Tulare County public meetings in 2021

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for 154.6 acres in the Delano area and a request to affirm the approval of a 110-foot faux pine telecommunication tower in Porterville. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with various county contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. GPA 20-002 to include 67 acres in the Delano Urban Development Boundary
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-079 for a 110-foot-tall faux pine cell tower at 2159 W. North Grand Avenue, Porterville
• Agreement with United Way of Tulare County for disaster services for September Lightning Fires evacuees up to $500,000
• Grant award of $549,866 for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program
• Fire Prevention Program Grants for hazardous fuel reductions in North Fork (up to $389,371) and Mineral King (up to $265,870)

The Board approved a General Plan Amendment and zone change to expand the Delano Urban Development Boundary by 67 acres and rezone 154.6 acres east of Road 136 and west of Road 160, north of County Line Road, from Valley Agriculture to Mixed Use. The Board also denied an appeal of a special use permit for a 110-foot telecommunications tower in Porterville on a 3-2 vote, upholding the Planning Commission's approval with a faux pine design condition. The consent calendar was approved 5-0, including a livestock pass program, tax-defaulted property auction, and multiple grant agreements.

• Approved Delano UDB expansion and zone change (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Special Use Permit PSP 21-079 for Porterville telecom tower (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-57, except item 13 pulled (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of 2022 Board meetings, restoring Feb 8 (5-0)
• Approved $925,000 waiver of Environmental Health fees for COVID-19 impacted businesses (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M ARPA program for museums and non-profits (5-0)
• Approved public comment letter to Cal/OSHA on COVID-19 standards (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in closed session (5-0)

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The session concerns the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Defined Contribution Plan Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Plan Committee is meeting to review investment options and retirement plan performance. The body will discuss updates to the 457 and 3121 plans and vote on a Vice Chair for 2022.

• Action on investment options via NFP Reporting
• Review of 457 and 3121 Plan reports as of 9/30/21
• Nomination and vote for 2022 Vice Chair
• Review of Education Policy and Bylaws
• Recommendation on Target Date Funds and Managed Account Service

The Defined Contribution Plan Committee unanimously approved moving forward with the NFP managed account solution, to be implemented once Empower's new personalized website experience goes live. The committee also approved minutes from the September 20, 2021 meeting, nominated Kevin Mikesell as Vice Chair for 2022, updated the Education Policy to include Required Minimum Distributions, and approved proposed Bylaws edits. No public comment was made, and no substantive decisions were made regarding investment options, as the committee maintained the three funds on the watchlist.

• Approved NFP managed account solution for launch with new website (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Nominated Kevin Mikesell as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Updated Education Policy Section 1.3 to include Required Minimum Distributions (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaws edits adding revision date and updating last review date (unanimous)

SJVIA Regular Meeting

The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority is reviewing medical, dental, and vision experience reports and cash flow projections. The board will decide on a consulting services agreement and a stop loss/reinsurance renewal for plan year 2022.

• Authorize President to execute agreement with Keenan & Associates for consulting services
• Authorize President to execute Plan Year 2022 Stop Loss/Reinsurance Renewal application and agreement
• Approve two-year term amendment with 98point6 for mobile phone app-based telemedicine services
• Closed session regarding litigation: San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority v. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
• Receive EmpiRx Q3 2021 Utilization report from Keenan Pharmacy Services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several land use permits, parcel map divisions, and a setback variance. The most significant item is a series of recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Cutler-Orosi Community Plan 2021 Update and associated zoning changes.

• Cutler-Orosi Community Plan 2021 Update including General Plan Amendment GPA 18-003 and rezoning plan PZC 18-011
• Two-year extension of time for Cheema Transport Special Use Permit PSP 18-083
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21-047 to divide 30.21 acre parcel at 21249 Avenue 296, Exeter
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21-052 to divide 15.89 acre parcel at 35636 Road 132, Visalia
• Setback and Use Variance PSV 21-001 for structures at 15276 and 15244 Avenue 296, Visalia

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding grant funding for affordable housing in Farmersville and a new ordinance to reduce climate pollutants. The meeting also includes various contract approvals for public health, infrastructure, and agricultural services.

• Grant funding up to $586,917 for Los Arroyos I and II affordable housing projects in Farmersville
• Proposed ordinance to implement SB 1383 regulations for edible food recovery and emissions reduction
• Contract award to Avison Construction, Inc. for the Government Plaza Parking Lot Project not to exceed $1,450,000
• ARPA funding for HVAC equipment replacement ($1,145,000) and Ledbetter Park repairs ($500,000)
• Zone change requests for parcels at Road 80/Avenue 384 and Road 248/Avenue 169

The Board approved an urgency ordinance implementing SB 1383 regulations to reduce short-lived climate pollutants and increase edible food recovery, effective immediately. It also approved applications for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program funding for two affordable housing projects in Farmersville, and approved the consent calendar and other routine items. No action was taken on surplus property bids.

• Approved SB 1383 urgency ordinance (Ordinance No. 3596) 5-0
• Approved PLHA grant application for Los Arroyos I and II (Resolution 2021-0954/0955) 5-0
• Approved consent calendar items 5-36 (5-0)
• Approved $1.45M contract for Government Plaza Parking Lot to Avison Construction (5-0)
• Approved $1.145M HVAC replacement and $500K Ledbetter Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved $160,000 salary for ICT Director with $431 monthly auto allowance (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating supervisorial district boundaries (Ordinance No. 3597) 5-0
• No action taken on surplus property bids at 4929 Ave. 309 and 30907 Juniper Rd.

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review various county contracts, grant applications, and land conservation amendments. Key items include facility remodels, public health funding, and emergency declarations.

• Contract for Administrative Office Remodel with Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc. not to exceed $2,943,000
• Grant application for $5 million for the Disadvantaged Community Integrated Regional Water Management Involvement Program
• Agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District to add COVID-19 tests, increasing the amount by $1,000,000
• Agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC for communication services in detention facilities
• Partial non-renewal of nine Land Conservation Contracts under the Williamson Act

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-27) unanimously, which included a $2.94 million contract for the Administrative Office Remodel, a $1.67 million amendment for the Sheriff and Fire Dispatch Center, and a $5 million drought relief grant application. They also introduced an ordinance to update supervisorial district boundaries, set for adoption on December 7, 2021. A motion to continue a public comment letter on Cal/OSHA's vaccine emergency standard failed, but a subsequent motion to approve the letter passed 3-1.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-27 (5-0)
• Awarded $2,943,000 contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction for Admin Office Remodel (5-0)
• Approved $79,224.42 increase for Sheriff and Fire Dispatch Center construction (5-0)
• Authorized $5M drought relief grant application to CA DWR (5-0)
• Introduced supervisorial district boundaries ordinance, adoption set for Dec 7 (5-0)
• Approved public comment letter to Cal/OSHA on vaccine standard (3-1)
• Denied motion to continue Cal/OSHA letter to Dec 7 (2-3)
• Approved closed session items including litigation and IT director appointment (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to expand the Delano Urban Development Boundary and rezone approximately 154.6 acres. The body is also deciding on a rescue kennel site plan and a special use permit for medical staff rental units.

• General Plan Amendment GPA 20-002 to change 67 acres to Mixed Use Overlay and rezone 154.6 acres near Delano
• Final Site Plan No. PSR 21-005 for a cat rescue kennel on Powell Drive
• Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-050 for seven rental units at 787 Mariposa Road, Visalia
• Discussion of Tulare County Complete Streets programs for Plainview, East Porterville, Paige Moore Tract, Lindsay, and London

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive public testimony and select a final map for supervisorial districts. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with various contracts, property sales, and zoning changes.

• Public hearing to select final supervisorial redistricting map
• Proposed sale of real property at 4929 Ave. 309, Goshen (min $25,000) and 30907 Juniper Rd., Goshen (min $20,000)
• Agreement with Psynergy Programs, Inc. for mental health services not to exceed $5,400,000
• Purchase of Microsoft Office 365 Licensing not to exceed $1,641,900
• Rezoning of 12.67-acre parcel at 13098 Avenue 232, Tulare from Exclusive Agriculture to Rural Residential

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on supervisorial redistricting, accepted testimony, and advanced three maps for consideration before ultimately directing staff to create and publish notice of intent to adopt Map BOS-003b (Verduzco Final Modified) as the final district map based on 2020 Census data. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included a letter opposing U.S. Fish and Wildlife critical habitat designation for fisher, property sales, agreements for mental health and disaster services, and a zoning change. In closed session, the board appointed Joseph Halford as Information Technology Director, effective December 19, 2021.

• Approved accepting public testimony on redistricting maps (5-0)
• Advanced Maps BOS-003a, BOS-004a, and BOS-0002b for further consideration; eliminated 7 other maps (5-0)
• Directed staff to create Map BOS-003b (Verduzco Final Modified) as final map (5-0)
• Directed staff to publish notice of intent to adopt Map BOS-003b (5-0)
• Approved letter opposing critical habitat designation for Southern Sierra Nevada fisher (5-0)
• Approved $33,628.49 contract increase for Visalia Courthouse Roof Replacement (5-0)
• Approved intent to sell two Goshen properties (APN 073-024-024 and 075-070-044) (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Halford as IT Director, effective December 19, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting report and map recommendations. Additional items include discussions on agricultural preserves, grant acceptances for health services, and road project agreements.

• Public hearing on 2021 supervisorial redistricting maps
• Public hearing on Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves applications
• Acceptance of $600,000 CDC grant for Community Health Workers
• Acceptance of $707,171 California Department of Public Health grant
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California for $838,989

The Board of Supervisors accepted the final redistricting report and public testimony, then voted to eliminate several proposed supervisorial district maps from consideration. Two modified maps (BOS-002 and BOS-004) were directed to move forward pending modifications for the November 9, 2021 meeting. The board also approved a consent calendar including various grants, agreements, and purchases.

• Accepted final redistricting report and map recommendations (5-0)
• Removed Equity Coalition (COM-001b) map from consideration (4-1)
• Removed modified Equity Coalition (BOS-001) map from consideration (5-0)
• Removed Kindschuh (COM-005b) map from consideration (4-1)
• Removed Salinas (COM-016a) map from consideration (5-0)
• Removed Tavlian (COM-018) map from consideration (5-0)
• Directed staff to move modified Wells (BOS-002) map forward pending modifications (4-1)
• Directed staff to move modified Kindschuh (BOS-004) map forward pending modifications (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a resolution regarding remote meetings. The proposal would allow the Board and its subcommittees to hold meetings via teleconferencing as permitted by Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution to allow remote meetings and subcommittees to use teleconferencing per Assembly Bill 361

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution Nos. 2021-0870 and 2021-0871, adopting findings required under Assembly Bill 361 to allow the Board and its subcommittees to hold meetings remotely under the modified Brown Act teleconferencing rules. The motion was made by Eddie Valero and seconded by Larry Micari, with all five members voting in favor.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0870 and 2021-0871 for remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several parcel maps, zone variances, and special use permits. Items include residential land divisions in Porterville and Visalia, goat breeding permits, and a new billboard in Kingsburg.

