(Public Comment Period)
In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for disability-related modification
or accommodation needed in order to participate in the meeting must be made to
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors (559) 636-5000 no later than Monday at
9:00 a.m.
1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Acknowledge Tulare County Restaurants and Retail Food
Establishments who have attained the Certificate of Excellence in Food Safety
Award during the 2017 calendar year.
3.
Public Comments.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 4 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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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
4.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers
Association to provide funding for costs associated with the CalAgPermits
system in an amount not to exceed $23,606, retroactive from January 1, 2018
through June 30, 2018. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the
proposed Memorandum of Understanding as of January 1, 2018, and that it was in
the County’s best interest to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding on
that date.
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector
5.
Authorize the sale, at Internet
Auction, of tax-defaulted properties, subject to the Power to Sell and any
limitations imposed by other provisions of the law, including automatic stays,
according to Chapter 7 of Part 6 of Division 1 of the California Revenue and
Taxation Code to begin on June 5, 2018 through June 6, 2018, ending time to be
staggered every 15 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 2018. Authorize
the re-offer of any parcel starting August 28, 2018 through August 29, 2018,
that does not sell at the end of the June 2018 auction at a lower minimum bid
amount [§ 3698.5(c)]. Authorize a $5,000 deposit in order to register/bid. If
the bidder is unsuccessful the deposit will be refunded. If the winning bidder
fails to pay for the purchase the deposit is forfeited. [§ 3693(b)(4) (A)and
(B)].
Board of Supervisors
6.
Reappoint Andrea Sousa, Trustee
Seat to the Exeter Public Cemetery District for a term ending January 1, 2022.
7.
Reappoint John Paczak, Trustee
Seat to the Woodville Public Cemetery District for a term ending January 1,
2022.
8.
Appoint Xavier Avila, Trustee
Seat to the Tulare Public Cemetery District for a term ending January 6, 2020.
9.
Appoint Karen Elliott, Ex
Officio-HHSA Director Seat to the Community Health Center Board for a term
ending April 18, 2022.
10.
Reappoint Dr. Alisa Huff,
Mental Health Agency Seat to the Community Health Center Board for a term
ending April 18, 2022.
11.
Reappoint Jesus Quevedo,
District 4-Consumer Seat to the Community Health Center Board for a term ending
April 18, 2022.
12.
Approve the creation of the
Project Advisory Committee for the Prop 1 Disadvantaged Community Integrated
Regional Water Management Involvement Program.
13.
Ratify and approve an agreement
with Provost and Pritchard Group for project management services for the
Tulare-Kern Funding Region’s Disadvantaged Community Integrated Regional Water
Management Involvement Program in an amount not to exceed $343,000, retroactive
from February 1, 2016 through April 30, 2021. Find that the Board had authority
to enter into the proposed agreement as of February 1, 2016 and that it was in
the County’s best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
Fire Department
14.
Ratify and authorize the
submission of a grant application for a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant to purchase extrication equipment in
an amount not to exceed $252,000, retroactive from February 2, 2018. Find that
the County, through the Board and the Fire Department, had the authority to
submit the grant application and the related grant certifications on February
2, 2018, and that it was in the County’s best interest to submit the grant
application and related certifications on that date. Ratify the signature of
Battalion Chief Jonathon Kutka, the Fire Chief’s Designee, on the grant
application and related certifications.
General Services Agency
15.
Approve the bid documents for
the Visalia Wellness and Recovery Center Project. Authorize the advertisement
of bids for the subject project. Set the bid opening for the project at 2:00
p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
16.
Approve the bid documents for
the HHSA Farmersville Building Remodel Project. Authorize the advertisement of
bids for the subject project. Set the bid opening for the project at 2:00 p.m.
on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
17.
Approve an amendment to Lease
Agreement No. 23478 with Guillon, Inc., a California Corporation, for 8040 Doe
Ave., Visalia to extend the lease term through October 31, 2024 in exchange for
certain upgrades and an increase in the rental rate.
Health & Human Services Agency
18.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to Drought in Tulare County Resolution No. 2014-0090.
19.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to tree mortality in Tulare County Resolution No.
2015-0850.
20.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between Karing 4 Kids and Foster Children Advanced Care 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.
21.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26113 with Corizon Health, Inc., d.b.a. Corizon to increase the
maximum contract amount by $50,766, from $12,040,159 to $12,090,925, for the
period of March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Authorize the budget adjustments
(4/5ths vote required).
22.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27995 with Intelegy Corporation for the configuration and
implementation of the Workload Management Tool software for an additional
$234,410, which changes the original agreement amount from $424,982 to an
amount not to exceed $659,392, retroactive from October 1, 2017 through June
30, 2018. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the proposed
amendment as of October 1, 2017, and that it was in the County’s best interest
to enter into the agreement on that date. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
Information & Communications
Technology
23.
Approve a purchase with
Development Group, Incorporated, for VMware support in an amount not to exceed
$170,914, for the time period of April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.
Resource Management Agency
24.
Approve the agreement with John
and Najia Kenehan for the Purchase of Real Property and Temporary Construction
Easement for the Bear Creek Road Bridge Improvement Project over Rancheria
Creek in an amount not to exceed $23,953. Authorize County Counsel to sign the
Grant Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Acceptances upon presentation.
Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director or designee to open escrow
and sign all documents to facilitate the escrow for this acquisition. Direct
the Auditor to draw a warrant in the amount of $25,953 in favor of First
American Title Company or the County’s designated Title Company.
25.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection authorizing Tulare County
to receive up to $550,378 in reimbursement funds under a Local Assistance for
Tree Mortality Grant. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to
sign the agreement. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director or his
designee to sign funds requests and other documents related to this grant.
26.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid
Opening Results for the Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility Project.
CONTRACTOR BID
AMOUNT
Klassen
Corporation $7,712,784.00
Seals
Construction, Inc. $8,450,000.00
Hal
Hays Construction, Inc. $9,410,000.00
Engineer’s
Estimate $8,500,000.00
27.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid
Opening Results for the 2018 Road Repair and Accountability Act (RRAA) Project
1.
CONTRACTOR BID
AMOUNT
Agee
Construction Corp $3,041,556.00
Don
Berry Construction Inc. $3,216,860.60
Teichert
Construction $3,229,023.00
Cal
Valley Construction Inc. $3,361,247.84
Papich
Construction Inc. $3,536,567.20
Engineer’s
Estimate $3,065,262.00
28.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid
Opening Results for the 2018 Road Repair and Accountability Act (RRAA) Project
2.
CONTRACTOR BID
AMOUNT
Agee
Construction Corp $2,260,214.00
Teichert
Construction $2,419,119.50
Don
Berry Construction Inc. $2,448,410.40
Cal
Valley Construction Inc. $2,717,850.87
Papich
Construction Inc. $2,761,803.80
Engineer’s
Estimate $2,326,947.50
Sheriff/Coroner
29.
Approve a capital asset
purchase for a forensic computer in an amount not to exceed $21,000. Authorize
the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
30.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of a Food Chopper in an amount not to exceed $8,600. Authorize the
necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
31.
Ratify and accept a grant award
agreement from the State of California, Board of State Community Corrections
for funding in an amount not to exceed $327,437, retroactive from October 1,
2017 through December 31, 2018. Find that the Board had authority to enter into
the proposed agreement as of October 1, 2017, and that it was in the County’s
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date. Ratify the Chairman’s
signature on the agreement.
32.
Approve the submission of a
grant application with First 5 Tulare County Grant Program for funding in an
amount not to exceed $418,500, for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2021. Find that the Board had authority to submit the application by February
23, 2018, and that it was in the County’s best interest to submit the
application on that date. Ratify the Chairman’s signature on the application.
33.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and Fresno County
Sheriff’s Office to facilitate the transfer of Central Valley High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area funds effective upon signature of both parties and
remaining in effect until grant funds are depleted.
34.
Approve an agreement with
Huntington Court Reporters & Transcription, Inc., to provide transcription
services in an amount not to exceed $45,000, retroactive from January 1, 2018
through June 30, 2018. Find that the Board had the authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of January 1, 2018 and that it was in the County’s best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
35.
Approve an agreement with
United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for
funding in an amount not to exceed $210,000, retroactive from October 1, 2017
through September 30, 2018. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of October 1, 2017, and that it was in the County’s best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
36.
Request from the Resource Management Agency to waive the
second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Article 5 of Chapter 3, Part III
of the Ordinance Code, pertaining to Parking Restrictions for Limited Periods.
Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section
15061(b)(3) general rule exemption. Find there is no substantial evidence that
proposed activity will have a significant effect on the environment and
determine the Categorical Exemption is consistent with the CEQA Title 14 CCR,
Section 15061(b)(3) general rule exemption, that was prepared for the project
reflects the independent judgment of the County and completed in compliance
with the CEQA of 1970. Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer of the
Tulare County Resource Management Agency, or their designee, to file a Notice
of Exemption with the County Clerk-Recorder. Amend Article 5 of Chapter 3, Part
lll of the Ordinance Code of Tulare County Pertaining to Parking Restrictions
for Limited Periods, by adding Section 3-03-1125(d) to establish a time limited
parking restriction of “15 Minutes between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m." for 25 feet
in front of the Post Office, on the east side of Main Street (D126A), at Davis
Avenue (D119A) in Pixley. Authorize the installation of time limited parking
restriction signs, and painting green, approximately 25 feet of curb in front
of the Post Office. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the ordinance
after adoption as required by law.
37.
Request from the General Services Agency to adopt a
resolution by a 2/3 vote declaring the intent to lease a portion of the real
property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 087-460-007, located at 800 S.
Akers Street in Visalia and referred to as Tulare Akers North Parking Lot, on
the terms and with the selection process. Approve April 3, 2018 at 9:00 AM as
the date and time at which sealed proposals to lease the subject property will
be received and considered by the Board. Authorize the County Administrative
Officer, or his designee, to publish the Notice of Intent to Lease Real
Property once a week for three consecutive weeks pursuant to Government Code §
25528 and §6063. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or his designee,
to send the General Plan Referral letter to the City of Visalia pursuant to
Government Code §65402 regarding the proposed lease of the subject property.
Appoint two Board members to review the proposals, assisted by staff, and make
a subsequent recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
38.
Request from the County Administrative Office to provide
direction regarding the following options: Continue with the 19-year Closed
Amortization Plan of the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL); Authorize
the issuance of Pension Obligations Bonds in the amount of $250,000,000,
$100,000,000, or any other amount; Authorize the establishment and funding of a
Section 115 Trust in the amount of $3,000,000 or any other amount; Explore Tier
V requirements; Explore Defined Contribution Plan requirements; and Pursue all
or a combination of these financing options.
(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 REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description: NW Corner of Tulare
Ave. and Akers St., Visalia, CA
Agency Negotiators: Michael C. Spata, John
Hess, Robert Newby
Negotiating Party or Parties: To Be
Determined
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description: NE Corner of Main
Street and & Olive Avenue, Porterville, CA
Agency Negotiators: Michael C. Spata, John
Hess, Robert Newby
Negotiating Party or Parties: Paynter Realty
& Investments and Sunny Basra
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Thomas Bethurum v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ4330502
ITEM E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Retha McGuire v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ3139137
ITEM F
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Rhonda
Sjostrom, Michael C. Spata
Employee Organizations: All Certified
Employee Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees
