Meeting Body: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/11/2025 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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25-0174 1.Approve Agendaapproved agendaPass Action details Video Video
25-0175 2.Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 24-48Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-0193 3.Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Edward Moreno - Department of Behavioral Health - 25 Years of Service    Action details Video Video
25-0172 4.Proclaim the month of March 2025 as Professional Social Worker Appreciation Month in Fresno CountyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0202 5.Proclaim March 2025 as American Red Cross Month in Fresno CountyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0095 6.Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging the 80th Anniversary of the Fresno County Employees' Retirement AssociationApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0220 7.Approve revised Administrative Policy No. 75 - Community Outreach ServicesApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0110 8.Conduct hearing on proposed rescission of the County’s sale of APN 393-180-40S, described as “SUR RTS TRIANGULAR PAR IN SE1/4 SEC 8 T16R22,” located near Mountain View and Dockery in Selma, at the County’s March 14 through 15, 2024 sale of tax-defaulted propertiesApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0122 9.Receive Mid-Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and approve proposed schedule for the Recommended Budget and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget which incorporates a Recommended Budget by June 24, 2025Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0201 10.Receive verbal presentation from County Administrative Office (CAO) staff in regards to the Code Enforcement program; and Direct staff to proceed with the assignment of Program, Staffing, and LocationApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0079 11.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 Fresno County Superintendent of Schools as it is a government agency encompassing Fresno County schools; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, to provide specialty mental health treatment and early intervention services as part of the Fresno County’s Mental Health Services Act Community Services and Support Plan and Prevention and Early Intervention Plan, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $150,000,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0146 12.Conduct first hearing to adopt ordinance amending Fresno County Ordinance Code Section 4.16.090 relating to allocation of sales and use tax revenues, amending it as to the City of Fresno as to its respective tax rate, and amending dates to which the City of Fresno shall adhere to stated rate, changing effective date of adjusted rate to July 1, 2025, waive reading of the ordinance in its entirety, and set a second hearing for March 25, 2025; designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of proposed ordinance; and direct the Clerk to the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0180 13.Adopt Resolution authorizing Pacific Gas & Electric Company transfer of County of Fresno Rule 20A credits, to be allocated to the City of Fresno, for West Fresno Church/Martin Luther King Project in the amount of $1,000,000 for undergrounding of existing overhead utilitiesApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1290 14.Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage One from April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 and Stage Three from November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, and impose corresponding regulations within County Service Area No. 39 Zones A & B under Fresno County Ordinance, Chapter 14.01 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41W, and 42: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage Four from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 and impose corresponding regulations within Waterworks District No. 40 under Fresno County Ordinance Code, Chapter 14.01Conducted Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
24-1290 14.Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage One from April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 and Stage Three from November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, and impose corresponding regulations within County Service Area No. 39 Zones A & B under Fresno County Ordinance, Chapter 14.01 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41W, and 42: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage Four from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 and impose corresponding regulations within Waterworks District No. 40 under Fresno County Ordinance Code, Chapter 14.01Conducted Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
24-1290 14.Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage One from April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 and Stage Three from November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, and impose corresponding regulations within County Service Area No. 39 Zones A & B under Fresno County Ordinance, Chapter 14.01 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41W, and 42: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage Four from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 and impose corresponding regulations within Waterworks District No. 40 under Fresno County Ordinance Code, Chapter 14.01ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1290 14.Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage One from April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 and Stage Three from November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, and impose corresponding regulations within County Service Area No. 39 Zones A & B under Fresno County Ordinance, Chapter 14.01 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41W, and 42: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage Four from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 and impose corresponding regulations within Waterworks District No. 40 under Fresno County Ordinance Code, Chapter 14.01Conducted Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
24-1290 14.Sitting as the Fresno County Board of Supervisors: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage One from April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 and Stage Three from November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, and impose corresponding regulations within County Service Area No. 39 Zones A & B under Fresno County Ordinance, Chapter 14.01 Sitting as the Board of Directors of Waterworks District Nos. 37, 38, 40, 41W, and 42: Conduct a public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report; and Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage Four from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 and impose corresponding regulations within Waterworks District No. 40 under Fresno County Ordinance Code, Chapter 14.01ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0176 15.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)   Action details Video Video
25-0177 16.Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0177 16.Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0177 16.Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0178 17.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   Action details Video Video
25-0116 18.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Doris Anderson, et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:21-CV-01134-DAD-SAB   Action details None
25-0117 19.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Loida Cavazos, et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:23-CV-00859-JLT-BAM   Action details None
25-0135 20.Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)   Action details None
25-0136 21.Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (3 Cases)   Action details None
25-0148 22.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   Action details None
25-0227 23.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Jessica McKenzie: ADJ14693973, ADJI19708163   Action details Video Video
25-0244 23.1Sitting as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board: Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Sanja Bugay; Employee Organization: SEIU-Local 2015 - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment   Action details None
25-0179 24.Approve minutes for February 25, 2025Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0189 25.Adjourn in the Memory of Al Smith; a towering figure in Fresno's business and broadcasting communityConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0205 26.Adjourn in Memory of Larry Trigueiro; a well respected farmer, race car mechanic and sports coach in the Easton/Caruthers areaConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0168 27.Approve community outreach expenditure of $20,000 to support the Friends of the Historic Kingsburg Depot Project #1238, per Administrative Policy No. 75Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0188 28.Adopt a Resolution Recognizing Family Community Church's 30th AnniversaryConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0141 29.Approve community outreach expenditure of $1,500 support the Support Blue Run 2025, per Administrative Policy No. 75Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0157 30.Approve community outreach expenditure of $1,000 to support the development and maintenance of the futsal courts at Calwa Recreation and Park District, per Administrative Policy No. 75Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0197 31.Approve Certificates of Recognition for awardees of the 2025 Common Threads Awards for the 29th Annual LuncheonConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1288 32.Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to distribute $9,927.84 in State Highway Rental Property revenues received for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in accordance with Streets and Highways Code section 104.10Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0144 33.Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 31113016 in the amount of $273,000 for the purchase of red dot sights and mounting adapter plates for the Sheriff’s Office (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations in the Sheriff’s State Asset Forfeiture Fund 0095, Subclass 17659, Org 1460 in the amount of $273,000 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0170 34.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Order Thereon with defendant property owners of 20526 S. Garfield Avenue, Riverdale, California 93656 for issuance of a permanent injunction to compel the property owners to abate all nuisance conditions and payment by defendants of a monetary award in the amount of $5,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0018 35.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to the Detection Trapping Agreement No. 24-0132-009-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, effective upon execution with no change to the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and increasing the maximum by $193,171 to a total of $572,393Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1294 36.Approve and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) to execute a Program Funding Agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (“AHP”), the contractor for the California Department of State Hospitals (“DSH”), for the Incompetent to Stand Trial (“IST”) Diversion and Community-Based Restoration Infrastructure Projects (the “Program”), effective upon execution through June 30, 2028, total not to exceed $13,125,000 (the “Grant Funds”); approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or his/her designee (the “Authorized Signatory”), to execute any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Program Grant Funds from DSH through AHP, including the Project Applications, Disbursement Requests, and various Compliance Certifications, as may be required, each as defined in the Program Funding Agreement, and to participate in the Program (collectively, the “Program Documents”), including executing the declaration of restrictions to be recorded against each project to be described in the Project Application,Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0019 37.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for maintenance and support of Metasys, a building automation software system, 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 $3,250,000; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to add or remove County building locations and adjust service level hours as operational needs require, with no change to the maximum compensationConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0093 38.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Master Agreement No. A-23-536 for emergency response and supplemental plumbing services, increasing the maximum compensation by $1,000,000 to a total of $2,000,000, with no change to the potential five-year term of October 10, 2023 through October 9, 2028 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0118 39.Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1369 40.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno for placement and education of staff in an internship learning experience, effective March 11, 2025 through March 10, 2030 ($0); and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated documents, forms and reportsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0126 41.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-337 with Health Management Associates, Inc. to provide consultation and assistance to the Department of Public Health with applying for the California Department of Health Care Services’ Voluntary Rate Range Program, extending the term from June 18, 2026 to December 31, 2026, and increasing the maximum by $70,000 to a total of $317,843Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1483 42.Adopt plans and specifications for 24-18-C Golden State Boulevard Phase 2 and award to lowest bidder Don Berry Construction, Inc., 13701 Golden State Boulevard, Kingsburg, CA 93631, in the amount of $4,418,170.57; and Authorize Director to execute contract change orders for Contract 24-18-C, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of $410,000 or approximately 9.3% of total compensation payable under Contract 24-18-CConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0002 43.Make findings required under Sections 66001 and 66015.5 of Government Code for enactment of development fees requested by Fresno County Metropolitan Flood Control District; adopt Resolution memorializing those findings and amending Schedule of Drainage Costs and Fees for local drainage areas and Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan pursuant to Section 17.64.050 of Fresno County Ordinance Code; and determine that Recommended Actions 1 and 2 are exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a notice of exemption with County Clerk and State ClearinghouseApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0034 44.Approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his/her designee, to execute an Agreement with Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District for reimbursement of costs for Design and Construction of Storm Drainage Facilities (preliminary engineer’s estimate is $144,946), subject to review and approval of County Counsel as to legal form and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form; and Approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his/her designee, to approve and execute Amendments with Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District up to a total additional amount of $55,054, approximately 38% of preliminary engineer’s estimate total, for a total agreement not to exceed amount of $200,000, subject to review and approval of County Counsel as to legal form and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting formConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0035 45.Approve and adopt Fresno County Management Area A and Management Area B Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s (GSAs) Pumping Reduction PlanConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1382 46.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment I to Master Agreement No. 24-500 with Aspiranet, Inc. and Promesa Behavioral Health to provide greater clarity, flexibility, and specificity in the reimbursement process, addressing challenges related to home capacity and recruitment efforts, effective December 1, 2024 with no change to the term of September 10, 2024 through June 30, 2028, or compensation maximum of $39,364,924Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0066 47.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant (#24-HHAP-10044), effective upon execution by the California Department of Community Development through June 30, 2029, total not to exceed $11,720,018; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the related Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Authorized Signatories Form, as the Authorized RepresentativeConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0165 48.Adopt Resolution approving the County of Fresno, through the Department, on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care, to submit an application for Emergency Solutions Grant funding administered by the California Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None