• Extension of time for TSM 791 near Avenue 400 and Road 32
• Parcel map PPM 21-044 to divide a 6.68 acre parcel in Porterville
• Parcel map PPM 21-045 to divide a 15.55 acre parcel in Visalia
• Zone variance and parcel map PPM 21-040 in Ducor
• Special use permit PSP 21-074 for goat breeding in Three Rivers

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss potential litigation regarding the redrawing of supervisorial district maps.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding a litigation threat from the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Marguerite Melo concerning 2020 Census redistricting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a public hearing to receive testimony and a final report on recommended maps for new supervisorial district boundaries. The body is also considering a zoning change for a parcel in Tulare and various agency contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing on 2021 Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting map recommendations
• Proposed zoning change for 12.67 acres at 13098 Avenue 232 from Exclusive Agriculture to Rural Residential
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for adolescent and children's mental health services not to exceed $14,600,000
• Grant application for Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program not to exceed $4,932,779
• Agreement with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for victim advocacy funding totaling $265,207

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on supervisorial redistricting and voted unanimously to move four proposed maps (COM-001B Equity Coalition, COM-002A1 Wells, COM-003A Verduzco, COM-005B Kindschuh) forward with modifications to the November 2, 2021 meeting. The board also approved a zoning change for a 12.67-acre parcel at 13098 Avenue 232, Tulare, from AE-40 to R-A-100, and approved the consent calendar with corrections to items 12 and 25. No substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Approved moving COM-001B Equity Coalition map forward with modifications (5-0)
• Approved moving COM-002A1 Wells map forward with modifications (5-0)
• Approved moving COM-003A Verduzco map forward with modifications (5-0)
• Approved moving COM-005B Kindschuh map forward with modifications (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 12.67-acre parcel at 13098 Avenue 232, Tulare (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-28 with corrections to items 12 and 25 (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Shuklian as CSAC representative and Vander Poel as alternate (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Micari to Remote Access Network Board (5-0)

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting will review community-submitted maps and a Commission map. The body will decide which maps to eliminate and which to recommend to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission also intends to approve the form of its Final Report.

• Vote to eliminate or recommend specific redistricting maps to the Board of Supervisors
• Approval of the Final Report as to form
• Approval of the Final Report Transmittal Letter
• Staff analysis of community maps submitted before October 19, 2021

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting approved three maps (COM-002a1, COM-003a, COM-005b) to send to the Board of Supervisors, eliminating several other community maps. The commission also approved the final report transmittal letter and the final report as to form. A motion to send maps with specific mountain district configurations failed.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Approved Final Report Transmittal Letter as edited (11-0)
• Eliminated maps COM-009, COM-010, COM-011 (10-0-1)
• Failed motion to send maps with single, two, and three mountain districts (2-9)
• Approved submitting 4 maps to Board of Supervisors (9-2)
• Failed motion to send COM-002a1, COM-005b, COM-014 and eliminate remaining maps (3-7-1)
• Eliminated maps COM-008, COM-004a, COM-013, COM-015 (11-0)
• Eliminated map COM-016 (11-0)

Personnel Hearing Panel

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

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

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering several health and human services agreements and emergency fire declarations. They are also reviewing land conservation contracts and a long-term water conveyance contract.

• Grant application for Project Homekey 2.0 program not to exceed $15,000,000
• Agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for Youth Transitions Program up to $758,325
• Agreement with Pulse Health Facility, Inc. for nursing and mental health services up to $774,000
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for job services up to $425,250
• Certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Mineral King (Historic Oak Grove) Bridge Project

The Board approved the consent calendar (items 7-23) and items 24-25, all by 5-0 votes. Key actions include authorizing a $15 million Project Homekey 2.0 grant application to address homelessness, approving multiple service agreements, ratifying emergency orders, and executing long-term water conveyance contracts. No items were removed from the consent calendar.

• Approved consent calendar items 7-23 (5-0)
• Authorized $15M Project Homekey 2.0 grant application (5-0)
• Approved $425,250 job services agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools (5-0)
• Approved $758,325 Youth Transitions Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved $273,741 In-Home Parent Education Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved $774,000 sub-acute nursing services agreement with Pulse Health Facility (5-0)
• Approved long-term water conveyance contract with Bureau of Reclamation (5-0)
• Approved water service and facilities repayment contract (5-0)

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to review community-submitted maps and staff analysis. The body will form working groups to evaluate specific maps and vote on whether to move them forward, modify them, or eliminate them.

• Approval of Final Report Transmittal Letter
• Staff analysis of community maps submitted prior to October 12, 2021
• Vote to move forward, modify, or eliminate three Commission maps
• Discussion of Public Outreach Report

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting voted to eliminate several draft maps from consideration, including ARC-003B1, ARC-003B2, ARC-001A, COM-004, COM-006C, COM-007, COM-005A, and COM-002. A motion to send only three maps to the Board of Supervisors failed. The commission also tabled approval of the Final Report Transmittal Letter to the October 21 meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Tabled Final Report Transmittal Letter approval to October 21 (11-0)
• Eliminated maps ARC-003B1 and ARC-003B2 (11-0)
• Motion to send only three maps to Board of Supervisors failed (4-7)
• Eliminated maps ARC-001A, COM-004, COM-006C, COM-007 (11-0)
• Eliminated map COM-005A (10-1)
• Eliminated map COM-002 (10-1)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to reaffirm local emergency declarations for drought and wildfires. They are also reviewing several health and infrastructure contracts, including mental health services and road improvements.

• Reaffirmation of local emergencies for drought, September Lightning Fires, and Sequoia Complex Fire
• Agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions for mental health services not to exceed $5,100,000
• Grant for Tulare County Health Care Centers for coronavirus prevention and recovery up to $1,480,063
• Right-of-Way Contract for Avenue 328 Safety Improvement Project not to exceed $158,500
• Agreement with Caltrans for Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge preliminary engineering up to $605,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-24) with a correction to item #18, passing 5-0. The consent calendar included a joint powers agreement with Golden State Connect Authority to expand broadband access in rural counties, reaffirmations of local emergencies for drought and fires, and multiple grant and contract approvals. No items were removed for separate consideration, and no substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-24 with correction to item #18 (5-0)
• Approved Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Golden State Connect Authority for broadband expansion (Resolution 2021-0778)
• Reaffirmed local emergency for drought (Resolution 2021-0782)
• Reaffirmed local emergency for September Lightning Fires and ratified evacuation orders (Resolution 2021-0783)
• Reaffirmed local emergency for Sequoia Complex Fire (Resolution 2021-0784)
• Accepted $1,480,063 HRSA grant for COVID-19 prevention at Visalia and Farmersville health centers (Resolution 2021-0785)
• Approved $5,100,000 amendment for mental health rehabilitation services with California Psychiatric Transitions (Resolution 2021-0788)
• Approved $605,000 preliminary engineering agreement for Avenue 428 over Sand Creek Bridge (Resolution 2021-0792)

Special Meeting of Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution regarding AB 361 Brown Act Meetings. This is a special meeting focused on a single action item.

• Resolution regarding AB 361 Brown Act Meetings

The commission approved a resolution regarding AB 361 Brown Act meetings by an 8-3 vote. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. and adjourned at 6:37 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved a resolution regarding AB 361 Brown Act meetings (8 yes, 3 no).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting will review staff analysis of community maps and evaluate six Commission-created maps. Commissioners will form working groups to recommend which maps to keep, modify, or eliminate.

• Vote on six Commission maps to determine if they move forward, require modification, or are eliminated
• Staff analysis of community maps submitted prior to October 5, 2021
• Approval of September 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff request for Final Report Transmittal Letter
• Public presentations of proposed community maps

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting approved findings for the Tulare County Equitable Map Coalition and moved maps ARC-001A and ARC-002A forward for consideration at the next meeting. Map ARC-003A failed to advance and was not eliminated; instead, it was moved forward with a requirement for at least 60% H-CVAP in two districts. Maps ARC-005A, ARC-006, and ARC-007 were eliminated. The commission also approved the September 30 minutes and authorized a final report transmittal letter.

• Approved minutes of September 30, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Authorized Chair Hobbs and Vice Chair Mata to prepare Final Report Transmittal Letter (11-0)
• Approved findings for Tulare County Equitable Map Coalition (11-0)
• Moved map ARC-001A forward without changes (10-1)
• Moved map ARC-002A forward without changes (11-0)
• Failed to move map ARC-003A forward without changes (5-4, 2 abstentions)
• Failed to eliminate map ARC-003A (3-5, 3 abstentions)
• Eliminated maps ARC-005A, ARC-006, and ARC-007 (11-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an energy services contract with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc. and related borrowing of up to $9.5 million. The meeting also includes updates on active fires and various agency agreements.

• Proposed Energy Services Contract with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc. not to exceed $10,500,000
• Proposed borrowing for energy projects via Tulare County Public Financing Authority not to exceed $9,500,000
• Agreement with City of Huron for test well drilling costs not to exceed $100,855
• Agreement with The Source LGBT+ Center, Inc. for STD surveillance services not to exceed $220,156
• Trade-in of four Caterpillar assets to Quinn Company for $70,000

The Board held a public hearing and approved an Energy Services Contract with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc. for energy efficiency projects at county facilities, not to exceed $10,500,000, along with related financing agreements and budget adjustments. The vote was 4-0 with Supervisor Shuklian absent. The Board also approved the consent calendar (items 8-17) with item 13 pulled and separately approved, and ratified emergency evacuation orders related to the September Lightning Fires.

• Approved $10.5M energy services contract with ENGIE (4-0)
• Approved $9.5M financing via site/facility leases and assignment agreement (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-17 except item 13 (4-0)
• Approved item 13: PFA leases and assignment for $9.5M borrowing (4-0)
• Approved $4,937.49 agreement with CDFA for Sudden Oak Death inspections
• Approved $100,855 reimbursement agreement with City of Huron for test well
• Approved $39,652 CAL FIRE grant for wildland fire shelters
• Ratified emergency evacuation orders for September Lightning Fires (Sept 28-Oct 5)

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting will review five maps created by staff. The body will discuss these maps and vote on directions for staff to modify them for the next meeting.

• Approval of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff analysis of community maps submitted before September 28
• Review and vote on modifications to five Commission maps
• Public outreach report discussion

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting selected the Tulare County Equitable Map Coalition Map as one of its recommended maps for the Board of Supervisors, passing 7-4. The commission also approved multiple amendments to other draft maps, including correcting community boundaries for Poplar, Woodlake, Richgrove, and Tipton, and directed staff to create additional map variations. A motion to direct staff to incorporate public testimony into commission maps failed due to lack of a second.

• Selected Tulare County Equitable Map Coalition Map as recommended (7-4)
• Amended Map 1 to make Poplar and Woodlake whole (11-0)
• Amended Map 2 to make Poplar, Richgrove, and Woodlake whole (11-0)
• Amended Map 3 to fix contiguity and make Tipton, Poplar, Richgrove whole (11-0)
• Denied and discarded Map 4 (11-0)
• Directed staff to create a map similar to Map 3 with at least two mountain districts (10-1)
• Amended Map 5 to explore incorporating Ducor and Terra Bella into District 5 (11-0)
• Directed staff to create a map splitting Tulare to keep unincorporated areas together (11-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on COVID-19 and active fire response efforts. They are deciding on multiple health and human services contracts, real property sales, and energy efficiency projects for county facilities.

• Agreement with California Department of Health Care Services for Substance Use Disorder treatment not to exceed $46,613,400
• Sale of real properties at 425 E. Kern and adjacent parking to the City of Tulare for $500,000
• Contract for Woodville Park Community Forest Establishment Project with Quality Landscape Construction, Inc. not to exceed $327,000
• Agreement with Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. (BAART) for opioid treatment not to exceed $4,751,000
• Purchase of one vehicle for Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division not to exceed $39,000

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar of routine items, including a $46.6 million agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System services for substance use disorder treatment. They also approved a $2.78 million agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services for substance abuse services and a $4.75 million agreement with BAART for opioid treatment. The board directed staff to proceed with energy efficiency projects using taxable lease financing and approved the sale of two properties in Tulare to the City for $500,000.

• Approved $46,613,400 Drug Medi-Cal substance use disorder services agreement (4-0)
• Approved $2,777,375 substance abuse services agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services (4-0)
• Approved $4,751,000 opioid treatment program agreement with BAART (4-0)
• Approved $327,000 Woodville Park Community Forest contract to Quality Landscape Construction (4-0)
• Approved sale of two properties to City of Tulare for $500,000 (4-0)
• Approved taxable lease financing for energy efficiency projects (4-0)
• Approved $39,000 vehicle purchase for Sheriff's Investigations Division (4-0)
• Approved $18,000 pathology equipment purchase for Coroners Unit (4-0)

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to review community-submitted maps and staff analysis. The Commission will discuss and vote on directing staff to create five draft maps based on geographic and demographic elements.

