PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management Agency to certify the Focused Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2021020054), Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the correct level of environmental review for the proposed Visalia Disposal (Landfill) Site and Biogas and Compost Facility – Landfilling Operations Project, located at 8614 Avenue 328, Visalia, CA 93291. Certify and adopt the Focused Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as being in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Sections 21158 and 21166 and Sections 15162 and 15178, respectively, for the proposed Visalia Disposal (Landfill) Site and Biogas and Compost Facility – Landfilling Operations Project. Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer, or designee, to sign and file the Notice of Determination with the Clerk-Recorder and the appropriate state agency.

Approve the Local Appointments List of regulatory commissions and advisory boards, commissions and committees for vacancies occurring in 2025.

Reaffirm the existence of an emergency within the meaning of Public Contract Code §1102 and Public Resources Code §21060.3 due to the damage to Bartlett Park from the March 2023 storm events, as declared by the Board of Supervisors on June 27, 2023, Resolution No. 2023-0554. (4/5ths vote)

Reaffirm the Local Emergency due to Winter Storms and Flooding, Resolution No. 2023-0206. Reaffirm the Local Health Emergency due to Floodwaters Contamination, Resolution No. 2023-0191. Reaffirm the Local Health Emergency due to Flood Debris, Resolution No. 2023-0285.

Reaffirm the proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Sequoia Complex Fire, as declared by the Board of Supervisors on September 01, 2020, Resolution No. 2020-0569. Reaffirm the declaration of a Local Health Emergency due to the Sequoia Complex Fire as declared by the Board of Supervisors on September 29, 2020, Resolution No. 2020-0667. Reaffirm the proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the September Lightning Fires, as declared by the Board of Supervisors on September 14, 2021, Resolution No. 2021-0726. Reaffirm the declaration of a Local Health Emergency due to the September Lightning Fires as declared by the Board of Supervisors on November 2, 2021, Resolution No. 2021-0861.

Review and adopt the Tulare County Council on Child & Youth Development By-Laws.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 31553 with Sequoia Community Center to increase the funding by $18,166 from $207,034 to $225,200 for the cost of renovating the community center as necessary, per the County of Tulare American Rescue Plan Act Final Recovery Plan, effective December 17, 2024 through December 31, 2026.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 29947 for the Sequoia Village, LP., as required by Housing and Community Development to update the final unit mix upon construction completion in an amount not to exceed $4,700,000, retroactive from November 10, 2020 through November 9, 2025.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 31511 with Self-Help Enterprises on behalf of the Teviston Betterment Association, to extend the contract end date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, and increase the funding by $118,166 in an amount not to exceed $255,117 as necessary for the cost of renovations to the community center in Teviston, effective December 17, 2024 through December 31, 2026.

Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 30950 with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools to increase the funding amount by $102,486, from $722,800 to $825,286, for the Children of Promise Program, retroactive from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Approve an agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health California Home Visiting Program in an amount not to exceed $1,659,687, retroactive from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Approve an agreement with the University of Arizona Global Campus for a Master of Public Health internship practicum for field experience in Tulare County’s Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Branch, at no cost, effective December 17, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

Approve an agreement with Positive Attitude Outlook, Inc. to provide services on behalf of Tulare County Child Welfare Services to include the care and placement of foster children through cooperation, collaboration, and sharing of appropriate information, in the amount of zero dollars, retroactive from July 12, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Approve the acceptance of the annual allocation for the California Children’s Services in an amount not to exceed $4,357,892, retroactive from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Approve the acceptance of the annual allocation for the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care program in an amount not to exceed $1,280,032, retroactive from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Authorize wage changes to cited job classifications for the statutory minimum wage requirement for healthcare workers pursuant to SB 525. Approve wage changes to job classifications impacted by compaction due to the statutory minimum wage requirement, subject to meet and confer. Amend the Personnel Class Specifications, Class Designations, and Proposed Compensation Changes, subject to meet and confer. Amend the Position Allocation List reflecting Amends and Reclassifications, subject to meet and confer. Approve the Personnel Resolution to amend, reclassify, and compensation changes, effective December 29, 2024.

Find that the Terra Bella Avenue Farm 2 Market Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA guidelines as repair and maintenance of public street or highways pursuant to Class 1, 14 CCR 15301 (c), and is included in the County’s list of activities specifically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to 14 CCR 15300.4. Authorize the Environmental Assessment Officer, or designee, to sign and file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk-Recorder and the appropriate state agency.

Approve an agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Avenue 176 at Road 276 Box Culvert Replacement Project, near the community of Strathmore, in an amount not to exceed $224,600, effective December 17, 2024 through December 31 2029.

Approve the Final Map of Subdivision Tract No. TSM 20-001, located at the northwest corner of State Route 137 and Road 132, east of the City of Tulare. Approve an agreement with Gamaliel Aguilar to complete all required improvements for Subdivision Tract No. TSM 20-001, for the period of one (1) year after board approval.

Initiate proceedings to form Assessment District No. 24-835-GOSHEN, to pay for storm drainage systems within Subdivision Tract No. 835, located at the northwest corner of Avenue 310 and Road 76, in the community of Goshen. Approve the Engineer’s Report, and the Proposed Boundary map. Declare the Board’s intention to levy and collect assessments. Set the date and time for a public hearing on February 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. or thereafter. Approve the form of the letter of notice and ballot and direct the County Engineer to mail the letter of notice and ballot to each record owner within Subdivision Tract No. 835. Direct the engineer to post and publish the Notice of Public Hearing in accordance with law.