|
26-0018
| 1. | Approve Agenda | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0019
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 20-54 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1498
| 3. | Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Stephanie I Oakley - Department of Social Services - 27 Years of Service | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1499
| 4. | Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Lillarose A. Bangs - Department of Public Health - 34 Years of Service | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0016
| 5. | Proclaim January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Fresno County | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1384
| 6. | Present certificates in recognition of the 2025 Fresno County Cohort participants completing the designated number of credits to receive their Executive Credentials from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1487
| 7. | 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 Pinehurst Market, LLC, to be used at 53830 N. Highway 245, Miramonte, CA 93641 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0033
| 8. | Receive quarterly update on the Code Enforcement program | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0024
| 9. | Receive presentation from Townsend Public Affairs, federal lobbyists, regarding legislative actions | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1352
| 10. | Adopt recommended changes to the Fresno County Federal Legislative Platform; Authorize the Chairman to execute letters of support, or opposition, in accordance with the Platform; and Authorize the County Administrative Office to work with the County’s Federal Congressional Delegation, federal advocates, and/or other necessary parties to support or oppose legislation in accordance with the Platform
| | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0020
| 11. | 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) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0021
| 12. | Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0022
| 13. | 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 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1380
| 14. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Anna M. Jones, individually and as representative of the Estate of Robert Wayne Jones v. County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court Eastern District of California, case no.1:23-cv-01636-KES-HBK | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1416
| 15. | 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 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0044
| 16. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0045
| 17. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0049
| 18. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Consider initiation of litigation against Toro Energy of California AA, LLC pursuant to Government Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(4) (1 case) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0057
| 19. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Kwabena Watson v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG01503 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0064
| 19.1 | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Veronica Hernandez, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District, Case Number 1:22-cv-01145-ADA-EPG | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0075
| 19.2 | Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code section 54956.8. Property: Courthouse Park (APN 466-160-01T) which is bordered by Tulare St., Van Ness Ave., Fresno St., and M St.; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Judicial Council of California, Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern exchange, purchase, or lease of properties, price, terms and conditions | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0023
| 20. | Approve minutes for January 6, 2026, and January 16, 2026, Special Meeting | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1505
| 21. | Receive and file Community Outreach Expenditures which do not exceed $1,500, from October 1 through December 31, 2025, approved by County Counsel per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0010
| 22. | Adjourn in Memory of Congressman Doug LaMalfa CA-1 (Rep) who served with great distinction in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2026 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0051
| 23. | Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to support the Highway City Community Development, Inc. Heard It Through The Grapevine 5-K Fun Run event, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1507
| 24. | 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-Suspension of Competition is warranted, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Just Appraised Inc. as they are the only vendor that has proven integration with the County’s Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) environment; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source Agreement with Just Appraised Inc. for facilitation of recorded document processing, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $858,064 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1449
| 25. | Receive and file the County of Fresno Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-0997
| 26. | Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grant funds ($474,175); Adopt a Resolution accepting these grant funds, making certain required certifications, and approving the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, to conduct all negotiations, and execute and submit all documents necessary for completion of the Project; and Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, to execute the retroactive OHV Grant Award/Project Agreement with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the period of September 7, 2025 through September 6, 2026 ($121,854), in substantially the form as the draft Agreement attached to this item, subject to review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel and review as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1345
| 27. | 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 Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. is the only vendor that meets all of the needs required by the Sheriff’s Office for professional services and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. as Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. has demonstrated they can meet the scopes of services outlined in the County’s request; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for professional software, effective December 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $250,600 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1463
| 28. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-570 with Self-Help Enterprises (Subrecipient) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise Section 1 General Obligation of the Subrecipient to add subsection N. Management and Fiscal Agent, and will revise the expenditure plan to include additional recreation amenities with no increase to the maximum compensation ($210,000) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1483
| 29. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-224 with Habitat for Humanity Fresno, Inc. (Subrecipient) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the Expenditure Plan, the Term, and the Hold Harmless clause, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($1,363,200) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1318
| 30. | Approve and adopt a Resolution that discontinues and dissolves the Revolving Change Fund for the Heritage Centre in the amount of $50: (Org 56302005) (4/5 Vote); Approve and adopt a Resolution to establish a new Revolving Change Fund in the amount of $50 for the Metro building: (Org 56302011) (4/5 vote); and Approve and adopt a Resolution to establish a new Revolving Change Fund in the amount of $50 for the Air Fresno building: (Org 56302011) (4/5 vote) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1401
| 31. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Business Associate Agreement with Pacific Clinics, to protect the privacy of health information and retain medical records, effective January 27, 2026, until terminated and all medical records are returned to the County or destroyed in accordance with Health Information Portability and Accountability Act rules ($0) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1407
| 32. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25-378 with JDT Consultants, Inc. for Therapeutic Behavioral Services, effective upon execution with no change to the term of August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and increasing the maximum compensation by $3,777,295 to a total of $26,522,011 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1408
| 33. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Pacific Clinics and Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc. for Children Full Service Partnership (FSP) Continuum of Care services effective October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, total not to exceed $1,649,149 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1470
| 34. | Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months as described in Attachments A through F, for five years or until approval is rescinded by your Board, per Administrative Policy No. 81 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0002
| 35. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Mental Health-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Agreement with the County of Santa Cruz to allow member participation effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1481
