(Public Comment Period)
1.
9:00
a.m. Recognition of Jim Line, Deputy County Counsel for 16 years of County
service.
2.
9:05
a.m. Presentation by SCICON Officials updating the County on Science Camp
activities.
3.
9:20
a.m. Presentation given by Kathy Johnson regarding the Board of Supervisors
"Career Connection" Summer Youth Program.
4.
1:30
p.m. Presentations by the Federal Legislative Services Request for Proposal
Finalists. Select the successful firm.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement, subject to review and
approval by County Counsel. Proposals
from the three finalists will be presented as follows:
1. Alcalde
and Fay, Inc.
2. The Ferguson Group
3. Waterman & Associates
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
5.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Approve vacating Dawkins Drive between Balaam Drive and Road 30 in the town of Waukena and direct the
Clerk of the Board to cause a certified copy of the Resolution to be recorded
in the office of the Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 6 through 51)
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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
6.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22387 with Judy Stewart-Leslie to increase the
amount to $210,000 for continuing to provide services as Field Coordinator for
the County's Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Area Wide Management Program, effective
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
7.
Approve
an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to provide
State subvention in the amount of $1,900 to offset costs of organic producer
registration/inspection during Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax
Collector/Registrar of Voters
8.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 20799 with Great West to extend the term of the
agreement for five years to provide deferred compensation services as the Sole
Provider to Tulare County, effective July 1, 2006.
9.
Review
and accept the Certified Statement of Vote for the June 6, 2006 Primary
Election as submitted by the Registrar of Voters for those Offices/Measures for
which the Board of Supervisors is the Governing Body.
Board of Supervisors
10.
Ratify
Proclamation recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Tulare County Youth Conservation Corps.
Child Support Services
11.
Approve
a Proclamation to recognize and acknowledge the month of August 2006 as Child
Support Awareness Month on behalf of the Tulare County Department of Child
Support Services and the California Department of Child Support Services. Approve employee recognition activities
during Child Support Awareness Month for the staff of the Tulare County
Department of Child Support for their efforts to ensure that children can count
on both parents for the financial, medical, and emotional support they need to
be healthy and successful.
County Counsel
12.
Approve
a Joint Powers Agreement with the Tulare County Office of Education, College of
the Sequoias, and Tulare County School Districts for County Counsel to provide
legal services to the schools in Tulare County.
District Attorney
13.
Approve
an agreement with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to
accept continued grant funding in the amount of $197,446 for the ACTION
Project. Authorize Phil Cline, District Attorney, to sign the Award Agreement.
Fire Department
14.
Allow
the submission of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
grant proposal to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fund
recruitment/retention of volunteers (Paid-Call Firefighters).
Health & Human Services Agency
15.
Reaffirm
Declaration of State of Emergency in the Tulare County New Year's Storm.
16.
Reaffirm
Declaration of State of Emergency in the Tulare County Winter Storm.
17.
Authorization
to apply for and administer the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 State Homeland Security
Grant Program funds in the amount of $803,370 to provide for the emergency
preparedness to prevent, deter, respond to, and recover from, threats and/or
incidents of terrorism.
18.
Authorize
the Health and Human Services Agency access to the FBI criminal history
database for information used in employment, licensing, or certification
purposes.
19.
Approve
the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act Annual Plan for Fiscal Year
2006/2007.
20.
Approve
and sign the annual Certification Statements for the California Children's
Services and the Child Health and Disability Prevention, retroactive to July 1,
2005.
21.
Accept
the submission of the Mental Health Annual Report to the State Department of
Mental Health for Calendar Year 2005 regarding the needs and performance of the
County's mental health system.
22.
Approve
an agreement with Blue Cross of California to accept grant funds in the amount
of $110,542 for the implementation of the Farmersville Demonstration
Project. Approve the Personnel
Resolution adding a new position for a Primary Care Practitioner.
23.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22258 with Deloitte Consulting, LLP to extend the
term of the Agreement through June 30, 2007, update Exhibit "A"
entitled Summary of Services, update Exhibit "B" entitled Proposed
Fees and Invoice Schedule, and add Exhibit "F" entitled Expectations
for consultation services to the CalWIN Automation Project.
24.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21583 with RX Relief Pharmacist Specialists to extend the term of the Agreement through
June 30, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide pharmacists and
pharmacy technicians on a temporary basis as substitutes for staff vacancies,
vacations, and illnesses.
25.
Approve
an agreement with Porterville Unified School District for Tulare County Health
& Human Services, as the Local Government Agency, to act as the claims
processing agent of Medi-Cal Administrative Activities claims on behalf of
their school district, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008.
26.
Approve
an agreement with Terra Bella Union Elementary School for Tulare County Health
& Human Services, as the Local Government Agency, to act as the claims
processing agent of Medi-Cal Administrative Activities claims on behalf of
their school district, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008.
27.
Approve
an agreement with Oak Valley School District for Tulare County Health &
Human Services, as the Local Government Agency, to act as the claims processing
agent of Medi-Cal Administrative Activities claims on behalf of their school
district, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008.
28.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22526 with Moss Beach Homes d.b.a. Aspira Foster
& Family Services, Inc., a Licensed Foster Family Agency to extend the term
of the agreement through June 30, 2007 for the purpose of placing minors in an
intensive treatment foster care program.
