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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 10/31/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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17-1314 1.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1315 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 18 - 54Approved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
17-1308 3.Retirement Plaque Presentation for Cathy L. RomeroPresentation of Retirement Plaque to Cathy L. Romero - Department of Social Services - 27 Years of Service   Action details Video Video
17-1311 4.Retirement Plaque Presentation for Monica FlickPresentation of Retirement Plaque to Monica Flick - Department of Social Services - 27 Years of Servicepresented  Action details Video Video
17-1329 5.Adoption Month ProclamationProclaim November 2017 as National Adoption Month in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1350 6.MAGEC Month ProclamationProclaim November 2017 MAGEC Month in Fresno County in recognition of the MAGEC Unit's dedication to eliminating gang crime in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1398 6.1Adopt resolution congratulating the 2017 Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame inductees in Fresno CountyAdopt resolution congratulating the 2017 Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame inductees in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1283 7.Hearing on Rescission of March 2016 Tax Sale Property, APN 465-107-01Conduct hearing on rescission of the County’s sale of APN 465-107-01, located at Par In Blk 92 Fairmont, at the County’s March 4 - 7, 2016 sale of tax-delinquent properties; and Make the findings required by Revenue and Taxation Code section 3731 and adopt a resolution approving the rescission of the County’s sale of APN 465-107-01Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1265 8.Updated Fresno County Operational Area Master Emergency Services PlanAdopt Resolution updating the Fresno County Operational Area Master Emergency Services Plan (Plan); and, authorize the Emergency Services Director to implement future updates to the Plan in compliance with local, State or Federal codesConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1029 9.Amendment of Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 9 - AnimalsConduct first hearing to amend Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 9-Animals by adding sections 9.04.055, 9.04.115, and 9.04.135 to Chapter 9.04-Dog Licensing and Control and revise or update terminology in various sections within Chapters 9.04, 9.08-Pets or Novelties, 9.12-Estray-Impoundment, and 9.16-Rodents and Predatory Animals; and waive reading of the ordinance in its entirety and set the second hearing for October 31, 2017; and, designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed ordinance and direct the Clerk to the Board to post and publish in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1)Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-0451 10.Exclusive Service Area Program Amended AgreementsAdopt Resolution, finding that continuance of Exclusive Service Area Program is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare of residents of Fresno County; approve and authorize Chairman to execute amended and successor agreements with nine Exclusive Service Area Program haulers for provision of solid waste, recyclable, green waste, and organic materials collection services through February 27, 2028; and provide direction to staff regarding rate increases proposed by Exclusive Service Area haulers in response to Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017acceptedPass Action details Video Video
17-1317 11.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)received  Action details Video Video
17-1316 12.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1318 13.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
16-1657 14.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) (2 cases)held  Action details None
16-1680 15.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Initiation of Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 cases)held  Action details None
17-1202 16.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 Employmentheld  Action details None
17-1362 17.Conference with Real Property NegotiatorsConference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code 54956.8. Property: Undeveloped land at Turner and Armstrong in the Fancher Creek Development; County Negotiator: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Fancher Creek Properties LLC., Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern purchase of properties, price, terms and conditionsheld  Action details None
17-1401 17.1Conference with legal counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)Conference with legal counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - K.B. & J.B. on behalf of S.B. v. Fresno County Department of Social Services, et al. (Office of Admin Hearings, Special Education Division - Case No. 2017070678)held  Action details None
17-1319 18.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for October 17, 2017, and October 19-20, 2017 Special meetingConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1405 18.1Adjourn in Memory Bob WoodAdjourn in Memory of Bob WoodConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1361 19.Conduct Second hearing and Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting ScavengingConduct Second Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting Scavenging adding new Section 8.24.060 to Chapter 8.24 Waste Disposal of Title 8 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code and waive further reading of the Ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1414 20.2Adjourn in Memory Andrew BenitezAdjourn in Memory of Andrew BenitezConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1293 21.Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2017-18 Appropriations to Complete Clerk Services Lighting ProjectAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations for County Clerk- Elections Org 2850 in the amount of $30,000 (4/5th vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1348 22.Records Retention Schedule for Sheriff-Coroner and Destruction of RecordsApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Records Retention Schedule No. S-1275-01, dated October 31, 2017, and Resolution authorizing the destruction of specified records belonging to Sheriff- Coroner (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1253 23.VAWA Grant ApplicationRetroactively authorize the District Attorney-Public Administrator’s previous submittal of grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution program for FY 2017-18 ($290,667); authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive grant application/agreement and Certification of Assurance of Compliance for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution program with the Cal OES, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 ($290,667)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1260 24.Adopt Resolution to increase FY 2017-18 appropriationsAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations for District Attorney Org 2860 in the amount of $918,705 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-0532 25.HEAT Memorandum of UnderstandingApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding with the California Highway Patrol, California Department of Motor Vehicles, and Clovis Police Department that provides guidelines for the Help Eliminate Auto Theft Task