• Vote to direct staff to prepare five draft maps
• Staff analysis of community maps submitted prior to September 21
• Community map presentations from members and interest groups
• Approval of September 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting approved the minutes from its September 9 meeting and adopted protocols for preparing five draft maps, as described during the meeting. A motion to prioritize drawing the maximum number of effective majority-minority districts under the Voting Rights Act failed. The commission also heard community map presentations and a staff analysis of the Equity Coalition Map.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 meeting (9-0-1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Adopted map-drawing protocols as described by the commission (10-0, 1 absent)
• Rejected motion to prioritize maximum majority-minority districts under Voting Rights Act (3-7, 1 absent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public forum regarding the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The meeting also includes decisions on health plan renewals, mental health service contracts, and emergency fire proclamations.

• Sale of parcel 260-187-001-000 to Habitat for Humanity of Tulare/Kings Counties for low-income housing
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for North County Mobile Unit mental health services not to exceed $860,000
• Amendment with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for mental health assessments not to exceed $836,128
• Proposed resolution to make June 19 (Juneteenth) a paid holiday for County employees
• Agreement with VVC Holding Corp. for Electronic Health Records system not to exceed $144,522

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming June 19 as a paid holiday for county employees in observance of Juneteenth. The board also approved a consent calendar with 10 items, including a tax parcel sale to Habitat for Humanity, a water commission appointment, and multiple health and human services agreements. Additionally, the board approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Visalia Police Department for homeless mental health services and authorized a grant application for a wildfire preparedness coordinator.

• Approved Juneteenth as a paid county holiday (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including sale of parcel 260-187-001-000 to Habitat for Humanity (5-0)
• Appointed Rhett Anderson to the District 1 seat on the Tulare County Water Commission (5-0)
• Approved bid documents for Administrative Offices Remodel Project and set bid opening for Oct 28, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved amendment with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for mental health services up to $836,128 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Turning Point of Central California for mobile mental health services up to $860,000 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Visalia Police Department for homeless mental health services (5-0)
• Authorized grant application to California Fire Safe Council for County Coordinator Program up to $175,000 (5-0)

Defined Contribution Plan Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Committee is meeting to review investment options and retirement plan reports. The body will consider approvals for cost reductions for participants and the renewal of the NFP contract.

• Review and action on investment options via NFP Reporting
• Approval of the return of excess funds from the Forfeiture Account to plan participants
• Review and approval of cost reduction for plan participants
• Review and approval of NFP Contract for Renewal
• Review of 457 and 3121 Plan status as of 6/30/21

The committee voted to renew Empower Retirement's recordkeeping contract for 5 years, accepting a 20% fee reduction saving about $37,500. It also approved returning excess forfeiture funds to participants, a cost reduction for plan participants, and a 3-year renewal of the NFP consulting contract. Two investment funds were flagged as underperforming and may be replaced if they remain on the watchlist next quarter. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Renewed Empower Retirement contract for 5 years with 20% fee reduction (unanimous)
• Approved return of excess forfeiture funds to plan participants (unanimous)
• Approved cost reduction for plan participants (unanimous)
• Approved NFP contract renewal for 3 years (unanimous)

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from the Tulare County Assessors Office regarding the financial impact of Williamson Act land under a Land Conservation Contract. The meeting also includes a report on animal carcass disposal.

• Presentation from Tulare County Assessors Office on Williamson Act land financial impacts
• Report from the Subcommittee for Animal Carcass Disposal
• Official welcome of Justin Leyendekker

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors, along with the Tulare County Flood Control and Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance districts, will hold public hearings to adopt their FY 2021/22 final budgets. The Board will also consider lifting a hiring freeze established on May 8, 2020, and approving cost-of-living increases for elected officials.

• Adoption of FY 2021/22 Final Budgets for the General Fund, Special Districts, and other county funds
• Proposed 3% cost of living increase and $1,500 one-time payment for specific county elected officials
• Lifting of the May 8, 2020 hiring freeze effective September 26, 2021
• Agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for job services not to exceed $1,260,000
• Purchase of Cisco Flex Platform for enterprise calling not to exceed $620,211

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board, the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, and the Tulare County Flood Control District, adopted the FY 2021/22 final budgets for all funds, including the General Fund, special districts, and internal service funds, as modified during the hearings. The Board also approved a 3% cost-of-living increase and a one-time $1,500 payment for certain elected officials, lifted the hiring freeze effective September 26, 2021, and ratified a local emergency due to September Lightning Fires. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted FY 2021/22 final budget for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021/22 final budget for Tulare County Flood Control District (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021/22 final budgets for all funds, including General Fund (5-0)
• Approved 3% cost-of-living increase and $1,500 one-time payment for four elected officials (5-0)
• Lifted hiring freeze effective September 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Ratified local emergency proclamation due to September Lightning Fires (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7-31, including agreements and purchases (5-0)

PUBLIC HEARING #1 - Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is conducting a public hearing to receive testimony on district composition and demographics. The body will also vote to determine if supervisorial district boundary changes are necessary.

• Public hearing on supervisorial district composition, demographics, and communities of interest
• Vote to determine if supervisorial district boundary changes are necessary
• Presentation of community maps by members of the public and Commissioners
• Approval of August 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting voted 9-0 (2 absent) to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that supervisorial district boundary changes are necessary. The commission also approved minutes from its August 26 meeting (8-0, 1 abstention) and passed a motion (7-2, 2 abstentions) allowing groups or individuals with comprehensive countywide district maps up to 15 minutes to present them. A public hearing was held to receive testimony on district demographics and communities of interest, with several public speakers and written comments submitted.

• Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 meeting (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Passed motion allowing up to 15 minutes for comprehensive map presentations (7-2, 2 abstain)
• Recommended to Board of Supervisors that district boundary changes are necessary (9-0, 2 absent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on vacating a section of Avenue 32 between Road 184 and Road 192. Members will also review various county contracts, vehicle purchases, and tax rates for fiscal year 2021/22.

• Public hearing to vacate Avenue 32 between Road 184 and Road 192 near Richgrove
• Purchase of 36 replacement vehicles for Sheriff, HHS, Co-Operative Extension, and GSA not to exceed $1,348,000
• Contract with Taylor Jane Construction LP for Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project for $1,834,201.25
• Agreement with Proteus, Inc. for Contact Tracing services not to exceed $1,996,249
• Grant application up to $5,000,000 for the 52-unit Neighborhood Village affordable housing complex in Goshen

The Board of Supervisors approved the vacation of Avenue 32 between Road 184 and Road 192 near Richgrove, determining it is excess right-of-way and unnecessary for public use. The approval is subject to a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Friant Water Authority and the Bureau of Reclamation for the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included agreements for state funding, vehicle purchases, and various service contracts, with item #28 pulled for separate consideration and approved.

• Approved the vacation of Avenue 32 between Road 184 and Road 192, reserving a utility easement, subject to a signed MOU for the Friant-Kern Canal project (Resolution 2021-0667).
• Approved the consent calendar (items 6-27), including agreements for nursery and high-risk inspections, vehicle purchases, and service contracts.
• Approved a $5,000,000 grant application for the Neighborhood Village, a 52-unit affordable housing complex in Goshen (Resolutions 2021-0690 and 2021-0691).
• Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Friant Water Authority and Bureau of Reclamation for the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project (Resolution 2021-0692).
• Approved the state and county tax rate of $1 per $100 of assessed valuation for fiscal year 2021/22 (Resolution 2021-0693).
• Approved Option 2 to meet Nitrate Control Program requirements through participation in a Management Zone for the Delft Colony and Traver Sewer Zones (Resolution 2021-0694).
• Received presentations on drought response and the Co-Response Team; no action was taken on either item.
• Recorded a threat of litigation from Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company and held closed session; no announcements were made.

SJVIA Regular Meeting

The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority is meeting to review financial reports and approve 2022 underwriting renewal rates and fees. The board will also consider increasing the stabilization reserve to three months and funding for the IBNR reserve. A closed session is scheduled regarding litigation with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

• Approval of 2022 underwriting renewal rates and fees
• Proposed increase of the stabilization reserve to three months
• Funding to maintain fully-funded status of the IBNR reserve as of June 30, 2021
• Amendment to agreement with Elite Corporate Medical Services, Inc. for on-site biometric health screening
• Closed session regarding San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority v. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to review demographic data from 2011 and 2021. The body will discuss a public outreach report and various administrative, clerk, and legal matters.

• Informational presentation on 2011 and 2021 Supervisorial District Demographics
• Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Public Outreach Report
• Review of County Redistricting Timeline

The commission approved the minutes from its August 12, 2021 meeting with an 8-0 vote (3 absent). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments, an informational presentation on redistricting data, and reports on outreach and administrative matters.

• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0, 3 absent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing an interim recovery plan for $90,552,914 in federal funds to address COVID-19 impacts. The body is also deciding on various technology purchases, public safety agreements, and redistricting criteria.

• Interim Recovery Plan for $90,552,914 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Cisco Catalyst and Fire Power Master Bundle purchase not to exceed $511,000
• Jordan Peak Radio Repeater Site communications shelter purchase not to exceed $169,574
• Agreement for Regional Early Action Planning funds not to exceed $247,000
• Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Team MOU in the amount of $562,897

The Board of Supervisors approved the County of Tulare American Rescue Plan Act Interim Recovery Plan, authorizing initial use of $90,552,914 in ARPA funds for COVID-19 economic and public health impacts, with the County Administrative Officer granted discretionary authority for minor adjustments up to +/-5% per expenditure category. The Board also approved the consent calendar (items 4-16) with item 8 pulled for separate consideration, which was approved 4-0 with one abstention. Additionally, the Board adopted the recommendation to include no additional criteria in the 2021 redistricting process.

• Approved ARPA Interim Recovery Plan for $90,552,914 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-16, except item 8 (5-0)
• Approved IHSS tentative agreement with SEIU Local 2015 (4-0, Shuklian abstained)
• Adopted no additional criteria for 2021 redistricting (5-0)
• Approved $38,845.46 payment to Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company
• Authorized $8,000 grant proposal for Vehicle Occupant Safety Program
• Approved $169,574 sole source purchase for Jordan Peak radio shelter
• Approved $511,000 Cisco Catalyst and Fire Power Master Bundle purchase

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021/22 - 2025/26 and a request to drawdown $3,500,000 from the Millennium Fund Program. The meeting also includes several mental health service contracts and emergency proclamations.

• Proposed $3,500,000 drawdown from the Tulare County Millennium Fund Program
• Agreement with ExMed, Inc. for psychiatric services not to exceed $3,000,000
• Subgrant agreement for WIOA Youth programs not to exceed $3,666,568
• Agreement with Success in Recovery, Inc. for adolescent mental health services not to exceed $1,200,000
• Reaffirmation of Local Emergency proclamations for drought and the Sequoia Complex Fire

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 3-20) in a 5-0 vote, covering agreements, appointments, and resolutions. They also approved the Millennium Fund Annual Report, the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2021/22-2025/26 with a $3.5 million drawdown, and selected Option 1 for the Gann limit calculation. No substantive decisions were made outside these routine approvals.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-20 (5-0)
• Approved Bee Safe Program agreement with CDFA up to $40,881.63 (5-0)
• Appointed Christina Rodriguez and David D. Woods to Health Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved new Administrative Regulation No. 47 for Good Works Funding (5-0)
• Approved agreements for drug/alcohol treatment ($450,000) and psychiatric services ($3,000,000) (5-0)
• Approved STOP signs at Road 132 and Road 134 at Avenue 72 in Teviston (5-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021/22-2025/26 and $3.5M Millennium Fund drawdown (5-0)
• Selected Option 1 (5.73% per capita personal income) for Gann limit calculation (5-0)

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The session concerns the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting will review an informational presentation on the redistricting process and timeline. The body will discuss and vote on whether to recommend additional redistricting criteria to the Board of Supervisors.