29.
Approve
an amendment Agreement No. 22493 with Family Builders Foster Care, Inc., a
Licensed Foster Family Agency to extend the term of the Agreement through June
30, 2007 in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of placing minors in an
intensive foster care program.
30.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22635 with Seneca Center to extend the term of
the Agreement through June 30, 2007 for the provision of Intensive Day
Treatment Services and Specialty Mental Health Services to children ages 6 to
17 years.
31.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21603 with Davis Guest Home, a Licensed Augmented
Board and Care Facility to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2007 in
the amount of $230,000 to provide basic living and care services to the
mentally disabled.
32.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21296 with Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. PATCH
to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2007 in the amount of
$135,000 for the provision of Day Treatment Services.
33.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21996 with the County of Stanislaus d.b.a.
Stanislaus Behavioral Health Center to extend the term of the Agreement through
June 30, 2007 for the provision of medically necessary acute psychiatric
inpatient care for Tulare County adults, adolescents and children on a
short-term basis.
34.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21165 with Golden State Health Center, Inc.
d.b.a. Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center to extend the term of the
Agreement through June 30, 2007 in the amount of $947,000 to provide
stabilization and long-term maintenance for mentally disabled clients of Tulare
County.
35.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21715 with Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital to
extend the Agreement to June 30, 2007 in the amount of $200,000 to provide
medically necessary acute psychiatric inpatient care to Tulare County residents
on a short-term basis.
36.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21273 with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. to
extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2007 in the amount of
$615,000 to provide stabilization and long-term maintenance for mentally
disabled clients of Tulare County.
37.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22439 with Fred Finch Youth Center, Dual
Diagnosis Program for Developmentally Disabled and Emotionally Disturbed
Adolescents to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2007 in the
amount of $150,000 for the provision of Intensive Day Treatment services and
Special Mental Health services to children.
38.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 19959 with Kaweah Delta Health Care District to
delete Section 6.1 (e) (2) County Provision of Psychiatrists and Psychologists
and replace with the new Section 6.1 (e) (2) indicated that Kaweah Delta no
longer contract with psychiatrists to provide professional fees through this
agreement, retroactive to April 1, 2006.
39.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21708 with Tulare Youth Services Bureau, Inc. to
extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2007 in the amount of
$3,244,061 to provide mental health, rehabilitative, case management and crisis
intervention services to Tulare County adolescents and children.
40.
Approve
amendments to Agreement No. 21585 and 22028 with Sterling Security Services
until a bid process can be implemented.
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to exceed his current level of authority
and sign an amendment to Purchasing Agreement No. 2470 between Sterling
Security Service and the Department of Child Support Services to continue
services until a bid process can be implemented.
41.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21668 with Tulare County Hispanic Commission to
extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2007 for collaboration to
maximize resources and improve access to women in need of treatment due to
substance abuse.
42.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21777 with Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging to
accept one-time only monies in the amount of $5,237 to enhance the quality of
life for Tulare County Senior Citizens, retroactive to July 1, 2005.
Probation
43.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21731 with the Exeter Union School District to
provide Probation Officers for the continued operation of the Campus Probation
Officer Program through June 30, 2007.
Resource Management Agency
44.
Approve
an agreement with Peninsula Messenger Service for County-wide Courier Services.
45.
Approve
the 2006/2007 Transit Agreement with the City of Lindsay to extend the Tulare
County Transit service in and around the City of Lindsay.
46.
Approve
the 2006/2007 Transit Agreement with the City of Woodlake to provide public
transit service to County residents in the Woodlake Service Area.
47.
Approve
the 2006/2007 Transit Agreement with the Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging to
provide senior citizens the opportunity to access various nutrition centers
throughout the County.
48.
Approve
a new agreement with the County and Water Dynamics for repairs of the County
sewer and water systems. Authorize the
Resource Management Agency Director to terminate existing Agreement No. 16886
and any amendments Water Dynamics.
Sheriff/Coroner
49.
Authorization
to submit an online application to the Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services division of the U.S. Department of Justice for a 2-year COPS Secure
Our Schools grant to fund a full-time Deputy to be shared by rural schools in
southern Tulare County to nurture a positive image of law enforcement through
interaction with students.
50.
Authorization
to submit a retroactive grant application to the California Office of Emergency
Services for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program for the
period of October 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006.
51.
Approve
a Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Court to provide basic security
services for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically
timed may be taken in any order
52.
Request
from the Purchasing Agent to donate a 1996 Chevrolet Corsica to Scicon.
53.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to approve the Lease Agreement with Three
Rivers Community Services District for space to construct a Tot Lot at the
County owned Three Rivers Library property.
54.
Request
from Human Resources and Development to notify the Board of a reduction in
premium rates for the Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance Programs,
effective July 1, 2006. Request to
continue in the CSAC-EIA Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Programs.
55.
Request
from County Administrative Office to approve proposed schedule for preparation and
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget, which incorporates a Rollover
Budget as the Operating Budget for the period between July 1, 2006 and adoption
of the 2006/2007 Budget. (4/5ths vote)
56.
Public
Comments.
57.
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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF:
Details
Secretary to the
Board of Supervisors
(Government
Code Section 54957)
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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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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
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Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
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