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1.
Board of Supervisors matters.
2.
Receive an update from the Health & Human Services Agency on
COVID-19 status and response efforts in Tulare County.
3.
Public Comments.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Numbers 4 through 39)
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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
4.
Approve the transfer of funds
to Capital Projects of up to $95,000 for long range Agricultural Commissioner
Capital Asset projects. Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote
required).
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector
5.
Approve an agreement between
County of Tulare Community Facilities District No. 2019-01 (Services) and the
County of Tulare to collect and distribute special assessments on the secured
property tax roll.
Board of Supervisors
6.
Reappoint Christopher Unti to the County Member Seat on the
Measure R Citizen's Oversight Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022.
7.
Reappoint Patricia Stever-Blattler to the Member 2 -Tulare County
Farm Bureau Seat; R. Scott Spear to the Member 4 - Cons & Natural
Resources Seat; Ron Paregien to the Member 6 - Livestock/Range Seat; Val King
to the Member 8- General Farmer Seat; Vincent Salinas to the Member 13 -
Incorporated Cities Seat; Doug J. Phillips to the Member 11 - Real Estate
Industry Seat; on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for terms ending June
30, 2024.
8.
Appoint Stephanie Calderon to the Community Representative Seat;
Sherri Glenn to the Agency Representative Seat; Rebecca Ortega to the Child
Care Provider Seat; Teresa Ramos to the Agency Representative Seat on the Tulare
County Council on Child & Youth Development for terms ending June 30, 2022.
9.
Reappoint Maribel Magana to the Child Care Provider Seat; Elvira
Barron to the Agency Representative Seat; Timberly Romero to the Community
Representative Seat; Brenda Larson to the At-Large Member Seat on the Tulare
County Council on Child & Youth Development for terms ending June 30, 2022.
10.
Appoint John Gonzalez to the Law Enforcement Representative Seat
on the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness for a term ending January 1,
2023.
County Administrative Office
11.
Ratify actions by the County
Administrative Officer during the months of March and April 2020. Find that the
activities funded pursuant to the good works funding agreements are necessary
to meet social needs of the residents of Tulare County
12.
Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Superior Court of Tulare County for the provision of
general services for court facilities, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30,
2021.
District Attorney
13.
Approve an agreement with the
California Office of Emergency Services to provide continuing funding for the
Victim/Witness Assistance Program in the amount of $735,898, effective October
1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Authorize the Project Director, Financial
Officer, and their designees to sign the Signature Authorization form. Recognize
the Chair of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as having authority to
submit the application for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program to the
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and as having authority to
execute on behalf of the County of Tulare the Grant Subaward, including any
extensions or amendments thereof.
14.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 29432 with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
for the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program grant, to
reduce the total project amount from $273,438 to $226,307 retroactive from
October 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, due to the recent opportunity
presented by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to reduce
the County's cash match.
Health & Human Services Agency
15.
Approve an agreement with
Community Services and Employment Training, Inc. for administration of the
Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program in an amount not to exceed
$159,426, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
16.
Approve an agreement with the National
Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to receive funding in
the amount of $25,000, in support of the Innovations in Congenital Syphilis
Prevention project, retroactive from April 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
17.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 28564 with Walgreen Co. to add a specialty pharmacy to the
County's contract pharmacy network which will fill prescriptions for County
patients with rare and complex conditions, effective July 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2020.
18.
Approve a Site Contract
Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS for
the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) with a base revenue of $5,000,
effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
19.
Approve an agreement with
Tulare Youth Services Bureau, Inc., for the Full Service Partnership Children's
program to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed
$1,300,000, effective July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
20.
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, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
21.
Approve an agreement with
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for the North County Mobile Unit to
provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $850,000, effective
July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
22.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 29220 with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for the
provision of specialty mental health services to modify Exhibit B, Compensation
in an amount not to exceed $14,400,000, retroactive from July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020.
23.
Approve an agreement with
Uplift Family Services for the provision of Crossroads Transitional-Age Youth
Housing Program in an amount not to exceed $540,120, effective July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2021.
Human Resources & Development
24.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 29254 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,
2020 through June 30, 2021.
Information & Communications
Technology
25.
Approve an amendment to
Agreement No. 27181 with Key Government Finance, Inc. to include Property
Schedule 2002075385 and an Escrow Agreement with Key Government Finance, Inc.
and Zions Bancorporation, National Association dba Zions Bank, for the
lease/purchase of Cisco telecommunications equipment to support the County
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services in an amount not to exceed
$658,198.05, effective July 8, 2020 through July 8, 2022. Authorize County
Counsel to sign the Opinion of Lessee's Counsel as a supplement to the Lease
Purchase Master Agreement. Authorize the TCiCT Director, or designee, to sign
the Requisition Costs of Property Form to process escrow requisitions.
Authorize the TCiCT Director, or designee, to sign the Acceptance Certificate
upon acceptance of all property referenced in Exhibit 1 of Property Schedule
2002075385.
Probation
26.
Approve the revised
distribution of Assembly Bill 109 Base Funding at $16,513,329.00 for FY
2019/2020. Approve the use of Community Corrections Partnership reserve funds
from Trust Fund 594 in the amount of $1,688,790.33.
Resource Management Agency
27.
Approve an amendment to Measure
R Expenditure Plan as presented by the Tulare County Transportation Authority.
Direct the Clerk of the Board to send the letter to the Tulare County
Transportation Authority.
28.
Approve and award the contract
for the construction of the Navigation Aids at Sequoia Field project to the
lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Kobo Utility of Sandwich, MA, in the
amount of $328,870. Allow funds for construction contingencies in the amount of
$28,493 to cover unexpected construction conditions. Authorize the Resource
Management Agency Director, or designee, to approve change orders up to the
amount of allowed funds for contingencies. Authorize the
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to advance cash, interest free, in
the amount up to $377,754 to the Airport Fund (012) from the General Fund as
needed to pay for the project costs of the Navigations Aids Project at Sequoia
Field.
29.
Approve the designation of a
One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Road 132 at Avenue 432, north of the
Community of Orosi. Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Road 132 at
Avenue 432, 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.
30.
Approve the designation of a
One-Way STOP controlled intersection on Road 220 at Avenue 176, northwest of
the City of Porterville. Authorize the installation of a STOP sign on Road 220
at Avenue 176, 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.
31.
Accept Caltrans' offer to relinquish
the right of way for County Roads improved as part of the Terra Bella
Expressway Project- Segment 1, near the city of Porterville, in its current
environmental condition and setting, including, but not limited to, the
presence of hazardous materials as described in Initial Site Assessment:
Relinquishment 87828. Waive the ninety (90) days' notice of "Intention to
Relinquish" requirement contained in Section 73 of the Streets and
Highways Code. Adopt the Resolution approving Relinquishment for Terra Bella
Expressway Project Segment- 1.
32.
Accept the Donation of Fifteen
(15)—210 Conflict Monitors and Fifteen (15)—170E Traffic Signal Controllers,
with a total estimated donation value of $3,000, from Daly City’s Public Works
Department to the County of Tulare.
33.
Review and approve the
submittal of an application for $500,000 in grant funding from the State
Department of Housing and Community Development Local Early Action Planning
Grants Program for infrastructure feasibility analysis and update the municipal
service reviews. Adopt the Resolution authorizing application for and receipt
of Local Government Planning Grants Program Funds.
34.
Approve an amendment to
Development Agreement No. 29180 (DEV 18-001) with Sequoia Gateway, LLC. Approve
the Addendum to the Sequoia Gateway Environmental Impact Report. Authorize the
Clerk of the Board to record the agreement with the Clerk-Recorder.
35.
Approve the Final Map for Phase
III of Subdivision Tract No. 767, north of the City of Visalia. Approve an
agreement with Smee Homes, Inc. to complete all required public improvements
for Phase III of Subdivision Tract No. 767, effective upon approval by the
Board of Supervisors for the term of 12 months. Accept the road right of way
dedications for Phase III of Subdivision Tract No. 767 as shown on the Final
Map.
Sheriff/Coroner
36.
Approve an agreement between
the Tulare County Sheriff's Office and City of Lindsay to provide emergency
dispatch services to the City of Lindsay Department of Public Safety in an
amount not to exceed $75,738, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
37.
Approve an agreement between
the Tulare County Sheriff's Office and City of Exeter to provide emergency
dispatch services to the City of Exeter Police Department in an amount not to
exceed $95,783, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
38.
Approve an agreement with the
Tulare Joint Union High School District for the Sheriff’s Office to provide
School Resource Officer services on district campuses in an amount not to
exceed $89,386, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
39.
Approve an agreement with the
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District for the Sheriff's Office to provide
School Resource Officer services on district campuses in an amount not to
exceed $112,260, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be taken in
any order
40.
Receive a presentation from the Resource Management
Agency regarding Economic Development Activities. Approve the Business
Opportunities Work Program, the Film Commission Work Program and the Tourism
Work Program.
41.
Receive a presentation from the Resource Management
Agency regarding the establishment of a Noise Ordinance. Provide direction to
staff pertaining to amending the Social Host Ordinance.
42.
Receive a presentation from the Resource Management
Agency regarding the proposed Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Joint
Powers Agreement. Approve Option A or Option B: Option A: Approve the Tulare
County Regional Transit Agency Joint Powers Agreement. Authorize the Chairman
of the Board to sign the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Joint Powers
Agreement. Appoint a member of the Board of Supervisors to sit on the Board of
Directors of the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency and appoint an
alternate member of the Board of Supervisors to sit on the Board of Directors
of the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency. Option B: Decline to participate
in the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Joint Powers Agreement.
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS
43.
Board members may make a referral to staff to have a matter of
business be considered for 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 concerning a
presentation from the Resource Management Agency regarding the establishment of
a Noise Ordinance.
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
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES:
(Government
Code Section 54957)
Consultation with:
Tulare County Sheriff Staff
ITEM
D
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54956.8)
Property Description:
274500 Ave. 192 Strathmore, Strathmore 93257
Agency Negotiators: Aaron Zaheen
Negotiating Party or Parties: Strathmore
Public Utilities District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ITEM
E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: James
Chavez v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No.:
Unassigned
Corvel Claim No.: CT-16-010330
ITEM
F
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: James
Gong v. County of Tulare
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Nos.:
ADJ11087964, ADJ11415794, Unassigned
ITEM
G
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Jason T.
Britt
Employee Organizations: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented
Employees.
