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| 1. | Approve Agenda | Approve Agenda | | |
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24-1416
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 18-89 | | |
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24-1429
| 2.1 | Administrative Policy 48.1 - Naming Rights | Consider and take action on proposed Administrative Policy 48.1 - Naming Rights for Eligible County Facilities (AP 48.1); Conduct first hearing to amend Chapter 13.28 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code (Leasing or Licensing of Any Real Property Belonging to, Leased by, or Licensed by the County) by amending and renaming Section 13.28.020 (Informal Bidding Procedures) to Section 13.28.020 (Informal Bidding Procedures, Generally), and adding new Section 13.28.021 (Informal bidding procedures, Naming Rights for Eligible County facilities); waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set the second hearing for January 28, 2025; 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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24-1441
| 2.2 | Administrative Policies | Approve revised Administrative Policy 29 - Board of Supervisor Meetings; and approve and adopt new Administrative Policy 79 - Board Referrals to Staff | | |
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24-1394
| 3. | Statement of Votes Cast for the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election | Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast for the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election; and Declare elected the candidates with majority vote totals and the results of each measure voted on in each consolidated election under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors | | |
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24-1435
| 4. | Salary Resolution Amendment | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Program Manager and one Administrative Analyst in Group 4 and one Program Technician in Group 6 to the County Administrative Office, Org 0120 effective December 23, 2024, as reflected on Appendix "L"; and approve a salary adjustment of 5% for the Administrative Analyst series in Group 4 effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix "L" | | |
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24-1295
| 5. | Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees - Human Resources | Conduct the first hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 1600 Human Resources; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for January 7, 2025; 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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24-1014
| 6. | WWD 37 Prop 218 Protest Hearing | Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from owners of property, including their tenants, currently (as of such public protest hearing) receiving water service, in Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), prior to close of such public protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase water service fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”): A. if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water service fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), effective January 1, 2025; B. if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water service fees, and direct D | | |
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24-1014
| | WWD 37 Prop 218 Protest Hearing | Conduct public protest hearing and receive written protests from owners of property, including their tenants, currently (as of such public protest hearing) receiving water service, in Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), prior to close of such public protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase water service fees for such District, and upon completion of such public protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”): A. if Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing proposed increases in water service fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), effective January 1, 2025; B. if Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase water service fees, make determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase water service fees, and direct D | | |
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24-1359
| 7. | AT No. 389 - Amending County Zoning Ordinance for Public Facilities | Approve Amendment to Text Application No. 389 and adopt Ordinance modifying the text of the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance to expand the definition of “public utility facility” uses, to clarify that it includes power storage and transmission equipment related to generation facilities owned by local public entities; determine that Recommended Action 1 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Fresno County Clerk’s Office; and designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance and direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with California Government Code, Section 25124(b) | | |
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24-1390
| 7.1 | General Plan Amendment No. 577, Amendment Application No. 3871, and Addendum to General Plan Final Impact Report No. 2018031066 | Adopt Addendum to Fresno County General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2018031066 pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Section 15164(a); Adopt Resolution approving General Plan Amendment Application No. 577 as the fourth General Plan Amendment of the Fresno County General Plan for 2024 to amend the Medium High-Density Residential land use designation in the County-adopted Biola, Bullard, Caruthers, Clovis, Del Rey, Easton, Fresno High-Roeding, Friant - Friant Ranch, Lanare, Laton, Riverdale, Roosevelt, Shaver Lake, and Tranquility Community Plans to allow a density of up to 23 dwelling units per acre (29 units net) to be consistent with the County General Plan’s Medium High-Density Residential land use designation and amend the County-adopted Biola, Caruthers, Fresno High-Roeding, and Riverdale Community Plans to redesignate 13 specified parcels in aforementioned plans and the 3 specified parcels in Board of Supervisors District 1 (District 1) as Medium High Density Residential and amend Figure LU-1c to reflect changes made to the land use designation; Approve | | |
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24-1398
| 7.2 | County of Fresno/City of Fresno MOU | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Fresno and the City of Fresno; and Determine that Recommended Action No. 1 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 2100, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Office of the Fresno County Clerk | | |
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24-1370
| 8. | Salary Resolution Amendment | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting seven vacant Job Specialist positions, adding one Staff Analyst, and seven Eligibility Worker positions to the Department of Social Services Org 5610, effective December 23, 2024 as reflected in Appendix F | | |
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24-1417
| 9. | Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments | 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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24-1418
| 10. | Board Appointments | Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | | |
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24-1419
| 11. | Public Presentations | 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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| 12. | Closed Session | 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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24-1313
| 13. | Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | | |
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24-1314
| 14. | Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | Conference with legal counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | | |
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24-1396
| 15. | Conference with Real Property Negotiators - UMC | Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54956.8; UMC Campus located at the corner of South Cedar Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: Sevak Khatchadourian: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including price | | |
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24-1397
| 16. | Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Eaton Trail | Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54956.8; Properties associated with the Eaton Trail along N. Friant Road, Fresno, CA; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Fresno: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and conditions including price | | |
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24-1401
| 17. | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. Ashok Wadhwa, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02246 | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. Ashok Wadhwa, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02246 | | |
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24-1438
| 17.1 | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Anna M. Jones v. County of Fresno et al., Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:23-cv-01636-HBK | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Anna M. Jones v. County of Fresno et al., Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:23-cv-01636-HBK | | |
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24-1439
| 17.2 | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - J.S., et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Northern District of California, Case No. 1:23-at-00605 | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - J.S., et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Northern District of California, Case No. 1:23-at-00605 | | |
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24-1440
| 17.3 | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jillian Larsen v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 23CECG03986 | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jillian Larsen v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 23CECG03986 | | |
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24-1420
| 18. | Action Summary Minutes | Approve minutes for December 3, 2024 | | |
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24-1408
| 19. | Community Outreach Expenditure | Approve community outreach expenditure of $20,000 to support the Yosemite Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development Council, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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24-1434
| 20. | Conduct second hearing and adopt amendments to Title 8, Chapter 8.40, "Noise Control" of Ordinance Code of Fresno County | Conduct second hearing and adopt amendments to Title 8, Chapter 8.40, "Noise Control" of the Ordinance Code of Fresno County; and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety | | |
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24-1405
| 21. | Community Outreach Expenditure | Approve community outreach expenditure of $15,000 to support the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation to provide relief for families of deputies killed or injured in the line of duty, and support community activities, per Administrative Policy No. 75; and Approve community outreach expenditure of $5,000 to support treatment programs benefiting women and families at The Light House Recovery Center, per Administrative Policy No. 75 | | |
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24-1363
| 22. | Agreement with BIT California, LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with BIT California, LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services (DFS), for various print and mail services, 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 $625,000 | | |
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24-1360
| 23. | Agreements with Heartland Payment Systems to provide electronic payment processing | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an ACH Processing Agreement with Heartland Payment Systems to provide electronic payment and processing transaction services effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Credit/Debit Card Processing Agreement with Heartland Payment Systems to provide electronic payment and processing transaction services effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions | | |
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24-1373
| 24. | Approval to Sell Tax Defaulted Properties that are Subject to Tax Collector’s Power to Sell and Direct those Properties be Sold at Public Auction | Adopt a resolution approving a March 27-28, 2025 sale of tax-defaulted properties that are subject to the Tax Collector’s power to sell and authorizing the Tax Collector to reduce the minimum bids on certain previously offered properties in specified circumstances | | |
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24-1201
| 25. | Agreement with Axon for Evidence Justice Services | 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 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 Axon Enterprise, Inc., as Axon Enterprise, Inc. is the sole distributor and manufacturer of Axon Justice Premier; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of Axon Justice Premier, and justice digital evidence management services including online access, data storage, onsite support, and individual licensing for District Attorney staff effective January 1, 2025, through July 1, 2030, total not to exceed $1,483,200 | | |
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24-0626
| 26. | Revenue Agreements with the Cities of Fowler, Kerman, Kingsburg, Orange Cove and Sanger for Dispatching Services | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreements with the Cities of Kerman (Year One $277,215, total $1,692,421), Kingsburg (Year One $210,343, total $1,284,164), Orange Cove (Year One $154,721, $944,582), and Sanger (Year One $429,041, total $2,619,335) to provide law enforcement communication dispatching services effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed five consecutive years per agreement, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed for all four agreements $6,540,502 | | |
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24-1060
| 27. | Agreement with Performa Labs, Inc. Mobile Platform Application, Software Licenses, Maintenance, and Support Services | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirements under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interest of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with Performa Labs Inc., as Performa Labs Inc. is the only vendor who currently provides mobile platform application, software licenses, maintenance and support services, for Use of Force and De-escalation training that is approved and certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST); and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Performa Labs, Inc. for mobile platform application, software licenses, maintenance and support services, POST-certified Use of Force and De-escalation training, effective January 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, not to exceed ten months, total amount not to exceed $477,000 | | |
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24-1312
| 28. | Retroactive Grant Application/Award/Agreement for Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program and Grant Award | Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff’s previous submittal of an online grant application on behalf of the County to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), for the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, effective October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $469,594; approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff’s, or his designee’s, execution of retroactive Grant Award/Agreement Number 15PJDP-22-GK-04888-MECP, which requires compliance with assurances and certifications that relate to conduct during the performance of the Award/Agreement on behalf of the County to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), for the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, effective October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $469,594; authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to sign claims for reimbursement, a | | |
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24-0871
| 28.1 | 2024 Annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Report | Receive County of Fresno’s Annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Progress Report for 2024; and Direct the County’s IPM Coordinator to submit such Annual IPM Progress Report directly to the State of California Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) | | |
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24-1343
| 29. | Continuation of the Winter Storms Local Emergency Status in Fresno County | Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the Winter Storms and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to recover from this event | | |
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24-1344
| 30. | Continuation of the existence of a Local Emergency - February 2023 Winter Storms | Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the February 2023 Winter Storms and request that the Governor provide resources and support to mitigate and recover from the event | | |
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24-1345
| 31. | Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno County | Adopt 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 hazard | | |
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24-1361
| 32. | Professional Services Agreement with Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the County of Fresno and the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission for County professional services, effective upon execution, which includes a three-year base contract, and automatic one-year extensions until either party exercises its right to terminate by giving six-month advance written notice (estimated revenue to County of $60,000 per year) | | |
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24-1365
| 33. | Amendment to American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Expenditure Plan | Approve and authorize the termination of Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-538 with Twilight Haven, and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to affect the termination of Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-538, subject to approval by County Counsel as to legal form; and Approve proposed amendments to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan by amending the program descriptions for the following programs: a. Revise the Administration of ARPA-SLFRF through 2025 and extend the spending timeline to keep ARPA-SLFRF funding in this category available through December 31, 2026; and b. Revise the title of “Sheriff Negative Impacts: public safety, public health, mental and behavioral health at County Jail” to read, “Sheriff and Probation Negative Impacts: public safety, public health, mental and behavioral health at County Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus” and increase funding availability by $643,475, from $10,846,029 up to $11,489,504 | | |
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24-1381
| 34. | Amendments to State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Agreements with The Big Fresno Fair, Fresno Metropolitan Ministry and Valley Caregiver Resource Center | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-356 for American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) with the 21st District Agricultural Association (The Big Fresno Fair), modify the expenditure plan, authorize the California Construction Authority as The Big Fresno Fair’s fiscal agent, and update the modification clause, with no increase to maximum compensation ($205,000); Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to approve and execute written changes to line items in the project budget, which, when added together during the term of the Agreement do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total maximum compensation payable to The Big Fresno Fair, and which do not result in any change to the maximum compensation amount payable to the Big Fresno Fair; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-531 for ARPA-SLFRF with Fresno Metropolitan Ministry (FMM), to revise the Program’s internal timelines and update the notice provision, with no increase to | | |
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24-1400
| 35. | Amendment to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient
Agreement with Riverdale Public Utility District | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-225 with Riverdale Public Utility District (RPUD) for provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the expenditure plan and the modification clause, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($3,175,000); and Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to approve and execute written changes to the items in the project budget, which, when added together during the term of the Agreement, do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total maximum compensation payable to Subrecipient, and which do not result in any change to the maximum compensation amount payable to RPUD | | |
