(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to deny the appeal filed by Houston Wells of Glen Wells Construction
Company, Inc. and hereby affirm the Planning Commission’s Approval of Special
Use Permit No. PSP 14-041 for an Asphalt Batch Plant (Papich Construction).
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 4 through 23)
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Background information has been
provided to the board on all matters listed under the Consent Agenda, and
these items are considered to be routine by the Board. All items under the
Consent Agenda are normally approved by one motion. If discussion is
requested by any Board members on any item, that item will be removed from
the Consent Agenda if separate action is required.
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
4.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture to provide State funding of
$39,999.55 to offset costs of providing fruit and vegetable inspection services
for the State Standardization Program, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30,
2016. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed
Agreement as of July 1, 2015, and that it was in the County’s best interest to enter
into the Agreement on that date.
Auditor-Controller/Registrar of
Voters/Treasurer-Tax Collector
5.
Approve the Candidate Statement
Regulations and Printing Fees for the November 3, 2015 Uniform District
Election Law Election. Require each candidate filing a statement to pay the
estimated cost in advance. The estimated cost will be adjusted to actual cost
upon completion of the election. Candidates will be refunded or billed for the
difference. Limit each candidate’s statement to no more than 200 words for
Special Districts unless otherwise specified by District Resolution.
Board of Supervisors
6.
Appoint Larry Peltzer, At-Large
Member to the Tulare County Water Commission for a term ending April 30, 2016.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
7.
Approve sending a letter of
request to the California Natural Resources Agency asking the Agency to
recommend, to the United States Department of Agriculture, watersheds in the
Sierra and Sequoia National Forests for designation as priority treatment areas
under Section 8204 of the Agriculture Act of 2014.
8.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Superior Court of Tulare County for a provision of
internal services for County managed court facilities and 50% of the cost of
four Preliminary Hearing Clerks, retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30,
2016. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed Memorandum
of Understanding as of July 1, 2015, and that it was in the County's best
interest to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding on that date.
9.
Accept the Government Plaza
Parking Lot Expansion and ADA Reconstruction Project at 5953 S. Mooney Blvd.,
Visalia, as a completed project. Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 27025
with Seal Rite Paving and Grading by increasing the contract amount by $5,778.
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Notice of
Completion and agreement amendment, subject to review and approval as to form
by County Counsel. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record the
Notice of Completion for the subject project with the office of the Tulare
County Recorder.
10.
Approve an agreement for
Purchase of Fee Title, Irrigation Easement and a Temporary Construction
Easement from the Linda R. Ewy Trust for the Avenue 416 Road Widening Project
in the amount of $155,376. Authorize County Counsel to sign the Grant Deed and
Temporary Construction Easement acceptances upon presentation. Authorize the
Property Manager, or designee, to open an escrow and sign all documents to
facilitate the escrow for this acquisition. Direct the Auditor to draw a
warrant in the amount of $157,876 in favor of First American Title Company.
11.
Award the contract for the
Balch Park Restroom Project to the lowest responsible bidder, MGS Construction
Services in the amount of $293,355. Authorize the Chairman to sign the
construction agreement upon receipt of certificates of insurance, bonds,
license verification, and contract, subject to review and approval as to form by
County Counsel.
Health & Human Services Agency
12.
Approve budget adjustments for
the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 drought response costs (4/5ths vote required).
Information & Communications Technology
13.
Approve an agreement with
Softchoice in an amount of $289,220 to provide license and maintenance support
for Microsoft services, retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Find
that the Board has authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1,
2015, and it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on
that date.
Probation
14.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26563 with Central Valley Recovery Services in the amount of
$350,000 per year to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2016,
retroactive to July 1, 2015. Find that the Board had the authority to enter
into the proposed agreement amendment as of July 1, 2015, and that it was in
the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement amendment on that date.
15.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26288 with WestCare California, Inc. in the amount of $250,000
per year to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2016, retroactive to
July 1, 2015. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed
agreement amendment as of July 1, 2015, and that it was in the County’s best
interest to enter into the agreement amendment on that date.
Resource Management Agency
16.
Reject all bids received on May
7, 2015 for the Road 224 Deer Creek Bridge Project. Approve the
re-advertisement for bids for the Road 224 Deer Creek Bridge Project.
17.
Approve and authorize the
capital asset purchase of a metal canopy structure in an amount not to exceed
$25,000 for the Terra Bella Road Yard. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
18.
Approve the designation of an
All-Way STOP at the intersection of Road 159 and Azalea Avenue (LA330) located
in the community of Ivanhoe as a controlled intersection with a “No Parking”
zone on the Southeast Corner. Authorize the installation of STOP signs on Road
159 at the intersection of Azalea Avenue (LA330) in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2B.07 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices and Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code. Prohibit
motor vehicle parking on the eastside of Road 159 beginning at the southeast
corner of the intersection and proceeding south approximately 60 feet by
establishing a ”No Parking” Zone. Authorize the installation of “No Parking”
signs and painting red approximately 60 feet of curb at the intersection of
Road 159 and Azalea Avenue (LA330).
19.
Approve the final map for
Subdivision Tract No. 824 (William and Katherine Ferguson) to divide 43 acres
into seventeen (17) lots located at the southwest corner of Goman Road (Avenue
114) and Kennedy Meadows Road (M152B) in Kennedy Meadows.
20.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Goshen Community Services District for the Peter Malloch
Park Project funded by Grant No. 14-HRPP-9247.
21.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Plainview Mutual Water Company for the Plainview Park
Project funded by Grant No. 14-HRPP-9247.
22.
Introduce and waive the first
reading of an amendment to Ordinance No. 352 of the Tulare County Zoning
Ordinance for Change of Zone No. PZ 15-001, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential) zone to C-2(General Commercial) zone on approximately a 35,319 sq.
ft. portion of a 7.41 acre lot of Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 233-060-031,
located near the intersection of Road 168 and Avenue 168 within the community of
Woodville. Set the Public Hearing for July 28, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. or shortly
thereafter as can be heard.
Sheriff/Coroner
23.
Approve a grant award agreement
in the amount of $75,872 with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District to purchase four electric motorcycles. Approve the capital asset
purchase of four electric motorcycles in the amount of $75,872. Approve the
necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
(Items Not Timed)
(Closed Session)
CLOSED SESSION
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CLOSED SESSIONS
As provided in the Ralph M. Brown Act,
Government Code sections 54950 et seq., the Board of Supervisors may meet in
closed session with members of its staff, county employees and its attorneys.
These sessions are not open to the public and may not be attended by members
of the public. The matters the Board will meet on in closed session are
identified below or are those matters appropriately identified in open session
as requiring immediate attention and arising after the posting of the
agenda. Any public reports of action taken in the closed session will be
made in accordance with Government Code sections 54957.1
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It is the intention of the Board to meet
in closed session concerning:
Sitting
as the Tulare County Board of Supervisors
ITEM A
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Appeal filed by Houston Wells of Glen Wells
Construction Company, Inc. related to Special Use Permit No. PSP 14-041 for an
Asphalt Batch Plant. (Papich Construction) See Board Of Supervisors Agenda July
7, 2015.
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Reject Bids Received and Authorize Re-Bid of
Road 224 Bridge over Deer Creek Project. See Board Of Supervisors Agenda July
7, 2015.
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
MGS Construction is lowest bidder but will
potentially decide to decline contract. See Board Of Supervisors Agenda July
7, 2015.
ITEM E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM F
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM G
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designation Representative: Rhonda
Sjostrom, Jean M. Rousseau
Employees Organization: All certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees
