Hall of Records, Room 301

2281 Tulare Street

County of Fresno

Action Summary - Final

Board of Supervisors

Fresno, California

93721-2198

Telephone: (559) 600-3529

Toll Free: 1-800-742-1011

www.fresnocountyca.gov

Garry Bredefeld, 2nd District, Chairman

Luis Chavez, 3rd District, Vice Chairman

Brian Pacheco, 1st District

Buddy Mendes, 4th District

Nathan Magsig, 5th District

Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer

Douglas Sloan, County Counsel

Bernice E. Seidel, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

9:30 AM

Hall of Records

Present: 5 -

Chairman Garry Bredefeld, Vice Chairman Luis Chavez, Supervisor Nathan Magsig,

Supervisor Buddy Mendes, and Supervisor Brian Pacheco

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

RODNEY HALL, MINISTER AT KINGSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH, GAVE THE INVOCATION AND LED THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Approve Agenda

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS

AGENDA BE APPROVED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 20 WHICH WAS DELETED. THE MOTION

CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 26-57

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS

CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING

VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Calvin Wold - Probation Department - 28 Years of Service

PRESENTED RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO CALVIN WOLD

Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Josephine Arias - Department of Behavioral Health - 38

Years of Service

RETIREMENT PLAQUE MAILED TO JOSEPHINE ARIAS, WHO WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON

Supervisor Chavez and Supervisor Pacheco

Proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in the County of Fresno

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR PACHECO, THAT THIS

MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-050

Supervisor Magsig

Adopt Resolution recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of

Independence

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS

MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-051

Proclaim February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Fresno County

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS

MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-052

Administrative Office

Consider and take action on request for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity in

regard to application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 21 (off-sale general) filed

by Saif 1, Inc. to be used at 21007 S. Fowler, Ave, Laton, CA 93242

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, THAT THIS

REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION BE APPROVED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding one Housing and Homelessness Division

Manager and one Program Technician I/II - confidential to the Office of Housing and

Homelessness Org 5428, and transferring five Staff Analyst I/II/III positions and one Senior Staff

Analyst position from Department of Social Services Org 5610 to the Office of Housing and

Homelessness Org 5428, effective February 16, 2026, as reflected in Appendix “C”; adopt

Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for the

Office of Housing and Homelessness Org 5428 in the amount of $5,251,402 (4/5 vote); adopt

Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 the County Administrative Office Org 0120

appropriations in the amount of $76,546 and estimated revenues in the amount of $44,417 (4/5

vote); adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues

for the Department of Social Services Org 5610 in the amount of $4,846,051 (4/5 vote); and

adopt Budget Resolution establishing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for

the Collaborative Applicant Housing and Urban Development Org 0128 in the amount of

$680,105 (4/5 vote)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, THAT THIS

MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Salary Resolution No. 26-005, Resolution No. 26-053, Resolution No. 26-054, Resolution No. 26-055,

Resolution No. 26-056

10.

Discuss the potential implementation of a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in the unincorporated

areas of the County and provide direction to staff regarding preparation of an ordinance, public

outreach, and any required actions to place the measure before voters in November 2026, if

applicable

DISCUSSED THE POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) IN THE

UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES,

SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

TIMELINE OUTLINED IN THE AGENDA ITEM: STAFF WILL CONTINUE CONDUCTING PRELIMINARY

ANALYSIS AND WORK WITH THE COUNTY’S CONSULTANT, HdL COMPANIES, TO DEVELOP HIGH-LEVEL

REVENUE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COST ESTIMATES; AND SUBSEQUENT STEPS WILL INCLUDE

PREPARATION OF ORDINANCE LANGUAGE, REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND COORDINATION WITH

THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO MEET STATUTORY ELECTION DEADLINES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026,

GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Public Works and Planning

11.

Adopt Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan for 15 School Sites, which was funded

by a grant from California Office of Traffic Safety

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, THAT THIS

MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

12.

Approve Amendment to Text Application No. 390 and adopt Ordinance modifying text of Fresno

County Zoning Ordinance to correct omissions, typographical errors and unintended

ambiguities following approval of 2024 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update; and

determine that Recommended Action 1 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Fresno County Clerk’s Office; and

designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of proposed Ordinance and

direct Clerk of the Board to post and publish required summary in accordance with California

Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR PACHECO, THAT THIS

MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Ordinance No. T-104-390

Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments

13.

Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this

item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)

SUPERVISOR MAGSIG EXTENDED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO HIS WIFE, JULIE; AND ANNOUNCED THE 2026

WORLD AG EXPO, WHICH PROMOTES THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND DRAWS INTERNATIONAL

ATTENDEES, BEGAN TODAY IN TULARE COUNTY AND ENDS THURSDAY. SUPERVISOR MENDES

REPORTED A PREDICTED RAIN EVENT NEXT WEEK COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED FLOOD RELEASE ON

THE KINGS RIVER MANAGED BY KINGS RIVER WATER ASSOCIATION (KRWA) USERS; AND CAUTIONED

THAT INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH MEASURE P, FROM WHICH $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDS ARE

CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN A FRAUD INVESTIGATION, ARE ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH DRAFTING A NEW

TRANSIT INITIATIVE THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. VICE CHAIRMAN

CHAVEZ REPORTED THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION (FIRST 5 FRESNO COUNTY) RELEASED

A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): $3 MILLION IS AVAILABLE FOR RESOURCES, GRANTS, AND

PROGRAMS SUPPORTING CHILDREN AGES 0-5; INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT FIRST5FRESNO.ORG;

AND THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MARCH 4, 2026. VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ ALSO REPORTED HE

WAS IN ATTENDANCE WITH SUPERVISORS PACHECO AND MAGSIG FOR ASSEMBLYWOMAN

ESMERALDA SORIA’S PRESENTATION OF $5 MILLION TO THE FRESNO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT FOR PHASE 1 OF THE MID VALLEY FIRE TRAINING CENTER PROJECT; AND EXPRESSED HOPE

FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PHASE 2. CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD ADDRESSED RECENT STUDENT

WALKOUTS IN FRESNO PROTESTING THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS

ENFORCEMENT (ICE) AND OTHER FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, RAISING CONCERNS

ABOUT STUDENT SAFETY, EDUCATIONAL PRIORITIES, AND FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

LEADERSHIP

Board Appointments

14.

Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as

necessary

RECEIVED VACANCY REPORT. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, SECONDED BY

SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AND RE-APPOINTMENT BE

APPROVED AS FOLLOWS:

FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION

APPOINT LINZIE DANIEL TO THE POSITION HELD BY CHARLES E. GARABEDIAN, JR. (TERM TO EXPIRE

12/31/2027)

LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

RE-APPOINT SCOTT BALY (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/05/2027)

THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Public Presentations

15.

Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting is 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

HELD; RECEIVED

County Counsel

16.

County Counsel Reports from Previous Closed Sessions - This portion of the meeting is

reserved for County Counsel to report on Closed Session items from previous meetings

COUNTY COUNSEL REPORTED: ON JANUARY 27, 2026, UNDER ITEM 19, THE BOARD IN CLOSED

SESSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED SETTLEMENT OF WATSON V. COUNTY OF FRESNO, FRESNO

COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NUMBER 24CECG01503; ON FEBRUARY 2, 2026, THE SETTLEMENT

AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE COUNTY’S PAYMENT OF $280,000 TO THE PLAINTIFF WAS SIGNED

AND RELEASED IN FULL; AND COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE

OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

Closed Session

17.

Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator:

Hollis Magill; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and

Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

18.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)

(4) (2 Cases)

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

19.

20.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section

54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)

- Brenda Jewell Manter v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No.

24CECG00053

DELETED

21.

22.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)

- Jeremy Cargill v. County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court Eastern District of

California, Case No. 1:25-cv-00415-KES-BAM

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)

- CMG Construction Management Group, Inc. v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior

Court, Case No. 22CECG00271

CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, AND COUNTY COUNSEL DOUG SLOAN RECUSED

THEMSELVES AND WERE NOT PRESENT FOR ITEM 22. HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

23.

24.

25.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)

- Hall v. County of Fresno, United States District Court Eastern District of California, Case No.

1:11-cv-02047-JLT-BAM

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)

- True North Detox, LLC d.b.a. First Steps Recovery v. County of Fresno, United States District

Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 1:25-cv-01281-JLT-EPG

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)

- County of Fresno v. True North Detox, LLC, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No.

25CECG04575

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS

CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING

VOTE:

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

Approve minutes for January 27, 2026

26.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Supervisor Chavez

27.

Retroactively approve community outreach expenditure of $2,790 to support the Calwa

community cleanup event held on October 18, 2025, per Administrative Policy No. 75

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Supervisor Pacheco

Adjourn in Memory of Bee Payne, Board Member of the African-American Farmers of California

28.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Proclaim February 15-21, 2026, as CalEITC Awareness Week in Fresno County

29.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-030

30.

Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to support the Gospel & R&B in the Park

community event hosted by Oppurtunity Bridges for the Future, per Administrative Policy No. 75

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector

31.

Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to distribute $10,791.79 in State

Highway Rental Property revenues received for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in accordance with Streets

and Highways Code section 104.10

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Administrative Office

32.

Adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for the Board of Supervisors,

Org 0110 in the amount of $19,605

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-031

Behavioral Health

33.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Star Behavioral

Health, Inc. for Crisis Residential Treatment services, effective March 1, 2026, through June 30,

2030, which includes a two-year and four-month base contract and two optional one-year

extensions, total not to exceed $14,734,783; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to

execute License Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc. for use of the County’s

Crisis Residential Unit, 496 S. Barton, Fresno CA 93702, effective March 1, 2026, through June

30, 2030, which includes a two-year and four-month base contract and two optional one-year

extensions ($0)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-061, Agreement No. 26-062

34.

Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health’s

previously sent 30-day written notice to Adele James Consulting Inc., terminating Agreement

No. 22-265, pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement, effective February 10,

2026

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

35.

Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health’s

previously sent 30-day written notice to National Latino Behavioral Health Association,

terminating Agreement No. 22-261, pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement,

effective February 10, 2026

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

36.

Adopt Resolution authorizing the County to submit a joint grant application with RHCB

Development LP (RHCB) and UP Holdings California, LLC (UPholdings) to HCD for

participation in the Homekey+ Program, total not to exceed $31,650,000; Approve and

Authorize the Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution as required by HCD; and Approve and

authorize the Chairman to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated

grant applications and all grant documents

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-032

Human Resources

Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages

37.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-033, Resolution No. 26-034, Resolution No. 26-035, Resolution No. 26-036, Resolution

No. 26-037, Resolution No. 26-038, Resolution No. 26-039, Resolution No. 26-040, Resolution No. 26-041,

Resolution No. 26-042, Resolution No. 26-043, Resolution No. 26-044, Resolution No. 26-045

37.1

Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 10, represented

by the Fresno County District Attorney Investigators Association, effective February 16, 2026;

and approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment, as reflected on Appendix “B”

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Salary Resolution No. 26-004

Information Technology Services

38.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Assignment of Rights and

Delegation of Duties under Agreement No. A-23-552 with eCivis, Inc. to Euna Solutions, Inc.,

effective January 1, 2025, with no change to the potential five-year term of October 1, 2023, to

September 30, 2028, or the maximum compensation of $600,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-063

Library

39.

Ratify the County Administrative Officer’s approval of the Library’s celebration of events

described in Attachments A and B, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 81; and approve and

authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or

months described in Attachments A through N, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the

Board, in accordance with Administrative Policy No. 81

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

40.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Wheaton Van

Lines, Inc., through a cooperative agreement with Omnia Partners, for moving, relocation

services and related transfer services of Library contents associated with multiple Library

branch improvement projects, effective January 27, 2026, up to a five-year term through

December 31, 2030, total not to exceed $5,000,000; and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing

FY 2025-26 appropriations for Library Fund 0107, Subclass 10000, Org 7530 Library Capital

Improvements in the amount of $1,000,000 using reserves of Fresno County Library-Measure B,

Fund 0107 for moving, relocation, and transfer services related to multiple Library branch

improvement projects (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-064, Resolution No. 26-046

Probation

41.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the City

of Fresno for the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant Program, effective October 1, 2025,

not to exceed two consecutive years, total not to exceed $217,569

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-065

42.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Agreement No.

A-24-085 with the California Health and Human Services, Office of Youth and Community

Restoration for the Less Restrictive Programs Grant (Grant No. 2023-349-OYCR), to extend the

term from January 1, 2028, to July 31, 2028, with no change to the compensation maximum

($2,000,000)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-066

43.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Focus Forward for

community-based least restrictive placement programming for youth in the Secured Youth

Treatment Facility at the Juvenile Justice Campus, effective upon execution, which includes an

approximately two-year base contract and an optional six-month extension, total not to exceed

$1,812,503; and Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or their designee, to make changes to

expense category subtotals set forth in the Agreement budget, provided such changes do not

exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum compensation payable to Contractor, and provided

such changes do not increase the Agreement maximum compensation

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-067

Public Health

44.

Approve and Authorize the Department of Public Health to submit an application for a Public

Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement to the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention ($5,000,000)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

45.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Retroactive Revenue Grant Agreement with

the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, Tobacco Grant Program,

for the period beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 ($1,998,231)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-068

46.

Authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and 960 hours per calendar year maximum hours

limitation for one (1) Extra-Help Public Health Physician in the Department of Public Health, Org

5620, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel

Rules 2040 and 4240

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

47.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with the California

Department of Public Health for core sexually transmitted disease prevention program

management, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031 ($3,521,290); and approve and

authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to execute the State Contractor’s Release

for the final invoice

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-069

48.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the

Regents of the University of California for the animal shelter assistance grant effective upon

execution through December 31, 2026 ($0)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-070

Public Works and Planning

49.

Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-S-01 Central Library Ceiling and Lighting

Upgrades, California State Library Building Forward Grant Agreement No.

A-24-026/BF-23-015, and award to lowest bidder, Better Enterprises, Inc., 1148 N Cypress

Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727-6871, in total amount of $4,660,300; and authorize Director of

Public Works and Planning to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-S-01, not to

exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142, and not to

exceed a total change order limit of $245,515, or approximately 5.27% of total compensation

payable under Contract 25-S-01

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

50.

51.

52.

Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for

County Service Area 44D - Monte Verdi, Org 9247 in amount of $197,000 for increased

operational costs (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-047

Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for

Public Works and Planning Capital Projects Org 43601150 in amount of $7,439,300 for

on-going construction of Brix-Mercer basement project (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-048

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Joint Water Management Exchange Agreement

between County and Arvin-Edison Water Storage District for management of County’s Central

Valley Project water, effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2041

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-071

53.

Adopt Resolution authorizing reservation of loan funding originating from the California

Department of Housing and Community Development’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation

(PLHA) program, Cycle One, Year Three funds, for the new construction of the 64-unit Cherry

Crossing II affordable multifamily housing development project in Sanger, CA ($2,670,353); and

authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, or his designee, to act on behalf of the County

in connection with the PLHA Award and any additional PLHA allocations, and to enter into,

execute, and deliver any and all administrative documents required to participate in the PLHA

program or be awarded the PLHA awards, and any amendments or corrections to such

documents

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Resolution No. 26-049

54.

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Notice of Termination for Revenue Agreement

No. 22-166, between County of Fresno and Toro Energy of California AA, LLC, pursuant to

Section 3.1.3 of Revenue Agreement for failure to timely satisfy conditions precedent to execute

Ground Lease

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

55.

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Oppurtunity Bridges for the

Future, a 501(c)(3) non-profit California Corporation, granting exclusive use of Kearney Park for

one-day community events, in partnership with Saint Rest Baptist Church and Community

Partners, effective February 10, 2026, which includes a three-year base term and two automatic

one-year extensions, for a total five-year term through February 9, 2031

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-072

55.1

Make a finding that it is in best interest of County to suspend competitive bidding process

consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as

Professional Asbestos Removal Corporation, d.b.a. PARC Environmental, is the only vendor

that meets requirements of asbestos and lead paint abatement, hazardous waste disposal,

homelessness encampment cleanup, abatement services, and emergency response services;

approve and authorize Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Professional

Asbestos Removal Corporation, d.b.a. PARC Environmental, effective July 1, 2025, not to

exceed five consecutive years which includes a three-year base term and two optional one-year

extensions, total not to exceed $4,675,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

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Social Services

56.

Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34),

determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied

and a Sole Source Acquisition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and

that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with the

CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell Technologies, LLC as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint

Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and approve and authorize the Chairman

to execute a County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and Gainwell

Technologies, LLC for the one-time setup costs for Electronic Return Mail Notification services

on behalf of the County, effective March 1, 2026, with ongoing costs to be absorbed by the

CalSAWS Consortium County Share of Cost, total cost not to exceed $7,500

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-074

57.

Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34),

determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied

and a Sole Source Acquisition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and

that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an Agreement with the

CalSAWS Consortium and Deloitte Consulting, LLP, as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint

Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; and approve and authorize the Chairman

to execute a retroactive County Purchase Agreement with the CalSAWS Consortium and

Deloitte Consulting, LLP for the purchase of Purpose-Built, Curated Data Set (PBDS)

Maintenance and Enhancements (M&E) support, effective November 1, 2025, through May 31,

2026, total not to exceed $119,476

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Agreement No. 26-075