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

Buddy Mendes, 4th District, Chairman

Garry Bredefeld, 2nd District, Vice Chairman

Brian Pacheco, 1st District

Luis Chavez, 3rd District

Nathan Magsig, 5th District

Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer

Douglas Sloan, County Counsel

Bernice E. Seidel, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

9:30 AM

Hall of Records

Present: 5 -

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

Supervisor Buddy Mendes, and Supervisor Brian Pacheco

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

ANTHONY FLORES, SENIOR PASTOR AT ADVENTURE CHURCH, GAVE THE INVOCATION AND LED THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Approve Agenda

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

THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 11 WHICH WAS DELETED. THE MOTION

CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 31-91

PRIOR TO THE BOARD TAKING ACTION, THE CLERK ANNOUNCED A REVISION TO ITEM 48: THE WORDS

“AND HOUSING DEPOSIT” HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM THE SECOND RECOMMENDED ACTION. A

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

CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED, WITH THE REVISION TO ITEM 48, AND WITH THE

EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 55, 60, 74 AND 77 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

AND ITEM 88 WHICH WAS DELETED AND WILL RETURN TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. THE MOTION CARRIED

BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Supervisor Bredefeld

Adopt Resolution Recognizing Neng Chu Vang, son of General Vang Pao, for his service and

contributions to the Hmong community in the County of Fresno

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

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

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-374

Supervisor Magsig

Adopt Resolution recognizing the Department of Human Resources for receiving the 2025

National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators, Art Caple President's

Award

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

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

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-375

Supervisor Pacheco and Supervisor Chavez

Adopt Resolution recognizing November as Family Caregivers Month in the County of Fresno

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

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

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-376

Supervisor Bredefeld, Supervisor Pacheco, and Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator

Conduct first hearing to add Chapter 10.80, “Prevention of Contribution to Over Concentration

of Sex Offenders in Single Family Dwellings Utilized as Documented Transitional Living

Facilities” to Title 10 of the Ordinance Code of Fresno County; waive reading of the Ordinance

in its entirety, and set the second hearing for January 6, 2026; 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)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, 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:

Supervisor Magsig and Public Health

Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending the Fresno County

Ordinance Code, Title 10 Public, Peace, Morals and Welfare, by adding Chapter 10.72,

Regulating and Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom in Certain Forms and to Minors

in Unincorporated areas of Fresno County to a Person Under 21 Years of Age, to be effective

30 days from approval; and waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety

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

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

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

Ayes:

Ordinance No. 25-031

Administrative Office

Confirm appointment of Dr. Trinidad Solis to the position of County Health Officer pursuant to

Fresno County Charter Section 16, effective December 9, 2025

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR 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:

Receive verbal update from the General Manager of Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

RECEIVED VERBAL UPDATE FORM THE GENERAL MANAGER OF FRESNO COUNTY RURAL TRANSIT

AGENCY

Administrative Office and Public Works and Planning

10.

Receive presentation from staff regarding Measure C renewal and potential citizen-led

initiatives; and provide direction to staff as necessary

RECEIVED PRESENTATION FROM STAFF REGARDING MEASURE C RENEWAL AND POTENTIAL

CITIZEN-LED INITIATIVES; NO DIRECTION WAS GIVEN TO STAFF AT THIS TIME

Administrative Office

11.

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

regard to application for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) filed by

Davinder Kaur, to be used at 4706 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726

DELETED

General Services

11.1

Conduct a public hearing in accordance with California Government Code, section 4217.12 for

your Board to determine that the terms of the Master Fuel Cell Power Purchase Agreement (in

Recommended Action No. 4), and each System Order Agreement with Bloom Development,

Inc. (in Recommended Action No. 5), are in the best interests of the County, and to find that the

anticipated costs to the County for electrical energy or conservation services to be provided by

the solid oxide fuel cell systems under each of the proposed System Orders, respectively, will

be less than the County’s anticipated marginal costs for the purchase of such energy and

conservation services in the absence of each proposed System Order, respectively; Adopt and

authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution making the determinations and findings as

described in Recommended Action No. 1 (California Government Code, section 4217.12);

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 suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as

Bloom Development, Inc. is the only vendor with access to their proprietary formulation and

software for their solid oxide fuel cell systems, which offers the County a uniquely power-dense

clean energy solution; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Master Fuel Cell

Power Purchase Agreement-General Terms and Conditions with Bloom Development, Inc. to

provide general terms and conditions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of solid

oxide fuel cell systems and recommended System Order Agreements (in Recommended Action

No. 5), with an initial 20-year term and unlimited optional one-year renewals; Approve and

authorize the Chairman to execute the System Order Agreements with Bloom Development, Inc.

for the design, engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, installation, start-up, testing,

and commissioning of solid oxide fuel cell systems, allowing the County to purchase energy at

specified rates for each of the Fresno County Sheriff Office Jail and Plaza Building, effective

upon execution for an initial 20-year term and unlimited optional one-year renewals; and

Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and execute: a. All

interconnection applications and agreements required by the local utility company to operate the

solid oxide fuel cell systems; b. Contract change orders, not to exceed a $0.01 per kilowatt hour

increase in the specified base rates detailed in the System Orders; and c. Any agreements,

consents, waivers, incumbency, estoppel, or similar certificates, recordable real estate property

rights, and any related documents, all subject to approval by County Counsel as to legal form

and Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, necessary to finalize and

execute the recommended Agreements, including any financing that Bloom Development, Inc.

might later obtain in relation to such Agreements

CONDUCTED A PUBLIC HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION

4217.12. NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY RECEIVED. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY

SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, THAT THIS MATTER BE ACTED ON

AS FOLLOWS: 1) ADOPT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE RESOLUTION MAKING THE

DETERMINATIONS THAT THE TERMS OF THE MASTER FUEL CELL POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND

EACH SYSTEM ORDER AGREEMENT WITH BLOOM DEVELOPMENT, INC. ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS

OF THE COUNTY, AND MAKING THE FINDINGS THAT THE ANTICIPATED COSTS TO THE COUNTY FOR

ELECTRICAL ENERGY OR CONSERVATION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SOLID OXIDE FUEL

CELL SYSTEMS UNDER EACH OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM ORDERS, RESPECTIVELY, WILL BE LESS

THAN THE COUNTY’S ANTICIPATED MARGINAL COSTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH ENERGY AND

CONSERVATION SERVICES IN THE ABSENCE OF EACH PROPOSED SYSTEM ORDER, RESPECTIVELY; 2)

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 SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION IS WARRANTED DUE TO UNUSUAL OR

EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES, AS BLOOM DEVELOPMENT, INC. IS THE ONLY VENDOR WITH

ACCESS TO THEIR PROPRIETARY FORMULATION AND SOFTWARE FOR THEIR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL

SYSTEMS, WHICH OFFERS THE COUNTY A UNIQUELY POWER-DENSE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTION; 3)

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE MASTER FUEL CELL POWER PURCHASE

AGREEMENT-GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH BLOOM DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF

SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL SYSTEMS AND RECOMMENDED SYSTEM ORDER AGREEMENTS, WITH AN

INITIAL 20-YEAR TERM AND UNLIMITED OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWALS; 4) APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE

THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE SYSTEM ORDER AGREEMENTS WITH BLOOM DEVELOPMENT, INC.,

FOR THE DESIGN, ENGINEERING, PERMITTING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION,

START-UP, TESTING, AND COMMISSIONING OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL SYSTEMS, ALLOWING THE

COUNTY TO PURCHASE ENERGY AT SPECIFIED RATES FOR EACH OF THE FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF

OFFICE JAIL AND PLAZA BUILDING, EFFECTIVE UPON EXECUTION FOR AN INITIAL 20-YEAR TERM AND

UNLIMITED OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWALS; AND 5) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL

SERVICES, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE: A) ALL INTERCONNECTION

APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO OPERATE THE

SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL SYSTEMS; B) CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS, NOT TO EXCEED A $0.01 PER

KILOWATT HOUR INCREASE IN THE SPECIFIED BASE RATES DETAILED IN THE SYSTEM ORDERS; AND

C) ANY AGREEMENTS, CONSENTS, WAIVERS, INCUMBENCY, ESTOPPEL, OR SIMILAR CERTIFICATES,

RECORDABLE REAL ESTATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS, ALL SUBJECT TO

APPROVAL BY COUNTY COUNSEL AS TO LEGAL FORM AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/TREASURER-TAX

COLLECTOR AS TO ACCOUNTING FORM, NECESSARY TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE RECOMMENDED

AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ANY FINANCING THAT BLOOM DEVELOPMENT, INC. MIGHT LATER OBTAIN IN

RELATION TO SUCH AGREEMENTS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

4 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Mendes, and Pacheco

1 - Magsig

Ayes:

Recuse:

Resolution No. 25-377, Agreement No. 25-648, Agreement No. 25-649, Agreement No. 25-650

Public Works and Planning

12.

Consider and approve petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation

Contract No. 8262 filed by Craig and Michelle Sorensen, to remove a 2.02-acre portion of a

30.03-acre parcel from Williamson Act contract to allow creation of a 2.02-acre homesite

exception parcel for residential use; and if your Board is able to make all five required findings

listed under Government Code, Section 51282(b), take following actions: a) adopt Negative

Declaration prepared for Initial Study No. 8660; and b) adopt and authorize Chairman to

execute Resolution authorizing partial cancellation of ALCC No. 8262; and c) authorize

Chairman to execute Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and approve recording of Certificate

of Cancellation when all conditions and contingencies included in Certificate of Tentative

Cancellation have been satisfied (subject parcel is located along E. American Avenue

approximately one-half mile south of nearest boundary of City of Sanger, (APN 332-071-61)

(Sup. Dist. 4))

CONSIDERED PETITION FOR PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION

CONTRACT (ALCC) NO. 8262 FILED BY CRAIG AND MICHELLE SORENSEN (APPLICANT), TO REMOVE A

2.02-ACRE PORTION OF A 30.03-ACRE PARCEL FROM WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT TO ALLOW

CREATION OF A 2.02-ACRE HOMESITE EXCEPTION PARCEL FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. CONDUCTED

PUBLIC HEARING. NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING

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

MATTER BE ACTED ON AS FOLLOWS: 1) APPROVE PETITION FOR PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF ALCC

NO. 8262 FILED BY CRAIG AND MICHELLE SORENSEN, TO REMOVE A 2.02-ACRE PORTION OF A

30.03-ACRE PARCEL FROM WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT TO ALLOW CREATION OF A 2.02-ACRE

HOMESITE EXCEPTION PARCEL FOR RESIDENTIAL USE; 2) MAKE ALL FIVE REQUIRED FINDINGS LISTED

UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 51282(b); 3) ADOPT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED

FOR INITIAL STUDY NO. 8660; 4) ADOPT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF ALCC NO. 8262; 5) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE

THE CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE CANCELLATION AND APPROVE RECORDING OF THE CERTIFICATE OF

CANCELLATION WHEN ALL CONDITIONS AND CONTINGENCIES INCLUDED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF

TENTATIVE CANCELLATION HAVE BEEN SATISFIED; AND 6) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF

APPROVAL: THE APPLICANT SHALL PAY THE CANCELLATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500 AS

DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AND CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR

ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; THE

CANCELLATION FEE SHALL BE PAID, AND A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION ISSUED PRIOR TO

RECORDING THE MAP TO CREATE THE 2.02-ACRE AND 28.01-ACRE PARCELS; IF THE CANCELLATION

FEE IS NOT PAID WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE

CANCELLATION, THE CANCELLATION FEE MUST BE RE-COMPUTED BY THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AND

RE-CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-378

13.

Consider and approve petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation

Contract (ALCC) No. 2809 filed by Orlando Ramirez on behalf of Colin Kawano (Applicant), to

remove a 1.27-acre portion of a 39.38-acre parcel from Williamson Act Contract to allow

1.27-acres to be created as a separate parcel for residential use; and after making all five

required findings listed under Government Code, Section 51282(b), take the following actions:

a. adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution authorizing partial cancellation of

ALCC No. 2809; and b. authorize Chairman to execute Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and

approve recording Certificate of Cancellation when all contingencies and conditions included in

Certificate of Tentative Cancellation have been satisfied (subject parcel is located

approximately 0.25 miles east of intersection of South DeWolf Avenue and East Caruthers

Avenue, along East Caruthers Avenue, approximately one mile southwest of the City of Selma

(APN: 385-102-33S) (8420 E. Caruthers Avenue) (Sup. Dist. 4))

CONSIDERED PETITION FOR PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION

CONTRACT (ALCC) NO. 2809 FILED BY ORLANDO RAMIREZ ON BEHALF OF COLIN KAWANO

(APPLICANT), TO REMOVE A 1.27-ACRE PORTION OF A 39.38-ACRE PARCEL FROM WILLIAMSON ACT

CONTRACT TO ALLOW 1.27-ACRES TO BE CREATED AS A SEPARATE PARCEL FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.

CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING. NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING

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

MATTER BE ACTED ON AS FOLLOWS: 1) APPROVE PETITION FOR PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF ALCC

NO. 2809 FILED BY ORLANDO RAMIREZ ON BEHALF OF COLIN KAWANO, TO REMOVE A 1.27-ACRE

PORTION OF A 39.38-ACRE PARCEL FROM WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT TO ALLOW 1.27-ACRES TO BE

CREATED AS A SEPARATE PARCEL FOR RESIDENTIAL USE; 2) MAKE ALL FIVE REQUIRED FINDINGS

LISTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 51282(b); 3) ADOPT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO

EXECUTE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF ALCC NO. 2809; 4) AUTHORIZE THE

CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE CANCELLATION AND APPROVE RECORDING

THE CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION WHEN ALL CONTINGENCIES AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE

CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE CANCELLATION HAVE BEEN SATISFIED; AND 5) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: THE APPLICANT SHALL PAY THE CANCELLATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF

$13,750 AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AND CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

FOR ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; THE

CANCELLATION FEE SHALL BE PAID, AND A CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION ISSUED PRIOR TO

APPROVAL OF THE PARCEL MAP TO CREATE THE PROPOSED 1.27-ACRE PARCEL; IF THE

CANCELLATION FEE IS NOT PAID WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE

CANCELLATION, THE CANCELLATION FEE MUST BE RE-COMPUTED BY THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AND

RE-CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-379

14.

Adopt Fourth Amendment to extend the Interim Urgency Ordinance pursuant to Government

Code Section 25123(d) and 25131 authorizing occupation of temporary housing (including

recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and tiny houses) by individuals displaced as a result of

Creek Fire disaster from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026 (4/5 vote)

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

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

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

Ayes:

Ordinance No. 25-032

Social Services

15.

Receive and discuss the Fresno County Mod C Quarterly Governing Body Report and updates

for the period of June 14, 2024, to September 13, 2025

RECEIVED AND DISCUSSED THE FRESNO COUNTY MOD C QUARTERLY GOVERNING BODY REPORT AND

UPDATES FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 14, 2024, TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments

16.

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 REPORTED ATTENDING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo)

FALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING LAST WEEK IN WISE COUNTY, TEXAS WHERE TEN NACo

PRIORITIES WERE ESTABLISHED; AND ANNOUNCED THEIR NEXT MEETING IN FEBRUARY AT THE NACo

LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SUPERVISOR MAGSIG ALSO REPORTED

PARTICIPATING IN LAST SATURDAY’S CLOVIS CHILDREN’S ELECTRIC PARADE, A LONG-STANDING

TRADITION ORGANIZED BY THE KIWANIS CLUB; ANNOUNCED THE 100TH ANNUAL “TREK TO THE

NATION’S CHRISTMAS TREE” EVENT ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, WITH A CEREMONY AT 2:30 P.M.,

WHERE HE WILL PRESENT A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE BOARD IN NOVEMBER; AND RECOGNIZED

THIS AS THE FINAL FULL MEETING WHERE SUPERVISOR MENDES WILL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN. VICE

CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD THANKED PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING DIRECTOR STEVE WHITE AND HIS

STAFF FOR SWIFT ACTION IN ADDRESSING ISSUES IN DISTRICT 2. CHAIRMAN MENDES ANNOUNCED

HIS RE-ELECTION BY THE URBAN CAUCUS TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

(CSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; AND COMMENTED THAT IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES ARE A KEY

PART OF MEASURE C

Board Appointments

17.

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

necessary

RECEIVED VACANCY REPORT. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY VICE

CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, THAT THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT BE

APPROVED AS FOLLOWS:

AUBERRY VOLUNTEER FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CSA NO. 50)

APPOINT PHILIP KNEMEYER TO THE POSITION HELD BY TOBY LONG (TERM TO EXPIRE 04/01/2027)

WEST FRESNO COUNTY RED SCALE PROTECTIVE DISTRICT

RE-APPOINT KEVIN SEVERNS (TERM TO EXPIRE 07/29/2029)

THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Public Presentations

18.

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

Closed Session

19.

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

20.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code, section 54956.8; Properties

associated: 2325 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (APN 466-113-08); County Negotiator:

Paul Nerland or designee. Negotiating Parties: James H. Huelskamp and Jennifer L.

Huelskamp, Trustees of the James H. and Jennifer L. Huelskamp Family Trust dated January 7,

2003: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms and

conditions including price

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

21.

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

(4) (2 Cases)

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

22.

23.

24.

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 - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code §

54956.9(d)(2) - Claim for Damages filed by Jennifer Ortega on November 13, 2025

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

- Terralee Perez, et al. v. James Rossetti, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No.

22CECG01150

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

25.

26.

27.

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

- Ashley Padeiro v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No.

25CECG04406

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

- Ardaiz, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No.

24CECG03245

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

- Gattie, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No.

24CECG04146

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

28.

29.

30.

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

- Raley v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01426

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

- Grayson v. County of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01628

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

- Eric Major v. Thomas Sire, et al., Eastern District of California Case No. 1:23-cv-01683

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

PRIOR TO THE BOARD TAKING ACTION, THE CLERK ANNOUNCED A REVISION TO ITEM 48: THE WORDS

“AND HOUSING DEPOSIT” HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM THE SECOND RECOMMENDED ACTION. A

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

CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED, WITH THE REVISION TO ITEM 48, AND WITH THE

EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 55, 60, 74 AND 77 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

AND ITEM 88 WHICH WAS DELETED AND WILL RETURN TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. THE MOTION CARRIED

BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

Approve minutes for November 18, 2025

31.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Chairman Mendes

32.

Approve amendment to Community Outreach Expenditure in the amount of $2,500 for the

California 9/11 Memorial to instead reassign the previously approved expenditure to support the

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California ($2,500), per Administrative Policy No. 75

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

32.1

Adjourn in Memory of Parlier Police Officer Jesus Dario Corona who was killed in an

automobile accident on his way to work on November 30, 2025. Officer Corona served as a

patrol officer and the Parlier HIgh School Resource Officer

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Supervisor Bredefeld

33.

Approve Certificates of Recognition for Vang National Unity, Inc., Xiong of Fresno County, Vue

of Fresno County, Thao of Fresno County, Hmong Lauj of Fresno County, and the Yang United

of Central California

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Supervisor Chavez

34.

Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,000 to support the Fresno Area Hispanic

Foundation, per Administrative Policy No. 75

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector

35.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Meeder Public Funds, Inc.

for investment advisory and reporting services, effective January 1, 2026, through December

31, 2030, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total

not to exceed $420,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-608

36.

Delegate investment authority to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector for the 2026

calendar year; and approve the “County of Fresno Treasury Investment Pool Investment Policy”

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

District Attorney

37.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the retroactive Electronic Suspected Child

Abuse Report System (ESCARS) Memorandum of Understanding and Operational Agreement

(MOU and OA) between the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of

Social Services, along with fourteen independent law enforcement agencies for the period

December 14, 2024, to December 13, 2029; and waive the policy in the County Purchasing

Manual that allows only the Board of Supervisors to approve agreements with other

governmental entities and authorize the District Attorney or designee to add other law

enforcement agencies during the term of the ESCARS MOU and OA, subject to approval as to

legal form by County Counsel ($0)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-609

38.

Retroactively approve and authorize the District Attorney’s previous submittal of a grant

application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the

Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

($577,105); Approve retroactive Grant Award Agreement for continued funding of the

Automobile Insurance Fraud Program with CDI, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30,

2026 ($446,658); Adopt Resolution retroactively authorizing the District Attorney, or her

designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or

amendments, and accepting all liability arising out of the performance of the Grant Agreement;

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

amount of $41,658 in the District Attorney’s Special Revenue Fund 0060, CDI Automobile

Fraud Program, Org 1104 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26

appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $41,658 in the District Attorney-Grants

Org 2862 (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-345, Resolution No. 25-346, Resolution No. 25-347

Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator

39.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Retroactive Lease Agreement with the City

of Fresno to provide horse boarding services, effective October 1, 2025, not to exceed five

years, total not to exceed $100,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-610

40.

Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s previous

submittal of a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for

the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Equipment and Training

Program effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ($797,235); approve and

authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Grant Agreement with the Board of State and

Community Corrections for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant effective October 1,

2025, through September 30, 2026 ($797,235); adopt Resolution authorizing the Chairman to

execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of the County of Fresno for participation in the 2025

JAG Equipment and Training Program administered by the BSCC, including any amendments

thereof, with the understanding that grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures

controlled by this Board; adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations

and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of

$500,000 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations

and estimated revenues in the Probation Org 3432 in the amount of $297,235 (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-611, Resolution No. 25-348, Resolution No. 25-349, Resolution No. 25-350

41.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with the State of California

Employment Development Department (EDD) to provide employment information to the

Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of obtaining current employment data for felony victims,

suspects, missing persons, potential witnesses, or persons for whom a felony arrest warrant has

been issued from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 in the amount of $1,934

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-606

42.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Purchasing Agreement

No. P-23-007 with Almared Inc. dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems/A-1 Auto Electric for the

maintenance and repair of Sheriff’s vehicles converting to a Board agreement, with no change

to the term of the Purchasing Agreement, increasing the maximum compensation by $300,000,

to $500,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-607

43.

Approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator to submit an Application for

Financial Aid in the amount of $1,913,458 to the State of California Department of Parks and

Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways for the FY 2026-27 Boating Safety and

Enforcement Aid Program in Fresno County; and approve and authorize the

Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee to execute the Proposed Program Costs

form 801.1 and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, or his designee to execute the

Certification of estimated prior year boat tax revenues

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

44.

Approve and authorize the Fresno County Administrative Office to submit the Bulletproof Vest

Partnership (BVP) application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) which, if awarded, would provide reimbursement up to 50%

of the purchase price of bulletproof vests for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office,

the District Attorney’s Office and the Probation Department, effective from April 1, 2025, through

August 31, 2027 ($296,865)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

45.

Conduct second hearing to amend Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and

Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsection 2609 - Contract Service Fees of Section

2600 - Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator to ensure full cost recovery for services provided by

the Sheriff’s Office; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt proposed

Ordinance

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Ordinance No. 25-028

County Counsel

46.

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 suspension of competition is warranted to obtain the services of legal counsel to assist

the County, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an

Agreement with Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach, LLP; and Approve and authorize the

Chairman to execute an Agreement with Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach, LLP to act as legal

counsel in connection with employment litigation matters, effective December 9, 2025 through

the pendency of all actions upon which they are engaged by the County Counsel, total not to

exceed $500,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-612

Administrative Office

47.

Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the provision of Administrative

Policy No. 27 that requires grant applications to be reviewed and approved by the Board before

submitting to the funding agency, or submitted contingent on Board approval, due to the funding

agency requiring Board approval before submitting the final application, making a retroactive

approval unattainable; Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute and submit an

application in response to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Notice of

Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care Program Competition for a

Regional Street Outreach Program totaling up to $1,000,000; and Approve and authorize the

County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute required grant-related documents,

subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel and as to accounting form by the

Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-351

Administrative Office and Behavioral Health

48.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Blue Cross of California

dba Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM)

Transitional Rent and Housing Deposit Community Support services effective January 1, 2026

for a one-year initial term, with automatic one-year renewals unless terminated by either party;

approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health

Plan, Inc. (Kaiser) for CalAIM Transitional Rent and Housing Deposit Community Support

services effective January 1, 2026 for a one-year initial-term, with automatic one-year renewals

unless terminated by either party; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement

with Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) for CalAIM Transitional Rent and Housing Deposit

Community Support services effective January 1, 2026 for a one-year initial-term, with

automatic one-year renewals unless terminated by either party; and approve and authorize the

County Administrative Officer and the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to be the

signatories on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on any attestation, application, or other

document necessary to effect the Agreements

APPROVED AS REVISED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-613, Agreement No. 25-614, Agreement No. 25-615

Behavioral Health

49.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-23-296

with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. to revise the Scope of Work and Budget of the

Agreement to transition the Diversion Pilot Program to a permanent Diversion Program, with no

change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, and increasing the maximum

compensation by $309,350, to a total of $27,601,753

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-616

50.

51.

52.

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

with the California Department of State Hospitals and the California Mental Health Services

Authority for the purchase of state psychiatric hospital beds on behalf of the County, effective

July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 ($4,700,000); adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY

2025-26 appropriations for the Department of Behavioral Health Org 5245 in the amount of

$1,700,000 (4/5 vote); and adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations

and estimated revenue for Department of Behavioral Health Org 5630, in the amount of

$1,700,000 (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-617, Resolution No. 25-352, Resolution No. 25-353

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

Mental Health Services Authority for External Quality Review Audit and Performance

Improvement Projects Support Program, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026,

total not to exceed $41,300; and approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health

Director, or designee, to be the signatory and act as the Fresno County representative on behalf

of the Board of Supervisors on associated California Mental Health Services Authority External

Quality Review Audit and Performance Improvement Projects Support related reports and

forms, without modifying the maximum compensation

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-618

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Master Agreement No.

25-415 for the provision of Child Welfare Mental Health Services, to extend the ramp-up/start-up

period from August 19, 2025, through January 19, 2026, for Contractor Victor Community

Support Services, with no change to the term of August 19 through June 30, 2028, or maximum

compensation of $131,603,462

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-619

53.

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 suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances

due to the non-competitive nature of student internship at the Department; and Approve and

authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Claremont Graduate University to provide

students with supervised non-clinical and field experience through County programs, effective

upon execution through June 30, 2030, which includes a seven month and two-year base

contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-620

54.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Program Funding Agreement with Advocates

for Human Potential, Inc., the contractor for the California Department of Health Care Services,

for the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 Launch Ready grant

funding, total not to exceed $47,000,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-621

55.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22-267

with RH Community Builders LP, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of July 1,

2022, through June 30, 2027, and increasing the maximum compensation by $573,091 to a

total of $6,966,277

PRIOR TO BOARD DISCUSSION, SUPERVISOR MAGSIG RECUSED HIMSELF UNDER THE LEVINE ACT. A

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

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

4 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Mendes, and Pacheco

1 - Magsig

Ayes:

Recuse:

Agreement No. 25-622

General Services

56.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No.

24-465 with Jeff Jue and Velvet Jue, as trustees of the Jeff & Velvet Jue Family Trust, dated

August 10, 2011, necessary to add improvements to approximately 21,440 square feet of retail

space located at 6074 N. First Street in Fresno, CA 93710, for the intended use as a County

public library, effective upon execution with no change to the term of August 20, 2024 through

August 19, 2034 and increasing the maximum rent by $500,000 plus interest under Additional

Rent

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-623

Human Resources

Adopt a Resolution restating the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan; and

57.

58.

59.

approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Nonstandardized Governmental Profit

Sharing/401(k) Plan Adoption Agreement to restate the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined

Contribution Plan

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-354, Agreement No. 25-624

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Northwest Capital

Management, Inc., to provide consulting services to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred

Compensation Plan and the County of Fresno 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, effective

January 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, total not to exceed $285,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-625

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-669

with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the

ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Group Insurance Application (CA) for Hospital Confinement

Indemnity insurance

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-626

60.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Participation Agreement with the San Joaquin

Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA), for the purpose of participating in the SJVIA health insurance

(Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser), pharmacy program (Anthem/CarelonRx), dental insurance

(Delta Dental) and vision insurance (Vision Service Plan) for employees and retirees, effective

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute

Agreement with Kaiser Permanente for group medical services for the period January 1, 2026

through December 31, 2026 for retirees; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute

Agreement with MyWorkplace, Inc. for Medicare retiree eligibility and accounting services,

effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chairman to

execute Agreement with Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc. for retiree billing and accounting services,

effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve and authorize the Chairman to

execute Agreement with RetireeFirst for the purpose of providing management and

administrative services relating to health benefits for retirees, effective January 1, 2026 through

December 31, 2026; and approve and authorize the Director of Human Resources, or

designee, to approve and execute any health plan documents, business associate agreements

and any other related agreements, or amendments, to the foregoing, to implement such

agreement in recommended actions 1 through 5, subject to review and approval by County

Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting

form

PRIOR TO BOARD DISCUSSION, SUPERVISOR MAGSIG RECUSED HIMSELF UNDER THE LEVINE ACT. A

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

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

4 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Mendes, and Pacheco

1 - Magsig

Ayes:

Recuse:

Agreement No. 25-627, Agreement No. 25-628, Agreement No. 25-629, Agreement No. 25-630,

Agreement No. 25-631

61.

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 suspension of competition is warranted, and that the best interests of the County would be

served by entering into an Agreement with Manning Kass, LLP as they possess the specialized

expertise and availability to defend the County in high-profile general liability litigated claims;

and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Manning Kass,

LLP to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment

Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services, effective December 9, 2025, not to exceed five

consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year

extensions, total not to exceed $7,500,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-632

62.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 23-660

with Porter Scott, APC to provide for an increase in hourly billing rates for legal services with no

change to the contract maximum of $7,500,000, effective December 9, 2025, and extending the

term to December 11, 2028

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-633

Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages

63.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-355, Resolution No. 25-356, Resolution No. 25-357, Resolution No. 25-358, Resolution

No. 25-359, Resolution No. 25-360, Resolution No. 25-361, Resolution No. 25-362, Resolution No. 25-363,

Resolution No. 25-364, Resolution No. 25-365, Resolution No. 25-366, Resolution No. 25-367, Resolution

No. 25-368, Resolution No. 25-369, Resolution No. 25-370, Resolution No. 25-371

64.

65.

Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 19 -

Professional Employees, represented by Professional Association of Employees, effective

December 8, 2025

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adjusting the salary ranges of the Sheriff’s

Captain and Assistant Sheriff classifications, as reflected on Appendix “A”

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Salary Resolution No. 25-037

Information Technology Services

66.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. A-24-513

with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for ServiceNow software, effective December 9, 2025, with no

change to the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028, increasing the maximum

compensation by $517,005 to a total of $3,409,005; and Approve and authorize the Director of

Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, or their designee, to add and remove products

and services as needed to support the County’s use of the ServiceNow software, not to exceed

$93,477 during the term of the Agreement and no increase to the maximum compensation

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-634

67.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Fifth Amendment to Agreement

No. A-25-072 with Peraton State & Local, Inc. to memorialize transition services to the County’s

new Property Management System, effective September 15, 2025, with no change to the term

or maximum compensation

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-635

Probation

68.

