(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.
Presentation given by Paul Yoder, Shaw/Yoder/Antwih, Inc.
regarding an update on State Legislation.
3.
Present Proclamation recognizing October 2018 as Italian Heritage
Month in Tulare County.
4.
Public comments.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 5 through 24)
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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 (CDFA) to provide State funding
of $253,985 to offset costs of providing Exotic Pest detection trapping
services, retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Board of Supervisors
6.
Reappoint Joni Jordan to the Trustee Seat on the Eshom Valley
Cemetery District for a term ending January 3, 2022.
7.
Appoint Randy Tellalian to the District 5 Seat on the Assessment
Appeals Board for a term ending September 2, 2019.
Clerk of the Board
8.
Approve the new Conflict of
Interest Code adopted by the following agency:
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Eastern
Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency
County Administrative Office
9.
Designate the month of November
2018 as “Court Adoption and Permanency Month” in Tulare County.
10.
Waive the second reading and
adopt an ordinance amending Sections 1-19-1205 of Article 5 of Chapter 19 of
Part 1, of the Ordinance Code, pertaining to Mileage and Per Diem of Grand
Jurors.
General Services Agency
11.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27503 with Bell and Howell, LLC to remove maintenance service for
the Criterion II X Bin Sorter and maintain the BH 2000 VIP Inserter for the
remainder of the agreement term with RDR & IJ, in an amount not to exceed
$26,914 ($13,258 for year four, and $13,656 for year five), effective November
1, 2018 through October 31, 2020.
12.
Approve an agreement with
Fluence Automation, LLC to provide maintenance service for the Criterion II X
Bin Sorter with RDR & IJ in an amount not to exceed $55,683 ($27,430 for
year one and $28,253 for year two), effective November 1, 2018 through October
31, 2020.
13.
Approve a Lease Agreement with
the City of Tulare for space located at 3989 S. K Street and 360 N. K Street in
Tulare, for a Transit Center and Maintenance Yard, retroactive from October 1,
2018 through September 30, 2020. Approve an increase to the Transit budget for
Fiscal Year 2018/19 in the amount of $31,500 for the Transit Center Lease
Agreement with the City of Tulare. Approve the necessary budget adjustment
(4/5ths vote required).
Health & Human Services Agency
14.
Approve an agreement with the
University of California, Davis Extension for the provision of employee
training services in an amount not to exceed $110,925, retroactive from July 1,
2018 through June 30, 2019.
15.
Approve the Mental Health
Services Act, Connectedness 2 Community, Innovation Component Plan.
16.
Authorize the submittal of an
application in the amount of $221,021 to the Governor’s Office of Emergency
Services for the Fiscal Year 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
Accept funds from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal
Year 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $221,021,
retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Resource Management Agency
17.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27432 with the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to
provide CHSRA and its contractor additional time (1-year extension) to complete
the Facility Work outlined in Sub-Utility Agreements 1.03-1.05 and 1.07.
18.
Approve the Lighting of the
North Fork Bridge event to be held on November 16, 2018 through January 3, 2019
in the community of Three Rivers. Approve the Lighting of the North Fork Bridge
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.
19.
Approve the designation of a
One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Ames Drive (Diagonal 210) at County
Line Road (Avenue 0), in the community of Richgrove and authorize the
installation of a STOP sign on Ames Drive at that location. 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, in connection with said designation and installation.
20.
Authorize the filing of a
Notice of Partial Non-Renewals for the following Land Conservation Contracts,
as provided in the Williamson Act and approve the execution of the amendments
to the Land Conservation Contracts as conditions of approval for the
aforementioned Partial Non-Renewals. PNR 09-008 Williamson Act Contract No.
15656, Ag Preserve No. 2180, located on the east side of Road 48 approximately
780 feet north of the intersection of Avenue 424 and Road 48, northeast of
Dinuba (APN 012-140-039, and 012-140-040), (Wawona Packing Co. LLC, and Norma
Razo) (2.0 acres to be non-renewed as a condition of Tentative Parcel Map No.
