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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/8/2019 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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18-1557 1.Administering of the Oath of Office to Supervisors Brian Pacheco and Buddy MendesAdministering of the Oath of Office to County Clerk/Registrar of Voters Brandi L. Orth and Supervisors Brian Pacheco and Buddy Mendes   Action details Video Video
18-1558 2.Designation of OfficersDesignation of Officers   Action details Video Video
18-1560 3.Remarks by Board MembersRemarks by Board Members   Action details Video Video
18-1549 4.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1550 5.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 23 - 48Approved as revisedPass Action details Video Video
18-1474 6.Proclaim the month of January 2019 as “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the County of Fresno.Proclaim the month of January 2019 as “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1601 7.Adopt Resolution in recognition of Agricultural Commission/Sealer Les Wright's retirement from Fresno CountyAdopt Resolution in recognition of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures Les Wright's retirement from Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1582 8.Proclaim January 14th - 28th, 2019 as United Way Employee Workplace Giving Days in Fresno CountyProclaim January 14th - 28th, 2019 as United Way Employee Workplace Giving Days in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1574 9.Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing Moratorium on Nonmedical CannabisConsider and adopt proposed extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 18-021 through December 5, 2019, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, prohibiting the possession, planting, cultivation, harvesting, drying, or processing of nonmedical cannabis outdoors on the grounds of a private residence to the fullest extent permitted by State law, and the establishment or operation of a business engaged in commercial cannabis activity, in the unincorporated areas of Fresno County (4/5 vote); Accept and direct staff to issue Report prepared pursuant Government Code section 65858, subdivision (d), describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 18-021; Determine that extension of the Interim Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code section 21000, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Office of the Fresno County ClerkConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1524 10.Amend Ordinance Chapter 2.81Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance amending Fresno County Ordinance Code Title 2 - Administration, Chapter 2.81- Office of the County Hearing Officer to designate staff to the Office of the County Hearing Officer; waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for January 29, 2019; Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance; and Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, section 25124(b)(1)Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1469 11.Sand Creek Bridge Replacement Project Mitigated Negative Declaration AdoptionAdopt Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Sand Creek Bridge Replacement Project on Ennis Road, approximately one-third mile south of George Smith Road, near the community of Squaw Valley (Initial Study Application No. 7217, State Clearinghouse No. 2017061045)Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1551 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)   Action details Video Video
18-1556 13.2019 Chairman’s appointments of Board Members to various Boards, Commissions and Committees and adopt California Form 806Approve the Chairman’s 2019 Appointments of Board Members to various Boards, Commissions and Committees as presented in Exhibit A; adopt California Form 806 - Agency Report of Public Official Appointments as presented in Exhibit B, and direct the Clerk of the Board to post on the County’s internet websiteacceptedPass Action details Video Video
18-1552 14.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved as recommended  Action details Video Video
18-1552  Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1553 15.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 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic   Action details Video Video
18-1515 16.Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (4 Cases)Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (4 Cases)   Action details Video Video
18-1516 17.Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)   Action details None
18-1512 18.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing LitigationConference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Keith A.McNeil v. James Funk, et al., Eastern District Court Case No.: 1:17-CV-00799-LJO-SAB; Risk Management Claim No.: 9723   Action details None
18-1561 19.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
18-1577 20.Conference with Real Property NegotiatorsConference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, Section 54956.8 Properties: 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721; County Negotiator: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer or Designee. Negotiating Parties: Lance-Kashian & Co., Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern lease and option to purchase of properties, price, terms and conditions   Action details None
18-1606 21.Conf w Legal Counsel Campos v. COFConference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1); Ceasar Campos and Latana M Chandavong v. Fresno County Deputy Sheriffs' Association, County of Fresno, et al. - United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:18-cv-01660-AWI-EPG   Action details None
19-0010 22.Conf w Legal Counsel Existing Lit; Phillips v. COFConference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1); Phillips v. California, County of Fresno, et al.; Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 15CE02201   Action details None
18-1554 23.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for December 11, 2018Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1530 24.Amendments to COI Codes for Four AgenciesApprove amendments to Conflict of Interest Codes for Big Creek Community Services District, Fresno Irrigation District, Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation, and Selma Health Care DistrictConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1597 25.Adjourn in memory of Kent BurkhartAdjourn in memory of Kent BurkhartConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0011 26.Adjourn in memory of Sheri Bohigian.Adjourn in memory of Sheri BohigianConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0016 27.Adjourn in memory of David McDonald.Adjourn in memory of David McDonaldConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1540 28.Amendment 1 to Agreement with RT Lawrence, Inc. for Software, Licensing, and Support of Remittance Processing SystemApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement #16-205 with RT Lawrence, Inc., for remittance processing services, adding compatibility conversion services related to the new property tax system, effective January 8, 2019 with no change in term to May 23, 2021 and increasing the maximum by $73,460 to a total of $273,841.Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1430 29.Amendment I to Agreement with ViaTron Systems Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Purchasing Agreement P-18-002-P with ViaTRON Systems Inc. for scanning and shredding services, effective upon execution with no change in the term to December 31, 2021, and increasing the maximum compensation amount by $200,000, to a total of $287,317Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1541 30.District Attorney Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Executive Assistant position and deleting one vacant Legal Assistant position from District Attorney Org 2860, effective January 14, 2019 as reflected in Appendix CConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1471 31.Purchasing Manager’s Authorization, Budget Resolution, & Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno CountyAdopt 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; authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute professional service agreements and other documents, subject to review and approval by County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller/ Treasurer-Tax Collector, necessary for the identification, removal, and disposal of dead and dying trees in Fresno County for an amount not to exceed $13,510,564; and, adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2018-19 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning - Grants Org 5512 in the amount of $1,390,032 for the identification, removal, and disposal of dead and dying trees in the County (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1519 32.2020 Census County-Optional Outreach Agreement, Resolution and Opt-In LetterAdopt Resolution authorizing the County to enter into the 2020 Census County-Optional Outreach Agreement for fiscal year 2018-19; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the County Opt-In letter for submittal with the 2020 Census County-Optional Outreach Agreement for fiscal year 2018-19Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1538 33.County Hearing Officer Form of AgreementAdopt Resolution approving the form of agreement for county hearing officers, authorizing the County Administrative Officer to execute agreements with attorneys who will serve as county hearing officers, and authorizing the County Administrative Officer to modify hourly rates and insurance requirements equally for all hearing officers, subject to approval by County Counsel as to legal formConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1450 34.Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees - Department of Agriculture, Second HearingConduct second hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending subsection 3305 of Section 3300-Agriculture (Weights & Measures) and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1428 35.Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for the Early Head Start ProgramApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission to coordinate with the Department of Behavioral Health, and/or their subcontracted staff, for the provision of consultation, assessment and referral services under the Early Head Start Program, effective upon execution, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1455 36.Amendment to Agreement with Reading and BeyondApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement No. 15-156 with Reading and Beyond for increased salaries, operating, and administrative costs for the Supervised Child Care Services, effective upon execution with no change in term to June 30, 2020 and increasing the maximum compensation by $55,050 to a total of $720,740Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1426 37.Termination of Joint Occupancy Agreement and Lease Agreement with the City of Firebaugh for the Firebaugh Courthouse FacilityApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute the Termination of Joint Occupancy Agreement with the Judicial Council of California for the Firebaugh courthouse facility located at 1325 O Street, Firebaugh, California 93622; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease Agreement with the City of Firebaugh for approximately 2,090 square feet of exclusive space for use by the Fresno County Public Library and Agricultural Commissioner, located at 1325 O Street, Firebaugh, California 93622, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1545 38.Chapter Section 13.28 Second HearingConduct second hearing on and adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 13.28 of Title 13 of the County of Fresno Ordinance Code (the “Ordinance Amendment”), renaming that Chapter and setting out alternative procedures for leasing and licensing of any real property belonging to, leased by, or licensed by the County (“County Real Property”), and waive the reading of the proposed Ordinance Amendment in its entirety. The proposed amendment to Section 13.28.040 within Chapter 13.28 would reauthorize the County Administrative Officer or his designee to approve and execute leases and licenses not exceeding five years and $5,000 per month. The proposed addition of Section 13.28.030(C) Chapter 13.28 would exclude from formal and informal bidding procedures a lease, sublease or license of County Real Property not exceeding 10 years and with a rental amount up to $35,000 per month, as long as the lessee or licensee provides a service to or for the benefit of the County, the State, or any local public agencyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1458 39.Third Amendment to Agreement with Schindler Elevator CorporationApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. 15-026 with Schindler Elevator Corporation for preventative maintenance, repair, and additional elevator services, effective upon execution with no change in term to January 12, 2020 and increasing the maximum compensation by $800,000, for a total potential 5-year not to exceed amount of $3,688,120Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1482 40.Agreement with California Business MachinesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with California Business Machines, Inc. for the purchase, rental, and maintenance of copiers, 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 $4,000,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1511 41.Enterprise Rent-A-Car Conversion to Board AgreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Second Amendment to Purchasing Agreement No. P-16-130-C with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, a subsidiary of EAN Services, LLC, to increase the maximum allowable amount for products and services of the County’s vehicle rental services, effective upon execution, extending the term through February 28, 2021 and increasing the maximum by $400,100 to a total of $500,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-0743 42.Lease Agreement with West Hills Community College District for the Library and the Agricultural CommissionerApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement for a shared Library with West Hills Community College District for the operation of a County public library to be shared with the West Hill’s academic library in the new West Hills North District Center campus located at 1511 Ninth Street, Firebaugh, effective upon execution by both parties for an initial ten year term with the option to renew for successive ten year extensions, not to extend beyond June 30, 2117 ($0) and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease Agreement for Agricultural Commissioner office space in the new West Hills North District Center campus located at 1511 Ninth Street, Firebaugh, effective upon execution by both parties for an initial ten year term with the option to renew for successive ten year extensions not to extend beyond June 30, 2117 ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
18-1344 43.Amendment I to Agreement No. 06-274 with Valley Children’s HospitalApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 06-274 with Valley Children’s Hospital to acknowledge the hospital’s name change and revise new student screening requirements, effective upon execution, with no change to the unlimited one-year extensions ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1321 44.Agreement with City of SelmaApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with City of Selma for Selma Sheridan Street Storm Drain, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 18651 ($271,500)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1368 45.Amendment II to Agreement with City of SelmaApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement No. 16-506 with City of Selma, for Selma Ringo Park Improvements, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 16651, effective upon execution with no change in the term to July 29, 2019 and increasing the maximum by $58,792, to a total of $183,792Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1405 46.2nd Reading - Development Fees within the Sphere of Influence of the City of ClovisConduct second hearing and take action to: approve proposed amendments to Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 17 - Divisions of Land, Chapter 17.92 - Clovis Development Fees Applicable within Sphere of Influence of City of Clovis, and a Schedule of Fees; and, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety and adopt proposed OrdinanceConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1490 47.2nd Hearing - Amendment of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Modify the Chapter on Speed LimitsConduct second hearing on and adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of Fresno County Ordinance Code, Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100, to reflect various changes to Ordinance Code, some of which result from recent traffic studies; and waive reading of Ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
18-1488 48.Right of Way Transfer Agreement with High Speed Rail AuthorityApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Right-of-Way Transfer Agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority for the transfer of right-of-way as required for Construction Package 2-3 of the High Speed Rail Project ($0); and Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning, or designee, to accept and approve in writing, on behalf of the County, minor changes to Exhibit A of the Right-of-Way Transfer Agreement for Construction Package 2-3 of the High Speed Rail Project to reflect final transfersConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video