(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.
Present a Proclamation recognizing the importance of Organ
Donation in Tulare County.
3.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Solid Waste Department
to consider an increase to the Franchised Haulers maximum collection and
ancillary rates for Service Areas A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J in accordance with
the calculation methodology set forth in Tulare County Franchise Agreements
Number 27185, 27186, 27187, 27188, 27189, and 27190. Approve the recommended
maximum collection and ancillary rates, effective July 1, 2018.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 5 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
5.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture for the multiyear detection and
suppression of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) in an amount not to exceed
$800,000.00, effective June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.
Board of Supervisors
6.
Reappoint Christen Hastings, Community Representative Seat,
Elvira Barron, Agency Representative Seat, Sherri Glenn, Community
Representative Seat, Timberly Romero, Community Representative Seat, Darcy
Massey, Agency Representative Seat, Teresa Ramos, At-Large Member Seat, Ruth
Marquez, At-Large Member Seat, Karen Ball, Agency Representative Seat to the
Tulare County Council on Child and Youth Development for terms ending June 30,
2020.
7.
Authorize the Step Up #LEAD
Youth Program be funded for $100,000 on July 1, 2018.
County Counsel/Risk Management
8.
Authorize the Risk Manager to
renew the County’s Excess Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Optional
Excess Liability, Aviation, Master Crime Policy, Watercraft, Property and Cyber
Liability Insurance Programs through CSAC-EIA for the 2018/2019 policy years.
Ratify the renewal of the following Programs: General Liability I & II,
Excess Workers’ Compensation, Property, Master Crime Policy, Medical
Malpractice, Aircraft and Airport Operations and find that it is in the
County’s best interest to enter into these programs. Authorize the Risk
Manager, in consultation with the County Administrative Office, to approve the
payment of insurance program costs and premiums, upon receipt, unless directed
otherwise by the Board of Supervisors. Authorize the Risk Manager to enter into
an agreement with Bickmore and Associates for General Liability, Workers’
Compensation and Medical Malpractice actuarial services. CSAC-EIA contracts
with Bickmore and Associates to provide low cost actuarial services.
District Attorney
9.
Receive grant funding from the
California Office of Emergency Services for the Child Advocacy Center Program
in an amount of $178,705, retroactive from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.
Approve the capital asset purchase of one closed circuit video system in an
amount not to exceed $15,950. Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths
vote required).
General Services Agency
10.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 28348 with Blue Tech Water, dba Pacific Water Technologies to
extend the term of the agreement for one (1) year effective July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019. Authorize the Chairman to sign the amendment with
Pacific Water Technologies, to continue to provide chemical water treatment for
Tulare County facilities, subject to review and approval as to form by County
Counsel.
Health & Human Services Agency
11.
Adopt a resolution proclaiming
the month of June as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Month” in Tulare County.
12.
Approve an agreement with
Agiloft, Inc. for the provision of contract management system software,
effective upon Board signature and continuing for a one-year term, in an amount
not to exceed $65,000 for the purchase of a contract lifecycle management
system.
13.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Immunization Branch to receive
funding for the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) to
renew the provision for an immunization program in Tulare County in an amount
not to exceed $768,970, retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.
Find that the Board had 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.
14.
Ratify and approve a Grant
Application Certification signed by Chairman of the Board, on April 12, 2018,
with the Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program (Enforcement Agency Cycle 29)
in an amount not to exceed $24,046, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2019. Find that the Board had authority to submit the Application
Certification, signed by the Chairman and dated April 12, 2018 and that it was
in the County's best interest to submit the Application Certification.
Authorize the Chairman of the Board or designee to sign and electronically
submit in the name of Tulare County all grant documents, including but not
limited to, amendments, and requests for payment necessary to secure grant
funds and implement the approved grant project.
15.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Health Services for the Medi-Cal Inmate Program, to
allow Tulare County to draw down federal match for inpatient medical or
psychiatric services in an amount not to exceed $1,254,389.38, effective July
1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
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
$186,000, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
17.
Approve an agreement with
Visualutions, Inc. to provide maintenance and support of the Electronic Health
Records (EHR) system for the Health Care Centers in an amount not to exceed
$430,183, retroactive from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. Find that the Board
had 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 amendment to
Agreement No. 26210 with CEPA Operations, Inc. to reflect additional services
provided to the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory retroactive from
February 21, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Find that the Board had authority to
enter into the proposed amendment as of February 21, 2018 and that it was in
the County's best interest to enter into the amendment on that date.
19.
Approve the Mental Health
Services Act, Connectedness 2 Community, Innovation Component Plan.
20.
Approve the Tulare County
Mental Health Services Act, Metabolic Syndrome Project, Innovation Component
Plan.
21.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Education to receive funding for the Summer Food
Service Program, in an amount not to exceed $6,100, effective June 15, 2018
through September 14, 2018.
22.
Approve an agreement with
Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the
Housing Support Program in an amount not to exceed $382,088, effective July 1,
2018 through June 30, 2019.
23.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Superior Court of California, County of Tulare to
provide monitoring and evaluation of clients in Mental Health Court in an
amount not to exceed $20,656, retroactive from July 1, 2017 through June 30,
2018. The Tulare County Probation Department and the Tulare County Mental
Health Branch have agreed to partner with the Superior Court to provide comprehensive
substance abuse treatment, random and frequent drug testing, incentives and
sanctions, clinical case management and ancillary services. Find that the Board
had authority to enter into the proposed Memorandum of Understanding as of July
1, 2017 and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the
Memorandum of Understanding on that date.
Resource Management Agency
24.
Introduce and waive the first
reading of Text Amendments to Section 18.9 and Section 16 of Tulare County
Ordinance No. 352, the Zoning Ordinance, and Map Amendments to rezone
properties consistent with the Goshen Community Plan 2018 Update as follows: Zone
Ordinance Amendment (PZC 15-009) to Section 18.9 of the Zoning Ordinance to
adopt a Mixed-Use Overlay Combining Zone within Goshen. Zone Ordinance
Amendment (PZC 18-002) to Section 16 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing
additional by-right uses within Goshen. Zone Ordinance Amendment (PZC 15-008)
as set forth in the Zoning District Ordinance Map (Rezoning Plan), consistent
with the Goshen Community Plan 2018 Update. Approve the Ordinance Amendment
summaries and direct the Clerk of the Board to publish such summaries and to
post a certified copy of the complete ordinance five (5) days prior to the
Ordinance Amendment adoption date of June 5, 2018, as required by Section 25124
et. seq. Set the Public Hearing for June 5, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or shortly
thereafter as can be heard.
25.
Introduce and waive the first
reading of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 352, the Tulare County Zoning
Ordinance, for Change of Zone No. PZC 17-014, from R-3 (Multiple Family Residential)
to C-3-MU (Service Commercial-Mixed Use), on eight parcels comprising
approximately 1.37 acres (APNs 321-183-008, 010, -011, -012, -013, -014, -015,
and -017), located on the north side of Ducor Avenue between Dennis Road and
Carlisle Road in the community of Ducor. Set the Public Hearing for June 5,
2018 at 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter as can be heard.
26.
Introduce and waive the first
reading of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 352, the Tulare County Zoning
Ordinance, for Change of Zone No. PZC 17-013 to change the zone on
approximately 2.71 acres from AE-20 (Exclusive Agriculture 20 acre minimum) to
C-2 (General Commercial), on property located on the southwest corner of the intersection
of Avenue 256 and Road 204, approximately 2.5 miles south of Exeter. Set the
Public Hearing for June 5, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter as can be
heard.
27.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 24367 with MV Transportation, Inc. to extend the term of the
agreement from July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Authorize the Chairman, or
his designee, to sign the three (3) month-to-month extensions to the agreement
for July 2018, August 2018 and September 2018. Authorize the Resource
Management Agency Director, or his designee, to notify MV Transportation, Inc.
of the extensions under Article 12.2 of Agreement No. 24367.
28.
Approve the Orosi High School
Graduation event to be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m. in the unincorporated community of Orosi. Approve the Orosi High School
Graduation event to be an on-going event for future years until such time as
conditions of the event and/or the location change, and subject to timely
submittals of complete application for each annual event.
29.
Approve an agreement with the
State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation,
for the exchange of Federal Transportation project funds amounting to $887,784
for non-Federal State Highway Funds for Fiscal Year 2017/2018. Accept the
$100,000 from the State as matching funds.
30.
Approve the Joint Funding
Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for water resources
investigations in an amount not to exceed $20,400, retroactive from November 1,
2017 through October 31, 2018. Find that the Board had authority to enter into
the proposed agreement as of November 1, 2017, and that it was in the Countys
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
31.
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 Application
by Public Agencies and Section 15301 Existing Facilities; respectively, for the
Avenue 152 Safety Improvements Project. Authorize the Environmental Assessment
Officer, or designee, to sign and file the Notice of Exemption with the
Clerk-Recorder. Approve the Plans, Special Provisions, Proposal and Contract
(Bid Documents) for the construction of the Avenue 152 Safety Improvements
Project. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Plans.
Approve the advertisement for bids of the Avenue 152 Safety Improvements
Project.
32.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Bid Opening Results for D129 Sand Creek
Bridge Replacement Project.
CONTRACTOR BID
AMOUNT
Agee Construction Corporation $1,386,121.00
American Paving Company $1,472,620.00
Dawson-Mauldin Construction, Inc. $1,611,038.00
MCM Construction, Inc. $1,639,775.00
Viking Construction Company $1,734,775.00
Engineers Estimate $1,426,877.00
Sheriff/Coroner
33.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of a storage server for Internal Affairs Pro/Blue Team Software in an
amount not to exceed $25,500. Authorize the necessary budget adjustments
(4/5ths vote required).
34.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding for the Central Valley Regional Bomb Squad with participating
agencies effective the date of last signature and ongoing until terminated, for
the purpose of forming a cooperative partnership between the agencies to
facilitate safe and efficient responses to incidents concerning any explosive
ordnance.
35.
Authorize the Tulare County
Sheriff's Office to submit a grant application by May 25, 2018 to the
California Office of the Attorney General for enforcement and education of
tobacco laws and the dangers of tobacco use. The grant period is for Fiscal
Year 2018/19 and Fiscal Year 2019/2020 in an amount not to exceed $350,000.
Find that the Board has authority to submit the grant application by May 25,
2018, and that it is in the County's best interest to submit the grant
application on that date. Authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign and
submit the grant application.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
36.
Presentation given by the District Attorney's Office
regarding Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018.
37.
Request from Human Resources and Development Department
to authorize an agreement with BMG Money effective June 1, 2018 for the purpose
of offering emergency loans to employees.
38.
Presentation given by Board of Supervisors' staff
regarding SB 54. Adopt a resolution declaring opposition to SB 54 also known as
the California Values Act.
39.
Receive the Salary Savings Report from the County
Administrative Office and provide direction to the County Administrative
Officer regarding changes to the budgeting and use of Salary Savings.
(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
ITEM B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Threatened litigation under Federal Voting
Rights Act.
ITEM E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Patricia Ackley v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
Unassigned
AIG Claim No.: 124-124576
ITEM F
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Leonard Bass v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ10189472
ITEM G
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case: Shawn Hermosillo v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ10323501
ITEM H
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Board Resolution No. 2003-0851 (Replacement
of Damaged Employee Personal Property)
ITEM I
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.