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24-1346
| 36. | Interdepartmental Agreement, American Rescue Plan Act – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Obligation of Funds | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Interdepartmental Agreement between the County Administrative Office, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office, and Probation Department obligating American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) under Public Sector Revenue Loss category to fund a portion of generally-funded costs in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office and Probation Department, consisting of public safety payroll costs for deputies and officers, community patrolling, supervision and assistance of individuals detained at County Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus, which is responsive to the negative economic impacts to public safety due to the pandemic and will enable the County to use SLFRF to fund the provision of government services (up to $10,000,000) | | |
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24-0630
| 37. | Retroactive Agreements with the City of Fresno Police Department | 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, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with the City of Fresno Police Department (FPD) as the FPD is uniquely qualified to provide Crisis Intervention Services as recommended by the Fresno Commission for Police Reform; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Fresno for Crisis Intervention Team services in the Fresno metropolitan area, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, which includes a one-year base contract and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $75,800; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive license Agreement for County-owned space located at Building 658, 1925 East Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726, for approximately 1200 square feet of office space, effective July | | |
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24-1271
| 38. | Amendment No. 1 to Air Fresno Lease Agreement | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No. 22-344 with Fresno-Air LTD, to extend the term for an additional two years to September 30, 2026, and increase the maximum rent by $870,997 and operating costs by $226,580, to a total of $2,130,914, then converting to a month-to-month lease ($37,384 per month), for use by the Department of Behavioral Health, while the Olive and Heritage locations are under construction | | |
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24-1315
| 39. | Amendment I to Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for Quality Measures and Performance Improvement Program | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority, to extend the term of existing Participation Agreement for Quality Measures and Performance Improvement Program by one year from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 with no change to the compensation maximum of $31,000; 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 Quality Measures and Performance Improvement related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation | | |
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24-1320
| 40. | Grant Agreements with the MHSOAC | Retroactively approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health’s previous submittal of grant applications to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, for supplemental grant funds to the school-based mental health and prevention and early intervention services program, in the amount of $1,250,000; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 24MHSOAC049 with the California State Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for receipt of awarded competitive grant funds to Fresno County that will allow expansion of school-based mental health and prevention and early intervention services to include mobile mental health units, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027, not to exceed $300,000; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 24MHSOAC09 with the California State Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for receipt of awarded competitive grant funds to Fresno County that will allow hiring a Quality Improvement and Sustainability Coordinator to lead the develop | | |
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24-1327
| 41. | Amendment No. 5 to Agreement 24-574 for Individual and Group Providers | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 5 to Master Agreement for Individual and Group Providers for the Fresno County Mental Health Plan, reflecting the name change of Karina Cisneros to Karina Baca, effective July 1, 2023 with no change to the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 and increasing the maximum by $1,500,000 to a total of $28,739,838 | | |
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24-1357
| 42. | Amendment to Bylaws of the Fresno County Behavioral Health Board | Approve the amended Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Bylaws | | |
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24-1219
| 43. | Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to Provide Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program services to County of Fresno Employees | As authorized by the Board of Supervisors’ suspension of competition determined on April 9, 2024, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to provide employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance coverage, optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program services to County of Fresno employees, effective January 1, 2025, not to exceed five (5) consecutive years, which includes a two-year base contract and three (3) optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,700,000 | | |
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24-1270
| 44. | Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to offer optional employee-paid Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance to County of Fresno Employees | As authorized by the Board of Supervisors’ suspension of competition determined on April 9, 2024, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to provide optional employee-paid Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance to County of Fresno Employees, effective January 1, 2025, not to exceed five (5) consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two (2) optional one-year extensions | | |
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24-1230
| 45. | Administrative Services Agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc., to provide record-keeping and communication services to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, effective January 24, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years | | |
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24-1304
