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Name: Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Start: 2024-06-18
Location: Hall of Records

June 18, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final-Revised

Hall of Records

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Agenda — 147 items

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 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.
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4 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:13
1. Approve Agenda 24-0672 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 3:06
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2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 15-88 24-0673 Consent Agenda be approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:17
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
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3. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Karen E. Ewing - Department of Internal Services - 26 Years of Service 24-0678 Presented Retirement Plaque ▶ jump to 4:41
10 Auditor Controller-Treasurer/Tax Collector
4. Conduct hearing on petition by Angrez Singh Gill to rescind the County’s sale of APN 511-240-15S, described as “SUR RTS 2.12 AC IN NE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC 23 T13R19,” at the County’s March 14 through 15, 2024 sale of tax-defaulted properties 24-0659 denied Pass ▶ jump to 93:32
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5. Adopt a resolution approving a Recommended Budget (including Capital Projects budgets) of the County of Fresno for the period between July 1, 2024, and the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of the FY 2024-25 Final Recommended Budget 24-0640 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 145:35
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6. Approve and authorize Chairman to sign a Resolution establishing a list of road and bridge projects to be performed with Department of Public Works and Planning’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds in amount of $27,886,662 for FY 2024-25; and declare FY 2024-25 Anticipated Day Labor Overlay Road Segment projects identified on Exhibits A and B are intended to be performed by force account in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22031(g) and force account limits for FY 2024-25 24-0152 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 146:44
7. Consider Appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit Application No. 3751 proposing to allow a high intensity park with related improvements for special outdoor events on an approximately 3.3-acre portion of a 17.65-acre parcel in RR (Rural Residential) Zone District; and if Appeal is granted and Planning Commission’s denial of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3751 is overturned: adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study No. 8286 and approve proposal subject to proposed Mitigation Measures and Conditions of Approval; and make required Findings specified in Fresno County Zoning Ordinance, Section 873(F) for approval of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3751; and adopt Resolution approving Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3751, with Conditions of Approval and Project Notes (subject parcel is located on north side of Shields Avenue, approximately 642 feet east of N. Bryan Avenue, and 1,322 feet west of City of Fresno (APN: 512-160-20) (6338 W. Shields Avenue)) 24-0497 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 140:18
8. Conduct public hearing to receive testimony on proposed County community development, housing, and homeless program activities that will be funded by Federal grants; approve 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, including use of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grants; authorize Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning to execute Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance), Certifications, and Entitlement Grant Agreements for Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnerships Grant; and authorize Director of Department of Social Services to execute Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance), Certification, and Entitlement Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grants 24-0564 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 147:35
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8.1 Approve the Signing by each Member of the Board of Supervisors of the LIC 9165 Form Required by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) for the Licensure of the Mod C facility on the UMC Campus as a Transitional Shelter Care Facility; Authorize new Members of the Board of Supervisors to sign the LIC 9165 upon taking office so long as the Board of Supervisors continues to serve as the governing body of the Mod C; Revoke Designation of DSS Director as Signatory of the LIC 9165 Form 24-0731 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 151:24
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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) 24-0674 held ▶ jump to 151:34
23 Board Appointments
10. Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 24-0675 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 152:40
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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 24-0676 held ▶ jump to 152:51
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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 24-0533 held
13. Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 24-0645 held
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14. Conference with legal counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 24-0646 held
32 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass ▶ jump to 174:08
32 APPROVED: /s/ Nathan Magsig NATHAN MAGSIG, 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 9, 2024
33 NEXT MEETINGS:
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15. Approve minutes for June 4, 2024 24-0677 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
15.1 Appoint Andrew Groppetti to the James Irrigation District Board of Directors, for the term expiring December 6, 2024, to fill a vacancy 24-0720 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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16. Approve community outreach expenditure of $1,000 to sponsor the Search and Rescue (SAR) Wild Run fundraising event, per Administrative Policy No. 75 24-0661 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
17. Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,000 to sponsor Shaver Lake Fireworks event, per Administrative Policy No. 75 24-0708 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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18. Adjourn in Memory of Dominga Bustamante 24-0705 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
44 Sitting as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of Waterworks Districts Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42
19. Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Approve resolution establishing the appropriations limit for the County of Fresno for Fiscal Year 2024-25 at $831,908,865 which includes the appropriations limits for County Service Area Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7, 14, 19, 23, 30, 33, 43, and 44 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks Districts Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42: Approve resolution establishing the appropriations limits for Fresno County Waterworks Districts Nos. 37, 38, 40, and 41 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, at $22,461, $83,874, $144,666, $627,334, and $161,467, respectively 24-0636 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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20. Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one (1) Senior District Attorney Investigator allocation to the District Attorney Org 2860, effective June 24, 2024, as reflected in Appendix “C” 24-0653 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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21. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Fresno, which provides that the City will act as a Fiscal Agent for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2023 Local Solicitation from the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) ($103,324); approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Certifications and Assurances as Chief Executive of the Applicant Unit of Local Government; and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator or his designee to sign claims for reimbursement and programmatic reports that are necessary to stay in compliance with this grant 24-0450 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
22. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the City of San Joaquin to provide one Deputy Sheriff for general law enforcement services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $765,817 24-0502 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
23. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment X to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Incorporated (CFMG) for jail medical services for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office detention facilities, extending the term by three months, commencing on July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, and increasing the maximum by $8,179,257 to a total of $183,546,898 24-0560 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
24. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution to establish the FY 2024-25 appropriations limit for the County’s Mello-Roos Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 for Enhanced Police Protection Services, effective July 1, 2024 24-0588 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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25. Conduct second hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 600 - County Counsel, Subsection 601 - renaming Legal Services as Attorney Services and increasing the fee rate for such services to $169 per hour for each attorney; and Subsection 602 - adding Child Welfare Services (CWS) Legal Assistant Services at a new fee rate of $72 per hour for each CWS legal assistant; adopt the Ordinance; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety 24-0642 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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26. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-057 with Fresh Start Youth Center, Inc. DBA Mollie’s House (Subrecipient) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will reduce the administrative burden to implement the program by revising the expenditure plan and the modification clause, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($180,000); 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 Subrecipient 24-0315 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
27. 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 24-0520 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
28. Approve and adopt resolution decreasing the total number of members of the Fresno Westside Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees from seven to five members, by decreasing the currently required five Fresno County at-large members to three Fresno County at-large members 24-0602 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
29. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation to provide audit services in connection with the County’s financial statements and treasury for Fiscal Year 2023-24 through Fiscal Year 2025-26 and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $617,200; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, to provide audit services in connection with several grants, several disposal sites, the County’s appropriations limit, the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, the Fresno County Zoo Authority, the Fresno County Tobacco Funding Corporation, Fresno County Service Areas, Waterworks Districts, Maintenance Districts, Highway Lighting Districts, and Solid Waste Commissions, and the Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee for Fiscal Year 2023-24 through Fiscal Year 2025-26 and two optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $917,089 24-0613 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
30. Adopt Resolution proclaiming and further ratifying the continuation of the local emergency proclaimed by the Emergency Services Director on April 17, 2024, and ratified by the Board of Supervisors on April 23, 2024, due to the continued need for the Agricultural Commissioner to continue to allow commercial growers to use neonicotinoid pesticides on an emergency basis on tomato crops to combat the Beet Leafhopper insect in Fresno County 24-0617 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
31. 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 24-0628 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
32. 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 24-0629 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
33. Approve and authorize the Chairman or his designee to complete the designation of Supervisor Magsig as the County’s voting delegate for the 2024 National Association of Counties’ Annual Business Meeting 24-0650 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
34. Adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org 31114000 in the amount of $2,000,000 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org 31114000 in the amount of $3,479,519 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues for the County Clerk-Elections Org 2850 in the amount of $250,000 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for the County Clerk-Elections Org 2850 in the amount of $839,989 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for the Alternate Indigent Defense Org 2875 in the General Fund in the amount of $466,844 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for the Board of Supervisors Orgs 01100101, 01100102, 01100103, 01100104, and 01100105, in the amount of $100,000 in total (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for the County Clerk-Elections Fund 0050, Org 1080 in the amount of $250,000 (4/5 vote) 24-0654 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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35. Authorize the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures (the “Agricultural Commissioner”) to be the local public entity to approve and execute the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) Survey / Trapping / Regulatory / Treatment agreement (approximately $917,237) and the GWSS Program - Areawide Agreement (approximately $272,061) on behalf of the County, for FY 2024-25, approved as to legal form by County Counsel and approved as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, in order for the County to receive funds allocated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture for local assistance in regard to Pierce’s Disease and its vectors, and other designated pests and diseases 24-0596 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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36. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement with WestCare California, Inc. for payment structure changes, effective July 1, 2024, with no change to the term of January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2025, and decreasing the maximum by $111,801 to a total of $7,603,568 24-0476 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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 Unite USA Inc. as it owns and operates the Unite Us Platform which provides a specialized web-based data system key to the operation and success of the County’s Multi-Agency Access Program; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source Agreement with Unite USA Inc. for the Unite Us Platform, effective on July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $135,000 24-0483 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
38. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement with Kings View Behavioral Health System for follow-up call services for the Suicide Prevention Follow-Up Call Innovation pilot program, extending the term by twelve (12) months from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with no change to the maximum compensation of $765,000 24-0508 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
39. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. to update the physical site locations for the provision of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Rural Mental Health (RMH) Services Full Service Partnership Services, Outpatient Mental Health Services, and Intensive Case Management Services in rural Fresno County for children that have severe emotional disturbance and adults that have a serious mental illness, effective April 5, 2024 with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, or maximum compensation of $31,581,546 24-0562 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
40. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 2 to Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. to expand the existing Full Service Partnership to include Intensive Case Management and Outpatient level services, effective July 1, 2024 with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, or maximum compensation of $6,896,782 24-0600 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
41. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to agreement with The Fresno Center for the Hmong Helping Hands Program, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, which includes one optional one-year extension, and increasing the maximum by $815,218 to a total of $1,610,218; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to agreement with West Fresno Health Care Coalition d.b.a. West Fresno Family Resource Center for the Sweet Potato Program, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, which includes one optional one-year extension, and increasing the maximum by $697,116 to a total of $1,379,190; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to agreement with Integral Community Solutions Institute for the Atención Plena and Pláticas Program, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, which includes one optional one-year extension, and increasing the maximum by $702,910 to a total of $1,416,799; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to agreement with Iran Barrera for evaluation services for the California Reducing Disparities - Evolutions Innovation Pilot Project, extending the term by two years from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, which includes optional extensions, and increasing the maximum by $180,000 to a total of $380,000 24-0601 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
42. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment III to Agreement with J Melton & Associates to revise the FY 2023-24 budget effective upon execution with no change to the term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2024, and increasing the maximum by $55,000 to a total of $1,158,329; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with J Melton & Associates for the Mental Health Certification Review Hearing Officer services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $3,920,000 24-0609 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
43. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority, to manage on behalf of counties the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program, and adhere to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 14045.14 (a)(3) state reporting requirements, effective upon execution through one year from the effective date ($0); 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 Peer Support Specialist Certification Program related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation 24-0610 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
44. 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 Turning Point of Central California, Inc. as this vendor is uniquely qualified to provide the Permanent Supportive Housing with onsite Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Supportive Services; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for Permanent Supportive Housing Services, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, which includes a three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions, with a total maximum compensation of $375,000 24-0616 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
45. 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 Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Kings View, and Poverello House for the continued operation and success of the County’s Multi-Agency Access Program; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Kings View, and Poverello House for the operation of the Multi-Agency Access Program, effective on July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $2,200,000 24-0627 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
46. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals to extend the term for Jail Diversion Program funding by one year from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with no change to the compensation maximum of $5,843,700; 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 Jail Diversion Program funding documents, expenditure forms and reports 24-0664 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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47. Adopt Resolution Accepting Application for Leave to Present Late Claims; and Adopt Resolution Rejecting Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim; and Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages 24-0574 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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48. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendments to Job Order Contracting Agreements with: a. Better Enterprises, Inc.; b. Durham Construction Company, Inc.; and c. Heritage General; for unanticipated repair, remodeling, and other repetitive work to be performed according to unit prices, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of August 22, 2023, through August 21, 2024, and increasing the maximum compensation by $3,000,000 to a total of $5,000,000 24-0581 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
49. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for the Internal Services Department, PeopleSoft Operations, Org 8933 in the amount of $415,000 for Oracle support and licensing (4/5 vote) 24-0618 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
50. Conduct second hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Section 4300 - Information Technology Services, where subsections 4302 - Telecommunications Network Connection Rate, 4303 - IVR Seat Charge Rate, 4304 - Financial Transaction Rate, 4305 - HR Transaction Rate, 4308 - Application Hosting Rate, 4309 - GIS Support Rate, 4310 - Information Storage and Admin Rate, 4313 - Enterprise Base Rate, 4314 - IT Labor Rate, 4315 - Pager Rate, 4317 - Radio Access for 24x7 Radios Rate, 4320 - SQL Database Rate, 4321 - Oracle Database Rate, 4322 - Static Storage Rate, 4323 - Host on Demand Rate, 4326 - Graphics Labor Rate, 4327 - Messenger Service Rate, 4328 - Black & White Copy Rate, 4329 - Color Copy Rate, and 4330 - Active User Rate, are to be amended; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety 24-0656 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 11:23
50.1 Approve proposed Amendment to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act-State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan, which will revise the approved scope of work for Internal Services Department’s Program No. 6 from Emergency Response Equipment connection of the Hamilton facility, Juvenile Justice Campus (JJC), County Coroner’s Office, with broadband fiber as a necessary acquisition of emergency response equipment and an adaptation to congregate settings under Category A, Respond to the Public Health Emergency, to instead fund Broadband Fiber to Public Facilities, connect the Hamilton facility, the County Coroner’s Office, and the JJC through both private and public fiber lines, not solely a private fiber line as initially scoped, to the Central Valley Independent Network (CVIN) fiber vault under Category D, Investment in Broadband, and reduce program budget by $1,610,422, from $2,500,000 to $889,578; Approve proposed Amendment to County of Fresno ARPA-SLFRF expenditure plan and Authorize Internal Services Department to use unspent funds from revised Program No. 6 to fund ventilation design and engineering costs, improvements, inspections, maintenance, repairs to heating and ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and generation and electrical maintenance and repairs to emergency generators in downtown County public facilities under SLFRF Eligible Category A, with an estimated funding commitment of ($1,610,422); and Approve and authorize the Director of the Internal Services Department, or designee, to use annual Job Order Contracting agreements for the implementation of the proposed projects 24-0339 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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51. Retroactively approve and authorize Chairman to ratify the County Librarian’s submittal of a grant application in November 2022 and acceptance of grant funds from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, for a Stay & Play grant, which positions libraries to support and engage informal caregivers and the children in their care, with funding provided January 2023 through July 2024 ($9,124.97); retroactively authorize the County Librarian, or her designee, to sign and submit expenditure forms and activity reports for this grant; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Library Grants Org 7517 in the amount of $9,124.97 24-0548 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
52. Approve the revised Bylaws for the Historical Landmarks and Records Advisory Commission 24-0587 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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53. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for fire training program, care and housing for detained youth at the Probation Department, performed at the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp in Pine Grove, CA, not to exceed two consecutive years until June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $121,020; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contractor Certification Clauses form, as required by CDCR, to be incorporated by reference into the Agreement Consent Agenda be approved Pass
54. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc., for comprehensive medical and behavioral health care services, including substance use disorder services, to youth detained at the County Probation Department Juvenile Justice Campus, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $22,158,748 24-0537 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
55. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with Merced County to house detained youth from Merced County at the Juvenile Justice Campus for a daily rate of $380 per detained youth, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 24-0542 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
56. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with Tulare County to house detained youth from Tulare County at the Juvenile Justice Campus for a daily rate of $380 per detained youth, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 24-0544 continued Pass ▶ jump to 32:08
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57. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with North Star Family Center for evidence-based case management services for individuals participating in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Accountability Grant (JAG) Adult Re-Entry Planning Program (ARPP), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed two consecutive years, total not to exceed $586,450 24-0559 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
58. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 23 transferring FY 2023-24 appropriations in the amount of $3,000,000 from Account 7345 (Facility Operation & Maint) to Account 7910 (Operating Transfer Out) within Probation Org 3430, to facilitate the transfer of funds to Public Works and Planning Capital Projects 200 W. Pontiac Way Building Improvements Org 8871; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning Capital Projects 200 W. Pontiac Way Building Improvements Org 8871 in the amount of $3,000,000, for architectural and construction work associated with the remodel of existing office space and conversion of warehouse space to office space intended for use by the Probation Department upon completion (4/5 vote) 24-0641 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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59. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Sequoia Safety Council for paramedic ambulance services, effective July 1, 2024, 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; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the City of Coalinga, for paramedic ambulance services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $225,000; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the City of Kingsburg, for paramedic ambulance services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $30,000 24-0071 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
60. Adopt Resolution authorizing submittal of one-year grant applications to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program funds for FYs 2024-25 through 2028-29; and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to execute and submit one-year grant applications and all grant documents necessary to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program funds for FYs 2024-25 through 2028-29 ($143,380) 24-0272 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
61. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the City of Clovis, for dispatch services for the Clovis Fire Department through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($1,309,203); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with K.W.P.H. Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for Clovis Fire Department dispatch services through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($1,262,553); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with Laton Community Services District for dispatch services for Laton Fire Department through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($10,389); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with K.W.P.H. Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for Laton Fire Department dispatch services through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($9,327); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with North Central Fire Protection District, for dispatch services through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($596,352); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with K.W.P.H. Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for dispatch of North Central Fire Protection District through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($570,048) 24-0311 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 33:03
62. Retroactively approve and authorize the Department of Public Health’s previous submittal of a letter of intent to apply to the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations grant funds; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health for the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations Grant effective June 30, 2024 through May 31, 2025, total not to exceed $155,452; and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated grant agreement documents, expenditure forms and reports 24-0317 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
63. Retroactively approve and authorize the Department of Public Health’s previous submittal of a grant application to the Regents of the University of California’s Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine for animal shelter assistance grant funds ($200,000); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Regents of the University of California for the animal shelter assistance grant effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, total not to exceed $200,000; and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated grant agreement documents, expenditure forms and reports 24-0318 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
64. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for 2024-25 Waste Tire Enforcement Grant funding, effective June 30, 2024 through September 30, 2025 ($300,000); and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated grant agreement documents, expenditure forms and reports 24-0319 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
65. 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 Avenal Community Health Center dba, Aria Community Health Center (Aria) as Aria is the only federally qualified health center with access and training in the Department’s data management and referral platform; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Aria to promote community health support and to provide health intervention activities for Fresno County’s Community Health Worker Network, effective July 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028, which includes two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $464,068 24-0332 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
66. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement with Fresno Humane Animal Services, for animal shelter-master and animal control services decreasing the term by four years to January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025, and decreasing the maximum compensation by $7,158,106 to a total of $11,773,686 24-0360 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 43:59
67. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Health Career Connection, for a health care management student internship program, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0) 24-0405 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
68. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central California Faculty Medical Group for Physician Consultation and Administrative Services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $300,000 24-0452 Consent Agenda be approved
69. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement with Central Valley Children’s Services Network for the Community Health Teams program, to revise the scope of work to provide home visitation services to unduplicated families with at least one (1) parent/caregiver attending each visit, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, and increasing the compensation by $548,896 to a total of $1,646,688; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services for the Community Health Teams program, to revise the scope of work to provide home visitation services to unduplicated families with at least one (1) parent/caregiver attending each visit, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, and increasing the compensation by $522,458 to a total of $1,565,968; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement with Exceptional Parents Unlimited for the Community Health Teams program, to revise the scope of work to provide home visitation services to unduplicated families with at least one (1) parent/caregiver attending each visit, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, and increasing the compensation by $550,000 to a total of $1,650,000; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement with Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission for the Community Health Teams program, to revise the scope of work to provide home visitation services to unduplicated families with at least one (1) parent/caregiver attending each visit, extending the term by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, and increasing the compensation by $550,000 to a total of $1,650,000 24-0486 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
70. Authorize the Chairman to approve and accept California Department of Public Health’s approval of the budget revision for the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Black Infant Health programs, with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and increasing the maximum allocation by $169,200 to a total of $9,968,174 24-0494 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
71. 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 California State University, Fresno Foundation (Foundation) as the Foundation has the necessary certified trainers and facilities desired by the County; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Foundation to provide training for County staff, effective June 18, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $200,000 24-0507 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
72. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $4,286,875 24-0575 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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73. 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 Insure America Project (IAP) as IAP has been providing communicable disease outreach services to the Fresno County agricultural community since May 1, 2021; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with IAP to provide outreach, health education, personal protective equipment, and test kits for communicable diseases to the Fresno County agricultural community, effective April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026, total not to exceed $330,400 24-0580 Approved as Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 49:53
74. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Health Management Associates, Inc. for strategic planning consultation services, effective June 18, 2024, through June 17, 2026, total not to exceed $247,843 24-0604 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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75. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for on-call Appraisal Services to provide on-call real property appraisal services for partial and full parcel acquisitions as necessary to assist County in performing roads and capital improvement projects, effective upon execution, not to exceed four consecutive years, which includes a three-year contract and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $500,000 24-0088 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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76. Retroactively approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning’s previous submittal of two applications to California Department of Transportation for FY 2024-25 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for Western Fresno County Climate Adaptation Plan to study west of Highways 99 and 41 to County line to plan for resilience of transportation infrastructure due to flooding, drought, subsidence, and other climate-related causes ($1,500,000), and for Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan to conduct a school assessment study to evaluate most critical transportation issues students face at 20 selected schools located in or adjacent to unincorporated areas of Fresno County ($400,000) 24-0095 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
77. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Quinn Company is the only authorized Caterpillar, Inc. equipment maintenance and repair vendor in County’s service area; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Quinn Company for landfill equipment maintenance and repair services, effective July 1, 2024, 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 24-0128 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
78. Retroactively approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning’s previous submittal of two grant applications to United States Department of Transportation’s FY 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Discretionary Grant Program ($25,000,000), and the Rural Surface Transportation Grant program, ($71,000,000), both of which grant applications are for proposed Millerton Road Widening Safety improvements that would widen a 3.2-mile stretch of Millerton Road from a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided arterial roadway, and include additional safety features 24-0241 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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79. Adopt Resolution approving FY 2024-25 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 Sitting as the Board of Directors for Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42: Adopt Resolution approving FY 2024-25 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 the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs for administrative purposes 24-0462 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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80. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Shaver Lake Civic League has specialized knowledge and experience providing structural fire protection and recreational facility services to County Service Area 31 and that best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Shaver Lake Civic League; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Shaver Lake Civic League for cost reimbursement of expenses for provision of structural fire protection and recreational facility services to County Service Area 31 effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total cost not to exceed $1,737,205 across the five-year period 24-0504 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
81. Approve and authorize Clerk of Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 17 transferring FY 2023-24 appropriations ($500,000) from Org 45104514 Account 7295 (Professional & Spec. Services) to Org 45104514 Account 8150 (Buildings & Improvements), Program 91682 (Area 8 Storage Building), to provide additional funding for an unanticipated increase in improvement project costs 24-0506 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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82. Amend prior delegation of authority to authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his or her designee, to execute an Agreement with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District for reimbursement of costs for Design and Construction of Storm Drainage Facilities, including Amendments/Contract Change Orders up to a total amount not to exceed $100,000, (bid amount is $73,248) subject to the review and approval of County Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form 24-0512 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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83. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment I to Agreement with Mythics, Inc., to revise the name from Mythics, Inc. to Mythics, LLC DBA Mythics VIII, LLC as identified on their legal documents, with no change to the term of December 13, 2022 through November 30, 2027, or compensation maximum of $1,676,215 24-0365 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
84. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services for domestic violence and human trafficking victim assistance services, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,001,261 24-0525 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
85. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with California State University, Fresno to provide students with supervised clinical and field experience through County programs, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0) 24-0540 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
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86. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Child Support Services for Third-Party access to the Child Support Enforcement System, effective upon execution by the California Department of Child Support Services, not to exceed thirty-six months ($0) 24-0547 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
87. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Vocational Management Services, Inc. to extend the term of the existing Agreement for Job Ready Services for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Welfare-to-Work participants with disabilities by one year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and increasing the maximum by $600,000 to a total of $2,981,918 24-0572 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
88. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with America Works of California, Inc. for Job Ready Services for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Welfare-to-Work participants, extending the term by one year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, which includes one optional one-year extension, and increasing the maximum by $2,070,849 to a total of $5,075,300 24-0579 Consent Agenda be approved Pass