(Public Comment Period)
1.
Recognize
Division Chief Ted Mendoza, Fire Department upon his retirement for his many
years of County service.
2.
Service
Award Presentations.
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DISTRICT 1 - Supervisor
Allen Ishida
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NAME
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DEPARTMENT
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SERVICE YEARS
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Betsy Ellis
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Shawn Graves
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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John Lee
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District Attorney
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15
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Anita Bivian
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Melissa Powell
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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25
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Christine Ward
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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25
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Roger Hunt
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Resource Management
Agency
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35
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DISTRICT 2 - Chairman
Pete Vander Poel
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NAME
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DEPARTMENT
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SERVICE YEARS
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Daniel Biggs
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Ephraim Rodriguez
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Rocio Rodriguez
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Clemencia Scheer
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Elke Smith
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Marco Valenzuela
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Vitalina Mendonca
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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35
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DISTRICT 3 - Supervisor
Phil Cox
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NAME
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DEPARTMENT
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SERVICE YEARS
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Amelia Armas
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General Services
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15
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Guy Christian
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Melissa Cohen
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Margie Flores
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Sheila Howland
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Jennifer Lightfoot
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District Attorney
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15
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Carolyn Rench
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Lorrie Welch
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Kristin Bennett
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County Administration
Office
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20
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Mona Gail McCann
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Bulmaro Ortiz
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Joel Martens
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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25
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Tim Mathos
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Assessor
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25
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Ann Marie Sparks
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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25
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Eric Velasquez
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District Attorney
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30
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Roxanna Ross
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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35
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Jim Waters
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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40
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DISTRICT 4 - Supervisor
Steve Worthley
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NAME
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DEPARTMENT
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SERVICE YEARS
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Leonard Encinas Jr
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Olga Garibay
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Harold Liles Jr
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Sheriff's Department
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15
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Betty Scruggs
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Jaime Zuniga
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Nabor Gomez
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General Services -
Grounds Maint.
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20
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Mary Huerta
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Victoria Montoya
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Margaret Venegas
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Elizabeth Morales
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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25
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Angelina Stanfill
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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25
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DISTRICT 5 - Supervisor
Mike Ennis
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NAME
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DEPARTMENT
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SERVICE YEARS
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Teodorico DeLeon
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Gabriela Leyva
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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15
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Terri Sprague
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District Attorney
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15
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Karen Hansen
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Health & Human
Services Agency
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20
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Judy McCulloch
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Health & Human Services
Agency
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25
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3.
Public
Comments.
4.
Board
of Supervisors matters.
9:30 A.M. – TIMED ITEMS
(Timed Items)
5.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Treasurer-Tax Collector/Registrar of Voters to
approve the proposed fee schedule to recover incurred costs.
6.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from Health and Human
Services Agency to adopt fee adjustments for: Public Guardian, Environmental
Health, Public Health, Health Operations, and Medical Records Divisions for
Fiscal Year 2013/2014 beginning July 1, 2013.
7.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to approve the 2013/2014 Summary of Proposed Fees for Planning and
Development in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17951 and
Government Code Sections 54986, 65909.5, 66014, 66016 and 66451.2, beginning
July 1, 2013.
8.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency to approve the Categorical Exemption, pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs.
Section 15305, Class 5, pertaining to Minor Alterations to Land and the General
Rule Exemption, pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061 (b)(3), consistent
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA
Guidelines. Conditionally approve
Tentative Subdivision Tract No. TM 826 to divide 183 acres into four lots in
the AE-40 (Exclusive Agricultural 40 acre minimum) Zone, located on the west
side of Road 28 approximately ½ mile south of Avenue 232 (Kansas Avenue), west
of Tulare requested by H.P. Anderson Trusts (Trustee Doug Anderson), subject to
findings and conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 8807,
adopted on March 13, 2013. Authorize the
Environmental Assessment Officer of the Tulare County Resource Management
Agency to file a Notice of Exemption with the Tulare County Clerk.
9.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Request from the Resource Management
Agency relating to the proposed participation by the County of Tulare in the
CaliforniaFIRST Program of the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority. Find that adoption of a
Resolution to participate in the CaliforniaFIRST Program of the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority is not a "project" under
the California Environmental Quality Act, because the Resolution does not involve
any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially
significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14,
California Code of regulations, Section 15378 (b) (4)). Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County of
Tulare to join the CaliforniaFIRST Program; authorizing the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from
property owners, conduct contractual assessment proceedings and levy
contractual assessments with the territory of the County.
(Consent Calendar)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Number 10 through 37)
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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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Board of Supervisors
10.
Ratify
the following Proclamations: Honoring
Starla Harlow as the 2013 Hands-On Heroes Exceptional Volunteer Hero; Honoring
Maria McElroy as the 2013 Hands-On-Heroes Exceptional Volunteer Hero; Honoring
Adela Hernandez as the 2013 Hands-On-Heroes Parent Education/Strong Families
Hero; Honoring Patricia Delima as the
2013 Hands-On-Heroes Health and Wellness Hero;
Honoring Rebecca Luhdorff as the 2013 Hands-On Heroes Early Care &
Education Hero; and Honoring Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Inc.
as the 2013 Hands-On Heroes Outstanding Provider.
11.
Reappoint
Edward Dias, At-Large Member to the Tulare County Planning Commission for a
term ending December 31, 2016.
12.
Reappoint
Susana De Anda, At-Large Member to the Tulare County Water Commission for a
term ending April 30, 2015.
Child Support Services
13.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 24825 between Tulare County Department of Child
Support Services and David Kilgore d.b.a. ACTION SERV to extend the term from
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
14.
Approve
an agreement between the California Department of Child Support Services and
the County of Tulare for the use of an extra help attorney in an amount up to
$27,521, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
County Administrative Office
15.
Ratify
actions taken by the County Administrative Officer during the month of March
2013 regarding Personnel/Payroll Changes and Good Works Funding Agreements.
16.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 24505 with the public agencies to form the Upper
Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Authority to update the Upper
Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan. Adopt the Upper Kings Basin Integrated
Regional Water Management Plan.
17.
Rescind
Tulare County Board Agreement No. 24790 and approve Amendment One to Tulare
County Board Agreement No. 23353 for the Restated Memorandum of Understanding
with Exeter Irrigation District, City of Visalia, City of Lindsay, Kaweah Delta
Water Conservation District, Lakeside Irrigation Water District, Tulare
Irrigation District, City of Tulare, and the County of Tulare for the
preparation of an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Kaweah
River Basin for $3,000 and an estimated $6,000 for grant application
preparation fees, retroactive to November 30, 2010. Find that the Board had authority to enter
into the proposed amendment as of November 30, 2010 and that it was in the
County's best interest to enter into the amendment on that date. Approve Amendment Two to Tulare County Board
Agreement No. 23353 allowing the City of Farmersville to Become Party to the
Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Group Restated
Memorandum of Understanding.
District Attorney
18.
Approve
the Capital Asset purchase to upgrade computer servers in an amount not to
exceed $82,000. Approve the necessary
budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
19.
Approve
the Capital Asset purchase of a video conferencing system in an amount not to
exceed $18,000. Approve the necessary
budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
20.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement 24022 with the California Emergency Management Agency
to accept grant funding in the amount of $712 for the Vertical Prosecution
Block Grant Program, retroactive to July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Find that the board had authority to enter
into the proposed agreement as of July 1 2010, and that is was in the County's
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date. Approve the necessary budget adjustments
(4/5ths vote required).
21.
