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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 12/6/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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16-1590 1.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1591 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 15 – 42 Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1658 2.1Anti-Hate-Crime ResolutionAdopt resolution in support of standing in solidarity with people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual orientations and adamantly opposing all acts of hate crime and hate speech Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1510 3.Resource Conservation District Board AppointmentsConsider and appoint two directors (full term) and one director (short-term) to the Panoche Resource Conservation District Board; and, Consider and appoint two directors (full term) to the James Resource Conservation District Board; and, Consider and appoint two directors (full term) to the Sierra Resource Conservation District BoardConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1547 4.Waiver of 960 year max hrs for Extra HelpRetroactively authorize a waiver of the 960 hours per calendar year maximum hours limitation for the Extra-Help positions listed on Attachment A in the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office, pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1575 5.Interim Urgency Ordinance - Nonmedical MarijuanaConsider and adopt Resolution of Intention initiating amendments to various sections of the Ordinance Code of Fresno County addressing the possession, planting, cultivation, harvesting, drying, or processing of marijuana, and the establishment or operation of businesses engaged in commercial nonmedical marijuana activity in all Zoning Districts of Fresno County; Consider and adopt Interim Ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 establishing a moratorium on the possession, planting, cultivation, harvesting, drying, processing of nonmedical marijuana outdoors on the grounds of a private residence, and the establishment or operation of businesses engaged in commercial nonmedical marijuana activity in all Zoning Districts of Fresno County. Adoption of the initial Interim Ordinance is effective for a period of up to 45 days unless earlier terminated or extended; Determine that the approval of the Resolution of Intention and the adoption of the Interim Urgency Ordinance are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to sections 1approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
16-1566 5.1Addenda to MOU for Representation Units Participating in the County’s Health Benefit ProgramApprove the Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding regarding County Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2017, effective December 19, 2016, for the identified Representation Units; approve the County Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2017 for Unrepresented and Management (including Senior Management) employees under the same terms and conditions as specified in the Addendum for Representation Units participating in the County’s Health Benefit Program, effective December 19, 2016; and, adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations in the Interest and Misc Expenditures Org 2540 in the amount of $1,000,000 and decreasing the Assigned Fund Balance of the General Fund for Capital Projects in the amount of $1,000,000 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1282 6.Dissolve the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Solid Waste Commission and the West County Solid Waste Planning CommitteeDissolve the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Solid Waste Commission and the West County Solid Waste Planning Committee; approve in concept the designation of the Assembly Bill 939 Memorandum of Understanding Committee as the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, upon the concurrence of the cities in accordance with statutory requirementsConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1309 7.CSA 35 Zone AJ Boundary Change No. 2 Protest Hearing and Benefit Assessment Protest Hearing / Prop 218Accept certified voter count on file with the Clerk to the Board, dated November 23, 2016, provided by the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, showing the number of registered voters residing in Zone AJ of County Service Area No. 35; conduct a public hearing to hear and consider any protests to the CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2, and upon completion tabulate all written objections received before the close of public testimony and take appropriate action; if there is not a majority protest to the CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2, conduct a public protest hearing to receive and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed benefit assessment for road maintenance purposes for CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2 and upon completion tabulate all ballots returned and take appropriate actionacceptedPass Action details Video Video
16-1309  CSA 35 Zone AJ Boundary Change No. 2 Protest Hearing and Benefit Assessment Protest Hearing / Prop 218Accept certified voter count on file with the Clerk to the Board, dated November 23, 2016, provided by the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, showing the number of registered voters residing in Zone AJ of County Service Area No. 35; conduct a public hearing to hear and consider any protests to the CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2, and upon completion tabulate all written objections received before the close of public testimony and take appropriate action; if there is not a majority protest to the CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2, conduct a public protest hearing to receive and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed benefit assessment for road maintenance purposes for CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2 and upon completion tabulate all ballots returned and take appropriate actionconducted Public HearingPass Action details Video Video
16-1309  CSA 35 Zone AJ Boundary Change No. 2 Protest Hearing and Benefit Assessment Protest Hearing / Prop 218Accept certified voter count on file with the Clerk to the Board, dated November 23, 2016, provided by the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, showing the number of registered voters residing in Zone AJ of County Service Area No. 35; conduct a public hearing to hear and consider any protests to the CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2, and upon completion tabulate all written objections received before the close of public testimony and take appropriate action; if there is not a majority protest to the CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2, conduct a public protest hearing to receive and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed benefit assessment for road maintenance purposes for CSA 35AJ Boundary Change No. 2 and upon completion tabulate all ballots returned and take appropriate actionConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1455 8.Amendment to County Ordinance Code, Title 15, Building and ConstructionConduct first hearing and take action to approve proposed amendments to Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 15, including the Statement of Local Findings, regulating building and construction within Fresno County; approve proposed Local Agency Management Program as referenced in proposed amendments to Title 15 and, upon final Board action, direct staff to forward Local Agency Management Program to State Water Resources Control Board for review and approval; and set second hearing for December 13, 2016 and waive reading of Ordinance in its entiretyapproved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