• Vote on additional redistricting criteria recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
• Approval of July 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Informational presentation on redistricting criteria, communities of interest, and 2010 maps
• Discussion of public outreach report
• Review of administrative, clerk, and legal matters

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting voted not to recommend additional redistricting criteria to the Board of Supervisors, and approved the minutes from its July 29, 2021 meeting. The meeting also included an informational presentation on the 2021 redistricting process and public comments.

• Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 meeting (8-2, 1 absent)
• Voted not to recommend additional redistricting criteria to Board of Supervisors (10-0, 1 absent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several high-value health and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes decisions on mental health service agreements and bridge construction projects.

• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for adolescent mental health services not to exceed $6,000,000
• Agreement with Kings View Corporation for South County One-Stop Center and Mobile Services not to exceed $1,580,000
• Agreement with Kings View Corporation for Visalia and Porterville Wellness and Recovery Centers not to exceed $1,111,586
• Contract with Avison Construction Inc. for Road 204 over Wutchumna Ditch Bridge Project for $841,125
• Program Supplement Agreements for Avenue 174 ($700,000) and Avenue 416 ($837,316.66) bridge projects

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar of 23 items, including a $841,125 contract for the Road 204 bridge project, a $6,000,000 agreement for mental health services, and a $1,580,000 agreement for South County mental health programs. All consent items passed 4-0 with Supervisor Valero absent. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

• Approved $841,125 contract to Avison Construction for Road 204 bridge project (4-0)
• Approved $6,000,000 mental health services agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools (4-0)
• Approved $1,580,000 agreement with Kings View for South County mental health services (4-0)
• Approved $1,111,586 agreement with Kings View for Visalia and Porterville Wellness and Recovery Centers (4-0)
• Approved $700,000 for Avenue 174 bridge project preliminary engineering (4-0)
• Approved $837,316.66 for Avenue 416 bridge revegetation (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Step Up #LEAD Youth Program (4-0)
• Approved $4,025 for Fish and Wildlife Propagation Program projects (4-0)

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The session concerns the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting will receive an informational presentation on the redistricting process, criteria, and timeline. The body will also discuss public outreach, administrative, clerk, and legal matters.

• Informational presentation on redistricting criteria and communities of interest
• Review of 2010 proposed, submitted, and final redistricting maps
• Discussion of public outreach report
• Approval of July 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from its July 15, 2021 meeting with a 7-0 vote (4 absent). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an informational presentation on redistricting and public comments.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting (7-0, 4 absent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings to determine if delinquent water and sewer fees for Seville Water Company, County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, and the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District should be placed on the 2021/2022 tax roll. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month.

• Contract for Roadside Hazard Tree Removal Services with Estrada’s Trees Inc. not to exceed $283,125
• Agreement with Tulare Youth Service Bureau, Inc. for mental health services not to exceed $5,500,000
• Grant agreement for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program not to exceed $488,565
• Additional contingency funds of $80,000 for Farm 2 Market Routes 2.0 Project 2
• Public hearing to determine final payment for JT2 Inc. (Todd Companies) for Pixley Main Street Improvements Project

The Board of Supervisors approved the final payment and accepted the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project as complete, resolving a contractor dispute. They also approved placing delinquent water and sewer fees on the 2021/2022 tax roll for Seville Water Company, County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, and Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District. The consent calendar was approved except for item #9, which was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved final payment and accepted Pixley Main Street Improvements Project as complete (4-0)
• Approved placing delinquent Seville Water Company fees on 2021/2022 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved placing delinquent County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2 fees on 2021/2022 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved placing delinquent Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District fees on 2021/2022 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar except item #9 (4-0)
• Pulled Roadside Hazard Tree Removal Services contract from agenda; no action taken
• Approved closed session resolution for litigation (4-0)

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will hear a report on animal carcass disposal and discuss rural dumping on agricultural land and roads. The meeting includes guests from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office.

• Acceptance of the resignation of Val King
• Report from the Subcommittee for Animal Carcass Disposal
• Discussion on rural dumping with TCSO guests Gary Bird and Captain John Gonzales

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to determine the final payment for the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project. Other business includes awarding a youth facility remodel contract and reaffirming local emergency proclamations for drought and fire.

• Public hearing on final payment to JT2 Inc. (Todd Companies) for Pixley Main Street Improvements Project
• Contract award of $1,008,000 to Caliber Contracting Services, Inc. for Probation Youth Facility Remodel Project
• Agreement with Tulare Youth Service Bureau, Inc. for mental health services not to exceed $1,300,000
• Acceptance of $572,714.95 donation from D.H. Blattner for a 2022 Spartan Fire Engine
• Acceptance of Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Rehousing funds not to exceed $551,676.56

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing on the final payment for the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project to July 27, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., to allow staff to review documentation. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included a contract for the Probation Youth Facility Remodel Project and reaffirmed local emergencies for drought, the Sequoia Complex Fire, and tree mortality.

• Continued the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project payment hearing to July 27, 2021 (Resolution 2021-0593).
• Approved an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Organic Inspections Program, not to exceed $4,170 (Resolution 2021-0573).
• Reappointed Rebecca Donabed, Michael Esquibel, and Rill Mitchell to the Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (Resolution 2021-0574).
• Denied the bid protest by Dale Atkins Contractor and awarded the Probation Youth Facility Remodel Project to Caliber Contracting Services, Inc. for $1,008,000 (Resolution 2021-0578).
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for drought, Sequoia Complex Fire, and tree mortality (Resolutions 2021-0580, 2021-0581, 2021-0582).
• Approved an agreement with Tulare Youth Service Bureau for mental health services, not to exceed $1,300,000 (Resolution 2021-0583).
• Approved a resolution supporting delegation of school COVID-19 safety protocol authority to local school boards, as amended (Resolution 2021-0591).
• Accepted a $572,714.95 donation from D.H. Blattner for a new fire engine (Resolution 2021-0589).

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to receive an informational presentation on the redistricting process. The body will discuss public outreach, administrative matters, and redistricting criteria.

• Approval of July 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Informational presentation on redistricting criteria, software, and timeline
• Discussion of 2010 proposed, submitted, and final redistricting maps
• Discussion of public outreach report
• Discussion of additional redistricting criteria

The commission approved the minutes from its July 1, 2021 meeting with a 10-0 vote (one absent). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an informational presentation on redistricting and public comments.

• Approved July 1, 2021 meeting minutes (10-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission is deciding on several special use permits for solar arrays, residential additions, and commercial operations. The body is also considering a zoning change for a 5-acre parcel and reviewing a tentative parcel map. Additionally, the commission will discuss environmental justice outreach and drought risk assessments.

• Recommendation to change zoning from AE-40 to C-3 (Service Commercial) for a 5-acre parcel on Road 140
• Special Use Permit for a 3 MW solar array on 20 acres near Avenue 108 and Road 40
• Special Use Permit for a commercial dog kennel at 37711 Millwood Drive, Woodlake
• Final Site Plan for three 55-foot tall billboards at 20701 Road 220, Lindsay
• Two-year extension for a 20 MW solar generation facility on a 150.33-acre parcel on Avenue 200

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will discuss a grant for affordable housing and a public hearing regarding final payment for the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project. The meeting also includes several service contracts for mental health, law enforcement, and public safety.

• Proposed $3,501,506 agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for affordable housing
• Public hearing to determine final payment to JT2 Inc. (Todd Companies) for Pixley Main Street Improvements Project
• Proposed sale of real property at 425 E. Kern, Tulare, and parking area on "N" street to the City of Tulare
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for mental health and day treatment not to exceed $2,600,000
• Agreement with Aspiranet for Wraparound services not to exceed $2,350,000

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing on the final payment for the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project to July 20, 2021, after requesting additional documentation from contractor Todd Companies. The board also approved the consent calendar, including agreements for mental health services, law enforcement, and a housing program, and approved a final map for a subdivision in Goshen.

• Continued the public hearing on the Pixley Main Street Improvements Project final payment to July 20, 2021 (Resolution 2021-0593).
• Approved the consent calendar (items 4-28) with the exception of items 6 and 22, which were pulled for separate consideration.
• Appointed Jeffrey Cavagnaro to the Ponderosa Community Services District Director seat (Resolution 2021-0548).
• Approved the Final Map for Phase 3 of Subdivision Tract No. 789 in Goshen, including an agreement with TRD 2 – Goshen Village, LLC (Resolution 2021-0565).
• Approved a $3,501,506 agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (Resolution 2021-0571).
• Approved agreements for mental health services with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (up to $2,600,000) and Kings View Corporation (up to $900,000).
• Approved law enforcement service agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Lake Kaweah and Success Lake recreation areas.
• Approved School Resource Officer agreements with Tulare Joint Union High School District and Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District.

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will review the Public Defender Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report. The committee will also receive an update on the Two-Year Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022.

• Public Defender Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report
• Two-Year Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022
• Internal Audit Charter review
• Independence Certification review

The Tulare County Audit Committee met on July 8, 2021, with three members present and two absent. They approved the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting, accepted the Independence Certification, accepted the Internal Audit Charter, accepted the Public Defender Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report, and received an update on the Two-Year Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022. All items were approved unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting (Resolution No. 2021-09)
• Accepted the Independence Certification (Resolution No. 2021-10)
• Accepted the Internal Audit Charter (Resolution No. 2021-11)
• Accepted the Public Defender Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (Resolution No. 2021-12)
• Accepted the Internal Audit Charter (Resolution No. 2021-13) — note: this appears to be a typo in the minutes; the item was an update on the Two-Year Audit Plan

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to review the redistricting process, criteria, and timeline. The body will discuss public outreach, administrative, and legal matters related to redrawing county districts.

• Informational presentation on redistricting criteria and communities of interest
• Review of 2010 proposed, submitted, and final redistricting maps
• Discussion of redistricting software and the county timeline
• Approval of June 17, 2021, meeting minutes

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting approved the minutes from its June 17, 2021 meeting by a 10-0 vote, with one commissioner absent. The commission also received an informational presentation on the 2021 redistricting process, covering criteria, communities of interest, and past maps. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (10 yes, 1 absent)
• Heard an informational presentation on 2021 redistricting topics
• Discussed public outreach, administrative, legal, and additional criteria matters

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to certify the environmental review for a proposed Hampton Inn and Suites in Three Rivers. The meeting also includes a state budget update and various contract approvals for health, infrastructure, and agricultural services.

• Public hearing to certify the Environmental Impact Report for the Three Rivers Hampton Inn and Suites at 40758 Sierra Drive
• Vaccine administration agreements with Curative Medical Associates Inc. (up to $7.5 million) and Omni Family Health (up to $2 million)
• Construction contract for Avenue 152 Rehabilitation Project awarded to Avison Construction Inc. for $1,973,108
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Asian Citrus Psyllid regulatory activities for $380,000.29
• Salary increases for unrepresented employees in specified bargaining units

The Board of Supervisors approved the certification of the Environmental Impact Report for the Three Rivers Hampton Inn and Suites project, adopting the findings and mitigation program. The consent calendar was approved with the exception of items #29 and #34, which were pulled for separate consideration. Item #29, appointing Allison Shuklian as the Local Enforcement Agency Hearing officer, was approved with a 4-0 vote, with Chair Amy Shuklian abstaining. Item #34, rejecting bids for the Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project and re-advertising, was approved with a 3-2 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0502 and 2021-0503 to certify the EIR for the Three Rivers Hampton Inn and Suites project (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including agreements for agricultural programs, county services, and health services, with items #29 and #34 pulled (5-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0527 to appoint Allison Shuklian as Local Enforcement Agency Hearing officer (4-0, with Amy Shuklian abstaining).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0532 to reject all bids for the Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project and re-advertise (3-2).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0533 to award the Avenue 152 Rehabilitation Project contract to Avison Construction Inc. for $1,973,108.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0542 to amend the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group for jail health services up to $19,738,282 (5-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0543 to defend the case Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (5-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0544 to hire Cameron Pietila as Board Representative, effective July 19, 2021 (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several parcel map applications and a special use permit. Items include property divisions in Allensworth and near Dinuba, as well as a new warehouse request in Earlimart.

