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Agenda — 88 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. 5 Page Break
7. 6 Language Interpretation
8. 7 Public Comment
9. 8 Page Break
10. 9 Roll Call
11. 10 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
12. 1. Approve Agenda 26-0953 Accepted Pass
13. 2. Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 19-38 26-0954 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 Chairman Bredefeld, Supervisor Magsig, District Attorney, and Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
16. 3. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance amending Section 13.24.010 of Chapter 13.24 of Title 13 - Roads, Parks, Other Public Places, relating to conduct regulations on County property; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set the second hearing for September 22, 2026; 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) 26-0963 Approved as Recommended Pass
17. 16 Administrative Office
18. 4. Consider and take action on request for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity in regard to application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 42 (on-sale beer and wine for public premises) filed by Anthony Fisicaro to be used at 7029 S. Elm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706 26-0912 Approved request for determination Pass
19. 18 General Services
20. 5. Receive presentation by M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. (Gensler) on the completed County Facilities Master Plan (Plan), including key findings and recommendations; approve the Plan as the County’s long-term comprehensive guiding framework for the development and assessment of County properties; and direct the County Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to evaluate implementation strategies and return to the Board with updates and options for proceeding as economic conditions change or new opportunities arise 26-0816 Approved as Recommended Pass
21. 20 Public Works and Planning
22. 6. Conduct first hearing and take action to: Approve proposed amendments to Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 15, including the Statement of Local Findings, regulating building and construction within Fresno County; Set the second hearing for September 22, 2026, and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; 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) 26-0964 Approved as Recommended Pass
23. 22 Page Break
24. 23 Social Services
25. 7. Receive and discuss the Fresno County Mod C Quarterly Governing Body Report and updates for the period of March 14, 2026, to June 13, 2026 26-0866 presented
26. 25 Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments
27. 8. 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) 26-0955 held
28. 28 Board Appointments
29. 9. Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary 26-0956 Approved as Recommended Pass
30. 30 Public Presentations
31. 10. 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 26-0957 held
32. 32 County Counsel
33. 11. 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 26-0958 held
34. 34 Page Break
35. 35 Closed Session
36. 12. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) 26-0785 held
37. 36 Page Break
38. 13. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) 26-0786 held
39. 14. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws, Inc. v. County of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00435 26-0872 held
40. 38 APPROVED: /s/ Garry Bredefeld GARRY BREDEFELD, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO ATTEST: BY: /s/ Bernice E. Seidel BERNICE E. SEIDEL CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
41. 15. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Damien Ruiz, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 24CECG04981 26-0876 held
42. 16. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Hollis Magill; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment 26-0877 held
43. 40 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda be approved Pass
44. 17. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Amelia Deel, et al. v. County of Fresno, United States District Court Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:24-CV-00885-EPG 26-0894 held
45. 18. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Rupaldeep Kaur and Harpreet Singh Nagi v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 26CU00870 26-0901 held
46. 18.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno, et al. v. State of California, James A. Kus, Case No. 26CU02436 26-0990 held
47. 18.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Tsolokian v. Hernandez, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 25CECG02602 26-0994 held
48. 45 Adjourn Adjourn the meeting following closed session Pass
49. 46 NEXT MEETINGS:
50. 47 Page Break
51. 48 CONSENT AGENDA
52. 49 Board of Supervisors
53. 19. Approve minutes for August 25, 2026 26-0959 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
54. 20. Approve and adopt the 2027 regular meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors as outlined in Attachment A; and Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the 2027 regular meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors on the County website and to advise all County departments of the meeting schedule and submission dates for agenda items 26-0494 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
55. 52 Chairman Bredefeld
56. 21. Approve Certificates of Recognition for Marjaree Mason Center's 2026 Top Ten Professional Women Award 26-0946 Approved as Recommended Pass
57. 22. Adopt Resolution for continued support for Phase Two of the Fresno Sheriff Memorial, including the development of the Heritage Center, historical exhibits, and educational interactive kiosks 26-0917 Approved as Recommended Pass
58. 23. Approve Certificates Recognizing the Presidents of the Central Valley Nursing Organizations for their Leadership and Service to the Community 26-0950 Approved as Recommended Pass
59. 56 Supervisor Magsig
60. 24. Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,000 for the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 26-0942 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
61. 58 Supervisor Mendes and Assessor-Recorder
62. 25. Conduct second hearing on an Ordinance adding Chapter 10.33 to Title 10 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, relating to Real Property Fraud Prevention Notices; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt proposed Ordinance 26-0921 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
63. 60 Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
64. 26. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Easton Community Services District (the “District”) to replace its annual audits with an audit covering a three-year period for fiscal years 2023 through 2025 (a unanimous vote is required under Government Code section 26909, subdivision (b)) 26-0741 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
65. 62 County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
66. 27. Adopt a Resolution approving the consolidation of elections called by the various cities, boards, school districts and independent special districts identified in the Resolution with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election 26-0769 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
67. 64 Page Break
68. 65 Administrative Office
69. 28. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the 2026 Fresno County Child Care Needs Assessment for submission by the Fresno County Child Care and Development Local Planning Council to the California Department of Social Services in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code §§ 10486 and related Local Planning Council requirements ($0) 26-0739 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
70. 66 Page Break
71. 29. Review the findings and recommendations of the 2025-2026 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury Final Report No. 1, “Silent Guardians: The Unsung Work of the Fresno County Coroner’s Office” and adopt the recommended response; and Order the Board’s response to the 2025-2026 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury Final Report No. 1 be filed with the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court 26-0827 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
72. 30. 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 26-0836 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
73. 31. 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 Kings View as the vendor is uniquely qualified to provide street outreach throughout Fresno County; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Retroactive Agreement with Kings View for street outreach homeless services, effective from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, which includes a three-month base term and a three-month optional extension, total not to exceed $400,000 26-0870 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
74. 32. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-172 with Malaga County Water District (MCWD) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the final reimbursement submission deadline to September 30, 2026, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($4,329,561) 26-0949 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
75. 33. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Third Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-371 with Biola Community Services District (Biola CSD) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the expenditure plan, timeline section, grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $580, from $955,000 to $954,420; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-567 with Westside Family Preservation Services Network (WFPSN) for provision of ARPA-SLFRF which will revise program reporting deliverables, revise the expenditure plan, timeline section, grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $283,619, from $349,039 to $65,420; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Third Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-224 with Habitat for Humanity Fresno, Inc. (Habitat), for provision of ARPA-SLFRF which will revise the expenditure plan, grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $14,241 from $1,363,200 to $1,348,959; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-198 with Laton Community Services District (Laton CSD), for provision of ARPA-SLFRF which will revise the expenditure plan, timeline section, grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $226,639 from $1,032,000 to $805,361 26-0895 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
76. 71 Page Break
77. 72 Behavioral Health
78. 34. Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to contribute funds and participate in the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade for fiscal year 2026-27, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 80 26-0779 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
79. 75 General Services
80. 75 Page Break
81. 34.1 Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Second Amendment to Lease Agreement No. A-08-302 with Edison Plaza Partners, LP, for approximately 29,828 square feet of office space located at 142 East California Avenue, Fresno, California 93706, for continued use by the Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services, extending the term by approximately eight years from January 21, 2026, through January 31, 2034, increasing the base rent by $6,481,210 to $22,714,675; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Third Amendment to Lease Agreement No. A-08-303 with Edison Plaza Partners, LP, for approximately 8,431 square feet of office space located at 188 East California Avenue, Fresno, California 93706, for continued use by the Library, amending language relating to the option to purchase and extending the term by approximately eight years from January 21, 2026, through January 31, 2034, increasing the base rent by $1,833,723 to $6,266,887; Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreements, if requested by Lessor to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, (a) a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices, instruments, certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended Lease Agreement, and (b) any notices and documents relating to the County’s administration of the leased premises under the recommended Lease Agreements 26-0947 Approved as Recommended Pass
82. 77 Human Resources
83. 35. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officers or Employees for: Terrill Lewis, Senior Correctional Officer, Sheriff Department; Moises Franco, Correctional Officer II, Sheriff Department; Devin Trevone Lamar III v T. Lewis, et al. 26-0800 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
84. 36. Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages 26-0878 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
85. 81 Public Health
86. 37. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 90-257 with the County of Kings, for Emergency Medical Services Administration, to modify compensation terms effective July 1, 2026 with no change to the term of unlimited annual renewals and increasing the annual maximum by $6,088 to $66,968; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 90-258 with the County of Madera, for Emergency Medical Services Administration, to modify compensation terms effective July 1, 2026 with no change to the term of unlimited annual renewals and increasing the annual maximum by $6,088 to $66,968; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 04-104 with the County of Tulare, for Emergency Medical Services Administration, to modify compensation terms effective July 1, 2026 with no change to the term of unlimited annual renewals and increasing the annual maximum by $6,088 to $66,968 26-0524 Consent Agenda be approved Pass
87. 83 Public Works and Planning
88. 38. Adopt and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution approving Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds Claim for FY 2026-27, authorize Director of Department of Public Works and Planning (Director) or his designee to transmit a copy of Resolution, if adopted, to Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA), and authorize Director to confirm County’s intent to complete reporting requirements for prior year no later than November 15, 2026; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute six Measure C Extension Local Transportation Pass-Through Revenues Certification and Claims for FY 2026-27 and certify that funds will not substitute property tax funds, which were previously used for local transportation purposes ($9,433,475) 26-0695 Consent Agenda be approved Pass

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