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, September 9, 2025

9:30 AM

Hall of Records

Present: 5 -

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

Chairman Buddy Mendes, and Supervisor Brian Pacheco

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

BRAD LIEBE, PASTOR AND COO AT PEOPLES CHURCH GAVE THE INVOCATION AND LED THE BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Approve Agenda

A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR MAGSIG, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, 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 18-48

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

THIS CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 39 AND 45

WHICH WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE

FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

AT APPROXIMATELY 10:13 A.M., THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ANNOUNCED ITEM 48 SHOULD HAVE BEEN

DELETED FROM CONSENT. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, SECONDED BY

SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, TO RECONSIDER ITEM 2 ONLY FOR THE DELETION OF ITEM 48. THE MOTION

CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Supervisor Bredefeld

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

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. 25-283

Supervisor Magsig

Proclaim September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in the County of Fresno

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:

Resolution No. 25-284

Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector

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

CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING. PETITIONER TINA A. LOPEZ WAS PRESENT. RECEIVED PUBLIC

TESTIMONY. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, SECONDED

BY VICE CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, TO DENY THE PETITION BY ATTORNEY TREVOR D. MARTIN ON

BEHALF OF TINA A. LOPEZ. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Administrative Office

5.1

Adopt Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency, as a result of the 2025 Salt 14-2

Fire

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:

Resolution No. 25-285

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

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:

3 - Chavez, Magsig, and Pacheco

2 - Bredefeld, and Mendes

Ayes:

Noes:

Agreement No. 25-473

Approve and Adopt Administrative Policy 81 - Department Celebrations and Recognitions

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

APPROVE AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 81 WITH THE REMOVAL OF “EMPLOYEE ORGANIZED

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES” ON PAGE ONE, PARAGRAPH THREE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE

FOLLOWING VOTE:

3 - Bredefeld, Magsig, and Mendes

2 - Chavez, and Pacheco

Ayes:

Noes:

Public Works and Planning

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)

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:

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)

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:

Ordinance No. T-103-386

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

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

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

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 PACHECO ANNOUNCED HE WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR BUDGET HEARINGS ON

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025, DUE TO A FAMILY OBLIGATION. SUPERVISOR MAGSIG PROVIDED AN UPDATE

ON THE GARNET FIRE AND THANKED COUNTY STAFF FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE; REMARKED ON THE

CREEK FIRE REMEMBRANCE EVENTS HELD AUGUST 30 AND 31; AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE PASSING

OF FORMER STATE ASSEMBLYMAN AND FRESNO CITY COUNCILMAN, MIKE BRIGGS, AND FORMER

FRESNO STATE PRESIDENT, DR. JOSEPH CASTRO. SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, VICE CHAIRMAN

BREDEFELD, AND CHAIRMAN MENDES ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PASSING OF DR. CASTRO.

CHAIRMAN MENDES EXPLAINED HOW FIRE CONTAINMENT IS MEASURED

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 BREDEFELD, THAT THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT BE

APPROVED AS FOLLOWS:

ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD

RE-APPOINT TEDDY TOURIAN (TERM TO EXPIRE 09/04/2028)

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARD

APPOINT MARCUS FULLER TO THE POSITION PREVIOUSLY HELD BY MANUEL PICENO (TERM TO

EXPIRE 04/01/2027)

FOSTER CARE STANDARDS AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

APPOINT JOE OLIVARES TO THE POSITION PREVIOUSLY HELD BY ED AVILA (TERM TO EXPIRE

01/08/2029)

FOSTER CARE STANDARDS AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

APPOINT VINCENT LATHAM TO THE POSITION PREVIOUSLY HELD BY CONNIE MONCIVAIS WALDROP

(TERM TO EXPIRE 01/04/2027)

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

14.

15.

16.

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

(4) (2 Cases)

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

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

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

HELD; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

Adjourn

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

THIS MEETING BE ADJOURNED FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE

FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

APPROVED:

/s/ Ernest Buddy Mendes

ERNEST BUDDY MENDES, 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

CONSENT AGENDA

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

THIS CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 39 AND 45

WHICH WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE

FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

AT APPROXIMATELY 10:13 A.M., THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ANNOUNCED ITEM 48 SHOULD HAVE BEEN

DELETED FROM CONSENT. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN BREDEFELD, SECONDED BY

SUPERVISOR CHAVEZ, TO RECONSIDER ITEM 2 ONLY FOR THE DELETION OF ITEM 48. THE MOTION

CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

Approve minutes for August 19, 2025, and August 29, 2025, Special Meeting

18.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Chairman Mendes and Supervisor Magsig

20.

Adjourn in Memory of Joseph I. Castro, former California State University Chancellor and

Fresno State President

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-268

22.

Approve community outreach expenditure of $2,500 to support the California 9/11 Memorial

Fund, per Administrative Policy No. 75

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Supervisor Magsig

Proclaim September 2025, as National Recovery Month in the County of Fresno

23.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-269

23.1

Adjourn in Memory of Mike Briggs, former California State Assemblyman and Fresno City

Councilman

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Supervisor Pacheco

Adjourn in Memory of Lovern Parks, a Long-time Fresno County Employee

24.

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-454

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

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)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-455

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)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-456, Resolution No. 25-270

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-457

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-458

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-271

34.

Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to participate in community

outreach events for fiscal year 2025-26, per Administrative Policy 80

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Human Resources

35.

Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages; and Adopt Resolution Denying Application

for Leave to Present a Late Claim

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-272, Resolution No. 25-273, Resolution No. 25-274, Resolution No. 25-275, Resolution

No. 25-276, Resolution No. 25-277, Resolution No. 25-278, Resolution No. 25-279, Resolution No. 25-280,

Resolution No. 25-281

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)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-459

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-460

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-461, Agreement No. 25-462, Agreement No. 25-463

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

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 PACHECO PARTICIPATING PURSUANT

TO THE RULE OF NECESSITY. 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:

3 - Chavez, Mendes, and Pacheco

2 - Bredefeld, and Magsig

Ayes:

Recuse:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-464

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-465

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)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-466

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-467

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Resolution No. 25-282

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

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:

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-468

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)

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-469, Agreement No. 25-470

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

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

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

Ayes:

Agreement No. 25-471

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

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

DELETE ITEM 48. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

Ayes: