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October 6, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 111 items

  1. 1 The Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation.
  2. 2 Agenda & Agenda Materials
  3. 3 Consent Agenda
  4. 4 Accessibility Accommodations
  5. 5 Page Break
  6. 6 Language Interpretation
  7. 7 Public Comment
  8. 7 Page Break
  9. 8 Page Break
  10. 9 Roll Call
  11. 10 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  12. 1. Approve Agenda 26-1075 approved agenda Pass
  13. 2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 21-48 26-1076 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  14. 13 These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action by the Board, the Board Members and the public will be given the opportunity to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar may be heard immediately following approval of this Consent Calendar or set aside until later in the day
  15. 14 Board of Supervisors
  16. 3. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Sylvia Rodriguez - Library - 23 Years of Service 26-0984 presented
  17. 4. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Chun-Hsiu Hsu - Department of Behavioral Health - 23 Years of Service 26-0937 presented
  18. 17 Supervisor Magsig
  19. 17 Page Break
  20. 5. Proclaim the Month of October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the County of Fresno 26-1037 Approved as Recommended Pass
  21. 19 Supervisor Mendes
  22. 5.1 Proclaim October 6th as Pink Day and October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the County of Fresno 26-1108 Approved as Recommended Pass
  23. 21 Supervisor Magsig and Public Works and Planning
  24. 6. Receive presentation from Department of Public Works and Planning staff on Waterworks District No. 40 - Shaver Springs and provide direction to staff on potential options; and approve community outreach expenditure of $100,000 for Waterworks District No. 40 - Shaver Springs, per Administrative Policy No. 75 26-1090 Approved Pass
  25. 22 Page Break
  26. 23 Administrative Office
  27. 7. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County Fire Protection District (District) for fire and emergency services, effective October 6, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $26,928,994, which replaces and supersedes MOU No. 18-381 and Supplemental Fire Service Agreement No. 24-635; and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations for Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditures Org 2540 and authorizing the use of Committed Fund Balance for Fire Services in the amount of $1,461,456 to provide funding for the MOU between the County and the District 26-1026 Approved as revised Pass
  28. 25 Page Break
  29. 8. Nominate a Member and Alternate Member of the Board of Supervisors to the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors for a one-year term (2026 to 2027); and Designate a Member and one or two Alternate Members of the Board of Supervisors to the Urban Counties of California (UCC) Board of Directors for a two-year term (2027 through 2028); and direct the Clerk of the Board to provide notification to CSAC and UCC, respectively 26-0564 Approved Pass
  30. 27 Human Resources
  31. 9. Approve the biweekly premiums for active employees and dependents for Plan Year 2027, effective December 21, 2026 (Exhibit A); and approve the monthly premiums for retirees and dependents for Plan Year 2027, effective January 1, 2027 (Exhibit B) 26-0993 Approved as Recommended Pass
  32. 29 Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association
  33. 10. Receive and file a June 30, 2026, Fresno County Employees’ Retirement Association (FCERA) Projected Funded Status report 26-1002 Received
  34. 32 Public Works and Planning
  35. 11. Approve and authorize Chairman to sign a Resolution amending County’s adopted project listing that was adopted by Resolution No. 26-226, to include an additional road project to be performed with Department of Public Works and Planning’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for FY 2026-27 26-1005 Approved as Recommended Pass
  36. 12. Receive an update on status of future agreements with existing seven Exclusive Service Area Program (ESAP) haulers for solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection services in unincorporated Fresno County; provide direction regarding scope and structure of curbside cleanup services, including: a. whether curbside cleanup should be limited to residential areas within District 3 or considered for broader urban unincorporated areas; and b. whether curbside cleanup should remain incorporated within ESAP agreements or be evaluated as a separate County program; direct staff to evaluate existing ESAP service-area boundaries and zone maps, and if warranted, return with proposed modifications that address operational efficiencies, customer impacts, and impacts among existing haulers; authorize the Director of Public Works and Planning (Director) or his/her designee to negotiate service areas and other necessary service arrangements if an existing ESAP hauler elects not to execute a final agreement, consistent with Board direction and applicable legal requirements; and direct staff to return to the Board with proposed 10-year ESAP agreements and associated base rates by spring of 2027, following completion of hauler cost proposals, staff analysis, negotiations, and required County review and approval 26-0907 Approved Pass
  37. 35 Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments
  38. 13. Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors) 26-1077
  39. 37 Page Break
  40. 38 Board Appointments
  41. 14. Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 26-1078 held
  42. 40 Public Presentations
  43. 15. Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 2 minutes per person and no more than 10 minutes total per topic 26-1079 held
  44. 42 County Counsel Reports from Previous Closed Sessions
  45. 15. Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 2 minutes per person and no more than 10 minutes total per topic 26-1079
  46. 16. County Counsel Reports from Previous Closed Sessions - This portion of the meeting is reserved for County Counsel to report on Closed Session items from previous meetings 26-1080 held
  47. 44 Closed Session
  48. 17. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 26-0975 held
  49. 45 Page Break
  50. 18. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 26-0976 held
  51. 19. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Hollis Magill; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment 26-1021 held
  52. 47 APPROVED: _________________________________________ GARRY BREDEFELD, 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 _____________________________
  53. 20. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Carlos Maldonado: ADJ13936522, ADJ13936518, ADJ13646327 26-1051 held
  54. 49 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass
  55. 49 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  56. 50 NEXT MEETINGS:
  57. 51 Page Break
  58. 52 CONSENT AGENDA
  59. 53 Board of Supervisors
  60. 21. Approve minutes for September 22, 2026 26-1081 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  61. 55 Chairman Bredefeld
  62. 22. Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,000 for the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 26-1034 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  63. 57 Supervisor Chavez
  64. 22.1 Approve Certificates of Recognition for the honorees at this year’s Opening Ceremonies for The Big Fresno Fair 26-1110 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  65. 58 Page Break
  66. 59 Supervisor Mendes
  67. 23. Adjourn in Memory of James "Buddy" Brooks, former Riverdale Joint Unified School District Superintendent and a resident of Riverdale for many years 26-1083 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  68. 61 County Counsel
  69. 24. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Agreement A-25-255 with McCormick Barstow, LLP for specialized legal services, effective upon execution with no change in the term of December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, increasing the maximum compensation by $500,000 to a total of $1,000,000 26-0941 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  70. 64 Administrative Office
  71. 25. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to certify a California Office of Emergency Services Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies 26-0127 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  72. 65 Page Break
  73. 26. Approve proposed revisions to Administrative Policy 43 - Drug Free Workplace, which will rename the policy to “Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace,” will remove the Policy Provisions section, and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee for developing procedures to ensure adherence to this policy 26-0997 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  74. 27. Conduct second hearing to amend and adopt Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 2, adding Subsection 2.08.090 - Use of County Seal and Logos; and waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety 26-1039 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  75. 28. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-493 with Self-Help Enterprises (SHE), on behalf of Lanare Community Services District, for provision of American Rescue Plan Act-State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the expenditure plan, timeline section, and grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $120,316, from $1,600,000 to $1,479,684 26-1061 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  76. 69 Behavioral Health
  77. 29. Approve and ratify the Department of Behavioral Health Director’s previous submission of Amendment No. 1 to the Application/Agreement (No. D-26-363) with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Grant, effective upon execution, with no change to the terms or grant amount ($439,203); and Approve and authorize the Director of Behavioral Health, or their designee, to sign associated grant documents and execute any necessary budget change requests to adjust individual program budget line items without changing the scope or maximum funding amount 26-0804 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  78. 30. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24-305 with Turning Point of Central California, Inc., to remove the Falcon Court site, effective upon execution with no change to the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and decreasing the maximum compensation by $64,083 to a total of $310,917 26-0806 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  79. 71 Page Break
  80. 31. Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 81 26-0920 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  81. 73 General Services
  82. 32. Conduct second hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 3800 - General Services; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt the proposed Ordinance 26-0767 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  83. 75 Human Resources
  84. 33. Approve the Salary Resolution Amendments associated with the adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget as reflected on Appendix “A”, effective October 12, 2026 26-0986 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  85. 34. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officer or Employee for: Richard Avalos, Deputy Sheriff III, Sheriff's Department; Brent Vansyoc v. County of Fresno, et al. 26-1024 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  86. 35. Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and Adopt Resolutions Denying Applications for Leave to Present a Late Claim 26-1025 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  87. 78 Page Break
  88. 80 Information Technology Services
  89. 36. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-24-050 with GovernmentJobs.Com, Inc. dba NEOGOV (NEOGOV) to add additional products, increase the maximum compensation by $151,424 to a total of $3,234,948, effective upon execution, and extend the current term by two months from May 15, 2027 to July 31, 2027; and Approve and authorize the Director of Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, or their designee, to add and remove products and services as needed to support the County’s use of NEOGOV’s Human Resources suite of products and services, not to exceed $100,000 during the term of the Agreement, with no increase to the maximum compensation 25-1446 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  90. 37. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the City of Fresno for interoffice mail messenger services, effective July 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, total not to exceed $85,792 26-0820 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  91. 83 Library
  92. 38. Approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate Diwali, in compliance with Administrative Policy No. 81 26-0874 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  93. 39. Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude to the Elizabeth Vines Living Trust for a monetary donation in the amount of $15,100 for the Library’s Reedley branch; adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues in County Library Book Fund Org 7521 in the amount of $15,100 (4/5 vote); and authorize the County Librarian to execute all documents required to receive and finalize distribution of the trust assets, including, but not limited to, Receipt (in substantially the form as attached), subject to review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel and review as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector 26-0914 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  94. 85 Page Break
  95. 87 Probation
  96. 40. 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 that a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, based on the Probation Department’s (Department) specific operational, security, and technical requirements for Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) compliant, Artificial Intelligence (AI) based software capable of integrating with the Department’s internally managed case management system, and determine that entering into the recommended agreement with CogniSenseAI, Inc. d/b/a Cognisen would best serve the interests of both the County and the Department; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with CogniSenseAI, Inc. d/b/a Cognisen to provide integrated AI-driven analytics and decision-support tools to improve efficiency and support data-driven decisions for the Department, effective October 6, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, total not to exceed $3,085,149 26-0164 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  97. 41. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification Regarding Lobbying, and all other required assurances or certifications required to maintain the agreement with the Board of State Community Corrections for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, for the period of June 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel and to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector 26-1003 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  98. 90 Public Defender
  99. 42. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the San Joaquin College of Law to provide the Public Defender’s Office access to and utilize law students from San Joaquin College of Law to provide case support, effective May 12, 2026 through May 12, 2027, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $30,000 26-0565 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  100. 43. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals 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 Public Defender staff effective October 6, 2026, through October 5, 2031, total not to exceed $1,400,544 26-0819 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  101. 93 Public Health
  102. 44. Approve and authorize the Chairman to approve the retroactive submission of the FY 2026-27 California Department of Health Care Services allocation plan for child health services under the Health Care Program and Children in Foster Care and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification Statements as required by the California Department of Health Care Services, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 ($2,449,216) 26-0903 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  103. 45. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care program for training and technical assistance on health and safety standards at early childhood education sites, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, total not to exceed $300,000; and approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to execute the Tuberculosis Certification, Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check Certification, and Mandated Reporter Training Certification 26-0915 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  104. 46. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement Funding Application with California Department of Public Health, for the California Home Visiting Program - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting and California Home Visiting Program - State General Fund - Evidence-Based Home Visiting programs, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 ($13,289,193); and approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to approve amendments to the contract expenditure category limits for FY 2027-28 and 2028-29 when notices are received from the California Department of Public Health regarding funding changes and budget changes 26-0943 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  105. 97 Public Works and Planning
  106. 47. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 26-01-C Travers Creek Bridge Replacement on E. Manning Avenue, Federal Project No. BRLS-5942(198) and award to lowest bidder, Agee Construction Corporation, 1039 Hoblitt Avenue, Clovis, CA, 93612, in total amount of $4,529,964 26-0726 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  107. 99 Social Services
  108. 48. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Professional Exchange Service Corporation doing business as The Exchange for after hours, weekend, and County holiday Child Protection Hotline and Adult Protective Services Careline answering 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 $994,615 26-0760 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
  109. 103 Rollcall
  110. 104 Note
  111. 105 Note

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