16-1592 9.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and CommentsBoard of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)   Action details Video Video
16-1596 10.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1594 11.Public PresentationsPublic Presentations - This portion of the meeting reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 5 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topicreceived  Action details Video Video
16-1515 12.Closed SessionConference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Paul Nerland; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment   Action details None
16-1044 13.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Initiation of Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 cases)   Action details None
16-1054 14.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) (2 cases)   Action details None
16-1597 15.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for November 15, 2016Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1630 15.1Adjournment in MemoryAdjourn in memory of Vartkes Nahabed Messerlian. Mr. Messerlian immigrated to the United States in 1959, graduated from Fresno State in 1963, and worked for the State of California Water Resources Department. For more than 50 years, he contributed to the Armenian community and was a founding member of the Armenian Community School in Fresno, Homenetmen Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts, and Hamazkayin Cultural Association in Fresno. His humble, diplomatic and calm personality will be missed by manyConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1202 16.Agreement with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for hosting services and support for the Assessor-Recorder; and, Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. for hosting services and support, 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 $106,500.00Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1468 17.OPEX Contract Termination in PartConsider and approve Without Cause Termination in part for remaining services to be provided by OPEX Corporation Agreement No. 13-268 for Mail Matrix Sorter maintenance and support; and, Approve and authorize the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to give sixty (60) days prior written notice to OPEX Corporation terminating in part Agreement No. 13-268 pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement effective February 5, 2017Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1524 18.City of Clovis ElectionAdopt a Resolution approving the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct a Consolidated General Municipal Election on March 7, 2017 for the City of Clovis to include a Special Election to fill a Councilmember vacancy for the period of March 2017 to March 2019Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1379 19.Automobile Insurance Fraud Program Grant AgreementRetroactively approve and authorize the District Attorney-Public Administrator’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (DOI) for continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud program for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 ($540,222); adopt Resolution approving and authorizing the District Attorney to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement for continued funding of the Automobile Insurance Fraud program with the State of California, DOI for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 ($360,000); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $40,296 in the District Attorney’s Special Revenue Fund 0060, DOI Auto Ins Fraud Program Org 1104 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $40,296 in the District Attorney-Grants Org 2862 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1527 20.Accept Donation to fund DA ID Theft Unit for 2016-17Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude for the donation of $300,000 from Table Mountain Rancheria for the Fresno County District Attorney’s Identification (ID) Theft Prosecution Unit for FY 2016-17Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1168 21.Motorola Maintenance and Support Amendment II to AgreementApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement 12-540 with Motorola Inc. to extend the term of the existing agreement for the maintenance and software support of Public Safety Information System equipment from December 31, 2016 to August 31, 2018 and increasing the contract maximum by $1,319,233 to a total of $5,818,651Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1325 22.Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program GrantRetroactively authorize the Sheriff-Coroner’s previous submittal of a grant application with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Law Enforcement (LE) Specialized Units Program in the amount of $272,183; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement and Certification of Assurance of Compliance with Cal OES LE Specialized Units program, effective from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 ($272,183); and approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, on behalf of the County, to execute Third Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marjaree Mason Center effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 ($46,382)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1363 23.Budget Resolution for Court Services Unit Vehicles PurchaseAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111 in the amount $184,000 to purchase and up-fit four marked patrol vehicles for the Sheriff-Coroner’s Court Services Unit (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1392 24.Agreement with Serological Research Institute for DNA Forensic ServicesMake a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for the solicitation of Forensic DNA services for the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Serological Research Institute, Inc., to provide grant funded and overflow Forensic DNA services effective December 6, 2016 through November 30, 2021 which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, ($200,000 annually), total not to exceed $1,000,000 over the five year termConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1416 25.2016 DNA Backlog Reduction GrantRetroactively authorize the Sheriff-Coroner’s previous submittal of grant application to the National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice for the 2016 Forensic DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute and accept the grant award from the National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice, for the 2016 Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Grant for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 ($205,465); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenue for Sheriff-Coroner’s Org 3111 in the amount of $205,465 (4/5 vote); and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, or her authorized representative, to sign claims for reimbursement and activity reports for the above grant awardConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1427 26.Amendment I to Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. to provide fire and life safety, security, maintenance-electronic security system servicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement A-13-738 with Siemens Industry, Inc., to increase the annual maximum for additional security maintenance services within the Sheriff-Coroner Office’s Jail Detention Facilities by $100,000 to $150,000 for calendar year 2016 (January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016) and increasing the agreement maximum to $200,000 through December 31, 2017Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1450 27.Agreement with the State of California Employment Development Department, (EDD)Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute agreement with the State of California Employment Development Department to provide employment information for purpose of obtaining current employment data for felony victims, suspects, missing persons, potential witnesses, or persons for whom a felony arrest warrant has been issued from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019 in the amount of $3,516Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1601 28.Nomination for San Joaquin River Conservancy Governing Board public member representing environmental organizationNominate three individuals, recommended by the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, to the Governor for his appointment of a public member representing an environmental organization to the San Joaquin River Conservancy Governing Board: Sheri Bohigian, Paul Gibson, and Jolene TellesConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1519 29.Addenda & Article to the MOU for Rep Units 3, 4, 12, 22 & 36Approve the Agency Shop and Objector Fee Addendum to the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for Representation Units 3, 4, 12, 22 and 36, effective December 19, 2016; Approve the Employee Grievance Resolution Procedure Addendum to the MOUs for Representation Units 3, 4, 12, 22 and 36, effective December 19, 2016; Approve the deletion of the Meet and Confer Requirements Article in the MOUs for Representation Units 3, 4, 12, 22 and 36, effective December 19, 2016Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
16-1631 30.DELETEDDeleted – See Agenda Item 5.1deleted  Action details None
16-1628 30.1FLSA Designation UpdateApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution revising the Fair Labor Standards Act designations for impacted County classifications effective December 5, 2016, reversing the action taken on November 15, 2016, as reflected on Appendix A; and, authorize the Director of Human Resources to administratively amend the Salary Resolution if the preliminary injunction issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is lifted and the United States Department of Labor’s Final Rule is reinstatedConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1423 31.Centennial School - NavelenciaApprove designation and placement of Navelencia School on the County’s Register of Centennial Schools; and authorize the Chairman to execute the certificate for a Centennial SchoolConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1424 32.HIstoric Place - Knapp CabinApprove designation and placement of Knapp Cabin on the County’s Register of Historic Places; and authorize the Chairman to execute the certificate for a Historic PlaceConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1425 33.Historic Place - Delilah Fire LookoutApprove designation and placement of Delilah Fire Lookout on the County’s Register of Historic Places; and authorize the Chairman to execute the certificate for a Historic PlaceConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1536 34.Resolution accepting a monetary donation ($1,500)Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude for the monetary donation of $1,500 to the Fresno County Public Library to support Talking Book Library for the BlindConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1521 35.Retroactive Revenue Agt w/ First 5 for Nurse-Family Partnership & Nurse Liaison ProgramsApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County for the Nurse-Family Partnership program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 ($848,677); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County for the Nurse Liaison program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 ($1,614,728)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1537 36.Retroactive Revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County for Help Me GrowApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County to implement the Help Me Grow system, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 ($2,160,852)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1543 36.1Correctional Health Provider ReimbursementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement No. 14-118 with Corizon Health, Inc., for a refund to the County for Medi-Cal covered inpatient hospitalization and associated services for eligible inmates, effective December 6, 2016, with no change to the compensation amount or term of August 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019, ($105,515,146); and, authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to approve claims for reimbursement from providers for medical care provided to eligible inmates with service dates as of January 1, 2015 through April 1, 2017Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1328 37.Cooperative Work Agreement Extensions with CaltransSupport Cooperative Work Agreement Extension Request submitted to California Department of Transportation for Ashlan Avenue and Thorne Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project, State Project No. SRS2L-5942(220); and support Cooperative Work Agreement Extension Request submitted to California Department of Transportation for Fowler Avenue Shoulder Improvements Project, Federal Project No. CML-5942(211)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1358 38.Accept Drought Emergency Grant Funding from Department of Water Resources for CSA 30 and CSA 32Approve and authorize Director of Department of Public Works and Planning to execute funding agreement and any amendments thereto as deemed necessary by the Director to administer improvements to water distribution systems for County Service Area 30 - El Porvenir and County Service Area 32 - Cantua Creek, with Department of Water Resources, subject to review and approval by County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in amount of $100,000 for County Service Area 32, Cantua Creek, Org 9172 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1418 39.Advertise Contract 16-13-C Jensen & Temperance Traffic SignalAdopt plans and specifications for Contract No. 16-13-C, Jensen and Temperance Traffic Signal Installation, and authorize Director of Department of Public Works and Planning, or his designee, to advertise for bids and set bid opening date contingent upon the Department receiving authorization from California Department of TransportationConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
16-1440 40.Right-of-Way Acquisition - American Avenue - SR99 to Temperance AvenueAccept the easement deed and authorize the Chairman to execute the right-of-way contract required for the American Avenue from SR99 to Temperance Avenue Road Improvement Project for a total monetary consideration of $48,900Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1478 41.Agreement with the Malaga County Water DistrictApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Malaga County Water District for Malaga Water Well Upgrades, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 16451 ($250,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
16-1505 42.Right-of-Way Acquisition - American Avenue - SR99 to Temperance AvenueAccept the easement deed and authorize the Chairman to execute the right-of-way contract and temporary construction permit required for the American Avenue from SR99 to Temperance Avenue Road Improvement Project for a total monetary consideration of $4,800Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None