(Public Comment Period)
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to certify that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and considered the
information contained in the Addendum to the (2012) Tulare County 2030 General
Plan Final Environmental Impact Report for the Hamlet and Community Plans 2017
Update is applicable to the General Plan Amendment and associated Zoning
Ordinance Amendments for the Hamlet and Community Plans 2017 Update as being in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State
CEQA Guidelines, including CEQA findings, and the Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program for the Hamlet and Community Plans 2017 Update (GPA 17-035).
Adopt one General Plan Amendment No. GPA 17-035, for the Hamlet and Community
Plans 2017 Update inclusive of the Allensworth Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-014), Delft
Colony Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-015), East Tulare Villa Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-016),
Lindcove Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-017), Monson Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-018), Seville
Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-019), Teviston Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-020), Tonyville Hamlet
Plan (GPA 17-021), Waukena Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-022), West Goshen Hamlet Plan
(GPA 17-023), Yettem Hamlet Plan (GPA 17-024), Alpaugh Community Plan (GPA
17-004), East Orosi Community Plan (GPA 17-034), London Community Plan (GPA
17-008), Richgrove Community Plan (GPA 17-011), Sultana Community Plan (GPA
17-012), and Amendments to Part III of the Tulare County General Plan to adopt
Hamlet and Community Plans, and to Part I General Plan Amendment to the
Planning Framework, Land Use, Environmental Resources Management (Open Space),
Transportation and Circulation Elements, consistent with the Hamlet Plans 2017
Update. Waive the final reading and adopt Amendments to Section 18.9 and
Section 16 of Tulare County Ordinance 352, the Zoning Ordinance, and Map
Amendments to rezone properties consistent with the Hamlet and Community Plans
as follows: A. Zone Ordinance Amendment (PZC 17-038) to Section 18.9 to adopt a
Mixed-Use Combining Zone within the Allensworth, Delft Colony, East Tulare
Villa, Lindcove, Monson, Seville, Teviston, Tonyville, Waukena, West Goshen,
and Yettem Hamlet Development Boundaries. B. Zone Ordinance Amendment (PZC
17-039) to Section 16 to allow additional by-right uses within the Allensworth,
Delft Colony, East Tulare Villa, Lindcove, Monson, Seville, Teviston,
Tonyville, Waukena, West Goshen, and Yettem Hamlet Development Boundaries. C.
Zone Ordinance Amendments as set forth in the Zoning District Ordinance Maps
for Allensworth (PZC 17-037), Delft Colony (PZC 17-015), East Tulare Villa (PZC
17-016) Lindcove (PZC 17-017), Monson (PZC 17-018), Seville (PZC 17-019),
Teviston (PZC 17-020), Tonyville (PZC 17-021), Waukena (PZC 17-022), West
Goshen (PZC 17-023), Yettem (PZC 17-024), consistent with the Hamlet Plans 2017
Update. D. Zone Ordinance Amendment (PZC 17-041) to Section 18.9 to adopt a
Mixed-Use Combining Zone within the Alpaugh, East Orosi, London, Richgrove, and
Sultana Urban Development Boundaries. E. Zone Ordinance Amendment (PZC 17-042)
to Section 16 to allow additional by-right uses within the Alpaugh, East Orosi,
London, Richgrove, and Sultana Urban Development Boundaries. F. Zone Ordinance
Amendments as set forth in the Zoning District Ordinance Maps for Alpaugh (PZC
17-004), East Orosi (No. PZC 17-005), London (PZC 17-008), Richgrove (PZC
17-011), Sultana (PZC 17-012), consistent with the Community Plans 2017 Update.
Adopt the findings of approval set forth for Hamlets in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 9366 (Addendum to EIR), Planning Commission Resolution No. 9367
(Hamlet Plans 2017 Update), Planning Commission Resolution No. 9368 (Section
18.9 Mixed Use), Planning Commission Resolution No. 9369 (Section 16 By-Right
Uses), and Planning Commission Resolution No. 9370 (Zoning District Ordinance Maps),
and Communities in Planning Commission Resolution No. 9371 (Addendum to EIR),
Planning Commission Resolution No. 9372 (Community Plans 2017 Update), Planning
Commission Resolution No. 9373 (Section 18.9 Mixed Use), Planning Commission
Resolution No. 9374 (Section 16 By-Right Uses), and Planning Commission
Resolution No. 9375 (Zoning District Ordinance Maps). Direct the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors to publish once in the Visalia Times-Delta newspaper the
summary of the ordinance amendments and amended zoning map with the names of
the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the amendment and to post a
certified copy of the full ordinance amending the Tulare County Zoning
Ordinance with the names of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the
amendment, within fifteen (15) days as required by Section 25124 et. Seq.
Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer, or designee, of the Tulare
Resource Management Agency to file a Notice of Determination with the Tulare
County Clerk. Authorize the Director of the Resource Management Agency, or
designee, to make appropriate technical revisions to the General Plan
Amendment, Hamlet and Community Plans, and associated project documents. Adopt
the findings of approval set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 9376 and
approve the Strategic Growth Council Final Report. Approve more detailed
findings incorporated by reference herein.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 4 through 29)
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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
4.
Approve a revision of the CPA
License requirement for the position of Chief of Financial Reporting and
Auditing (Class Code: 026202) to a desirable employment standard.
5.
Introduce and waive the first
reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Part I and section
1-23-1020 of the Ordinance Code, pertaining to transient occupancy taxes. Set
the second hearing for December 19, 2017. Direct the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors to publish a summary of the ordinance before the second reading as
required by law.
Board of Supervisors
6.
Appointments in Lieu of
Election for terms ending December 2020.
Vandalia Water District
Stephen
R. Meier – Director
Dyson
Schneider – Director
Jim
Zimmerman – Director
7.
Appoint Tina Shirley as a Child
Care Provider to the Tulare County Council on Child & Youth Development for
a term ending June 30, 2019.
8.
Reappoint Gamaliel Aguilar, as
the At-Large Alternate to the Tulare County Planning Commission for a term
ending December 31, 2021.
9.
Introduce and waive the first
reading of an ordinance amending Sections 1-03-1460 and 1-03-1462 and deleting
Section 1-03-1470 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Part I of the Ordinance Code of
Tulare County, pertaining to the membership of the Tulare County Water
Commission. Set the second reading for December 19, 2017. Approve the attached
revised Tulare County Water Commission Bylaws and Duties.
Child Support Services
10.
Approve the Plan of Cooperation
between the Tulare County Department of Child Support Services and the
California Department of Child Support Services, retroactive from October 1,
2017 through September 30, 2018. Find that that the Board had the authority to
enter into the Plan of Cooperation as of October 1, 2017, and that it was in
the County’s best interest to enter into the Plan of Cooperation on that date.
Authorize the Director of the Tulare County Department of Child Support
Services to sign the Plan of Cooperation.
County Administrative Office/General
Services
11.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 16893 with Lloyd Turner for space located at 240 E. Honolulu
Ave., Lindsay.
12.
Ratify the actions by the
County Administrative Officer during the months of October/November 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.
District Attorney
13.
Ratify and approve the Grant
Award Agreement from the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California for
the Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program for acceptance of grant
funding 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. Ratify and approve the
District Attorney’s signature on the Agreement. Direct the Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors to prepare a certified copy of the resolution for the District
Attorney’s Office. Agree that any liability arising out of the performance of
the Grant Award Agreement, including civil court actions for damages, shall be
the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency, and
acknowledge that the State of California and the California Department of
Insurance disclaim responsibility for any such liability.
14.
Ratify and approve the Grant
Award Agreement from the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California for
the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program for acceptance of
grant funding in an amount not to exceed $509,336, 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. Ratify and approve the
District Attorney’s signature on the Agreement. Direct the Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors to prepare a certified copy of the resolution for the District
Attorney’s Office. Agree that any liability arising out of the performance of
the Grant Award Agreement, including civil court actions for damages, shall be
the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency, and
acknowledge that the State of California and the California Department of
Insurance disclaim responsibility for any such liability.
Health & Human Services Agency
15.
Approve the acceptance of funds
from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2017 State
Homeland Security Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $546,474,
retroactive from September 1, 2017 through May 31, 2020. Find that the Board
had the authority to accept the grant funds as of September 1, 2017, and that
it was in the County’s best interest to accept the funding on that date. Accept
funds for the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services on behalf of Tulare
County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office, Tulare County Animal Services, and the Public
Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
16.
Approve an agreement with
Orchard Software Corporation to provide service and maintenance support of the
Lab Information Systems which is a continuing program in an amount not to
exceed $113,359 over the three (3) year period, retroactive from July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2020. 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
Community Services & Employment Training, Inc. for the continuing Leading
Educating Advocating and Dedication Program in an amount not to exceed $47,264,
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 the Memorandum of
Understanding with New Era, Valley Teen Ranch, and Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc.
Foster Family Agencies to provide services on behalf of Tulare County Child
Welfare Service’s foster children through cooperation, collaboration, and
sharing of appropriate information effective upon Board approval and signature
through June 30, 2019.
Human Resources & Development
19.
Approve the tentative agreement
and the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Tulare and the Tulare
County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Bargaining Units 13 and 15 from July 1,
2017 through June 30, 2019.
Library
20.
Approve the closure of the
Tulare County Library Branches – Visalia, Springville, and Three Rivers – to
the public on Saturday, December 23, 2017 and Saturday, December 30, 2017.
Approve the closure of the Tulare County Library Branches – Visalia,
Springville, and Three Rivers – to the public on the following Saturdays:
January 13, 2018; February 17, 2018; May 26, 2018; September 1, 2018; November
10 and 24; and December 23, 2018. Direct staff to post notices on this closure
at the Library Branches and on the Tulare County Library website.
Registrar of Voters
21.
Acknowledge the Certified
Statement of Vote, as submitted by the Registrar of Voters, for the November 7,
2017 Election.
Resource Management Agency
22.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26274 with the California High-Speed Rail Authority extending the
contractual term by an additional two years from December 31, 2017 through
December 31, 2019.
23.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27432 with the California High-Speed Rail Authority to provide
California High-Speed Rail Authority and its contractor additional time to (1)
obtain environmental clearances, permits, and approvals for the Facility Work
outlined in Sub-Utility Agreement 1.06, and (2) complete the Facility Work
outlined in Sub-Utility Agreement 1.02-1.07.
24.
Authorize the submittal of the
Economic Development & Planning Branch 2017/2018 Indirect Cost Rate
Proposal by the Resource Management Agency to the affected public agencies.
25.
Authorize the submittal of the
2017/2018 Public Works Branch Indirect Cost Rate Proposal by the Resource
Management Agency to the affected public agencies.
26.
Approve the Final Map for Phase
II of Subdivision Tract No. 767. Approve an agreement to complete all required public
improvements for Phase II of Subdivision Tract No. 767. Accept the road right
of way dedications for Phase II of Subdivision Tract No. 767 as shown on the
Final Map.
27.
Adopt the 2017 Tulare County
Area Transit (TCaT) Title VI Program.
28.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid
opening results for the Avenue 144 Rehabilitation Project.
Contractor Bid
Amount
Don
Berry Construction $2,623,095.70
Bush
Engineering, Inc. $2,865,135.30
Agee
Construction Corporation $2,869,748.47
Teichert
Construction $2,971,301.80
Cal
Valley Construction $3,173,285.00
Granite
Construction Co. $3,173,305.00
Lee’s
Paving Inc. $3,561,850.25
Engineer’s
Estimate $3,477,174.60
Sheriff/Coroner
29.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of (3) Ford Utility Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $89,500.
Authorize the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
30.
Request from the Probation Department to approve the
distribution of AB 109 Base Funding estimated at $17,789,994 for Fiscal Year
2016/2017 to fund the continued implementation of criminal justice realignment
in Tulare County. Approve the distribution of AB 109 Growth Funding of
$1,502,507 from Fiscal Year 2016/2017 to fund the continued implementation of
criminal justice realignment in Tulare County.
31.
Presentation given by the General Services Agency
outlining the contractor pre-qualification process for the Sequoia Field
Programming Facility. Authorize staff to pre-qualify contractors for the
Sequoia Field Programming Facility and return to the Board of Supervisors with
the proposed list of pre-qualified contractors.
32.
Request from the General Services Agency to award the
contract to Forcum Mackey for the Design and Construction of the Forensics and
Evidence Building in an amount not to exceed $3,602,643, subject to review and
approval as to form by County Counsel.
33.
Request from the General Services Agency to approve an
amendment to Agreement No. 27808 with DLR Group, Inc. for design changes to the
Sequoia Field Programming Facility Project to increase the agreement amount by
$58,000, from $2,690,000 to $2,748,000, subject to review and approval as to
form by County Counsel.
(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 today’s agenda item pertaining to Hamlet
and Community Plans 2017 Update (General Plan Amendment 17-035), Amendments to
the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance No. 352 and Strategic Growth Council Grant
No. 3014-631 Final Report.
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 3
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Tina Kouyoumtjian, et al. v.
County of Tulare, et al.
Tulare County Superior Court Case No. PCU270934
ITEM D
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 E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Lorina Gonzalez v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ1334299
ITEM F
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT
(Government
Code Section 54957)
FOR THE POSITION OF: GENERAL SERVICES 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.
