(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Public Comments.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 3 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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Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector
3.
Approve the agreements with the
Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency for bookkeeping services to be
provided by the Auditor, and banking services to be provided by the Treasurer.
Board of Supervisors
4.
Appoint John Lollis, City of
Porterville Representative to the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness for
a term ending January 31, 2020.
5.
Approve sending a letter of
support to Governor Jerry Brown in support of Allen Ishida for an appointment
to the California Transportation Commission.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
6.
Ratify actions by the County
Administrative Officer during the month of June 2017. 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.
7.
Approve amending Administrative
Regulation No. 39, "AB 1234 Mandatory Ethics Training."
8.
Approve an agreement for
Purchase of Real Property from James and Anna Marie Sherwood in an amount not
to exceed $4,600. Authorize County Counsel to sign the Easement Deed
acceptances upon presentation. Direct the Auditor to draw a warrant in an
amount not to exceed $4,600 in favor of James and Anna Marie Sherwood.
9.
Authorize staff to purchase
detention furniture for the South County Detention Facility in an amount not to
exceed $200,000 directly from the following vendors: Arizona Correctional
Industries, Argyle Precision, and California Prison Industries; and waive
requirement for competitive bidding. Authorize staff to use up to an additional
$25,000 to purchase detention furniture for the facility, if required, during
construction.
Health & Human Services Agency
10.
Ratify and approve an
Application Certification for funds signed by the Chairman on June 19, 2017
with the CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program for the purpose of supporting the
household hazardous waste used oil collection and disposal program, retroactive
from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. Find that the Board had authority to
submit the Application Certification, signed by the Chairman on June 19, 2017,
and that it was in the County's best interest to submit the Application
Certification on that date.
11.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the County of Tulare, Health and Human Services Agency
and Fresno Pacific University to coordinate services and allow Fresno Pacific
University students to earn hours of social work internship towards a
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Social Work, effective upon signature through
June 30, 2022.
12.
Approve an agreement with
Parenting Network, Inc. for the provision of a Differential Response Pre and
Post Services Program to serve in Visalia in an amount not to exceed $275,000,
retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Find that the Board had
the authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2017, and that
it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
13.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Flooding in Tulare County, Resolution No. 2017-0213.
14.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Flooding on the Kings River, Resolution No. 2017-0528.
Ratify orders rescinding evacuation orders for flood incidents along the Kings
River issued by the Director of Emergency Services on June 28, 2017.
15.
Approve an agreement with
Parenting Network, Inc. for the provision of a Parent Partner Services Program
in an amount not to exceed $175,515, retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June
30, 2018. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed
agreement as of July 1, 2017, and that it was in the County’s best interest to
enter into the agreement on that date.
16.
Approve an agreement with
Parenting Network, Inc. for the provision of a Differential Response Pre and
Post Services program to serve in Porterville in an amount not to exceed
$180,000, retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Find that the Board
had the authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2017, and
that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that
date.
17.
Approve an agreement with
Parenting Network, Inc. for the Visalia Family Resource Center to provide
direct skill training to high-risk parents in an amount not to exceed $114,640,
retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Find that the Board had
the authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2017, and that
it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
18.
Approve an agreement with
Parenting Network, Inc. for the Porterville Family Resource Center to provide
direct skill training to high-risk parents in an amount not to exceed $115,000,
retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Find that the Board had
the authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2017, and that
it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
19.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27264 with the California Department of Public Health for the
Lifetime of Wellness: Communities in Action Program in the amount of $487,121
per federal Fiscal Year in a total contracted amount not to exceed $1,929,789,
retroactive from March 1, 2015 through September 29, 2018. Find that the Board
had the authority to enter into the proposed amendment as of March 1, 2015, and
that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into the amendment on that
date.
20.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Drought in Tulare County, Resolution No. 2014-0090.
21.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Tree Mortality in Tulare County Resolution No.
2015-0850.
22.
Approve the submittal of an
application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program, in an amount not to
exceed $7,890. Authorize Joel Martens, as the Grant Manager, to sign all grant
application documents.
23.
Approve an agreement with
Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for the administration of the More
Opportunities for Viable Employment Program in an amount not to exceed $38,963,
retroactive from July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017. Find that the Board had the
authority to enter into this agreement as of July 1, 2017, and that it was in
the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
Probation
24.
Adopt a resolution proclaiming
the week of July 16-22 as Probation Services Week in Tulare County.
Purchasing
25.
Authorize the Purchasing Agent
to commence termination of the County’s contract with Bob Ruffa Electric, Inc.
for electrical improvements at the Porterville Road Yard.
Resource Management Agency
26.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27376 with Lane Engineers, Inc. for engineering and construction
support services for the Avenue 152 Safety Improvement Project to increase the
original contract amount by $5,000 and to extend the term of the agreement
through December 31, 2018.
27.
Adopt the Categorical Exemption
prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
State CEQA Guidelines (General Rule Exemption per Section 15061(b)(3)).
Authorize the Environmental Assessment Officer, or his/her designee, to sign and
file the Notice of Exemption with the Tulare County Clerk Recorder. Approve an
amendment of Lease No. PRC 8900.1 with the State Lands Commission for the
Avenue 416 Kings River Bridge. Approve a Lease Quitclaim Deed for Lease No. PRC
8900.1.
28.
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 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, or his/her
designee, to file a Notice of Exemption with the Tulare County Clerk Recorder.
Approve the designation of a One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Court
Avenue (A100) at Palm Street (R136). Authorize the installation of a STOP sign
on Court Avenue (A100) at Palm Street (R136), 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).
29.
Adopt the Categorical Exemption
prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
State CEQA Guidelines (General Rule Exemption per Section 15300.4 and Section
15301, Application by Public Agencies, for the Terra Bella & Richgrove Road
Improvement Project. Authorize the Environmental Assessment Officer, or his/her
designee, to sign and file the Notice of Categorical Exemption with the County
Clerk. Approve the Plans, Special Provisions, Proposal and Contract (“Bid
Documents”) for the construction of the Terra Bella & Richgrove Road
Improvement Project. Approve the advertisement for bids of the Terra Bella
& Richgrove Road Improvement Project.
30.
Authorize the submittal of a
supplemental application materials for the Earlimart Street Improvements
Project, Allensworth Elementary Sidewalk Project, and Cutler George Road
Improvements Project under the new SB1 ATP Statewide Augmentation component.
Authorize submittal of an application to advance the Woodville Sidewalk Project
to Fiscal Year 2018/2019 under the new SB1 ATP Local MPO Augmentation
Component.
Sheriff/Coroner
31.
Approve an agreement with
Permitium, LLC for providing an online software program for the Sheriff’s
Office concealed carry weapons application process for the period of July 18,
2017 through July 17, 2018.
32.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26188 with Visalia Unified School District to extend the
agreement to provide a school resource officer for Charter Alternatives Academy
until June 1, 2018, and to add an amount not to exceed $94,142 to the budget.
33.
Approve an agreement with
California State University to provide Social Work interns, retroactive from
July 1, 2017. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed agreement
as of July 1, 2017, and that it was in the County’s best interest to enter into
the agreement on that date.
34.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of 2014 Ford F-450 XLT truck in an amount not to exceed $8,500.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
Solid Waste
35.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid
Opening results for the Visalia Landfill Phase 3 Expansion.
CONTRACTOR BID
AMOUNT
Wood
Bros, Inc. $4,264,779.00
Cal
Valley Construction $4,292,589.00
Raminha
Construction $5,868,380.00
Engineer’s
Estimate $4,400,072.00
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
36.
Presentation given by the Fire Department regarding the
Tulare County Fire Department's Ten Year Anniversary.
(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 INVOLVING
A JOINT POWERS AGENCY
(Government
Code Section 54956.96)
Name of JPA: San Joaquin Valley Insurance
Authority
Discussion will concern: Existing Litigation
against Gallagher Benefit Services
Name of Local agency representative on JPA
board: Supervisors Pete Vander Poel, J. Steven Worthley, & Kuyler Crocker
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Sisto, Edward vs. County of
Tulare and Rodney W. Parker, and Does 1-10, Tulare County Superior Court
VCU267533
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Seguin, Henry v. County of
Tulare, United States District Court, Eastern District of California:
1:16-cv-01262-DAD-SAB
ITEM D
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.
