Fresno County, California

Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearings

Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearings

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The board will consider certifying the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act initiative petition and decide whether to place it on the November 3, 2026 ballot or refer it for a fiscal impact report. A first hearing is set to amend Information Technology Services fees. The board will also discuss restructuring the county's solid waste program toward an exclusive franchise model with mandatory collection.

• Receive Certificate of Sufficiency for the 'Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act' and decide on ballot placement
• First hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees, Section 4300 - Information Technology Services
• Receive update on solid waste program; direct staff to proceed with exclusive franchise and mandatory collection services
• Approve $3,000 community outreach expenditure to support Saint Agnes Women's Club
• Second hearing to adopt ordinance amending conduct regulations on County property (Section 13.24.010)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several public hearings and first readings of ordinances. Key items include a special election for a new transient occupancy tax, assessments for fire/EMS and water services, a land exchange, and a microenterprise home kitchen operations ordinance. Many items are routine, but the tax measure and fee increases directly affect residents and property owners.

• Call countywide special election for ballot measure on transient occupancy tax in unincorporated areas (Item 7)
• Majority protest hearing for fire protection and EMS assessment increase in Service Area 50 (Item 6)
• Public hearing on 5-year water service fee increases for Service Area 49, Five Points (Item 15)
• Exchange of 2.204 acres of county land near Del Rey with POM Wonderful LLC (Item 12)
• First hearing to add Chapter 8.51 on microenterprise home kitchen operations (Item 14)

The Board of Supervisors denied a proposed annual fire protection and emergency medical services assessment increase for Fresno County Service Area 50 following a majority protest. The Board also approved a special election regarding a transient occupancy tax and authorized a land exchange with POM Wonderful LLC.

• Rejected fire protection assessment increase for Service Area 50 (5-0)
• Approved countywide special election for transient occupancy tax (5-0)
• Denied request to decrease Parlier Cemetery District Board members (5-0)
• Directed staff to initiate ARPA funding reallocation process (5-0)
• Directed Code Enforcement to sunset complaints made before January 1, 2024 (By Consensus)
• Approved salary resolution for Code Enforcement positions (5-0)
• Approved land exchange with POM Wonderful LLC (4-0; Pacheco recused)
• Set second hearing for road conduct regulations ordinance (5-0)

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The Board will hold a first hearing to amend the County Ordinance Code to allow microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs), small home-based food businesses. The board will also consider a rezone of 1.26 acres from C-6 to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) at Malaga and Maple Avenues, and hear an appeal of a denied variance for a 10-acre agricultural parcel on Orange Avenue. Other items include adopting the Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan 2026-2029 and a public hearing on county vacancies and recruitment.

• First hearing to add Chapter 8.51 'Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations' to County Ordinance Code
• Rezone 1.26 acres at southeast corner E. Malaga Ave & S. Maple Ave from C-6 to M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
• Appeal of denied variance for 10-acre parcel at 7254 S. Orange Avenue to create two parcels with two existing residences in AE-20 zone
• Adoption of Fresno County Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan 2026-2029
• Public hearing on county vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts under California Government Code §3502.3

The Board approved a rezoning for 1.26 acres at E. Malaga Avenue and S. Maple Avenue and granted an appeal to allow the creation of smaller parcels on Orange Avenue. Additionally, the Board adopted a revised resolution designating June as 'Traditional Nuclear Family Month'.

• Approved revised 'Traditional Nuclear Family Month' resolution (3-2)
• Approved Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Accepted staff report on County vacancies and recruitment (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.26 acres at E. Malaga Avenue and S. Maple Avenue to M-1 (4-0)
• Granted appeal for parcel creation at 7254 S. Orange Avenue (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items including routine consent agenda approvals, retirement recognitions, and several hearings on fees, licenses, and land use. The most significant action is the adoption of the FY 2026‑27 recommended budget and capital projects for Fresno County. Other notable matters include a public convenience request for an off‑sale beer and wine license at 10788 Morro Avenue, a majority‑protest hearing on increasing sewer standby charges for the Millerton Lake Mobile Home Village, an appeal on a conditional use permit for Riverbend Sand and Gravel mining, and an amendment to the Central Star Behavioral Health contract increasing its value to $43,835,520.