PPM 05-025) (16.69 acres subject to contract amendment). PNR 05-024 Williamson
Act Contract No. 4933, Ag Preserve No. 1540, located on the northeast corner of
Avenue 400 (State Rt. 201 and Road 172, east of Seville (APN 036-130-011 and
036-130-012), (Nancy Cardenas, Mary E. Meling Family LTD Partnership, and
Gladys E. Meling Family LTD Partnership) (1.0 acre home-site to be non-renewed
as a condition of Lot Line Adjustment No. PLA 05-055) (16.24 acres subject to
contract amendment). PNR 09-011 Williamson Act Contract No. 7376, Ag Preserve
No. 2320, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Avenue 228 and
Road 148 approximately 3.25 miles east of Tulare (APN 195-070-049 and
195-070-050), (Joseph P. and Tawni L. Fernandes) (0.37 acres to be non-renewed
as a condition of Lot Line Adjustment No. PLA 08-006) (38.3 acres subject to contract
amendment). PNR 09-022 Williamson Act Contract No. 5851, Ag Preserve No. 2076,
located on the northwest corner of Avenue 328 and Road 164 approximately 1,400
feet east of Ivanhoe (APN 108-070-040 and 108-070-041), (Robert Hardin) (1.49
acres to be non-renewed as a condition of Lot Line Adjustment No. PLA 09-016)
(29.02 acres subject to contract amendment).
21.
Authorize the filing of a
Notice of Partial Non-Renewals for the following Land Conservation Contracts,
as provided in the Williamson Act and approve the execution of the amendments
to the Land Conservation Contracts. PNR 08-031 Williamson Act Contract No.
4842, Ag Preserve No. 1584, located on the northwest corner of the intersection
of Road 36 and Avenue 396, east of Kingsburg (APN 028-070-057, and
028-070-058), (Brook R. and Tara Paulsen) (1.24 acres to be non-renewed as a
condition of Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 08-063) (17.65 acres subject to
contract amendment). PNR 10-011 Williamson Act Contract No. 7101, Ag Preserve
No. 1754, located on the east side of Road 168, approximately 1,500 feet north
of Avenue 308, east of Visalia (APN 111-020-014 and 111-020-015), (Florence
Watts Johnston) (Trust, Separate Property), Florence Watts Johnston and James
F. Simons) (1.02 acre home-site to be non-renewed as a condition of Tentative
Parcel Map PPM 09-054) (34.34 acres subject to contract amendment). PNR 08-023
Williamson Act Contract No. 3270, Ag Preserve No. 0542, located on the southwest
corner of the intersection of Avenue 264 and Road 176 approximately 1.83 miles
southwest of Exeter (APN 153-100-014 and 153-100-018), (Keith B. and Michele
Lee Tharp, and Barbara J. Tharp) (1.26 acres to be non-renewed as a condition
of Lot Line Adjustment No. PLA 08-023) (23.89 acres subject to contract
amendment). PNR 09-016 Williamson Act Contract No. 14573, Ag Preserve No.
4089, located on the east side of Road 56 approximately 950 feet south of
Avenue 416, east of Dinuba (APN 012-230-052 and 012-230-053), (Leonard E. and
Rose Hughes, and Smittcamp AG. Enterprises Series DL) (0.36 acres to be
non-renewed as a condition of Lot Line Adjustment No. PLA 09-008) (10.78 acres
subject to contract amendment). PNR 09-017 Williamson Act Contract No. 14572, Ag
Preserve No. 4089, located on the east side of Road 56 approximately 750 feet
south of Avenue 416, east of Dinuba (APN 012-230-052 and 012-230-053), (Leonard
E. and Rose Hughes, and Smittcamp AG. Enterprises Series DL) (1.13 acres to be
non-renewed as a condition of Lot Line Adjustment No. PLA 09-008) (4.06 acres
subject to contract amendment). PNR 09-013 Williamson Act Contract No. 2623,
Ag Preserve No. 0080, located approximately 1,600 feet east of Powell, between
Palm and Fritz in the Lindcove Reality Company Subdivision, north of Exeter
(APN 115-110-040), (Joan I. Ayers) (6.14 acres to be non-renewed as a condition
of Final Site Plan PSR 06-004).
22.
Review and approve the
submittal of an application for $200,000 in grant funding from the Strategic
Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program Grant Program
for the Matheny Tract Climate Adaptation Plan. Approve the filing of an
application designating the County of Tulare as the lead applicant for the
Sustainable Growth Strategy for Transformative Climate Communities (TCC)
Program Grant Program for the Matheny Tract Climate Adaptation Plan in order to
become a more sustainable community. Certify that the Proposal will comply with
any applicable laws and regulations including being consistent with the States
Planning Priorities identified in AB 32 (Nunez, Chapter 488, Statutes of 2006)
and AB 2722 (Burke, Chapter 371, Statutes of 2016) by funding planning
projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the development and
implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans
that include multiple, coordinated GHG emissions reduction planning projects
that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to
disadvantaged communities. Agree to meet the Collaboration Requirements of the
focus area applicable to the Proposal; and includes all required documents in
the application package.
ADJOURN AS
THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT
23.
Approve an agreement with
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Consulting Services for the preparation
of a Storm Water Resource Plan in an amount not to exceed $38,832, retroactive
from September 17, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Approve the necessary budget
adjustment (4/5ths vote required).
24.
Approve the Cottonwood Creek
Storm Water Resources Plan. Approve the Resolution regarding the Juvenile
Detention Facility Detention/Retention Project.
ADJOURN AS
THE TULARE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND RECONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
25.
Request from the Sheriff's Office to approve an agreement
with the Tulare County Office of Education to provide law enforcement services
outlined in the Tobacco Law Enforcement Prop 56 Grant program at designated
school sites in Tulare County in an amount not to exceed $182,437 ($79,831 for
year one and $102,606 for year two), retroactive from July 1, 2018 to June 30,
2020, retroactive from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. Approve the necessary
budget adjustments(4/5ths vote required). Approve a Personnel Resolution to
increase the position allocation by adding one (1) FTE Sheriff's Deputy II
position, effective October 28, 2018.
26.
Request from the County Counsel Office to approve the
Post-Retirement Employment of County Administrative Officer Michael C. Spata as
an Extra Help Attorney for the County Counsels office, effective January 1,
2019. Waive the 180-day waiting period to return to work for the position.
27.
Presentation given by the Fire Department regarding the
Local Assistance for Tree Mortality Program. Authorize the Fire Chief to hire
ten (10) additional Extra Help Seasonal Firefighters, and procure Tree
Mortality project related training, tools, equipment, and personal protective
gear in an amount not to exceed $55,000. Approve the necessary budget adjustments,
(4/5ths vote required).
28.
Request from the Fire Department to approve an agreement
with CalFire California Climate Investment Grant No. 5GG17234 for the Camp
Nelson Hazard Fuel and Tree Reduction Project in an amount not to exceed
$523,145, effective October 30, 2018 through November 30, 2021. Approve an
agreement with CalFire California Climate Investment Grant No. 5GG17235 for the
Silver City Hazard Fuel and Tree Reduction Project in an amount not to exceed
$200,019, effective October 30, 2018 through August 31, 2020. Approve an agreement
with CalFire California Climate Investment Grant No. 5GG17236 for the Hartland
Hazard Fuel and Tree Reduction Project in an amount not to exceed $198,290,
effective October 30, 2018 through November 30, 2021. Approve an agreement with
CalFire California Climate Investment Grant No. 5GG17237 for the Posey Hazard
Fuel and Tree Reduction Project in an amount not to exceed $248,314, effective
October 30, 2018 through November 19, 2020. Approve an agreement with CalFire
California Climate Investment Grant No. 5GG17238 for the South Fork Hazard Fuel
and Tree Reduction Project in an amount not to exceed $190,466, effective
October 30, 2018 through July 30, 2020. Approve a Categorical Exemption for
each project consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Sections 15269(c) and 15301
Existing Facilities (c). Approve a one-time General Fund Transfer to the Fire
Fund in Fiscal Years 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22 in the amount of $55,000
each Fiscal Year for project related Personal Protective Equipment, Tools, and
Equipment.
(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 LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Rhonda
Sjostrom, Jason T. Britt
Employee Organizations: All Certified
Employee Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees.