| 46. | County Health Plan Agreements for Plan Year 2025 | 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 (EmpiRx Health), dental insurance (Delta Dental) and vision insurance (Vision Service Plan) for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Kaiser Permanente for group medical services for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 for retirees; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with MyWorkplace, Inc. for Medicare retiree eligibility and accounting services, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc. for retiree billing and accounting services, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with RetireeFirst for the purpose of providing management and administrative | | |
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24-1306
| 47. | Salary Resolution Amendments - Public Health | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Laboratory Technician classification, reclassifying two (2) Public Health Chemist I/II positions to the new Laboratory Technician classification within the Department of Public Health, and deleting the Public Health Chemist classification series, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix “H” | | |
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24-1310
| 48. | Salary Resolution Amendment - Assessor-Recorder | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Deputy Assessor and Deputy Recorder classifications by adding one (1) Deputy Recorder to Org 1048, and laterally reclassifying one (1) Assistant Assessor-Recorder position from Org 0420 to Deputy Assessor within the Assessor-Recorder’s Office, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix "D" | | |
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24-1324
| 49. | Attorney Firm Agreements for General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law and Medical Malpractice Legal Services | Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for obtaining the services of special counsel to assist the County as the firms are the only vendors that provide specialized expertise and availability to effectively defend the County in high-profile general liability litigated claims; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Weakley & Arendt, PC to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective January 13, 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; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm McCormick Barstow, LLP to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective January 13, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive ye | | |
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24-1349
| 50. | Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages | Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages | | |
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24-1371
| 51. | Salary Resolution Amendment | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adjusting the salaries of the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors I/II/III/Senior and consolidating the classification series from the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors I/II/III/Senior to the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors I/II/Senior effective May 26, 2025, as reflected on Appendix "G"; and Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution increasing the allocations of the Senior Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors classification and establishing the new classification of Principal Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors, effective May 26, 2025, as reflected on Appendix "G" | | |
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24-1372
| 52. | Addenda to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Units 12 and 22 | Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 12 - Clerical, Paramedical, Building & Service Employees, represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 521, effective December 23, 2024; approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 22 - Professional, Para-Professional & Technical Employees, represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 521, effective December 23, 2024; and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendments, as reflected on Appendix “B” | | |
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24-1376
| 53. | Salary Resolution Amendment | Approve Salary Resolution Amendments deleting the Janitor classification, reclassifying all incumbents upwards to Maintenance Janitor county-wide, and retitling all Supervising Janitors to Supervising Maintenance Janitors effective January 6, 2025, as reflected on Appendix “C” | | |
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24-1321
| 54. | First Amendment to Agreement with Fire Systems Solutions, Inc. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to the Agreement No. A-23-394 with Fire Systems Solutions, Inc. for fire suppression maintenance, inspection, inventory, and minor repair services, increasing the maximum compensation by $1,000,000 for a total of $1,500,000, with no change to the potential five-year term of August 8, 2023, through August 7, 2028, which includes a two-year initial term and three optional one-year extensions | | |
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24-1355
| 55. | Agreement with Support Revolution, Inc. for Third-Party Support of Oracle Product Licenses | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirements under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Support Revolution, Inc., as the vendor is the only cost-effective vendor able to provide the maintenance and support of Oracle PeopleSoft, Database, and technology licenses; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Support Revolution, Inc. to provide maintenance and support of Oracle PeopleSoft, Database, and technology licenses, for a five-year term, including an initial three-year term and two optional one-year extensions, effective upon execution, total not to exceed $2,103,974 | | |
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24-1386
| 56. | Second Amendment to Agreement with CCS Facility Services | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. A-21-300 with CCS Facility Services - Fresno, Inc. for janitorial services, increasing the total compensation by $1,000,000 to a new maximum compensation of $4,560,000, effective upon execution, with no change to the potential term of August 10, 2021, through August 9, 2026 (4/5 vote) | | |
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24-1325
| 57. | Petition of Waiver of Absences from Historical Landmarks and Records Commission – William Secrest, Jr. | Approve petition for waiver of absences for William Secrest, Jr., to allow him to retain his position on the Fresno County Historical Landmarks and Records Advisory Commission | | |
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24-0546
| 58. | Retroactive Revenue Agreements with Fresno Unified School District and Sanger Unified School Districts for Campus Deputy Probation Officers | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno Unified School District to provide partial funding to the County for services provided by nine Deputy Probation Officers assigned to various Fresno Unified School District school campuses, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,095,682; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Sanger Unified School District to provide partial funding to the County for services provided by one Deputy Probation Officer assigned to Sanger Unified School District school campuses, effective July 1, 2024, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and three optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $121,743 | | |
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24-1393
| 59. | Salary Resolution Amendment | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting 3 vacant positions, reinstating an Assistant Chief Probation Officer position, and increasing allocations in Probation Org 3430, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I; approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting 20 vacant positions from Probation Org 3440, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I; approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution transferring an existing filled Deputy Chief Probation Officer position from Probation Org 3440 to Probation Org 3430, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I; and approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution transferring existing vacant positions from Probation Org 3430 to Probation Org 3440, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix I | | |
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24-0384
| 60. | Retroactive Agreements with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Nurse-Family Partnership program, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 ($420,498); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Nurse Liaison program, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 ($788,722); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County, for the Community Health Teams program, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 ($1,790,780) | | |
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24-0668
| 61. | Salary Resolution Amendment | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting fifteen vacant positions and adding two positions to Public Health Org 5620, effective December 23, 2024, as reflected in Appendix E
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24-1264
| 62. | Amendments to Agreements with Community Based Organizations to Implement Department of Public Health’s Health Disparities Program | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreements with the following vendors to continue providing health intervention activities for Fresno County’s Community Health Worker Network, effective upon execution, to allow unspent fiscal year two funds, to be carried over to fiscal year three, to allow fiscal year three funds to be redirected to other line items, and to extend the base term of each agreement by seventeen (17) months from January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extension periods for a full term of March 28, 2023 through May 31, 2028 and no changes to the maximum compensation: Reading and Beyond with a total not to exceed amount of $1,260,000, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueño with a total not to exceed amount of $750,000, West Fresno Health Care Coalition with a total not to exceed amount of $996,818, and Cultiva La Salud with a total not to exceed amount of $1,155,000; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Exceptional Parents Unlimited to allow unspent fi | | |
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24-1279
| 63. | Waiver of Extra Help Maximum Hours | Authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and 960 hours per calendar year maximum hours limitation for the Extra-Help positions listed on Attachment A in the Department of Public Health, Org 5620, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240 | | |
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24-1281
| 64. | Data Use and Disclosure Agreement with CDPH for disease reporting and surveillance | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Data Use and Disclosure Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, for disease reporting and surveillance, effective January 18, 2025 through January 17, 2028 ($0) | | |
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24-1316
| 65. | Amendment I to Master Agreement for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals, determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by adding Delta Healthcare Providers, LLC to the Master Agreement for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Master Agreement to add Delta Healthcare Providers, LLC as a contracted provider with no change to the term of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, or maximum compensation of $4,286,875 | | |
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24-1319
| 66. | Amendment II to Agreement with Fresno Humane Animal Services | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement with Fresno Humane Animal Services effective January 1, 2025, with no change to the term of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2025, increasing the maximum compensation by $702,594 to a total of $12,476,280; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for the Department of Public Health Org 56204762 in the amount of $702,594 (4/5 vote) | | |
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24-1335
| 67. | Second Hearing to Amend Master Schedule of Fees & Environmental Health Ordinance | Conduct second hearing and adopt the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 900 - Environmental Health, Subsections 904 through 958, and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance which amends the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapters 8.19 Solid Waste Management - Prohibitions, 8.50 Environmental Health Permits and Inspection Fees, and Title 14 Water and Sewage, Chapter 14.04 Well Regulations - General Provisions, and delete Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.60 Storage of Hazardous Substances in Underground Tanks, and waive reading of the Ordinance entirely | | |
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24-1391
| 68. | Amended the scope of work for Brix-Mercer Improvement and Repairs Project | Approve proposed amendment to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan by amending the approved scope of work for Brix-Mercer Improvements and Repairs Project consisting of the four focus areas: restoring functionality of elevators, upgrades at Immunization Clinic Vaccine Refrigerated Room, American with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements, and Phase II reroof improvements with a budget of $2,800,000, to instead use ARPA-SLFRF to improve two focus areas: American with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements and Phase II reroof improvements with a proposed budget of up to $574,750 | | |
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24-0051
| 69. | Grant Application and Revenue Agreement for Wildfire Prevention Grant Program Funds | Retroactively approve and authorize Department of Public Works and Planning’s submittal of an online grant application to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for removal and disposal of hazard trees and ground fuels along roads and within unincorporated communities, in amount of $3,000,000; approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with CAL FIRE for FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for removal and disposal of hazard trees and ground fuels along roads and within communities, in amount of $3,000,000, effective upon execution through March 15, 2030; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute Governing Body Resolution | | |
