Tulare County public meetings in 2025

Canceled-Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee

The Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Task Force on Homelessness

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare Public Cemetery District will discuss updating its Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget and establishing a salary range for the District Manager. The Board will also review interment counts and update authorized representatives for tax and retirement accounts.

• Proposed salary range for District Manager: $70,000 to $100,000 annually
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Adopted Budget
• Approval of the 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Report on September, October, and November 2025 interment counts
• Update of authorized administrators for CALPERS, IRS, and Employment Development Department

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will distribute $28,381,359 of Assembly Bill 109 funding, allocating $3,000,000 to the Health and Human Services Agency for inmate health care, $859,959 to the Pretrial Court, and $10,833,845.15 each to the Sheriff’s Office and Probation. It will also approve a $200,000 grant (with a $28,150 county match) for the Child Advocacy Center program and adopt a new solid‑waste tipping fee effective July 1, 2026. Additional items include capital purchases for a utility vehicle and an electric truck for Animal Services.

• Public hearing to approve the proposed solid‑waste tipping fee change for the Tulare County Landfill System effective July 1, 2026
• Approve distribution of $28,381,359 AB 109 funding with specific allocations to health, court, sheriff and probation agencies
• Approve $200,000 grant (plus $28,150 county match) for the Child Advocacy Center program with CalOES
• Approve purchase of a Ranger Crew XP1000 North Star Utility Task Vehicle, increasing cost to $47,519
• Approve capital asset purchase of an electric vehicle truck for Animal Services, not to exceed $60,000

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously (7‑0) conditionally approved Interim Management Plan No. PMR 25‑001 for the CEMEX Lemon Cove site and Interim Management Plan No. PMR 25‑002 for the CEMEX Stillwell site. It also unanimously approved six tentative parcel map exemptions, each with a final‑map waiver or a later‑date continuation.

• Conditionally approved Interim Management Plan PMR 25‑001 (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Interim Management Plan PMR 25‑002 (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑029 with final‑map waiver (7‑0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑031 (to be continued later) (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑035 with final‑map waiver (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑036 with final‑map waiver (7‑0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑038 (to be continued later) (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑042 with final‑map required (7‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review a series of consent calendar items including multiple agency appointments and various service contracts. Key decisions involve funding for behavioral health, child care, and infrastructure projects.

• Agreement with Hope Horizon Mental Health for adolescent and children behavioral health services not to exceed $13,601,000
• Contract award to Sierra Range Construction for the Ag Commissioner Fence Project in the amount of $398,699
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for drug and alcohol residential recovery treatment not to exceed $1,370,000
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children not to exceed $1,007,175
• Authorization of a public internet auction for tax-defaulted properties to be held on March 3, 2026

The Board approved the consent calendar unanimously (5‑0) and authorized a public internet auction of tax‑defaulted properties. It adopted the 2026 meeting adjournment schedule and appointed several members to county advisory bodies. Major contracts were approved, including a $13,601,000 agreement for behavioral health services for children and adolescents, and a $1,370,000 drug‑and‑alcohol residential recovery program. Library branch closures and a storm‑drainage assessment district were also approved.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 3‑54) – 5‑0 vote
• Authorized public internet auction of tax‑defaulted properties (Resolution 2025‑1040)
• Adopted 2026 meeting adjournment schedule (Resolution 2025‑1041)
• Appointed Jessica Ruelas to Teviston Community Services District (Resolution 2025‑1042)
• Approved $13,601,000 behavioral health services contract for youth (Resolution 2025‑1057)
• Approved $1,370,000 drug and alcohol residential recovery treatment services (Resolution 2025‑1060)
• Approved closure schedule for two county library branches (Resolution 2025‑1072)
• Approved formation of Assessment District No. 25‑19‑003‑GOSHEN(2B) for storm‑drainage maintenance (Resolution 2025‑1073)

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will approve minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting, nominate and vote for a Vice Chair for 2026, and review several policy documents including the Investment Policy Statement. The committee will also discuss training topics for 2026 and hear public comments limited to fifteen minutes total.

• Approve minutes from the Quarterly Meeting on September 8, 2025
• Nominate and vote Vice Chair for 2026
• Review Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
• Discuss and select training topics for 2026
• Public Comment Period – up to 15 minutes total

The committee approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It approved the recommended watch‑list funds and adopted two updates to the Investment Policy Statement. Kevin Mikesell was nominated and approved as Vice Chair for 2026. Training topics for 2026 were selected: managed‑accounts experience and smart withdrawal.

• Approved minutes from the Annual Investment Review Meeting on June 9, 2025 (all approved)
• Approved the watch‑list recommendations for four funds (all approved)
• Nominated and approved Kevin Mikesell as Vice Chair for 2026 (all approved)
• Approved update to Investment Policy Statement page 11, Section I, Topic C (all approved)
• Approved update to Investment Policy Statement page 17, Investment Option Replacement, Paragraph 3, retaining language “within the investment category” (all approved)
• Selected training topics for 2026: managed‑accounts experience and smart withdrawal (decision made)
• No changes adopted to the Education Policy language (no action taken)
• No changes proposed to the Bylaws (no action taken)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings on seven listed applications, including appeals from Stiefvater Orchard LP and Kraft Heinz Foods Co. After the hearings, the board will consider the withdrawal calendar and then enter a closed session to deliberate equalization issues under Revenue and Taxation Code §1605.4.

• Stiefvater Orchard LP – Application No. 2024‑00073 (APN 122‑420‑002‑000)
• Store Capital Acquisitions LLC – Application No. 2024‑00076 (APN 251‑130‑041‑000)
• Kraft Heinz Foods Co. – Application No. 2021‑00088 (APN 800‑261‑107‑000)
• South Valley Materials – Application No. 2023‑00219 (APN 800‑264‑536‑000)
• Saputo Cheese & Protein LLC – Application No. 2025‑00011 (APN 181‑100‑032‑000)

The Assessment Appeals Board approved the stipulated assessment values for three properties, including Saputo Cheese & Protein LLC's $137.2 million total. It accepted withdrawals for several applicants and denied Tule River Cattle Co. for non‑appearance. The board adjourned the meeting to January 15 2026.

• Accepted withdrawal of Stiefvater Orchard LP (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Store Capital Acquisitions LLC (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Kraft Heinz Foods Co., total $48,836,216 (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for South Valley Materials, total $39,267 (3-0)
• Accepted stipulated values for Saputo Cheese & Protein LLC, total $137,205,745 (3-0)
• Denied Tule River Cattle Co. et al. for non‑appearance (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Sarah Motola (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of W2005/Fargo Hotels (Pool C) Realty LP (3-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee -Regular Meeting

The committee will review the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will discuss a possible action on the RVLP update. Additional items include information from staff and members and a request for future agenda topics.

• RVLP Update (discussion, possible action)
• Public Comments
• Review of July 16, 2025 official recorded meeting minutes
• Other Business – information from staff and committee members
• Request for future agenda items

Task Force On Homelessness November 2025 Meeting

The Task Force on Homelessness will vote on renewing voluntary voting members and filling a vacancy for an Unincorporated Community Representative. The body will also receive presentations on Caltrans encampment mitigation and the San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative.

• Vote on renewals for voluntary voting members including representatives from faith community, health care, and youth advisory board
• Vote on filling a vacancy for Unincorporated Community Representative
• Update on HHAP 6 application
• Presentation on Caltrans Encampment Mitigation Efforts by Warren Alford
• Presentation by San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative

The task force approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to cancel the December 2025 meeting. An ad hoc committee was created to address renewals and vacancy positions within the task force.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Cancelled December 2025 meeting (vote: Yes)
• Established ad hoc committee for HTF renewals and vacancies (no vote needed)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to adopt an amendment to Chapter 15 of Part VII of the Ordinance Code and add Article 36 covering the California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code, with adoption set for Dec 9, 2025. A public forum will receive a staff report on the Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department’s 2024 interactions with ICE and allow public comment. The consent calendar includes multiple contract approvals, grant agreements, and the cancellation of several Board meeting dates in 2026.

• Public hearing to adopt amendment to Chapter 15 of Part VII of the Ordinance Code and add Article 36 (California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code); adoption scheduled for Dec 9, 2025.
• Public forum to receive a report on Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department interactions with ICE in 2024 and accept public comment.
• Approve agreement with California Dept. of Food and Agriculture for Pink Bollworm Cotton Plowdown program, up to $10,000, retroactive Nov 1, 2025–Jun 30, 2026.
• Approve grant funding agreement with State Office of Traffic Safety for Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program, up to $257,000, retroactive Oct 1, 2025–Sep 30, 2026.
• Approve license agreement with City of Lindsay for Probation mobile unit at Lindsay Wellness Center, $1.00 monthly fee, month‑to‑month term retroactive Sep 17, 2025.

The Board unanimously adopted an amendment to Chapter 15 of Part VII of the County Ordinance Code, adding Article 36 for the California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code (Resolution 2025‑0988). It also approved a series of funding agreements, including a $1,000,000 grant with United Way for emergency grocery cards, and reappointed the Atwell Island Water District director. The Board cancelled a slate of scheduled meetings for 2026 and approved the Consent Calendar items, excluding items #17 and #57.

• Adopted ordinance amendment adding Article 36 to Chapter 15, Part VII (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7‑57, except #17 and #57 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved $10,000 Pink Bollworm Cotton program agreement with CA Dept of Food & Agriculture
• Approved $9,165.79 High‑Risk terminal inspections agreement with CA Dept of Food & Agriculture
• Approved bookkeeping services agreement with Tulare Public Cemetery District
• Reappointed Sebastian Silveira as Atwell Island Water District director (term ends Dec 7 2029)
• Cancelled 15 Board of Supervisors meetings scheduled for 2026
• Approved $1,000,000 United Way emergency grocery gift‑card program (5‑0 vote)

Appeal Hearing Calendar

The Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by Christopher Renfro. The matter concerns a failure to correct public nuisances on a property within 30 days.

• Appeal No. 2025-001: Christopher Renfro regarding Resource Management Agency public nuisance correction

Planning Commission

The commission voted 7-0 to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-040, dividing a 39.67‑acre parcel into two parcels in the AE‑40 zone and waiving the final map. It also voted 7-0 to conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-084 for six 12,000‑gallon fuel tanks on a 5.5‑acre site in the C‑2‑MU zone. Additionally, the commission voted 6-0 to continue consideration of Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-030 amendment (Minor Modification MIM 25-024) allowing a tree‑trimming service, moving the matter to the Dec. 10 meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-040 and waived final map (7-0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-084 for six fuel tanks (7-0)
• Conditionally approved continuation of Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-030 amendment (Minor Modification MIM 25-024) (6-0)

SPECIAL MEETING Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The board will appoint the County Administrative Officer as acting District Manager and amend Agreement No. TPC-02 to reflect this role. It will also approve a consulting contract with Trilby Barton for up to $45,000 and waive bidding requirements. Additional actions include changing authorized signers on the district’s checking account, directing HR to develop a District Manager job description, and approving bookkeeping services. The regular board meeting scheduled for November 18 is cancelled.

• Appoint County Administrative Officer as acting District Manager (retroactive Oct 28, 2025) and amend Agreement No. TPC-02.
• Approve consulting services agreement with Trilby Barton, up to $45,000, Oct 29, 2025 – June 30, 2026, waiving bidding requirements.
• Remove Clara Bernardo as authorized signer on Bank of the Sierra checking account; add Interim District Manager as signer.
• Direct HR to provide job description and salary range for District Manager and initiate recruitment.
• Approve bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services agreement with Tulare County Auditor Controller (effective Nov 4, 2025).

The Board approved appointing the County Administrative Officer as acting District Manager and Secretary of the Board, retroactive to Oct. 28, 2025, and amended Agreement No. TPC-02 accordingly. It also approved a $45,000 management services contract with Trilby Barton, updated bank signers, directed HR to develop a District Manager job description and begin recruitment, approved bookkeeping services with the County Auditor Controller, and cancelled the Nov. 18 regular meeting. All six items passed unanimously (4‑0) with one supervisor absent.

• Appointed CAO as acting District Manager and Board Secretary (4‑0)
• Amended Agreement No. TPC-02 to reflect appointment and waive compensation (4‑0)
• Approved $45,000 management services agreement with Trilby Barton, waiving bid requirements (4‑0)
• Removed Clara Bernardo as authorized signer and added Interim District Manager as signer on Bank of the Sierra account (4‑0)
• Directed HR to prepare District Manager job description, salary range, and start recruitment (4‑0)
• Approved bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services agreement with County Auditor Controller (4‑0)
• Cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 18, 2025 (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing to establish or enlarge Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves. It will vote on a $719,160.46 agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to detect and suppress the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Additional actions include amending the Earlimart Substation Project contract, approving several health‑human services agreements, and forming two assessment districts in Goshen for street and storm‑drainage maintenance.

• Public hearing to approve applications for establishing or enlarging Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves
• Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter detection and suppression, not to exceed $719,160.46
• Amend Agreement No. 31119 with McDaniels Construction for the Earlimart Substation Project, increasing the amount to $763,841 and extending the contract time by 40 calendar days
• Approve agreements with Parenting Network, Inc. ($526,032 for Family Check Up and $247,814 for respite care) and Environmental Alternatives ($268,127 for supervised visitation)
• Approve formation of Assessment District No. 25‑23‑001R‑GOSHEN(2) and Assessment District No. 25‑23‑001‑GOSHEN(2) for street and storm‑drainage maintenance in Goshen, including budget adjustments

The Board unanimously approved the establishment and enlargement of Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves (Resolutions 2025‑0947‑0963). It also approved the Consent Calendar items, a $719,160.46 Glassy‑winged Sharpshooter detection agreement, and an amendment to the Earlimart Substation contract increasing its amount to $763,841. Additional actions included terminating the Camp Nelson ambulance contract, adopting a child‑support services memorandum, forming Assessment District No. 25‑23‑001R‑GOSHEN(2) for street maintenance, and approving post‑retirement employment for a sheriff’s office clerk.

• Approved Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves (Resolutions 2025‑0947‑0963) – 5‑0
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑26 – 5‑0
• Approved $719,160.46 Glassy‑winged Sharpshooter agreement – 5‑0
• Approved amendment to Earlimart Substation contract, increasing amount to $763,841 – 5‑0
• Terminated Agreement No. 31755 with Camp Nelson Ambulance Association – 5‑0
• Approved MOU with California Department of Child Support Services – 5‑0
• Approved formation of Assessment District No. 25‑23‑001R‑GOSHEN(2) – approved (4/5ths vote required)
• Approved post‑retirement employment of Rosemary Manfredi as Extra Help Records Clerk – 5‑0

SPECIAL MEETING Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District, will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider a discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee under Government Code Section 54957. No other agenda items are listed. The public may comment on non‑agenda matters during the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed‑session consideration of discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee (Item A, Government Code Section 54957)

The Board, sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District, adopted Resolution No. TPC 2025-028 to dismiss the District Manager, effective October 30, 2025. The motion was moved by Larry Micari, seconded by Amy Shuklian, and passed with four votes in favor and none against; Dennis Townsend was absent. No other actions were taken.

• Dismissed District Manager (Resolution TPC 2025-028) – passed 4-0

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare Public Cemetery District will review financial reports and interment counts from August 2025. The Board is also considering a fund transfer between district accounts.

• Fund transfer of $77,211.41 from Endowment Care Fund 773 to Operation Fund 772
• August 2025 financials and interment count report
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation with significant exposure

The Board unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including the September 23 meeting minutes and a $77,211.41 transfer from the Endowment Care Fund to the Operation Fund. It also approved the August 2025 financial and interment count report. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (Items 2‑3) (5‑0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved $77,211.41 fund transfer from Endowment Care Fund 773 to Operation Fund 772 (5‑0)
• Approved August 2025 financial and interment count report (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding bear-resistant carts and enclosures. The meeting also includes several grant approvals for public safety and health services, as well as agricultural cost-offset agreements.

• Proposed ordinance adding Article 14 to Chapter 3 of Part IV of the Ordinance Code for bear-resistant carts
• Two agreements with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Asian Citrus Psyllid activities totaling up to $753,335
• Grant funding for Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program ($202,545) and Elder Abuse Program ($213,336)
• Agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC for narcotic treatment services not to exceed $225,000
• Partial non-renewals for six Land Conservation Contracts under the Williamson Act

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a series of grant agreements, contracts, and appointments covering public health, safety, and land‑conservation. A solid‑waste ordinance adding bear‑resistant cart requirements was adopted by a 3‑2 vote. All items on the consent calendar (items 5‑24) were approved without recorded dissent.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑24 (multiple agreements, contracts and appointments)
• Adopted solid‑waste ordinance adding Article 14 for bear‑resistant carts (3‑2 vote)
• Approved grant for Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program ($202,545 grant, $67,515 match)
• Approved grant for Elder Abuse (XE) Program ($213,336)
• Approved purchase of Kyocera copier for Fire Department (up to $11,000)
• Approved agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers for narcotic treatment services (up to $225,000)
• Approved California Mental Health Services Authority plan (up to $456,440)
• Approved Subordination and Standstill Agreement for Mt. Whitney Place housing project

Planning Commission

The commission approved a two‑year extension for an agricultural service establishment (6‑0). It conditionally approved Special Use Permits PSP 25‑045, PSP 25‑066, PSP 25‑076, and PSP 25‑077, each with a 6‑0 vote. The Tentative Subdivision Map TSM 25‑002 was also conditionally approved by a 6‑0 vote. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved two‑year extension to Sep 12, 2027 for Final Site Plan PSR 18‑003 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 25‑045 for contractor storage yard (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 25‑066 for agricultural equipment storage (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 25‑076 for 30,000‑gallon propane tank (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 25‑077 for 30,000‑gallon propane tank (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Subdivision Map TSM 25‑002, subject to modifications (6‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will review several service agreements, including a large IT research contract and a federal road safety grant. The body will also decide on appointments to county advisory committees and reaffirm several local emergency declarations.

• Agreement with Gartner for IT Research and Advisory Services not to exceed $1,219,636
• Grant Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for Road Network Safety Analysis not to exceed $900,000
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter control not to exceed $414,463.15
• Agreement with Integrated Wellness Solutions for non-violent drug offender treatment not to exceed $483,384
• Designation of an All-Way STOP controlled intersection on Road 120 and Avenue 424

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a $900,000 federal grant for a county road‑safety analysis and several multi‑million‑dollar contracts for pest control, IT services, and election funding. It also made key appointments to health, advisory, and state association committees and designated a new all‑way STOP intersection. All actions were recorded as approved in the meeting minutes.

• Approved $414,463.15 agreement with CDFA for Glassy‑winged Sharpshooter control (Resolution 2025‑0899)
• Approved $900,000 FHWA Safe Streets and Roads grant for road‑safety analysis (Resolution 2025‑0922)
• Approved $1,219,636 Gartner IT research and advisory services agreement (Resolution 2025‑0919)
• Approved $1,241,750 state election funding allocation for Nov 4 2025 election (Resolution 2025‑0921)
• Appointed Omar Guzman to the County Health Advisory Committee (term ends 1 Jan 2028) (Resolution 2025‑0902)
• Designated an all‑way STOP at Road 120 & Avenue 424, exempt from CEQA review (Resolution 2025‑0923)
• Approved $483,384 Integrated Wellness Solutions program for non‑violent drug offenders (Resolution 2025‑0914)
• Appointed Supervisor Amy Shuklian as CSAC representative and Supervisor Pete Vander Poel as alternate (5‑0 vote) (Resolution 2025‑0925)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding property assessment applications for several businesses and individuals. The board will meet in closed session to deliberate on the evidence presented during these hearings.

• Hearing for JWK Holdings Inc. (Applications 2024-00040, 2024-00041)
• Postponement request for Kraft General Foods (multiple applications 2013-2020)
• Hearings for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. (Applications 2020-00005 through 2020-00008)
• Hearings for In-N-Out Burger (Applications 2023-00225, 2023-00258)
• Hearings for Vulcan Materials Company (Application 2023-00260)

The Assessment Appeals Board approved the withdrawal of several applications, postponed one, and voted 3‑0 to accept the assessor’s stipulated values for numerous property tax appeals. All decisions were recorded with a unanimous three‑to‑zero vote.

• Accepted withdrawal of JWK Holdings Inc. applications 2024-00040, 2024-00041 (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Kraft General Foods applications 2017-00048‑2017-00051 (3‑0)
• Accepted assessor’s stipulated values for Kraft General Foods applications 2017-00100, 2018-00171, 2019-00031, 2020-00052 (3‑0)
• Accepted assessor’s stipulated values for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. applications 2020-00005‑2020-00008 (3‑0)
• Accepted assessor’s stipulated values for Adam W. Beck 3B Digital Studios applications 2023-00054‑2023-00056 (3‑0)
• Accepted assessor’s stipulated values for In‑N‑Out Burger applications 2023-00225, 2023-00258 (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Karvins Hospitality Inc. applications 2023-00208, 2024-00084 (3‑0)
• Postponed Vulcan Materials Company application 2023-00260 to 1/15/2026 (3‑0)

Tulare County Flood Control Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will meet to elect officers, approve bylaws, and select a new time and location for regular meetings. The agenda includes presentations on flood mitigation projects and updates on various capital improvement programs.

• Election of Officers
• Select new time and location of regularly held Commission Meetings
• Bylaw review and approval
• GIS Channel Tool Presentation
• Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will convene to approve meeting minutes, discuss a presentation on CalWORKs for the Unhoused, and review applications for new voting members.

• Vote to approve September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on CalWORKs for the Unhoused
• Presentation on Custom Publication / Storytelling
• Review of applications for Unincorporated Community Representative
• Reminder to renew Voluntary Voting Member status

The task force approved the September meeting minutes. A presentation on CalWORKS homeless programs required no further action. An Ad Hoc Committee was established to address news and review matters. The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 pm.

• Approved September meeting minutes
• No action needed on CalWORKS Homeless Programs presentation
• Established Ad Hoc Committee on News and Review

Tulare County Advisory Subcommittee-Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agriculture Advisory Subcommittee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the Rural Valley Lands Plan. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Review of the Rural Valley Lands Plan (Discussion, Possible Action)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several service agreements, including substance abuse and residential care funding. The Board will also receive a presentation on Proposition 50 regarding congressional district maps.

• Agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. for substance abuse services not to exceed $6,900,000
• Agreement with Plumlee’s Board and Care for residential care services not to exceed $755,550
• Acceptance of state funding for Transitional Housing ($919,264) and Housing Navigation and Maintenance ($549,534) programs
• Agreement with Vergara Ag Services Inc. for Waste Tire Diversion and Recycling Services
• Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice for Equitable Sharing funds not to exceed $44,327.99

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar items 3‑10, adopting several grant and service agreements totaling over $7 million. The Board adopted a resolution opposing Proposition 50 (4‑0). It also approved a waste‑tire diversion contract (3‑1) and authorized legal defense in multiple lawsuits (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar items 3‑10 (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Proposition 50 (4‑0)
• Approved Waste Tire Diversion contract to Vergara Ag Services Inc. (3‑1)
• Authorized participation in Federal Equitable Sharing program up to $44,327.99 (included in consent calendar)
• Approved Human Trafficking Advocate grant $167,690 total (included in consent calendar)
• Approved Central Valley Recovery Services substance‑abuse services agreement $6,900,000 (included in consent calendar)
• Approved Plumlee’s Board and Care residential care services agreement $755,550 (included in consent calendar)
• Authorized legal defense for named defendants in litigation (5‑0)

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will review drought conditions, including well permits and bottled water programs, and discuss legislative bills regarding groundwater management and water quality.

• Drought update: 2023-2025 well permits issued
• Bottled Water Program: 1,746 households enrolled
• Legislative Subcommittee reports on 2025 water bills
• Staff reports on SGMA implementation and commission terms
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Supervisors SPECIAL Joint Meeting with Board of Retirement

The joint Board of Supervisors and Board of Retirement will hear an educational presentation from Cheiron on the June 30, 2025 actuarial information for the Tulare County Employees’ Retirement Association. The Board will not discuss or act on the data during this meeting. Public comments are allowed on agenda items, but not on the actuarial presentation.

• Educational presentation by Cheiron on TCERA preliminary actuarial results (June 30, 2025)
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker, total 15 minutes)
• Notice of live stream at https://tcera.org/retirement-board/board-committee-meetings/board-of-retirement-agendas-minutes/

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to conditionally approve three tentative parcel maps (PPM 25‑027, 25‑032, 25‑037). It also unanimously approved a zone variance (PZV 25‑035) and the associated tentative tract map (TSM 25‑004). Additional unanimous approvals were made for a zone variance (PZV 25‑036) and its tentative parcel map (PPM 25‑028). The commission deferred a decision on Minor Modification No. MIM 25‑024 to the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25‑027 (5‑0) – Resolution 10380
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25‑032 and waived final map (5‑0) – Resolution 10381
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25‑037 (5‑0) – Resolution 10382
• Conditionally approved Zone Variance No. PZV 25‑035 (5‑0) – Resolution 10383
• Approved Tentative Tract Map No. TSM 25‑004 (5‑0) – Resolution 10384
• Conditionally approved Zone Variance No. PZV 25‑036 (5‑0) – Resolution 10385
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25‑028 (5‑0) – Resolution 10386
• Deferred decision on Minor Modification No. MIM 25‑024 to Nov 12, 2025 meeting (no vote)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on a request to acquire property by eminent domain for the Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Replacement Project and authorize a $14,800 deposit for compensation. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar approvals for grants, contracts, and engineering services, as well as proclamations for Banned Books Week, Centenarian Day and Fire Prevention Week.

• Public hearing to authorize eminent‑domain acquisition and a $14,800 deposit for the Avenue 428 Bridge project
• Approve grant to the District Attorney for Victim/Witness Assistance Program up to $919,327 (award $814,978, county match $104,349)
• Approve engineering services contract with MGE Engineering, Inc. up to $364,225.38 for FEMA Bridge repairs
• Ratify $105,600 PROTECT grant (plus $26,400 county match) for Avenue 56 widening project
• Approve final map of Subdivision Tract No. 24‑001 on Belmont Road near Exeter

The Board adopted the Resolution of Necessity to acquire the subject property needed for the Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Replacement, directing County Counsel to pursue eminent‑domain legal action. The Consent Calendar (items 5‑15) was approved unanimously. Several grant and service agreements were approved, including funding for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program and the Youth Transitions Program.

• Adopted Resolution of Necessity for eminent‑domain acquisition of Subject Property for Avenue 428 Bridge Replacement (requires 4/5ths vote) – directed County Counsel to pursue legal action
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑15 – vote 5‑0
• Approved grant agreement with California Office of Emergency Services for Victim/Witness Assistance Program, up to $919,327
• Adopted resolution recognizing Tulare County Fire Department compliance with Health and Safety Code §§13146.2/13146.3 for FY 2024/2025
• Approved agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for Youth Transitions Program, up to $758,325
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Court of California to reimburse courtroom clerk positions, up to $347,689
• Approved agreement with MGE Engineering, Inc. for engineering services for FEMA Group 9 Bridge Approach and Roadway Repairs Project, up to $364,225.38
• Approved amendment to Agreement No. 30047 for Rocky Hill Drive Reconstruction Project, up to $2,445,760

Canceled -T.C Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, was canceled. The agenda included standard procedural notices regarding public comment and document availability.

• Canceled meeting
• Public comment period policy
• Document availability at RMA
• ADA accommodation contact info

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will vote on an ordinance changing tax security rules for small lot line adjustments and reassigning review duties to the Public Works Director. The meeting also includes approval of several contracts and agreements, including a bookkeeping services contract with Exeter Public Cemetery, a $377,560.80 amendment for court case‑management services, a lease with Central Valley Regional Center that provides a $430,250 tenant‑improvement allowance and up to $88,716 for broker fees, and a waste‑disposal rate agreement with Peña’s Disposal. Additional items cover grant awards, training, and informational bid results.

• Adopt Ordinance amending Section 7‑01‑2560 to eliminate tax security requirements for lot line adjustments of four or fewer parcels and shift review duties to the Public Works Director (Item 3).
• Approve agreement with Exeter Public Cemetery District for bookkeeping and accounting services (Item 4).
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 27385 with the Superior Court for County use of the Court’s Case Management System, not to exceed $377,560.80 (Item 5).
• Approve lease with Central Valley Regional Center for 17,210 sq ft at 5300 W. Tulare Ave., including a $430,250 tenant‑improvement allowance and broker commission up to $88,716 (Item 9).
• Approve Waste Disposal Agreement with Peña’s Disposal Inc., adjusting rates from $35.00/ton to $29.00/ton for Dinuba refuse and $25.00/ton for out‑of‑county refuse (Item 18).

