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Board of Supervisors

July 14, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 106 items

  1. 1 The Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation.
  2. 2 Agenda & Agenda Materials
  3. 3 Consent Agenda
  4. 4 Accessibility Accommodations
  5. 5 Page Break
  6. 6 Language Interpretation
  7. 7 Public Comment
  8. 8 Page Break
  9. 9 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:03
  10. 10 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:23
  11. 1. Approve Agenda 26-0732 approved agenda Pass ▶ jump to 6:00
  12. 2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 17-49 26-0733 Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:13
  13. 13 These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action by the Board, the Board Members and the public will be given the opportunity to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar may be heard immediately following approval of this Consent Calendar or set aside until later in the day
  14. 14 Board of Supervisors
  15. 3. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Bradley H. Gattie - Sheriff Department - 25 Years of Service 26-0681 Presented Retirement Plaque ▶ jump to 7:08
  16. 4. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Daniel J. Nunez - Probation Department - 27 Years of Service 26-0680 Presented Retirement Plaque ▶ jump to 12:57
  17. 17 Supervisor Chavez
  18. 5. Proclaim August 2026 as World Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the County of Fresno 26-0718 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 23:47
  19. 19 Supervisor Mendes
  20. 6. Proclaim July 19-25, 2026, as the 26th annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week in the County of Fresno 26-0674 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 34:21
  21. 21 County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
  22. 7. Receive the Certified Statement of Vote for the June 2, 2026, Consolidated Statewide Primary Election; and Declare elected or nominated candidates to each office voted on at the June 2, 2026, Consolidated Statewide Primary Election under the Board’s jurisdiction with majority vote totals and the results of each measure voted on in each consolidated election 26-0715 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 84:12
  23. 7.1 Receive “Certificate of Sufficiency” dated July 8, 2026, with respect to the initiative petition entitled “Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act” filed with the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters on January 26, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9115; and pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9118, your Board must take action on one of the following: a) submit the “Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act” without alteration, to the voters pursuant to Elections Code Section 1405; and adopt Resolution calling an election for the “Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act” to be consolidated with the November 3, 2026, Consolidated Statewide General Election; or b) refer the “Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act” to a County agency or agencies for a report on the effect of the proposed ordinance (e.g., fiscal impact), pursuant to Elections Code Section 9111, and direct staff to present the report to your Board no later than August 13, 2026, at which time your Board would adopt a Resolution calling for an election pursuant to Elections Code Section 1405 26-0526 denied Pass ▶ jump to 215:53
  24. 24 Information Technology Services
  25. 7.2 Conduct first hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs, Section 4300 - Information Technology Services, waive reading of the proposed Ordinance in its entirety, and set the second hearing for August 11, 2026; Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance; and Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code Section 25124(b)(1) 26-0606 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 217:00
  26. 27 Public Works and Planning
  27. 8. Receive information relating to County’s current Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organic Waste Collection/Management Program; direct staff to proceed with a wholly exclusive franchise program design, whereby a single contractor would provide services countywide; direct staff to proceed with all actions necessary to implement mandatory collection services in select areas subject to County’s jurisdictional authority; and direct staff to proceed with procurement of curbside collection services through the competitive bidding process 25-1290 continued ▶ jump to 217:10
  28. 29 Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments
  29. 9. Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors) 26-0738 held ▶ jump to 217:14
  30. 31 Board Appointments
  31. 10. Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 26-0734 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 219:18
  32. 33 Public Presentations
  33. 33 Page Break
  34. 11. Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 2 minutes per person and no more than 10 minutes total per topic 26-0735 held ▶ jump to 219:26
  35. 35 Page Break
  36. 35 APPROVED: /s/ Garry Bredefeld GARRY BREDEFELD, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO ATTEST: BY: /s/ Bernice E. Seidel BERNICE E. SEIDEL CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVED ON AUGUST 11, 2026
  37. 36 County Counsel
  38. 12. County Counsel Reports from Previous Closed Sessions - This portion of the meeting is reserved for County Counsel to report on Closed Session items from previous meetings 26-0736 held ▶ jump to 222:52
  39. 37 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:59
  40. 38 Closed Session ▶ jump to 222:58
  41. 13. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Hollis Magill; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment 26-0609 held
  42. 14. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 26-0690 held
  43. 15. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 26-0691 held
  44. 16. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jeremy Cargill v. County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:25-cv-00415-KES-BAM 26-0728 held
  45. 43 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass ▶ jump to 223:04
  46. 44 NEXT MEETINGS:
  47. 45 Page Break
  48. 45 Page Break
  49. 46 CONSENT AGENDA
  50. 47 Board of Supervisors
  51. 17. Approve minutes for June 30, 2026 26-0737 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  52. 18. Receive and file Community Outreach Expenditures which do not exceed $1,500, from April 1 through June 30, 2026, approved by County Counsel per Administrative Policy No. 75 26-0677 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  53. 50 Chairman Bredefeld
  54. 19. Conduct second hearing on an Ordinance amending Section 13.24.010 of Chapter 13.24 of Title 13 - Roads, Parks, Other Public Places, relating to conduct regulations on County property; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt the proposed Ordinance 26-0667 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 39:13
  55. 52 Supervisor Magsig
  56. 20. Proclaim the Week of July 13-17, 2026, as Eligibility Workers, Job Specialists, and Appeals Specialists Appreciation Week in the County of Fresno 26-0670 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  57. 21. Adopt Resolution Recognizing the 10-Year Anniversary of the Clovis Country Lions Club 26-0708 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  58. 22. Approve community outreach expenditure of $3,000 to support the Saint Agnes Women’s Club, per Administrative Policy No. 75 26-0746 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  59. 56 Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
  60. 23. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Cook’s Communications Corp. is the only local authorized parts and service provider meeting specified requirements; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Cook’s Communications Corp. to provide vehicle upfitting parts and services for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office and General Services Department, effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two automatic one-year extensions, total not to exceed $10,000,000 26-0552 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  61. 24. Adopt and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution approving special tax amount and levying special tax in the maximum total amount of $503,718, on developed real properties within (Mello-Roos) Countywide Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2006-01 (District), including its Annexation Territories, for enhanced police protection services for FY 2026-27 26-0556 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  62. 59 Page Break
  63. 60 County Counsel
  64. 24.1 Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for County Counsel Org 0710 in the amount of $100,349 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Appropriations for Contingencies - Budget Stabilization Reserve Org 8210 in the amount of $100,349 (4/5 vote) 26-0714 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  65. 63 Administrative Office
  66. 25. Adopt Resolution extending to July 31, 2026, and terminating on August 1, 2026, the local emergency proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services to combat the Beet Leafhopper insect, initially proclaimed on April 1, 2026, ratified by the Board of Supervisors on April 7, 2026, and extended by the Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2026 26-0401 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  67. 26. Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the extremely high levels of tree mortality and hazardous conditions created by the drought and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to mitigate risk of falling trees and increased fire hazard 26-0617 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  68. 27. Adopt Resolution of Intention directing the Department of Public Works and Planning and County Counsel to initiate the necessary studies and prepare draft amendments to the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance to allow consideration of digital billboards on County-owned property through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process; and Direct and authorize staff to prepare, schedule, and provide required public notice for the necessary public hearings before the Planning Commission and, as appropriate, present the proposed amendments to the Board of Supervisors for further consideration and possible adoption 26-0701 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  69. 28. Adopt Resolution of Intention directing the Department of Public Works and Planning and County Counsel to initiate the necessary studies and prepare draft amendments to the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance to update standards for agricultural produce stands; and direct and authorize staff to prepare, schedule, and provide required public notice for the necessary public hearings before the Planning Commission and, as appropriate, present the proposed amendments to the Board of Supervisors for further consideration and possible adoption 26-0702 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  70. 29. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-225 with Riverdale Public Utility District (RPUD) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the final reimbursement submission deadline to 5 p.m. on August 31, 2026, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($3,175,000) 26-0729 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  71. 29.1 Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Anthem BlueCross for Medi-Cal Grant Funding, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027, total not to exceed $146,317; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Kaiser Permanente for Medi-Cal Grant Funding, effective upon execution through June 1, 2027, total not to exceed $15,136; adopt Budget Resolution increasing appropriations and estimated revenues for the FY 2026-27 Medi-Cal - HHIP & IPP Org 0129 in the amount of $161,453 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing appropriations and estimated revenues for FY 2026-27 Office of Housing and Homelessness Org 5428 in the amount of $161,453 (4/5 vote) 26-0711 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  72. 71 Behavioral Health
  73. 30. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Access Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027 ($0) 26-0188 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  74. 31. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Turning Point of Central California, Inc. has an existing grant through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development which is renewable on an annual basis, which allows the County to leverage existing grant dollars to provide services to Department persons served at a significantly reduced rate; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc., for 25 permanent supportive housing units with supportive services, effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2031, which includes an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,062,398 26-0411 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  75. 32. Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to contribute funds and participate in a Back to School Health Fair, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 80 26-0586 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  76. 76 General Services
  77. 33. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive License Agreement with the Sheriff’s Foundation for Public Safety for the use of the firearms shooting range and training facility located at 7633 North Weber Avenue, Fresno, California 93722, for continued use by the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office, effective January 12, 2026, which includes a one-year base term and four optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $963,943; Authorize the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended License Agreement, if requested by Lessor to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services Department, or their designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, (a) a Memorandum of License, and any notices, instruments, certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended License Agreement, and (b) any notices and documents relating to the County’s administration of the licensed premises under the recommended License Agreement 26-0368 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  78. 34. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations for General Services Department Fleet Services-Equipment Org 8911 in the amount of $12,508,707 for the purchase and replacement of light and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment for various departments, and for costs associated with building and improvements (4/5 vote) 26-0613 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  79. 34.1 Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A-21-300 with CCS Facility Services - Fresno, Inc. for recurring janitorial services for the County’s Plaza Building Complex, Crocker Building, and various County locations, extending services for one additional year from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, and increasing compensation by $1,600,000 to a new maximum compensation of $6,160,000 26-0700 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  80. 80 Page Break
  81. 81 Human Resources
  82. 35. Conduct second hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs by amending Section 1600 - Human Resources, subsection 1601; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt proposed Ordinance 26-0668 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  83. 36. Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and Adopt Resolution Denying Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim 26-0676 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  84. 37. Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 43, Computer Employees, represented by Stationary Engineers - Local 39, effective July 20, 2026; and Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Information Technology Specialist I/II/Supervising - Sheriff and Network Systems Engineer I/II/Senior - Sheriff classifications and reclassifying effected incumbents, as reflected on Appendix “C”; and Approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “C” 26-0716 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  85. 84 Page Break
  86. 38. Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 13, Crafts and Trades, represented by Stationary Engineers - Local 39, effective July 20, 2026, and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “D” 26-0719 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  87. 39. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution, effective July 20, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “B” 26-0720 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  88. 88 Information Technology Services
  89. 40. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Teledata Services Co. for internal low voltage cabling services, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $7,500,000 25-1429 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  90. 40.1 Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Domo, Inc. is the only vendor that provides a comprehensive analytic software that is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with Domo, Inc.; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Domo, Inc. for software licenses, usage credits, maintenance, support, and related services for its business intelligence and analytics platform, effective July 13, 2026, not to exceed three consecutive years, total not to exceed $416,893 25-1441 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  91. 91 Library
  92. 41. Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude to Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation for the non-monetary donation to the Library for 280 Adult and 105 Child Any Day Admission Fresno County tickets valued at $8,381 for the Summer at Your Library Reading Challenge 26-0664 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  93. 94 Probation
  94. 94 Page Break
  95. 42. Receive update on the Grant Subawards from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency (Cal OES) Grant Agreements for the Probation Specialized Units (PU) Program PU25023201 ($100,000) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, Victim Witness Assistance (VW) Program VW25023201 ($1,641,636) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program UV25023201 ($196,906) for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or his designee, as the Authorized Agent authorized to enter into a Grant Subaward and execute a Grant Application/Agreement with Cal OES for the PU Program, including any amendments, modifications, and extensions, and the required Authorization for the Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance, the Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurance, and all other required assurances and certifications for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or his designee, as the Authorized Agent authorized to enter into a Grant Subaward and execute a Grant Application/Agreement with Cal OES for the VW Program, including any amendments, modifications, and extensions, and the required Authorization for the Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance, the Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurance, and all other required assurances and certifications for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; and approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or his designee, as the Authorized Agent authorized to enter into a Grant Subaward and execute a Grant Application/Agreement with Cal OES for the UV Program, including any amendments, modifications, and extensions and the required Authorization for the Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance, the Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurance, and all other required assurances and certifications for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027 26-0299 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  96. 43. Ratify the County Administrative Officer’s approval of the Probation Department’s contribution of funds to participate in the California Advocate 2026 Graduate Celebration Issue, per Administrative Policy 80 26-0706 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  97. 98 Public Health
  98. 44. Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 8 Health and Safety, to add Chapter 8.51 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations, to be effective January 1, 2027, and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety 26-0543 denied Fail ▶ jump to 76:33
  99. 100 Public Works and Planning
  100. 45. Conduct second hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by Amending Sections 1000 - Computer Services (EMIS), subsection 1001; Section 1500 - Parks and Recreation, subsections 1501, 1502, and 1509; Section 2200 - Public Works, subsections 2205, 2207, 2208, and 2209; waive reading of ordinance in its entirety; and adopt proposed Ordinance 26-0141 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  101. 46. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Interdepartmental Agreement No. A-24-591 between the County Administrative Office and Department of Public Works and Planning for provisions of American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise program descriptions, modify budgets, reallocate $764,725 in funding availability within the Department of Public Works and Planning ARPA-SLFRF programs, and reduce the maximum compensation by $1,655,088 from $23,635,275 to $21,980,187, with no change to the term of December 13, 2022, through December 31, 2026; and Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to Execute Budget Transfer No. 74 transferring $764,725 within the Department of Public Works and Planning from account 8400 (Courthouse Park, Elkhorn Recharge Facility, and Raisin City Water Well) and account 8150 (Avocado Lake Park) to account 8150 (Lost Lake Park, Winton Park, Liberty Cemetery Signage, El Porvenir Park) and account 8400 (Skaggs Bridge Park, CSA 44C Water Systems, Liberty Cemetery, and Kearney Park) 26-0238 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  102. 47. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with City of Kerman for Kerman Solar Street Lights Improvements, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 26371, which consists of installation of solar streetlights at various locations in the City of Kerman where existing streetlight illumination is not sufficient for pedestrian or vehicle safety, effective upon execution through March 1, 2027, total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $190,737; and approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope modifications for completion of Project as requested by City of Kerman, in compliance with Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental nature of Project 26-0398 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  103. 47.1 Approve and authorize Clerk of Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 79 transferring FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget appropriations within Department of Public Works and Planning Capital Projects 200 W. Pontiac Way Building Improvements Org 8871, from Account 8150 (Building & Improvements) Program No. 91935 to Account 8300 (Equipment) Program No. 92177, in amount of $2,000,000 to reclassify furniture expenditures to correct account; and approve and authorize Clerk of Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 80 transferring FY 2026-27 Current Adopted Budget appropriations within Department of Public Works and Planning Capital Projects 200 W. Pontiac Way Building Improvements Org 8871, from Account 8150 (Building & Improvements) Program No. 91935 to Account 8300 (Equipment) Program No. 92177, in amount of $2,000,000 to reclassify furniture expenditures to the correct account 26-0602 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  104. 105 Social Services
  105. 48. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-549 with InTelegy Corp. for organizational consulting services, extending the term by two years by adding two optional 12-month extensions from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, and increasing the maximum by $611,439 to a total of $1,586,439 25-1245 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  106. 49. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Infrastructure Funding Agreement between Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and County of Fresno Department of Social Services for the provision of workforce development services, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, total not to exceed $17,228 26-0627 Consent Agenda be approved Pass