(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Recognize Armondo Apodaca upon his retirement from the
Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for his many years of service.
3.
Present Proclamation to adopt the month of May 2017 as
"Mental Health Awareness Month" in Tulare County.
4.
Service Awards Presentations.
District
1 – Supervisor Kuyler Crocker
Name Department Service
Years
Laura
Boland District Attorney’s Office 15
Steve
Horton Probation Department 15
Karen
Jeffries District Attorney’s Office 15
Ricardo
Ortiz Resource Management Agency 15
Debi
Ristow District Attorney’s Office 15
Terrie
Saenz Sheriff’s Department 15
Gary
Hunt Sheriff’s Department 20
Brian
Parks Information Technology 20
Scott
Pfanstiel Solid Waste Department 25
Keith
Douglas Sheriff’s Department 30
Patrick
Warner Sheriff’s Department 30
District 2 – Chairman Pete Vander Poel
Name Department Service
Years
Evelia
Aldaco Child Support Services Dept. 15
William
Brewster Probation Department 15
Myrna
Gomez District Attorney’s Office 15
Stephen
Chapman Health & Human Services Agency 20
Timothy
Hudson Probation Department 20
Vickie
Lopez-Estrada Child Support Services Dept. 20
Rose
Mary Maciel Information Technology 20
David
Ritter Information Technology 20
Raul
Martin Solid Waste Department 30
Linda
Sward Health & Human Services Agency 30
District 3 – Supervisor Amy Shuklian
Name Department Service
Years
Gilmer
Maluyao District Attorney’s Office 15
Angelica
Torres Sheriff’s Department 15
Lisa
Totty Child Support Services Dept. 15
Bill
Huott Probation Department 20
Kerri
Lopez District Attorney’s Office 20
Bill
Meek Sheriff’s Department 20
Don
Smith Probation Department 20
David
Warnke Probation Department 20
Gregg
White District Attorney’s Office 20
Craig
Anderson Resource Management Agency 25
Mark
Clark Information Technology 25
Eric
Peterson Information Technology 25
Leanne
Williams Probation Department 25
Dave
Bryant Resource Management Agency 30
Cheri
Lehner Sheriff’s Department 30
Rafael
Garcia Jr. Ag Commissioner/Sealer 35
District 4 – Vice Chairman Steve Worthley
Name Department Service
Years
Susan
Carranza Child Support Services Dept. 20
Amy
Farrell Resource Management Agency 20
Leonard
Nunez Resource Management Agency 20
Rhonda
Pack Sheriff’s Department 20
Neal
Ringler Solid Waste Department 20
Mario
Martin District Attorney’s Office 30
Andrew
Pacheco Resource Management Agency 35
District 5 – Supervisor Mike Ennis
Name Department Service
Years
Marta
Burd Child Support Services Dept. 15
Carrie
Carrillo Resource Management Agency 15
5.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
6.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Health and Human
Services Agency to adopt fee adjustments for Tulare County Health and Human
Services Agency: Environmental Health, Public Health, Animal Services, Child
Welfare Services, and Public Guardian Divisions for Fiscal Year 2017/2018.
Adopt the fees recommended for the Tulare County Health and Human Services
Agency: Environmental Health, Public Health, Animal Services, Child Welfare
Services, and Public Guardian Divisions to cover costs. Authorize the Tulare County
Health and Human Services Agency: Environmental Health, Public Health, Animal
Services, Child Welfare Services, and Public Guardian Divisions to implement
the fees beginning July 1, 2017.
7.
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 8 through 35)
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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
8.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27119 with the Department of Water Resources to amend the Work
Plan, Budget and Schedule in an amount not exceed $1,200,000.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
9.
Proclaim May 8-12, 2017 as
Juror Appreciation Week in Tulare County.
10.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 25558 with Peninsula Messenger Service of Central California,
Inc. for countywide courier services, retroactive from July 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2017, subject to review and approval as to form by County Counsel.
11.
Award the contract for the HVAC
and Roof Replacement Project to EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems in an amount
not to exceed $482,231.37, subject to review and approval as to form by County
Counsel.
Health & Human Services Agency
12.
Adopt a resolution proclaiming
the month of May 2017 as Older Americans Month in Tulare County.
13.
Adopt a resolution proclaiming
the month of May 2017 as “National Foster Care Month.”
14.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Drought in Tulare County Resolution No. 2014-0090.
15.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Tree Mortality in Tulare County Resolution No.
2015-0850.
16.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Flooding in Tulare County, Resolution No. 2017-0213.
17.
Approve an agreement with
Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Mental Health Hospital to provide
short-term, inpatient psychiatric services in an amount not to exceed
$3,000,000 ($1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2016/2017, $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2017/2018,
and $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2018/2019), retroactive from July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2019. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed
agreement as of July 1, 2016, and that it was in the County’s best interest to
enter into the agreement on that date.
18.
Authorize the destruction of
the records identified as these records are no longer necessary or required for
any business or County purpose. PSS Mail Log, January 2009-December 2011, and
Payment Agreements, January 2009-December 2012. Authorize the destruction of
the duplicate records identified as these records are maintained by another
County department and/or permanently maintained electronically. HHSA Liens January
1958-February 2017, Refunds January 1993-December 2011, Pharmacy Billing
Summary January 2011-December 2012, Payment records (GAX's & PRC's) Prior
to 2010, and Procurement records (BPO's, PO's and Sub-PO's) Prior to 2010.
