Tulare County public meetings in 2022

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force approved a resolution to meet Brown Act requirements for virtual meetings per Assembly Bill 361. The group also approved the November 2021 meeting minutes. Other agenda items consisted of presentations and updates regarding veterans, youth, and city-level homelessness efforts.

• Approved resolution for AB 361 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on adopting a resolution for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and approving a joint participation agreement with the City of Lindsay. The consent calendar includes numerous routine contracts, appointments, and budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program agreement with City of Lindsay
• Authorize sale of tax-defaulted properties via internet auction on March 7, 2023
• Approve $1.35M workers' compensation claims administration contract with CorVel Enterprise
• Approve $1.07M sole-source purchase of Axon evidence management software for DA's office
• Approve $7.28M electronic health records system innovation project through FY 2026/2027

The Board of Supervisors authorized legal action to acquire property via eminent domain for the Road 64 Improvement Project. They also approved a joint housing allocation agreement with the City of Lindsay and adopted a noise ordinance regarding parties. One grant agreement for family planning services failed to receive the required 4/5ths vote.

• Approved joint participation in Permanent Local Housing Allocation program with City of Lindsay (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance regarding excessive noise associated with parties and penalties (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain action for Road 64 Improvement Project with deposit up to $690,000 (5-0)
• Denied grant agreement with Essential Access Health for Title X family planning services (3-2)
• Approved $29,704,040 distribution of Assembly Bill 109 Funding for FY 2022/23 (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M for Avenue 280 Widening Project – Segment 2 (5-0)
• Approved $1,074,069.19 for Axon Enterprise evidence management software (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment up to $2,684,326 for Neighborhood Village Project in Goshen (5-0)

Grievance Hearing Panel

The Grievance Hearing Panel will hold a public hearing to consider the grievance appeal of Alberto Velez concerning the Tulare County Probation Department. The panel may also meet in closed session with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation related to this appeal. The meeting is a special meeting with no general public comment period.

• Public hearing on grievance appeal of Alberto Velez concerning Tulare County Probation Department
• Possible closed session for conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)

Defined Contribution Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee will hold a quarterly meeting to review and potentially act on investment options, fee structures, and plan documents. They will also consider proposed financial planning services, nominate a vice chair for 2023, and discuss training topics. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Proposed financial planning services
• Review, consideration, and action on investment options
• 457 Plan Review as of 9/30/22
• Fee Review
• Nominate and Vote Vice Chair for 2023

Regular Meeting SJVIA

The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA) board will receive financial updates and consultant reports, then vote on retaining Keenan Pharmacy Services for a one-year term and authorizing a stop-loss/reinsurance renewal agreement. Consent agenda items include approving participation agreements for Fresno and Tulare counties and renewing contracts for benefits management, COBRA/FMLA services, and biometric health screening.

• Receive update on cash flow projections and SJVIA financials as of June 30, 2022
• Approve retaining Keenan Pharmacy Services as PBM consultant for EmpiRx, effective January 1, 2023
• Authorize president to execute plan year 2023 stop-loss/reinsurance renewal application and agreement
• Approve SJVIA participation agreements for County of Fresno (Dec 12, 2022) and County of Tulare (Jan 1, 2023)
• Approve three-year agreements with MyWorkplace, Inc. (benefits management) and Navia Benefit Solutions (COBRA/FMLA/retiree billing)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on two land-use items: an appeal of a setback variance extension for Hartland Christian Camp and the potential vacation of Avenue 36 between Young Road and Road 80. Consent items include a $3.997 million Dinuba Library Remodel contract and a $38,000 server purchase for the Sheriff's Office. The Board will also receive a presentation on the Tulare County Emergency Operations Plan.

• Public hearing on appeal of Extension of Time 22-002 for Setback Variance PSV 08-003 at Hartland Christian Camp, 57611 Eshom Valley Drive, Badger
• Public hearing on vacation of Avenue 36 between Young Road and Road 80 in Allensworth (Option A or B)
• Award contract to Forcum Mackey Construction, Inc. for Dinuba Library Remodel Project, not to exceed $3,997,000
• Approve amendment to Forcum-Mackey Construction agreement for Tulare County Health Clinic Project, increasing amount by $38,827.01 and extending contract by 283 days
• Approve capital asset purchase of Penlink PLX Workgroup Server III for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $38,000

The Board of Supervisors approved several high-value contracts, including a library remodel and health clinic amendment. They also vacated a section of Avenue 36 and adopted the Tulare County/Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan. All primary votes passed 5-0.

• Approved $3,997,000 contract for Dinuba Library Remodel Project (5-0)
• Adopted Tulare County/Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
• Vacated Avenue 36 between Young Road and Road 80 (5-0)
• Denied appeal and affirmed setback variance for Hartland Christian Camp (5-0)
• Approved $38,827.01 contract increase for Tulare County Health Clinic Project (5-0)
• Approved Certified Statement of Vote for Nov 8, 2022 General Election (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of welding truck not to exceed $127,359.59 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Penlink server not to exceed $38,000 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on canceling four Williamson Act agricultural preservation contracts, removing a total of 414 acres from protected status. Two cancellations involve fee payments totaling over $2.1 million, while two others are recommended for fee waivers in the public interest. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items including appointments, contracts, and lease agreements.

• Cancel Williamson Act Contract No. 13294 (20 acres, $162,000 fee) for Kenneth A. Turner c/o Smee Homes, Inc.
• Cancel Williamson Act Contract No. 2880 (280 acres, $1,956,250 fee) for Larry Ritchie
• Cancel Williamson Act Contract No. 10351 (33.4 acres, fee waived) and No. 9794 (80.73 acres, fee waived) for SE Land, LLC
• Approve $3,997,000 bid from Forcum/Mackey Construction for Dinuba Library Remodel Project
• Approve up to $600,000 agreement with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital for inpatient psychiatric services

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will hold hearings on seven assessment applications from Craig Realty Group Tulare LLC. The board will also consider postponement requests from Paar-Bohn Redwood Ltd and Prospect Henderson Partners LP, and may accept withdrawals. The meeting includes roll call, pledges, and swearing in of parties.

• Craig Realty Group Tulare LLC — 7 applications (Nos. 2021-00129 through 2021-00135) for hearings on property assessments
• Paar-Bohn Redwood Ltd (PetSmart, Inc.) — first postponement requested for Application No. 2021-00099
• Prospect Henderson Partners LP — first postponement requested for Application No. 2021-00100
• Acceptance of withdrawal calendar
• Closed session scheduled

Homeless Task Force

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will vote to ratify remote meeting rules under AB 361, approve October minutes, and cancel the December 21 meeting in favor of January 18. Members will also receive updates on Roomkey, Homekey, and HHAP programs, discuss using ARPA funds for mobile shower units, and hear a presentation from Teen Challenge.

• Vote to cancel Dec. 21, 2022 meeting and reconvene Jan. 18, 2023
• Ratify AB 361 resolution allowing continued remote meetings
• Update on Roomkey, Homekey, and Homeless Housing Assistance & Prevention (HHAP)
• Discussion on use of ARPA funds and mobile shower units
• Presentation on Teen Challenge by Assistant Director Matthew Mutchler

The Task Force approved the October 19 meeting minutes and ratified the use of remote meeting access under AB361. Members received updates on housing projects and mobile shower units, but no policy decisions were made regarding those items. The December 21, 2022, meeting was cancelled due to the holidays.

• Ratified calling of the meeting pursuant to AB361 (15-0-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (15-0-0)
• Cancelled December 21, 2022 meeting (15-0-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee - Canceled

The November 16, 2022 meeting of the Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee has been canceled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed fee schedule for public use of county-owned electric vehicle charging stations at Government Plaza in Visalia, and on establishing Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves. The consent calendar includes over 20 routine items such as approving a $261,266 radio purchase for Probation, a $115,000 arts agreement, and a $140,700 right-of-way contract for a bridge project.

• Public hearing on fee schedule for county EV charging stations at Government Plaza, Visalia
• Public hearing on establishing Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves
• Approve $261,266 for 50 Motorola radios for Probation
• Approve $115,000 agreement with Arts Consortium for artwork on public works projects
• Approve $140,700 right-of-way contract with Sage M Farms for Avenue 108 bridge project

The Board of Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for public electric vehicle charging stations at Government Plaza and authorized the establishment of Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves. A series of routine consent calendar items were also passed, including emergency reaffirmations and public works contracts.

• Approved EV charging station fee schedule and employee fee waiver (4-0)
• Approved applications for Williamson Act Agricultural Preserves (4-0)
• Approved $261,266 purchase of 50 Motorola UHF Mobile Radios
• Approved $140,700 right-of-way contract for Avenue 108 over Lakeland Canal Bridge
• Approved $115,000 agreement with Arts Consortium for public works artwork
• Approved grant application for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (4-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for drought, Sequoia Complex Fire, September Lightning Fires, and tree mortality
• Approved installation of a one-way stop sign on Road 52 at Avenue 252

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance adding electric vehicle charging station rules to county building codes, with adoption set for November 29. The consent calendar includes a $3.5 million drought relief grant application for West Goshen water system consolidation, a zone change from agricultural to light manufacturing in Goshen, and a $744,428 drug treatment contract. The board will also reaffirm local emergencies from the Sequoia Complex Fire and September Lightning Fires.

• Public hearing on ordinance adding Article 32 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review Process to building regulations
• Grant application to California Department of Water Resources for West Goshen CalWater water system consolidation, up to $3,501,740
• Zone change PZC 22-008: 40-acre minimum agricultural (AE-40) to light manufacturing (M-1) at southwest corner of Avenue 304 and Road 68 in Goshen
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California for drug and alcohol residential recovery treatment, up to $744,428
• Right-of-Way contract with Becky & Andrew Muxlow for Road 64 Improvement Project near Goshen, up to $125,000

The Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance to establish a review process for electric vehicle charging stations, with adoption set for November 29, 2022. Other actions included approving a zoning change in Goshen and authorizing several health and workforce development contracts.

• Introduced ordinance for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review Process (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from AE-40 to M-1 at Avenue 304 and Road 68 in Goshen
• Approved $85/hour salary for Interim Chief Probation Officer (5-0)
• Approved Workforce Investment Board personnel changes and one layoff (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 Right-of-Way Contract for Road 64 Improvement Project
• Approved $744,428 agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. (Consent)
• Approved $84,926 for medical equipment for new Public Health Clinic (Consent)
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for Sequoia Complex Fire and September Lightning Fires (Consent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to change the Goshen Urban Development Boundary and Land Use Designation from Agriculture to Light Industrial on 30 acres at Avenue 304 and Road 68. They will also consider introducing an ordinance to rezone the parcels from AE-40 to M-1. Adoption of the ordinance is set for November 1, 2022.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA 22-002 for 30 acres at Avenue 304 and Road 68 in Goshen, changing land use from Agriculture to Light Industrial
• Introduce ordinance for Change of Zone PZC 22-008 from AE-40 to M-1 on the same parcels
• Approve $179,400 agreement with State Office of Traffic Safety for Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program
• Approve $500,000 increase in ARPA funding (to $2,000,000) for purchase and rehabilitation of Tagus Gardens (Project RoomKey site)
• Adopt ordinance for zone change PZC 22-002 on 20 acres at 29421 Road 156, Visalia, from AE-20 to PD-C-3-SC

The Board of Supervisors approved $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for governmental purposes. They also approved several zoning changes in Goshen and Visalia and authorized various health and human services agreements.

• Approved $12M in funding from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA 22-002 to change 30 acres in Goshen from Agriculture to Light Industrial (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change PZC 22-002 for 20 acres at 29421 Road 156, Visalia, to Planned Development (5-0)
• Adopted zoning change PZC 22-003 for 49 acres at Avenue 324 and State Route 63 to Service Commercial (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 increase in ARPA funding for Tagus Gardens rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Proteus, Inc. for foster children services (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized $110,000 trade-in of four John Deere capital assets to Pape Machinery (5-0)
• Approved installation of stop signs at Avenue 324 & Road 204 and Avenue 320 & Road 92 (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board will convene to hear two property tax assessment appeals: one for Kasbergen Foundation LP (closed session) and one for Celina Garcia-Cedillo (public hearing). The board will also consider a withdrawal calendar for other applications. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Closed session for Kasbergen Foundation LP, applications 2020-00111 and 2020-00112 (APNs 073-100-011-000 and 073-230-008-000)
• Public hearing for Celina Garcia-Cedillo, applications 2021-00180 and 2021-00181 (APNs 121-353-005-000 and 121-343-006-000)
• Board will accept withdrawal calendar for other applications

Homeless Task Force

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness will meet remotely on October 19, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on ratifying the meeting under AB 361, approving September 21 meeting minutes, receiving updates on Project Roomkey & Homekey, the HHAP-4 and Local Homeless Action Plan, HHIP funding, and a presentation from QuickHaven, Inc. on tiny homes. The meeting will be held via teleconference and streamed on the Tulare County HHSA Facebook page.

• Ratify the calling of the meeting pursuant to AB 361 and adopt a resolution to continue remote meetings
• Approve September 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Receive an update on Project Roomkey & Homekey from Noah Whitaker, Tulare County
• Receive a presentation on HHAP-4 and Local Homeless Action Plan update from Noah Whitaker
• Receive a presentation on HHIP funding from Nai Kasick & Kristopher Kuntz

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering two public hearings regarding General Plan Amendments and zoning changes. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items involving department agreements, grants, and property sales.

• Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment GPA 22-001 for 29421 Road 156, Visalia
• Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment GPA 22-004 at Avenue 324 and State Route 63
• Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for nursery inspection services up to $30,977
• Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for wildlife fire equipment up to $14,283.54
• Amendment to Forcum-Mackey Construction, Inc. for Administrative Office Remodel Project increasing amount by $279,166.54

The Board approved two General Plan Amendments to rezone agricultural land to service commercial use. The first added 20 acres to the East Visalia Urban Development Boundary at 29421 Road 156, Visalia. The second rezoned property at the southeast corner of Avenue 324 and State Route 63 in Patterson Tract. Both ordinances were set for adoption on October 25, 2022, and passed 5-0.

• Approved GPA 22-001 adding 20 acres to East Visalia Urban Development Boundary and rezoning to Service Commercial at 29421 Road 156, Visalia (5-0)
• Approved GPA 22-004 rezoning land from Agriculture to Service Commercial at Avenue 324 and State Route 63, Patterson Tract (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 29 routine items (4-0, Micari absent)
• Approved $585,923 grant agreement for County to serve as administrator for East Orosi Community Services District (5-0)
• Set annual salary for Health and Human Services Agency Director at up to $205,000 plus $631 monthly auto allowance (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Superior Court establishing appointment structure for Chief Probation Officer (5-0)
• Appointed Leanne Williams as Interim Chief Probation Officer (5-0)
• Approved closed session resolutions for existing litigation in three cases (5-0 each)

Board of Supervisors Special Joint Meeting with Board of Retirement

The Board of Supervisors and Board of Retirement are holding a joint special meeting. The session focuses on an educational presentation regarding retirement association actuarial information.

• Educational presentation from Cheiron on June 30, 2022 actuarial data, statistics, assumptions, and projections for the Tulare County Employees’ Retirement Association (TCERA)

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission is meeting to discuss drought conditions, funding, and flood control. The body will also consider reaffirming a resolution to allow teleconferencing for its meetings.

• Reaffirm Resolution 2021-01 regarding teleconferencing for meetings
• Flood Control presentation by Ross Miller
• Drought update including executive orders, conditions, and funding
• Discussion on AB 2201 legislation
• Staff reports on DAC Program, SGMA Implementation, and SWRCB Administrator Program

Grievance Hearing Panel

The Grievance Hearing Panel is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding a grievance appeal filed by Alberto Velez concerning the Tulare County Probation Department. The panel may also enter a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing: Grievance Appeal of Alberto Velez concerning Tulare County Probation Department
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

Grievance Hearing Panel

The Grievance Hearing Panel is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a grievance appeal filed by George Luna. The appeal concerns the Tulare County Probation Department.

• Public hearing: Grievance Appeal of George Luna concerning Tulare County Probation Department
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation related to the George Luna appeal

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to fill director seats for the East Orosi Community Services District. The items are listed on the consent calendar for routine approval.

• Appointment of Carlos Sanchez to the East Orosi Community Services District (term ends Dec 1, 2023)
• Appointment of Carmen Moreno to the East Orosi Community Services District (term ends Dec 5, 2025)
• Appointment of Katie Icho to the East Orosi Community Services District (term ends Dec 5, 2025)

The Board of Supervisors approved two consent calendar items appointing three individuals to director seats on the East Orosi Community Services District. Carlos Sanchez was appointed for a term ending December 1, 2023, and Carmen Moreno and Katie Icho were appointed for terms ending December 5, 2025. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Appointed Carlos Sanchez to the Director Seat on the East Orosi Community Services District for a term ending December 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Carmen Moreno and Katie Icho to Director Seats on the East Orosi Community Services District for terms ending December 5, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several appointments to county commissions and various grant agreements. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure projects, public health funding, and the designation of surplus land.

• Contract for 2022 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 2 awarded to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for up to $5,997,700.30
• Declaration of Harmon Field (63.88 acres) at 1493 S. Airport Rd., Pixley, as surplus land
• Approval of bid documents for the Dinuba Library Remodel Project at 150 South I Street
• Spending plan for child welfare and prevention services not to exceed $5,824,897
• Agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Elder Abuse Advocacy Program totaling $271,806

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar of 24 routine items, including a $5,997,700.30 contract with Don Berry Construction for the 2022 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 2, and a $5,824,897 spending plan for child welfare services. The board also appointed Supervisor Shuklian as its representative to the CSAC Board of Directors. The meeting included proclamations and presentations, and the board entered closed session for several confidential matters.

• Approved consent calendar items 7-30 (5-0)
• Awarded $5,997,700.30 road construction contract to Don Berry Construction (5-0)
• Approved $5,824,897 spending plan for child welfare services (5-0)
• Declared 63.88-acre Harmon Field in Pixley as surplus land (5-0)
• Approved $282,107 amendment for additional School Resource Officer with Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Shuklian as CSAC Board member and Supervisor Vander Poel as alternate (5-0)
• Approved $217,444 Elder Abuse Advocacy Program agreement with state (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 behavioral health internship subcontract (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a report on the Sheriff's Office interactions with ICE in 2021 and consider several contracts for public safety, health services, and infrastructure. The meeting includes a public forum and the processing of a consent calendar with multiple agency agreements.

