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MEMBERS OF
THE BOARD
KUYLER
CROCKER – Chairman
District
One
PETE
VANDER POEL – Vice Chairman
District
Two
AMY
SHUKLIAN
District
Three
EDDIE
VALERO
District
Four
DENNIS
TOWNSEND
District
Five
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Board of Supervisors
Agenda
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JASON T. BRITT
County Administrative
Officer
DEANNE H. PETERSON
County Counsel
MELINDA BENTON
Chief Clerk
ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING
2800 W. Burrel Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-5000
FAX (559) 733-6898
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4:00 P.M. Board Convenes for
Closed Session
Board Chambers,
Administration Building
2800 W. Burrel Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
6:30 P.M. Board Reconvenes for
Open Session
Pixley Middle School Gym
1520 E. Court Street
Pixley CA 93256
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
At this time, members of the public
may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda. Under state law,
matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the
Board at this time. For items appearing on the agenda, the public is invited
to make comments at the time the item comes up for Board consideration. Any
person addressing the Board will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes
so that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak with a total of
fifteen (15) minutes allotted for the Public Comment Period. At all times,
please use the microphone and state your name and address for the record.
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(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.
Public Comments.
(Closed Session)
6:30 P.M. TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to receive the Community Facilities District Report. Approve the
Resolution of Formation. Approve the Resolution(s) Calling for and Declaring
the results of the Special Landowner Election. Introduce and waive the first
reading of the Ordinance Levying a Special Tax Lien within the County of Tulare
for Community Facilities District 2019-01 and Andersen Village Annexation Area.
Approve Board findings related to the Formation of the Community Facilities
District.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to adopt the findings of approval to amend Section 18.7 Foothill
Combining Zone B1 (h) Uses Permitted without Site Plan Review to allow up to
five accessory structures/buildings without a final site plan (allowable
by-right) and modify section 18.7 B2 (d) accessory structures/buildings to
require a final site plan for those properties with greater than five accessory
buildings, as set forth in the Planning Commission Resolution No. 9609.
Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to Title 14, Cal.
Code Regulations Section 15061 (b) (3), Class 3, the General Rule.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 5 through 38)
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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 members or member of the public, on any item, that item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda if separate action is required.
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
5.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture for providing State subvention in
an amount not to exceed $336,871.38 to offset costs of providing Asian Citrus
Psyllid bulk citrus regulatory activities, effective July 1, 2019 through June
30, 2020.
6.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture for providing State subvention in
the amount of $134,270 to offset costs of providing European Grapevine Moth
detection trapping services, retroactive from January 1, 2019 through December
31, 2019.
7.
Approve the transfer of funds
to Capital Projects of up to $422,025 for long range Agricultural Commissioner
Capital Asset projects. Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote
required).
Board of Supervisors
8.
Approve an agreement with
Community Services Employment Training, Inc. for the 2019-20 #LEAD program
services in an amount not to exceed of $154,990, effective July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020.
9.
Approve a letter of opposition
to SB 438, Hertzberg – Emergency medical services: dispatch.
10.
Reappoint Angela Ruiz-Alvarez to the District 4 - Seat 2 on the
Tulare County Youth Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022.
County Administrative Office
11.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Superior Court of Tulare County for the provision of
general services for court facilities, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30,
2020.
Fire Department
12.
Approve a payment to
Consolidated Testing, Inc. in the amount of $530 for Bobcat tractor services
performed on March 8, 2019.
Health & Human Services Agency
13.
Approve an agreement with
Community Service and Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the
Housing Support Program in an amount not to exceed $382,088, effective July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2020.
14.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 26953 with DXC Technology Services, LLC (formerly HP Enterprise
Services, LLC) for the provision of Maintenance and Operation Services for the
CalWORKs Information Network (CalWIN) system in the amount of $14,943,571 to
extend the agreement through January 31, 2023.
15.
Accept the CalFresh Employment
and Training allocation in the amount of $320,856 from the California
Department of Social Services. Approve an agreement with Community Services and
Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the CalFresh Employment and
Training Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $320,856, retroactive from
October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Approve the necessary budget
adjustment (4/5ths vote required).
16.
Approve an agreement with
Golden State Health Centers, Inc. d/b/a Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center
for the provision of providing comprehensive and balanced range of mental
health services in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000, effective July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2021.
17.
Approve an agreement with
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for the Central County One-Stop
Center to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $700,000,
effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
18.
Approve an agreement with
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for the North County One-Stop Center
to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $700,000,
effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
19.
Approve an agreement with
Everbridge Inc. to provide emergency mass notification services in an amount
not to exceed $93,000, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
20.
Approve the 340B Pharmacy
Services Agreement with Rite Aid Headquarters Corporation, for the Discount
Program that provides prescribed medication to patients at Rite Aid pharmacies
at a discounted rate, retroactive from June 16, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the 340B Pharmacy Services Agreement with Rite Aid
Headquarters Corporation to incorporate negotiated terms and conditions,
retroactive from June 16, 2019.
21.
Approve an agreement with
OpenGov, Inc., for the provision of a Communications & Reporting and Open
Data cloud-based software system in an amount not to exceed $1,355,000,
effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024.
22.
Approve an agreement with
Relias LLC to allow and expand the online learning capabilities to all of
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency staff and key partners in an
amount not to exceed $555,000, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
The maximum amount payable under the Agreement is $534,228, but an
authorization of $555,000 is requested. The additional $20,772.64 would allow
HHSA's Director to request additional services from Relias, as needed, under
this same agreement.
Human Resources & Development
23.
Approve an agreement with Alliant
Employee Benefits, a division of Alliant Insurance Services for continued
consulting services related to the County's health and benefit plans, in an
amount not to exceed $95,000, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
24.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Professional Association of Tulare County Physicians,
Bargaining Unit 16, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
Resource Management Agency
25.
Approve the Measure R Program
Supplement to Cooperative Agreement between the County of Tulare and the Tulare
County Association of Governments to fund the design, environmental, utility
relocation and construction phases for the Avenue 416 Drainage Improvements
Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000, effective upon approval of the
Program Supplement through the completion of the project, which is anticipated
to occur in July 2020.
26.
Approve the Measure R Program
Supplement to Cooperative Agreement between the County of Tulare and the Tulare
County Association of Governments to partially fund the design, right-of-way,
and construction phases for the Harvest Avenue Improvements Project in an
amount not to exceed $1,128,375.01, effective upon approval of the Program
Supplement through the completion of the project, which is anticipated to occur
in December 2020.
27.
Approve the Plans, Special
Provisions, Proposal and Contract (Bid Documents) for the construction of the
2019 Road Repair and Accountability Act (RRAA) Project 2. Approve the
advertisement for bids of the 2019 Road Repair and Accountability Act (RRAA)
Project 2. 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 2019 Road Repair and Accountability
Act (RRAA) Project 2.
28.
Authorize the Director of the
Resource Management Agency to sign a letter of agreement with the U.S. Bureau
of Reclamation to review and approve the expansion of lands incorporated into
the Alpaugh Irrigation District, a Cross Valley Canal subcontractor, per
Article 33 of our Contract.
29.
Set a Public Hearing for July
23, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Chambers, Administration Building, 2800
West Burrel, Visalia, California, to place delinquent sewer and water service
fees, delinquent penalties and Auditors collection charges for the County
Service Areas No. 1 and No. 2, on the 2019/2020 Tax Roll. Approve the Notice
of Public Hearing.
30.
Set a Public Hearing for July
23, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Chambers, Administration Building, 2800
West Burrel, Visalia, California, to place delinquent water service fees,
delinquent penalties and Auditors collection charges for the Seville Water
Company, on the 2019/2020 Tax Roll. Approve the Notice of Public Hearing.
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND CONVENE AS THE TERRA BELLA SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
31.
Set a Public Hearing for July
23, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Chambers, Administration Building, 2800
West Burrel, Visalia, California, to place delinquent sewer service fees,
delinquent penalties and Auditors collection charges for the Terra Bella Sewer
Maintenance District, on the 2019/2020 Tax Roll. Approve the Notice of Public
Hearing.
ADJOURN AS THE TERRA BELLA SEWER MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT AND RECONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
32.
Approve No Parking/Stopping
restrictions at various locations. Approve Limited Parking restriction. Approve
Angled Parking at various locations. Approve to Prohibit the Standing or
Parking of Commercial Vehicles of 10,000 pounds or more at various locations.
Approve a Categorical Exemption consistent with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section
15061(b)(3) common sense 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) common sense exemption, that was prepared for the project
reflects the independent judgment of the County and completed in compliance
with the CEQA of 1970.
33.
Approve the Final Map, Tract No
16-002, Andersen Village, Phase 1, located north of Avenue 396, and west of
Road 16, adjacent to the City of Kingsburg. Approve the Agreement to complete
all required public improvements for Subdivision Tract No. 16-002.. Accept the
dedications of right of way and alleys as shown on the Final Map.
Sheriff/Coroner
34.
Accept grant funding from the
California Department of Public Health for a total grant amount not to exceed
$81,357 over three (3) years from February 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
Approve the Grant Award Agreement with the California Department of Public
Health for the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement program to accept grant
funding in the amount of $27,119 each year for three (3) years, retroactive
from February 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, for a total grant amount not to
exceed $81,357.
35.
Approve and replace the
original Appendix B with a new Appendix B to Agreement No. 28823 with the Board
of State Community Corrections certifying the new sub grantee meets the
criteria to receive grant funds, retroactive from March 18, 2019 through June
30, 2019.
36.
Approve an agreement with the
City of Exeter to provide full-time dispatch services and electronic access to
the Sheriff’s Application Data Systems in an amount not to exceed $87,075,
effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
37.
Approve an agreement with the
Earlimart School District for the Sheriffs Office to provide School Resource
Officer services on district campuses in an amount not to exceed $90,286,
effective August 8, 2019 through May 29, 2020.
38.
Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with Naval Air Station Lemoore Search and Rescue to coordinate
requests for immediate response from NAS Lemoore, effective June 25, 2019 until
terminated.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
39.
Receive a presentation from the Health and Humans
Services Agency on the CalVet Mental Health grant and the future service goals
of the Veterans Services Office. Pursuant to Government Code section 31000.1,
establish the Tulare County Veteran Advisory Committee. Adopt the By-Laws of
the Tulare County Veteran Advisory Committee. Direct the Clerk to post the list
of vacancies in accordance with the Maddy Act (Government Code section 54972 et
seq.).
40.
Receive a report from the Resource Management Agency
regarding Public Works activities in the Community of Pixley.
41.
Receive a presentation from the Fire Department regarding
July 4th Fireworks Update.
42.
Request from the Human Resources Department to approve
salary increases for Unrepresented Employees in Specified Bargaining Units and
other benefits and compensation changes, revisions to the Personnel Rules, and
the Section 125 Benefits Plan in accordance with the following: For
Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 9, 10, 11, 19, 20 and 21 a 2%
salary increase effective July 7, 2019 and a 2% salary increase effective July
5, 2020. (This does not apply to County Elected Officials and the Board of
Supervisors.) Sunset of the Sick Leave Buy Back program with the last payouts
occurring in February 2020. Continuation of the County's matching contribution
($1.00 County dollar contributed for every $4.00 employee dollars contributed,
up to a maximum of $1,500 County dollars per calendar year) in the Deferred
Compensation program, but an increase from a maximum match of $1,500 County
dollars per calendar year, to $1,750 per calendar year beginning January 1,
2020. Continuation of the funding for the Minimum Benefit Amount for Health
Plan Years 2020 and 2021 for employees participating in the County health plan
whose Benefit Amount may be less than the premium amount for $1,000 deductible
employee-only plan. The County shall contribute an additional $100 per pay
period (24 pay periods) for employees selecting Employee + Spouse, Employee +
Child, or Employee + Family coverage effective with the 2020 Health Plan Year.
The additional contribution of $100 per pay period will continue in the 2021
Health Plan Year to address employees who have dependents & family.
Increase life insurance from $10,000 to $30,000 for Unrepresented employees,
effective January 1, 2020. Reinstating Code of Ethics Policy for HHSA
Unrepresented employees. Revisions to Personnel Rules 13 Employee Grievance
Procedure and Rule 14 Equal Employment Opportunity/Discrimination/Sexual
Harassment Policy as detailed in the attached Resolution. This applies to
Unrepresented employees upon adoption by the Board and upon completion of meet
and confer for employees in represented Bargaining Units. Revision to the
Section 125 Benefits Plan-Revised and Restated Document as detailed in the
attached Resolution. This applies to Unrepresented employees upon adoption by
the Board and upon completion of meet and confer for employees in represented
Bargaining Units. Implementation of Medical Monitoring program for
Unrepresented classifications. Implementation of DMV Pull Program for
Unrepresented classifications.
BOARD MEMBER
REQUESTS
43.
Board members may make a referral to staff to have staff place a
matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code, sec. 54954.2, subd. (a)(3)).
(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 the closed session will be
made in accordance with Government Code sections 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: McKinney, Elsa, et al v. County
of Tulare and Florante Clemente Bambao, Tulare County Superior Court Case No.
VCU278663
ITEM D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Stephanie Cooley v. County of
Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ12107286
ITEM E
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.