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24-0807
| 70. | Road Improvement Program | Determine that approval of 2024-27 Fresno County Road Improvement Program is exempt from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 21000, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Office of the Fresno County Clerk; and consider and approve 2025-27 Fresno County Road Improvement Program | | |
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24-1018
| 71. | Agreement with Mario’s Tree Service Inc dba Landcare Tech | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Mario’s Tree Service Inc dba Landcare Tech to provide tree and shrub trimming services at the American Avenue and Southeast Regional Disposal Sites, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $244,374 | | |
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24-1085
| 72. | 3rd Amendment to Agreement A-C Electric | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. A-21-182 with A-C Electric Company, for site servicing and repairing of electrical controls and software for programmable logic controllers that help run the water and sewer facilities of Fresno County Special Districts and Juvenile Justice Campus, effective upon execution with no change in term to May 25, 2026, and increasing annual maximum compensation for first optional one-year renewal period by $165,615 and increasing maximum compensation by $165,615 for a maximum cumulative total of $1,115,615 | | |
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24-1129
| 73. | Award Contract 24-S-08 DBH Olive Ave Roof Replacement and Facade Repairs | Determine that adoption of plans and specifications, and award of Contract 24-S-08 Department of Behavioral of Health (DBH) Olive Avenue Roof Replacement and Façade Repairs is exempt from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 21000, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Office of the Fresno County Clerk; and adopt plans and specifications for Contract 24-S-08 DBH Olive Avenue Roof Replacement and Façade Repairs and award to lowest bidder Fortune-Ratliff General Contractors, Inc., 352 West Bedford Suite 107, Fresno, CA 93711, in total amount of $3,165,830 | | |
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24-1155
| 74. | Award Contract 24-14-C CSA 43W Raisin City Groundwater Well | Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 24-14-C CSA 43W Raisin City Groundwater Well and award to lowest bidder Zim Industries, Inc., 4532 E Jefferson Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725-9807, in total amount of $1,091,006 | | |
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24-1181
| 75. | Amendment I to Agreement with Del Rey Community Services District (CDBG 23151) | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 23-583 with Del Rey Community Services District for Del Rey Wastewater Treatment Plant Hazard Reduction, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 23151, effective upon execution with no change in term through July 25, 2025, increasing maximum Community Development Block Grant funds provided by $135,500, due to increased construction costs, to a total Community Development Block Grant funding amount not to exceed $435,500 | | |
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24-1182
| 76. | Request by the City of Fresno to Obtain Right of Way from the County | Adopt and authorize Chairman to execute a Resolution finding and declaring, among other things, that County-owned interest in real property located at Fowler Avenue Bridge over Mill Ditch, between Clinton Avenue and Olive Avenue (Fowler Avenue Bridge Right-of-Way), which is approximately 0.183 acres of land is not necessary for County of Fresno (County) use, that Fowler Avenue Bridge Right-of-Way is surplus land under Government Code Section 54221(b)(1), it is “exempt surplus land” because it is surplus land being transferred to another local agency - City of Fresno (City) under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) and Government Code Section 25526.5 at no cost, and declaring your Board’s intention as to Property that includes the following: A. authorize and direct Director of Public Works and Planning (Director) or his designee to provide a copy of adopted Resolution and Board-approved, but unsigned Quitclaim Deed to California Department of Housing and Community Development, and any such other information that Director or his designee deems necessary or appropriate and in best in | | |
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24-1197
| 77. | Agreement with Fresno County Fire Protection District, (CDBG 24731) | Amend FY 2022-23 Action Plan to delete Laton Wastewater Treatment Plant Pond, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 22411 ($250,000); amend FY 2024-25 Action Plan to delete Biola Fire Hydrant Replacement, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24031 ($300,000); amend FY 2024-25 Action Plan to delete Caruthers Well 7 Standby Generator, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24111 ($300,000); approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno County Fire Protection District for Water Tender 96 Refurbish, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24731, which consists of refurbishment of an existing water tender at Fire Station 96 in City of Mendota, effective upon execution through December 1, 2025, total Community Development Block Grant funding amount not to exceed $300,000; 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 Fresno County Fire Protection District, in compliance with Federal Community Development Block Grant | | |
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24-1232
| 78. | Resolution to allow applications for USDA grants | Adopt Grant Programs Resolution authorizing submittal of individual or regional applications for various grant programs, administered by United States Department of Agriculture, for a period of five years from date of adoption of said resolution; authorize Chairman of the Board of Supervisors or his/her designee, as Signature Authority for all grant-related documents necessary to secure grant funds and implement grant program activities; and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his/her designee, as Signature Authority for all grant-related documents, excepting only Grant Agreements and Amendments thereto, necessary to secure funds and implement grant program activities | | |
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24-1262
| 79. | Agreement with the Malaga County Water District (CDBG 21451) | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Malaga County Water District for Malaga Wastewater Treatment Plant Nitrogen Reduction, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 21451, effective upon execution through September 15, 2025, total Community Development Block Grant funding amount not to exceed $542,825; 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 Malaga County Water District, in compliance with Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental nature of Project | | |
