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Meeting Body: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 9/27/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video:  
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16-1150 1.Approve AgendaApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1151 2.Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 19 - 47 Approved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1317 3.Proclamation honoring National Voter Registration Day and High School Voter Education WeekApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1270 4.Present certificate in recognition of Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board Youth Participant Outstanding Achievement Award Winner, Lourdes ZavalapresentedPass Action details Video Video
16-1277 5.Present certificates honoring a Mendota police officer and three Mendota citizens for their act of braverypresentedPass Action details Video Video
16-1326 6.Confirm Appointment of Oscar J. Garcia effective October 17, 2016 to fill the unexpired term of Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector pursuant to Fresno County Charter Section 14Approved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1174 7.Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in Public Defender’s Org 2880 in the amount of $40,639 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in District Attorney-Public Administrator’s Org 2860 in the amount of $144,816 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in Sheriff-Coroner’s Org 3111 in the amount of $392,985 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations in the Local Community Corrections Org 3436 in the amount of $578,440 (4/5 vote); and approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding positions to the Public Defender’s Org 2880, District Attorney-Public Administrator’s Org 2860 and Sheriff-Coroner’s Org 3111 effective October 10, 2016 as reflected in Appendix CApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1262 8.Adopt a Budget Resolution to reflect Net County Cost savings carryover from FY 2015-16 into FY 2016-17 in the amount of $10,715,765 (4/5 vote): (a) increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations by $4,025,334 for various General Fund Departments for one-time expenditures; and (b) committing unassigned fund balance in the General Fund for the West Annex Jail in downtown Fresno ($6,190,431), the Sheriff-Patrol Vehicle Replacement Fund ($300,000), and the Sheriff-Eagle 2 Replacement Fund ($200,000); adopt a Budget Resolution: (a) decreasing appropriations for Fund 0400 Capital Projects-District Attorney Building Org 8854 in the amount of $2,177,556.13 from proceeds of Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Subordinate Series 2006 (2006 Tobacco Securitization Bonds), currently on deposit in the County’s Endowment Fund, that were originally committed for a portion of the District Attorney Building, and cancelling such amount originally committed for the District Attorney Building; (b) decreasing appropriations for Fund 0400 Capital Projects-District Attorney Building Org 8854 in the amount of $Approved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1137 9.Adopt Resolution which establishes County of Fresno Policy for Cash-Flow Loans to County Service Areas and County Waterworks Districts to Facilitate Access to State and Federal Grants and Low-Interest LoansApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1181 10.Consider and adopt Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study Application No. 7147; and approve Ordinance pertaining to Amendment Application No. 3809 rezoning four contiguous parcels totaling 77.96 acres from R-1-B(c) Zone District and R-1-C(c) Zone District to the ‘O’ Zone District to allow the properties to be farmed with recycled water from an existing wastewater treatment facility, use of recycled water was authorized by Conditional Use Permit No. 3503, project site is located within Millerton Specific Plan, approximately 4,000 feet west of Auberry road, approximately 2,000 feet south of Millerton Road and 2.5 miles east of unincorporated community of FriantcontinuedPass Action details Video Video
16-1185 11.Receive presentation and oral report regarding ongoing implementation of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and status of formation of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies within County of Fresno; and authorize Chairman to execute proposed Joint Powers Agreement for implementation of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in North Kings Groundwater Subbasin and designate a Board member and two alternates to serve as a member of Board of Directors for North Kings Groundwater Sustainability AgencyreceivedPass Action details Video Video
16-1152 12.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)received  Action details Video Video
16-1153 13.Board Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1153 13.Board Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1154 14.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 5 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topic   Action details Video Video
16-1204 15.Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Paul Nerland; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employmentheld  Action details None
16-1039 16.Conference with legal counsel – Initiation of Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 cases)held  Action details None
16-1049 17.Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) (2 cases)held  Action details None
16-1311 18.Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) (3 case)held  Action details None
16-1356 18.1Conference with legal counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. Frances Andrade, et al., Case Number 16 CECG 02431held  Action details None
16-1155 19.Approve minutes of meeting for September 13, 2016Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1329 20.Conduct Second Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting Scavenging adding new Section 8.24.060 to Chapter 8.24 Waste Disposal of Title 8 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code and waive further reading of the Ordinance in its entiretyApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1301 21.Adopt resolution thanking Reverend Larry Arce for his many years of outstanding work on behalf of the Fresno Rescue Mission and the faith-based community of Fresno County Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1227 22.Conduct the second hearing on an ordinance to amend Section 300 of the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovery Costs (MSF) Ordinances by amending Section 300 relating to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Fees; and waive reading of the ordinance in its entiretyConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1171 23.Retroactively authorize the District Attorney-Public Administrator’s previous submittal of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for continuation of the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program ($879,955); adopt resolution approving and authorizing the Chairman to execute grant Agreement for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Vertical Prosecution Program with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 ($566,153); approve amendment to the Salary Resolution (Appendix “D”) deleting one Deputy District Attorney IV position from the District Attorney-Grants Org 28622500 effective October 10, 2016; and adopt Budget Resolution decreasing appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $194,315 from the FY 2016-17 District Attorney-Public Administrator Budget Org 2862Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1258 24.Receive and file annual report of the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution program pursuant to California Government Code Section 27388Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1290 25.Authorize Chairman to execute Resolution proclaiming opposition to Proposition 57: Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statuteapproved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
16-1106 26.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process under Administrative Policy No. 34 due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Microsoft is the support provider for its licensed products; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source Agreement with Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) for maintenance and technical support of Microsoft products used by the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office effective October 2, 2016 through October 1, 2019 ($306,624)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1205 27.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Funding Agreement between the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council and the County of Fresno and accepting a lump sum payment to implement property tax neutrality requirements stipulated in a settlement agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric entities and the California Public Utilities CommissionConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1245 28.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Cradle to Career Partnership Agreement effective upon execution ($0)Approved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details Video Video
16-1196 29.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for the Enforcement Evaluation and Improvement Project effective upon execution by the State through February 28, 2017 ($117,713)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1221 30.Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to execute a Confidentiality Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services to disclose confidential information about the temporary suspension or payment suspension of certified Drug Medi-Cal providers that are or were in contract with the County Department of Behavioral Health, effective October 12, 2015 ($0); and, delegate authority to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to approve and execute subsequent amendments to the Confidentiality AgreementApproved (Consent Agenda)Pass Action details None
16-1283 31.Approve Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and, approve Resolutions Rejecting Applications for Leave to Present a Late ClaimApproved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
16-1283 31.Approve Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and, approve Resolutions Rejecting Applications for Leave to Present a Late ClaimdeniedPass Action details None
16-1283 31.Approve Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and, approve Resolutions Rejecting Applications for Leave to Present a Late ClaimdeniedPass Action details Video Video
16-1284 32.Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 13 - Crafts and Trades and Unit 43 - Computer Employees, represented by Stationary Engineers - Local 39, effective September 26, 2016 through July 1, 2018; approve the related Salary Resolution Amendments as reflected on Appendix “E”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1288 33.Confirm direction to staff to administratively adjust appointed Department Head salaries as proposed on Attachment A; and, approve Salary Resolution amendments adjusting appointed Department Head flat salaries as reflected in Appendix “F”, effective September 26, 2016Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1299 34.Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 19 - Professional Employees, represented by the Professional Association of Employees (Association), effective September 26, 2016 through June 30, 2018; approve the related Salary Resolution Amendments as reflected on Appendix “B”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1198 35.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 under the “agreement with a federal, state, or local governmental agency” exception for the State of California Department of General Services Natural Gas Services Program to provide natural gas for County non-core natural gas accounts; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive agreement with the State of California Department of General Services Natural Gas Services Program for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 to provide natural gas for County non-core natural gas accountsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1214 36.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment One to Agreement 13-675 with Tri-Signal Integration, Inc., to increase the maximum Agreement cost by $720,000 for a maximum potential five-year cost not to exceed $1,215,000; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment One to Agreement 13-676 with Geil Enterprises, Inc. dba Valley Security & Alarm, to increase the maximum Agreement cost by $143,000 for a maximum potential five-year cost not to exceed $313,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1207 37.Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude for the monetary donation of $1,450 from the Woodward Park and Sunnyside Chapter of the Friends of the Library to purchase software for wireless mobile printing at the Woodward Park and Sunnyside Regional Libraries during FY 2016-17; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues for the County Library Book Fund Org 7521 in the amount of $1,450 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1237 38.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 X-Act Technology Solutions, Inc. is the only authorized Wi-Fi services provider meeting specified requirements; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with X-Act Technology Solutions, Inc. to provide Wi-Fi services for the Library’s 34 branches effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018 ($180,753.24)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-0821 39.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for services provided by two Deputy Probation Officers for the Truancy Intervention Program effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 ($137,456)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1166 40.Retroactively authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application for California Office of Traffic Safety’s (OTS) Intensive Probation Supervision of High-Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders Program to fund Probation’s Repeat DUI caseload positions for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety (Grant Number AL1703) to provide Intensive Probation Supervision for High Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 ($364,254)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1216 41.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public Health for a Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant to provide nutrition education and community engagement services, effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019 ($5,999,043); and approve Amendments to Agreements No. 13-721 with Public Health Institute, No. 13-722 with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools through its Office of Education, No. 13-723 with California Health Collaborative and No. 13-724 with Community Food Bank to provide nutrition education and/or community engagement services for an additional three months, effective October 1, 2016, increasing the maximums for the three-year terms of November 12, 2013 through December 31, 2016 Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-0719 42.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute agreement with Golder Associates, to provide engineering services for American Avenue Disposal Site - Phase III, Modules 7 & 8 Excavation and Liner System Construction Project ($650,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1080 43.Award Contract No. 16-02-C, ADA Path on Grove Avenue and Jensen Avenue, to bidder with lowest responsive bid, Seal Rite Paving & Grading, 4237 W Swift Ave, Fresno in total amount of $257,843Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1135 44.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement P-15-201-P for Engineering Consultant Services for design of Fancher Creek Bridle Trail Project ($150,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1229 45.Accept easement deed and authorize Chairman to execute right-of-way contract and temporary construction permit required for Jensen Avenue and Temperance Avenue Traffic Signal Project for total monetary consideration of $2,800Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1303 46.Adopt recommended resolution approving and authorizing Director of Department of Public Works and Planning, or his or her designee, to approve and execute agreements with requesting cities substantially in the form of the template agreement attached as Exhibit A to the recommended resolution, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel; and find that approval of recommended resolution is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act and direct Department of Public Works and Planning to file Notice of Exemption with the Office of the Fresno County ClerkConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1163 47.Adopt Resolution dissolving the Human Resources Advisory BoardConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None