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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2019 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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19-1119 1.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1120 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 22 - 59Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-0875 3.Retirement Plaque Presentation for Frances BermanPresentation of Retirement Plaque to Frances Berman - Department of Social Services - 29 Years of Servicespresented  Action details Video Video
19-1098 4.Proclaim the month of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Fresno CountyProclaim the month of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1099 5.Proclaim September 8-14, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Week in Fresno County.Proclaim September 8-14, 2019, as Suicide Prevention Week in Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1066 6.Proclaim September 2019 "National Preparedness Month"Proclaim September 2019 "National Preparedness Month" Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1045 7.Accept the Annual Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report for 2018 from the Department of AgricultureAccept the Annual Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report for 2018 from the Department of AgricultureConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-0979 8.Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity on Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 for Abdulnasser Ali DhalaiConsider and take action on request for determination of public convenience or necessity on application for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 filed by Abdulnasser Ali Dhalai, dba Lucky Spot Food Market, located on 2444 S. 9th St., Fresno, CA 93725-1444deniedPass Action details None
19-1115 9.Report on Economic Development Corporation’s Opportunity AnalysisReceive presentation by the Economic Development Corporation on Opportunity Analysis for Districts 1, 4 and 5Conducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1056 10.Adoption of Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan and Suicide Risk Assessment Tool for Fresno CountyAdopt the Fresno County Community-Based Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan as the suicide prevention strategic plan for Fresno County; and Adopt the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale as the recommended suicide risk assessment tool for Fresno CountyConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-0823 11.Fresno County Road Improvement ProgramConsider and approve the 2019-24 Fresno County Road Improvement ProgramConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1040 12.Truth Act Public ForumConduct public forum in accordance with Government Code section 7283.1(d); receive statistical report from the Sheriff regarding the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access provided to incarcerated individuals in the Jail during 2018; and receive public commentheld  Action details Video Video
19-1124 13.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
19-1121 14.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryConducted HearingsPass Action details Video Video
19-1122 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
19-0988 16.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) - 2 Cases   Action details Video Video
19-0989 17.Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) - 2 Cases   Action details None
19-1068 18.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
19-1126 19.Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 caseConference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case   Action details None
19-1210 20.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Toamalama Scanlan vs. County of Fresno; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ11008314Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Toamalama Scanlan vs. County of Fresno; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ11008314   Action details None
19-1229 20.1Conference with legal counselConference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) - Phillips v. State of California et al. Fresno County Superior Court Case Number 15CECG02201   Action details None
19-1082 21.Closed SessionConference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Joy Cronin; Employee Organization: SEIU-Local 2015 - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment    Action details None
19-1123 22.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for August 20, 2019Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0977 23.2020 Board Meeting CalendarApprove and adopt the 2020 regular meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors as outlined in Attachment "A"; and direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the 2020 regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors on the Fresno County website and to advise all County departments of the meeting schedule and submission dates for agenda itemsConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1076 24.Adjourn in memory of David Huerta who recently served as the Fresno State University Police Chief.Adjourn in memory of David Huerta who recently served as the Fresno State University Police ChiefConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1132 25.Adopt resolution recognizing the retirement of Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer and expressing appreciation for his many years of service to community.Adopt resolution recognizing the retirement of Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer and expressing appreciation for his many years of service to the communityConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1146 26.Letter to Request an Increase in Caltrans Funding for Freeway MaintenanceAuthorize the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter to the Governor requesting that the California Department of Transportation increase funding allocations for ongoing freeway cleaning and maintenance in the Fresno-Clovis metropolitan areadeleted  Action details None
19-1003 27.Board Appointments to Firebaugh Resource Conservation District’s Board of DirectorsConsider candidates and appoint directors to the Firebaugh Resource Conservation District Board of Directors. Wyatt McBee and Wayne Gowens terms expiring in 2022, and Wayne Western term expiring in 2020Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1127 28.Board Appointments to Silver Creek Drainage District’s Board of DirectorsConsider candidates and appoint directors to the Silver Creek Drainage District Board of Directors. Beau Diedrich, Division 1, Gary Davis, Division 2 and Joel Allen, Division 3 terms expiring in 2021Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0986 29.Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program Grant AgreementRetroactively authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for continuation of the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program for FY 2019-20 ($729,282); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Vertical Prosecution Program with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 ($253,070)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0985 30.First Amendment to Agreement with the Zoo AuthorityApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 05-237 with the Fresno County Zoo Authority to revise the method of payment section, effective upon execution, with no change to the compensation amount or termConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1002 31.Fresno County Foster Care Standards and Oversight Committee Amendment to BylawsApprove changes in the membership of the Fresno County Foster Care Standards and Oversight Committee to give the Board of Supervisor member of the Committee the authority to designate a proxy to attend and vote during Committee meetings when he or she is not able to attend; and, approve the Amended Bylaws of the Fresno County Foster Care Standards and Oversight CommitteeConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1080 32.Response to the 2018-19 Fresno County Grand Jury Final Report No. 2Review the findings and recommendations of the 2018-19 Fresno County Grand Jury Final Report No. 2 and adopt the recommended responses; order the Board’s responses to the 2018-19 Fresno County Grand Jury Final Report No. 2 be filed with the Presiding Judge of the Superior CourtConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1028 33.