(Public Comment Period)
1.
9:00
a.m. Proclamation honoring Granite Hills High School's Grizzly Gazette on being
named 2007 National Scholastic Press Association Online Pacemaker.
2.
9:00
a.m. Proclamation honoring the Redbud Garden Club.
3.
9:00
a.m. Presentation on the status of the Farm Labor and History of Agriculture
Museum Project.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
4.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Resource Management Agency for consideration of
Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract No. TM 797 to divide approximately 15.81
acres into 36 lots in the R-A-12.5 (Rural Residential - 12,500 sq. ft. minimum)
Zone, and Exceptions to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding block depth, double
frontage lots, reversed corner lots, and length of cul-de-sac easements,
respectively. The site is located on the
southwest corner of Avenue 396 and Road 34, southwest of Dinuba and east of
Kingsburg. 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. 8301.
Approve Tentative Map for No. Tract 797, subject to the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 8301. 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.
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS AND
CONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
5.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Redevelopment
Agency to hear comments of all interested parties for the purpose of reviewing
the Redevelopment Plans and the 2005-2010 Implementation Plans for the Tulare
County Redevelopment Project Areas of Cutler-Orosi, Earlimart, Goshen, Richgrove and Traver and evaluate the
progress of each area.
6.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Redevelopment
Agency to hear comments of all interested parties for the purpose of reviewing
the 2008-2012 Implementation Plans for the Tulare County Redevelopment Project
Areas of Ivanhoe, Pixley and Poplar-Cotton
Center. Adopt 2008-2012
Implementation Plans for the Ivanhoe, Pixley and Poplar-Cotton Center
Redevelopment Project Areas.
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
RECONVENE AS THE TULARE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 7 through 33)
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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
7.
Approve
the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
and the State CEQA Guidelines. Direct
the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. Approve $22,571 for projects recommended by
the Tulare County Fish & Game Commission for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to
approve disbursement of funds for these projects upon adoption of the Fish
& Game Propagation Program budget for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Board of Supervisors
8.
Ratify
the following Proclamations: Recognizing
the Peace Officers' Memorial in Tulare County; Honoring Maestro David Andre
upon his Retirement from the Tulare County Symphony; Honoring Joe Horswill as
the Volunteer Bureau Special Volunteer Award Recipient; Honoring Bill Ingram as
the John Conway Award for Community Spirit Recipient; Honoring Tony Taylor and
Res*Com as the Bureau Director's Award for Community Spirit and Volunteering
Recipient; and Honoring Marleen Borges as the Agnes Hinman Award for
Outstanding Volunteering Recipient.
9.
Appoint
J. Steven Worthley to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for a term
ending the first Monday in May 2012.
10.
Appoint
Kim Aguiar to the Deferred Compensation Committee to represent District 1 for a
term ending January 2, 2009.
County Administrative Office
11.
Approve
the bid documents for the Visalia Library Roof Project. Authorize the advertisement of bids and
establish the bid opening at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Health & Human Services Agency
12.
Authorize
the submittal of an application to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services
for the Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $130,803 for
Fiscal Year 2008, to support activities that contribute to the Operational
Area's capability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to and
recover from emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made.
13.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21583 with RX Relief Pharmacist Specialists in
the amount of $180,000, to extend the term to June 30, 2009, to provide
temporary Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians at Hillman Health Center
Pharmacy to temporarily assist during vacancies, vacations, and illnesses.
14.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 21893 with Envision Resources, Inc. to assist in
accessing Patient Assistance Programs by pharmaceutical manufacturers that make
some of their drugs available free of charge to patients who do not have
prescription drug coverage, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
15.
Approval
of amendment to Agreement No. 23248 with Golden State Health Centers, Inc.
d.b.a. Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $1,000,000, to
extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2009, to provide stabilization and
long-term maintenance for mentally disabled clients of Tulare County.
16.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 23254 with Plumlee's Board and Care in the amount
of $635,100 to provide basic living and care services to the mentally disabled
residents of Tulare County, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
Information Technology
17.
Approve
an agreement with Secure Content Solutions, Inc. to provide Sophos anti-virus
software and maintenance of the software in the amount of $123,641, effective
July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011.
18.
Approve
an agreement with Bear Data to provide hardware and software maintenance for
infrastructure equipment in the amount of $182,508, effective July 1, 2008
through June 30, 2009.
Resource Management Agency
19.
Introduce
and waive the first reading of an amendment to Ordinance No. 352 of the Tulare
County Zoning Ordinance for Change of Zone No. PZ 07-006 from A-1
(Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family Residential), on a 23.38-acre parcel,
located on the west side of Road 168 (Woodville Road) between Dale Avenue and
Avenue 172 in Woodville. Set a Public
Hearing for June 3, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
20.
Introduce
and waive the first reading an ordinance for Development Agreement No. PDA
07-002; to amend an existing Development Agreement (PDA 92-003) to remove 9.68
acres acquired by Cal Trans and also to remove 7.19 acres which will be entered
into a separate Development Agreement PDA 07-002 for a Self-Storage/RV Boat
Storage Facility, Retail Office Complex and caretaker apartment in the
PD-C-3-SC (Planned Development-Service Commercial-Scenic Corridor) Zone. Set a Public Hearing for June 3, 2008 at 9:30
a. m. in accordance with the County Zoning Ordinance and State Planning and
Zoning Law.
21.
Authorize
Resource Management Agency staff to process a one time pre-payment of rent and
janitorial services prior to this fiscal year's end on offices leased at 8040
Doe Avenue in Visalia Agreement No. 16693-M.
Authorize the Chairman to sign and notarize the attached Memorandum of
Lease and direct the Clerk of the Board to record it.
22.
Approve
an agreement with the Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District and
Frasinetto Farms for the transfer and conveyance of water. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement,
subject to review and approval as to form by County Counsel. Authorize the Resource Management Agency and
Dennis R. Keller to take necessary actions to comply with the provisions of the
Agreements.
23.
Approve
an agreement with the Garfield Water District and Styrotek, Inc. for the
transfer and conveyance of water. Authorize the Resource Management Agency and
Dennis R. Keller to take necessary actions to comply with the provisions of the
Agreements.
24.
Approve
an agreement with Broer Lanting and Audrey Lanting, and Successors, as Trustees
of the Lanting Family Trust for Purchase of Temporary Construction Easements for
the Road 80 Widening Project. Authorize
Chairman to sign the Agreement.
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 $500 in favor of Broer Lanting and Audrey Lanting.
25.
Approve
an agreement with Joel Moreno and Maria R. Moreno and Simon Andrade and Monica
Andrade for Purchase of Temporary Construction Easements for the Road 80
Widening Project. Authorize the Chairman
to sign the Temporary Construction Easement acceptance. 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 $1,000 in favor of Joel and
Maria R. Moreno and Simon and Monica Andrade.
26.
Approve
an agreement for Purchase of Property from Anna A. Krause, Trustee of the John
L. Krause Disclaimer Trust Dated December 2, 2000, as to an undivided ½
interest and Anna A. Krause, Trustee of the Anna A. Krause Survivor's Trust
Dated December 2000, as to an undivided ½ interest for the Road 80 Widening
Project, located along the west side of Road 80 approximately 660 feet north of
Avenue 376. Authorize the Chairman to
sign the Grant Deed and Temporary Construction Easement acceptances. 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 $48,500 in favor
of Chicago Title Company.
27.
Approve
a fixed asset purchase of a used 26-Passenger Transit Bus in the amount of
$10,800 from the City of Porterville.
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase the used 26-Passenger Transit
Bus directly from the City of Porterville.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
28.
Authorize
the Chairman to sign the Letter of Commitment from the California Department of
Public Health, reserving $276,500 in grant monies, for the well abandonment
project within the Delft Colony Zone of Benefit. Designate Assistant RMA
Director-Engineering/County Surveyor as the official to: Approve claims for reimbursement; Sign the
project's Budget and Expenditure Summary Form; Sign the project's Final Release
Form; Certify that the project is complete and ready for final inspection; and
Be the designated grant administrator.
Authorize the Tulare County Auditor to make budget adjustments establishing
a separate budget line that includes project and funding agreement numbers as
required by the California Department of Public Health. (4/5ths vote)
29.
Accept
the funds in the amount of $27,500 from the Frank A. and Mary J. Vieira Trust. Approve the transfer of the Vieira Trust fund
monies from the Tulare County Museum to Tulare County Historical Society
non-profit Museum Improvement Fund.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS AND
CONVENE AS THE TULARE COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
30.
Adopt
a Resolution opposing the abandonment and abandonment exemptions of the entire
39.77 mile Exeter Branch feeder line between Exeter, milepost 259.40 and
Joveista, milepost 299.17 by the San Joaquin Valley Railroad.
ADJOURN AS THE TULARE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
RECONVENE AS THE TULARE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Sheriff/Coroner
31.
Approve
the sole-source purchase of Taser X26 weapons, cartridges, holsters, batteries
and video recording equipment from Pro Force Law Enforcement. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive the
bid and make the sole-source purchase.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments. (4/5ths vote)
32.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 22057 with the State of California, Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation to extend the term for the period July 1, 2008
through June 30, 2011 to house inmates at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility.
33.
Ratify
and approve a Grant Award Agreement with the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services for the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Grant Program for
Fiscal Year 2007/2008, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ratify and approve the Grant Award Amendment
1, retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Find that the Board had authority to enter
both the agreement and amendment on July 1, 2007, and that it was in the best
interest of the County to enter into the agreements on that date.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be
taken in any order
34.
Request
from Health and Human Services Agency to re-appoint the following individuals
to the Tulare County Child Care Development and Planning Council in the noted
categories: Karen Hansen/Public Agency, Mary Thomas/Public Agency, Karen
Ball/Public Agency, Sherri Glenn/Community, Mike Gibson/Community, Edwyn
Ortiz-Nance/Community, Rosemary Caso/Discretionary, and Nancy Driver/Child Care
Provider. Direct the Clerk of the Board to recruit for the listed vacancy per
the provisions of the Maddy Act. Approve and accept the Identified Child Care
Priorities Report Form, approve the Tulare County Child Care Development and
Planning Council Needs Assessment, and receive a presentation regarding the
Tulare County Child Care Development and Planning Council Needs Assessment.
35.
Request
from Board of Supervisors to adopt a Resolution in opposition to Routes 1 and 2
and in favor of Route 3 of the proposed San Joaquin Cross Valley Loop Transmission
Project.
36.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to consider a request from the Cutler Latin
American Club for a waiver of park fees in the amount of $3,800 associated with
the 2007 Pre-harvest Festival and 2008 Pre-harvest Festival at Ledbetter Park.
37.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to deny PZI 07-006 (Magan/Lemon Cove) to
proceed with a Zone Change from AE-40 (Exclusive Agriculture-40 acre minimum)
to C-2 (General Commercial). The site is located approximately a half-mile
north of the Community of Lemon Cove and one mile southwest of Lake Kaweah, on
State Highway 198 at the intersection of State Highway 216.
38.
Public
Comments.
39.
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 - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Details
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(c).)
Number of
Potential Cases: 3
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ITEM
B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).)
Number of
Potential Cases:
Public
hearing regarding consideration of tentative subdivision map for Tract 797, to
divide 15.81acres into 36 lots located on the southwest corner of Avenue 396
and rolled 34 Southwest of Dinuba and east of Kingsburg. Board of Supervisors Agenda Item, April 29,
2008.
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ITEM
C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).)
Number of
Potential Cases: 4
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ITEM
D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Details
(Government
Code Section 54956.9(a.).)
Name of
Case: Kings River Conservation
Committee, Valley Advocates v. County
of Tulare, et al, (Real
Parties in Interest David Rosenbaum and Beatrice Rosenbaum, Riverland Real
Property Investment, Inc., et al).
Tulare County Superior Court Case Number 07-223908
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ITEM
E
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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