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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/24/2023 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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23-0019 1.Approve AgendaApprove Agendaapproved agendaPass Action details Video Video
23-0020 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 17-45Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
23-0042 3.Proclaim January 24, 2023 Lee Herrick DayProclaim January 24, 2023, Lee Herrick DayApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0014 4.2022 CSAC Executive Credential RecognitionPresent certificates in recognition of the 2022 Fresno County Cohort participants completing the designated number of credits to receive their Executive Credentials from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC)   Action details Video Video
23-0039 5.Public Works ResolutionAdopt resolution in recognition of the Department of Public Works and Planning and their success at the 2022 APWA Central CA AwardsApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0037 6.Potential Loan to Water Works District 18Consider and provide direction to staff concerning a potential loan to Water Works District 18 pursuant to Government Code sec. 23010 and Water Code secs. 55503-55503.6directed staffPass Action details Video Video
23-0040 7.PresentationReceive presentation by the Department of Public Health regarding the Local Emergency declared on January 3, 2023 due to bed capacity at local hospitals and impact to Fresno County's hospital system due to the closure of Madera Community Hospital   Action details Video Video
22-1360 8.Amendment to County Ordinance Code, Title 15Conduct first hearing and take action to: approve proposed Ordinance amending to Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 15, regulating building and construction within Fresno County, and adopt proposed Statement of Local Findings; and set second hearing for February 28, 2023 and waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety; and designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of proposed Ordinance; and direct Clerk of the Board to post and publish required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-1352 9.Agreement with Brain Learning Psychological Corporation for Assessment ServicesHear and consider appeal by Foster Assessment Center and Testing Service, Inc. (FACTS) challenging the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) recommended award of the proposed Agreement for specialized assessments for CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work participants to Brain Learning Psychological Corporation; if FACTS’s appeal is upheld, direct DSS to return to the Board at a later date with a recommended Agreement with FACTS for specialized assessments for CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work participants for the Board’s consideration and action; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Brain Learning Psychological Corporation for specialized assessments for CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work participants, effective January 24, 2023, not to exceed four years and six months, which includes a one year and six-month base contract and three optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,133,063approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0021 10.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and CommentsBoard of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)   Action details Video Video
23-0022 11.Board AppointmentsReceive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
23-0023 12.Public PresentationsPublic 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   Action details Video Video
22-1371 13.Closed SessionConference 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   Action details None
22-1374 14.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)   Action details None
22-1375 15.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) (4 Cases)   Action details None
23-0031 16.Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code 54956.8. Property: APN 466-160-01T; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Judicial Council of California, Under Negotiations: InstructioConference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code 54956.8. Property: APN 466-160-01T; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Judicial Council of California, Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern purchase or lease of properties, price, terms and conditions   Action details None
23-0024 17.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meetings for January 3, 2023 and January 13, 2023, Special MeetingConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
23-0053 18.Proclaim the month of January 2023 as National Mentoring Month in Fresno County and recognize the completion of the expansion project of the Big Brothers Big Sister headquarters.Proclaim the month of January 2023 as National Mentoring Month in Fresno County and recognize the completion of the expansion project of the Big Brothers Big Sister headquartersConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
23-0059 18.1Adjourn in MemoryAdjourn in memory of John ShehadeyConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1386 19.Agreement with Harmony Research for Parties of Interest Searches on Tax-Defaulted PropertyApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Harmony Research for title searches to discover parties of interest for purposes of giving notices of the County’s annual sale of tax-defaulted properties, effective January 24, 2023 through January 24, 2026, with no more than two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $650,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1046 20.Retroactive Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program Grant Application and AgreementRetroactively authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($1,357,510); and Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, for continued funding of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program with the CDI, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($1,357,510)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1047 21.Retroactive Auto Insurance Fraud Program Grant Application and AgreementRetroactively approve and authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($584,911); adopt Resolution approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, for continued funding of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program with the CDI, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($388,337); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $12,730 in the District Attorney’s Special Revenue Fund 0060, CDI Automobile Fraud Program, Org 1104 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $12,730 in the District Attorney-Grants Org 2862 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1048 22.Retroactive Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program Grant Application and AgreementRetroactively authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($332,095); and adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, for continued funding of the Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program with the CDI, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($166,728)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0378 23.First Amendment to Agreement with VertiQ Software LLCApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment with VertiQ Software LLC, for an upgrade of software products to track and report on cases of deceased individuals, effective upon execution with no change in term of July 15, 2019 through June 30, 2024 and increasing the maximum by $111,592 to a total of $370,572Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0964 24.Agreement with Garden of InnocenceApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive agreement with Garden of Innocence for the humane and dignified disposition and burial of deceased abandoned children up to eight years of age in Fresno County, effective October 17, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1083 25.Retroactive Grant Application/Award/Agreement for Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program and Grant AwardRetroactively 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, 2022 to September 30, 2023, in the amount of $449,906; approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff’s, or their 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, 2022 to September 30, 2023, in the amount of $449,906; and authorize the Sheriff, or their designee, to sign claims for reimburseConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1272 26.Sheriff's Civil Automation Specialty Vehicle PurchaseAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 31112401 in the amount of $450,000 for the purchase of a new Civil Specialty vehicle for the Civil Unit (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2022-23 appropriations in the Sheriff Automated GC 26731 Org 1455 in the amount of $450,000 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1339 27.HEAT Memorandum of UnderstandingApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding with the California Highway Patrol, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Clovis Police Department that provides the legal basis for the continued establishment of the Help Eliminate Auto Theft Task Force, a cooperative agreement to reduce auto theft in Fresno County, effective July 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $300,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
23-0005 28.State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Subrecipient Agreements with Break the Barriers Inc. and Clovis Rodeo Association FoundationApprove and Authorize the Chairman to execute Subrecipient Agreement for American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) with Break the Barriers Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to address negative economic impacts of the pandemic on its skill-building programs that are available to children, youth, and adults that promote physical and mental health, boost self-confidence, promote personal wellness, and decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety; Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Subrecipient Agreement for ARPA-SLFRF with Clovis Rodeo Association Foundation (Clovis Rodeo) in the amount of $200,000 that will reimburse and provide funding assistance in support of the 2022 Rodeo which is responsive to the negative economic impacts to the local tourism, travel, and hospitality industry, and supports a strong and equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturnConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1243 29.Amendment to Forensic Continuum of Care Agreement to Add Whole Person Care-Like Navigation and Linkage ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. to add a navigation and linkage component, effective January 24, 2023 with no change to the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027 and increasing the maximum by $894,377 to a total of $27,577,272Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1341 30.Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesAdopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1380 31.Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove Salary Resolution Amendments reclassifying five (5) Office Assistant I/II position allocations upwards to Program Technician I/II, establishing the new classification of Vital Statistics Coordinator, and reclassifying the Supervising Communicable Disease Specialist upwards to Vital Statistics Coordinator within the Vital Statistics Unit in the Department of Public Health, effective February 6, 2023, as reflected on Appendix “B”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1391 32.Agreement with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and ManagementMake 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 unusual or extraordinary circumstances for an internet-based software system to track claims and obtain reports as Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) is the only vendor with a Master Agreement with Insurity Software, which allows PRISM to offer the software to clients at a discounted rate; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with PRISM for the software license for Insurity Software to track the County’s general liability and medical malpractice claims, effective July 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and with two optional one-year extensions, at a total not to exceed of $78,456Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1372 33.First Amendment to Agreement with Kofile Technologies Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement A-20-442 with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for document digitization and preservation, vital record storage and digital indexing, with no change to the potential 5-year term of November 3, 2020 to November 5, 2025, and adding supplementary preservation services and increasing the maximum compensation by $150,000 to a total of $1,152,125Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1373 34.Annual Agreements for Mechanical Job Order Contracting ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Mechanical Job Order Contracting (JOC) Agreements with: ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.; Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.; and Strategic Mechanical, Inc.; for repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work to be done according to unit prices, effective upon execution, for a term of 1 year, with each agreement’s total not to exceed $3,000,000; and Approve and authorize the projects described in Attachment A, to be performed under the existing or future JOC agreements in accordance with Public Contract Code 20128.5Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1378 35.Salary Resolution Amendment - Internal Services DepartmentApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution transferring one Staff Analyst I/II/III/Senior/Principal/Internal Services Division Manager position from the Internal Services Department Org 0440 to the Internal Services Department Org 8935, effective February 6, 2023 as reflected on Appendix “C” and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department - Facility Services Division Org 8935 in the amount of $70,105 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0803 36.Retroactive Agreement with the City of Fresno to participate on the Public Safety Realignment Adult Compliance TeamApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Fresno to assign five sworn Police Officers, one sworn Police Sergeant, and one Crime Analyst to the Public Safety Realignment Act Adult Compliance Team, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($1,660,661)Deleted  Action details None
22-1271 37.County Victim Services (XC) Program Grant Application/AgreementRetroactively approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the County Victim Services (XC) Program ($416,334); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Application/Agreement for the County Victim Services (XC) Program with Cal OES for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 ($416,334); and approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, or his designee, to execute the required Authorization for the Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of ComplianceConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0837 38.American Rescue Plan Act - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - County Integrated Data Sharing SystemApprove the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) from Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Disaster Claiming - Org 1033 to the Department of Public Health - Public Health Support Org 56201500 to authorize the acquisition and development of a Countywide Integrated Data Sharing System that would begin the initial phase of implementing the County Integrated Data Initiative, which will connect existing County information systems and improve coordination of data sharing within County systems and between the County and County partners which will improve the effective utilization of health resources to County residents ($5,000,000); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Public Health - Public Health Support Org 56201500 in the amount of $300,000 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1273 39.First Amendment to Agreement with Fresno Metropolitan MinistryApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement with Fresno Metropolitan Ministry to continue the work with Fresno Community Health Improvement Partnership to develop a Community Health Worker Network Hub, effective upon execution to extend the base term by twelve (12) months and continue with the option to extend for an additional two twelve (12) months for a full term of December 14, 2021 to July 31, 2026, and increase the total maximum compensation by $2,400,000 to a total of $9,612,976Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
22-1288 40.Retroactive FY 2022-23 Children's Medical Services Plan FundingApprove retroactive submission of the FY 2022-23 California Department of Health Care Services Allocation for child health services under California Children’s Services and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification Statement as required by the California Department of Health Care Services effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 ($5,568,636)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-0796 41.Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Program OperatorApprove and authorize Chairman to execute an agreement with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for overseeing operation of Environmental Compliance Center and related household hazardous waste programs effective February 1, 2023, 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; and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning or his designee to execute two optional one-year extensions and approve use of funds designated for Additional Services and ContingenciesConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1189 42.Assignment of Consultant Agreement with Consor (formerly Quincy Engineering)Authorize Director of Public Works and Planning to execute, on behalf of County, consent to the assignment of Agreement No. D-22-246 from Quincy Engineering, Inc. to Consor North America, Inc., for on-call architectural, engineering, and related consultant services, to take effect immediately upon executionConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1310 43.Central Cal Waterworks AgreementMake a finding that it is in best interest of the County to suspend competitive bidding process, consistent with Administrative Policy 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. is uniquely qualified and experienced to provide emergency water and wastewater operator services; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. for emergency water and wastewater operator services, converted from Purchasing Agreement No. 22-446, effective October 6, 2022, not to exceed two years, total not to exceed $700,000 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1330 44.Revenue Agreement with California Business, Consumer Services and Housing AgencyApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant (#22-HHAP-20015), effective upon execution by the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency through December 31, 2026 ($5,047,892); and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the related Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Authorized Signatories Form, as the Authorized Representative Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
22-1337 45.Transitional Housing Program and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program FundingAdopt Resolution authorizing the Department of Social Services' application for and acceptance of the Round Four allocation in the amount of $634,313 for the Transitional Housing Program and $537,848 for the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and, the Director of the Department of Social Services, or designee, to execute grant related documents, including the Allocation Acceptance Forms for both programsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None