Approve
an agreement with the State of California, Victim Compensation and Government
Claims Board for the District Attorney's Criminal Restitution Compact in the
amount of $246,705 to fund a Restitution Specialist for the Victim Witness
Assistance Center from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. Authorize the Chairman to sign four
copies of the Grant Award Face Sheet and four copies of the Contractor
Certification Clauses as an attachment to the agreement. Direct the Board Clerk to prepare a certified
copy of the Resolution for the District Attorney's Office.
Fire Department
22.
Approve
an agreement with Burtons Fire, Inc. for the refurbishment and assembly of a
used fire engine body at a cost of $175,105
23.
Approve
the Capital Asset purchase of a base radio for the Emergency Dispatch Center at
an estimated cost not to exceed $7,000.
Approve the necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
Health & Human Services Agency
24.
Adopt
a Resolution proclaiming May 2013 as "National Foster Care Month" in
Tulare County.
25.
Approve
the budget adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 capital asset line in the
amount of $26,067 for the purchase of video teleconferencing units for
emergency operations. Approve the
necessary budget adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
26.
Appoint
Mark Bairstow as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Independent Hearing Officer
for a term of four years beginning May 6, 2013, as stipulated by regulation.
27.
Authorization
to apply for $24,375 in California Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery (CalRecycle) Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) funds to support solid
waste facilities permit and inspection programs.
28.
Approve
an agreement with Golden State YMCA for Tulare County Health & Human Services
Agency, as the Local Government Agency, to act as the claims processing agent
of Medi-Cal Administrative Activities claims on behalf of their school
district, retroactive to July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. Find that the Board had authority to enter
into the proposed agreement as of July 1, 2012, and that it was in the County's
best interest to enter into the agreement on that date.
29.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 24421 with Woodlake Unified School District to
receive immunizations or public health services from Tulare County Health &
Human Services Agency, retroactive from July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2015. Find that the Board had authority to
enter into the proposed amendment as of July 1, 2012, and that it was in the
County's best interest to enter into the amendment on that date.
30.
Approve
an agreement with California State University, Fresno for to allow students to
enroll in the Intern Training Program with the Tulare County Health & Human
Services Agency (HHSA), Public Guardian Office effective May 1, 2013 through
April 30, 2018.
Resource Management Agency
31.
Introduce
and waive the first reading of an amendment to Ordinance No. 352, the Tulare
County Zoning Ordinance for Change of Zone No. PZ 13-001, from R-1 (Single
Family Residential) to P-O (Professional Office) on approximately 30,800 square
foot portion of Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 318-084-001, to construct a
2,600 square foot medical clinic located on South Church Street, approximately
330 feet north of School Street with the community of Earlimart. Set the Public Hearing for May 21, 2013 at
9:30 a.m., or shortly thereafter as the matter may be heard.
32.
Establish
a new budget unit (001-230-4503) for the Plainview State Water Resource Control
Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund Grant for Fiscal Year 2012/2013. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments. Direct the
Auditor-Controller to establish revenue and expenditure accounts for Fiscal
Year 2012/2013 (4/5ths vote required).
33.
Establish
a new budget unit (001-230-4502) for the Matheny Tract State Water Resource
Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund Grant for Fiscal Year
2012/2013. Approve the necessary budgets
adjustments. Direct the
Auditor-Controller to establish revenue and expenditure accounts for Fiscal
Year 2012/2013 (4/5ths vote required).
34.
Approve
an amendment to Agreement No. 25075 with the Earlimart School District, through
the thirty (30) year contract performance period, namely, through June 30, 2049
to add additional language to the Agreement to clarify two requirements.
35.
Authorize
the filing of Notice of Partial Non-Renewal for one (1) Land Conservation
Contracts as provided in the Williamson Act. The request fulfills conditions
resulting from the creation of one parcel map.
Approve the execution of amendment to the Land Conservation Contract as
a condition of approval for the aforementioned partial non-renewal.
