(Public Comment Period)
1.
9:00
a.m. Recognition of O. Gerald Fields for his 27 years of service and dedication
to the people of Tulare County.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
2.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management Agency to authorize the
submittal of a 2005/2006 Community Development Block Grant Economic Development
Over-the-Counter Grant application for funding up to $1,575,000 to provide new
construction and infrastructure improvements on Sequoia Field Airport as follows: Infrastructure Improvements ($1,456,875); and
General Administration ($118,125).
Authorize the Chairman, or authorized designee, to execute in the name
of the County of Tulare, the Agreement with the State of California, subject to County Counsel review and approval, and so long as
said agreement does not substantially differ from prior similar grant
agreements previously approved by the Board.
Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or authorized designee, to
act on the County's behalf in all other matters pertaining to the application.
3.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management Agency to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the appeal submitted by Walther
Enterprises, Inc. for Special Use Permit No. PSP 04-098 (ZA) to allow the
assemblage of people for entertainment purposes (banquet facility), and the
sale of alcoholic beverages under an on-sale license in conjunction with the
banquet facility on a 27.86 acre parcel in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural -
20 acre minimum) Zone, on the property located on the north side of Avenue 296
(Highway 198), approximately 1,000 feet east of Road 168, east of Visalia.
4.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management Agency to deny the appeal
by Miramonte Sanitation and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny
Special Use Permit No. PSP 02-028 to allow a solid waste recycling and transfer
facility in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural - 20 acre minimum) Zone.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 5 through 19)
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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 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 to provide
State subvention funding to offset costs of enforcement of cotton plowdown
regulations, effective February 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006.
District Attorney
6.
Authorization
to re-apply for continued grant funding from the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services for the Victim/Witness Assistance Center Program in the amount of
$281,244. Authorize the Chairman to sign
the Grant Award Face Sheet and Certification of Compliance.
7.
Authorization
to re-apply for continued grant funding from the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services for the Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program in the amount of
$110,000 with a County Match of $27,500.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Award Face Sheet and
Certification of Compliance.
Health & Human Services Agency
8.
Reaffirm
Declaration of State of Emergency in the Tulare County New Year's Storm
2006/2007.
9.
Approve
an agreement with the California Department of Health Services for the
California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds in amount of $438,525
for Fiscal Year 2005/2006, retroactive to July 1, 2005.
10.
Approve
the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Joaquin Valley College for student
interns volunteering to gain work experience in their selected fields.
11.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 20844 to increase the hourly rate with Dr.
Herbert Cruz, M.D. for developing Mental Health medical service policies and
procedures relative to our direct services, as well as directing, and
evaluating the work of psychiatric staff.
12.
Authorization
to apply for Albertsons Corporate Contributions funds in the amount of $5,000
for projects related to health and nutrition, education and youth development
hunger relief, volunteerism, and environmental affairs.
13.
Authorize
the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s) under the FOCUS Program
sponsored by Merced County under agreement with SBC Datacomm to provide the
telecommunication services necessary to install the previously-purchased
telephone system for the Processing Center and network the system to Government
Plaza for a total amount not to exceed $285,840.32.
Resource Management Agency
14.
Affirm
the 33rd Annual Springville-Sierra Rodeo Parade to be held on April 29, 2006 in
the Community of Springville.
15.
Affirm
the Jackass Mail Run to be held on April 22, 2006 on State Highway 190 in the
Community of Springville.
16.
Approve
the Program Supplement with the State of California, Department of
Transportation, in the amount of $127,000 for reimbursement of costs associated
with construction on Betty Drive/Riggin Avenue from State Route 99 to Road 80
realignment and widening from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
17.
Authorization
to submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development for the Workforce Housing Reward Program to fund
acquisition of capital assets or the construction of public improvement
projects. Agree that the County will use
the funds for eligible capital asset(s) or public improvement(s) in the manner
presented in the application as approved the Housing and Community Development
and in accordance with the Notice of Funding Availability Program Guidelines
and application package. Authorize the
County Administrative Officer, or authorized designee, to act on the County's
behalf in all other matters pertaining to the application. Authorize the Chairman, or authorized
designee, to execute the Agreement, subject to County Counsel approval as to
form and any and all other documents or instruments necessary or required by
Housing and Community Development for participation in the Workforce Housing
Reward Program.
18.
Approve
the Special Provisions and Contract documents for the advertisement of bids for
placing and maintaining traffic stripe paint and pavement markings on County
Roads. SET BID OPENING FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006 AT 10:00 A.M.
19.
Authorize
the purchase and installation of two fixed assets as replacement equipment for
an ice machine and a dishwasher for the kitchen at the Bob Wiley Detention
Facility. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments. (4/5th vote)
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be
taken in any order
20.
Approve
an agreement with the California Department of Health Services to provide an
Immunization Program in Tulare County, retroactive to January 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2006.
21.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to allow GPI 05-009 (Mr. Gary Austin) to
proceed as a General Plan Amendment to change the Urban Development Boundary
and the land use designation from Agriculture to Residential Reserve to
construct residential units.
22.
Bi-weekly
Update of Progress of Emergency Repairs to the Visalia Courthouse Cooling and
Heating Water Distribution System.
23.
Public
Comments.
24.
Board
of Supervisors Matters.
(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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CLOSED SESSION
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 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Details
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(a)]
Name of
Case: Paula Salyer v. County of Tulare
Case No.
FRE 0217179
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Sitting as...
ITEM
B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Details
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(a)]
Name of
Case: Retha McQuire v. County of Tulare WCAB
Case No.
FRE 184121
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Sitting as...
ITEM
C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)]
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Claim by Fresno Community Hospital for
treatment of TCMS patient
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ITEM
D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)]
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Appeal by
Miramonte Sanitation on Special Use Permit Application No. PSP 02-028
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ITEM
E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)]
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Appeal by
Walthers Enterprises, Inc. on Special Use Permit Application No. PSP 04-098
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ITEM
F
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
Details
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency
Designated Representative: Tim Huntley,
Jack Hughes, Brian Haddix
Employee
Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
except Elected Officials
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Sitting as...
Sitting as the Tulare County IHSS Public Authority Board
ITEM
G
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS
Details
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency
Designated Representative: Tim Huntley,
Jack Hughes, Brian Haddix
Employee
Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 
J. STEVEN WORTHLEY-Chairman 