| 35.1 | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Lease Agreement with I.D. Distribution, Inc. for 20,160 square feet of office space located at 2171 North Fine Avenue, Fresno, California 93727 to continue to be occupied by the Probation Department, effective December 1, 2025, which includes a one-year base term and an optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $970,704; Authorize the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so requested by Lessor, to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), (a) upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices, instruments, certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended Lease Agreement, and (b) any notices and documents rela | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1488
| 35.2 | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease Agreement with Baltara Enterprises, L.P. for approximately 30,427 square feet of warehouse and office space located at 2600 Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Suite 118, Fresno, California 93721 to be occupied by the Central Branch Library, effective February 1, 2026, which includes a two-year base term and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $756,137; Authorize the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so requested by Lessor, to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), (a) upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices, instruments, certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended Lease Agreement, and (b) any n | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1489
| 35.3 | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Lease Agreement with Apotek Moderna LLC for approximately 5,800 square feet of library space and tenant improvements, located at 1399 Draper Street, Kingsburg, California 93631 to be occupied by the Library, effective January 1, 2026, which includes a two-year base term with one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $656,261; Authorize the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so requested by Lessor, to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), (a) upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices, instruments, certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended Lease Agreement, and (b) any notices and docum | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1431
| 36. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution, deleting twelve (12) Deputy Sheriff positions in Position Group 3 within Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111, effective February 2, 2026, as reflected on Appendix "A" | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1506
| 37. | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exemption to the competitive bidding requirements 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 Aleshire & Wynder, LLP as they possess the demonstrated specialized expertise and availability to defend the County in general liability litigated claims; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services, effective August 24, 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 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0004
| 38. | Approve the Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 11, Deputy Probation Officers, represented by Fresno County Deputy Probation Officers Association, effective February 2, 2026 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0030
| 39. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officer or Employee for; Jeffrey Allen Kertson, Sheriff's Lieutenant, Sheriff's Department; Elisa Wheeler, et al. v Sara Ann Spane, et al. | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0039
| 40. | Approve the correction to Board Agenda Item #32, January 6, 2026 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1321
| 41. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Emerging Technology Fund for direct notification mailings of low-cost broadband options, effective January 27, 2026 through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $180,000 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1450
| 41.1 | 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 Cisco Systems Capital Corporation (Cisco Capital) is the only financial institution offering a zero annual percentage rate, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into a Financing Agreement with Cisco Capital; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Financing Agreement with Cisco Capital for financing of the Cisco phone system upgrade to Webex and Contact Center, effective February 1, 2026, with an approximate five-year term, total not to exceed $10,545,634; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Escrow Agreement with Cisco Capital to ensure funds are disbursed in accordance with the recommended Financing Agreement; Approve and delegate authority to the Chief Information Officer to authorize and execute operational documents associated with the day-to-day activiti | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1414
| 42. | Approve designation and placement of Sierra High School on the County’s Register of Centennial Schools; and authorize the Chairman to execute the certificate for a Centennial School | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-0902
| 43. | 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 UKG Kronos Systems, LLC has provided automated personnel scheduling for the Juvenile Justice Campus since 2013 and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC to continue providing automated scheduling services for the Juvenile Justice Campus, effective January 25, 2026, through October 24, 2030, total not to exceed $125,823 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1367
| 44. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 25-545 with Fresno Metropolitan Ministry, to add Perinatal Equity Initiative Program activities to the scope of work for health intervention activities for Fresno County’s Community Health Worker Network, effective October 21, 2025 with no change to the term of December 14, 2021 through December 31, 2026, or compensation maximum of $12,496,869 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1405
| 45. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care program for training and technical assistance on health and safety standards at early childhood education sites, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $300,000; and approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to execute the Tuberculosis Certification and Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check Certification | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-0277
| 46. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Garfield Water District to establish an Area of Common Use near intersection of Copper Avenue and Auberry Road | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1057
| 47. | Approve and authorize Department of Public Works and Planning - Resources Division to participate in community outreach events and to incur related expenditures, described in Attachments A through C, for FY 2025-26, per Administrative Policy 80 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1145
| 48. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Transportation Funding Claim to Fresno Council of Governments for FY 2025-26 in amount of $11,144,129 to provide transit services in unincorporated areas and for other transportation purposes; and adopt Resolution requesting Fresno Council of Governments to allocate specified funds from Local Transportation Fund and State Transit Assistance Fund to County of Fresno for transit services in unincorporated areas and for other transportation purposes | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1154
| 49. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with City of Orange Cove for Orange Cove Sheridan Park Improvements, Phase I, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 25511, which consists of preparation of design plans and specifications for parking and ADA improvements in existing Sheridan Park, effective upon execution through January 10, 2028, total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $50,000; and approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope modifications for completion of Project, as requested by City of Orange Cove, in compliance with Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental nature of Project | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1295
| 50. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for American Avenue Disposal Site (AADS) Org 9026 in amount of $425,000 using American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise Fund 0700 General Reserves for operational costs related to rebuilding powertrain and undercarriage of a Caterpillar D8T Dozer (4/5 vote) | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1402
| 51. | Retroactively approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning’s previous submittal of a grant application to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) for Fresno County Truck Route Study and Ordinance to develop a Truck Route Ordinance for unincorporated areas to comply with Assembly Bill 98, as amended by Senate Bill 415, in amount of $700,000 | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1421
| 52. | Approve and authorize Clerk of Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 52 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in amount of $10,442 from Account 7295 (Professional & Specialized Serv) to Account 8300 (Equipment), Program No. 92093 within Public Works and Planning Org 45104511, for purchase of a new copier | | |
None
|
None
|
|
26-0008
| 53. | Adopt a Resolution authorizing No Parking signs on East Kings Canyon Road east of South Temperance Avenue and direct Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning to install said No Parking signs | | |
None
|
None
|
|
25-1149
| 54. | Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, and/or designee to retroactively terminate Agreement No. 25-312 with the CalSAWS Consortium and Accenture, LLP, effective November 1, 2025, pursuant to the transition notice received following the CalSAWS Consortium’s decision to discontinue its separate service provision Agreements with Accenture, LLP; 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) Maint | | |
None
|
None
|
|