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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 9/22/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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20-1029 1.Approve AgendaApprove AgendaApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1030 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 17 - 73approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1101 3.Authorize funding from Federal CARES Act funding for 14 cities in Fresno County for COVID-19 related programs.Authorize funding to 14 of Fresno County incorporated cities to address COVID-19 issues within their jurisdictions using Federal CARES Act funding in the amount of $3,000,000 as detailed in Exhibit A to be expended by December 30, 2020Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-0993 4.Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees - SheriffConduct first hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsection 2609 of Section 2600 - Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for October 20, 2020; 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)approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
20-0094 5.Purchase Agreement 5555 E. OliveApprove the form of the Real Estate Sale Contract with Seller (Purchase Agreement) for the County’s purchase of 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave., Fresno, CA 93727 (APN 455-223-12) (Property) from Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Seller), for the sum of $9,500,000, which includes the assumption of a lease of a portion of the Property by AT&T Services, Inc., for up to 18 months after the County’s purchase of the Property, assumption of an existing cell tower license, and three easement agreements granting easements to the Seller for existing communication equipment; authorize and direct the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer (Director of ISD/CIO) to execute the final form of the Purchase Agreement, with an expected closing date on or before December 14, 2020 (and initialing approval of the “sale as-is” clause), subject to prior, final review and approval as to legal form by the County Counsel, and, as applicable, as to accounting form by the County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector; authorize staff to undertake additional due diligence investigatiDeleted  Action details None
20-1099 6.Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding 8 Communicable Disease Specialist I/II and 4 Health Education Specialist positions to the Public Health’s Org 5620, effective October 5, 2020, as reflected in Appendix CApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-0971 7.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 2019; and receive public comment   Action details Video Video
20-1031 8.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
20-1032 9.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1033 10.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
20-0725 11.Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)   Action details None
20-0726 12.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
20-0882 13.Conference with Labor NegotiatorConference 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
20-1026 14.Conference with Legal CounselConference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Valentin Gonzales vs. County of Fresno; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ9793562   Action details None
20-1028 15.Conference with Legal CounselConference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation- Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(1) - Edward Rodriquez vs. County of Fresno; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ7774582   Action details None
20-1097 16.Closed SessionPublic Employee Appointment or Employment, Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Title: Chief Operating Officer Recruitment   Action details None
20-1034 17.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for September 1, 2020, September 10, 2020, Special Meeting and September 14, 2020, Budget Hearing Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0974 18.Appointment of a Director to the Broadview Water District in accordance with Government Code §1780(h)Appoint Bill Pierce to the Broadview Water District Board of Directors, for the term expiring December 2021, to fill a vacancyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0986 19.2021 Board Meeting CalendarApprove and Adopt the 2021 regular meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors as outlined in Attachment “A”; and direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the 2021 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 itemsApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0997 20.September 14-25, 2020 as California High School Voter Education Weeks and September 22, 2020 as National Voter Registration DayProclaim September 14-25, 2020 as California High School Voter Education Weeks and September 22, 2020 as National Voter Registration Day in Fresno CountyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1081 21.Adjourn in Memory of Fresno County Sheriff's Detective Jose MoraAdjourn in Memory of Fresno County Sheriff's Detective Jose Mora Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1070 22.Proclaim September 6, 2020 Jaswant Singh Khalra DayProclaim September 6, 2020 Jaswant Singh Khalra Day in Fresno County in recognition of the humanitarian efforts of a celebrated Sikh leaderApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1058 23.Adjourn in Memory of Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame Baseball PitcherAdjourn in Memory of Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame Baseball PitcherApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1059 24.Adjourn in Memory of Robert Spencer, CSU Fresno Basketball CoachAdjourn in Memory of Robert Spencer, CSU Fresno Basketball CoachApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1057 25.Amended Resolution to Establish Tax Rates and Levy Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2020-21Adopt amended Resolution establishing tax rates, and levying taxes on the secured roll, for the Countywide rate of one percent, voter approved indebtedness, ad valorem taxes for revenue districts, and unitary taxes in Fresno County for the Fiscal Year 2020-21Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1017 26.State Agreement for November 2020 General Election Coronavirus FundingApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 20G26110 with the State of California for reimbursement funds for the November 2020 General Election effective upon execution by the California Department of General Services through December 31, 2020 ($1,392,877). Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for the County Clerk - Elections Org 28500500 in the amount of $1,392,877 (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0937 26.1Forensic Behavioral Health Jail Diversion ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals for non-competitive, one-time funding for a Jail Diversion Program, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, total not to exceed $7,012,440; 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 Jail Diversion Program funding documents, expenditure forms and reports; approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to approve payment to Superior Court of California, County of Fresno for mental health diversion court training without an agreement up to a maximum of $4,000 through Jail Diversion Program funding, effective upon execution through June 30, 2023; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. to provide forensic behavioral health jail diversion services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2023, which includes one optional one-year extensiApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1061 27.Waive Potential Conflict of Interest for County Counsel to represent the County and Fresno County Transportation AuthorityApprove, and authorize the Chairman to sign Conflict Waiver for County Counsel to represent the County, including, but not limited to, the Department of Public Works and Planning (PWP), and the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) in drafting a written agreement for PWP to provide construction management services to the FCTA for the Golden State Corridor Infrastructure Improvements ProjectApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0852 28.Retroactive Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Grant AmendmentApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Second Amendment to Agreement No. 19-193 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution grant effective upon execution, with no change in term to December 31, 2020 and decreasing the grant maximum by $33,757 to a total of $371,332Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0543 29.Re-approval of Certification Section for Retroactive 2019 Coverdell Forensic Grant Application and AcceptanceApprove and authorize the Chairman to re-execute the Certification of Assurance of Compliance of 2019 Coverdell Forensic Grant Application as required by CalOES given that the Certification has been revised since its submission; and approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 2 ($7,624) transferring appropriations within the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111, from Account 7415 (Transportation, Travel and Education) to Account 8300 (Equipment) for the purchase of forensic ballistic testing equipment (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0885 30.Retroactive State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant AwardRetroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) 2021 Alcohol Policing Partnership Program ($88,852); and approve and ratify any and all of Sheriff’s or his or her designee’s actions related thereto; and Approve resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute a retroactive Award/Agreement 20-APP15 with ABC for the project period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 ($88,852); and Authorize the Sheriff, or their authorized representative, to sign claims for reimbursement and activity reports for this retroactive AgreementApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0911 31.Inmate Welfare Trust Fund Annual ReportAccept annual report of expenditures from the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund for FY 2019-20Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1024 32.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 hazardApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1036 33.Ratification of Agreements with Centro La Familia and Fresno Area Hispanic FoundationRatify the Agreement with Centro La Familia for a housing retention program, previously executed by the County Administrative Officer acting as the Emergency Services Director, effective September 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020, total not to exceed $550,000 and ratify the Agreement with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation for grants for small businesses, previously executed by the County Administrative Officer acting as Emergency Services Director, effective September 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020, total not to exceed $275,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1043 34.Administrative Policy 59 RevisionApprove revised Administrative Policy 59 - Lactation AccommodationApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1109 34.1Ratification of the existence of a Local Health Emergency - 2020 Creek FireAdopt Resolution ratifying the Fresno County Health Officer’s Local Health Emergency, due to the public health threat of the 2020 Creek FireApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0861 35.Retroactive Cooperative Agreement for the Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program with RegistrationApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute State Agreement No. 20-0322-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program with Registration, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, with a total reimbursement amount of $158,875Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0984 36.Standard Agreements for No Place Like Home Program ParticipationApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Standard Agreements 18-NPLH-12657 and 18-NPLH-12658 with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for construction of two supportive housing projects funded in Round One of the No Place Like Home Competitive Allocation Program, effective upon execution by the Chairman, the Fresno Housing Authority and the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for a 30-year term ($10,100,000)Deleted  Action details None
20-0798 37.Agreements with United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley and CarivaCare, Inc. for COVID-19 Testing and MonitoringMake a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process in an emergency when goods or services are immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, welfare, or safety, or for the protection of County property, consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34, for urgent and necessary COVID-19 testing for County employees; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley, to replace, restate, and supersede existing Purchase Order No. P02-0000040405, retroactive to that Purchase Order’s effective date of June 19, 2020, to provide urgent and necessary COVID-19 testing and test results for County staff through June 30, 2021, with two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $2,100,000; make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process in an emergency when goods or services are immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, welfare, or safety, or for the protection of County property, conApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-0864 38.Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees - Human ResourcesConduct the second hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 1600 - Human Resources; and waive reading of the Ordinance; and adopt proposed OrdinanceApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0878 39.County Health Contribution for Plan Year 2021Approve the Addenda to the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) regarding County Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2021, effective December 14, 2020, for the following Representation Units: Unit 11 - Deputy Probation Officers, Unit 30 - Deputy District Attorneys, Unit 37 - Sheriff’s Correctional Sergeants, Unit 42 - Engineers; approve the County’s Health Premium Contributions for Plan Year 2021 for Unrepresented and Management (including Senior Management, Department Head and Elected Official) classifications, effective December 14, 2020Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0891 40.Memoranda of Understanding for Representation Units 13, 39 and 43Approve the Memoranda of Understanding for the following representation units, represented by the Stationary Engineers - Local 39, effective November 2, 2020, through November 14, 2021: Unit 13 - Crafts and Trades, Unit 39 - Operating Engineers; Effective September 21, 2020, through November 14, 2021: Unit 43 - Computer EmployeesApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0919 41.Salary Resolution Amendments - FY 2020-21 Budget AdoptionApprove the Salary Resolution Amendments associated with the adoption of the FY 2020-21 Budget as reflected on Appendix “A”, to become effective as indicated on Appendix “A”Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0936 42.Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 25Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 25, Engineering Technicians, represented by the Association of Engineering Technicians, effective September 21, 2020, through October 3, 2021Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0940 43.Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 2Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 2, Sheriff’s and Probation Personnel, represented by the Fresno County Public Safety Association, effective October 19, 2020, through October 31, 2021Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0944 44.Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 7Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 7, Nurses, represented by the California Nurses Association, effective November 2, 2020, through November 14, 2021Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0945 45.Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 10Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 10, District Attorney Investigators, represented by the District Attorney Investigators Association, effective November 2, 2020, through November 14, 2021Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0946 46.Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 19Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 19, Professional Employees, represented by the Professional Association of Employees, effective October 6, 2020, through October 17, 2021Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0968 47.Request to Defend Public Officers or EmployeesApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officers or Employees for: Andres Borgeas, State Senator, Susan Anderson, Deborah Poochigian, Judy Case McNairy and Henry Perea, Former Board of Supervisors; William Jesse Gilliam v County of Fresno, et alDeleted  Action details None
20-0987 48.Request to Defend Public Officers or EmployeesApprove and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officers or Employees for: Ernest Buddy Mendes, Supervisor, District 4, Brian Pacheco, Supervisor, District 1: William Jesse Gilliam v County of Fresno, et alDeleted  Action details None
20-0982 49.County Health Premiums for Plan Year 2021Approve the biweekly premiums for active employees and dependents for Plan Year 2021, effective December 14, 2020 (Exhibit A); approve the monthly premiums for retirees and dependents for Plan Year 2021, effective January 1, 2021 (Exhibit B)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0998 50.Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesAdopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0972 51.Resolutions for the Purchase of GeneratorsAdopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Internal Services Department (ISD), Fleet Services - Equipment Org 8911 in the amount of $196,128 for the purchase of generators at various fuel sites (4/5 vote); Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2020-21 appropriations for the ISD, Information Technology Services - Org 8908 in the amount of $173,241 for the purchase of mobile generators (4/5 vote); Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2020-21 appropriations for the Public Health Special Revenue Fund 0080, Subclass 17366, Miscellaneous Public Health Org 1166 in the amount of $412,675 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for Department of Public Health Org 5620 in the amount of $412,675 for generator and future costs related to mitigating impacts of Public Safety Power Shutoff activities (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0999 52.Microsoft Unified Support Services AgreementMake a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Microsoft Corporation is the only provider of necessary maintenance and support of Microsoft products used by the County; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Unified Support Services Agreement with Microsoft Corporation for maintenance and technical support of Microsoft products, effective October 2, 2020 through October 1, 2021, total not to exceed $284,366Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0985 53.Resolution to accept a monetary donation from the Al & Alma Radka Family TrustAdopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude for a monetary donation of $20,000 to the Fresno County Public Library from the Al & Alma Radka Family TrustApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0795 54.Amendment to Human Trafficking Advocacy Program Grant AgreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Human Trafficking Advocacy Program Grant Agreement No. A-20-078 with the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), effective upon execution with no change in term to December 31, 2020, and decreasing the maximum by $37,500, to a total of $150,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0905 55.Retroactive Agreement with the City of Kingsburg to participate on the Public Safety Realignment Adult Compliance TeamApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Kingsburg to assign a sworn Police Officer to the Public Safety Realignment Adult Compliance Team, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 ($156,394)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0916 56.Retroactive Agreement with the City of Clovis to participate on the Public Safety Realignment Act Adult Compliance TeamApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with the City of Clovis to assign two sworn Police Officers, and one Crime Analyst; and to provide payment for training services to the Public Safety Realignment Act Adult Compliance Team, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 ($657,716)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0953 57.Probation Specialized Units Program Grant Application/AgreementRetroactively authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), for the Probation Specialized Units Program ($100,000); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Application/Agreement for the Probation Specialized Units Program with Cal OES, for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; and adopt resolution retroactively authorizing the Chairman to sign the grant application, and to execute the Grant Award Agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto with Cal OES for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, subject to the approval of County Counsel’s Office as to legal form, and subject to approval as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector ($100,000)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0954 58.Victim Witness Assistance Program Grant Application/AgreementRetroactively authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Victim Witness (VW) Program ($1,633,176); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Application/Agreement for the VW Program with Cal OES, effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; and adopt resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the retroactive grant Application and Agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto with Cal OES for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, subject to review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel’s Office, and as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, not to exceed $1,633,176Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0778 59.Agreement with Terranova Worldwide Corporation for HIPAA Training ServicesMake 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 for countywide hosted web-based customized Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Health Information Technology Economics and Clinical Health Act Privacy and Security Training services; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Terranova Worldwide Corporation for hosted web-based customized Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Health Information Technology Economics and Clinical Health Act Privacy and Security Training, effective January 25, 2021, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base agreement and two optional 12-month extensions, total not to exceed $98,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0929 60.Retroactive Revenue Award from CDPH for TBApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive award from the California Department of Public Health for Tuberculosis Control Local Assistance Base Award ($342,571) and Food, Shelter, Incentives and Enablers Allotment ($20,546), effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0934 61.Retroactive Revenue Agreement with the California DPH for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ProgramApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 ($4,213,323); and, approve and authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to execute the State Contractor’s Release for the final invoiceApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0213 62.Agreement for On-Call Tree Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for on-call tree services effective upon execution, not to exceed April 22, 2024, total not to exceed $450,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0576 63.American Avenue Disposal Site Deceleration Lane – Resolution Establishing Roadway and Accepting Roadway into County Road SystemAccept, pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act, that there have not been any changes in circumstances or new information provided subsequent to the environmental documents previously adopted by the County of Fresno for Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 84050705), Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 98091036), and Initial Study Nos. 3986, 4877 and 6631 as it relates to the project and project area; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute a resolution establishing a road right-of-way over eight properties owned by the County on behalf of the American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise Fund, as necessary for public convenience, accepting said existing roadway to be part of the County’s Maintained Mileage System, directing that the Department of Public Works and Planning add improvements constructed upon the roadway be established to the list of the County’s maintained public roadway mileage, and directing the Fresno County Assessor-Recorder to record the resolution once executedApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0850 64.Measure C Extension Local Transportation Funds Claims for FY 2020-21Adopt Resolution approving Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds Claim for FY 2020-21; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute the six Measure C Extension Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Certification and Claims for FY 2020-21, certify that the funds will not substitute property tax funds, which were previously used for local transportation purposes, and confirm the County's intent to complete reporting requirements for the prior year no later than November 15, 2020 ($6,284,430)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0906 65.Installation of Stop Sign at Excelsior and Cornelia AvenuesAdopt Resolution designating the intersection of W. Excelsior and S. Cornelia Avenues a stop intersection and authorizing a stop sign at the intersection, stopping westbound traffic on Excelsior Avenue, making it a one-way stopApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0991 66.MOU Amendment w/City of KermanApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding No. 06-123 between the County of Fresno and City of Kerman regarding the addition of 17.81 acres of addition growth area to the City’s Sphere of Influence; and determine that the City’s proposed 17.81-acre annexation is consistent with the Standards for Annexation contained in the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding; and determine that the approval and authorization of Chairman to execute First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding No. 06-123 between the County of Fresno and City of Kerman is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code 21000, et seq., and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Office of the Fresno County ClerkApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-1014 67.Tract No. 4870, Bella Vista (Developer: JPJ, Inc.)Consider and take the following actions for Tract No. 4870, Bella Vista, which is located on the south side of Millerton Road, approximately eight miles north of the City of Fresno: 1. consider and approve reduction of Performance and Maintenance Security Bond to the amount of $600,000.00 for Phase I On-site Improvements and $390,000.00 for Phase II Off-Site Improvements to guarantee performance and maintenance of improvements; and 2. consider and approve reduction of the Labor and Materials Security to $300,000.00; 3. release the Monumentation Security; and 4. authorize Director of Public Works and Planning or designee to release the remaining balance of the Performance and Maintenance Security Bond when the Subdivider has faithfully performed all contractual obligations necessary for the release as determined by the Director or designeeApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0834 68.Amendments to Emergency Shelter Services related to COVID-19Ratify amendment I to Agreement No. 20-126 with RH Community Builders for Emergency Shelter Services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, previously executed on September 9, 2020 by the County Administrative Officer acting as the Emergency Services Director, to extend the term by a month from September 22, 2020 to October 31, 2020 with two optional one-month renewals through December 30, 2020 and increasing the maximum by $881,364 to a total of $3,006,954; and, ratify amendment I to Agreement No. 20-147 with Poverello House for Emergency Shelter Services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, previously executed on September 9, 2020 by the County Administrative Officer acting as the Emergency Services Director, to add one optional one-month renewal and one optional 40-day renewal through December 30, 2020 and increasing the maximum by $180,554 to a total of $475,850Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0837 69.Agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy, Inc. for Bringing Families Home Program ServicesMake 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 Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc. is the only service provider that can meet the specified requirements for the Bringing Families Home Program services for the Department of Social Services; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc. for Bringing Families Home Program services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2022, total not to exceed $408,275 Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0955 70.Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center to receive Domestic Violence FundsApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Marjaree Mason Center, Inc., for the provision of Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Services funded through the County’s Domestic Violence Fund effective October 1, 2020, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract and four optional one-year extensionsApproved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0959 71.Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 19-295 with Regents of the University of CaliforniaApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement #19-295 with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California, at Davis, for the University’s in-kind contribution for social services training, with no change to the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, or compensation maximum of $850,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0960 72.COVID-19 ESG Revenue Agreement with the City of FresnoApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the City of Fresno for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Emergency Solutions Grant funds, effective June 11, 2020 through June 10, 2021, total not to exceed $1,998,335Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None
20-0988 73.Agreements for Job Creation and Employment ServicesApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for Expanded Subsidized Employment, effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $15,000,000; authorize the Department Director or designee to add or delete Contractors from the Expanded Subsidized Employment Master Agreement; make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation owns a proprietary website essential to the Expanded Subsidized Employment program; and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation for job creation, marketing, subcontracted training, and website maintenance, effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $8,880,250Approved as RecommendedPass Action details None