal calendar, each by a 3‑0 vote. The board denied the applications of Kevin Klein and Lowes HIW Inc. for non‑appearance, also by 3‑0 votes. The meeting adjourned to April 16, 2026.

• Accepted Calaveras Materials Inc. assessment values ($10,016,876) (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for Valley Oaks Shopping Center LP (3‑0)
• Denied Kevin Klein application for non‑appearance (3‑0)
• Denied Lowes HIW Inc. applications for non‑appearance (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for John Bean Technologies Corp. applications (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for John Bean Technologies Corp. (Not the Party of Interest) application (3‑0)
• Accepted general withdrawal calendar (Pine‑Kautz) (3‑0)

February Task Force on Homelessness

The Task Force on Homelessness will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a draft encampment ordinance and amendments to the task force by-laws. The body will also receive updates on the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) 6 application.

• Discussion and vote on the draft Tulare County Encampment Ordinance
• Discussion and vote on amendments to Task Force on Homelessness By-Laws
• Informative update on Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) 6 Application
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from Jan. 21, 2025
• Informative item regarding a meeting with Congressman Costa

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several infrastructure projects, including library and office renovations and road widening. The meeting also includes the formation of assessment districts for street and storm drainage maintenance in Goshen.

• Award contract to Old Ironsides Construction, Inc. for Alpaugh Library Remodel Project not to exceed $759,726
• Right-of-Way Contract with Kevin Clements for Avenue 280 Widening Project in the amount of $266,270
• Formation of Assessment District No. 26-20-003R-GOSHEN for public street maintenance
• Amendment to Agreement No. 32216 with Holloway Construction, Inc. for County Counsel Annex Project increasing amount by $7,090
• Grant Agreement with CalRecycle for Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement not to exceed $38,590

The board approved the consent calendar items and updated Administrative Regulation No. 48 on digital content. It increased the Holloway Construction agreement by $7,090 and awarded the Alpaugh Library remodel contract to Old Ironsides Construction for up to $759,726. The board also reaffirmed the local emergency, approved a new one‑way STOP sign, and authorized several assessment‑district budgets and a right‑of‑way contract.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 3‑18) – 5‑0 vote
• Approved amendment to Administrative Regulation No. 48 (digital content) – approved
• Approved amendment to Agreement No. 32216 with Holloway Construction, increasing amount to $306,715 – approved
• Awarded Alpaugh Library Remodel contract to Old Ironsides Construction, Inc., up to $759,726 – approved
• Reaffirmed Local Emergency due to Winter Storms and Flooding – approved
• Approved designation of a one‑way STOP at Road 36 and Avenue 408 – approved
• Approved formation and budgets for Assessment Districts 25‑23‑001‑GOSHEN and 26‑20‑003‑R‑GOSHEN – approved
• Approved Right‑of‑Way contract with Kevin Clements for Avenue 280 widening, $266,270 – approved

Tulare County Water Commission -Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will review meeting bylaws, receive a drought update, and discuss legislative bills and staff reports. The commission will also consider the terms of its members.

• Review Bylaws - Meeting Frequency (Discussion, Possible Action)
• Drought Update: Bottled Water Program (1,645 households enrolled)
• Legislative Subcommittee Reports on 2025 bills (e.g., AB 293, AB 362)
• Staff Reports: SGMA Implementation and Commission Terms
• Commission Member Terms and Vacancies

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold two public hearings, one to adopt the findings of the Resource Management Agency and approve Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. TSM 25‑004, which would subdivide 40.5 acres into eight parcels north of Avenue 177 near Porterville. The second hearing will count ballots for the proposed Goshen Village East Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and, depending on the vote, either approve the district and its budget or reject it. The consent calendar includes routine actions such as appointing Jessica Gocke to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, exempting the Orosi Library Remodel Project from CEQA, and approving related bid procedures. Additional items address health‑related agreements, probation services, and the termination of a Rite Aid medication discount agreement, while the Board will meet in closed session on anticipated litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. TSM 25‑004 (40.5 acres, 8 parcels) on north side of Avenue 177, exempt from CEQA
• Count ballots for Goshen Village East Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 at the southwest corner of Avenue 312 and Road 76 (Option A or B)
• Appoint Jessica Gocke to the Environmental Health Director seat on the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Exempt the Orosi Library Remodel Project at 12646 Avenue 416 from CEQA and authorize bid advertisement; bid opening set for 2:00 p.m. March 12 2026
• Terminate Agreement No. 31326 with Rite Aid Corporation for discounted prescribed medication, retroactive to July 5 2025

