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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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17-1320 1.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1322 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 20 - 56Approved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
17-1425 3.Prematurity Day ProclamationProclaim November 17, 2017 as World Prematurity Day as part of the Every Woman Every Child InitiativeConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1351 4.Proclaim November 2017 as National Runaway Prevention MonthProclaim November 2017 as "National Runaway Prevention Month"Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1465 5.North Central Fire Protection DistrictDiscuss services to residents of North Central Fire Protection District and provide direction to staff   Action details Video Video
17-1333 6.Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees - County Clerk/Registrar of VotersConduct first hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsections 802, 803, and 805 and adds Subsections 809, 810 and 811 to Section 800 - County Clerk/Registrar of Voters; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for December 5, 2017; 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 the required summary in accordance with Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1338 7.Legislative Update from State LobbyistsReceive presentation from Paul Yoder and Michael Corbett, State lobbyists, regarding legislative actionsreceived  Action details Video Video
17-1431 8.Agreement for Third Party Administration & Associated Ancillary ServicesHear 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 HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1085 9.Variance Application No. 4025 (Appellant: Matt Ratzlaff)Consider appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4025 proposing to allow creation of 2.3-acre parcel and 2.55-acre parcel from existing 4.85-acre parcel in AE-20 Zone District; project site is located on southwestern corner of E. Reno Road and Auberry Road, approximately one mile northeast of nearest city limits of City of FresnodeniedFail Action details Video Video
17-1085  Variance Application No. 4025 (Appellant: Matt Ratzlaff)Consider appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4025 proposing to allow creation of 2.3-acre parcel and 2.55-acre parcel from existing 4.85-acre parcel in AE-20 Zone District; project site is located on southwestern corner of E. Reno Road and Auberry Road, approximately one mile northeast of nearest city limits of City of FresnoApproved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
17-1273 10.Award Contract 16-S-04 West Annex JailHear and consider, and take appropriate action, on: (a) Protest by apparent second-lowest responsible bidder, USS Cal Builders, Inc. (USS), 8051 Main Street, Stanton, CA, regarding proposed “Conditional Award” of Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, for construction of West Annex Jail in downtown Fresno, to apparent lowest responsible bidder, Bernards Bros., Inc (Bernards), 555 First Street, San Fernando, CA; and (b) USS’s request that “Conditional Award” of Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, instead be made to USS (whose bid is in total amount of $82,975,000, including base bid, all additive bids, and allowance); find that Bernards is lowest responsible bidder for Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, and that deviations in Bernards’s bid from strict bidding requirements are immaterial and are waived, in discretion of the Board and in furtherance of best interests of County; and award Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, to lowest responsible bidder, Bernards, in total amount of $81,756,000, including base bid, all additive bids, and allowance, subject to and conditioned upConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1273  Award Contract 16-S-04 West Annex JailHear and consider, and take appropriate action, on: (a) Protest by apparent second-lowest responsible bidder, USS Cal Builders, Inc. (USS), 8051 Main Street, Stanton, CA, regarding proposed “Conditional Award” of Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, for construction of West Annex Jail in downtown Fresno, to apparent lowest responsible bidder, Bernards Bros., Inc (Bernards), 555 First Street, San Fernando, CA; and (b) USS’s request that “Conditional Award” of Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, instead be made to USS (whose bid is in total amount of $82,975,000, including base bid, all additive bids, and allowance); find that Bernards is lowest responsible bidder for Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, and that deviations in Bernards’s bid from strict bidding requirements are immaterial and are waived, in discretion of the Board and in furtherance of best interests of County; and award Contract No. 16-S-04, West Annex Jail, to lowest responsible bidder, Bernards, in total amount of $81,756,000, including base bid, all additive bids, and allowance, subject to and conditioned upConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1337 11.Variance Application No. 3998 (Appellant/Applicant: Ceres Management Group)Consider appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 3998 proposing to allow creation of 1.5-acre parcel from existing 18.86-acre parcel (20-acre gross; remaining 17.36-acre parcel to be combined with a 39.49-acre parcel) in the AE-20 Zone District; consider adoption of Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study Application No. 7160; and determine whether Required Findings specified in Fresno County Ordinance Code Section 877.A can be made for approval of Variance and articulate for the record the manner in which Findings are met, project site is located on northeast corner of E. South and S. Alta Avenues, approximately two miles east of City of ReedleyacceptedPass Action details Video Video
17-1323 12.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
17-1324 13.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1325 14.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 topic   Action details Video Video
16-1659 15.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
16-1681 16.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Initiation of Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 cases)   Action details None
17-1330 17.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
17-1442 18.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 conditions   Action details None
17-1454 19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators - DSSConference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code 54956.8 Properties: 300 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis, CA 93612; County Negotiator: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Pontiac 3 and 5, LLC, Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern purchase or lease of properties, price, terms and conditions   Action details None
17-1474 19.1Conference with Real Property Negotiators - 1.07 acresConference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code 54956.8 Properties: 6870 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727; County Negotiator: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Cha Vang, Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern purchase or lease of properties, price, terms and conditions   Action details None
17-1326 20.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for October 31, 2017Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1307 21.Approve Certificate of Recognition honoring Dan Errotabere who has been selected as the Westside Distinguished Citizen by the Sequoia Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaApprove Certificate of Recognition honoring Dan Errotabere who has been selected as the Westside Distinguished Citizen by the Sequoia Council, Boy Scouts of America Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1404 22.Adopt Resolution recognizing Daniel Perez, Fresno Regional Workforce Development's third quarter Outstanding Youth Participant award winner.Adopt Resolution recognizing Daniel Perez, Fresno Regional Workforce Development's third quarter Outstanding Youth Participant award winnerConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1310 23.City of Clovis, Laguna Irrigation District, Fig Garden Fire Protection District, and Lanare Community Services District Requests to Move from Odd Year to Even Year ElectionsApprove City of Clovis, Laguna Irrigation District, Fig Garden Fire Protection District, and Lanare Community Services District’s request to move from odd to even-numbered year elections and set the date for the City of Clovis’s and the Districts’ elections to occur on the same day as the Statewide General ElectionConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1175 24.Retroactive Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program Grant ApplicationRetroactively authorize the Sheriff-Coroner’s submittal of grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Law Enforcement (LE) Specialized Units Program effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 ($270,857)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1292 25.Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) for Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (CV HIDTA)Approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, on behalf of the County, to execute retroactive Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (CV HIDTA) Resource Agencies for Grant Agreement G17CV0004A effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1296 26.Agreement with Mark43 Inc. for the Next Generation of Public Safety System (NGPSS)Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Mark43 Inc. for the implementation of and subscription to the Mark 43 Suite, Next Generation Public Safety Systems, effective November 14, 2017 through August 31, 2026, total not to exceed ($11,700,150); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute addendum to agreement with Mark43 Inc. for implementation and subscription to the Mark 43 Suite, Next Generation Public Safety Systems, effective November 14, 2017 through August 31, 2026Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1299 27.California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole Law Enforcement Data System Participation AgreementRetroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, on behalf of the County to execute an agency participation agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), for the use of Parole Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS); and approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, on behalf of the County to execute a participating agency hold harmless agreement with CDCR, for the use of Parole LEADSConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-0967 28.Law Library 2017 Annual ReportReceive the Annual Report of the Fresno County Public Law Library for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1297 29.Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status & Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution RenewalAdopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the extremely high levels of tree mortality and hazardous conditions created by the drought and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to mitigate risk of falling trees and increased fire hazard; and, approve and authorize the Clerk to the Board to certify a Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES 130)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1427 30.Workshop Report and Vision, Mission and Guiding PrinciplesApprove revised Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for Fresno County; and accept Report from Facilitator Jackie RyleConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1453 31.Board of Supervisors’ Travel ExpensesDirect that the Board of Supervisors and their assistants pay authorized (not including CSAC, NACO and Washington DC travel) reimbursable travel expenses out of each respective District’s budgetConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1353 32.Retroactive Reveune Agreement for the inspection of bulk citrus shipmentsApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for citrus shipment inspections, effective October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 ($98,176)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1012 33.Master Agreement for Primary Care IntegrationApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement with licensed and credentialed primary care clinics for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for children, adults, and families, effective upon execution through June 30, 2018 ($3,100,000); Master Agreement with licensed and credentialed primary care clinics for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for children, adults, and families, effective July 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 $124,800,000; and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to add qualified facilities to the Master Agreement, as necessaryConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1335 34.Crisis Residential TreatmentApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc., for adult mental health crisis residential treatment services, effective December 1, 2017, not to exceed five years and seven months consecutively, which includes a seven-month ramp-up and implementation phase followed by a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $11,667,380; and, a Facility Use Agreement with Star View Children and Family Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023, for County owned space at 496 S. Barton, Fresno, CA 93702, Building 337 (11,655 square feet), to be used by Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. to provide adult mental health crisis residential treatment servicesConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1347 35.Resolution Setting Elected Department Head SalariesApprove the Resolution setting the salaries for elected County Department Heads, effective for the term of office commencing on January 7, 2019, and ending on January 2, 2023Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
17-1378 36.Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 42 – EngineersApprove the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 42 – Engineers, represented by the Association of County Engineers, effective November 20, 2017 through November 17, 2019; and, the related Salary Resolution Amendments as reflected in Appendix BConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1394 37.Salary Resolution AmendmentsApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting the Public Health Microbiologist I classification, retitling Public Health Microbiologist II to Public Health Microbiologist, and establishing the Public Health Microbiologist Trainee classification, effective November 20, 2017, as reflected on Appendix A; and, Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding regarding salary range adjustments for the Public Health Microbiologist classifications in Representation Unit 19 - Professional Employees, effective November 20, 2017, as reflected on Appendix AConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1399 38.Declaration of Emergency Regarding the Flood Incident at the Fresno County University Medical CenterAdopt Resolution acknowledging the emergency nature of the flood incident at the Fresno County University Medical Center and make a finding pursuant to County Administrative Policy 34 that unusual and extraordinary circumstances exist such 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 the Fresno County University Medical Center; and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department, Facility Services Org 8935 in the amount of $800,000 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1181 39.Library Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove the Salary Resolution Amendment regarding deletion of one Information Technology Support Technician I/II/III position and addition of one Office Assistant I/II/III position, as reflected in Appendix “C”, effective November 20, 2017Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-0853 40.Retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for a County position at Violet Heintz Education Academy – Day Reporting CenterApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for funding of one Deputy Probation Officer position at the Violet Heintz Education Academy - Day Reporting Center from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 ($133,069)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1217 41.Agreement with the City of ClovisApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Clovis to assign two sworn Police Officers to the Public Safety Realignment Adult Compliance Team, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 ($243,810)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1222 42.Agreement with the City of SelmaApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Selma to assign a sworn Police Officer to the Public Safety Realignment Adult Compliance Team, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 ($160,448)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1339 43.First Amendment to Agreement No. 15-227 with Fresno Pacific University Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies for victim and offender reconciliation services for the Probation DepartmentApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 15-227 with the Fresno Pacific University Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies for victim and offender reconciliation services for the Probation Department, effective upon execution with no change in term to June 30, 2020, increasing the contract maximum by $110,484 to $230,484; Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations in the Youthful Offender Block Grant Org 3434 in the amount of $26,484 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Probation Org 3430 in the amount of $26,484 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1211 44.Clean Slate Grant Award Retroactive Application and AgreementRetroactively authorize the Public Defender’s previous submittal of a grant application to The California Endowment ($93,329); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement with The California Endowment effective September 15, 2017 through September 14, 2018 ($93,329) and authorize the Public Defender, or her designee, to sign expenditure forms and activity reports for this grant agreement; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Org 2880 in the amount of $93,329 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1271 45.Retroactive California Oral Health Plan Grant ApplicationRetroactively authorize the Department of Public Health’s submittal of a grant application in the amount of $2,644,280 to the California Department of Public Health for funds associated with the California Oral Health ProgramConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1423 46.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 (MISP) 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 $11,543,197; 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 MISP 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 $3,847,732Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1441 47.Amendment of Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 9 - AnimalsConduct second hearing and adopt Ordinance amending Ordinance Code of the County of Fresno, 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 entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1166 48.Agreement with Caruthers CSDApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Caruthers Community Services District for Caruthers Water Valve Replacement, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 17111 ($250,000)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1233 49.Program Supplement Agreements No. N244 Rev. 1, N246 Rev. 1, N255 Rev. 1, and N260 Rev. 1Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute four Program Supplement Revisions to Master Agreement for Federal Aid No. 06-5942R with the California Department of TransportationConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1251 50.TIGER Grant Millerton - Authority to ApplyRetroactively authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning submittal of a grant application in the amount of $24,054,000 to the United States Department of Transportation for the FY 2017 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program; and, authorize the Director to execute the FY 2017 TIGER Program grant funding agreement and all other documents necessary to participate in the program to fund improvements to Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, subject to review by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector and County CounselConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1268 51.Agreement with BC Laboratories, Inc.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with BC Laboratories, Inc., to provide State-mandated analytical water testing services for County disposal sites at maximum annual limit of $83,950 ($69,960 for Basic Services and $13,990 for Extra Services) for maximum total of $419,750 over anticipated five-year term of AgreementConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1294 52.Bureau of Reclamation Permits for Delta Mendota Canal on Nees Bridge Replacement ProjectAdopt resolution authorizing Director of Public Works and Planning to execute United States Government Standard Form 299 Application for Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on Federal Lands and pay associated fee; to execute Letter of Agreement with Bureau of Reclamation and pay associated administrative fees for Bureau of Reclamation’s review process; and to execute Temporary Construction Permit prepared by Bureau of ReclamationConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1300 53.First Amendment to Agreement with United RentalsApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement No. A-16-657 with United Rentals (North America), Inc. increasing annual maximum expenditures for Maintenance Division from $75,000 to $200,000 (with resultant new $1,050,000 contract maximum)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1386 54.Award Contract No. 17-07-CAward Contract No. 17-07-C, Bethel Avenue and Mountain View Avenue Traffic Signal, Project No. HSIPL-5942(243), to lowest bidder, Don Berry Construction, Inc., 13701 Golden State Blvd., Kingsburg, in amount of $922,701.40; and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning or his designee to execute Contract Change Orders up to $58,635, which is approximately 6.35% of the total contract construction costs, the limit allowable under Public Contract Code 20395(d) for Contract 17-07-CConducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1390 55.Salary Resolution - Public Works and PlanningApprove Salary Resolution Amendment to Delete one (1) Capital Projects Division Manager for Public Works and Planning - Capital Projects 4360, as reflected on Appendix "D", effective November 20, 2017, and retitle one (1) Development Services Manager to Development Services and Capital Projects Manager for Public Works and Planning - Development Services and Capital Projects 43600200 as reflected on Appendix "D", effective November 20, 2017Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
17-1290 56.Amendment to Agreement with CDSS for TALX's The Work NumberApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment I to Agreement No. A-15-459 with the California Department of Social Services for access to TALX Corporation’s Work Number Express Service Online Employment Verification System, effective September 30, 2017 and remaining in effect until terminated by either party with no change to the compensation ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None