Force effective July 1, 2017, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $300,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1016 26.Budget Resolution to Establish Resources to Pay for Jail Improvement ProjectsAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations in the Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditures Org 2540 in the amount of $1,000,000 to allow for the transfer of cash from the General Fund to the Jail Improvement Org 8852 in the amount of $1,000,000 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Jail Improvement Org 8852 in the amount of $1,000,000 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1004 27.Consolidation of Elective County OfficesConduct second hearing on and adopt an Ordinance repealing the consolidation of the elective offices of District Attorney-Public Administrator, consolidating the elective offices of Sheriff-Coroner and Public Administrator, and amending the title of the newly created Office to Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, to be operative January 1, 2019; and waive reading of Ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1237 28.Retroactive Amador Plan Agreement with Cal Fire for FY 2017-18Authorize Chairman to execute retroactive Amador Plan Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 ($1,110,500)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1304 29.Staggered Terms for Assessment Appeals BoardApprove staggered terms for the five seats of the Assessment Appeals Board as listed on Exhibit A of Agenda ItemConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1340 30.2nd Reading to Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 2. 64Conduct second hearing to amend the County of Fresno Ordinance Code Title 2, Chapter 2.64 by amending Sections 2.64.030 and 2.64.040 and adding Section 2.64.050 relating to the Assessment Appeals Board; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1313 31.Creation of Office of County Hearing OfficerConduct second hearing and adopt Ordinance amending Ordinance Code of the County of Fresno, Title 2 - Administration, by adding Chapter 2.81, relating to the creation of the Office of the Fresno County Hearing Officer; and waive reading of the ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1215 32.Revenue Agreement for the Cotton Plowdown and Monitoring ProgramApprove and authorize Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Cotton Plowdown and Monitoring Program effective November 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 ($6,677)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-0917 33.Plan of Cooperation between the California Department of Child Support Services and Fresno County Department of Child Support ServicesApprove and authorize the Director of the Department of Child Support Services to execute a retroactive Plan of Cooperation between the California Department of Child Support Services and the Fresno County Department of Child Support Services effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1209 34.Agreement with Acclamation Insurance Management ServiceHear and consider appeal from Risico Claims Management regarding recommended award of Third Party Administration and associated ancillary services to Acclamation Insurance Management Services (AIMS); and, approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with AIMS for workers’ compensation third party claims administration and associated ancillary services, effective January 1, 2018, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $11,893,917Conducted Hearings  Action details Video Video
17-1209  Agreement with Acclamation Insurance Management ServiceHear and consider appeal from Risico Claims Management regarding recommended award of Third Party Administration and associated ancillary services to Acclamation Insurance Management Services (AIMS); and, approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with AIMS for workers’ compensation third party claims administration and associated ancillary services, effective January 1, 2018, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $11,893,917continuedPass Action details Video Video
17-1358 35.County Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2018Approve the Addenda to Memoranda of Understanding regarding County Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2018, effective December 18, 2017; Approve the County Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2018 for Unrepresented and Management (including Senior Management) employees under the same terms and conditions as specified in the Addenda for Representation Units participating in the County’s Health Benefit Program, effective December 18, 2017Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1298 36.Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesApprove Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1246 37.Declaration of Emergency Regarding the Flood at the Elections WarehouseAdopt Resolution acknowledging the emergency nature of the water leak incident at the Elections warehouse and make a finding pursuant to County Administrative Policy 34 that unusual and extraordinary circumstances exist that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend competitive bidding, and negotiate and execute contracts for services and supplies as necessary for the remediation and restoration of County property; authorize the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer to negotiate and execute agreements and other documents necessary for the remediation and restoration of County property; and adopt a Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Facility Services Org 8935 in the amount of $80,000 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1289 38.Master Agreement for Vehicle Washing ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for Vehicle Washing Services, effective November 1, 2017, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $600,000; and authorize the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer or his designee to add additional contractors to this Agreement as they are identified and agree to the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement without returning to the Board of Supervisors with amendment(s), subject to the review and approval of County Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting formConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-0794 39.Grant Award Agreement with Arts Midwest for the Arts Big Read ProgramApprove Grant Award Agreement and authorize the County Librarian to execute all documents required to complete Grant Award Agreement with Arts Midwest on behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for The Big Read Program to promote “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” by Kao Kalia Yang, effective upon execution through October 31, 2018 ($14,000); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Library Grants Organization 7517 in the amount of $14,000 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1056 40.Amendments to Agreements with Community Medical Centers and University Faculty Associates, IncApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 14-676 with Community Medical Centers, to extend the term of the existing agreement to provide care to eligible Medically Indigent Services Program patients by one year from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018, with an optional 12-month extension and no increase in the maximum of $562,500; and Amendment I to Agreement No. 14-677 with University Faculty Associates, Inc., to extend the term of the existing agreement to provide medical services to eligible Medically Indigent Services Program patients by one year from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018, with an optional 12-month extension and no increase in the maximum of $187,500deleted  Action details None
17-1157 41.Retroactive FY 2017-18 Children's Medical Services Plan FundingApprove retroactive submission of the FY 2017-18 Children’s Medical Services Plan for child health services and authorize the Chairman to execute Certification Statements as required by the State Department of Health Care Services, effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 ($9,866,036)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1220 42.Amendment to Systems Innovators AgreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to Agreement No. 14-628 with Systems Innovators, a Division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, for integrated cashiering system software and hardware service, effective upon execution authorizing a one-year extension of the term to June 30, 2018 and increasing the maximum by $52,865 to a total of $426,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-0914 43.Certification of Re-Computed Cancellation Fee for Partial Cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 1387 (RLCC No. 892)Adopt Resolution certifying re-computed Cancellation Fee for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract 1387 as determined by County Assessor’s Office per Government Code Section 51283.4; and authorize Chairman to sign Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and approve recordation of Certificate of Cancellation at such time as all Conditions included in Certificate of Tentative Cancellation have been satisfiedConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1060 44.Amendment I to Agreement 16-537 with City of FowlerApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement 16-537 with City of Fowler for Fowler ADA Improvements - Curb Ramps & Municipal Center Doors, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 16231 ($152,216)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1061 45.Amendment I to Agreement 16-506 with the City of SelmaApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement 16-506 with City of Selma for Selma Ringo Park Restroom, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 16651 ($125,000)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1077 46.Execute an Agreement with Mark Herrold for Snow Removal Services in the County Service Area 1 - TamarackApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Mark Herrold, Sole Proprietor, for snow removal services at County Service Area 1 Zone S - Tamarack roads and the access way to County Service Area 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant, effective November 1, 2017, not to exceed five consecutive years, including a three-year base term and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $218,934Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1084 47.Agreement with The Original Mowbray's Tree Service for Tree and Shrub Trimming ServicesApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with The Original Mowbray’s Tree Service, Inc. to provide tree and shrub trimming services at American Avenue and Southeast Regional Disposal Sites in annual amount of $33,290, for a total of $166,450 over anticipated 5-year term of AgreementConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1169 48.Second Hearing to Extend Suspension of Public Facilitles Impact FeesConduct second hearing to consider adopting a proposed amendment (the "Ordinance Amendment") to the County's Public Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance (Chapter 17.90) by continuing County's temporary suspension for an additional one-year (November 10, 2017 to November 10, 2018) of (a) County's requirement for building permit applicants to pay County's Public Facilities Impact Fees for construction that is subject to Chapter 17.90; (b) County's and cities' collection of such fees during such period; and (c) any requirement in Chapter 17.90 for County to consider and take any possible action on any annual update of any such fees under schedule(s) of fees, without in any other way whatsoever otherwise affecting Chapter 17.90, or authority for any action taken or to be taken thereunder; extending commencement of first five-year interval (to April 15, 2019) requiring County, under Chapter 17.90, to conduct or obtain an updated fee study for updated County Public Facilities Impact Fees; and waive reading of the proposed Ordinance Amendment in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1231 49.Accept Grant of Easement - Site Plan Review No. 7758Accept Grant of Easement for road right-of-way from Seleh H. Alkobadi, under Site Plan Review No. 7758, located on northeast corner of East Manning Avenue and South Alta Avenue, approximately 1.75 miles east of city limits of ReedleyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1248 50.Housing Preservation Grant AwardAccept Housing Preservation Grant award from U.S. Department of Agriculture ($44,593); and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his designee, to execute Grant Agreement, related documents and any amendments thereto, necessary for participation in Housing Preservation Grant Program, subject to review and approval of County Counsel and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues for Department of Public Works and Planning Grants Org 5512 in amount of $44,593 for new Housing Preservation Grant (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1279 51.Resolution Dissolving the Water Advisory Committee (WAC)Adopt Resolution dissolving Fresno County Water Advisory CommitteeConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1288 52.First Amendment to County/City of Sanger MOUApprove and authorize Chairman to execute First Amendment to Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between County of Fresno and City of Sanger regarding annexation of substantial sales tax generating uses within City’s Sphere of Influence; and determine that approval and authorization of Chairman to execute First Amendment to Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between County of Fresno and City of Sanger is exempt from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 2100, et seq., and direct staff to file Notice of Exemption with Office of the Fresno County ClerkConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1372 53.SRT Ag Easement Resolution of SupportConsider request from Sequoia Riverlands Trust and adopt Resolution supporting purchase of an Agricultural Conservation Easement on approximately 642 acres of land owned by Scott and Charlyse Raven by utilizing a grant from State Department of Conservation’s Farmland Conservancy ProgramConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1267 54.Retroactive Application and Agreement for Food and Nutrition Service Process and Technology Improvement Grant FundsRetroactively authorize the Department of Social Services’ prior submittal of a grant application in the amount of $1,987,938 to the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service for the 2017 Process and Technology Improvement Grant; and, Retroactively approve and authorize the Department of Social Services Director to execute Federal form FNS-529, Grant/Cooperative Agreement, with the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service for Process and Technology Improvement Grant funding, effective September 29, 2017 through September 30, 2020 ($900,000)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None