• Adopt FY 2026‑27 Recommended Budget (including capital projects) – Item 7
• Hear request for public convenience for Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 at 10788 Morro Avenue – Item 5
• Conduct majority protest hearing on proposed sewer standby charge increase for Service Area 44A (Millerton Lake Mobile Home Village) – Item 10
• Consider appeal of Director’s determination on Conditional Use Permit No. 3390 for Riverbend Sand and Gravel mining project – Item 11
• Approve amendment to agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc., increasing contract total to $43,835,520 – Item 26

The Board approved a resolution to increase sewer standby charge assessments for Fresno County Service Area 44A effective July 1, 2026. They also granted an appeal regarding the Riverbend Sand and Gravel, LLC aggregate mining project, determining its land use permit has not expired.

• Approved amendment to Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license Type 20 for 10788 Morro Avenue (5-0)
• Accepted Fresno County Foster Care Standards and Oversight Committee Annual Report (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving the County of Fresno Recommended Budget through July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved filling a Supervising Surveyor position with Mark Meyer (5-0)
• Approved sewer standby charge assessment increases for Millerton Lake Mobile Home Village (5-0)
• Granted appeal and overturned expiration determination for Riverbend Sand and Gravel, LLC mining project (4-1; Pacheco recused)
• Approved several board appointments including Behavioral Health Board and Planning Commission (5-0)

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The Board will hold a public forum to receive a statistical report on ICE access to incarcerated individuals in the jail during 2025 and take public comment. They will also conduct a hearing on the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for federal community development, housing, and homeless grants, and consider an appeal of a denied agricultural variance for parcel splits near Clovis. Several consent items include contracts for title search services, grant amendments, and behavioral health agreements.

• Public forum on ICE access to county jail and 2025 statistical report (Item 7)
• Public hearing and approval of 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants (Item 8)
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of variance to split 16.53-acre agricultural parcel into four parcels near Clovis (Item 9)
• Agreement with RZ Title Services for tax-defaulted property title searches, not to exceed $650,000 (Consent Item 21)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Riverbend Sand & Gravel, Hall v. County, and Zuniga cases (Items 18-19.1)

The Board approved a variance appeal for parcel creation near Biglione Drive. They also approved the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for community development, housing, and homeless programs.

• Approved June 2026 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved filling a Sheriff’s Account Clerk position with Surinder Sandhu (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for community development and housing (5-0)
• Granted appeal to overturn Planning Commission denial of Variance Application No. 4180 (4-1)
• Re-appointed Joyce Fields-Keene to Fresno-Kings-Madera Regional Health Authority (5-0)
• Re-appointed Diana Kenderian to In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved agreement with RZ Title Services, Inc. for title searches (5-0)

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The Board will vote on a consent agenda containing routine items and several notable contracts and agreements. Key decisions include initiating a benefit assessment for fire protection and emergency medical services in County Service Area No. 50, approving a $513,025 code enforcement software contract with Accela, and authorizing a $235,000 federal grant for drug cannabis eradication. The Board will also hold closed sessions on existing litigation and labor negotiations.

• Initiate assessment proceeding for fire protection and EMS in County Service Area No. 50
• Approve $513,025 code enforcement software agreement with Accela, Inc.
• Retroactively authorize Sheriff's $235,000 Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program grant and drone purchase
• Approve $320,374 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program agreement with state
• Approve use of ARPA funds for Veterans Liberty Cemetery entrance sign

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a multi‑million‑dollar agreement with Accela, Inc. to upgrade Code Enforcement software. The board also denied a Library contribution to the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival and directed County Counsel to release a legal memo. Additional approvals included reappointments, community outreach funding, and several public‑safety programs.

• Approved Accela software agreement up to $513,025 (5-0)
• Denied Library contribution to Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival (2-3)
• Denied recommended Library action, directing counsel to release memo (3-2)
• Re‑appointed Rodney Branch to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 community outreach to Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation (5-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for Veterans Liberty Cemetery entrance sign project (5-0)
• Approved $235,000 Drug Cannabis Eradication program and $11,000 drone purchase (5-0)
• Approved $320,374 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will conduct second hearings on two ordinances: one to prohibit spreading human compost on agricultural land and another to add a transient occupancy tax. They will also consider a $2.85 million contract amendment for InfoSend, a $343,089 Medi-Cal grant agreement, and a $300,000 software contract for the Public Administrator. The agenda includes proclamations, committee reports, and closed session discussions on litigation and property negotiations.

• Second hearing to amend biosolids ordinance to prohibit land application of reduced human remains or human compost (Item 32)
• Second hearing to add Chapter 4.14 Transient Occupancy Tax to county code (Item 36)
• Amendment No. 2 with InfoSend, Inc. extending contract and increasing compensation from $1,800,000 to $2,850,000 (Item 33)
• Agreement with CalViva Health and Health Net Community Solutions for Medi-Cal Grant Funding not to exceed $343,089 (Item 38)
• Agreement with Panoramic Software Corporation for PAPro web application not to exceed $300,000 (Item 35)

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, adopted several proclamations, approved a revised Administrative Policy 80, and designated the Fresno Arts Council as the county's partner with the California Arts Council. They appointed members to multiple boards and committees. The board also adopted Ordinance No. 26-003, changing the health‑safety code on land application of biosolids and banning reduced human remains. Finally, they approved a $20,000 community‑outreach expenditure for the Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation.

• Approved agenda (item 21 excluded) – 5 ayes
• Approved consent agenda items 25‑64 with correction to item 28 – 5 ayes
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming May 2026 Foster Care Month – 5 ayes
• Approved revised Administrative Policy 80 (Department Contributions of Funds for Non‑County Events) – 4 ayes, 1 absent (Chavez)
• Adopted Resolution designating Fresno Arts Council as local partner for California Arts Council FY 2026‑27 – 5 ayes
• Approved appointments to various boards and committees (e.g., Austin Holt to Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services Advisory Committee) – 5 ayes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑003 amending Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.30 – 5 ayes
• Approved $20,000 community‑outreach expenditure to Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation – 5 ayes

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The Board will consider directing an independent audit of child protective practices in the Department of Social Services. First hearings are set to ban land application of human remains/compost and to add a Transient Occupancy Tax. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as contracts, budget adjustments, and proclamations.

• Direction to engage consultant for independent audit of Department of Social Services child protective practices
• First hearing to amend biosolids ordinance to prohibit land application of reduced human remains or human compost
• First hearing to add Chapter 4.14 'Transient Occupancy Tax' to Ordinance Code
• Public convenience/necessity determination for an off-sale alcohol license at 2307 W. Tahoe Ave., Caruthers
• Agreement with Decker Ford for vehicle maintenance services and parts, not to exceed $5,170,000

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a direction for the County Administrative Officer to hire an independent firm to audit the Department of Social Services' child‑protection practices. The Board also set first hearings for two ordinance amendments—one on biosolids land application and another adding a Transient Occupancy Tax chapter. In addition, the Board approved a $2.282 million budget increase for the County Clerk‑Elections office and granted a public‑convenience determination for an off‑sale alcohol license at 2307 W. Tahoe Ave.

• Approved direction to engage independent audit of Department of Social Services (5-0)
• Approved first hearing to amend Biosolids ordinance, adding subsection 8.30.045 and other changes (5-0)
• Approved first hearing to add Chapter 4.14 Transient Occupancy Tax to County Code (5-0)
• Approved determination of public convenience for off‑sale alcohol license at 2307 W. Tahoe Ave. (5-0)
• Approved revised Administrative Policy No. 29 for Board meetings (5-0)
• Adopted budget resolution increasing Clerk‑Elections appropriations by $2,282,000 (5-0)
• Approved appointments: John Markle (Emergency Medical Care Committee), Christa Sharpe (Foster Care Standards Committee), reappointed Valori Gallaher (Housing Authority) (5-0)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will vote on an amendment to rename the March 31 holiday from Cesar Chavez' Birthday to Fresno County Agriculture Appreciation Day. This is the only action item on the special meeting agenda. The change would modify the county's Salary Resolution section on holidays.

• Amend Salary Resolution section 900 to rename March 31 holiday from Cesar Chavez' Birthday to Fresno County Agriculture Appreciation Day

The Board approved an amendment to Salary Resolution No. 26-009, changing the March 31 holiday name from “Cesar Chavez’ Birthday” to “Fresno County Farmworker and Agriculture Appreciation Day”. The motion passed unanimously with four supervisors voting aye and one supervisor absent. After the amendment was adopted, the Board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amendment to rename March 31 holiday (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review a mid-year budget report for FY 2025-26 and discuss the impacts of H.R. 17. The body is also deciding on several high-value contracts for tax software and behavioral health funding increases.

• Contracts with Megabyte Systems, Inc. for property tax system installation ($3,971,000) and maintenance ($3,162,623)
• Budget resolutions increasing Behavioral Health appropriations by over $25 million
• Lease agreement for Probation Department office space at 2048 North Fine Avenue
• Adoption of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Amendment to Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center agreement for ARPA funds ($2,712,835)

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The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to overturn the Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4181, which seeks to split a 5.09‑acre parcel into two 2.55‑acre parcels in the AL‑20 zone. The Board will also consider a salary amendment adding two Heavy Duty Mechanic positions to the Fleet Services organization with a $48,948 budget increase, and a public hearing on the County’s water‑conservation stages. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and several closed‑session legal and labor matters.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Variance Application No. 4181 for 12739 Willow Bluff (two 2.55‑acre parcels)
• Amend Salary Resolution to add two Heavy Duty Mechanic positions; increase Fleet Services budget by $48,948
• Public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report and adoption of Stage One and Stage Three water‑conservation resolutions
• Retroactive agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. increasing maximum to $3,107,101 for jail services
• Retroactive grant award to Sheriff for ICAC Task Force program amounting to $477,566

The Board voted unanimously to grant the appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4181, approving the creation of two 2.55‑acre parcels with conditions and a two‑year expiration. It also approved an amendment to the Salary Resolution adding two Heavy Duty Mechanic positions and a $48,948 budget increase for Fleet Services. Additionally, the Board adopted water‑conservation stage resolutions for County Service Area 39 and Waterworks District 40.

• Approved Variance Application No. 4181 with conditions (5‑0)
• Amended Salary Resolution to add two Heavy Duty Mechanics and $48,948 budget increase (5‑0)
• Adopted Water Conservation Stage One and Stage Three for Service Area 39 (5‑0)
• Adopted Water Conservation Stage Four for Waterworks District 40 (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 22‑45 (5‑0)
• Proclaimed March 1‑7, 2026 as Weights and Measures Week (5‑0)
• Reappointed and appointed members to various boards and commissions (5‑0)

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The Board will vote on reorganizing the Office of Housing and Homelessness by adding new positions and transferring staff from Social Services, with a $5.25 million budget increase. They will also discuss whether to pursue a Transient Occupancy Tax for unincorporated areas, potentially placing it on the November 2026 ballot for voter approval. Consent items include a $14.7 million contract for crisis residential treatment and a joint grant application for up to $31.65 million in Homekey+ funding.