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24-1265
| 80. | Annexation of Tract Map No. 6382 Annex No. 11A to CFD 2006-01 | Adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex territory, identified by Assessor’s parcel numbers 118-340-69 and 118-340-75, and which are located on west side of Auberry Road approximately 600 feet southwest of its intersection with Thunderbird Road, within unincorporated area of County to Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Police Protection Services), designating said territory as Annexation Territory No. 11A, set date and time for a protest hearing for 9:30 AM on January 28, 2025, concerning proposed annexation of the territory to Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Police Protection Services), and to conduct a special landowner election for levy of a special tax to finance Police Protection Services | | |
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24-1278
| 81. | Reclamation Agreement and related agreements and covenants for the Althea photovoltaic solar project CUP 3764 | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a 35-year Solar Project Reclamation Agreement (Reclamation Agreement), including Reclamation Plan, Exhibit A thereto, with RPCA Solar 8, LLC the project applicant (Applicant), to implement project mitigation measures and specific conditions of approval placed on Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3764 for a solar photovoltaic electricity generating facility (the Project), encompassing approximately 39.8-acres of a 56.70-acre parcel, located at the northwest corner of W. Althea Avenue and N. Russell Avenue, approximately 9.17-miles west from City of Firebaugh; and if your Board approves Recommended Action 1 above, approve and authorize Chairman to execute Escrow Agreement with Applicant and United Security Bank, located in Fresno, as Escrow Agent to accept a cash deposit of $678,550.00 as Applicant’s initial security to County for Reclamation Agreement, and to identify County’s initially designated representatives who are authorized on behalf of County to initiate and approve transactions of all types for escrow account established under | | |
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24-1317
| 82. | Amendment - Dual Jurisdiction Master Agreement with City of Fresno | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Amendment to a Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative Agreement with City of Fresno 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 | | |
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24-1340
| 83. | Amendment 5 w/Kitchell | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment No. 5 to an Agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc., for construction management services for West Annex Jail, currently under construction, effective upon execution with no change in term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, and increasing maximum extra services allocation by an additional $505,000 to $3,813,923, which will increase total maximum compensation amount to $7,537,775 | | |
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24-1368
| 84. | Overall Work Program Amendment Fresno COG | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 17-138 with Fresno County Council of Governments for Overall Work Program to extend term of existing Master Agreement by seven years from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2031 (estimated revenue to County of $148,000 per year) | | |
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24-1106
| 85. | Purchase of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Post-Call Summarization and Additional Licenses for Contact Service Center Expansion through the CalSAWS Consortium | 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 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 CalSAWS Consortium as CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium for the purchase of Spanish Generative AI for post-call summarization on behalf of the County, effective January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, total cost not to exceed $446,452 | | |
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24-1222
| 86. | Amendment to Agreement with Aspiranet, Inc. for Homeless Youth and Family Services | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 24-089 with Aspiranet for Transitional Housing Program Plus, Family Unification Program for Youth and Families Case Management Services, extending the term by nine months from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, which includes a six-month base term and three one-month optional extensions, to incorporate new Housing Choice Vouchers from the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative, and increasing the maximum compensation by $1,543,302 to a total of $2,658,442; and approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 32 transferring FY 2024-25 appropriations from the Social Services Fund 0065, Subclass 17225, Welfare Advance Fund Org 1120 ($346,413) from account 7910 to the Social Services Fund 0065, Subclass 17224, Housing Navigators Program Org 1119 account 7910 in the amount of $346,413 | | |
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24-1223
| 87. | Resolution Accepting Transitional Housing Program and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Funding | Adopt Resolution authorizing the Department of Social Services to apply for and accept the Transitional Housing Program ($766,206) Round 6 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program ($565,029) Round 3 allocations administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or their designee, to execute grant-related documents, including the Allocation Acceptance Forms for both programs | | |
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24-1302
| 88. | Retroactive Agreement with MindTapp for Management Training, Consultation, and Coaching Services | 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, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Thomas Sy dba MindTapp to continue the current project to completion; and approve and authorize the Chairman to amend, restate, replace and supersede existing Purchasing Agreement with Thomas Sy dba MindTapp, retroactive to that agreement’s effective date of December 16, 2022, for management training, consultation, and coaching services, not to exceed four consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and one optional one-year extension, increasing the maximum by $200,000, total not to exceed $399,000 | | |
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24-1358
| 89. | Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with UC Davis for County Self-Assessment | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Agreement with UC Davis for consultation and facilitation services, extending the term by six months from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 with no change to the maximum compensation of $100,500 | | |
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