MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

 

ALLEN ISHIDA – Vice Chairman

District One

 

PETE VANDER POEL

District Two

 

PHILLIP A. COX

District Three

 

J. STEVEN WORTHLEY

District Four

 

MIKE ENNIS – Chairman

District Five

 

 

Board of Supervisors

 

Agenda

 

 

 

 

MICHAEL C. SPATA

County Administrator

 

KATHLEEN BALES-LANGE

County Counsel


MICHELLE BALDWIN

Chief Clerk

 

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Visalia, CA  93291

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FAX (559) 733-6898

 

 

May 17, 2016

 

9:00 A.M. Board Convenes

 

Board of Supervisors Chambers

2800 W. Burrel Avenue

Visalia, CA 93291

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Moment of Silence

 

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda.  Under state law, matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Board at this time.  For items appearing on the agenda, the public is invited to make comments at the time the item comes up for Board consideration.  Any person addressing the Board will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes so that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak with a total of fifteen (15) minutes allotted for the Public Comment Period.  At all times, please use the microphone and state your name and address for the record.


(Public Comment Period)

 

1.             Board of Supervisors matters.

2.             Presentation given by Kim Torres from the Tulare Youth Connection Program.

3.             Public Comments.

 

 

9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS

 

 

(Timed Items)

4.            PUBLIC HEARING:   Request from the Resource Management Agency to consider an amendment to the Ordinance Code of Tulare County establishing a staged Water Conservation Program for all public water systems in County Service Area No. 1 for which the County supplies potable water.  Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA Title 14 California Code Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3] general rule exemption.  Find there is no substantial evidence that this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment and determine that the Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA Title 14 California Code Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3] general rule exemption, that was prepared for the project reflects the independent judgment of the County and has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Adopt the affirmations and finding contained in Exhibit “A”. Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer, or designee, of the Tulare County Resource Management Agency to file a Notice of Exemption with the Tulare County Clerk-Recorder. Waive the final reading and adopt the amendment to the Ordinance Code of Tulare County. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the ordinance summary, and to post a certified copy of the complete ordinance, both with the names of the Supervisors voting for and against it, within 15 days. Authorize the Resource Management Agency to take all necessary actions to implement the ordinance. Set the Water Conservation Stage at Stage 4 for the Seville Water Company water service area, under Sections 8-09-1130 and 8-09-1150  of the newly adopted ordinance, effective immediately. Set the Water Conservation Stage at Stage 3 for the Delft Colony and Yettem Zones of Benefit of County Service Area No. 1, under Sections 8-09-1130 and 8-09-1150 of the newly adopted ordinance, effective immediately.

(Consent Calendar)

CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 5 through 26)

 

 

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.

 

Board of Supervisors

5.            Ratify the proclamation honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day in Tulare County; and honoring Buckman Mitchell, Inc. on the Firm's 100th Anniversary.

6.            Reappoint Scott Spear, Member 4 - Cons & Natural Resources and Edward Needham, Member 2 - Tulare County Farm Bureau to the Tulare County Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2020.

7.            Appoint Monica Pilkinton, Child Care Provider to the Tulare County Council on Child and Youth Development for a term ending June 30, 2017.

8.            Reappoint Sherri Glenn, Community Representative, Karen Ball, Agency Representative, Darcy Massey, Agency Representative, Timberly Romero, Community Representative, and Carol S. Gossett, Community Representative to the Tulare County Council on Child and Youth Development for terms ending June 30, 2018.

Health & Human Services Agency

9.            Approve an agreement with David E. Kilgore, M.D.  in an amount not to exceed $227,000 for the provision of psychiatric services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

10.         Approve an agreement with JDT Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $470,000 to provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

11.         Approve an agreement with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in an amount not to exceed $170,016 to provide alcohol and drug prevention services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

12.         Approve an agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the provision of mental health services to Tulare County adolescents and children, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

13.         Approve an agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools in an amount not to exceed $159,410 for the provision of Preschool Expulsion Reduction Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

14.         Approve an agreement with Uplift Family Services in an amount not to exceed $130,000 to provide Specialty Mental Health Services and Therapeutic Behavioral Services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

15.         Approve an agreement with Family Services of Tulare County in an amount not to exceed $212,657 for the provision of Supervised Visitation services to families whose children have been placed in out-of-home care, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

16.         Approve an agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools in an amount not to exceed $268,107 for the administration of the More Opportunities for Viable Employment Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

17.         Approve an agreement with Parenting Network, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,742 for the delivery of respite care services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Resource Management Agency

18.         Approve the submission of a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant application in the amount of $324,000 to construct and install navigation aids at Sequoia Field Airport.

19.         Approve an agreement with the City of Exeter for a portion of Glaze Avenue (Avenue 272) from the easterly right-of-way of Filbert Road (Road 192) to a point 420 feet east of the south quarter corner of Section 10, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, MDM and from the easterly right-of-way of Industrial Drive to the westerly right-of-way of State Highway 65, a distance of 1,253 feet, more or less.

20.         Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Luton Street (Road 98) and Addie Avenue (Avenue 210), located in the Matheny Tract.  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Canal Street (Road 100, west side of canal) and Addie Avenue (Avenue 210).  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Canal Street (Local Road 100, eastside of canal) and Addie Avenue (Avenue 210).  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Casa Street (Road 102) and Addie Avenue (Avenue 210).  Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Luton Street (Road 98) at the intersection of Addie Avenue (Avenue 210), on Canal Street (Road 100) at the intersection of Addie Avenue, on Canal Street (Local Road 100) at the intersection of Addie Avenue, and on Casa Street (Road 102) at the intersection of Addie Avenue in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.04 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code.

21.         Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Avenue 112 and Road 176 located south of Poplar.  Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Avenue 112 at the intersection of Road 176 in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.04 & 2B.05 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Sections 21354 & 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code.

22.         Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Avenue 202 and Road 188.  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Avenue 202 and Road 192.  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Avenue 204 and Road 192.  Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Avenue 202 at the intersection of Road 188, on Avenue 202 at the intersection of Road 192, and on Avenue 204 at the intersection of Road 192 in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.06 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code.

23.         Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Avenue 392 and Road 108 located north of Monson.  Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Avenue 392 at the intersection of Road 108 in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.06 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code.

24.         Approve the Business Opportunities Work Program.  Approve the Tourism Work Program. Approve the Film Commission Work Program.

Sheriff/Coroner

25.         Approve the necessary budget adjustments for a trash compactor in the amount of $11,100 to cover the shortfall of funds previously approved for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. (4/5ths vote required).

26.         Approve a Capital Asset purchase for a Ford Explorer in an amount not to exceed $31,000.  Authorize the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).

 (Items Not Timed)

ITEMS NOT TIMED

Items not specifically timed may be taken in any order

27.         Request from the Sheriff’s Department to approve a personnel resolution to the Sheriff's position allocation listing to reclassify one Staff Services Analyst I to an Administrative Aide.

 (Closed Session)

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

 

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.

 

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 Water Conservation Ordinance for County Service Area No. 1; see Board of Supervisors Agenda for May 17, 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

ITEM C

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION

[Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)]

Number of Potential Cases: 1

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 Case:  Jeremiah Vickers vs. Thompson et al 

USDC Eastern District 1:15-cv-00129 DLB(PC)

ITEM F

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

[Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]

Name of Case:  Albert Brockman v. County of Tulare

Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board  No.:  ADJ10092016

ITEM G

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