(Timed Items)
1.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management
Agency for consideration of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract No. TM
782, for the division of approximately 40 acres into 8 residential lots and a
20-acre remainder lot, in the R-A (Rural Residential) and AE-40 (Exclusive
Agricultural-40 acre minimum) Zones, located on the southeast corner of Avenue
144 (Poplar Avenue) and Road 112 (Wesling Road), west of Tipton. Certify that it has reviewed and considered
the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
proposed tentative map, 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 Tentative Map. Find there is no substantial evidence that
said tentative map will have a significant effect on the environment that
cannot be mitigated to a level that is less than significant and determine that
the Mitigated 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. Adopt
the findings for approval as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No.
8295. Approve Vesting Tentative Map for
Tract No. 782, subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission
in Resolution No. 8295. Direct the Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors to return the Notice of Determination to the
Resource Management Agency for future filing with the County Clerk.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 2 through 15)
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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/Registrar of Voters
2.
Consolidate
the Local Measures, with the Primary Election and any other election which may
be held within the jurisdiction of said Districts on Tuesday, June 3,
2008. Authorize the election official to
perform all necessary and required services to the aforementioned Districts
relating to the conduct of the Local Measures and Primary Election. Consent to the consolidation of these
elections and the procedures to be used in the conduct of the consolidated
election, and said consolidation shall adhere to the following provisions and
those set forth in Section 10400 and following of the Elections Code. Agree that each individual District shall
reimburse the County in full for the services performed in connection with
these elections, upon presentation of a bill from the election official to the
District. Agree that the election
official will prepare a certified statement of the results of the election and
submit it to each governing body within 28 days of the election. Agree that the elections are to be
consolidated as set forth above.
Board of Supervisors
3.
Ratify
the following Proclamations: Honoring
Visalia Fire Department Battalion Chief Doyle Sewell American Red Cross - Fire
Rescue Hero; Honoring Roy Rockholt American Red Cross - Spirit of the Red Cross
Hero; Honoring Visalia Fire Department, Captain Miguel Oseguera American Red
Cross - Fire Rescue Hero; Honoring Justin Mosley American Red Cross - Adult
Good Samaritan Hero; Honoring Visalia Fire Department, Firefighter Dameon Malek
American Red Cross - Fire Rescue Hero; Honoring Keith Jones American Red Cross
Medical Hero; Honoring Visalia Fire Department, Captain Darrin Hughes American
Red Cross - Fire Rescue Hero; Honoring Eliseo Guerrero American Red Cross -
Adult Good Samaritan Hero; Honoring Visalia Fire Department Firefighter Chris
Fischer American Red Cross - Fire Rescue Hero; Honoring Judy Sinyard American
Red Cross - Adult Good Samaritan Hero; Honoring Helma Rump American Red Cross -
Animal Rescue Hero; and Honoring The Porterville Recorder on its 100th
Anniversary.
Health & Human Services Agency
4.
Ratify
and approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23317 for $143,000 with the
Department of Health Services (DHS), Office of Aids, to receive Ryan White,
Title II funds to increase the availability of primary health care and support
services to people living with HIV, retroactive to April 1, 2007 through March
31, 2010. Find that the Board had authority
to enter into the proposed agreement as of April 1, 2007 and that it was in the
County's best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
Human Resources & Development
5.
Ratify,
approve and authorize the Human Resources Director to sign the applications and
agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and Sterling HSA to serve as the County's
authorized Health Savings Account Vendors pending review and approval by County
Counsel. Find that the Board had
authority to authorize the Human Resources Director to sign the applications
and enter into the proposed agreement as of January 1, 2008, and that it was in
the County's best interest to enter into the agreements on that date. a;lksdj;lfkja;lskdjf
Resource Management Agency
6.
Ratify
and approve an agreement with the State of California, Department of
Transportation for the Bicycle Transportation Account Project in the amount of
$60,000 for cost reimbursement to stripe bike lanes on Avenue 416 from Dinuba
City Limit to Orosi, retroactive to July 1, 2007. Find that the Board had the 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.
7.
Approve
Plans and Specifications for the Sequoia Field Airport Runway Reconstruction
Project. Provide authorization to go to
bid for reconstruction of the runway.
8.
Accept
the required public improvements as complete and accept the roads into the
County Road System for Subdivision Tract No. 772, located on the southwest
corner of Road 122 and Avenue 322, north of the City of Visalia.
9.
Approve
an agreement with Dennis L. Warkentin and Elizabeth J. Warkentin, Co-Trustees
of the Dennis and Elizabeth Warkentin Living Trust created on September 26,
2007 for the purchase of Real Property/Right of Way, Road 56 & Avenue 416
Intersection Project. Authorize the
Resource Management Agency Director or his designee to open an escrow and sign
all documents to facilitate the escrow for this acquisition. Direct the Auditor to draw a warrant in the
amount of $30,800 in favor of Chicago Title Company.
10.
Approve
an agreement with EBA Engineering in the amount of $342,507 to provide
independent third party Construction Quality Assurance services for the construction
of the Phase 2 Expansion of the Visalia Landfill.
11.
Award
and approve a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Wood
Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $8,596,334.36 for the construction of Visalia
Landfill Phase 2 Expansion. Authorize
the Chairman to sign the contract upon receipt of approved certification of
insurance, bonds, and evidence that the Contractor possesses a valid State Contractor's
license. Approve funds for contingencies
of 5% of the contract amount to cover the cost of unexpected construction
conditions.
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS, AND
CONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
12.
Determine
that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed Tipton
Redevelopment Project Area is adequate and approve it for circulation.
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND
RECONVENE AS THE TULARE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Sheriff/Coroner
13.
Ratify
and approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23051 for $50,000 with the United
States Forest Service to provide law enforcement services on National Forest
Service land, retroactive to October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Find that the Board had 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.
14.
Ratify
and approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23050 for $50,000 with the United
States Forest Service for operations to suppress manufacturing and trafficking
of controlled substances on or affecting National Forest Service land,
retroactive to October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Find that the Board had 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.
15.
Ratify
and approve an amendment to Agreement No. 23118 for $43,994 with the United
States Army Corps of Engineers for law enforcement services at Success Lake
Recreation Area, retroactive to April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. Find that the Board had authority to enter
into the agreement on that date, and that it was in the County's best interest
to enter into the agreement on that date.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be
taken in any order
16.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to receive and file a report on the 2006 solid
waste diversion rate for the Consolidated Waste Management Authority and the
2007 solid waste diversion rate for the Tulare County licensed haulers.
17.
Public
Comments
18.
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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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).)
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Brenda
Biesterfeld - release from employment during probation
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B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).)
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map Application for Tract No. TM 782 in Tipton. (Board of
Supervisors Agenda Item, April 22, 2008.)
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).)
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Confidential
Administrative Investigation
ITEM
D
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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