Tulare County public meetings in 2024

AAC Subcommittee

The Agriculture Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to review the RVLP, including a Farm Bureau letter and a categorical scoring framework. The body will also discuss processes and timelines.

• Review of Farm Bureau Letter regarding RVLP
• Review of RVLP Categorical Scoring Framework
• Discussion of processes and timeline

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on certifying the Focused Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Visalia Disposal (Landfill) Site and Biogas and Compost Facility at 8614 Avenue 328, Visalia. It will also consider solid‑waste franchise rate approvals and a tipping‑fee update for the county landfill system. Additional items include routine consent‑calendar approvals and several board appointments.

• Public hearing to certify CEQA documents for the Visalia Disposal (Landfill) Site and Biogas and Compost Facility at 8614 Avenue 328, Visalia
• Approve maximum collection and ancillary rates for solid‑waste franchise haulers (Pena’s Disposal Service Inc., South Tulare Richgrove Refuse Inc., Tule Trash Company, LLC, Miramonte Sanitation Inc., USA Waste of California, Mid‑Valley Disposal LLC) effective April 1 2025‑June 30 2025
• Approve proposed tipping‑fee changes for the Tulare County Landfill System effective July 1 2025
• Approve capital asset purchase of 10 sheriff patrol vehicles under the Vehicle Internal Borrowing Program
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 27 with Sequoia Village, LP to increase funding up to $4,700,000 for unit‑mix updates

The Board of Supervisors held three public hearings and unanimously approved all items. They certified the environmental impact report for the Visalia Disposal landfill and biogas facility, approved new maximum collection rates for waste haulers effective April 2025, and approved tipping fee changes for the county landfill system effective July 2025. The consent calendar was approved with one item pulled for correction.

• Certified Focused Subsequent EIR for Visalia Disposal landfill and biogas facility (5-0)
• Approved franchise hauler maximum rates for Service Areas A-J, effective April 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to six franchise agreements through June 30, 2039 (5-0)
• Approved tipping fee changes for Tulare County Landfill System, effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7-54, except item #28 pulled for correction (5-0)
• Approved item #28 separately: Teviston community center renovation funding increase (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved three two-year extensions for previously approved tentative parcel maps and special use permits, and conditionally approved two new tentative parcel maps. It also recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a zone change and a tentative subdivision map, and adopted the 2025 meeting calendar, electing new officers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved two-year extension for Tentative Parcel Map PPM 22-018 (7-0)
• Approved two-year extension for Special Use Permit PSP 22-087 (7-0)
• Approved two-year extension for Tentative Parcel Map PPM 20-031 (7-0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-018 (8-0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-043 with waiver of final map (8-0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 23-063 (8-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve zone change PZC 24-006 (8-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors conditionally approve Tentative Subdivision Map TSM 24-001 (8-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will discuss updates to the American Rescue Plan Act Final Recovery Plan and various agency contracts. The meeting includes decisions on healthcare facility leases, library closures, and infrastructure projects.

• Modifications to the usage of $90,552,914 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Agreement with Aspiranet for family-based service alternatives not to exceed $3,585,439
• Lease agreement for Farmersville Healthcare Center at 660 E. Visalia Rd., Farmersville
• Proposed 2025 Saturday closures for Visalia and Three Rivers library branches
• Amendment for Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Project engineering services for $218,924

The Board approved a $4,253,203 contract with Central Cal Waterworks Inc. for the Tulare County Utility System Rehabilitation Projects, including a $225,160 contingency fund. The consent calendar was approved 5-0 with items #5, #20, and #28 pulled for separate consideration, all of which also passed 5-0. The Board also approved a $2,993,347 amendment to reimburse COVID-related expenses for the county's self-funded medical insurance plan.

• Approved $4,253,203 contract with Central Cal Waterworks for utility rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $2,993,347 amendment for COVID expense reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved $90,552,914 ARPA Final Recovery Plan modifications (5-0)
• Approved $3,585,439 agreement with Aspiranet for family-based services (5-0)
• Approved $1,838,931 grant application for health care capacity (5-0)
• Approved $131,824 revegetation agreement with Sequoia Riverlands Trust (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of CEQA exemption for Golden State Hydrogen Plant (5-0)
• Approved Park Host Program expansion to Bartlett Park (5-0)

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The committee is meeting to review investment options and reporting from NFP and Empower. Members will discuss adding Roth contribution elections for the 3121 Plan and vote for a 2025 Vice Chair. The body will also review the plan document, bylaws, and investment policy statement.

• Action on investment options
• Discussion on adding Roth elections for the 3121 Plan
• Nomination and vote for 2025 Vice Chair
• Review of Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
• Review of 457 Plan as of 9/30/24

The Defined Contribution Committee approved adding a Roth contribution option to the 3121 Plan, approved the September 2024 minutes, and nominated Kevin Mikesell as Vice Chair for 2025. The committee also reviewed investment options, keeping two funds on the watchlist, and selected training topics for 2025. No changes were proposed to the plan document, education policy, bylaws, or investment policy statement.

• Approved adding Roth option to 3121 Plan (all approved)
• Approved September 9, 2024 minutes (all approved)
• Nominated Kevin Mikesell as Vice Chair for 2025 (all approved)
• Maintained American Funds Europacific Growth on watchlist
• Maintained Mid Cap Value I1 on watchlist
• Approved no changes to plan document (all approved)
• Approved no changes to education policy (all approved)
• Approved no changes to bylaws (all approved)

Regular Meeting SJVIA

The SJVIA Board of Directors will discuss medical, dental, and vision experience reports and pharmacy utilization. The board is deciding on the 2025 stop loss/reinsurance renewal and the application of additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Tulare County.

• Authorization of Plan Year 2025 Stop Loss/Reinsurance Renewal application and agreement
• Proposed amendment to the contract between the County of Tulare and SJVIA to apply additional ARPA funds
• SJVIA Participation Agreements for the County of Fresno and the County of Tulare effective January 1, 2025
• Amendment 1 to the agreement with Keenan & Associates regarding benefits consulting and pharmacy services
• Updates on cash flow projections and budgeted vs. actual expenses

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Forcum Mackey Construction for up to $1,599,000 to complete the Civic Center Cal Water Connection Project and increased the project’s American Rescue Plan Act funding to $1,401,434. It also awarded the Earlimart Substation Project contract to McDaniels Construction for up to $705,071. Additional approvals included a $1,524,268 agreement with Kings View for wellness and recovery centers, a $482,059.94 grant for Glassy‑winged Sharpshooter control, and a $114,500 consulting services contract for the county’s Defined Contribution Plan.

• Award Civic Center Cal Water Connection contract to Forcum Mackey Construction, up to $1,599,000
• Increase ARPA funds for the Civic Center water project to $1,401,434
• Award Earlimart Substation contract to McDaniels Construction, up to $705,071
• Approve Kings View wellness and recovery centers agreement, up to $1,524,268
• Approve Glassy‑winged Sharpshooter detection and suppression grant, up to $482,059.94

The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of 929 acres of Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves and authorized numerous infrastructure and service agreements. The Board also approved the Consent Calendar, which included various grants, lease amendments, and appointments to county boards and committees.

• Approved 929 acres of Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4-61 (4-0)
• Awarded $705,071 contract for Earlimart Substation Project (4-0)
• Awarded $1.599M contract for Civic Center Cal Water Connection Project (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Gutierrez to Assessment Appeals Board (4-0)
• Appointed Larry Micari to Impaired Driving Effort Task Force (4-0)
• Accepted Cutler Park Paving Project as complete (4-0)
• Approved $13.6M mental health services agreement with Hope Horizon (4-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will hold hearings on a series of assessment appeal applications, some with confirmed attendance and others without. Items on the Withdrawal Calendar will be considered for acceptance or removal for separate votes. After the public hearings, the board will meet in closed session to deliberate equalization hearing matters under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 1605.4.

• Hearings for 2015 ESA Project Co. LLC applications (2023-00146 to 2023-00150)
• Hearing for Brian Dougherty application 2019-00021
• Hearings for Monarch Nut Company application 2020-00182
• Hearings for Crowne Cold Storage LLC applications 2020-00183 to 2020-00185
• Accept Withdrawal Calendar motions

The Assessment Appeals Board approved stipulated assessment values for 2015 ESA Project Co. LLC, denied two applications for non-appearance, and accepted withdrawals for several other applicants. All decisions were unanimous (3-0). The meeting was brief, convening at 9:00 a.m. and adjourning at 9:06 a.m.

• Accepted stipulated values for 2015 ESA Project Co. LLC (5 applications, total fixtures $5,395,859) (3-0)
• Denied Brian Dougherty's application for non-appearance (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Monarch Nut Company application (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Crowne Cold Storage LLC applications (3 applications) (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Munger Bros LLC applications (4 applications) (3-0)
• Denied Nomoto Investments, LLC applications (9 applications) for non-appearance (3-0)
• Accepted the withdrawal calendar (3-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will receive an update on the Zoning Ordinance Revision for agriculture. Members will discuss the RVLP scoring framework and may take action to nominate and approve a subcommittee to review the RVLP.

• Zoning Ordinance Revision Update (Agriculture)
• Discussion and possible action on RVLP scoring framework recommendations from TC Farm Bureau
• Nomination and approval of a subcommittee to review and make recommendations on the RVLP

Homeless Task Force

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will approve the previous meeting minutes and discuss updates from Self‑Help Enterprises, the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention program, and Red Cross cot donations. It will also review applicants for the Youth Advisory Board. A vote will be taken to cancel the scheduled December meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes from October
• Self‑Help Enterprises – update on housing developments (Betsy McGovern‑Garcia)
• Review applicants for Youth Advisory Board (Brandy Jackson Villarreal, Amanda Chavez)
• Update on Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) (Noah Whitaker)
• Vote to cancel the December meeting (Bradley Cottingham)

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force approved the October meeting minutes without corrections and added Brandy Jackson Villarreal as the Youth Advisory Board member. The meeting also included informational updates on housing developments and HHAP funding, with no other substantive decisions. The December meeting was cancelled, and the next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added Brandy Jackson Villarreal as Youth Advisory Board member (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission conditionally approved a four-phase expansion of the Treehouse California Almonds processing plant at 6914 Road 160, Earlimart, along with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and monitoring program. It also approved three tentative parcel maps for land divisions in Terra Bella, north of Visalia, and south of Dinuba, each with environmental exemptions. All decisions were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-007 (7-0), dividing 15 acres into two parcels in Terra Bella
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-038 (7-0), dividing 4.14 acres into three parcels north of Visalia
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-039 (7-0), dividing 23.33 acres into two parcels south of Dinuba, with waiver of final map
• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for Special Use Permit PSP 23-064 (7-0), allowing almond plant expansion
• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 23-064 (7-0), allowing four-phase expansion of Treehouse California Almonds plant

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves and the vacation of Ranch Acres Road and Cross Avenue. The body will also consider a reimbursement agreement for the completion of Sequoia Gateway Drive.

• Public hearing to establish and/or enlarge Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves
• Public hearing to vacate Ranch Acres Road and Cross Avenue between Morrison Street and State Route 137
• Proposed $251,022 reimbursement to Sequoia Gateway LLC for Sequoia Gateway Drive construction
• Contract award to WABO Landscape & Construction, Inc. for Alpaugh Park Electrical and Irrigation Project not to exceed $357,197
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter control not to exceed $535,509

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple Williamson Act agricultural preserve applications, continued several others to December 3, 2024, and approved the vacation of Ranch Acres Road and Cross Avenue near Tulare. They also approved a development agreement amendment and $251,022 reimbursement to Sequoia Gateway LLC for road work. The consent calendar, including numerous contracts and agreements, was approved unanimously.

• Approved 21 Williamson Act agricultural preserve applications (4-0), continued 6 to Dec 3
• Approved vacation of Ranch Acres Road and Cross Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Sequoia Gateway Development Agreement amendment and $251,022 reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 9-45 (5-0)
• Approved $535,509 agreement for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter control
• Awarded $357,197 Alpaugh Park electrical/irrigation contract to WABO Landscape
• Approved $2,025,000 Measure R funding for Drive 85 Realignment Project
• Approved $1,600,000 Earlimart Interceptor Sewer Relief Pipeline agreement

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will review and approve the audit projects listed in the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. It will also hear a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 cash‑handling reviews and approve the minutes from its May 16, 2024 meeting. A closed‑session meeting will address the initiation of one potential litigation case.

• Approve the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting
• Receive a presentation on FY 2023 & 2024 cash handling reviews
• Select and approve the audits to be performed from the FY 2025 Audit Plan
• Closed‑session discussion of initiation of litigation (one potential case)
• Adjournment with next meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025

The Tulare County Audit Committee approved the minutes from May 16, 2024, and selected two audits for Fiscal Year 2025: County-wide Payroll Validation and County-wide Credit Card. The committee also received a presentation on cash handling review results for FY 2023-2024. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned to January 9, 2024.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved County-wide Payroll Validation audit for FY2025 (5-0)
• Approved County-wide Credit Card audit for FY2025 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to certify and adopt the Environmental Impact Report for the Setton Pistachio Treated Wastewater Land Application Expansion Project and to approve an indemnification agreement with Rainbow Orchards III, LLC for an irrigation pipeline crossing County right‑of‑way. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with routine appointments, grant approvals, contract approvals, and a few infrastructure and staffing actions. Several items will be discussed in closed session regarding pending litigation.

