Meeting Details

Meeting Body: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2022 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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22-0381 1.Approve Agendaapproved agendaPass Action details Video Video
22-0382 2.Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 20 - 48Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-0330 3.Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Javier Gomez - Social Services - 32 Years of Service   Action details Video Video
22-0321 4.Proclaim April 24 - 30, 2022, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Fresno CountyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0369 5.Proclaim April 25 through 29, 2022 as "Save Today!" Week Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0401 6.Receive verbal update regarding Code Enforcement    Action details Video Video
22-0380 7.Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution to: a. reclassify the Public Guardian Manager classification upwards from Band F to Band E; and, b. reinstate one allocation of the previously retired Senior Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian classification as Senior Deputy Public Guardian in the Department of Behavioral Health’s Org 5630, effective May 2, 2022, as reflected on Appendix DApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
21-1318 8.Conduct public hearing regarding proposed adoption of an uncodified ordinance that would, among other things, authorize the County’s future sale of landfill gas as renewable energy (future LFGTE Project) at the County’s American Avenue Disposal Site (AADS), located at 18950 W. American Avenue, Kerman (Gov. Code, § 25515.2(b)), under the proposed Revenue Agreement; After conducting the public hearing, make certain determinations of public benefits (Gov. Code, § 25515.1) concerning: (A) the proposed County of Fresno AADS Landfill Gas To Energy Project Revenue Agreement (Revenue Agreement) between the County and Toro Energy of California AA, LLC (Toro), if approved by the Board, relating to the future development of the AADS by Toro, will result in potential future economic benefits to the County (approximately $134,755,000), assuming that the unexecuted proposed Ground Lease is later entered into between the County and Toro; and (B) certain public benefits and County expectations regarding the unexecuted proposed Ground Lease and Pipeline and Utilities Right of Way Agreement (Ground LeApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
21-1318 8.Conduct public hearing regarding proposed adoption of an uncodified ordinance that would, among other things, authorize the County’s future sale of landfill gas as renewable energy (future LFGTE Project) at the County’s American Avenue Disposal Site (AADS), located at 18950 W. American Avenue, Kerman (Gov. Code, § 25515.2(b)), under the proposed Revenue Agreement; After conducting the public hearing, make certain determinations of public benefits (Gov. Code, § 25515.1) concerning: (A) the proposed County of Fresno AADS Landfill Gas To Energy Project Revenue Agreement (Revenue Agreement) between the County and Toro Energy of California AA, LLC (Toro), if approved by the Board, relating to the future development of the AADS by Toro, will result in potential future economic benefits to the County (approximately $134,755,000), assuming that the unexecuted proposed Ground Lease is later entered into between the County and Toro; and (B) certain public benefits and County expectations regarding the unexecuted proposed Ground Lease and Pipeline and Utilities Right of Way Agreement (Ground LeApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
22-0204 9.Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration based on Initial Study No. 7578 as recommended by Planning Commission; and determine that required Findings specified in Fresno County Zoning Ordinance Section 873 (F) can be made to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 3636 to allow addition of a gas station to an existing mini-market in RCC (Rural Commercial Center) Zone District; and include an additional condition of approval requiring that Applicant enter into an agreement indemnifying County for all legal costs associated with approval of Initial Study No. 7578 and Conditional Use Permit No. 3636; and adopt a Resolution approving Classified Conditional Use Permit Application No. 3636 (project site is located on southeast corner of W. Olive and N. Valentine Avenues, approximately 1,756 feet west of city limits of City of Fresno (APN: 449-090-26) (3375 W. Olive Avenue))Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0280 10.Conduct public hearing to receive testimony on proposed County Community Development Block Grant programs; and approve substantial amendment to the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan to update planned uses for Community Development Block Grant funding, under Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ActApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0383 11.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)held  Action details Video Video
22-0384 12.Board Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0385 13.Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting 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 topicreceived  Action details Video Video
22-0241 14.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 Employmentheld  Action details None
22-0345 15.Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54957(a); UMC Campus located at the corner of South Cedar Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Fresno, Under negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including priceheld  Action details None
22-0360 16.Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)held  Action details None
22-0361 17.Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)held  Action details None
22-0371 18.Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Douglas Sullivan: ADJ11435071, ADJ6933312held  Action details None
22-0413 19.Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno, et al. v. Fred Adams, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 21CECG01116 held  Action details None
22-0386 20.Approve minutes of meeting for April 5, 2022Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0399 21.Proclaim May 2022 as Older Americans Month in Fresno CountyConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0400 22.Adopt resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control DistrictConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0410 23.Adjourn in Memory of Velma Coelho of RiverdaleConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0435 23.1Adjourn in Memory of Pauline B. EchevarriaApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0312 24.Approve and Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector (AC/TTC) to return $105,468.66 in proceeds from the class action “In re GSE Bonds Antitrust Litigation” settlement that were claimed on behalf of the County by MUFG Union Bank in errorConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0375 25.Approve resolution granting one claim for excess proceeds from the sale of tax-defaulted property identified by APN 308-021-73-03, in the amount of $16,320.25, and ordering distribution after the 90-day waiting period; and denying one claim for excess proceeds from the sale of the same propertyConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0117 26.Approve and authorized the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment I to Agreement with Western State Design for laundry equipment services and maintenance to increase contractor rates, with no change in the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023 or contract total maximum amount of $250,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0304 27.Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the 2020 Creek Fire and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to mitigate and recover from this wildfire; and adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the Local Health Emergency, due to the public health threat of the 2020 Creek FireConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0310 28.Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the Severe Drought and request that the Governor provide resources and support to mitigate and recover from the droughtConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0174 29.Adopt Resolution designating the Fresno Arts Council to serve as the County of Fresno’s local partner with the California Arts Council for FY 2022-23Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0418 30.Authorize the submittal of a report to the State of California showing the loss of revenue resulting from the passage of AB 1869Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0009 31.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with The Fresno Center for Holistic Cultural Education Wellness Center services to continue services while updating the name of the contractor, effective April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022, total not to exceed $3,900,255Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0047 32.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to Agreement with Youth Leadership Institute for youth substance use disorder prevention services to include Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and American Rescue Plan Act funding, effective January 1, 2022 with no change in term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 and increasing the maximum by $150,000 to a total of $6,246,760Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0334 33.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Agreement with GlassRatner Advisory and Capital Group, LLC, dba B. Riley Advisory Services for cyber preparedness consulting services, effective upon execution with no change to the term of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 and increasing the compensation maximum by $15,000 to a total of $320,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0346 34.Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 35, represented by the Sheriff’s and Correctional Lieutenants Association, effective April 18, 2022; and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “C”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0357 35.Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 14 - Supervisory Peace Officers, represented by the Fresno Sheriff’s Sergeants Association, effective April 18, 2022; and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “E”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0367 36.Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 11 - Deputy Probation Officers, represented by the Fresno County Deputy Probation Officers Association, effective April 18, 2022, through April 13, 2025; and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “B”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0190 37.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process for the fifth year of the recommended agreement, consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances to maintain specific research and analysis information technology service continuity for the Internal Services Department through the end of the term; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Gartner, Inc., to amend, restate, replace, and supersede Agreement No. 17-459 for subscription-based IT research, coaching, and advisory services effective May 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional automatic one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,375,132Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0318 38.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement with Pacific Publishing Group, Inc., dba, The Business Journal to continue publication of legal notices, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of February 4, 2020 through February 3, 2023 and increasing the maximum by $375,000 to a total of $1,225,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0336 39.Approve and authorize the Chairman to approve American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to the Internal Services Department - Facility Services Org 8935 for the purchase of Heating/Ventilation Improvements in Public Facilities up to $6,000,000; approve and authorize the Chairman to approve American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to the Internal Services Department - Facility Services Org 8935 for the purchase of Generation/Electrical Upgrade Improvements for the Department of Public Health facility up to $1,100,000; adopt Budget Resolution approving the transfer of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund revenues from the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Org 1033 to the Internal Services Department - Facility Services Org 8935 in the amount of $7,100,000; adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2021-22 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department - Facility Services Org 8935 in the amount of $7,100,000; and, approve and authorize the Director of the Internal Services Department to Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0011 40.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, for continued participation in the COVID Network of California Laboratories for SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Services, effective March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 ($0)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0277 41.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for the solicitation of services to provide group prenatal care services as part of an integrated prenatal care system in Fresno County; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Glow! Group Prenatal Care and Support project, effective upon execution, not to exceed three consecutive years, total not to exceed $468,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
21-1216 42.Adopt Plans and Specifications for Contract No. 21-07-SW, American Avenue Disposal Site Phase I Waste Relocation and award Contract No. 21-07-SW to low bidder, Sukut Construction, LLC, 4010 W. Chandler Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704, in amount of $22,477,777; and authorize Chairman to execute Contract Change Orders, in excess of Director’s allowance of $210,000, up to 5% of construction contract total in amount of $1,123,888, for Contract No. 21-07-SWConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0133 43.Review and accept FY 2019-2021 Transportation Mitigation Fee Activity Report (Attachments A, B, and C), and make following findings: A. that purpose of Fee is to mitigate impacts caused by new development in County in order to implement Goals and Policies of County General Plan; and B. that there is a reasonable relationship between Fee and purpose for which it is charged as specified in each Resolution or Agreement establishing a particular fund subclass; and C. that County shall utilize these Fees in conjunction with other sources and amounts of funding from Federal, State, and local grant programs, local road funds, and private developer funds to complete financing of necessary improvements; and D. that year in which funds will be utilized from appropriate fund subclass is noted in Attachment AConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0333 44.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to an Agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc., for construction management services for the West Annex Jail (WAJ), currently under construction, effective upon execution extending the term by one year from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, unless it is further extended, in writing, by the Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning or his/her designee for one (1) additional year, and increasing the maximum extra services allocation by an additional $539,757 to $3,235,423, which will increase the total maximum compensation amount to $6,959,275Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0261 45.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Good Guard Security, Inc., for unarmed security services at the Department of Social Services’ Coalinga, Kerman, Reedley, and Selma Regional Centers effective July 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,815,158Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0307 46.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with VMS Family Counseling Services for Resource Family training and support services, effective July 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $2,341,805Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0332 47.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Reading and Beyond is the only provider that meets the requirement to receive these funds; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Reading and Beyond for CalFresh Employment and Training Services, effective April 19, 2022 through September 30, 2022, with a total not to exceed $820,194Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0335 48.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Housing Authority of the City of Fresno has the experience and capacity to immediately begin providing emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for emergency shelter services, effective April 19, 2022 through September 30, 2022, total not to exceed $600,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None