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Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Presentation given by Randy Dodd, President of Adventist Health
Tulare regarding their year-end review.
3.
Presentation of the 2019 Movember participants and announcement
of the Challenge Winners.
4.
Public Comments.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed
Items)
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to hear appeals filed by Michael Cannarozzi and by Mathias Herriges from
the Planning Commission’s approval of Special UsePermit No. PSP 19-040, for a
Guest Ranch consisting of 2 Cabins and 5 Tipis, on a 4-acre portion of a
44-acre parcel on South Fork Drive, approximately 9.5 miles from the Three
Rivers Urban Development Boundary.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 6 through 72)
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
These items are
routine and usually approved by one motion. Before action by the Board, the
Chairman will ask the Board Members and the public if they wish to remove any
item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Items removed from
the Consent Calendar may be heard immediately before or after the approval of
the Consent Calendar, or may be set aside until later in the morning.
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
6.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the Bee Safe Program
in an amount not to exceed $45,491.63, retroactive from July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020. 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 and 15308 Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection. Find that there is no substantial evidence that the
project 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 and 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for
Protection, that was prepared for a Bee Safe Program reflects the independent
judgment of the County and has been completed in compliance with the CEQA of
1970, as amended. Direct and authorize the Environmental Assessment Officer, or
designee, to sign and file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk-Recorder.
7.
Approve an agreement with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture for providing State subvention in
an amount not to exceed $2,667 to offset the costs of providing the Pink
Bollworm Cotton Plowdown and Host-Free Monitoring program, retroactive from
November 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector
8.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 25245 with Great-West Life & Annuity to reduce the record
keeping fee and the annual revenue share by 2.5 basis points, effective January
1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.
Board of Supervisors
9.
Cancel the following meetings
for the Board of Supervisors during 2020 and approve to change the time of the
February 11th Board of Supervisors meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. due to
the World Ag Expo.
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December 1
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February 18
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July 28
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10.
Appoint Ana Carolina Coll to the Community Partner Seat on the
Health Advisory Committee for a term ending February 1, 2022.
11.
Reappoint Bill Whitlatch to the Member No. 1 - Aviation Seat on
the Airport Land Use Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023.
12.
Appoint Doug J. Phillips to the Member 11 Real Estate Industry-
Non Voting Seat on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term ending June
30, 2020.
13.
Reappoint Stan Creelman to the Trustee Seat on the Tulare
Mosquito Abatement District for a term ending January 3, 2022.
14.
Reappoint Daniel Fox to the Seat 4 on the Kings/Tulare Agency on
Aging Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2023.
15.
Reappoint John Hess to the District 3 - Regular Commissioner Seat
on the Tulare County Housing Authority for a term ending December 18, 2023.
16.
Appoint Elmer Leon Lucas to the Community Partner Seat on the
Tulare County Veteran Advisory Community for a term ending January 1, 2023.
17.
Reappoint Elaine Gilden to the District 3 - Member Seat on the
Tulare County Library Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2023.
18.
Reappoint Tim Lutz to the HHSA Director Seat; Catherine Meader to
the Community Partner Seat; Beth Wilshire to the Education Sector
Representative Seat; Betsy McGovern-Garcia to the Affordable Housing Developer
Representative Seat; Machael Smith to the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance
Representative Seat; Miguel Perez to the Housing Authority Representative Seat;
Suzy Ward to the Faith Community Representative Seat; Mary Alice
Escarsega-Fechner to the Community Action Representative Seat; on the Tulare
County Task Force on Homelessness for terms ending January 1, 2023.
19.
Appoint Angelina Soper to the Transit Authority Representative
Seat on the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness for a term ending January
1, 2023.
20.
Appoint Agustin Gonzalez Jr. to the Cities Seat on the Tulare
County Animal Services Advisory Committee for a term ending January 1, 2021.
21.