• Contract award to Forcum Mackey Construction, Inc. for the Terra Bella Fire Station Project not to exceed $3,742,146.30
• Cash advance of up to $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Tulare County Regional Transit Authority
• Contract for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10 Striping Enhancement Project with Safety Striping Service, Inc. not to exceed $214,657.30
• Pesticide Disposal Project funding and agreements totaling up to $890,000
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for Children’s Mental Health services not to exceed $500,000

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with 28 items, including a $3.7 million contract for the Terra Bella Fire Station Project and a $1.5 million cash advance to the Tulare County Regional Transit Authority. The board also certified an environmental impact report for the Visalia Disposal Site and Compost Facility Project and authorized non-renewal of two Williamson Act contracts. One item, an agreement with Essential Access Health for Title X family planning services, was pulled from the agenda with no action taken.

• Approved consent calendar (items 9-36) with items 9 and 12 pulled for separate consideration and item 18 pulled off agenda (5-0)
• Approved $3,742,146 Terra Bella Fire Station Project contract with Forcum Mackey Construction (5-0)
• Authorized $1,500,000 cash advance from General Fund to Tulare County Regional Transit Authority (5-0)
• Certified Final Focused Environmental Impact Report for Visalia Disposal Site and Compost Facility Project (5-0)
• Authorized non-renewal of two Williamson Act contracts for properties on Road 88 in Visalia (5-0)
• Approved $918,742 increase for SNAP-Education agreement with California Department of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 agreement with Turning Point of Central California for children's mental health services (5-0)
• Approved post-retirement employment of Veronica Lewis as extra help Financial Technician III (5-0)

Board of Supervisors SPECIAL Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to meet with Paul Yoder of Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss State legislation.

• Discussion of State legislation with Paul Yoder of Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss current and future state legislation with Paul Yoder of Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was purely informational and procedural.

Agricultural Advisory Committee - Canceled

The September 21, 2022, meeting of the Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee was canceled.

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force will meet via teleconference to discuss various homelessness initiatives and updates. Discussion items include presentations on local projects and updates regarding Project Roomkey and Homekey.

• Ratification of remote meeting procedures pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of August 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Update on Project Roomkey & Homekey
• Presentation on Tulare Encampment Resolution Project
• Presentation on Bridges to Employment and Careers (BEC) – Porterville

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution for Assembly Bill 361 and the August 2022 meeting minutes. Presentations were received on Project Room Key/Home Key, the Tulare Encampment Resolution Project, Bridges to Employment and Careers, Environmental Cleanup Opportunities, and a draft HHIP Incentive Plan. City updates on local homelessness efforts were also provided.

• Approved resolution for Assembly Bill 361 (all in favor)
• Approved August 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Grievance Hearing Panel

The Grievance Hearing Panel will conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by George Luna concerning the Tulare County Probation Department. The panel may also meet in closed session with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing: Grievance Appeal of George Luna (Tulare County Probation Department)

Assessment Appeal Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will select its leadership for fiscal year 2022/2023 and review the proposed 2023 appeals calendar. The board will also conduct several property assessment appeal hearings, including cases continued from August and those postponed by both parties.

• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
• Proposed 2023 Assessment Appeals Calendar
• Cancellation of the December 15, 2022, meeting
• Hearing: THE WAREETH GROUP, LLC - IBRAHIM ALWANEETH
• Hearing: Kasbergen Foundation LP

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2022/23 final budgets for the county, the Tulare County Flood Control District, and the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District. The meeting includes decisions on personnel compensation, capital asset purchases, and various service contracts.

• Adoption of FY 2022/23 Final Budgets for all funds, including the General Fund
• 1% cost-of-living and 7% supplemental cost-of-living adjustments for Board members and elected officials
• Agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District for inpatient psychiatric services not to exceed $2,600,000
• Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for waste disposal not to exceed $825,000
• Establishment of the 2022-23 Gann Appropriations Limit not to exceed $5,487,983,588

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as multiple districts, adopted the final FY 2022/23 budgets for all county funds, the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, and the Tulare County Flood Control District. They also approved a 1% cost-of-living adjustment and a 7% supplemental adjustment for certain elected officials and the Board itself, along with personnel changes and a capital asset purchase list. The consent calendar, containing 35 routine items, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2022/23 final budgets for all county funds, Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District, and Tulare County Flood Control District (5-0)
• Approved 1% COLA and 7% supplemental COLA for Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder, and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector (5-0)
• Approved 1% COLA and 7% supplemental COLA for Board of Supervisors, effective 60 days after budget adoption (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar of 35 routine items including agreements, reappointments, and zone change (5-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Executive Director (5-0)
• Approved new Administrative Regulation No. 48 on Social Media (5-0)
• Ratified legal counsel's filing for appellate review in People v. Sanchez (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergencies due to drought, tree mortality, Sequoia Complex Fire, and September Lightning Fires (5-0)

Defined Contribution Quarterly Meeting

The Tulare County Defined Contribution Committee voted unanimously to maintain four investment funds on a watch list due to persistent underperformance. The funds—American Funds Growth Fund of America R6, American Funds Fundamental Invs R6, T. Rowe Price QM US Small-Cap Gr Eq, and American Funds Europacific Growth—scored 5-7 out of 10 points and will be re-evaluated next quarter. The committee also approved up to $700 for educational seminar lunches, approved the return of $49,516.50 in excess forfeiture account funds to plan participants, and approved the June 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved maintaining the watch list for four underperforming funds: American Funds Growth Fund of America R6, American Funds Fundamental Invs R6, T. Rowe Price QM US Small-Cap Gr Eq, and American Funds Europacific Growth (motion by Hal Cypert, second by Kevin Mikesell, passed unanimously).
• Approved up to $700 for educational seminar lunches during National Retirement Security Month (motion by Kevin Mikesell, second by Christopher Glidden, passed unanimously).
• Approved remittance of $49,516.50 in excess forfeiture account balance to plan participants (motion by Leanne Malison, second by Lupe Garza, passed unanimously).
• Approved minutes from the June 13, 2022 quarterly meeting (motion by Kevin Mikesell, second by Hal Cypert, passed unanimously).

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for property at State Route 65 and Avenue 124. The body will also consider various appointments to county commissions and multiple service agreements for health and human services.

• Public hearing to change 29.0 acres from AE-10 to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) at State Route 65 and Avenue 124
• Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority for Electronic Health Records enhancements not to exceed $6,025,023
• Agreement with California Department of Public Health for Women, Infants, and Children Program not to exceed $16,570,435
• Agreement with Psynergy Programs, Inc. for residential and specialty mental health services not to exceed $2,100,000
• Lease agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care, Inc. for 9,247 sq ft of office space at 5300 W. Tulare Ave.

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance rezoning approximately 29 acres from agricultural (AE-10) to light manufacturing (M-1) at the southeast corner of State Route 65 and Avenue 124, south of Porterville. The consent calendar was approved 5-0 with one item pulled (a lease agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care, Inc.) that received no action. The board also approved the FY 2022/23 property tax rate of $1 per $100 of assessed valuation, adopted a Local Roadway Safety Plan, and authorized several grant applications and agreements for health, fire, and sheriff services.

• Introduced ordinance to rezone 29 acres from AE-10 to M-1 at SR-65 & Avenue 124, south of Porterville (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-42, except item #13 pulled for no action (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022/23 property tax rate of $1 per $100 assessed valuation (5-0)
• Adopted County of Tulare Local Roadway Safety Plan with Towards Zero Deaths vision (consent)
• Approved $16.57M WIC program agreement with California Dept. of Public Health (consent)
• Approved $6.03M agreement for electronic health records enhancements (consent)
• Approved $500K ARPA tourism recovery program (5-0)
• Approved school resource officer agreements with Traver and Monson-Sultana districts (consent)

SJVIA Regular Meeting

The SJVIA Board of Directors will review financial reports, including cash flow projections and June 30, 2022 financials. The meeting includes discussions on medical benefit provider networks and the renewal of plan administration and pharmacy services for 2023.

• Approval of July 22, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on cash flow projections from Auditor-Treasurer
• Update on SJVIA financials as of June 30, 2022
• Funding for the IBNR Reserve as of June 30, 2022
• Renewal of Plan Administration and Pharmacy Benefit Manager services with Anthem Blue Cross and EmpiRx Health

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county contracts, appointments, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a presentation from the Tulare County Office of Education Theater Company and a decision on the 2022-23 Gann Appropriations Limit cost-of-living factor.

• Grant of up to $4,909,776 for children and youth crisis services with Kaweah Health as grantee
• Contract of $1,924,373.25 to Agee Construction Corporation for Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project
• Up to $3,130,000 for HVAC equipment replacement in County facilities
• Up to $3,500,000 agreement with Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. for opioid treatment
• Up to $1,000,000 for connecting Civic Center Campus water system to California Water Service

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-27) unanimously, which included a $1.9M contract for the Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project, $3.1M for HVAC equipment replacement, and a $4.9M mental health grant for a Crisis Stabilization Unit. The board also selected Option 2 (9.93%) for the 2022-23 Gann Appropriations Limit cost-of-living factor. The meeting included a presentation from the TCOE Theater Company and closed session items with no public announcements.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-27 (5-0)
• Awarded $1,924,373.25 contract to Agee Construction for Avenue 424 bridge (5-0)
• Approved $3,130,000 for HVAC equipment replacement (5-0)
• Approved $4,909,776 mental health grant for Crisis Stabilization Unit (5-0)
• Approved $3,500,000 opioid treatment program agreement with BAART (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 for Civic Center water system connection (5-0)
• Selected Option 2 (9.93%) for Gann Appropriations Limit factor (5-0)
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for Sequoia Complex Fire and September Lightning Fires (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding property assessment applications. The agenda includes continuations from previous hearings and new application reviews for various entities.

• Kasbergen Foundation LP application continuations (No. 2020-00111 and No. 2020-00112)
• J Beast LP application continuation (No. 2020-00161)
• RRS HOSPITALITY LLC application (No. 2021-00095)
• TC INVESTMENTS VISALIA LLC application (No. 2021-00055)
• The Wareeth Group, LLC applications (Nos. 2021-00047 through 2021-00051)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will receive updates on Project Roomkey, Homekey projects, and HHAP youth set aside funds. The body will also hear reports from cities on local efforts to address homelessness.

• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Update on Project Roomkey and Homekey from Noah Whitaker
• Presentation on Homekey Projects from RH Community/UPholding
• Presentation on Homekey projects from CityServe
• Update on HHAP youth set aside funds

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution for Assembly Bill 361 and the July 2022 meeting minutes. Members also received updates on Project Room Key, Project Home Key, HHAP youth set-aside funds, and local homelessness efforts from Tulare and Porterville.

• Approved Assembly Bill 361 resolution (unanimous)
• Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several grant agreements for the Tipton Community Services District and various health and public safety contracts. The meeting includes appointments to local boards and the reaffirmation of several local emergency declarations.

• Grant agreements for Tipton Community Services District: $1,700,000 for Well No. 6 Project, $500,000 for North Burnett Road Water Line Replacement, and $296,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plan Improvement
• Agreement with Phoenix House California for youth behavioral health counseling not to exceed $1,113,023
• Amendment to Netsmart Technologies Inc. for Electronic Health Record services increasing budget by $1,071,600
• Agreement with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Child Advocacy Center Program totaling $250,000
• Bid summary for Avenue 424 Traver Canal Bridge Replacement Project with bids ranging from $1,924,373.25 to $2,443,248.10

The Board of Supervisors approved the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2026/27 and authorized a $3,000,000 drawdown from the Tulare County Millennium Fund Program. The board also approved the consent calendar (items 3-27) with the exception of item #23, which was pulled for separate consideration and subsequently approved. Item #22 was for information only with no action taken.

• Approved Capital Improvement Plan FY 2022/23-2026/27 and $3M Millennium Fund drawdown (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 3-27 except #23 (5-0)
• Ratified Tule Subbasin Coordination Agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA grant to Tipton CSD for North Burnett Road Water Line Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $296,000 ARPA grant to Tipton CSD for Wastewater Treatment Plan Improvement (5-0)
• Approved $1,700,000 ARPA grant to Tipton CSD for Well No. 6 Project (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Civil Defense & Disaster sections (Ordinance No. 3613)
• Approved $1,113,023 agreement with Phoenix House California for youth counseling (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will meet with real property negotiators to discuss the price and terms of payment for several parcels of land.

• Closed session regarding property negotiations for APNs 073-080-014, 073-080-011, 073-080-002, 073-070-007, 073-080-013, 073-070-003, and 073-070-012

Tulare County Water Commission Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Water Commission is meeting to reaffirm its teleconferencing resolution, approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program, and receive a drought update covering executive orders, conditions, and funding. The agenda also includes subcommittee and staff reports on legislation, the DAC Program, SGMA implementation, the SWRCB Administrator Program, and commission vacancies. Most items are discussions with possible action; the only clear action items are the resolution reaffirmation and minutes approval.

• Reaffirm Resolution 2021-01 allowing teleconferencing under AB 361
• Approve May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program presentation by Cristina Murillo
• Drought update: executive order, conditions, funding
• Staff reports on DAC Program, SGMA implementation, SWRCB Administrator Program, commission vacancies

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on canceling two Williamson Act contracts. The meeting includes decisions on various health and human services contracts, vehicle purchases, and a construction project for the Auditor's Office.

• Public hearing to cancel Williamson Act contracts for parcels at 15570 Avenue 292 ($87,500 fee) and Ferguson Avenue ($437,500 fee)
• Contract for Auditor’s Office Remodel Project awarded to Forcum Mackey Construction, Inc. for $1,043,000
• Purchase of 37 replacement vehicles for Sheriff, Resource Management Agency, and Public Defender not to exceed $1,567,000
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for youth mental health services not to exceed $14,600,000
• COVID-19 vaccine administration agreements with American Ambulance, Imperial Ambulance, Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Key Medical Group, and Sierra View Medical Center

The Board approved the cancellation of two Williamson Act contracts, removing 44 acres from agricultural preserves, with cancellation fees totaling $525,000. The Board also approved the consent calendar, which included a $14.6 million mental health services agreement and a $1.043 million construction contract, and introduced an ordinance amending the Civil Defense & Disaster code.

• Approved Williamson Act Cancellation WAC 21-001 (20 acres, $87,500 fee) (5-0)
• Approved Williamson Act Cancellation WAC 22-001 (24 acres, $437,500 fee) (5-0)
• Approved $14.6M agreement with Turning Point for children's mental health services (5-0)
• Awarded $1.043M Auditor's Office Remodel contract to Forcum Mackey Construction (5-0)
• Approved $1.567M purchase of 37 replacement vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $1.08M program to aid local non-profit organizations (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending Civil Defense & Disaster code; adoption set for Aug 16 (5-0)
• Approved side letter allowing attorney overtime due to vacancies (5-0)

Grievance Hearing Panel

The Grievance Hearing Panel will conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by George Luna concerning the Tulare County Probation Department. The panel may also meet in closed session with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing: Grievance Appeal of George Luna concerning Tulare County Probation Department

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review an Economic Incentives Agreement for the Great Wolf Resort. Additionally, the Board is considering placing delinquent water and sewer fees on tax rolls for several service areas.

• Great Wolf Resort Economic Incentives Agreement and Economic Impact Analysis
• Placement of delinquent water and sewer fees on 2022/2023 tax rolls for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2
• Placement of delinquent sewer service fees on the 2022/2023 tax roll for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District
• Agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc. for property tax system maintenance up to $340,260
• Amendment to Forcum-Mackey Construction, Inc. agreement for Resource Management Agency Remodel increasing amount by $90,887.53

The Board of Supervisors approved the Economic Incentives Agreement with Great Wolf Resort (GWR Tulare LLC), directing the Auditor-Controller to receive and pay transit occupancy taxes and deferred impact fees. The board also approved placing delinquent water and sewer fees on the 2022/2023 tax roll for County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2 and the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District. The consent calendar, including 21 routine items, was approved 4-0 with Supervisor Vander Poel absent.

• Approved Great Wolf Resort Economic Incentives Agreement (5-0)
• Approved delinquent water/sewer fees on tax roll for County Service Areas No. 1 & 2 (5-0)
• Approved delinquent sewer fees on tax roll for Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-26 (4-0, Vander Poel absent)
• Approved $90.5M ARPA Final Recovery Plan (5-0)
• Approved $9.9M mental health rehab services agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions
• Approved $3.496M Pre-Trial Felony Mental Health Diversion Program agreement
• Approved $724,658 DOJ State Criminal Alien Assistance Program award

Grievance Hearing Panel

The Grievance Hearing Panel will conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by George Luna concerning the Tulare County Probation Department. The panel may also meet in closed session with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing: Grievance Appeal of George Luna (Tulare County Probation Department)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will receive updates on several housing initiatives and the 2022 Point-In-Time count. The body will also consider a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361.

• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Update on Project Roomkey & Homekey
• Presentation on 2022 Point-In-Time count by Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance
• Presentation on Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) by Anthem
• Presentation on Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Youth Set Aside

The Tulare County Homeless Task Force approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 361 and the June 2022 meeting minutes. Members also received updates and presentations on Project Room Key/Home Key, the 2022 Point-In-Time Count, the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program, and the HHAP Youth Set Aside. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

• Approved resolution for Assembly Bill 361 (all in favor)
• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to discuss organic disposal and Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-7-22 regarding drought. The committee is also scheduled to take action on a recommendation to oppose the creation of a pesticide notification pilot program.

• Recommendation to oppose the creation of a Pesticide Notification Pilot Program
• Information regarding Organic Disposal in Tulare County
• Presentation on Governor’s Executive Order N-7-22 regarding drought conditions
• Discussion of illegal roadside vending

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Expenditure Plan. They are also considering an emergency declaration to install a new water well at the Visalia Landfill. Other business includes several health and human services contracts and committee reappointments.

• Public hearing on amending the 5-Year Expenditure Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
• Emergency declaration for a new water well, pump, and improvements at the Visalia Landfill
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for adolescent and children mental health services not to exceed $6,000,000
• Agreement with 7th Avenue Center, LLC for skilled psychiatric nursing services not to exceed $1,500,000
• Program Supplement Agreement for the D112 Bates Slough Bridge Project not to exceed $460,356

The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the 5-Year Expenditure Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program and declared an emergency due to the impending failure of the Cotton Gin Water Well at the Visalia Landfill, directing a sole source contract for a new well. The consent calendar, including numerous agreements and reappointments, was approved unanimously. The Board also reaffirmed local emergencies for drought, fires, and tree mortality.

