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Meeting Body Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 11/24/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
Special Meeting
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20-1314 1.Approve AgendaApprove Agendaapproved agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-1315 2.Approve Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 27 - 59Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-1339 3.Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Jeannie Z. FigueroaPresentation of Retirement Plaque to Jeannie Z. Figueroa – County Administrative Office – 32 Years of Serviceheld  Action details Video Video
20-1308 4. Presentation from Nisei Farmers League and Farm Bureau regarding their response to COVID-19   Action details None
20-1221 5.Resolution to Fill Account Clerk Position with Extra-Help-Retiree Ms. ChuAdopt resolution to fill a Sheriff’s Account Clerk III position with Extra-Help retiree Helen H. Chu, part-time, effective December 14, 2020, finding, pursuant to Government Code section 7522.56 (f)(1), that a 180 day separation period for retired employees returning to employment as Extra-Help is not applicable based on your Board certification that the nature of employment and appointment is necessary to fill a critically-needed position before the 180 day separation periodApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1267 6.Consider and take action on request for determination of public convenience or necessity on application for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 filed by J.T. Atwal Petroleum, Inc., 70 N Brawley Ave., Fresno, CA 93706.Consider and take action on request for determination of public convenience or necessity on application for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 filed by J.T. Atwal Petroleum, Inc., 70 N Brawley Ave., Fresno, CA 93706Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1313 7.Recognize Director Paul NerlandRecognize Fresno County Director of Human Resources Paul Nerland as he is presented with the CALPELRA 2020 Moving Forward Award for his work in Labor Negotiationsheld  Action details Video Video
20-1302 8.Accept the Annual Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report for 2019 from the Department of AgricultureAccept the Annual Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report for 2019 from the Department of AgricultureacceptedPass Action details Video Video
20-1175 9.Dunlap Road and KCUSDDetermine the subject Real Property, approximately 0.129 acres located at Dunlap Road adjacent to Dunlap School, is not necessary for County use, and approve sale of subject Real Property to Kings Canyon Unified School District; and Authorize the Chairman to execute Grant Deed for conveyance of County-owned subject Real Property, located at Dunlap Road adjacent to Dunlap School, to adjacent landowner Kings Canyon Unified School District, for sale price of $1.00   Action details None
20-1250 10.Retroactive Driving Under Intoxication AgreementApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Driving Under Intoxication Court Staffing Agreement with the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, effective October 1, 2020, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a one-year base contract with four optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $227,606 per year; adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for Probation Org 3432 in the amount of $153,851 (4/5 vote); and approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Deputy Probation Officer to the Probation Org 3432, effective 11/30/20, as reflected in Appendix “F”Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1348 11.Creek Fire Disaster Recovery Debris Removal OrdinanceAdopt Interim Urgency Ordinance pursuant to Government Code, Sections 25123(d) and 25131, relating to debris removal as a result of Creek Fire disaster (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1183 12.Retroactive submission of FY 2020-21 CMS Plan/BudgetApprove retroactive submission of the FY 2020-21 Children’s Medical Services Plan for child health services and authorize the Chairman to execute Certification Statements as required by the California Department of Health Care Services, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 ($10,398,017); adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Public Health Org 5620 in the amount of $312,967 (4/5 vote); and, approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding two Public Health Nurse positions to the Public Health’s Org 5620, effective November 30, 2020, as reflected in Appendix EApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1076 13.Retroactive Revenue Agreements with Heluna Health and CDPH for ELC grantsApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue agreement with Heluna Health for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity - Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Stability Act grant, effective May 1, 2020 through March 31, 2022 ($537,756); approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive allocation award from the California Department of Public Health for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity - Enhancing Detection, effective May 18, 2020 through November 17, 2022 ($11,672,782); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations for the Department of Public Health Fund 0080, Subclass 17366, Miscellaneous Public Health Fund Org 1166 in the amount of $2,918,196 (4/5 vote); adopt Budget Resolution Increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Public Health Org 5620 in the amount of $2,918,196 (4/5 vote); and, approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding three Program Technician positions to the Public Health’s Org 5620, effective November 30, 2020, as reflected in Appendix CApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1283 14.General Plan Amendment Application No. 563; Amendment to Text Application No. 380; and Environmental Review No. 7923 (Applicant: County of Fresno)Approve General Plan Amendment No. 563 amending Agriculture and Land Use Element of General Plan to increase residential density for various land use designations that accommodate housing development, consistent with Program 10 of County’s adopted Fifth Cycle Housing Element and to address recent litigation; and adopt Resolution approving General Plan Amendment Application No. 563 as Second General Plan Amendment of the Agriculture and Land Use Element of the Fresno County General Plan for 2020; and approve Amendment to Text Application No. 380 and adopt Ordinance amending various sections of Fresno County Zoning Ordinance modifying text to address programs identified in Fifth Cycle Housing Element (Program 10), recent litigation, and state mandated modifications, in particular Government Code, section 65583 (Housing Element) and Government Code, section 65915 (Density Bonus); and determine that Recommended Actions 1 to 3 are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Fresno County Clerk’s Office; and designate County CounApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-0360 15.2019 General Plan Annual Progress ReportConsider and adopt Resolution accepting the 2019 General Plan Annual Progress ReportApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1257 16.Salary Resolution AmendmentApprove Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding 34 positions and deleting 34 vacant positions for the Department of Social Services Org 5610, effective November 30, 2020, as reflected on Appendix “D”; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Social Services Org 5610 in the amount of $377,294 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Social Services Fund 0065, Subclass 17225, Welfare Advance Fund Org 1120 in the amount of $377,294 (4/5 vote)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1316 17.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
20-1317 18.Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments - Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary   Action details Video Video
20-1318 19.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
20-0923 20.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
20-0924 21.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
20-0925 22.Threat to public services or facilities – Government Code, Section 54957(a) – Consultation with Jean Rousseau, CAO and Emergency Services Director, Robert Bash, Director of ISD or Designee and David Pomaville, Director of Public Health or DesigneeThreat to public services or facilities – Government Code, Section 54957(a) – Consultation with Jean Rousseau, CAO and Emergency Services Director, Robert Bash, Director of ISD or Designee and David Pomaville, Director of Public Health or Designee   Action details None
20-1225 23.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
20-1296 24.Conference with Legal CounselConference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jared Mullis vs. County of Fresno; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ13436796   Action details None
20-1305 25.Conference with Legal CounselConference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Fadia Doty vs. County of Fresno; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ10415699   Action details None
20-1328 26.Closed SessionPublic Employee Appointment or Employment, Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Title: Chief Operating Officer Recruitment   Action details None
20-1319 27.Action Summary MinutesApprove minutes of meeting for October 30, 2020, Special Meeting, November 2, 2020, Special Meeting, November 3, 2020, and November 18, 2020, Special MeetingConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1323 28.Adjourn in Memory of Bob Beilage a long time resident of RiverdaleAdjourn in Memory of Bob Beilage, a long-time resident of RiverdaleConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1324 29.Adopt Resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary and Centennial Commemoration of the Fresno Irrigation DistrictAdopt Resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary and Centennial Commemoration of the Fresno Irrigation DistrictConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1334 30.Adjourn in Memory of Inga BarksAdjourn in Memory of Inga K. BarksConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1292 31.Notice of Withdrawal from Joint Powers Agreement with California Electronic Recording Transaction Network Authority (CERTNA) and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Statewide Electronic Courier Universal Recording Environment (SECURE)Adopt a Resolution of intent to withdraw from the California Electronic Recording Transaction Network authority effective July 1, 2021; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego for the Statewide Electronic Courier Universal Recording Environment, a multi-county electronic recording delivery system, effective November 24, 2020, through August 18, 2023, total not to exceed $300,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1206 32.Delegation of Investment Authority and acceptance of the County of Fresno Treasury Investment Pool Investment PolicyDelegate investment authority to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector for the 2021 calendar year; and adopt revisions of the “County of Fresno Treasury Investment Pool Investment Policy”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-0994 33.Second Amendment to Agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement No. A-15-628 with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for meal services for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office and Probation Department detention facilities, extending the term by one year commencing on January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and increasing the maximum by $8,249,463 to a total of $47,181,282Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1102 34.Grant Application and Award for Internet Crimes Against ChildrenRetroactively authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s submittal of grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program to fund activities of the Fresno County Sheriff’s ICAC Task Force for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 ($950,000); approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator as the official designated to enter into the Grant Subaward Face Sheet, Certification of Assurance, and Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment for the 2020 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program grant from the Cal OES, including any amendments and extensions, which assists local law enforcement agencies in enhancing their investigative response to offenders who use the internet, online communication systems, or other computer technology to sexually exploit children; and adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues for Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org in the amount of $492,032, for overtime, operating expenses includingConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1249 35.Second Amendment Agreement with Hanson Bridgett LLPApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment Two to Purchasing Agreement No. P-18-263-O (Agreement No. 19-087) with Hanson Bridgett LLP, to extend the term of the existing Agreement for specialized legal services by one year from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021 with no change to the compensation maximum of $250,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1251 36.Amendments to Local Rules for Assessment Appeals BoardApprove and adopt amendments to Local Rules for Assessment Appeals BoardConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1357 36.1Agreement for County Counsel to Provide Legal Services to Coalinga-Huron Cemetery DistrictApprove and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement for Legal Services, authorizing County Counsel to provide legal services to Coalinga-Huron Cemetery District in relation to personnel matters, effective November 16, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with automatic one-year renewalsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1289 37.Revision to Ordinance Code LanguageRatify the setting of the second hearing to amend the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 2 - Administration, Chapter 2.04 - Board of Supervisors, Section 2.04.010 relating to Meetings for November 24,2020 due to the cancellation of the Board’s November 17 meeting; and, conduct this second hearing; waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, and adopt such Ordinance Code amendmentConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1266 38.2020 Annual Williams Lawsuit Agreement ReportAccept the 2020 Annual Williams Lawsuit Agreement Report from the Fresno County Office of EducationConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1216 39.Agreement for No Place Like Home Program ParticipationAuthorize the Chairman to execute, upon review and approval by County Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, the Standard Agreement 18-NPLH-12659, in substantially the same form as the draft included as Attachment A, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for construction of Alegre Commons, a supportive housing project 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 ($5,479,586); and, approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with The Villages at Barstow, LP, an affiliate of the Fresno Housing Authority, that commits County to make available supportive services for a minimum of 20 years at Alegre Commons ($9,482,760)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-1192 40.Agreement with Northwest Capital Management to provide Consulting Services for the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Northwest Capital Management for consulting services related to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, effective December 13, 2020 through December 31, 2025, total not to exceed $250,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1282 41.Retroactive Amendment I to Agreement No. A-20-295, Covid-19 TestingApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive First Amendment to Agreement No. A-20-295 with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC allowing for COVID-19 testing at additional County departments, with no change to the term of July 9, 2020 through December 30, 2020, or compensation maximum of $2,665,600Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1301 42.Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesAdopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for DamagesConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1312 43.Agreement with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for WIOA Young Adult Work ExperienceApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board’s WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Young Adult Providers of Service, effective November 24, 2020 through November 23, 2021Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1291 44.Approval of the Fresno County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Conflict of Interest CodeApprove the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Fresno County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Sitting as the County of Fresno Board of Supervisors: Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Fresno County In-Home Supportive Services Public AuthorityConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1230 45.First Amendment to the Agreement with Perspecta State and Local, Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 20-074 with Perspecta State and Local, Inc. to modify the allowable connections to the mainframe services, effective upon execution with no change to the term of February 27, 2020 through February 26, 2023, or compensation maximum of $2,550,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1208 46.Second Amendment to Agreement with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 19-464 with GovernmentJobs.com Inc., dba NEOGOV, for the purchase of eForms, effective upon execution with no change in term to May 14, 2023, and increasing the maximum compensation amount by $267,000, including $94,657 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding, to a total of $1,400,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1209 47.Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach 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 Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program ($182,444); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Application/Agreement for the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program with Cal OES, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1210 48.County Victim Services 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 County Victim Services (XC) Program ($456,000); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Application/Agreement for the County Victim Services (XC) Program with Cal OES for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1233 49.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 November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2021, total not to exceed $45,000, 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 2020-21 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Public Defender Org 2880 in the amount of $45,000 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1100 50.Retroactive Agreement with the County of Madera for Public Health Laboratory Services.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances due to the need for laboratory testing services; and, approve retroactive Agreement with the County of Madera for public health laboratory testing services, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 ($20,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1174 51.Second Amendment to Agreement with Blue Cross of California Partnership Health Plan, Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Agreement No. 06-072 with Blue Cross of California Partnership Health Plan, Inc. to add an Exhibit G - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Business Associate agreement, effective upon execution ($0)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1214 52.Memorandum of Understanding with Saint Agnes Medical CenterApprove and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saint Agnes Medical Center whereby Saint Agnes commits to provide health care services to uninsured, underinsured, indigent, and low-income residents of Fresno County, effective September 1, 2020 ($0)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1108 53.WWD 40 Well Purchase AgreementApprove a Purchase Agreement for a water well, accept a grant deed and easement for the well, accept a grant deed for Well Number 4 easement, accept a grant deed for an access easement, accept a grant deed for electrical easement and accept a grant deed for pipeline easements from the Shaver Springs Homeowners Association ($49,054.35)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1015 54.Authorize Director to execute On-Call Environmental Consultant ContractsAuthorize the Director of Public Works and Planning, subject to the review and approval by County Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, to execute eight On-Call Environmental Consultant Agreements for environmental consultant services ($2,000,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1052 55.First Amendment to Tract 4968 Subdivision Agreement (Developer: JPJ, Inc.)Approve and Authorize Chairman to execute First Amendment to Tract 4968 Subdivision Agreement No. 18-236, modifying Section V, paragraph 9, relating to installation of a backup lake pump generatorConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1181 56.Request by the City of Fresno to Obtain Right-of-Way in the County at Olive and ArmstrongApprove request by City of Fresno to acquire right-of-way, excluding eminent domain condemnation actions, from parcels adjacent to existing County right-of-way in an identified unincorporated area of the County as needed in conjunction with City’s development of a traffic signal and intersection improvements at the intersection of E. Olive Avenue and N. Armstrong Avenue, subject to City of Fresno initiating annexation of the acquired right-of-way within six months of completion of the traffic signal projectConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1269 57.Vacation of North Plumas Road Public Road Right-of-WayAdopt a Resolution of Intention initiating a hearing under Chapter 3, Part 3, Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code (collectively, the “Vacation Laws"), setting 9:00 a.m. on December 15, 2020, in the Board of Supervisors’ chambers, as the time, date, and place for the Board to conduct a hearing for the proposed vacation of the North Plumas Road public road right-of-way, that portion of North Plumas Road between West Olive Avenue and West Belmont Avenue approximately 2.339 acres (Vacation Application No. V19-10), directing the Clerk of the Board to cause the posting, publishing, and mailing of notice(s), as required by the Vacation Laws, and directing the Department of Public Works and Planning to post notices on site as required by the Vacation LawsApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
20-1193 58.Amendment I to Agreement 19-252 with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Inc.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement 19-252 with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc. for human trafficking and domestic violence victim assistance services, effective upon execution with no change in the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024 and increasing the annual compensation amount for FY 2020-21 by $205,342 to a total maximum compensation of $3,750,487Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
20-1205 59.Third Amendment to Lease Agreement 14-731Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment III to Lease Agreement No. 14-731 with John S. Foggy for office space at 2011 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721, used by the Department of Social Services, which extends the term by 18 months from January 31, 2021 to July 31, 2022 and increases the maximum by $971,698, to a total of $5,032,298Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None