Tulare County, CA

Flood Control Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will meet to consider changes to the Flood Control Ordinance and select a new meeting time and location. The body will also receive updates on several flood control studies and projects.

• Changes on Flood Control Ordinance
• Deer Creek/White River Flood Study update
• Flood Control Capital Improvement Program update
• Kings River Study update
• Strathmore / Friant Kern Canal (Design) update

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will vote on the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program funding and allocation committee. The body will also receive presentations on the 2026 Housing Bond and the Coordinated Entry System.

• Vote on HHAP Grant Program Funding Round 7 Update and Ad Hoc Allocation Committee
• Presentation on the 2026 Housing Bond
• Presentation on Coordinated Entry System (CES)
• Discussion on El Niño Disaster Preparedness and Response
• Vote on Voting Member Alternates

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will hold hearings regarding property assessment applications. The board will also deliberate on these hearings in a closed session.

• Hearing for Ladhar & Sidhu Invest Inc. (Application No. 2024-00082)
• Hearings for SJV Biodiesel LLC DBA (Applications No. 2024-00169, 2024-00170, 2024-00171, 2024-00172, 2025-00082)
• Hearing for Foster Poultry Farms (Application No. 2025-00023)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve several health and infrastructure contracts. Key items include funding for mental health services and highway safety grant applications.

• Agreement with Kings View for Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services not to exceed $9,416,847
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for school-based mental health services up to $1,979,000
• Submission of seven Highway Safety Improvement Program grant applications with estimated costs of $12,702,800
• Contract with Travioli Construction Inc for Tipton Well No. 6A Completion Project not to exceed $750,570
• Right-of-Way Contract with Bill and Sheila Landress for Avenue 174 Friant-Kern Canal Bridge Replacement for $89,000

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will review several health and safety contracts, including funding for pest detection and psychiatric services. The body will also consider appointments to water districts and updates to local conflict of interest codes.

• Agreement with Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. (BAART) for substance use disorder services up to $5,720,000
• Agreement with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. for acute inpatient psychiatric services up to $800,000
• Amendment to Forcum-Mackey Construction, Inc. contract for Civic Center Cal Water Connection Project increasing total to $1,657,693.51
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Asian Citrus Psyllid detection up to $378,335
• Reappointments to Vandalia Water District and Tea Pot Dome Water District

The Board of Supervisors approved several health and safety contracts, including funding for substance use and psychiatric services. They also authorized the defense of the county in a lawsuit and appointed representatives to the California State Association of Counties.

• Approved $5.72M agreement with Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $800,000 agreement with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority (5-0)
• Approved $378,335 agreement for Asian Citrus Psyllid trapping (5-0)
• Approved $225,879 agreement for Exotic Pest trapping (5-0)
• Approved $58,693.51 contract increase for Civic Center Cal Water Connection Project (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Shuklian as CSAC representative and Supervisor Vander Poel as alternate (5-0)
• Authorized legal defense in Latosha Payne vs. County of Tulare (5-0)

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will meet to discuss a moratorium on data centers and a state of emergency regarding the 2026-2027 Developing El Niño. The body will also review legislative platforms and SGMA implementation.

• Tulare County Data Center Moratorium presentation
• 2026-2027 Developing El Niño State of Emergency presentation
• Tulare County State and Federal Legislative Platform report
• SGMA Implementation staff report
• Remote Meeting Attendance discussion

Board of Supervisors SPECIAL Joint Meeting with Board of Retirement

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors holds a special joint meeting with the Board of Retirement on October 7, 2026, at 8:30 AM in the Tulare County Employees Retirement Association Board Room, 136 N. Akers Street, Visalia. The substantive item is an educational presentation from Cheiron on June 30, 2026 actuarial information, including preliminary results of the annual actuarial valuation for the Tulare County Employees' Retirement Association (TCERA), along with actuarial data, statistics, assumptions, and projections. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a Supervisors/Trustees/Staff Comments item, which under state law cannot be discussed or acted upon at this time. No decisions, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Educational presentation from Cheiron on June 30, 2026 actuarial information, including TCERA preliminary annual actuarial valuation results, data, statistics, assumptions, and projections
• Special joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Board of Retirement, 8:30 AM at 136 N. Akers Street, Visalia
• Public comment period, with in-person speakers limited to three (3) minutes and the non-agenda comment period limited to fifteen (15) minutes total
• Remote participation requires pre-registration at https://publiccomment.tularecounty.ca.gov/ or by call-in at (559) 205-9143
• Supervisors/Trustees/Staff Comments item — no discussion or action permitted under state law