• Parcel Map PPM 21-019: division of 9.84 acres into four parcels in Allensworth
• Zone Variance PZV 21-005 and Parcel Map PPM 21-008: division of 1.3 acres near Dinuba
• Special Use Permit PSP 21-022: construction of a 60,000 square foot warehouse in Earlimart
• Environmental Justice Presentation

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The session concerns the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The body will deliberate on a possible public employee appointment for the position of Board Representative.

• Closed session for public employee appointment/employment consideration for Board Representative

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and public safety agreements. The meeting includes decisions on road repairs, a new infectious disease clinic, and the removal of certain fees per state law.

• Contract for 2021 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1 with Yarbs Grading and Paving Inc for $4,041,171
• Contract for HHSA Infectious Disease Clinic with Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc. for $3,022,000
• Ceasing the collection of fees repealed by Assembly Bill 1869 effective July 1, 2021
• Agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for emergency mass notification services not to exceed $95,940
• Contract for 2021 Slurry Seal Program Project with VSS International, Inc. for $304,120

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with 27 items, including a $4,041,171 contract for the 2021 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1, a $3,022,000 contract for the HHSA Infectious Disease Clinic, and a $13,860,787 check for the State Rental Assistance Program. They also approved a $285,000 capital asset purchase for the Jordan Peak Radio Repeater Site and a $95,940 agreement for emergency mass notification services. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $4,041,171 contract to Yarbs Grading and Paving Inc. for 2021 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1 (Resolution 2021-0496).
• Approved $3,022,000 contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc. for HHSA Infectious Disease Clinic, denying bid protest by Oral E. Micham (Resolution 2021-0500).
• Approved agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development for State Rental Assistance Program, authorizing $13,860,787 check (Resolution 2021-0501).
• Approved $285,000 for Capital Asset Purchase and Restoration of Jordan Peak Radio Repeater Site (Resolution 2021-0489).
• Approved $95,940 agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for emergency mass notification services (Resolution 2021-0484).
• Approved $304,120 contract to VSS International, Inc. for 2021 Slurry Seal Program Project (Resolution 2021-0494).
• Approved $500,000 amendment with BI, Incorporated for electronic monitoring services (Resolution 2021-0490).
• Approved $350,000 amendments with Central Valley Recovery Services and PAAR Center for offender treatment services (Resolutions 2021-0492, 2021-0493).

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Commission is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and approve previous meeting minutes. Members will receive presentations on redistricting criteria, software, and public outreach updates.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of May 20, 2021 and June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of 2010 Redistricting Maps
• Discussion of redistricting criteria and communities of interest

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting elected John Hobbs as Chair and Darlene Mata as Vice-Chair. The commission also rescinded a prior motion delaying the vice-chair election and approved minutes from the May 20 and June 3 meetings. Staff provided an informational update on redistricting, including public outreach and software demonstration.

• Elected John Hobbs as Chair (7-3, 1 absent)
• Elected Darlene Mata as Vice-Chair (7-1, 2 abstentions, 1 absent)
• Rescinded June 3 motion to delay vice-chair election (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes for May 20 and June 3 meetings (10-0, 1 absent)

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is designated for the discussion of the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation involving a letter from the Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety sent to the Ag Commissioner.

• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation from the Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on June 15, 2021, and held a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. The closed session concerned a potential case involving a letter from the Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety sent to the Ag Commissioner, as referenced in Open Session Agenda Item #32. No public action was reported from the closed session.

• Held closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) for significant exposure to litigation
• Discussed one potential case: threat of litigation from Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety
• No public report of action taken in closed session was made

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several high-value contracts for public defense and vaccine administration. The meeting also includes decisions on road bridge projects and the reopening of waste disposal sites.

• Agreement with Allen Law Firm, Inc. for conflict public defender services not to exceed $8,571,847.92
• Vaccine administration agreements with Key Medical Group, Inc. and C.H.L. EMS, Inc. for up to $1,000,000 each
• Contract with Agee Construction Corporation for Avenue 364 over Cottonwood Creek Bridge Project for $1,516,616
• Transfer of $1,050,000 from Avenue 280 Widening Project to Road 64 Improvement Project
• Authorization to reopen Earlimart Transfer Station and Woodville Landfill

The Board of Supervisors approved a three-year agreement with the Allen Law Firm for conflict public defender services, not to exceed $8,571,847.92, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The consent calendar was approved 5-0, with item #23 pulled for separate consideration and also approved. The Board also ratified an order rescinding prior COVID-19 emergency orders and approved reopening the Woodville Landfill for non-refuse disposal.

• Approved conflict public defender services contract with Allen Law Firm, up to $8,571,847.92 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-27, except #23 pulled (5-0)
• Approved extension of SQF Complex Fire debris removal deadlines (5-0)
• Ratified order rescinding prior COVID-19 emergency orders (5-0)
• Authorized reopening Woodville Landfill for non-refuse disposal effective Oct 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $1,516,616 contract to Agee Construction for Avenue 364 bridge project (consent)
• Approved $1,050,000 transfer to Road 64 Improvement Project (consent)
• Approved $60,000 portable sound system purchase (consent)

Defined Contribution Plan Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Plan Committee is meeting to approve the budget and insurance coverage. The body will also review retirement plan statistics and form ad hoc committees for contract renegotiation and account services.

• Approval of Defined Contribution Budget
• Approval of Defined Contribution Insurance Coverage
• Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Record Keeper Contract Renegotiation
• Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Target Date Funds and Managed Account Service
• Annual Review of Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy

The Defined Contribution Committee approved the yearly insurance coverage renewal, noting a premium increase of just under $2,000 due to market conditions. It also approved moving forward with an amended service agreement with Empower Retirement for enhanced participant fiduciary services, which requires Board of Supervisors approval. The committee approved the 2021-2022 budget, the minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting, and formed two ad hoc committees for record keeper contract renegotiation and target date funds/managed accounts. It also approved the annual review of the Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy and attendance at the 2021 West Coast Defined Contribution Conference.

• Approved the Defined Contribution insurance coverage renewal, with a premium increase just under $2,000.
• Approved moving forward with the amended service agreement for enhanced participant fiduciary services from Empower.
• Approved the minutes from the Annual Investment Review Meeting on May 17, 2021, as revised.
• Approved forming two Ad Hoc Committees: Record Keeper Contract Renegotiation and Target Date Funds and Managed Accounts Service.
• Approved the Defined Contribution budget for 2021-2022.
• Approved the annual review of the Forfeiture Fund Reserve Policy, updating the review date to June 14, 2021.
• Approved attendees for the 2021 West Coast Defined Contribution Conference.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several high-value contracts, including vaccine administration and facility remodels. The body is also deciding on road improvements, zoning amendments in Goshen, and the reaffirmation of emergency declarations due to the Sequoia Complex Fire.

• Agreement with Sierra View Medical Center for vaccine administration not to exceed $2,500,000
• Contract for Resource Management Agency Remodel Project awarded to Forcum/Mackey Construction, Inc. for $1,060,000
• Program Supplement agreement for Avenue 152 Rehabilitation Project near Tipton not to exceed $1,775,000
• Amendment to Development Agreement DEV 20-001 for a project at Betty Drive and State Route 99, Goshen
• Sub-Grantee Agreement for the Sultana Sustainable Groundwater Project in the amount of $787,545

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 3-44) unanimously, including a $1.06 million contract for the Resource Management Agency Remodel Project. They also approved two non-consent items: a $714,757 agreement for Project Roomkey/Homekey supportive services and a directive to negotiate with the State Water Resources Control Board to serve as administrator for the East Orosi Community Services District water system. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $1,060,000 contract to Forcum/Mackey Construction for Resource Management Agency Remodel (5-0)
• Approved $714,757 agreement with RH Community Builders for Project Roomkey/Homekey services (5-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate with State Water Resources Control Board for East Orosi water system administration (5-0)
• Approved $2,500,000 vaccine administration agreement with Sierra View Medical Center (5-0)
• Approved $999,570 Emergency Child Care Bridge Program agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools (5-0)
• Approved $787,545 Sultana Sustainable Groundwater Project grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved $845,102 Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area reimbursement MOU (5-0)
• Approved $576,191 capital projects budget adjustment (5-0)

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting is meeting to discuss public outreach efforts, legal reports, and redistricting criteria. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review redistricting software.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of Conflict of Interest Code-Exhibit B
• Esri Redistricting Software Demonstration
• Report on Kern County redistricting litigation
• Review of outreach meeting content and schedule

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting met and handled administrative, outreach, and legal updates, but made no final decisions on redistricting maps. The commission tabled the election of a chair to the June 17 meeting and the vice chair election to July 1, after two chair nominations failed. It unanimously approved the Conflict of Interest Code (Exhibit B) and scheduled public informational meetings for each district.

• Approved Conflict of Interest Code-Exhibit B (11-0)
• Tabled chair election to June 17 meeting (10-1)
• Tabled vice chair election to July 1 meeting (8-3)
• Chair nomination for Sepulveda failed (4-3-4)
• Chair nomination for Hobbs failed (5-4-2)

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The session concerns the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several requests to divide agricultural and residential parcels. The body will also review a special use permit for an agricultural service establishment.

• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21-014: Divide 40 acres into two parcels on Avenue 208
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21-015: Divide 20 acres into two parcels at Avenue 186 and Road 228
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21-016: Divide 59.54 acres into two parcels on Road 84
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 21-018 & Zone Variance 21-012: Divide 3.04 acres into three parcels at 12539 Avenue 80
• Special Use Permit PSP 21-033: Ag Service Establishment for grape harvesting equipment at 831 S. P Street

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session. The body will meet with real property negotiators to discuss the price and terms of payment for a property in Porterville.

• Closed session regarding property negotiations for 1839 South Newcomb St., Porterville, CA

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on COVID-19 status and review expenditure reports for CARES Act funding. The body is also deciding on several service agreements, emergency proclamations, and a development agreement amendment.

• Public hearing to amend Ordinance No. 3585 regarding Development Agreement No. DEV 20-001
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for foster youth support not to exceed $829,708
• Agreement with Department of Housing and Community Development for CARES Act funds in the amount of $1,090,166
• Capital asset purchase of Tanium Software Core Platform not to exceed $385,000
• Reaffirmation of local emergency proclamations for drought, Sequoia Complex Fire, and tree mortality

The Board approved an amendment to Ordinance No. 3585 for Development Agreement No. DEV 20-001, adding 15,702.5 square feet via a quitclaim deed, and set adoption for June 8, 2021. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including agreements for accounting services, foster youth support, and a Tanium software purchase. The Board also ratified the CAO's certification for American Rescue Plan Act funding and directed a spending plan.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 3585 for Development Agreement No. DEV 20-001 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-24 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with First 5 Tulare County for accounting services (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for foster youth support up to $829,708 (5-0)
• Approved Tanium Software Core Platform purchase up to $385,000 (5-0)
• Approved Water Conservation Stage 1 for Delft Colony Zone (5-0)
• Approved Final Map for Andersen Village Phase 3 (5-0)
• Ratified CAO's certification for American Rescue Plan Act funding (5-0)

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a closed session. The body will discuss the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

The Commission is convening to begin the redistricting process. Members will take the oath of office and discuss administrative setup, legal rules, and the redistricting timeline.

• Adoption of Commission Bylaws
• Adoption of Conflict of Interest Code and Form 700 filing requirements
• Review of Brown Act Rules and Ethics Training
• Discussion of public outreach efforts for redistricting
• Establishment of Commission schedule and redistricting timeline

The Tulare County Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting convened for its first meeting on May 20, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, covering introductions, oath of office, and overviews of redistricting, legal matters, and administrative items. The commission discussed future items, including electing a Chair and Vice-Chair at the next meeting, and adjourned to June 3, 2021.

• No action items were voted on or approved
• Chair and Vice-Chair selection deferred to next meeting
• Meeting schedule and timeline reviewed with no changes requested

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss rural dumping on roads and agricultural land. Members will also review a Board of Supervisors action regarding a bicycle and pedestrian trail project.

