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Meeting Body: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 9/24/2024 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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24-1038 1.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1039 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 20-46Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details Video Video
24-1044 3.Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Kristina Romans - Department of Social Services - 24 Years of ServicePresentation of Retirement Plaque to Kristina Romans - Department of Social Services - 24 Years of Service   Action details Video Video
24-1025 4.Adopt Resolutions recognizing Dr. Bob Nelson as Exceptional Parents Unlimited's Beacon of Hope recipient and recognizing the Isnardi Foundation as Exceptional Parents Unlimited's Hope Grows Here recipientAdopt Resolutions recognizing Dr. Bob Nelson as Exceptional Parents Unlimited's Beacon of Hope recipient and recognizing the Isnardi Foundation as Exceptional Parents Unlimited's Hope Grows Here recipientApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1015 5.Proposed Amendment to the Ordinance Code of Fresno County, Adding Chapter 15.90, “Vacant Structures and Buildings” to Title 15, "Building and Construction”Conduct first hearing to amend the Ordinance Code of Fresno County, Title 15, to add Chapter 15.90, “Vacant Structures and Buildings"; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for October 8, 2024; 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)continuedPass Action details Video Video
24-1016 6.Proposed Amendment to Ordinance Code of Fresno County, Adding Chapter 10.31, “Graffiti Abatement” to Title 10, “Public, Peace, Morals and Welfare”Conduct first hearing to amend the Ordinance Code of Fresno County, Title 10, to add Chapter 10.31, “Graffiti Abatement”; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for October 8, 2024; and 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)continuedPass Action details Video Video
24-1063 7.Discussion on Dunlap CemeteryDiscuss and provide direction regarding the Dunlap Cemetery Districtdirected staffPass Action details Video Video
24-0716 8.Letter of Intent Supporting Scenic Highway Designation for eastern segments of State Route 180 from Trimmer Springs Road to the Alta Main Canal (Post Mile 74.9 to 78.6)Authorize Chairman to sign and send a Letter of Intent to State of California Department of Transportation, supporting proposed Officially Designated Scenic Highway status of eastern segment of State Route 180 from Trimmer Springs Road to Alta Main Canal (Post Mile 74.9 to 78.6)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0815 9.Retroactive Approval of Office of Traffic Safety Safe Routes to School Action Plan GrantRetroactively approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning’s (“Director”) previous submittal of a grant application to California Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) for Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan for the County to conduct a school assessment study to evaluate the most critical transportation issues students face at ten selected schools located in or adjacent to unincorporated areas of Fresno County, which study will result in an Action Plan to improve safety for such students ($223,082); approve the draft form of Grant Agreement with OTS for Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan, including its Certifications and Assurances (“Grant Agreement”); authorize Director, as Authorizing Official for County under Grant Agreement, to approve and execute the final form of the Grant Agreement, including such changes to draft form of Grant Agreement that Director determines to be in best interest of the County, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel and as to accounting form by Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector; and authorize folApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0903 10.Adopt Resolution for FY 2024-25 Sustainable Transportation Planning GrantsAdopt and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution required by California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) stating County’s approval of and commitment to Western Fresno County Climate Adaptation Plan ($1,500,000), and for Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan ($400,000), conditionally awarded to Department of Public Works and Planning by Caltrans under the FY 2024-25 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program; and approve draft form of “Sample Agreement, Adaptation Grants (State), Restricted Grant Agreement” (“Adaptation Grants (State), Restricted Grant Agreement”) with Caltrans for County’s implementation of Western Fresno County Climate Adaptation Plan ($1,694,341); and approve draft form of the “Sample Agreement, Sustainable Communities Grants (State), Restricted Grant Agreement” (“Sustainable Communities Grants (State), Restricted Grant Agreement”) with Caltrans for County’s implementation of Safe Routes to School Action Plan ($451,824); and authorize Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning (“Director”) to approve and execute final form oApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0848 11.Initial Study No. 8337; Amendment Application No. 3852; Variance Application No. 4170; Site Plan Review Application No. 8299Consider and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for Amendment Application No. 3852 based on Initial Study No. 8337; and Find that the proposed rezone of the subject one-acre parcel from the existing AL-20 (Limited Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to an M-1 (c) (Light Manufacturing, Conditional) Zone District with limited industrial uses is consistent with the County’s General Plan and County-Adopted Roosevelt Community Plan; and Approve Variance Application No. 4170 to allow a five-foot side yard setback (15-foot required) to accommodate proposed development on the subject parcel with Conditions of Approval contained within the Staff Report to the Planning Commission; and Approve Site Plan Review No. 8299 for proposed development; and Adopt an Ordinance pertaining to Amendment Application No. 3852 thereby rezoning the subject one-acre site from the AL-20 (Limited Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District to an M-1 (c) (Light Manufacturing, Conditional) Zone District; and DApproved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
24-1040 12.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and CommentsBoard of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)   Action details Video Video
24-1041 13.Board AppointmentsReceive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1042 14.Public PresentationsPublic 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 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic   Action details Video Video