PNR
11-025 - Williamson
Act Contract No. 7137, Ag Preserve No. 2446, located on north side of Avenue
340 north of Visalia (James A. Wood, Yvonne L. Wood) (1.5 acres (homesite) from
49.77 acres to be non-renewed as a condition of PPM 11-009) (49.77 acres in two
parcels subject to contract amendment).
36.
Authorize
the filing of Notices of Partial Non-Renewal for the following three (3) Land
Conservation Contracts as provided in the Williamson Act. The request fulfills
conditions resulting from the creation of three parcel maps. Approve the execution of amendments to the
Land Conservation Contracts as a condition of approval for the aforementioned
partial non-renewals.
PNR
13-006 - Williamson
Act Contract No. 7163, Ag Preserve No. 2503, located on south side of Avenue
232, one-half mile west of Road 188, west of Lindsay (Buck Bonilla, Rhonda
Bonilla) (3.97 acres (homesite) from 156.97 acres to be non-renewed as a
condition of PPM 13-001) (156.97 acres in three parcels subject to contract
amendment).
PNR
13-007 - Williamson
Act Contract No. 4823, Ag Preserve No. 1546, located on south of Avenue 392,
between Roads 56 and 64, south of Dinuba (Stella Kesting) (1.41 acres
(homesite) from 80 acres to be non-renewed as a condition of PPM 12-029) (80
acres in two parcels subject to contract amendment).
PNR
13-008 - Williamson
Act Contract No. 7183, Ag Preserve No. 2574, located on the southwest corner of
Road 64 and Avenue 392, south of Dinuba (Stella Kesting) (1.11 acres (homesite)
from 80 acres to be non-renewed as a condition of PPM 12-030) (80 acres in two
parcels subject to contract amendment).
Sheriff/Coroner
37.
Approve
a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections for an
amount up to $185,500 for funding under the Residential Substance Abuse
Treatment and State Prisoners Program for the period of July 15, 2013, through
June 30, 2014. Agree that no funds from
the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment and State Prisoners Program will be
used to supplant expenditures controlled by the Board. Agree to provide all required matching funds
for the grant project. Agree to abide by
the statutes and regulations governing the Residential Substance Abuse
Treatment and State Prisoners Program as well as the terms and conditions of
the grant agreement as set forth by the Board of State and Community
Corrections.
(Items Not Timed)
ITEMS NOT TIMED
Items not specifically timed may be
taken in any order
38.
Request
from Health and Human Services Agency to approve the Personnel Resolution to
add one (1) Deputy Director, Human Resources Division and delete one (1)
Division Manager, Human Resources Division.
Approve the job specification for Deputy Director-HHS-Human
Resources. Approve the necessary budget
adjustments (4/5ths vote required).
39.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to approve the submission of the grant
application to the California Access Program for roadway improvements to
Success Valley Drive. Authorize the
Assistant Director - Public Works to sign the grant application on behalf of
the County.
40.
Request
from Resource Management Agency to authorize the extension of closure of
Kennedy Meadows Transfer Station to June 30, 2013. Find that the transfer station closure
extension is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
the adopted State of California CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and direct
the Environmental Assessment Officer to sign and file the Notice of Exemption
with the Tulare County Clerk.
(Closed Session)
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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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 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Details
[Government
Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)]
Name of
Case: City of Dinuba, et al. vs. County
of Tulare, Rita Woodard, et al.
Tulare
County Superior Court Case No. 11-243161
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ITEM
B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Details
[Government
Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)]
Name of
Case: Charles Hull vs. County of Tulare
Workers'
Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ1258326 & ADJ1554351
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ITEM
C
CONFERENCE WTIH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Details
Significant
Exposure to Litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)]
Number of
Potential Cases: 1
Application
for Leave to Present Late Claim filed by the claimant Timothy Lee Johnson
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ITEM
D
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR
Details
(Government
Code Section 54957.6)
Agency
Designated Representative: Jeff Cardell,
Jean Rousseau
Employee
Organization: All Certified Employee
Organizations
Unrepresented
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
except Elected
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