Board of Supervisors Meeting - SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Supervisors will consider ratifying a Proclamation of Local Emergency and related orders regarding the developing 2026–2027 El Niño event. The Board will also discuss delegating procurement authority for emergency equipment, services, and supplies.

• Ratification of Proclamation of Local Emergency for the Developing 2026–2027 El Niño Event issued October 1, 2026

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and unanimously approved a consent calendar item ratifying a local emergency proclamation for the developing 2026–2027 El Niño event issued on October 1, 2026. The Board also delegated procurement authority to the Resource Management Agency Director and General Services Agency Director to acquire necessary equipment, services, and supplies for the event.

• Ratified Proclamation of Local Emergency for the Developing 2026–2027 El Niño Event (5-0, Resolution No. 2026-0739)

Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee-Regular Meeting

Tulare County's Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meets at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Resource Management Agency in Visalia. The agenda lists two substantive items: discussion and possible action on 2026 water bills, and the County Legislative Platform. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment, review of September 15, 2026 minutes, member comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Water Bills
• County Legislative Platform item
• September 15, 2026 recorded meeting minutes referenced online
• Public comment period, three-minute limit per speaker
• Next meeting date listed as TBA

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors meets October 6, 2026, to consider a consent calendar of routine items and several large contracts. Most items are grouped for approval in one motion unless a board member or the public asks to pull one for separate discussion. The largest proposed agreements are for children's mental health services and a state behavioral health infrastructure grant.

• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for specialty mental health services for children and youth, not to exceed $64,985,323, retroactive July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
• Program Funding Agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. for the state Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, not to exceed $10,999,901.88, through June 30, 2030
• Contract award to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for the Avenue 95 & 96 Farm to Market Project near Pixley and Terra Bella, $5,637,242.22
• Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for the Roadside Hazardous Fuels Control Project, not to exceed $3,996,126, through May 31, 2031
• Adopt SB 580 policies on County interactions with immigration authorities, with implementation directed by January 1, 2027

The Board approved a major agreement for youth mental health services and several infrastructure contracts, including a $5.6M farm-to-market project. It also adopted policies regarding interactions with immigration authorities and established a new bargaining unit for Fire Battalion Chiefs.

• Approved $64.9M mental health services contract with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $5.6M Avenue 95 & 96 Farm to Market Project contract to Don Berry Construction, Inc.
• Adopted SB 580 Policies on interactions with Immigration Authorities (5-0)
• Approved $10.9M behavioral health infrastructure agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (5-0)
• Established Bargaining Unit 24 for Fire Battalion Chiefs (5-0)
• Approved $1M fleet telematics and GPS contract with Samsara Inc.
• Awarded $564,818.65 slurry seal project to Pavement Coatings, Co.
• Authorized defense of the County in John JM Doe v. County of Tulare (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved four tentative parcel maps for land division and one special use permit for a landscaping contractor's storage yard. The commission also granted a five-year time extension for a 54-lot subdivision map.

• Approved five-year extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM785 (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-038 to divide 4 acres into four parcels (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 26-022 to divide 86.13 acres into two parcels (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 26-026 to divide 49.92 acres into four parcels (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 26-027 to divide 81.01 acres into three parcels (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 26-013 for a contractor's storage yard (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on extending the interim moratorium on new data center development in unincorporated areas for an additional 10 months and 15 days, citing ongoing threats to public health, safety, and welfare. The board will also consider a consent calendar with routine items, including contracts, grants, and project approvals, plus a presentation on National Retirement Security Month.

• Extend Uncodified Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 3669 (data center moratorium) for 10 months and 15 days
• Approve $9,197,346.46 road construction contract to Archer Civil Construction LLC for 2026 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1
• Approve $64,985,323 agreement with Turning Point of Central California for specialty mental health services
• Approve $24,450,000 grant application for Matheny Tract Community Enhancement and Sustainability Project
• Renew health plans with Anthem Blue Cross (15.3% increase) and Kaiser Permanente (9.74% increase)

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-month and 15-day extension of the temporary moratorium on new data center developments and adopted a formal county-wide position opposing new data centers, with an exception for single-entity enterprise facilities. The Board also awarded construction contracts for the 2026 Road Repair and Mountain Road 107 projects, approved a consent calendar of routine items while pulling item #10 off the agenda, and updated personnel rules for poll worker leave. Additionally, the Board authorized legal counsel to initiate litigation during closed session.

• Extended interim moratorium on new data center development for 10 months and 15 days (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5 through 25, excluding item #10 which was pulled and item #19 pulled for separate consideration (5-0)
• Approved grant application and collaborative governance for Matheny Tract Community Enhancement Project (4-0)
• Approved County Employee Election Poll Worker Leave Policy (5-0)
• Awarded Mountain Road 107 Road Repair Project contract to Rehak Construction LLC for $317,001.62 (3-2)
• Adopted opposition position to county data center development with an enterprise exception (3-2)
• Authorized legal counsel to initiate litigation in closed session (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will convene to reorganize, approve the 2027 appeals calendar, and hear property assessment appeals. The main business includes 11 Dollar Tree Stores Inc. applications and a petition from Frank Kong & Dustin Kong to have applications deemed timely. The board will also consider withdrawals and hold closed-session deliberations.

• Dollar Tree Stores Inc. appeals for 11 properties (Applications 2024-00146 through 2024-00157)
• Frank Kong & Dustin Kong petition to deem applications timely for APNs 990-346-406-000 and 023-120-004-000
• Reorganization of the Board – selection of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/2027
• Approve proposed 2027 Assessment Appeals Calendar
• Closed session deliberations on equalization hearings

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board reorganized by selecting Brad Maaske as Chair and Erica Pine as Vice Chair and approved the 2027 Assessment Appeals Calendar. The Board also denied Dollar Tree Stores Inc. applications for non-appearance and accepted the withdrawal calendar, which included withdrawn applications from Frank Kong & Dustin Kong.

• Selected Brad Maaske as Chair and Erica Pine as Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (3-0)
• Approved the 2027 Assessment Appeals Calendar with noted changes (3-0)
• Denied Dollar Tree Stores Inc. assessment applications for non-appearance (3-0)
• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar including Frank Kong & Dustin Kong applications (3-0)

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will vote on approving August meeting minutes, an HHAP7 update and ad hoc allocation committee, and whether to cancel or relocate the November 18 meeting. They will also hear presentations on Kern County's homeless response system and the 2026 Point in Time count. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote to approve August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Vote on HHAP7 update and Form HHAP Round 7 Ad Hoc Allocation Committee
• Vote to cancel or relocate November 18 meeting
• Presentation on Kern County Homeless Response System
• Presentation on 2026 Point in Time (PIT) count

Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee -Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee is holding a regular meeting with a discussion and possible action on 2026 water bills. The agenda is mostly routine, including approval of minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Water Bills
• Review of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to adopt the final Fiscal Year 2026/27 budgets for the county, the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, and the Tulare County Flood Control District. The budget adoption includes personnel changes, a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for certain elected officers and the Board, and approval of a capital asset purchase list. The consent calendar contains routine items such as grant agreements, contracts, and administrative approvals.

• Adopt FY 2026/27 final budgets for all county funds, special districts, and the General Fund
• Approve 4% cost-of-living adjustments for Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Board of Supervisors
• Approve agreements with California Department of Food and Agriculture for pest detection programs, up to $897,723.23
• Approve $3,600,000 agreement with Merced Behavioral Center for skilled nursing services
• Approve $1,973,515 agreement with First 5 Tulare County for Parents-as-Teachers home visiting program

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings and adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Final Budgets for the General Fund, Enterprise and Assessment District Funds, County Service Areas #1 and #2, Special Districts, Internal Service Funds, and Operating Funds, as well as for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District and the Tulare County Flood Control District. The Board also approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for the Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder, and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, and a separate 4% adjustment for the Board of Supervisors. The minutes also list a large consent calendar and other items, but the provided text does not record the votes or outcomes on those items.

• Adopted FY 2026/27 Final Budget for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District
• Adopted FY 2026/27 Final Budget for the Tulare County Flood Control District
• Adopted FY 2026/27 Final Budgets for all funds and activities, including the General Fund
• Approved 4% cost-of-living adjustment for Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder, and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
• Approved 4% cost-of-living adjustment for the Board of Supervisors
• Authorized Auditor-Controller to make minor adjustments to bring the FY 2026/27 Budget into final balance
• Amended Personnel Class Specifications and Position Allocation List, subject to meet and confer/meet and advise
• Approved the Capital Asset Purchase List

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will meet quarterly to review retirement plan investments, hear reports from consultants Wealthspire and Empower, and consider several administrative actions. Key decisions include approving an Empower contract renewal, selecting a rollover provider for small accounts, and setting the de minimis distribution amount. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes proposed.

• Review and approve Empower Contract Renewal
• Discuss and select Automatic Rollover Service provider for de minimis accounts (Inspira vs. Portability Service Network)
• Review and approve de minimis distribution amount: $5,000 vs. $7,000
• Approve assignment of investment management agreement from flexPATH Strategies, LLC to Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions, LLC
• Receive Consumer Directed Health (CDH) presentation

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved a two-year extension (EOT 26-006) for a Final Site Plan/Special Use Permit for a short-term vacation rental facility in Badger, extending the deadline to August 12, 2028. The commission also continued Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-045 for a contractor's storage yard in Strathmore to a date uncertain, and recommended that the Board of Supervisors certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopt ordinances for zone text amendments to the Agricultural and Residential Zones. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved two-year extension EOT 26-006 for vacation rental facility permit (7-0)
• Continued Special Use Permit PSP 25-045 for contractor's storage yard to date uncertain (7-0)
• Recommended Board certify Final EIR for zone text amendments PZC 25-005 and 25-008 (7-0)
• Recommended Board adopt ordinance for Agricultural Zones text amendment PZC 25-005 (7-0)
• Recommended Board adopt ordinance for Residential Zones text amendment PZC 25-008 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several high-value agreements for psychiatric and maternal health services. They will also discuss dissolving the Tulare County Museum Board and appointing a new Health and Human Services Agency Director.

• Agreement with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for psychiatric services up to $2,100,000
• Agreement with CA Dept of Public Health for maternal and child health up to $9,370,044
• Appointment of Natalie S. Bolin as Health and Human Services Agency Director at $244,640.61 annually
• Grant funding for Victim/Witness Assistance Program totaling $960,360
• Ordinance to dissolve the Tulare County Museum Board

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a routine consent calendar of 23 items, including a $9,370,044 agreement with the California Department of Public Health for maternal, child, and adolescent health programs and a $2,100,000 agreement for inpatient psychiatric services. The board also introduced an ordinance to dissolve the Tulare County Museum Board and set adoption for September 15, 2026, and appointed Natalie S. Bolin as Health and Human Services Agency Director at an annual salary of $244,640.61. Supervisor Larry Micari was absent; Supervisor Dennis Townsend recused himself from one item due to a financial conflict of interest. No announcements were made from closed session.

• Approved consent calendar items 6-28, except item 25 (4-0, Micari absent)
• Approved $9,370,044 agreement with California Department of Public Health for maternal, child, and adolescent health (consent)
• Approved $2,100,000 agreement with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for inpatient psychiatric services (consent)
• Approved assignment of four agreements from Smee Homes to Cross Creek Bend Holdings for Tract No. 19-003 Phase 3 (3-0, Townsend recused, Micari absent)
• Introduced ordinance to dissolve Tulare County Museum Board; adoption set for September 15, 2026 (4-0, Micari absent)
• Appointed Natalie S. Bolin as Health and Human Services Agency Director, salary $244,640.61, effective October 3, 2026 (4-0, Micari absent)
• Approved $190,000 right of way contract with Syvica001 LLC for Avenue 280 Widening Project Segment 2 (consent)
• Approved $746,427.77 agreement with Kimley-Horn for aeronautical engineering at Sequoia Field Airport (consent)

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

The August 26, 2026 meeting of the Tulare County Planning Commission has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 2800 West Burrel Avenue, Visalia. No agenda items are listed for this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting September 9, 2026

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will convene for a regular meeting, starting with a closed session at 3:00 p.m. and open session at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider routine consent items, including setting the cost-of-living factor for the 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit, ratifying County Administrative Officer actions, and approving appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. They will also receive a presentation on informational and technological upgrades from the Resource Management Agency. Closed session items include anticipated and existing litigation, a public employee appointment, and labor negotiations.

• Select 5.42% as cost-of-living factor for 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit
• Ratify County Administrative Officer actions for May-July 2026
• Reappoint Jeffrey Nelson, Kevin Day, Richard Jones, Fred Naylor, James Crew to Fish and Wildlife Commission
• Approve Consent to Common Use Agreement with Southern California Edison for M375A Mineral King Road bridge project
• Receive presentation on Informational and Technological Upgrades from Resource Management Agency

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved its consent calendar (items 4 through 10) on a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Dennis Townsend absent. The consent items included setting the 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit cost-of-living factor at 5.42%, reappointing five Fish and Wildlife Commission members, ratifying County Administrative Officer actions from May through July 2026, approving a no-cost Biosense syndromic surveillance attestation, and approving a Southern California Edison common use agreement for the Mineral King Road bridge project. The Board also received a Resource Management Agency presentation on informational and technological upgrades, with no public comment. In closed session, the Board approved one item (Maxamilliano Mejia v. City of Visalia, et al.) on a 4-0 vote; the minutes do not record reported actions for the other closed session items.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4-10 (4-0, Townsend absent)
• Set 5.42% as the 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit cost-of-living factor (Resolution No. 2026-0615)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Nelson (District 2) and Kevin Day (District 4) to Fish and Wildlife Commission, terms ending September 4, 2028 (Resolution No. 2026-0616)
• Reappointed Richard Jones (District 1), Fred Naylor (District 3), and James Crew (District 5) to Fish and Wildlife Commission, terms ending September 4, 2029 (Resolution No. 2026-0617)
• Ratified County Administrative Officer actions for May, June, and July 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-0618)
• Approved no-cost Biosense syndromic surveillance attestation and code of conduct, effective August 25, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-0619)
• Approved Consent to Common Use Agreement with Southern California Edison for M375A Mineral King Road over East Fork Kaweah Bridge Project (Resolution No. 2026-0620, Agreement No. 32897)
• Approved closed session item D, Maxamilliano Mejia v. City of Visalia, et al. (4-0, Townsend absent)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting - CANCELED

Task Force On Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will convene to approve minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting, hear presentations on transit and the Tulare CARES Emergency Shelter, and receive roundtable updates from voting members. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from June 17, 2026
• Presentation on transit by Derek Winning, TCRTA Director
• Tulare CARES Emergency Shelter update by Brittney Dias and Jacque Kapphahn (City of Tulare, pending confirmation)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an urgency ordinance imposing a temporary 45-day moratorium on new data center development in unincorporated areas, citing threats to public health, safety, and welfare. The board will also decide on adding live video to its meeting livestream, approve several contracts and grants, and handle routine consent items.