• Public hearing to certify EIR and CEQA findings for Setton Pistachio wastewater project
• Approve indemnification agreement with Rainbow Orchards III, LLC for pipeline crossing on Road 244/Avenue 95 and Road 224/Avenue 92
• Approve $217,444 grant (plus $30,061 match) for Elder Abuse (XE) Program
• Approve purchase of two investigation laser systems for Sheriff’s Crime Lab, up to $67,098
• Approve $78,000 increase for computer room air‑conditioning unit (total $278,000)

The Board of Supervisors certified the Environmental Impact Report for the Setton Pistachio Treated Wastewater Land Application Expansion Project. They also approved several grant applications for elder abuse and violence against women programs, and authorized various administrative appointments.

• Approved Setton Pistachio wastewater expansion EIR and indemnification agreement (5-0)
• Approved $247,505 Elder Abuse Program grant and county match (5-0)
• Approved $270,060 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program grant (5-0)
• Approved $78,000 increase for computer room air conditioning unit (5-0)
• Approved $67,098 purchase of two investigation laser systems for Crime Lab (5-0)
• Approved adding one Workforce Development Analyst position (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Shuklian as representative to the California State Association of Counties (5-0)
• Established 'No Parking' zone on Avenue 416 at Sultana Road (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved six tentative parcel maps and one zone variance. These actions allow for the division of various agricultural and residential parcels across the county.

• Approved two-year extension for Tentative Parcel Map PPM 20-031 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-028 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-032 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-033 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-037 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-041 (5-0)
• Approved Zone Variance PZV 24-053 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-042 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold three public hearings: one to amend the General Plan to incorporate the 2023 Multi‑Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Plan, one to change the zone of a parcel on W. Ropes Avenue from AE‑20 to R‑A‑100, and one to deny an appeal of a special‑use permit for a contractor storage yard. The meeting also includes a consent calendar approving several contracts and agreements, including funding for exotic pest detection, a vendor data‑management service, and a detention‑facility yard improvement project.

• Public hearing to adopt Zone Change No. PZC 24‑005 for APN 060‑230‑009 on W. Ropes Avenue (AE‑20 to R‑A‑100)
• Public hearing to approve administrative amendment to General Plan Amendment No. GPA 24‑004 to incorporate the 2023 Multi‑Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing to deny appeal of Special Use Permit No. PSP 23‑119 for a storage yard at 233 East Wade Avenue
• Consent calendar approval of $232,810 agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for exotic pest detection services
• Consent calendar approval of $285,000 sole‑source contract with PaymentWorks for vendor data‑management services

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to support Proposition 36, a ballot measure addressing certain drug and theft crimes, and adopted a resolution in support. They also approved several land-use items, including a general plan amendment, a zone change, and denial of an appeal for a special use permit. The consent calendar, containing numerous routine contracts and agreements, was approved as a block.

• Approved support for Proposition 36 (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA 24-004 (5-0)
• Approved Zone Change PZC 24-005 (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Special Use Permit PSP 23-119 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 10-47 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of real property on Avenue 408 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Cutler-Orosi Unified School District (5-0)
• Approved amendment with Proteus, Inc. (4-0, Valero abstained)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will hear appeals from multiple businesses regarding property assessments. The meeting will also include a closed session to deliberate on the evidence presented during the hearings.

• Hearings for SHRI Hospitality LLC, Oak Valley Tulare LLC, and Sequoia Vista Visalia LLC
• Hearings for Best Buy Stores LP (multiple assessment numbers)
• Withdrawal Calendar to be accepted
• Closed session for Equalization Hearing Deliberations

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board accepted withdrawals for SHRI Hospitality LLC and Best Buy Stores LP, denied two applications for non-appearance (Oak Valley Tulare LLC and Sequoia Vista Visalia LLC), and accepted stipulated values for 14 Best Buy Stores LP applications. The board also accepted the withdrawal calendar and adjourned to November 21, 2024.

• Accepted withdrawal of SHRI Hospitality LLC application (3-0)
• Denied Oak Valley Tulare LLC applications for non-appearance (3-0)
• Denied Sequoia Vista Visalia LLC application for non-appearance (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of 15 Best Buy Stores LP applications (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for 14 Best Buy Stores LP applications (3-0)
• Accepted the withdrawal calendar (3-0)

Flood Control Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will review several informational updates on flood‑control projects, such as the Sultana Storm Drain Improvements, Kings River Channel Cleanup, and other district matters. The commission will also vote to change the regular meeting time and location. The agenda includes a public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Vote to select new time and location for regularly held Commission meetings (Action)
• Information on Sand Creek Weed Abatement (Information)
• Information on CDFW Routine Maintenance Agreement Permit (Information)
• Staff report on Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project (Information)
• Staff report on Kings River Channel Cleanup Project (Information)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will meet to review meeting minutes and discuss a presentation on the Visalia Navigation Center. The body will also discuss and vote on by-law updates, including the addition of a representative from the City of Exeter.

• Presentation on the Visalia Navigation Center by Miceala Lara-Lopez, CSET
• Vote on By-Laws update to add a City of Exeter Representative
• Approval of August and September meeting minutes

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force approved adding a City of Exeter representative, allowing Exeter to rejoin the task force. The group also approved the August and September meeting minutes without corrections. No other substantive decisions were made; the Visalia Navigation Center update was informational only.

• Approved adding City of Exeter representative (unanimous)
• Approved August and September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee had planned to meet at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2024 in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. The agenda included public comments, approval of minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting, a cash‑handling review for fiscal years 2023‑2024, selection of audits for the FY 2025 audit plan, and staff matters. A closed‑session portion was to discuss initiation of litigation with legal counsel. The meeting was canceled.

• Approve minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting
• Presentation on FY 2023 & 2024 cash handling reviews
• Select and approve audits for the FY 2025 audit plan
• Committee member and staff matters
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on initiation of litigation

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved all three agenda items. It conditionally approved a zone variance and tentative parcel map for a 159-acre parcel division near Tulare, approved a surface mining permit and reclamation plan for the McKay Point Reservoir Project, and recommended the Board of Supervisors adopt a development agreement amendment for property near Visalia. All votes were 6-0 except the development agreement, which passed 5-1.

• Approved Zone Variance PZV 24-042 for 159.26-acre parcel division (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-025 with final map waiver (6-0)
• Approved EIR adequacy for Surface Mining Permit PMR 24-001 (McKay Point Reservoir) (6-0)
• Approved Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan PMR 24-001 (6-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors adopt Development Agreement Amendment DEV 24-005 (5-1)

Board of Supervisors SPECIAL Joint Meeting with Board of Retirement

The joint meeting will feature an educational presentation by Cheiron on the June 30, 2024 actuarial valuation of the Tulare County Employees’ Retirement Association. Supervisors, trustees, and staff will then provide comments, though no decisions can be made on this item. Public comments are allowed on agenda items, but not on the actuarial presentation.

• Educational presentation by Cheiron on TCERA June 30, 2024 actuarial valuation
• Supervisors/Trustees/Staff comments (no action permitted on this item)
• Public comment period (up to 15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on the Resource Management Agency's request to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $1 million and to designate the agency director as the Environmental Certifying Officer. It will also consider a consent calendar of routine appointments and contract approvals, including a lease amendment increasing a Dinuba property agreement to $9,019,508 and a telepsychiatry services contract up to $900,000. Additional items include solid‑waste site and gas leases at the Woodville Disposal Site. A closed‑session will address pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing to authorize a $1 million Community Development Block Grant application and designate the Resource Management Agency director as Environmental Certifying Officer
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 30988 with Alhasani Inc., raising total amount to $9,019,508 for 2270 E. El Monte Way, Dinuba
• Approve agreement with Kings View for telepsychiatry services, not to exceed $900,000 (July 1 2024 – June 30 2027)
• Approve site lease with Delta Pro Energy Systems, LLC at Woodville Disposal Site for $1,000 per month (Nov 1 2024 – Oct 31 2054)
• Approve landfill gas lease with Delta Pro Energy Systems, LLC at Woodville Disposal Site for 12.5% of net energy sales per month (Nov 1 2024 – Oct 31 2054)

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $1 million, and approved the entire consent calendar (items 4-15) in a single 5-0 vote. The consent calendar included appointments, reappointments, contract amendments, and lease agreements. No announcements were made from closed session.

• Approved CDBG grant application up to $1M (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-15 (5-0)
• Appointed Justin Alexander to Delano Mosquito Abatement District (5-0)
• Reappointed Judy A. Silicato to Tulare County Housing Authority (5-0)
• Approved $5.66M lease amendment with Alhasani Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $900K telepsychiatry agreement with Kings View (5-0)
• Approved 30-year site lease with Delta Pro Energy at Woodville (5-0)
• Approved landfill gas lease with Delta Pro Energy (5-0)

T. C Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will review the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss sections of the Tulare County Water Legislative Platform, considering possible actions. Public comments are accepted on any agenda items, limited to three minutes per speaker. Committee members will provide comments before the meeting adjourns and the next meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024.

• Review of September 4, 2024 recorded meeting minutes (online link provided)
• Discussion of T.C. Water Legislative Platform water sections (possible action)
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Committee member comments
• Scheduling of next meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will adopt a consent calendar covering routine appointments and reappointments. It will consider several agreements, including a $2.5 million amendment for Post‑Disaster Management Services, a grant application for hazardous fuels transportation assistance, and lease and bridge project contracts. The board will also present proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Centenarian Day and Fire Prevention Week, and allow public comments.

• Approve amendment to Witt O’Brien’s, LLC contract for up to $2,500,000 Post‑Disaster Management Services (Item 17).
• Approve submission of Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance grant application with $653,440 match for a total project cost of $1,306,880 (Item 20).
• Approve lease extension for ≈2 acres at Uhl Hill (Assessor’s Parcel No. 344-110-004) through October 31, 2034 (Item 10).
• Approve Preschool Expulsion Reduction Program agreement up to $261,373 and Primary Intervention Program agreement up to $481,511 (Items 13‑14).
• Approve Program Supplement Agreements for Road 16 bridge projects with amounts up to $288,608 (Items 23‑25).

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar containing 23 routine items by a 5-0 vote. These included appointments, agreements, and resolutions related to various county departments. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Appointed Sarah Saunders to Mental Health Board (Resolution 2024-0905)
• Reappointed Richard Jones and James V. Crew to Fish and Wildlife Commission (Resolution 2024-0906)
• Reappointed Lyle Ward and Leslie Kennard to Lewis Creek Water District (Resolution 2024-0907)
• Approved amendment to Child Support Services Plan of Cooperation (Resolution 2024-0908)
• Approved training for special districts on Nov 14, 2024 (Resolution 2024-0909)
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park storm damage (Resolution 2024-0910)
• Approved lease extension for Uhl Hill property (Resolution 2024-0911)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive a report on the Sheriff's Office and Probation Department's 2023 interactions with ICE. The body is also considering several high-value service contracts and grant applications for community infrastructure and health services.

• Public forum on Tulare County Sheriff and Probation interaction with ICE in 2023
• Grant application for Matheny Tract Community Enhancement street project up to $19,500,000
• Agreement with Kings View for Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Court up to $5,821,325
• Agreement with BAART for drug and alcohol treatment services up to $4,200,000
• Design services for Juvenile Detention Facility security systems up to $383,470

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 5-23) unanimously, covering agreements for fire services, animal control, juvenile detention security, health and human services contracts, and various grants. They also approved a $19.5M grant application for a community street improvement project in the Matheny Tract, with Supervisor Valero recused. A letter of support for a dairy digester project was approved 5-0.

• Approved consent calendar (items 5-23) 5-0
• Approved $19.5M Community Change Grant application for Matheny Tract (4-0, Valero recused)
• Approved letter of support for Maas Energy Works dairy digester project (5-0)
• Approved closed session items (3-0, two absent)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will reorganize its leadership by selecting a Chairman and Vice Chairman for fiscal year 2024/2025. It will then vote to adopt the proposed 2025 Assessment Appeals Calendar. The meeting includes hearings on several property assessment appeals and stipulations, followed by a motion to accept the Withdrawal Calendar and a closed‑session deliberation on equalization hearing matters.

• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman for FY 2024/2025 (Reorganization of the Board)
• Approval of the Proposed 2025 Assessment Appeals Calendar
• Hearing on Aspire Homes CA, Inc. (Application No. 2022-00116)
• Stipulation hearings for Peninsula Packaging, LLC (multiple applications)
• Acceptance of the Withdrawal Calendar

The board approved stipulated assessment values for several properties, including Peninsula Packaging, Papich Construction, Apro LLC, and Saputo Cheese, and accepted withdrawals for Aspire Homes, Ugo & Sunny Iacobellis, Peninsula Packaging, and Health Net. The board also selected Brad Maaske as Chair and Erica Pine as Vice Chair for FY 2024/2025 and approved the 2025 Assessment Appeals Calendar.

• Selected Brad Maaske as Chair and Erica Pine as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Assessment Appeals Calendar (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Aspire Homes CA, Inc. application (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Ugo & Sunny Iacobellis application (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Peninsula Packaging, LLC application (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Peninsula Packaging, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Papich Construction Co., Inc. (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Saputo Cheese and Protein, LLC (3-0)

Homeless Task Force

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will hold a public meeting on September 18, 2024. After introductions and public comment, members will hear a presentation on Proposition 1 by Dr. Natalie Bolin of HHSA Behavioral Health, followed by a discussion of the FACES program and strategies to prevent homelessness. Jurisdiction updates for Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville will also be shared before adjournment.

• Prop 1 presentation by Dr. Natalie Bolin (HHSA Behavioral Health)
• FACES program discussion with Tracy Polkownikow and Gerardo Vázquez
• Open conversation on homelessness prevention strategies (Goal 4, Strategies 4.1‑4.4)
• Jurisdiction updates for Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force met on September 18, 2024, and heard presentations on Proposition 1 behavioral health services, the Visalia Visual Arts Center, and homelessness prevention strategies. Jurisdictional updates were provided by Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville, but no formal votes or decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 2:28pm.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; all items were informational

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to adopt final budgets for the General Fund, special districts, and county activities. The meeting includes decisions on cost-of-living adjustments for elected officials and the Board of Supervisors.

• Adoption of FY 2024/25 Final Budgets for General Fund, Enterprise, and Assessment District Funds
• 3% cost-of-living adjustment for Board of Supervisors and elected officials (Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector)
• Establishment of 2024-25 Gann Appropriations Limit not to exceed $6,249,125,123
• Contract amendment with CML Security, LLC for Sheriff’s Office Camera and Console Upgrade increasing total to $4,324,485.26
• Grant funding for Victim/Witness Assistance Program not to exceed $873,529

The Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2024/25 final budgets for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, Tulare County Flood Control District, and all county funds, including the General Fund, as modified during the hearings. The board also approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for county elected officials and the Board of Supervisors, and authorized the Auditor-Controller to make minor adjustments to balance the budget. All budget-related motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted FY 2024/25 final budget for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024/25 final budget for Tulare County Flood Control District (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024/25 final budgets for all county funds (5-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for county elected officials and Board of Supervisors (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-23 (5-0)
• Approved support for Proposition 35 (5-0)
• Approved health plan renewals with rate increases (5-0)
• Approved salary increases for TCAG Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director (5-0)

Airport Land Use Commission and Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved all five tentative parcel maps and one zone change on the agenda, each by a 7-0 vote. The Airport Land Use Commission portion of the meeting was procedural with no public comment and no action. All items were approved as recommended by staff.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-013, dividing 2.87 acres into two parcels in Dinuba (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-017, dividing 19.50 acres into two parcels near Lindsay (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-027, dividing 23.08 acres into two parcels near Strathmore, with waiver of final map (7-0)
• Approved Zone Change PZC 24-005, recommending Board of Supervisors approve change from AE-20 to R-A-100 near Woodlake (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-023, dividing 7.67 acres into two parcels near Woodlake, conditioned on zone change approval (7-0)
• Approved Zone Variance PZV 24-049, allowing division of non-conforming parcel into four parcels near Springville (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-034, dividing 32.65 acres into four parcels near Springville (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $8.5 million road repair contract, a public hearing regarding water service divestiture, and various agreements for health and social services. The meeting will also include proclamations for National Hunger Action Month and Recovery Month.

• Approve $8,508,372.71 contract for 2024 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1
• Public hearing on divesting water service from East Orosi Community Services District
• Approve $625,000 contract for Burrel Paving Project
• Approve $3,000,000 contract for crisis residential treatment services
• Approve $1,113,609 contract for sober living services

The Board approved a resolution to divest the East Orosi Community Services District of its power to provide domestic water service and annex part of its territory into the Orosi Public Utility District, with a 3-0 vote. The consent calendar was approved with the exception of item #12, which was pulled for separate consideration and later approved. The Board also approved the annual salary for the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Executive Director at $180,250.

• Approved water service divestiture and annexation resolution (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7-35, except item #12 (3-0)
• Reappointed Jeffrey A. Nelson and Kevin R. Day to Fish and Wildlife Commission (3-0)
• Approved $8,508,372.71 contract for 2024 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1
• Approved $180,250 salary for Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Executive Director (3-0)
• Approved $625,000 contract for Burrel Paving Project
• Approved $3,000,000 agreement with Jackson House Tulare for crisis residential treatment
• Approved $1,000,000 agreement with BI Incorporated for electronic monitoring services

Defined Contribution Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will review the results of the DC Plans Consultant RFP, discuss a recommendation, and vote to select and approve a consultant. It will also review and select Secure 2.0 election options for the 457b and 3121 retirement plans. Additional agenda items include approving minutes from the June 24 meeting, discussing the NAGDCA award proposal for CFP services, and approving up to $600.00 for National Retirement Security Month seminar lunches.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2024 quarterly meeting
• Review and select Secure 2.0 elections for the 457b and 3121 plans
• Discuss NAGDCA award proposal – CFP services
• Approve lunch costs for National Retirement Security Month seminar up to $600.00
• Select and approve a DC Plans consultant after RFP results

The committee approved the selection of NFP as the deferred compensation consultant following an RFP process. Members also approved the investment watchlist, adopted the SECURE 2.0 Domestic abuse distributions provision, and authorized $600 for National Retirement Security Month seminar lunches.

• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved investment fund watchlist
• Adopted SECURE 2.0 Domestic abuse distributions provision
• Approved $600 for National Retirement Security Month seminar lunches
• Selected NFP as DC Plans Consultant

T. C Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to review the Tulare County Water Legislative Platform. This platform outlines challenges and proposed solutions regarding forest management, drinking water access, groundwater sustainability, and wastewater infrastructure.

• Review of T.C Water Legislative Platform
• Discussion on funding for the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project (SREP)
• Proposed solutions for 32 failing water systems serving 50,000 community members
• Addressing 31 million dead or dying trees in Tulare County
• Support for funding to repair the Friant Kern Canal

Board of Supervisors - SPECIAL Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to ratify an emergency proclamation for the 2024 Coffee Pot Fire and reaffirm emergency statuses for infrastructure damage caused by March 2023 storm events.

• Ratification of Local Emergency Proclamation for the 2024 Coffee Pot Fire
• Reaffirmation of emergency status for Bartlett Park damage from March 2023 storms
• Reaffirmation of emergency status for County roads, bridges, and infrastructure damage from March 2023 storms

The Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency proclamation and related orders for the 2024 Coffee Pot Fire. The Board also reaffirmed emergency statuses for storm damage to Bartlett Park and county infrastructure.

• Ratified local emergency proclamation and orders for 2024 Coffee Pot Fire (4-0)
• Reaffirmed emergency status for Bartlett Park storm damage (4-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency for county roads, bridges, and infrastructure storm damage (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved a two-year extension for a 500 MW-AC solar farm special use permit near Ducor, and a two-year extension for a short-term vacation rental facility site plan in Badger. It also approved four tentative parcel maps and a zone variance for a non-conforming parcel division near Lindsay, all with CEQA exemptions. All decisions were unanimous except the zone variance and its associated parcel map, which passed 6-1 with Commissioner Ed Dias dissenting.

• Approved two-year extension for solar farm Special Use Permit PSP 22-006 near Ducor (7-0)
• Approved two-year extension for short-term vacation rental site plan PSR/PSP 20-002 in Badger (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 22-040 dividing 6.61 acres into two parcels in Porterville (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-015 creating two financing parcels near Terra Bella with final map waiver (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-016 dividing 5.0 acres into two parcels in Porterville (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-031 dividing 9.54 acres into two parcels near Terra Bella with final map waiver (7-0)
• Approved Zone Variance PZV 24-046 to divide a non-conforming 9.61-acre parcel into four parcels near Lindsay (6-1)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-030 for the same non-conforming parcel division near Lindsay (6-1)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 5-37) in a single 5-0 vote, covering routine agreements, appointments, and resolutions. They also selected Option 1 (8.40% assessed valuation change) for the 2024-25 Gann Appropriations Limit calculation. No substantive policy decisions were made outside the consent calendar; presentations on suicide prevention, behavioral health, and economic development were received without action.

• Approved consent calendar (items 5-37) (5-0)
• Approved Option 1 for Gann Appropriations Limit cost-of-living factor (5-0)
• Directed legal counsel to defend Richard Doyle v. County of Tulare (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3648 amending lawful gambling regulations
• Awarded $613,000 contract to VSS International for 2024 Slurry Seal Program
• Approved $6,489,299 agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services for substance abuse services
• Approved $709,424 agreement with DOJ for Equitable Sharing Program
• Approved consolidation of local contests with November 5, 2024 General Election

Regular Meeting SJVIA

The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority Board will adopt the final proposed budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025. It will also approve three contracts: mammography services with Alinea Imaging Associates, mammography services with Pacific Coast Mobile Radiology, and an amendment to the Elite Corporate Medical Services agreement to add flu vaccination services. Additional items include a report on an administrative fee increase and cash‑flow projections.

• Adopt final proposed budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025 (Agenda item 10)
• Approve and authorize President to execute agreement with Alinea Imaging Associates, Inc. for mammography services (Agenda item 19)
• Approve and authorize President to execute agreement with Pacific Coast Mobile Radiology, Inc. for mammography services (Agenda item 20)
• Approve and authorize President to execute Amendment 1 to Elite Corporate Medical Services agreement to add flu vaccination services (Agenda item 21)
• Receive report regarding budgeted SJVIA administrative fee increase and recommendation for allocating funds for plan year 2025 (Agenda item 9)

Homeless Task Force

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will approve the July meeting minutes and discuss updates to its by‑laws, including a vote. Members will vote to recommend a lived‑experience candidate for the task force. The meeting also includes discussion of Goal 5 objectives, the Governor’s Executive Order on Homelessness, and strategies to prevent homelessness.

• Approve July meeting minutes
• By‑Laws Update Discussion and Vote
• Member Nominations – Vote to Recommend Lived Experience Member Position
• Review/Discussion of Goal 5 Objectives and related strategies
• Governor’s Executive Order on Homelessness Discussion

The Task Force elected Henry Leon as the new Lived Experience member and approved the July 2024 meeting minutes. The group also voted to remove one strategy from Goal 5 of their strategic plan as it was deemed no longer relevant.

• Elected Henry Leon as a member of the board (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)
• Removed strategy 5.2.3 from Goal 5 of the Strategic Plan (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss various county contracts, committee appointments, and the transfer of water facilities to the City of Porterville. The meeting includes a closed session for legal counsel and labor negotiations.

• Award contract for Government Plaza Parking Lot Project to Seal Rite Paving and Grading not to exceed $689,922
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for drug and alcohol recovery services not to exceed $1,059,299
• Transfer of Municipal Well and Water Conveyance Facilities for the East Porterville Project to the City of Porterville
• ARPA Grant Agreement with Poplar Community Services District for the Safe Families Space Project not to exceed $225,000
• Agreement with US Department of Justice for Federal Equitable Sharing funds not to exceed $42,752.21

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 3-13) in a single 5-0 vote, covering appointments, agreements, and contracts. Key actions included appointing Logan Robertson Huecker and Joshua Day to committees, approving a $1.06M drug treatment contract, and awarding a $689,922 parking lot contract. The board also directed legal counsel to defend the county in several litigation cases during closed session.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-13 (5-0)
• Appointed Logan Robertson Huecker to Agricultural Advisory Committee (Resolution 2024-0761)
• Appointed Joshua Day to Measure R Citizen's Oversight Committee (Resolution 2024-0762)
• Approved $1,059,299 drug treatment agreement with Turning Point of Central California (Resolution 2024-0767)
• Awarded $689,922 Government Plaza Parking Lot Project contract to Seal Rite Paving and Grading (Resolution 2024-0765)
• Approved $42,752.21 DOJ Equitable Sharing agreement (Resolution 2024-0763)
• Approved $225,000 ARPA grant for Poplar Park Safe Families Space Project (Resolution 2024-0770)
• Directed legal counsel to defend county in litigation cases (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board - SPECIAL MEETING

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will meet in closed session on August 15, 2024. The session is for equalization hearing deliberations under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 1605.4. The board will consider evidence for two Blue Scope Buildings Inc. applications (2022‑00036 and 2023‑00079) tied to APN 077-130-078-000.

• Blue Scope Buildings Inc. – Application No. 2022-00036 (2022) for APN 077-130-078-000
• Blue Scope Buildings Inc. – Application No. 2023-00079 (2023) for APN 077-130-078-000

The Assessment Appeals Board met in closed session and unanimously accepted the Assessor's value for two applications involving Blue Scope Buildings Inc. The Assessor withdrew a request for findings of facts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted Assessor's value for Blue Scope Buildings Inc. Application No. 2022-00036 (2-0)
• Accepted Assessor's value for Blue Scope Buildings Inc. Application No. 2023-00079 (2-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will hold hearings to review property assessment applications. The board will also deliberate on these cases in a closed session per Revenue and Taxation Code Section 1605.4.

• Hearing on petition to be deemed timely for Saputo Cheese and Protein, LLC (APN 181-100-032-000)
• Stipulation hearing for POLYMERPAK, LLC (APN 800-260-948-000)
• Hearings for JT2, Inc. regarding assessments from 2015-2018 (APN 800-252-087-000)
• Hearings for Malladi Reddy & Pravina Reddy regarding 9 separate assessment applications
• Review of the Withdrawal Calendar

The Assessment Appeals Board met on August 15, 2024, and took action on several property assessment appeals. It accepted stipulated values for Polymerpak LLC and JT2 Inc., denied a petition for non-appearance by Malladi Reddy & Pravina Reddy, and accepted the withdrawal calendar. The board also voted to reopen one appeal for Saputo Cheese and Protein LLC.

• Reopened appeal 2012-00783 for Saputo Cheese and Protein LLC (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Polymerpak LLC totaling $18,397,078 (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for JT2 Inc. totaling $7,356,885 across four applications (3-0)
• Denied nine applications by Malladi Reddy & Pravina Reddy for non-appearance (3-0)
• Accepted the withdrawal calendar (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved all four tentative parcel maps and one zone variance on the agenda, each by a 7-0 vote. The approvals include divisions of land in Terra Bella, Cutler, Three Rivers, and Lindsay, with categorical exemptions under CEQA. A workshop on a zoning ordinance amendment for batting cages was held with no action taken.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-024 (4.62 acres into 4 parcels, Terra Bella) 7-0
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-020 (6.11 acres into 2 parcels, Cutler) 7-0
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-024 (12.04 acres into 4 parcels, Three Rivers) 7-0
• Approved Zone Variance PZV 24-036 (Lindsay) 7-0
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24-022 (Lindsay) 7-0

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve various county contracts, infrastructure projects, and personnel changes. Key actions include awarding paving contracts and managing emergency declarations for storm damage. The Board will also address the sale of former county properties in Porterville.

• Purchase of 37 Sheriff replacement vehicles not to exceed $2,181,000
• Award of Bartlett Park Paving Project to Doug Ross, Inc. DBA Central Valley Asphalt for up to $665,000
• Agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group for Mountain Road 112 over Deer Creek Bridge Project up to $948,800
• Proposed sale of real property at 87 E. Morton Ave. and 379 N. Second St. in Porterville
• Introduction of an ordinance to amend multiple parts of the County’s Gambling Ordinance

The Board approved the consent calendar (items 3-27) unanimously, which included purchasing 37 sheriff replacement vehicles for up to $2,181,000 and awarding the Bartlett Park Paving Project to Doug Ross, Inc. for up to $665,000. They also approved several other contracts and resolutions, including a $948,800 engineering agreement for the Mountain Road 112 bridge project. No bids were received for the former Porterville Courthouse property, and the Board introduced an ordinance amending the Gambling Ordinance, setting adoption for August 27, 2024.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-27 (5-0)
• Approved $2,181,000 for 37 sheriff replacement vehicles (5-0)
• Awarded Bartlett Park Paving Project to Doug Ross, Inc. for $665,000 (5-0)
• Approved $948,800 engineering services for Mountain Road 112 bridge project (5-0)
• Approved $1,965,960 for Mental Wellness Services Program (5-0)
• Approved $450,000 for intensive mental health services with Courage to Change (5-0)
• Approved $448,126 for gang prevention with Pro-Youth (5-0)
• Introduced Gambling Ordinance amendment, adoption set for Aug 27, 2024 (5-0)

Flood Control Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will meet to approve a resolution for Levees 1 and 2 and review minutes from May 2024. The body will also receive updates on several flood control projects and grant-funded studies.

• Resolution for Levees 1 & Levees 2
• Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project ($786,000 total budget)
• Kings River Channel Cleanup Project ($649,091 total budget)
• Strathmore / Friant Kern Canal design alternatives
• Juvenile Detention Facility / Cottonwood Creek Realignment Project

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will discuss drought updates, legislative bills, and staff reports on groundwater sustainability. The meeting includes a public comment period and the review of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Review of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Drought update and well permit statistics
• Legislative Subcommittee reports on new bills
• SGMA Implementation and probationary hearing updates
• Commission member term updates and vacancies

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. was canceled. Because the meeting was canceled, no agenda items will be discussed or acted upon. The notice also outlines the public comment procedure for any future items.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the prepayment of principal and interest for the Tulare County Public Financing Authority Refunding Bonds, Series 2006. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for health, human services, and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed bond redemption and lease prepayment for the Millennium Fund Program not to exceed $21,290,000
• Distribution of $28,310,027 in Community Corrections Subaccount Base Funding for FY 2024/25
• Engineering consulting agreement with Moffatt and Nichol for Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek Bridge Project up to $917,307.49
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children up to $856,831
• Right-of-Way Contract for Avenue 280 Widening Project - Segment 2 in the amount of $67,300

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-20) unanimously, including a $28,310,027 Community Corrections Subaccount allocation for criminal justice realignment, with $3M for inmate healthcare, $12,655,013.50 each for the Sheriff's Office and Probation. They also approved a $300,000 cost-sharing agreement with VF Goshen for Road 67 improvements (4-0, with Vander Poel recused), and authorized up to $21,290,000 in bond prepayments for the Millennium Fund Program. The Board approved the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024/25-2028/29 and updated the ARPA Final Recovery Plan for $90,552,914 in funds.

• Approved $28,310,027 Community Corrections Subaccount allocation (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 Road 67 cost-sharing agreement with VF Goshen (4-0, Vander Poel recused)
• Authorized up to $21,290,000 Millennium Fund bond prepayment (5-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan FY 2024/25-2028/29 (5-0)
• Approved ARPA Final Recovery Plan update for $90,552,914 (5-0)
• Approved $917,307.49 engineering contract for Avenue 404 bridge project (5-0)
• Approved $67,300 right-of-way contract for Avenue 280 widening (5-0)
• Approved $466,103 Sierra Nevada Conservancy watershed subgrant (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved a two-year extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 834 and approved a setback variance for a fence in Porterville. A special use permit for a contractor's storage yard at 233 E. Wade Avenue, Tulare, was automatically denied after a 3-3 tie vote. The commission also heard a presentation on the Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan and congratulated Susan Simon on her retirement.

• Approved two-year extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 834 to September 23, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Setback Variance No. PSV 24-001 for a 3'6" block wall with 2'6" wrought iron fence at 17930 Road 232, Porterville (6-0)
• Denied Special Use Permit No. PSP 23-119 for contractor's storage yard at 233 E. Wade Avenue, Tulare (3-3 tie, auto-denied)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold three public hearings on requests from the Resource Management Agency to place delinquent water and sewer service fees, penalties, and auditor collection charges on the 2024/2025 tax roll for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, the East Orosi Community Services District, and the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, each requiring a two‑thirds majority. The meeting will also include routine consent‑calendar items such as contract awards, budget adjustments, and service agreements. All items are subject to public comment and the required voting thresholds.

• Public hearing: place delinquent water/sewer fees for County Service Areas 1 & 2 on tax roll (2/3 majority)
• Public hearing: place delinquent water fees for East Orosi Community Services District on tax roll (2/3 majority)
• Public hearing: place delinquent sewer fees for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District on tax roll (2/3 majority)
• Award Springville Library Project contract to AMG & Associates, Inc., up to $4,484,000
• Approve $13,521,607 budget adjustment for East Orosi Water Supply and Infrastructure Project

The Board of Supervisors held three public hearings and unanimously approved resolutions to place delinquent water and sewer service fees, penalties, and collection charges on the 2024/2025 tax roll for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, the East Orosi Community Services District, and the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included contracts for the Springville Library and Public Health Lab expansion projects, and authorized defense in two lawsuits during closed session.

• Approved placing delinquent fees for CSA No. 1 & 2 on tax roll (5-0)
• Approved placing delinquent fees for East Orosi CSD on tax roll (5-0)
• Approved placing delinquent fees for Terra Bella Sewer District on tax roll (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $4.484M Springville Library contract (5-0)
• Approved $3.185M Public Health Lab Expansion contract (5-0)
• Authorized defense in Munoz v. State of California (5-0)
• Authorized defense in Iglesias v. County of Tulare (5-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Canceled

The Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, was canceled. This was a procedural cancellation notice.

Homeless Task Force

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will approve recent meeting minutes, consider filling a vacant voting member position, discuss adding a veteran representative, and vote to approve a draft for the Board of Supervisors' adoption. The meeting will also review Goal 4 objectives and related strategies aimed at preventing homelessness and supporting high‑need households.

• Approve April meeting minutes
• Approve May meeting minutes
• Consider vacant voting member position
• Add voluntary veteran’s representative voting member
• Vote to approve draft for Board of Supervisors’ adoption

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force approved moving forward with updated bylaws, including a new voluntary voting member position for a veterans representative, a rule that each voting member may have only one proxy, and a clarification that email suffices as notice of the Chair's absence. The bylaws now go to the Board of Supervisors for adoption. The task force also agreed by consensus to remove two Goal 4 housing-stabilization objectives (4.3.1 and Strategy 4.3 item b) as no longer relevant, and approved corrected minutes from April and May 2024. Most other agenda items were discussion-only with no votes taken.

• Approved moving forward with updated bylaws, including a voluntary veterans representative voting seat, one proxy per voting member, and email notice for Chair absence (unanimous, all in favor)
• Approved April and May 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous, all in favor)
• Removed Strategy 4.3.1 (sustainable funding for Housing Stabilization Pilot Program) as no longer relevant (consensus, no vote)
• Removed Strategy 4.3 item b (expand Assertive Community Treatment teams) based on progress (consensus, no vote)
• Kept Strategy 4.4 (income and employment access, including ECO program) on the task force's radar (no vote)
• Added continued discussion of standing vs. ad-hoc subcommittees to the next meeting agenda (no vote)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request to use eminent domain for the Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Replacement Project and authorize a $25,000 deposit for probable compensation. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as replacement warrants for county education entities, several multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar agreements with schools, data‑analytics providers, and a property sale. Additional agenda items cover water‑system repairs, health‑lab equipment purchases, and a grant application for federal justice assistance.

• Public hearing to authorize $25,000 deposit for eminent domain acquisition of Subject Property for Avenue 428 bridge project
• Approve replacement warrants: $25,534.15 for Tulare County Office of Education and $56,843.34 for Superintendent of Schools
• Approve up to $9 00,000 reimbursement to Cutler‑Orosi Joint Unified School District for an American Rescue Plan aquatic project
• Approve sole‑source agreement with Sicuro Data Analytics, LLC for up to $1,063,900 in data services
• Authorize sale of former Porterville Courthouse property (87 E. Morton Ave and 379 N. Second St) with minimum bid of $2,000,000

The Board approved the intent to sell the former Porterville Courthouse and Sheriff's Substation for no less than $2 million. Other actions included funding for a school aquatic project and various road and bridge engineering contracts.

• Declared intent to sell former Porterville Courthouse and Sheriff's Substation for at least $2,000,000 (4-0)
• Approved up to $900,000 for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District aquatic project (4-0)
• Approved $1,063,900 sole-source agreement with Sicuro Data Analytics, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $207,300 right-of-way contract for Avenue 280 Widening Project (4-0)
• Approved $29,766 budget adjustment for Delft Colony water system well repairs (4-0)
• Approved $114,228 agreement for School Resource Officer services at Porterville Unified School District (4-0)
• Approved $1,880,560 total funding for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program (4-0)
• Approved two engineering agreements with HDR Engineering Inc. totaling $193,686.42 (4-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will convene at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. The meeting includes roll call, a pledge of allegiance, comments from board members and staff, and a presentation of the annual assessment of the tax roll by CPA Tara K. Freitas. The board will hear appeals from Blue Scope Buildings Inc. and from Michael and Karin Gee, consider the withdrawal calendar, and hold a closed‑session to deliberate equalization hearing matters.

• Hearing of Blue Scope Buildings Inc. applications No. 2022-00036 and 2023-00079
• Hearing of Michael and Karin Gee applications No. 2018-00117, 2019-00108, 2020-00087, 2021-00054, 2022-00092
• Annual Assessment of the Tax Roll presented by Tara K. Freitas, CPA, Assessor/Clerk‑Recorder
• Acceptance of Withdrawal Calendar items
• Closed‑session equalization hearing deliberations (Revenue and Taxation Code §1605.4)

The Board continued a hearing regarding Blue Scope Buildings Inc. to a later date. It also accepted the Withdrawal Calendar, including a specific withdrawal for Michael and Karin Gee.

• Continued Blue Scope Buildings Inc. hearing to September 19, 2024 (2-0)
• Accepted withdrawal for Michael and Karin Gee (2-0)
• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved three land-use items on July 10, 2024, each by a 7-0 vote. Two tentative parcel maps (PPM 24-019 and PPM 24-021) were conditionally approved with waivers of the final map, and a special use permit (PSP 24-025) was approved to allow a third residence for an elderly parent. The Commission also received an Economic Development Office update; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-019 with waiver of final map (7-0), Resolution No. 10240
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-021 with waiver of final map (7-0), Resolution No. 10241
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 24-025 for a third residence under reasonable accommodation (7-0), Resolution No. 10242
• Received Economic Development Office update presentation (no action)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a land use and zone change for property south of Exeter. The meeting also includes reviewing various service contracts, committee appointments, and the reaffirmation of several local emergency declarations.

• Public hearing for land use change from 'Valley Agriculture' to 'Mixed Use' at 20440 Avenue 256
• $892,755 agreement for engineering services on the Capinero Creek Bridge Project
• Right-of-way contracts totaling $111,000 for the Avenue 280 Widening Project
• School Resource Officer service agreements with multiple school districts
• $136,000 funding authorization for the Step Up #LEAD Youth Program

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a General Plan Amendment and zone change for a 1.17-acre Pinnacle Investments LLC property near Exeter, moving it from Valley Agriculture to Mixed Use. In a split 3-2 vote, the Board rejected a proposed short-term rental ordinance that had been set for adoption on July 23. The Board also approved a routine consent calendar of 29 items and responses to a Grand Jury report on parks.

• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA 24-003 and Zone Change PZC 24-001 for Pinnacle Investments LLC, 1.17 acres at 20440 Avenue 256, from Valley Agriculture/AE-20 to Mixed Use/C-2-MU (5-0)
• Rejected proposed short-term rental ordinance (Chapter 33 of Part VI) that would have been set for adoption July 23 (3-2; Ayes: Micari, Vander Poel, Townsend; Noes: Shuklian, Valero)
• Approved consent calendar items 5 through 33, including service agreements, appointments, and lease amendments (5-0)
• Approved responses to 2023-2024 Tulare County Grand Jury Final Report 'Parks Facelift' (5-0)
• Approved closed session items B, C, and D regarding existing litigation (5-0 each)

T.C Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee Cancelled

The July 3, 2024, meeting of the Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee has been cancelled. No agenda items were scheduled for this session.

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion.

• No agenda items were provided due to the cancellation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved three parcel map requests to divide land and a special use permit to convert a milking barn into a swine slaughterhouse. The commission also recommended that the Board of Supervisors update the General Plan Health and Safety Element.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-014 to divide 14.17 acres into three parcels (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 23-130 to convert a milking barn to a swine slaughterhouse (5-0)
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 24-029 to divide 99.77 acres into two parcels (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-006 and waiver of final map (5-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 24-004 to incorporate the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)

Homeless Task Force (Cancelled)

The scheduled meeting for the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness has been canceled. The group is scheduled to reconvene on July 17, 2024.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several agreements and appointments, including funding for mental health services through the Superintendent of Schools. Other items involve renewing public defender services and approving park project amendments. The meeting also includes proclamations for Portuguese Heritage Month and Juneteenth.

• $6,000,000 agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for mental health services
• $3,337,514 amendment for public defender services with Allen Law Firm, Inc.
• $982,360 contract award for the Cutler Park Paving Project to Dunn’s Inc.
• $25,000 grant application for wildland shirts and gloves
• $13,714.46 increase for the Mooney Grove Dog Park Project

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved Consent Calendar items 5 through 87, with item 16 pulled and approved separately 4-0 (Micari recused). The Board also approved several non-consent items, including Option A to continue Assisted Outpatient Treatment for FY 2024/2025, responses to two Grand Jury reports, and the Business Opportunities, Film Commission, and Tourism Work Programs. In closed session, the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Jennifer M. Flores as County Counsel for a four-year term effective October 11, 2024.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 5-87, excluding item 16 (5-0)
• Approved item 16 ratifying CAO actions Feb-Apr 2024 (4-0, Micari recused)
• Approved Option A: continue Assisted Outpatient Treatment for FY 2024/2025, up to $200,000 (5-0)
• Approved responses to Grand Jury report 'Addressing Homelessness in Tulare County 2023-2024' (5-0)
• Approved responses to Grand Jury report 'Efforts During the Winter Flooding Disaster of 2022-23' (5-0)
• Approved Business Opportunities, Film Commission, and Tourism Work Programs (5-0)
• Approved post-retirement employment of LeAnne Williams with 180-day waiver (5-0)
• Reappointed Jennifer M. Flores as County Counsel for four-year term effective October 11, 2024 (5-0)

Defined Contribution Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will meet to consider insurance coverage and the committee budget. The agenda also includes a review of the forfeiture fund reserve policy and 457 plan updates.

• Approval of Defined Contribution Insurance Coverage
• Approval of Defined Contribution Budget
• Annual Review of Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy
• Review of 457 Plan as of March 31, 2024
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee met on June 24, 2024 and approved three items: the minutes from the May 20, 2024 Annual Investment Review Meeting, the Defined Contribution insurance coverage renewal (no premium increase, same as last year), and the Defined Contribution budget (no changes, same amounts as last year). The committee also approved the annual review of the Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy with no changes. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 2:58pm; the next quarterly meeting is September 9, 2024 at 1:30pm.

• Approved minutes from the May 20, 2024 Annual Investment Review Meeting (all approved)
• Approved Defined Contribution insurance coverage renewal with no premium increase (all approved)
• Approved Defined Contribution budget with no changes from last year (all approved)
• Approved Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy with no changes (all approved)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct several hearings regarding property assessment applications. The board includes a sitting panel of three members and will meet in closed session to deliberate upon the conclusion of evidence collection.

• Hearing for Peninsula Packaging, LLC (multiple application numbers)
• Hearing for JBeast, LP & Vaccinated, LP (Application No. 2022-00135)
• Stipulation hearing for Saputo Cheese & Protein (multiple application numbers)

The Board accepted a supplemental value for JBeast, LP and Vaccinated, LP and approved stipulated values for Saputo Cheese & Protein. One hearing was postponed and the withdrawal calendar was accepted.

• Accepted Assessor’s Supplemental Value of $29,386,000 for JBeast, LP & Vaccinated, LP (3-0)
• Accepted Stipulated Values for Saputo Cheese & Protein (3-0)
• Postponed Peninsula Packaging, LLC hearings to September 19, 2024
• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved three tentative parcel maps and a two-year extension for a residential subdivision. The commission also approved two special use permits and recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a general plan amendment and zone change for a mixed-use project.

• Approved two-year extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 797 (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 23-027 in Porterville (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-008 in Ivanhoe (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-009 in Delft Colony (7-0)
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 24-016 and Special Use Permit No. PSP 24-020 (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 23-084 for RV storage in Exeter (7-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 24-003 (5-1)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Change of Zone No. PZC 24-001 (5-1)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review various department contracts and grant funding updates. Key items include mental health service agreements and a major contract for the Sheriff Morgue Project. The Board will also reaffirm existing local emergency declarations regarding floods and fires.

• $5,735,000 contract award for the Sheriff Morgue Project to Forcum Mackey Construction, Inc.
• Mental health service agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. up to $10,500,000
• $3,800,000 funding for the Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 3
• Agreement with ExMed, Inc. for psychiatric services up to $3,700,000
• Reaffirmation of local emergency declarations for winter storms and flooding

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a $5.7 million contract for the Sheriff Morgue Project and $3.8 million for preliminary engineering on the Avenue 280 Widening Project. The board also approved numerous health and social service contracts, including a $10.5 million agreement for mental health services and a $3.7 million agreement for psychiatric services. Additionally, the board reaffirmed existing local emergency declarations for winter storms, flooding, and fires.

• Approved $5.735M contract for Sheriff Morgue Project (5-0)
• Approved $3.8M Measure R agreement for Avenue 280 Widening design (5-0)
• Approved $10.5M amendment to Crestwood Behavioral Health agreement (5-0)
• Approved $3.7M agreement with ExMed, Inc. for psychiatric services (5-0)
• Approved $2.6M agreement with Psynergy Programs for residential mental health services (5-0)
• Approved $1.885M agreement for Housing Support Program administration (5-0)
• Approved $200k agreement for illicit marijuana eradication staffing (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency declarations for winter storms, flooding, and fires (5-0)

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular Meeting

The Commission will review proposed changes to the Well Construction Ordinance presented by Environmental Health. The meeting includes a drought update regarding well permits and water distribution programs. Staff will also provide updates on SGMA implementation and commission vacancies.

• Presentation on proposed Well Construction Ordinance changes
• Drought update including bottled water program enrollment data
• SGMA implementation updates for Tule and Kaweah subbasins
• Report on Commission member terms and vacancies

Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee-Regular

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee will review key California legislative bills and discuss the 2024 subcommittee calendar. The meeting also includes a review of the April 3, 2024, recorded meeting minutes.

• Review of Key California Legislative Bills
• Discussion of 2024 T.C. Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee Calendar
• Review of April 3, 2024, recorded meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing appointments to various county commissions and task forces. Agenda items include budget increases for mental health and substance abuse services. The meeting also includes discussions on indigent burial costs and building maintenance contracts.

• Amendment to Hope Horizon Mental Health agreement increasing total amount from $8,830,000 to $9,770,000
• Amendment to Central Valley Recovery Services agreement increasing budget from $5,429,299 to $6,729,299
• Bid results for the County of Tulare Sheriff’s Morgue Project ranging from $5,370,000 to $5,742,000
• Amendment to building maintenance agreement increasing amount by $840,000
• Increase in indigent burial cost per cremation from $700 to $950

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution and indemnification agreement to annex the East Orosi Community Services District's water powers into the Orosi Public Utility District, on a 5-0 vote after a public hearing. The Board also approved a 49-item consent calendar (items 4 through 52) 5-0, with items #35 and #48 pulled for separate consideration and each then approved 5-0. Untimed items on a web content management system contract, the 2024/2025 County Transportation Improvement Program, and a City of Tulare lease amendment for a homeless shelter project were each approved 5-0. Two items were information only with no action: a zone change initiation request for property at 10650 Road 256 and a Tulare County Regional Transit Agency presentation.

• Approved annexation of East Orosi Community Services District water powers into Orosi Public Utility District, with indemnification agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4 through 52, except items 35 and 48 pulled for separate consideration (5-0)
• Approved item 35: amendment to MOU No. 31571 with Care Pregnancy Center of Tulare County for Life Coaching and Healthy Relationship courses at Probation Connection Center, no cost to County (5-0)
• Approved item 48: amendment to Agreement No. 30648 with Canteen of Fresno, Inc. for inmate commissary services, extending term through June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to lease Agreement No. 30974 with City of Tulare for Hillman Campus, revising construction obligations and adding canine kennel and vehicle storage areas for homeless shelter project (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Hounder (not to exceed $368,600) and Acquia Government at Carahsoft (not to exceed $418,409) for web content management system services (5-0)
• Approved 2024/2025 County Transportation Improvement Program (5-0)
• No action taken on Zone Change Initiation No. PZI 24-002 (Ever Well Residence, LLC) for property at 10650 Road 256; information only

Airport Land Use Commission and Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a two-year extension for a solar generation facility and two tentative parcel maps. The Airport Land Use Commission elected its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Selected Matthew Stoll as ALUC Chair (6-0)
• Selected Bill Whitlatch as ALUC Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved two-year extension to June 24, 2026, for Special Use Permit No. PSP 19-083 solar facility (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-011 to divide a 10-acre parcel into two 5-acre parcels (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-012 to divide a 40.67-acre parcel into four parcels (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering several public hearings regarding land use, development agreements, and solid waste service rates. The agenda also includes various consent calendar items ranging from emergency reaffirmations to departmental grant applications.

• Zone change for APN 033-050-002 on Monson Drive
• Development agreement for Quest Equity LLC in Goshen
• Solid Waste maximum collection and ancillary rates for Service Areas A through J
• Tulare County Landfill System tipping fee changes
• Agreement with California Victim Compensation Board up to $227,901

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a zone change from AE-10 to R-A-43 and a tentative subdivision map for a property on Monson Drive, and introduced a development agreement with Quest Equity LLC for road improvements in Goshen. The board also approved new solid waste collection rates and landfill tipping fees effective July 1, 2024, and passed a consent calendar of routine items. All votes were unanimous except one utility agreement where Supervisor Micari recused himself.

• Approved Zone Change No. PZC 23-011 from AE-10 to R-A-43 and Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 23-009 on Monson Drive (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance approving Development Agreement No. DEV 24-002 with Quest Equity LLC for transportation improvements in Goshen; adoption set for June 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Franchise Hauler's maximum collection and ancillary rates for Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved proposed Tipping Fee changes for the Tulare County Landfill System effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9 through 37, including various agreements, budget adjustments, and emergency reaffirmations (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amendment to Section 4-03-1210 regarding Franchise Agreements; adoption set for June 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Utility Agreements No. 1.01 and No. 3.01 with Southern California Edison for relocation of facilities for the Avenue 144 & Road 96 Roundabout Project, not to exceed $125,000 and $31,250 respectively (4-0, Micari recused)

Defined Contribution Committee Annual Investment Review

The committee will conduct an annual review of the Investment Policy Statement. Members will also review Empower and NFP funds and consider various investment options. The agenda includes forming an ad hoc committee for financial planning services.

• Annual Review of the Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
• Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for Financial Planning Services
• Review of Empower and NFP funds
• Consideration of investment options
• Approval of conference attendance requests

The Defined Contribution Committee approved minutes from its March 11, 2024 meeting and, with no changes proposed, approved its Investment Policy Statement. It approved forming an educational outreach Ad Hoc Committee to raise employee awareness of Empower's Financial Planning Services. The committee voted to keep the Vanguard FTSE Social Index Admiral and American Funds Europacific Growth R6 on the watch list and to add Mid Cap Value I1 (American Century Mid Cap Value) to the watch list, and approved attendees for two 2024 conferences.

• Approved minutes from the March 11, 2024 quarterly meeting (all approved)
• Approved the Investment Policy Statement with no changes proposed (all approved)
• Approved forming an educational outreach Ad Hoc Committee for Empower financial planning services; Cass Cook, Kevin Mikesell, and Hal Cypert volunteered to serve (all approved)
• Approved keeping Vanguard FTSE Social Index Admiral and American Funds Europacific Growth R6 on the watch list and adding Mid Cap Value I1 (American Century Mid Cap Value) to the watch list (all approved)
• Approved 2024 conference attendees for NAGDCA Annual Conference (Phoenix, Sept 15-18) and West Coast Defined Contribution Conference (Pasadena, Oct 20-22) (all approved)

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will meet to review several departmental reports. The committee is scheduled to review and accept the 2023 Follow-Up Review Report and an audit of the Probation Department's cash disbursement cycle.

• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and acceptance of the 2023 Follow-Up Review Report
• Review and acceptance of the Probation Department Cash Disbursement Cycle Risk Based Audit Report

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from October 12, 2023. The committee also reviewed and accepted the 2023 Follow-Up Review Report and the Probation Department Cash Disbursement Cycle Risk Based Audit Report.

• Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Follow-Up Review Report (5-0)
• Approved Probation Department Cash Disbursement Cycle Risk Based Audit Report (5-0)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force will discuss Grand Jury recommendations regarding addressing homelessness in Tulare County. Members will also review strategies to expand services for special populations and implement homelessness prevention protocols. The meeting includes updates on housing, data, and committee progress.

• Discussion of Grand Jury recommendations for addressing homelessness
• Review of strategies to expand services for special subpopulations
• Discussion regarding homelessness prevention and problem-solving systems
• Nomination of Anthony Gracian as a new member
• Voucher presentation by Cindy Lopez from the Housing Authority

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force voted to add a veterans' service position to its voting member roster and approved a membership application for the vacant Unincorporated Area seat, sending it to the Board of Supervisors for formal appointment. The task force deferred approval of its April 2024 minutes and tabled discussion of Goal 4 strategies to its next meeting. It also received information-only presentations on Madson Gardens, housing vouchers, and the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury report on homelessness.

• Approved adding a veterans' service position to the HTF voting member roster (all in favor)
• Approved membership application for Anthony Gracian for the Unincorporated Area seat; forwarded to Board of Supervisors for formal appointment (all in favor)
• Deferred approval of April 2024 meeting minutes to the next meeting
• Approved pending Goal 4 strategies to the next meeting (all in favor)
• Approved deferring discussion of Goal 4 and strategies to the next meeting (all in favor)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular

The committee will receive an overview of the RVLP process and an update on RVLP edits. A presentation from the NRCS is also scheduled. Staff will provide information regarding the March 2023 SGMA Storm Grant.

• RVLP process overview and edit update
• NRCS presentation
• SGMA March 2023 Storm Grant information
• Membership updates and vacancies

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing regarding the Kingsburg Area Community Plan and associated zoning amendments. Additional items include several consent calendar requests for funding, infrastructure projects, and agency agreements.

• Public Hearing: Kingsburg Area Community Plan, General Plan Amendment GPA No. 23-002, and related zoning ordinances
• Capital Asset purchase of 6 small to mid-size trucks not to exceed $222,000
• Avenue 430 over Buttonwillow Ditch Bridge Project funding amendment up to $545,000
• Grant application to the Office of Minority Health not to exceed $2,400,000
• Tribal Monitoring Service Agreement with Tule River Tribe for M109 over White River Bridge Project up to $22,400

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Kingsburg Area Community Plan, including General Plan amendments and zoning ordinance changes. The Board also passed a consent calendar approving various contracts, grants, and infrastructure projects, such as bridge engineering work and health program funding. Additionally, the Board accepted responses to a Grand Jury report on winter storms and reviewed a dairy emissions report.

• Approved Kingsburg Area Community Plan and zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved $222,000 truck purchase for Agricultural Commissioner (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 amendment for Avenue 430 bridge project (5-0)
• Approved $54,318 engineering services for Avenue 430 bridge (5-0)
• Approved $188,137 increase for lab capacity health program (5-0)
• Approved $2.4M grant application for health disparities (5-0)
• Approved $34,189 farm waste cleanup grant (5-0)
• Approved responses to Grand Jury report on winter storms (5-0)

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Water Commission will review updates regarding the East Orosi Water System and current drought conditions. The meeting includes discussions on Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) implementation and commission member terms.

• East Orosi Water System Administrator Update
• Drought Update including water distribution, tanks, and hauled water
• Bottled Water Program enrollment statistics
• SGMA Implementation staff report
• Review of Commission Member Terms and vacancies

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to divide a 2.48-acre property into two parcels. It also approved a special use permit for a contractor's storage yard on a 1.52-acre parcel. The Airport Land Use Commission requested the election of a new chairman for a future agenda.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-010 to divide 2.48-acre parcel into two parcels (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 23-115 for a Contractor’s Storage Yard at 15457 Avenue 280 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a request to diminish an agricultural preserve on 20 acres near Avenue 292 and Road 156. They will also discuss a franchise for electrical power transmission and proposed fee adjustments for various Health & Human Services divisions.

• Agricultural Preserve Diminishment No. PAD 24-001 for 20 acres at Avenue 292 and Road 156
• Franchise for electrical power transmission and fiber optic cable along several roads including State Route 65
• Fee adjustments for Public Guardian, Health Operations, Environmental Health, and Animal Services Divisions
• Contract award to Heavy Road & Rail, Inc. for the Government Plaza Parking Lot Project for $691,000
• Budget increase of $166,878.15 for the Juvenile Detention Facility Interior Improvements Project

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.3M sidewalk project and a $691,000 parking lot project. It also adopted fee adjustments for Health & Human Services and approved waste disposal agreements with three cities. Additionally, the Board appointed Larry Micari to the Regional Transit Agency Board.

• Appointed Larry Micari as Director to the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Board (3-1)
• Awarded $1,334,236.45 Road 160 Sidewalk Improvements contract to Don Berry Construction Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $691,000 Government Plaza Parking Lot contract to Heavy Road & Rail, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 fee adjustments for HHSA Public Guardian, Health Operations, Environmental Health, and Animal Services (5-0)
• Approved waste disposal agreements with the cities of Porterville, Tulare, and Visalia (5-0)
• Approved 20-acre Agricultural Preserve Diminishment PAD 24-001 for Nineda L.P. (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for 22SV 8ME LLC power transmission franchise; adoption set for May 21, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved responses to the Grand Jury Final Report on Exeter Public Cemetery District (5-0)

Regular Meeting SJVIA

The SJVIA Board of Directors will review several information items including cash flow projections and unaudited financials. The meeting also includes discussions regarding cyber incident questioning and various medical, dental, and vision benefit reports.

• Update from Auditor-Treasurer on Cash Flow Projections
• Update from Auditor-Treasurer on Unaudited Financials (January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024)
• Questioning of Keenan Cyber-Incident by expert
• Report on Anthem’s contract with Valley Children’s Hospital
• Medical, dental, and vision experience reports through February 2024

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map dividing 19.61 acres in Orosi into two parcels (6-0), and approved a tentative parcel map and zone variance splitting two Exeter-area parcels into four (votes not recorded in the minutes). It also recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a zone change and a 10-parcel subdivision on Monson Drive. A continued hearing on a zone change at 38405 Ward Drive, Kingsburg, for an outdoor event venue was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-003, dividing 19.61 acres in Orosi into two parcels (6-0)
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 23-064 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 23-053, splitting two parcels on N. Belmont Road into four (vote not recorded)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Zone Change No. PZC 23-011 from AE-10 to R-A-43 on Monson Drive (vote not recorded)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors conditionally approve Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 23-009, dividing 18.19 acres into 10 parcels (vote not recorded)
• Zone Change No. PZC 23-010 at 38405 Ward Drive, Kingsburg, withdrawn by the applicant

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing regarding proposed fee changes from the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer. They will also discuss an eminent domain action for the Avenue 280 Widening Project.

• Public hearing for proposed Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer fee changes effective July 1, 2024
• Eminent domain action for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2 involving a $26,000 deposit
• Agreement with ADP, Inc. for SmartCompliance software up to $216,455.78
• Agreement with West Publishing Corporation for Westlaw Proflex software up to $245,976
• Amendment to Phoenix Transitional Housing Plus agreement up to $1,000,000

The Board of Supervisors approved a $72.9 million agreement with Integrated Wellness Solutions for health services at county detention facilities. Other key actions included approving new agricultural fees and authorizing eminent domain for the Avenue 280 Widening Project.

• Approved $72.9M agreement for jail-based health and mental health services (4-0)
• Approved proposed Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer fee schedule effective July 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Authorized $26,000 eminent domain action for Avenue 280 Widening Project (4-0)
• Approved $216,455.78 agreement with ADP, Inc. for SmartCompliance software (4-0)
• Approved $245,976 subscription for Westlaw Proflex legal research software (4-0)
• Approved $1M amendment for Phoenix Transitional Housing Plus (4-0)
• Approved $256,932 agreement with CA State Parks for boating safety programs (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustments of $118,600 and $5,000 for Workforce Investment Board (4-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting - CANCELED

The scheduled meeting of the Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board was canceled. The agenda included several hearings regarding property assessment applications from various entities.

• Hearing: US Bank as Lessee (Application Nos. 2023-00048, 2023-00049)
• Hearing: Ares Commercial Properties (Application No. 2023-00053)
• Hearing: Artie, LLC (Application Nos. 2022-00131, 2022-00132, 2022-00133)
• Hearing: Mopage Food Management Inc. (Application Nos. 2018-00165, 2018-00166)
• Hearing: LACTALIS (Application No. 2022-00091)

Appeal Hearing Calendar

The Hearing Officer will preside over two appeals filed by Richard Jarminski. These cases involve the Resource Management Agency and issues related to correcting and abating building code violations.

• Appeal No. 2024-001 regarding APN 025-070-028
• Appeal No. 2024-002 regarding APN 035-220-027
• Failure to correct and abate building code violations
• Payment of re-inspection fees

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will review proposed changes to housing program objectives. Discussion includes expanding services for older adults, youth, and specific subpopulations.

• Approval of March 20th meeting minutes
• Proposed modification to shared housing strategy to include whole-person care
• Proposed update to landlord engagement strategy using Housing Navigators
• Review of Goal 3 objectives regarding older adults and youth services
• Discussion of racial disparity assessments and cultural humility training

The Task Force approved proposed changes to strategies regarding shared housing for single adults and landlord engagement. Members also discussed expanding services for seniors and youth, including the potential creation of a data sub-committee.

• Approved March 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved proposed strategies for shared housing and landlord engagement
• Approved bringing Accessory Dwelling Units topic to a future meeting
• Agreed to move youth housing data discussions to a potential data sub-committee

Board of Supervisors - SPECIAL Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting in Sacramento for state advocacy sessions. The agenda consists entirely of a schedule for meetings with various Assemblymembers and Senators.

• Meeting with Assemblyman Mathis
• Meeting with Assemblyman Fong
• Meeting with Senator Caballero
• Meeting with Senator Hurtado
• Meeting with Senator Grove

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting consisting of advocacy sessions with state legislators in Sacramento. Meetings with Assemblyman Fong, Senator Caballero, and Senator Hurtado took place, while the meeting with Assemblyman Mathis was canceled. The Board presented requests regarding VOCA funding, CARE Court flexibility, water allocations, and rural road funding.

• Meeting with Assemblyman Mathis canceled
• Legislative discussion held with Assemblyman Fong
• Legislative discussion held with Senator Caballero
• Legislative discussion held with Senator Hurtado
• Advocacy requests presented for VOCA, CARE Court, water, and roads

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on eminent domain actions for the Avenue 280 Widening Project. They will also consider rezoning property at 1411 N. Scenic Drive in Porterville to single-family residential. Other items include contract approvals and grant applications.

• Rezoning of 1411 N. Scenic Drive, Porterville, from agricultural to residential use
• Eminent domain actions for the Avenue 280 Widening Project involving deposits up to $64,800
• Agreement with Kings View for the Beneficiary Access Line Program ($467,000)
• Agreement with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence- Tulare County, Inc. ($231,240)
• Grant application for clean energy projects up to $227,670

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three eminent domain actions to acquire property for the Avenue 280 Widening Project, authorizing compensation deposits totaling $126,400. They also approved a zone change for a property in Porterville from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential. The consent calendar included approvals for health services, road safety improvements, and emergency declarations related to storm damage.

• Approved Zone Change PZC 22-014 for 1411 N. Scenic Drive, Porterville (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain action for Cahill property, Avenue 280 Project, $43,900 deposit (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain action for Magana property, Avenue 280 Project, $17,700 deposit (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain action for Mathewson property, Avenue 280 Project, $64,800 deposit (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9-26 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Kings View for Beneficiary Access Line Program, up to $467,000
• Approved agreement with Becton, Dickinson and Company for TB testing equipment, up to $43,264
• Approved installation of STOP sign at David Road and Avenue 413 in Orosi

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider removing parcels from agricultural preserves through Williamson Act cancellations. The meeting also includes reviewing mental health service agreements and the Sheriff Morgue Project bids.

• Williamson Act cancellation WAC 24-001 ($82,500 fee)
• Williamson Act cancellation WAC 24-003 ($39,125 fee)
• Mobile Crisis Services Program amendment up to $3,190,314
• Sheriff Morgue Project bid advertisement
• Los Arroyos II apartment complex loan agreement ($247,785)

The Board approved the cancellation of one Williamson Act contract and passed a consent calendar including several mental health and opioid treatment agreements. They also authorized bid documents for a new Sheriff Morgue project and reaffirmed several local emergency declarations.

• Approved Williamson Act Cancellation No. WAC 24-003 (5-0)
• Approved bid documents and advertisement for Sheriff Morgue Project (5-0)
• Approved $3,190,314 agreement for Mobile Crisis Services Program for Children and Youth (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC for opioid treatment (5-0)
• Approved $348,608 agreement for Interoperability Solution Program (5-0)
• Approved $113,753 agreement for Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline Program (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency declarations for winter storms, flooding, and the Sequoia Complex Fire (5-0)
• Approved $247,785 loan subordination agreement for Los Arroyos II apartment complex (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved five land-use items on March 27, 2024, including three tentative parcel maps, one special use permit, and two zone variances, each with a categorical exemption under CEQA. A zone change for an outdoor event venue near Kingsburg was continued to April 24, 2024. One commissioner, Dennis Lehman, was absent. No public comment was received on most items; public comment was recorded on the Exeter parcel map and zone variance item.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 21-059 (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 23-042 (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 23-051 (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 24-005 for a contractor's storage yard (7-0)
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 24-008 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 23-052 (7-0 each)
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 24-005 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-004 (5-2 each; Brown and Whitlatch dissenting)
• Approved Zone Variance No. PZV 24-010 for two billboards in Tipton (6-1; Whitlatch dissenting)
• Continued Zone Change No. PZC 23-010 to April 24, 2024 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several routine items on the consent calendar, including contract amendments and project acceptances. Discussion includes infrastructure updates for Bartlett Park and various agency agreements.

• Amendment to Forcum Mackey Construction agreement for Dinuba Library Remodel Project to $4,122,349.61
• Amendment to Atkins Bergreen, Inc. for Bartlett Park Arbor Replacement Project to $1,412,017
• Amendment to Atkins Bergreen, Inc. for Mooney Grove Park Arbor Replacement Project to $1,485,200
• Application for U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All Grant Program up to $999,000
• Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Avenue 152 over Tule River Bridge Project up to $2,094,976.88

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar containing 18 items. Key actions included approving a bridge project contract, reaffirming emergency statuses for park and road damage, and opposing a name change for Mount Whitney.

• Opposed proposed name change of Mount Whitney to 'Mount Tumanguya' (5-0)
• Approved $2,094,976.88 contract with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Avenue 152 over Tule River Bridge Project (5-0)
• Reaffirmed emergency status for Bartlett Park well failure and storm damage (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency for road and bridge damage from March 2023 storms (5-0)
• Approved $789,640 allocation for public health activities related to sexually transmitted infections (5-0)
• Approved $266,269 budget adjustment for Student Training and Employment Program (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Fresno City College for fire personnel continuing education (5-0)
• Authorized grant application up to $999,000 for Safe Streets for All Program (5-0)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will consider establishing a new Housing Committee and appointing a chair. Members will also discuss amending existing strategies regarding respite care, housing navigation, and crisis shelter options.

• Establishment of a Housing Committee to focus on current housing and vouchers
• Vote for Committee Chair: Betsy McGovern
• Amendment of Strategy 1.3.3 to focus on respite/recuperative care
• Amendment of Strategy 1.4 to include housing navigation
• Review of Goal 2 objectives regarding crisis shelters and mobile outreach programs

The Task Force created a Housing Committee to focus on current housing and vouchers, appointing Betsy McGovern as Chair. The group also accepted a member resignation and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Established Housing Committee to focus on current housing and vouchers
• Appointed Betsy McGovern as Housing Committee Chair
• Accepted resignation of Youth Advisory Board member Brittany Schrank
• Approved January 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved February 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled amendments to Strategy 1.3.3 and 1.4 to April 2024 meeting

Agricultural Advisory Committee-Canceled

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, has been canceled. The provided notice contains only administrative contact information and no agenda items.

City Selection Committee

The committee will hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. Members will also consider appointing a Large City Member to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointment of a Large City Member to LAFCO

The Tulare County City Selection Committee met on March 20, 2024 and elected Rudy Mendoza as Chair and Frankie Alves as Vice Chair for calendar year 2024. It approved minutes from its May 17, 2023 meeting and appointed Dennis Mederios of the City of Tulare as the Large City Member to the Local Agency Formation Commission for a term ending May 2028. All votes passed 7-0, with the City of Tulare's seat recorded as absent. There were no public comments or committee member comments, and the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

• Elected Rudy Mendoza as Chair for calendar year 2024 (7 yes, 1 absent)
• Elected Frankie Alves as Vice Chair for calendar year 2024 (7 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting (7 yes, 1 absent)
• Appointed Dennis Mederios, City of Tulare, as Large City Member to LAFCO, term ending May 2028 (7 yes, 1 absent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Report and a proposed schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussion includes public hearings on cemetery district board sizes and annual resource management reports. The agenda also covers various service agreements and park project amendments.

• Public Hearing: Request to increase Exeter Public Cemetery District board members from three to five
• Public Hearing: Review of 2023 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Reports
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for mental health services up to $4,043,000
• Amendment to Atkins Bergreen, Inc. for Ledbetter Park Arbor Replacement Project ($396,218)
• Capital asset purchase of thirty two-way radios for Search and Rescue up to $170,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2023/24 and established a schedule for the upcoming fiscal year's budget. Supervisors also authorized an increase in the Exeter Public Cemetery District board from three to five members and accepted several annual planning and housing reports. Additionally, the Board approved various infrastructure amendments and mental health service agreements.

• Approved Exeter Public Cemetery District board expansion to five members (5-0)
• Accepted 2023 Annual General Plan and Housing Element reports (5-0)
• Approved Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2023/24 (5-0)
• Approved $4.04M mental health services agreement with Turning Point (5-0)
• Approved $170,000 purchase of search and rescue radios (5-0)
• Approved $95,000 purchase of network telecommunications equipment (5-0)
• Approved letters opposing CalWORKs budget cuts and supporting AB 1956 (5-0)
• Approved amendments for park arbor and well construction projects (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved three tentative parcel maps and one zone variance for land divisions. Additionally, the commission granted a two-year time extension for a 54-lot tentative subdivision map.

• Approved two-year extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. TM 785 to August 26, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-001 in London (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-002 in Three Rivers (7-0)
• Approved Zone Variance PZV 24-001 for a 16.55-acre parcel in Strathmore (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 23-032 for a 16.55-acre parcel in Strathmore (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing regarding a building permit appeal in Springville. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items involving agency grants, contract awards, and land conservation updates.

• Public Hearing: Appeal regarding Permit No. A2303352 at 31954 Country Club Drive, Springville
• Contract award for Juvenile Detention Facility Fencing Project to McMurtrey Lince, Inc. for $1,945,000
• Grant agreement from Health Net, LLC for mobile shower units not to exceed $153,400
• Grant agreement from Anthem Blue Cross for laundry services not to exceed $140,600
• Agreement with Tulare County Office of Education for CHOICES Prevention Program up to $1,944,078

The Board of Supervisors voted to deny an appeal regarding a building permit for Family Health Care Network in Springville. The Board also approved a series of consent calendar items including a $1.9M fencing project and various health and probation grants.

• Denied appeal of building permit for Family Health Care Network at 31954 Country Club Drive (4-1)
• Awarded $1,945,000 Juvenile Detention Facility Fencing Project contract to McMurtrey Lince, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $1,944,078 agreement with Tulare County Office of Education for CHOICES Prevention Program (5-0)
• Approved $153,400 grant for mobile shower units from Health Net, LLC and California Health & Wellness Plan (5-0)
• Approved $140,600 grant for mobile showers, washers, and dryers from Anthem Blue Cross (5-0)
• Approved $56,564 purchase of three mobile metal detectors for Juvenile Detention Facility (5-0)
• Authorized zone change application for 1.17 acres at 20440 Avenue 256 to General Commercial with Mixed Use Overlay (5-0)
• Approved amendment for mental health services with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. at no cost (5-0)

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The committee will review meeting minutes from December 2023 and NFP reporting updates. Members will also review the 457 and 3121 plans as of December 31, 2023. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Aon's acquisition of NFP.

• Review, consideration, and action on investment options
• Review of 457 Plan as of 12/31/23
• Review of 3121 Plan as of 12/31/23
• Discussion of Aon's acquisition of NFP

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee approved the minutes of its December 11, 2023 quarterly meeting and voted unanimously to consent to the acquisition of NFP by Aon, which the minutes describe as a change in control requiring the committee's consent. The committee also voted unanimously to keep the American Funds Europacific Growth fund and the Vanguard FTSE Social Index fund on the watch list. Plan assets were reported at $154,000,686 as of 12/31/2023, and the committee received updates on the 457 and 3121 plans and on flexPATH investment services. No public comment was recorded.

• Approved minutes of the December 11, 2023 quarterly meeting (all approved)
• Approved keeping the American Funds Europacific Growth fund on the watch list (unanimous)
• Approved keeping the Vanguard FTSE Social Index fund on the watch list (unanimous)
• Consented to NFP's acquisition by Aon (all approved)

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Water Commission is meeting to discuss its priorities for 2024 and receive updates on flood control, state funding, and drought conditions. Staff will also provide reports regarding SGMA implementation, commission terms, and mandatory ethics training requirements.

• Discussion of 2024 Water Commission Priorities
• Drought update including water distribution and bottled water program data
• SGMA Implementation updates for Tule and Kaweah subbasins
• Review of commission member terms and vacancies
• Mandatory AB 1234 Ethics Training requirements

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider several routine items including appointments, emergency reaffirmations, and service agreements. Discussion includes health emergencies, housing support, and infrastructure projects.

• Subrecipient agreement with San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority up to $2,593,347
• Agreement with RH Community Builders, LP for interim housing up to $100,000
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for preschool programs up to $277,672
• Agreement with Lofts at Fort Visalia, LP for No Place Like Home Program up to $149,500 per year
• Capital asset purchase list for Animal Services up to $500,000

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent calendar, authorizing various appointments and agreements. Key actions included funding for COVID-19 medical expense reimbursements, interim housing, and road projects. The Board also reaffirmed several local emergency declarations related to storms and fires.

• Approved $2.59M agreement with San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority for COVID-19 expenses (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 agreement with RH Community Builders, LP for interim housing (5-0)
• Approved $149,980 annual agreement with Lofts at Fort Visalia, LP for No Place Like Home Program (5-0)
• Approved $152,315 purchase of a contraband scanner for Juvenile Detention Facility (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way contracts totaling $421,191 for Avenue 144 and Road 96 Roundabout Project (5-0)
• Approved 'No Parking' zone on Avenue 408 in Cutler (5-0)
• Approved letter of opposition to AT&T ending its Carrier of Last Resort obligations (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency declarations for winter storms, flooding, and the Sequoia Complex Fire (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved 11 land-use applications, including parcel maps, zone variances, and special use permits, mostly by unanimous 6-0 votes. One zone change request for an outdoor event venue in Kingsburg was tabled to March 27, 2024, by a 4-1 vote. The Commission also recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a Kingsburg Area Community Plan amendment maintaining agricultural zoning on one parcel.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-031 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-046 and Zone Variance PZV 24-002 (6-0 each)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-050 and Zone Variance PZV 23-058 (6-0 each)
• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 23-050 for fuel tanks and market (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 23-124 for contractor storage yard (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 23-132 and Zone Variance PZV 23-060 (6-0 each)
• Approved Special Use Permits PSP 23-134 and PSP 23-136 for Verizon wireless towers (6-0 each)
• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 24-004 for RV storage (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering several administrative actions including public hearings for community development grants and multiple committee appointments. The agenda includes various capital asset purchases, contract awards for construction projects, and budget adjustments across county agencies.

