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26-1013
| 1. | Approve Agenda | | |
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26-1014
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 21-59 | | |
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26-0807
| 3. | Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Virginia Hernandez - Assessor-Recorder Department - 23 Years of Service | | |
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26-0995
| 4. | Present Fresno Humane Animal Shelter’s “Pet of the Month” | | |
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26-1035
| 5. | Proclaim September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-0857
| 6. | Receive Presentation by Fresno County 4-H Youth Development Program and Introduction of Members | | |
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26-0981
| 7. | Approve and adopt one of the following options regarding the County seal and logo: a. Retain the current County seal as the “Legacy Seal” for all official documents, and adopt the new County logo and accompanying tagline for all other print and digital branding going forward; or b. Adopt the new County logo to become the County’s official seal, as well as the County logo, for all printed and digital branding that contains the County’s current “Legacy Seal;” Conduct first hearing to amend the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 2, to add Subsection 2.08.090 - Use of County Seal and Logos; waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety; and set the second hearing for October 6, 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) | | |
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26-0869
| 8. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Chief Deputy County Counsel position to the County Counsel Org 0710, effective October 26, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “C”; and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues for County Counsel Org 0710 in the amount of $245,193 (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0766
| 9. | Conduct first hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs, Section 3800 - General Services, where Subsection 3803(a) - Fuel Tank Inspection Rate is to be amended; waive reading of the proposed Ordinance in its entirety, and set the second hearing for October 6, 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) | | |
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26-0935
| 10. | Approve an Amendment to the Salary Resolution, Section 100, to provide a salary adjustment of 1% for Unrepresented (including confidential classifications covered by Footnote “y”), Management, Senior Management Supervisors, Senior Management, Assistant Department Head, Department Head (excluding Elected Officials), and Extra-Help classifications within U98 (as outlined in Salary Resolution Section 100), effective November 9, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “B”, and approve an Amendment to the Salary Resolution, Section 100, to provide a salary adjustment for the Supervising District Attorney Investigator classification of 2%, effective November 9, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “B”; and approve an Amendment to the Salary Resolution, Section 100, adjusting impacted Unrepresented and Extra-help classifications within U98 to comply with California minimum wage, effective December 21, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “B” | | |
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26-0801
| 11. | Consider appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4202 proposing to allow the creation of a two-acre parcel and an 18-acre parcel from an existing 20-acre parcel in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District, and if your Board chooses to grant the Appeal and overturn Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4202, it would be appropriate to: make the required Findings specified in Section 860.5.060.D for approval of a variance stating the basis for making the four required findings; and approve Variance Application No. 4202, with the Conditions of Approval, as recommended by Department staff (subject parcel is located on east side of Cove Rd., approximately 1.35-miles from nearest city limits of City of Orange Cove (APN: 373-061-19) (Sup. Dist. 4)) | | |
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26-0892
| 12. | Consider and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration, prepared for Amendment Application No. 3878 based on Initial Study No. 8664; and find that proposed rezone of subject 7.79-acre parcel, from AL-20 (Limited Agricultural; 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to M-1(c) (Light Manufacturing, Conditional) Zone District is consistent with County’s General Plan and County adopted Edison Community Plan; and adopt an Ordinance pertaining to Amendment Application No. 3878 thereby rezoning subject 7.79-acre parcel; and designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of proposed Ordinance and direct Clerk of the Board to post and publish required summary in accordance with Government Code section 25124(b)(1) (subject parcel is located on northeast corner of Valentine Avenue and W. Whitesbridge Road on south side of State Route 180 (APN: 326-150-21) (116 N. Valentine Avenue) (Sup. Dist. 1)) | | |
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26-0979
| 13. | Approve and authorize Director of the Department of Social Services to submit an application to the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, for a Foster Family Agency license; and adopt Resolution to appoint the Board of Supervisors to serve as the governing body of Fresno County's Foster Family Agency, designating the Director of the Department of Social Services as Chief Executive Officer of the agency, and designating administrators for the agency | | |
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26-1015
| 14. | 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) | | |
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26-1016
| 15. | Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | | |
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26-1017
| 16. | 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 | | |
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26-1018
| 17. | 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 | | |
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26-0852
| 18. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | | |
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26-0853
| 19. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | | |
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26-0879
| 20. | 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 | | |
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26-1019
| 21. | Approve minutes for September 8, 2026, and approve minutes for September 14, 2026, Budget Hearing | | |
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26-0996
| 22. | Proclaim September 6-12, 2026, as National Suicide Prevention Week and September 2026, as National Suicide Prevention Month in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-0998
| 23. | Proclaim September 2026 as National Recovery Month in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-1023
| 24. | Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed 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; and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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26-0988
| 25. | Proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2026, as Constitution Week and September 17, 2026, as Constitution Day in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-1027
| 26. | Adopt Resolution Recognizing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Fresno, on the celebration of its 25th Anniversary | | |
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26-1052
| 26.1 | Adjourn in Memory of Mr. Randy McFarland, also known as the "Voice of Selma", who was an expert on Valley water and a local historian | | |
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26-1053
| 26.2 | Adjourn in Memory of Gary Barber, a resident of Caruthers, who was very involved in the community | | |
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26-0966
| 27. | Approve community outreach expenditure of $5,000 to support the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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26-1028
| 28. | Approve community outreach expenditure of $25,000 to the Biola Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5845 to fund facility improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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26-1029
| 29. | Approve community outreach expenditure of $5,000 to support the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation Heritage Center, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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26-0893
| 30. | Adopt Resolution establishing tax rates, and levying taxes on the secured roll at the countywide rate of 1%, and taxes for voter approved indebtedness, ad valorem taxes for revenue districts, and unitary taxes in Fresno County for the FY 2026-27 | | |
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26-0909
| 31. | Retroactively authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 ($1,264,762); and approve retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, for continued funding of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program with the CDI, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 ($1,223,131); and adopt a Resolution retroactively authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, and accepting all liability arising out of the performance of the Grant Agreement ($1,223,131) | | |
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26-0934
| 32. | Authorize a waiver of the 960 hours per calendar year 2026 maximum hours limitation for the Extra-Help position(s) listed on Attachment A, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240 | | |
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26-0349
| 33. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Axis Forensic Toxicology, Inc. for evidentiary and clinical toxicology laboratory testing for the Sheriff’s Office, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $2,750,000; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Central Valley Toxicology, Inc. for evidentiary and clinical toxicology laboratory testing and expert testimony services for the District Attorney’s Office, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $450,000 | | |
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26-0577
| 34. | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the 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 Mark43 Inc. for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management System (RMS), California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and other ancillary support systems; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive Agreement with Mark43 Inc. for the license subscription and service Agreement with Mark43 Suite, effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2034, not to exceed eight consecutive years, total not to exceed $16,500,000 | | |
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26-0855
| 35. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment XIII to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Incorporated (CFMG) to provide CalAIM Justice-Involved pre-release services to adults detained at the Fresno County Jail, effective upon execution with no change to term, and increasing the maximum compensation by $6,104,438 to $400,479,492; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org 3111 in the amount of $1,797,018 for Amendment XIII with CFMG (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0873
| 36. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Cooperation and Shared Responsibility Revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to provide high school students with entry-level dispatch training, effective August 6, 2026, through June 30, 2027, total not to exceed $19,800 | | |
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26-0931
| 37. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Indemnification Agreement with Riverbend Sand and Gravel, LLC, as required by a condition of approval of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3390 | | |
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26-0977
| 38. | Approve petition for waiver of absences for Peter Herzog to allow him to retain his position on the Fresno County Zoo Authority Board | | |
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26-0847
| 39. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Troncore, LLC for information security assessment, penetration testing, and related cybersecurity consulting services, effective September 22, 2026 through September 21, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions, and a maximum total compensation of $900,000 | | |
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26-1008
| 40. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-355 with Fresno Community Development Financial Institution DBA Access Plus Capital (Access Plus) for the 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 notices section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $21,731, from $200,000 to $178,269; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-568 with Valley Center for the Blind (VCB), for provision of ARPA-SLFRF which will revise the expenditure plan, timeline section, grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by $6,303 from $50,000 to $43,697; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Third Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-531 with Fresno Metropolitan Ministry (FMM), for provision of ARPA-SLFRF which will revise the expenditure plan, grant funding section, and reduce the maximum compensation by | | |
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26-1033
| 41. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-225 with Riverdale Public Utility District (RPUD) 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 ($3,175,000) | | |
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26-0549
| 42. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to revenue Agreement No. 24-0469-039-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Program, to extend the term by one year from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and increase the maximum by $383,366 to a total of $1,467,633 | | |
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25-1404
| 43. | Adopt Resolution restating Lanterman-Petris-Short Act designated facilities to update facility addresses within the County of Fresno, authorize psychiatric evaluation and treatment of persons, and authorize the Local Behavioral Health Director to provide §5150 training and certification of licensed and unlicensed professional persons under the Act | | |
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26-0240
| 44. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Master Agreement No. 25-415 for the provision of Child Welfare Mental Health Services, to add court-ordered mental health services as an allowable service under the Agreement and revise Exhibit D effective upon execution, with no change to the term of August 19, 2025 through June 30, 2030, and increasing the maximum by $42,000 to a total of $131,645,462 | | |
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26-0273
| 45. | 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 City of Fresno Police Department (FPD) as the metro area falls under the jurisdiction of the FPD restricting services provided only by FPD; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Fresno for Crisis Intervention Team services in the Fresno metropolitan area, effective July 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $45,000; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive License Agreement for County-owned space located at Building 658, 1925 East Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726, for approximately 1200 square feet of office space, effective July 1, 2026, not | | |
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26-0355
| 46. | 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 due to the non-competitive/emergency nature of Master Agreements and inpatient psychiatric hospital referrals; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment No. 3 to Master Agreement No. 25-271, to add Aurora Charter Oak-Los Angeles, LLC to the Agreement effective July 1, 2026, with no change to the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, or compensation maximum of $140,000,000 | | |
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26-0455
| 47. | Adopt a Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues for Department of Behavioral Health Org 56305555, in the total amount of $1,267,060; and adopt a Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning Org 8872, in the total amount of $1,267,060 | | |
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26-0858
| 48. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease Agreement with Fresno-Air Ltd for approximately 38,921 square feet of office space located at 2719 N. Air Fresno Drive, Suite 107, Fresno, California 93727, for continued use by the Department of Behavioral Health, effective October 1, 2026, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, with base rent not to exceed $2,288,555 and operating costs not to exceed $696,805, for a total maximum of $2,985,359; 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 Agreement, 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 | | |
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26-0973
| 49. | Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to give 30 days’ written notice to Robert Berry Holdings, LLC, to terminate Lease Agreement No. A-26-228, effective November 5, 2026, pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement; and Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, subject to approval by County Counsel as to legal form, to execute any documents or certifications necessary to affect the termination of Lease Agreement No. A-26-228 | | |
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26-0839
| 50. | 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 as Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) is the only vendor that can provide maintenance and support for ArcGIS, the geographic relational data and mapping software used by the County, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into a retroactive Agreement with Esri for ArcGIS software licensing, maintenance, and support services; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Esri for ArcGIS software licensing, maintenance, and support services effective September 13, 2026, through September 12, 2029, total not to exceed $2,582,200; 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 ArcGIS, not to exceed $1 | | |
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26-0742
| 51. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 25-487 with the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, for Driving Under the Influence Treatment Court Staffing, extending the term by one year from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 and increasing the maximum by $352,799, to a total of $770,924 | | |
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26-0793
| 52. | Approve and retroactively authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Probation Department’s 2026-2027 Intensive Probation Supervision for High-Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders (Repeat DUI) Program ($345,000); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with OTS (Grant Number ID27011), with a digital signature, to provide Intensive Probation Supervision for Repeat DUI Offenders for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 ($345,000) | | |
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26-0850
| 53. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety, for the Child Passenger Safety Program, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, total not to exceed $187,000 | | |
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26-0142
| 54. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Comcate Software, Inc., for 311/Customer Relations Management software, training, support, and data integration, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $300,000 | | |
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26-0776
| 55. | Retroactively authorize Department of Public Works and Planning’s submittal of one 2027 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Application to California Department of Transportation for Jefferson Avenue Sidewalk Project ($1,519,120); and adopt a Resolution required by Fresno Council of Governments regarding County’s support of and commitment to project application submitted to 2027 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 | | |
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26-0778
| 56. | Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Section 11.24.070, to reflect various changes to the Ordinance Code as a result of recent traffic studies; and waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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26-0829
| 57. | Conduct second hearing and adopt proposed Ordinance amending Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 15, regulating building and construction within Fresno County; adopt proposed Statement of Local Findings; and waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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26-0856
| 58. | Adopt a Resolution authorizing Rescission of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract (ALCC) No. 6113 and Simultaneous Re-Entry into new ALCC No. 8354, and make findings required by Government Code Section 51257; and authorize Chairman to execute new Contract No. 8354 and allow for the recordation of the new Contract following signature by the Chairman | | |
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26-0871
| 59. | Adopt a Resolution authorizing Rescission of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract (ALCC) No. 2740 and Simultaneous Re-entry into new ALCC No. 8352, and make findings required by Government Code Section 51257; and authorize Chairman to execute new Contract No. 8352 and allow for recordation of new Contract following signature by Chairman | | |
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