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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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