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 hazardConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0885 34.Retroactive State Application / Agreement for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Community Mental Health Services Block GrantApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Application / Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Community Mental Health Services Block Grant funds for dual diagnosis mental health services in licensed residential board and care facilities, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 ($2,524,182); Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated grant agreement documents, expenditure forms and reportsConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1008 35.Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesApprove Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1038 36.Approval of a Master Government Crime Insurance Policy in Lieu of Bonds for Certain County OfficalsApprove the use, and ratify the prior use, of a government crime insurance policy, including faithful performance, as an alternative to bonds, to be used as a master bond, for certain county officialsConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1026 37.Amendment III with Voiance Language Services, LLC for Telephonic Interpretation ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment III to Agreement No. 17-189 with Voiance Language Services, LLC for telephonic interpretation services adding the provision of services to the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, effective upon execution with no change in term to June 30, 2020 and increasing the maximum by $5,000 to a total of $1,180,578Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0941 38.Approve Reclassification of Expenses Determined to be Capital ExpendituresApprove reclassification of FY 2018-19 expenses determined to be capital assets under County Management DirectivesConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1004 39.Agreement with Officestoredepot.com, Inc. for Printer and Plotter Repair ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Officestoredepot.com, Inc. for countywide printer and plotter repair services, effective September 16, 2019, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $250,000Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1044 40.Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding for Online Information Access to the California Department of Motor Vehicles Information SystemApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding between the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles and the County of Fresno Internal Services Department for direct online information access, effective July 16, 2019, through July 15, 2023, or upon termination by either party ($0)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1145 41.Declaration of Emergency Regarding the Flood Incident at the Fresno County North Annex JailAdopt Resolution acknowledging the emergency nature of the flood incident at the Fresno County North Annex Jail; 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 for, and ratify, all agreements, contracts, and other documents that the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer (Director/CIO) approved and entered into for services, equipment, and supplies for the remediation and restoration of the North Annex Jail; 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 for, and authorize the Director/CIO to negotiate, approve, and execute all other agreements, contracts, and other documents necessary for the remediation and restoration of the Fresno County North Annex Jail, upon terms that he deems necessary and in the County’s best interest, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel,Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1014 42.Retroactive Grant Application/Agreement with OTS for Repeat DUI Program fundsRetroactively authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application for California Office of Traffic Safety’s Intensive Probation Supervision of High-Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders Program, to fund Probation’s Repeat DUI caseload positions for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety (Grant Number AL20013) to provide Intensive Probation Supervision for High-Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 ($278,400)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0862 43.Retroactive Special Services Agreement for Clean Slate Program with Fresno Regional Workforce Development BoardApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive Special Services Agreement with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, total not to exceed $149,413, including the following required forms: (1) Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act Assurances and Certifications Standard of Conduct; (2) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower-Tier Covered Transactions; and (3) Signatory Authorization form; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2019-20 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Org 2880 in the amount of $149,413 (4/5 vote)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0966 44.Amendment to Master Schedule of FeesConduct second hearing on and adopt an Ordinance amending the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Section 900 - Environmental Health, sections 902 through 906, 908 through 917, 919 through 934.1, 938 through 940.2, and 948 through 951; and waive reading of Ordinance in its entiretyConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0972 45.Master Agreement for Specialty and Primary Professional Medical Services and Emergency CareMake a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as only licensed and Community Medical Centers (CMCs) credentialed medical service provider groups are authorized to provide Specialty and Primary Professional Medical Services and Emergency Care for Medically Indigent Services Program (MISP) to patients within the hospital and clinic setting; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement with licensed and CMCs credentialed medical service provider groups for Specialty and Primary Professional Medical Services and Emergency Care to MISP patients, effective September 10, 2019, not to exceed ten consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and seven optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $22,793,197; and, authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to add and/or delete licensed and CMCs credentialed medical service provider groups to the Master Agreement for Specialty and PrConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0997 46.Retroactive Amendments with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County for Nurse-Family Partnership and Nurse LiaisonApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment II to Agreement No. 16-683 with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County for the Nurse-Family Partnership program extending the term by one year from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and increasing the maximum by $208,988 to a total of $835,952; and, retroactive Amendment II to Agreement No. 16-684 with Children and Families Commission of Fresno County for the Nurse Liaison program extending the term by one year from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and increasing the maximum by $338,957 to a total of $1,388,930Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0939 