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Meeting Body: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/7/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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19-1651 1.Designation of OfficersDesignation of Officers and remarks by Board Members   Action details Video Video
19-1644 2.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaApproved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
19-1645 3.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 15 - 41Approved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
19-1705 3.1Proclaim the month of January 2020 as "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the County of Fresno.Proclaim the month of January 2020 as "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the County of FresnoApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1725 3.2Adopt resolution recognizing and supporting the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care in their efforts to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count in Fresno County.Adopt resolution recognizing and supporting the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care in their efforts to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count in Fresno CountyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1601 4.Salary Resolution Amendment - ISD, Security ServicesApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding 11 positions to the Internal Services Department, Security Services Org 8970, effective January 13, 2020, as reflected in Appendix C; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department, Security Services Org 8970 in the amount of $370,026 (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1530 5.Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Fresno County Management Areas A and B Groundwater Sustainability Agencies within the Delta-Mendota Groundwater SubbasinAdopt Resolution adopting the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Fresno County Management Areas A and B within the Delta-Mendota Groundwater SubbasinApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1690 5.1Jensen Road Transfer AgreementAuthorize Chairman to execute the Jensen Road Transfer Agreement between City of Fresno and County of Fresno relating to transfer of ownership and maintenance responsibility of Jensen Avenue to City of FresnoDeleted  Action details Video Video
19-1646 6.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and CommentsBoard of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)   Action details Video Video
19-1581 7.2020 Chairman’s appointments of Board Members to various Boards, Commissions and Committees and adopt California Form 806Approve the Chairman’s 2020 Appointments of Board Members to various Boards, Commissions and Committees as presented in Exhibit A; adopt California Form 806 - Agency Report of Public Official Appointments as presented in Exhibit B, and direct the Clerk of the Board to post on the County’s internet websiteApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1647 8.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1648 9.Public PresentationsPublic Presentations - This portion of the meeting reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic   Action details Video Video
19-1074 10.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing LitigationConference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Ernest O'Neil Rahkin Brock v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 18CECG03794; Risk Management Claim No.: 9897   Action details None
19-1567 11.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) - 2 Cases   Action details None
19-1568 12.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) - 2 Cases   Action details None
19-1637 13.Closed SessionConference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Paul Nerland; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment   Action details None
19-1735 13.1Conference with Legal CounselConference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - Phillips, et al. v. State of California, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case Number 15CECG02201   Action details None
19-1739 13.2Conference with Legal CounselConference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio Case No. 17-md-02804; Related case - In re Insys Therapueutics, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, Case No. 19-11292 (KG)   Action details None
19-1744 13.3Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - City of Fresno v. County of Fresno, et al, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 11CECG00706   Action details None
19-1616 14.Closed SessionConference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Joy Cronin; Employee Organization: SEIU-Local 2015 - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment    Action details None
19-1650 15.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for December 10, 2019 and minutes of Special Meeting for December 23, 2019Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1607 16.Public Facilities Impact Fees FY 2018-19 Annual ReportReceive, review, and file the County of Fresno Public Facilities Impact Fees Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019; and direct that the unexpended Administration Charges from the 2008 Public Facilities Impact Fees ($5,453.42 plus accrued interest) be utilized for administrative costs for a future facilities impact fee programConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1661 17.Approval of Claimants’ Rights to Excess Proceeds Related to Tax Sale Item 144 (APN 140-120-06) and Item 396 (APN 510-060-30) Resulting from 2016 Sale of Tax Defaulted PropertiesApprove one (1) resolution granting nine (9) claims for excess proceeds, and ordering distribution after the 90-day waiting periodConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1234 18.Retroactive Agreements with VertiQ LLC & the Computrust Software CorporationMake a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for updated software and continued maintenance from VertiQ Software, LLC, as the software is exclusively provided by this vendor; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with VertiQ Software, LLC for software products used by the Coroner and Medical Examiners (CME) to track and report on deceased cases, effective July 15, 2019 through June 30, 2024, total not to exceed $258,980; make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for updated software and continued maintenance from CompuTrust Software Corporation, as the software is exclusively provided by this vendor; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with CompuTrust Software Corporation for software products used by the Public Administrator tConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1555 19.Retroactive State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Award/AgreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Off-Highway Project Grant Award/Agreement with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the period of September 5, 2019, through September 4, 2020 ($96,768); adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of $29,024 (4/5 vote); and approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 6 ($40,000) transferring appropriations within the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111, from Account 7385 (Small Tools & Instruments) to Account 8300 (Equipment) for the purchase of a vehicleConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1554 20.Appointment to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program BoardAppoint the Department of Social Services Director, or designee, to the Local Emergency Food and Shelter Program BoardConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1627 21.Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno CountyAdopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the extremely high levels of tree mortality and hazardous conditions created by the drought and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to mitigate risk of falling trees and increased fire hazardConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1522 22.Retroactive Agreement with Mental Health Systems, Inc. for a Co-Occurring Disorders Full Service Partnership ProgramApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Mental Health Systems, Inc. for the provision of a Co-Occurring Disorders Full Service Partnership Program for adult and older adult mentally ill and substance use disorder individuals, effective January 1, 2020, not to exceed four and a half consecutive years, which includes a two and a half year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $12,355,363Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1612 23.Retroactive Master Agreement with Licensed Providers for the Provision of Telemedicine ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Master Agreement with Licensed Providers for the provision of Telemedicine Services for severely mentally ill adults, children and adolescents effective January 1, 2020, not to exceed four and a half years, which includes a two and a half year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $33,101,120; authorize the Director, Department of Behavioral Health, to add or delete licensed Providers to the recommended Master AgreementConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1578 24.Salary Resolution AdjustmentsApprove Salary Resolution amendment setting the minimum hiring step for the identified classifications as the first step at or above $13.00 per hour, effective December 30, 2019, as reflected in Appendix A; and, approve Salary Resolution amendment adjusting the hourly rate for seven identified hourly classifications to $13.00/hour, effective December 30, 2019, as reflected in Appendix AConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1642 25.Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove the Amendment to the Fresno County Salary Resolution, Section 100 as reflected on Appendix “D”, effective January 13, 2020; and, approve the salary step structure conversion, as reflected on Appendix “D”, for Deputy County Counsel I/II/III/IV/Senior classification, effective January 27, 2020Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1226 26.Attorney Firms for General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law and Medical Malpractice Legal ServicesApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreements with the firms of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, McCormick Barstow LLP, Overstreet & Associates, Parker, Kern, Nard & Wenzel PC, Weakley & Arendt PC, and Stammer, McKnight, Barnum & Bailey LLP, to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law and Medical Malpractice legal services, effective January 13, 2020 through January 12, 2025Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1603 27.Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove Salary Resolution Amendment adjusting the salary of the Special District Attorney Investigator classifications in accordance with Footnote 4 of the Salary Resolution, as reflected on Appendix “B”, effective January 13, 2020Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1654 28.Master Agreement for Pre-Employment Psychological Screening and Evaluation ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for Pre-Employment Psychological Screening and Evaluation Services, effective January 7, 2020, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $750,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1668 29.Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 30Approve the Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 30 - Deputy District Attorneys, represented by the Fresno County Prosecutors Association, effective January 13, 2020Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1720 29.1Salary Resolution Amendment for Representation Unit 31Approve the retroactive Salary Resolution Amendment increasing the salaries as negotiated for Representation Unit 31 - Public Defenders, represented by the Professional Association County Employees, as reflected on Appendix “B”Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1604 30.ISD Budget Resolutions Increasing FY 2019-20 Budgets to Fulfill Customer Departments' Building Service RequestsAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department, Information Technology Services Org 8905 in the amount of $2,530,000 to fulfill service requests from customer departments (4/5 vote); Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department, Facility Services Org 8935 in the amount of $1,450,000 to fulfill service requests from customer departments (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department, Security Services Org 8970 in the amount of $280,000 to fulfill service requests from customer departments (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1553 31.American Library Association grant agreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to ratify the County Librarian’s previous execution of a grant award agreement with the American Library Association, effective upon execution through June 30, 2021 ($2,000); and authorize the County Librarian, or their designee, to sign expenditure forms and activity reports for this agreementConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1431 32.Agreement with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Moores Cancer CenterMake a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for the solicitation of additional local data and analysis during the California Student Tobacco Survey (CSTS) for the Department of Public Health; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source Agreement with The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) for additional local evaluation work, effective December 10, 2019 through June 30, 2020 ($47,600)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1500 33.Agreement with Fresno County Economic Opportunites Commission for Implementing a School-Based Sealant ProgramApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission, to implement a school-based sealant program, effective upon execution through June 30, 2022 ($520,000)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1539 34.Retroactive Revenue Agreement with California Department of Public HealthApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with California Department of Public Health, for the California Home Visiting Program, effective July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 ($806,895)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1704 34.1Appointment of Fresno County Health OfficerConfirm appointment of Dr. Rais Vohra to the position of Public Health Officer on an extra-help basis pursuant to the Fresno County Charter, Sections 12 and 16, effective January 7, 2020Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1391 35.Budget Resolution to increase FY 2019-20 appropriation for American Avenue Disposal Site to purchase roll-off truck and authorized surplus of heavy equipmentAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2019-20 appropriation for American Avenue Disposal Site Org 9026 in amount of $225,000 using American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise Fund 0700 General Reserves for purchase of a roll-off truck (4/5 vote); and declare four pieces of heavy equipment in Public Works and Planning - American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise Fund 0700, Org 9026, each with a scrap value exceeding $10,000, to be surplus; authorize Purchasing Agent to sell equipment at auction; and, direct that all proceeds be deposited into Enterprise Fund 0700 Subclass 15000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1548 36.FY 2018-19 Transportation Mitigation Fee Activity ReportReview and accept the FY 2018-19 Transportation Mitigation Fee Activity Report (Attachments A and B), and make the following findings that the purpose of the Fee is to mitigate impacts caused by new development in the County in order to implement the Goals and Policies of County General Plan; that there is a reasonable relationship between the Fee and the purpose for which it is charged as specified in each Resolution or Agreement establishing a particular fund subclass; 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 the financing of necessary improvements; and, that the year in which the funds will be utilized from the appropriate fund subclass is noted in Attachment AConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1580 37.Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability AgencyAdopt Resolution adopting Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Westside Subbasin for portions of Fresno County in the Westside Subbasin where County serves as groundwater sustainability agencyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-0987 38.Marketing and Advertising Consultant AgreementApprove and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Two Q, Inc., for media and mass communication services, effective upon execution, not to exceed five years consecutively, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,135,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1517 39.Master Agreement with City of Reedley for Maintenance and Repair of Shared InfrastructureApprove and authorize Chairman to execute a Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative Agreement with City of Reedley for construction projects for repairs and/or improvements, and certain types of maintenance of public roads and associated facilities for which City and County share jurisdictional responsibility, effective upon execution through December 31, 2025, with option to extend upon mutual agreement ($0); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution delegating authority to Director of Department of Public Works and Planning to execute, upon review by County Counsel as to legal form and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, individual Project Specific Supplement Agreements with City of Reedley as described in Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative AgreementConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1525 40.Budget Resolution for Capital Projects - ParksAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2019-20 appropriations for the Capital Projects - Parks Org 8867 in the amount of $1,947,000 to be used (i) for the necessary trimming or removal of several trees along Kearney Boulevard, (ii) to complete a variety of necessary deferred maintenance projects in various parks and Liberty Veteran’s Cemetery throughout the County, and (iii) to hire a contractor to assist with digitization and indexing of critical County historical documents, using funds appropriated as a transfer out in Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditures Org 2540 (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
19-1678 41.Road Classification Change for Lincoln AveAdopt Resolution approving submittal of a Functional Classification Change for a segment of Lincoln Avenue from Elm Avenue to State Route 145 (15 miles) to the State of California, Department of TransportationConducted HearingsPass Action details None