Reappoint Randy Groom to the Incorporated Cities Seat and Stephen
C. Harrell to the Member At-Large Seat on the Independent Ambulance Compliance
Committee for terms ending December 31, 2021.
22.
Reappoint Wayne Millies to the At-Large Member Seat and Steve R.
Pearson to the Director 5 Seat on the Tulare County Planning Commission for
terms ending December 31, 2023.
23.
Reappoint Donald Marshall to the Trustee Seat on the Delano
Mosquito Abatement District for a term ending January 1, 2024.
24.
Reappoint Brian D. Winningham to the District 5 Seat on the
Tulare County Veteran Advisory Committee for a term ending January 1, 2023.
25.
Approve the Cemetery District
Appointments List for terms ending January 1, 2024.
Clerk of the Board
26.
Approve the Local Appointments
List on regulatory commissions and advisory boards, commissions and committees
for vacancies occurring in 2020. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post a copy
on the County website.
County Counsel/Risk Management
27.
Approve an agreement with Elite
Corporate Medical Services Inc. to provide specific specialized immunization
and medical screening services that are usual and customary for
employment-based physical screening, immunizations, and medical monitoring in
an estimated amount of $25,000 per fiscal year, effective December 17, 2019
through December 17, 2022. Authorize Risk Management to process invoices to pay
for the employment-based physical screening and medical monitoring services
requested under this resolution for or by County Departments utilizing the
requesting Department‘s budgeted funds.
General Services Agency
28.
Approve the application for
grant funding for five electric utility vehicles for the Parks and Grounds
Divisions, and one electric utility vehicle for the Fleet Services Division
through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District New Alternative
Fuel Vehicle Purchase Program. Approve a capital asset purchase of six electric
utility vehicles not to exceed $120,000, if the applications are selected.
29.
Authorize the submission of the
California Conservation Corps Active Transportation Program grant for improvements
to Ledbetter Park in the form of a non-motorized pathway. Approve construction
of a pathway from the basketball court to the Senior Center at Ledbetter Park
by CSET Sequoia Community Corps if the grant funding is approved. Adopt the
Categorical Exemption prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines per Class 1 Section 15301 Existing
Facilities (C) Application by public agencies. Authorize the Environmental
Assessment Officer, or designee, to sign and file the Notice of Exemption with
the Clerk-Recorder. Delegate authority to the General Services Agency Director
to apply for grant funding in partnership with Community Services &
Employment Training (CSET) Sequoia Community Corps for the improvement of
County Parks.
30.
Approve a capital asset
purchase of a Compact Track Loader in an amount not to exceed $99,278, and two
Utility Tractors in an amount not to exceed $81,634. Approve the necessary
budget adjustment (4/5ths vote required).
31.
Approve an amendment to Lease
Agreement 28204 with The Pixley Foundation for Library space located at 927
Center Street, Ste. B. in Pixley, CA, in the amount of $13,200 per year,
retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
Health & Human Services Agency
32.
Approve an agreement with the
California State Department of Health Care Services for the annual performance
agreement for the provision of the Mental Health Services Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short
Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition of Homelessness, Community Mental
Health Services Block Grant, and community mental health services pursuant to
the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act, retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2021. There are no costs associated with this agreement.
33.
Approve an agreement with
Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the
CalFresh Employment & Training Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed
$298,958, retroactive from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
34.
Approve the Tulare County of
Child & Youth Development 2020 Annual Certification Statement.
35.
Approve an agreement with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to accept an associate from the
Public Health Associate Program, retroactive from October 15, 2019 through October
24, 2021. There are no costs associated with this agreement. Authorize the
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, to sign
the agreement.
36.
Ratify and authorize the
submission of a grant application to the Center for Sharing Public Health
Services for funding to be used to create a Cross-Jurisdictional initiative
between County of Tulare and the Tule River Indian Tribe in an amount not to exceed
$10,000, retroactive from August 16, 2019. Ratify and delegate authority to the
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency Director or designee’s
authorization to submit the grant application. Approve a grant agreement from
the Kansas Health Institute who manages the Center for Sharing Public Health
Services to accept one-time funding in the amount of $10,000 to initiate a
Cross-Jurisdictional Sharing Convening between the Tule River Tribe and Tulare
County Health and Human Services Agency, retroactive from September 20, 2019
through June 19, 2020. Approve the necessary budget adjustment (4/5ths vote
required).
37.
Approve an agreement with
Pena's Disposal, Inc. for the Recycle-Only Household Hazardous Waste Program,
retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020. There are no costs
associated with this agreement.
38.
Reaffirm the Proclamation of a
Local Emergency due to tree mortality in Tulare County Resolution No.
2015-0850.
39.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 29165 with Kings View Corporation for the South County One-Stop
Center to include Exhibit B-5, the Interim Reimbursement Rate Schedule,
retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
40.
Accept funds from the
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2019 State Homeland
Security Grant Program to support emergency preparedness, prevention and
response capabilities in the amount of $564,569, retroactive from October 1,
2019 through May 31, 2022. Approve a State Homeland Security Grant Program
Subaward Agreement and Equipment template. Approve the “Interdepartmental
Guidelines and Acknowledgement” template for disbursements made to other County
departments.
41.
Approve an agreement with
Success in Recovery, Inc., a Short-term Residential Treatment Program for the
provision of intensive mental health services to Tulare County adolescent males
in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000, retroactive from September 1, 2019
through June 30, 2021.
42.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 29131 with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for the
North County Mobile Unit, in an amount not to exceed $850,000 to include
Exhibit B-5, Interim Reimbursement Rate Schedule for the provision of mental
health services, retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
Human Resources & Development
43.
Approve the Administrative
Services Agreement with Chimienti & Associates Insurance Services to
perform administrative services related to the Tulare County Flexible Benefit
Plan, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. There are no costs
associated with this agreement.
44.
Approve the San Joaquin Valley
Insurance Authority Participation Agreement for the purpose of participating in
the health insurance programs, which include medical, dental, vision, and
prescription benefits, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
There are no costs associated with this agreement.
Information & Communications
Technology
45.
Approve an agreement renewal
with SAP Public Services, Inc. to provide maintenance and support for the
Business Objects Platform Analytical Suite, in an amount not to exceed
$149,193, effective December 22, 2019 through December 21, 2020.
Library
46.
Approve the Library
Department’s revised Public Internet Use Policy and Guidelines, and Children's
Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Policy.
Registrar of Voters
47.
Approve consolidating the Local
Contests/Measures, listed in Appendix A, with the Presidential Primary Election
and any other election which may be held within the jurisdiction of said
Districts on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Authorize the Election Official to perform
all necessary and required services to the aforementioned Districts relating to
the conduct of the Local Contests/Measures and Presidential Primary Election.
Consent to the consolidation of these elections and the procedures to be used
in the conduct of the consolidated election, and said consolidation shall
adhere to the following provisions and those set forth in Section 10400 and
following of the Elections Code. Agree that each individual District shall
reimburse the County in full for the services performed in connection with
these elections, upon presentation of a bill from the Election Official to the
District. Agree that the Election Official will prepare a certified statement
of the results of the election and submit it to each governing body within 30
days of the election.
48.
Acknowledge the Certified
Statement of Vote, as submitted by the Registrar of Voters, for the November 5,
2019 Uniform District Election Law (UDEL) Election.
Resource Management Agency
49.
Waive the second reading and
adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of Part VII of the Ordinance Code of
Tulare County concerning building regulations. 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 the ordinance 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 said ordinance reflects the independent
judgment of the County and has been completed in compliance with the CEQA of
1970, as amended. Direct and authorize the Tulare County Environmental Officer,
or designee, to file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk-Recorder. Direct
the Clerk of the Boad to publish a summary of the ordinance and post a full
copy of the ordinance after adoption as required by law.
50.
Affirm the finding that the
County received less than one-half of the foregone property tax revenue for the
2018-2019 Fiscal Year regarding the Williamson Act Subvention Program. Affirm
implementation of AB 1265 for a reduction of property tax benefits by ten
percent, and related reduction of the term of the contracts to nine years
(eighteen years for Farmland Security Zone contracts).
51.
Approve an agreement with
Caltrans for the design and construction of improvements to the Avenue 336
crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in the community of Ivanhoe, CA
in an amount not to exceed $877,275, effective December 17, 2019 through
October 11, 2023.
52.
Approve the Climate Action Plan
2018/2019 Annual Progress Report. Direct the Resource Management Agency
Director, or designee, in concert with the County Administrative Officer, to
take all necessary and proper action to implement the Climate Action Plan.
53.
Approve the grant of real
property to the State of California, acting through its Department of
Transportation, in connection with the Avenue 152 over State Route 99 Bridge
Replacement Project in Tipton. Adopt the Common-Sense Exemption prepared
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), for the Transfer of County Right of Way to the
State of California. Authorize the Environmental Assessment Officer, or
designee, to sign and file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk-Recorder.
Direct the Clerk of the Board to return executed and notarized Grant Deeds to
the Resource Management Agency.
54.
Approve the submission of the
Local Road Safety Plan grant application requesting $72,000 in State funds to
prepare Tulare County’s Local Road Safety Plan. Authorize the Director of the
Resource Management Agency, or designee, to sign the grant application.
55.
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 purchase of three buses
in an amount not to exceed $671,538. Approve the necessary budget adjustments
(4/5ths vote required).
56.
Accept the work for the
construction of the Community Accessibility Enhancement Project, in the
communities of Poplar, Strathmore, and Orosi, as complete by MAC General
Engineering Inc. of Strathmore, California. Direct the Clerk of the Board to
have the Notice of Completion recorded with the Clerk-Recorder.
57.
Approve the designation of an
All-Way STOP control at the intersection of State Drive (D136A) and Sutter
Avenue (D133A), in the community of Earlimart. Authorize the installation of
STOP signs on State Drive at the intersection of Sutter Avenue in accordance
with the provisions of Section 2B.07 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section 22450(c) of the California
Vehicle Code (CVC). 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. Direct the Environmental
Assessment Officer of the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, or
designee, to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk-Recorder.
58.
Approve the designation of a
One-Way STOP control at the following intersections: Avenue 32 at Road 84,
Avenue 36 at Road 84, Avenue 36 at Young Road (R81), and Avenue 39 at Road 84,
in the community of Allensworth. Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on
Avenue 32 at Road 84, Avenue 36 at Road 84, Avenue 36 at Young Road, and Avenue
39 at Road 84 in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.04 of the 2014
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Section
22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC). 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. Direct the
Environmental Assessment Officer of the Tulare County Resource Management
Agency, or designee, to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk-Recorder.
59.
Approve the designation of a
Two-Way STOP controlled intersection on Cannon Avenue (LA403B) at Road 130, in
the community of Cutler. Authorize the installation of STOP signs on Cannon
Avenue at Road 130, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2B.04 of the
2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and
Section 22450(c) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC). 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.
Direct the Environmental Assessment Officer of the Tulare County Resource
Management Agency, or designee, to file a Notice of Exemption with the
Clerk-Recorder.
60.
Approve the FY 2019-2020
Williamson Act Subvention Application Report.
61.
Approve an amendment to the
Master Agreement with the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
extending the contractual term by an additional two years from December 31,
2019 through December 31, 2021, revising CHSRA’s and Tulare County’s project
representatives and contact information, and updating the Rate Sheet in
Attachment 1 of the Master Agreement.
62.
Approve a Traffic Signal Maintenance
Agreement with the City of Visalia for the operation and maintenance of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Road 76 and Avenue 312, in the community
of Goshen.
63.
Authorize the filing of Notices
of Partial Non-Renewal for the following six (6) Land Conservation Contracts,
as provided in the Williamson Act. The request fulfills conditions resulting
from two (2) Tentative Parcel Maps and four (4) Lot Line Adjustments: WAN
18-014 – Williamson Act Contract No. 11285, Ag Preserve No. 2253-Enlargement,
located at 7104 Avenue 404, on the north side of Avenue 404, 1,3000 feet west
of Road 74 south of Dinuba; (APN: 029-140-032) (Frank Velasco and Pauline
Velasco) (1.01 acres to be Non-Renewed as a condition of PLA 18-033) (23.33
acres are subject to contract amendment). WAN 18-016 – Williamson Act Contract
No. 6872, Ag Preserve No. 2262, located at 21382 Avenue 184, approximately two
(2) miles west of State Route 65, southwest of Strathmore; (APN: 243-020-033)
(Florine V. Sierra) (3.19 acres to be Non-Renewed as a condition of PPM 18-018)
(98.41 acres are subject to contract amendment). WAN 19-001 – Williamson Act
Contract No. 3507, Ag Preserve No. 734, located at 4838 Avenue 408, on the north
side of Avenue 408, and northeast corner of the intersection at Road 24 and
Avenue 408, south of Reedley; (APN: 012-180-032) (Jodi Marie Laemmlen and John
David Laemmlen) (2.21 acres to be Non-Renewed as a condition of PLA 18-041)
(24.73 acres are subject to contract amendment). WAN 19-005 – Williamson Act
Contract No. 3111, Ag Preserve No. 528, located at 29757 Road 60, on the west
side of Road 60, on the northwest corner of the intersection at Road 80 and
State Route 198, west of Visalia; (APNs: 073-130-011, 073-130-021, 073-130-034,
073-130-035) (Charles W Bakker, Trustee and Julie Bakker, Trustee) (4.75 acres
to be Non-Renewed as a condition of PLA 18-032) (42.82 acres are subject to
contract amendment). WAN 19-011 – Williamson Act Contract No. 5591, Ag
Preserve No. 1863, located at 19796 Road 236, on the east side of Road 236,
approximately 1.5 miles east of State Route 65, east of Strathmore; (APN:
216-170-016) (Edward Sanchez, Tommy Sanchez, Fernando Sanchez Jr., and Sheila
Sanchez) (4.09 acres to be Non-Renewed as a condition of PPM 19-012) (35.97
acres are subject to contract amendment). WAN 19-013 – Williamson Act Contract
No. 4585, Ag Preserve No. 1254, located at 8625 Avenue 396, on the southwest
corner of Avenue 396 and Road 88 (Crawford Avenue), south of Dinuba; (APN:
030-090-016) (Wawona Farm Co. LLC) (0.39 acres to be Non-Renewed as a condition
of PLA 19-010) (38.53 acres are subject to contract amendment). Approve the
execution of amendments to the Land Conservation Contracts as conditions of
approval for the aforementioned Partial Non-Renewals
64.
Authorize the filing of Notice
of Partial Non-Renewal for the following Land Conservation Contract, as
provided in the Williamson Act. The request fulfills conditions resulting from
a Tentative Parcel Map.WAN 19-014 – Williamson Act Contract No. 4530, Ag
Preserve No. 0683, located at 18977 Avenue 176, on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Avenue 176 and Road 192, northwest of the City of Porterville,
(APNs: 236-080-008 & 012) (Frank Lourenco) (2.69 acres to be Non-Renewed as
a condition of PPM 19-015) (77.76 acres are subject to contract amendment).
Approve the execution of amendment to the Land Conservation Contract as condition
of approval for the aforementioned Partial Non-Renewal.
65.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder for use of the Statewide
Electronic Courier Universal Recording Environment (SECURE) Government to
Government (G2G) portal to allow for the electronic submitting of documents to be
recorded with the Tulare County Clerk-Recorder, effective December 17, 2019
through December 17, 2024. Authorize the Resource Management Agency’s Director
to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
66.
Authorize the use of HOME
Program Income and CalHome Reuse funds to provide first time home buyer
mortgage assistance to low and moderate income families to purchase one of the
thirty-seven single family homes in Orosi. Certify that the HOME Program Income
balance is $647,071, and the CalHome Reuse Fund balance is $251,360 as of
October 31, 2019. Approve an agreement with Self-Help Enterprises, Inc. to
implement the project in an amount not to exceed $630,000 of HOME funds and
$250,000 of CalHome funds, effective upon execution through December 1, 2021.
Adopt the Homebuyer Project Guidelines. Authorize the Tulare County
Environmental Assessment Officer to execute all necessary environmental
documents related to the construction and sale of the thirty-seven homes in
Orosi, and approve the budget adjustment (4/5th vote required).
Sheriff/Coroner
67.
Approve the vendor service from
Saltzman Auto Electric and Equipment, Inc. for Cooler replacement services in
an amount not to exceed $2,829.09, retroactive from September 30, 2019.
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to approve the payment.
68.
Approve the purchase of and
authorize the Purchasing Agent to make payments for the supplies from Uline
during Fiscal Year 2018/19, in an amount not to exceed $5,736.84.
69.
Authorize the Tulare County
Sheriff’s Office to apply for the California State Parks Division of Boating
and Waterways Financial Aid Program for the 2020/21 fiscal year in an estimated
amount of $256,932. Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to participate in the
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program
for the 2020/21 fiscal year, following Board approval of an agreement between
the County and the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
Authorize the County Auditor to certify the amount of prior year vessel taxes
received by the County.
70.
Approve an agreement with the
United States Department of Justice to provide investigator assistance in an
amount not to exceed $25,000, retroactive from November 1, 2019 through
September 30, 2020.
Solid Waste
71.
Authorize the trade-in of
Capital Asset No. 09505, a 1999 Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader, to Quinn Company
for $60,000 to offset purchase cost of a new 2019 Caterpillar D7E Track Type
Tractor.
Workforce Investment Board
72.
Approve the budget adjustment
of $98,145 resulting from an agreement with the County of San Joaquin to provide
training services for justice involved individuals under the Prison to
Employment Direct and Supportive Services Grants (4/5ths vote required).
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
73.
Request from the Health and Human Services Agency to
receive a presentation from Home Base-The Center for Common Concerns on
"Pathway Home: Responding to Homelessness in Tulare County," as the
proposed countywide strategic plan. Provide direction on any proposed changes
to Pathway Home.
74.
Request from the Health and Human Services Agency to
adopt the Resolution requested by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development that authorizes the Tulare County Health and Human
Services Agency (HHSA) to participate in the No Place Like Home Round 2
Competitive Allocation, and to apply for funds as a co-applicant with
UPholdings, LLC in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2019/20,
to be submitted no later than January 8, 2020.
75.
Request from the Human Resources Department to set the
Annual Salary for the position of General Services Agency Director, in
Bargaining Unit 10, in an amount not to exceed $135,000, the same standard
benefits provided to Bargaining Unit 10 employees, and benefit of Auto
Allowance at $586 monthly, (current amount, subject to change annually)
effective January 5, 2020.
76.
Request from the General Services Agency to open,
examine, and declare sealed bids for the real property located at 16756 Avenue
168 in Woodville, further identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 233-014-018,
pursuant to Government Code §25530.Call for oral bids that exceed by not less
than five percent of the amount of the highest legitimate sealed proposal,
pursuant to Government Code § 25531.Direct staff to return within 120 calendar
days with a proposed successful bidder.
77.
Request from the General Services Agency to consider
staff recommendations for top qualified successful bidders for the purchase of
real property described as a 2.26 acre portion located at the northeast area of
the Tulare-Akers Professional Building parking lot located at 5300 W. Tulare
Ave., Visalia, identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 087-460-007. Direct staff to
begin negotiations with top qualified successful bidder, return with a contract
for approval, or a recommendation to reject all bids.
78.
Request from General Services Agency to approve a Design,
Alteration, and Lease Agreement with Center Drive Partners, L.P., for premises
located at 3247 W. Noble Ave., in Visalia, (Old K-Mart Building) for a term of
25 years, with three five-year options for renewal, and an annual rental amount
of $1,434,697 for the first year with a 2% annual increase.
79.
Request from the Sheriff's Office to approve an Equipment
Lease Purchase Agreement, a CAD and Records Systems & Services Agreement,
and Shared Agency agreement with Motorola Solutions, to purchase Computer Aided
Dispatch and Records Management System equipment and software to facilitate
communication and information sharing with public safety agencies within the
County in an amount not to exceed $9,220,988, effective January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2026. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive the formal bidding
process and make the sole-source purchase with Motorola Solutions.
80.
Request from the County Administrative Office to approve
an amendment to the County of Tulare Financial Policies (4/5ths vote required).
81.
Request from the County Administrative Office to
introduce and waive the reading of an ordinance adding section 1-31-1280 to
Chapter 31 of Part I of the Ordinance Code, and amending section 7-15-1050 of
Chapter 15 of Part VII, suspending the implementation of certain appeal
provisions of the County Hearing Officer and Local Appeals Board ordinances.
Find that the ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health and safety, based on the facts declared in the ordinance
constituting the urgency (4/5ths vote required). Adopt the ordinance, effective
immediately. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the ordinance after
adoption as required by law.
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS
82.
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 SESSION
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 regarding the Appeal of
the Planning Commission’s Approval of Special Use Permit No. PSP 19-040, Guest
Ranch (2 Cabins & 5 Tipis)
ITEM
B
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 regarding approval of
the Recycle-Only Household Hazardous Waste Program with Pena’s Disposal
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
The General Contractor on the County’s South
County Detention Facility construction project, Bernards Bros., Inc. has
requested the County engage in contractual mediation over delays in completion
of the project, the County’s claims for delay damages, and the contractor’s
claims for additional compensation.
ITEM
E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential
Cases: 1
ITEM
F
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description:
5300 W Tulare Ave., Visalia, CA
Agency Negotiators: John Hess; Brook Sisk;
Laura Silva
Negotiating Party or Parties: Paloma
Development Co., Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ITEM
G
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description:
16756 Avenue 168, Woodville, CA
Agency Negotiators: John Hess; Brook Sisk;
Laura Silva
Negotiating Party or Parties: Woodville Union
School District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ITEM
H
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description:
5300 W Tulare Ave., Visalia, CA
Agency Negotiators: John Hess; Brook Sisk;
Laura Silva
Negotiating Party or Parties: Cigna Health and
Life Insurance Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ITEM
I
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description:
3247 W. Noble Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
Agency Negotiators: John Hess; Brooke Sisk;
Laura Silva
Negotiating Party or Parties: Paynter Realty
& Investments, Inc. & Sunny Basra
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ITEM
J
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description:
Southeast Corner of Avenue 232 and Road 56, Tulare, CA
Agency Negotiators: Reed Schenke; Michael
Washam; Hernan Beltran
Negotiating Party or Parties: Dutro Ranch, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ITEM
K
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential
Cases: 1
ITEM
L
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Jennifer
Brown v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ9923379
ITEM
M
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Robbie
Hernandez v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ9938828
ITEM
N
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Erica
Valero v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ2529539
ITEM
O
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Jason
Weaver v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Nos.:
ADJ10253624, ADJ9448607, ADJ10808503
ITEM
P
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Service
Employees International Union Local 521 v. County of Tulare,
Public Employment Relations Board, Unfair
Practice Charge No. SA-CE-1092-M
ITEM
Q
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Number of Potential
Cases: 1
ITEM
R
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT
(Government
Code Section 54957)
FOR THE POSITION OF:
GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY DIRECTOR
ITEM
S
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.