47.Retroactive Waiver of Extra-Help Maximum Hours LimitationRetroactively authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and/or 960 hours per calendar year maximum hours limitation for the Extra-Help positions listed on Attachment A in the Department of Public Health, pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0953 48.Agreements with Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission and California Health CollaborativeApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission to implement a Policy Change Project to reduce secondhand smoke exposure in multi-unit housing in the City of Fresno for the local Tobacco Prevention Program, effective upon execution through June 30, 2021 ($200,000); and, an Agreement with California Health Collaborative to implement a Policy Change Project limiting the proximity of tobacco retail outlets near youth sensitive areas in unincorporated Fresno County for the local Tobacco Prevention Program, effective upon execution through June 30, 2021 ($200,000)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0539 49.Request Authority for Director to update Water Discharge Requirements for Certain County operated facilitiesAdopt Resolution authorizing Director of Department of Public Works and Planning, or Director’s designee, to execute and submit applications to California Regional Water Quality Control Board to update Waste Discharge Requirement permits and obtain coverage under State Water Resources Control Board Order WQ 2014-0153-DWQ for County Service Areas and County Waterworks Districts identified and listed in Exhibit A; and adopt Resolution authorizing Director of Department of Public Works and Planning, or Director’s designee, to execute and submit application to California Regional Water Quality Control Board to update Waste Discharge Requirement permits under California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 95-263 for County Service Area No. 31, Zone B Shaver Lake Village and Camp EdisonConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0726 50.Grant Applications for Additional Connections - CSA 39ABAdopt Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning to approve, execute, and submit a Financial Assistance Application to the California State Water Resources Control Board for the planning improvements (additional connections to the water system) necessary to the drinking facilities serving County Service Area No. 39, Zone A and B - Beran Way - Prospect/Grove; and designate authorized representatives to sign and file the application and other required instruments and to give required assurances, certifications and commitments for financial assistance planning to request ($500,000)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0764 51.Summary Vacation of Riverside Avenue Public Road Right-of-Way (Vacation Application No. V17-03) (Applicant: Granville Farms)Adopt Findings and Resolution approving the Summary Vacation of Riverside Avenue public right-of-way if Board finds that: (1) vacation is determined to meet criteria for Summary Vacation, pursuant to Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9 of Streets and Highways Code; (2) right-of-way is unnecessary for development of non-motorized transportation, pursuant to Section 892 of Streets and Highways Code; and vacation is consistent with County General Plan, subject right-of-way consists of a portion of Riverside Avenue from Mountain View Avenue, northerly approximately 1604-feet to southerly right-of-way line of San Luis CanalConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0846 52.Tentative Tract Map No. 5393 - Extension Request (Applicant: The Clarksfield Company, Inc./A. Ben Ewell Jr.)Adopt Resolution approving 24-month discretionary extension to exercise Tentative Tract Map No. 5393 in accordance with Section 66452.26 of Subdivision Map Act, extending life of Tentative Tract Map from May 8, 2019 to May 8, 2021, subject property is located within Millerton Specific Plan, south of Millerton Road between Brighton Crest Subdivision and Friant-Kern Canal, approximately 2.5 miles east of unincorporated community of FriantConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0876 53.Tentative Tract Map No. 5239 - Extension Request (Applicant: James Bratton)Adopt Resolution approving 24-month discretionary extension to exercise Tentative Tract Map No. 5239 in accordance with Section 66452.26 of Subdivision Map Act, extending life of Tentative Tract Map from August 15, 2019 to August 15, 2021, subject property is located on east side of Auberry Road between Caballero and Green Meadow Roads, approximately nine miles northeast of nearest city limits of City of Clovis Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-0925 54.Master Agreement with City of Fresno for Maintenance and Repair of Shared InfrastructureApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative Agreement with City of Fresno for construction projects for repairs and/or improvements, and certain types of maintenance of public roads and associated facilities for which City and County share jurisdictional responsibility ($0); and approve and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution delegating authority to Director of Department of Public Works and Planning to execute, upon review by County Counsel as to legal form and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting from, individual Project Specific Supplement Agreements with City of Fresno as described in Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative AgreementConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1073 55.Approve request by City of Fresno to acquire right-of-way in an unincorporated area of the County.Approve request by City of Fresno to acquire right-of-way, excluding eminent domain condemnation action, from a parcel adjacent to existing County right-of-way in an identified unincorporated area of the County as needed in conjunction with the City’s ongoing maintenance and operation of an existing traffic signal and associated components serving the entrance from Kings Canyon Boulevard into the University Medical Center Campus at Chance Avenue; and, approve request by City of Fresno to acquire a water line easement from a parcel of land owned by the County of Fresno as needed in conjunction with the City’s ongoing maintenance and operations of an existing 12-inch water line along Kings Canyon Boulevard on the University Medical Center CampusConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1092 56.Salary Resolution Amendment – Road Maintenance & OperationsApprove Amendment to Salary Resolution to allocate a Road Maintenance and Operations Division Manager classification in Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510, effective September 23, 2019, as reflected on Appendix CConducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1046 57.Agreement with The Fresno Center for Mental Health Services for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Welfare-to-Work ParticipantsApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with The Fresno Center for mental health services related to employment, effective upon execution through June 30, 2021, which includes a ten-month base contract and an optional twelve (12) month extension, total not to exceed $6,297,164Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1048 58.Agreement with Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno, Inc. for Visitation ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc. for the provision of supervised visitation services, effective October 1, 2019, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $ 4,958,100Conducted HearingsPass Action details None
19-1057 59.Agreement with Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno, Inc. for Visitation ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program (18-CESH-12459) funds, effective upon execution by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, for a maximum term of five years ($1,563,085)Conducted HearingsPass Action details None