The Board approved the consent calendar and adopted Ordinance No. 3664, which removes tax‑security requirements for lot‑line adjustments of four or fewer parcels and updates the review process. It also approved several contracts and grant agreements, including a waste‑disposal agreement with Peña’s Disposal, a lease for office space at 5300 W. Tulare Ave., and funding for workers‑comp insurance fraud and intensive probation programs. Additional actions included a CEQA exemption for the Mooney Grove Park parking lot project and an amendment to the County’s case‑management system agreement.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 3‑18) 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3664 amending Section 7‑01‑2560 (eliminate tax‑security requirements for small lot‑line adjustments)
• Approved Waste Disposal Agreement with Peña’s Disposal Inc., committing waste to County landfill (effective 7/1/25‑6/30/35)
• Approved lease with Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. for 17,210 sq ft at 5300 W. Tulare Ave., including $430,250 tenant‑improvement allowance and up to $88,716 broker commission
• Approved Grant Award Agreement for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, up to $79,173 (retroactive 7/1/25‑6/30/26)
• Approved Grant Agreement for Intensive Probation Supervision, up to $147,500 (effective 10/1/25‑9/30/26)
• Approved amendment to Agreement No. 27385 with Superior Court for Case Management System, not to exceed $377,560.80 (retroactive 9/8/25‑9/7/26)
• Found Mooney Grove Park After‑Hours Parking Lot Project exempt from CEQA review and authorized filing of exemption notice

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission unanimously approved two‑year extensions for Tentative Parcel Map 22‑015 and Special Use Permits 23‑088, 23‑059, 23‑060, and 23‑087. It also approved a categorical exemption and special use permit for a two‑mobile‑home development (PSP 25‑051/PSR). No public comments were received on any item. The meeting was adjourned until October 8, 2025.

• Approved two‑year extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 22‑015 (7‑0)
• Approved two‑year extension for Special Use Permit No. 23‑088 (7‑0)
• Approved two‑year extension for Special Use Permit No. 23‑059 (7‑0)
• Approved two‑year extension for Special Use Permit No. 23‑060 (7‑0)
• Approved two‑year extension for Special Use Permit No. 23‑087 (7‑0)
• Approved categorical exemption and Special Use Permit No. PSP 25‑051/PSR for mobile‑home site (7‑0)

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District, will consider several consent items, including minutes approval, two fund transfers totaling $450,000, and the termination of a legal services agreement. Additional items include an update on a headstone variance request, a financial and interment count report, and a report from the District Manager. All items are scheduled for the September 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 regular meeting
• Rescind Resolution No. 2023/24-7 and approve a $200,000 transfer from Operation Fund 772 to Pre-Need Fund 886
• Approve a $250,000 transfer from Endowment Care Unreserve Fund 817 to Operation Fund 772
• Terminate the legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP, effective immediately
• Receive an update on the headstone variance request for Abelina Cruz-Hernandez Mejia

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and rescinded a prior resolution to move $200,000 between cemetery funds. They also approved a $250,000 fund transfer, terminated the legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP, and adopted the July 2025 financial and interment count report. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote, with Chair Pete Vander Poel absent.

• Approved minutes from Aug 26, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Rescinded Resolution 2023/24-7 and transferred $200,000 from Operation Fund 772 to Pre-Need Fund 886 (4‑0)
• Approved $250,000 fund transfer from Endowment Care Unreserve Fund 817 to Operation Fund 772 (4‑0)
• Terminated legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP effective immediately (4‑0)
• Approved July 2025 financials and interment count report (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider marketing five surplus parcels at 1493 S. Airport Dr., Pixley, each with estimated values ranging from $215,000 to $275,000. It will also act on several health and human services agreements, a capital purchase for Probation, and a traffic stop sign designation in Orosi. Items on the consent calendar include appointments to county advisory committees and reaffirmations of past emergency declarations.

• Approve marketing of Parcel No. 314-270-003 (estimated $275,000) at Harmon Field, Pixley
• Approve marketing of Parcel No. 314-270-004 (estimated $220,000) at Harmon Field, Pixley
• Approve marketing of Parcel No. 314-270-005 (estimated $220,000) at Harmon Field, Pixley
• Approve marketing of Parcel No. 314-270-006 (estimated $215,000) at Harmon Field, Pixley
• Approve marketing of Parcel No. 314-270-007 (estimated $215,000) at Harmon Field, Pixley

The Board approved the consent calendar items (4‑30) with a 4‑0 vote and appointed three members to county advisory bodies. It reaffirmed several local emergency declarations and exempted three park sunshade projects from CEQA review. The Board also approved marketing of six surplus parcels in Pixley and authorized a $6,568,372.90 contract for a road‑repair project, along with an All‑Way STOP installation at Road 126 & Avenue 419.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 4‑30) 4‑0
• Appointed Rob Schimpf to the City of Exeter Seat on the County Homelessness Task Force (Resolution 2025‑0825)
• Appointed Steven Williams to the District 3 Seat on the County Veteran Advisory Committee (Resolution 2025‑0826)
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park damage (Resolution 2025‑0828)
• Exempted Alpaugh, Ledbetter, and Woodville Parks sunshade projects from CEQA (Resolution 2025‑0829)
• Approved marketing of six surplus parcels at 1493 S. Airport Dr., Pixley (Resolutions 2025‑0830‑0834)
• Approved $6,568,372.90 contract to Yarbs Grading and Paving for Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1, with $340,918 contingency (Resolution 2025‑0848)
• Approved All‑Way STOP at Road 126 & Avenue 419 in Orosi, exempt from CEQA (Resolution 2025‑0846)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will vote on its reorganization by selecting a Chair and Vice Chair for fiscal year 2025/2026. It will also approve the proposed 2026 Assessment Appeals Calendar. The board will hear several pending applications, including those from Brown International Corporation LLC, Vermeer & Goedhart Dairy LLC, and US Bank as Lessee. After the public hearings, the board will meet in closed session to deliberate equalization hearing matters.

• Reorganization of the Board – selection of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025/2026
• Approve the Proposed 2026 Assessment Appeals Calendar
• Hearings on applications from Brown International Corp LLC (2023-00229) and Vermeer & Goedhart Dairy LLC (2024-00012)
• Hearings on multiple US Bank lessee applications (2024-00014, 2024-00016)
• Closed‑session equalization hearing deliberations (Revenue and Taxation Code §1605.4)

The Assessment Appeals Board voted 3‑0 to appoint Brad Maaske as Chair and Erica Pine as Vice Chair for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also approved the 2026 Assessment Appeals Calendar with noted changes by a 3‑0 vote. The Board accepted the withdrawal of several pending applications and the stipulated values for Tesla Energy Operations Inc., each by 3‑0. Finally, the Board accepted a petition declaring the Kelch appeal timely and adopted the Withdrawal Calendar, both by 3‑0.

• Selected Brad Maaske as Chair (3‑0)
• Selected Erica Pine as Vice Chair (3‑0)
• Approved the 2026 Assessment Appeals Calendar (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Brown International Corp. LLC application (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Vermeer & Goedhart Dairy LLC application (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Z 5 LLC application (3‑0)
• Accepted the Assessor’s stipulated values for Tesla Energy Operations Inc. (3‑0)
• Accepted the Kelch appeal as timely filed (3‑0)

Canceled-Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been canceled.

September Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will consider several items, including a vote to approve the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss appointments of voting members and a presentation on on‑demand microtransit services. Public comment will be allowed, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• Approve Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2025 (vote)
• Recommend appointment of Secretary – Barbara Osborn
• Updates on voting member appointments (e.g., Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Kenneth Jones, TCRTA Derek Winning, City of Exeter Chief Rob Schimpf)
• Presentation on On‑Demand Response Microtransit Services in Tulare County by Giancarlo Bruno
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Homeless Task Force approved the August meeting minutes. The task force also approved the recommendation to appoint Barbara Osborn as the task force secretary. No other actions required a vote.

• Approved August meeting minutes (vote outcome: approved)
• Approved appointment of Secretary Barbara Osborn (vote outcome: approved)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025/26 final budgets for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, the Flood Control District, and all county funds. The Board will also vote on a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county elected officers and for Supervisors. Additional items include approval of the capital asset purchase list and routine consent‑calendar actions.

• Adopt FY 2025/26 Final Budget for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (public hearing)
• Adopt FY 2025/26 Final Budget for the Tulare County Flood Control District (public hearing)
• Adopt FY 2025/26 Final Budgets for all county funds and approve 4% cost‑of‑living adjustments for elected officers and Supervisors
• Award contract to Oral E. Micham Inc. for the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Project, up to $6,618,000
• Approve license agreement for Probation mobile unit at 600 W. Naranjo Blvd, Woodlake, at $1.00 per month

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025/26 final budgets for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, the Tulare County Flood Control District, and all county funds and agencies. It also approved 4% cost‑of‑living adjustments for county elected officers and for the Board of Supervisors, and adopted the Capital Asset Purchase List. The Consent Calendar items (numbers 4‑17) were approved, and a $6,618,000 contract for the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Project was awarded.

• Adopted FY 2025/26 final budget for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 final budget for Tulare County Flood Control District (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 final budget for all county funds and agencies (5‑0)
• Approved 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county elected officers (5‑0)
• Approved 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for Board of Supervisors (5‑0)
• Approved the Capital Asset Purchase List (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4‑17 (5‑0)
• Awarded $6,618,000 contract to Oral E. Micham Inc. for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Project (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a zoning change for a commercial development and the status of county recruitment and vacancies. The meeting includes decisions on tax rates for fiscal year 2025/26 and several high-value health and human services contracts.

• Public hearing for Zone Change No. PZC 24-007 to allow a gas station, convenience store, and residence at Avenue 256 and Road 204
• Approval of 2025/26 state and county tax rates at $1 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for skilled nursing services not to exceed $12,000,000
• General Fund Loan to Poplar Community Services District in the amount of $120,000
• Agreement with Addiction Research and Treatment Inc. (BAART) for substance use disorder treatment not to exceed $4,300,000

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 3663, approving Zone Change No. PZC 24‑007 to rezone 4.45 acres from AE‑20 to C‑2‑MU for a gas station, convenience store and residence, passing 4‑0. It also approved the county’s 2025/26 tax rates, a $120,000 General Fund loan to Poplar Community Services District, and reaffirmed the emergency for Bartlett Park. Additional actions included a memorandum with the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a tentative agreement with the Service Employees International Union, adoption of the 2025 Senate Bill 552 drought‑plan updates, and a $12 million agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health.

• Approved Zone Change No. PZC 24‑007 (gas station, convenience store, residence) (4‑0)
• Approved county tax rates for fiscal year 2025/26 (Resolution 2025‑0783)
• Approved $120,000 General Fund loan to Poplar Community Services District (Resolution 2025‑0784)
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park damage (4/5ths vote) (Resolution 2025‑0785)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with State Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection (Resolution 2025‑0786)
• Approved tentative agreement with Service Employees International Union (Resolution 2025‑0796) (4‑0)
• Adopted 2025 updates to Senate Bill 552 drought and water‑shortage risk analysis (Resolution 2025‑0797) (4‑0)
• Approved $12,000,000 agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health (Resolution 2025‑0788)

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The committee will review and take action on investment options and examine 457 and 3121 plan reports as of June 30, 2025. Members will also discuss improving the participant customer service experience.

• Action on investment options
• Review of 457 & 3121 Plan as of 6/30/25
• Approval of up to $600 for National Retirement Security Month Seminar lunches

The Defined Contribution Committee approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting and approved the quarterly investment watch list. It decided to postpone adding alternative asset classes to the plan menu. The committee also approved up to $600 for snacks and drinks at the October National Retirement Security Month breakout session.

• Approved minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting (all approved)
• Approved the quarterly investment watch list (all approved)
• Decided to hold off on adding alternative asset classes to the fund menu
• Approved cost of up to $600 for National Retirement Security Month seminar lunches (all approved)

Canceled -T. C Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. No public comment on agenda items will occur.

Planning Commission

The commission conditionally approved several parcel map exemptions and special use permits, all with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Notably, it approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Special Use Permit for a 40‑MW solar generation facility (PSP 23‑012). No public comments were received on any item.

• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-021 with waiver of final map (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-022 with waiver of final map (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-026 with final map required (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Special Use Permit PSP 23-012 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 23-012 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 25-016 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Special Use Permit PSP 25-047 (5‑0, Commissioner Brown recused)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $90,552,914 allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act to cover recovery costs for FY 2025‑26. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items, appointments to county task forces and committees, and several memoranda of understanding for health, child welfare, and communications services. Additional items involve approvals for subdivision maps and sewer service agreements in the City of Tulare.

• Approve $90,552,914 ARPA funds for FY 2025‑26 recovery plan (Item 9)
• Approve MOUs with Blue Cross of California, Health Net, and child‑welfare agencies (Items 11‑16)
• Approve final maps and public‑improvement agreements for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of Subdivision Tract TSM 23‑001 in Goshen (Items 24‑25)
• Approve three extra‑territorial sewer service agreement applications for Matheny Tract, Lone Oak, and Soults Tract (Item 23)
• Select 6.44% cost‑of‑living factor for FY 2025‑26 Gann Appropriations Limit (Item 5)

The Board approved its consent calendar and set a 6.44% cost‑of‑living factor for the 2025‑26 Gann Appropriations Limit. It appointed Lt. Kenneth Jones to the Sheriff’s Homelessness Task Force and ratified $90,552,914 of American Rescue Plan funds. Several Medi‑Cal and child‑welfare agreements were approved, and the Board adopted final maps and created new assessment districts for the Goshen subdivision.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑33 (5‑0 vote), pulling items #24, #26, #27 for separate consideration
• Selected 6.44% cost‑of‑living factor for FY 2025‑26 Gann Appropriations Limit (Resolution 2025‑0746)
• Appointed Lt. Kenneth Jones to County Sheriff’s Homelessness Task Force (Resolution 2025‑0747)
• Ratified $90,552,914 American Rescue Plan Act funds for FY 2025‑26 (Resolution 2025‑0750)
• Approved Medi‑Cal and child‑welfare MOUs (Resolutions 2025‑0752‑0758)
• Approved Final Map and public‑improvement agreement for Phase 2 of Subdivision TSM 23‑001 (Resolution 2025‑0765, 5‑0 vote)
• Approved formation of Assessment District 25‑23‑001‑GOSHEN(1) (Resolution 2025‑0766, 5‑0 vote)
• Approved formation of Assessment District 25‑23‑001R‑GOSHEN(1) (Resolution 2025‑0767, 5‑0 vote)

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District, will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed FY 2025/26 recommended budget and adopt the final budget as modified. The Board will also consider consent items including an audit engagement letter, approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes, and June 2025 financials. A report from the District Manager will be received, and a closed‑session meeting will review the District Manager’s performance evaluation.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025/26 final budget for Tulare Public Cemetery District (Item 2)
• Approve audit engagement letter with Tulare County Auditor‑Controller for FY 2021‑2025 (Item 3)
• Approve minutes from July 22, 2025 regular meeting (Item 4)
• Approve and accept financials for June 2025 (Item 5)
• Receive report from the District Manager (Item 6)

The Board approved the final FY 2025/26 budget for the Tulare Public Cemetery District with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the consent calendar, which included authorizing an audit engagement letter and adopting July 22 meeting minutes. Additionally, the Board approved the district's financial statements for June 2025, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt FY 2025/26 final budget for Tulare Public Cemetery District (5‑0 passed)
• Approve consent calendar items 3‑4, including audit engagement letter and July 22 minutes (5‑0 passed)
• Authorize Board Chair to sign audit engagement letter for FY 2021‑2025 (5‑0 passed)
• Approve June 2025 financial statements (5‑0 passed)

Regular Meeting - SJVIA

The SJVIA Board will consider approving a contract for independent auditor services through 2027 and approve plan year 2026 dental and pharmacy marketing reports. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items and updates on financial and insurance matters.

• Approve independent auditor services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP up to $151,990
• Approve Plan Year 2026 Dental Marketing Report
• Approve Plan Year 2026 PBM Marketing Report
• Approve Amendment 1 to Agreement with Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.
• Approve Amendment 1 to Agreement with MyWorkplace, Inc.

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will hear appeals from Amazon.com Services LLC and Ares Commercial Properties, among others, and deliberate on equalization hearings in closed session.

• Hear appeal for Amazon.com Services LLC (APN 077-120-038-000)
• Hear appeal for Ares Commercial Properties (APN 121-590-004-000)
• Consider stipulations for Patterson Logistics Services Inc.
• Dismiss duplicate filing for Saputo Cheese USA
• Deliberate equalization hearings in closed session

The Assessment Appeals Board accepted the withdrawal calendar. It entered a stipulation for four Patterson Logistics Services Inc. applications (2019‑2022). The board dismissed a duplicate filing for Saputo Cheese USA. The hearing for Amazon.com Services LLC was continued.

• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar (motion passed)
• Stipulated Patterson Logistics Services Inc. applications 2023‑00068, 2023‑00069, 2023‑00070, 2023‑00071
• Dismissed duplicate filing for Saputo Cheese USA (Application No. 2020‑00101)
• Continued hearing for Amazon.com Services LLC (Application No. 2023‑00226)

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet to discuss homelessness data and funding updates. The body will review 2025 Point-in-Time results and the HHAP 6 application process.

• 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Results
• HHAP 6 Application and Ad Hoc Funding Committee Update
• Discussion of July 24, 2025 President's Executive Order: 'Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets'

The Homeless Task Force approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the HHAP 6 application update after discussion. No other items received a vote. The meeting was adjourned at 2:42 pm.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved HHAP 6 application update

Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee will hold a presentation on pesticide use near schools by Deputy Agricultural Commissioner Nicole Motley. The meeting will also include a categorical review of the Rural Valley Lands Plan. The agenda includes standard welcome, introductions, and a public comment period, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Pesticide Use Near Schools Presentation by Nicole Motley, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner
• Rural Valley Lands Plan – Categorical Review
• Welcome & Introductions (procedural)
• Public Comments period

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a Consent Calendar that includes several service agreements, such as a $3,000,000 contract for short‑term crisis residential treatment, an $800,000 agreement for behavioral health clinic services, a $273,741 in‑home parent education program, a $4,000 mental health training program, and a $4,566,074 workforce youth subgrant. The Board will also discuss a grant application for fire‑safe council funding and review land‑acquisition negotiations for the Avenue 280 Widening Project and a property on W. Noble Ave. in a closed session.

• Approve agreement with BH‑TC OPCO, LLC dba Jackson House Tulare for crisis residential treatment services, up to $3,000,000 (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Approve agreement with Intuitive Health Services, Inc. for medical services in behavioral health clinics, up to $800,000 (Aug 19 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Approve agreement with Family Services of Tulare County for In‑Home Parent Education Program, up to $273,741 (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Approve agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority for Training and Credentialing Courses Program, up to $4,000 (Aug 1 2025 – July 31 2027)
• Approve subgrant with State Employment Development Department for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth programs, $4,566,074 (Apr 1 2025 – June 30 2027)

The Board adopted the consent calendar items (3‑12) unanimously. It appointed Roland P. Hill to the Treasury Oversight Committee and reaffirmed the emergency for Bartlett Park. Several service agreements were approved, including a $4.566 M subgrant for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth programs. All actions were taken during the open session on August 19, 2025.

• Consent calendar items 3‑12 approved (5‑0 vote)
• Appointed Roland P. Hill to Treasury Oversight Committee (Resolution No. 2025‑0733)
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park damage (Resolution No. 2025‑0735)
• Approved $4,000 mental health training agreement (Resolution No. 2025‑0736)
• Approved $273,741 Family Services in‑home parent education agreement (Resolution No. 2025‑0737)
• Approved $800,000 Intuitive Health Services medical services agreement (Resolution No. 2025‑0738)
• Approved $3,000,000 BH‑TC OPCO short‑term crisis residential treatment agreement (Resolution No. 2025‑0740)
• Approved $4,566,074 subgrant for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth programs (Resolution No. 2025‑0743)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2. The Board will also approve a series of contracts for vehicles, construction projects, and social services programs.

• Public hearing to authorize eminent domain for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2
• Authorize deposit of $38,100 for property acquisition
• Approve contract for Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Project ($2,690,815)
• Approve purchase of 46 replacement vehicles ($2,583,500)
• Approve agreement for Workforce Education and Training Program ($755,527)

The Board unanimously approved an eminent‑domain action to acquire property for the Avenue 280 Widening Project Segment 2, including a $38,100 deposit. It also approved the routine Consent Calendar items and a series of budget‑related contracts and agreements covering vehicles, community services, and infrastructure projects.

• Approved eminent‑domain action for Avenue 280 Widening Project Segment 2, authorizing a $38,100 deposit (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑18 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of 43 Sheriff, 1 Health and Human Services Agency, and 2 Public Defender replacement vehicles, up to $2,583,500
• Appointed Leon L. Richardson Jr. to a Director seat on the Teviston Community Services District (term ends Dec 1 2028)
• Approved MOU with Orange County Clerk‑Recorder for SECURE G2G portal (effective Aug 12 2025‑2030)
• Approved FY2024 State Homeland Security Grant agreement with Woodlake Fire Protection District
• Approved contract to Steelhead Constructors JV for Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge, $2,690,815 plus $147,040 contingency
• Approved FY2025/2026 operating budget for East Orosi Community Services District Water and Sewer Administrator Fund

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will discuss drought updates, legislative bills, and staff reports. The meeting will also cover the status of the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

• Drought Update: 2025 Well Permits Issued (5/1/2025 to 5/31/2025)
• Bottled Water Program: 1,756 households enrolled
• Legislative Subcommittee Reports on 2025 water bills
• Staff Reports on SGMA Implementation and Commission Terms
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will hear public comments, approve the minutes from the May 29, 2025 special meeting, and accept two audit reports. It will then select and approve the audits to be performed from the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 and address member and staff matters. In a closed session, the committee will discuss initiating litigation concerning one potential case.

• Approve minutes from the May 29, 2025 special meeting
• Accept the 2024 Annual Follow-Up Review Report
• Accept the County-wide Leave Balances and Accruals Risk-Based Audit Report
• Select and approve audits for Fiscal Year 2026
• Closed‑session discussion to initiate litigation (1 potential case)

T. C Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee

The scheduled meeting of the Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee on August 6, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of property via eminent domain for the M375A Mineral King Road over East Fork Kaweah River Bridge project. The Board will also consider wastewater service fees for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District. Other items include the proposed sale of multiple parcels at Harmon Field.

• Eminent domain action for Mineral King Road bridge project with a $14,200 compensation deposit
• Public hearing on wastewater service fees for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District for FY 2025/26
• Proposed sale of four Harmon Field parcels at 1493 S. Airport Rd., Pixley, with minimum bids ranging from $215,000 to $275,000
• Seven-year lease for Health and Human Services Agency office space at 1819 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia
• Ordinance amending compensation for County Board of Supervisors and other elected officers

The Board adopted resolutions to sell six parcels of the Harmon Field property, authorizing sealed bids and setting minimum sale prices. It also approved the Resource Management Agency's eminent‑domain request for the Mineral King Road project, adopted a wastewater fee for the Terra Bella Sewer District, and passed an ordinance changing supervisor compensation. Additional agreements with Empower Annuity, the Tulare Public Cemetery District, and a new lease with Fairway Properties were also approved.

• Approved eminent‑domain resolution for M375A Mineral King Road project (5‑0 vote)
• Approved wastewater service fee collection for Terra Bella Sewer District (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted ordinance amending compensation of supervisors (4‑1 vote)
• Approved agreement with Empower Annuity Insurance Company (no cost)
• Ratified Good Works funding actions (Resolution No. 2025‑0675)
• Approved agreement with Tulare Public Cemetery District (up to $2,000 annually)
• Approved termination of Fairway Properties agreement and new 7‑year lease for HHS agency
• Approved sale of six Harmon Field parcels (parcels 314‑270‑003 to 314‑270‑007) by 4/5th vote each

Audit Committee - Canceled

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for July 31, 2025 was canceled. It will be rescheduled for August 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. No agenda items were listed for the canceled meeting.

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission approved three tentative parcel maps, three special‑use permits, a comprehensive amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance No. 352, and a two‑year extension for a tentative tract map. All actions were adopted with a 6‑0 vote. No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-016 (6-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-018 (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-033 for bioenergy facility (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-039 for third residence (6-0)
• Approved amendments to County Zoning Ordinance No. 352 (6-0)
• Approved two‑year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. TSM 805/PSR (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the placement of delinquent service fees and penalties on the tax rolls for several service areas. The body will also consider a General Plan Amendment to expand the Goshen Community Plan and approve a new Groundwater Sustainability Agency agreement.

• Public hearings on placing delinquent water/sewer fees on 2025/2026 tax rolls for County Service Areas No. 1 and 2, East Orosi Community Services District, and Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District
• Proposed General Plan Amendment (GPI 25-002) to add +/- 718 acres to the Goshen Urban Development Boundary and change designation to 'Mixed Use'
• Contract for Visalia Courthouse Paving Project awarded to Doug Ross, Inc. DBA Central Valley Asphalt for up to $1,939,000
• Agreement with Paradigm Management Services, LLC for workers' compensation claim management up to $2,493,367
• Agreement with Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. for wastewater and potable water system services up to $1,035,222

The Board unanimously approved three resolutions directing the Tax Collector to place delinquent water and sewer service fees, penalties, and auditor’s collection charges on the 2025/2026 tax roll for County Service Areas 1 & 2, the East Orosi Community Services District, and the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District. It also ratified a $2,493,367 agreement with Paradigm Management Services for county workers’ compensation cost containment and approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1,035,222 water‑services agreement, a $1,939,000 Visalia Courthouse paving contract, and the installation of two new stop signs in Orosi. Additional actions included appointing Rodney Wilson to the Workforce Investment Board, confirming the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Joint Powers Agreement with new directors, and adopting the Parks and Capital Improvement Plans for FY 2025‑30. All motions passed 4‑0 with Supervisor Amy Shuklian absent.

• Approved placement of delinquent water/sewer fees for County Service Areas 1 & 2 on 2025/2026 tax roll (4‑0)
• Approved placement of delinquent water fees for East Orosi Community Services District on 2025/2026 tax roll (4‑0)
• Approved placement of delinquent sewer fees for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District on 2025/2026 tax roll (4‑0)
• Approved $2,493,367 workers’ compensation cost‑containment agreement with Paradigm Management Services (4‑0)
• Approved $1,035,222 water‑services agreement with Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. (4‑0)
• Approved $1,939,000 Visalia Courthouse paving contract to Doug Ross, Inc. (4‑0)
• Approved installation of One‑Way STOP signs at Clyde Ave and Tactacan Ave in Orosi (4‑0)
• Approved Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Joint Powers Agreement and appointed directors (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District, will consider renewing its self-insurance agreement and rescinding policies regarding the repurchase of burial rights. The meeting also includes a presentation on legal services and a review of financial reports.

• Insurance renewal with Golden State Risk Management Authority for $87,534
• Rescission of resolutions or policies authorizing the repurchase of burial rights and grave sites
• Approval of financial reports for March, April, and May 2025
• Presentation regarding County Counsel Legal Services

The Board approved the Consent Calendar items, including the renewal of several insurance policies totaling $87,534 and the rescission of burial‑rights repurchase authority. The Board also approved the district’s financial statements for March‑May 2025, pending audit confirmation. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 2‑4) – 4‑0 vote
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 regular and special meetings (Resolution TPC 2025‑012)
• Authorized $87,534 insurance renewal for workers’ comp, liability, property, auto, equipment, crime bond, and cyber coverage (Resolution TPC 2025‑013)
• Rescinded authority to repurchase burial rights or grave sites (Resolution TPC 2025‑014)
• Approved district financials for March, April, and May 2025, contingent on audit confirmation (Resolution TPC 2025‑015) – 4‑0 vote

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will convene to review and decide on property assessment appeals, including a request to withdraw several applications from the calendar. The meeting will also include a closed session to deliberate on findings from the hearings.

• Review of Annual Assessment of the Tax Roll
• Hearings for Amazon.com Services LLC
• Hearings for Vallarta Food Enterprises Inc.
• Hearings for Daniel Dumas
• Closed session for Equalization Hearing Deliberations

The Assessment Appeals Board voted 3‑0 to continue the Amazon.com Services LLC appeal hearing to August 21, 2025. It accepted the withdrawal of Vallarta Food Enterprises and Thrifty Payless (Rite‑Aid) applications. The board also accepted the findings of fact for Daniel Dumas’s three applications. Several other appeals were re‑noticed and pulled from the calendar to August 21, 2025.

• Continued Amazon.com Services LLC hearing to Aug 21 2025 (vote 3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Vallarta Food Enterprises applications (vote 3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Thrifty Payless Inc. (Rite‑Aid) application (vote 3‑0)
• Accepted findings of fact for Daniel Dumas applications (vote 3‑0)
• Re‑noticed Gurbax R & Rajni Marwah application to Aug 21 2025 (pulled from calendar)
• Re‑noticed Sai Shiva LLC application to Aug 21 2025 (pulled from calendar)
• Re‑noticed BT OH LLC application to Aug 21 2025 (pulled from calendar)
• Accepted the Withdrawal Calendar covering items 7 and 11 (vote 3‑0)

Canceled-Tulare County Flood Control Commission Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, was canceled. The agenda included a notice to the public regarding the public comment period.

• Meeting canceled
• Public comment period notice included

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to review a proposed update to the zoning ordinance that addresses animal unit calculations. The committee will also hear public comments, consider the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, and receive informational items from staff and members. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Zoning Ordinance Update (Animal Units) – presentation by Emily Gage, Planner III
• Review of May 21, 2025 official recorded meeting minutes (link provided)
• Public Comments from attendees
• Information items from staff and committee members
• Request for future agenda items

Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2025. The agenda includes welcome and introductions, public comments, a panel discussion, and a discussion of the subcommittee's goals and priorities. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

• Welcome & Introductions
• Public Comments
• RVLP Panel Discussion
• AAC Subcommittee: Goals & Priorities
• Adjourn

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to determine if wastewater service fees for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District should be adjusted. The Board will also consider responses to the 2024/2025 Grand Jury report on election integrity and approve several agency contracts.

• Public hearing on Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District wastewater service fee adjustments
• Forgiveness of seven Community Development Block Grant Program loans totaling $119,323.48
• Agreement with Hope Horizon Mental Health for Maternal Mental Health Program not to exceed $377,532
• Bid opening results for Visalia Courthouse Paving Project with lowest bid of $774,000
• Bid opening results for Avenue 428 Sand Creek Bridge Replacement Project with lowest bid of $2,690,815

The Board approved Option A, adopting the proposed wastewater service fee adjustments for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District after a public hearing. It also approved the consent calendar items, several California Department of Food and Agriculture inspection agreements, and made two advisory‑committee appointments. Additional actions included amending a GPS services contract, authorizing bid documents for a behavioral‑health urgent‑care project, and forgiving seven CD‑Block‑Grant loans.

• Adopted Option A for Terra Bella Sewer District wastewater fee adjustment (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑21 except #9 (4‑0)
• Approved CDFA inspection agreements for eggs, organic, fruit/veg, and grape moth services (total $129,939.80)
• Approved letter of support for Balch Park Pack Station (4‑0)
• Appointed Johnny W. Byrum to District 5 seat on Veteran Advisory Committee (term ends Jan 1 2026)
• Amended Teletrac Navman GPS services agreement, increasing limit by $64,930 to $380,000 per fiscal year
• Approved bid documents for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Project, setting bid opening Aug 21 2025 at 2 pm
• Forgave seven CD‑Block‑Grant loans totaling $119,323.48 and authorized waiver of recordation fee

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Water Commission will hear a presentation on the Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. It will also receive a drought update and discuss reports from the Legislative Subcommittee and staff on topics such as SGMA implementation, commission terms, and commission requirements. No formal actions are indicated; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Presentation on the Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
• Drought Update
• Legislative Subcommittee Reports (discussion, possible action)
• Staff Report on SGMA Implementation (discussion, possible action)
• Staff Reports on Commission Terms and Requirements (discussion, possible action)

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025 was canceled and will be held on July 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. No agenda items were listed for the canceled meeting.

Planning Commission

The commission conditionally approved two tentative parcel maps, two special‑use permits, a zone variance, and another parcel map, each with a 7‑0 vote. They also voted to continue a general‑plan amendment, zone change, and subdivision map to a future meeting. No public comments were recorded on any item.

• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-035 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-005 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-019 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-027 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Zone Variance No. PZV 25-020 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-012 (7-0)
• Continue General Plan Amendment No. GPA 24-006, Zone Change No. PZC 24-010, and Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 24-002 to a future meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2. The board will also discuss a proposed zone change for a property in the unincorporated area of Tulare County.

• Authorize eminent domain for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2 ($192,000 deposit)
• Public hearing on Zone Change No. PZC 24-009 (12021 Avenue 328)
• Approve amendment to Hazardous Materials Team MOU ($31,412)
• Approve amendment to Government Plaza Parking Lot Project ($13,800)
• Approve Solid Waste Safety Improvements Project ($16,010)

The Board adopted the Resolution of Necessity for the Avenue 280 Widening Project and authorized a $192,000 deposit for eminent‑domain acquisition of the subject property (5‑0 vote). It also approved the withdrawal of General Plan Amendment GPA 25‑003 and Zone Change PZC 25‑002 (5‑0). The Board approved a zoning change to C‑2‑MU for parcel 078‑050‑030 at 12021 Avenue 328 (5‑0). Finally, the Consent Calendar items 6 through 25 were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved eminent‑domain deposit $192,000 and Resolution of Necessity for Avenue 280 widening (5‑0)
• Approved withdrawal of General Plan Amendment GPA 25‑003 & Zone Change PZC 25‑002 (5‑0)
• Approved zoning change PZC 24‑009 to C‑2‑MU for APN 078‑050‑030 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 6‑25 (5‑0)

SPECIAL MEETING Board of Supervisors Sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Tulare Public Cemetery District, will elect its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair and appoint a Secretary and Clerk. The body will also consider administrative and legal service agreements with the County of Tulare and review proposed bylaw amendments.

• Agreement with County of Tulare for administrative services not to exceed $2,000 annually
• Agreement for Legal Services between the Tulare Public Cemetery District and the County of Tulare
• Proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the Tulare Public Cemetery District
• Resolution to designate authorized signers on the District’s Bank of Sierra checking account
• Resolution to authorize signers for Special District Orders to Disburse Funds

The Tulare Public Cemetery District Board elected its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. It appointed a Secretary and a Clerk, approved the consent calendar (excluding one item), and adopted several resolutions on bylaws, signing authority, and bank account signers. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Elected Pete Vander Poel Chair and Amy Shuklian Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Appointed Clara Bernardo as Secretary (5‑0)
• Appointed the Chief Clerk as Clerk of the Board (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 6‑8; item 5 pulled (5‑0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved bylaw amendments effective July 8, 2025 (5‑0)
• Authorized Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to sign fund orders (5‑0)
• Designated Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary as signers on Bank of Sierra account and appointed Chair as account administrator (5‑0)

T. C Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee will meet to continue discussions and potentially take action regarding 2025 water bills.

• Continued discussion and possible action on 2025 Water Bills

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold two public hearings to adopt CEQA studies and approve General Plan Amendments and zone changes: one for about 238 acres east and south of the unincorporated community of Traver, changing the land use designation to Mixed Use, and another for about 13.25 acres west of Visalia city limits, changing the designation to General Commercial. The Board will also vote on how to govern the Tulare Public Cemetery District, choosing among three options. Routine consent‑calendar items, including contracts and agreements, will be approved by a single motion.

• Approve Zone Change PZC 25‑002 for ~238 acres near Traver, converting AE‑40 to R‑1‑MU and M‑1‑MU zones
• Approve Zone Change PZC 25‑004 for ~13.25 acres west of Visalia, converting AE‑40 to C‑2 (General Commercial) zone
• Vote on governance of Tulare Public Cemetery District (Option A, B, or C, requiring 4/5 vote)
• Award Assessor/Clerk Recorder Relocation Project contract to Forcum‑Mackey Construction, Inc. for up to $6,565,000
• Approve agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for exotic pest detection services, up to $225,879

The Board approved a continuance of the public hearing on General Plan Amendment 25‑003 and its associated zone change. It also approved General Plan Amendment 25‑005 and the related zone change PZC 25‑004. The Board voted 5‑0 to appoint the Board of Supervisors as the trustees of the Tulare Public Cemetery District. Several agreements and contracts, including a pest‑detection funding agreement and a relocation project contract, were also approved.

• Approved continuance of public hearing for GPA 25‑003 (Resolution 2025‑0556, 5‑0)
• Approved GPA 25‑005 and Zone Change PZC 25‑004 (Resolution 2025‑0557, 5‑0)
• Approved Option A appointing the Board as trustees of the Tulare Public Cemetery District (Resolution 2025‑0558, 5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Numbers 6‑47) (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with CA Dept of Food & Agriculture for exotic pest detection services, up to $225,879 (Resolution 2025‑0559)
• Awarded Assessor/Clerk Recorder Relocation Project contract to Forcum‑Mackey Construction, up to $6,565,000 (Resolution 2025‑0567)
• Approved license agreement for probation mobile unit at 324 N. Kaweah Ave, $100 per month (Resolution 2025‑0568)
• Approved MOU with State Dept of Forestry & Fire Protection to preserve Balch Park (Resolution 2025‑0569)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conditionally approved six tentative parcel maps (PPM 25-006, 25-010, 25-013, 25-014, 25-015, 25-017). It also recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a statutory exemption and adopt amendments to County Zoning Ordinance No. 352. All parcel map votes were unanimous (six‑zero) except PPM 25‑006, which passed 5‑0 with one abstention. No public comments were received on any item.

• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-006 (5-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-010 (6-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-013 (6-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-014 (6-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-015 (6-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-017 (6-0)
• Recommend Board of Supervisors approve statutory exemption and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 352 (6-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will discuss various administrative agreements, appointments, and service contracts. Key items include funding for public defender services and janitorial contracts.

• Amendment to Agreement No. 30228 with Allen Law Firm, Inc. for conflict public defender services not to exceed $9,620,042
• Agreement with Advanced Building Maintenance for janitorial services not to exceed $3,450,000
• Amendment to Agreement No. 31272 with Fuentes Security Services increasing the amount by $428,360
• Agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for housing navigation and case management not to exceed $1,442,766
• Lot line adjustment at Betty Dr. and Robinson Rd. for the development of the Goshen Fire Station

The Board approved the Consent Calendar with a 5‑0 vote, and adopted numerous agreements including a $9,620,042 amendment for conflict public defender services. It also appointed new members to the Exeter Public Cemetery District board and the Workforce Investment Board, and authorized insurance and emergency actions. Additional approvals covered water supply, a grant for extreme‑heat resilience, and other service contracts.

• Approved Consent Calendar (Items 3‑71) – 5‑0 vote
• Approved amendment to Agreement No. 30228 with Allen Law Firm, Inc. for conflict public defender services, up to $9,620,042 (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028)
• Appointed Cori Everett as Trustee for Exeter Public Cemetery District (term ends Jan 5 2026)
• Appointed Miguel Mora to Business Seat on Workforce Investment Board (term ends June 30 2028)
• Authorized Risk Manager to raise self‑insured retention to $500,000 for General Liability I and to renew multiple self‑insurance programs for 2025‑2026
• Reaffirmed emergency declaration for Bartlett Park storm damage (Resolution 2025‑0489)
• Approved water purchase agreement with Self Help Enterprises for water from Bob Wiley Detention Facility Well (retroactive July 1 2024‑June 30 2026)
• Approved grant agreement for Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program, up to $379,060 (June 30 2025‑Dec 31 2027)

Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was issued by the County Resource Management Agency.

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will consider several items, including a vote to approve the May 2025 meeting minutes and a vote to cancel the July meeting. A presentation will provide an update on the Crescent Meadows Homekey Project, and another will discuss a probation mobile trailer. The primary decision item is a vote on HHAP 6 applications for interim and permanent solutions.

• Approve May 2025 meeting minutes (vote)
• Cancel July HTF meeting (vote)
• Update on Crescent Meadows Homekey Project (presentation)
• HHAP 6 Applications – Interim and Permanent Solutions (vote)
• Probation Mobile Trailer (presentation)

The Homeless Task Force approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. The task force also approved moving the Pathway Home strategic plan amendment to the Tulare County Board of Supervisors for further action. No other decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved taking Pathway Home amendment to Board of Supervisors (passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conditionally approved a categorical exemption for Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-011. It unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt General Plan Amendment No. GPA 25-003, expanding the Traver Urban Development Boundary by about 238 acres. The commission also unanimously recommended the Board approve the accompanying zoning change (PZC 25-002) to mixed‑use residential and light‑manufacturing zones. Additional site‑plan, variance, and parcel‑map items were conditionally approved, with one site‑plan receiving a 2‑4 vote.

• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-011 (7-0)
• Recommend Board certify and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for GPA 25-003 and PZC 25-002 (7-0)
• Recommend Board approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 25-003 (7-0)
• Recommend Board approve Zone Change No. PZC 25-002 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Final Site Plan No. PSR 25-001 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Final Site Plan No. PSR 25-003 (2-4)
• Conditionally approve Zone Variance No. PZV 25-018 (7-0)
• Conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-008 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider routine consent‑calendar items and several contract and grant approvals. It will adopt a fire‑hazard ordinance and approve budget increases for mental‑health services. Major construction contracts, including a $7.025 million award for the Goshen Fire Station, will be authorized.

• Award $7,025,000 contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction for the Goshen Fire Station Project
• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 33 of Part VII on Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Approve $5,400,000 budget increase for ExMed, Inc. mental‑health services agreement
• Approve $25,000 grant for alarm and security system cameras under the Public Risk Innovation program
• Increase Peninsula Messenger Services courier agreement to $976,237 (up $106,113)

The Board approved the consent calendar and adopted a fire‑hazard ordinance. It awarded major contracts for a fire station and a County Counsel annex, and approved several funding agreements and a grant. The Board also accepted a large donation of Disneyland tickets for emergency responders and reaffirmed multiple local emergencies.

• Approved Consent Calendar (Items 3‑38) – 4 ayes, 0 no votes
• Adopted fire‑hazard severity zones ordinance (Ordinance No. 3657)
• Awarded $7,025,000 contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction for Goshen Fire Station Project
• Awarded contract up to $299,625 to Holloway Construction for County Counsel Annex Project
• Ratified and accepted $25,000 grant from Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management’s Property Matching Grant Program
• Accepted donation of up to 496 Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets, valued at approx. $124,000, for eligible emergency responders
• Approved $5,400,000 amendment to ExMed, Inc. agreement for expanded mental‑health services
• Approved $106,113 increase to Peninsula Messenger Services courier agreement, raising total to $976,237

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Water Commission will review drought data, including bottled water program enrollment and well permits. The body will also discuss SGMA implementation and legislative subcommittee reports.

• Drought update including bottled water program enrollment (1,779 households)
• SGMA implementation discussion
• Legislative Subcommittee reports
• Review of Commission member terms and vacancies
• Commission requirements regarding Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will vote on its budget for the upcoming quarter and on insurance coverage for the defined contribution plan. It will also review reports from Empower, including a SOC 1 audit and plan status, and consider investment options. An education subcommittee will be formed, and the forfeiture fund reserve policy will be reviewed.

