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June 24, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 137 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 at 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: http://fresnocounty.legistar.com.
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:05
  4. 4 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:21
  5. 1. Approve Agenda 25-0656 approved agenda Pass ▶ jump to 2:11
  6. 2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 21-80 25-0657 Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:21
  7. 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
  8. 8 Board of Supervisors
  9. 3. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Scott D. Baly - Public Defender's Office - 25 Years of Service 25-0634 Presented Retirement Plaque ▶ jump to 3:41
  10. 4. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Ronald Hayes - Sheriff's Department - 35 Years of Service 25-0635 Presented Retirement Plaque ▶ jump to 4:30
  11. 11 Supervisor Pacheco and Supervisor Bredefeld
  12. 5. Conduct first hearing to amend the Ordinance Code of Fresno County, Title 9, relating to Dog and Cat Licensing and Control, to repeal sections 9.04.045, 9.04.047, 9.04.049; to amend sections 9.04.010, 9.04.030, 9.04.040, 9.04.115; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for July 8, 2025; conduct first hearing to add Chapter 9.05 to the Ordinance Code of Fresno County, Title 9, Relating to the Breeding, Transfer, and Sale of Dogs and Cats; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for July 8, 2025; designate County Counsel to prepare fair and adequate summaries of the proposed Ordinances; and direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summaries in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1) 25-0625 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 57:18
  13. 13 Agriculture
  14. 6. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting five positions from the Department of Agriculture Org 4010, effective July 21, 2025, as reflected in Appendix “E”; and Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution reclassifying two positions in the Department of Agriculture Org 4010, effective July 21, 2025, as reflected in Appendix “E” 25-0630 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 66:00
  15. 15 Page Break
  16. 16 Administrative Office
  17. 7. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution approving the Recommended Budget (including Capital Projects budgets) of the County of Fresno for the period between July 1, 2025, and the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of the FY 2025-26 Final Recommended Budget (including Capital Projects budgets) of the County 25-0516 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 74:21
  18. 8. Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from property owners or their tenants, currently receiving water and/or sewer service from Fresno County Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs, prior to close of such public protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by Board of Supervisors (“Board”); A: if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service rates and fees, your Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water and sewer service rates and fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs, effective July 1, 2025; or B: if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning staff to hold a public meeting with Fresno County Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs community announcing immediate cost saving steps 25-0142 Conducted Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 86:02
  19. 18 Public Works and Planning
  20. 8. Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from property owners or their tenants, currently receiving water and/or sewer service from Fresno County Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs, prior to close of such public protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by Board of Supervisors (“Board”); A: if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service rates and fees, your Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water and sewer service rates and fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs, effective July 1, 2025; or B: if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning staff to hold a public meeting with Fresno County Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs community announcing immediate cost saving steps 25-0142 Conducted Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 68:36
  21. 9. Consider appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4138 proposing to allow creation of a 2.0-acre parcel and an 18.0-acre parcel, from an existing 20-acre parcel, in AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural, 20-acre Minimum Parcel Size) Zone District; and if your Board desires to grant Appeal and overturn Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4138, it would be appropriate to: adopt Negative Declaration prepared for project based on Initial Study No. 8285; make required Findings specified in Section 860.5.060.D for approval of a variance stating basis for making the four required findings; and approve Variance Application No. 4138, with Conditions of Approval contained within Staff Report to Planning Commission (subject parcel is located on east side of N. Biola Avenue, south of W. Ashlan Avenue, approximately 4 miles northeast of City of Kerman (APN: 016-110-07) (3488 N. Biola Avenue) (Sup. Dist. 1)) 25-0281 continued
  22. 10. Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from property owners or their tenants, currently receiving water and/or sewer service from Fresno County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi, prior to close of such public protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by Board of Supervisors (“Board”); A: if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service rates and fees, Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water and sewer service rates and fees for Fresno County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi, effective July 1, 2025; or B: if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning staff to hold a public meeting with Fresno County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi community announcing immediate cost saving steps 25-0367 Conducted Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 86:40
  23. 10. Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from property owners or their tenants, currently receiving water and/or sewer service from Fresno County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi, prior to close of such public protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by Board of Supervisors (“Board”); A: if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service rates and fees, Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water and sewer service rates and fees for Fresno County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi, effective July 1, 2025; or B: if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water and sewer service rates and fees, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning staff to hold a public meeting with Fresno County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi community announcing immediate cost saving steps 25-0367 Conducted Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 71:08
  24. 11. Find that the proposed rezone of the subject 54.02-acre site from the existing AL-20 (Limited Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to the RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District is consistent with the County’s General Plan; adopt an ordinance pertaining to Amendment Application (AA) No. 3869 thereby rezoning the subject 54.02-acre site from the existing AL-20 (Limited Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to the RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District; and 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) (the subject parcels are located on the south side of Reno Avenue, approximately one-half mile north of the nearest city limits of the City of Fresno (APNs: 580-010-53s & 580-010-54s) (12523 Auberry Rd. and 3007 Reno Rd.) (Sup. Dist. 5)) 25-0405 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 75:55
  25. 11. Find that the proposed rezone of the subject 54.02-acre site from the existing AL-20 (Limited Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to the RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District is consistent with the County’s General Plan; adopt an ordinance pertaining to Amendment Application (AA) No. 3869 thereby rezoning the subject 54.02-acre site from the existing AL-20 (Limited Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to the RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District; and 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) (the subject parcels are located on the south side of Reno Avenue, approximately one-half mile north of the nearest city limits of the City of Fresno (APNs: 580-010-53s & 580-010-54s) (12523 Auberry Rd. and 3007 Reno Rd.) (Sup. Dist. 5)) 25-0405 ▶ jump to 74:45
  26. 23 Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments
  27. 12. 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) 25-0658 held ▶ jump to 76:15
  28. 25 Board Appointments
  29. 13. Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 25-0659 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 84:25
  30. 27 Public Presentations
  31. 14. 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 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic 25-0660 held ▶ jump to 86:51
  32. 29 Page Break
  33. 29 Page Break
  34. 30 Closed Session ▶ jump to 89:47
  35. 15. 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 25-0538 held
  36. 16. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 25-0574 held
  37. 17. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 25-0575 held
  38. 18. Public Employee Appointment or Employment, Government Code Section 54957 - Title: County Counsel 25-0597 held
  39. 19. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - Timothy M. Haley et al. v. County of Fresno et al.; San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case Number 19CVP-0101 25-0645 held
  40. 20. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54956.8; Properties associated 3600 E. Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 (APNs 445-020-09, 445-020-07 & 437-290-60) ; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: Heritage Center LLC., 1475 Powell St., #101, Emeryville, CA 94608: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including price 25-0676 held
  41. 20.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Klassen. v. County of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 24CECG052369 25-0708 Deleted
  42. 38 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass ▶ jump to 90:21
  43. 38 Page Break
  44. 39 NEXT MEETINGS:
  45. 40 Page Break
  46. 40 APPROVED: /s/ Ernest Buddy Mendes ERNEST BUDDY MENDES, 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 JULY 8, 2025
  47. 41 CONSENT AGENDA
  48. 42 Board of Supervisors
  49. 42 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:45
  50. 21. Approve minutes for June 10, 2025 25-0661 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  51. 44 Chairman Mendes
  52. 22. Adjourn in Memory of Timothy "Tim" Raven, a life long resident and farmer in the Selma/Laton area 25-0688 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  53. 23. Approve community outreach expenditure of $20,000 to sponsor and support the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 25-0614 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  54. 47 Supervisor Bredefeld
  55. 24. Adjourn in Memory of Ludovico “Lou” Catallo, a long time Clovis resident and Commissioner of the Fresno Historical Landmarks & Records Advisory Commission 25-0684 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  56. 25. Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to sponsor and support the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust's River Camp Scholarship Program, per Administrative Policy No. 75 25-0638 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  57. 50 Supervisor Pacheco
  58. 26. Approve community outreach expenditure of $20,000 to sponsor and support the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 25-0623 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  59. 52 Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
  60. 26.1 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 Sole Source - Suspension of Competition is warranted, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC (“Avenu”) as Avenu is the only vendor equipped to convert and migrate data from Revenue Plus Collection System (RPCS) a collection system that is sunsetting on June 30, 2025; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an evergreen sole source Agreement with Avenu, with an initial subscription term effective June 24, 2025, through June 23, 2027, at a total cost of $395,124 during the first term, which includes a one-time programming services fee of $175,500 and an annual subscription fee of $219,624 at $18,302 per month, and which will auto renew for successive one-year terms subject to a 5% annual escalation 25-0556 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 24:27
  61. 54 Page Break
  62. 55 Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the Board of Directors of Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, and 41:
  63. 27. Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Approve resolution establishing the appropriations limit for the County of Fresno for Fiscal Year 2025-26 at $894,052,472 which includes the appropriations limits for County Service Area Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7, 14, 18, 19, 23, 30, 33, 43, and 44 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks Districts Nos. 37, 38, 40, and 41: Approve resolution establishing the appropriations limits for Fresno County Waterworks Districts Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41-water, and 41-sewer for Fiscal Year 2025-26, at $24,139, $90,141, $155,475, $674,207, and $173,532, respectively 25-0571 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  64. 57 Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
  65. 28. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution to establish the FY 2025-26 appropriations limit for the County’s Mello-Roos Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 for Enhanced Police Protection Services, effective July 1, 2025 25-0577 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  66. 29. 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 VMS Family Counseling Services, Professional Corporation for an established vendor that understands the unique stressors associated with the law enforcement community; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with VMS Family Counseling Services, Professional Corporation for psychological services for Sheriff’s Office employees and their families, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $785,000 24-0589 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 27:21
  67. 30. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues for Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of $13,858,957 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenue for Sheriff Org 3111 in the amount of $378,079 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for Special Revenue Fund Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Sheriff-California Standard and Training for Corrections Fund 0095, Subclass 17652, Org 1452 in the amount of $28,187 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for Special Revenue Fund Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Local Law Enforcement Block Fund 0095, Subclass 17655, Org 1456 in the amount of $19,892 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for Special Revenue Fund Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator HIDTA State Asset Forfeiture Fund 0095, Subclass 17663, Org 1464 in the amount of $200,000 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for Special Revenue Fund Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Indigent Burial Trust Fund 0095, Subclass 17664, Org 1465 in the amount of $30,000 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for Special Revenue Fund Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Treasury Fund 0095, Subclass 17666, Org 1467 in the amount of $100,000 (4/5 vote) 25-0502 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  68. 31. Approve and authorize the Chairman, and the Sheriff, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Superior Court of California (Court) for court security services effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions (Revenue to the County estimated at $104,293,860); and authorize the Sheriff to approve and execute amendments written changes to the Staffing Plan and/or the Court Security Plan, such modifications, when added together during the term of the Agreement, do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total reimbursement paid to the County 25-0653 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  69. 62 Administrative Office
  70. 32. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Four-Year Local Plan for Program Years 2025-2028 25-0412 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  71. 33. Conduct second hearing to retitle and amend Chapter 15.60 - State Responsibility Area Fire Safe Regulations of the County of the Ordinance Code of Fresno County to include the Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the County as adopted by the State Fire Marshal; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt the proposed Ordinance 25-0546 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  72. 34. Approve and authorize the Chairman or his designee to complete the designation of Supervisor Magsig as the County’s voting delegate for the 2025 National Association of Counties’ Annual Business Meeting 25-0549 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  73. 35. Adopt Resolution terminating the local emergency status relating to the Winter Storms in Fresno County 25-0589 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  74. 36. Adopt Resolution terminating the local emergency status relating to the February 2023 Winter Storms in Fresno County 25-0590 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  75. 37. 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 25-0591 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  76. 38. Receive the Fresno County Zoo Authority 2023-24 Annual Report 25-0624 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  77. 39. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-408 with ACTS Foundation (Subrecipient) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will extend the program’s spending timeline from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2026, revise the expenditure plan with no change to the scope of the program, and update the modification clause from five percent (5%) to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum compensation, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($500,000) 25-0627 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  78. 40. Adopt Resolution updating the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and authorize the Emergency Services Director to implement future updates to the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in compliance with local, State or Federal codes 24-0521 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  79. 41. Approve the extension of Congregate Settings Retention Payments (CSRP) Program, for Correctional Officers (Unit 2), Correctional Sergeants (Unit 37), Juvenile Correctional Officers (Unit 2), and Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officers (Unit 36) and continue use of American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) to implement the CSRP, effective June 23, 2025 25-0687 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  80. 74 Behavioral Health