The Board unanimously approved the Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. TSM 25-004 and exempted it from CEQA. It also approved the formation of the Goshen Village East Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District after counting ballots. Additional actions included adopting the consent calendar, appointing Jessica Gocke to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, approving the Orosi Library remodel, amending a mental‑health services agreement, increasing funding for the Allensworth Meter Project, and directing legal counsel to defend the county in a pending lawsuit.

• Approved Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. TSM 25-004 (5-0)
• Approved formation of Goshen Village East Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Numbers 6‑15) except items 13‑15 (5-0)
• Appointed Jessica Gocke to Agricultural Advisory Committee (approved)
• Approved Orosi Library Remodel Project exemption and bid process (approved)
• Amended Agreement No. 30838 for mental‑health record program (approved)
• Amended Agreement No. 31466 to increase funding by $65,680 (approved)
• Directed legal counsel to defend county in Rosie Elia Garza case (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-023 for a 51.33‑acre site in Dinuba, and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-051 for a 21,112‑sq‑ft site in Pixley, each by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Zone Variance No. PZV 25-050 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-049 for a 10‑acre site on Avenue 422, again unanimously. No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-023 (categorical exemption) – 7-0
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-051 (categorical exemption) – 7-0
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 25-050 (common sense exemption) – 7-0
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-049 (waiver of final map) – 7-0

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing to approve a development agreement for 90 homes in Goshen and a public hearing to certify a project for a convenience store and fast-food restaurant in Pixley. The meeting also includes the approval of multiple contracts and grant agreements.

• Public Hearing: Development Agreement DEV 25-002 for 90 homes in Goshen
• Public Hearing: Mitigated Negative Declaration for Pixley Travel Center
• Grant Award: $362,781 for hazardous fuel reduction in Kennedy Meadows
• Grant Award: $482,021 for hazardous fuel reduction in Upper Posey
• Contract: $3,509,201 for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration

The Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Pixley Travel Center (Resolution 2026‑0038). It also approved the consent calendar covering items 5‑46 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote (Resolution 2026‑0037). Both actions were recorded as passed. No other vote totals were noted in the minutes.

• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for Pixley Travel Center (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Items 5‑46) (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare Public Cemetery District will review financial reports and interment counts from late 2025. The Board is deciding on a gopher abatement contract and updates to several workplace safety policies. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the appointment of a District Manager.

• Contract with Hilvers Farm Management for gopher abatement treatment in the amount of $28,650
• Application for a CAL-Card credit card
• Updates to Return to Work, Workplace Violence Prevention, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Action plans
• Approval of September through December 2025 financial reports
• Closed session regarding the appointment of a District Manager

The board approved the consent calendar and adopted several resolutions, including authorizing a CAL‑Card credit‑card application and a $28,650 gopher‑abatement contract that waives normal bidding requirements. It also approved the December 2025 interment count report, the September‑December 2025 financial reports, and updates to four district policies. All items passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar (Numbers 2‑4) (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Authorized CAL‑Card credit‑card application (5‑0)
• Authorized $28,650 gopher‑abatement contract, waiving bidding (5‑0)
• Approved interment count report (5‑0)
• Approved Sep‑Dec 2025 financial reports (5‑0)
• Approved updates to Return to Work, Workplace Violence Prevention, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Action policies (5‑0)

Flood Control Commission-Regular Meeting

Agricultural Advisory Committee -Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review the November 2025 meeting minutes and receive a presentation from the Assessor's Office. The agenda includes updates from committee members and a request for future agenda items.

