(Public Comment Period)
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
1.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Health and Human
Services Agency to consider adopting the proposed fees for the Public Guardian
to offset the costs of Representative Payee Services. Approve the collection fees. Recommend and authorize the Public Guardian
to implement the increase in fees beginning July 1, 2008.
2.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Health and Human
Services Agency to consider adopting fee adjustments for the Environmental
Health Services for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Approve the permanent adjustment/increase in fees. Adopt the fees recommended and authorize
Environmental Health Services to implement the increase in fees beginning July
1, 2008.
3.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management Agency to certify that it
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 that 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 approval
for the Change of Zone, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No.
8279. Waive the second reading and adopt
an amendment to Ordinance No. 352 of the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance for
Change of Zone No. PZ 07-003 from R-A (Rural Residential) and AE-40 (Exclusive
Agricultural-40 acre minimum) to C-3-SR (Service Commercial-Site Plan Review),
on a 19.2-acre parcel located on the southeast corner of State Route 99 and
Avenue 144 (State Route 190/Poplar Avenue), Tipton. Direct the Clerk of the
Board to publish the adopted Ordinance and return the signed Notice of
Determination to Resource Management Agency.
4.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Resource Management Agency to deny an
appeal filed by Joel and Francia Macias and uphold the Planning Director's
denial of Special Use Permit No. PSP 07-124 (AA) for a second residence on an
approximately .55 acre parcel in the AE-40 (Exclusive Agricultural - 40 acre
minimum) Zone, on property located at the southeast corner of Road 120 and
Avenue 388 in Monson.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 5 through 21)
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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/Treasurer-Tax Collector
5.
Authorize
the Tax Collector to offer for Sale by Agreement on June 13, 2008 the tax
defaulted properties, subject to sell pursuant to Chapter 8 of Part 6 of
Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
6.
Approve
the Resolution authorizing the Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
for 2008/2009 Fiscal Year.
Board of Supervisors
7.
Reappoint
Fern Haller to the Community Health Center Board for a term ending April 18,
2012.
8.
Reappoint
Jerry Stover and Jack McPhetridge to the Tipton-Pixley Public Cemetery District
for terms ending at Noon on January 2, 2012.
9.
Appoint
Kurt Schmidt to the Sequoia Memorial District - Veteran Seat for a term ending
December 4, 2009.
10.
Reappoint
Edward H. Bosworth, Debra Wood and Floyd Field to the Tulare County Water Works
District #1 for terms ending May 1, 2012.
11.
Reappoint
John M. Davis to the Community Health Center Board for a term ending April 18,
2012.
12.
Reappoint
James Costa and Gregory Dunbar to the Woodville Public Cemetery District for
terms ending at Noon on January 4, 2010.
Reappoint Mike Rising to the Woodlake Public Cemetery District for a
term ending at Noon on January 2, 2012.
County Administrative Office
13.
Ratify
actions taken by the County Administrative Officer during the month of March
2008.
District Attorney
14.
Ratify
and approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23151 with the Victim Compensation
and Government Claims Board to clarify the language in Exhibit A regarding
staff time and invoicing, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2009. 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.
Health & Human Services Agency
15.
Ratify
and approve the agreement with Marin County to act as the host entity of the
Local Government Agency over the Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and
Targeted Case Management Trust Fund, to collect the appropriate participation
fee for Fiscal Years 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, retroactive to July 1, 2007
through June 30, 2009. 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.
16.
Ratify
and approve an agreement with the State of California through the California
Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, Office of Vital
Records, to provide funds to the County from the State in the amount of $1 for
each death certificate entered into the Automated Vital Statistic System
(AVSS), 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.
17.
Ratify
and approve the acceptance of funds from the Department of Alcohol and Drug
Programs, Office of Criminal Justice, for the Comprehensive Drug Court
Implementation (CDCI) Notice of Grant Award No. CDCI-07/08-54 Program in the
amount of $172,895 to enhance treatment success for the Adult Drug Court
participants, retroactive to January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Find
that the Board had authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of January
1, 2008 and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the
agreement on that date.
Resource Management Agency
18.
Approve
the Lease Agreement between the County of Tulare and Thomas J. O'Sullivan,
Deborah L. O'Sullivan, Dale B. Margosian and Caroline Margosian (collectively
"Lessor") for office space located at 75 W. Olive in the City of
Porterville, which would allow for expansion of work space for Agricultural
Commissioner and Resource Management Agency staff.
19.
Approve
a development plan outlining the goals, organizational structure and
implementation schedule for a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for the Bob
Wiley Detention Facility Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Sheriff/Coroner
20.
Accept
the continued grant funding from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services
for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program in the amount of
$26,057. Ratify and approve the Grant
Award Face Sheet and the Chairman's signature retroactive to October 1, 2007
through June 30, 2009. Find that the
Board had the authority to enter into the proposed agreement as of October 1,
2007 and that it was in the County's best interest to enter into the agreement
on that date.
Superior Court
21.
Proclaim
May 12 - 16, 2008 as Juror Appreciation Week in Tulare County.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be
taken in any order
22.
Request
from the Board of Supervisors to approve the Community Anti-Gang Mini-Grant
Project concept. Allocate $25,000 for
funding of five mini-grants in the amount of $5,000 each. Approve the necessary budget adjustments.
(4/5ths vote)
23.
Request
from Human Resources and Development to endorse a County sponsored Health Fair for
all Tulare County employees. Authorize
employees who are working during the Fair's hours to attend on County time,
subject to coordination and approval of their department to assure that
services continue to be provided.
Authorize the expenditure from the event budget funds to provide
healthful snacks and refreshments.
24.
Public
Comments.
25.
Board
of Supervisors matters.
(Closed Session)
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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:
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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: 1
Proposed
Change of Zone Number PZ 07-003 to C-3 Zone, to allow for development of
convenience store, restaurant and gas station/truck stop in Tipton, CA
(Santokh S. Toor). (Board of Supervisors April 15, 2008 Agenda Item)
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ITEM
B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1).)
Number of
Potential Cases:
Appeal
filed by Joel and Francia Macias of Planning Director's denial regarding
Special Use Permit 07-124 for a second residence on property located in the
southeast corner of Road 120 and Avenue 388 in Monson
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ITEM
C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Details
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(c).)
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
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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
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ITEM
E
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - EXITING LITIGATION
Details
[Government
Code Section 54956.9(a)]
Allensworth
Community Council, et al. v. County
of Tulare, et al;
Real
Parties in Interest Sam Etchegaray, Etchegaray Dairies;
Superior
Court for the County
of Tulare Case No.
07-223479
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ITEM
F
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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