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, January 27, 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  
THE VERY REV. TOWNSEND WADDILL, RECTOR AT ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ANGLICAN CHURCH,  
GAVE THE INVOCATION, AND FRESNO COUNTY SUPERVISOR GARRY BREDEFELD LED THE BOARD OF  
SUPERVISORS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Approve Agenda  
1.  
2.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS  
AGENDA BE APPROVED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 20-54  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, THAT THIS  
CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 54 WHICH WAS  
DELETED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
3.  
Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Stephanie I Oakley - Department of Social Services - 27  
Years of Service  
RETIREMENT PLAQUE MAILED TO STEPHANIE I OAKLEY, WHO WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON  
4.  
Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Lillarose A. Bangs - Department of Public Health - 34  
Years of Service  
PRESENTED RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO LILLAROSE A. BANGS  
Supervisor Magsig  
Proclaim January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Fresno County  
5.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN 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. 26-029  
Human Resources  
6.  
Present certificates in recognition of the 2025 Fresno County Cohort participants completing  
the designated number of credits to receive their Executive Credentials from the California  
State Association of Counties (CSAC)  
PRESENTED CERTIFICATES IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 FRESNO COUNTY COHORT PARTICIPANTS  
COMPLETING THE DESIGNATED NUMBER OF CREDITS TO RECEIVE THEIR EXECUTIVE CREDENTIALS  
FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (CSAC)  
Administrative Office  
7.  
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  
Pinehurst Market, LLC, to be used at 53830 N. Highway 245, Miramonte, CA 93641  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, THAT THIS  
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION BE APPROVED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Receive quarterly update on the Code Enforcement program  
8.  
9.  
RECEIVED QUARTERLY UPDATE ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM  
AT APPROXIMATELY 10:11 A.M., CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD ALLOWED MEMBERS OF SEIU 521 TO  
ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THIS AGENDA BEFORE CONTINUING TO ITEM 9  
Receive presentation from Townsend Public Affairs, federal lobbyists, regarding legislative  
actions  
RECEIVED PRESENTATION FROM TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, FEDERAL LOBBYISTS, REGARDING  
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS  
10.  
Adopt recommended changes to the Fresno County Federal Legislative Platform; Authorize the  
Chairman to execute letters of support, or opposition, in accordance with the Platform; and  
Authorize the County Administrative Office to work with the County’s Federal Congressional  
Delegation, federal advocates, and/or other necessary parties to support or oppose legislation  
in accordance with the Platform  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, TO ADOPT  
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE FRESNO COUNTY FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM, INCLUDING  
THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS: UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND HEALTH CARE  
SERVICES ON PAGE 6, REPLACE THE THIRD TO THE LAST BULLET POINT WITH “SUPPORT  
COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INCLUDING LEGISLATION  
AIMED AT A THOROUGH APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE GROWING OPIOID EPIDEMIC, INCLUSIVE OF  
FENTANYL AND OTHER OPIOIDS, AND ROBUST REGULATION OF DESIGNER DRUGS AND EMERGING  
PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES SUCH AS KRATOM AND ITS ACTIVE ALKALOIDS TO PROTECT PUBLIC  
HEALTH, ENSURE CONSUMER SAFETY, AND PROVIDE REGULATORY GUIDANCE,” AND UNDER CRIMINAL  
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC PROTECTION ON PAGE 3, ADD A BULLET POINT TO “SUPPORT FEDERAL LAWS  
REMOVING CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS;” AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE LETTERS OF  
SUPPORT, OR OPPOSITION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLATFORM; AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY  
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO WORK WITH THE COUNTY’S FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION,  
FEDERAL ADVOCATES, AND/OR OTHER NECESSARY PARTIES TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE LEGISLATION  
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLATFORM. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
3 - Bredefeld, Magsig, and Mendes  
2 - Chavez, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments  
11.  
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 HIGHLIGHTED THE ANNUAL POINT-IN-TIME (PIT) COUNT, WHICH WILL OCCUR  
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW, AND INFORMS AGENCIES OF HOW MANY INDIVIDUALS ARE EXPERIENCING  
UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS IN THE REGION; ENCOURAGED PARTICIPATION AS THE EVENT  
REQUIRES HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS; AND ADVISED THOSE WITH QUESTIONS OR SEEKING MORE  
INFORMATION TO CONTACT PROGRAM MANAGER DYLAN MCCULLY OF THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND  
HOMELESSNESS IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. SUPERVISOR MAGSIG ALSO WELCOMED  
MIKAYLA, THE NEW DISTRICT FIVE INTERN FROM THE MADDY INSTITUTE. VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ  
NOTED HE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE PIT COUNT TONIGHT, AND WELCOMED KITANA, THE NEW  
DISTRICT THREE INTERN FROM THE MADDY INSTITUTE. CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD RAISED CONCERNS  
OVER WHETHER THE CITIZEN-LED INITIATIVE TO REPLACE MEASURE C USED PUBLIC FUNDS; ASKED  
COUNTY COUNSEL TO RESEARCH AND RETURN WITH A LEGAL ANALYSIS, INCLUDING POTENTIAL  
LITIGATION AND/OR PROSECUTION, ON WHETHER THE INITIATIVE: USED PUBLIC FUNDS, VIOLATED  
ELECTION LAW, AND WOULD BE DEEMED A GOVERNMENTAL TAX RATHER THAN A PRIVATE  
INITIATIVE, THEREBY SUBJECT TO TWO-THIRDS VOTER APPROVAL; ASKED COUNTY COUNSEL AND  
THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO RETURN WITH A LEGAL AND FISCAL ANALYSIS,  
INCLUDING THE PROCESS AND FISCAL BENEFITS, OF PLACING A COUNTYWIDE GENERAL SALES TAX  
MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT, WHICH WOULD USE FUNDS TOWARDS ROAD REPAIRS,  
CAPITAL PROJECTS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS; AND ASKED COUNTY COUNSEL, IF  
SUCH A TAX MEASURE PASSES, WHETHER FUNDS COULD ALSO BE USED BY INCORPORATED CITIES.  
COUNTY COUNSEL REPLIED HE COULD RETURN WITHIN 45 DAYS AND CONFIRMED A GENERAL SALES  
TAX COULD BE COUNTYWIDE TO INCLUDE INCORPORATED CITIES  
Board Appointments  
12.  
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 CHAVEZ, THAT THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS BE  
APPROVED AS FOLLOWS:  
COALINGA-HURON CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT VIRGINIA “GINA” LOPEZ (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
COALINGA-HURON MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT CRAIG FINSTER (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
FOWLER CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT DWIGHT CAUDLE (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
FRESNO MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT COLEMAN BLAIR LOONEY (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
FRESNO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
APPOINT MICHAEL KELLEY (TERM TO EXPIRE 11/01/2027)  
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE  
APPOINT JORDAN HOUSTON TO THE POSITION PREVIOUSLY HELD BY MAX C. KALHAMMER (TERM TO  
EXPIRE 01/04/2027)  
KINGSBURG CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT TAMARA JACKSON (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
OAK GROVE CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT LEROY EARLE MAYFIELD II (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
PARLIER CEMETERY DISTRICT  
APPOINT BARBARA JEAN GOMEZ TO THE POSITION HELD BY LILLY RENTERIA (TERM TO EXPIRE  
01/07/2030)  
REEDLEY CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT MICHAEL LLEWELLYN (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
SELMA CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT ROSIE ROBERTSON (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
WASHINGTON COLONY CEMETERY DISTRICT  
RE-APPOINT DENVER WOOD (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/07/2030)  
ZOO AUTHORITY  
RE-APPOINT RALPH WATERHOUSE (TERM TO EXPIRE 01/05/2027)  
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Public Presentations  
13.  
