Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Board of Supervisors matters.

Present a proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026 as National 4-H Week in Tulare County.

Present a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Community Planning Month in Tulare County.

Public Comment Period

Under state law, matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Board at this time. Comments should be relevant to matters within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction and not repetitive of previous speakers. At all times, please use the microphone and state your name for the record.

Appoint Greg Chastain to the County Fire Chief's Association Seat on the Independent Ambulance Compliance Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027.

Approve the new Conflict of Interest Code adopted by Orosi Public Utility District.

Approve the new Conflict of Interest Code adopted by Earlimart Public Utility District.

Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code adopted by Tulare City School District.

Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code adopted by Sierra View Local Health Care District.

Approve an agreement with the United States Department of Justice to participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing program and allow continued access to Equitable Sharing funds, in an amount not to exceed $46,116, retroactive from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Authorize the District Attorney or designee to certify and submit the agreement. Authorize the District Attorney to electronically sign the agreement.

Approve an agreement with the Woodlake Fire District for Emergency Dispatching & Communication Services, retroactive from October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031.

Approve the appointment of Dr. Casie Ennis as the Director of Local Behavioral Health Services for the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 30838 with the California Mental Health Services Authority to extend the term of the Policies Development Program Offerings through March 30, 2027, at no additional cost, to participate in the Semi-Statewide Enterprise Health Record Program, in an amount not to exceed $166,950, retroactive from July 1, 2026, through March 18, 2029.

Approve an agreement with Kings View for the provision of Tulare County Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services, in an amount not to exceed $9,416,847, retroactive from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Approve an agreement with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for the provision of specialty mental health services through the School-Based Services Program for Tulare County children, adolescents, and transitional age youth, in an amount not to exceed $1,979,000, retroactive from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Accept funds from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program to support emergency preparedness, prevention, and response capabilities in the amount of $525,467, retroactive from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

Approve a State Homeland Security Grant Program Subaward Agreement template to be used to downstream Fiscal Year 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program assurances and County contractual requirements to each non-County State Homeland Security Grant Program subrecipient, as determined by the Local Approval Authority in accordance with State Homeland Security Grant Program guidelines and as approved by the Board of Supervisors. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program "Interdepartmental Guidelines and Acknowledgment" template for disbursements made to other County departments. Direct the Health & Human Services Agency Director to return to the Board of Supervisors to accept all signed subaward agreements and amendments that have been signed by the Chair for the State Homeland Security Grant Program on a quarterly basis.

Approve the Final Map for Subdivision Tract No. 791, located on the northeast corner of State Route 201 and Road 32, east of the City of Kingsburg. Accept the dedication of right of way as shown on the Final Map.

Authorize the submission of seven (7) grant applications for funding from the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 13 with an estimated total project cost of $12,702,800. Authorize and direct the Resource Management Agency Director, or designee, to sign and submit all grant applications related to the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 13.

Approve a Right-of-Way Contract with Bill and Sheila Landress, as part of the Avenue 174 Friant-Kern Canal Bridge Replacement Project, near the community of Porterville, in the amount of $89,000. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director, or designee, to sign the Contract and all documents needed to facilitate the related right-of-way acquisition. Direct the Auditor to draw warrants in favor of the County's designated escrow company for the contract amount, plus escrow fees estimated at $3,621.

Approve an agreement with Southern California Gas Company for a gas service cut and reconnect at 15102 Avenue 280, Visalia, in the amount of $3,515.28.

Approve an agreement with Southern California Gas Company for a gas service cut and reconnect at 15318 Avenue 280, Visalia, in the amount of $3,520.02.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid opening results for the Tipton Well No. 6A Project

CONTRACTOR: NO BIDS RECEIVED | BID AMOUNT: Engineer's Estimate: $271,000.00

Approve and award the contract for the Tipton Well No. 6A Completion Project per the County of Tulare American Rescue Plan Act Final Recovery Plan to Travioli Construction Inc, in an amount not to exceed $750,570. Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement after review and approval as to form by County Counsel and upon receipt of certificates of insurance, bonds, and evidence that the contractor possesses a valid State Contractor's License. Allow funds for contingencies in the amount of $62,528.50 to cover unexpected construction conditions. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director or designee, to approve the contract change order up to the amount of allowed funds for contingencies.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 30437 with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, to replace and supersede Exhibit B to the amended Exhibit B-Rates, Fees, and Revenue Share, retroactive from April 6, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Jason T. Britt and Lupe Garza Employee Organizations: All Certified Employee Organizations Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented Employees except Elected