Tulare County public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Homeless Task Force (Cancelled)
The scheduled meeting for the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness was cancelled. No agenda items were provided for discussion or decision.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding updates to the County General Plan, including an Environmental Justice Element and a 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. The agenda also includes several grant agreements and contract amendments for county services.
- Public hearing for the Tulare County Environmental Justice Element
- Public hearing for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and SB 244 Disadvantaged Communities Plan
- Grant agreement for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program ($215,128)
- Purchase of electric off-road vehicles using a $100,000 grant
- Amendment to the Sheriff’s Morgue Project agreement increasing costs by $12,800
Defined Contribution Plan Committee Quarterly Meeting
The committee will discuss the NFP service provider contract and whether to proceed with a Request for Proposal process. Members will also review SECURE 2.0 elections for the 457b and 3121 plans. Additionally, the committee will consider updating the 3121 de minimis purge frequency to an annual schedule.
- Discussion of NFP service provider contract and potential RFP process
- Review and selection of SECURE 2.0 elections for 457b and 3121 plans
- Proposal to change 3121 de minimis purge from semi-annual to annual
- Nomination and vote for the 2024 Vice Chair
- Review of plan documents, bylaws, and investment policy statement
Regular Meeting SJVIA
The SJVIA Board of Directors will review the distribution of Gallagher settlement funds between Fresno and Tulare counties. The meeting includes discussions on medical, dental, and vision experience reports. The board will also consider several contract amendments for pharmacy and telemedicine services.
- Distribution of Gallagher settlement funds between Fresno and Tulare counties
- Plan Year 2024 Stop Loss/Reinsurance renewal
- Delta Dental PPO plan amendment regarding orthodontia lifetime maximums
- Two-year extension for Transcarent telemedicine services
- Amendment to EmpiRx Health pharmacy benefit management agreement
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several routine contract amendments and board reappointments. The meeting also includes a decision on implementing state mental health code changes and approving the salary for a transit executive.
- Amendment to Avison Construction agreement increasing total amount to $1,507,888.16
- Agreement with California Department of Public Health not to exceed $1,059,363
- Air filtration device donations for county libraries, including Visalia at $52,728.72
- Annual salary approval for the Regional Transit Agency Executive Director at $169,500
- Implementation options for Senate Bill 43 regarding the Welfare and Institutions Code
Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting
The Defined Contribution Committee approved several administrative updates to the 457b and 3121 plans, including the removal of the first of the month rule. The committee also voted to maintain a specific investment fund on its watch list and approved funding for educational seminar lunches.
- Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved maintaining American Funds Europacific Growth Fund on watch list (unanimous)
- Approved removal of the first of the month rule for 457b and 3121 plans (unanimous)
- Approved up to $600 for National Retirement Security Month seminar lunches (unanimous)
- Approved revised Defined Contribution informative flyer (unanimous)
- Deferred NFP Service Provider Contract discussion to December meeting
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved several high-value health and human services contracts, including a $11M grant for bridge housing. They also approved a consent calendar covering various appointments, emergency reaffirmations, and park projects.
- Approved closeout of Community Development Block Grant No. 20-CDBG-CV1-00040 (5-0)
- Approved $11,047,883 for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program
- Approved $2.6M agreement with Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. for skilled nursing
- Approved $1M agreement with Phoenix Transitional Housing Plus for youth residential units
- Approved intent to sell ±1.5-acre portion of Kings River Park for no less than $87,500
- Approved $794,924 for Woodville Landfill Unit 2 Phase I Expansion quality assurance
- Approved $317,821.75 amendment for use of Superior Court Case Management System
- Reaffirmed local emergencies for Sequoia Complex Fire and September Lightning Fires