(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Present Proclamation to adopt the month of May 2016 as
"Mental Health Awareness Month" in Tulare County.
3.
Present Proclamation to adopt the month of May 2016 as
"Older Americans Month" in Tulare County.
4.
Service Award Presentations.
DISTRICT 1 - Supervisor Allen Ishida
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Engelbert
Cabeje Resource Management Agency 15
Larry
Camacho Sheriff's Department 15
Frank
Holguin III Sheriff's Department 15
Chuck
Przybylski Resource Management Agency 15
Roseann
Bean Sheriff's Department 20
Andrea
Huerta Probation Department 20
Larry
Micari Sheriff's Department 20
Glen
Black Solid Waste Department 25
Bryan
Tenhet Sheriff's Department 30
Rex
Thulin Resource Management Agency 35
DISTRICT 2 - Supervisor Pete Vander Poel
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Lorena
Torres Probation Department 15
Edna
Blackhurst Co-operative Extension 20
Sherry
Franco Child Support Services Department 35
DISTRICT 3 - Supervisor Phil Cox
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Karl
Bostai Sheriff's Department 15
Denise
Damari Sheriff's Department 15
Leslie
Davis TC Association of Governments 15
Patrice
Johnson Probation Department 15
Michael
Santos Probation Department 15
Jimmy
Yamakawa Resource Management Agency 15
Michelle
Baldwin County Administration Office 20
Teresa
Godwin Probation Department 20
Christine
Lipscomb Sheriff's Department 20
Anthony
Rodriguez Sheriff's Department 20
Wendy
Schilling Child Support Services Department 20
Kathleen
Taylor County Counsel 20
Phil
Kelly Probation Department 25
Melodee
Krenk Probation Department 25
Carol
Laird County Counsel 25
Judith
Sanchez-Duran Health and Human Services Agency 25
Lisa
Strongin Public Defender 25
Tim
Fosnaugh Sheriff's Department 30
Harold
Wood County Counsel 30
District 4 - Supervisor Steve Worthley
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Greg
Fritz Resource Management Agency 15
Rosemary
Ruiz Child Support Services Department 15
Frank
Chimienti Resource Management Agency 20
Rebecca
Weber Child Support Services Department 20
Sandra
Burnitzki Child Support Services Department 25
District 5 Chairman Mike Ennis
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Imberto
Tavares Resource Management Agency 15
George
Luna Probation Department 20
5.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
6.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from Agricultural
Commissioner/Sealer to approve the proposed fee schedule, effective July 1,
2016.
7.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Health and Human
Services Agency to adopt the proposed fees to cover costs recommended for the
Health Branch - Environmental Health, and Health Operations Divisions for
Fiscal Year 2016/2017, beginning July 1, 2016.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to adopt the proposed fee adjustments for the Tulare County Resource
Management Agency in the 2016/2017 Summary of Proposed Fees, effective July 1,
2016. Approve the prorated fee increase over a four-year period for Lot Line
adjustment at the increased amount of $50 per year. Approve the prorated fee
increase over a five-year period for Notice of Partial Non-Renewals
(Agricultural Reserve Program) at the increased amount of $30 per year, Notice
of Full Non-Renewal (Agricultural Preserve Program) at the increased amount of
$20 per year and Tentative Parcel Map (1-4 lots) at the increased amount of
$100 per year. Approve the prorated fee increase over a five-year period for
Setback Variance at the increased amount of $90 per year.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 9 through 34)
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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 member or member of the public on any item, that item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
9.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture for the County Petroleum Products
Program in an amount not to exceed $12,075, effective July 1, 2016 through June
30, 2017.
10.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $6,480 for the
County Weighmaster Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Board of Supervisors
11.
Ratify the proclamation
honoring Tulare-Angra Do Heroismo Sister City's 50th Anniversary.
12.
Reappoint Roger Everett,
At-Large Member, Chris Kampheim, District 4, and Dale Brogan, District 2 to the
Tulare County Water Commission for terms ending April 30, 2018.
13.
Appoint Linda Duran, District 4
- Member to the Library Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2016.
14.
Appoint Andrew Castaneda,
Director - Seat 3 to the Woodville Public Utility District for a term ending
December 1, 2017.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
15.
Ratify actions by the County
Administrative Officer during the month of March 2016. Find that the
activities funded pursuant to the good works funding agreements are necessary
to meet the social needs of the residents of Tulare County.
16.
Reaffirm the lack of water
supply for East Porterville declared by the Board of Supervisors on June 30,
2015 is a continuing emergency.
17.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27119 with the Department of Water Resources, retroactive to June
8, 2015 to extend the agreement to June 30, 2017, subject to approval as to
form by County Counsel. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of June 8, 2015 and that it was in the County's best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date. Authorize the County
Administrative Officer to sign reimbursement requests.
18.
Approve an agreement with Hyde
Children Family Partnership II, a California Limited Partnership; David G.
Hyde, as Trustee for the David G. Hyde Trust (Dated November 6, 2009) and
Shelley Hyde, an individual, for space located at 3350 W. Mineral King,
Visalia.
19.
Approve the necessary budget
adjustments for the London Library construction project in the amount of $203,500
(4/5ths vote required).
20.
Award the contract for the
Assessor's Office Remodel Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Dale Atkins
Construction, in the amount of $221,500. 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. Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
21.
Approve an adjustment to the
Mail Services budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 in the amount of $200,000 to
meet increased postage demands. Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths
vote required).
Health & Human Services Agency
22.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Drought in Tulare County Resolution No. 2014-0090.
23.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to tree mortality in Tulare County Resolution No.
2015-0850.
24.
Approve an agreement with
Family Builders, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide
Therapeutic Behavioral Services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
25.
Approve an agreement with
Aspiranet in the amount of $1,080,243 for start-up and provision of Wraparound
services, effective May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
26.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26031 with Everbridge Inc. to extend the term of the agreement
through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $93,000.
27.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 25985 with Accela, Inc. for license and support fees for
EnvisionConnect, EnvisionConnect Portal, California Electronic Reporting
System-Electronic Data Transfer (CERS-EDT), and EnvisionConnect Remote software
products in an amount not to exceed $310,449.37, effective May 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2019.
Information & Communications
Technology
28.
Approve the renewal with
AutoMon, LLC. in an amount not to exceed $127,721.28 to provide maintenance and
support for Caseload Explorer for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
29.
Approve the necessary budget
adjustments for the Simulcast Installation Project in the amount of $11,500
(4/5th vote required).
Resource Management Agency
30.
Approve an agreement with the
State of California for the Schools Bottled Water Program and any subsequent
amendments thereto for the purpose of this grant, subject to County Counsel
approval as to form.
31.
Approve Program Supplement No.
N090 in the amount of $17,706 with the California Department of Transportation
for the preliminary engineering phase for the D112 over Bates Slough Bridge
Project.
32.
Approve an agreement with the
State of California, Department of Transportation for cost reimbursement of
transit operating expenses in the amount of $220,000, retroactive to July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2016. Find that the Board had the authority to enter
into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2014, and that it was in the County’s
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
33.
Authorize the submittal of
Federal Transit Act Section 5311 grant application to Caltrans, in the amount
of $220,000.
Sheriff/Coroner
34.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 25307 with United States Forest Service for patrol services on Forest
Service land in the amount of $25,000, and for services related to controlled
substances in the amount of $15,000 retroactive to October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2016. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed amendment to the agreement as of October 1, 2015, and that it was in
the County's best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
35.
Presentation given by the Human Resources and Development
Department on the two-year County Wellness Program and Strategic Action Plan
for calendar years 2014 and 2015. Approve the 2016 Wellness Program, absent
new incentives. Authorize the County Administration Officer and Human
Resources and Development Director to approve employee's paid time off to
participate in or attend specified Wellness activities, subject to approval by
each department head to assure services continue to be provided and workloads
met. Direct the Human Resources and Development and the County Administration
Office staff to research areas of interest or priorities of the Board relating
to wellness and health initiatives.
(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 closed session will be
made in accordance with Government Code section 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
Public Hearing to consider changes to the fee
schedule for the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer; see Board of
Supervisors agenda for April 26, 2016.
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Conduct a public hearing for the adoption of
fee adjustments for Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency; see Board
of Supervisors agenda for April 26, 2016.
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Conduct a Public Hearing Considering Proposed
Adjustments to the Planning and Development Fee Schedule; See Board of Supervisors
Agenda April 26, 2016.
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Grenseman, Paul and Julia
Jimenez v. County of Tulare
Tulare County Superior Court Case: VCU258551
ITEM E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Cases: In re: Municipal Derivatives
Antitrust Litigation, United States District Court, Southern District of New
York, Master Docket No. 08-02516 (VM) (GWG), and County of Tulare v. Bank of
America, United States District Court, Eastern District of California Case 10
-00628
ITEM F
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOGIATOR
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Rhonda
Sjostrom, Michael C. Spata
Employee Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees
