Board of Supervisors Agenda
Room 301, Hall of Records
2281 Tulare Street
Fresno, California 93721-2198
Telephone: (559) 488-3529
Toll Free: 1-800-742-1011
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Susan B. Anderson
Judith G. Case
Phil Larson
Juan Arambula
Bob Waterston
2nd District
4th District
1st District
3rd District
5th District
Bart Bohn
Phillip S. Cronin
Bernice E. Seidel
County Admin. Officer
County Counsel
Clerk
TUESDAY
MAY 11, 2004
9:00 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTE: Any item that is pulled from the morning consent agenda for discussion will be set aside until
the department can be notified and its representative is in the board room.
1.
Morning Consent Agenda – Item Numbers 22-46
- (These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior
to action by the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any
Consent Item)
- Items to be removed from Consent for Discussion
- Approval of Morning Consent Agenda
- Discussion/Action on Items removed from Consent Agenda
Chair Anderson
2.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Michael Patterson – Department of
Employment and Temporary Assistance, 28 years of service
3.
Proclaim May 9 through 15, 2004, as Volunteers in Parole Week
Administrative Office
4.
Accept verbal presentation by Chairman of the Public Safety Citizen’s
Advisory Committee and accept committee’s final report
5.
Receive verbal report on Assembly Bill 223 (1999); consider and take
action on and provide direction to staff regarding funding options for fire
protection services (continued from March 16, 2004)
6.
Conduct first hearing on ordinance to amend Fresno County Ordinance
Code Sections 2.38.010, 2.38.020 and 2.38.030 of Chapter 2.38 to Title
2 relating to the Children and Families Commission
7.
Conduct first hearing of a proposed ordinance to amend the Master
Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs by amending
Subsections 2101 through 2109, and by adding Subsection 2111 relating
to public health fees, and set second hearing for May 25, 2004
Equal Employment Opportunity  Affirmative Action  Disabled Employer
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8.
Conduct first hearing to consider amending the Ordinance Code by
readopting uncodified sections and by amending Sections 4.20.010 and
4.20.110 of Chapter 4.20 of Title 4 thereof, imposing a successor
countywide transactions and use tax to supplement funding for public
libraries, to be administered by the State Board of Equalization and set
second hearing May 18, 2004
9.
Consider Appeal by Marjaree Mason Center of the Human Resources
Advisory Board recommendation for distribution of Marriage License
Fees
10.
Direct staff to prepare a resolution creating the Fresno County Zoo
Authority, to prepare an ordinance proposing a zoo sales tax measure,
and to develop an election expenses agreement with the sponsoring
committee setting the reimbursement amount.
11.
Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports – Receive and provide
direction (This item reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of
Supervisors)
12.
Board Appointments – (List attached in packet and posted on bulletin board
outside of Board Chambers)
13.
Closed Session –
a.
Conference with legal counsel – Existing Litigation, Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) – County of Fresno v. Board of
Retirement, Fresno County Superior Court Case
No. 03CECG01569
b.
Conference with legal counsel – Initiation of Litigation, Government
Code Section 54956.9(c) – No. of Cases: 1
c.
Pending Litigation Section 54956.9(a) – WCAB Case
No. FRE0216183 - Patrick O’Brien v. County of Fresno, et al.
d.
Conference with Labor Negotiator (GC 54957.6): Agency
Negotiator: Ralph Jimenez; Employee Organization: All Bargaining
Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees – Hours,
Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment
e.
Public Employee Appointment or Employment – Title: County
Counsel (GC 54957)
Sitting as IHSS Public Authority Governing Board
f.
Conference with Labor Negotiator (GC 54957.6): Agency
Negotiator: Ralph Jimenez; Employee Organization: SEIU Local 250
– Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment
NOON RECESS
2:00 P.M.
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14. Afternoon Consent Agenda – Item Numbers 47-53
- (These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to
action by the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any Consent
Item)
- Items to be removed from Consent for Discussion
- Approval of Afternoon Consent Agenda
- Discussion/Action on Items removed from Consent Agenda
Administrative Office
15. Adopt resolution approving vacation of Wood Avenue road right-of-way
from Valentine to Marks Avenues, in Riverdale
16. Consider and take final action on Initial Study Application No. 4926,
General Plan Amendment No. 490 and Amendment Application No. 3727
filed by Nelson Properties
17. Consider and take final action on Initial Study Application No. 4807-R,
General Plan Amendment Application No. 493, Amendment Application No.
3722-R and Classified Conditional Use Permit No. 3034-R filed by Copart,
Inc.
18. Adopt resolution amending Agriculture and Land Use Element of General
Plan as first General Plan Amendment of 2004; adopt ordinance approving
Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study Application No.
4926, General Plan Amendment No. 490 and Amendment Application No.
3727 filed by Nelson Properties; and Mitigated Negative Declaration
prepared for Initial Study Application No. 4807-R, General Plan Amendment
No. 493, Amendment Application No. 3722-R and Classified Conditional
Use Permit Application No. 3034-R filed by Copart, Inc.
19. Conduct hearing to consider request by Clark Construction Group to
substitute McClone Construction Company for Rising Sun Company, Inc.,
as subcontractor for concrete formwork and shotcrete on Contract No. 03S-04, Juvenile Justice Campus Bid Package No. 2 and consider objections
by Rising Sun Company to their substitution
20. Conduct first hearing to amend Fresno County Ordinance Code by adding
Chapter 8.25 of Title 8 relating to ban on disposal of construction and
demolition debris at American Avenue and Coalinga Landfills and set
second hearing for May 25, 2004
21. Public Presentations – (This portion of the meeting 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 5 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per
topic)
ADJOURN
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NEXT MEETINGS:
May 18, 2004 – 9:00 A.M.
May 25, 2004 – 9:00 A.M.
Requests for disability-related modification or accommodation needed in order to participate in the meeting must
be made to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors (559) 488-3529 no later than Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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MORNING CONSENT AGENDA – Item Numbers 22-46
(Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)
Chair Anderson
22.
Adopt resolution recognizing Off-Road Vehicle Safety Program
Supervisor Waterston
23.
Adopt resolution recognizing the achievement of Eagle Scout for the
following: Timothy James Fabbian, Brad Hitchcock, Andrew Royster, Cody
L. Pfister, and Robert S. Davidson
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
24.
Adopt resolution of Activation California Education Code Section 42649.5
and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding authorizing the
Superintendent of Schools to sign Fresno County Office of Education
Warrants (4/5 vote)
25.
Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to inform
requesting school districts and community college districts, and, if
requested by the County Board of Education, that the Board of Supervisors
will not issue their Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (“TRANs”) in their
respective names, as permitted under Government Code Section 53853
Assessor-Recorder
26.
Retroactive - approve and authorize Chairman to execute agreement for
participation in the Multi-County Sales Study with California Assessor’s
Association and Harold W. Bertholf, Inc.
27.
Adopt budget resolution increasing appropriations and revenues for FY
2003-04 Assessor budget, Org. 04200100 to fund contracted services
provided by Regents of the University of California ($34,800) (4/5 vote)
Sheriff
28.
Receive annual financial report for Inmate Welfare Trust Fund
FY 2002-03
Administrative Office
29.
Accept the Board of Retirement’s recommended actuarial assumption
interest rate and the rates contributions in accordance with the actuary’s
recommendation included in the actuarial valuation and supplemental
valuation reports as of June 30, 2003
30.
Receive status report on Environmental Impact Report for River Ranch
Estates/North Fork Village Sub Area Project located in Madera County and
direct staff accordingly
31.
Adopt resolution increasing FY 2003-04 department of Adult Services Org.
56307634 ($184,236) (4/5 vote)
32.
Expand Fresno County Workforce Investment Board membership by one
Post Secondary Vocational Education position, which will require the
appointment of at least one additional business representative
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33.
Adopt resolution supporting Community Medical Center’s request for a
wavier or extension of the applicable seismic safety compliance deadline
under the provisions of Section 1.5.2 of Chapter 6 Part 1 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations, concerning structural and nonstructural
seismic safety compliance requirements for University Medical Center
34.
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the Governor
expressing support for the California Department of Food & Agriculture
35.
Request Chairman to authorize the Chief Information Officer to lease
network printers, scanners, laptop PC’s, flat panel monitors, fax machines
and any other such devices, not to include commodity-priced equipment
such as DeskJet printers
36.
Adopt Salary resolution Amendment, Appendix “D” effective May 10, 2004,
including: a) delete one vacant Deputy Chief Information Officer position
Senior Management Compensation Plan (SMCP), Salary Band “C”
($87,373-$130,011); b) establish and allocate one Information Technology
Business Manager position SMCP, Salary Band “F” ($49,742 - $85,332);
and c) delete three Information Technology Manager positions SMCP
Salary Band “E” ($59,526 - $97,929) effective July 5, 2004
37.
Adopt resolution increasing FY 2003-04 appropriations and estimated
revenues in the Categorical Aid Org. 6310 – CalWORKs ($4,700,000) to
finance increased program costs as a result of the cost-of-living adjustment
(4/5 vote)
38.
Approve the 2004-05 Department Base Target budget level based on the
allocation of Countywide revenues included in the 2004-05 Proposed
Budget
39.
Adopt resolution authorizing the submission of application to the California
Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health, for a Children’s
Dental Disease Prevention Program ($240,000)
40.
Adopt Administrative Policy No. 53 regarding appointments to and service
on boards, commissions and committees and institute Management
Directive Subject 2710
Agreements – Approve and Authorize Chairman to Execute
41.
Revenue agreement with the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging for
Federal Title III D preventive health funds for the Preventive Health Care
for the Aging Program ($6,826); adopt resolution increasing FY 2003-04
Information Technology Services Internal Service Fund appropriations and
estimated revenue for Org. 8908 for computer equipment ($5,062) (4/5
vote); and approve and authorize Clerk to execute Budget Transfer No. 93
($5,062) within the Department of Community Health FY 2003-04 Org.
56201670 and Org. 56208550 to purchase computer equipment
42.
Agreements with Fresno Community Hospital & Medical Center and
Children’s Hospital Central California for clinical training of emergency
medical services paramedic students
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43.
Application for assistance agreement for submission to the California
Office of Homeland Security for the 2004 State Homeland Security
Program grant funds ($3,068,020); adopt resolution authorizing the
Director of Community Health or designee to execute necessary
documents on the County’s behalf to meet grant requirements and accept
supplemental funding during the term of the 2004 State Homeland Security
Program; approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector to continue issuing payments based on written order of the
Homeland Security Grant Program Approval Authority in accordance with
State Guidelines; and approve amendment to the salary resolution
effective May 24, 2004, to delete one FTE Public Health Nutritionist I/II and
two FTE Public Health Nurse I/II and add one FTE Senior Staff Analyst and
one FTE Staff Analyst I/II/III to the Department of Community Health FY
2003-04 Org. 56204607 (Appendix C)
44.
Amendment to agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc.,
providing Non-Residential Relapse Prevention and Sober Living services
to California Department of Corrections Parolees.
45.
Agreement with the Central Valley Regional Center for the provision of
mental health services ($0)
46.
Amendment to agreement with Velis Engineering for capital and
maintenance projects, increasing the maximum amount by $500,000
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AFTERNOON CONSENT AGENDA – Item Numbers 47-53
(Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)
Administrative Office
47.
Adopt resolution declaring surplus and authorize Clerk to the Board to
publish notice of intention to sell County owned excess property for
minimum bid of $80,000 by public auction at 2 p.m. on June 15, 2004
(4/5 vote)
48.
Accept summary reports on all contract change orders approved by
Interim Director of Department of Public Works and Planning
49.
Approve substitution of Norment Security Group for CCC Group, Inc., as
subcontractor for detention systems equipment on Contract No. 2003-S04, Juvenile Justice Campus, Bid Package No. 2
50.
Approve amendment to County Nondisposal Facility Element under
Assembly Bill 939
51.
Approve and authorize Clerk to execute Budget Transfer No. 91 ($2,860)
from County Service Area No. 2, Tenaya Park Estates, Org.9142
Contingencies to Professional & Specialized Services; and adopt budget
resolution increasing FY 2003-04 appropriations ($89,651) in County
Service Area No. 2, Org. 9142 Professional & Specialized Services from
General Reserves (4/5 vote)
52.
Endorse Council of Fresno County Governments FY 2004-05 Overall
Work Program
53.
Award Contract No. 03-14-C Bituminous Seal Coats - Various Locations
to low bidder, Western States Surfacing ($1,476,769.51) for Base Bid
and Alternates 1a, 2a, and 3a