Tulare County, CA

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

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

• Meeting canceled; next meeting September 9, 2026

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

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

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

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting - CANCELED

Task Force On Homelessness

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

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

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

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

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

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

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

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee

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

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the placement of delinquent water and sewer service fees on the tax rolls for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, and the East Orosi Community Services District. The Board will also convene as the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District to discuss collecting wastewater service fees via tax rolls.

• Public hearing on delinquent fees for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2 and East Orosi Community Services District
• Public hearing on wastewater service fee collection for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District
• Contract award to Forcum-Mackey Construction, Inc. for Animal Services Expansion Project not to exceed $1,439,000
• Funding of $200,000 for the Step Up #LEAD Work Experience Program
• Agreement increase of $16,347.55 for the Ag Commissioner Fence Project at 4437 South Laspina St., Tulare

The Board of Supervisors approved resolutions to place delinquent water and sewer service fees for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, as well as the East Orosi Community Services District, on the 2026/2027 tax roll. Additionally, the Board approved the collection of wastewater service fees for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District.

• Approved placing delinquent water/sewer fees for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2 on 2026/2027 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved placing delinquent water/sewer fees for East Orosi Community Services District on 2026/2027 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved wastewater service fee collection for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (4-0)
• Awarded $1,439,000 Animal Services Expansion Project contract to Forcum-Mackey Construction, Inc.
• Approved $1M agreement with CA Dept of Housing and Community Development for affordable housing
• Approved $500,000 agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. for substance use treatment
• Approved $200,000 funding for Step Up #LEAD Work Experience Program
• Reappointed Tim Peltzer to Southern Tulare County Citrus Pest Control District

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will meet to review the annual assessment of the tax roll. The board will conduct hearings for three specific property tax applications and process a withdrawal calendar.

• Annual Assessment of the Tax Roll presented by Tara K. Freitas
• Hearing for Raymond Handling Concepts (Application No. 2024-00064)
• Hearing for Chandi & Josan Petroleum Inc. (Application No. 2024-00142)
• Hearing for Hughes Frances Lane (TR) (FLH TR) (Application No. 2024-00144)
• Review of the Withdrawal Calendar

San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA)

The board will approve the meeting agenda and the May 1, 2026 minutes, then consider a retroactive reclassification of $272,000 and a $7 million increase in appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It will receive updates on cash‑flow projections, the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget, and several consultant reports on medical, dental, vision experience and pharmacy utilization. Public comment is permitted, and the board will review plan renewal information for FY 2027.

• Approve agenda (Action Item)
• Approve minutes from Board Meeting of May 1, 2026 (Action Item)
• Approve retroactive reclass of $272,000 and increase appropriations by $7,000,000 for FY 2026 (Action Item)
• Receive proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 (Information Item)
• Receive consultant reports on medical, dental, vision experience and pharmacy utilization (Information Items)

Flood Control Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Flood Control Commission will hear a budget presentation, consider a resolution to allow remote meeting attendance, and potentially declare a commissioner seat vacant due to attendance. Staff will provide updates on flood control projects including Sultana Storm Drain, Kings River Channel, and Antelope Creek. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling for October.

• Resolution to allow remote meeting attendance
• Potential declaration of commissioner seat vacancy
• Update on Sultana Storm Drain Improvements and Recharge Project
• Update on Kings River Channel Cleanup Project
• Update on Flood Control Capital Improvement Program

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Tulare County Water Commission-Regular

The Tulare County Water Commission will review presentations on the California SAFER Drinking Water Program, the Golden Mussel, and drought updates. The agenda includes reports on the East Orosi water and sewer consolidation projects, legislative tracking, and commission member terms.

• Presentation: California SAFER Drinking Water Program
• Presentation: Golden Mussel Update
• Drought Update: Tanks and Hauled Water Program
• Drought Update: Bottled Water Program
• Staff Report: SGMA Implementation

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from April 9, 2026, accept the Independence Confirmation, and adopt the updated Internal Audit Charter. The main action item is selecting and approving the audits to be performed from the Fiscal Year 2027 Audit Plan.

• Approve minutes from April 9, 2026
• Review and accept the Independence Confirmation
• Review and accept the updated Internal Audit Charter
• Select and approve audits from the FY2027 Audit Plan

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee-Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission Legislative Subcommittee will discuss and possibly take action on the 2026 Water Bills. Other agenda items include approval of March 4 meeting minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Water Bills
• Approval of March 4, 2026, recorded meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts, lease agreements for office spaces, and the establishment of a behavioral health housing program. The meeting also includes the reappointment of several board members and a proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

• Courier services agreement with Peninsula Messenger Services of Central California, Inc. not to exceed $892,547
• Establishment of Behavioral Health Services Act Housing Interventions Room and Board Operators Program with FY 2026/2027 expenditures up to $1,350,000
• Agreement with Everbridge Inc. for emergency mass notification services not to exceed $100,364
• Quitclaim Deed for real property at Assessor’s Parcel No. 182-350-011 on Foster Dr., Tulare, to the City of Tulare
• Amendment to Assessor/Clerk Recorder Relocation Project agreement increasing amount by $293,542.40 to $6,858,542.40

The Board of Supervisors approved the Consent Calendar containing multiple routine items. Key actions included authorizing fire safety grants, renewing office leases, and establishing a behavioral health housing program.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 5 through 39 (4-0)
• Authorized Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for smoke detectors up to $15,624
• Approved Quitclaim Deed for property on Foster Dr. to the City of Tulare
• Approved Peninsula Messenger Services contract for courier services up to $892,547
• Approved extension of Genoa Healthcare LLC pharmacy lease at 522 E. Tulare Ave.
• Approved budget increase for HHSA Tulare District Office Remodel Project to $4,745,936
• Approved Assessor/Clerk Recorder Relocation Project budget increase to $6,858,542.40
• Established Behavioral Health Services Act Housing Interventions Room and Board Operators Program

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider approving over $10 million in contracts for health services, library remodeling, and public safety equipment, along with reappointments to advisory committees.

• Approve $1.27M for lead poisoning prevention
• Approve $1.09M for Fire Department vehicle purchase
• Approve $102.8K for Alpaugh Library remodel
• Approve $7.16M for psychiatric services
• Reappoint members to advisory committees

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar containing numerous administrative actions. These included budget adjustments for the Agricultural Commissioner, insurance renewals, and several contract amendments for health and probation services.

• Approved $200,000 budget adjustment for Agricultural Commissioner capital projects (5-0)
• Approved orange inspection service agreement up to $102,000 (5-0)
• Approved irrigation district assessment collection agreements (5-0)
• Reappointed several members to advisory committees (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of various County insurance policies (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2001 GMC Command Vehicle Box Truck for $1.09 (5-0)
• Approved Alpaugh Library Remodel Project budget increase of $102,753.18 (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 grant claim for electric vehicles (5-0)

Task Force on Homelessness

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet to approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss the Behavioral Health Services Act. The group will also review a legal alert regarding immigration status and HUD grants, and set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from May 20, 2026
• Presentation on the Behavioral Health Services Act
• Discussion on a legal alert regarding immigration status and HUD grants
• Discussion and possible vote on upcoming meeting dates for July through December 2026
• Public comment period available online, by mail, or in person

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors meets June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM in open session after a closed session. They will consider a consent calendar that includes approving three Active Transportation Program grant applications totaling $49.4M, several health and human services contracts, and a resolution on healthcare worker minimum wage. The board also will consider a new administrative regulation for remote public access during Brown Act meetings per SB 707.

• Authorize submission of three grant applications to California Transportation Commission's Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 for projects in Cutler-Orosi, Earlimart, and Strathmore; estimated total project cost $49,402,674
• Approve agreement with GHC of Anberry, LLC dba Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for skilled nursing services, not to exceed $3,600,000
• Approve agreement with Kings View for field-based mental health services, not to exceed $3,821,418
• Approve Personnel Resolution for compensation changes due to healthcare worker minimum wage requirement (SB 525), effective June 28, 2026
• Approve agreement with Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District for Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer services, not to exceed $350,489

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar containing multiple healthcare and public safety agreements. They also adopted new administrative procedures for remote public access during meetings.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4 through 17 (5-0)
• Approved new Administrative Regulation for remote public access disruptions (5-0)
• Directed legal counsel to defend the County in Michael Stewart Wilson v. County of Tulare, et al. (5-0)
• Authorized defense of individually named defendants in Robert Lamount Crossley v. Sheriff Boudreaux, et al. (5-0)

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Canceled-Tulare County Water Commission

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Committee will discuss and select a service provider for automatic rollovers of de minimis accounts, review the forfeiture fund reserve policy, and approve the defined contribution budget. They will also hear updates from Wealthspire and Empower on the 457 plan and legislative news.

• Approve Defined Contribution Insurance Coverage
• Select Automatic Rollover Service Provider (current: Inspira; candidate: Portability Service Network)
• Annual Review of the Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy
• Approve the Defined Contribution Budget
• 457 Plan Review as of March 31, 2026