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December 17, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 155 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 staff, 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 Presentation 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. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Agenda items are also available online at: http://fresnocounty.legistar.com.
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:09
  4. 4 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:26
  5. 1. Approve Agenda 24-1415 approved agenda Pass ▶ jump to 5:36
  6. 2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 18-89 24-1416 Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:53
  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 Chairman Magsig and Administrative Office
  9. 2.1 Consider and take action on proposed Administrative Policy 48.1 - Naming Rights for Eligible County Facilities (AP 48.1); Conduct first hearing to amend Chapter 13.28 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code (Leasing or Licensing of Any Real Property Belonging to, Leased by, or Licensed by the County) by amending and renaming Section 13.28.020 (Informal Bidding Procedures) to Section 13.28.020 (Informal Bidding Procedures, Generally), and adding new Section 13.28.021 (Informal bidding procedures, Naming Rights for Eligible County facilities); waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set the second hearing for January 28, 2025; 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) 24-1429 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 24:15
  10. 10 Supervisor Mendes
  11. 2.2 Approve revised Administrative Policy 29 - Board of Supervisor Meetings; and approve and adopt new Administrative Policy 79 - Board Referrals to Staff 24-1441 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 25:16
  12. 13 County Clerk/Registrar of Voters ▶ jump to 25:22
  13. 3. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast for the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election; and Declare elected the candidates with majority vote totals and the results of each measure voted on in each consolidated election under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors 24-1394 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 36:25
  14. 15 Administrative Office
  15. 4. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Program Manager and one Administrative Analyst in Group 4 and one Program Technician in Group 6 to the County Administrative Office, Org 0120 effective December 23, 2024, as reflected on Appendix "L"; and approve a salary adjustment of 5% for the Administrative Analyst series in Group 4 effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix "L" 24-1435 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 47:13
  16. 17 Page Break
  17. 18 Human Resources
  18. 5. Conduct the first hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 1600 Human Resources; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for January 7, 2025; 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) 24-1295 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 48:24
  19. 19 Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from owners of property, including their tenants, currently (as of such public protest hearing) receiving water service, in Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), 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 service fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”): A. if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water service fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), effective January 1, 2025; B. if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water service fees, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning to hold a public meeting with Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High) community announcing immediate cost saving steps 24-1014 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:48
  20. 20 Public Works and Planning
  21. 6. Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from owners of property, including their tenants, currently (as of such public protest hearing) receiving water service, in Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), 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 service fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”): A. if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water service fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), effective January 1, 2025; B. if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water service fees, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning to hold a public meeting with Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High) community announcing immediate cost saving steps 24-1014 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:48
  22. 7. Approve Amendment to Text Application No. 389 and adopt Ordinance modifying the text of the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance to expand the definition of “public utility facility” uses, to clarify that it includes power storage and transmission equipment related to generation facilities owned by local public entities; determine that Recommended Action 1 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Fresno County Clerk’s Office; 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 California Government Code, Section 25124(b) 24-1359 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 55:21
  23. 7.1 Adopt Addendum to Fresno County General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2018031066 pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Section 15164(a); Adopt Resolution approving General Plan Amendment Application No. 577 as the fourth General Plan Amendment of the Fresno County General Plan for 2024 to amend the Medium High-Density Residential land use designation in the County-adopted Biola, Bullard, Caruthers, Clovis, Del Rey, Easton, Fresno High-Roeding, Friant - Friant Ranch, Lanare, Laton, Riverdale, Roosevelt, Shaver Lake, and Tranquility Community Plans to allow a density of up to 23 dwelling units per acre (29 units net) to be consistent with the County General Plan’s Medium High-Density Residential land use designation and amend the County-adopted Biola, Caruthers, Fresno High-Roeding, and Riverdale Community Plans to redesignate 13 specified parcels in aforementioned plans and the 3 specified parcels in Board of Supervisors District 1 (District 1) as Medium High Density Residential and amend Figure LU-1c to reflect changes made to the land use designation; Approve Ordinance pertaining to Amendment Application No. 3871 thereby rezoning 13 parcels within the aforementioned Community Plans and 3 parcels from District 1 from R-P, R-R, AL-20, R-1, R-2, and R-2-A Zone Districts to the R-3 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 generally located in the unincorporated area as follows: North of Shields between Hayes Avenue and Cornelia in the community of Fresno High-Roeding; Northeast quadrant of Shaw and Bryan east of the community of Fresno High-Roeding; Southwest quadrant of McKinley and Valentine in the community of Fresno High-Roeding; Southwest corner of Shaw and Third in the community of Biola; Southwest of Clinton and Vista in the County’s unincorporated area west of the City of Fresno; East of West St. North of Caruthers in the community of Caruthers; Northwest corner of Wood and Marks Avenue in the community of Riverdale 24-1390 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 63:00
