(Public Comment Period)
1.
9:00
a.m. Proclamation honoring Gabe Cano for organizing the Latino Peace Officers
Association's statewide convention this year.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
2.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to approve the enlargement of existing Farmland Security Zone No. 1015
and the associated Farmland Security Zone Contract, subject to any conditions
and specifications contained in the report - Case No. PSZ 07-001, applicant
Derrick and Judith Gray (19.82 acres, southwest of Visalia, APN 152-040-010).
3.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management Agency to receive an update
on the progress of the abatement of the appeal of the decision by the
Administrative Hearing Officer for Violation No. B397-052, located at 12997
Avenue 80, Pixley, APN 316-040-014, owned by Albert A., Fredrica M., Audie E.,
and Morty Remmer. Take any action as
appropriate on the continued appeal from September 26, 2006. Waive the $300 filing fee for their appeal.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 4 through 25)
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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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Auditor/Controller
4.
Select
the percentage change in the jurisdiction's assessed valuation which is
attributable to non-residential new construction for the Gann Appropriations
Limit calculation for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
Board of Supervisors
5.
Ratify
Proclamation honoring the Porterville Chamber of Commerce on its 100th
Anniversary.
6.
Reappoint
Tom Smith to the Visalia Public Cemetery District for a term ending October 20,
2011.
7.
Appoint
Jean Rousseau, County Administrative Officer to the Financial Advisory
Committee.
8.
Appoint
Jean Rousseau, County Administrative Officer to the Treasury Oversight
Committee.
9.
Appoint
Mike Spata to the Deferred Compensation Committee, County Administrative
Officer Designee.
10.
Appoint
Lynn Gregory to the Solid Waste Management Technical Advisory Committee, County
Administrative Officer Designee.
11.
Appoint
George Lemon to the Assessment Appeals Board as District No. 2 Representative
for a term ending July 1, 2010.
County Administrative Office
12.
Ratify
actions taken by the County Administrative Officer during the month of October
2007.
District Attorney
13.
Accept
continued grant funding from the Office of Emergency Services for the
Victim/Witness Assistance Program in the amount of $277,455. Approve the Grant Award Agreement and ratify
the Chairman's signature, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2008. Find that the Board had authority
to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2007, and that it was in the
County's best interest to enter into the agreement on that date. Certify that the grant funds received
hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body.
14.
Accept
continued grant funding from the Office of Emergency Services for the Special
Emphasis Victim Assistance Program in the amount of $110,000, with a county
match of $27,500. Approve the Grant
Award Agreement and ratify the Chairman's signature, retroactive to July 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008. Find that
the Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1,
2007, and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement
on that date. Certify that the grant
funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled
by this body.
Health & Human Services Agency
15.
Appoint
Mae Brixey, a Related Provider to serve on the In-Home Supportive Services
Advisory Committee in Seat No. 7 for a term ending June 2008.
16.
Ratify
and approve the amendment to Agreement No. 23133 with the State Water Resources
Control Board, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for the
revision of Exhibit A to change from quarterly reports to annual reports the
County submits to the State. Find that
the Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2007
and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement on
that date.
17.
Ratify
and approve an amendment to Agreement No. 22423, which is the sub-agreement
between Proteus, Inc. and Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency,
retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 to provide prevention
services to youth throughout Tulare County aimed at reducing teenage
pregnancy. Find that the Board had
authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2007 and that it
was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
18.
Ratify
and approve an agreement with Primer Paso Institute, Inc. not to exceed
$159,520, retroactive to November 13, 2006 through November 30, 2007 for the
Offender Treatment Program to help ensure sustained substance abuse recovery
for Prop 36 clients who may be at risk of treatment non-compliance or violating
their terms of probation. Find that the
Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of November 13,
2006 and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement
on that date.
19.
Ratify
and approve an agreement with Family Builders Foster Care, Inc. in the amount
of $100,000, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to provide
Intensive Foster Care Services which can provide more intensive intervention
services to address a minor's behavioral issues than a regular Foster Family
Agency placement could pay for. Find that
the Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2007
and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement on
that date.
20.
Ratify
and approve an agreement with the California Department of Forestry,
retroactive to July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 for Tulare County
Environmental Health to provide testing and permitting of the Mountain Home
Demonstration State Forest campgrounds water system. This will allow California Department of
Forestry to reconcile payments issued to Tulare County Health & Human
Services Agency, Environmental Health in Fiscal Year 2006/2007. Find that the Board had authority to enter
into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2006 and that it was in the County's
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
21.
Ratify
and accept the award of $39,750 from the California Department of Public
Health, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to support
tuberculosis prevention and control.
Find that the Board had authority to accept the award as of July 1, 2007
and that it was in the County's best interest to accept the award on that date.
Human Resources & Development
22.
Approve
the registration of an employee organization (union): Service Employee's
International Union (SEIU) Local #521 in accordance with the County's
Employment Relations Policy. Approve
recognition of the consolidation of the Central California Association of
Public Employee's (CCAPE) Local #700 and the Service Employee's International
Union (SEIU) Local #535, into the Service Employee's International Union (SEIU)
Local #521 (to consist of Units 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7).
23.
Approve
the allocation and funding for one Human Resources Specialist I/II. Approve the necessary budget adjustments in
the amount of $20,000. (4/5ths vote)
Resource Management Agency
24.
Waive
the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Paragraph B of Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 352, Tulare County Zoning Ordinance for consideration of a Change
of Zone No. PZ 06-002, from AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural 20-acre minimum) Zone
to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) Zone on a 1.6-acre site located on the west side
of Orange Belt Drive (North Main Street) approximately 450 feet north of Linda
Vista Avenue, north of Porterville. Certify
the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative
Declaration for the proposed change of zone together with any comments received
during the public review process, in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the State Guidelines for the Implementation of
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 prior to taking action on the
change of zone. Find there is no
substantial evidence that said change of zone will have a significant effect on
the environment and determine that the Negative Declaration reflects the
independent judgment of the County and has been completed in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act and the State Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
Adopt the findings for the Change of
Zone, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 8252. Approve the Amendment to the Zoning
Regulations Case No. PZ 06-012, as modified by the Planning Commission to AP-SR
(Airport Impact-Site Review Combining) Zone.
Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish the adopted
Ordinance and return the signed Notice of Determination to Resource Management
Agency.
25.
Waive
the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Paragraph B, Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 352 of the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance for consideration of
Change of Zone No. PZ 06-012, from C-2 (General Commercial) Zone to AP (Airport
Impact) Zone on a 1.4-acre site located on the east side of State Highway 99 on
Road 68/Commercial Road between Avenue 307 and Avenue 305 in Goshen. Certify
the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative
Declaration for the proposed change of zone together with any comments received
during the pubic review process, in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the State Guidelines for the Implementation of
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 prior to taking action on the
change of zone. Find there is no
substantial evidence that said change of zone will have a significant effect on
the environment and determine that the Negative Declaration reflects the
independent judgment of the County and has been completed in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act and the State Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended. Adopt the findings for the
Change of Zone, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 8246. Approve the Amendment to the Zoning
Regulations Case No. PZ 06-002, as modified by the Planning Commission to
M-1-SR (Light Manufacturing-Site Plan Review).
Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the adopted Ordinance and return
the signed Notice of Determination to Resource Management Agency.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be
taken in any order
26.
Request
from the District Attorney's Office to authorize the acceptance of federal
grant funding from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
for the COPS 2007 Methamphetamine Initiative in the amount of $450,000,
retroactive to September 1, 2007.
Approve the Grant Award Agreement and ratify the Board Chairman's
signature, retroactive to September 1, 2007 through August 30, 2009. Approve the Personnel Resolution increasing
the District Attorney's Prosecutor allocation by two (2) Deputy District
Attorneys Level I-V. Find that the Board had authority to enter into the
proposed agreement as of September 1, 2007 and that it was in the County's best
interest to enter into the agreement on that date. Approve the necessary budget adjustments.
(4/5th vote)
27.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to authorize the submittal of Safe Routes to
School Grant (Cycle 7) application to the State of California (Caltrans) in the
amount of $194,000 to construct sidewalk and install flashing beacons near
Monson-Sultana School. Authorize the
Chairman of the Board to execute and sign all grant related documents, subject
to approval as to form by County Counsel, necessary to secure grant funds and
implement the approved grant project.
28.
Public
comments.
29.
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
Number of
Potential cases: 6
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ITEM
B
CONSIDER PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT & CONSIDER PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION FOR THE POSITION OF:
Details
County Counsel
(Government
Code Section 54957)
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ITEM
C
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
Details
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency
Designated Representative: Tim Huntley, Jean Rousseau
Employee
Organization: All Certified Employee Organizations
Unrepresented
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees except Elected
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