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 suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as

Think Hopeful, Inc. provides wellness services uniquely tailored to Probation staff, and that the

best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Think Hopeful,

Inc.; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Think Hopeful, Inc.

for wellness services for Probation Department staff, effective January 26, 2026, not to exceed

five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year

extensions, total not to exceed $373,026

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-636

69.

Conduct second hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending the County of Fresno Master

Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsection 1815 -

Daily Rate of Section 1800 - Probation, and waive the reading of the proposed Ordinance in its

entirety

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Ordinance No. 25-029

Public Health

70.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement Funding Application

with California Department of Public Health, for the California Home Visiting Program -

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting and California Home Visiting Program -

State General Fund - Evidence-Based Home Visiting programs, effective July 1, 2025 through

June 30, 2026 ($3,889,410)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-637

71.

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

California Department of Public Health for the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Black

Infant Health, and Perinatal Equity Initiative programs, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30,

2026 ($5,626,016)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-638

72.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to approve the retroactive submission of the FY 2025-26

California Department of Health Care Services allocation plan for child health services under the

Health Care Program and Children in Foster Care and authorize the Chairman to execute the

Certification Statements as required by the California Department of Health Care Services,

effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 ($2,604,503)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

73.

74.

Approve and authorize the Department of Public Health to recognize and celebrate holidays,

themes, events, days, weeks, or months as described in Attachments A through E, per

Administrative Policy No. 81

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Accept termination letter from Pistoresi Ambulance Services, Inc. for dispatch services revenue

Agreement 23-328, effective November 15, 2025; Retroactively authorize the Department of

Public Health Director’s submission of a written notice to K.W.P.H, dba American Ambulance to

terminate Agreement 23-329 for dispatch services for Pistoresi Ambulance Services, Inc.,

pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement, effective November 15, 2025; and

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

Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for dispatching of their ambulances in Madera County

through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective

November 15, 2025 through December 31, 2027 ($165,967)

PRIOR TO BOARD DISCUSSION, SUPERVISORS PACHECO, BREDEFELD, AND MAGSIG RECUSED

THEMSELVES UNDER THE LEVINE ACT. DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM, THE THREE CONFLICTED

SUPERVISORS DREW LOTS, WHICH RESULTED IN SUPERVISOR MAGSIG PARTICIPATING PURSUANT

TO THE RULE OF NECESSITY. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY

CHAIRMAN MENDES, THAT THIS MATTER BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY

THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

3 - Chavez, Magsig, and Mendes

2 - Bredefeld, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Recuse:

Agreement No. 25-639

75.

Retroactively approve and ratify the previous execution by the Department of Public Health of

the revenue agreement with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

for FY 2025-26 Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program funding, effective July 1, 2025

through October 30, 2026 ($28,783)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Public Works and Planning

76.

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Memorandum of Agreement with North Fork Kings

Groundwater Sustainability Agency for management, operation and maintenance of Elkhorn

Recharge Facility for groundwater recharge, effective upon execution, until terminated with

written notice by either party ($0)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-640

77.

Make a finding, in accordance with Public Contract Code section 3400, Article 4 Preference for

Materials, in order to match other products in use at Fresno County Main Detention Facility,

specific components for lighting and built-in furniture may be designated by specific brand or

trade name for project; adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-S-06 Main Jail

Accessibility Upgrades; award to lowest bidder Katch Environmental, Inc. dba Katch General, in

total amount of $4,111,005; and authorize Director to execute contract change orders for

Contract 25-S-06, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract

Code section 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of $350,000 or approximately

8.5% of total compensation payable under Contract 25-S-06

PRIOR TO BOARD DISCUSSION, SUPERVISOR MAGSIG RECUSED HIMSELF UNDER THE LEVINE ACT. A

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

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

4 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Mendes, and Pacheco

1 - Magsig

Ayes:

Recuse:

78.

Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-06-C Mt. Whitney Avenue Road Reconstruction

and Shoulder Improvements, Federal Project No. CPFL-5942(314) and award to lowest bidder

Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc., 11339 S. Peach Avenue, Fresno CA 93725, for base bid and

Additive Bid in total amount of $5,062,274.60; and authorize Director to execute contract

change orders for Contract 25-06-C Mt. Whitney Avenue Road Reconstruction and Shoulder

Improvements, 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 $506,227 or approximately 10% of

total compensation payable under Contract 25-06-C

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

79.

Conduct second hearing and adopt the proposed Cross Connection Control Ordinance,

amending the title of Chapter 14.10 of the Fresno County Code, amending Sections 14.10.020

and 14.10.080, including amending the title of 14.10.080, and adding Sections 14.10.081

through 14.10.087 thereof, relating to cross-connection protection requirements, water service

termination for cross-connection hazard, cross-connection violation declared a public nuisance,

enforcement and administrative citations, appeal of administrative citations and remedies; and

waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Ordinance No. 25-030

80.

Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Zone C of County Service

Area No. 35, Fund 0220, Subclass 12220, Org 9156, in amount of $25,000 using available fund

balance for the funding of road maintenance operations (4/5 vote)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-372

81.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Cost Share Agreement No.

23-584 for Consultant Services Related to Legislative Support for Big Dry Creek Reservoir

Operational Changes, extending the term by one year from January 1, 2026 to December 31,

2026, adding two optional one-year extensions, and increasing County’s total maximum share

of costs by $45,000 to a total not to exceed amount of $105,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-641

82.

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Malaga County Water District for

the Malaga Wastewater Treatment Plant Disposal Pond Rehabilitation, Phase I, Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 25451, which consists of preparation of design

plans and specifications for improvements to percolation capability of disposal ponds, including

removal of percolation-inhibiting material in the soil of disposal ponds, at Malaga County Water

District Wastewater Treatment Plant, effective upon execution through January 10, 2028, total

CDBG funding amount not to exceed $40,000; and approve and authorize Director of Public

Works and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope modifications for

completion of the Project, as requested by Malaga County Water District, in compliance with

Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as the modifications do not change fundamental nature

of the Project

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-642

83.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 24-495 with

City of Reedley for the Rupert and Church Reconstruction Project, Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 24571, effective upon execution with no change in term

through February 7, 2026, increasing the maximum CDBG funds provided by $129,454, due to

increased construction costs, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $553,984

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-643

84.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement No. 24-496 with

City of Selma for the Sidewalk Connectivity Project, Phase III, Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) Project No. 24651, effective upon execution with no change in term through

March 20, 2026, increasing the maximum CDBG funds provided by $229,303, due to increased

construction costs, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $530,560

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-644

85.

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with Del Rey Community Services

District for Del Rey Community Hall and Senior Center Improvements, Phase I, Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 25451, which consists of preparation of design

plans and specifications for improvements to the community hall building exterior, interior

flooring, lights, draping, doors, and bathrooms and improvements to the senior center building

exterior, ceiling, and bathrooms, effective upon execution through January 10, 2028, total CDBG

funding amount not to exceed $45,000; and approve and authorize Director of Public Works

and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope modifications for completion

of the Project, as requested by Del Rey Community Services District, in compliance with

Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as the modifications do not change the fundamental

nature of the project

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-645

86.

Approve and authorize Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 50 transferring FY

2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $470,000 from Account 7220 (Maintenance-Buildings

& Ground) to Account 8400 (Infrastructure), Programs 92090 and 92091; and Account 8150

(Buildings & Improvements), Program 91682 within Public Works and Planning Org 45104514,

for Area 3 Parking Lot, Area 11 Water System Repairs, and Area 8 Storage Building

completion

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

87.

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Master Dual Jurisdiction

Cooperative Agreement No. 20-028 with the City of Reedley for construction projects for repairs

and/or improvements, and certain types of maintenance of public roads and associated

facilities for which the City and County share jurisdictional responsibility, to extend the term by

five years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030 ($0)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-646

88.

Review and accept FY 2023-2025 Transportation Mitigation Fee Activity Report (Attachments A

and B), and make following findings: A. that purpose of Fee is to mitigate impacts caused by

new development in County in order to implement Goals and Policies of County General Plan;

and B. that there is a reasonable relationship between Fee and purpose for which it is charged

as specified in each Resolution or Agreement establishing a particular fund subclass; and C.

that County shall utilize these Fees in conjunction with other sources and amounts of funding

from Federal, State, and local grant programs, local road funds, and private developer funds to

complete financing of necessary improvements; and D. that year in which funds will be utilized

from appropriate fund subclass is noted in Attachment A

DELETED; WILL RETURN TO A DATE UNCERTAIN

Social Services

89.

Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services’ (DSS)

previously submitted 30-day written notice to Binti, Inc. terminating Agreement No. 25-315

pursuant to Section 6(b), effective July 24, 2025; and approve and authorize the Director of the

Department of Social Services, and/or designee, subject to approval by County Counsel as to

legal form, to execute any documents or certifications necessary to affect the termination of

Agreement No. 25-315

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

90.

Adopt a resolution to appoint the Board of Supervisors to serve as the governing body of

Fresno County’s Transitional Shelter Care Facility (TrSCF); Designate administrators for the

County’s TrSCF; and Delegate the Director of Social Services to serve as the Executive

Director for the Transitional Shelter Care Facility to maintain ongoing operations of the facility;

Approve the Signing by each Member of the Board of Supervisors of the LIC 9165 Form

Required by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing

Division (CCLD) for the Licensure of the Fresno County Transitional Youth Shelter facility on the

Heritage Center as a Transitional Shelter Care Facility; Authorize new Members of the Board of

Supervisors to sign the LIC 9165 upon taking office so long as the Board of Supervisors

continues to serve as the governing body of the Fresno County Transitional Youth Shelter;

Accept the Publication 326, Facts You Need to Know, Group Home Board of Directors;

Approve and authorize the County’s Transitional Shelter Care Facility’s emergency intervention

plan; Approve and authorize the County’s Transitional Shelter Care Facility’s operating budget;

Approve the written statement that describes the duties delegated to the administrator; Approve

and authorize the Plan of Operation of the County’s Transitional Shelter Care Facility

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-373

91.

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 Suspension of Competition 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

Youth Law Center as this vendor is uniquely qualified to provide consultation services for Child

Welfare Staff and is able to assist the Department immediately; and approve and authorize the

Chairman to execute an Agreement with Youth Law Center for consultation services, effective

upon execution through June 30, 2027, which includes the base contract and one optional

one-year extension, total not to exceed $133,000

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-647