(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Adopt a resolution proclaiming April 18, 2017 as Library
Literacy Day in Tulare County, in order to make the community aware of the
valuable free library and literacy services available to our community.
3.
Service Award Presentations.
APRIL 18, 2017 PRESENTATION
DISTRICT 1 – Supervisor Kuyler Crocker
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Dawn
Boland Health and Human Services Agency 15
Lillian
Carrillo Health and Human Services Agency 15
Irene
Ponce Health and Human Services Agency 15
Rebecca
Fugitt Health and Human Services Agency 20
Bob
Chavez Health and Human Services Agency 25
Julie
Bowers Health and Human Services Agency 30
Ken
Bowers Health and Human Services Agency 30
DISTRICT 2 – Chairman Pete Vander Poel
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Vanessa
Avitia Health and Human Services Agency 15
Melanie
Gonzales Health and Human Services Agency 15
Cindy
Hays Health and Human Services Agency 15
Monica
Lucas Health and Human Services Agency 15
Luke
Raper Health and Human Services Agency 15
David
Rodriguez Health and Human Services Agency 15
Erique
Sanchez Health and Human Services Agency 15
Renee
Smale Retirement 15
Margarita
Hernandez Health and Human Services Agency 20
Rosemary
Juarez Health and Human Services Agency 20
Donald
Papenhausen Health and Human Services Agency 30
DISTRICT 3 – Supervisor Amy Shuklian
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Belinda
Boylan Health and Human Services Agency 15
Larry
Fishburn Health and Human Services Agency 15
Heather
Kramer Health and Human Services Agency 15
Michelle
Lazcano Health and Human Services Agency 15
Ha
Le Health and Human Services
Agency 15
Tanya
Lopez Health and Human Services Agency 15
Rebecca
Navarro Health and Human Services Agency 15
Rainbow
Moore County Counsel 15
Amanda
Silvas-Dix Health and Human Services Agency 15
Penny
Smith Health and Human Services Agency 15
Magdalena
Vasquez Health and Human Services Agency 15
Kimberly
Weeks Health and Human Services Agency 15
Truly
Yang Health and Human Services Agency 15
Mary
Jungwirth Health and Human Services Agency 20
Janet
Neumann Auditor-Controller 20
Monica
Ledesma Health and Human Services Agency 30
John
Mauro Health and Human Services Agency 30
Julian
Almanza Public Defender’s Officer 35
Jake
Torrence Public Defender’s Office 35
DISTRICT 4 – Vice Chairman Steve Worthley
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Armida
Quezada Health and Human Services Agency 15
Eulalia
Sandoval Health and Human Services Agency 15
Susana
Hanson Health and Human Services Agency 20
Veronica
Silva Health and Human Services Agency 25
Kathleen
Bales-Lange County Counsel 35
DISTRICT 5 – Supervisor Mike Ennis
NAME DEPARTMENT SERVICE
YEARS
Veronica
Andrade Health and Human Services Agency 15
Doddie
Ferguson Health and Human Services Agency 15
Deborah
Rosa Health and Human Services Agency 15
Chris
Wall Health and Human Services Agency 15
4.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Agricultural
Commissioner's Office to waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance
amending Article 8 of Chapter 5, Part VI of the Ordinance Code pertaining to
the theft of nuts. Direct the Clerk to publish the ordinance within 15 days
after adoption as required by law.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 6 through 20)
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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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Board of Supervisors
6.
Appoint Deanne H. Peterson,
County Counsel to the Financial Advisory Committee, and the Audit Committee
with terms ending at the Pleasure of the Board.
7.
Ratify the Proclamation
declaring April 2-8, 2017 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Tulare
County.
8.
Adopt a resolution declaring April
26, 2017 as Denim Day in Tulare County.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
9.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27832 with EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems to increase the
contract amount by $14,018.04, subject to review and approval as to form by
County Counsel. Accept the TCICT Government Plaza HVAC Replacement Project as a
completed project. Direct the Clerk of the Board to record the Notice of
Completion for the Project with the office of the Tulare County Recorder.
10.
Approve an agreement with W.
Banks Moore, Inc. d.b.a. Banks & Co. doing business as Banks and Company to
provide emergency service and repair of fueling station equipment for Fleet
Services in an amount not to exceed $5,000, retroactive from July 22, 2016
through June 30, 2017. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of July 22, 2016, and that it was in the County's best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date, subject to review and
approval as to form by County Counsel.
Fire Department
11.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of one (1) 2017 Rosenbauer, 120 GPM Type-6 Engine with Ford Super Duty
F-550 in an amount not to exceed $182,000. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to
waive the bid process and designate Rosenbauer as a sole source vendor for the
custom construction of emergency vehicle apparatus for the Tulare County Fire
Department. Authorize the Fire Chief to designate Rosenbauer as the
department's official vendor for the custom construction of emergency vehicle
apparatus providing consistency, efficiency, and uniformity throughout the
department. Authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to approve the necessary
change orders to the custom construction of the 2017 Rosenbauer, 120 GPM Type-6
Engine and notify the Purchasing Department accordingly. Approve the necessary
budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
12.
Approve an agreement to furnish
protection personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, and to provide
cooperative fire protection services with the Woodlake Fire Protection
District, retroactive to January 1, 2017 through January 1, 2019. Find that
the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of January
1, 2017, and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the
agreement on that date.
13.
Approve an agreement to furnish
protection personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, and to provide
cooperative fire protection services with the City of Dinuba, retroactive to
January 1, 2017. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of January 1, 2017, and that it was in the County's best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
Health & Human Services Agency
14.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26888 with the State of California Department of Health Care
Services to increase the agreement by $1,818,710 to a maximum of $20,362,651
for combined Drug Medi-Cal and Net Negotiated Funds to provide Substance Use
Disorder services, retroactive to July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Find that
the Board had authority to enter into the proposed amendment as of July 1, 2016
and that it was in the County's best interest to approve the amendment on that
date. Approve the necessary budget adjustment (4/5ths vote required)
15.
Approve an agreement with Upp
Technology, Inc. for the provision of public health billing cloud technology,
third-party billing and consulting services in an amount not to exceed
$195,995, effective April 18, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
16.
Approve an amendment to Agreement
No. 27176 with Orosi Public Utility District for purchase of water for the
Household Tank Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000, retroactive to
November 2, 2016 through November 1, 2017. Find that the Board had the
authority to enter into the proposed amendment as of November 2, 2016, and that
it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the amendment on that date.
Resource Management Agency
17.
Approve an amendment to the Measure
R Program Supplement to Cooperative Agreement No. 24962 to reflect the revised
project costs for the Avenue 416 Widening Project, allow funds to be
interchangeable between phases of the project, and transfer project savings
from the Avenue 416 Widening Project in an amount not to exceed $1,436,000 to
the Avenue 280 Widening Project.
18.
Authorize the County to carry
out the Monson Community Well and Water Distribution Project, enter into a
funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, and accept and
expend State funds for the Project, subject to County Counsel review and
approval. Authorize and designate the Resource Management Agency Director, or
Designee, to represent the County in carrying out the County’s responsibilities
under the funding agreement, including approving and signing invoices and
requests for reimbursement of Project costs. Ratify, confirm and approve any
and all actions, whether previously or subsequently taken by Tulare County,
which are consistent with the intent and purposes of the foregoing resolution.
19.
Authorize an additional $85,000
in funds to complete Phase II of the Tree Mortality Removal Project. Allow
staff the flexibility to adjust budgets between the two Phase II tree removal
projects, while not exceeding the total tree mortality project of $335,000.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
Solid Waste
20.
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.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
21.
Receive a presentation regarding the drought impacts
within Tulare County, the Governor’s Executive Order of April 7, 2017, and the
status of Office of Emergency Services drought relief programs. Provide
direction as to continued operation or demobilization of County’s California
Disaster Assistance Act-funded response activities, including the emergency
mobile showers, non-potable tank sites, and Household Tank Program.
22.
Request from the Resource Management Agency to establish
an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of two members of the Board of Supervisors to
assist the County with evaluating the redesign of the Capitol Display for
Tulare County that is exhibited in the State Capitol. Appoint two members of
the Board of Supervisors to serve on the Ad Hoc Capitol Display Design
Committee. Provide direction to the Resource Management Agency in addressing
the key components of the Capitol Display for Tulare County so it can be
refurbished.
23.
Request from the Resource Management Agency to reaffirm
the findings in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was completed under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) certified and adopted by the
Board on May 2, 2012. Approve the Plans, Special Provisions, Proposal and
Contract (“Bid Documents”) for the construction of the Avenue 280 Widening
Project.
24.
Request from the Resource Management Agency to approve
the Measure R Program Supplement to Cooperative Agreement for the Avenue 280
Widening Project authorizing $14,836,000 in Regional Program Funds to fund the
Construction and Construction Engineering Phase of the Avenue 280 Widening
Project, allow all expenditures after January 31, 2017 for the Preliminary
Engineering and Right of Way Phases to be covered under this Program
Supplement, and allow all funds to be interchangeable between phases of the
project.
25.
Presentation given by the Resource Management Agency
based on the final findings set forth in Exhibit B made a part hereof, affirm
Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2017-0205, to deny the appeal filed by Mr.
Robert Matta and affirm the Planning Commission's approval of Special Use
Permit No. PSP 16-028 for a contractor's storage yard.
26.
Request from the Board of Supervisors' staff to receive
input and provide direction in regards to the 2017 Federal legislative
priorities.
27.
Request from the Sheriff's Department to approve a
personnel resolution adding one Assistant Sheriff position allocation to the
Sheriff’s Office, effective April 30, 2017.
(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: 3
Board of Supervisors Agenda Item today
pertaining to potential demobilization of California Disaster Assistance
Act-funded drought relief programs.
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Caleb Swanson v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ7611901
Claim Nos.: CT-12-010305, CT-09-0500298,
CT-11-0510292
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Rhonda
Sjostrom, Michael C. Spata
Employee Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees