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  
PRIOR TO RECESSING FOR CLOSED SESSION, COUNTY COUNSEL REPORTED OUT: ON OCTOBER 21,  
2025, THE BOARD IN CLOSED SESSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A SETTLEMENT INVOLVING  
ALLEGED CHECK FRAUD AFFECTING FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN WHICH THE COUNTY IS  
ONLY A PASSTHROUGH AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN OR AFFECTED BY THE FRAUD. THE COUNTY WILL  
NOT PAY OR RECEIVE MONEY. THE AGREEMENT WAS EXECUTED AS OF JANUARY 7, 2026; COPIES OF  
THE AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL  
14.  
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)  
- Anna M. Jones, individually and as representative of the Estate of Robert Wayne Jones v.  
County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court Eastern District of California, case  
no.1:23-cv-01636-KES-HBK  
HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION  
15.  
16.  
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  
Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)  
(4) (2 Cases)  
BY A 5-0 VOTE, IN THE CASE OF TSOLOKIAN V. HERNANDEZ, THE BOARD AUTHORIZED FILING A CROSS  
COMPLAINT AGAINST DEFENDANT HERNANDEZ  
17.  
18.  
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 - Consider initiation of litigation against Toro Energy of  
California AA, LLC pursuant to Government Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(4) (1 case)  
RECEIVED PUBLIC TESTIMONY PRIOR TO RECESSING TO CLOSED SESSION. HELD; NO REPORTABLE  
ACTION  
19.  
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)  
- Kwabena Watson v. County of Fresno, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No.  
24CECG01503  
HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION  
19.1  
19.2  
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1)  
- Veronica Hernandez, et al. v. County of Fresno, et al., United States District Court, Eastern  
District, Case Number 1:22-cv-01145-ADA-EPG  
HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION  
Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code section 54956.8. Property:  
Courthouse Park (APN 466-160-01T) which is bordered by Tulare St., Van Ness Ave., Fresno  
St., and M St.; County Negotiator: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer or Designee.  
Negotiating Parties: Judicial Council of California, Under Negotiations: Instructions to County's  
negotiator may concern exchange, purchase, or lease of properties, price, terms and conditions  
HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION  
Adjourn  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, THAT THIS  
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
APPROVED:  
/s/ Garry Bredefeld  
GARRY BREDEFELD, CHAIRMAN OF THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE  
COUNTY OF FRESNO  
ATTEST:  
BY: /s/ Bernice E. Seidel  
BERNICE E. SEIDEL  
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA  
APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2026  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MENDES, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ, THAT THIS  
CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 54 WHICH WAS  
DELETED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
Approve minutes for January 6, 2026, and January 16, 2026, Special Meeting  
20.  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
21.  
Receive and file Community Outreach Expenditures which do not exceed $1,500, from October  
1 through December 31, 2025, approved by County Counsel per Administrative Policy No. 75  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Supervisor Magsig  
22.  
Adjourn in Memory of Congressman Doug LaMalfa CA-1 (Rep) who served with great  
distinction in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2026  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Supervisor Pacheco  
23.  
Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to support the Highway City Community  
Development, Inc. Heard It Through The Grapevine 5-K Fun Run event, per Administrative Policy  
No. 75  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Assessor/Recorder  
24.  
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-Suspension of Competition is warranted, and that the best interests of the  
County would be served by entering into an agreement with Just Appraised Inc. as they are the  
only vendor that has proven integration with the County’s Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal  
(CAMA) environment; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source  
Agreement with Just Appraised Inc. for facilitation of recorded document processing, effective  
upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract  
and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $858,064  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-029  
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector  
25.  
Receive and file the County of Fresno Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the  
fiscal year ended June 30, 2025  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator  
26.  
Retroactively approve and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s previous  
submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation  
for Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grant funds ($474,175); Adopt a Resolution accepting these  
grant funds, making certain required certifications, and approving the Sheriff-Coroner-Public  
Administrator, or his designee, to conduct all negotiations, and execute and submit all  
documents necessary for completion of the Project; and Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public  
Administrator, or his designee, to execute the retroactive OHV Grant Award/Project Agreement  
with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the period of September 7,  
2025 through September 6, 2026 ($121,854), in substantially the form as the draft Agreement  
attached to this item, subject to review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel and  
review as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Resolution No. 26-022  
27.  
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  
Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. is the only vendor that meets all of the needs required by the  
Sheriff’s Office for professional services and that the best interests of the County would be  
served by entering into an Agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. as Versaterm  
Public Safety US, Inc. has demonstrated they can meet the scopes of services outlined in the  
County’s request; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement  
with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for professional software, effective December 1, 2025,  
not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two  
optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $250,600  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-030  
Administrative Office  
28.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement  
No. 23-570 with Self-Help Enterprises (Subrecipient) for provision of American Rescue Plan  
Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise Section 1  
General Obligation of the Subrecipient to add subsection N. Management and Fiscal Agent,  
and will revise the expenditure plan to include additional recreation amenities with no increase  
to the maximum compensation ($210,000)  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-031  
29.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Second Amendment to  
Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-224 with Habitat for Humanity Fresno, Inc. (Subrecipient) for  
provision of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds  
(ARPA-SLFRF), which will revise the Expenditure Plan, the Term, and the Hold Harmless  
clause, with no increase to the maximum compensation ($1,363,200)  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-032  
Behavioral Health  
30.  
Approve and adopt a Resolution that discontinues and dissolves the Revolving Change Fund for  
the Heritage Centre in the amount of $50: (Org 56302005) (4/5 Vote); Approve and adopt a  
Resolution to establish a new Revolving Change Fund in the amount of $50 for the Metro  
building: (Org 56302011) (4/5 vote); and Approve and adopt a Resolution to establish a new  
Revolving Change Fund in the amount of $50 for the Air Fresno building: (Org 56302011) (4/5  
vote)  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Resolution No. 26-023, Resolution No. 26-024, Resolution No. 26-025  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Business Associate Agreement with Pacific  
Clinics, to protect the privacy of health information and retain medical records, effective January  
27, 2026, until terminated and all medical records are returned to the County or destroyed in  
accordance with Health Information Portability and Accountability Act rules ($0)  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-033  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25-378  
with JDT Consultants, Inc. for Therapeutic Behavioral Services, effective upon execution with no  
change to the term of August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and increasing the maximum  
compensation by $3,777,295 to a total of $26,522,011  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-034  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Pacific Clinics  
and Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc. for Children Full Service Partnership (FSP) Continuum  
of Care services effective October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, total not to exceed  
$1,649,149  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-035  
Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to recognize and celebrate  
holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months as described in Attachments A through F, for  
five years or until approval is rescinded by your Board, per Administrative Policy No. 81  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
35.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Mental Health-Based Medi-Cal  
Administrative Activities Agreement with the County of Santa Cruz to allow member  
participation effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-036  
General Services  
35.1  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Lease Agreement with I.D.  
Distribution, Inc. for 20,160 square feet of office space located at 2171 North Fine Avenue,  
Fresno, California 93727 to continue to be occupied by the Probation Department, effective  
December 1, 2025, which includes a one-year base term and an optional one-year extension,  
total not to exceed $970,704; Authorize the Director of the General Services Department, or  
their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County  
Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating  
to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so requested by Lessor, to sign such  
documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to approve and  
execute (or accept, as applicable), (a) upon review and approval as to legal form by County  
Counsel, a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices, instruments, certificates, and documents,  
relating to the consummation of the recommended Lease Agreement, and (b) any notices and  
documents relating to the County’s administration of the leased premises under the  
recommended Lease Agreement  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-037  
35.2  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease Agreement with Baltara Enterprises,  
L.P. for approximately 30,427 square feet of warehouse and office space located at 2600  
Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Suite 118, Fresno, California 93721 to be occupied by the Central  
Branch Library, effective February 1, 2026, which includes a two-year base term and one  
optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $756,137; Authorize the Director of the General  
Services Department, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as  
to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and  
Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so  
requested by Lessor, to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services,  
or their designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), (a) upon review and  
approval as to legal form by County Counsel, a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices,  
instruments, certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended  
Lease Agreement, and (b) any notices and documents relating to the County’s administration of  
the leased premises under the recommended Lease Agreement  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-038  
35.3  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Lease Agreement with Apotek  
Moderna LLC for approximately 5,800 square feet of library space and tenant improvements,  
located at 1399 Draper Street, Kingsburg, California 93631 to be occupied by the Library,  
effective January 1, 2026, which includes a two-year base term with one optional one-year  
extension, total not to exceed $656,261; Authorize the Director of the General Services  
Department, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal  
form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance  
Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so requested by  
Lessor, to sign such documents; and Authorize the Director of General Services, or their  
designee, to approve and execute (or accept, as applicable), (a) upon review and approval as  
to legal form by County Counsel, a Memorandum of Lease, and any notices, instruments,  
certificates, and documents, relating to the consummation of the recommended Lease  
Agreement, and (b) any notices and documents relating to the County’s administration of the  
leased premises under the recommended Lease Agreement  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-039  
Human Resources  
36.  
Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution, deleting twelve (12) Deputy Sheriff positions in  
Position Group 3 within Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111, effective February 2,  
2026, as reflected on Appendix "A"  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Salary Resolution No. 26-003  
37.  
Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34)  
determine that an exemption to the competitive bidding requirements 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 Aleshire & Wynder, LLP as they possess the  
demonstrated specialized expertise and availability to defend the County in general liability  
litigated claims; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement  
with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP to represent the County and its employees in General Liability,  
Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services, effective August 24,  
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. 26-040  
38.  
39.  
Approve the Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit  
11, Deputy Probation Officers, represented by Fresno County Deputy Probation Officers  
Association, effective February 2, 2026  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officer or Employee  
for; Jeffrey Allen Kertson, Sheriff's Lieutenant, Sheriff's Department; Elisa Wheeler, et al. v Sara  
Ann Spane, et al.  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-041  
Approve the correction to Board Agenda Item #32, January 6, 2026  
40.  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Information Technology Services  
41.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Emerging  
Technology Fund for direct notification mailings of low-cost broadband options, effective  
January 27, 2026 through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $180,000  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-042  
41.1  
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  
Cisco Systems Capital Corporation (Cisco Capital) is the only financial institution offering a  
zero annual percentage rate, and that the best interests of the County would be served by  
entering into a Financing Agreement with Cisco Capital; Approve and authorize the Chairman  
to execute a Financing Agreement with Cisco Capital for financing of the Cisco phone system  
upgrade to Webex and Contact Center, effective February 1, 2026, with an approximate  
five-year term, total not to exceed $10,545,634; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute  
an Escrow Agreement with Cisco Capital to ensure funds are disbursed in accordance with the  
recommended Financing Agreement; Approve and delegate authority to the Chief Information  
Officer to authorize and execute operational documents associated with the day-to-day  
activities of the recommended Financing Agreement; Approve and delegate authority to the  
Chief Information Officer, or their designee, to deliver to Cisco Capital a letter from the Office of  
County Counsel verifying the legality of the Financing Agreement and Escrow Agreement; and  
Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive submittal of the Financing and  
Escrow Agreements to the Debt Advisory Committee in order to leverage cost savings and  
ensure a seamless transition to the new phone infrastructure upgrade  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-043, Agreement No. 26-044  
Library  
42.  
Approve designation and placement of Sierra High School on the County’s Register of  
Centennial Schools; and authorize the Chairman to execute the certificate for a Centennial  
School  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Probation  
43.  
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  
UKG Kronos Systems, LLC has provided automated personnel scheduling for the Juvenile  
Justice Campus since 2013 and that the best interests of the County would be served by  
entering into an Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC; Approve and authorize the  
Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC to continue  
providing automated scheduling services for the Juvenile Justice Campus, effective January 25,  
2026, through October 24, 2030, total not to exceed $125,823  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-045  
Public Health  
44.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment No. 4 to Agreement  
No. 25-545 with Fresno Metropolitan Ministry, to add Perinatal Equity Initiative Program  
activities to the scope of work for health intervention activities for Fresno County’s Community  
Health Worker Network, effective October 21, 2025 with no change to the term of December 14,  
2021 through December 31, 2026, or compensation maximum of $12,496,869  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-046  
45.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno  
County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and  
Care program for training and technical assistance on health and safety standards at early  
childhood education sites, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed  
$300,000; and approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to execute the Tuberculosis  
Certification and Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check Certification  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-047  
Public Works and Planning  
46.  
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Garfield Water District to  
establish an Area of Common Use near intersection of Copper Avenue and Auberry Road  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-048  
47.  
48.  
Approve and authorize Department of Public Works and Planning - Resources Division to  
participate in community outreach events and to incur related expenditures, described in  
Attachments A through C, for FY 2025-26, per Administrative Policy 80  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Transportation Funding Claim to Fresno Council of  
Governments for FY 2025-26 in amount of $11,144,129 to provide transit services in  
unincorporated areas and for other transportation purposes; and adopt Resolution requesting  
Fresno Council of Governments to allocate specified funds from Local Transportation Fund and  
State Transit Assistance Fund to County of Fresno for transit services in unincorporated areas  
and for other transportation purposes  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-049, Resolution No. 26-026  
49.  
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with City of Orange Cove for Orange  
Cove Sheridan Park Improvements, Phase I, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  
Project No. 25511, which consists of preparation of design plans and specifications for parking  
and ADA improvements in existing Sheridan Park, effective upon execution through January 10,  
2028, total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $50,000; and approve and authorize Director  
of Public Works and Planning to evaluate and grant timeline extensions and scope  
modifications for completion of Project, as requested by City of Orange Cove, in compliance  
with Federal CDBG regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental  
nature of Project  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Agreement No. 26-050  
50.  
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for American Avenue Disposal  
Site (AADS) Org 9026 in amount of $425,000 using American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise  
Fund 0700 General Reserves for operational costs related to rebuilding powertrain and  
undercarriage of a Caterpillar D8T Dozer (4/5 vote)  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Resolution No. 26-027  
51.  
Retroactively approve and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning’s previous submittal  
of a grant application to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Fiscal Year  
2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) for Fresno County Truck Route  
Study and Ordinance to develop a Truck Route Ordinance for unincorporated areas to comply  
with Assembly Bill 98, as amended by Senate Bill 415, in amount of $700,000  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
52.  
Approve and authorize Clerk of Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 52 transferring FY  
2025-26 appropriations in amount of $10,442 from Account 7295 (Professional & Specialized  
Serv) to Account 8300 (Equipment), Program No. 92093 within Public Works and Planning Org  
45104511, for purchase of a new copier  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
53.  
Adopt a Resolution authorizing No Parking signs on East Kings Canyon Road east of South  
Temperance Avenue and direct Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning to  
install said No Parking signs  
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED  
5 - Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco  
Ayes:  
Resolution No. 26-028  
Social Services  
54.  
Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, and/or designee to  
retroactively terminate Agreement No. 25-312 with the CalSAWS Consortium and Accenture,  
LLP, effective November 1, 2025, pursuant to the transition notice received following the  
CalSAWS Consortium’s decision to discontinue its separate service provision Agreements with  
Accenture, LLP; 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 cost not to exceed ($119,476)  
DELETED