  24. 24 Supervisor Mendes and Supervisor Pacheco
  25. 24 Page Break
  26. 7.2 Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Fresno and the City of Fresno; and Determine that Recommended Action No. 1 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 2100, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Office of the Fresno County Clerk 24-1398 continued ▶ jump to 63:17
  27. 26 Page Break
  28. 27 Social Services ▶ jump to 65:26
  29. 8. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting seven vacant Job Specialist positions, adding one Staff Analyst, and seven Eligibility Worker positions to the Department of Social Services Org 5610, effective December 23, 2024 as reflected in Appendix F 24-1370 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 63:36
  30. 29 Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments ▶ jump to 36:49
  31. 29 Page Break
  32. 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) 24-1417 Received ▶ jump to 65:29
  33. 31 Board Appointments
  34. 10. Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 24-1418 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 77:40
  35. 33 Public Presentations
  36. 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 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic 24-1419 Received ▶ jump to 77:55
  37. 35 Closed Session ▶ jump to 3:12
  38. 12. 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 24-1299 held
  39. 13. Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 24-1313 held
  40. 14. Conference with legal counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 24-1314 held
  41. 15. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54956.8; UMC Campus located at the corner of South Cedar Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: Sevak Khatchadourian: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including price 24-1396 held
  42. 16. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54956.8; Properties associated with the Eaton Trail along N. Friant Road, Fresno, CA; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Fresno: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including price 24-1397 held
  43. 17. Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. Ashok Wadhwa, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02246 24-1401 held ▶ jump to 105:15
  44. 17.1 Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Anna M. Jones v. County of Fresno et al., Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:23-cv-01636-HBK 24-1438 held
  45. 17.2 Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - J.S., et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Northern District of California, Case No. 1:23-at-00605 24-1439 held
  46. 17.3 Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jillian Larsen v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 23CECG03986 24-1440 held
  47. 45 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass ▶ jump to 110:46
  48. 46 NEXT MEETINGS:
  49. 46 APPROVED: ERNEST BUDDY MENDES, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO ATTEST: BY: BERNICE E. SEIDEL CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVED ON JANUARY 7, 2025
  50. 47 Page Break
  51. 47 Page Break
  52. 48 (Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)
  53. 48 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:56
  54. 49 Board of Supervisors
  55. 18. Approve minutes for December 3, 2024 24-1420 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  56. 51 Chairman Magsig
  57. 19. Approve community outreach expenditure of $20,000 to support the Yosemite Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development Council, per Administrative Policy No. 75 24-1408 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  58. 53 Chairman Magsig and Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
  59. 20. Conduct second hearing and adopt amendments to Title 8, Chapter 8.40, "Noise Control" of the Ordinance Code of Fresno County; and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety 24-1434 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 7:16
  60. 55 Supervisor Quintero
  61. 55 Page Break
  62. 21. Approve community outreach expenditure of $15,000 to support the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation to provide relief for families of deputies killed or injured in the line of duty, and support community activities, per Administrative Policy No. 75; and Approve community outreach expenditure of $5,000 to support treatment programs benefiting women and families at The Light House Recovery Center, per Administrative Policy No. 75 24-1405 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  63. 57 Assessor/Recorder
  64. 22. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with BIT California, LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services (DFS), for various print and mail 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 $625,000 24-1363 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  65. 59 Auditor Controller-Treasurer/Tax Collector
  66. 23. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an ACH Processing Agreement with Heartland Payment Systems to provide electronic payment and processing transaction services effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Credit/Debit Card Processing Agreement with Heartland Payment Systems to provide electronic payment and processing transaction services effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions 24-1360 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  67. 24. Adopt a resolution approving a March 27-28, 2025 sale of tax-defaulted properties that are subject to the Tax Collector’s power to sell and authorizing the Tax Collector to reduce the minimum bids on certain previously offered properties in specified circumstances 24-1373 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  68. 62 Page Break
  69. 63 District Attorney
  70. 25. 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 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 Axon Enterprise, Inc., as Axon Enterprise, Inc. is the sole distributor and manufacturer of Axon Justice Premier; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of Axon Justice Premier, and justice digital evidence management services including online access, data storage, onsite support, and individual licensing for District Attorney staff effective January 1, 2025, through July 1, 2030, total not to exceed $1,483,200 24-1201 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  71. 65 Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
  72. 26. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreements with the Cities of Kerman (Year One $277,215, total $1,692,421), Kingsburg (Year One $210,343, total $1,284,164), Orange Cove (Year One $154,721, $944,582), and Sanger (Year One $429,041, total $2,619,335) to provide law enforcement communication dispatching services effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years per agreement, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed for all four agreements $6,540,502 24-0626 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  73. 27. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirements under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interest of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with Performa Labs Inc., as Performa Labs Inc. is the only vendor who currently provides mobile platform application, software licenses, maintenance and support services, for Use of Force and De-escalation training that is approved and certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST); and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Performa Labs, Inc. for mobile platform application, software licenses, maintenance and support services, POST-certified Use of Force and De-escalation training, effective January 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, not to exceed ten months, total amount not to exceed $477,000 24-1060 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  74. 28. Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff’s previous submittal of an online grant application on behalf of the County to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), for the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, effective October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $469,594; approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff’s, or his designee’s, execution of retroactive Grant Award/Agreement Number 15PJDP-22-GK-04888-MECP, which requires compliance with assurances and certifications that relate to conduct during the performance of the Award/Agreement on behalf of the County to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), for the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, effective October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $469,594; authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to sign claims for reimbursement, activity reports, and extend the grant ending date to expend allocated funding; and authorize the Sheriff, or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in substantially the form as attached to this item to add new participating law enforcement, investigative, and prosecutorial agencies to the ICAC task force, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel 24-1312 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  75. 68 Page Break
  76. 69 Administrative Office
  77. 28.1 Receive County of Fresno’s Annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Progress Report for 2024; and Direct the County’s IPM Coordinator to submit such Annual IPM Progress Report directly to the State of California Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) 24-0871 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  78. 29. Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the Winter Storms and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to recover from this event 24-1343 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  79. 71 Page Break
  80. 30. Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the February 2023 Winter Storms and request that the Governor provide resources and support to mitigate and recover from the event 24-1344 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  81. 31. 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 24-1345 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  82. 32. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the County of Fresno and the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission for County professional services, effective upon execution, which includes a three-year base contract, and automatic one-year extensions until either party exercises its right to terminate by giving six-month advance written notice (estimated revenue to County of $60,000 per year) 24-1361 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  83. 33. Approve and authorize the termination of Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-538 with Twilight Haven, and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to affect the termination of Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-538, subject to approval by County Counsel as to legal form; and Approve proposed amendments to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan by amending the program descriptions for the following programs: a. Revise the Administration of ARPA-SLFRF through 2025 and extend the spending timeline to keep ARPA-SLFRF funding in this category available through December 31, 2026; and b. Revise the title of “Sheriff Negative Impacts: public safety, public health, mental and behavioral health at County Jail” to read, “Sheriff and Probation Negative Impacts: public safety, public health, mental and behavioral health at County Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus” and increase funding availability by $643,475, from $10,846,029 up to $11,489,504 24-1365 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  84. 34. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-356 for American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) with the 21st District Agricultural Association (The Big Fresno Fair), modify the expenditure plan, authorize the California Construction Authority as The Big Fresno Fair’s fiscal agent, and update the modification clause, with no increase to maximum compensation ($205,000); Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to approve and execute written changes to line items in the project budget, which, when added together during the term of the Agreement do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total maximum compensation payable to The Big Fresno Fair, and which do not result in any change to the maximum compensation amount payable to the Big Fresno Fair; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-531 for ARPA-SLFRF with Fresno Metropolitan Ministry (FMM), to revise the Program’s internal timelines and update the notice provision, with no increase to maximum compensation ($512,000); and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-537 for ARPA-SLFRF with Valley Caregiver Resource Center (VCRC), to revise the Program’s internal timelines and update the notice provision, with no increase to maximum compensation ($451,071) Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  85. 35. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment 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 expenditure plan and the modification clause, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($3,175,000); and Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to approve and execute written changes to the items in the project budget, which, when added together during the term of the Agreement, do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total maximum compensation payable to Subrecipient, and which do not result in any change to the maximum compensation amount payable to RPUD 24-1400 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  86. 77 Page Break
  87. 36. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Interdepartmental Agreement between the County Administrative Office, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office, and Probation Department obligating American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) under Public Sector Revenue Loss category to fund a portion of generally-funded costs in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office and Probation Department, consisting of public safety payroll costs for deputies and officers, community patrolling, supervision and assistance of individuals detained at County Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus, which is responsive to the negative economic impacts to public safety due to the pandemic and will enable the County to use SLFRF to fund the provision of government services (up to $10,000,000) 24-1346 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  88. 80 Behavioral Health
  89. 80 Page Break
  90. 37. 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 City of Fresno Police Department (FPD) as the FPD is uniquely qualified to provide Crisis Intervention Services as recommended by the Fresno Commission for Police Reform; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Fresno for Crisis Intervention Team services in the Fresno metropolitan area, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, which includes a one-year base contract and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $75,800; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive license Agreement for County-owned space located at Building 658, 1925 East Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726, for approximately 1200 square feet of office space, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, which includes a one-year base contract and one optional one-year extension ($0) 24-0630 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  91. 38. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No. 22-344 with Fresno-Air LTD, to extend the term for an additional two years to September 30, 2026, and increase the maximum rent by $870,997 and operating costs by $226,580, to a total of $2,130,914, then converting to a month-to-month lease ($37,384 per month), for use by the Department of Behavioral Health, while the Olive and Heritage locations are under construction 24-1271 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  92. 39. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority, to extend the term of existing Participation Agreement for Quality Measures and Performance Improvement Program by one year from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 with no change to the compensation maximum of $31,000; 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 Quality Measures and Performance Improvement related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation 24-1315 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  93. 40. Retroactively approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health’s previous submittal of grant applications to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, for supplemental grant funds to the school-based mental health and prevention and early intervention services program, in the amount of $1,250,000; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 24MHSOAC049 with the California State Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for receipt of awarded competitive grant funds to Fresno County that will allow expansion of school-based mental health and prevention and early intervention services to include mobile mental health units, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027, not to exceed $300,000; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 24MHSOAC09 with the California State Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for receipt of awarded competitive grant funds to Fresno County that will allow hiring a Quality Improvement and Sustainability Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of quality improvement and sustainability plans for school-based mental health and prevention and early intervention services, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027, not to exceed $450,000 24-1320 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  94. 41. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 5 to Master Agreement for Individual and Group Providers for the Fresno County Mental Health Plan, reflecting the name change of Karina Cisneros to Karina Baca, effective July 1, 2023 with no change to the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 and increasing the maximum by $1,500,000 to a total of $28,739,838 24-1327 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  95. 42. Approve the amended Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Bylaws 24-1357 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  96. 86 Page Break
  97. 88 Human Resources
  98. 43. As authorized by the Board of Supervisors’ suspension of competition determined on April 9, 2024, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to provide employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance coverage, optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program services to County of Fresno employees, effective January 1, 2025, not to exceed five (5) consecutive years, which includes a two-year base contract and three (3) optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,700,000 24-1219 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  99. 44. As authorized by the Board of Supervisors’ suspension of competition determined on April 9, 2024, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to provide optional employee-paid Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance to County of Fresno Employees, effective January 1, 2025, not to exceed five (5) consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two (2) optional one-year extensions 24-1270 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  100. 45. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc., to provide record-keeping and communication services to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, effective January 24, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years 24-1230 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  101. 46. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Participation Agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA), for the purpose of participating in the SJVIA health insurance (Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser), pharmacy program (EmpiRx Health), dental insurance (Delta Dental) and vision insurance (Vision Service Plan) for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Kaiser Permanente for group medical services for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 for retirees; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with MyWorkplace, Inc. for Medicare retiree eligibility and accounting services, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc. for retiree billing and accounting services, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with RetireeFirst for the purpose of providing management and administrative services relating to health benefits for retirees, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and approve and authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to approve and execute any health plan documents, business associate agreements and any other related agreements, or amendments, to the foregoing, to implement such agreement in recommended actions 1 through 5, subject to review and approval by County Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form 24-1304 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  102. 47. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Laboratory Technician classification, reclassifying two (2) Public Health Chemist I/II positions to the new Laboratory Technician classification within the Department of Public Health, and deleting the Public Health Chemist classification series, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix “H” 24-1306 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  103. 48. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Deputy Assessor and Deputy Recorder classifications by adding one (1) Deputy Recorder to Org 1048, and laterally reclassifying one (1) Assistant Assessor-Recorder position from Org 0420 to Deputy Assessor within the Assessor-Recorder’s Office, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix "D" 24-1310 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  104. 49. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for obtaining the services of special counsel to assist the County as the firms are the only vendors that provide specialized expertise and availability to effectively defend the County in high-profile general liability litigated claims; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Weakley & Arendt, PC to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective January 13, 2025, 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; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm McCormick Barstow, LLP to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective January 13, 2025, 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; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective January 13, 2025, 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; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Litigation Engineered to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective January 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 $7,500,000 24-1324 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  105. 50. Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages 24-1349 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  106. 51. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adjusting the salaries of the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors I/II/III/Senior and consolidating the classification series from the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors I/II/III/Senior to the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors I/II/Senior effective May 26, 2025, as reflected on Appendix "G"; and Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution increasing the allocations of the Senior Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors classification and establishing the new classification of Principal Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors, effective May 26, 2025, as reflected on Appendix "G" 24-1371 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  107. 52. Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 12 - Clerical, Paramedical, Building & Service Employees, represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 521, effective December 23, 2024; approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 22 - Professional, Para-Professional & Technical Employees, represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 521, effective December 23, 2024; and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendments, as reflected on Appendix “B” 24-1372 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  108. 53. Approve Salary Resolution Amendments deleting the Janitor classification, reclassifying all incumbents upwards to Maintenance Janitor county-wide, and retitling all Supervising Janitors to Supervising Maintenance Janitors effective January 6, 2025, as reflected on Appendix “C” 24-1376 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  111. 54. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to the Agreement No. A-23-394 with Fire Systems Solutions, Inc. for fire suppression maintenance, inspection, inventory, and minor repair services, increasing the maximum compensation by $1,000,000 for a total of $1,500,000, with no change to the potential five-year term of August 8, 2023, through August 7, 2028, which includes a two-year initial term and three optional one-year extensions 24-1321 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  112. 55. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirements 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 Support Revolution, Inc., as the vendor is the only cost-effective vendor able to provide the maintenance and support of Oracle PeopleSoft, Database, and technology licenses; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Support Revolution, Inc. to provide maintenance and support of Oracle PeopleSoft, Database, and technology licenses, for a five-year term, including an initial three-year term and two optional one-year extensions, effective upon execution, total not to exceed $2,103,974 24-1355 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  113. 56. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. A-21-300 with CCS Facility Services - Fresno, Inc. for janitorial services, increasing the total compensation by $1,000,000 to a new maximum compensation of $4,560,000, effective upon execution, with no change to the potential term of August 10, 2021, through August 9, 2026 (4/5 vote) 24-1386 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  115. 57. Approve petition for waiver of absences for William Secrest, Jr., to allow him to retain his position on the Fresno County Historical Landmarks and Records Advisory Commission 24-1325 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  119. 58. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno Unified School District to provide partial funding to the County for services provided by nine Deputy Probation Officers assigned to various Fresno Unified School District school campuses, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,095,682; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Sanger Unified School District to provide partial funding to the County for services provided by one Deputy Probation Officer assigned to Sanger Unified School District school campuses, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and three optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $121,743 24-0546 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  120. 59. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting 3 vacant positions, reinstating an Assistant Chief Probation Officer position, and increasing allocations in Probation Org 3430, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I; approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting 20 vacant positions from Probation Org 3440, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I; approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution transferring an existing filled Deputy Chief Probation Officer position from Probation Org 3440 to Probation Org 3430, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I; and approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution transferring existing vacant positions from Probation Org 3430 to Probation Org 3440, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I 24-1393 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  123. 60. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Nurse-Family Partnership program, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 ($420,498); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Nurse Liaison program, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 ($788,722); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Community Health Teams program, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 ($1,790,780) 24-0384 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  124. 61. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting fifteen vacant positions and adding two positions to Public Health Org 5620, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix E 24-0668 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  125. 62. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreements with the following vendors to continue providing health intervention activities for Fresno County’s Community Health Worker Network, effective upon execution, to allow unspent fiscal year two funds, to be carried over to fiscal year three, to allow fiscal year three funds to be redirected to other line items, and to extend the base term of each agreement by seventeen (17) months from January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extension periods for a full term of March 28, 2023 through May 31, 2028 and no changes to the maximum compensation: Reading and Beyond with a total not to exceed amount of $1,260,000, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueño with a total not to exceed amount of $750,000, West Fresno Health Care Coalition with a total not to exceed amount of $996,818, and Cultiva La Salud with a total not to exceed amount of $1,155,000; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Exceptional Parents Unlimited to allow unspent fiscal year two funds, to be carried over to fiscal year three, to allow fiscal year three funds to be redirected to other line items, to amend Article 7.1 of the agreement, and extend the base term of the agreement by seventeen (17) months from January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extension periods for a full term of March 28, 2023 through May 31, 2028 and no changes to the maximum compensation of $750,000 24-1264 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  126. 63. Authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and 960 hours per calendar year maximum hours limitation for the Extra-Help positions listed on Attachment A in the Department of Public Health, Org 5620, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240 24-1279 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  127. 64. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Data Use and Disclosure Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, for disease reporting and surveillance, effective January 18, 2025 through January 17, 2028 ($0) 24-1281 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  128. 65. 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 adding Delta Healthcare Providers, LLC to the Master Agreement for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Master Agreement to add Delta Healthcare Providers, LLC as a contracted provider with no change to the term of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, or maximum compensation of $4,286,875 24-1316 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  129. 66. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement with Fresno Humane Animal Services effective January 1, 2025, with no change to the term of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2025, increasing the maximum compensation by $702,594 to a total of $12,476,280; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for the Department of Public Health Org 56204762 in the amount of $702,594 (4/5 vote) 24-1319 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  130. 67. Conduct second hearing and adopt the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 900 - Environmental Health, Subsections 904 through 958, and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance which amends the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapters 8.19 Solid Waste Management - Prohibitions, 8.50 Environmental Health Permits and Inspection Fees, and Title 14 Water and Sewage, Chapter 14.04 Well Regulations - General Provisions, and delete Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.60 Storage of Hazardous Substances in Underground Tanks, and waive reading of the Ordinance entirely 24-1335 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  131. 68. Approve proposed amendment to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan by amending the approved scope of work for Brix-Mercer Improvements and Repairs Project consisting of the four focus areas: restoring functionality of elevators, upgrades at Immunization Clinic Vaccine Refrigerated Room, American with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements, and Phase II reroof improvements with a budget of $2,800,000, to instead use ARPA-SLFRF to improve two focus areas: American with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements and Phase II reroof improvements with a proposed budget of up to $574,750 24-1391 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  133. 69. Retroactively approve and authorize Department of Public Works and Planning’s submittal of an online grant application to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for removal and disposal of hazard trees and ground fuels along roads and within unincorporated communities, in amount of $3,000,000; approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with CAL FIRE for FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for removal and disposal of hazard trees and ground fuels along roads and within communities, in amount of $3,000,000, effective upon execution through March 15, 2030; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute Governing Body Resolution 24-0051 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  134. 70. Determine that approval of 2024-27 Fresno County Road Improvement Program is exempt from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 21000, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Office of the Fresno County Clerk; and consider and approve 2025-27 Fresno County Road Improvement Program 24-0807 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  135. 71. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Mario’s Tree Service Inc dba Landcare Tech to provide tree and shrub trimming services at the American Avenue and Southeast Regional Disposal Sites, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $244,374 24-1018 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  136. 72. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. A-21-182 with A-C Electric Company, for site servicing and repairing of electrical controls and software for programmable logic controllers that help run the water and sewer facilities of Fresno County Special Districts and Juvenile Justice Campus, effective upon execution with no change in term to May 25, 2026, and increasing annual maximum compensation for first optional one-year renewal period by $165,615 and increasing maximum compensation by $165,615 for a maximum cumulative total of $1,115,615 24-1085 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  137. 73. Determine that adoption of plans and specifications, and award of Contract 24-S-08 Department of Behavioral of Health (DBH) Olive Avenue Roof Replacement and Façade Repairs is exempt from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 21000, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Office of the Fresno County Clerk; and adopt plans and specifications for Contract 24-S-08 DBH Olive Avenue Roof Replacement and Façade Repairs and award to lowest bidder Fortune-Ratliff General Contractors, Inc., 352 West Bedford Suite 107, Fresno, CA 93711, in total amount of $3,165,830 24-1129 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  138. 74. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 24-14-C CSA 43W Raisin City Groundwater Well and award to lowest bidder Zim Industries, Inc., 4532 E Jefferson Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725-9807, in total amount of $1,091,006 24-1155 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  139. 75. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 23-583 with Del Rey Community Services District for Del Rey Wastewater Treatment Plant Hazard Reduction, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 23151, effective upon execution with no change in term through July 25, 2025, increasing maximum Community Development Block Grant funds provided by $135,500, due to increased construction costs, to a total Community Development Block Grant funding amount not to exceed $435,500 24-1181 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  140. 76. Adopt and authorize Chairman to execute a Resolution finding and declaring, among other things, that County-owned interest in real property located at Fowler Avenue Bridge over Mill Ditch, between Clinton Avenue and Olive Avenue (Fowler Avenue Bridge Right-of-Way), which is approximately 0.183 acres of land is not necessary for County of Fresno (County) use, that Fowler Avenue Bridge Right-of-Way is surplus land under Government Code Section 54221(b)(1), it is “exempt surplus land” because it is surplus land being transferred to another local agency - City of Fresno (City) under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) and Government Code Section 25526.5 at no cost, and declaring your Board’s intention as to Property that includes the following: A. authorize and direct Director of Public Works and Planning (Director) or his designee to provide a copy of adopted Resolution and Board-approved, but unsigned Quitclaim Deed to California Department of Housing and Community Development, and any such other information that Director or his designee deems necessary or appropriate and in best interest of County, or that Housing and Community Development may request from the County; and B. authorize Chairman, on behalf of County, to approve and execute final Quitclaim Deed, and such execution of such document by Chairman only after successful expiration of 30-Day Housing and Community Development Waiting Period 24-1182 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  141. 77. Amend FY 2022-23 Action Plan to delete Laton Wastewater Treatment Plant Pond, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 22411 ($250,000); amend FY 2024-25 Action Plan to delete Biola Fire Hydrant Replacement, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24031 ($300,000); amend FY 2024-25 Action Plan to delete Caruthers Well 7 Standby Generator, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24111 ($300,000); approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno County Fire Protection District for Water Tender 96 Refurbish, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24731, which consists of refurbishment of an existing water tender at Fire Station 96 in City of Mendota, effective upon execution through December 1, 2025, total Community Development Block Grant funding amount not to exceed $300,000; 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 Fresno County Fire Protection District, in compliance with Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental nature of Project 24-1197 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  142. 78. Adopt Grant Programs Resolution authorizing submittal of individual or regional applications for various grant programs, administered by United States Department of Agriculture, for a period of five years from date of adoption of said resolution; authorize Chairman of the Board of Supervisors or his/her designee, as Signature Authority for all grant-related documents necessary to secure grant funds and implement grant program activities; and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his/her designee, as Signature Authority for all grant-related documents, excepting only Grant Agreements and Amendments thereto, necessary to secure funds and implement grant program activities 24-1232 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  143. 79. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Malaga County Water District for Malaga Wastewater Treatment Plant Nitrogen Reduction, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 21451, effective upon execution through September 15, 2025, total Community Development Block Grant funding amount not to exceed $542,825; 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 Malaga County Water District, in compliance with Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental nature of Project 24-1262 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  144. 80. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex territory, identified by Assessor’s parcel numbers 118-340-69 and 118-340-75, and which are located on west side of Auberry Road approximately 600 feet southwest of its intersection with Thunderbird Road, within unincorporated area of County to Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Police Protection Services), designating said territory as Annexation Territory No. 11A, set date and time for a protest hearing for 9:30 AM on January 28, 2025, concerning proposed annexation of the territory to Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Police Protection Services), and to conduct a special landowner election for levy of a special tax to finance Police Protection Services 24-1265 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  145. 81. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a 35-year Solar Project Reclamation Agreement (Reclamation Agreement), including Reclamation Plan, Exhibit A thereto, with RPCA Solar 8, LLC the project applicant (Applicant), to implement project mitigation measures and specific conditions of approval placed on Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3764 for a solar photovoltaic electricity generating facility (the Project), encompassing approximately 39.8-acres of a 56.70-acre parcel, located at the northwest corner of W. Althea Avenue and N. Russell Avenue, approximately 9.17-miles west from City of Firebaugh; and if your Board approves Recommended Action 1 above, approve and authorize Chairman to execute Escrow Agreement with Applicant and United Security Bank, located in Fresno, as Escrow Agent to accept a cash deposit of $678,550.00 as Applicant’s initial security to County for Reclamation Agreement, and to identify County’s initially designated representatives who are authorized on behalf of County to initiate and approve transactions of all types for escrow account established under Escrow Agreement (each, a County Representative); and authorize Director to give any notice on behalf of County, under Escrow Agreement, including providing any revised form of Sight Draft (Exhibit A-1 to Escrow Agreement) (the Revised Form of Sight Draft) and/or any revised Certificate as to Authorized Signatures - County of Fresno (Exhibit A-2 to the Escrow Agreement) (the Revised Form of Authorized Signatures), as applicable, to Escrow Agent with respect to any County Representative having a title change or erroneous signature, or to identify any replacement County Representative or any County Representative who has been replaced, as case may be; and authorize each County Representative who may be identified by Director in any notice given to Escrow Agent, and any related Revised Form of Sight Draft and/or Revised Form of Authorized Signatures, in Recommended Action 3, to execute any supplemental certificate substantially in form of Revised Form of Authorized Signatures, and to provide any of their identifying information, including any updated or corrected information, as case may be; and authorize Director, following your Board’s approval of Recommended Action 1, to accept a grant of limited access easement to County from owner of property upon which Project will be situated for purposes of any Reclamation (defined in Reclamation Agreement) by County including its contractors, officers, agents, employees, and representatives, if and to extent County elects to do so 24-1278 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  146. 82. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Amendment to a Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative Agreement with City of Fresno for construction projects for repairs and/or improvements, and certain types of maintenance of public roads and associated facilities for which City and County share jurisdictional responsibility 24-1317 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  147. 83. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment No. 5 to an Agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc., for construction management services for West Annex Jail, currently under construction, effective upon execution with no change in term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, and increasing maximum extra services allocation by an additional $505,000 to $3,813,923, which will increase total maximum compensation amount to $7,537,775 24-1340 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  148. 84. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 17-138 with Fresno County Council of Governments for Overall Work Program to extend term of existing Master Agreement by seven years from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2031 (estimated revenue to County of $148,000 per year) 24-1368 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  150. 85. 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 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 CalSAWS Consortium as CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium for the purchase of Spanish Generative AI for post-call summarization on behalf of the County, effective January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, total cost not to exceed $446,452 24-1106 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  151. 86. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 24-089 with Aspiranet for Transitional Housing Program Plus, Family Unification Program for Youth and Families Case Management Services, extending the term by nine months from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, which includes a six-month base term and three one-month optional extensions, to incorporate new Housing Choice Vouchers from the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative, and increasing the maximum compensation by $1,543,302 to a total of $2,658,442; and approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 32 transferring FY 2024-25 appropriations from the Social Services Fund 0065, Subclass 17225, Welfare Advance Fund Org 1120 ($346,413) from account 7910 to the Social Services Fund 0065, Subclass 17224, Housing Navigators Program Org 1119 account 7910 in the amount of $346,413 24-1222 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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  153. 87. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Department of Social Services to apply for and accept the Transitional Housing Program ($766,206) Round 6 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program ($565,029) Round 3 allocations administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or their designee, to execute grant-related documents, including the Allocation Acceptance Forms for both programs 24-1223 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  154. 88. 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 Thomas Sy dba MindTapp to continue the current project to completion; and approve and authorize the Chairman to amend, restate, replace and supersede existing Purchasing Agreement with Thomas Sy dba MindTapp, retroactive to that agreement’s effective date of December 16, 2022, for management training, consultation, and coaching services, not to exceed four consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and one optional one-year extension, increasing the maximum by $200,000, total not to exceed $399,000 24-1302 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  155. 89. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Agreement with UC Davis for consultation and facilitation services, extending the term by six months from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 with no change to the maximum compensation of $100,500 24-1358 Consent Agenda be approved Pass