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25-1386
| 1. | Approve Agenda | | |
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25-1388
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 31-91 | | |
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25-1361
| 3. | Adopt Resolution Recognizing Neng Chu Vang, son of General Vang Pao, for his service and contributions to the Hmong community in the County of Fresno | | |
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25-1349
| 4. | Adopt Resolution recognizing the Department of Human Resources for receiving the 2025 National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators, Art Caple President's Award | | |
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25-1377
| 5. | Adopt Resolution recognizing November as Family Caregivers Month in the County of Fresno | | |
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25-1360
| 6. | Conduct first hearing to add Chapter 10.80, “Prevention of Contribution to Over Concentration of Sex Offenders in Single Family Dwellings Utilized as Documented Transitional Living Facilities” to Title 10 of the Ordinance Code of Fresno County; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety, and set the second hearing for January 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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25-1334
| 7. | Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 10 Public, Peace, Morals and Welfare, by adding Chapter 10.72, Regulating and Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom in Certain Forms and to Minors in Unincorporated areas of Fresno County to a Person Under 21 Years of Age, to be effective 30 days from approval; and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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25-1399
| 8. | Confirm appointment of Dr. Trinidad Solis to the position of County Health Officer pursuant to Fresno County Charter Section 16, effective December 9, 2025 | | |
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25-1406
| 9. | Receive verbal update from the General Manager of Fresno County Rural Transit Agency | | |
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25-1393
| 10. | Receive presentation from staff regarding Measure C renewal and potential citizen-led initiatives; and provide direction to staff as necessary | | |
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25-1287
| 11. | Consider and take action on request for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity in regard to application for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) filed by Davinder Kaur, to be used at 4706 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726 | | |
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25-0622
| 11.1 | Conduct a public hearing in accordance with California Government Code, section 4217.12 for your Board to determine that the terms of the Master Fuel Cell Power Purchase Agreement (in Recommended Action No. 4), and each System Order Agreement with Bloom Development, Inc. (in Recommended Action No. 5), are in the best interests of the County, and to find that the anticipated costs to the County for electrical energy or conservation services to be provided by the solid oxide fuel cell systems under each of the proposed System Orders, respectively, will be less than the County’s anticipated marginal costs for the purchase of such energy and conservation services in the absence of each proposed System Order, respectively; Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution making the determinations and findings as described in Recommended Action No. 1 (California Government Code, section 4217.12); 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 s | | |
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25-1188
| 12. | Consider and approve petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 8262 filed by Craig and Michelle Sorensen, to remove a 2.02-acre portion of a 30.03-acre parcel from Williamson Act contract to allow creation of a 2.02-acre homesite exception parcel for residential use; and if your Board is able to make all five required findings listed under Government Code, Section 51282(b), take following actions: a) adopt Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study No. 8660; and b) adopt and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution authorizing partial cancellation of ALCC No. 8262; and c) authorize Chairman to execute Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and approve recording of Certificate of Cancellation when all conditions and contingencies included in Certificate of Tentative Cancellation have been satisfied (subject parcel is located along E. American Avenue approximately one-half mile south of nearest boundary of City of Sanger, (APN 332-071-61) (Sup. Dist. 4)) | | |
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25-1370
| 13. | Consider and approve petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract (ALCC) No. 2809 filed by Orlando Ramirez on behalf of Colin Kawano (Applicant), to remove a 1.27-acre portion of a 39.38-acre parcel from Williamson Act Contract to allow 1.27-acres to be created as a separate parcel for residential use; and after making all five required findings listed under Government Code, Section 51282(b), take the following actions: a. adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution authorizing partial cancellation of ALCC No. 2809; and b. authorize Chairman to execute Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and approve recording Certificate of Cancellation when all contingencies and conditions included in Certificate of Tentative Cancellation have been satisfied (subject parcel is located approximately 0.25 miles east of intersection of South DeWolf Avenue and East Caruthers Avenue, along East Caruthers Avenue, approximately one mile southwest of the City of Selma (APN: 385-102-33S) (8420 E. Caruthers Avenue) (Sup. Dist. 4)) | | |
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25-1371
| 14. | Adopt Fourth Amendment to extend the Interim Urgency Ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 25123(d) and 25131 authorizing occupation of temporary housing (including recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and tiny houses) by individuals displaced as a result of Creek Fire disaster from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026 (4/5 vote) | | |
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25-1356
| 15. | Receive and discuss the Fresno County Mod C Quarterly Governing Body Report and updates for the period of June 14, 2024, to September 13, 2025 | | |
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25-1389
| 16. | 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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25-1390
| 17. | Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | | |
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25-1391
| 18. | 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 | | |
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25-1207
| 19. | 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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25-1335
| 20. | Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, section 54956.8; Properties associated: 2325 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (APN 466-113-08); County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: James H. Huelskamp and Jennifer L. Huelskamp, Trustees of the James H. and Jennifer L. Huelskamp Family Trust dated January 7, 2003: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including price | | |
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25-1368
| 21. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | | |
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25-1369
| 22. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | | |
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25-1413
| 23. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - Claim for Damages filed by Jennifer Ortega on November 13, 2025 | | |
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25-1343
| 24. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Terralee Perez, et al. v. James Rossetti, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01150 | | |
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25-1379
| 25. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Ashley Padeiro v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 25CECG04406 | | |
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25-1395
| 26. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Ardaiz, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03245 | | |
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25-1396
| 27. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Gattie, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04146 | | |
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25-1397
| 28. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Raley v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01426 | | |
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25-1403
| 29. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Grayson v. County of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01628 | | |
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25-1410
| 30. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Eric Major v. Thomas Sire, et al., Eastern District of California Case No. 1:23-cv-01683
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25-1392
| 31. | Approve minutes for November 18, 2025 | | |
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25-1312
| 32. | Approve amendment to Community Outreach Expenditure in the amount of $2,500 for the California 9/11 Memorial to instead reassign the previously approved expenditure to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California ($2,500), per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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25-1422
| 32.1 | Adjourn in Memory of Parlier Police Officer Jesus Dario Corona who was killed in an automobile accident on his way to work on November 30, 2025. Officer Corona served as a patrol officer and the Parlier HIgh School Resource Officer | | |
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25-1362
| 33. | Approve Certificates of Recognition for Vang National Unity, Inc., Xiong of Fresno County, Vue of Fresno County, Thao of Fresno County, Hmong Lauj of Fresno County, and the Yang United of Central California
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25-1378
| 34. | Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,000 to support the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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25-1118
| 35. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Meeder Public Funds, Inc. for investment advisory and reporting services, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $420,000 | | |
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25-1189
| 36. | Delegate investment authority to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector for the 2026 calendar year; and approve the “County of Fresno Treasury Investment Pool Investment Policy” | | |
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25-1065
| 37. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the retroactive Electronic Suspected Child Abuse Report System (ESCARS) Memorandum of Understanding and Operational Agreement (MOU and OA) between the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Social Services, along with fourteen independent law enforcement agencies for the period December 14, 2024, to December 13, 2029; 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 District Attorney or designee to add other law enforcement agencies during the term of the ESCARS MOU and OA, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel ($0) | | |
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25-1322
| 38. | Retroactively approve and authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 ($577,105); Approve retroactive Grant Award Agreement for continued funding of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program with CDI, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 ($446,658); Adopt 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; Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $41,658 in the District Attorney’s Special Revenue Fund 0060, CDI Automobile Fraud Program, Org 1104 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $41,658 in the District Attorney-Grants Org 2862 (4/5 vote) | | |
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25-0714
| 39. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Retroactive Lease Agreement with the City of Fresno to provide horse boarding services, effective October 1, 2025, not to exceed five years, total not to exceed $100,000 | | |
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25-0823
| 40. | Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s previous submittal of a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Equipment and Training Program effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ($797,235); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Grant Agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ($797,235); adopt Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of the County of Fresno for participation in the 2025 JAG Equipment and Training Program administered by the BSCC, including any amendments thereof, with the understanding that grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this Board; adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of $500,000 (4/5 vote); a | | |