• Approved PLHA 5-Year Expenditure Plan amendment (5-0)
• Declared emergency for Cotton Gin Water Well failure at Visalia Landfill; directed sole source contract for new well (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 20 items (5-0)
• Approved $6M mental health services agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools (consent)
• Approved $1.5M psychiatric nursing services agreement with 7th Avenue Center (consent)
• Approved $2.35M Wraparound services agreement with Aspiranet (consent)
• Reaffirmed local emergency for drought (consent)
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for Sequoia Complex Fire and September Lightning Fires (consent)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to review property assessment applications. The board will hear cases from confirmed applicants and address requests for postponements and withdrawals.

• Hearing for Kasbergen Foundation LP (Applications 2020-00111, 2020-00112)
• Hearing for Michael N. Gee (Application 2017-00086)
• Hearing for Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation (Applications 2021-00090 through 2021-00093)
• Postponement requests for HomeGoods Inc. and J Beast LP
• Withdrawal requests for PFFJ, LLC and Prosperity Equity Partners LLC

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several health and human services contracts and administrative appointments. They are also considering a significant funding agreement for a water project in Pixley and routine road improvements.

• Agreement with Pixley Public Utilities District for Park Drive Water Main Extension Project not to exceed $2,000,000
• Agreement with Tulare Youth Service Bureau, Inc. for mental health services not to exceed $5,500,000
• Agreement with ExMed, Inc. for psychiatric services not to exceed $3,300,000
• Subgrant agreement with State of California EDD for WIOA Youth programs not to exceed $4,026,603
• Installation of a STOP sign on Road 44 at Avenue 248

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar of 23 routine items (5-0), including agreements for health services, grants, and appointments. They also approved a $2,000,000 agreement with the Pixley Public Utilities District for the Park Drive Water Main Extension Project (5-0). In closed session, the Board authorized the defense of individually named defendants in two lawsuits (4-0 and 5-0).

• Approved $2M Pixley Public Utilities District water main extension agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 3-25, including $5.5M mental health services agreement with Tulare Youth Service Bureau (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M opioid treatment services agreement with Kings View (5-0)
• Approved $4,026,603 WIOA Youth subgrant agreement with state EDD (5-0)
• Approved $955,137.77 e-learning services agreement with Relias LLC (5-0)
• Authorized defense of named defendants in Fabiola Giles v. City of Tulare (4-0)
• Authorized defense of named defendants in Shannon Welch v. County of Tulare (5-0)
• Approved STOP sign installation at Road 44 and Avenue 248 (5-0)

Audit Committee

The Tulare County Audit Committee will select audits for the Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024. The body will also consider a contract extension for financial reporting audits.

• Approval of audits from the Two-Year Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 2023 & 2024
• Two-year contract extension with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit of Federal awards, and Treasury Financial Statements audits
• Presentation on the Internal Audit Charter
• Review and acceptance of the Independence Confirmation

The Tulare County Audit Committee approved the minutes from May 5, 2022, accepted the Independence Confirmation, and selected audits from the Two-Year Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 2023 & 2024. They also approved a two-year extension to the contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for financial audits. All decisions were made unanimously (4-0).

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted Independence Confirmation (4-0)
• Selected audits from Two-Year Audit Plan for FY 2023 & 2024, including Probation, County-Wide, Human Resources & Development, Clerk-Recorder, District Attorney, Health & Human Services Agency, and possibly Public Defender (4-0)
• Approved two-year extension to contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for financial audits (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will review several agricultural pest control agreements and a military equipment use policy for the District Attorney's Office. The meeting also includes various committee appointments and contract renewals for county services.

• Agreement with Taylor Brothers Inc. for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter pest control not to exceed $1,500,000
• Agreement with CA Dept of Food and Agriculture for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter control not to exceed $1,160,000
• Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance for a Military Equipment Use Policy for the District Attorney’s Office
• Amendment to Government Plaza Parking Project contract with Avison Construction, Inc. increasing the amount to $1,489,587.51
• Agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. for drug and alcohol residential recovery treatment not to exceed $8,180,788

The Board approved a $9,718,175 capital purchase to upgrade Microsoft O365 to M365 GCC G3 licensing, funded by ARPA and Internal Service Fund, with a sole source waiver. The Board also approved the consent calendar (items 4-58) with item #27 pulled and #57 considered separately, and approved items 59-61 including the IT upgrade, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder reorganization, and continued Assisted Outpatient Treatment. Item #27 (Next Step Program agreement) was pulled from the agenda with no action taken.

• Approved $9,718,175 Microsoft M365 GCC G3 licensing upgrade (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-58, except #27 pulled and #57 separate (5-0)
• Approved Assessor/Clerk-Recorder reorganization with personnel resolutions (5-0)
• Approved continued Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Option A) up to $500,000 (5-0)
• Approved transit MOU and leases with Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (5-0)
• Terminated Taylor Jane Construction LP contract and authorized re-bidding of Avenue 424 bridge project (5-0)
• Awarded Teapot Dome Avenue Rehabilitation contract to A.J. Excavation, Inc. up to $1,275,267 (5-0)
• Item #27 (Next Step Program) pulled from agenda, no action taken

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Board will hear several property assessment appeals and consider a withdrawal calendar. The agenda includes hearings for various application numbers and specific entities.

• Stafford Trust appeal (Application No. 2021-00006)
• Tecate Industries, LLC appeal (Application No. 2021-00025)
• SH 3 Visalia, LLC appeal (Application No. 2020-00119)
• Joanne E. Gregory appeal (Application No. 2020-00136)
• Beresford Corporation appeals (Application Nos. 2021-00052 and 2021-00053)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will receive updates on Project Roomkey, Homekey, and a homeless shelter project in the City of Tulare. The body will also hear a presentation on youth homelessness and vote on revisions to its by-laws.

• Vote on Task Force By-Law revision
• Update on Project Roomkey & Homekey from Noah Whitaker
• Presentation on youth homelessness from Tara Ortega of Technical Assistance Collaborative
• Update on the City of Tulare homeless shelter project from Marc Mondell
• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 361, approved the May 2022 meeting minutes, and voted to revise its by-laws. Members also received updates on Project Room Key/Home Key, youth homelessness, the Tulare shelter project, and city efforts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for Assembly Bill 361 (all in favor)
• Approved May 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Task Force by-law revisions (motion by Meader, second by Sayre)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several high-value healthcare and mental health service agreements for county criminal justice facilities. The meeting also includes approvals for road project completions and a transportation improvement program.

• Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. for healthcare services not to exceed $38,038,985
• Agreement with Precision Psychiatric Services, Inc. for behavioral health services not to exceed $10,593,946
• Agreement with California Department of State Hospitals for Jail-Based Competency Treatment not to exceed $7,877,981.65
• Utilities budget adjustment increase not to exceed $1,500,000
• Approval of the 2022/2023 County Transportation Improvement Program

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar and several major contracts for criminal justice facility services. The board approved a $38,038,985 agreement with California Forensic Medical Group for comprehensive healthcare, a $7,877,981.65 agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals for jail-based competency treatment, and a $10,593,946 agreement with Precision Psychiatric Services for behavioral health services. All items were approved unanimously (4-0) with Supervisor Amy Shuklian absent.

• Approved $38,038,985 healthcare contract with California Forensic Medical Group for criminal justice facilities (4-0)
• Approved $7,877,981.65 jail-based competency treatment agreement with CA Dept. of State Hospitals (4-0)
• Approved $10,593,946 behavioral health contract with Precision Psychiatric Services (4-0)
• Approved $1,137,086.44 HHAP-3 homeless assistance application submission (4-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 County Transportation Improvement Program (4-0)
• Approved $1.5M utilities budget increase for FY 2021/22 (4-0)
• Approved $60,000 for four ovens for Sheriff's Office operations (4-0)
• Approved Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Program presentation and county seal use (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding applications for the 2022 State Community Development Block Grant. The meeting includes decisions on several county contracts and appointments to the Mental Health and Assessment Appeals boards.

• Public hearing on 2022 Community Development Block Grant applications and a $1,040,000 agreement with Self-Help Enterprises
• Contract award to Papich Construction Company, Inc. for the Sheriff’s Department Gun Range Project not to exceed $1,040,000
• Contract award to Avison Construction, Inc. for the Lindsay Fire Station Paving Project not to exceed $203,000
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for mental health and day treatment not to exceed $7,800,000
• Budget increase of $700,000 for Fleet Services for Fiscal Year 2021/22

The Board of Supervisors approved a $6,735,200 package of park improvement projects at eight county parks funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, and awarded a $1,040,000 contract for the Sheriff's Department Gun Range Project to Papich Construction Company. The board also approved the 2022 Community Development Block Grant applications and a $1,040,000 subrecipient agreement with Self-Help Enterprises, and adopted a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Sheriff's Office. The consent calendar was approved 4-0 with the exception of item #29, which was pulled from the agenda with no action taken.

• Approved $6,735,200 ARPA park improvement projects at 8 parks (4-0)
• Awarded $1,040,000 Sheriff's Gun Range contract to Papich Construction (4-0)
• Approved 2022 CDBG applications and $1,040,000 Self-Help Enterprises agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Military Equipment Use Policy for Sheriff's Office, Ordinance No. 3610 (4-0)
• Introduced Military Equipment Use Policies for DA and Probation, adoption set for June 28 (4-0)
• Approved $1,500,000 ARPA funds for Tagus Gardens Roomkey-to-Homekey conversion (4-0)
• Approved $7,800,000 Crestwood Behavioral Health mental health treatment agreement (4-0)
• Pulled item #29, Star View Behavioral Health agreement, from consent calendar - no action

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review maximum collection rates for several service areas and consider multiple funding agreements across county departments. The agenda also includes the reaffirmation of several local emergency proclamations.

• Public hearing on maximum collection and ancillary rates for Solid Waste Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J
• Letter of support for City of Visalia’s Goshen-Visalia Corridor Project
• Agreement with California Department of Transportation for transit buses up to $958,259
• Funding for Step Up #LEAD Youth Program not to exceed $100,000
• Agreement with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. up to $208,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the Franchise Hauler's maximum collection and ancillary rates for Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, by a 5-0 vote. The board also approved a consent calendar of routine items, including agreements for tax collection, transit buses, and dispatch services, and reaffirmed local emergencies for drought, fires, and tree mortality.

• Approved solid waste rate increases for Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-26 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District for tax roll assessments
• Approved letter of support for Goshen-Visalia Corridor Project
• Appointed Domenic S. Fino to Water Commission District 4 seat
• Approved $958,259 for four new transit buses
• Approved $230,685 budget adjustment for Dislocated Worker grant
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for drought, Sequoia Complex Fire, September Lightning Fires, and tree mortality

Agricultural Advisory Committee - Canceled

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 18, 2022, has been canceled. No specific agenda items were provided for this date.

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness is meeting to receive updates on housing projects and local city efforts. The body will also consider a resolution to continue holding remote meetings under AB 361 and review by-law revisions.

• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Updates on Project Roomkey and Homekey
• Updates on HHAP3 and the Local Homeless Action Plan
• Presentation on the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Review of Task Force By-Law revisions

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 361 and the March 2022 meeting minutes. Members also received updates on Project Room Key/Home Key, HHAP3, and a Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit, and discussed by-law revisions to be voted on in June. The City of Tulare reported approval for a homeless shelter at the Hillman Health Center site.

• Approved resolution for Assembly Bill 361 (all in favor)
• Approved March 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Discussed by-law revisions; voting deferred to June meeting

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on a major road repair contract and introducing a military equipment use policy for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes several approvals for child care services, infrastructure projects, and emergency proclamations.

• Proposed contract for 2022 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1 with Don Berry Construction, Inc. for $8,609,905.48
• Introduction of an Uncodified Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for Emergency Child Care Bridge Program not to exceed $964,014
• Agreement with Family Services of Tulare County for supervised visitation services not to exceed $541,862
• Contract for 2022 Slurry Seal Program Project with VSS International, Inc. not to exceed $767,120

The Board of Supervisors approved Option A, awarding the 2022 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1 contract to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for $8,609,905.48, with additional funds and contingencies. The Board also introduced a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Sheriff's Office, set for adoption on June 7, 2022, and appointed Thomas W. Degn as County Hearing Officer. The consent calendar, including various agreements and resolutions, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $8,609,905.48 contract to Don Berry Construction for RRAA Project 1 (4-0)
• Introduced Military Equipment Use Policy for Sheriff's Office, adoption set for June 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Thomas W. Degn as County Hearing Officer (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-18, including $767,120 slurry seal contract and $541,862 supervised visitation agreement (4-0)
• Reappointed Eric R. Quinley to Water Commission (consent)
• Approved bid documents for Auditor's Office Remodel Project (consent)
• Approved $964,014 Emergency Child Care Bridge Program agreement (consent)
• Approved $2,079,900 Mineral King Bridge Project agreement (consent)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider a $500 application fee for administrative appeals conducted by the County Hearing Officer. The meeting also includes several grant acceptances for health services and contracts for county infrastructure and public safety.

• Proposed $500 application fee for administrative appeals to the County Hearing Officer
• Architectural design agreement for the Sheriff’s Morgue Project with Chas Rhoads Architecture for $368,000
• Grant funds for Public Health Sexually Transmitted Disease Program not to exceed $844,005
• Grant funds for Oral Health Program not to exceed $1,669,685
• Agreement with the City of Farmersville for emergency dispatch services not to exceed $110,865

SJVIA Regular Meeting

The SJVIA Board of Directors will receive updates on cash flow projections and financials as of February 28, 2022. The board will also review reports regarding medical and dental experience and a preliminary report on the RFP for a 2023 plan administrator and pharmacy benefits manager.

• Amendment to agreement with TFG Partners for 2021 and 2022 medical and dental claims audit
• Preliminary report on RFP for a Plan Administrator and Pharmacy Benefits Manager for Plan Year 2023
• Auditor-Treasurer update on cash flow projections
• Auditor-Treasurer update on financials as of February 28, 2022
• Consultant report on EmpiRx 2021 pharmacy utilization

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review several departmental audit reports and elect its leadership. The body is deciding on the appointment of an accountancy corporation for the 2022 annual financial report. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation.

• Approve Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for FY 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit of Federal awards
• Review and accept 2021 Annual Follow-Up Review Report
• Review and accept Information Communications and Technology Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report
• Review and accept Probation Department Payroll Cycle Risk Based Audit Report
• Election of Audit Committee Chair and Vice Chair

The Tulare County Audit Committee approved several audit reports and contracts, including the 2021 Annual Follow-Up Review, the ICT Department Head Change Consulting Engagement, and the Probation Department Payroll Cycle Risk Based Audit. It also approved Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation to conduct the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit of Federal awards. All decisions were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Appointed Charlie Norman as Chair and Jennifer M. Flores as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Annual Follow-Up Review Report (5-0)
• Accepted ICT Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (5-0)
• Accepted Probation Department Payroll Cycle Risk Based Audit Report (5-0)
• Approved Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for FY2022 audit (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider forming two assessment districts in Goshen Village for storm drainage and road maintenance. The agenda also includes several contract awards, appointments to local committees, and land conservation amendments.

• Public hearing for Assessment District No. 21-789-GOSHEN (storm drainage)
• Public hearing for Assessment District No. 21-789R-GOSHEN (road maintenance)
• Architectural design service agreement for Tulare County Public Health Lab: $287,000
• Museum Antique Ag Equipment Storage Building Project contract: $825,000
• Agreement with Merced Behavioral, LLC for skilled nursing services: up to $3,600,000

The Board of Supervisors held two public hearings and unanimously approved the formation of Assessment District No. 21-789-GOSHEN for storm drainage maintenance and Assessment District No. 21-789R-GOSHEN for roadway maintenance in Goshen Village. Both districts were approved with 5-0 votes, with one yes ballot received for each. The consent calendar, including numerous routine appointments, contracts, and ordinances, was also approved unanimously.

• Formed Assessment District No. 21-789-GOSHEN for storm drainage maintenance (5-0)
• Formed Assessment District No. 21-789R-GOSHEN for roadway maintenance (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-32 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Interim Report on dairy and feedlot greenhouse gas emissions (5-0)
• Adopted Curb & Sidewalk Reimbursement Program (5-0)
• Awarded $287,000 architectural design contract for Public Health Lab to Chas Rhoads Architecture
• Awarded $825,000 contract for Museum Antique Ag Equipment Storage Building to Atkins Bergreen, Inc.
• Approved $3.6M skilled nursing services agreement with CF Merced Behavioral Center

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on May 3, 2022. The agenda consists of a closed session to discuss the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee.

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

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on May 3, 2022, and immediately entered closed session to discuss discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee under Government Code Section 54957. No announcements were made from closed session, and the board adjourned to May 10, 2022. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Convened closed session for employee discipline discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned to May 10, 2022 (unanimous)

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will receive updates on Project Roomkey, vaccination efforts for residents without housing, and the Local Homeless Action Plan. The body will also discuss revisions to Task Force by-laws and voting positions.

• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Update on Project Roomkey
• Update on Local Homeless Action Plan related to HHAP 3 funding
• Presentation on vaccination efforts with Visalia Adult School student nurses
• Presentation on the Dream Center youth resource

Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on April 20, 2022, for state advocacy. The schedule consists of meetings with Assemblymember Mathis and Senator Groves in Sacramento.

• Meeting with Assemblymember Mathis at 1021 O Street, Suite 5530
• Meeting with Senator Groves at 1021 O Street, Suite 7150

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several public hearings regarding land zone changes in Dinuba and Porterville. Additionally, the Board is reviewing proposed fee adjustments for Health and Human Services divisions and various departmental contracts.