• Approve housing/homelessness office restructuring with $5,251,402 budget and staff transfers from Social Services
• Discuss implementing a Transient Occupancy Tax in unincorporated areas; possible November 2026 ballot measure
• Adopt Safe Routes to School Action Plan for 15 school sites (grant-funded by California Office of Traffic Safety)
• Approve $14,734,783 contract with Central Star Behavioral Health for crisis residential treatment (496 S. Barton, Fresno)
• Adopt resolution for joint Homekey+ grant application up to $31,650,000 for housing

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, consent agenda and several proclamations. It adopted multiple FY 2025‑26 budget resolutions, including a $5,251,402 appropriation for the Office of Housing and Homelessness. The Board directed staff to continue work on a Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance for unincorporated areas and adopted a Safe Routes to School action plan and a zoning‑ordinance amendment. It also filled two board vacancies.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 26‑57 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 $5,251,402 appropriation for Housing and Homelessness (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop a Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance and outreach plan (5-0)
• Adopted Fresno County Safe Routes to School Action Plan for 15 schools (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Text Application No. 390 (5-0)
• Appointed Linzie Daniel to Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (5-0)
• Re‑appointed Scott Baly to Law Library Board of Trustees (5-0)

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The board will vote on adopting changes to the Fresno County Federal Legislative Platform and authorize letters of support or opposition. Other notable items include a public hearing on an alcohol license for Pinehurst Market in Miramonte, approval of sole-source contracts (Just Appraised Inc., $858,064; Versaterm Public Safety, $250,600), and retroactive acceptance of an off-highway vehicle grant ($474,175). Most items are routine consent.

• Adopt changes to Fresno County Federal Legislative Platform and authorize lobbying letters (Item 10)
• Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol license at Pinehurst Market, 53830 N. Highway 245, Miramonte (Item 7)
• Sole-source agreement with Just Appraised Inc. for recorded document processing, not to exceed $858,064 over 5 years (Item 24)
• Retroactive approval of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grant from State Parks, $474,175 grant and $121,854 agreement (Item 26)
• Sole-source agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US for professional software, not to exceed $250,600 over 5 years (Item 27)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, proclaimed January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and approved a public convenience determination for Pinehurst Market’s off‑sale beer and wine license. It adopted changes to the county’s Federal Legislative Platform by a 3‑2 vote, appointed and reappointed members to several districts and committees, and authorized a cross‑complaint in the Tsolokian v. Hernandez case.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 20‑53 (item 54 deleted) (5-0)
• Proclaimed January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Pinehurst Market alcoholic beverage license (5-0)
• Adopted changes to Fresno County Federal Legislative Platform (3-2)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to multiple districts and committees (5-0)
• Authorized filing of cross‑complaint in Tsolokian v. Hernandez (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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This is a special meeting with only a closed-session item for legal counsel on significant exposure to litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)). Public comment may be given on closed-session items before the board recesses. The meeting then adjourns; no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on significant exposure to litigation (one or more cases).

The Board held a closed‑session legal counsel conference with no reportable action. A motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Mendes, seconded by Vice Chairman Chavez, and carried unanimously (5‑0). No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

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The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider routine consent agenda items, adopt several resolutions, and approve multiple retroactive agreements. Key actions include a $1.636 million revenue agreement with California Health and Recovery Solutions, a land exchange involving 0.735 acre at 40315 Dunlap Road, and budget resolutions adding $100,000 for Sheriff‑Coroner vehicle purchases. The meeting also addresses a public convenience license for Hanjrah, Inc. at 25430 W. Dorris Avenue and declares January 2026 as National Mentoring Month.

• Approve $1,636,000 retroactive revenue agreement with California Health and Recovery Solutions (effective Jan 1‑Dec 31 2026)
• Authorize exchange of 0.735 acre County land near 40315 Dunlap Road with equivalent Trust land (no money exchanged)
• Consider public convenience license for Hanjrah, Inc. to operate an off‑sale alcohol venue at 25430 W. Dorris Avenue, Coalinga
• Adopt budget resolutions adding $100,000 for Sheriff‑Coroner vehicle purchases
• Proclaim January 2026 as National Mentoring Month in Fresno County