Hall of Records, Room 301  
2281 Tulare Street  
Board of Supervisors  
Fresno, California  
93721-2198  
Agenda - Final-Revised  
Telephone: (559) 600-3529  
Toll Free: 1-800-742-1011  
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, September 9, 2025  
9:30 AM  
Hall of Records  
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participation. This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered.  
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regarding consent agenda items. The Chairman will call for public testimony as each item is  
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Friday. Agenda items are also available online at fresnocounty.legistar.com.  
Roll Call  
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
1.  
2.  
Approve Agenda  
Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 18-48  
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action by the Board, the  
Board Members and the public will be given the opportunity to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Items  
removed from the Consent Calendar may be heard immediately following approval of this Consent Calendar or set  
aside until later in the day  
Supervisor Bredefeld  
3.  
Proclaim September 16, 2025, as Information Technology Professionals Appreciation Day, and  
September 15 -19, 2025, as Information Technology Professionals Appreciation Week in the  
County of Fresno  
Attachments:  
Supervisor Magsig  
4.  
Proclaim September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in the County of Fresno  
Attachments:  
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector  
5.  
Conduct hearing on petition by attorney Trevor D. Martin on behalf of Tina A. Lopez, daughter  
of previous Assessee of the property, Martin C. Lopez, to rescind the County’s sale of APN  
460-123-02, described as “3718 E Washington Fresno”, at the County’s June 13, 2025, sale of  
tax-defaulted properties; and if the Board determines that it can make the findings necessary to  
rescind the sale, adopt Resolution granting the petition  
Attachments:  
Administrative Office  
5.1 Adopt Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency, as a result of the 2025 Salt  
14-2 Fire  
Attachments:  
6.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive revenue Agreement with Central  
Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for collaboration and participation in the Sierra San  
Joaquin Jobs (S2J2) coalition of California Jobs First, effective February 1, 2025, through  
January 31, 2026, total not to exceed $100,000  
Attachments:  
7.  
Approve and Adopt Administrative Policy 81 - Department Celebrations and Recognitions  
Attachments:  
Public Works and Planning  
8.  
Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of Fresno  
County Ordinance Code, Section 11.24.070, to reflect various changes to Ordinance Code as a  
result of recent traffic studies; waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety; and set second  
hearing for October 21, 2025; designate County Counsel to prepare a fair adequate summary  
of proposed Ordinance; and direct Clerk of the Board to post and publish required summary in  
accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1)  
Attachments:  
9.  
Approve Amendment to Text Application No. 386 and adopt Ordinance modifying text of  
Fresno County Zoning Ordinance, Article 4, Chapter 834.4.270(B)(1) by incorporating  
Personal/Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage into AL (Limited Agriculture) Zone District for  
properties located within one-half mile of adopted sphere of influence of City of Fresno,  
contingent upon obtaining a Conditional use Permit (CUP); determine that Recommended  
Action 1 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file a  
Notice of Exemption with Fresno County Clerk’s Office; and designate County Counsel to  
prepare a fair and adequate summary of proposed Ordinance and direct Clerk of Board to post  
and publish required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1)  
(area affected by this text amendment encompasses only those AL (Limited Agriculture) zoned  
properties located within one-half mile of City of Fresno’s adopted Sphere of Influence)  
Attachments:  
Social Services  
10. Receive and discuss the Fresno County Mod C Quarterly Governing Body Report and updates  
for the period of March 14, 2024, to June 13, 2025  
Attachments:  
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)  
Board Appointments  
12. Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as  
necessary  
Attachments:  
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  
Attachments:  
Closed Session  
The public may comment on Closed Session items prior to the Board's recess to Closed Session  
14. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)  
(4) (2 Cases)  
15. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section  
54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)  
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  
17. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) -  
Rosemary Hinojosa Mullins v. County of Fresno; United States District Court, Eastern District,  
Case Number 1:21-cv-00405-AWI-SAB  
Adjourn  
NEXT MEETINGS:  
September 15-16, 2025 - 9:30 A.M. - Budget Hearings  
September 23, 2025 - 9:30 A.M.  
October 7, 2025 - 9:30 A.M.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
(Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)  
Board of Supervisors  
18. Approve minutes for August 19, 2025, and August 29, 2025, Special Meeting  
Attachments:  
19. Approve and adopt the 2026 regular meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors as outlined  
in Attachment A; and Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the 2026 regular meeting  
schedule for the Board of Supervisors on the Fresno County website and to advise all County  
departments of the meeting schedule and submission dates for agenda items  
Attachments:  
Chairman Mendes and Supervisor Magsig  
20. Adjourn in Memory of Joseph I. Castro, former California State University Chancellor and  
Fresno State President  
Attachments:  
Chairman Mendes  
21. Proclaim September 7-13, 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Week and September 2025,  
as National Suicide Prevention Month in the County of Fresno  
Attachments:  
22. Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to support the California 9/11 Memorial  
Fund, per Administrative Policy No. 75  
Attachments:  
Supervisor Magsig  
23. Proclaim September 2025, as National Recovery Month in the County of Fresno  
Attachments:  
23.1 Adjourn in Memory of Mike Briggs, former California State Assemblyman and Fresno City  
Councilman  
Attachments:  
Supervisor Pacheco  
24. Adjourn in Memory of Lovern Parks, a Long-time Fresno County Employee  
Attachments:  
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters  
25. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a reimbursement Agreement with the Fresno  
County Employees’ Retirement Association for Board of Retirement elections, effective  
September 26, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base  
term and two automatic one-year extensions  
Attachments:  
District Attorney  
26. Authorize a waiver of the 960 hours per calendar year 2025 maximum hours limitation for the  
Extra-Help position(s) listed on Attachment A, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Salary  
Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240  
Attachments:  
Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator  
27. Approve Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding with the Fresno Unified School District  
through its Fresno Adult School for adult educational and vocational services for adults  
incarcerated at the County’s jail facilities and adults under active supervision of the Sheriff’s  
Office, effective August 18, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with up to five (5) additional one-year  
written extensions ($0)  
Attachments:  
28. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive replacement revenue Agreement  
with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways,  
which will terminate and replace Agreement No. 25-167 for the Boating Safety and  
Enforcement Financial Aid Program Annual Agreement for FY 2025-26, previously approved by  
your Board on May 6, 2025, which decreases the grant to the County by $132,390 for Sheriff’s  
Office Boating and Waterways grant funds, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026  
($320,374); and adopt a Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations and  
estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org 3111 in the amount of  
$1,026 (4/5 vote)  
Attachments:  
County Counsel  
29. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the “Exhibit K, Subdivision Participation and  
Release Form” and the “Proposed California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding  
Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds, Purdue/Sackler Settlement,” thereby approving the  
combined settlement proposal and agreeing to resolve all the County’s claims against  
manufacturer Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler family members who are shareholders in  
Purdue Pharma, in exchange for settlement payments estimated to total approximately $7.1  
million; and Authorize the County Counsel, or their designee, to submit a vote, via e-mail, on  
behalf of the County approving Purdue Pharma L.P.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan  
Attachments:  
Administrative Office  
30. Retroactively authorize a waiver of the 28 hours per week and 960 hours per calendar year  
limitation for the Extra-Help position listed on Attachment A, pursuant to the provisions set forth  
in Salary Resolution, section 1100 and Personnel Rules 2040 and 4240  
Attachments:  
Agriculture  
31. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 48 transferring  
FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $13,000 from Account 7265 (Office Expense) to  
Account 8300 (Equipment), Program 92081, within the Agriculture Org 4010, for the purchase  
of a new fuel return pump  
Attachments:  
Behavioral Health  
32. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Hope & Healing Family  
Therapy Center, Inc. for the provision of housing supportive services to individuals with serious  
mental illnesses living in Fresno County effective upon execution, not to exceed five  
consecutive years, which includes a three-year initial term and two optional one-year  
extensions, total not to exceed $16,368,597  
Attachments:  
33. Adopt Resolution recommending licensure for A&J Social Services LLC d.b.a. Special Services  
Community Center to continue to provide Driving Under the Influence and Drug Diversion  
Programs services to the County of Fresno  
Attachments:  
34. Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to participate in community  
outreach events for fiscal year 2025-26, per Administrative Policy 80  
Attachments:  
Human Resources  
35. Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and Adopt Resolution Denying Application  
for Leave to Present a Late Claim  
Attachments:  
Probation  
36. Approve and retroactively authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant  
application to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Probation  
Department’s 2026 Intensive Supervision of High-Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders  
(Repeat DUI) Program ($360,000); and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a  
Grant Agreement with OTS (Grant Number AL26006), with a digital signature, to provide  
Intensive Probation Supervision for Repeat DUI Offenders for the period of October 1, 2025,  
through September 30, 2026 ($360,000)  
Attachments:  
37. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Agreement No. 21-026  
with B.I. Incorporated, registered to do business in California as B.I. Correctional Services, Inc.,  
to expand the program participant age group from 18-30 to 18-40 years of age in the Justice  
Assistance Grant (JAG) portion of the Reentry Employment Readiness Program, with no  
change to the term of February 1, 2021, through January 31, 2026, or compensation maximum  
of $2,401,484  
Attachments:  
Public Health  
38. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 5 to Agreement  
No. 90-257 with the County of Kings, for Emergency Medical Services Administration, to modify  
compensation terms effective July 1, 2025, with no change to the term of unlimited annual  
renewals and increasing the annual maximum by $7,005 to $60,880; Approve and authorize  
the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 90-258 with the  
County of Madera, for Emergency Medical Services Administration, to modify compensation  
terms effective July 1, 2025, with no change to the term of unlimited annual renewals and  
increasing the annual maximum by $7,005 to $60,880; Approve and authorize the Chairman to  
execute a retroactive Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 04-104 with the County of Tulare,  
for Emergency Medical Services Administration, to modify compensation terms effective July 1,  
2025, with no change to the term of unlimited annual renewals and increasing the annual  
maximum by $7,005 to $60,880  
Attachments:  
39. Accept termination letter from North Central Fire Protection District for fire dispatch services  
revenue Agreement No. 24-322, effective August 1, 2025; and 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 No. 24-323 for fire dispatch services for North  
Central Fire Protection District, pursuant to the Without Cause provision of the Agreement,  
effective August 1, 2025  
Attachments:  
40. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the  
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Association of Public  
Health Laboratories, a joint initiative, designated for the Public Health Laboratory Fellowship  
and Internship Program, for qualified participants to gain valuable career experience, effective  
as of the date first signed by both parties for a period of one year after the effective date ($0);  
and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health, or designee, to be  
the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated documents, forms and  
reports  
Attachments:  
41. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the  
counties of Kings, Kern, and Tulare regarding the implementation of the Flood Emergency  
Response Grant, Agreement No. 4600016090 with the California Department of Water  
Resources (DWR), effective upon execution by all parties and ending three years after final  
payment under the DWR Agreement, estimated to be December 31, 2027, total not to exceed  
$329,000  
Attachments:  
42. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with  
American Red Cross to coordinate sheltering services during emergencies and disasters in  
Fresno County, effective upon execution, not to exceed ten consecutive years, which includes  
a five-year base contract and one optional five-year extension ($0)  
Attachments:  
43. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-24-556  
with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission to expand the school-based dental sealant  
program, effective upon execution with no change to the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30,  
2027, and increasing the maximum by $150,000 to a total of $1,100,000  
Attachments:  
Public Works and Planning  
44. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to form Fresno County Underground Utility District No. 74,  
Minnewawa Avenue, from E. Swift Avenue to 120 feet South of Gettysburg Avenue, set  
Formation Hearing for October 21, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., and direct Clerk of the Board to mail a  
notice to affected property owners and utilities  
Attachments:  
45. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-01-CD County Service Area (CSA) 44A  
Wastewater Facility Improvements, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 21271;  
and award to lowest bidder W.M. Lyles Co., 525 W. Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711, in total  
amount of $363,833 for base bid and Additive 1  
Attachments:  
46. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with City of Fowler for Fowler Panzak  
Park ADA Improvements, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 24231,  
which consists of accessibility improvements within an existing park, reconstructing sidewalk,  
curb, and gutter around perimeter of park, addition of sidewalk for accessibility within park,  
reconstruction of ADA curb ramps to meet current ADA standards, modification of on-street  
parking to provide new ADA stalls with ramps, and installation of a rubberized tile system  
beneath existing playground equipment, effective upon execution through May 20, 2026, total  
CDBG funding amount not to exceed $766,000; 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 Fowler, in compliance with Federal CDBG  
regulations, and so long as modifications do not change fundamental nature of project  
Attachments:  
46.1 Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment II to Cooperative Agreement No.  
13-767-1 between Fresno County and California High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) amending  
scope, schedule, cost, and coordination of work pertaining to specific County roads used by  
HSRA; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Settlement Agreement between  
Fresno County and the HSRA pertaining to road impacts and facility work for Construction  
Package 1 and Construction Package 2-3 for California High Speed Rail Project ($3,700,000)  
Attachments:  
Social Services  
47. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Valley Justice  
Coalition (CVJC) for the provision of supportive services and education of harm reduction tools  
to youth impacted by human trafficking and youth at-risk of human trafficking, including victims  
of both sexual trafficking and/or labor trafficking, effective September 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 $1,202,055  
Attachments:  
48. 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  
Attachments: