PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management Agency to Certify the Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the correct level of environmental review for the Three Rivers Hampton Inn and Suites Proposed Project, located at 40758 Sierra Drive in Three Rivers. Adopt the Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring, and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15164(b), for the Three Rivers Hampton Inn and Suites Proposed Project. Approve the Resolution to certify and adopt the Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring, and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15164(b), for the Three Rivers Hampton Inn and Suites Proposed Project. 

Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for providing State subvention to offset costs of providing Asian Citrus Psyllid Bulk Citrus regulatory activities in an amount of $380,000.29, effective July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Certified Farmers Market Inspections, in an amount not to exceed $10,464, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.  

Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Fuels, Lubricants and Automotive Products Program, in an amount not to exceed $12,075, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.  

Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Weighmaster Program, in an amount not to exceed $3,600, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.  

Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to offset costs of providing Exotic Pest detection trapping services, provide State funding of $572,026, retroactive from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.

Approve the renewal of authority to the Tulare County Treasurer-Tax Collector to invest and reinvest the funds of Tulare County and funds of other depositors in the County Treasury, pursuant to Government Code Section 27000.1. Approve the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, pursuant to Government Code Section 53646(a)(1).

Approve an agreement between Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency and the County of Tulare to collect and distribute special assessments on the secured property tax roll.

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Superior Court of Tulare County for the provision of general services for court facilities, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Golden State Finance Authority for the development of a Broadband Strategic Plan for the County of Tulare, effective as of the date signed by both parties to remain in effect until preparation of the draft Broadband Strategic Plan for the County is complete.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 28213 with Manco Abbott, Inc. to provide commercial property management at the Tulare/Akers Professional Center located at 5300 W. Tulare Avenue, Visalia, for an initial one-year term with service costs in an amount not to exceed the greater of $3,000 per month or 3.5% of the total monthly gross receipts from the premises, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23812 with Fairway Properties, LP for the lease of 34,266 sq ft of office space and non-exclusive use of the parking area located at 1845 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia for an initial five-year term with monthly lease costs in the amount of $51,399, retroactive from June 26, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

Approve authority to vote on the Delta Vector Control Assessments. Direct General Services Agency Director, or designee, to mark ballot affirmative on the proposed Assessments. Direct General Services Agency Director, or designee, to submit the ballots by July 21, 2021.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 29350 with MD Graham and Associates, Inc., to provide real estate brokerage services to the County effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. This amendment includes authority for MD Graham and Associates, Inc. to acquire and be reimbursed for professional services in an amount not to exceed $10,000 with prior written approval from the General Services Agency. 

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23847 with the Judicial Council of California for the Visalia Courthouse located at 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA. Approve an Equity Rights Purchase Agreement with Judicial Council of California for the Tulare-Pixley Courthouse located at 425 E. Kern Ave., Tulare, CA.

Approve an agreement with Community Service and Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the Housing Support Program in an amount not to exceed $600,000, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Owens Valley Career Development Center to provide CalWORKs services to Tribal members receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families, effective June 29, 2021 until terminated by either party. There is no cost associated with this Memorandum of Understanding. 

Approve an agreement with Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County for the Welfare-to-Work Expanded Subsidized Employment Program and provision of expanded work opportunities to CalWORKs recipients in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for the Intern Education Case Manager Program, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. There are no costs associated with this Memorandum of Understanding.

Approve an agreement with Curative Medical Associates Inc. for vaccine administration in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000, retroactive from March 15, 2021 and to end upon the termination of both the State Emergency Declaration and the Local Emergency Declaration.

Approve an agreement with Omni Family Health for vaccine administration in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, retroactive from April 15, 2021 and to end upon the termination of both the State Emergency Declaration and the Local Emergency Declaration.

Approve an agreement with Courage to Change, a Short-term Residential Treatment Program for the provision of intensive mental health services to Tulare County adolescent males and non-minor dependents who qualify for foster care in an amount not to exceed $700,000, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Reaffirm the proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Sequoia Complex Fire, Resolution No. 2020-0596. Reaffirm the declaration of a Local Health Emergency due to the Sequoia Complex Fire, Resolution No. 2020-0667.

Approve an agreement with InTelegy Corporation for the provision of providing a comprehensive Health & Human Services Agency telework strategy in an amount not to exceed $397,500, effective upon Board approval through June 30, 2022.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 29826 with JDT Consultants, Inc. for juvenile therapeutic behavioral services in an amount not to exceed $500,000, and to extend the term through June 30, 2022.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 28748 with Thomson Reuters for the upgraded subscription of West Proflex subscription services, increasing the agreement amount by $23,754 from $147,442 in an amount not to exceed $171,196, effective July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023.

Reject all bids received on May 26, 2021, for the Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project. Approve the re-advertisement for bids for the Avenue 424 over Traver Canal Bridge Project.

Approve and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Avison Construction Inc. of Madera, California, for construction of the Avenue 152 Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,973,108. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the contract 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 $111,155 to cover unexpected construction conditions. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director, or designee, to approve contract change orders up to the amount of allowed funds for contingencies.

Approve an agreement with TJKM, Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Services for the development of Tulare County’s Local Road Safety Plan, in an amount not to exceed $94,010.76, effective June 29, 2021 through December 31, 2022.

Approve an agreement with Sequoia Riverlands Trust to perform environmental mitigation services for the M348 South Fork Kaweah River Bridge Revegetation Project at an off-site location near the City of Woodlake in an amount not to exceed $109,243.43, effective June 29, 2021 through June 28, 2029.

Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP control at the following intersections: Avenue 324 (A324) at Road 156 (R156), Jasmine Avenue (LA323) at Road 156, Beechwood Avenue (LA324) at Road 156, and Aspen Avenue (LA325A) at Road 156, in the community of Ivanhoe. Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Avenue 324 at Road 156, Jasmine Avenue at Road 156, Beechwood Avenue at Road 156, and Aspen Avenue at Road 156, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.04 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Find there is no substantial evidence that the proposed activity will have a significant effect on the environment and determine the Categorical Exemption is consistent with the CEQA Title 14 CCR, Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, that was prepared for the project reflects the independent judgment of the County and completed in compliance with the CEQA of 1970.

Certify the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2018121007), Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the correct level of environmental review for the Woodville Disposal Site Proposed Project, located at 19800 Road 152, Tulare, CA 93274. Adopt the Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring, and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15164(b), for the Woodville Disposal Site Proposed Project.

Approve the Program Supplement Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Preliminary Engineering and Right-of-Way phases of the Overhead Flashing Beacons Safety Project (Avenue 240 at Road 140, West of Tulare; and Avenue 256 at Road 164, South of Farmersville), in the amount of $57,728. Adopt the Categorical Exemption prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines General Rule Exemption per Section 15300.4 Application by Public Agencies and Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c), respectively, for the Overhead Flashing Beacons Safety Project.

Request from the Health and Human Services Agency to approve an amendment to Agreement No. 28726 with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc., to provide comprehensive Health and Mental Health care services for the Tulare County Criminal Justice Facilities in an amount not to exceed $19,738,282, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the term of the agreement for one year, and to update Exhibit A (Scope of Services), Exhibit A.1 (Staffing), and Exhibit B (Payment of Services).