• Approve Defined Contribution Insurance Coverage
• Approve Defined Contribution Budget
• Review SOC 1 Report of Empower
• Review, consideration, and action on investment options
• Form an Education Subcommittee

The Defined Contribution Committee approved adding the American Funds 2065 Target Date Fund and two Empower Separate Accounts (S&P 500 Index and EuroPacific Growth). It also approved the formation of a six‑month Education Subcommittee and the 2025/2026 budget and insurance coverage, all with no changes to costs. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved adding American Funds 2065 Target Date Fund and Empower Separate Accounts (S&P 500 Index and EuroPacific Growth SA)
• Approved formation of 6‑month Education Subcommittee (members Cass Cook, Kevin Mikesell, Leanne Malison)
• Approved 2025/2026 Defined Contribution Budget (no changes)
• Approved Defined Contribution insurance coverage (same cost as prior year)
• Approved minutes from the May 19, 2025 Annual Investment Review meeting

Canceled T. C Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on June 4, 2025 was canceled. No items were presented for discussion or decision. The agenda contains only standard procedural notices and a public comment policy.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including several contract amendments and license agreements. Key decisions include a $2.5 million amendment to Witt O’Brien’s for post‑disaster management services and a $30,300 reimbursement for tenant improvements at 520 E. Tulare Ave. and 942 S. Santa Fe St. The board will also approve construction plans for the Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge near Orosi and a license agreement for a 0.53‑acre portion of Cutler Park at 15520 Ivanhoe Dr.

• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 31190 with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for post‑disaster management services, up to $2,500,000 (effective June 3 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Approve amendment to Lease Agreement No. 30089 with Fairway Properties, LLC, providing $30,300 tenant‑improvement reimbursement for 520 E. Tulare Ave. and 942 S. Santa Fe St.
• Approve license agreement for 0.53‑acre portion of Cutler Park at 15520 Ivanhoe Dr., Visalia, for five‑year term (June 1 2025‑May 31 2030)
• Approve plans, special provisions, bid documents, and contract for construction of Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge near Orosi
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 31884 with BI Incorporated to increase electronic monitoring services for adult probationers to $2,600,000 (effective July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)

The Board adopted the consent calendar (items 4‑37) with a 4‑0 vote. It reaffirmed the emergency for Bartlett Park damage with a 4/5ths vote and approved numerous appointments and license agreements. Notably, it approved a $2.5 M amendment to the Post‑Disaster Management Services contract (Agreement 31190‑B) and authorized construction plans for the Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Project.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 4‑37) – 4 aye, 0 nay
• Authorized Treasurer‑Tax Collector to transfer unclaimed funds – Resolution 2025‑0396
• Appointed Asma Tariq to Public Health Officer Seat – Resolution 2025‑0397
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park damage – 4/5ths vote – Resolution 2025‑0400
• Approved license agreement with Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District for Cutler Park – Resolution 2025‑0401
• Approved amendment to Agreement 31190 for Post‑Disaster Management Services up to $2.5 M – Resolution 2025‑0411
• Approved amendment to Agreement 31600 increasing budget by $1,402 – Resolution 2025‑0412
• Approved construction plans and bid advertisement for Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge Project – Resolution 2025‑0421

Regular Meeting - SJVIA

The SJVIA Board will consider several informational updates and two action items. It will ratify the renewal of the stop‑loss/reinsurance carrier Granular Life Insurance Company. It will also approve and authorize the President to execute a consulting agreement with Keenan & Associates, limited to $570,000, retroactive to January 1, 2025.

• Approve renewal with Granular Life Insurance Company for stop‑loss/reinsurance (action item)
• Authorize $570,000 consulting agreement with Keenan & Associates (action item)
• Receive update on Plan Year 2026 Dental and PBM marketing (information)
• Receive update on pending Gallagher acquisition of Assured Partners (information)
• Receive updates on cash flow projections and unaudited financials (information)

Audit Committee - Special Meeting

The Tulare County Audit Committee will convene to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and review the Independence Confirmation. The body will also vote on a three-year contract extension with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation to conduct financial audits through Fiscal Year 2027.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve minutes from October 31, 2024
• Review Independence Confirmation
• Approve 3-year extension with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation
• Public Comments period

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the October 31, 2024 meeting. It elected Jennifer Flores as Chair and Pete Vander Poel as Vice Chair. The committee accepted the Independence Confirmation and approved a three‑year extension of the audit contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for fiscal years 2025‑2027. The meeting was adjourned to July 10, 2025.

• Approved October 31, 2024 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Elected Jennifer Flores as Chair and Pete Vander Poel as Vice Chair (4‑0)
• Accepted Independence Confirmation (4‑0)
• Approved three‑year extension of Brown Armstrong audit contract for FY 2025‑2027 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting to July 10, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-040, dividing a 1.61‑acre parcel in the C-2-MU zone. It also conditionally approved PPM 25-003, dividing a 79.32‑acre parcel in the AE‑40 zone, and PPM 25-009, dividing a 19.5‑acre parcel in the AE‑20 zone. All three approvals recorded a vote of eight in favor and none opposed. The proposed amendment PZC 25-005 to the Agricultural Zones ordinance was postponed to June 25, 2025.

• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24-040 (categorical exemption) – vote 8-0
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-003 with waiver for final map – vote 8-0
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25-009 with waiver – vote -0
• Postponed Text Amendment PZC 25-005 to Agricultural Zones ordinance to June 25, 2025

Homeless Task Force - May 21 2025

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force will approve April 16 meeting minutes and consider several updates, including a discussion and vote on the Pathway Home project. Additional items include presentations on HHAP 6 eligible use, an encampment meeting recap, and a report on Tule River Tribe efforts. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (vote)
• Pathway Home – discussion and vote
• HHAP 6 eligible use – discussion
• Encampment meeting recap – presentation
• Tule River Tribe update on unhoused efforts – presentation

The Homeless Task Force voted to approve the April meeting minutes. It also approved the Pathway Home Amendment. Both actions were recorded as passing votes. No other decisions were made.

• Approved April meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved Pathway Home Amendment (passed)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and review a study on gray wolf impacts on livestock. The meeting is informational and procedural.

• Review of Gray Wolf Study findings
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• Information on California Assembly Bill AB411
• Committee member updates
• Request for future agenda items

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several high-value service agreements for mental health and substance abuse treatment. The meeting also includes routine consent items regarding agricultural pest control, emergency declarations, and road mileage adoption.

• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for Specialty Mental Health Services not to exceed $7,048,000
• Agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care, Inc. for inpatient psychiatric services not to exceed $1,900,000
• Assignment agreement for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter pest control with Orkin Services of California Inc. not to exceed $1,500,000
• Budget increase of $1,010,000 for Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. for substance abuse services
• Payment of $550,000 to Housing Authority of Tulare County for permanent supportive housing predevelopment costs

The Board adopted a series of agreements and appointments, including a $7,048,000 contract for specialty mental health services. It also approved funding for supportive housing, capital purchases for the Sheriff’s Office, and several grant applications. The Consent Calendar was approved unanimously (5‑0) and a supervisor recusal motion passed (4‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 4‑33) – 5‑0 vote
• Approved $7,048,000 Specialty Mental Health Services agreement (Resolution 2025‑0378)
• Approved $550,000 pre‑development housing funding for Homekey+ (Resolution 2025‑0380)
• Approved purchase of a storage server for Sheriff’s Office up to $23,000 (Resolution 2025‑0392)
• Approved purchase of two digital full‑body security screening systems up to $425,649 (Resolution 2025‑0393)
• Approved grant application for fire monitoring system at Tulare County Museum up to $20,000 (Resolution 2025‑0373)
• Approved amendment to Kings View substance‑abuse services budget increase $100,000 (Resolution 2025‑0381)
• Approved supervisor recusal due to conflict of interest – 4‑0 vote

Defined Contribution Committee Annual Investment Review Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will approve minutes from its March 10 meeting, consider a request to name an alternate member, and conduct reviews of the Empower and NFP funds. The primary agenda item is the review, consideration, and action on investment options for the county's retirement plan. The meeting will conclude with announcements and set the next meeting for June 9, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the Quarterly Meeting on March 10, 2025
• Consider request from Kevin Mikesell to designate Chad Stapleton as an Alternate
• Empower and NFP fund reviews
• Review, consideration and action on investment options
• Staff/Committee member announcements and future agenda item requests

The Defined Contribution Committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It approved Kevin Mikesell’s request to name Chad Stapleton as an alternate member. The committee approved the investment watchlist and added the American Funds 2065 Target Date R6 fund to it. The meeting was adjourned until the next quarterly meeting on June 9, 2025.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting (all approved)
• Approved Chad Stapleton as alternate member (all approved)
• Approved the investment watchlist (all approved)
• Added American Funds 2065 Target Date R6 to the watchlist (all approved)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved three two‑year extensions for subdivision and parcel maps. It recommended the Board of Supervisors adopt the CEQA Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve a General Plan amendment to change land use to Mixed Use, and change the zone to C‑2. It also approved a zone change to C‑2‑MU and a special use permit for a swap meet, contingent on that zone change.

• Approved two‑year extension for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Tract Map TSM 791 to 12 Jun 2027 (7‑0)
• Approved two‑year extension for Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21‑057 to 22 Feb 2027 (7‑0)
• Approved two‑year extension for Tentative Parcel Map PPM 22‑032 to 22 Mar 2027 (7‑0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors adopt Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for GPA 25‑005 (7‑0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve General Plan Amendment GPA 25‑005 to change land use to Mixed Use (7‑0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Zone Change PZC 25‑004 to C‑2 (7‑0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Zone Change PZC 24‑009 to C‑2‑MU (7‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 24‑074 for swap meet, conditional on Zone Change PZC 24‑009 (7‑0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve a contract for psychiatric services, appoint trustees to public cemetery and water districts, and ratify administrative actions. The meeting includes a closed session regarding workers' compensation litigation.

• Approve agreement with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for up to $600,000 in psychiatric services
• Appoint Lee Fred Bartoletti to the Exeter Public Cemetery District
• Appoint Trelawney Bullis to the Tulare County Water Commission
• Reappoint Domenic Fino to the Tulare County Water Commission
• Reaffirm emergency declaration for Bartlett Park damage from March 2023 storms

The Board approved the consent calendar (items 5‑12) by a 3‑0 vote. It appointed Lee Fred Bartoletti to the Exeter Public Cemetery District board, Trelawney Bullis to the Tulare County Water Commission, reappointed Domenic Fino to the Water Commission, and reappointed Joe Machado to the Kings Mosquito Abatement District. The Board ratified County Administrative Officer actions for February‑April 2025 and reaffirmed the emergency at Bartlett Park. It also approved a $600,000 agreement for short‑term inpatient psychiatric services with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and a cost‑free internship agreement with the University of Southern California.

• Consent calendar (items 5‑12) approved (3‑0)
• Appointed Lee Fred Bartoletti as trustee of Exeter Public Cemetery District (term ends Jan 5 2026)
• Appointed Trelawney Bullis to District 1 of Tulare County Water Commission (term ends Apr 30 2027)
• Reappointed Domenic Fino to Director 4 seat on Tulare County Water Commission (term ends Apr 30 2028)
• Reappointed Joe Machado to Tulare County Trustee seat on Kings Mosquito Abatement District (term ends Jan 4 2027)
• Ratified County Administrative Officer actions for Feb‑Apr 2025 (Resolution 2025‑0359)
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park damage (Resolution 2025‑0360)
• Approved $600,000 agreement with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for short‑term inpatient psychiatric services (Resolution 2025‑0361)

Appeal Hearing Calendar

The Hearing Officer will hold a pre‑hearing at 10:00 a.m. and a hearing at 10:30 a.m. on May 7, 2025 in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. The agenda lists Appeal No. 2025‑001 filed by Christopher Renfro, alleging the Resource Management Agency failed to correct public nuisance(s) on a property within 30 days. The hearing is open to the public under Tulare County Ordinance Code section 1‑31‑1190.

• Appeal No. 2025‑001 – Christopher Renfro alleges the Resource Management Agency failed to correct public nuisance(s) on property within 30 days

T. C Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee will review the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes and continue discussion of the 2025 water bills, with possible action pending. Public comment is allowed on any agenda item, limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will also include member comments and set the date for the next meeting on June 4, 2025.

• Review of April 2, 2025 recorded meeting minutes
• Continued discussion and possible action on 2025 water bills
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Committee member comments
• Scheduling of next meeting for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a remodel contract for the Health and Human Services Agency Tulare District Office and establish an underground utility district on Road 204. The meeting includes public hearings on dairy greenhouse gas emissions and various contract approvals.

• Proposed contract award to Oral E Micham Inc. for the HHSA Tulare District Office Remodel Project not to exceed $4,500,000
• Public hearing to establish Underground Utility District No. 1 to underground 4,000 feet of conductors on Road 204
• Public hearing on the 2024 Final Report of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairies and Feedlots for 2023
• Grant agreement with Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. not to exceed $106,996
• Amendment to Agreement No. 30913 for East Orosi Water System administrator services to increase funding to $994,544

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a categorical exemption for the 2024 greenhouse‑gas emissions report from dairies and feedlots and authorized the creation of Underground Utility District No. 1 to underground utility lines along Road 204. The board also cleared the consent calendar items, adopted several agency agreements and reappointments, and approved a $170,000 salary for the Regional Transit Agency Executive Director and a $4.5 million contract award after denying a bid protest.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑0332, categorical exemption for dairy/ feedlot greenhouse‑gas report (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑0333, formation of Underground Utility District No. 1 and undergrounding on Road 204 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7‑18 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Agreement 28989 for Bloomberg Terminal, up to $28,320 per year (5‑0)
• Approved audit request for Alpine Village‑Sequoia Crest Community Services District (5‑0)
• Reappointed Scott Powell to the Resource Conservation District (5‑0)
• Approved $4.5 million contract award to Oral E Micham Inc. after denying bid protest (5‑0)
• Approved $170,000 salary for the Regional Transit Agency Executive Director (5‑0)

Regular Meeting - SJVIA - CANCELED

The SJVIA Board Meeting previously scheduled for May 2, 2025, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on May 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County of Tulare Board Chambers.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings to approve fee changes for the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer and a $2,500 tuition fee for the Sheriff’s CORE Academy for FY 2025/26. It will also adopt the Solid Waste Department’s proposed maximum collection and ancillary rates for Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Additional consent‑calendar items include agreements for seed certification inspections, a boating safety aid program, and several appointments.

• Approve fee changes for the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, effective July 1, 2025
• Approve Sheriff’s CORE Academy tuition fee of $2,500 for Fiscal Year 2025/26, effective July 1, 2025
• Approve Solid Waste Department franchise hauler maximum collection and ancillary rates for Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026
• Approve $283 agreement with the California Crop Improvement Association for seed certification inspections, effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026
• Approve $256,932 financial aid agreement with California State Parks Division for boating safety programs for FY 2025/26

The Board unanimously approved fee changes for the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, the Sheriff’s CORE Academy tuition, and Solid Waste collection rates. The Consent Calendar items, including several appointments and agreements, were also approved. A budget adjustment raising the Motorola CAD/RMS contract cost by $427,423.34 was adopted with the required four‑fifths vote. Additional health, housing, and public safety agreements were approved.

• Approved Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer fee changes (Resolution 2025‑0299) 5‑0
• Approved Sheriff’s CORE Academy tuition fee of $2,500 (Resolution 2025‑0300) 5‑0
• Approved Solid Waste maximum collection and ancillary rates (Resolution 2025‑0301) 5‑0
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8‑34 (Resolution 2025‑0302‑0328) 5‑0
• Approved $283 agreement with CCIA for seed certification inspections (Resolution 2025‑0302) 5‑0
• Approved amendment to Motorola CAD/RMS agreement increasing cost by $427,423.34 (Resolution 2025‑0328) 4/5 vote
• Approved $500,000 skilled nursing services agreement with GHC of San Jacinto (Resolution 2025‑0318) 5‑0
• Approved $490,573 Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Grant (Resolution 2025‑0319) 5‑0

Planning Commission

The commission approved Special Use Permit PSP 24‑065 for Foxtail Solar, allowing a 55 MW solar array and a 55 MW battery energy storage system on about 450 acres, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration, vote 7‑0. It also approved several parcel‑map exemptions and a zone variance, all unanimously 7‑0. The proposed zone change and special‑use permit for the Galloway/Eric Tange site were deferred to the May 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Special Use Permit PSP 24‑065 for 55 MW solar array & 55 MW BESS (7‑0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24‑050 with waiver for final map (7‑0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑004 with required final map (7‑0)
• Approved Zone Variance PZV 25‑012 (7‑0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑007 with required final map (7‑0)
• Deferred Zone Change PZC 24‑009 and Special Use Permit PSP 24‑074 to May 14, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration consistent with CEQA for PSP 24‑065 (7‑0)

SPECIAL MEETING - April 23, 2025

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will convene a special meeting on April 22‑23, 2025. During the meeting, board members will attend a series of state advocacy meetings in Sacramento. The schedule includes meetings with the offices of Assembly Member Ellis, Senator Caballero, the Department of Water Resources, Senator Grove, Senator Hurtado, Assembly Member Macedo, the California Natural Resources Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers.

• 10:00 am – Office of Assembly Member Ellis, 1021 O St. Suite 5350, Sacramento
• 10:45 am – Office of Senator Caballero, 1021 O St. Suite 7620, Sacramento
• 1:30 pm – Department of Water Resources, 3310 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
• 3:30 pm – Office of Senator Grove, 1021 O St. Suite 7150, Sacramento
• 4:30 pm – Office of Senator Hurtado, 1021 O St. Suite 6510, Sacramento

SPECIAL MEETING - April 22, 2025

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors special meeting includes a schedule of state advocacy meetings in Sacramento on April 22‑23, 2025. Board members will meet with the offices of Assembly Member Ellis, Senator Caballero, the Department of Water Resources, Senator Grove, Senator Hurtado, Assembly Member Macedo, the California Natural Resources Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers. No other agenda items are listed. The purpose is to conduct advocacy with state officials.

• 10:00 am – Office of Assembly Member Ellis, 1021 O St. Suite 5350, Sacramento
• 10:45 am – Office of Senator Caballero, 1021 O St. Suite 7620, Sacramento
• 1:30 pm – Department of Water Resources, 3310 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
• 3:30 pm – Office of Senator Grove, 1021 O St. Suite 7150, Sacramento
• 4:30 pm – Office of Senator Hurtado, 1021 O St. Suite 6510, Sacramento

City Selection Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to fill two representative positions. The body will consider appointments for a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) alternate and a member for the County of Tulare CAL-ID/Random Access Network (RAN) Board.

• Appointment of a City Member Alternate to LAFCO (Nomination: Vice Mayor Stephen C. Harrell)
• Appointment of a City Member to the County of Tulare CAL-ID/Random Access Network (RAN) Board (Nomination: Mayor Greg Meister)
• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will convene to hear applications regarding property assessments and consider a closed session for equalization deliberations.

• Hearings for JWK Holdings Inc. (APNs 075-300-069-000, 075-300-070-000)
• Hearings for Cottonwood Commercial Properties LP (APNs 081-150-002-000, 085-240-009-000, 097-041-019-000, 097-041-020-000)
• Hearings for Dutch Bros LLC (APN 800-269-892-000)
• Closed session for Equalization Hearing Deliberations
• Withdrawal Calendar items

The Assessment Appeals Board approved the withdrawal calendar for several pending applications and accepted the assessor’s stipulated assessment values for multiple properties, including PolymerPak LLC with a total value of $7,461,214. The board denied Tulare Hospitality Investors LLC for non‑appearance and postponed hearings for Thrifty Payless Inc. (Rite‑Aid) and BT‑OH LLC to July 21, 2025. All votes were recorded as 3‑0 in favor of the actions.

• Accepted withdrawal calendar for JWK Holdings Inc. (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for Henderson Prospect LP (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for JUM LLC (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal calendar for Cottonwood Commercial Properties LP (3‑0)
• Accepted assessor’s stipulated values for PolymerPak LLC ($7,461,214) (3‑0)
• Denied Tulare Hospitality Investors LLC for non‑appearance (3‑0)
• Postponed Thrifty Payless Inc. (Rite‑Aid) hearing to July 21, 2025 (pulled from calendar)
• Postponed BT‑OH LLC hearing to July 21, 2025 (pulled from calendar)

Canceled -Flood Control Commission

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or acted upon. The public may still comment on any matters not on the agenda, but the commission cannot consider those items at this time.

Homeless Task Force Meeting

The Task Force on Homelessness will meet to review the HHAP 6 Encampment Resolution and a preview of the Pathway Home Amendment. The meeting includes presentations from the Visalia Rescue Mission and the HHSA.

• Vote to approve March meeting minutes
• Discussion on Pathway Home Amendment preview for May
• Presentation on HHAP 6 Encampment Resolution by Letica Hinojosa (KTHA) and Noah Whitaker (HHSA)
• Presentation and tour of Mobile Shower Unit by Michael Simmons (VRM)
• Presentation by Visalia Rescue Mission

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force approved the minutes from its March 2025 meeting. No other items required a vote; the remaining agenda items were informational presentations and updates. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

AAC Subcommittee-Canceled

The Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on a request to acquire property by eminent domain for the Avenue 280 Widening Project, authorizing a $64,900 deposit for compensation. It will also adopt several consent‑calendar items, including appointments, ordinance suspensions, and funding agreements. Additional presentations and a closed‑session legal briefing are scheduled.

• Public hearing to authorize eminent domain acquisition for Avenue 280 Widening Project, with $64,900 deposit
• Adopt ordinance suspending motor vehicle portion of Local Preference (Section 1-03-1301) through Dec 31 2028
• Approve $6,100 Summer Food Service Program agreement with CA Dept. of Education
• Approve $637,238 funding agreement with CA Dept. of Housing and Community Development for transitional housing programs
• Approve personnel resolution for Sheriff’s Correctional Cadet position with $76,174 annual salary

The Board voted 4‑0 to authorize a $64,900 deposit for eminent‑domain acquisition of the subject property needed for the Avenue 280 Widening Project, Segment 2. It also approved the consent calendar items, appointed new members to county boards, adopted an ordinance suspending a motor‑vehicle preference code, reaffirmed emergency declarations for storm‑damaged infrastructure, and approved several funding agreements for housing and nutrition programs.

• Approved $64,900 deposit for eminent‑domain acquisition for Avenue 280 Widening Project (4‑0) (Res 2025‑0276/0277)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5‑20 (4‑0) (routine approvals)
• Appointed Anshuman Srivastava to Tulare County Behavioral Health Board (term to 12/31/2027)
• Approved amended Conflict of Interest Code for Tulare County Schools Self Insurance Authority
• Adopted ordinance suspending motor‑vehicle portion of Ordinance Code §1‑03‑1301 Local Preference through 12/31/2028
• Reaffirmed emergency for Bartlett Park storm damage (4/5ths vote) (Res 2025‑0284)
• Approved $6,100 agreement with CA Dept. of Education for Summer Food Service Program (Res 2025‑0286)
• Approved $637,238 funding agreement with CA Dept. of Housing for Transitional Housing and Housing Navigation programs (Res 2025‑0287)

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Water Commission will hear a presentation on Senate Bill 556 Floodplain Restoration by Logan Robertson Huecker, PhD. The board will receive a drought update and reports from the Legislative Subcommittee and staff, including topics on SGMA implementation and commission terms. Public comment is allowed on agenda items when they are discussed.

• Senate Bill 556 Floodplain Restoration presentation
• Drought update
• Legislative Subcommittee reports (discussion, possible action)
• Staff reports on SGMA implementation, commission terms, and requirements

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Tulare County Audit Committee meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025, was canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place because the meeting will not occur. The notice includes standard ADA accessibility information and public comment procedures, but these are moot due to the cancellation.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to adopt proposed fee adjustments for the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency's Public Guardian, Health Operations, and Environmental Health divisions and authorize their implementation on July 1, 2025. Several consent‑calendar items will be approved, including a real‑estate brokerage agreement with MD Graham & Associates and a CEQA exemption for the Goshen Fire Station project. Additional items include capital equipment purchases, a license bundle for the Sheriff’s Office, and a traffic “No Stopping” designation on Mountain Road 99.

• Adopt and authorize fee adjustments for the Health & Human Services Agency divisions, effective July 1, 2025 (Item 5).
• Approve a five‑year real‑estate brokerage services agreement with MD Graham and Associates, Inc. (Item 7).
• Find the Goshen Fire Station Project at 31041 Robinson Road exempt from CEQA review and set bid opening for May 15, 2025 (Item 8).
• Approve capital purchase of network telecommunications equipment up to $115,685 (Item 13).
• Increase Axon Enterprise license bundle cost by $555,555, raising total to $16,710,917 (Item 21).

The Board adopted new fee structures for the Health & Human Services Agency divisions with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the consent calendar covering items 6 through 21. Several agency agreements and contract amendments were approved, including a lease with Kaweah Delta Health Care District that passed 4‑0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved HHSA fee adjustments (Resolution 2025‑0256) – 5‑0
• Approved Consent Calendar items 6‑21 (Resolution 2025‑0257) – 5‑0
• Approved agreement with MD Graham and Associates for brokerage services (Resolution 2025‑0258)
• Approved categorical exemption for Goshen Fire Station Project (Resolution 2025‑0259)
• Approved amendment to Agreement 31181 adding $78,411 housing grant (Resolution 2025‑0266)
• Approved amendment to US Army Corps of Engineers contract for Lake Kaweah, increasing total to $254,291.96 (Resolution 2025‑0269)
• Approved termination of Agreement 32080 and lease with Kaweah Delta Health Care District, including $3,000,000 allowance and $61,499.04 broker commission (Resolution 2025‑0272) – 4‑0
• Approved amendment to Axon Enterprise agreement increasing cost by $555,555 (Resolution 2025‑0271)

T. C Water Commission Legislative SubCommittee

The subcommittee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on 2025 water bills. The agenda includes a review of several proposed state bills regarding groundwater sustainability, water quality, and tribal water uses.

• AAB 293: Groundwater sustainability agency board membership and economic interest disclosures
• AB 362: Inclusion of tribal water uses as beneficial uses under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
• AB 1102: Sea level and groundwater rise risk assessments for new developments near contaminated sites
• SB 454: Creation of a PFAS Mitigation Fund for water suppliers and wastewater operators
• SB 599: Temporary diversion of flood flows for groundwater recharge

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider proposed fee adjustments for county parks and approve several contracts, including a security services agreement and agreements with health agencies. The meeting will also include reaffirmations of previous emergency declarations and a closed session on litigation.

• Public hearing on FY 2025/26 park fee adjustments
• Amendment to security services agreement with Fuentes Security Services ($4,083,247 increase)
• Agreement with Purdue University Global for nursing program ($0)
• Agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital for psychiatric services (up to $800,000)
• Acceptance of CalRecycle grant funding ($119,626)

The Board adopted new park vendor fee structures and approved the FY 2025/26 fee summary for Single‑Day and Year‑Round permits. It also confirmed several appointments, increased a security services contract by $4,083,247, accepted a $119,626 grant for illegal‑dumping cleanup, and set the adoption date for an ordinance suspending a motor‑vehicle code provision. All actions were taken with the recorded votes where provided.

• Approved FY 2025/26 park vendor fee adjustments (Resolution 2025‑0235) – 5‑0 vote
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4‑19 (Resolution 2025‑0234) – 5‑0 vote
• Appointed Araceli Ochoa to Farmersville homelessness task force (Resolution 2025‑0236)
• Increased Fuentes Security Services contract by $4,083,247 (Resolution 2025‑0238)
• Appointed Allison Shuklian as Local Enforcement Hearing Officer (Resolution 2025‑0242)
• Approved $800,000 BHC Sierra Vista Hospital psychiatric services agreement (Resolution 2025‑0245)
• Accepted $119,626 CalRecycle grant for illegal‑dumping cleanup (Resolution 2025‑0250)
• Set adoption of ordinance to suspend motor‑vehicle portion of Ordinance Code §1‑03‑1301 (Resolution 2025‑0252) – 5‑0 vote

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission will vote on categorical exemptions for two parcel map proposals and a final site plan for a duplex. The exemptions allow subdivision of a 2.2‑acre site at 23268 Avenue 178 in Porterville and approval of a duplex rental on 30767 Markham Road in Visalia. The commission will also conditionally approve an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for a convenience‑store development on the southeast corner of Avenue 280/Caldwell Avenue and Road 140/Lovers Lane.

• Approve Categorical Exemption for Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25‑001 to divide 2.2‑acre site at 23268 Avenue 178, Porterville (R‑A‑43 Rural Residential zone).
• Approve Categorical Exemption for Final Site Plan No. PSR 24‑001 for a duplex rental on 30767 Markham Road, Visalia (R‑A‑12.5 Rural Residential zone).
• Approve addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration and conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24‑051 for an 11.86‑acre site at southeast corner of Avenue 280/Caldwell Avenue and Road 140/Lovers Lane (C‑3 Service Commercial zone).

The commission approved a categorical exemption for Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25‑001. It also conditionally approved Final Site Plan No. PSR 24‑001 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 24‑051. Votes were 7‑0 for the first two items and 5‑1 (with one abstention) for the third.

• Approved categorical exemption for Tentative Parcel Map PPM 25‑001 (7‑0)
• Approved categorical exemption for Final Site Plan PSR 24‑001 (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map PPM 24‑051 (5‑1, 1 abstain)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to accept annual progress reports on the county's General Plan and Housing Element. The meeting also includes decisions on road widening contracts, health program funding, and regional broadband grants.

• Public hearing on 2024 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports
• Right-of-Way Contract for Avenue 280 Widening Project - Segment 2 with Laro Family Trust for $108,300
• Right-of-Way Contract for Avenue 280 Widening Project - Segment 2 with Toor Living Trust for $171,000
• Funding increase of $616,737 for the Women, Infants, and Children Program
• Regional grant application MOU for broadband projects with Fresno, Madera, Merced, and Kings counties

The Board adopted the 2024 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports with a 4‑0 vote. It authorized staff to seek Congressionally Directed Spending for FY2026 projects, also passing 4‑0. The consent calendar items 4‑15 were approved, including right‑of‑way contracts for the Avenue 280 widening project and multiple memoranda of understanding for climate resilience, broadband grants, and gun‑violence enforcement.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑0217 to accept 2024 General Plan and Housing Element reports (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑0218 to authorize staff to apply for FY2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4‑15 (except item #4 removed) (4‑0)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Contract with Carmen Laro II and Monica Laro for Avenue 280 widening, $108,300 (Resolution 2025‑0223)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Contract with Santokh S. Toor and Arpinder K. Toor for Avenue 280 widening, $171,000 (Resolution 2025‑0224)
• Approved MOU with Allensworth Progressive Association for climate‑resilience model (Resolution 2025‑0225)
• Approved MOU with Fresno, Madera, Merced and Kings counties for regional broadband grant (Resolution 2025‑0226/0227)
• Approved MOU with Tulare County Agencies Regional Gun Violence Enforcement Team (Resolution 2025‑0228)

Homeless Task Force Meeting

The Task Force on Homelessness will meet to review updates on the Brown Act and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) 6. The body will also receive a presentation from Jackson House and vote on the February 19, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Vote to approve February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation from Martha Chacon of Jackson House
• Discussion on Brown Act Amendment update with Deputy County Counsel Eric Scott
• Discussion on Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) 6 with Bradley Cottingham

The Homeless Task Force met on March 19, 2025, called to order at 1:40 pm and completed round‑table introductions. The board approved the February meeting minutes; no vote totals were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational presentations and discussions, and the task force adjourned at 3:12 pm.

• Approved February meeting minutes (vote tally not recorded)

Cancelled-Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation was made by the Chair in consultation with the RMA Associate Director.

• Meeting cancelled for March 19, 2025
• Cancelled by Chair in consultation with RMA Associate Director

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several agency agreements, including mental health services and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes appointments to county committees and the discharge of over $6.8 million in old restitution fines.

• Agreement with Imperial Locum Services, A.P.C. for psychiatric services not to exceed $5,000,000
• Discharge of $6,842,350.85 in restitution fines older than 10 years per Assembly Bill 1186
• Engineering services contract with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Avenue 56 restoration up to $1,192,743
• Microsoft 365 GCC G5 Licensing purchase increase not to exceed $5,516,000
• Contract with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for striping improvements for $235,454.60

Personnel Hearing

The Tulare County Personnel Hearing Panel meets on March 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Human Resources & Development building, 2500 W. Burrel Avenue, Visalia. After a 15‑minute public comment period, the panel will enter a closed session to consider Item A, which concerns the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee under Government Code §54957. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session Item A – discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee (Gov’t Code §54957)
• Public comment period – total of 15 minutes, max 3 minutes per speaker

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will meet to authorize the issuance of replacement warrants, reappoint a member to an aging council, award a solid waste contract, and approve the purchase of a livescan machine. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations.

• Authorize issuance of replacement warrants totaling $197,473.16
• Reappoint Betsey Foote to the Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
• Award Solid Waste Safety Improvement Project contract to All Commercial Fence, Inc. (up to $294,035)
• Approve purchase of one livescan machine for Sheriff's Office (up to $24,004)
• Acknowledge termination of two ActVNet school safety software sublicense agreements

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Committee will consider investment options for its retirement plans and vote on designating alternates for two members. It will also approve the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting and review several policy and plan documents. The meeting includes public comment, updates on the Empower program, and announcements about upcoming conferences.

• Consider request from Christopher Glidden to designate Michael Reeves as an alternate
• Consider request from Hal Cypert to designate Eric Martin as an alternate
• Approve minutes from the Quarterly Meeting on December 9, 2024
• Review, consideration, and action on investment options
• 457 Plan Review as of 12/31/24

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Water Commission will meet to receive a presentation from LAFCO and review drought and legislative updates. The body will discuss SGMA implementation, commission terms, and commission requirements.

• LAFCO presentation by Executive Officer Benjamin Giuliani
• Drought update including bottled water program and well permit data
• SGMA implementation discussion
• Review of Commission member terms and vacancies
• Discussion of SB 552 plan updates and well data improvements

Canceled-T. C Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025 was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were discussed or decided. No public comment on agenda items took place.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several high-value contracts for infrastructure and health services. The meeting includes decisions on emergency declarations, grant applications for housing and transportation, and board appointments.

• Contract award to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for Avenue 144 and Road 96 Roundabout Project: $2,246,310.80
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for children and adolescent mental health services: up to $21,475,000
• Agreement with CA Dept of Public Health Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division: up to $1,683,128
• Grant application for CalHome homeownership programs: up to $2,500,000
• Grant application for Orange Belt Corridor Safety Feasibility Study Project: up to $500,000

SPECIAL Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors special meeting on February 27, 2025 includes a series of federal advocacy meetings in Washington, DC. The agenda lists specific times and locations for meetings with a county lobbyist and several congressional and Senate offices. No decisions or votes are indicated; the agenda is purely informational.

• 9:00 am – Meeting with David Wetmore, Tulare County lobbyist at 601 New Jersey Ave NW
• 11:00 am – Office of Congressman Costa (CA‑21) at 45 Independence Ave SW, Suite 2081
• 1:00 pm – Federal Emergency Management Agency at 400 C Street SW / 500 C Street SW
• 2:30 pm – Office of Congressman Fong (CA‑20) at 27 Independence Ave SE, Suite 243
• 4:00 pm – White House Intergovernmental Affairs at 1650 17th St NW, Suite TBD

SPECIAL Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special meeting consisting of a series of advocacy appointments in Washington, DC. The itinerary includes meetings with federal agency officials and congressional representatives.

• Meeting with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Meeting with White House Intergovernmental Affairs
• Meetings with offices of Congressmen Costa, Fong, and Valado
• Meetings with offices of Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff
• Meeting with House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding property assessment applications. The board will also consider a reconsideration request from Nomoto Investments, LLC and review a withdrawal calendar.

• Hearings for Sandridge Partners covering multiple applications (2023-00084 through 2023-00144)
• Hearings for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. covering applications 2023-00250 through 2023-00256
• Reconsideration hearing for Nomoto Investments, LLC regarding applications 2023-00197 through 2023-00205
• Review of the Withdrawal Calendar

Homeless Task Force Meeting

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force will meet on February 19, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Members will vote to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting and discuss technology and streaming changes for future meetings. The session also includes presentations on care courts, the county housing element, and updates from HHSA and other partners. Public comment is allowed with a three‑minute limit per speaker.

• Approve meeting minutes for January 15, 2025 (vote)
• Discuss task force meeting technology and streaming changes
• Care Court presentation
• Tulare County Housing Element presentation
• Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) update

Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee will convene to review the RVLP process and establish committee goals and priorities. The meeting is a regular session with no specific decisions or votes scheduled.

• Review of RVLP Process
• Discussion of AAC Subcommittee Goals & Priorities
• Public Comments period
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will discuss the State of the County and a variety of agency contracts. The body is deciding on architectural services for a mental health housing facility and funding for behavioral health rehabilitation.

• Architectural design agreement for Mental Health Supportive Housing Facility Project with Chas Rhoads Architecture not to exceed $1,240,500
• Agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions for behavioral health rehabilitation services not to exceed $9,900,000
• Residential relocation expenses for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2 not to exceed $300,000
• Forgiveness of Community Development Block Grant Program loans totaling $916,955
• Grant applications for Community Wildfire Defense and Flood Mitigation programs

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider approving agreements for mental health services, road repairs, and emergency declarations related to past storms and fires. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss property negotiations and a potential appointment for the County Health Officer.

• Approve $4.1M agreement for mental health services
• Approve $2.3M agreement for South County mental health services
• Approve $600K agreement for skilled nursing services
• Reaffirm local emergencies for storms and fires
• Approve General Plan Amendment for Traver expansion

Tulare County Water Commission- Canceled

The Tulare County Water Commission meeting set for February 10, 2025 did not take place. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Canceled-T. C Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

The meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Supervisors will hold two public hearings to tabulate ballots from record owners in the proposed boundaries of Assessment District No. 24‑835‑GOSHEN and Assessment District No. 24‑835R‑GOSHEN. Depending on the vote, the Board may approve the engineer’s report, assessment diagram, budget form and levy assessments for storm drainage or public roadways, or continue the tabulation at a later time. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with routine appointments, contract amendments, and service agreements, plus a closed‑session discussion of potential litigation related to the assessment districts.

• Public hearing to tabulate ballots and decide on forming Assessment District 24‑835‑GOSHEN (storm drainage)
• Public hearing to tabulate ballots and decide on forming Assessment District 24‑835R‑GOSHEN (public roadways)
• Amendment to Agreement No. 31718 with Forcum Mackey Construction, Inc. for the Sheriff Morgue Project, increasing amount to $5,889,962
• Enterprise Agreement with Esri for GIS software licenses, up to $937,507
• Agreement with Kings View for specialty mental health services, up to $2,096,084

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to authorize the acquisition of private property for the Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2. The Board will also consider a zone change and subdivision map for a rural residential development in Exeter.

• Authorize eminent domain for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2 (up to $183,300 total)
• Public hearing to approve Zone Change PZC 24-006 and Tentative Subdivision Map TSM 24-001
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 31450 with AP Architects, Inc. ($52,800 increase)
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 31862 with Gramercy Court ($400,000 not to exceed)
• Approve capital asset purchase of security badge printer ($8,000 not to exceed)

City Selection Committee

The City Selection Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, approve the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting, and consider two appointments to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Citizens Advisory Committee. One appointment is to reappoint Dennis Mederos or select a new city representative, and the other is to name an alternate member, both for terms ending January 31, 2028.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the City Selection Committee for 2025
• Approve minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting
• Reappoint Dennis Mederos or appoint a new city representative to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Citizens Advisory Committee (term ends Jan 31, 2028)
• Appoint an alternate member to the same advisory committee (term ends Jan 31, 2028)

Flood Control Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will consider several informational updates on flood projects, including the Antelope Creek Siphon and Kings River Channel Cleanup. The meeting also includes routine items such as ethics training and the approval of previous meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes from the October 16 meeting
• Ethics training for commission members
• Update on Antelope Creek Siphon Project
• Update on Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project
• Update on Kings River Channel Cleanup Project

Special Homeless Task Force Meeting

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet on January 15, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes, and votes to approve three voting‑member positions: a veteran representative (Cecil Webster), a City of Exeter representative (Chief John Hall), and a City of Porterville representative (A.J. Rivas). The meeting also features video presentations on coordinated care and the Behavioral Health Services Act.

• Approve November 2024 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve Veteran Representative – Voluntary Voting Member (Cecil Webster)
• Vote to approve City of Exeter – Jurisdictional Voting Member (Chief John Hall)
• Vote to approve City of Porterville – Jurisdictional Voting Member (A.J. Rivas)
• Show Coordinated Care video (https://vimeo.com/1029740000) and Behavioral Health Services Act video (https://vimeo.com/1029742027)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and review updates on the RVLP. The meeting will include public comments and committee member updates.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance revisions
• RVLP Subcommittee Update
• Review of November 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public Comments period
• Committee member updates

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on a consent calendar appointing members to various district boards and commissions. It will ratify two grant agreements for insurance‑fraud programs totaling $1.08 million, approve a $720,000 forensic pathology services amendment, and adopt a recycled‑products procurement policy. Additional items include a lease amendment for Visalia Government Plaza and a $325,000 sustainable‑transportation grant application. The meeting also includes closed‑session discussions on pending litigation.

• Approve Grant Award Agreement for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program – up to $911,504
• Approve Grant Award Agreement for Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program – up to $172,685
• Approve amendment to Agreement No. 31037 for forensic pathology services – up to $720,000
• Approve amendment to Lease Agreement No. 31968 for 10,245 sq ft at 5957 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia
• Approve submission of $325,000 grant application for Monson‑Sultana Complete Streets project (local match $37,278)

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission will review a drought update that includes recent well permit numbers and bottled‑water program enrollment. It will hear Legislative Subcommittee reports on the County Legislative Platform water sections. Staff will present updates on SGMA implementation, commission member terms, and commission requirements. No formal actions are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible action.

• Drought Update – 2023, 2024, and 2022 well permits issued; bottled‑water program enrollment totals
• Legislative Subcommittee Reports – County Legislative Platform – Water Sections
• SGMA Implementation – probationary hearing dates: Tule Subbasin Sep 17, 2024; Kaweah Subbasin Jan 7, 2025
• Commission Terms – member term end dates (e.g., Tricia Stever Blattler 4/30/2025, Eric Quinley 4/30/2026)
• Commission Requirements – reminders and compliance items

Audit Committee - CANCELED

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a swearing-in ceremony and elect its 2025 leadership. The meeting includes several high-value contract awards for road repairs and emergency water supply projects, as well as various board appointments.

• Contract award to Archer Civil Construction LLC for 2024 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 2: $8,353,328.78
• Contract award to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. for West Goshen Emergency Water Supply Consolidation Project: $2,443,185
• Contract award to Archer Civil Construction LLC for Road 64 Improvement Project: $2,135,953.70
• Agreement with Disasters, Inc. for FEMA project management services: up to $13,512,065
• Amendment to Sicuro Data Analytics, LLC agreement increasing total to $2,041,365