• Review of November 19, 2025, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Tulare County Assessor’s Office
• Committee member updates
• Request for future agenda items
• Adjournment

Task For on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet to elect its officers and address voting member vacancies. The body will also receive a presentation on the KCAO Food Bank Service Center and discuss priorities for 2026.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Vote on voting member vacancies and potential addition of new positions
• Presentation on KCAO Food Bank Service Center by Jeff Garner and Juan Torres
• Information updates on HUD NOFO and HHAP6 status
• Discussion of voting member priorities for 2026

The meeting included a vote to approve the November 19, 2025 minutes and the election of a Chair, Vice‑Chair and Secretary. It also covered discussion of voting‑member vacancies and the need to modify the Task Force by‑laws to add additional positions. The minutes do not record the outcomes or vote tallies for these items.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct a hearing of confirmed applications from Changala Sun Farms LLC and Starbucks Corporation. It will also consider a postponement request from Lactalis American Group LLC, non‑confirmed attendance items, a hearing for Guadalupe M. Garcia, and a duplicate‑filing dismissal for California Dairies, Inc. The board will accept the withdrawal calendar and meet in closed session to deliberate equalization hearing matters.

• Confirmed hearing: Changala Sun Farms LLC applications 2024-00030‑2024-00033
• Confirmed hearing: Starbucks Corporation applications 2023-00171‑2023-00193
• Postponement request: Lactalis American Group LLC application 2023-00222
• Accept withdrawal calendar
• Closed‑session equalization hearing deliberations (Revenue and Taxation Code §1605.4)

The Assessment Appeals Board accepted several withdrawal requests and postponed hearings, denied one appeal for non‑appearance, and dismissed a group of California Dairies, Inc. appeals as duplicate filings. All actions were approved unanimously (3‑0). The board adjourned to February 19, 2026.

• Changala Sun Farms LLC hearings postponed to April 16, 2026 – 3‑0
• Starbucks Corporation withdrawals accepted – 3‑0
• Lactalis American Group LLC withdrawal accepted – 3‑0
• Oswald Real Estate Trust hearing postponed to April 16, 2026 – 3‑0
• Greg Nunley appeal denied for non‑appearance – 3‑0
• Guadalupe M. Garcia applications pulled (postponed) – 3‑0
• California Dairies, Inc. appeals dismissed as duplicate filing – 3‑0
• Withdrawal calendar accepted – 3‑0

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission conditionally approved four tentative parcel maps and three special‑use permits, plus an additional parcel map with an exception. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-024 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-025 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-033 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-046 with one exception (5‑0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-074 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-078 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-090 (6‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a consent calendar that includes several routine items. It will approve the award of a contract to MAC General Engineering Inc. for the Sultana Area Stormwater & Recharge Project, limited to $485,465 plus $36,773 in contingency funds. The Board will also adopt a grant application authorizing up to $21,984,179 for Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery projects and approve a reimbursement agreement with Santa Lucia Ventures, LLC.

• Approve contract to MAC General Engineering Inc. for Sultana Stormwater project, not to exceed $485,465 plus $36,773 contingency
• Authorize grant applications for CD‑B Grant disaster recovery up to $21,984,179
• Approve reimbursement agreement with Santa Lucia Ventures, LLC for Traver Ranch Development expenses
• Reappoint members to Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness
• Approve $1,341,315 allocation for Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The public comment period was not held.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will elect its leadership for 2026 and determine committee assignments. The body is also considering various appointments to county boards and several agency contracts and lease agreements.

• Election of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2026
• Lease agreement for office space at 160 South Valencia Blvd, Suite A, Woodlake
• Increase of $462,250 in tenant improvement allowance for Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. at 5300 W. Tulare Ave.
• Annual allocation for California Children’s Services program not to exceed $4,195,234
• Transportation Development Act claims totaling $11,125,168.50 for transit and streets/roads

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting