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May 12, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 96 items

  1. 1 PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II covers the programs, services, activities, and facilities owned or operated by state and local governments like the County of Fresno ("County"). Further, the County promotes equality of opportunity and full participation by all persons, including persons with disabilities. Towards this end, the County works to ensure that it provides meaningful access to people with disabilities to every program, service, benefit, and activity, when viewed in its entirety. Similarly, the County also works to ensure that its operated or owned facilities that are open to the public provide meaningful access to people with disabilities. To help ensure this meaningful access, the County will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. If, as an attendee or participant at the meeting, you need additional accommodations such as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print material, electronic materials, Braille materials, or taped materials, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors as soon as possible during office hours at (559) 600-3529, option 4, or ClerkBOS@fresnocountyca.gov. Reasonable requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent reasonably feasible. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation. This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The number of the item being heard is indicated on the Clerk’s desk. Please see note below regarding consent agenda items. The Chairman will call for public testimony as each item is heard. For those who are present and wish to speak to an individual item please step to the podium during this time period and state your name for the record. If you wish to speak on a matter which does not appear on the agenda, you may do so during the Public Presentations period at the end of the regular session.
  2. 2 All supporting documentation is available for public review in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors located in the Hall of Records building, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301, Fresno, 93721, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Agenda items are also available online at fresnocounty.legistar.com.
  3. 4 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:26
  4. 1. Approve Agenda 26-0479 approved agenda Pass ▶ jump to 2:01
  5. 2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 19-48 26-0480 Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:16
  6. 7 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
  7. 8 Chairman Bredefeld
  8. 4. Adopt Resolution Honoring Local Heroes for Their Courageous Actions in Protecting Children in Fresno County 26-0478 Approved as Recommended Pass
  9. 3. Proclaim May 2026 as Mental Health Matters Month in the County of Fresno 26-0464 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 3:07
  10. 10 Supervisor Chavez
  11. 5. Proclaim May 11-17, 2026, as "Walking Works!" Challenge Week in the County of Fresno 26-0374 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 4:35
  12. 4. Adopt Resolution Honoring Local Heroes for Their Courageous Actions in Protecting Children in Fresno County 26-0478 ▶ jump to 7:25
  13. 12 Supervisor Magsig
  14. 5. Proclaim May 11-17, 2026, as "Walking Works!" Challenge Week in the County of Fresno 26-0374 ▶ jump to 15:38
  15. 14 Chairman Bredefeld and Supervisor Magsig
  16. 6. Adopt Resolution Recognizing the 170th Anniversary of the County of Fresno 26-0443 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 7:10
  17. 15 Page Break
  18. 16 Supervisor Pacheco and Supervisor Mendes
  19. 7. Adjourn in Memory of former Fresno County Supervisor John P. "Phil" Larson who served with great distinction from 2003-2014 26-0488 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 14:07
  20. 18 Library
  21. 18 Approve and authorize the Library to contribute funds for participation in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival for fiscal year 2025-26, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 80; and approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month annually, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the Board, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 81 26-0477 directed staff ▶ jump to 88:03
  22. 8. Approve and authorize the Library to contribute funds for participation in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival for fiscal year 2025-26, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 80; and approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month annually, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the Board, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 81 26-0477 Approved as Recommended Fail ▶ jump to 55:16
  23. 8. Approve and authorize the Library to contribute funds for participation in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival for fiscal year 2025-26, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 80; and approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month annually, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the Board, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 81 26-0477 denied Pass ▶ jump to 88:03
  24. 20 Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments
  25. 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) 26-0481
  26. 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) 26-0481 Received ▶ jump to 91:11
  27. 22 Page Break
  28. 23 Board Appointments
  29. 10. Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 26-0482 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 92:16
  30. 25 Public Presentations
  31. 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 26-0483 Received ▶ jump to 94:30
  32. 27 County Counsel
  33. 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 26-0484 Received ▶ jump to 98:00
  34. 30 Closed Session ▶ jump to 113:51
  35. 13. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Celso Cortez, individually and as successor in interest to the Estate of Juliana Cortez Cuevas et al, v the County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 24CECG02938 26-0244 held
  36. 14. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 26-0364 held
  37. 15. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 26-0365 held
  38. 16. 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 26-0406 held
  39. 17. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - C.F. v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case Number 23CECG02616 26-0460 held
  40. 18. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Sam Ouk, Edgar Torres, and Gabino Alberto Pizano v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 24CECG01199 26-0502 held
  41. 36 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 MAY 19, 2026
  42. 37 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass ▶ jump to 98:26
  43. 37 Page Break
  44. 38 NEXT MEETINGS:
  45. 38 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  46. 39 Page Break
  47. 40 (Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)
  48. 41 Board of Supervisors
  49. 19. Approve minutes for April 21, 2026 26-0485 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  50. 43 Chairman Bredefeld
  51. 20. Proclaim May 4th through May 10th as Maternal Mental Health Awareness week and May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in the County of Fresno 26-0463 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  52. 21. Approve community outreach expenditure of $15,000 to sponsor and support the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 26-0447 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  53. 46 Supervisor Pacheco
  54. 46 Page Break
  55. 22. Approve use of available funds under Department of Public Works and Planning’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) for additional work at the Veterans Liberty Cemetery to fund the design, build, repairs, and installation of an entrance sign at Veterans Liberty Cemetery to supplement the new perimeter fence and improve accessibility and visibility of the Veterans Liberty Cemetery to the public 26-0491 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  56. 49 Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
  57. 23. Retroactively authorize the Sheriff’s previous submittal of a Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Letter of Agreement, Certified Standard Assurances, and Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Assurances, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ($235,000); authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, to act as the official representative of the County of Fresno, as required by the granting agency, to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required pursuant to the Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program; and approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 62 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $11,000 from Account 6300 (Overtime) ($10,218) and 6500 (OASDI Contribution) ($782) to Account 8300 (Equipment), Program 92112, within the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 for the purchase of one drone 26-0309 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  58. 50 Page Break
  59. 24. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $320,374; approve and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution authorizing participation in the program and certifying all funds will be used for boating safety programs and that all personal property taxes on vessels collected by the County shall be expended on boating safety programs; authorize the Sheriff, or his authorized representative, to sign quarterly claims for reimbursement and annual activity reports; and authorize the County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to certify the amount of prior year vessel taxes received by the County 26-0317 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  60. 53 Administrative Office
  61. 25. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Accela, Inc. to provide Code Enforcement with an improved software system to manage and track complaints, violations, inspections, data analytics, and reporting within the County of Fresno’s jurisdiction, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, total not to exceed $513,025; and adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $165,083 for Admin Fines - Code Enforcement Org 1188 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and establishing estimated revenues for Code Enforcement - CAO Org 4620 in the amount of $165,083 to fund the first-year subscription and implementation costs of new software (4/5 vote) 26-0358 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  62. 55 Behavioral Health
  63. 26. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-23-629 with California Mental Health Service Authority to continue to contract for the provision of state hospital beds and services, extending the term by one year from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and increasing the maximum compensation by $15,422 to a total of $23,834 25-0751 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  64. 27. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 25-412 with The Fresno Center for culturally specific full-service partnership services, to reallocate funds within the Agreement effective January 1, 2026, with no change to the term of September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, or compensation maximum of $28,909,280 26-0328 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  65. 58 General Services
  66. 28. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Assignment of Rights and Delegation of Duties under Agreement No. A-25-093 with Johnson Controls, Inc. to Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC, effective January 5, 2026, with no change to the potential term of March 11, 2025, to November 30, 2030, or maximum compensation of $3,250,000 26-0084 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  67. 29. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Easement Deed with Pacific Gas & Electric for new electrical and communication services and the right to maintain utility services at the Reedley Library 26-0322 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 15:06
  68. 61 Page Break
  69. 62 Human Resources
  70. 30. Approve the merger of Fresno County’s Vehicle Damage and Vehicle Total Loss Programs into a single Auto Loss Program 25-0585 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  71. 63 Page Break
  72. 31. Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages 26-0396 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  73. 32. Approve the Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 31 - Public Defenders, represented by Professional Association County Employees, effective June 22, 2026, and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “B” 26-0459 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  74. 66 Library
  75. 33. Ratify the County Administrative Officer’s approval of the Library’s celebrations identified in Attachments A and B, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 81; and approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months identified in Attachments C through I, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the Board, in compliance Administrative Policy No. 81 26-0424 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  76. 68 Public Health
  77. 34. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Public Health for the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027 ($0) 26-0306 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  78. 70 Public Works and Planning
  79. 35. Adopt and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution initiating an assessment proceeding under Article XIII D of California Constitution for a benefit assessment for fire protection and emergency medical services for County Service Area No. 50 25-1311 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  80. 36. Authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to execute eleven on-call agreements for environmental consulting services, subject to review and approval by County Counsel as to legal form and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, each effective upon execution by County through fifth anniversary of execution date, and an aggregate total not to exceed $5,000,000 for all agreements (4/5 vote) 25-1444 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  81. 37. Declare seven pieces of heavy equipment in Public Works and Planning - American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise Fund 0700, Org 9026, with a scrap value exceeding $10,000, to be surplus; authorize Purchasing Agent to sell the equipment at auction; and direct that all proceeds of sale be deposited into Enterprise Fund 0700 Subclass 15000 26-0160 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  82. 38. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive Revised and Restated Memorandum of Agreement among Delta-Mendota Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies, effective March 1, 2026 26-0199 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  83. 39. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for County Service Area 47 - Quail Lake Estates Org 9310 in amount of $299,070 to reflect an increase in service charge revenue (4/5 vote) 26-0204 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  84. 40. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning, Water and Natural Resources Org 43600300 in amount of $1,305,328 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees related to completed intersection projects (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Fowler/Shaw Intersection Improvements Org 1309 in amount of $21,069 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations for DeWolf/Shaw Avenues Intersection Improvements Org 1310 in amount of $47,354 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Clovis/Shaw Intersection Improvements Org 1316 in amount of $65,829 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Shaw/Temperance/Clovis Lakes Improvements Org 1317 in amount of $1,065,461 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Shaw/Temperance/Leonard Improvements Org 1328 in amount of $44,625 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Willow Avenue-Shepherd to Copper Improvements Org 1334 in amount of $60,990 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (4/5 vote) 26-0269 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  85. 41. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 26-021 with Tranquillity Public Utility District for Tranquillity Emergency Generator, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 25711, effective upon execution, renaming the project as Tranquillity Emergency Generator, Phase I, Project No. 25711, extending term through January 10, 2028, and decreasing maximum CDBG funds provided by $275,000, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $25,000; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 23-340 with Tranquillity Public Utility District for Tranquillity Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks, CDBG Project No. 21711, effective upon execution with no change in term through December 31, 2026, increasing maximum CDBG funds provided by $514,048, due to increased construction costs, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $755,548 26-0286 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  86. 77 Page Break
  87. 42. Adopt Resolution revising number of miles of maintained Fresno County roads and direct Director of Department of Public Works and Planning or his designee to transmit a copy of adopted Resolution to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 26-0290 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  88. 43. Adopt a Resolution authorizing additional stop signs at intersection of Hayes Avenue and Mckinley Avenue, stopping eastbound and westbound traffic on Mckinley Avenue, making it an all-way stop 26-0307 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  89. 44. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposal (AP 34) determine that an exception to competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Rincon Consultants, Inc. is consultant most familiar with the County’s 2024 General Plan and its requirements for preparation of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) while also possessing broad knowledge of CAAP preparation through successful completion of CAAPs in other jurisdictions in State of California; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare a CAAP to meet the requirements of the Fresno County General Plan and its adopted Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $628,256 26-0410 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  90. 82 Social Services
  91. 45. Accept the Marjaree Mason Center Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025 26-0050 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  92. 46. 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, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, as it is a local governmental agency; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for master-leased housing at Sierra Terrace, located at 937 Klette Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 which includes a two-year base contract and three optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $4,767,897 26-0323 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  93. 47. 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, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Gainwell Technologies LLC, as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Deloitte Consulting, LLP for the purchase of Purpose-Built, Curated Data Set (PBDS) Maintenance and Enhancements (M&E) support, effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, total not to exceed $204,816; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Purpose-Built, Curated Data Set (PBDS) Access and Infrastructure Support, effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, total not to exceed $39,233; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies LLC for the purchase of Extended Kiosk Printer Warranty Coverage, effective April 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, total not to exceed $9,450 26-0350 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  94. 86 Page Break
  95. 87 Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board:
  96. 48. Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. for written translation and telephonic interpretation services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2031, which includes two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,248,500 25-0944 Consent Agenda be approved Pass