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26-0087
| 1. | Approve Agenda | approved agenda | Pass |
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26-0088
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 26-57
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25-1500
| 3. | Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Calvin Wold - Probation Department - 28 Years of Service | Presented Retirement Plaque | |
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25-1296
| 4. | Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Josephine Arias - Department of Behavioral Health - 38 Years of Service | Deleted | |
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26-0081
| 5. | Proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in the County of Fresno | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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25-1478
| 6. | Adopt Resolution recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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26-0053
| 7. | Proclaim February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Fresno County | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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26-0071
| 8. | Consider and take action on request for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity in regard to application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 21 (off-sale general) filed by Saif 1, Inc. to be used at 21007 S. Fowler, Ave, Laton, CA 93242 | Approved request for determination | Pass |
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25-1495
| 9. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Housing and Homelessness Division Manager and one Program Technician I/II - confidential to the Office of Housing and Homelessness Org 5428, and transferring five Staff Analyst I/II/III positions and one Senior Staff Analyst position from Department of Social Services Org 5610 to the Office of Housing and Homelessness Org 5428, effective February 16, 2026, as reflected in Appendix “C”; adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Office of Housing and Homelessness Org 5428 in the amount of $5,251,402 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 the County Administrative Office Org 0120 appropriations in the amount of $76,546 and estimated revenues in the amount of $44,417 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Social Services Org 5610 in the amount of $4,846,051 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Collaborative Applican | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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26-0103
| 10. | Discuss the potential implementation of a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in the unincorporated areas of the County and provide direction to staff regarding preparation of an ordinance, public outreach, and any required actions to place the measure before voters in November 2026, if applicable | directed staff | Pass |
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25-1440
| 11. | Adopt Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan for 15 School Sites, which was funded by a grant from California Office of Traffic Safety | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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25-1469
| 12. | Approve Amendment to Text Application No. 390 and adopt Ordinance modifying text of Fresno County Zoning Ordinance to correct omissions, typographical errors and unintended ambiguities following approval of 2024 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update; and determine that Recommended Action 1 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Fresno County Clerk’s Office; 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 California Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1) | directed staff | Pass |
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26-0089
| 13. | 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) | Received | |
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26-0090
| 14. | Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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26-0091
| 15. | 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 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic | Received | |
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26-0116
| 16. | 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 | held | |
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26-0042
| 17. | 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 | held | |
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26-0058
| 18. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | held | |
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26-0059
| 19. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | held | |
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26-0073
| 20. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Brenda Jewell Manter v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 24CECG00053 | Deleted | |
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26-0074
| 21. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jeremy Cargill v. County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:25-cv-00415-KES-BAM | held | |
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26-0101
| 22. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - CMG Construction Management Group, Inc. v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 22CECG00271
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26-0102
| 23. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Hall v. County of Fresno, United States District Court Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:11-cv-02047-JLT-BAM | held | |
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26-0107
| 24. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - True North Detox, LLC d.b.a. First Steps Recovery v. County of Fresno, United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:25-cv-01281-JLT-EPG | held | |
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26-0108
| 25. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. True North Detox, LLC, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG04575 | held | |
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26-0092
| 26. | Approve minutes for January 27, 2026 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0105
| 27. | Retroactively approve community outreach expenditure of $2,790 to support the Calwa community cleanup event held on October 18, 2025, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0082
| 28. | Adjourn in Memory of Bee Payne, Board Member of the African-American Farmers of California | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0083
| 29. | Proclaim February 15-21, 2026, as CalEITC Awareness Week in Fresno County | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0113
| 30. | Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to support the Gospel & R&B in the Park community event hosted by Oppurtunity Bridges for the Future, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0035
| 31. | Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to distribute $10,791.79 in State Highway Rental Property revenues received for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in accordance with Streets and Highways Code section 104.10 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1461
| 32. | Adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for the Board of Supervisors, Org 0110 in the amount of $19,605 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-0783
| 33. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. for Crisis Residential Treatment services, effective March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, which includes a two-year and four-month base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $14,734,783; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute License Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. for use of the County’s Crisis Residential Unit, 496 S. Barton, Fresno CA 93702, effective March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, which includes a two-year and four-month base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1473
| 34. | Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health’s previously sent 30-day written notice to Adele James Consulting Inc., terminating Agreement No. 22-265, pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement, effective February 10, 2026 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1480
| 35. | Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health’s previously sent 30-day written notice to National Latino Behavioral Health Association, terminating Agreement No. 22-261, pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement, effective February 10, 2026 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0017
| 36. | Adopt Resolution authorizing the County to submit a joint grant application with RHCB Development LP (RHCB) and UP Holdings California, LLC (UPholdings) to HCD for participation in the Homekey+ Program, total not to exceed $31,650,000; Approve and Authorize the Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution as required by HCD; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated grant applications and all grant documents | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0055
| 37. | Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0099
| 37.1 | Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 10, represented by the Fresno County District Attorney Investigators Association, effective February 16, 2026; and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “B” | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1484
| 38. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Assignment of Rights and Delegation of Duties under Agreement No. A-23-552 with eCivis, Inc. to Euna Solutions, Inc., effective January 1, 2025, with no change to the potential five-year term of October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2028, or the maximum compensation of $600,000 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1490
| 39. | Ratify the County Administrative Officer’s approval of the Library’s celebration of events described in Attachments A and B, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 81; and approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months described in Attachments A through N, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the Board, in accordance with Administrative Policy No. 81 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0028
| 40. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Wheaton Van Lines, Inc., through a cooperative agreement with Omnia Partners, for moving, relocation services and related transfer services of Library contents associated with multiple Library branch improvement projects, effective January 27, 2026, up to a five-year term through December 31, 2030, total not to exceed $5,000,000; and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Library Fund 0107, Subclass 10000, Org 7530 Library Capital Improvements in the amount of $1,000,000 using reserves of Fresno County Library-Measure B, Fund 0107 for moving, relocation, and transfer services related to multiple Library branch improvement projects (4/5 vote) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-0774
| 41. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the City of Fresno for the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant Program, effective October 1, 2025, not to exceed two consecutive years, total not to exceed $217,569 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1266
| 42. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Agreement No. A-24-085 with the California Health and Human Services, Office of Youth and Community Restoration for the Less Restrictive Programs Grant (Grant No. 2023-349-OYCR), to extend the term from January 1, 2028, to July 31, 2028, with no change to the compensation maximum ($2,000,000) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1336
| 43. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Focus Forward for community-based least restrictive placement programming for youth in the Secured Youth Treatment Facility at the Juvenile Justice Campus, effective upon execution, which includes an approximately two-year base contract and an optional six-month extension, total not to exceed $1,812,503; and Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or their designee, to make changes to expense category subtotals set forth in the Agreement budget, provided such changes do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum compensation payable to Contractor, and provided such changes do not increase the Agreement maximum compensation | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1381
| 44. | Approve and Authorize the Department of Public Health to submit an application for a Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ($5,000,000) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1400
| 45. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive Revenue Grant Agreement with the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, Tobacco Grant Program, for the period beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 ($1,998,231) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1411
| 46. | Authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and 960 hours per calendar year maximum hours limitation for one (1) Extra-Help Public Health Physician in the Department of Public Health, Org 5620, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1462
| 47. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public Health for core sexually transmitted disease prevention program management, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031 ($3,521,290); and approve and authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to execute the State Contractor’s Release for the final invoice | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0003
| 48. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regents of the University of California for the animal shelter assistance grant effective upon execution through December 31, 2026 ($0) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1315
| 49. | Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-S-01 Central Library Ceiling and Lighting Upgrades, California State Library Building Forward Grant Agreement No. A-24-026/BF-23-015, and award to lowest bidder, Better Enterprises, Inc., 1148 N Cypress Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727-6871, in total amount of $4,660,300; and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-S-01, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of $245,515, or approximately 5.27% of total compensation payable under Contract 25-S-01 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1320
| 50. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi, Org 9247 in amount of $197,000 for increased operational costs (4/5 vote) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1434
| 51. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning Capital Projects Org 43601150 in amount of $7,439,300 for on-going construction of Brix-Mercer basement project (4/5 vote) | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1476
| 52. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Joint Water Management Exchange Agreement between County and Arvin-Edison Water Storage District for management of County’s Central Valley Project water, effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2041 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1504
| 53. | Adopt Resolution authorizing reservation of loan funding originating from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program, Cycle One, Year Three funds, for the new construction of the 64-unit Cherry Crossing II affordable multifamily housing development project in Sanger, CA ($2,670,353); and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his designee, to act on behalf of the County in connection with the PLHA Award and any additional PLHA allocations, and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all administrative documents required to participate in the PLHA program or be awarded the PLHA awards, and any amendments or corrections to such documents | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0100
| 54. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Notice of Termination for Revenue Agreement No. 22-166, between County of Fresno and Toro Energy of California AA, LLC, pursuant to Section 3.1.3 of Revenue Agreement for failure to timely satisfy conditions precedent to execute Ground Lease | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0032
| 55. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Oppurtunity Bridges for the Future, a 501(c)(3) non-profit California Corporation, granting exclusive use of Kearney Park for one-day community events, in partnership with Saint Rest Baptist Church and Community Partners, effective February 10, 2026, which includes a three-year base term and two automatic one-year extensions, for a total five-year term through February 9, 2031 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0097
| 55.1 | Make a finding that it is in best interest of County to suspend competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Professional Asbestos Removal Corporation, d.b.a. PARC Environmental, is the only vendor that meets requirements of asbestos and lead paint abatement, hazardous waste disposal, homelessness encampment cleanup, abatement services, and emergency response services; approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Professional Asbestos Removal Corporation, d.b.a. PARC Environmental, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $4,675,000 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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25-1428
| 56. | 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 Sole Source Acquisition 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 CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies, LLC as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies, LLC for the one-time setup costs for Electronic Return Mail Notification services on behalf of the County, effective March 1, 2026, with ongoing costs to be absorbed by the CalSAWS Consortium County Share of Cost, total cost not to exceed $7,500 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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26-0093
| 57. | 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 Sole Source Acquisition 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 CalSAWS Consortium and Deloitte Consulting, LLP, as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Deloitte Consulting, LLP for the purchase of Purpose-Built, Curated Data Set (PBDS) Maintenance and Enhancements (M&E) support, effective November 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, total not to exceed $119,476 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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