• Urgency ordinance for 45-day moratorium on new data center permits (Item 24)
• Award $4,980,305 contract to Wood Bros., Inc. for Visalia Landfill Unit II Phase 5 Expansion (Item 21)
• Approve $2,005,222 amendment for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program with Kings View (Item 12)
• Approve $523,586 agreement with Champions Recovery for youth intervention services (Item 15)
• Approve $3,436,855 bid for Mineral King Road and Wishon Drive restoration (Item 20, info only)

The Board of Supervisors adopted an urgency interim ordinance imposing a 45-day moratorium on new data center development in unincorporated areas, citing threats to public health, safety, and welfare. The board also approved the consent calendar, a letter on FEMA reimbursement delays, and chose to continue current livestreaming practices without adding video.

• Adopted urgency ordinance imposing 45-day moratorium on new data center permits (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-22 (5-0)
• Approved letter requesting FEMA reimbursement assistance for 2023 flood damages (5-0)
• Chose Option C: continue current livestreaming without video (3-2)
• Approved $4,980,305 contract to Wood Bros. for Visalia Landfill expansion
• Approved $390,024 increase for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program
• Approved $523,586 agreement for youth intervention services
• Approved $26,400 payment to Southern California Edison for Avenue 280 easement

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including the purchase of 40 sheriff replacement vehicles for up to $2,360,500, several health and human services agreements and grant applications, and road construction contracts. The board will also hold closed sessions on litigation, real estate negotiations, and labor negotiations.

• Purchase 40 Sheriff replacement vehicles, not to exceed $2,360,500, funded via Vehicle Internal Borrowing Program
• Approve amendment to Visalia Courthouse Elevator Project agreement with Valley Elevator, Inc., increasing by $272,291.84 to $2,551,841.84
• Award contract to Granite Construction Company for Sequoia Gateway Drive Phase 2 Roadway Improvements, $1,027,630.65
• Approve agreement with Oaklandidence OPCO, LLC for skilled nursing services, not to exceed $675,000
• Authorize grant applications for justice-involved re-entry services totaling up to $10,654,783

The Board approved the consent calendar (items 4-26) with a 5-0 vote, except item 17, which was considered separately and also approved. Item 17 awarded a $1,027,630.65 construction contract to Granite Construction Company for the Sequoia Gateway Drive Phase 2 Roadway Improvements Project. The Board also authorized defense in the Estate of Michael Pinon lawsuit and held closed sessions on litigation, real estate, and labor negotiations.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-26, including vehicle purchases, agreements, and grants, with a 5-0 vote.
• Approved item 17: awarded contract to Granite Construction Company for Sequoia Gateway Drive Phase 2, with contingencies.
• Authorized defense of County in Estate of Michael Pinon v. County of Tulare, with reservation of rights.
• Held closed session on real property negotiation for Avenue 174 Bridge project.
• Held closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations.
• Recused Supervisor Shuklian from In-Home Support Services labor negotiation due to conflict.

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding county job vacancies and recruitment efforts. The body will also consider several high-value contracts for road repairs, health services, and housing assistance.

• Public hearing on 2026 Vacancy, Recruitment, and Retention Report
• Contract for 2025 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 2 for $12,731,355.35
• Budget increase of $6,298,290.92 for Integrated Wellness Solutions health and mental health services
• Agreement with Therapeutic Residential Care Services, Inc. for elderly residential care not to exceed $2,300,000
• Subgrant agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for Goshen Village East subdivision not to exceed $1,205,698.49

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar of 26 items, including a $12.7 million contract for road repairs, housing assistance agreements, and health services contracts. A public hearing on county job vacancies and retention was held with no public comment, and the board passed a resolution opposing a state bill on solar property tax valuations. No announcements were made from closed session.

• Approved $12.7M road repair contract with Don Berry Construction (5-0)
• Approved $1.02M housing assistance agreement with Community Services & Employment Training (5-0)
• Approved $2.3M residential care facility contract with St. Michael’s Assisted Living (5-0)
• Approved $962K federal equitable sharing agreement for Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Approved $6.3M amendment for health and mental health services at detention facilities (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing Senate Bill 1329 on solar property tax valuations (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M subgrant for Goshen Village East subdivision and downpayment assistance (5-0)
• Approved $522K contract for Earlimart Sheriff Substation parking lot project (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled