(Public Comment Period)
1.
1:30
P.M. Strategic Business Plan Joint Workshop with Agency
and Department Heads.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
2.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Assessor/Clerk-Recorder to waive the
second reading and adopt an Ordinance pertaining to the proposed fee increases
set out in the Ordinance to cover the cost of services. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the
Summary Ordinance after adoption.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 3 through 20)
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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
3.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 20159 with Taylor Brothers, Inc., d.b.a. RESCOM,
extending the term of the agreement to cover the period from July 1, 2006
through June 30, 2009 and amend Exhibit B, to provide glassy-winged
sharpshooter treatment.
4.
Approve
the projects recommended by the Tulare County Fish & Game Commission for
the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to
approve disbursement of the funds for these projects upon adoption of the
Fiscal Year 2006/2007 budget for the Fish and Game Fund. Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act and the State California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines. Direct the Clerk
of the Board to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
Child Support Services
5.
Authorize
and direct the Purchasing Department to take the necessary actions needed to
purchase the State approved computer switches to replace the computer switches
currently in use by the Department of Child Support Services. Recognize these computer switches as assets as
defined by the County of Tulare. Approve
the necessary budget adjustments.
(4/5ths vote)
District Attorney
6.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22276 with the State of California, Victim
Compensation and Government Claims Board for an increase of $7,606 to the
contract, not to exceed a total of $311,832.
Health & Human Services Agency
7.
Reaffirm
Declaration of State of Emergency in the Tulare County New Year's Storm 2006.
8.
Reaffirm
Declaration of State of Emergency in the Tulare County Winter Storm 2006.
9.
Authorization
to apply for grant funds through the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration
Program through the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs' Bureau
of Justice Assistance to increase public safety through innovative cross-system
collaboration for individuals with mental illness who come into contact with
the criminal or juvenile justice systems.
10.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21628 with George Plumlee, d.b.a. Plumlee's Guest
Home, a licensed augmented board and care facility to extend the term of the
agreement through June 30, 2007.
11.
Approve
an agreement with the California Department of Health Resources and Services
Administration in the amount of $355,709 for hospital preparedness and $841,578
from the Centers for Disease Control's Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Program, retroactive to September 1, 2005.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certification Regarding
Lobbying. Approve the fixed asset of a
Nuaire Biological Safety Cabinet for the Public Health Laboratory in the amount
of $10,000. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
12.
Approve
a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools
to receive $177,578 for the continued provision of mental health services to
Special Education Pupils pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 3632 for
the 2005/2006 Fiscal Year, retroactive to July 1, 2005. Approve the necessary budget adjustments.
(4/5ths vote)
13.
Approve
and award the Request for Proposals for the following contractors for the
immediate startup and delivery of mental health services as detailed in the
Mental Health Services Act Request for Proposal and begin contract negotiations
with these contractors: Turning Point, Inc. One-Stop Center (North); Living
Ministries, Inc., One-Stop Center (South); Turning Point, Inc., Mobile Unit
(North); Kings View Corporation, Mobile Unit (South); and, Families First,
Transitional Supportive Housing.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreements, subject to review and
approval by County Counsel. Approval to
begin the initial planning for the Capital and Technology phase of the Mental
Health Services Act.
14.
Approve
and accept the Identified Child Care Priorities for State Preschool, General
Child Care, and Migrant funding submitted by the Tulare County Local Child Care
Planning Council. Authorize the Chairman
to sign the Local Planning Council County Priorities Report Forms.
Resource Management Agency
15.
Approve
an agreement with the California Department of Boating and Waterways in the
amount of $256,932 for Fiscal Year 2006/2007, subject to approval of the
Governor's 2006/2007 budget, for participation in the Boating and Safety and
Enforcement Program. Authorize Resource
Management Agency Director, or his designee, to submit claims for
reimbursement.
16.
Approve
an agreement with the City of Lindsay to authorize the Resource Management
Agency to perform surface maintenance
work on the following two City of Lindsay streets as reimbursable projects for
an estimated cost of $49,500: 1) Hermosa Street from Tulare County/Lindsay City
limits to State Route 65; and 2) Hickory Street from Lafayette Avenue to Page
Avenue.
17.
Approve
the Tulare County Race-Neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for
use on federally funded transportation projects. Authorize the Director of Transportation to
sign said program. Authorize the
Director of Transportation to sign and submit all subsequent reports and forms
required pursuant to Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Guidelines for
Race-Neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs.
18.
Consider
the intent to vacate Dawkins Drive between Balaam Drive and Road 30 in the town
of Waukena. The road is not within
Tulare County's Maintained Road System and is considered to be unnecessary for
present or prospective public use.
1.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE
27, 2006 AT 9:30 A.M.
2.
Sheriff/Coroner
19.
Approve
an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for law enforcement
patrol services at Lake Success commencing on or about May 26, 2006, through no
later than September 30, 2006.
20.
Approve
an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for law enforcement
patrol services at Lake Kaweah commencing on or about May 26, 2006, through no
later than September 30, 2006.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically
timed may be taken in any order
21.
Bi-Weekly
Update of Progress of Emergency Repairs to Visalia Courthouse Cooling and
Heating Water Distribution System.
22.
Presentation
by the University of California Cooperative Extension introducing the new Dairy
Advisor and program update.
23.
Request
from Human Resources and Development to approve an agreement with Gallagher
Benefit Services, Inc., in the amount of $55,000 per year for three years to
assist the County in the selection and coordination of employee benefits.
24.
Request
from Sheriff-Coroner to approve an agreement with the United States Department
of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the
amount of $90,240 to continue the Countywide Gang Prevention Specialist Program
for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
25.
Request
from Health and Human Services Agency to accept funding in the amount of
$494,128 from the State Department of Mental Health for the 2005/2006 Fiscal
Year, retroactive to July 1, 2005; $4,088,851 for the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year;
and $4,237,976 for the 2007/2008 Fiscal Year for oversight and management of
contract service providers and mental health services created by the Mental
Health Services Act. Approve the
Personnel Resolution to add five new positions for Mental Health Services
Act: (2) Staff Services Analyst IIIs;
(1) Case Manager IV - Bilingual; (1) Client Advocate; and (1) Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW), effective July 1, 2006.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS AND
CONVENE AS THE TULARE
COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
26.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to approve the expenditure of $65,000 for the
purchase and installation of a 2,280 square foot building, including
structures, fueling tank, solar power installation, site preparation, and
perimeter lighting intended to house the Tulare County Construction Trades
Training Program equipment at Sequoia Field.
Make the supporting findings as contained in the Staff Report supporting
the expenditure of tax increment funds outside of the Redevelopment Project
Areas of Goshen, Cutler-Orosi, Traver and Ivanhoe. Direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption
with the Clerk-Recorder in compliance with the requirements for the California
Environmental Quality Act. Approve the
necessary budget adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
RECONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
27.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to approve the Fixed Asset Budget Adjustment in
the General Fund Budget 001-230-4151-6896 and budget line, in General Fund
Budget, 001-230-4151-5324, for the purchase and installation of a structure,
which is intended to house the north County portion of the Tulare County
Redevelopment Agency sponsored Tulare County Construction Trades Training
Program equipment at Sequoia Field. Make
required supporting findings as contained in the staff report for the
expenditure of tax increment funds outside of the Redevelopment Project Areas
of Goshen, Cutler-Orosi, Traver and Ivanhoe.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
28.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to approve a 5 year exclusive agreement with
California Business Machines for the rental of new Kyocera Mita Digital
Photocopiers for use by all County departments.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Rental Financing Agreement with Key
Municipal Finance.
29.
Request
from Resource Management Agency, Code Compliance Division, Development Services
Branch, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Visalia for
joint participation in Administrative Hearing Officer duties for both
jurisdictions to expedite the processing of violation cases.
30.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to support the Tulare County Historical
Society's and California Cultural and Historical Endowment grant application
for the History of Farm Labor and Agriculture project to be funded from the
California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal
Protection Act of 2004. Approve in
principle the 20 year lease of space to Tulare County Historical Society for
the museum expansion and provision of operations and maintenance of the
facility by the County. Reserve the
funds for the project.
31.
Request
from County Administrative Office to delegate the investment authority for the
Treasury Investment Pool to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector per
County Ordinance Section 1-03-2061(d)(1).
Transfer the investment/management of the Liquid Investment Pool (LIP)
from Public Financial Management (PFM) to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector. Approve the modification of
the agreements with Public Financial Management (PFM) and Chandler Asset
Management for each firm to manage approximately 50 percent of the Treasury
Investment Pool, excluding the portion that will be managed by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector, at an annual fee of 0.06 percent of the managed portfolio. Request from Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector to prepare and present to the Board a statement of investment policy
within 60 days.
32.
Public
Comments.
33.
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
CONSIDER WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Details
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(c)]
Number
of Potential Cases: 2
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ITEM
B
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Details
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency
Designated Representative: Tim Huntley
and Brian Haddix
Employee
Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
except Elected Officials
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Sitting as the Tulare
County IHSS Public
Authority Board
ITEM
C
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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