(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Present a Proclamation recognizing October 2016 as
Italian Heritage Month in Tulare County.
3.
Present a Proclamation to adopt the week of October
23-31, 2016 as "Red Ribbon Week" in Tulare County.
4.
Public Comments.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 5 through 27)
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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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Auditor-Controller/Registrar of
Voters/Treasurer-Tax Collector
5.
Approve the purchase of 44
replacement vehicles for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year. Authorize payment for
those vehicles with a loan from the General Fund.
6.
Authorize the Tax Collector to
offer for Sale by Agreement parcels 018-011-008-000, 018-011-017-000, and
018-011-018-000, on December 30, 2016, the tax defaulted properties are subject
to the Power to Sell pursuant to Chapter 8 of Part 6 of Division 1 of the
California Revenue and Taxation Code.
7.
Authorize the Tax Collector to
offer for Sale by Agreement parcel 061-100-085-000, on December 30, 2016, the
tax defaulted property is subject to the Power to Sell pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Part 6 of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
8.
Authorize the Tax Collector to
offer for Sale by Agreement parcel 169-261-003-000, on December 30, 2016, the
tax defaulted property is subject to the Power to Sell pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Part 6 of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
9.
Authorize the Tax Collector to
offer for Sale by Agreement parcel 175-323-023-000, on December 30, 2016, the
tax defaulted property is subject to the Power to Sell pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Part 6 of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
10.
Approve and authorize the
Chairman to proclaim “Court Adoption and Permanency Month” this year from
November 1 - 30, 2016 in Tulare County.
11.
Ratify actions by the County
Administrative Officer during the month of September 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.
12.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27385, with Superior Court of Tulare County, in the amount of
$265,722, for the provision of County use of Court’s Case Management System,
retroactive to September 6, 2016 through September 7, 2017. Find that the
Board had authority to approve the proposed amendment as of September 6, 2016,
and that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the Memorandum of
Understanding on that date.
13.
Award the contract for the
Cooling Tower Replacement Project to EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems in the
amount of $296,388.55. 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.
14.
Approve the amendment to
Agreement No. 27551 with Conway Consulting Group for special consulting
services for intergovernmental projects and programs in an amount not to exceed
$24,000, effective September 30, 2016 through March 30, 2017. Find that the
Board had authority to approve the proposed amendment as of September 30, 2016
and that it was in the County's best interest to amend the agreement on that
date.
15.
Approve the bid documents for
the Countywide Space Improvement and Relocation Program. Authorize the
advertisement of bids for the subject project. Set the bid opening for the
project at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday October 27, 2016.
County Counsel/Risk Management
16.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 24858 with CorVel Corporation to extend the worker’s compensation
claim administration amendment to April 1, 2020, and update Service Instructions
to be consistent with current practices, subject to review and approval as to
form by County Counsel.
Health & Human Services Agency
17.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to drought in Tulare County Resolution No. 2014-0090.
18.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to tree mortality in Tulare County Resolution No.
2015-0850.
19.
Approve an agreement with
Family Services of Tulare County to receive Ryan White HIV Care Program funds
from California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS in an amount not to
exceed $456,165, retroactive from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019. 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 the date.
20.
Authorize the Tulare County
Director of Mental Health and the Tulare County Auditor-Controller to sign the
County Certification and submit the Mental Health Services Act Annual Plan
Updates for Fiscal Years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017, retroactive to July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2017 to the Department of Health Care Services and Mental
Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. Find that the Board
had authority to enter into the proposed Annual Plans as of July 1, 2015, and
it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the Annual Plan on that
date. Authorize the Tulare County Director of Mental Health and the Tulare
County Auditor-Controller to sign the County Certification and submit the
Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Integrated Program and Expenditure Plan,
retroactive to July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 (Fiscal Years 2014/2015,
2015/2016, and 2016/2017) to the Department of Health Care Services and Mental
Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. Find that the Board
had authority to enter into the proposed Three-Year Integrated Program and
Expenditure Plan as of July 1, 2014, and it was in the County’s best interest
to enter into this plan on that date.
21.
Approve an agreement with
Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for the Nutrition Education and Obesity
Prevention program, retroactive from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017
to promote increased fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity
among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligible population in an
amount not to exceed $310,000. Find that the Board had authority to enter into
the proposed agreement as of October 1, 2016 and that it was in the County's
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
Resource Management Agency
22.
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. Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer
of the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, or his designee, to file a
Notice of Exemption with the Tulare County Clerk. Approve the designation of an
All-Way STOP control at the intersection of Roby Avenue (A150) and Doyle Street
(R272)/Olive Drive (M152A), east of Porterville. Authorize the installation of
STOP signs on Doyle Street (R272)/Olive Drive (M152A) at the intersection of
Roby Avenue (A150) 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).
23.
Authorize the submittal of
California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant application
for Woodville Park. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign
the completed application and accompanying documents on behalf of the County.
Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director or designee to act on the
Agency’s behalf in all other matters pertaining to the application. Authorize
the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or designee (e.g. Environmental
Assessment Officer), to sign the California Environmental Quality Act
Compliance Certification Form. 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.
Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer of the Tulare County Resource
Management Agency, or his designee, to file a Notice of Exemption with the
Tulare County Clerk. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified copy
of the resolution.
24.
Authorize the submittal of
California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant application
for Pixley Park. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the
completed application and accompanying documents on behalf of the County.
Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director or designee to act on the
Agency’s behalf in all other matters pertaining to the application. Authorize
the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or designee (e.g. Environmental
Assessment Officer), to sign the California Environmental Quality Act
Compliance Certification Form. 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.
Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer of the Tulare County Resource
Management Agency, or his designee, to file a Notice of Exemption with the
Tulare County Clerk. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified copy
of the resolution.
25.
Reject all bids received on
September 29, 2016 for the Earlimart Neighborhood Park Improvement Project.
Approve the re-advertisement for bids for the Earlimart Neighborhood Park
Improvement Project.
Sheriff/Coroner
26.
Ratify and approve an amendment
to Agreement No. 26035 with Global Tel*Link to comply with regulatory changes
implemented by the Federal Communications Commissions in the provision of
telephone services for inmates incarcerated at the Sheriff’s detention facilities,
retroactive to June 20, 2016. Find that the Board had the authority to enter
into the proposed amendment as of June 20, 2016, and that it was in the
County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date. Ratify the
Chairman's signature.
27.
Approve a capital asset
purchase for a forensic computer in the amount not to exceed $9,000. Approve
the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
28.
Request from the Board of Supervisors staff to adopt a
resolution in opposition to Prop 64, "The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult
Use of Marijuana Act."
29.
Request from the District Attorney Office to adopt a
resolution in opposition to Proposition 57, the So-Called Public Safety and
Rehabilitation Act of 2016.
(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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Lori Holcomb v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board No.:
ADJ5755566
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Janie Sanchez v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board No.:
ADJ8992742
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: County of Tulare v. Public
Employment Relations Board,
California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate
District, Case No. F071240
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Rhonda
Sjostrom, Michael C. Spata
Employee Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees