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25-1058
| 41. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) to provide employment information to the Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of obtaining current employment data for felony victims, suspects, missing persons, potential witnesses, or persons for whom a felony arrest warrant has been issued from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 in the amount of $1,934 | | |
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25-1195
| 42. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Purchasing Agreement No. P-23-007 with Almared Inc. dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems/A-1 Auto Electric for the maintenance and repair of Sheriff’s vehicles converting to a Board agreement, with no change to the term of the Purchasing Agreement, increasing the maximum compensation by $300,000, to $500,000 | | |
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25-1214
| 43. | Approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator to submit an Application for Financial Aid in the amount of $1,913,458 to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways for the FY 2026-27 Boating Safety and Enforcement Aid Program in Fresno County; and approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee to execute the Proposed Program Costs form 801.1 and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, or his designee to execute the Certification of estimated prior year boat tax revenues | | |
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25-1270
| 44. | Approve and authorize the Fresno County Administrative Office to submit the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) which, if awarded, would provide reimbursement up to 50% of the purchase price of bulletproof vests for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office and the Probation Department, effective from April 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027 ($296,865) | | |
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25-1300
| 45. | Conduct second hearing to amend Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsection 2609 - Contract Service Fees of Section 2600 - Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator to ensure full cost recovery for services provided by the Sheriff’s Office; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt proposed Ordinance | | |
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25-1412
| 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 to obtain the services of legal counsel to assist the County, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach, LLP; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach, LLP to act as legal counsel in connection with employment litigation matters, effective December 9, 2025 through the pendency of all actions upon which they are engaged by the County Counsel, total not to exceed $500,000 | | |
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25-1398
| 47. | Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the provision of Administrative Policy No. 27 that requires grant applications to be reviewed and approved by the Board before submitting to the funding agency, or submitted contingent on Board approval, due to the funding agency requiring Board approval before submitting the final application, making a retroactive approval unattainable; Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute and submit an application in response to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care Program Competition for a Regional Street Outreach Program totaling up to $1,000,000; and Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute required grant-related documents, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel and as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector | | |
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25-1358
| 48. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Blue Cross of California dba Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Transitional Rent and Housing Deposit Community Support services effective January 1, 2026 for a one-year initial term, with automatic one-year renewals unless terminated by either party; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser) for CalAIM Transitional Rent and Housing Deposit Community Support services effective January 1, 2026 for a one-year initial-term, with automatic one-year renewals unless terminated by either party; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) for CalAIM Transitional Rent and Housing Deposit Community Support services effective January 1, 2026 for a one-year initial-term, with automatic one-year renewals unless terminated by either party; and approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer and the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to | | |
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25-0558
| 49. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-23-296 with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. to revise the Scope of Work and Budget of the Agreement to transition the Diversion Pilot Program to a permanent Diversion Program, with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, and increasing the maximum compensation by $309,350, to a total of $27,601,753 | | |
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25-0487
| 50. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of State Hospitals and the California Mental Health Services Authority for the purchase of state psychiatric hospital beds on behalf of the County, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 ($4,700,000); adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations for the Department of Behavioral Health Org 5245 in the amount of $1,700,000 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenue for Department of Behavioral Health Org 5630, in the amount of $1,700,000 (4/5 vote) | | |
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25-1194
| 51. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for External Quality Review Audit and Performance Improvement Projects Support Program, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, total not to exceed $41,300; and approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health Director, or designee, to be the signatory and act as the Fresno County representative on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated California Mental Health Services Authority External Quality Review Audit and Performance Improvement Projects Support related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation | | |
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25-1213
| 52. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Master Agreement No. 25-415 for the provision of Child Welfare Mental Health Services, to extend the ramp-up/start-up period from August 19, 2025, through January 19, 2026, for Contractor Victor Community Support Services, with no change to the term of August 19 through June 30, 2028, or maximum compensation of $131,603,462 | | |
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25-1271
| 53. | 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 nature of student internship at the Department; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Claremont Graduate University to provide students with supervised non-clinical and field experience through County programs, effective upon execution through June 30, 2030, which includes a seven month and two-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0) | | |
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25-1346
| 54. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Program Funding Agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., the contractor for the California Department of Health Care Services, for the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 Launch Ready grant funding, total not to exceed $47,000,000 | | |
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25-1319
| 55. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-267 with RH Community Builders LP, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, and increasing the maximum compensation by $573,091 to a total of $6,966,277 | | |
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25-1385
| 56. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No. 24-465 with Jeff Jue and Velvet Jue, as trustees of the Jeff & Velvet Jue Family Trust, dated August 10, 2011, necessary to add improvements to approximately 21,440 square feet of retail space located at 6074 N. First Street in Fresno, CA 93710, for the intended use as a County public library, effective upon execution with no change to the term of August 20, 2024 through August 19, 2034 and increasing the maximum rent by $500,000 plus interest under Additional Rent | | |
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25-0434
| 57. | Adopt a Resolution restating the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Nonstandardized Governmental Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan Adoption Agreement to restate the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan | | |
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25-1275
| 58. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Northwest Capital Management, Inc., to provide consulting services to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, effective January 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, total not to exceed $285,000 | | |
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25-1324
| 59. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-669 with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Group Insurance Application (CA) for Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance | | |
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25-1332
| 60. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Participation Agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA), for the purpose of participating in the SJVIA health insurance (Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser), pharmacy program (Anthem/CarelonRx), dental insurance (Delta Dental) and vision insurance (Vision Service Plan) for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Kaiser Permanente for group medical services for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for retirees; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with MyWorkplace, Inc. for Medicare retiree eligibility and accounting services, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc. for retiree billing and accounting services, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with RetireeFirst for the purpose of providing management and administrat | | |
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25-1347
| 61. | 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, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with Manning Kass, LLP as they possess the specialized expertise and availability to defend the County in high-profile general liability litigated claims; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Manning Kass, LLP to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services, effective December 9, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $7,500,000 | | |
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25-1348
| 62. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 23-660 with Porter Scott, APC to provide for an increase in hourly billing rates for legal services with no change to the contract maximum of $7,500,000, effective December 9, 2025, and extending the term to December 11, 2028 | | |
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25-1350
| 63. | Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages | | |
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25-1366
| 64. | Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 19 - Professional Employees, represented by Professional Association of Employees, effective December 8, 2025 | | |
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25-1382
| 65. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adjusting the salary ranges of the Sheriff’s Captain and Assistant Sheriff classifications, as reflected on Appendix “A” | | |
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25-1157
| 66. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. A-24-513 with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for ServiceNow software, effective December 9, 2025, with no change to the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028, increasing the maximum compensation by $517,005 to a total of $3,409,005; 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 the ServiceNow software, not to exceed $93,477 during the term of the Agreement and no increase to the maximum compensation | | |
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25-1359
| 67. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. A-25-072 with Peraton State & Local, Inc. to memorialize transition services to the County’s new Property Management System, effective September 15, 2025, with no change to the term or maximum compensation | | |
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25-0637
| 68. | 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 Think Hopeful, Inc. provides wellness services uniquely tailored to Probation staff, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Think Hopeful, Inc.; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Think Hopeful, Inc. for wellness services for Probation Department staff, effective January 26, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $373,026 | | |
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25-1317
| 69. | Conduct second hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending the County of Fresno Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsection 1815 - Daily Rate of Section 1800 - Probation, and waive the reading of the proposed Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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25-0865
| 70. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement Funding Application with California Department of Public Health, for the California Home Visiting Program - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting and California Home Visiting Program - State General Fund - Evidence-Based Home Visiting programs, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 ($3,889,410) | | |
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25-0896
| 71. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with California Department of Public Health for the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Black Infant Health, and Perinatal Equity Initiative programs, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 ($5,626,016) | | |
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25-0901
| 72. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to approve the retroactive submission of the FY 2025-26 California Department of Health Care Services allocation plan for child health services under the Health Care Program and Children in Foster Care and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification Statements as required by the California Department of Health Care Services, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 ($2,604,503) | | |
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25-1104
| 73. | Approve and authorize the Department of Public Health to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months as described in Attachments A through E, per Administrative Policy No. 81 | | |
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25-1179
| 74. | Accept termination letter from Pistoresi Ambulance Services, Inc. for dispatch services revenue Agreement 23-328, effective November 15, 2025; Retroactively authorize the Department of Public Health Director’s submission of a written notice to K.W.P.H, dba American Ambulance to terminate Agreement 23-329 for dispatch services for Pistoresi Ambulance Services, Inc., pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement, effective November 15, 2025; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with KWPH Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for dispatching of their ambulances in Madera County through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective November 15, 2025 through December 31, 2027 ($165,967) | | |
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25-1263
| 75. | Retroactively approve and ratify the previous execution by the Department of Public Health of the revenue agreement with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for FY 2025-26 Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program funding, effective July 1, 2025 through October 30, 2026 ($28,783) | | |
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25-0297
| 76. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Memorandum of Agreement with North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency for management, operation and maintenance of Elkhorn Recharge Facility for groundwater recharge, effective upon execution, until terminated with written notice by either party ($0) | | |
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25-0518
| 77. | Make a finding, in accordance with Public Contract Code section 3400, Article 4 Preference for Materials, in order to match other products in use at Fresno County Main Detention Facility, specific components for lighting and built-in furniture may be designated by specific brand or trade name for project; adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-S-06 Main Jail Accessibility Upgrades; award to lowest bidder Katch Environmental, Inc. dba Katch General, in total amount of $4,111,005; and authorize Director to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-S-06, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of $350,000 or approximately 8.5% of total compensation payable under Contract 25-S-06 | | |
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25-1072
| 78. | Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-06-C Mt. Whitney Avenue Road Reconstruction and Shoulder Improvements, Federal Project No. CPFL-5942(314) and award to lowest bidder Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc., 11339 S. Peach Avenue, Fresno CA 93725, for base bid and Additive Bid in total amount of $5,062,274.60; and authorize Director to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-06-C Mt. Whitney Avenue Road Reconstruction and Shoulder Improvements, 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 $506,227 or approximately 10% of total compensation payable under Contract 25-06-C | | |
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25-1084
| 79. | Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Cross Connection Control Ordinance, amending the title of Chapter 14.10 of the Fresno County Code, amending Sections 14.10.020 and 14.10.080, including amending the title of 14.10.080, and adding Sections 14.10.081 through 14.10.087 thereof, relating to cross-connection protection requirements, water service termination for cross-connection hazard, cross-connection violation declared a public nuisance, enforcement and administrative citations, appeal of administrative citations and remedies; and waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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25-1108
| 80. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Zone C of County Service Area No. 35, Fund 0220, Subclass 12220, Org 9156, in amount of $25,000 using available fund balance for the funding of road maintenance operations (4/5 vote) | | |
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25-1153
| 81. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Cost Share Agreement No. 23-584 for Consultant Services Related to Legislative Support for Big Dry Creek Reservoir Operational Changes, extending the term by one year from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, adding two optional one-year extensions, and increasing County’s total maximum share of costs by $45,000 to a total not to exceed amount of $105,000 | | |
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25-1181
| 82. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Malaga County Water District for the Malaga Wastewater Treatment Plant Disposal Pond Rehabilitation, Phase I, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 25451, which consists of preparation of design plans and specifications for improvements to percolation capability of disposal ponds, including removal of percolation-inhibiting material in the soil of disposal ponds, at Malaga County Water District Wastewater Treatment Plant, effective upon execution through January 10, 2028, total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $40,000; and approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope modifications for completion of the Project, as requested by Malaga County Water District, in compliance with Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as the modifications do not change fundamental nature of the Project | | |
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25-1198
| 83. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 24-495 with City of Reedley for the Rupert and Church Reconstruction Project, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 24571, effective upon execution with no change in term through February 7, 2026, increasing the maximum CDBG funds provided by $129,454, due to increased construction costs, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $553,984 | | |
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25-1199
| 84. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement No. 24-496 with City of Selma for the Sidewalk Connectivity Project, Phase III, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 24651, effective upon execution with no change in term through March 20, 2026, increasing the maximum CDBG funds provided by $229,303, due to increased construction costs, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $530,560 | | |
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25-1202
| 85. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Del Rey Community Services District for Del Rey Community Hall and Senior Center Improvements, Phase I, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 25451, which consists of preparation of design plans and specifications for improvements to the community hall building exterior, interior flooring, lights, draping, doors, and bathrooms and improvements to the senior center building exterior, ceiling, and bathrooms, effective upon execution through January 10, 2028, total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $45,000; and approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope modifications for completion of the Project, as requested by Del Rey Community Services District, in compliance with Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as the modifications do not change the fundamental nature of the project | | |
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25-1267
| 86. | Approve and authorize Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 50 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $470,000 from Account 7220 (Maintenance-Buildings & Ground) to Account 8400 (Infrastructure), Programs 92090 and 92091; and Account 8150 (Buildings & Improvements), Program 91682 within Public Works and Planning Org 45104514, for Area 3 Parking Lot, Area 11 Water System Repairs, and Area 8 Storage Building completion | | |
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25-1280
| 87. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative Agreement No. 20-028 with the City of Reedley for construction projects for repairs and/or improvements, and certain types of maintenance of public roads and associated facilities for which the City and County share jurisdictional responsibility, to extend the term by five years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030 ($0) | | |
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25-1301
| 88. | Review and accept FY 2023-2025 Transportation Mitigation Fee Activity Report (Attachments A and B), and make following findings: A. that purpose of Fee is to mitigate impacts caused by new development in County in order to implement Goals and Policies of County General Plan; and B. that there is a reasonable relationship between Fee and purpose for which it is charged as specified in each Resolution or Agreement establishing a particular fund subclass; and C. that County shall utilize these Fees in conjunction with other sources and amounts of funding from Federal, State, and local grant programs, local road funds, and private developer funds to complete financing of necessary improvements; and D. that year in which funds will be utilized from appropriate fund subclass is noted in Attachment A | | |
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25-1158
| 89. | Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) previously submitted 30-day written notice to Binti, Inc. terminating Agreement No. 25-315 pursuant to Section 6(b), effective July 24, 2025; and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, and/or designee, subject to approval by County Counsel as to legal form, to execute any documents or certifications necessary to affect the termination of Agreement No. 25-315 | | |
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25-1191
| 90. | Adopt a resolution to appoint the Board of Supervisors to serve as the governing body of Fresno County’s Transitional Shelter Care Facility (TrSCF); Designate administrators for the County’s TrSCF; and Delegate the Director of Social Services to serve as the Executive Director for the Transitional Shelter Care Facility to maintain ongoing operations of the facility; Approve the Signing by each Member of the Board of Supervisors of the LIC 9165 Form Required by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) for the Licensure of the Fresno County Transitional Youth Shelter facility on the Heritage Center as a Transitional Shelter Care Facility; Authorize new Members of the Board of Supervisors to sign the LIC 9165 upon taking office so long as the Board of Supervisors continues to serve as the governing body of the Fresno County Transitional Youth Shelter; Accept the Publication 326, Facts You Need to Know, Group Home Board of Directors; Approve and authorize the County’s Transitional Shelter Care Facility’s emergency intervention plan; Ap | | |
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25-1249
| 91. | 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 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 Youth Law Center as this vendor is uniquely qualified to provide consultation services for Child Welfare Staff and is able to assist the Department immediately; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Youth Law Center for consultation services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027, which includes the base contract and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $133,000 | | |
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