• Zone change from AE-40 to C-2 for 9.17 acres near Road 80 and Avenue 384
• Zone change from AE-20 to R-A-43 for 12 parcels near Road 248 and Avenue 169
• Proposed fee adjustments for Health & Human Services divisions effective July 1, 2022
• Architectural design agreement for Registrar of Voters Project: $208,250
• Road repair contract award to Cal Valley Construction, Inc.: $4,330,007.60

The Board of Supervisors approved two zoning ordinance amendments (Dolieslager/Dinuba and Macias/Porterville) and adopted fee adjustments for several Health & Human Services divisions, all by 5-0 votes. A letter opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act was tabled until more information is received. The consent calendar was approved with one item pulled, and a probation officer ordinance was introduced with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved zone change PZC 19-019 (Dolieslager/Dinuba) from AE-40 to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved zone change PZC 21-005 (Macias/Porterville) from AE-20 to R-A-43 (5-0)
• Adopted HHSA fee adjustments for FY 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Tabled letter opposing Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-27 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance on Chief Probation Officer appointment/tenure (4-1)
• Approved responses to Grand Jury report with modifications (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a request to vacate an alley in the Goshen Townsite. Additional items include approving construction contracts for safety projects and funding for affordable apartment complexes.

• Public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of the Alley in Block 73 of the Goshen Townsite
• Contract award to A.J. Excavation, Inc. for Avenue 328 Safety Improvements Project: $955,790
• Loan and regulatory agreement with Los Arroyos II, L.P. for a 54-unit affordable apartment complex in Farmersville: up to $247,785
• Capital asset purchase of a computer switch for Child Support Services: up to $14,000
• Capital asset purchase of one Mac Studio M1 Ultra Apple computer for the District Attorney's Graphics Unit: up to $8,000

The Board of Supervisors approved a 7% supplemental cost of living adjustment for all county employees in specified bargaining units, effective July 3, 2022. The board also approved a consent calendar with 20 routine items, including contracts, grants, and appointments, and approved a public hearing to vacate a portion of an alley in Goshen.

• Approved 7% supplemental cost of living adjustment for county employees (5-0)
• Approved vacation of alley in Block 73, Goshen Townsite (Option A) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-24 (5-0)
• Approved $955,790 contract to A.J. Excavation for Avenue 328 Safety Improvements
• Approved $247,785 loan for 54-unit affordable housing complex in Farmersville
• Approved $553,647.45 grant for Public Defender office
• Approved $150,000 for two Sheriff's Office farm unit vehicles
• Approved $14,000 computer switch purchase for Child Support Services

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider proposed adjustments to the Resource Management Agency's Planning and Development Fee Schedule. The agenda also includes several appointments, emergency declarations, and various agency agreements.

• Public hearing on proposed Resource Management Agency Planning and Development Fee Schedule adjustments
• Annual funding for Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council not to exceed $78,000
• Agreement with Law Office of Morgan D. Day for Hearing Officer Services up to $750,000
• Use of $300,000 in grant funds for the Tagus Project Roomkey acquisition
• Use of $1,500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Tagus Gardens acquisition

The Board of Supervisors approved adjustments to the Planning and Development Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2022, with a 5-0 vote. The consent calendar was approved with the exception of item #10, which was pulled from the agenda. The board also approved a $14.69 million sole-source contract for the CGI Advantage 4 financial application.

• Approved Planning and Development Fee Schedule adjustments (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-25, except item #10 (5-0)
• Approved $14,693,160 CGI Advantage 4 subscription agreement (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 HHAP Round 2 funds for Tagus Project Roomkey acquisition
• Approved $1,500,000 ARPA funds for Tagus Gardens acquisition
• Approved $78,000 annual funding for Child Abuse Prevention Council
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3604 amending water and sewer fees
• Approved $750,000 hearing officer services agreement with Law Office of Morgan D. Day

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several high-value agreements for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services. The meeting includes approvals for fire station projects and the adoption of an ordinance regarding public works contractor debarment.

• Agreement with Kaweah Delta Health Care District for COVID-19 tests not to exceed $2,000,000
• Acceptance of funds for Advanced Molecular Detection construction and renovations up to $3,739,122
• Ordinance adding Chapter 15 to Part V of the Ordinance Code regarding debarment of public works contractors
• Bid documents for Lindsay Fire Station Paving and Terra Bella Fire Station Remodel & Addition projects
• Agreement with CVIN Vast Networks for fiber data connectivity not to exceed $348,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2021/22, including a $10.9 million increase in appropriations from unanticipated Proposition 172 and local sales/use tax revenues. These funds will cover a $4.9 million payoff for the Fire and Sheriff Motorola dispatch system, $5 million for a future morgue construction, and $1 million for upcoming elections. The board also approved the consent calendar (items 6-41) and several other items, including an ordinance on debarment of public works contractors and agreements for COVID-19 testing and vaccination events.

• Approved Mid-Year Budget Report with $10.9M appropriation increase (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-41 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3603 on debarment of public works contractors (5-0)
• Approved $1.8M affordable housing rehabilitation loan for Sequoia Village motel (5-0)
• Approved $1.03M for park repairs in Bartlett, Cutler, and Woodville (5-0)
• Approved $1.09M First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance agreement with Self-Help Enterprises (5-0)
• Directed legal counsel to defend Guillon, Inc. v. County of Tulare (5-0)
• Authorized defense in Samreen Riaz v. County of Tulare (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to hear property assessment appeals, including a reconsideration request from NC Development, LLC, and appeals from CHEP USA, Richard B. Barron, and Lowe's HIW, Inc. The board will also consider a withdrawal calendar and may enter closed session to deliberate on the hearings.

• NC Development, LLC reconsideration request (APN 171-310-025-000)
• CHEP USA appeals for 2016, 2018, 2019 (APN 810-004-090-000)
• Richard B. Barron appeal (APN 093-292-009-000)
• Lowe's HIW, Inc. appeal (APN 260-030-004-000)
• Closed session for equalization hearing deliberations

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will meet to discuss the creation of a Homeless Action Plan required for HHAP 3.0 funding. The body will also receive updates on Project Roomkey, vaccination efforts for residents without housing, and local city efforts.

• Discussion on the creation of a Homeless Action Plan for HHAP 3.0 funding
• Update on Project Roomkey
• Update on vaccination efforts among residents without housing
• Presentation on the Homeless Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 361 and the February 2022 meeting minutes, both unanimously. Members also received updates on Project Room Key, vaccination efforts, and discussed a Homeless Action Plan required for HHAP 3.0 funding.

• Approved resolution for Assembly Bill 361 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and establish its 2022 meeting calendar. The body will also receive information on the Williamson Act and the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act on property values.

• Election of AAC Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of 2022 AAC Committee Meeting Schedule
• Review of member terms expiring June 30, 2022
• Presentation on California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act)
• Assessor FAQ presentation on Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and property values

Special City Selection Committee Meeting

The City Selection Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and appoint one member to the Kings/Tulare Master Plan for Aging Advisory Committee.

• Appoint a Member to the Kings/Tulare Master Plan for Aging Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several infrastructure projects, including road repairs and a slurry seal program. They are also introducing ordinances regarding water and sewer fees and the debarment of public works contractors.

• Ordinance introducing new water and sewer fees (adoption set for April 5, 2022)
• Ordinance regarding debarment of public works contractors (adoption set for March 29, 2022)
• Lease agreement with LEAF Capital Funding, LLC for copiers at $21,043.25 per month
• General Plan Amendment for Greg Dowds to change 49.0 acres from Agriculture to Service Commercial
• Approval of bid documents for 2022 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project 1 and 2022 Slurry Seal Program

Defined Contribution Plan Committee Quarterly Meeting

The Defined Contribution Plan Committee is meeting to review investment options and retirement plan reports. The body will consider reports from NFP and Empower Retirement regarding 457 and 3121 plans.

• Review, consideration and action on investment options
• 457 Plan Review as of 12/31/21
• 3121 Plan Review as of 12/31/21
• Training on Retiree Health Savings (VEBA and Section 115 IPT Options)
• Approval of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposed increase for bulk tire rates and a request to affirm the denial of a rescue kennel site. Additional items include several radio tower construction projects and various contract approvals.

• Proposed Bulk Tire rate adjustment from $185 to $230 per ton
• Denial of appeal for a Rescue Kennel for Cats at 31175 Gordon Drive, Exeter
• Contract award for Government Plaza Boiler and Chiller Replacement for $1,230,091.51
• Radio tower projects for Richgrove, Traver, Goshen, and Tipton up to $300,000 each
• Agreement with California Department of State Hospitals for inmate interview assistance up to $99,000

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering the formation of two new assessment districts in Goshen Village to fund street and drainage maintenance. The agenda also includes several administrative actions, including appointments, budget adjustments for fire equipment, and legislative correspondence.

• Formation of Assessment District No. 21-789-GOSHEN for storm drainage maintenance
• Formation of Assessment District No. 21-789R-GOSHEN for street and roadway maintenance
• Public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of the Alley in Block 73 of the Goshen Townsite
• Amendment to Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program agreement increasing amount from $2,000 to $6,000
• Purchase of fire prevention equipment including a Boulder Blimp Inflatable Fire Education House up to $10,000

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force on Homelessness will receive updates on Project Roomkey, vaccination efforts for residents without housing, and local city efforts. The body will also discuss creating a communication subgroup for media messaging and hear a presentation on transit infrastructure improvements.

• Resolution to allow remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Update on Project Roomkey from Noah Whitaker
• Update on vaccination efforts for residents without housing from Noah Whitaker
• Presentation from Rich Tree (Tulare County Regional Transit Agency) on transit infrastructure
• Discussion on forming a communication subgroup for consistent media messaging

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 361 and the January 2022 meeting minutes. Members heard updates on Project Room Key, including 53 clients served in 39 rooms, and on vaccination efforts for unsheltered residents. A presentation covered transit services, including a Porterville-Uber collaboration. City updates were provided by Tulare, Visalia, and Porterville.

• Approved the resolution for Assembly Bill 361.
• Approved the January 2022 meeting minutes.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several infrastructure projects and health service grants. This includes funding for three bridge projects and an immunization program. The body will also review the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project not to exceed $3,024,265
• Avenue 364 over Cottonwood Creek Bridge Project not to exceed $2,538,518
• Road 204 over Wutchumna Ditch Bridge Project not to exceed $1,668,716
• Immunization program funding increase of $5,673,347
• Grant application for Crisis Care Mobile Unit Program not to exceed $4,000,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-24) with items 4, 5, and 16 pulled for separate consideration and item 22 pulled off the agenda. They also approved several resolutions, including a letter opposing the listing of the Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog as endangered, an amendment to the immunization program agreement, and a grant application for the Tule Subbasin Community Water Security Project. The board directed legal counsel to tender the county's defense in the Wonderful Citrus litigation to ARO/Touchstone Pistachio Company.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-24, with exceptions (5-0)
• Approved revised By-Laws of Tulare County Fish and Wildlife Commission (5-0)
• Approved letter opposing Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog endangered listing (5-0)
• Approved amendment to immunization program agreement, increasing funding by $5,673,347 (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Tule Subbasin Community Water Security Project ($500,000) (5-0)
• Approved amendments to 2022 Federal and State Legislative Platforms (5-0)
• Directed legal counsel to tender defense in Wonderful Citrus case to ARO/Touchstone (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the Cutler/Orosi Community Plan 2021 Update and the Sequoia Gateway Commerce and Business Park Specific Plan. The meeting includes decisions on land use appeals, emergency rental assistance funding, and various infrastructure projects.

• Proposed adoption of the Cutler/Orosi Community Plan 2021 Update and associated zoning ordinance
• Approval of $15,336,717 for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Round II
• Contract with Dokken Engineering for Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Group 5 not to exceed $1,647,790.19
• Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for 'Early Head Start' program not to exceed $700,000
• Public hearing on appeal for medical employee housing at 787 Mariposa (Road 156), Visalia

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several land-use items, including the Cutler/Orosi Community Plan 2021 Update with associated zoning changes, and the Sequoia Gateway Commerce and Business Park Specific Plan amendment. They also denied appeals on two special use permits, allowing increased animal densities and medical employee housing. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-0092 denying appeal and affirming Special Use Permit PSP 21-074 for increased animal densities (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-0093 denying appeal and affirming Special Use Permit PSP 21-050 for medical employee housing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-0094 adopting Cutler/Orosi Community Plan 2021 Update and zoning changes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-0095 and Ordinance 3599 for Sequoia Gateway Specific Plan amendment and zone change (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7-21, including remote meeting reaffirmation and $15.3M rental assistance allocation (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Initiation GPI 21-001 for land use change at Caldwell and Lovers Lane (5-0)
• Approved Library Advisory Board by-laws and appointed Supervisor Valero as member (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for 12 fire apparatus engineers (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on requests to vacate public rights-of-way in Richgrove, Ducor, and the Goshen Townsite. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 status update and various agency contract approvals.

• Public hearing to vacate Avenue 20 between Road 224 and State Route 65
• Public hearing to vacate Avenue 52, Road 242, and Road 244 near Ducor
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of the Alley in Block 73 of the Goshen Townsite
• Agreement with California Department of Public Health for $369,794
• Acceptance of $547,060 from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Homeland Security Grant Program

The Board of Supervisors approved the vacation of Avenue 20 near Richgrove and Avenue 52/Roads 242/244 near Ducor, both by 5-0 votes, after public hearings with no comments. A continued public hearing on vacating an alley in Goshen was postponed to March 1, 2022. The consent calendar was approved with four items pulled for separate consideration, all of which passed unanimously.

• Approved vacation of Avenue 20 between Road 224 and State Route 65 (5-0)
• Approved vacation of Avenue 52, Road 242, and Road 244 near Ducor (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Goshen alley vacation to March 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-35, except #13, #19, #21, #23 (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Stephen Presant to Tulare Public Cemetery District (5-0)
• Approved agreement with California Dept. of Public Health for $369,794 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Nurse-Family Partnership for $210,334 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Altura Centers for Health for $220,156 (5-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Regular Meeting - Canceled

The Tulare County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022, has been canceled. The notice states that meetings are subject to change with notice.

Homeless Task Force

The Task Force will discuss various homelessness initiatives and updates. Discussion items include Project Roomkey, vaccination efforts, and upcoming Point-in-Time data collection.

• Ratification of remote meeting procedures pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of December 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Update on Project Roomkey from Noah Whitaker
• Update on vaccination efforts among residents without housing from Noah Whitaker
• Presentation on upcoming Point-in-Time efforts by Miguel Perez of the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance

The Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness approved a resolution adopting California Assembly Bill 361 to comply with Brown Act requirements for virtual meetings, and approved the December 2021 meeting minutes. The meeting also included updates on Project Roomkey/Homekey, the Point-In-Time count, and city efforts, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for AB 361 (all in favor)
• Approved December 2021 minutes (all in favor)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee will review several audit and consulting engagement reports. The meeting includes discussions on fuel card risk, department head transitions, and cash shortages or overages.

• Voyager Fuel Card Risk Based Audit Report
• Assessor/Clerk-Recorder’s Office Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report
• Human Resources and Development Department Incoming Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 Cash Shortages and Overages Memo
• External Peer Review Report

The Tulare County Audit Committee met on January 13, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting. The committee then accepted six audit-related reports, each with a 4-0 vote, covering the Voyager fuel card program, department head change consulting engagements for the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder's Office and Human Resources, cash shortages and overages for FY 2020-21, an external peer review, and an internal assessment. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned to April 14, 2022.

• Approved minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted County-wide Voyager Fuel Card Risk Based Audit Report (4-0)
• Accepted Assessor/Clerk-Recorder's Office Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (4-0)
• Accepted Human Resources and Development Department Incoming Department Head Change Consulting Engagement Report (4-0)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2020-21 Cash Shortages and Overages Memo (4-0)
• Accepted External Peer Review Report (4-0)
• Accepted Internal Assessment Report (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for animal densities in Three Rivers. The body is also deciding on a contract for the Auditor's Office Remodel and various health and human services funding amendments.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-074 for animal densities at 43705 North Fork Drive, Three Rivers
• Contract award for Auditor's Office Remodel to TGN Build, Inc. not to exceed $785,000
• Amendment to Fuentes Security Services agreement to increase yearly amount by $265,000 to $3,765,000
• Zoning ordinance amendment for 154.6 acres east of Road 136 and west of Road 160
• Agreement with Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. for Co-Occurring Disorder Program services not to exceed $200,000

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar (items 4-18) with a 5-0 vote, including appointments, budget adjustments, and a zoning ordinance change. The board also denied a bid protest by Flex Pro, Inc. and awarded the Auditor's Office Remodel contract to TGN Build, Inc. for up to $785,000. A public hearing on Special Use Permit PSP 21-074 for increased animal densities at 43705 North Fork Drive, Three Rivers was continued to February 1, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. The board convened in closed session for anticipated litigation and labor negotiations, with no announcements made.

• Continued public hearing on Special Use Permit PSP 21-074 to Feb 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-18, except items 9 and 18 pulled for separate consideration (5-0)
• Approved item 9: accepted $142,473 in lab funding and approved COVID-19 lab equipment purchases (5-0)
• Approved item 18: adopted zoning ordinance change on 154.6 acres east of Road 136 (5-0)
• Denied Flex Pro, Inc. bid protest and awarded Auditor's Office Remodel to TGN Build, Inc. up to $785,000 (5-0)
• Approved $265,000 increase to Fuentes Security Services contract, raising yearly amount to $3,765,000
• Reaffirmed local emergencies for Sequoia Complex Fire and September Lightning Fires
• Approved $64,635 Housing Navigators Program allocation from state

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2022 and assign committee roles. The body is also considering several grant applications and service agreements for health and human services.

• Election of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2022
• Bid opening results for the Auditor’s Office Remodel Project with bids ranging from $785,000 to $1,068,475
• Agreement with First 5 Tulare County for the 'Parents-as-Teachers' Program not to exceed $1,200,000
• Supportive services agreement with UP H Porterville, LP for Finca Serena in Porterville not to exceed $150,000 annually
• Acceptance of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3 Grant for Project Roomkey and Homekey not to exceed $1,137,086.44

The Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Eddie Valero as Chair and Dennis Townsend as Vice Chair for 2022. The board approved the consent calendar (items 4-28) with items 23 and 30 pulled for separate consideration, both of which were also approved unanimously. All other consent items were approved as part of the consent calendar, including resolutions on remote meetings, committee assignments, and various agreements and grants.

• Elected Eddie Valero as Chair and Dennis Townsend as Vice Chair for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-28 with items 23 and 30 pulled (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 vaccination agreement with Public Health Institute, $236,249 (5-0)
• Approved AB 109 base funding distribution of $25,296,416.23 for criminal justice realignment (5-0)
• Approved remote meeting resolution per AB 361 (Resolution 2022-0002)
• Approved 2022 committee assignments (Resolution 2022-0004)
• Approved loan agreement for 80-unit affordable apartment complex, up to $1,167,168
• Approved forensic pathology services agreement, up to $3,096,000