• Discussion on the Measure R Program Supplement Agreement for the Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project
• Discussion on rural dumping along roads and agricultural land
• Report from the Subcommittee for Animal Carcass Disposal
• Welcome of appointed member Joost Teunissen

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing various administrative actions including fire department training agreements, health agency funding, and zoning changes. The agenda includes several items for the consent calendar regarding departmental staffing, emergency declarations, and regional service agreements.

• Agreement with California Crop Improvement Association for $572
• Amendment to the Extra Help Firefighter Class Specification
• Fire Prevention Program Grant Applications for hazardous fuel reductions
• Funding allocation for Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Division up to $675,036
• Immunization program funding amendment totaling $918,928

The Board approved a Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement with Bank of America Public Capital Corporation for up to $9,033,088.10 to finance vehicles and equipment for the Tulare County Fire Department. The consent calendar was approved 5-0, with item #20 (Housing for the Harvest program) pulled and approved separately 4-0 with one abstention. Other actions included awarding a $3,189,021 road construction contract and approving a $810,000 housing program agreement.

• Approved $9,033,088.10 lease for fire vehicles/equipment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-33 except #20 (5-0)
• Approved Housing for the Harvest agreement with Proteus, Inc. up to $805,000 (4-0, Valero abstained)
• Awarded $3,189,021 contract to A. Teichert & Son for Farm 2 Market Routes 2.0 Project 2 (consent)
• Approved zone change PZC 20-006 from AE-20 to C-1 on 3.98 acres near Tulare (consent)
• Approved purchase of 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles up to $420,000 (consent)
• Approved 2021/2022 County Transportation Improvement Program (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance repealing Community Health Center Board bylaws, adoption set for June 8, 2021 (5-0)

Defined Contribution Annual Investment Review Meeting

The Defined Contribution Committee is meeting to conduct its annual review of the Investment Policy Statement. The body will also review fund performance and consider actions regarding investment options.

• Annual Review of the Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
• Empower Retirement and NFP Fund Reviews
• NFP Part II Target Date Fund Analysis
• Review, consideration and action on investment options
• Approval of March 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Defined Contribution Committee approved the Investment Policy Statement with no edits, keeping two funds on the watchlist and approving the elimination of American Century Mid Cap Value R6 in favor of a lower-cost CIT. The committee also discussed forming an ad hoc committee for target date fund analysis. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from March 22, 2021 (motion passed, Glidden abstained)
• Accepted Investment Policy Statement with review date updated to May 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Kept American Funds Growth Fund of Amer R6 and T. Rowe Price QM US Small-Cap Gr Eq on watchlist (unanimous)
• Approved eliminating American Century Mid Cap Value R6 and mapping to Mid Cap Value Fund Class I1 CIT (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new battery energy storage system in Richgrove. The commission will also consider a time extension for a solar generation facility west of Terra Bella.

• Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-003: Proposed 43,560 square foot structure for an 80 MW/320 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at 21642 Avenue 24, Richgrove
• Extension of Time EOT 21-002: Request for a two-year extension to September 25, 2023, for a 70 MW solar facility on a 378-acre site on Avenue 96, west of Terra Bella

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a zoning change near Dinuba and updated waste collection rates. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and grant applications for public health and safety.

• Contract of $3,602,364.05 to Papich Construction Co., Inc. for Alpaugh Complete Street Improvements
• Public hearing to change 3.5 acres from AE-20 to C-2 General Commercial zone near Road 64 and Avenue 424
• Public hearing to approve maximum collection rates for franchised waste haulers in Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J
• Agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the Women, Infants, and Children Program not to exceed $15,405,891
• Grant application for the Mineral King Road Safety Improvements Project with an estimated cost of $17,360,000

The Board denied a request to rezone a 3.5-acre parcel near Dinuba from agricultural to general commercial (5-0). It also approved new maximum collection and ancillary rates for franchised waste haulers, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and approved amendments to six franchise agreements (5-0). The consent calendar, including a $3.6 million road construction contract, was approved unanimously.

• Denied rezoning of 3.5-acre parcel near Dinuba from AE-20 to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved waste hauler rate increases and franchise agreement amendments (5-0)
• Approved $3,602,364.05 contract to Papich Construction for Alpaugh Complete Street Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 potholing services agreements with Badger Daylighting, Bess Testlab, and Exaro Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $230,000 agreement with Aspiranet for Transitional Housing Program Plus (5-0)
• Approved $451,095 agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for mental health services (5-0)
• Approved $637,000 Indigent Defender Grant from California Board of Community Corrections (5-0)
• Appointed 2021 Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting members (5-0)

SJVIA Regular Meeting

The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority Board of Directors will review several financial and medical reports. Discussion items include cash flow projections, pharmacy utilization, and a report on the Community Care Health offering.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding litigation against Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
• Approval of February 19, 2021, meeting minutes
• Auditor-Treasurer report on securing an annual financial services auditing company
• Report on Community Care Health offering as a replacement to the Anthem EPO Plan
• Updates on medical, dental, and vision experience reports through March 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss a zoning change from agricultural to neighborhood commercial and various infrastructure projects. They will also consider contract amendments for probation services and environmental consulting.

• Public hearing for Change of Zone No. PZC 20-006 to change 3.98 acres at Avenue 264 and Road 108 to Neighborhood Commercial
• Contract amendment with BI, Incorporated for electronic monitoring services to increase value by $200,000
• Grant application for $82,400 for juvenile justice infrastructure-related needs
• Contract amendment with Moffatt & Nichol for Avenue 424 Traver Canal Bridge Project to increase amount by $29,562
• Bid opening results for Alpaugh Complete Street Improvements Project with bids ranging from $3,602,364.05 to $4,327,358.00

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a zone change for approximately 3.98 acres at the southwest corner of Avenue 264 and Road 108 (Blackstone Avenue), north of Tulare, from AE-20 (Exclusive Agriculture – 20 Acre Minimum) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial). The ordinance introduction was approved 5-0, with adoption set for May 18, 2021. The board also approved the consent calendar and a greenhouse gas emissions report, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved zone change PZC 20-006 for 3.98 acres from AE-20 to C-1 (5-0)
• Approved SCE Generating Facility Interconnection agreement for Bob Wiley Detention Facility solar project (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency and health emergency due to Sequoia Complex Fire (5-0)
• Approved amendment to BI, Inc. agreement for electronic monitoring, increasing value by $200,000 to $450,000 (5-0)
• Authorized grant application to Board of State and Community Corrections for $82,400 for juvenile justice continuum of care (5-0)
• Approved bid documents and advertisement for 2021 Slurry Seal Program Project (5-0)
• Approved bid documents and advertisement for 2021 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Moffatt & Nichol agreement for Avenue 424 Traver Canal Bridge Project, increasing by $29,562 to $282,948 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several requests to divide land parcels and approve a special use permit for an agricultural service establishment. The body will also review a development agreement modification for a site in Goshen.

• Division of 19.18 acres into three parcels at 41071 Road 128, Orosi
• Division of 2.03 acres into five parcels at 16774 Avenue 168, Woodville
• Special Use Permit PSP 21-016 for an Ag Service Establishment at 36285 Road 112, Visalia
• Zone Variance 21-008 and division of 2.55 acres at 24135 Road 218, Lindsay
• Development Agreement 20-001 modification adding 15,702.7 square feet at 6670 Betty Drive, Goshen

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding fee adjustments for the Health & Human Services Agency and the Solid Waste Department. The meeting includes discussions on COVID-19 response efforts and the proclamation of a local emergency due to severe drought.

• Proposed fee adjustments for Public Guardian, Public Health, Health Operations, and Environmental Health Divisions
• Proposed flat rate fee schedule changes for Springville Transfer Station and Tulare County Landfills
• Contract award to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for $1,077,790 for Avenue 232 Safety Improvements Project
• Agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District for COVID-19 tests not to exceed $1,000,000
• Amendment to Fuentes Security Services contract to increase yearly amount to $3,500,000

The Board of Supervisors approved fee adjustments for the Health & Human Services Agency (Public Guardian, Public Health, Health Operations, Environmental Health) and a new flat-rate fee schedule for the Springville Transfer Station and county landfills, effective July 1, 2021. It also authorized submitting a 2021 Community Development Block Grant application to the state housing department. The board denied a $440,000 Measure R supplement for the Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project, instead directing staff to evaluate lower-cost safety enhancements (4-1).

• Approved HHSA fee adjustments for FY 2021/22 (5-0)
• Approved flat-rate fee schedule for Springville Transfer Station and county landfills (5-0)
• Authorized 2021 Community Development Block Grant application (5-0)
• Denied Measure R supplement for Rocky Hill Drive trail; directed staff to study low-cost safety options (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-35, except items 19 and 20 pulled for separate vote (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $125,000 state surveillance funds and $480,700 lab equipment purchase (5-0)
• Proclaimed local emergency due to severe drought (5-0)
• Authorized distribution of up to $13,860,787 federal allocation for rental assistance (5-0)

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive a COVID-19 status update and consider several high-value health contracts and grants. The meeting includes appointments to county task forces and the reaffirmation of emergency declarations related to the Sequoia Complex Fire.

• Acceptance of up to $25,547,375 from the California Department of Public Health for Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity
• Proposed vaccine administration agreements with Kaweah Delta Health Care District (up to $3,000,000) and Imperial Ambulance, Inc. (up to $1,000,000)
• Amendment to Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. agreement to increase maximum amount to $2,277,375
• Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. for youth psychiatric beds not to exceed $250,000
• Bid opening results for Avenue 232 Safety Improvements Project with low bid of $1,077,790.00

The Board approved a $25.5M state grant for epidemiology lab capacity expansion, plus vaccine administration agreements with Imperial Ambulance ($1M) and Kaweah Delta Health Care District ($3M). All consent calendar items passed 5-0, including appointments to advisory committees and a $250K psychiatric care contract. The Board also declined to provide a defense for Richard Ramirez in a federal lawsuit.

• Approved $25,547,375 state grant for Epidemiology Lab Capacity (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 vaccine administration agreement with Imperial Ambulance (5-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 vaccine administration agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 psychiatric facility agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved $406,102 Project Roomkey grant allocation (5-0)
• Approved $19,240 USGS water resources joint funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar appointments to homelessness, agricultural, and veteran committees (5-0)
• Declined to provide defense for Richard Ramirez in Jennifer Hillan v. Richard Ramirez (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission is reviewing several parcel map requests and special use permits. The most significant item is a proposal to subdivide a site in Goshen into 206 parcels. The commission will also consider a fruit packing facility and a small RV park.

• Tentative Subdivision Map No. TSM 20-003 to divide a 27-acre site into 206 parcels at Road 72 and Avenue 310, Goshen
• Special Use Permit No. PSP 20-069 for a fruit packing facility at 31932 Road 60, Visalia
• Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-005 for a two-space RV park at 427 Sutherland Drive, Springville
• Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 20-038 to divide a 20-acre parcel at Avenue 212 and Road 192
• Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 21-006 to divide a 40-acre parcel on Road 148, east of Tulare

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review various administrative and agency matters including public safety updates and land surplus declarations. Items include several contract approvals for county services, infrastructure projects, and health assessments.

• Purchase of 64 Mobile Data Terminals for $227,318
• Juvenile Detention Facility Landscaping Project contract with Westscapes, Inc. for $659,416
• Agreement with Family Services of Tulare County up to $230,931
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools up to $836,128
• Declaration of 1.91 acres of vacant land near State Route 99 as surplus property

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 5-19) with a 5-0 vote, except item 10 which was pulled and approved separately. Item 10 awarded a $659,416 contract to Westscapes, Inc. for the Juvenile Detention Facility Landscaping Project. The board also approved several resolutions, including opposition to Senate Bill 467, appointments, and various agreements.

• Approved consent calendar items 5-19 (5-0), except item 10 pulled
• Awarded Juvenile Detention Facility Landscaping contract to Westscapes, Inc. for $659,416 (5-0)
• Approved letter opposing Senate Bill 467 (5-0)
• Appointed Jessi Snyder to Water Commission (5-0)
• Authorized waiver of bid for 64 Mobile Data Terminals up to $227,318 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Family Services for supervised visitation up to $230,931 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Superior Court for courtroom clerks up to $340,178.15 (5-0)
• Authorized defense of named defendants in Garcia v. County of Tulare (5-0)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to appoint auditors for the Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and a peer review of internal audit functions. The body will also review consulting engagement reports regarding department head changes for four county offices.

• Approval of Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for FY 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit of Federal awards
• Approval of Mike Edmonds for peer review of internal audit function (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021)
• Review of Information Communication Technology Incoming Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report
• Review of Human Resources and Development Outgoing Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report
• Review of General Services Agency and County Counsel Office Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Reports

The Tulare County Audit Committee approved Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation to conduct the Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit of Federal awards. The committee also elected Pete Vander Poel as Chair and Charlie Norman as Vice Chair, and approved Mike Edmonds to conduct a peer review of the internal audit function. Additionally, the committee accepted four department head change consulting engagement reports. All votes were unanimous (4-0) except for the County Counsel report, which passed 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved minutes from October 8, 2020 meeting (4-0).
• Elected Pete Vander Poel as Chair and Charlie Norman as Vice Chair (4-0).
• Approved Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for FY2021 audit and Single Audit (4-0).
• Approved Mike Edmonds to conduct peer review of internal audit function (4-0).
• Accepted Information Communication Technology Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (4-0).
• Accepted Human Resources and Development Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (4-0).
• Accepted General Services Agency Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (4-0).
• Accepted County Counsel Office Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (3-0, Flores abstained).

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing various administrative actions, including land conservation contracts and several bridge and road project supplements. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 status and the reaffirmation of local emergency declarations.

• Award $659,416 contract for Juvenile Detention Facility Landscaping to Westscapes, Inc.
• Approve $2,494,668 agreement for Avenue 392 over Sand Creek Bridge Project
• Approve $5,017,679 agreement for M348 over South Fork Kaweah River Bridge Project
• Approve $1,779,800 for Avenue 232 Safety Improvements Project near Tulare
• Approve $295,000 for Avenue 430 over Buttonwillow Ditch Bridge Project

The Board approved Option 1 for retirement contribution rates, implementing rates from the June 30, 2020 actuarial valuation effective with the pay period of fiscal year 2021 (pay period 14). They also appointed Tara K. Freitas as Assessor/Clerk-Recorder effective April 6, 2021, with an annual salary of $155,646 and a monthly car allowance of $657. The consent calendar was approved with exceptions, and several items were pulled for separate consideration.

• Approved retirement contribution rates (Option 1) effective with pay period 14 of fiscal year 2021 (Resolution 2021-0230).
• Appointed Tara K. Freitas as Assessor/Clerk-Recorder effective April 6, 2021, with salary and benefits (Resolution 2021-0231).
• Approved consent calendar items 7-38, except item #13 (pulled), and items #20 and #26 (pulled for separate consideration).
• Approved agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Pink Bollworm program up to $1,210.50 (Resolution 2021-0200).
• Approved new Conflict of Interest Code for Countywide Oversight Board (Resolution 2021-0201).
• Reappointed Joe Machado to Kings Mosquito Abatement District (Resolution 2021-0202).
• Appointed Gerald Jackson to Alpine-Sequoia Community Service District (Resolution 2021-0203).
• Approved amended rules for Assessment Appeals Board (Resolution 2021-0204).

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special meeting for a Strategic Workshop. The session focuses on leadership in governance and the identification of strategies, focus areas, and priorities.

• Discussion on Leadership in Governance characteristics, successes, and failures
• Review of strategies, focus areas, and priorities

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on March 25, 2021, for a leadership and governance workshop. The agenda included public comments, discussions on leadership characteristics, strategies, focus areas, and priorities. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this workshop.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several parcel maps and site plans. The body will also consider recommending a zone change from agricultural to general commercial for a property on Road 64.

• Zone Change No. PZC 20-001: Proposed change from AE-20 to C-2 for 3.5 acres on Road 64
• Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 21-001: Divide 3.26 acres into three parcels at 31293 & 31297 Road 228, Exeter
• Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 21-003: Divide 52.17 acres into four parcels and a remainder on State Route 198, Three Rivers
• Final Site Plan No. PSR 20-006: Request to allow more than four units at 41239 Road 127, Orosi

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing various administrative actions including health emergency reaffirmations and budget adjustments. Key discussions involve the formation of the Ducor Water District and several public works projects.

• Directing an election to confirm the formation of the Ducor Water District
• Agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District for psychiatric services up to $2,600,000
• Acceptance of COVID-19 supplemental funding up to $571,162 and a $86,250 UV device purchase
• Capital asset purchase of camera and software support for $71,518
• Roadway rehabilitation on D238 near Terra Bella with $200,000 in contingency funds

The Board approved an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement with Self Help Enterprises for the 52-unit modular home 'Salt and Light Village' in Goshen, enforcing state grant requirements through 2076. The Board also approved the 2020 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports, and the Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2020/21, including a rollover budget and personnel changes. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement with Self Help Enterprises for 52-unit 'Salt and Light Village' in Goshen (Resolution 2021-0195)
• Approved 2020 Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports for transmittal to state agencies (Resolution 2021-0196)
• Approved Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2020/21, including rollover budget and personnel resolution (Resolutions 2021-0197, 2021-0198, 2021-0199)
• Approved consent calendar items 9-28, including appointments, agreements, and resolutions
• Approved resolution directing election for Ducor Water District formation and board selection (Resolutions 2021-0178, 2021-0179, 2021-0180)
• Approved $2.6 million agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District for inpatient psychiatric services (Resolution 2021-0183)
• Approved $571,162 in state COVID-19 supplemental funding and $86,250 for UV device (Resolutions 2021-0185, 2021-0186)
• Approved additional $200,000 for roadway rehabilitation on D238 near Terra Bella (Resolution 2021-0193)

Board of Supervisors Addendum

The Board of Supervisors is meeting in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for several property parcels. These negotiations involve the Bureau of Reclamation.

• Closed session conference with real property negotiator Reed Schenke regarding parcels on Avenue 16, Road 184, Avenue 112, Avenue 88, and Avenue 152

Defined Contribution Plan Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Plan Committee will review and take action on investment options and receive reports from NFP and Empower Retirement. The body will also discuss a possible Request for Proposals (RFP) for a record keeper.

• Action on investment options via NFP Reporting
• Discussion of possible Record Keeper RFP
• Review of 457 & 3121 Plan statistics through 12/31/20
• Approval of December 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming committee member vacancy due to Roland Hill's retirement

The Defined Contribution Committee unanimously approved NFP's watchlist recommendations, keeping American Funds Growth Fund of Amer R6 on the watchlist and adding T. Rowe Price QM US Small-Cap Gr Eq. They also approved minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting and approved attendees for the 2021 NAGDCA Annual Conference. The committee discussed a possible record keeper RFP, with a plan to form a subcommittee for contract renegotiation, and agreed to proceed with a Part II analysis on target date funds.

• Approved NFP's watchlist recommendations unanimously, keeping American Funds Growth Fund of Amer R6 on watchlist and adding T. Rowe Price QM US Small-Cap Gr Eq.
• Approved minutes from the December 14, 2020 quarterly meeting unanimously.
• Approved attendees for the 2021 NAGDCA Annual Conference (Ashley Holland, Allison Pierce, Kevin Mikesell, Hal Cypert) unanimously.
• Agreed to proceed with Part II analysis on target date funds, including pricing information.
• Discussed forming a subcommittee for record keeper contract renegotiation, with no formal action taken.

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is scheduled to meet in closed session. The panel intends to discuss discipline, dismissal, or the release of a public employee.

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

Personnel Hearing Panel

The Personnel Hearing Panel is scheduled to meet in closed session. The panel intends to discuss discipline, dismissal, or the release of a public employee.

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

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a 2021 Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The body will discuss a proposed Measure R Program Supplement Agreement for the Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project and address small livestock mortality disposal.

• Election of 2021 AAC Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Proposed Measure R Program Supplement Agreement for Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project
• Discussion on small livestock mortality disposal
• Approval of September 16, 2020 minutes

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss COVID-19 response efforts and recovery from the Sequoia Complex fire. They are deciding on several contracts, including a security services agreement and vehicle GPS monitoring. The Board will also consider an ordinance regarding amplified and excessive noise regulations.

• Contract amendment with Fuentes Security Services not to exceed $3,250,000 per year
• Agreement with Teletrac Navman US Ltd. for vehicle GPS equipment not to exceed $315,070 per fiscal year
• Ordinance amending the Ordinance Code pertaining to amplified and excessive noise regulations
• Capital asset purchases for the Sheriff's Office totaling not to exceed $44,700
• Purchase of a PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester for the Fire Department not to exceed $16,179

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-14) unanimously, including agreements, budget adjustments, and an ordinance on noise regulations. The Board also approved amendments to the 2021 Federal and State Legislative Platforms and selected priority issues. In closed session, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the initiation of litigation. No substantive decisions were made outside of these actions.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-14 unanimously, including a nursery inspection agreement amendment, gift regulations, a fire department respirator fit tester purchase, a security services contract extension, a lease extension, a grant application for EV charging stations, a GPS services agreement, emergency proclamations reaffirmation, an air ambulance services agreement, a noise ordinance, and sheriff's office equipment purchases.
• Approved amendments to the 2021 Tulare County Federal and State Legislative Platforms and selected priority issues for future advocacy trips (Resolution No. 2021-0168).
• Approved initiation of litigation in closed session (Resolution No. 2021-0169).

Planning Commission

The Tulare County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a special use permit for a fruit packing facility. The commission will also review minutes from the February 24, 2021 meeting.

• Special Use Permit No. PSP 20-069 for M Park, Inc. to authorize a fruit packing facility on a 9-acre portion of a 42+ acre parcel at 31932 Road 60, Visalia

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on COVID-19 status and the state of the county. They are considering several funding agreements for transit, health services, and housing, as well as residential land division extensions.

• CARES Act transit funding reimbursement of $1,654,568
• Agreement with Valley Health Team, Inc. for COVID-19 testing and tracing not to exceed $300,000
• Transitional Housing Program award not to exceed $44,000
• Agreement for noxious weed surveying and treatments for $30,712.35
• Extension of time for residential lot divisions for Ronald Redfield and Doug Canby

The Board approved a $300,000 agreement with Valley Health Team, Inc. for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing services, effective March 9 through December 31, 2021. The consent calendar was approved 5-0 with item #11 pulled for separate consideration and also passed 5-0. The Board also approved revisions to the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission bylaws and directed staff to set an application deadline.

• Approved $300,000 COVID-19 testing/contact tracing agreement with Valley Health Team (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-14 except #11 (5-0)
• Approved $30,712.35 state agreement for noxious weed surveying (5-0)
• Reappointed Nilsa Gonzalez to Health Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Kathryn Rubio and Daniel J Ramirez to Community Health Center Board (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency declarations for Sequoia Complex Fire (5-0)
• Accepted $44,000 Transitional Housing Program award (5-0)
• Approved redistricting commission bylaw revisions and application deadline (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will discuss COVID-19 response efforts and a license agreement for a mass vaccination site. The body is also reviewing a proposed ordinance to regulate amplified and excessive noise.

• License agreement with International Agri-Center for mass COVID-19 vaccination at $75,000 per month
• Proposed ordinance amending noise regulations regarding amplified and excessive noise
• Agreement with MV Public Transportation, Inc. to increase funding by $590,997 for transit operations
• Custodial budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2020/21 in the amount of $388,000
• Bid documents for the Alpaugh Complete Street Improvements Project

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 5-18) unanimously, including appointments, budget adjustments, and agreements. They also approved a $590,997 amendment to the transit operations contract with MV Public Transportation, increasing it to $10,214,014, and introduced a noise ordinance amendment for adoption on March 16, 2021. A license agreement for mass COVID-19 vaccination at International Agri-Center was approved at $75,000 per month. No action was taken on presentations regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the In-Home Supportive Services Program.

• Approved consent calendar items 5-18 (5-0)
• Approved $590,997 amendment to transit contract with MV Public Transportation (5-0)
• Introduced noise ordinance amendment, set adoption for March 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with International Agri-Center for COVID-19 vaccination site (5-0)
• Approved $388,000 custodial budget adjustment (consent, 5-0)
• Approved $125,367 homeless assistance allocation from state (consent, 5-0)
• Approved $443,508 agreement with Aspiranet for wraparound services (consent, 5-0)
• Approved $200,000 COVID-19 outreach agreement with Visión y Compromiso (consent, 5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a special session to receive training from the County Counsel’s office. The training focuses on legal standards for land use decisions.

• Training on Due Process, Entanglement, Bias, and Conflict of Interest in Land Use Matters

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on February 25, 2021, with all five members present. The only substantive item was a training session by Chief Deputy Counsel Jeff Kuhn on Due Process, Entanglement, Bias, and Conflict of Interest in Land Use Matters. No action was taken on any item, and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

• Received training on Due Process, Entanglement, Bias, and Conflict of Interest in Land Use Matters (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Commission is reviewing several parcel maps, special use permits, and a zone change. Items include residential lot divisions in Tipton, agricultural parcel splits in Terra Bella and Lindsay, and various site developments.

• Extension of time for TSM 837 at LaFond Road and Lipscomb Avenue in Tipton
• Parcel Map PPM 20-040: division of 57.83 acres in Terra Bella, CA
• Parcel Map PPM 20-041: division of 77.99 acres in Terra Bella, CA
• Parcel Map PPM 20-043: division of 18.20 acres in Lindsay, CA
• Special Use Permit PSP 20-059 for a storage yard at 24648 Avenue 88, Terra Bella, CA

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss COVID-19 response efforts and decide on various county contracts, vehicle purchases, and property designations. The meeting includes the distribution of Assembly Bill 109 funding for public safety and health services.

• Distribution of $20,818,355.23 in AB 109 Base Funding for FY 2020/2021
• Contract award to Seals Construction, Inc. for Sheriff and Fire Dispatch project for $1,543,000
• Agreement with Precision Psychiatric Services, Inc. not to exceed $2,100,000
• Purchase of two admin vehicles (up to $80,000 each) and one training van (up to $70,000)
• Declaration of surplus property for 30907 Juniper Rd. and 4929 Ave. 309 in Goshen

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 5-28) with a 5-0 vote, except item 18 which was pulled for separate consideration and approved 4-0 with one abstention. The most significant action was allocating $20,818,355.23 in Assembly Bill 109 base funding for criminal justice realignment, distributing funds to the Sheriff's Office, Probation, HHSA, and other agencies. The board also approved a $1.543M contract for the Sheriff and Fire Dispatch project and a $2.1M psychiatric services agreement.

• Approved $20.8M AB 109 criminal justice realignment funding allocation (5-0)
• Approved $1.543M Sheriff and Fire Dispatch contract to Seals Construction (5-0)
• Approved $2.1M acute psychiatric services agreement with Precision Psychiatric Services (5-0)
• Approved $535,955 contact tracing agreement with Proteus, Inc. (4-0, Valero abstained)
• Approved $230,000 for two admin vehicles and training van for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved $37,334.55 FEMA grant for decontamination shower units (5-0)
• Approved $900,000 residential mental health services agreement with Psynergy Programs (5-0)
• Approved $520,000 DEA agreement for illicit marijuana eradication (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a Board of Supervisors referral regarding the proposed Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project. The committee will evaluate the project's compatibility and impacts on farming operations.

• Review of Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project impacts on farming
• Election of 2021 AAC Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land division requests and zoning variances. The body will also consider a General Plan and Zone Amendment for the proposed Reed Industrial Park.

• General Plan Amendment GPA 19-005 and Zone Amendment PZC 19-015 to rezone land to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) at Avenue 392 and Road 12
• Zone Variance PZV 20-023 for a new digital billboard at State Route 65 and Avenue 124
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 20-033 to divide a 3.33± acre lot in Three Rivers
• Tentative Parcel Map PPM 20-039 to divide a 9.28-acre parcel at Road 258 and Ave 128
• Zone Variance PZV 20-021 and Tentative Parcel Map PPM 20-035 to divide a 320-acre lot near Posey

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will receive a COVID-19 status update from the Health & Human Services Agency. The body will also consider several appointments to advisory committees and approve funding agreements for water and transit programs.

• Grant agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Countywide Bottled Water Program: $948,574
• Cost reimbursement agreement for purchase and replacement of 3 transit buses: $856,488
• Amendment to Language Line Services, Inc. agreement to increase amount from $120,000 to $780,000
• Installation of a Disc Golf Course at Cutler Park
• Bid opening results for County of Tulare Sheriff and Fire Dispatch Project with bids ranging from $1,543,000 to $1,899,000

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a final proposal for Deputy Sheriffs Association Units 13 and 15. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 and the Sequoia Complex Fire, as well as various county infrastructure and administrative approvals.

• Public hearing on imposing the County's Last, Best, and Final proposal on Tulare County Deputy Sheriffs Association Units 13 and 15
• Purchase of 60 Bendix King handheld radios for $126,186.03
• Ordinance adding Section 1-05-1557 to allow reassessment of property damaged by misfortune or calamity
• Installation of a STOP sign on Road 196 at Avenue 184
• Approval of bid documents for the Juvenile Detention Facility Landscaping Project

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and voted 4-1 to impose the County's Last, Best, and Final proposal on the Tulare County Deputy Sheriffs' Association Units 13 and 15, pursuant to Government Code Section 3505.7. The motion was made by Eddie Valero and seconded by Pete Vander Poel, with Larry Micari voting no. The board also approved the consent calendar (items 6-11) unanimously, including a sole-source radio purchase, a stop sign installation, and a project completion acceptance.

• Imposed County's Last, Best, and Final proposal on TCDSA Units 13 and 15 (4-1)
• Adopted ordinance allowing reassessment of property damaged by misfortune or calamity (5-0)
• Ratified sole-source purchase of 60 Bendix King radios for $126,186.03 (5-0)
• Approved bid documents for Juvenile Detention Facility Landscaping Project (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergency and health emergency due to Sequoia Complex Fire (5-0)
• Designated one-way STOP controlled intersection on Road 196 at Avenue 184 (5-0)
• Accepted Harvest Avenue Improvements Project as complete (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Tulare County Library Foundation for staff support (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several parcel maps, special use permits, and a zone change. Items include a residential land division, a wireless tower construction, and various agricultural business authorizations.

• Parcel Map PPM 20-037: Division of 46.76 acres at 5197 Avenue 400
• Special Use Permit PSP 20-057: 144-foot wireless monopole at 521 N. Mariposa Avenue
• Special Use Permit PSP 20-063: Feed store near Pixley at Road 124 and Avenue 112
• Special Use Permit PSP 20-064: Agricultural equipment manufacturing at 5259 Avenue 408, Reedley
• Zone Change PZC 20-006: Commercial rezoning for a coffee shop/bakery at 26357 Road 108, Tulare

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive COVID-19 status updates and consider several grant applications for mental health and emergency rental assistance. The meeting also includes routine appointments to local boards and approvals for infrastructure projects.

• Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program not to exceed $13,860,787
• State Homeland Security Grant Program funds in the amount of $566,489
• Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project engineering phase not to exceed $440,000
• Purchase of two Liebherr L550X High Lift Wheel Loaders not to exceed $661,850
• Sale of redevelopment property at 12170 Avenue 118, Pixley for $60,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 5-30) with a 5-0 vote, except for items 23 and 27 which were pulled for separate consideration. Item 23, the Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project supplement, was continued for 90 days to return with a recommendation. Item 27, the sale of former redevelopment property at 12170 Avenue 118, Pixley, for $60,000 to Jeff Martin, was approved 5-0.

• Approved consent calendar items 5-30 (5-0), excluding items 23 and 27
• Continued Rocky Hill Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Project supplement for 90 days (5-0)
• Approved sale of former redevelopment property at 12170 Avenue 118, Pixley, for $60,000 to Jeff Martin (5-0)
• Approved ordinance to allow reassessment of property damaged by misfortune or calamity, second reading set for Feb 2 (5-0)
• Approved $566,489 State Homeland Security Grant Program funds (5-0)
• Approved $13,860,787 Emergency Rental Assistance Program application (5-0)
• Approved $498,785 Mental Health Wellness Grant application for children and youth (5-0)
• Approved $661,850 sole-source purchase of two Liebherr wheel loaders (5-0)

Homeless Task Force Meeting

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four tentative parcel maps for land division. The body will also review two special use permit requests for a residence and an agricultural storage facility.

• PPM 20-030: Divide 37 acres into four parcels at Road 72 and Avenue 310, Goshen
• PPM 20-031: Divide 82.22 acres into four parcels west of Sherman Pass Road, Inyokern
• PPM 20-032: Divide 37.03 acres into three parcels west of State Route 99, Goshen
• PPM 20-036: Divide 80.04 acres into four parcels at 8827 Avenue 312, Visalia
• PSP 20-058: 39,000 s.f. metal storage structure for farm equipment at 29600 Road 56, Visalia

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider bylaws and a timeline for the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 status update and various administrative appointments.

• Approval of bylaws and timeline for the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission
• Application for a $406,102 grant for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program
• Sale of redevelopment property at 12170 Avenue 118, Pixley, for $60,000
• Grant of real property to the State of California for the State Route 99 and Betty Drive Interchange Project
• Reaffirmation of Local Emergency and Local Health Emergency declarations for the Sequoia Complex Fire

The Board approved the consent calendar (items 5-26) with two items pulled, and separately approved the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission Bylaws and timeline. They also received a COVID-19 update from the Health & Human Services Agency and recognized the retirement of Public Defender Lisa Bertolino. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent calendar items 5-26 (5-0), with item 18 pulled for separate consideration and item 26 pulled off calendar
• Approved item 18: Reappoint Stephen Presant to Tulare Public Cemetery District (5-0)
• Approved item 27: 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission Bylaws and timeline (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-0021 setting 2021 meeting dates
• Appointed Townsend and Micari to Golden State Finance Authority
• Approved amendments to security and maintenance contracts for federal reimbursement
• Approved MOU with Kaweah Delta for Street Medicine Program
• Approved application for $406,102 homeless housing grant

Board of Supervisors - ADDENDUM

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a routine consent calendar item. The primary action involves a proposal from the Resource Management Agency regarding electrical infrastructure.

• Ordinance to grant 20sd 8me LLC a franchise to construct a transmission system and fiber optic cable for electrical power

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct swearing-in ceremonies for three supervisors and elect the Chair and Vice Chair for 2021. The body will also receive a COVID-19 status update and consider various budget adjustments and agency contracts.

• Budget adjustment of $818,145 for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter control
• Ordinance regarding campaign contribution limits for County offices
• Grant funding up to $500,000 for Homekey program at 1400 South Mooney Boulevard
• Three environmental services agreements with Dokken Engineering, Galvin Preservation Associates Inc., and SWCA, Incorporated for $520,000 each
• Proposed annual salary range of $160,000 to $185,000 for the Public Defender

The Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting, electing Amy Shuklian as Chair and Eddie Valero as Vice Chair for 2021. The board approved the consent calendar, including a $818,145 budget adjustment for glassy-winged sharpshooter control, a $500,000 Homekey grant agreement for the Sequoia Lodge, and a letter supporting COVID-19 vaccines for farmworkers. In closed session, the board appointed Erin Brooks as Public Defender.

• Elected Amy Shuklian as Chair and Eddie Valero as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved $818,145 budget adjustment for glassy-winged sharpshooter control (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 Homekey grant agreement for Sequoia Lodge (5-0)
• Approved letter supporting COVID-19 vaccine for essential farmworkers (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3588 on campaign contribution limits (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 for FAA flight inspection and budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Public Defender salary range of $160,000-$185,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Erin Brooks as Public Defender, effective January 17, 2020 (5-0)