  81. 42. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-266 with Carelon Behavioral Health of California, Inc., to remove the monthly authorization cap of 150 individuals and replace it with an annual cap of 2,100 individuals with no change to the term of March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, or maximum compensation of $5,166,896 25-0233 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  82. 43. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $1,223,880 25-0241 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  83. 44. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Participation Agreement No. 22-270 with California Mental Health Services Authority, to revise the Agreement’s contingency funding, authorize additional purchases within the scope of the agreement, and authorize specific analytic program offering purchases, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of July 1, 2022, through March 18, 2029, or compensation maximum of $10,806,504; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment No. 2 to the Participation Agreement No. 22-270 with California Mental Health Services Authority, to revise the Agreement to allow for payment of required excess user and license fees, effective January 1, 2025, with no change to the term of July 1, 2022, through March 18, 2029, or compensation maximum of $10,806,504 25-0258 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  84. 45. 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 Central California Faculty Medical Group, Inc. is affiliated with the University of California San Francisco and is poised to recruit and hire adequate levels of licensed psychiatrists to provide in-person psychiatric services in Fresno County; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central California Faculty Medical Group, Inc. for psychiatric services by licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners serving individuals living in Fresno County, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, total not to exceed $20,899,611; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a License Agreement with Central California Faculty Medical Group, Inc., to provide psychiatric services at various County-owned facilities, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027 ($0) 25-0350 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  85. 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 for the agreements listed within recommended actions two through five due to the non-competitive/emergency nature of inpatient psychiatric hospital referrals; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for inpatient psychiatric hospital services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $140,000,000; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital for inpatient psychiatric hospital services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $25,000,000; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital for inpatient psychiatric hospital services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $17,500,000; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with UHS of Madera dba River Vista Behavioral Health for inpatient psychiatric hospital services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $85,000,000; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with UHS Madera, Inc. dba River Vista Behavioral Health, for inpatient psychiatric hospital services, effective upon execution with no change to the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, and increasing the maximum compensation by $1,500,000 to a total of $25,300,000 25-0415 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  86. 47. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Access Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Behavioral Health Bridge Program ($0) 25-0435 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  87. 48. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement 24-79038-000 with the California Department of State Hospitals to establish Diversion Program funding for five years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with a compensation maximum of $27,531,750; and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated Diversion Program funding documents, expenditure forms and reports 25-0439 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 34:38
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  89. 49. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24-618 with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc. for operation of the adolescent youth psychiatric health facility, extending the term by one year, which includes a six-month base term and an optional six-month extension, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and increasing the maximum by $7,292,195 to a total of $36,224,407; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. FL-120 with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc. to extend use of County leased space at 3115 N. Millbrook Ave, Fresno CA 93703, for one-year, which includes a six-month base term and an optional six-month extension, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 ($0); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-275 with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc. for adult crisis residential treatment services, extending the term by one year, which includes a six-month base term and an optional six-month extension, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and increasing the maximum by $3,295,565 to a total of $8,795,565; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement No. 23-297 with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc. to extend use of the County’s Crisis Residential Unit, 496 S. Barton, Fresno CA 93702, for one-year, which includes a six-month base term and an optional six-month extension, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 ($0); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 24-293 with WestCare California Inc. for operation of the supervised overnight stay services, extending the term by one year, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and increasing the maximum by $956,427 to a total of $8,559,995 25-0467 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  90. 50. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline services, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, total not to exceed $232,884; and Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health Director, or designee, to be the signatory and act as the Fresno County representative on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated California Mental Health Services Authority Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation 25-0483 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  91. 51. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the following Amendments with various contractors to extend the term of each agreement by three months with an optional three-month extension, all effective July 1, 2025: a) Amendment No. 3 to Master Agreement for Adult Continuum Full-Service Partnership services; b) Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Mental Health Systems, Inc. dba TURN Behavioral Health Services for Adult Co-occurring Full-Service Partnership services; c) Amendment No. 3 to Agreement to Master Agreement for Cultural Specific Continuum Full-Service Partnership services; d) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for Rural Continuum Full-Service Partnership services; e) Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Children’s Continuum Full-Service Partnership services; f) Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Pacific Clinics for Youth Continuum Full-Service Partnership services; g) Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. for Transitional Age Youth Continuum Full-Service Partnership services; h) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with JDT Consultants, Inc. for Therapeutic Behavioral Services; i) Amendment No. 5 to Master Agreement for Specialized Residential Mental Health Services; j) Amendment No. 1 to Master Agreement for Child Welfare Mental Health services; k) Amendment No. 5 to Master Agreement for Locum Tenens Psychiatric services; and l) Amendment No. 4 to Master Agreement for Telemedicine services 25-0544 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  92. 52. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement with Individual and Group Providers for outpatient specialty mental health services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $45,000,000 25-0560 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 35:12
  93. 53. 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 the Master Agreement due to the non-competitive nature of Master Agreements; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for inpatient psychiatric hospital professional services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $12,000,000 25-0561 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  95. 54. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement to provide psychological evaluation and court testimony services for Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act Conservatees and evaluations for individuals deemed to be mentally incompetent to stand trial (IST), effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $375,000 25-0578 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  96. 54.1 Adopt Resolution authorizing the County to participate as the specialty mental health and supportive service provider in a grant application with the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California (Housing Authority) for participation in the CoC Builds Program ($0); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority to participate in a supportive housing project for the CoC Builds Program, effective upon execution through June 30, 2030, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions; and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on grant documents 25-0694 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 37:47
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  98. 55. 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 Sole Source-Suspension of Competition is warranted, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with AssetWorks Inc. as AssetWorks Inc. is the sole provider of the Charging Management System, which is the only charging software that can integrate with the County’s current fleet management system; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with AssetWorks Inc. for zero-emission electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation and a five-year subscription to the AssetWorks Inc. Charging Management System, effective June 24, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $325,018 25-0069 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  99. 55.1 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, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with BlueDAG, LLC, as they are the only company that can provide software for both Americans with Disabilities Act building evaluation and compliance planning into one widely accessible software solution; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with BlueDAG, LLC for Americans with Disabilities Act surveying software, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $471,489 25-0248 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  100. 56. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution, Section 200 - Tables of Positions to transfer positions from the Information Technology Services Department to the General Services Department, effective, June 23, 2025, as reflected on Appendix “C” 25-0550 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  102. 57. Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 30, represented by the Fresno County Prosecutor’s Association, effective June 23, 2025; and Approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “B” 25-0628 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  105. 58. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to Agreement No. A-24-550 with Tone Consulting Group LLC for broadband consulting and grant management services, to modify the Scope of Services to simplify the work products’ hours tables, effective February 1, 2025, with no change to the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, or compensation maximum of $722,000; and Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or their designee, to modify the Scope of Services to Agreement No. A-24-550 to accommodate changes approved by the California Public Utilities Commission under the Local Agency Technical Assistance grant, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel 25-0565 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  106. 59. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations for Local Assistance Fund Org 1034 in the amount of $500,000 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Information Technology Services Department Org 8905 in the amount of $500,000 (4/5 vote) 25-0581 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  108. 60. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations for Probation’s 2011 Realignment Youthful Offender Block Grant Fund 0271, Subclass 13022, Org 3434 in the amount of $300,000 (4/5 vote) 25-0629 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  111. 61. 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 Sole Source Acquisition Request is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Poly Corporation (Cal Poly) as Cal Poly’s Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children project is solely Cal Poly’s grant study addressing the reduction of cardiovascular disease in pregnant and postpartum women and their infants; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Poly Corporation to promote and study cardiovascular health among pregnant and postpartum women and infants, effective upon execution through June 1, 2030 ($0); and approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to execute future supplemental agreements related to the Cal Poly Corporation Memorandum of Understanding upon approval by Human Resource - Risk Contracts, County Counsel, and County’s Auditor 25-0555 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  113. 62. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Transportation Funding Claim to the Fresno Council of Governments for FY 2023-24 in amount of $11,271,559 to provide transit services in unincorporated areas and for other transportation purposes; and adopt Resolution requesting Fresno Council of Governments to allocate specified funds from Local Transportation Fund and State Transit Assistance Fund to County of Fresno for transit services in unincorporated areas and for other transportation purposes 24-0638 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  114. 63. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Professional Asbestos Removal Corporation, d.b.a. PARC Environmental for asbestos and lead paint abatement, hazardous waste pickup and disposal, removal and disposal of debris associated with homelessness encampments and emergency response services, and Abatement Services on private properties, with no change to the term of February 25, 2020, through June 30, 2025, to increase the spending limit for the Department of Public Works and Planning by $75,000, increasing the total maximum compensation by $75,000 to a total of $2,675,000 24-1096 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  115. 64. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. A-20-309 with Habitat for Humanity Fresno, Inc., to allow option for conversion of balance of loan of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for construction of Country Meadows II into a grant ($97,065); and approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or designee identified in writing, upon review and approval by County Counsel as to legal form and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, to execute amendments to loan and related documents, including, but not limited to Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Full Reconveyance, necessary to forgive repayment of remaining loan balance associated with development of affordable single-family homes by Habitat for Humanity Fresno, Inc. in Country Meadows II project in Riverdale, CA with a maximum forgivable amount of $97,065 24-1399 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  117. 65. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with AAA Quality Services, Inc. to provide portable chemical toilets rentals and services throughout the County, effective June 24, 2025, for a term not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, with a total contract amount not to exceed $552,564 25-0344 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  118. 66. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive Second Amendment to Agreement No. 08-266 in form an Agreement for Reaffirmation from Cordova Fund L.P., to AMCAL Cordova Fund, L.P., which aligns County’s Agreement for Cordova Apartments in City of Selma to current owner, and also acknowledges proposed new Administrative General Partner and Investor Limited Partner entities with no change to Better Opportunities Builder, Inc. as Managing General Partner, effective August 4, 2009, thru May 23, 2032, and no change to existing loan of $1,832,500 25-0493 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  119. 67. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment IV to Master Agreement No. 23-644 for non-hazardous roadside waste removal services, effective upon execution with no change to the term of November 28, 2023, through June 30, 2028, and increasing maximum compensation by $785,000 for fiscal year 2024-25, and by $1,620,000 for fiscal year 2025-26, to a total not to exceed $10,640,000 for potential approximate five-year term 25-0652 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  120. 68. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-03-C Houghton Canal Bridge Replacement on N. Chateau Fresno Avenue, Federal Project No. BRLO-5942(237), and award to lowest bidder Cal Valley Construction, Inc., 5125 N. Gates Avenue #102, Fresno, CA 93722, in total amount of $3,099,414.80; and authorize Director to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-03-C Houghton Canal Bridge Replacement on N. Chateau Fresno Avenue, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of approximately 13% of total compensation payable under Contract 25-03-C 25-0528 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  121. 113 Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the Board of Directors for Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42:
  122. 69. Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the Board of Directors for Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42: Adopt Resolution approving FY 2025-26 Special Districts budgets based on previously approved fees, assessments, charges, State or Federal grants, and recovered costs for County Service Areas, a Highway Lighting District, Maintenance Districts, and Waterworks Districts; and direct Department of Public Works and Planning staff to include rates on Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs for administrative purposes 25-0381 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  125. 70. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement 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 Fresno County Superintendent of Schools as the vendor is uniquely qualified to provide Foster Care Administrative Activities; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to allow reimbursement for Title IV-E eligible activities, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,687,016 25-0098 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  126. 71. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Avertest LLC, dba Averhealth for drug testing services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $2,158,928 25-0099 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  127. 72. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement 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 Marjaree Mason Center, Inc. as the vendor is uniquely qualified to provide ongoing Family Stabilization Program Services; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center, Inc., for domestic violence services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $4,348,315 25-0470 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  128. 73. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for workforce development services, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, total not to exceed $50,421 25-0489 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  129. 74. 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 Sole Source Acquisition 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 CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies, LLC as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies, LLC for the purchase of English and Spanish Generative AI for post-call summarization on behalf of the County, effective August 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, total cost not to exceed $308,854; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Agreement No. 24-193 with the CalSAWS Consortium and Accenture, LLP for the purchase of Purpose-Built, Curated Data Set (PBDS) access and Maintenance and Enhancements (M&E) support, extending the term from August 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and increasing the maximum by $127,722 to a total of $587,981 25-0490 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  130. 75. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Cultural Brokers Services, Inc. for the provision of Parent Partner and Resource Parent Mentor services effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional twelve-month extensions, total not to exceed $2,333,085 25-0495 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  131. 76. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Poverello House for Project-Based Rapid Rehousing services at Monte Vista Terrace, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which includes a one-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,770,000 25-0543 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  132. 77. 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 Binti, Inc. and Thomson Reuters as it is a specialized provider offering an established, web-based Software-as-a-Service platform already implemented in multiple California counties; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Binti, Inc. and Thomson Reuters for the purchase of Resource Family Approval (RFA) Software-as-a-Service platform to support streamlined RFA, Family Finding and Engagement, and Placement Processes, and data access through the CLEAR Investigative platform, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a two-year base contract and three optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $4,375,543; and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or designee, to sign the associated documents and forms for Terms and Conditions and the billing information for use of the CLEAR Investigative platform Application Programming Interface (API) with Thomson Reuters 25-0588 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  133. 78. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement 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 RH Community Builders as the vendor is uniquely qualified to provide a motel as temporary emergency shelter; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with RH Community Builders for motel temporary housing services, effective July 1, 2025, including a three year base contract and two optional 12-month extensions, total not to exceed $8,500,000 25-0607 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 38:35
  134. 125 Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board:
  135. 79. 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 a Second Amendment to Agreement 24-504 with United Language Group, LLC, retroactive to the original agreement’s effective date of July 1, 2020, for translation and interpretation services, to revise the name from United Language Group, Inc. to United Language Group, LLC, extend the term of the contract by six months from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and increase the maximum compensation by $263,700 to a total of $4,003,545 25-0296 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  136. 80. Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board: 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 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as competitive bidding is not required to engage specialized legal counsel; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for specialized legal services, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $175,000 25-0398 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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