• Public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant closeouts
• Award of $922,000 contract to BMY Construction Group, Inc. for Grand Jury Remodel, Government Plaza, and Human Resources Projects
• Award of $1,595,000 contract to Elite Landscape Construction Inc. for the Bartlett Park Irrigation Project
• Purchase of Microsoft 365 GCC G5 Licensing for $5,373,000
• Right-of-Way Contract with W&M Legacy, L.P. for Avenue 280 Widening Project at $95,000

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a 43-item consent calendar 5-0, including a $1,595,000 contract to Elite Landscape Construction Inc. for the Bartlett Park Irrigation Project and a $922,000 contract to BMY Construction Group, Inc. for the Grand Jury Remodel, Government Plaza, and Human Resources Projects. The Board also approved a $5,373,000 purchase of Microsoft 365 GCC G5 licensing and a $1,452,744 homeless assistance grant application. In a separate item, the Board approved a lease for the Agricultural Commissioner's office in Lindsay 4-0, with Supervisor Micari recused due to a campaign contribution. The Board selected Option 1 for retirement contribution rates, effective July 1, 2024, and received presentations on the annual financial report and license plate readers with no action taken.

• Approved consent calendar items 6-43 (5-0)
• Awarded $1,595,000 contract to Elite Landscape Construction Inc. for Bartlett Park Irrigation Project (consent)
• Awarded $922,000 contract to BMY Construction Group, Inc. for Grand Jury Remodel, Government Plaza, and HR Projects (consent)
• Approved $5,373,000 purchase of Microsoft 365 GCC G5 licensing (consent)
• Authorized $1,452,744 homeless assistance grant application (consent)
• Approved lease for Agricultural Commissioner's office at 240 E. Honolulu St., Lindsay (4-0, Micari recused)
• Selected Option 1 for retirement contribution rates effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Received presentations on annual financial report and license plate readers; no action taken

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force will review objectives for increasing access to permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. The meeting includes presentations from KTHA, HC2 Strategies, HHSA, and Behavioral Health. Discussions will focus on expanding the housing development pipeline and landlord engagement programs.

• Review of Goal 1 objectives regarding permanent housing access
• Presentation on KTHA System
• Presentation on HC2 Strategies Homeless System Mapping & ECM
• Discussion on expanding the Flexible Housing Fund program
• Discussion on landlord engagement and mitigation strategies

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force held a strategic planning meeting focused on reviewing Goal 1 objectives for increasing access to permanent housing. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during this session; instead, the group discussed barriers such as voucher shortages and landlord engagement. The approval of January 2024 meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting. Several action items were assigned for follow-up, including forming a housing sub-committee and revising strategy language.

• January 2024 meeting minutes approval deferred to next meeting
• Betsy McGovern-Garcia volunteered to chair a new HTF Housing sub-committee
• Action assigned to share voucher barrier discussion with the Housing Committee
• Action assigned to arrange KTHA Landlord Liaison presentation at future meeting
• Action assigned to develop forum for housing navigators and case managers
• Action assigned to check Tulare County CDBG funding limits via RMA
• Strategy 1.3.3 language amendment to 'respite/recuperative care' tabled for vote at next meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding several property assessment applications. The agenda includes disputes and stipulations for entities such as Walmart, Inc., Walgreen Co., and RePlanet Packaging LLC. The board will also review multiple assessments related to ESA Project Co. LLCs.

• Assessment appeal: RePlanet Packaging LLC
• Assessment appeal: Walmart, Inc.
• Assessment appeal: Walgreen Co.
• Assessment appeals: 2015 ESA Project Co. LLC
• Assessment appeal: DirecTV LLC

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board accepted stipulated (agreed-upon) property values for RePlanet Packaging, ESA Project companies, DirecTV, and Walgreen. The board also accepted withdrawals from Mac Limited Partnership and PKV LLC. Two appeals, from Walmart and private individuals Ali & Hsiu J. Cho Soleymanzadeh, were denied because the applicants did not appear at the hearing.

• Accepted stipulated values for RePlanet Packaging LLC (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal for Mac Limited Partnership (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for 2012, 2014, and 2015 ESA Project Co. LLC (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for DirecTV LLC (3-0)
• Denied Walmart, Inc. appeal for non-appearance (3-0)
• Denied Ali & Hsiu J. Cho Soleymanzadeh appeal for non-appearance (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal for PKV LLC (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Walgreen Co. (3-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several items including appointments to advisory committees and the reaffirmation of various local emergencies. Key discussions include a large-scale agreement for mental health services and infrastructure projects like sidewalk improvements in Ivanhoe. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding litigation and labor negotiations.

• $9,909,000 agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for children's mental health services
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado truck up to $67,311
• Road 160 Sidewalk Improvements Project in Ivanhoe
• $56,100 right-of-way contract for the Avenue 144 and Road 96 Roundabout Project
• $54,847 purchase of a new vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent calendar items, including a large agreement for mental health services and several emergency reaffirmations. They also authorized vehicle purchases for the Facilities Division and Sheriff's Office.

• Approved $9.9M agreement for youth mental health services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado up to $67,311 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Sheriff's Office vehicle up to $54,847 (5-0)
• Approved $56,100 right-of-way contract for Avenue 144 and Road 96 Roundabout (5-0)
• Approved bid documents for Road 160 Sidewalk Improvements Project (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for March 2023 storms and Sequoia Complex Fire (5-0)
• Approved stop sign installation at Road 40 and Avenue 112 (5-0)
• Cancelled Board meeting scheduled for April 30, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting three ordinances regarding residential zoning and dwelling units. They will also review an appeal regarding a Special Use Permit for a parcel on Avenue 256.

• Adoption of three ordinances to amend the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance regarding R-1, R-3, and accessory/junior dwelling units
• Public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit appeal for 14410 Avenue 256
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for $308,661 in pest detection funding
• Contract award to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for Visalia Library HVAC replacement for $559,320.31
• Sale of surplus real property at Kings River Park to Brent Jackson for $87,500

The Board of Supervisors approved three ordinances amending the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance to allow two-family residential uses in the R-1 zone, remove Planning Commission approval for four or more residences in the R-3 zone, and revise rules for accessory and junior dwelling units. The Board also denied an appeal by Sandra Ceballos and upheld the Planning Commission's denial of a special use permit for an assemblages of people use on a 19-acre parcel near Tulare. The consent calendar, including a $559,320.31 HVAC contract for the Visalia Library and a $87,500 surplus property sale, was approved, with one item pulled and approved separately. No substantive decisions were made in closed session.

• Approved three zoning ordinances (5-0) allowing two-family homes in R-1, removing Planning Commission approval for 4+ residences in R-3, and revising ADU rules
• Denied appeal by Sandra Ceballos (5-0), upholding Planning Commission denial of Special Use Permit PSP 23-061 for assemblages on 19-acre parcel at 14410 Avenue 256
• Approved consent calendar items 5-28 except item 28 (5-0)
• Approved item 28 separately: Notice of Exemption for Golden State Hydrogen Plant Project (5-0)
• Awarded $559,320.31 contract for Visalia Library HVAC Replacement to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.
• Approved sale of surplus property at Kings River Park (APN 028-090-021) to Brent Jackson for $87,500
• Approved $308,661 agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for exotic pest detection trapping services
• Approved $185,100 agreement with Arup US, Inc. for fleet regulatory compliance consulting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved several parcel maps and zone variances. Most notably, the commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt the Kingsburg Area Community Plan 2023 and associated zone changes.

• Recommended adoption of Kingsburg Area Community Plan 2023 (6-0)
• Recommended Zone Changes PZC 23-006, PZC 23-007, and PZC 23-008 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Maps PPM 23-040, PPM 23-044, and PPM 23-047 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-037 and Zone Variance PZV 23-037 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-043 and Zone Variance PZV 23-051 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-045 and Zone Variance PZV 23-054 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 23-049 and Zone Variance PZV 23-056 (6-0)
• Approved Zone Variances PZV 22-017, PZV 23-041, and PZV 23-042 (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board is considering a zoning change for 0.25 acres at 20743 Ensign Dr to allow mixed-use development. The agenda also includes several funding approvals for public health, homelessness, and wildfire prevention programs. Additionally, the Board will review various administrative appointments and contract amendments.

• Zone change for 20743 Ensign Dr from R-2 to R-2-MU
• $500,000 for furniture in the Tulare Emergency Homeless Shelter project
• $1,758,120 agreement for lead poisoning prevention and testing
• $300,000 agreement with Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Wildfire prevention grant applications for Upper Posey and Whitaker Forest

The Board of Supervisors approved a $5.2 million contract for the Mountain Road 109 over White River Bridge Project. Other actions included approving a zoning change in Richgrove and authorizing several health and human services agreements.

• Approved $5,233,895 contract to American Paving Co. for Mountain Road 109 bridge (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 20743 Ensign Dr from R-2 to R-2-MU (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 for furniture for permanent Emergency Homeless Shelter in Tulare (5-0)
• Approved $1,758,120 agreement with CA Dept of Public Health for lead poisoning prevention (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 agreement with Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (5-0)
• Approved $107,034 grant for Sequoia Community Center renovation (5-0)
• Approved grant of easement to Southern California Edison for Public Health Lab Expansion (5-0)
• Reaffirmed emergency status for Bartlett Park well failure and storm damage (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding various property assessment applications. The agenda includes stipulations for Homegoods, Inc. and Delano Energy Center, LLC, as well as appeals for Walgreen Co. and Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.

• Stipulation hearings for Homegoods, Inc. and Delano Energy Center, LLC
• Property assessment appeals for Valley Oaks Shopping Center
• Multiple property assessment applications for Walgreen Co.
• Escape Assessment hearings for Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.
• Stipulation hearing for United Parcel Services, Inc.

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board met on January 18, 2024, and accepted stipulated property assessment values for several businesses, including Homegoods, Delano Energy Center, Walgreen Co., and United Parcel Services. The board also accepted withdrawals for Valley Oaks Shopping Center, Legacy Westwood Village, and numerous Walgreen Co. applications. An appeal by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella was denied for non-appearance. All actions were approved 3-0 by the sitting panel.

• Accepted stipulated values for Homegoods, Inc. (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Delano Energy Center, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal for Valley Oaks Shopping Center (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal for Legacy Westwood Village, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Walgreen Co. (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for Walgreen Co. applications (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for United Parcel Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Denied Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. appeal for non-appearance (3-0)

Personnel Hearing

The Personnel Hearing Panel will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes discussion regarding the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

• Closed session regarding discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force will vote on new officers for the Chair and Secretary positions. The meeting includes presentations regarding Home Safe, the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program, and seasonal weather outlooks. Members will also discuss local homelessness efforts and the HHAP 5 public meeting.

• Vote on Chair (Supervisor Shuklian) and Secretary (Bradley Cottingham)
• Home Safe overview presentation
• American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program presentation
• Seasonal outlook from National Weather Service
• Discussion regarding HHAP 5 Public Meeting

The Task Force approved meeting minutes from late 2023 and appointed a new secretary. Members reached a consensus to hold a strategic plan update session on February 21, 2024, and will review remaining goals in subsequent meetings.

• Approved October and November 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Bradley Cottingham as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Confirmed strategic plan review meeting for Feb 21, 2024, 1pm-5pm at Visalia Convention Center

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or action.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The meeting includes several administrative actions, including contract awards for public works, health services, and fire department equipment.

• Election of the 2024 Board of Supervisors Chair and Vice Chair
• Fire Department purchase of Hurst Extrication equipment up to $33,204
• Mooney Grove Dog Park Project contract award to Holloway Construction Inc. for up to $305,375
• Terra Bella Fire Station Addition and Remodel Project budget increase to $4,169,879.96
• Dinuba Library Remodel Project budget increase of $124,875.66

The Board of Supervisors elected its leadership for 2024 and approved a wide range of routine consent calendar items, including park contracts and health service agreements. The Board also introduced an ordinance to temporarily suspend local preference for motor vehicles through 2024.

• Elected Supervisor Micari as Chair and Supervisor Vander Poel as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4-40, excluding #22 and #31 (5-0)
• Awarded Mooney Grove Dog Park Project contract to Holloway Construction Inc. for up to $305,375
• Approved $33,204 purchase of Hurst Extrication equipment for Fire Department
• Approved $427,733.66 increase for Terra Bella Fire Station project
• Approved $124,875.66 increase for Dinuba Library Remodel Project
• Approved agreements for mental health programs with Hope Horizon and Central Valley Recovery Services
• Approved introduction of ordinance to suspend motor vehicle local preference through Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will review the results of its 2023 priorities and hold a focused conversation regarding 2024 priorities. The meeting includes updates on drought conditions, well permits, and legislative subcommittee reports. Staff will also provide updates on SGMA implementation and commission requirements.

• Review of 2023 Water Commission Priorities results
• Discussion of 2024 Water Commission priorities
• Drought update including well permit data and water distribution
• Legislative subcommittee reports on bills such as AB 805 and SB 389
• Staff reports on SGMA implementation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance No. 352. The changes address 'missing middle' housing, multi-family site plan requirements, and state law compliance for accessory dwelling units.

• Approved recommendation to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 352 (6-0)