24-0962 15.Closed SessionConference 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   Action details None
24-1029 16.Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) -County of Fresno v. Fred Adams, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 21CECG01166Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. Fred Adams, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 21CECG01166   Action details None
24-1030 17.Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - Farshad Oreizi v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 18CECG00823Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - Farshad Oreizi v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 18CECG00823   Action details None
24-1075 18.Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)   Action details None
24-1076 19.Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)Conference with legal counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)   Action details None
24-1043 20.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes for September 10, 2024, and approve minutes for September 16, 2024, Budget HearingConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1097 20.1Rescind Appointment to Civil Service CommissonRescind the appointment of Chad Stokes to the Civil Service Commission due to ineligibilityConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1012 21.Approve Certificate of Recognition honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Selma Rotary ClubApprove Certificate of Recognition honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Selma Rotary ClubConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1084 21.1Adopt Resolution recognizing the Alluvial Avenue undercrossing at Highway 41 as the "Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Memorial Bridge"Adopt Resolution recognizing the Alluvial Avenue undercrossing at Highway 41 as the "Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Memorial Bridge"Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0937 22.Approve Resolution to Establish Tax Rates and Levy Taxes for the FY 2024-25Adopt 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 2024-25Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0905 23.District Attorney Waiver of Extra-Help Maximum Hour LimitationAuthorize a waiver of the 960 hours per calendar year 2024 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 4240Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0933 24.Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program Grant AgreementRetroactively approve and authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for continuation of the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program for FY 2024-25 ($813,432); and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Grant Agreement (Grant Number DI25024), with an electronic signature, for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 ($665,900)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0927 25.Incarcerated Person’s Welfare Trust Fund Annual ReportAccept annual report of expenditures from the Incarcerated Person’s Welfare Trust Fund for FY 2023-24Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1023 26.Amendment XI to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, IncorporatedApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment XI to Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Incorporated (CFMG) for Jail medical and behavioral health care services for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office detention facilities, extending the term by two months and three days, commencing on October 1, 2024, to December 3, 2024, and increasing the maximum by $6,650,001, to a total of $190,196,899Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0948 27.Continuation of the Winter Storms Local Emergency Status in Fresno CountyAdopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the Winter Storms and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to recover from this eventConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0949 28.Continuation of the existence of a Local Emergency - February 2023 Winter StormsAdopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the February 2023 Winter Storms and request that the Governor provide resources and support to mitigate and recover from the eventConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0950 29.Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno CountyAdopt 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 hazardConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1011 30.FY 2024-25 Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno CountyUnder 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 Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County (EDC) as EDC is the only vendor suited, equipped, and authorized to promote and market the resources and economy of Fresno County; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with EDC to promote and market the resources and economy of Fresno County, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 ($100,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0969 31.Master County to County Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) AgreementApprove and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to execute Master County to County Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Agreement in the same form upon execution by another county for STRTP placement and specialty mental health services (SMHS) effective upon execution through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $15,000,000; Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to add Counties through their Mental Health Plans (MHP) and to remove Counties through their MHPs from the Master Agreement upon execution of the Master Agreement by other Counties; and Waive the policy in the County Purchasing Manual that allows only the Board of Supervisors to approve agreements with other governmental entities and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, through the Purchasing Agent, to sign single case Letters of Agreement (LOA) and Admission Agreements (Exhibit C to the Master Agreement) with other county Mental Health Plans (MHP) to meet legaConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0869 32.Amendment No. 2 to Heritage Centre Lease AgreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement No. 22-059 with Heritage Centre, LLC, to revise the scope of work for additional tenant improvements, effective upon execution with no change to the term of March 1, 2022 through February 29, 2032, and increasing the maximum compensation by $4,500,000 for a total of $49,271,212Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0968 33.Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for a service management system, effective October 1, 2024, not to exceed four consecutive years, which includes a two-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $2,892,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0989 34.Agreement with Secure-Centric, Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Secure-Centric, Inc. for ProofPoint software products and services, effective October 1, 2024, for a three-year term, total not to exceed $965,913Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0485 35.Agreement with the Superior Court of California for Pretrial Program ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute the retroactive Memorandum of Understanding with the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno (Court), to expand the Probation Department’s Pretrial Services Program effective July 1, 2024 for a standard term of three years with two optional one-year extensions, total possible revenue to the County not to exceed $8,935,925; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or designee, to accept any additional funding allocation from the CourtConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0893 37.Data Use Agreement with California Department of Public HealthApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute the Substitution of Data Use Agreement with Michigan Public Health Institute, to allow for the substitution of County’s current Data Use Agreement with Michigan Public Health Institute for the participation in the National Fatality Review Case Reporting System with California Department of Public Health’s Data Use Agreement; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Data Use Agreement with California Department of Public Health, to participate in the National Fatality Review Case Reporting System, effective upon execution until terminated by either party ($0)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0913 38.Retroactive Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public HealthApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement and related certifications with the California Department of Public Health for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Surveillance Program, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 ($479,950); and Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health to execute the Contractor’s Release Form for submission with the final invoiceConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0799 39.NDA with PG&EApprove and authorize Chairman to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for sharing of gas and electric facility maps, effective upon execution, not to exceed three consecutive years pursuant to and in accordance with requirements set forth in this Non-Disclosure Agreement ($0)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0873 40.Amendment I to Agreement with Carahsoft TechnologiesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 23-673 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, for OpenGov, Inc.’s Cartegraph Cloud-Based Enterprise Asset Management Platform, through the NASPO Cooperative Agreement, effective upon execution, with no change to the potential five-year term, which includes a two-year base period and three optional one-year extensions, and a change to the maximum compensation payable under the Agreement of $1,626,437Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0046 41.Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Toro Energy of CaliforniaPass and authorize Chairman to execute a Resolution of Intention to grant a franchise, up to 25 years, on a non-exclusive basis (“non-exclusive franchise”), by ordinance, to Toro Energy of California AA, LLC, (also referred to as Toro Energy), upon annual payment of a franchise fee to County, to construct, maintain and use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting derived gas from Toro Energy’s landfill-gas-to-energy project (“LFGTE project”) at County’s American Avenue Disposal Site (“AADS”) for any and all purposes, as allowed by a County-approved conditional use permit and/or road permit condition, from LFGTE project at AADS at 18950 W. American Avenue, Kerman, in, along, across, upon, and under following public streets and highways within unincorporated area of Fresno County: from County’s AADS, eastward on W. American Avenue for approximately 4 miles, and then southward on S. Madera Avenue for approximately 4 miles, to a PG&E connection location approximately a half of a mile north of W. Manning Avenue, just east of S. Madera Avenue/SR 145, Kerman; and set October 22, 2024, at 9:Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0813 42.Award Contract 24-S-04 Reedley Radio Tower and Equipment ShelterAdopt plans and specifications for Contract 24-S-04 Reedley Radio Tower and Equipment Shelter and award to the lowest bidder Katch Environmental, Inc. dba Katch General, 929 L St., Fresno, CA, 93721, in the total amount of $2,326,683Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0839 43.Agreement with F-N-F Roll-Off Service, Inc.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with F-N-F Roll-Off Service, Inc. for roll off bin rental services including delivery, pick up, and disposal of surplus green waste and general refuse generated by the Department of Public Works and Planning - Parks & Grounds, effective September 24, 2024 not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $525,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0914 44.License Agreement with Fresno County Disc GolfApprove and authorize Chairman to execute a License Agreement with Fresno County Disc Golf (FCDG), for construction, installation, and maintenance of an 18-hole disc golf course at Lost Lake Park and provide maintenance to two (2) previously installed courses at Kearney Park, effective upon execution, not to exceed five (5) consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two (2) optional one-year renewals; and authorize Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning or designee to sign written approval to extend agreement on behalf of CountyConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0972 45.Amendment II to Agreement No. 19-451-1 with Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno for Supervised Visitation ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement with Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno, Inc. for Supervised Visitation Services, extending the term by six months, which includes a three-month base term and three optional one-month extensions, from October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, and increasing the maximum by $269,911 to a total of $5,714,047Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0978 46.CFET MOU with Foundation for California Community CollegesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a memorandum of understanding with Foundation for California Community Colleges, for collaboration related to services for the CalFresh Employment and Training program, not to exceed three consecutive years, including a one-year base contract with two optional one-year extensionsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None