19.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of a video surveillance system in an amount not to exceed $42,119.
Authorize the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
20.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Public Health for the Zika Preparedness and Response
Grant in an amount not to exceed $26,666, retroactive from July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2018. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed
agreement as of July 1, 2016 and that it was in the County’s best interest to
enter into the agreement on that date. Ratify the Chairman of the Board's
signature on the initial Letter of Acceptance for the grant award. Approve the
necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
21.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS for the Ryan White Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Care Program to accept additional grant funds in an
amount not to exceed $169,912, retroactive from November 30, 2016 through
September 29, 2018. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of November 30, 2016, and that it was in the County’s
best interest to enter into the agreement on the date. Authorize the Health and
Human Services Agency Director, or his designee, to sign the Contractor’s
Release form, when the final invoice is submitted. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
22.
Approve an agreement
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Resource Management Agency
23.
Disclose that a County employee
has applied and is qualified for $2,500 down payment assistance funds from the
County’s HOME Housing Assistance Program. Determine there is no conflict of
interest and no exception is needed in order for the employee to receive down
payment assistance funds from the County's HOME Program. Approve providing down
payment assistance to a County employee.
24.
Approve the execution of an
amendment to a Land Conservation Contract as required by a condition of
approval for the following project: PLA 14-031 – Williamson Act Contract No.
6217, Agricultural Preserve No. 1964, located on the west side of Road 74 between
Avenue 392 and Avenue 384, northeast of Dinuba (APN 030-050-029) (M & J,
LP/Isaak and Lane) (18.75-acres subject to contract amendment).
25.
Authorize the submittal of the
application for a Department of Natural Resource’s Urban Greening Grant on
behalf of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District in order to help construct
the Cutler-Orosi Sports Complex. Authorize the Resource Management Agency
Director, or designee, to act on the Agency’s behalf in all other matters
pertaining to the application. Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with
the California Environmental Quality Act Title 14 California Code of
Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) general rule exemption and 15301, 15302, 15304
and 15305 exemptions. 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 Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3)
general rule exemption and 15301, 15302, 15304 and 15305 exemptions, 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. Direct Resource Management Agency staff to develop a
draft MOU between the County of Tulare and the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
School District in anticipation of a grant funding award. Direct the Clerk of
the Board to provide a certified copy of the resolution.
26.
Approve an agreement with the
City of Lindsay for the County to provide transit service to City of Lindsay
residents in an amount not to exceed $70,529, retroactive from July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of July 1, 2016 and that it was in the County's best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
27.
Approve an agreement with the
City of Porterville for the City to provide transit service to County of Tulare
residents in an amount not to exceed $404,668, retroactive from July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of July 1, 2016 and that it was in the County’s best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
28.
Approve an agreement with the
City of Visalia for the City to provide transit service to County of Tulare
residents in an amount not to exceed $324,350, retroactive from July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of July 1, 2016, and that it was in the County’s best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
29.
Approve an agreement with the
City of Woodlake for the City to provide transit service to County of Tulare
residents, in an amount not to exceed $23,801, retroactive from July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of July 1, 2016 and that it was in the County’s best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
30.
Authorize the allocation of Low
Carbon Transit Operations Program funds from the State of California for
transit Intelligent Transportation Systems enhancements that will increase the
safety and security of the County's Tulare County Area Transit services in an
amount not to exceed $64,588. Approve the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program
Certifications and Assurances.
Sheriff/Coroner
31.
Authorize the submission of an
online grant application on April 28, 2017 to the California State Parks
Division of Boating and Waterways for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 to refurbish three
(3) patrol boats for the Sheriff's Boating and Safety Enforcement Unit in an
amount not to exceed $18,827.
32.
Authorize the submission of an
online grant application on April 28, 2017 to the California State Parks
Division of Boating and Waterways for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 to purchase two (2)
patrol boats and accompanying trailers for the Sheriff's Boating and Safety
Enforcement Unit in an amount not to exceed $260,000.
33.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of two (2) network switches in an amount not to exceed $17,000.
Authorize the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
34.
Ratify and approve an agreement
with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for civil case management software in an amount
not to exceed $205,371, for the period of March 28, 2017 through March 27,
2018. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as
of March 28, 2017 and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into
the agreement on that date.
35.
Approve an agreement with
Tulare Joint Union High School District to provide a school resource officer on
the district campuses in an amount not to exceed $101,786, for the period of
August 10, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Find that the Board had the authority to
enter into the proposed agreement as of August 10, 2016 and that it was in the
County's best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
36.
Approve an agreement from the
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for financial aid for
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 in an amount not to exceed $256,932, for the period of
July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
37.
Request from the Resource Management Agency to approve
the Business Opportunities Work Program. Approve the Tourism Work Program and
approve the Film Commission Work Program.
(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
See Board of Supervisors Public Agenda Item
for Today, pertaining to Public Hearing for Adoption of Fee Adjustments.
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: 1
Bowen, Lonnie vs. Tulare County Sheriff
Dept., Sergeant Winslow
Tulare County Superior Court VCU267680
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Khamfong Champaheuang, et al.
v. Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, et al
Court of Appeal 5th Appellate District CA
F071324 (Superior Ct. No. VCU2555956)
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Rick Mayes v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, (2)
cases:
No.: ADJ4273950, No.: Unassigned (underlying
Claim No.: 124-097295)
ITEM E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM F
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT
(Government
Code Section 54957)
FOR THE POSITION OF: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AGENCY DIRECTOR
ITEM G
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
