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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SITTING AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND THE TERRA BELLA SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

 

June 28, 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.             Public Comments.

 

 

9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS

 

 

(Timed Items)

3.            PUBLIC HEARING:   Request from Resource Management Agency to certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Categorical Exemption for the Saeed Project pursuant to 14 California Code Regulations, Section 15301 (e) (Existing Structures). That the Exemption prepared for the Saeed project is applicable to the General Plan Amendment No. GPA 16-002 and Change of Zone No. PZ 16-001, as being in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Categorical Exemption for the Nunley Project pursuant to 14 California Code Regulations, Section 15303 (c) (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures). That the Exemption prepared for the project is applicable to the General Plan Amendment No. GPA 16-001 and Change of Zone No. PZ 16-002, as being in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Determine that there is no substantial evidence that said General Plan Amendments and Zone Change Amendments will have a significant effect on the environment and determine that the Exemptions pursuant to 14 California Code Regulations, prepared for the projects reflect the independent judgment of the County and have been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer of the Tulare Resource Management Agency to file both Notices of Exemption with the Tulare County Clerk. Adopt the findings of approval and map changes for the General Plan Amendments and Changes of Zone, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 9179 (GPA 16-002 and PZ 16-001 Saeed/Porterville) and No. 9198 (GPA 16-001 and PZ 16-002 Nunley/Tulare).  Adopt the entirety of all above findings and actions as one General Plan Amendment No. 2016 – A; the first General Plan Amendment of 2016.  Waive the final reading and adopt the amendments to Ordinance No. 352 of the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance for PZ 16-001 and PZ 16-002. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the adopted ordinances and amended zoning maps.

(Consent Calendar)

CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 4 through 74)

 

 

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.

 

Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

4.            Approve an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agricultural for providing State subvention in an amount not to exceed $30,291 to offset costs of providing Nursery inspection services.

5.            Approve a Capital Asset expenditure of up to $195,123 for repairs and upgrade on the Agricultural Commissioner's Buildings.  Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).

Auditor-Controller/Registrar of Voters/Treasurer-Tax Collector

6.            Review and accept the Certified Statement of Vote as submitted by the Registrar of Voters for those Offices/Measures for which the Board of Supervisors is canvassing the returns of the election.

Board of Supervisors

7.            Reappoint Janis Lehmann, District 2 - Seat 1 and Angela Ruiz-Alvarez, District 4 - Seat 2 to the Youth Commission for terms ending June 30, 2019.

8.            Appoint Kayode Kadara, At-Large Member to the Tulare County Water Commission for a term ending April 30, 2018.

9.            Reappoint Steven Scarbrough, Director to the Southern Tulare County Citrus Pest Control District for a term ending July 6, 2020.

County Administrative Office/General Services

10.         Ratify actions by the County Administrative Officer during the month of May 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.

11.         Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, the City of Porterville, and the County of Tulare outlining the roles and responsibilities of each organization in support of the creation of an East Porterville water system.

12.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 21234 with First 5 Tulare County in an amount not to exceed $1,461 for accounting support services and $2.50 per claim processed to extend the term of the agreement, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

13.         Declare that the failure of the well located at Cutler Park is an emergency resulting from drought conditions.  Find that there is substantial evidence that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids.  Declare that replacing the well is necessary to respond to the emergency.  Authorize staff to bypass the bidding requirements as authorized by California Public Contract Code Section 22050 and hire a contractor to replace the wells (4/5ths vote required).

14.         Approve an agreement with Social Vocational Services, Inc. for grounds services effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 per year.  Find that the County’s economic interests are served by such a contract rather than by using existing County employees to perform services for minor grounds maintenance.  Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement upon receipt of certificates of insurance and contract subject to review and approval as to form by County Counsel.

15.         Authorize the County Administrative Officer or his designee to bid on property at a Trustee’s Foreclosure sale at 6050 W. Caldwell Avenue in Visalia for a price up to a maximum of $300,000.  Direct the Auditor to draw one or more warrants totaling up to $300,000 upon request by the County Administrative Officer or his designee for purposes of bidding on property at a Trustee’s Foreclosure sale.  Authorize the County Administrative Officer or his designee to endorse checks to be transmitted to trustee.

16.         Authorize the relocation of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and Tulare County Fire Department into the Tulare/Akers Professional Center located at 5300 W. Tulare Ave. in Visalia.  Direct staff to explore the possibility of co-locating the Sheriff’s and Fire Dispatch functions at 5300 W. Tulare Ave.  Establish ad hoc Program Review Committee comprised of two members of the Board of Supervisors.  Dedicate property rental income in a separate financial account to be used for building and improvement needs for this property.  Direct staff to pursue private lease opportunities for the remaining vacant space within the building.  Approve a Personnel Resolution adding the following positions to provide operational services to the building: 3 Custodial Worker I/II, 2 Parks & Grounds Worker I/II, and 2 Maintenance Worker I/II.

District Attorney

17.         Approve an agreement with the State of California, Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board in an amount not to exceed $80,856 for the District Attorney's Criminal Restitution Compact, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.  Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement and the Contractor Certification Clauses as an attachment to the agreement, subject to County Counsel review and approval.  Direct the Board Clerk to prepare a certified copy of the Resolution for the District Attorney's Office.

18.         Approve an agreement with the California Office of Emergency Services in an amount not to exceed $283,862 to provide continuing funding for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.  Approve the Chairman's signature on the Grant Subaward Face Sheet and the Certification of Assurance of Compliance.  Approve the signature of the County Administrative Officer on the Certification of Assurance of Compliance.

Health & Human Services Agency

19.         Reaffirm the Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to Drought in Tulare County Resolution No. 2014-0090.

20.         Reaffirm the Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to tree mortality in Tulare County Resolution No. 2015-0850.

21.         Authorize the submittal of an application to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount not to exceed $220,881.

22.         Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency’s Human Services Branch Director to accept the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Housing Support Program Allocation for homeless assistance in an amount not to exceed $399,000 from the State of California.  Approve the agreement with Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the Housing Support Program, effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

23.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 25609 with Allied Barton Security Services, LP in an amount not to exceed $1,621,036 to extend the term of the agreement, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and to update Exhibit A (Services) and Exhibit B (Cost of Services).

24.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 26210 with CEPA Operations, Inc. to extend the date of termination to June 30, 2019 and to increase the amount of the agreement in an amount not to exceed $4,856 to provide testing and certification services for gauges and rooms at the Tulare County Public Health, effective July 1, 2016.

25.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 26677 with Life Technologies Corporation in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for providing maintenance and repair support of equipment for the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

26.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 26700 with Kaweah Delta Health Care District to extend the term through August 31, 2017 and to increase the agreement amount not to exceed $1,013,109 for a Graduate Medical Education Program, retroactive to August 25, 2015.  Find that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed amendment as of August 25, 2015, and that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.

27.         Approve an agreement with Arieh R. Whisenhunt, M.D. in an amount not to exceed $310,000 for the provision of psychiatric services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

28.         Approve an agreement with Addiction Research and Treatment Inc., d.b.a BAART in an amount not to exceed $3,863,000 for the provision of outpatient Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

29.         Approve an agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for the provision of comprehensive and balanced mental health and day treatment services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

30.         Approve an agreement with Helios Healthcare, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the provision of acute psychiatric inpatient services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

31.         Approve an agreement with Kings View Corporation in an amount not to exceed $149,500 for the provision of the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

32.         Approve an agreement with Kings View Corporation for the South County Mobile Unit in an amount not to exceed $850,000 to provide mental health services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

33.         Approve an agreement with Kings View Corporation in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for South County One-Stop Center  to provide mental health services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

34.         Approve an agreement with Kings View Corporation in an amount not to exceed $780,000 for the provision of outpatient Methadone Maintenance Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

35.         Approve an agreement with Ralph Agnello, Attorney at Law in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide Hearing Officer Services for Certification and Riese Hearings, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

36.         Approve an agreement with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools in an amount not to exceed $288,227 for the provision of Children of Promise Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

37.         Approve an agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions in an amount not to exceed $850,000 ($150,000 in Fiscal Year 2015/2016 and $700,000 in Fiscal Year 2016/2017) to provide a basic Mental Health Rehabilitation Program, retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.  Find that the Board had 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.

38.         Approve an agreement with Allied Barton Security Services, LP in an amount not to exceed $215,000, retroactive to January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for security services at the Drought Resource Center, 185 S. Legget Street in Porterville. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed agreement on January 1, 2016, and that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.

39.         Approve an agreement with AAA Mobile Solutions Inc. in an amount not to exceed $344,332, retroactive to December 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 for emergency mobile showers.  Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed agreement on December 1, 2015, and that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.

40.         Approve an agreement with the University of California, Berkeley Optometric Eye Center in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the provision of diabetic retinopathy screenings and the necessary equipment and software to provide those services, effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018.

41.         Approve an agreement with the Visalia Unified School District to receive immunizations or public health services from Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

42.         Approve an agreement with Psynergy Programs, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000 for the provision of residential and specialty mental health services, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

43.         Approve an agreement with the City of Porterville for the Recycle-Only Household Hazardous Waste Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

44.         Approve an agreement with the California State Association of Counties in an amount not to exceed $913,295, related to the Welfare Client Data Systems Consortium, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

45.         Approve an agreement with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools, CHOICES in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the RESTATE Program, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

46.         Approve an agreement with Aspiranet in an amount not to exceed $119,250 for the provision of a Pre and Post Adoption Services Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

47.         Approve an agreement with Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $119,217 for the provision of a Family Transitional Supportive Services Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

48.         Approve an agreement with Parenting Network, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $133,972 for the provision of a Differential Response Services Program, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Information & Communications Technology

49.         Approve an agreement with Northpointe in an amount not to exceed $28,028.35 for providing user licenses and maintenance support for COMPAS, effective June 30, 2016 through June 29, 2017.

Probation

50.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 25592 with Turning Point of Central California in an amount not to exceed of $350,000 per year to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2017.

51.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 26287 with the Porterville Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $123,068.78 for the Campus Probation Officer Program to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2017.

52.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 26563 with Central Valley Recovery Services in an amount not to exceed $350,000 per year to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2017.

53.         Approve an amendment to Agreement No. 25257 with B.I. Incorporated, d.b.a B.I. Correctional Services, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2017 for providing electronic monitoring services to adult offenders.

Resource Management Agency

54.         Set a Public Hearing for July 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Board Chambers, Administration Building, 2800 West Burrel, Visalia, California to place delinquent water service fees, delinquent penalties and Auditor’s collection charges for the Seville Water Company on the 2016/2017 Tax Roll.  Approve the Notice of Public Hearing.

55.         Set a Public Hearing for July 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Board Chambers, Administration Building, 2800 West Burrel, Visalia, California to place delinquent sewer and water service fees, delinquent penalties and Auditor’s collection charges for the County Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2 on the 2016/2017 Tax Roll. Approve the Notice of Public Hearing.

ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND

CONVENE AS THE TERRA BELLA SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

 

56.         Set a Public Hearing for July 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Board Chambers, Administration Building, 2800 West Burrel, Visalia, California to place delinquent sewer service fees, delinquent penalties and Auditor’s collection charges for the Terra Bella Sewer Maintenance District on the 2016/2017 Tax Roll.  Approve the Notice of Public Hearing. 

ADJOURN AS THE TERRA BELLA SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND

RECONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

57.         Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) general rule exemption. Find there is no substantial evidence that the proposed activity will have a significant effect on the environment and determine that the Categorical Exemption is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of 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.  Approve the designation of an All-Way STOP control at the intersection of Main Street (D126A) and Davis Avenue (D119A) in Pixley. Authorize the installation of STOP signs on Main Street (D126A) at the intersection of Davis Avenue (D119A) in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.07 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC).

58.         Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) general rule exemption.  Find there is no substantial evidence that the proposed activity will have a significant effect on the environment and determine that the Categorical Exemption is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of 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.  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Avenue 336 and Road 108, north of Visalia. Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Avenue 336 at the intersection of Road 108 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 (CVC).

59.         Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) general rule exemption.  Find there is no substantial evidence that the proposed activity will have a significant effect on the environment and determine that the Categorical Exemption is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of 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.  Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection at Rancho Vista Avenue (Local Road 219B) and Fir Street (Avenue 238) located north of Lindsay.  Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Rancho Vista Avenue (Local Road 219B) at the intersection of Fir Street (Avenue 238) 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 (CVC).

60.         Reaffirm the findings in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was completed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on October 21, 2008.  Approve the Plans, Special Provisions, Proposal and Contract (“Bid Documents”) for the construction of the Avenue 416 Widening Project.  Approve the advertisement for bids of the Avenue 416 Widening Project.

61.         Approve updates on the Housing Related Parks Projects. Approve the budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).

62.         Accept the work for the construction of Road 182 Bridge Replacement over Deep Creek as completed by Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California.  Authorize the Chairman to sign the Notice of Completion.  Direct the Clerk of the Board to have the Notice of Completion recorded with the County Recorder.

63.         Accept the work for the construction of Road 224 Bridge Replacement over Deer Creek as complete by MCM Construction, Inc. of North Highlands, California.  Authorize the Chairman to sign the Notice of Completion.  Direct the Clerk of the Board to have the Notice of Completion recorded with the County Recorder.

64.         Approve an addendum to the Pipeline Development Agreement No. 27325 with Alta Irrigation District for their Facilities Relocation.

65.         Approve an agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $268,000 for engineering consulting services for the Traver Force Main Sewer Project.

66.         Approve an agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $242,000 for engineering consulting services for the Monson Community Well & Water System Project.

67.         Approve a claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) in the amount of $975,372, for Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds in Exchange for State Highway Account Funds for Fiscal Year 2015/2016, pending TCAG Board approval to receive and distribute. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Fiscal Services Director to sign the Claim.

Sheriff/Coroner

68.         Approve budget appropriations for lake patrol duties, effective July 1, 2016.

69.         Ratify the Chairman's signature on the grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant in the amount of $219,204, retroactive to May 10, 2016.  Find that the Board had authority to approve the application submission as of May 10, 2016, and that it was in the County's best interest to approve the application on that date.  Approve the grant agreement for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as set forth by the Board of State and Community Corrections.  Agree that no funds from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment and State Prisoners Program will be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the Board.  Agree to provide all required matching funds for the grant project.  Agree to abide by the statues and regulations governing the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment and State Prisoners Program.

Solid Waste

70.         Adopt a resolution in the matter of authorizing the submission of a Funding Request to CalRecycle for the City/County Annual Payment Program and designating the Fiscal Manager as the Signature Authority for the purpose of the Funding Request Certification and the Expenditure Reporting Certification.

71.         Approve the Capital Asset purchase of one (1) D7E Dozer in the amount of $750,000 for the Visalia Landfill.

Workforce Investment Board

72.         Approve an agreement with the State of California Employment Development Department in an amount not to exceed $2,412,436 for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth programs, retroactive to April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.  Find that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of April 1, 2016, and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.

73.         Reappoint the following Board of Directors to the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County for terms ending June 30, 2018 as follows:  Gil Aguilar, Business, Joe Hallmeyer, Business, Kerry Hydash, Business, Robert Kleyn, Title I of the Rehabilitation Act, Ronny Jungk, Labor, Shelly Tarver, Wagner-Peyser, and William DeLain, Business.

 (Items Not Timed)

ITEMS NOT TIMED

Items not specifically timed may be taken in any order

74.         Receive a report from the County Administrative Officer regarding the County's Space Improvement & Relocation Project.  Establish ad hoc Program Review Committee comprised of two members of the Board of Supervisors.  Provide direction to the County Administrative Officer to proceed with the project as identified.

75.         Request to consider, modify as needed, and approve the responses to the 2015 /2016 Tulare County Grand Jury Final Report entitled: “Auditor’s Audit Failures.”  Authorize the Chairman to sign the response letter.

 (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

Request to approve General Plan Amendment No. 2016-A and Amendments to the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance No. 352 (GPA 16-001, PZ 16-002 Saeed/Porterville and GPA 16-002, PZ 16-001 Nunley/Tulare). See Board of Supervisors Agenda 06-28-16.

ITEM B

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 C

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Name of Case:  Cuevas v. County of Tulare

Tulare County Superior Court Case: VCU255143

ITEM D

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Name of Case:  Renfro, Margie v. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

Tulare County Superior Court Case: VCU264610

ITEM E

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Name of Case:  Jacque Blake v. County of Tulare

Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.: FRE0207440

ITEM F

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]

Number of Potential Cases: 1

Workers’ Compensation Claim No.: 124-075629, Betty McGill

ITEM G

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]

Number of Potential Cases: 2

ITEM H

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]

Number of Potential Cases: 1

ITEM I

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